JPH0713391U - Incorrect count detection device in game media counter - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To ensure that the fraudulent counting of a game medium counter caused by a wireless device can be detected. [Structure] A hopper 11 for receiving a game medium, a game medium detecting means 12 for detecting the presence or absence of a game medium discharged from the hopper 11 to generate a pulse, and a game medium detecting means.
Counting means 13 for counting the number of game media by counting the number of pulses from 12, and simultaneous counting detection means 14 for detecting that a plurality of game medium detecting means 12 are simultaneously generating pulses, In addition to displaying the count value of the game medium counted by the counting means 13, display means 15 for displaying the content when an abnormality is detected in the device, and when the simultaneous counting detection means 14 detects the simultaneous counting, it is illegal. It is provided with a control means 16 for judging that the counting is being performed, displaying on the display means 15 that an abnormality has occurred in the device, and for interrupting the counting processing by the counting means 13.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is used for a prize-ball counting machine for counting prize balls used in amusement shops such as pachinko parlors, and a game-medium counter such as a medal counter for counting medals. The present invention relates to a fraudulent counting detection device in a game medium counter for detecting mischief and reducing damage to a store due to malfunction of the device.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, pachinko parlors, sparrow balls stores, etc. have been equipped with game media counters for counting game media such as prize balls and medals at prize exchanges. Generally, such counters are not available. Sensors (magnetic sensors, optical sensors, etc.) are used to detect and count the number of game media loaded from the hopper (game media receiving section) by customers. By the way, recent advances in wireless devices have made it possible to make small-sized, high-power transmitters. Therefore, a malicious player hides the transmitter in his jacket and makes it possible to take out the wireless antenna from both sleeves, and while counting the game media of his own, the counter A high-frequency current is generated in the frame, and as a result, the high-frequency is superposed on the counter of the counter, and the prize is tricked by making the number of counts much larger than the actual count. In response to such mischief, we will strengthen the frame by adding iron plates, etc. and change the circuit of the game medium detection unit, but in response to this, malicious customers will prepare transmitters with even higher output. The situation is getting worse.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 In order to overcome the above situation, rather than complete a counter that can withstand a strong electric field, a means to repel a malicious guest, such as detecting the mischief as soon as possible and sounding an alarm, is taken. It came to be thought that it was more effective to devise. The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to reliably detect a fraudulent counting of a gaming medium counting machine caused by a wireless device or the like and prevent a fraudulent act of a customer. An object is to provide a fraudulent count detection device for a machine.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention relates to a fraudulent counting detection device in a game medium counter, and the above-mentioned object of the present invention is to detect the presence or absence of a game medium that receives a large amount of game medium and the game medium discharged from the hopper to generate a pulse. A game medium detecting means for generating, a counting means for counting the number of the game medium put into the hopper by counting the number of the pulses generated by the game medium detecting means, and the game medium detecting means. The simultaneous counting detection means for detecting that a plurality of pulses are simultaneously generated, and the count value of the game medium counted by the counting means are displayed, and the contents are displayed when an abnormality is detected in the device. When the display means for displaying and the coincidence counting detection means detect the coincidence counting, it is determined that an incorrect counting is performed, and the display indicates that the device is abnormal. And displays the step is achieved by and control means for Ru interrupt the counting operation by the counting means.

Alternatively, a hopper that receives a large amount of game media, a transport means that transports the game media loaded from the hopper, and the presence or absence of the game media transported by the transport means and discharged to the outside are detected. A game medium detecting means for generating a pulse; a first counting means for counting the number of the game medium thrown into the hopper by counting the number of the pulses generated by the game medium detecting means; The game medium detecting means displays the count value of the game medium counted by the second counting means for counting the number of pulses generated within a predetermined time and the first counting means, and at the same time, indicates an abnormality in the device. If the display means for displaying the content when it is detected and the second counting means count the counting pulses at a pitch faster than the normal counting pitch, an incorrect counting is performed. It is achieved by providing a control means for interrupting the counting operation by the first counting means and the transportation operation of the game medium by the transportation means while displaying the content by the display means. To be done.

[0006]

In the present invention, the presence / absence of a game medium is detected, a pulse is generated, and the number of pulses is counted to count the number of game media thrown into the hopper to detect an abnormal waveform of the pulse. If it does, it judges that it is counting improperly, notifies the staff of the abnormality by a display etc., and interrupts the counting operation. It is possible to reliably detect fraudulent counting, and prevent fraudulent acts that trick the prize by making the counting number much larger than the actual counting number.

[0007]

【Example】

 2 (A) and 2 (B) are perspective views showing the outer appearance of a game medium counter according to the first embodiment of the present invention, showing a prize ball counter capable of handling prize balls as a game medium. This is an example. The figure (A) is a view seen from the operation side of the customer. In the center, there is a hopper section 11 for receiving a large number of prize balls, and on the upper part, a display for displaying necessary data and guidance. A section 31 is provided, and a return issue switch 32, a receipt issue switch 33, and a printer display section 34 are provided. When prize balls are thrown into the hopper unit 11, the number of prize balls is counted, the count value is displayed on the display unit 31, and when the receipt issuing switch 33 is pressed, the date, the total number of prize balls, etc. A receipt in which is entered is issued from the receipt issuing port 35, and the receipt contents are displayed on the printer display unit 34. There is also a prize ball return port 36 on the front. The return issue switch 32 is a switch used when the receipt is received by the number of prize balls for the desired prize and the remaining prize balls are desired to be used. The extra prize balls are returned from the prize ball return port 36.

FIG. 1B is a view as seen from the operation side of the store clerk (clerk), and the display section 41 for the store clerk and the operation section 42 are provided on the panel surface provided on the back of the display section 31 on the customer side. Is provided, the display section 41 for the clerk displays the display content of the display section 31 on the customer side, an error code indicating a paper out of a receipt, an abnormal part of each device in the prize ball counting machine, etc. An alarm sound is output in association with the display. In addition, the operation unit 42 is provided with a previous display switch 42a for displaying the contents of the previous transaction, a receipt issuing switch 42b, a return issuing switch 42c, and a clear switch 42d for canceling the error state. You can deal with any abnormalities.

An operation example of the fraudulent counting detection device in the gaming medium counter of the present invention having such a configuration will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The game medium detecting means 12 detects the presence or absence of the game medium discharged from the hopper 11 through a plurality of passages for each passage, generates a pulse SPL corresponding to each passage, and counts these pulses SPL. It is sent to the means 13 and the coincidence counting detection means 14. The counting means 13 counts the number of pulses SPL to count the number of game media put in the hopper, and sends the count value SVL to the display means 15. The numerical value SVL is displayed on the display section 31 on the customer side and the display section 41 on the store side by the display means 15.

On the other hand, the coincidence counting detection means 14, which has received the pulse SPL from the game medium detection means 12, determines whether or not a plurality of pulses SPL corresponding to the paths are all generated at the same time, and the pulses are generated at the same time. If so, the abnormality detection signal SER is sent to the control means 16. Upon receiving the abnormality detection signal SER, the control means 16 determines that the counting is incorrect, displays the corresponding error code SEC on the display means 15, interrupts the counting operation by the counting means 13, and outputs an alarm (buzzer, etc.). ). This error processing is canceled by inputting the reset means 17 (pressing the clear switch 42d in the example of FIG. 2). When the reset signal SRS is received from the reset means 17 by the input operation, the control means 16 performs error canceling processing such as stopping the alarm, restarting the interrupted counting operation, canceling the counting processing, etc. in accordance with the input operation.

Next, a specific example of fraud detection processing by high frequency of a wireless device or the like will be described with reference to a circuit diagram. FIG. 3A shows an external configuration example of the prize ball counting unit, and FIG. 3B shows a partial cross-sectional view taken along line aa ′ in the arrow Y direction of FIG. 3A. Optical detection sensors 50 for prize balls are provided in parallel for each passage 52 divided by the rail 51. The passage 52 is provided so as to be inclined, and when the prize ball 1 rolls in the passage 52 and flows out to the prize ball outlet 53, the optical detection sensor 50 including an infrared LED 50a and a light receiving transistor 50b. To be detected by. Note that the optical detection sensor 50 cannot recognize each individual if the prize spheres 1 are connected in tandem when the optic axes are passed above and below the center of the prize sphere 1. It is installed.

The light emitting circuit of the optical detection sensor 50 is configured as shown in FIG. 4, and one issuing diode (LED1, LED2, ...) Is attached to one place where a prize ball flows. (The example in the figure is for a 16-passage). Further, the light receiving circuit of the optical detection sensor 50 is configured as shown in Fig. 5, and the detection signals (S1, S2, ...) from the phototransistors (PH1, PH2, ...) are sent to the comparator IC1. , ON / OFF is switched by the voltage input to the comparator IC1 and is input to the counting circuit (..., Not shown) as a digital signal (DS1, DS2, ...) Of "0-1". Is becoming. In the figure, the threshold level of the comparator IC1 is determined by the voltage division ratio of the resistors R1 and R2. Also, the sensitivity of the optical detection sensor can be adjusted by the volume of the input section.

In such a configuration, as soon as the prize ball 1 is put into the hopper 11, the prize ball 1 rolls to the rail portion of the prize ball counting section due to its own weight and starts passing through the optical detection sensor 50 to start counting. Begins. The output of the optical detection sensor 50 obtained at this time is as shown in FIG. 6, and when it is normal, it has a waveform shown on the left side of FIG. Then, if there is mischief caused by radio waves, the output waveform of the optical detection sensor 50 will be a waveform as shown in the right side portion of the figure. That is, when a radio device or the like is used to generate a high-frequency magnetic electric field to cause the counter to malfunction, unlike the normal prize ball flow, all the optical detection sensors 50 are turned on at the same time. Therefore, by checking such an abnormal waveform, it is possible to detect fraudulent activity using a wireless device.

Next, an example of the operation of the prize ball counter will be specifically described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, it is assumed that the prize ball counting unit has 16 passages for prize balls, and an optical detection sensor is provided for each passage. The counting machine starts the counting process of prize balls when the prize balls placed in the hopper start rolling due to their own weight and pass the sensor of the rail section (step S1). If the winning balls are not counted for 2 seconds or more after the counting process is started, it is considered that the counting is completed. During counting, an error condition check such as a malfunction of the counter is performed (step S3). If the error condition is satisfied, normal processing is performed and the counting processing is ended (step S4).

When the error condition is not satisfied, that is, when 16 sensors are simultaneously turned on 10 times during counting, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the counter and counting operation is performed. Is interrupted, an error code is displayed (step S5), and, for example, a buzzer sounds as an alarm. At the same time, the staff is notified by turning on a patrol lamp (lamp for monitoring) connected to the outside (step S6). The operation of the counter is suspended until the error state is cleared. However, the counting process continues until the prize balls are completely dropped because the prize balls are rolled by their own weight and dropped from the prize ball exit (step S7).

The error state is released by the following operation. The alarm is stopped by first pressing the clear switch provided on the operation unit. The staff member knows the cause and location according to the displayed error code and takes corrective action. An error code indicating an incorrect count is displayed on the display of the counter, and if there are customers up to this time, check the image taken by the surveillance camera or check the suspicion of the physical examination of the customer. Such actions are performed. If it is determined that the customer is not cheating, pressing the clear switch a second time cancels the error code display and switches to the count value display. If the customer's dishonesty cannot be confirmed, the receipt issuance switch is pressed to issue the receipt. After that, the count value is automatically cleared. In case of customer fraud, the count can be canceled by pressing the clear switch again. After that, it returns to the neutral state, waits for the next prize ball to be thrown in, and completes all the operations (step S8).

9 (A) and 9 (B) are perspective views showing an external configuration of a game medium counting machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein a medal counting machine is adapted to handle medals as a game medium. This is an example of. FIG. 1A is a view as seen from the operation side of the customer. In the center, there is a hopper section 21 for receiving a large number of medals, and on the upper part thereof is a display section for displaying necessary data and guidance. 51 is provided, and a start switch 52, a receipt issuing switch 53, and a printer display section 54 are provided. When a medal is inserted into the hopper unit 21 and the start switch 52 is pressed, the number of medals is counted, the count value is displayed on the display unit 51, and when the receipt issuing switch 53 is pressed, the date and A receipt in which the total number of medals and the like are entered is issued from the receipt issuing port 55, and the contents of the receipt are displayed on the printer display unit 54. Further, a reject box 56 is provided on the front surface so that defective medals can be stored.

FIG. 1B is a view as seen from the operation side of a store clerk (clerk). A display 61 for a store clerk and an operation unit 62 are provided on the panel surface, and the display 61 for the store clerk is provided. Displays the content displayed on the display 51 on the customer side, an error code indicating that the receipt is out of paper, an abnormal part of each device in the medal counter, etc., and an alarm sound is output in association with the display. Has become. Further, the operation unit 62 has a previous display switch 61a for displaying the contents of the previous transaction, a start / stop switch 62b for alternately starting / stopping the medal counting operation when pressed, a receipt issuing switch 62c, A clear switch 62d is provided to release the error status so that it can be dealt with when an abnormality occurs in the equipment. Further, the counted medals are adapted to be ejected from the medal exit 63.

An operation example of the fraudulent count detection device in the game medium counter of the present invention having such a configuration will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The game medium detecting means 22 detects the presence or absence of the game medium discharged from the hopper 21 to the outside through a plurality of passages for each passage, generates a pulse SPL corresponding to the passage, and outputs these pulses SPL to the first pulse SPL. It is sent to the first counting means 23 and is sent to the second counting means 24. The first counting means 23 counts the number of the game media put in the hopper by counting the number of the pulses SPL, and sends the count value SVL to the display means 15. The count value SVL is displayed by the display unit 15 on the customer-side display unit 51 and the store-side display unit 61, respectively.

On the other hand, the second counting means 24 which receives the pulse SPL from the game medium detecting means 22 counts the number of pulses generated within a predetermined time, and counts the counting pulses at a pitch faster than the normal counting pitch. It is determined whether or not counting is being performed, and if counting pulses are being counted at a fast pitch, an abnormality detection signal SER is sent to the control means 26. Upon receiving the abnormality detection signal SER, the control means 26 displays the corresponding error code SEC on the display means 25, interrupts the counting operation by the first counting means 23, and sends the transport stop signal SMV to the transport means 28. Sound an alarm (buzzer, etc.). The transport means 28 that has received the transport stop signal SMV interrupts the transport operation of the game medium. This error processing is canceled by inputting the reset means 27 (in the example of FIG. 9, pressing the clear switch 62d). When the reset signal SRS is received from the reset means 27 by the input operation, the control means 26 responds to the input operation by stopping the alarm, restarting the interrupted game medium counting operation and the conveying operation, canceling the error processing such as canceling the counting processing. Do.

Next, a specific example of fraud detection processing by high frequency of a wireless device or the like will be described with reference to a circuit diagram. FIG. 10 shows a mounting portion of a medal detection sensor (proximity switch). The medal 2 is conveyed to the medal exit by the raking belt 58 on the medal guide portion 57 and detected by the detection sensor 60. . The detection spots of the detection sensor 60 are attached so as to be offset from the center of the medal 2 so that the medals 2 can be individually distinguished even if they are conveyed in a column. FIG. 11 shows an example of a circuit of the detection sensor 60, which detects the presence or absence of a medal by partially affecting the magnetic flux of the oscillation circuit by the passing medal. Then, the detection sensor 60 is connected to the substrate with a shield cable, and is input to a counting circuit or the like (not shown) as a digital signal whose waveform is shaped by the waveform shaping circuit by the resistor R, the capacitor C, and the inverter I1. It is like this.

The output of the detection sensor 60 obtained at this time is the same as that shown in FIG. 6 (however, there is one detection sensor), and in the normal state, it has a waveform shown on the left side portion of FIG. Then, if there is a mischief due to the radio wave, the output waveform of the detection sensor 60 becomes a waveform as shown in the right part of the figure. That is, when a high frequency magneto-electric field is generated and a counter is malfunctioned by using a wireless device, counting pulses should be counted at a pitch faster than the normal counting pitch, unlike when a prize ball is normally played. become. Therefore, by checking such an abnormal waveform, it is possible to detect an illegal act using a wireless device or the like.

Next, the operation of the game medium counter will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the customer-side start button on the upper surface of the hopper is pressed after the medals have been inserted into the hopper, the motor starts to rotate, the rotating plate rotates, and the coins are rotated one by one by the rotation of the scraping belt. Counting is started by the detection sensor which is transported to the guide section and located downstream thereof (step S21). During counting, an error condition check such as a malfunction of the counter is performed (step S22). At the time of counting, a timer is provided to measure the interval between the signal with the medium generated from the detection sensor and the next signal. Immediately after the start switch is pressed, 5 seconds are set. If no medals are detected within these 5 seconds, it is determined that no medals have been inserted from the beginning, and the start switch is newly added. Wait for you to enter. When one or more medals have been counted, it is determined that there are no more medals to be counted unless the next medal arrives within 2 seconds after the medals finally passed the detection sensor. . When the error condition is satisfied, the count value is displayed on the display unit, the receipt issuing switch is waited for, the printing is completed and the display is cleared, and the counting process is ended (steps S23 and S24). ).

If an error occurs during counting, the counting operation is interrupted, an error code is displayed on the display unit (step S25), and a buzzer sounds to generate an alarm (step S26). The transportation of medals is stopped (step S27). The operation of the counter is suspended until the error status is released. When the clear switch is pressed once by the staff, the buzzer alarm stops. Then, the error code is dealt with. If the error code indicating the fraudulent count detection is displayed on the display, it is an abnormal count due to high frequency, so check the behavior of the customer by checking the video of the surveillance camera, physical examination, etc. to see if there was any fraud. If the customer does not fail, press the clear switch again to display the counted number of sheets. If there are still medals to be counted, pressing the start button restarts the counting process and transport operation of the interrupted medals, allowing continuous addition and counting. If the customer has a dishonesty and wants to cancel the counting result, press the clear button further. As a result, the display is cleared. If there are no medals to count, press the receipt issue switch to issue a receipt. After the receipt is issued, the display is cleared, the counter returns to the standby state, and the counting process ends (steps S28 and S29).

[0025]

[Effect of device]

 According to the present invention, since the counter counts an abnormal signal when there is a mischief due to high frequency during counting in the game medium counter, a warning or error code is generated when the count is abnormal than usual. By displaying, the customer can be identified and investigated, and the alarm device can give an alarm, which can exert psychological pressure on the customer who attempts the mischief and prevent fraudulent activity. That is, according to the present invention, mischief can be detected at a low cost, and an abnormal counting pulse can be generated by using a strong high frequency to increase the count value, thereby repelling customers who are trying to earn profit illegally. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a game medium counting section in the first example of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a wiring diagram showing an example of a light emitting circuit of a game medium detection sensor according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a connection diagram showing an example of a light receiving circuit of a game medium detection sensor according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an output waveform of the game medium detection sensor in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an operation example of the game medium counter in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an external view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a mounting portion of a game medium detection sensor according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a connection diagram showing a circuit example of a game medium detection sensor according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the game medium counter in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11, 21 Hopper 12, 22 Game medium detection means 13 Counting means 14 Simultaneous counting detection means 15, 25 Display means 16, 26 Control means 17, 27 Reset means 23 First counting means 24 Second counting means 28 Conveying means

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A hopper for receiving a large amount of game media, a game medium detection unit for detecting the presence or absence of a game medium discharged from the hopper to generate a pulse, and the pulse generated by the game medium detection unit. Counting means for counting the number of game media loaded into the hopper by counting the number of, and coincidence counting detection means for detecting that a plurality of the game medium detecting means are simultaneously generating pulses, Display means for displaying the count value of the game medium counted by the counting means, and displaying the content when an abnormality is detected in the device, and an illegal count when the coincidence counting detecting means detects the coincidence counting. And a control means for interrupting the counting operation by the counting means while displaying on the display means that an abnormality has occurred in the device. A fraudulent count detection device in a game medium counter, characterized in that 2. A hopper for receiving a large amount of game media, a transport means for transporting the game media loaded from the hopper, and a presence / absence of the game media transported by the transport means and discharged to the outside, A game medium detecting means for generating a pulse, and a first counting means for counting the number of the game medium thrown into the hopper by counting the number of the pulses generated by the game medium detecting means,
The game medium detecting means displays a count value of the game medium counted by the first counting means and second counting means for counting the number of pulses generated within a predetermined time, and detects an abnormality in the device. If the counting means counts the counting pulse at a pitch faster than the normal counting pitch, the display means for displaying the content and the second counting means judges that the counting pulse is incorrect and displays the content. An illegal count detection in a game medium counter, characterized by comprising: a control unit for displaying by the display unit and for interrupting the counting operation by the first counting unit and the transport operation of the game medium by the transport unit. apparatus.