JPH08280907A - Security control device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To suppress the damage by hacking by using an electronic lock means in place of a mechanical lock means and making the continuation of access impossible if a new password is not inputted after a predetermined time in place of the coincidence control of single-shot pre-registered password data. CONSTITUTION: In the electronic lock means 30 arranged at every important position to be locked of each of game equipments 12 constituting a game house 10, individual unlocking right data 30a being an unlocking qualification 30b is set at every game equipment 12 and the control of unlocking is possible corresponding to an unlocking command 30c. A password inspection means 20 collates preregistered password data 21a with keypunching password data 23a and forms unlocking right data 24a fitted with an unlocking qualification to which the unlocking qualification 30b corresponding to the pre-registered password data 21a is added in the case of coincidence. An unlocking control means 32 collates the unlocking right data fitted with the unlocking qualification with the individual unlocking right data 30a concerned and imparts the unlocking command 30c to the electronic lock means 30 concerned in the case of coincidence to execute control urging unlocking.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a security management device for preventing unauthorized access to a game facility that constitutes a game hall, and more particularly, a game ball is struck on the surface of a game board to compete for the prize of the game ball. Pachinko gaming machines, gaming media lending devices for lending game balls, pachinko gaming equipment such as award media counters for counting prize balls, and overall management of these pachinko gaming equipment The present invention relates to a security management device for preventing unauthorized access to these amusement facilities in a pachinko game hall, which includes a pachinko game hall management device and the like for execution.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional security management device for preventing unauthorized access to a game facility constituting a game arcade, a lock means (mechanical lock means) using a mechanical coincidence determination mechanism such as a key and keyhole type is used. Was installed, and a dedicated key for maintenance was prepared and stored.

Gaming equipment (for example, pachinko gaming equipment such as pachinko gaming machines, game media lending devices, prize media counters, etc.,
When maintenance is required for the pachinko game hall management device, etc., an unauthorized access to the game equipment is performed by inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole provided in the lock means, unlocking it, and performing maintenance. For example, security management has been performed to prevent unauthorized replacement of control boards of gaming facilities and unauthorized replacement of modified ROMs (back ROMs).

In addition, in a security management device centering on computer functions, when accessing a game facility, in order to temporarily cancel the security function, it simply responds to the pre-registered password information requested by the computer OS only for the first time. Unauthorized access to game equipment by forcing a one-time password check process (for example, unauthorized replacement or modification ROM of the control board of the game equipment)
Security management was performed to prevent (illegal exchange to the back ROM).

[0005]

However, in the conventional security management apparatus using the lock means (mechanical lock means) by the mechanical coincidence determination mechanism such as the key and the keyhole type, the lock means (lock mechanism) is used. It is necessary to prepare a dedicated key for each, a dedicated key only for the type of lock means, and unauthorized access to the gaming equipment (for example, unauthorized replacement of the control board of the gaming equipment or modified ROM (back ROM) There was a problem that it was difficult to prevent (illegal exchange).

[0006] Further, when maintenance is required for the gaming facility, it is necessary to find a matching dedicated key one by one, which requires an excessive amount of labor and time, and unauthorized access to the gaming facility ( For example, there is a problem that it is difficult to prevent unauthorized replacement of the control board of the gaming facility or unauthorized replacement of a modified ROM (back ROM).

Further, since the private key is easily lost, stolen, or imitated, many kinds of private keys are lost,
It takes too much labor and time to keep it from being stolen or imitated, and illegal access to the game equipment (for example, illegal replacement or modification of the control board of the game equipment R
There is a problem in that it is difficult to prevent OM (illegal exchange to the back ROM).

Further, in the security management device for forcing a response to the pre-registration password information, the pre-registration password information is easily lost, stolen, easily imitated, and hacked, and even the pre-registration password information is generated only once. As long as it conforms to the above, there is a problem that the game equipment is easily invaded. Furthermore, there is a problem in that once intruded, it is difficult to prevent further intrusion.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems of the prior art as described above. The electronic lock means is used in place of the mechanical lock means, and a simple (one-shot) pre-registration password information is used. Instead of matching control, even if one password is successfully hacked and it is possible to enter the system, the access right to the system will not be continued unless a new password is entered after a predetermined time. By executing the control, it is possible to minimize damage caused by hacking, and illegal access to the gaming equipment (for example, illegal replacement of the control board of the gaming equipment or unauthorized replacement of the modified ROM (back ROM)) It is an object of the present invention to provide a security management device capable of preventing the above.

[0010]

[Summary of the Invention] The gist of achieving the above object lies in the following items. [1] Item A gaming facility (12,
, 12) In a security management device for preventing unauthorized access to the game facility (10), each game facility (12, ... Individual unlocking right information (30a), which is unlocking qualification (30b) for each gaming facility (12, ..., 12)
Are preset respectively, and an electronic lock means (30) capable of controlling unlocking according to an unlocking command (30c), and the game hall (1
0), the keystroke password information (23) that is keystroked and prompts the keystroke of the pre-registered password information (21a) that is registered in advance every predetermined time (25a).
a) is compared with the pre-registration password information (21a), and when the keying password information (23a) and the pre-registration password information (21a) match, the pre-registration password information (21a) is added to the pre-registration password information (21a). Unlocking qualification unlocking right information (24a) with the corresponding unlocking qualification (30b) added
The password verification means (20) for generating the password and the unlocking qualification unlocking information (2) which is provided in the game hall (10) and is an unlocking request (24b) for each electronic locking means (30).
4a), the individual unlocking right information (30) of the electronic lock means (30) that has received the unlock request (24b).
a) and the unlocking right information with unlocking qualification (24a) are collated, and the individual unlocking right information (30a) and the unlocking right with unlocking qualification information (24a) match. An unlocking management means (32) for giving the unlock command (30c) to the electronic lock means (30) that has received the unlock request (24b) and executing control for prompting unlocking. A security management device (14).

[2] Item The password verification means (2
0) is a password request timer (2) that generates a password request command (25b) for prompting keystroke of the pre-registered password information (21a) at every predetermined time (25a).
5), and when the password request command (25b) is received, a keystroke password generation unit (21) for selecting the preregistered password information (21a) prompting the keystroke based on a predetermined rule, and the preregistered password information. According to (21a), a password urging message is displayed to prompt the user to key in the password, and the key input password information (23a) is generated based on the keyed password (21b).
2), the pre-registration password information (21a) and the keying password information (23a) are collated, and the keying password information (23a) and the pre-registration password information (21a) match. In this case, a password verification unit for generating the unlocking qualification / unlocking right information (24a) to which the unlocking qualification (30b) for the electronic lock means (30) corresponding to the pre-registered password information (21a) is added. (24) The security management device (14) according to item [1], characterized by comprising:

[0012]

Operation: Security management device (14) according to the present invention
Uses electronic lock means instead of mechanical lock means, and instead of simple coincidence control of pre-registered password information, succeeds in hacking one password and succeeds in game equipment (12, ...,
12) Even if it is possible to enter the
After 5a), by executing a control so that the unlocking qualification (30b) to the gaming facility (12, ..., 12) cannot be continued unless a new password is input, the damage caused by hacking is minimized. Can be stopped.

As a result, higher security can be realized, and the gaming facilities (12,
..., 12) unauthorized access (for example, game equipment (1
It is possible to prevent unauthorized replacement of the control board (12a) of 2, ..., 12) or unauthorized replacement of a modified ROM (back ROM).

The operation of the security management device (14) of the present invention will be described in more detail. The electronic lock means (30) provided at each key point of each gaming facility (12, ..., 12) forming the gaming facility (10) is to be unlocked for each gaming facility (12, ..., 12). Individual unlocking right information (30a), which is the lock qualification (30b), is set in advance, and unlocking can be controlled according to the unlocking command (30c).

The key points to lock the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) (12, ..., 12) according to the present invention are an illegal prize ball and an illegal pachinko game that do not depend on the regular game due to unauthorized access. , A place where fraudulent ball lending can be realized, for example, the entire glass door part of a pachinko gaming machine, the control board (12a) part of the pachinko gaming machine, the gold storage part of the gaming medium lending device, and the winning medium count There are a control part of the game machine, a control part of the pachinko game hall management device, and the like.

A control board (12a) for controlling each function and a control ROM are provided in many of these locations. By illegally replacing the legitimate control board (12a) or illegally replacing the legitimate control ROM with a modified ROM (back ROM), an illegal prize ball, an illegal pachinko game, and an illegal ball lending that do not depend on the regular game are realized. there is a possibility.
The electronic lock means (30) in the present invention is a gaming facility (pachinko gaming facility) (1) that is likely to be targeted for such fraud.
It is possible to electronically lock the important points of 2, ..., 12).

When the individual unlocking right information (30a) matches the unlocking right information (24a) with unlocking qualification, the unlocking request (2
4b) The electronic lock means (30) receives the unlock command (30
It is the unlocking qualification (30b) to the gaming facility (12, ..., 12) for giving the control c) and executing the control for prompting the unlocking.

That is, instead of the lock means (mechanical lock means) using a mechanical coincidence determination mechanism such as a key and a keyhole type, an electronic lock means (30 which is controlled to be unlocked according to an unlocking right based on password verification). ), It is possible to realize higher security by eliminating the need for a dedicated key for each lock means (lock mechanism) and a dedicated key only for the type of lock means, and to the gaming facilities (12, ..., 12). A security management device (14) capable of preventing unauthorized access (for example, unauthorized replacement of the control board (12a) of the gaming facility (12, ..., 12) or unauthorized replacement with a modified ROM (back ROM)) can be realized. .

Further, when maintenance is required for the gaming equipment (12, ..., 12), instead of searching for a matching dedicated key one by one, the gaming equipment by password verification (1
By enabling unlocking control of 2, ..., 12), higher security can be realized, and the gaming facility (12,
..., 12) unauthorized access (for example, game equipment (1
A security management device (14) that can prevent unauthorized replacement of the control board (12a) of 2, 2, 12) or unauthorized replacement of a modified ROM (back ROM)) can be realized.

Further, it is possible to realize the security management device (14) which can save unnecessary labor such as excessive labor and time in maintenance of the game equipment (12, ..., 12).

The password verification means (20) provided in the game arcade (10) prompts keystrokes of pre-registered password information (21a) registered in advance at predetermined time intervals (25a) and at the same time. Keystroke password information (23
a) is compared with the pre-registration password information (21a), and when the keying password information (23a) and the pre-registration password information (21a) match, the pre-registration password information (21a) is dealt with Unlocking qualification (30
The unlocking right information (24a) with unlocking qualification to which b) is added is generated.

The unlock management means (32) provided in the game hall (10) requests the unlock (24) for each electronic lock means (30).
The electronic lock means (3) which has received the unlock request (24b) when the unlock right information (24a) which is the unlock qualification is received.
The individual unlocking right information (30a) of (0) is compared with the unlocking qualified unlocking information (24a), and the individual unlocking right information (30a) and the unlocking qualified unlocking information. When it matches with (24a), the unlocking command (30c) is given to the electronic locking means (30) which has received the unlocking request (24b), and control for prompting unlocking is executed.

In other words, instead of the simple matching control of the pre-registered password information, even if the hacking of one password is successful and the game equipment (12, ..., 12) can be intruded, a predetermined time ( After 25a), it becomes possible to execute control to prevent the unlocking qualification (30b) to the gaming equipment (12, ..., 12) from being continued unless a new password is entered, and damage caused by hacking is minimized. You can stop it.

As a result, a higher level of security can be realized, and the game facilities (12,
..., 12) unauthorized access (for example, game equipment (1
It is possible to prevent unauthorized replacement of the control board (12a) of 2, ..., 12) or unauthorized replacement of a modified ROM (back ROM).

Next, the password verification means (20) of the present invention
The operation of will be described. Password request timer (2
5) is a timed means, and at every predetermined time (25a),
A password request command (25b) for prompting keystroke of the pre-registered password information (21a) is generated.

By using the password request timer (25) as the time limit means, a new password input request can be generated every predetermined time (25a).

The keystroke password generating section (21) is
Waiting for the password request command (25b) from the password request timer (25), it is in a standby state.

When the keystroke password generation section (21) receives the password request command (25b) for each predetermined time (25a), it selects the pre-registered password information (21a) for prompting the keystroke based on a predetermined rule.

The password input section (22) is always in a standby state waiting for the pre-registered password information (21a) from the keystroke password generation section (21).

The password input section (22) displays a message prompting the user to key in the password in accordance with the pre-registered password information (21a) for each predetermined time (25a), and based on the keyed password (21b). Keystroke password information (23a) is generated.

The password verification section (24) always waits for the pre-registered password information (21a) from the keystroke password generation section (21) and the keystroke password information (23a) from the password input section (22) and waits. It is in a state.

The password verification unit (24) collates the pre-registered password information (21a) with the keying password information (23a) at every predetermined time (25a), and at the same time, the keying password information (23a). And the pre-registration password information (21a) match, the electronic lock means (3) corresponding to the pre-registration password information (21a).
Unlocking qualification information (24a) with unlocking qualification (30b) added to 0) is generated.

In other words, instead of performing a simple match control of pre-registered password information, even if the hacking of one password is successful and the game equipment (12, ..., 12) can be intruded, a predetermined time ( After 25a), by executing a control so that the unlocking qualification (30b) to the gaming facility (12, ..., 12) is not continued unless a new password is input, the damage caused by hacking is minimized. Can be stopped, higher security can be realized,
Since it is difficult to invade or hack into the gaming facility (12, ..., 12), unauthorized access to the gaming facility (12, ..., 12) (for example, the control board (12a) of the gaming facility (12, ..., 12)). ) Unauthorized replacement and remodeling ROM (back RO
It is possible to realize a security management device (14) capable of preventing unauthorized exchange (M).

[0034]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a security management device 14 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Security management device 1 in this embodiment
The reference numeral 4 uses an electronic lock means instead of the mechanical lock means, and instead of a simple (single) match control of pre-registered password information, an electronic lock according to an unlocking right based on password verification every predetermined time 25a. By executing a control that prompts the unlocking of the means 30,
Gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) that composes the amusement hall 10
2, ..., 12 to prevent unauthorized access,
In particular, the gaming equipment 12, ... A pachinko gaming facility (pachinko gaming hall) 10 including a pachinko gaming facility such as a prize-winning medium counter for execution, and a pachinko gaming facility management device for performing overall management of these pachinko gaming facilities. In these gaming facilities (pachinko gaming facilities) 12, ...,
The password verification means 20, the electronic lock means 30, and the unlock management means 32 are provided as shown in FIG.

The password verification means 20 comprises a keystroke password generation section 21, a template 21c installed in the keystroke password generation section 21, a password input section 22, a password verification section 24, and a password request timer 25.

The configuration of the security management device 14 of this embodiment will be described in more detail. The pre-registration password information of the present embodiment plays the role of a “key” on software that notifies the security management device 14 that the manager of the game hall is an authorized manager of the game hall (pachinko game hall) 10. It is a character string or a number string to do. The login name, pre-registration password information, and personal identification number in computer technology are concepts included in the pre-registration password information of this embodiment.

A gaming hall (pachinko gaming hall) 10 and a gaming facility (pachinko gaming facility) 12, ..., 1 of the gaming machine of this embodiment.
, 12a, the password verification means 20, the electronic lock means 30, and the unlock management means 32, which are implemented in FIG. 2, implement control using a microprocessor-based computer. Further, the microprocessor is connected to the system bus.

Similarly, the keystroke password generation unit 21 provided in the password verification means 20, the template 21c provided in the keystroke password generation unit 21, the password input unit 22, the password verification unit 24, and the password request timer 25 are also microprocessors. Control is realized by using a computer based on. Further, the microprocessor is connected to the system bus.

Game management information of the game hall (pachinko game hall) 10, game management information of the game equipment (pachinko game equipment) 12, ..., 12; game management information of the control bases 12a, ..., 12a; pre-registration password information 21a. , Information of keyed password 21b, information of template 21c, keyed password information 23a, unlocking qualification unlocking right information 24a, unlocking request 24b information, predetermined time 25a information, password request command 25b information Transmission of information such as individual unlocking right information 30a, management information of unlocking qualification 30b, and information of unlocking command 30c is executed via the system bus of the computer. In addition, Ethernet bus, GP-IB bus, RS
When a bus structure such as a 2C bus, an S100 bus, or a Centronics bus is used, information is transmitted according to a predetermined communication protocol corresponding to each.

The control boards 12a, ..., 12a are respectively installed in the pachinko gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12 and execute the control of the pachinko gaming in which the pachinko gaming control program and the pachinko gaming control information are recorded. Is.

The recording and holding of the pachinko game control program and the pachinko game control information can be realized by a recording medium such as a RAM, a ROM, a magnetic recording medium or a magneto-optical recording medium which is connected to a microprocessor via a system bus.

The pachinko game control program and the pachinko game control information are realized by software executable by the microprocessor. The pachinko game control program and the pachinko game control information are stored in a recording medium and can be read or changed by the command of the microprocessor.

The electronic lock means 30 is used for each gaming facility (pachinko gaming facility) 1 which constitutes the gaming facility (pachinko gaming facility) 10.
2, ..., 12 are provided for each key point to be locked, and individual unlocking right information 30a that is unlocking qualification 30b for each of the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12 is preset. The password verification means 20 and the unlock management means 32 are connected so that unlocking can be controlled according to the unlock command 30c.

The electronic lock means 30 of this embodiment is the unlocking qualification 30 for each gaming facility (pachinko gaming facility) 12, ...
A flash EEPROM is mounted in order to preset the individual unlocking right information 30a, which is b, but is not particularly limited to this, and ROM, magnetic recording means, optical recording means, or the like may be used. You can

In the present embodiment, the important points to lock the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12 are illegal prize balls and illegal pachinko games that do not depend on the regular game due to unauthorized access being executed. In a place where illegal ball lending can be realized, for example, the entire glass door portion of a pachinko gaming machine, the control board 12a portion of the pachinko gaming machine, the gold storage portion of the gaming medium lending device, and the prize medium counter. There are a control part, a control part of a pachinko game hall management device, and the like.

A control board 12a and a control ROM for controlling the respective functions are installed in many of these locations. There is a possibility that an illegal prize ball, an illegal pachinko game, or an illegal ball lending that does not rely on the regular game can be realized by illegally replacing the regular control board 12a or illegally replacing the regular control ROM with a modified ROM (back ROM). There is. The electronic lock means 30 of the present embodiment can electronically lock important points of the gaming facilities (pachinko gaming facilities) 12, ...

The password verifying means 20 of this embodiment is provided in the game hall (pachinko game hall) 10 for a predetermined time 2
For each 5a, the keystroke of the registered pre-registration password information 21a registered in advance in the template 21c is prompted, and the keystroked password information 23a and the pre-registration password information 21a are collated, The keying password information 23a and the pre-registration password information 21a
Is connected to the electronic locking means 30 and the unlocking management means 32 so as to generate the unlocking qualification unlocking right information 24a to which the unlocking qualification 30b corresponding to the pre-registered password information 21a is added. Consists of

The unlocking management means 32 of this embodiment is provided in the game hall (pachinko game hall) 10, and the electronic lock means 30 is provided.
Unlocking right information 24a with unlocking qualification, which is the unlocking request 24b for each
When the unlocking request 24b is received, the individual unlocking right information 30a of the electronic lock unit 30 that has received the unlocking request 24b is compared with the unlocking right information 24a to unlock the individual unlocking right information 30.
If a and the unlocking right information 24a corresponding to the unlocking qualification match, the password is issued so that the electronic lock means 30 that has received the unlocking request 24b is given the unlocking command 30c to execute the control to prompt the unlocking. The verification unit 20 and the electronic lock unit 30 are connected to each other.

The configuration of the password verification means 20 of this embodiment will be described in more detail. Password verification means 20
1, the keystroke password generating unit 21 and the template 2 installed in the keystroke password generating unit 21 are included in the keystroke password generating unit 21.
1c, a password input unit 22, a password verification unit 24, and a password request timer 25 are provided.

The password request timer 25 is a time limit means and generates a password request command 25b for prompting a keystroke of the pre-registered password information 21a at every predetermined time 25a. In this embodiment, as the password request timer 25, a timed IC with a digital circuit is used.

In this embodiment, the predetermined time 25a is set to 3
Although it is set to 0 minutes, it is not particularly limited to this and can be appropriately changed depending on the content of the work. Also,
The password request timer 25 of this embodiment may set a predetermined predetermined time 25a for each of the gaming facilities (pachinko gaming facilities) 12, ...

The keystroke password generation unit 21 has a predetermined time 2
When the password request command 25b for each 5a is received, the password input unit 22, the password verification unit 24, and the password request timer 25 are connected so as to select the pre-registered password information 21a for prompting the user to press a key based on a predetermined rule. . In this embodiment, a symbol string registered in the template 21c in advance can be used. The template 21c of this embodiment can be realized by a flash EEPROM.

The keystroke password generation unit 21 of this embodiment is
The pre-registration password information to be displayed may be connected to the password input unit 22 so as to select the pre-registration password information in a predetermined order to generate the pre-registration password information 21a. In this embodiment,
It is possible to use a symbol string in which a random number is automatically generated.

The keystroke password generating section 21 may be connected to the password input section 22 so as to randomly select the pre-registration password information to be displayed and generate the pre-registration password information 21a. In this embodiment, it is possible to use a symbol string in which random numbers are automatically generated.

The password input section 22 has a predetermined time 25a.
A keystroke password generation unit 21 and a password verification unit are provided so as to display a prompt for keystroke of the password according to each pre-registered password information 21a and generate keystroke password information 23a based on the keystroked password 21b. It is connected to 24 and.

A display is provided for executing a display prompting the user to key in the password, and a keyboard for keying the password is provided. The display of this embodiment is C
It can be realized by using an RT display device, a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display device, an EL display device, or the like. Note that a pen input device, a voice input device, or the like may be used instead of the keyboard.

The password verification unit 24 has a predetermined time 25a.
The pre-registration password information 21a and the keying password information 23a are collated for each time, and when the keying password information 23a and the pre-registration password information 21a match, the pre-registration password information 21a is dealt with. The keystroke password generation unit 21, the password input unit 22, and the unlock management unit 3 are generated so as to generate the unlock right information 24a with the unlock qualification 30b added to the electronic lock unit 30.
It is connected to 2 and.

Next, the operation will be described. The security management device 14 in the present embodiment is a mechanical lock means (lock mechanism).
Instead of the simple coincidence control of the pre-registered password information, the electronic equipment is succeeded in hacking one password, and the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12,
Even if it becomes possible to invade 12, ..., after a predetermined time (30 minutes in this embodiment) 25a, a new password must be input before the gaming facility (pachinko gaming facility) 1
By executing control to prevent the unlocking qualification 30b for 2, ..., 12 from being continued, damage due to hacking can be minimized.

As a result, higher security can be realized, and unauthorized access to the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12 constituting the gaming hall (pachinko gaming hall) 10 (for example, gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment)) ) 12,
…, 12 unauthorized replacement of control board 12a and modified ROM
(Illegal exchange to the back ROM) can be prevented.

The operation of the security management device 14 of this embodiment will be described in more detail. Of the game management information of the game arcade (pachinko game arcade) 10, the game management information of the game facilities 12, ..., 12, the game management information of the control platforms 12a, ..., 12a, the pre-registered password information 21a, and the keyed password 21b. Information, information of template 21c, keying password information 23a, unlocking qualification unlocking right information 24a, unlocking request 24b information, predetermined time 25a information, password request command 25b information, individual unlocking right information 30a, Transmission of information such as unlocking qualification 30b management information and unlocking command 30c information is executed via the system bus of the computer. In addition, Ethernet bus, GP-IB bus, RS2
When a bus structure such as a C bus, an S100 bus, or a Centronics bus is used, information is transmitted according to a predetermined communication protocol corresponding to each.

Pachinko game equipment (pachinko game equipment) 1
The control board (pachinko game control board) 12a installed in 2, ..., 12 has a pachinko game control program and pachinko game control information recorded therein. The pachinko game control program and the pachinko game control information are mounted on the control board (pachinko game control board) 12a.
Often recorded in OM.

The pachinko game progresses based on the pachinko game control program and the pachinko game control information.

In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12 is a control board 12a mounted on the pachinko gaming machine for launching game balls on the gaming board surface to compete for the winning of the gaming balls. It is possible to execute a pachinko game control that gives a value added according to the pachinko game result information generated according to the winning of the game ball (that is, payout of the winning ball (payout)).

The recording and holding of the pachinko game control program and the pachinko game control information can be realized by a recording medium such as a RAM, a ROM, a magnetic recording medium or a magneto-optical recording medium which is connected to a microprocessor via a system bus.

The pachinko game control program and the pachinko game control information are realized by software executable by the microprocessor. The pachinko game control program and the pachinko game control information are stored in a recording medium and can be read or changed by the command of the microprocessor.

The pachinko game result information used for the control board 12a of the present embodiment is, for example, information on the number of coins from a ball counting device (jet counter) (not shown), a specific winning opening (chucker), and a variable winning. It means the number of winnings of a pachinko gaming ball to a mouth (V winning opening, normal winning opening), electric tulip, accessory (variable display means), winning order, winning timing, and the like.

The pachinko game control information used in the control board 12a of the present embodiment is, for example, the number of winning balls at the time of winning, the big hit pachinko game probability, the winning probability, the number of prize balls, the establishment of consecutive chan, the average winning. Means number, etc.

The electronic lock means 30 provided at each key point of each gaming facility (pachinko gaming facility) 12, ..., 12 that constitutes the gaming facility (pachinko gaming facility) 10 is the gaming facility (pachinko gaming). (Equipment) 12, ..., Individual unlocking information 30a which is unlocking qualification 30b for each 12 is EEPR in advance.
It is set in the OM, and unlocking can be controlled according to the unlocking command 30c.

When the individual unlocking right information 30a coincides with the unlocking qualified unlocking information 24a, the unlocking command 30c is given to the electronic locking means 30 which has received the unlocking request 24b, and the unlocking control is prompted. Game equipment for playing games (pachinko game equipment) 1
It is the unlocking qualification 30b for 2, ..., 12.

In the present embodiment, the important points to lock the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12 are illegal prize balls and illegal pachinko games that do not depend on the regular game due to unauthorized access. In a place where illegal ball lending can be realized, for example, the entire glass door portion of a pachinko gaming machine, the control board 12a portion of the pachinko gaming machine, the gold storage portion of the gaming medium lending device, and the prize medium counter. There are a control part, a control part of a pachinko game hall management device, and the like.

A control board 12a and a control ROM for controlling the respective functions are installed in many of these locations. There is a possibility that an illegal prize ball, an illegal pachinko game, or an illegal ball lending that does not rely on the regular game can be realized by illegally replacing the regular control board 12a or illegally replacing the regular control ROM with a modified ROM (back ROM). There is. The electronic lock means 30 of the present embodiment can electronically lock important points of the gaming facilities (pachinko gaming facilities) 12, ...

That is, in place of the lock means (mechanical lock means) using a mechanical coincidence determination mechanism such as a key and a keyhole type, an electronic lock means 30 controlled to be unlocked in accordance with an unlocking right based on password verification. It is possible to realize higher security by eliminating the need for a dedicated key for each locking means (locking mechanism) and a dedicated key for each type of locking means (locking mechanism), and the gaming facility (pachinko gaming facility) 12, …, 12 unauthorized access (for example, gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment)
It is possible to realize the security management device 14 capable of preventing unauthorized replacement of the control boards 12a of 12, ..., 12 and unauthorized replacement with a modified ROM (back ROM).

Furthermore, game equipment (pachinko game equipment) 1
When maintenance of 2, ..., 12 becomes necessary, unlocking control of the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12 by password verification becomes possible instead of searching for the matching dedicated keys one by one. As a result, higher security can be realized, and the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ...,
A security management device 14 capable of preventing unauthorized access to the device 12 (for example, unauthorized replacement of the control board 12a of the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12 or unauthorized replacement of a modified ROM (back ROM)). realizable.

Further, game equipment (pachinko game equipment) 1
It is possible to realize the security management device 14 that can save unnecessary labor such as excessive labor and time in maintenance of 2, ...

The password verification means 20 provided in the game hall (pachinko game hall) 10 is registered in advance through the display and the keyboard every predetermined time (30 minutes in this embodiment) 25a. Pre-registration password information 2
When the keystroke password information 23a and the pre-registration password information 21a are matched, the keystroke password information 23a and the pre-registration password information 21a are collated with each other. The unlocking qualification / unlocking right information 24a to which the unlocking qualification 30b corresponding to the pre-registration password information 21a is added is generated.

The unlocking management means 32 provided in the game hall (pachinko game hall) 10 receives the unlocking qualification unlocking right information 24a which is the unlocking request 24b for each electronic lock means 30, The individual unlocking right information 30a of the electronic lock means 30 that has received the unlocking request 24b is collated with the unlocking qualification unlocking right information 24a, and the individual unlocking right information 30a and the unlocking qualification When the unlocking right information 24a matches the unlocking request information 24b, the unlocking command 30c is given to the electronic locking means 30 which has received the unlocking request 24b, and the control for prompting the unlocking is executed.

In other words, even if a single password is successfully hacked and the game equipment (pachinko game equipment) 12, ... Predetermined time (in this embodiment,
After 30 minutes) 25a, it becomes possible to execute control to prevent the unlocking qualification 30b for the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12 from being continued unless a new password is entered, resulting in damage caused by hacking. Can be kept to a minimum.

As a result, higher security can be realized, and unauthorized access to the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12 constituting the gaming hall (pachinko gaming hall) 10 (for example, gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) ) 12,
…, 12 unauthorized replacement of control board 12a and modified ROM
(Illegal exchange to the back ROM) can be prevented.

Next, the operation of the password verification means 20 of this embodiment will be described. Password request timer 25
Is a time means, and is a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30
Min) 25a, a password request command 25b for urging keystroke of the pre-registered password information 21a is generated.

Password request timer 2 as a time limit means
5 is used, a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30
A new password input request can be generated every 25 minutes.

The keystroke password generating section 21 always receives the password request command 25 from the password request timer 25.
Waiting for b, it is in a standby state.

The keystroke password generation unit 21 of this embodiment is
When the password request command 25b is received every 25a for a predetermined time (30 minutes in this embodiment), the pre-registered password information 21a for prompting keystroke is selected based on a predetermined rule. Note that the keystroke password generation unit 21 can also randomly select the preregistration password information prompting the keystroke to generate the preregistration password information 21a.

The pre-registration password information 21a for prompting the key input by the key input password generating section 21 is the template 21c in advance.
It is a symbol string registered in or a symbol string automatically generated by random numbers.

The password input section 22 is always in a standby state waiting for the pre-registered password information 21a from the keystroke password generation section 21.

The password input section 22 uses the pre-registration password information 2 for each predetermined time (30 minutes in this embodiment) 25a.
1a via the display and keyboard,
A display prompting the user to key in the password is displayed, and the keying password information 23 is generated based on the keyed password 21b.
a is generated.

The password verifying unit 24 always keeps the pre-registered password information 21a from the key-pressing password generating unit 21 and the key-pressing password information 2 from the password input unit 22.
Waiting for 3a, it is in a standby state.

The password verifying unit 24 executes the collation of the pre-registered password information 21a and the keying password information 23a at every predetermined time (30 minutes in this embodiment) 25a, and at the same time, the keying password information 23a When the pre-registration password information 21a matches, the unlocking qualification / unlocking right information 24a to which the unlocking qualification 30b for the electronic locking means 30 corresponding to the pre-registration password information 21a is added is generated.

In other words, even if a single password is successfully hacked and the game equipment (pachinko game equipment) 12, ... After a predetermined time (30 minutes in this embodiment) 25a, control is executed so that the unlocking qualification 30b for the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12 is not continued unless a new password is input. By doing so, it is possible to minimize the damage caused by hacking and realize higher security,
Since it is difficult to invade or hack into the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12, unauthorized access to the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12 ,.
It is possible to realize the security management device 14 that can prevent unauthorized replacement of the control board 12a of the gaming equipment (pachinko gaming equipment) 12, ..., 12 and unauthorized replacement of the modified ROM (back ROM).

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According to the security management device of the present invention, instead of the lock means (mechanical lock means) having a mechanical coincidence determination mechanism such as a key and a keyhole type, the unlocking right based on the password verification is provided. By using electronic lock means that is unlocked by
By eliminating the need for a dedicated key for each lock means (lock mechanism) and a dedicated key for only the type of lock means, higher security can be realized, and unauthorized access to game equipment (for example, control board of game equipment Unauthorized replacement or modified ROM
(Illegal exchange to the back ROM) can be prevented.

Further, when maintenance is required for the gaming equipment, unlocking control of the gaming equipment can be performed by password verification instead of searching for a matching dedicated key one by one, thereby providing higher security. It is possible to realize a security management device that can be realized and can prevent unauthorized access to the gaming facility (for example, unauthorized replacement of the control board of the gaming facility or unauthorized replacement of a modified ROM (back ROM)). Furthermore, it is possible to save unnecessary labor such as excessive labor and time in maintenance of the game equipment.

Further, instead of the lock means (mechanical lock means) using a mechanical coincidence determination mechanism such as a key and a keyhole type, an electronic lock means controlled to be unlocked according to an unlocking right based on password verification is used. Therefore, by preventing loss, theft, or imitation of the private key, higher security can be realized, and unauthorized access to the gaming equipment (for example, unauthorized replacement or modification of the gaming equipment control board) ROM
It is possible to realize a security management device capable of preventing (illegal exchange to the back ROM). Further, it is possible to save unnecessary labor such as excessive labor and time for storing the various types of dedicated keys so as to prevent them from being lost, stolen or copied.

Further, instead of the simple (one-shot) coincidence control of the pre-registered password information, even if the hacking of one password succeeds and the system can be invaded, a new password is generated after a predetermined time. By executing the control so that the access right to the system cannot be continued unless the password is entered, the damage caused by hacking can be minimized, higher security can be realized, and intrusion into the gaming facility can be achieved. Since hacking becomes difficult, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the gaming facility (for example, unauthorized replacement of the control board of the gaming facility or unauthorized replacement of a modified ROM (back ROM)).

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a security management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 ... Game hall 12, ..., 12 ... Game equipment 12a, ..., 12a ... Control base 14 ... Security management device 20 ... Password verification means 21 ... Keystroke password generation part 21a ... Pre-registered password information 21b ... Keyed password 21c ... Template 22 ... Password input section 23a ... Keystroke password information 24 ... Password verification section 24a ... Unlocking right information / unlocking right information 24b ... Unlock request 25 ... Password request timer 25a ... Predetermined time 25b ... Password request command 30 ... Electronic Locking means 30a ... Individual unlocking right information 30b ... Unlocking qualification 30c ... Unlocking instruction 32 ... Unlocking management means

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A security management device for preventing unauthorized access to a game facility that constitutes a game hall, wherein the security facility is provided at each key point of each game facility that constitutes the game hall and should be locked. Individual unlocking right information, which is the unlocking qualification for each, is set in advance, electronic lock means capable of controlling unlocking according to an unlocking command, and provided in the amusement park, and registered in advance at predetermined time intervals Prompt the keying of the pre-registered password information that has been performed and collate the keyed password information that has been keyed with the pre-registered password information, and the keying password information and the pre-registered password information match. In this case, a password verification means for generating unlocking qualification / unlocking right information added with the unlocking qualification corresponding to the pre-registered password information, and the electronic lock means provided in the game arcade. In the case of receiving the unlocking right information with unlocking qualification, which is the unlocking request, the individual unlocking right information of the electronic lock means that has received the unlocking request and the unlocking right information with unlocking qualification. When the individual unlocking right information and the unlocking right information with unlocking qualification match, the unlocking command is given to the electronic locking means that has received the unlocking request to unlock. A security management device comprising: an unlocking management unit that executes control for prompting. 2. The password verification means, a password request timer for generating a password request command for prompting a keystroke of the pre-registered password information at every predetermined time; and a keystroke when the password request command is received. Keying password generation unit for selecting the pre-registration password information based on a predetermined rule to generate the pre-registration password information, and displaying a prompt for keying the password according to the pre-registration password information, and A password input unit that generates the keying password information based on the typed password, collates the pre-registration password information and the keying password information, and executes the keying password information and the pre-registration password information. , And the unlocking key to the electronic lock means corresponding to the pre-registration password information. The security management device according to claim 1, further comprising: a password verification unit that generates the unlocking right information with unlocking qualification.