JPH09140894A - Information processor for game parlor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processor for a game parlor capable of easily managing the operating histories of game machines via workers based on the using histories of remote control units remotely operating the game machines and accurately reporting the operation information. SOLUTION: When remote control units 100 are operated to emit infrared rays while the names of workers are correlated with remote control IDs, the infrared rays containing the prescribed operation codes and remote control IDs are outputted, and such actions as the opening of the panels of game machines 31 are remotely taken. The set numbers, remote control IDs, and operation codes are transmitted from the game machines 31 to a management analyzer 12 via a network, and operation events are stored in a remote control history file each time they occur as remote control history records. Screens of remote control using lists and remote control using states are generated based on the data collected from the game machines 31, and the operation states of the remote control units 100 can be easily grasped visually.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information processing device in a game arcade, and more particularly to an information processing device for managing the operation history of a remote control device for remotely operating a game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, as a game arcade equipment using a game medium, for example, a pachinko game machine, an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball machine, a throttle machine using a medal (turned-type throttle game machine), and a ball are used. There is a throttle machine (turn-type throttle game machine) and the like. Conventionally, a game clerk uses a key or the like to operate a game machine, for example, to open and close the glass frame of the game machine, to open and close the front frame, etc., and a jam of the game board surface generated by the player during the game. The store clerk has opened the glass frame to release the event. Then, as a service when a ball jam occurs, a game ball is won at a winning opening or the like. Further, after the fact, the clerk reports to the user (for example, the owner of the game hall) or the like that "a game machine of XX units is apt to cause frequent jamming".

[0003]

However, the conventional gaming facility has the following problems. (B) There is a desire to manage the labor situation of the game shop staff in detail under the current situation where the game information generated by the gaming machine (for example, big hits, number of winning openings, special figure rotation speed, etc.) is managed in detail. . The game information is managed by a management device using a computer, for example. However, conventionally, the management device has not been configured to meet such a request for detailed management of the labor situation of the game shop staff. Therefore, it was not possible to manage the labor situation of the game shop staff in detail. Such a request is indirectly to manage the defect occurrence history information of the gaming machine, but as described above, it is a primitive thing that the user etc. receives the defect occurrence report from the clerk after the fact. It was done in a different way.

(B) Opening the glass frame of the gaming machine means the occurrence of a service ball if it is in business, and the behavior of the gaming shop clerk (for example, fraud) is managed by managing the history of the service ball.
There is a request to understand. However, conventionally, it has not been possible to manage the behavior of the game shop staff in detail. (C) In addition, if the key that can open the glass frame of the gaming machine is illegally copied, the game is damaged by the unauthorized player's use (for example, a game ball is intentionally won in the winning opening). There is a risk. However, heretofore, it has not been possible to provide detailed notification in time series of such an unauthorized opening of the glass frame. (D) Due to technological innovation, gaming machines and gaming machine peripherals
The computerization has advanced, and recently, a remote control device (so-called remote control device) capable of remotely controlling the operation of a game machine has been developed. Although the glass frame can be opened using such a remote control device, conventionally, there has been no detailed control of the operation status of the remote control device.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to easily manage the operating history of a gaming machine by a clerk from the usage history of a remote control device for remotely operating a gaming machine. Moreover, it is an object of the present invention to provide an information processing device in a game arcade that accurately notifies operation information.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, an information processing device for a game arcade according to the invention as set forth in claim 1 manages operation history information of a remote control device for remotely operating a game machine. And an operation history storage unit that stores the operation history of the remote operation device, an operation item storage unit that stores the operation information and the operation item stored in the operation history storage unit in association with each other, and Notification history selection means for selecting an event, and operation history information of the remote control device stored in at least one of the operation history storage means or the operation history storage means based on the selection result of the notification event selection means. And an operation history informing means for informing.

An information processing device for a game arcade according to a second aspect of the present invention is an information processing device for a game arcade which manages operation history information of a remote control device for remotely operating a gaming machine,
An operation history storage unit that stores the operation history of the remote operation device, an operation item storage unit that stores the operation information and the operation item stored in the operation history storage unit in association with each other, and the identification information of the remote operation device and the operation information. Personal identification information input means for inputting the identification information of the operator to be used, personal identification information storage means for storing the confirmation information input by the personal identification information input means, and notification item selection means for selecting a notification item, An operation for notifying the operation history information of the remote operation device stored in at least one of the operation history storage means, the operation history storage means or the personal identification information storage means based on the selection result of the notification item selection means. And a history reporting means.

As a preferred mode, for example, as described in claim 3, the operation history notification means may display the operation history information of the remote operation device in a time series. For example, as described in claim 4, the operation history notification means,
An occurrence history notification means for notifying the occurrence history of the selection operation item in time series may be provided. For example, as described in claim 5, the operation history notification means may be provided with a gaming machine usage history notification means for time-sequentially reporting the usage history of the selected gaming machine.

For example, as described in claim 6, the operation history notification means may be provided with an operator usage history notification means for time-sequentially notifying the usage history of the selected operator of the remote control device. Good. For example, as described in claim 7, the operation history notification means may be provided with an operator operation type cumulative total notification means for notifying the operation type cumulative total of the selection operator of the remote control device. For example, as described in claim 8, the operation history notification means may be provided with operation item operator-specific cumulative notification means for classifying the selection operation items of the remote control device into operator-specific cumulative results. Good.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings as an embodiment in which a management system for a card-type game system is applied. That is, in this embodiment, the management analysis device manages the operation history information of the remote control device that remotely operates the gaming machine, and is an example in which the present invention is applied to the management analysis device as an information processing device in a game hall. is there. (I) Overall Arrangement of Game Hall Equipment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall arrangement of the game hall equipment using the management analyzer. In FIG. 1, 1 is a game shop, 2
Is a card management company (hereinafter referred to as a card company, as well as drawings). The game store 1 is roughly divided into a card management device (hereinafter referred to as a management device) 11, a management analysis device (information processing device at a game hall) 12, a repeater 13, a prize POS (prize exchange device) 14, an ATM exchange 15, Island unit (so-called island equipment: equivalent to game machine installation equipment) 16, repeater 2
1, 22, a card issuing machine (information medium issuing apparatus) 23, and an updating machine (information medium updating apparatus) 24 are arranged. Further, the island unit 16 includes a large amount of money addition machine (value added device) 25, a plurality of gaming machines (enclosed ball type gaming machines) 31a to
31n (hereinafter simply referred to as 31 as appropriate) and a replenishing device 32 are arranged. In addition, in FIG. 1, the island unit 16
Although only one repeater (sub-repeater) 22 is shown, a plurality of such island units 16 and repeaters (sub-repeaters) 22 are arranged in island units. The prize POS 14, the card issuing machine 23, the updating machine 24, the large amount of money adding machine 25, and the gaming machine 31 are IC cards 400 described later.
It corresponds to a mounted terminal device to which a (game information medium) can be mounted.

An ATM exchange 15 is an information exchange device for controlling the transmission of information from the management device 11, the management analysis device 12, the main repeater (represented as a repeater in the drawing) 13, and the premium POS 14 installed in the game store 1. Thus, it is possible to transmit an information amount of, for example, 155 Mbps through the information transmission path 41 including an optical fiber. Here, ATM (Asynchrono)
us Transfer Mode: asynchronous transfer mode). Generally, high-speed operation cannot be performed in packet communication, and a signal with a very high bit rate cannot be handled. On the contrary,
The ATM exchange is based on the premise that a high quality transmission line such as an optical fiber transmission line with a low bit error rate is used. Exchange connection with a hardware switch that can operate. As a result, the semiconductor switch can be used up to the operation speed, and a signal of several hundred Mbit / sec or more can be switched and connected. Using such an ATM exchange technology, data, documents, voice,
Transfer of various types of information, such as images, images, etc., is possible in a single line.

The ATM exchange 15 of this embodiment receives information from each terminal installed in the store based on the above principle,
It performs exchange control for transmitting necessary information. The ATM exchange 15 and the information transmission line 41 composed of an optical fiber constitute a first transmission network 42 having a physically large information transmission capacity. The management device 11, the management analysis device 12, the main repeater 13, and the premium POS 14 are the first transmission network. A network connected by the transmission network 42 is configured. A system having a physically large information transmission capacity is a system that can secure an extremely large transmission capacity using an ATM switching technology and an optical fiber.

The main repeater 13 relays information transmission between the upper first transmission network 42 and the lower repeaters 21 and 22. For example, an optical repeater is used, and communication using infrared rays is performed. Do. The main repeater 13 is connected to the upper first transmission network 4.
2 allows 155 Mbps information transmission to and from the ATM switch 15, and 1
This is a configuration capable of transmitting 6 Mbps information. The lower repeater 21 is for relaying information transmission between the card issuer 23, the renewal machine 24, the large amount adder 25, and the main repeater 13. For example, an optical repeater is used, and infrared light is used. Perform communication. The repeater 21 can transmit information of 1 Mbps among the card issuing machine 23, the updating machine 24, and the large amount of money adding machine 25.

On the other hand, the lower repeaters 22 are gaming machines 31a to 31a.
31n, which relays information transmission between the replenishing device 32 and the main repeater 13. For example, an optical repeater is used to perform communication using infrared rays. The repeater 22 is capable of transmitting information at 1 Mbps between the gaming machines 31 a to 31 n and the supply device 32. The repeaters 21 and 22, the main repeater 13, the card issuing machine 23, the renewal machine 24, the large money addition machine 25, the gaming machines 31a to 31n, and the replenishing device 32 are wireless (here, information transmission by infrared rays). The two transmission networks 43 constitute a network. The management device 11 and the management analysis device 1 connected to the first transmission network 42 having a large transmission capacity via the ATM exchange 15 and the information transmission line 41 composed of an optical fiber.
2. The main repeater 13, the repeater 21, 22, the main repeater 13, the card issuing machine 23, the renewal machine 24, the large money adder 25, and the game which are connected to the network including the premium POS 14 by the second transmission network 43. The network including the machines 31a to 31n and the supply device 32 constitutes a LAN (local area network) as a whole, and is a system capable of mutually transferring information at a high speed.

(II) Game System Management System FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a game system management system. In FIG. 2, a management device 11 is an ATM switch 15 installed in a store.
Card company 2 and a telephone line 45 (for example, ISD
N or other digital lines). The management device 11 and the ATM switch 15 are connected by an information transmission line 41 composed of an optical fiber. The portion surrounded by a broken line is a configuration outside the game store, and the other game stores 46 are similarly connected to the card company 2 via the telephone line 47. The card company 2 issues an IC card common throughout the country as a game card, and performs payment for a game card in the game store 1. In addition, various information of the management device 11 in the game arcade 1 is received as needed (for example, reception of card payment information). The amusement store 1 is connected to the card company 2 via the telephone line 45 for obtaining card issuing information and necessary information from the card company 2 and making inquiries. In the following description, an IC card 400 (game information medium) described below will be simply used as a game card or abbreviated as appropriate.

More specifically, the card company 2 issues a serial number (for example, an issue number), security information, a temporary issuing machine number, encryption information, an IC card to the gaming card when issuing the card. The control program is stored and issued to each amusement store. In addition to the card information, the card company 2 has an identification number of the card issuing machine 23, the gaming machine 31, the updating machine 24, the large amount of money adding machine 25, and the prize POS 14 (individual identification required for mutual authentication of each terminal device). Information), card restriction information (for example, maximum value of additional amount: 20000 yen), security information and the like are transferred to the management device 11 of each gaming shop. The management apparatus 11 transmits the individual identification information to the card issuing machine 23 or the like later as an initial value.

Further, in the case of the card issuing machine 23, a temporary issuing machine number and a true issuing machine number are given, and the IC card 400 is made to recognize the card issuing machine 23 (details will be described later) by the temporary issuing machine number, When the IC card 400 is issued from the card issuing machine 23, the temporary issuing machine number is overwritten by the true issuing machine number and becomes individual identification information (that is, the issuing machine identification number) similar to other terminal devices. Amusement store 1
Is the card issuer 2 or the necessary information
From the ATM exchange 15
Is connected to the card company 2.

The management device 11 is arranged in the management room of the hall, and has a management computer, a display, a printer 50,
It has an external storage device 51, a terminal input device (for example, a keyboard and a mouse), and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 52. The management computer manages the card system from the card company 2 to the telephone line 45 and the ATM exchange 1
5, card issuing machine 23, gaming machine 31, update machine 24, large amount of money addition machine 25, prize POS1 via information transmission path 41
4 identification number, card restriction information, security information,
In addition to the process of receiving the information such as the encrypted information and transmitting it to the card issuing machine 23 and the like as an initial value, the process necessary for the management control of each terminal device of the game shop 1 is performed. Further, a process of transmitting information relating to card settlement to the card company 2 is also performed. Further, the management computer manages various card information of the issued card, and also stores and manages the verification history with the card inserted from each terminal device (for example, the gaming machine 31, the updating machine 24, etc.). The matching history with the card is cleared only on the day of our shop. The external storage device 51 stores management information regarding the card system. Further, the management computer always manages information equivalent to the card by regular communication with each terminal device. The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 52 has a battery inside, and supplies emergency power to each circuit of the management device 11 to back up the operation for a certain time when the commercial power supply fails.

The business analysis device 12 is also arranged in the management room of the hall, and has a business analysis computer, a display,
Printer 60, external storage device 61, terminal input device (for example, keyboard or mouse), uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
It has 62. The business analysis computer 61 performs calculations, display, simulation processing regarding the management of the hall, management of operation history information of a remote control device, which will be described later, etc. , Receive the information you need. For example, necessary data is collected from a large number of enclosed ball-type gaming machines 31 installed in the island unit 16 of the hall to perform calculations necessary for management,
Data corresponding to various game states are organized for display and simulation processing, business management is performed, and the result is displayed on the display 62 or printed on the printer 63. In addition, it collects operation information of each remote control device operated by a store clerk, and performs processing necessary for managing the operation information.

The management analysis computer stores the data collected from a large number of enclosed ball type gaming machines 31 and each terminal device in the internal storage device as daily data, or stores the stored data in the external storage device 61. Or For example, necessary data is collected from a large number of enclosed ball type gaming machines 31 and management device 11 installed in the island unit 16 of the hall, data corresponding to various game states is sorted, and the sorted data is displayed on the display 62. It is displayed (for example, in the order of the machine numbers with the largest jackpots, in the order of the machine numbers with the highest jackpot occurrence rate), or the operating state of each gaming machine 31 (for example, the state of forced settlement, the state of settlement prohibition) To monitor
Performs necessary data calculation processing. Also, by operating the terminal input device, by game type, machine type, island unit,
It is also possible to collect jackpot data, prize ball data, etc. for each manufacturer and display them on the display of the management analysis computer. Then, a simulation for predicting sales is performed based on the data stored in the external storage device 61, and past sales data is called as necessary. In addition, game information from the gaming machine 31 (for example, jackpot information, prize ball number information, etc.), prize exchange information from the prize POS 14 (for example, amount of stored balls, exchange amount for cash, exchange amount for prizes, etc.), The amount addition information and the like from the large amount addition machine 25 are collected, necessary calculations are performed using them, and the processing of determining the performance of the gaming machine 31, the exchange information of the prize, the management information and the like is executed. The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 62 has a battery inside, and supplies an emergency power to each circuit of the business analysis device 12 to back up operation for a certain period of time when a commercial power supply fails.

(III) Communication System of Terminal Device FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a communication system of the terminal device. In FIG. 3, the prize POS 14 is connected to an ATM switch 15 installed in the store via an information transmission line 41 made of optical fiber, and the repeater 13 is connected to the information transmission line 4 made of optical fiber.
1 is connected to the ATM switch 15. That is, they are connected to a first transmission network 42 having a large transmission capacity and configured via an ATM exchange 15 and an information transmission line 41 composed of optical fibers. On the other hand, the main repeater 13 has a function of relaying information between the first transmission network 42 and the second transmission network 43, and each terminal device (card issuing machine 2
3, renewal machine 24, large amount adding machine 25, gaming machine 31a-
31n, the supply device 32) forms an information network via the repeaters 21 and 22 of the second transmission network 43.

The repeaters 21 and 22 use infrared communication for optical transmission / reception section 71 of the card issuing machine 23, optical transmission / reception section 72 of the updating machine 24, optical transmission / reception section 73 of the large amount money adding machine 25, and display units of the gaming machines 31a to 31n. 74a, 74b
The information is mutually transmitted between the optical transmission / reception units 75a and 75b and the optical transmission / reception unit (not shown) of the replenishing device 32.
The display units 74a and 74b are hereinafter simply denoted by reference numerals 74 as appropriate, and
Hereafter, a and 75b are simply represented by reference numeral 75 as appropriate. In the island unit 16, gaming machines 31a, 31b are arranged, and between-car amount adding machines 76a, 76b (hereinafter, referred to as “inter-game amount adding machines”).
The replenishing device 32 and the large-size money adding machine 25 are arranged as appropriate (simply denoted by reference numeral 76 as appropriate).

The card issuing machine 23 issues an IC card purchased from the card company 2 to the player as a game card (for example, when a player who does not have an IC card purchases it), for example, 1,000 yen. To issue a game card. The issued card can be continuously used for a predetermined period (for example, one year). The card issuing machine 23 transfers game card sales information and the like with the management device 11 and the management analysis device 12 via the optical transmission / reception unit 71. Also, the card issuing machine 23 performs a mutual authentication process with the IC card at the time of issuing the card, and when it is determined that the card is valid, the card issuing machine 23, the gaming machine 31, the renewal machine 24, 25. Processing for recording the identification number of the premium POS 14, initial information of the card, and the like is performed.

The large amount addition machine 25 is the I purchased by the player.
By inserting a C card and inserting coins and bills,
A desired amount is added to the IC card. First, a mutual authentication process of the IC card is performed, and the amount (valuable value) is added to the IC card based on the result. For example, any of 3000 yen, 5000 yen, and 10000 yen can be selected as the additional amount. It should be noted that the addition of money can also be performed by the inter-car money addition machine 76 arranged between adjacent gaming machines, and in this case, money is added in units of 1000 yen.

The gaming machine 31 performs mutual authentication of the IC card, and based on the result, converts the amount of money (value information of value) recorded in the IC card into the number of balls (game value information) that can be used in the game. The game is made possible by the number of balls (game value) already recorded as a result of the game, and the result of the game is recorded in the IC card. Specifically, when the IC card is inserted, information on the IC card (amount data, ball number data, etc.) is read to lend a ball, and the number of balls acquired by the player is stored in the IC card. Control the display unit 7
The ball lending (that is, sales) information and the like is transferred by the IC card to the management device 11 and the management analysis device 12 through the optical transmission / reception unit 75 of No. 4 via the network.

The front frame or the like of the gaming machine 31 can be remotely operated by a remote control device (hereinafter referred to as a remote control device) 100, and the remote control device 100 is operated to emit infrared rays to the display unit 74 of the gaming machine 31. Then, as will be described in detail later, the display unit 74
The opening and closing of the front frame and the like of the game machine 31 are remotely performed by a command from the. In this case, the operation history information of the remote control device 100 is transferred from the optical transmission / reception unit 75 of the gaming machine 31 to the management analysis device 12 via the network. The remote control device 100 has a transmission unit capable of emitting infrared rays, a plurality of push buttons arranged on the surface of the main body, a control unit including a microcomputer, and the like. An infrared ray including the remote control ID is output, and the gaming machine 31 is remotely operated.

The renewal machine 24 is for replacing a card which has passed a predetermined expiration date (for example, one year) with a new card in order to use the IC card without any trouble, and the expiration date (for example, one year). When an IC card exceeding the number is inserted, the IC card is made unusable under a predetermined condition (here, the permission of the update is inquired to the card company 2 via the management device 11 and updated when the permission is issued). In addition to collecting and issuing a new IC card, the information recorded in the IC card before the collection is recorded in the new IC card. When the IC card 400 (hereinafter, simply referred to as an IC card) is inserted, the prize POS 14 performs mutual authentication of the inserted IC card, and based on the result, I
The prize exchange process is performed according to the information on the C card.
Payment can be made based on the number of balls (game value) recorded in the IC card. The reason why payment is possible is that if the ball count data recorded on the IC card does not match the data recorded on the management device 11, a prize exchange is decided through discussion between the player and the hall staff. Because,
This is because the prize exchange is not permitted in all cases.

The prize POS 14 is arranged in an unoccupied place in the hall, and a space is provided on the back side for the maintenance of personnel. In the prize exchange in the prize POS 14, it is possible to exchange for cash or a stored amount (stored as amount information at the exchange rate of the hole) based on the number-of-balls stored in the IC card. Ball information can also be exchanged for free gifts, and the amount of coins can also be exchanged for cash. . The replenishing device 32 is for enclosing and replenishing enclosed balls with respect to the plurality of gaming machines 31a to 31n arranged in the island unit 16 (see FIG. 1).

(IV) Configuration of Management Analysis Device FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management analysis device 12. In FIG. 4, the management analysis device 12 mainly includes a workstation 151, a graphic interface 152, a parallel interface 153, an audio interface 154, a SCSI host adapter 155, an ATM interface 156, an external storage device (hard disk device: HDD, etc.) 157. , An amplifier 158, a display device (CRT) 160, a printer 60 (see FIG. 2), and a speaker 162.
The workstation 151 performs arithmetic processing necessary for arithmetic, display, simulation, management of usage history of the remote control device, etc. regarding management of the card type game system. Workstation 151 is a graphic interface 1
52, parallel interface 153, audio interface 154, SCSI host adapter 15
5, connected to external devices via the ATM interface 156. Each interface is realized by a circuit including an IC or the like on a predetermined board (for example, a printed board).

The graphic interface 152 performs a signal conversion process for displaying an image on the display device 112. The display device 160 includes a CRT capable of color display, and displays an image based on an output signal from the graphic interface 152. As the display device 112, for example, a 20-inch CRT capable of displaying 1280 × 1024 dots is used. The parallel interface 153 is a connection unit for transferring signals to the printer 60, and the printer 60 prints and outputs necessary information and the like. The audio interface 154 is an amplifier 158.
Is a connection unit for transferring when outputting various audio signals such as audio signals and sound effects, and the amplifier 158 outputs various audio signals such as audio signals and sound effects output from the audio interface 154. Amplifies the speaker 1
Sound from 62. The SCSI host adapter 155 is a connection unit for transferring data with the external storage device 157, and the ATM interface 156 is a connection unit for transferring with the ATM exchange 15 by ATM.

Next, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a detailed block configuration of the business analysis device 12. In FIG. 5, the workstation 151 is an MPU module 171, a BIOSR.
OM 172, timer 173, FPU 174, bus interface 175, DMA controller 176, memory bus interface 177, RAM 178, M bus 1
79, S bus 180, and memory bus 181.
The MPU module 171 reads a boot program stored in the BIOS ROM 172 and boots it, and executes a program for performing calculations, display, simulation, management of usage history of the remote control device, etc. relating to management of the card type gaming system, and a hard disk device (HDD) 187. The data is read into the memory (RAM 178) and the processing is executed. BIO
The SROM 172 stores the boot program, and the RAM 17
8 is used as a work area. Timer 173 is M
The FPU 174 is a dedicated processor that takes charge of floating-point arithmetic to measure the time required for the arithmetic processing of the PU module 171 and to speed up graphic processing.

The bus interface 175 interfaces between the M bus 179 which mainly performs data transfer centering on the MPU module 171 and the S bus 180 which mainly performs data transfer between each interface board. The DMA controller 176 controls the DMA transfer of data to the MPU module 171 with various devices connected via the S bus 180. The memory bus interface 177 performs interface processing relating to data transfer between the M bus 179 and the memory bus 181, and the RAM 178 is connected via the memory bus 181. S bus 1 mainly for interface management
80 has a parallel interface 153, an Ethernet interface 182, and an ATM interface 1
56, FD interface 183, GPIB interface 184, audio interface 154,
The graphic interface 152, the SCSI host adapter 155, and the serial interface 185 are connected.

The Ethernet interface 182 is a connection unit for transferring a signal to / from a device forming an external LAN network (especially Ethernet). The FD interface 183 is a connection part when signals are transferred to and from a floppy disk (FD) device, and the GPIB interface 184 is an IEEE48.
This is a connection unit for transferring signals to and from a device having eight standards. SCS to SCSI host adapter 155
A hard disk device (HDD) 187 as various external storage devices 157, a magneto-optical disk device (MO) 188, a digital tape storage device (DA) via the I-bus 186.
T) 189 and a CD-ROM drive device 193 are connected. The CD-ROM drive device 193 is a CD-R
When the OM is inserted, the CD-ROM is driven to drive the CD-R.
A process of reading the information stored in the OM is performed. CD-R
The OM is supplied from, for example, a gaming machine manufacturer, and stores various setting information, gaming machine evaluation information, and the like. The serial interface 185 is a connection unit for transferring serial data, and is connected to the RS-232C board 190, keyboard 191, and mouse 192. RS
The 232C board 190 is a connection unit for exchanging signals specified by one of predetermined interface standards, for example, EIA standard 232C. Keyboard 191
Is for the operator to make necessary input, and the mouse 192 is also for input operation.

Here, the RAM 178, the hard disk device (HDD) 187, the magneto-optical disk device (MO) 18
8. A digital tape storage device (DAT) 189 constitutes operation history storage means, operation item storage means, and personal identification information storage means. The keyboard 191 and the mouse 192 form a notification item selection unit. Workstation 151, graphic interface 152, parallel interface 153, audio interface 154,
The SCSI host adapter 155, the ATM interface 156, the display device (CRT) 160, the printer 60 and the speaker 162 are operation history notification means, occurrence history notification means, gaming machine usage history notification means, operator usage history notification means, operator operation. A cumulative total notifying unit for each item and an operating unit cumulative total notifying unit for each operation item are configured. Display unit 74, optical transmitter / receiver 75, repeater 21, main repeater 1
3, first transmission network 42, ATM interface 156
Configures personal identification information input means for inputting identification information of remote control device 100 and identification information of an operator who uses the remote control device 100. Similarly, the display unit 74, the optical transceiver 75, the repeater 21, the main repeater 13, and the first transmission network 4 are also provided.
2. The ATM interface 156 is the remote control device 1.
Operation information input means for inputting operation information of 00 is configured.

(V) Control System of Gaming Machine Next, the control system of the gaming machine 31 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 31. In FIG. 6, the gaming machine 31 is broadly divided into a display unit 74, an accessory control unit 202, a main body control unit 203, a card control unit 204,
The operation display unit 205 is provided, and the respective units are connected to each other by a power supply line 206 of AC24V to form a LON communication network. Power supply line 206 has A
In addition to supplying power of C24V, data can be mutually transferred by the LON communication network. The network boards shown in FIG. 6 constituting the LON communication network are the same, and for example, a neuron chip, a clock circuit, a transceiver, a coupling circuit, and a bus for the distributed intelligent control network LON system. , ROM, RAM, DPR
It is configured to include AM.

Here, each network board will be described. LAN used for each network board
Is the LON (Loca
l Operating Network: It is based on a technology called Eshalon (registered trademark). Hereinafter, the LAN used for each network board will be described as LON. In general, L
The ON technology detects, monitors, monitors,
This is an intelligent distributed network system technology that can easily realize control and other applications with high reliability and at low cost. In this embodiment, this LON technology is applied to a main terminal device of a game arcade facility using a card-type game system. By using the network board that constitutes such a LON network, the AC 24V power supply line 20
6 so that data can be transferred by being superimposed on the signal line 6. Therefore, even if a signal line for data transfer is not particularly provided,
There is an advantage that data can be transferred using the power supply line 206.

(A) Structure of display unit The display unit 74 has an optical transmitter / receiver 75 and a communication control device 212 as a part for performing infrared communication with the network of the game arcade, and a main control device 213 as a part for performing control. Infrared ray that has a display device 214, an image processing circuit 215, an external connection terminal 216, a power supply circuit 217, and a network board 218 attached to the main control device 213 as an auxiliary device, and further receives infrared rays from the remote control device 100. It has a receiver 219.

The optical transmitter / receiver 75 is arranged above the gaming machine 31 and performs infrared communication for data transfer with the repeater 21 which constitutes the network of the game arcade. Optical transmission for issuing infrared rays. And a receiver for receiving infrared rays. The communication control device 212 transfers data to and from the main control device 213 and controls the communication performed by the optical transceiver 75. The communication control device 212 is
For example, it has a communication interface circuit, a communication driver / receiver, a communication controller, a memory, a microprocessor, a clock circuit, a memory, and a bidirectional memory (dual port RAM). In the main control unit 213 or the optical transmission / reception via the bidirectional memory, that is, by reading the stored data and writing it in the bidirectional memory, or reading the data from the bidirectional memory and storing it in the memory. Part 7
By enabling data writing from both directions, data can be transferred smoothly without being restricted by communication (optical transmission) timing.

The infrared receiver 219 is the remote control device 100.
The infrared rays emitted from the remote control are received and output to the main control device 213. The main control device 213 controls various information (eg, game information) displayed on the display device 214,
Each terminal device including the gaming machine 31 and the management device 11 (business analysis device 12, card issuing machine 23, amount adding machine 25,
The control related to the data transfer between the prize POS 14 and the like is performed, the operation request of the remote control device 100 is further determined based on the output signal from the infrared receiver 219, and a necessary process (for example, a command to open and close the glass frame) is issued. Output).

The display device 214 is composed of, for example, a small color CRT display, and displays various information (eg, game information). The image processing circuit 215 controls the image displayed on the display device 214 based on the signal from the main control device 213. The external connection terminal 216 is a conventional wired terminal for outputting a game-related signal such as a big hit signal to the outside. Power supply circuit 21
7 receives power of 24V AC from the power supply line 206 to supply power required by each circuit such as the main control device 213, and data from the network board 218 attached to the main control device 213 to the power supply line 206. Or through data from the power supply line 206 to the network board 218. The network board 218 performs a data transfer process (that is, a process of mutually transferring data by the LON network) with each network board connected to the LON network via the power supply line 206.

Next, the configuration of the sensors and actuators (lamps, motors, etc.) in the display unit 74 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the display unit 74 has the following sensors and actuators. Regarding their names and functions,
It will be described sequentially. -Call switch This is a switch that the player operates when calling a staff member. Item selection / end switch This switch is operated by the player to select necessary information from various information (eg, game information) displayed on the display device 214 of the display unit 74 or to finish the selection. . Item determination / screen switching switch This switch is operated when deciding a selected item among various information displayed on the display device 214 or switching the information screen.

Normal / information display switching switch This switch is operated when switching between a normal screen (for example, a call-in screen) displayed on the display device 214 and a display surface of various information.・ Game machine number switch Address of the game machine on the network (each game machine 3
The address for recognizing 1) is set, and is composed of, for example, a DIP switch. -Remote control receiving unit The display unit 74 is capable of performing various remote operations by infrared communication, for example, by a predetermined remote control device 100 carried by an attendant, and receives infrared rays from the remote control device 100.

-Pilot lamp 1-Pilot lamp 2 -Pilot lamp 3 These pilot lamps 1 to 3 are turned on (or blinking) when a big hit occurs or the like to create a game atmosphere.・ Smoke absorption fan This is a fan for sucking in smoke of cigarettes smoked by the player and discharging it to a predetermined place. -Special prize wing motor 1-Special prize wing motor 2 These motors 1 and 2 are intended to drive a predetermined wing member when a big hit occurs or the like to enhance the atmosphere of the game.

(B) Structure of the accessory control unit 202 includes an accessory control unit 221, a network board 222 attached to the accessory control unit 221, an infrared transmitting / receiving circuit 223, an LCD 224, a stereo type speaker 225, and a CCD. It has a camera 226. The accessory control device 221 controls the contents of the video game displayed on the LCD 224, and also controls the mutual transfer of data between the accessory control unit 202 and each network board connected to the LON network. . in this case,
The network board 222 performs a data transfer process (that is, a process of mutually transferring data by the LON network) with each network board connected to the LON network via the power supply line 206. The infrared transmission / reception circuit 223 performs transmission / reception processing when image data is transmitted by infrared rays to / from the infrared transmission / reception circuit 253 in the operation display unit 205. CCD camera 22
6 detects the face image of the player sitting in front of the game machine 31 and outputs it to the accessory control device 221. This is for performing processing such as incorporating the face image of the player into the video game displayed on the LCD 224.

Next, the sensor in the accessory control unit 202,
Regarding the structure of the actuator (lamp, motor, etc.),
This will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the accessory control unit 202 has the following sensors and actuators, and their names and functions will be sequentially described.・ Safe sensor 1 ・ Safe sensor 2 ・ Safe sensor 3 These safe sensors 1 to 3 are arranged inside the variable winning device on the game board, and detect winning balls. The reason why three balls are provided is that a large number of balls are won when a big hit occurs, so that no ball clogging occurs. -Recovery sensor 1-Recovery sensor 2-Recovery sensor 3 These recovery sensors 1 to 3 are arranged at the out-ball recovery port and detect balls passing through the out-ball recovery port. The reason why three balls are provided is that a large number of balls pass through the out-ball collecting port when playing a game, so that a ball jam or the like does not occur.

Video game timing sensor 1 Video game timing sensor 2 Video game timing sensor 3 Video game timing sensor 4 As described above, it is arranged on the back side of the LCD 224 and is L
This is for determining the contents of the video game of the CD 224. That is, the balls entering the warp entrance (not shown) arranged on the game board are these video game timing sensors 1
Random numbers are extracted at the timing of passing through 4, and an image game is played according to the determination result of the extracted random numbers.・ Lamp It lights up / blinks according to the game state to create a game atmosphere. LED LED lights / blinks according to the game state to create a game atmosphere.・ Solenoid This is for opening and closing the variable prize winning device.

(C) Structure of Main Body Control Unit The main body control unit 203 has a main body control device 231, a network board 232 attached to the main body control device 231, and a linear control device 233. The main body control device 231 has various sensors, solenoids, etc., as shown in FIG. 8 described later in detail, and controls the main body of the gaming machine 31 (for example, firing control of enclosed balls, open / close control of outer frame, inner frame, etc.). In addition to the above, the main body control unit 203 and the respective network boards connected to the LON network are controlled to mutually transfer data. In this case, the network board 232 performs a data transfer process with each network board connected to the LON network via the power supply line 206 (that is, a process of mutually transferring data by the LON network). Linear controller 2
33 controls the circulation of the enclosed sphere.

Next, the sensor in the main body control unit 203,
Regarding the structure of the actuator (lamp, motor, etc.),
This will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the main body control device 231 has the following sensors and actuators, and their names and functions will be sequentially described.・ Ball feed sensor This is a sensor that detects that a ball has been fed to the firing position. -Tilt sensor A sensor that detects the tilt angle of the game board. -Frame full-open switch 1 This is a switch that detects the full opening of the inner frame, and this switch is turned on when the inner frame is fully opened.

Front push completion switch This switch is used to detect the completion of the movement when the inner frame is moved forward. -Post-press completion switch This switch detects when the inner frame has been moved backward when it is moved backward.・ Frame closing switch This switch detects the closing of the inner frame. -Panel open sensor This is a sensor that detects the opening of the glass frame. -Panel closing sensor This is a sensor that detects the closing of the glass frame. Human body detection sensor For example, a player (person) is displayed on the front surface of the game machine 31 by infrared rays.
It is a sensor that detects that there is.

Ball feeding solenoid This is a solenoid for feeding a ball to a linear firing solenoid. -Launch solenoid A linear solenoid for firing a ball.・ Drilling solenoid This is a solenoid that switches the passage for removing the enclosed ball from the circulation passage to the outside. -Tilt adjustment motor This is a motor that adjusts the tilt angle of the game board. -Frame opening / closing motor A (inner frame front-back movement motor) It is a motor that drives the inner frame to move back and forth. -Frame opening / closing motor B (inner frame opening / closing motor) This is a motor that drives to open and close the door of the inner frame when the inner frame is completely moved forward.

Panel solenoid A solenoid that unlocks the glass frame. -Panel motor (glass frame opening / closing motor) This is a motor that opens and closes the glass frame. -Liquid crystal shutter A shutter that opens and closes the liquid crystal that is formed by stacking on the glass. When the liquid crystal shutter is turned on, it becomes possible to recognize the game board through the glass. On the other hand, when the liquid crystal shutter is turned off, the glass is in a light blocking state.・ Frame decoration lamp Various decoration lamps provided on the front side of the inner frame,
It lights / blinks according to the game state.

As shown in FIG. 8, the linear control device 233 has the following sensors and actuators, and their names and functions will be sequentially described. -Stepping motor Transfers the enclosed ball to the air-core solenoid for launching the enclosed ball upward in the circulation passage.・ Air-core solenoid The enclosed ball is launched upward in the circulation passage.・ Origin sensor This sensor detects the origin of the air-core solenoid.・ Thermistor The air-core solenoid generates heat, so the heat is monitored. When the temperature of the air-core solenoid rises, the applied voltage is adjusted. -Filling sensor A sensor that detects when a ball is filled in a predetermined position of the air-core solenoid. -Replenishment sensor (enclosed ball monitoring sensor) This sensor detects whether or not there is a specified amount of enclosed balls at the standby position before firing.

(D) Structure of Card Control Unit The card control unit 204 is the card reader / writer control device 24.
1. The card reader / writer control device 241 has a network board 242 attached to it and a card reader / writer 243. The card reader / writer control device 241 controls the operation of the card reader / writer 243, and also controls when data is mutually transferred between the card control unit 204 and each network board connected to the LON network. In this case, the network board 242 performs a data transfer process (that is, a process of mutually transferring data by the LON network) with each network board connected to the LON network via the power supply line 206. The card reader / writer 243 inserts / ejects the IC card 400 and reads and writes data.

(E) Structure of Operation Display Unit The operation display unit 205 includes an operation display device 251, a network board 252 attached to the operation display device 251, an infrared transmitting / receiving circuit 253, LCDs 254 and 255, a stereo type speaker 256, and a game operation display. Touch panel 25
7. It has a game operation display touch panel 258 and touch panel controllers 259 and 260. The operation display device 251 performs various controls related to operation display, and various effect sounds (notification sounds) output from the speaker 256,
Controls the synthesized voice, touch panel controller 2
59, 260 and LCD 254, 255 control the operation. The touch panel controllers 259 and 260 perform a process of detecting that the player has touched each of the game operation display touch panel 257 and the game operation display touch panel 258, and outputting a detection signal to the operation display device 251.
The LCDs 254 and 255 display a game operation display touch panel 257 and a game operation display touch panel 258 on the screen, respectively.

In addition, the operation display device 251 includes the operation display unit 2
05 and each network board connected to the LON network control the mutual data transfer. In this case, the network board 252 performs a data transfer process (that is, a process of mutually transferring data by the LON network) with each network board connected to the LON network via the power supply line 206. The infrared transmission / reception circuit 253 performs transmission / reception processing when image data is communicated by infrared rays with the infrared transmission / reception circuit 223 in the accessory control unit 202. 1 for each power supply line 206 corresponding to the game machine 31
The inter-dollar amount addition machines 76 arranged one by one are connected via the attached network board 261. The network board 261 is LON via the power supply line 206.
Data transfer processing between each network board connected to the network and the machine-to-machine amount addition machine 76 (that is,
Processing for mutually transferring data via the LON network). The inter-unit amount adder 76 simply adds an amount of 1000 yen to the IC card 400.

Next, the sensor in the operation display unit 205,
Regarding the structure of the actuator (lamp, motor, etc.),
This will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the operation display unit 205 has the following sensors and actuators, and their names and functions will be sequentially described.
"Touch panel control 1" (game operation display touch panel 257) ・ Launch start / stop switch This is formed as a touch panel switch on the game operation display touch panel 257, and in particular, the start and stop of ball firing are touched on the screen. It is operated by that. Note that such a panel switch has the same configuration as each of the switches described later. -Firing strength switch This switch adjusts the strength of the firing of the ball. -Interruption switch This is a switch operated when interrupting a game (for example, eating). When the interruption switch is pressed, a display is displayed so that "game interruption" is recognized. -End switch A switch operated to end the game, whereby the game is settled.

Ball Lending Switch 1 This switch is operated when lending a ball. For example,
It corresponds to the operation of borrowing a ball for 1,000 yen. -Ball lending switch 2 This switch is operated when lending a ball. For example,
It corresponds to the operation of borrowing a ball for 500 yen. -Ball lending switch 3 This switch is operated when lending a ball. For example,
It corresponds to the operation of borrowing a ball for 300 yen. -Ball storage switch 1 This is a switch operated when borrowing a ball from the stored money amount. For example, it corresponds to an operation of borrowing a ball for 1,000 yen from the amount of money stored.

-Potential deposit switch 2 This is a switch that is operated when borrowing a coin from the accumulated amount. For example, this corresponds to an operation of borrowing a ball for 500 yen from the amount of money to be saved.・ Ball saving switch 3 This is a switch operated when borrowing a ball from the amount of the stored ball. For example, this corresponds to an operation of borrowing a ball for 300 yen from the amount of money to be stored. -Ball lending / ball savings switch This switch is used to select whether to borrow from the balance of the card or the amount of the ball when borrowing a ball. -Manual / automatic switch This switch is used to select whether to borrow balls manually or automatically. If you select Auto, a certain amount of balls will be automatically borrowed when there are no more balls. Note that not all of the above switches are displayed on the same screen at once, but are displayed while the display is appropriately switched.

"Touch panel control 2" (game operation display touch panel 258) -Game intervention switch This is a touch panel switch formed on the game operation display touch panel 258 so that the player can enjoy the game by participating in the game. It is deployed on top and is operated by touching the switch.・ LCD1 Corresponding to LCD254, game operation display touch panel 25
7 is displayed on the screen. -LCD2 Corresponding to LCD255, game operation display touch panel 2
58 is displayed on the screen. -Speaker A stereo type speaker 256.

Next, the configuration of the sensors and actuators (lamps, motors, etc.) in the machine-to-carry amount adding machine 76 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the machine-to-machine amount adding machine 76 has the following sensors and actuators, and their names and functions will be sequentially described. -Addition determination switch This switch determines the amount of money to be added to the IC card 400, and the additional amount of money is set to 1000 yen. -Cancel switch This switch cancels the decision to add the amount. -Unit-to-unit panel switch This switch detects the opening and closing of the panel (door) of the unit-to-unit amount adding machine 76. A panel of the machine-to-machine amount adding machine 76 is opened and closed by operating a key by a staff member. -Available lamp This lamp informs that the amount of money can be added to the IC card 400.

(VI) Configuration of Various Files Next, various files formed in the management analysis device 12 will be described. 9 to 12 are diagrams showing various files formed in the management analysis apparatus 12, and these files will be described in detail below. (1) Remote control history file (see FIG. 9) The remote control history file stores the usage history of the remote control device 100 as a remote control history record for each event, as shown in FIG. 9A. That is, when the store clerk operates the remote control device 100, one remote control history record is created for each operation and stored in the remote control history file in chronological order (that is, stored in chronological order here). Only).

As shown in FIG. 9B, the remote controller history record is composed of the following data. -Date The date (year, month, and day) when the store clerk operates the remote control device 100-Time The time when the store clerk operates the remote control device 100-Unit number A number for identifying the gaming machine 31 (for example, "4",
The addition of the number "9" is excluded.)-Remote control ID ID number assigned to the number for identifying the remote control device 100-Operation code Code information for identifying the operation content of the remote control device 100

(2) Remote control ID file (see FIG. 10) As shown in FIG. 10A, the remote control ID file stores information in which which store clerk uses each of the plurality of remote control devices 100 is registered. Is. That is,
This is for registering which remote controller 100 is used by which clerk, and one remote controller ID record is created for each remote controller 100 and stored in the remote controller ID file. Therefore, as many remote control ID records as the number of remote control devices 100 are created. The remote control ID record is composed of the following data, as shown in FIG. -Remote control ID (as described above) -Employee name The name of the clerk who uses the remote control device 100, and the employee in charge of each remote control device 100 is individually assigned in advance.

(3) Remote control operation code file (see FIG. 1)
As shown in FIG. 11A, the remote control operation code file is divided into items that can be operated by the remote control device 100 and data (operation codes) that code the items, as remote control operation code records. It is something to store. For example, it is set and stored when the system of the business analysis apparatus 12 is introduced or when the system is changed. That is,
This is because all command items that can be operated by the remote control device 100 are created and registered in advance. Therefore, as many remote control operation code records as the number of command items operable by remote control device 100 are created. The remote control operation code record is composed of the following data, as shown in FIG. -Operation code Data that encodes items that can be operated by the remote control device 100-Operation item name Name of items that can be operated by the remote control device 100 For example, "bonus ball" (an item that puts a service ball in the winning opening), It is a name that can be actually distinguished by its name.
At this time, the operation code of “bonus ball” is created as code data such as “0002”.

(4) Model layout file (see FIG. 12) The model layout file is as shown in FIG.
Data capable of identifying the model of the gaming machine 31 is stored as a model layout record for each machine. For example, at the time of the first new opening of a model game store, some (all may be)
A model layout record is created and stored when the store is opened when the model is replaced. The model layout record is shown in Figure 1.
As shown in 2 (b), it is composed of the following data. -Unit number A number for identifying the gaming machine 31-Model number A series number for identifying the model of the gaming machine 31

Next, the operation will be described. A. Main Program of Business Analysis Device FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main program of the business analysis device 12. This program is a management analyzer 1
It will be started at the same time when the power of 2 is turned on. When the program of FIG. 13 is started, first, in step S10, the system initialization process of the workstation (WS) 151 in the management analyzer 12 is performed. For example, after performing a system check, a process of loading an OS (operating system) and the like to start the system is performed, and an environment variable of the workstation 151 is set.
Initialize each part of workstation 151 circuit,
The flag is reset. In addition, at this time, a process of previously creating various basic screens as described later is performed. The created screen is displayed by pop-up, and data is captured in the screen and displayed promptly.

Next, in step S12, the main screen process is activated. The main screen process is for performing processing necessary for business analysis and history management of the remote control device 100.
Details will be described later. Then, in step S14, the data collection process is activated. Data collection process is management device 1
1. Receives and collects necessary data from the gaming machine 31 and the like, and performs necessary processing when opening and closing the store. Next, in step S16, it is determined whether or not there is a power outage, and if it is not a power outage, the process proceeds to step S18 and it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to terminate the system. The system termination instruction is issued from the main screen process. If there is no instruction to terminate the system, the process returns to step S16 and is repeated. If there is an instruction to terminate the system, the process proceeds to step S20. Also, when it is determined that there is a power failure in step S16, the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, system shutdown processing is performed. This is because after storing all the necessary data in the external storage device 157 and saving the data, performing the processing necessary to complete the processing of each part of the circuit of the workstation 151, and after shutting down the system. The processing such as shifting to a sleep mode that consumes less power is performed. After the system shutdown process, the system shuts down and enters sleep mode.
Prepare for the next startup (for example, opening tomorrow). Note that the workstation 151 is not in the sleep mode.
The power may be turned off to completely shut down.

B. Main Screen Process FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the main screen process. In the main screen process, first, a main screen appearance process is performed in step S30 (details will be described later in a subroutine). This is to pop up a main screen (so-called top screen) created in advance and display the date and the like on the screen. Next, in step S32, main screen event processing is performed. This causes a corresponding screen to appear in response to a button operation on the main screen (details will be described later in a subroutine). Next, the processes from step S34 onward are performed, and each process is executed every time the steps S32 to S54 of the main screen process are repeated.

In step S34, hall information screen event processing is performed. This is to perform processing according to the button operation on the hole information screen when the hole information screen (screen by so-called multi-window) appears on the main screen by multitasking, and it is necessary to correspond to the button operation. Calculation and screen processing are performed. Next, in step S36, business daily report screen (1) event processing is performed. Similarly, when a daily business report screen (a so-called multi-window screen, the same applies below) that displays daily sales of halls by multitasking appears, processing is performed according to the button operation on that business daily report screen. In this case, necessary calculation and screen processing are performed corresponding to the button operation. Then
In step S40, model-specific advice screen event processing is performed. This is in response to a button operation on the model-specific advice screen when a model-specific advice screen that can display a sales advice message based on data such as sales by model of the gaming machine 31 by multitasking appears. Processing is performed, and necessary calculations and screen processing (including displaying an advice message) are performed in response to button operation.

Next, in step S42, model detailed information screen event processing is performed. This is to perform processing according to the button operation on the model detailed information screen when a model detailed information screen that can display detailed information about the model of the gaming machine 31 by multitask appears, and corresponds to the button operation. Then, necessary calculations and screen processing (including displaying detailed model information) are performed. Next, in step S44, customer information screen event processing is performed. This is to perform processing according to the button operation on the customer information screen when a customer information screen that can display detailed information about the customer's situation in the hall appears by multitasking, and corresponds to the button operation. Then, necessary calculations and screen processing (including displaying customer information) are performed.

Next, in step S46, customer fixation status screen event processing is performed. This is to perform processing according to the button operation on the customer retention status screen when a customer retention status screen that can display detailed information about the customer retention status in the hall by multitasking appears. Necessary calculation and screen processing (including display of customer fixation status) are performed corresponding to the operation. Next, in step S48, model-specific customer status screen event processing is performed. When a model-specific customer status screen that can display detailed information about the customer status for each model of gaming machine 31 appears in multitasking, processing is performed according to the button operation on the model-specific customer status screen. Then, necessary calculations and screen processing (including displaying a customer letter for each model) are performed corresponding to the button operation.

Then, in step S50, remote controller usage screen event processing is performed. This is to perform processing according to the button operation on the remote controller usage status screen when a remote controller usage status screen capable of displaying detailed information on the usage status of the remote controller 100 by multitasking appears. The necessary calculation and screen processing (including display of remote controller usage status) are performed in response to the above (details will be described later in a subroutine). Next, in step S52, setting screen event processing is performed. This is when a setting screen in which a basic setting value (for example, an initial value of the base value) of the business data on the game machine 31 can be entered by multitasking appears according to the button operation on the setting screen. The above-mentioned processing is performed, and necessary calculations and screen processing (including display for various settings) are performed in response to button operations. That is, the setting value is input on this setting screen. As the set value, information that must be registered in advance in order to analyze the business data on business related to the gaming machine 31 is input.

Next, in step S54, registration screen event processing is performed. This is a multi-task remote control device 1
When a registration screen that allows input of employee name data for 00 appears, it performs processing according to the button operation on the registration screen. Necessary calculation and screen processing (corresponding to various registration Display is also included). That is, necessary input and registration are performed in advance on this registration screen (details will be described later in a subroutine). After step S54, the process returns to step S32 and the same loop is repeated.

C. Main Screen Appearance Processing FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of main screen appearance processing. In the main screen appearance processing, first, in step S70, the main screen (see FIG. 35) appears.
This pops up a main screen (so-called top screen of the business analysis device 12) created in advance. Then, the date of the day is displayed on the main screen that appears in step S72. Next, in step S74, the hole name is also displayed on the main screen. As a result of the above processing, for example, as shown in FIG. 35 described later, the name of the hole is “Sophia Hall” and the date is “Wednesday, July 12, 1995”.
Is displayed on the main screen. After step S74,
Return to the main screen process.

D. Main Screen Appearance Processing FIGS. 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing a subroutine of main screen event processing in the main screen process. In the main screen event process, a process of causing a predetermined screen to appear in response to various button operations is performed. First, in step S100, it is determined whether or not a "hole" button has appeared on the main screen, and if it has appeared, step S1
In 02, it is determined whether or not the "hole" button has been pressed.
When the "hole" button is pressed, the process branches to step S104 to perform a hall information screen appearance process. This is to pop up a hall information screen (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a sub screen. The same applies to other screens other than the main screen) created in advance on the main screen. Step S1
After 04, the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the "hole" button has not appeared, or if the "hole" button has not been pressed, step S1
Proceed to 06.

In step S106, it is determined whether or not the "model" button has appeared on the main screen, and if it appears, it is determined in step S108 whether or not the "model" button has been pressed. When the "model" button is pressed, the process branches to step S110 to perform the appearance process of the model-specific advice screen. This is to pop up a model-specific advice screen created in advance on the main screen. After step S110, the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the "Model" button does not appear, or if the "Model" button is not pressed,
It proceeds to step S112. In step S112, it is determined whether or not the "customer" button appears on the main screen,
If it appears, it is determined in step S114 whether the "customer" button has been pressed. When the "customer" button is pressed, the process branches to step S116 to perform the appearance process of the customer information screen. This is to pop up a customer information screen created in advance on the main screen. After step S116, the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the "Customer" button does not appear,
Alternatively, if the "customer" button is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S118.

In step S118, it is determined whether or not the "set" button appears on the main screen, and if it appears, it is determined in step S120 whether or not the "set" button has been pressed. When the "setting" button is pressed, the process branches to step S122 to perform the setting screen appearance process. This is to pop up a setting screen created in advance on the main screen. After step S122, the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the “setting” button has not appeared, or if the “setting” button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S124.
In step S124, it is determined whether or not the "labor" button appears on the main screen, and if it appears, step S124
At 126, it is determined whether the “labor” button has been pressed.
When the "labor" button is pressed, the process branches to step S128 to perform the appearance processing of the remote controller usage status screen (details will be described later in a subroutine). This is to pop up a remote control usage status screen created in advance on the main screen. After step S128, the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the “labor” button has not appeared, or if the “labor” button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S130.

In step S130, it is determined whether or not the "registration" button has appeared on the main screen, and if it has appeared, it is determined in step S132 whether or not the "registration" button has been pressed. When the "register" button is pressed, the process branches to step S134 to perform the appearance process of the registration screen. This is to pop up a registration screen created in advance on the main screen. After step S134, the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the "registration" button has not appeared, or if the "registration" button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S136.
In step S136, it is determined whether or not the "end" button on the main screen has been pressed. If the "end" button has not been pressed, this routine is ended and the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the "end" button is pressed, the process advances to step S138 to send a system end instruction to the main process. As a result, the determination result of step S18 of the main process is YES, and the system shutdown process is performed in step S20. After step S138, the process returns to the main screen process.

E. Remote Controller Usage Status Screen Appearance Processing FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote controller usage status screen appearance processing in the main screen process. In the remote controller usage status screen appearance process, first, in step S150, all records of the current day are acquired from the remote controller history file. As shown in FIG. 9, the remote controller history file stores the usage history of the remote controller 100 as a remote controller history record for each event, and one remote controller history record is stored for each operation of the remote controller 100 by a clerk. Created and stored in chronological order.
Next, in step S152, the remote control ID file is referenced to replace the remote control ID data in the acquisition record with the employee name. As shown in FIG. 10, the remote control ID file stores the information (remote control ID, employee name) that registers which store clerk uses each of the plurality of remote control devices 100. The names of employees who have operated the remote control device 100 are clarified for all records.

Then, in step S154, the operation code data of the acquired record is replaced with the operation item name by referring to the remote control operation code file. In the remote control operation code file, as shown in FIG.
Items that can be operated with and the data (operation code) that encodes the items are stored separately for each item.
The remote control device 100 for all the records acquired on the day
The operation item name of is clarified. Next, in step S156, the remote controller usage status screen (see FIG. 36) appears. This is to pop up a remote control usage status screen created in advance on the main screen. Next, in step S158, the screen frame mode is set to "1". The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to the remote controller usage screen mode 1 process or the remote controller usage screen mode 2 process.

Then, in step S160, the data of the acquired record is displayed on the screen. As a result, as shown in the remote control usage status screen in FIG. 36, the time of event occurrence using the remote control device 100, the machine number, the operation item, and the employee name are sequentially displayed on the screen in chronological order. Next, in step S162, the menu number is set to "1". This is to set the remote control usage status screen that appears first to the menu number = “1”. Next, in step S164, the employee name is acquired from the remote control ID file, and a button is displayed in the list area. As shown in FIG. 36, the employee names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage screen, for example, "Suzuki", "Sato",
"Tanaka", etc. are displayed in sequence. When there are a large number of employees, all the employees can be displayed by operating the scroll bar that scrolls the list area.

Then, in step S166, the "labor" button on the main screen is deleted. This is because the remote control usage status screen was made to appear on top of the main screen, so it is deleted so that the "labor" button that causes the remote control usage status screen to appear again is not accidentally pressed. ..
As a result, it is possible to avoid the problem that the remote control usage status screen appears hierarchically in multiple layers, and it is possible to eliminate the delay in screen processing. That is, when a plurality of the same screens appear, the calculation corresponding to each screen is required, and as a result, the processing such as the calculation of the data displayed on the screen becomes slow, which is prevented. After step S166, the process returns to the main screen process.

F. Remote Controller Usage Screen Event Processing FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote controller usage screen event processing in the main screen event processing. In the remote controller usage screen event processing,
First, in step S170, a remote controller usage status screen (see FIG. 36) is displayed.
(See) appears. If the remote controller use status screen has not appeared, the routine of this time is ended and the process returns. If it does appear, the process proceeds to step S172, and it is determined whether the screen frame mode is "1". If the screen frame mode is "1", step S
At 174, remote controller usage status screen mode 1 processing is performed. The remote control usage screen mode 1 process is a process corresponding to the button operation when the remote control usage screen appears, and the details will be described later in a subroutine.

If the screen frame mode is not "1" in step S172, the flow advances to step S176 to perform remote controller usage screen mode 2 processing. The remote control usage status screen mode 2 processing is to perform the corresponding processing when the "return" button, "end" button, or scroll bar is operated when the remote control usage status screen appears, and the details will be described later in a subroutine. To do. Step S174
Alternatively, after step S176, the process returns to the main screen event process.

G. 20. FIG. 20 to FIG. 22 are flowcharts showing a subroutine of the remote controller usage status screen mode 1 processing in the remote controller usage status screen event processing. In the remote controller usage screen mode 1 processing, first, in step S200, it is determined whether or not the "personal history" button has been pressed on the remote controller usage screen. If the "personal history" button is pressed, the process branches to step S202 to set the menu number to "1". Next, in step S204, all employee names are acquired from the remote control ID file and displayed as buttons in the list area. As a result, all employee names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage screen as shown in FIG. 36, for example, "Suzuki", "Sato", "Tanaka" ,.
Is displayed. When there are a large number of employees, all the employees are displayed by scrolling the list area with a scroll bar. After step S204,
Return to remote controller usage screen event processing.

If the "individual history" button is not pressed in step S200, the flow advances to step S206 to determine whether or not the "history by operation" button is pressed on the remote control usage status screen. If the "history by operation" button is pressed, the process branches to step S208 to set the menu number to "2". Next, in step S210, all operation item names are acquired from the remote control operation code file, and buttons are displayed in the list area. As a result, all the operation item names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage screen as shown in FIG. Lucky ”... is displayed. Depending on the display screen, each operation item may be represented by a name such as "ball supply", "bonus ball", or "panel open" (see the display screen). When there are a large number of operation items, all the operation items are displayed by scrolling the list area with a scroll bar. After step S210, the process returns to the remote controller usage screen event processing.

The operation items will be described below.
It looks like this: The types of operation items are not limited to the following examples. "Panel" This corresponds to the operation of opening and closing the glass frame (that is, the panel) that supports the glass on the front side of the gaming machine 31. When you open the glass frame, you can directly touch the game board. The glass frame is openably and closably supported with the upper part as a fulcrum with respect to the inner frame.
By driving the glass frame opening / closing motor by 0, opening / closing is performed.・ “Frame” This is the operation of the inner frame that can be freely moved back and forth with respect to the cylindrical outer frame. This corresponds to the operation of rotating and closing the open inner frame to move it to the rear.

"Replenishment" This corresponds to the operation of operating the remote control device 100 to replenish the game machine 31 with the enclosed balls by the replenishment device 32. For example, when all the enclosed balls are removed from the game machine 31, a new enclosed ball is replenished (for example, 40
This is an operation for replenishing individual enclosed balls.・ As a service when "bonus" ball clogging occurs,
It is equivalent to the case where a game ball is won in the prize hole, etc., rather than actually winning the ball in the prize hole, etc.
Increase the number of balls owned by the player by operating the remote control device 100 (for example, increase the number of balls owned by about several balls in correspondence with the same number of prize balls as when a game ball is won in a winning opening or the like). The operation is performed. -"Release" When an error or the like occurs in the gaming machine 31, it is equivalent to an operation of resetting the gaming machine 31, and cancels the error. Even if no error occurs,
It is also possible to reset independently. This is equivalent to the operation for setting the "lucky" game machine 31 when performing a lucky number business.
For example, when carrying out a lucky number business (such as unlimited) for the table, it is possible to operate the remote control device 100 to set remotely.

The form of lucky number sales in the hall will be described below. Remote control device 1
In 00, all of the following modes may be set remotely, or a part of them may be set according to the actual situation in the hall. The lucky number business is not limited to the following example. Simple lucky number game Only when the lucky number big hit (the big hit here is a special figure, the same applies below), you can play the ball game.
For example, a ball game can be played only when a big hit occurs with lucky numbers “3” and “7”. When a big hit occurs with other symbols (for example, "5"), it is necessary to exchange all the balls. Lucky number, unlucky number game Lucky number big hit occurrence (for example, "3",
"7") starts the ball game. You have no balls, or you have an unlucky number (for example,
All balls are exchanged due to the big hit in "4"). Alternatively, the player may voluntarily stop the game.

Lucky number, unlucky number, special lucky number game Lucky number (for example, "3"), special jackpot number with special lucky number (for example, "7"), the handball game is started. In the case of a ball game with a lucky number, an unlucky number (for example,
All balls are exchanged due to the big hit in "4"). In case of big hit with special lucky number,
There is no exchange of balls throughout the day. However, when there are no balls remaining, the ball game may be invalidated or the ball game may be continuously enabled. Even if it is a special lucky number, for example, if the player changes, the ball game is invalidated. Unlimited by designated time For example, "From opening to 12:00", "2 hours before closing"
Unlimited business with limited time, etc. (ball games can be played with all patterns). Addition of a lucky number by specifying the time For example, during the period from "opening until 12:00", etc., the lucky number is usually "3" or "7" plus "5".
Is to add (or decrease).

All day unlimited There is no exchange of balls for all jackpot designs. This is advantageous for the player. Complete one-time exchange system Even if you hit big with any design, you are forced to exchange the payout after the big hit. However, when a big hit occurs again in the starting memory after the big hit ends, the payout balls are exchanged after the big hit ends. Only unlucky numbers are set. All big hits other than unlucky numbers are unlimited, and when a big hit of unlucky numbers (for example, "4" and "9") occurs, all winning balls are exchanged. Others Quantitative system: A system that forces the exchange of balls according to the prescribed number of balls, and is also called a stop system. Probability fluctuation: It is possible to play a ball game only while the jackpot probability is increasing.

Now, returning to the explanation of the flow chart again,
If the "history by operation" button is not pressed in step S206, the process proceeds to step S212, and it is determined whether or not the "history by machine" button is pressed on the remote control usage status screen.
If the "History by platform" button is pressed, step S21
Branch to 4 and set the menu number to "3". Next, in step S216, all machine numbers are acquired from the model layout file, and buttons are displayed in the list area. This allows
Although not shown in the figure, all the unit numbers are, for example, "1" in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage screen.
"2", "3", "5", "6", "7" ... Are displayed. When a large number of gaming machines 31 (units) are installed, all the units are displayed by scrolling the list area with a scroll bar. After step S216, the process returns to the remote controller usage screen event processing.

The unit number 1 displayed in the list area
When one is selected, a screen as shown in FIG. 40 is displayed. In this example, the operation status of the remote control device 100 for the gaming machines 31 in the “123” series is displayed in time series. The operation of selecting one of the machine numbers displayed in the list area may be performed by, for example, displaying a ten key on the screen and operating the ten key. Alternatively, the numeric keypad on the keyboard may be operated to select. Alternatively, all the units displayed in the list area may be scroll-displayed with a scroll bar, and one of them may be selected with a mouse or a keyboard (for example, a return key).

If it is determined in step S212 that the "unit history" button has not been pressed, the flow advances to step S218 to determine whether the "personal record" button has been pressed on the remote control usage status screen. If the "personal record" button is pressed, the process branches to step S220 to set the menu number to "4". Next, in step S222, all employee names are acquired from the remote control ID file and displayed as buttons in the list area. As a result, as shown in FIG. 36, all employee names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage status screen, for example, “Suzuki”, “Sato”, “Tanaka”, ... It When the number of employees is large, all the employees are displayed by scrolling the list area with a scroll bar. At this time, when one of the employee names displayed in the list area is selected, a screen as shown in FIG. 38 is displayed. In this example, "employee name Suzuki"
The operation status of the remote control device 100 with respect to is displayed in time series. To select one of the employee names displayed in the list area, for example, scroll all the employee names displayed in the list area with the scroll bar, and select 1 One with the mouse or the keyboard (for example, the return key). After step S222, the process returns to the remote controller usage screen event process.

If the "personal record" button is not pressed in step S218, the flow advances to step S224 to determine whether or not the "record by operation" button is pressed on the remote control usage status screen. If the "record by operation" button is pressed, the process branches to step S226 to set the menu number to "5". Next, in step S228, all operation item names are acquired from the remote control operation code file, and buttons are displayed in the list area. As a result, all the operation item names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage screen as shown in FIG. 37, for example, “panel”, “frame”, “supplement”, “bonus”, “release”, "Lucky" ... is displayed. When there are many operation items, all the operation item names are displayed by scrolling the list area with a scroll bar. At this time, when one of the operation item names displayed in the list area is selected, a screen as shown in FIG. 39 is displayed. In this example, the operation status of the remote control device 100 for the “operation item name bonus” is displayed in time series. The operation of selecting one of the operation item names displayed in the list area is the same as when selecting the unit number. For example, all operation item names displayed in the list area are scroll-displayed with a scroll bar, and one of them is displayed. One with the mouse or the keyboard (for example, the return key). After step S228, the process returns to the remote controller usage screen event processing.

If the "record by operation" button is not pressed in step S224, the flow advances to step S230 to determine whether or not the "end" button has been pressed on the remote controller usage status screen. If the "end" button is pressed, step S2
The process branches to 32 to erase the remote control usage status screen, and in step S234, the "labor" button appears on the main screen to return to the remote control usage status event processing. Therefore, when you press the "Exit" button, the remote control usage screen as a child screen that was opened in the multi-window is closed and the entire main screen appears (that is, all the main screens that were in the back of the remote control usage screen are (Appears on the front side), and the "labor" button returns. It should be noted that the situation in which all the main screens that were behind the remote control usage status screen appear on the front side when the remote control usage status screen as a child screen is closed is the same in the following description. On the other hand, if the "end" button is not pressed in step S230, the process proceeds to step S236 to determine whether or not the scroll bar is operated.
When the scroll bar is operated, step S23
At 8, the target area (for example, the list area) is scrolled.

Then, in step S240, it is determined whether or not the menu number is "1", and the menu number is "1".
If so, it is determined in step S242 whether the employee name button in the list area has been pressed. If the employee name button in the list area is pressed, the flow advances to step S244 to perform remote control menu determination processing 1 (details will be described later in a subroutine). This is to perform a process of displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 38 and a necessary data calculation process when one of the employee names displayed in the list area is selected. In the example shown in FIG. 38, "employee name Suzuki" is selected as one of the employee names.
The operation status of the remote control device 100 by a clerk named "Suzuki" is displayed in time series. After step S244, the process returns to the remote controller usage screen event processing.

In step S240, the menu number is "1".
If not, or if the employee name button in the list area is not pressed in step S242, step S246
Go to and determine whether the menu number is "2",
If the menu number is "2", it is determined in step S248 whether or not the operation item name button in the list area has been pressed. If you press the operation item name button in the list area,
Proceeding to step S250, remote control menu determination processing 2
(Details will be described later in a subroutine). This is when you select one of the operation item names displayed in the list area,
This is a process for displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 39 and a necessary data calculation process. The example shown in FIG. 39 is
“Bonuse” is selected as one of the operation item names, and the situation indicating how the operation item “bonus” is operated by the remote control device 100 is displayed in time series. After step S250, the process returns to the remote controller usage screen event processing.

In step S246, the menu number is "2".
If not, or if the operation item name button in the list area is not pressed in step S248, step S25
The procedure proceeds to step 2 to determine whether the menu number is "3", and if the menu number is "3", step S254.
It is determined whether or not the unit number button in the list area has been pressed. If the unit number button in the list area is pressed, the process proceeds to step S256 to perform remote control menu determination processing 3 (details will be described later in a subroutine). This is for performing a process of displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 40 and an arithmetic process of necessary data when one of the unit numbers displayed in the list area is selected. In the example shown in FIG. 40, the "123" series is selected as one of the machine numbers, and "1" is selected.
The operation status of the remote control device 100 in the "23" range is displayed in time series. After step S256,
Return to remote controller usage screen event processing.

In step S252, the menu number is "3".
If not, or if the unit number button in the list area is not pressed in step S254, the process proceeds to step S258, it is determined whether the menu number is "4", and if the menu number is "4", In step S260, it is determined whether the employee name button in the list area has been pressed. If the employee name button in the list area is pressed, the process advances to step S262 to perform remote control menu determination processing 4 (details will be described later in a subroutine). This is to perform a process of displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 41 and a necessary data calculation process when one of the employee names displayed in the list area is selected. In the example shown in FIG. 41, "employee name Suzuki" is selected as one of the employee names, and in particular, what item was operated as the operation of the remote control device 100 by the salesclerk named "employee name Suzuki". Is displayed as a graph of the number of cases. Step S262
After passing, the process returns to the remote controller usage screen event processing.

In step S258, the menu number is "4".
If not, or if the employee name button in the list area is not pressed in step S260, step S264
Go to and determine whether the menu number is "5",
If the menu number is "5", it is determined in step S266 whether or not the operation item name button in the list area has been pressed. If you press the operation item name button in the list area,
Proceeding to step S268, remote control menu determination processing 5
(Details will be described later in a subroutine). This is when you select one of the operation item names displayed in the list area,
This is for performing processing for displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 42 and arithmetic processing for necessary data. The example shown in FIG. 42 is
The “bonus” is selected as one of the operation item names, and the situation indicating which employee operated the remote control device 100 and gave the operation item “bonus” is displayed in time series. There is. After step S266,
Return to remote controller usage screen event processing.

G-1. 23. Remote control menu determination process 1 FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the remote control menu determination process 1 in the remote control usage screen mode 1 process. In the remote control menu determination processing 1, first, in step S300, the remote control ID record of the selected employee is acquired from the remote control history file. For example, when "Suzuki" is selected as the employee, the remote control I of the employee "Suzuki" is selected from the remote control history file.
Get the D record. Next, in step S302, the remote control operation code file is referenced, and the operation code data of the acquired record is replaced with the operation item name. That is,
The operation code data is associated with the operation item name,
For example, if the operation code data is “0001”, the operation item name is “ball replenishment”, and if the operation code data is “0002”, the operation item name is “bonus ball”, and the operation is “0003”. If it is code data, it is replaced with the operation item name "panel open" (see FIG. 34).

Then, in step S304, the data of the current screen is saved. This is to save the data on the top screen (Fig. 36) of the remote control usage screen, and the screen when one employee name is selected (for example, "Suzuki") by pressing the personal history button on the top screen. In order to display (FIG. 38) in a multi-window, the data of the top screen of the remote control use status screen on the lower side is saved and prepared for display again. Next, step S3
At 06, the data of the acquired record is output to the screen. Thereby, the data of the acquired record is displayed on the screen (FIG. 38) when one employee name is selected (for example, “Suzuki”) by pressing the personal history button on the top screen. For example,
If you select "Suzuki" as the name of one employee,
Remote control device 10 by the employee named "employee name Suzuki"
The operation status (personal history) of 0 is displayed in time series.

Then, in step S308, the screen frame mode is set to "2". The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to the remote controller usage status screen mode 1 processing or the remote controller usage status screen mode 2 processing. Next, in step S310, a "return" button appears. This is because, for example, when the screen (FIG. 38) in the case where one employee name is selected by pressing the personal history button on the top screen (for example, "Suzuki") is displayed, " The "Return" button appears. When the "Return" button is pressed, the screen that was open in the multi-window is closed and the top screen of the remote control usage status screen appears again at the top. After step S310, the process returns to the remote controller usage screen mode 1 process.

G-2. Remote Control Menu Determination Process 2 FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the remote control menu determination process 2 in the remote control usage screen mode 1 process. In the remote control menu determination processing 2, first, in step S320, a record of the operation code of the selected operation item name is acquired from the remote control history file. For example, when "bonus" is selected as the operation item name, a record corresponding to the operation code of the operation item name "bonus" is acquired from the remote control history file. Next, in step S322, the remote controller ID file is referenced to replace the remote controller ID data in the acquired record with the employee name. That is, the remote control ID data and the employee name are associated with each other. For example, if the remote control ID data is "0001", it is replaced with the employee name "Suzuki", and if it is "0002", the remote control ID data is "Sato". When the remote control ID data is "0003", the employee name is replaced with "Tanaka" (see FIG. 34).

Next, in step S324, the current screen data is saved. This is to save the data on the top screen (Fig. 37) of the remote control usage screen, and select one operation item name (for example, the operation item name "bonus") by pressing the operation history button on the top screen. In order to display the screen (FIG. 39) in such a case in a multi-window, the data of the top screen of the remote control usage status screen on the lower side is saved and prepared for display again. Then, in step S326, the data of the acquired record is output to the screen. This allows you to press one operation item name on the top screen and select one operation item name (for example,
The data of the acquired record is displayed on the screen (FIG. 39) when “extra” is selected). For example, when “bonus” is selected as one operation item name, a situation (history by operation) indicating how the operation “bonus” is operated by the remote control device 100 by the store clerk is displayed in time series. To be done.

Then, in step S328, the screen frame mode is set to "2". The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to the remote controller usage status screen mode 1 processing or the remote controller usage status screen mode 2 processing. Next, in step S330, a "return" button appears. This is, for example, on the right side of the screen when the screen (Fig. 39) is displayed when one operation item name is selected by pressing the operation history button on the top screen (for example, the item name of "bonus"). A "return" button appears at the bottom, and when the "return" button is pressed, the screen opened in the multi-window is closed and the top screen of the remote control usage status screen appears again at the top. Step S33
When 0 is passed, the process returns to the remote controller use status screen mode 1 process.

G-3. Remote Controller Menu Determination Processing 3 FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote controller menu determination processing 3 in the remote controller usage status screen mode 1 processing. In the remote control menu determination processing 3, first, in step S340, the record of the machine number of the selected game machine is acquired from the remote controller history file. For example, when the "123" series is selected as the machine number of the selected gaming machine, the record corresponding to the "123" series is acquired from the remote control history file. Next, step S3
At 42, the remote control ID file is referenced and the remote control ID data of the acquired record is replaced with the employee name. That is, the remote controller ID data is associated with the employee name. For example, if the remote controller ID data is "0001", it is replaced with the employee name "Suzuki" (see FIG. 34).

Next, in step S344, the remote control operation code file is referenced, and the operation code data of the acquired record is replaced with the operation item name. This is for associating the operation code data with the operation item name, for example, "00".
If the operation code data is "01", the operation item name such as "ball replenishment" is replaced (see FIG. 34). Next, in step S346, the current screen data is saved. This is the top screen of the remote control usage status screen (Fig. 3
(Not shown on the screen equivalent to 6)
In order to display the screen (FIG. 40) in the case where one unit number is selected by pressing the unit number button in the list area on the top screen (for example, the “123” number unit) in the multi-window,
This is for preparing to save the data on the top screen of the remote control usage screen on the lower side and display it again.
Then, in step S348, the data of the acquired record is output to the screen. This allows you to select a unit number by pressing the unit history button on the top screen (for example, "123"
The data of the acquired record is displayed on the screen (FIG. 40) when the serial number is selected. For example, when the “123” number is selected as one unit number, the situation (history by unit) indicating how the “123” number is operated by the remote control device 100 by the store clerk is displayed in time series. It

Then, in step S350, the screen frame mode is set to "2". The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to the remote controller usage status screen mode 1 processing or the remote controller usage status screen mode 2 processing. Next, in step S352, a "return" button appears. For example, select one unit number by pressing the unit history button on the top screen (for example, "123"
When the screen (Fig. 40) in the case of the number of screens is displayed, a "return" button appears at the lower right of the screen. When the "return" button is pressed, the screen that was opened in the multi-window Is closed and the top screen of the remote control usage screen appears again at the top. After step S352, the process returns to the remote controller usage screen mode 1 process.

G-4. Remote Control Menu Determination Process 4 FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the remote control menu determination process 4 in the remote control usage screen mode 1 process. In the remote control menu determination processing 4, first, in step S360, a record of the remote control ID of the selected employee is acquired from the remote control history file. For example, when "Suzuki" is selected as the employee, the remote control I of the employee "Suzuki" is selected from the remote control history file.
Get the D record. Next, in step S362, the number of acquired records is counted for each operation code of the acquired records by referring to the remote control operation code file. Thereby, the number of occurrences of the event of the operation item is obtained for each operation code corresponding to, for example, “panel”, “frame”, “supply”, “bonus”, “release”, and “lucky”.

Next, in step S364, the current screen data is saved. This is for saving the data on the top screen (Fig. 36) of the remote control usage screen, and the screen when one employee is selected (for example, "Suzuki") by pressing the personal record button on the top screen ( In order to display (FIG. 41) in a multi-window, the data of the top screen of the remote control use status screen on the lower side is saved and prepared for display again. Next, step S3
The number of records for each operation code counted in 66 is output as a graph on the screen. This allows you to press the personal record button on the top screen and select one employee (eg "Suzuki").
On the screen (FIG. 41) in the case of doing, the number of records for each operation code corresponding to the selected employee name is displayed in a graph.
For example, when "Suzuki" is selected as the name of one employee, a situation indicating what kind of operation item the employee "Suzuki" has selected with the remote control device 100 is displayed in a graph.

Then, in step S368, the screen frame mode is set to "2". The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to the remote controller usage status screen mode 1 processing or the remote controller usage status screen mode 2 processing. Next, in step S370, a "return" button appears. This is, for example, the screen when one employee is selected by pressing the personal record button on the top screen (Fig. 4
When "1)" is displayed, the "Return" button appears at the lower right of the screen. When the "Return" button is pressed, the screen opened in the multi-window is closed and the remote control usage status screen is displayed again. Top screen appears at the top. After step S370, the process returns to the remote controller usage screen mode 1 process.

G-5. Remote Control Menu Determination Processing 4 FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 5 in the remote control usage screen mode 1 processing. In the remote control menu determination processing 5, first, in step S380, a record of the operation code of the selected operation item name is acquired from the remote control history file. Next, in step S382, the number of acquired records is counted for each employee by referring to the remote control ID file. As a result, for example, the operation item "bonus" is "Suzuki",
"Saito", "Tanaka", ...

Next, in step S384, the current screen data is saved. This is for saving the data on the top screen (FIG. 37) of the remote control usage screen, and the screen when one operation item (for example, "bonus") is selected by pressing the operation-specific record button on the top screen ( In order to display (FIG. 42) in a multi-window, the data of the top screen of the remote control use status screen on the lower side is saved and prepared for display again. Next, the number of acquired records for each employee counted in step S386 is output to the screen in descending order (for example, output as a graph). As a result, when one operation item (for example, "bonus") is selected by pressing the operation-specific record button on the top screen, the acquired record for each employee corresponding to the selected operation item name is displayed on the screen (Fig. 42). The number is displayed. For example, when “bonus” is selected as one operation item, the situation indicating which employee operated the “bonus” operation item by the remote control device 100 is graphically displayed in descending order (see FIG. 42). It

Then, in step S388, the screen frame mode is set to "2". The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to the remote controller usage status screen mode 1 processing or the remote controller usage status screen mode 2 processing. Then, in step S390, a "return" button appears. For example, when the screen (FIG. 42) in which one operation item name is selected by pressing the operation-specific record button on the top screen is displayed, a "return" button appears on the lower right side of the screen. If you press the "Return" button, the screen that was open in the multi-window will close and the top screen of the remote control usage status screen will appear again at the top. After step S390, the process returns to the remote controller use status screen mode 1 process.

H. 28. Remote Controller Usage Status Screen Mode 2 Processing FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote controller usage status screen mode 2 processing in remote controller usage status screen event processing. Remote control usage screen mode 2
In the process, first, it is determined whether or not the "return" button is pressed in step S400. This is because when a screen (for example, the personal history screen in FIG. 38) in one display frame is switched by pressing a button (for example, the personal history button) on the top screen, a "return" button is displayed. It is determined whether or not it is required to return to the top screen of the remote controller usage status screen (return to the original state before switching the screen in the display frame) by pressing. Note that the screen of the display frame is arranged in a part of the top screen of the remote control usage screen, and the personal history screen of FIG. 38, for example, is displayed in this display frame.
The relationship of such screens is the same in the following description. If the "return" button is pressed, step S40
Branch to 2 and return to the screen before switching. This allows
Returns to the top screen of the remote control usage status screen.

Next, in step S404, the screen frame mode is set to "1", and the process returns to the remote controller usage screen event processing. The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to the remote controller usage status screen mode 1 processing or the remote controller usage status screen mode 2 processing. On the other hand, if the "return" button has not been pressed in step S400, the flow advances to step S406 to determine whether or not the scroll bar has been operated. When the scroll bar is operated, the target area is scrolled in step S408. For example, scroll the employee name in the list area. After step S408, step S
Proceed to 410. When the scroll bar is not operated in step S406, step S408 is jumped to step S410. In step S410, it is determined whether or not the "end" button has been pressed. If the "end" button has been pressed, the process branches to step S412 to erase the remote control usage status screen, and in step S414, displays "labor" in the main screen. Button appears and the process returns to the remote controller usage screen event processing. Therefore,
When you press the "End" button, the remote control usage status screen that was open in the multi-window is closed, the main screen appears, and the "Labor" button is restored. On the other hand, step S
If the "end" button is not pressed in 410, the routine of this time is ended and the process returns to the remote controller usage screen event processing.

I. Registration Screen Appearance Processing FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of registration screen appearance processing in the main screen event processing. In the registration screen appearance processing, first, the registration screen appears in step S420. This is because a "registration" button on the main screen is pressed, so that a sub screen (here, a registration screen) is popped up on the main screen and displayed in an overlapping manner. The registration screen is a screen for inputting and registering the remote control ID and the employee name. For example, when a new employee comes in, or when an employee is changed, it is associated with the remote control device 100 and registered. Then, in step S422, the "register" button is deleted from the main screen. This is because the sub screen (registration screen) is made to appear on top of the main screen,
It is deleted so that the "Register" button that causes the registration screen to appear again is not accidentally pressed again. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the problem that the arithmetic processing is delayed due to the registration screens appearing in a plurality of layers.
After step S422, the process returns to the main screen event process.

J. Registration Screen Event Processing FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of registration screen event processing in the main screen process. In the registration screen event process, first, in step S430, it is determined whether the registration screen has appeared. If the registration screen has not appeared, this routine is terminated and the process returns to the main screen process. When the registration screen appears, the employee name data and remote control I are displayed in step S432.
Input D data from the screen (that is, the registration screen).
This is to newly register the employee name in association with the remote control ID. Next, in step S434, the input data is stored in the remote control ID file. As a result, the input data (data for newly registering the employee name corresponding to the remote controller ID) is stored in the remote controller ID file as a remote controller ID record one by one.
After step S434, the process returns to the main screen process.

K. Data Collection Process FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the data collection process. The data collection process receives data from the management device 11 and the gaming machine 31, commands from the management device 11, and the like. In the data collection process, first step S
Offline processing is performed at 500. This is the process when the management analysis device 12 is powered on, but the network with the management device 11 and the gaming machine 31 is not formed (when the line is not connected). For example, the management device 11 waits for a line connection. It is in the state of waiting for a command from. Then
In step S502, opening preparation processing is performed. This is for waiting for a packet for opening preparation from the management device 11 after the lines are connected and a network with the management device 11 and the game machine 31 is formed.

Next, in step S504, store opening waiting processing is performed. This is processing such as receiving a store opening instruction from the management device 11. Next, in-step processing is performed in step S506. This is to collect information necessary for business analysis and various information used for operation history management of the remote control device 100 during business hours of the hall. Details will be described later in a subroutine. Next, in step S508, closing confirmation processing is performed. This is a process of preparing for closing. Next, the totalization process 1 is performed in step S510. This is to calculate the actual data including the day as it is. The actual data includes past data other than the current day (for example, all past data including yesterday). The actual data as it is means that the data is simply processed without being processed. The aggregated data is saved and saved in the external storage device 157 (for example, the hard disk device 187, the magneto-optical disk device (MO) 188, the digital tape storage device (DAT) 189).

Next, in step S512, post-closure business processing is performed. This is to perform necessary business processing after closing the store such as setting a sales target for the next day. Next, in step S514, platform adjustment data transfer processing is performed. This is various data (for example,
Since the base values, etc.) are totaled, they are transferred to the display unit 74 of each gaming machine 31 for each machine. Thereby, the clerk can easily perform nail adjustment and the like of the table while watching the table adjustment data displayed on the display unit 74 of each table. Next, the totaling process 2 is performed in step S516. This is to perform a data totalization process on the data for the current day and the past data collected in the totalization process 1 for necessary recalculation, processing, and the like. After step S516, the process returns to step S500. Returning to step S500 means that this data collection process is executed on a day-by-day basis as a routine from the opening of the hall to the closing of the hall. In this way, the actual data from the management device 11 and the gaming machine 31 is collected, and the actual data is recalculated and aggregated as necessary.

L. During-Business Processing FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of during-business processing in the data collection process. In the in-business process, first, in step S600, the in-business process is initialized. For example, the storage area to be collected in the business process is cleared. Next, in step S602, launch data collection processing is performed. This is to collect the number of balls fired toward the game board from the data of the game machine 31. Next, in step S604, a collection data collection process is performed. This is to collect, from the data of the gaming machine 31, the number of balls for which the game result has been determined by dropping the game board (for example, including balls that have won and balls that have not won: that is, collected balls). . Next, in step S606, winning data collection processing is performed. This is to collect the number of prize balls associated with the winning of the data of the gaming machine 31. Then, in step S608, remote control data collection processing is performed. This collects information on the operation status of the remote control device 100, and details will be described later in a subroutine.

Next, in step 610, board information data collection processing is performed. This is to assign an address to each prize hole on the game board, collect information on which prize hole the ball entered, start winning, special symbol start change, special symbol end change, big hit It collects information such as the start and end of a big hit. Next, in step S612, analysis data collection processing is performed. This is to receive the regular data transmitted from the management device 11 every 5 seconds. For example, if there is a premium when the amount of money is added to the IC card 400, the total number of premium added balls, the total number of people visiting the store, The cumulative value of redemption amount and the cumulative value of accumulated amount data of coins are received and stored (for example, the data of the same day result file of the hall in the management analysis device 12 is overwritten).

Next, in step S614, call information reception processing is performed. This is to receive the call information when a store clerk call button near each display unit 74 is operated. Next, in step S616, error information reception processing is performed. This is when an error occurs in the gaming machine 31, the error is received,
It is cumulative. When the error recovery is received, the accumulated information is erased. Next, in step S618, a game reference data providing process is performed. This is to transmit information (for example, the number of big hits, etc.) that can be disclosed to the player among various information collected by the management analysis device 12 to each display unit 74. Game reference data is provided. Next, in step S620, fixed time processing is performed. This is a process of storing data from the internal memory (RAM 178) to the external storage device 157 (for example, the hard disk device 187) every 5 minutes and backing up the data.

Next, in a step S622, game start data collection processing is carried out. This is because the player has an IC on the game machine 31.
When the game is started by inserting the card 400, the game start time (card in time), the starting table number, and the card number are collected. Next, in step S624, a game end data collection process is performed. This is to collect the game end time (card-out time), the ending console number, and the card number when the player discharges the IC card 400 from the gaming machine 31 and ends the game. Next, in step S626, ball lending usage data collection processing is performed. this is,
The usage data (sales data) for renting balls from the balance of the IC card 400 is collected for the table played by the player.

Next, in step S628, a coin use data collection process is performed. This is for collecting usage data (sales data) from the accumulated amount of coins when the player rents out balls from the accumulated amount of money of the IC card 400 for the table played. Then, in step S630, it is determined whether or not the closing packet is received. If the closing packet is not received, the process returns to step S602 to repeat the processing,
When the closing packet is received, the process proceeds to step S632 to perform the final processing of the processing during business. This is a process for making settings for shifting to the next process. Step S6
After 32, the process returns to the data collection process.

L-1. Remote-Control Data Collection Processing FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote-control data collection processing in the processing during business. In the remote control data collection process, first, in step S650, it is determined whether or not a remote control packet has been received. If no remote control packet has been received, this routine is terminated and the process returns to the open process. On the other hand, when the remote control packet is received, the following step S6 is performed according to the content of the received packet.
From 52 to step S660, the record of the corresponding file is updated. In step S652, bonus ball data update processing is performed. This is a process of updating the file storing the current day information of the gaming machine by adding the number of bonus balls when there is a "bonus" service by operating the remote control device 100. In step S654, a remote control history record is generated. In this case, when the remote control device 100 is operated, a remote control history record corresponding to the operation history is generated each time.

In step S656, all the data of the received packet is stored in the generated record. This stores all the data of the received packet as it is in the corresponding generated record. In step S658, the date of the current day and the current time are stored in the generated record. As a result, the date and the current time of the day are added and stored in the generated record every time an event occurs in remote control device 100. Step S6
At 60, the generated record is stored in the remote control history file. As a result, when the remote control device 100 is operated, the generated records to which the date of the current day and the current time are added every time an event occurs are sequentially stored in the remote control history file in time series. After step S660, the process returns to the in-business process.

Next, a game method of the card type game system will be described. (A) Purchase of Card First, the gaming company 1a to 1n (hereinafter represented by the reference numeral 1) purchases a card (so-called raw card) in which security data, serial number of the card, etc. are recorded from the card company 2. Then, it is set (stock) in the card issuing machine 23 before opening. The management device 11 receives information such as security data from the card company 2 and transmits it to the card issuing machine 23 as an initial value, and sets the initial value of the card issuing machine 23. On the other hand, with respect to other terminal devices, each terminal device (gaming machine 31, large amount of money addition machine 25, card renewal machine 24, prize POS 14) that requires card verification is controlled by the management device 11 every day. Information, security data,
The identification code (individual identification number) of each terminal device is sent to each terminal device to set the initial value. In this case, game store 1
Pays the card price to the card company 2 (for example, payment once at the end of the month).

Next, the player inserts coins and has the card issuing machine 23 issue a raw card 400 of which the validity is judged and purchases it. That is, also in the card issuing machine 23, the IC card 400 and the card issuing machine 23 perform mutual authentication processing and issue. At the same time, each information of the issued card 400 is sent from the card issuing machine 23 to the management device 11, and the management device 11 secures the storage area of the card. In the state where the card is purchased, the ball lending amount of the card is 0, the accumulated ball amount is 0, and the number of balls held is 0. (B) Addition of amount of money Next, the player inserts the purchased card into the large amount of money adding machine 25 and inserts coins or bills to add a desired amount of money (up to 20,000 yen) to the card (that is, a prepaid amount of money on the card). Ask for). For example, if the amount of 10,000 yen is added, the ball lending amount becomes 10,000 yen. Also in this case, similarly, mutual authentication processing is performed between the large-sized amount addition machine 25 and the IC card 400 to add the amount, and the added amount and the like are transmitted to the management device 11 at regular intervals as operation data. In this case, the card company 2 charges the gaming shop 1 for the amount of money added to the card, while the gaming company 1 pays the card company 2 for the amount of money added to the card (for example, Settlement once at the end of the month).

(C) Start of game Next, the player inserts the card with the added amount into the game machine 31.
Play by inserting into. Also in this case, as in the case described above, mutual authentication is performed, and in a valid case, the game can be played. Briefly explaining the enclosed ball type game, the game machine 31 performs mutual authentication of the IC card 400, and based on the result, the amount of money (value information) recorded in the IC card 400 can be used for the game. The number is converted into a number (game value information) so that the game can be played, and the number of balls (game value) already recorded as a result of the game allows the game to be played, and the result of the game is recorded in the IC card 400. Specifically, I
By inserting the C card 400, the IC card 4
00 information (amount data, ball number data, etc.) is read to lend a ball, or the number of balls acquired by the player is stored in the IC card 400, and the optical transmitter / receiver 75 of the display unit 74 is controlled. Via the network via the network between the hall management device 11 and the management analysis device 12.
Transfer of ball lending (that is, sales) information and the like by the C card 400.

Explaining the specific operation of the gaming machine 31, 40 balls are enclosed inside the gaming machine 31 and the IC in which the amount data (value data: remaining frequency) is recorded
When the player inserts the card 400 into the card insertion slot and the player presses the ball lending switch (or the piling ball switch) on the touch panel, the number of balls the player has is increased according to the purchase frequency of the balls, and the number of balls held is displayed on the LCD The game balls that are displayed and enclosed within the range of the number of possessed balls can be launched into the game area.
And for the game played in response to the firing of the enclosed ball,
It is determined whether the game result is in a specific profit state (safe ball) or in another state (out ball), and in the case of a specific profit state, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 13 balls). The player's profit (the number of balls he holds) is increased in correspondence with the prize balls or seven prize balls. In addition, by collecting the game balls that have passed through the game area and guiding them to the launch position, the enclosed game balls are circulated and used for the first type of pachinko game.

Then, at the time of firing the above-mentioned enclosed sphere, LC
"1" is subtracted from the number of balls held displayed in D, and the display of the number of balls held is updated based on the result. At this time, it is determined whether or not the enclosed ball falling in the game area is a winning ball. If it is determined that the winning ball is won, the set number of winning balls (for example, 13 winning balls or 7 winning balls) is determined. ) Is added to the number of balls, and the display of the number of balls is updated based on the result. The player confirms the current number of balls held and the increase / decrease based on the numerical data of the number of balls held.
When the player tries to settle the game, the game value of the numerical data displayed as the number of balls held by pressing the end switch is set by the card reader / writer 243.
It is written in the C card 400, and the game value is received.

In the course of the game, the card information read during the game is transmitted to the management device 11, and the card information (card file information) of the card recorded on the management device 11 side and the game machine 31 are transmitted. Compare with the card information that has been received. In this case, even if the comparison result (matching result) does not match, the game is enabled by only recording the history in the mismatch history file (card usage history file). That is, by using the highly secure IC card 400 and performing mutual authentication by a security system having extremely high safety using encrypted information,
This is because the information in the IC card 400 is prioritized over the similar information recorded in the management device 11 so that the game progresses quickly.

The player borrows balls within the range of the remaining amount of the ball lending amount (value of value) and converts them into the number of balls owned (game value) to play the game. The number of balls obtained as a result of the game is added to the number of balls held and recorded on the card. In the gaming machine 31, it is possible to lend a ball even within the range of the amount of stored coins. That is, in the prize POS 14, the number of coins held can be exchanged for the accumulated coin amount at a predetermined exchange rate. During the game, the ball lending amount and the stored ball amount are automatically subtracted by the ball lending operation within these ranges. In addition, the number of possessed balls is automatically increased / decreased during the game. In this case, the amusement store 1 requests the card company 2 for the ball lending amount by the card (including the ball lending by the stored amount), while the card company 2 gives the amusement store 1 the ball lending amount using the card. Will be paid (for example, settlement once a day).

(D) Game interruption When the interruption switch arranged on the gaming machine is pressed during the game, the game can be temporarily suspended. For example, the game is interrupted when going to a meal or a toilet. (E) End of game To end the game, press the end switch arranged on the gaming machine. As a result, the gaming machine stand number (gaming machine address) and ball information are newly recorded on the card, and each card information is sent to and stored in the management device 11. At this time, the information added to the card includes a final hole name, a final hole number, a game machine number record, a ball lending amount, and the number of balls owned. For example, the card ball lending amount = 7
It is stored such as 000 yen, the accumulated amount of coins = 0, and the number of balls owned = 2110. When the game is over, the player moves to another machine or pays for it.

(F) Movement When moving to another table after the game is finished, if the IC card 400 is held, it can be moved to another table as it is.
It should be noted that it is possible to move to another table as it is only in the shop and on the day, and in a state in which the business is in line with the business of the hall (for example, a business mode in which the business can be moved instead of being replaced once). (G) Settlement In the case of settlement, the player inserts the card into the prize POS 14 and selects exchange with cash according to a predetermined exchange rate, exchange with a prize, or exchange with a coin amount according to a predetermined exchange rate,
Perform the desired form of exchange. Even in the prize POS 14,
Mutual authentication and information transfer are performed as described above. In addition, the player who has completed the settlement can return to the game machine 31 and play a game. (H) Other stores The number of balls owned by a player who has completed settlement at our store is 0,
All are converted into valuable value such as ball lending amount or accumulated ball amount, so it is possible to go to another store and play games.
This is because only our shop can use the number of balls.

Next, the procedure of managing the operation history of remote control device 100 by executing the above programs will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 42. As shown in FIG. 34, the remote control device 100 is rented one by one for each store clerk in the hall (however, there is a degree of freedom such as excluding the store clerk who is placed at the counter). It can be identified by associating it with the remote control ID of the remote control device 100 possessed. When a push button on the surface of the remote control device 100 is operated to emit infrared rays toward the display unit 74 of the gaming machine 31, infrared rays including a predetermined operation code and remote control ID are output, and the panel of the gaming machine 31 is opened. Operations such as are performed remotely.
At this time, for example, the machine number, the remote controller ID, and the operation code are transmitted from the gaming machine 31 to the management analyzer 12 via the network, and stored in the remote controller history file of the management analyzer 12 as a remote controller history record each time an operation event occurs. To be done. The management analysis device 12 creates a screen such as a remote controller usage list and a remote controller usage status based on the data collected from each gaming machine 31, so that the operation status of the remote controller 100 can be easily visually recognized.

Next, referring to the screen of the management analysis apparatus 12, one example of the remote control usage situation will be concretely described. (A) Main screen The main screen when the management analyzer 12 is started is shown in FIG.
It is displayed as 5. The date of the day and the name of the hall are displayed, and various buttons (for example, “hall”, “customer”, “labor”, ...) Which can appear on the sub-screen are displayed on the screen. In this case, the “labor” button corresponds to the management of remote control device 100. (B) Remote control usage status screen When the “labor” button is pressed from the main screen, the remote control usage status screen (see FIG. 36), which is a sub-screen, appears so as to overlap the main screen. FIG. 36 is a top screen of the remote control usage status screen. Note that the state in which the remote control usage status screen is opened in a multi-window so as to overlap the main screen is not shown. On the remote controller usage status screen, the contents of the remote controller history file are displayed so that the operation status (time, machine number, operation item, employee) of the remote controller 100 can be known in chronological order. On the right side of the screen, operation buttons for viewing detailed data such as "Personal history", "Operation history", "Table history", "Personal record", and "Operation record" are displayed in order in the vertical direction. ing. Further, there is a list area on the right side of these operation buttons. In the example of FIG. 36, the names of a plurality of employees who own the remote control device 100 are sequentially displayed in the list area. This corresponds to the state in which the "individual history" button is pressed, as described later.

(C) When you want to see the details of "personal history" When the "personal history" button is pressed while the remote control usage status screen is displayed, all employee names are acquired from the remote control ID file and displayed in the list area. Button is displayed. As a result, all employee names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage screen as shown in FIG. 36, for example, "Suzuki", "Sato", "Tanaka" ,.
Is displayed. When the number of employees is large, all the employees are displayed by scrolling the list area with a scroll bar. Then, when one wants to see the remote control usage status for one employee, one more person in the list area is selected. For example, "Suzuki" is selected. Then, as shown in FIG. 38, the operation status (individual history) of remote control device 100 for employee name "Suzuki" is displayed in time series. Thereby, by viewing the screen of the management analysis device 12, the operation history of the employee name "Suzuki" using the remote control device 100 can be visually and easily and easily grasped in time series. The same is true when you want to see the details of the "personal history" for other employees. Further, the detailed data of the “personal history” (for example, the screen information as it is) can be printed by the printer 60.

(D) When you want to see the details of the "history by operation" When the "History by operation" button is pressed while the remote control usage status screen is displayed, all operation item names are acquired from the remote control operation code file, Display a button in the list area.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 37, all the operation item names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote controller usage status screen.
For example, "panel", "frame", "supply", "bonus",
“Cancel”, “Lucky”, etc. are displayed. When it is desired to see the remote control usage status for one operation item, one of the list areas is further selected. For example, select "bonus". Then, as shown in FIG. 39, the remote controller 1 for the operation item "bonus"
The operation status of 00 (history by operation) is displayed in time series. Thus, by looking at the screen of the management analysis device 12, it is possible to visually and easily and easily grasp the operation-based history of "bonus" when the remote control device 100 is used in a time series. The same applies when it is desired to see the details of the "history by operation" for other operation items. Further, the detailed data of “history by operation” (for example, the screen information as it is) can be printed by the printer 60.

(E) When you want to see the details of "History by machine" When you press the "History by machine" button while the remote control usage status screen is displayed, all machine numbers are acquired from the model layout file and the list area is displayed. Display the button on. As a result, although not shown, all the machine numbers are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote controller usage status screen. Now 1
If you want to see the remote control usage status for one stand, select one of the list areas. For example, "123"
Select a series. Then, as shown in FIG. 40, "1
The operation status (history by machine) of the remote control device 100 for the "23" series is displayed in time series. Thereby, by looking at the screen of the management analysis device 12, the remote control device 10
It is possible to visually and easily and easily grasp the history of each "123" series by model when 0 is used. This is also the same when you want to see the details of "history by machine" for other machines. Further, it is also possible to print detailed data of “history by machine” (for example, screen information as it is) with the printer 60.

(F) When you want to see the details of "personal record" When the "personal record" button is pressed when the remote control usage screen is displayed, all employee names are acquired from the remote control ID file and are displayed in the list area. Button display. As a result, all employee names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage screen as shown in FIG. 36, for example, "Suzuki", "Sato", "Tanaka" ,.
Is displayed. If you want to see a personal record of the remote control usage status for one employee, go to 1 in the list area.
Choose one. For example, the employee name "Suzuki" is selected.
Then, as shown in FIG. 41, the operation status (individual record) of remote control device 100 for employee name "Suzuki" is displayed in a time series graph. That is, the "panel",
How many “frame”, “supply”, “bonus”, “release”, and “lucky” operations were performed is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner by a graph using numbers and * marks. As a result, by looking at the screen of the management analysis device 12, it is possible to visually and easily and easily grasp the individual record of the employee name “Suzuki” when using the remote control device 100 in a time series. "Personal records" for other employees
The same applies when you want to see the details of. Also, "personal record"
The detailed data (for example, the screen information as it is) can be printed by the printer 60.

(G) When you want to see the details of "Record by operation" When the "Record by operation" button is pressed when the remote control usage status screen is displayed, all operation item names are obtained from the remote control operation code file, Display a button in the list area.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 37, all the operation item names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote controller usage status screen.
For example, "panel", "frame", "supply", "bonus",
“Cancel”, “Lucky”, etc. are displayed. When it is desired to see the operation-based record of the remote control usage status for one operation item, one of the list areas is further selected. For example, the operation item "bonus" is selected. Then, as shown in FIG. 42, the operation status (recording for each operation) of remote control device 100 for the operation item “bonus” is displayed in a time series graph. That is, "bonus"
How many operations were performed by number and a graph using a * mark for each employee, specifically "Saito", "Takahashi", "Sato", "Suzuki", "Tanaka", "Otsuka", "Kobayashi" is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner in descending order of the number of operations.

Thus, by looking at the screen of the management analysis device 12, it is possible to visually and easily and easily grasp the operation-based record of the operation item "bonus" when the remote control device 100 is used, in a time series. You can The same applies when it is desired to see the details of "record by operation" for other operation items. Further, the detailed data of “record by operation” (for example, the screen information as it is) can be printed by the printer 60. As described above, each sub screen means a screen in the display frame of the remote controller usage status screen, and when the screen in the display frame is displayed, pressing the "Back" button will The screen returns to the original state before the screen was switched (that is, the display contents of the original remote controller usage screen are displayed again). Furthermore, when the "end" button is pressed while the remote control usage status screen is displayed, the remote control usage status screen disappears and the main screen (FIG. 35) is displayed again.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the employee name and the remote control ID of the remote control device 100 possessed are identified so that they can be identified, and the remote control device 100 is operated to direct the display unit 74 of the gaming machine 31. By emitting infrared rays, a predetermined operation code and remote control ID
Infrared light including is output and operations such as opening the panel of the game machine 31 are remotely performed. Then, from the gaming machine 31 to the management analysis device 12 via the network, the unit number,
The remote control ID and operation code are transmitted, and the business analysis device 1
The remote control history file No. 2 is stored as a remote control history record each time an operation event occurs. Management analyzer 1
In 2, the screen of the remote controller usage list, the remote controller usage status, etc. is created based on the data collected from each gaming machine 31, and the operation status of the remote controller device 100 can be easily visually recognized. The effect can be obtained. (1) The operation analysis device 1 for displaying the operation status of the remote control device 100.
With step 2, it can be grasped extremely easily and surely.
In particular, the operation items and operation contents of remote control device 100 can be grasped in extremely detailed time series for each remote control device 100. (2) By including the operator information (personal identification information) of the remote control device 100 in the information managed by the business analysis device 12, more accurate labor management and fraud management can be performed. (3) That is, in the current situation where the game information generated by the gaming machine 31 (for example, a big hit, the number of winning openings, the number of special figure rotations, etc.) is managed in detail, it is desired to manage the labor situation of the game shop staff in detail. The demand can be met, and the labor situation of the game shop staff can be managed in detail.

(4) The operation status of the remote control device 100 can be surely grasped by the management analysis device 12, and as a result,
It is possible to manage defect occurrence history information of the gaming machine 31. That is, the defect occurrence history information can be recognized almost in real time, instead of the primitive method in which the user or the like subsequently receives the defect occurrence report from the store clerk as in the past. In particular, the remote control device 10 for each gaming machine 31
By notifying the operation history of 0, it is possible to judge one element of the quality control of the gaming machine 31. For example, if the glass frame and the front frame are opened and closed frequently, it can be determined that many defects occur. (5) By displaying the operation status of the remote control device 100 in time series, the frequency of use of the remote control device 100 can be accurately grasped, and fraud can be grasped in detail. For example, when the remote control device 100 is heavily used, it may be recognized that there is a possibility of fraud.

(6) Opening the glass frame of the gaming machine 31 means the occurrence of a service ball during business hours, and by managing the history, the behavior (eg, fraud) of the gaming shop staff can be grasped. In this embodiment, since the management analyzer 12 can surely grasp the operation status of the remote controller 100 in response to the desire to do so, it is possible to manage the behavior of the gaming shop staff in detail and prevent the shop staff from cheating. (7) When the key that can open the glass frame of the gaming machine 31 is illegally copied, the game is damaged by the use of the illegal player (for example, the game ball is intentionally won in the winning opening). However, in the present embodiment, the remote control device 1
Since the management analysis device 12 can reliably grasp the operation status of 00, even if such unauthorized opening of the glass frame is notified in detail in time series, even if the key is illegally copied, the unauthorized use is prevented. It becomes possible to deal with it promptly. In addition, similar to copying the key and using it illegally, the remote controller 1
Even if “00” is tampered with and illegally used, the remote control identification code and the personal identification information are stored in the management analysis device 12 in association with each other, so that such illegal use can be surely grasped. (8) By notifying the usage history for each operation item (operation item) of the remote control device 100, the frequency of occurrence of the operation item can be accurately grasped. (9) About the remote control device 100 By notifying the total by operation item (operation item) of the selected operator and the total by operation of the selected operation item (for example, displaying the total in a graph), the operation history of the remote control device 100 is calculated. , It is possible to intuitively grasp important information. (10) Similarly, regarding the remote control device 100, by notifying the total by operation item (operation item) of the selected operator and the total by operation of the selected operation item (for example, displaying the total in a graph), the clerk particularly the remote control device 100. Since the situation in which the "bonus ball" is added can be recognized in detail by using 100, it is possible to surely grasp the act of unfairly adding the "bonus ball" by adhering to a specific player. .

The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but various modifications as described below are possible. (A) It can be applied to pachislot machines. (B) The present invention is applicable not only to pachinko gaming machines but also to, for example, video game machines. That is, as long as it uses a remote control device (remote control device, the same applies hereinafter), it can be applied to other types of game machines. (C) The gaming machine is not limited to the enclosed ball type, but may be any type of gaming machine as long as a remote control device can be used. (D) The configuration for collecting the usage information of the remote control device is not limited to the example using the network as in the above embodiment, and the usage information for the remote control device may be collected in any configuration. (E) The present invention is an example applied to a business analysis device as an information processing device in a game arcade, but if it is an information processing device in a game arcade and manages operation history information of a remote control device, business analysis It is not limited to the device. For example, the management device of the game hall may manage the operation history information of the remote control device, or a dedicated device for managing the operation history information of the remote control device may be provided. Alternatively, a device mainly used for other purposes may have a function of managing the operation history information of the remote control device. (F) The remote control device is not limited to the type using infrared rays as long as it can remotely operate the gaming machine, and may be remote control using a wireless, optical, wired, or other method. For example, a remote control system using optical communication, wireless communication, or wired communication may be constructed, or a wireless and wired system may be combined.

[0152]

According to the present invention, the operation history information of the remote control device is managed and reported by the information processing device in the game arcade, so that the following effects can be obtained. (1) The operation status of the remote control device (for example, remote control device) can be grasped extremely easily and surely by the information processing device (for example, business analysis device). In particular, the operation type (for example, an operation item) and the operation content of the remote operation device can be grasped in great detail in time series for each remote operation device. (2) By including the operator information (personal identification information) of the remote control device in the information managed by the information processing device, more accurate labor management and fraud management can be performed. (3) That is, in the current situation where the game information generated by the gaming machine (for example, big hit, number of starting winnings, number of special figure rotations, etc.) is managed in detail, it is desired to manage the labor situation of the game shop staff in detail. The labor situation of the game shop staff can be managed in detail.

(4) Since the information processing device can surely grasp the operation status of the remote control device, it is possible to manage the defect occurrence history information of the gaming machine as a result. That is,
The defect occurrence history information can be recognized almost in real time, instead of the primitive method in which the user or the like receives the defect occurrence report from the store clerk as in the past.
In particular, by notifying the operation history of the remote control device for each gaming machine, it is possible to judge one element of the quality control of the gaming machine. For example, if the glass frame and the front frame are opened and closed frequently, it can be determined that many defects occur. (5) By displaying the operation status of the remote operation device in time series, the frequency of use of the remote operation device can be accurately grasped, and fraud can be easily grasped in detail. For example, when the use of the remote control device is concentrated, it is possible to recognize that there is a possibility of fraud.

(6) Opening the glass frame of the gaming machine means the occurrence of a service ball during business hours, and by managing the history of the game clerk's behavior (for example, fraud)
In the present invention, since the information processing device can surely grasp the operation status of the remote control device, the behavior of the gaming shop clerk can be managed in detail and fraud of the shop clerk can be prevented. (7) When a key that can open the glass frame of the gaming machine is illegally copied, the game is damaged by the use of an illegal player (for example, a game ball is intentionally won in the winning opening). However, in the present invention, since the information processing device can reliably grasp the operation status of the remote control device, such unauthorized opening of the glass frame is notified in detail in time series, and the key is illegally copied. However, it becomes possible to promptly deal with the illegal use. Similarly to the case where a key is duplicated and used illegally, even if the remote control device is falsified and used illegally, the identification information (for example, remote control identification code) of the remote control device and the personal identification information are associated with each other. Since it is stored in the processing device, such unauthorized use can be surely grasped. (8) By reporting the usage history for each operation item (operation item) of the remote operation device, the frequency of occurrence of the operation item can be accurately grasped. (9) About remote control device By notifying the total of selected operator by operation item (operation type) and the total of selected operation item by operator (for example, displaying the total as a graph), the operation history of the remote operation device , It is possible to intuitively grasp important information. (10) In the same manner, the remote operator is remotely operated especially by notifying the total of the selected operator by operation item (operation type) and the total of selected operation items by operator (for example, displaying the total in a graph). The device can be used to recognize in detail the situation in which the "bonus ball" has been added, so it is possible to reliably grasp the act of improperly adding the "bonus ball" to a particular player. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a game arcade facility to which an information processing apparatus according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a management system of the game arcade of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a communication system of the terminal device of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a business analysis apparatus of the same embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a detailed block configuration of the business analysis apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the gaming machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a display unit of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an accessory control unit of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a remote control history file of the same embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a remote control ID file of the same embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a remote control operation code file of the same embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a model layout file of the same embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main program of the business analysis apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a main screen process of the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of main screen appearance processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of main screen event processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of main screen event processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote controller usage status screen appearance processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote controller usage status screen event processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote controller usage status screen mode 1 processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote controller usage status screen mode 1 processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote controller usage status screen mode 1 processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 1 of the embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 2 of the embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 3 of the embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 4 of the embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 5 of the embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control usage screen mode 2 processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of registration screen appearance processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of registration screen event processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing a data collection process of the same example.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing during business of the embodiment.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control data collection processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a management procedure of the remote control device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a main screen of the business analysis apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a top screen of a remote controller usage status screen of the embodiment.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a top screen of a remote controller usage status screen of the embodiment.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a remote controller usage status screen of the embodiment.

FIG. 39 is a view showing a remote controller usage status screen of the embodiment.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a remote controller usage status screen of the embodiment.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a remote controller usage status screen of the embodiment.

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a remote controller usage status screen of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 game shop 2 card management company 11 card management device 12 management analysis device (information processing device of a game hall) 31, 31a-31n gaming machine (enclosed ball type gaming machine) 60 printer 74, 74a, 74b display unit 100 remote control device ( Remote control device) 151 workstation 152 graphic interface 153 parallel interface 154 audio interface 155 SCSI host adapter 156 ATM interface 159 video scan converter 160 display device (CRT) 162 speaker 178 RAM 187 hard disk device (HDD) 188 magneto-optical disk device (MO) ) 189 Digital Tape Storage (DAT) 191 Keyboard 192 Mouse

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. An information processing device in a game arcade for managing operation history information of a remote operation device for remotely operating a game machine, comprising operation history storage means for storing an operation history of the remote operation device, and an operation history. An operation item storage unit that stores the operation information stored in the storage unit in association with the operation item, an notification item selection unit that selects the notification item, and an operation history storage unit based on the selection result of the notification item selection unit. Alternatively, an information processing device in a game hall, comprising: an operation history notification unit for notifying operation history information of the remote control device stored in at least one or more of the operation item storage means. 2. An information processing device in a game arcade for managing operation history information of a remote operation device for remotely operating a game machine, comprising operation history storage means for storing operation history of the remote operation device, and operation history. An operation type storage means for storing the operation information stored in the storage means in association with the operation type; and a personal identification information input means for inputting the identification information of the remote control device and the identification information of the operator who uses the remote operation device. A personal identification information storage means for storing the finalized information input by the personal identification information input means, a notification item selection means for selecting a notification item, and an operation history storage device for operating based on the selection result of the notification item selection device. An operation history notification means for notifying the operation history information of the remote control device stored in at least one or more of the item storage means or the personal identification information storage means. Information processing device of the game hall to collect. 3. The information processing apparatus in a game arcade according to claim 1, wherein the operation history notification means displays the operation history information of the remote control device in time series. 4. The operation history informing means comprises an occurrence history informing means for informing the occurrence history of the selection operation item in time series.
An information processing device for a game hall according to any one of 1. 5. The operation history informing means includes a gaming machine usage history informing means for informing the usage history of the selected gaming machine in time series. Information processing device in amusement park. 6. The operation history notification means comprises an operator usage history notification means for time-sequentially notifying the usage history of the selected operator of the remote control device. An information processing device for a game hall according to any one of the above. 7. The operation history notifying means comprises an operator operation type-specific cumulative total notifying means for notifying a cumulative total of the selected operators of the remote control device classified by operation category. An information processing device for a game hall according to any one of the above. 8. The operation history informing means comprises an operation item operator-specific cumulative informing means for informing the selected operation items of the remote control device by dividing them into operator-specific cumulative totals. 9. An information processing device for a game hall according to any one of 7 to 7.