JPH09285628A - Connecting repeater for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform connecting work in a short time by composing a repeater to mutually connect game machines and a managing device for game machines by equipping a plurality of terminals to connect signal wires from each game machine and a collective signal connector to be connected with the managing device for game machines. SOLUTION: Pachinko machine managing device is installed for each Pachinko machine on a machine mounted island and a connecting repeater 7 is also installed. Each machine managing device comprises a machine managing device main body 31 and an attaching substrate 32 for the machine managing device, and those perform the function as a machine managing device by mutually connecting connectors 31a and 32a. The connecting repeater 7 has terminals 71a, 71b,... to connect a connector 46b of an information signal cable 46 from a game board of a Pachinko machine, input switches 72a, 72b,... for switching, and a connector 73a of a flat cable 73, and the connecting repeater 7 and the machine managing devices are connected by the flat cable 73.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine connection repeater for connecting a signal line for sending gaming data of a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine to a gaming machine management device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a game hall having a plurality of gaming machines,
It is necessary to detect a large amount of game data for each gaming machine and perform an alarm or a totaling process. For this reason, a gaming machine management device is provided near each gaming machine, information output signals from each gaming machine and peripheral devices of the gaming machine are input, aggregation processing is performed, and data is transmitted to the central management computer side. Was. Further, the gaming machine management device sends a control signal from a central management computer to the gaming machine and peripheral devices of the gaming machine via an output interface circuit. Conventionally, the gaming machine management device is attached to the structure part of the gaming machine installation island, and the gaming machine and the gaming machine management device are directly connected by a large number of signal lines.

[0003]

In the conventional connection system of a gaming machine and a gaming machine management device, the work of connecting a large number of signal lines from the gaming machine to the corresponding terminals of the gaming machine management device without fail is It was a difficult and time-consuming task. In addition, since the gaming machine management device is a little distant from the gaming machine because it is connected to the communication cable, the signal line from the gaming machine becomes long, and it is difficult to check the correspondence of the signal line and the wiring is incorrect. Was likely to occur. In particular, when a game machine is replaced and a new store is opened, the amount of connection work is enormous, which is a very troublesome work.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine connection repeater in which the connection work between the game machine and the game machine management apparatus can be performed easily, accurately and in a short time.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine connection repeater according to the present invention is installed near a gaming machine on a gaming machine installation island, and the gaming machine and gaming machine management are provided. A gaming machine connection repeater for connecting devices to each other, having a plurality of terminals for connecting signal lines from the gaming machine and a collective signal line connector for connecting to a gaming machine management device Is.

Further, in the above-mentioned game machine connection repeater,
It is preferable to have input switching means for switching the specification of the input signal between the voltage signal and the contact signal according to the specifications of the signal line from the gaming machine.

A specific example of means for solving the above problems will be described in association with the notation in the embodiments of the invention. The gaming machines include a pachinko machine 4 and a slot machine.
The table management device 3 corresponds to the game machine management device. The connection repeater 7 corresponds to the game machine connection repeater, the terminal 71a corresponds to the terminal, and the connector 7 is connected to the collective signal line connector.
a corresponds to the input changeover means 72a.
Corresponds.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall view of a pachinko hall system to which the present invention is applied. Many pachinko machines and slot machines, etc. are installed in the pachinko hall, but they are divided into gaming machine groups called gaming machine installation islands. Is forming. A large number of pachinko machines 4 are arranged at substantially equal intervals on the game machine installation island, and one platform management device 3 is installed in the vicinity of each pachinko machine 4.

The central management computer 1 has a data processing means, a storage means, and a communication means, and it is more preferable if a backup power source for the storage means is provided. As the communication means, the communication cable 10 is connected via the communication cable relay board 11. A plurality of island management devices 2 are connected to the management computer 1 by the communication cable 10.
Is connected to the bus system. Up to 24 island management devices 2 can be connected to the management computer 1. A unique address is set for each island management device 2.

Further, a plurality of platform management devices 3 are connected to each island management device 2 via another communication cable 10 by a bus system. Up to 3 per island management device
One platform management device can be connected. Addresses that are not duplicated are set to the respective platform management devices 3. A 2-wire twisted pair shielded wire is used as the communication cable. Also, as a communication interface, RS-48
5 (EIA standard) is adopted. In addition, the island management device 2
A general ball lending machine, a ball counter (a device for counting pachinko balls that a player has acquired), a safe signal line (a signal cable from a device that outputs a deposit signal), etc. are connected to the It

The table management device 3 attached near the pachinko machine 4 on the island where the game machine is installed acquires various game data from the pachinko machine 4 and peripheral devices at predetermined time intervals through an input interface, It is stored in the memory inside the management device 3. The contents of the memory are backed up by the backup power supply, and the stored contents are not lost even when the power supply voltage drops or a power failure occurs. The game data includes the number of replenished balls, the number of driven balls, a magnet detection signal, a radio wave detection signal, a big hit signal, and a hit signal. The number of replenished balls and the number of driven-in balls are obtained from the count values of the replenishment signal and the driven-in signal, respectively.

The platform management device 3 is provided with a communication connector 32d (see FIG. 4) as a display output terminal for outputting display data such as character data or graphic data.
By displaying information such as the number of hits, the number of special prizes, and the winning rate for each pachinko machine 4 from the display output terminal on the pachinko machine 4 or the display device 5 near the pachinko machine as characters or figures,
The customer can select the gaming machine based on the information or can check the status of the gaming machine currently playing the game, and the service to the customer can be improved. Also,
In the case of pachinko machine failure repair, ball adjustment, etc., the operator causes the display device 5 to display the failure content, failure position, game data, aggregate data, etc.
It is possible to easily and surely perform work such as payout adjustment.

As the display device 5, a device such as a CRT, a liquid crystal display plate, a light emitting diode matrix display plate, etc., in which a drive circuit is incorporated, can be used. The display data from the table management device 3 is converted into data for a display device to display characters or figures. The display device 5 may be a portable type that can be carried around, a light emitting diode matrix display plate may be provided on the upper portion of the pachinko machine 4, and this may be used, or an image display device in the center of the pachinko machine 4 may be used. 45
May be used.

When a light emitting diode matrix display plate is provided on the upper portion of the pachinko machine 4, it can be shared with displays such as a stop display and a big hit display. In this case, or when using the image display device 45, a display changeover switch for switching between a normal display and a display for maintenance performed by an operator is provided at an arbitrary place on the game machine installation island on the back side of the pachinko machine 4. It is good to do so.

FIG. 2 is a view showing the front surface of the pachinko machine 4. The front frame 41 is attached to the front surface of the pachinko machine 4. The game board 42 provided on the back side of the front frame 41,
A decorative board made of melamine resin or the like and printed with a pattern is adhered to the surface of the wooden plywood, and various parts are arranged on the surface. The central portion of the game board 42 is partitioned by a partition rail 43 made of a strip-shaped sheet metal material to form a substantially circular game area 44.

The image display device 4 is provided at the center of the game area 44.
5 is fixedly arranged. The first display unit 45a of the image display device 45 is composed of a color liquid crystal display plate, and displays information related to the game such as a slot machine-like variable stopable design. A start winning opening 47 is arranged below the image display device 45. The probability that a ball will enter the starting winning opening 47 can be changed by finely adjusting the plurality of winning adjustment nails 49 immediately above the starting winning opening 47. The pachinko balls that enter the start winning opening 47 are detected by the start winning prize detector 48.

When the start prize winning ball detector 48 detects a pachinko ball, a predetermined number of pachinko balls (prize balls) as prize balls are paid out. Simultaneously with this payout, the first display unit 45a displays a moving image as if the symbol display (special symbol) of the three rotating bodies of the slot machine rotates. When the rotation of the rotating body is stopped and the design matches a specific combination, it is a big hit.

Here, the "big hit" means the first display section 45.
The display of “a” matches the predetermined specific combination,
It means that the first opening / closing plate 412 of the first variable winning a prize device 411 opens to become a big winning hole, and there is a large probability that a large number of pachinko balls enter from the big winning hole, that is, a big hit state. The first opening / closing plate 412 closes when a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds has elapsed after opening, or a predetermined number, for example, 10 pachinko balls enter from the special winning opening, whichever comes first.

Passage ports 413 are provided on both sides of the image display device 45.
Is provided. The probability that a ball will enter the passage opening 413 is changed by fine adjustment of the plurality of winning adjustment nails 414 directly above the passage opening 413. When the pachinko ball passes through the passage opening 413, the second display unit 4 provided in the image display device 45.
The normal pattern of 5b changes. Ordinary design is a win if it matches a specific design.

Here, "hit" means the second display portion 45b.
The symbol to be displayed becomes a predetermined one, the second opening / closing plate 417 of the second variable winning a prize opening device 416 just below the starting winning opening 47 opens, and the pachinko balls can enter as winning balls from there. That is, entering a ball into this winning opening will lead to the same result as inserting a ball into the starting winning opening 47.

In the game area 44, the fixed winning opening 42 is also provided.
1, 422, 423 are provided. Fixed prize hole 42
1 is on the top of the image display device 45, fixed winning openings 423 are on the left and right sides of the variable winning opening device 411, fixed winning openings 422.
Are provided directly above the fixed winning opening 423 and on both sides.

Starting memory indicators 425 are provided on both sides of the second display portion 45b. Starting memory indicator 425
Has won the starting winning opening 47, and is still in the first display section 4
5a is a display means for storing the pachinko balls that have not been started, and can display the maximum number of start-up memories to be stored. A passing ball storage indicator 430 is provided on the upper side of the second display portion 45b. This is to store and display the number of pachinko balls that have passed through the passage port 413 and have not yet started the variable display of the second display portion 45b.

The side lamp 426 is a decorative lamp that blinks when a pachinko ball enters the fixed winning openings 421, 422, 423 or the starting winning opening 47. The windmill 427 rotates when a pachinko ball collides with it, and changes the falling speed and the falling direction of the pachinko ball.

At the bottom of the pachinko machine 4, the game handle 4
31 is rotatably provided. Gaming handle 431
Can rotate this to electrically launch a pachinko ball. The hit ball supply plate 432 is a container for storing a large number of balls hit by the operation of the game handle 431. The hit ball supply plate 432 is also configured to receive prize balls paid out when a prize is won.

When the hit ball supply tray 432 is full of prize balls, the prize balls are automatically paid out to the lower tray 434 arranged below the hit ball supply tray 432. Also, the upper plate punch lever 4
By laterally moving 33, the pachinko balls of the hitting ball supply tray 432 can be moved to the lower tray 434. To remove the pachinko balls from the lower plate 434, lower plate ball removing lever 4
35 is moved laterally and the pachinko balls are dropped into a pachinko ball container (not shown) prepared separately.

An ashtray 436 arranged beside the lower tray 434 is for putting in ashes of cigarettes which the player smokes during the game. A speaker 437 is provided above the ashtray 436. The speaker 437 outputs music, voice, and the like.
A glass frame is provided on the front frame 41 on the front side of the game board 42, and the key 438 can be released and opened when repairing a malfunction or adjusting a nail.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the platform management device 3. The table management device 3 includes a table management device main body 31 and a table management device attachment substrate 32. The platform management device main body 31 and the platform management device mounting board 32 are connected to each other by a connector 31.
By connecting a and 32a to each other, they function as a unit management device 3 as a unit. When changing the specifications of the platform management device 3 in correspondence with the model of the pachinko machine 4, the connection connectors 31a and 32a are removed and the platform management device body 3 is removed.
Replace only 1.

The base management device mounting board 32 is composed of a base plate 324 for mounting the base management device main body 31 and a cover 32.
It has some circuitry within 5 and various connectors for connecting to external equipment. The cover 325 is provided with address setting holes 326 and 327 for setting an address by switching the rotary switch or the DIP switch of the address setting circuit 322 (FIG. 4). The address is set at the time of shipment from the factory, and after setting the address, a transparent or semi-transparent adhesive sticker 32 on which the address setting value is displayed.
8, the address setting holes 326 and 327 are sealed.

In addition to the above, the platform management device mounting board 32 has
A monitor lamp 323 for monitoring communication signals and the state of the pachinko machine, and an emergency supply switch 321 for manually performing emergency ball supply are provided. As a connector for connecting a signal line of an external device, a connector for connecting to a display device, a connector for connecting a communication cable, a connector for connecting a power cable,
A connector for connecting to peripheral devices of the pachinko machine 4 and a connector for connecting a signal line from the game board 42 of the pachinko machine 4 are provided.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the platform management device 3. The circuit is divided into a circuit on the side of the stand management device main body 31 and a circuit on the side of the stand management device mounting board 32, and is connected to the connection connector 31a on the side of the stand management device main body 31 and the connection connector 32a on the side of the stand management device mounting board 32. By doing so, both are connected. The basic circuit 311 includes a CPU and RO
RAM of the memory which is configured by a memory such as M and RAM, and collects game data of the pachinko machine 4 corresponding to the platform management device 3 according to a program stored in the memory.
To memorize it. In addition, the basic circuit 311 is the communication circuit 3
12 to control the command from the island management device 2,
If the address of the command matches the address of its own platform management device 3, the necessary processing is performed according to the program stored in the memory, and the response data is sent to the island management device 2
Send to

The communication circuit 312 has two-channel communication terminals, and these communication terminals are the connection connectors 31.
It is connected to the communication connectors 32c and 32d via a and 32a. The communication connector 32c is connected to the communication cable 10, and the communication cable 10 is the island management device 2
Connected to. On the other communication connector 32d,
The display device 5 is connected via the connection cable. That is, the communication connector 32d functions as a display output terminal. Since the communication connectors 32c and 32d are configured to perform communication by inputting / outputting serial data, the connection cable can be made thinner and the number of connection terminals of the connector can be reduced compared to the case of performing communication by inputting / outputting parallel data. It is possible to easily connect the platform management device 3 as the machine management device and the island management device 2 and the platform management device 3 and the display device 5.

The clock oscillation circuit 313 outputs a basic clock signal for generating a clock signal for the CPU and a clock signal for the communication circuit. The initial reset circuit 314 is a circuit for resetting the CPU and the like when the power is turned on. The address decode circuit 315 decodes the address bus of the CPU of the basic circuit 311 and thereby creates a chip select signal to the input / output circuit 318.

The input / output circuit 318 includes an input interface circuit for inputting input signals from various sensors of the pachinko machine 4 as data and an output interface circuit for outputting a signal of an output port to the pachinko machine 4. I'm out. The input interface circuit is configured to be able to switch input signals from various sensors, that is, game data, by a chip select signal sent from the address decoding circuit 315 via the basic circuit 311. From the perspective of the CPU, different game data can be read by accessing different addresses. The basic circuit 311 is programmed to read these game data at regular intervals and store them in the RAM.

The input / output circuit 318 has two main input / output terminal groups, and each input / output terminal group has a connection connector 3
It is connected to the connectors 32e and 32f via 1a and 32a. The input / output circuit 318 is preferably provided as a board separate from the other circuits of the platform management device main body 31. Then, by exchanging only the input / output circuit 318, it becomes possible to make the platform management device 3 compatible with various types of pachinko machines. Since other circuits can be used in common, the manufacturing cost is reduced.

The power supply circuit 316 rectifies an AC power supply voltage from the outside and makes it a constant voltage, and shuts off the power supply in an emergency. RA
The M backup power supply 317 monitors the power supply voltage and secures the power supply voltage for RAM backup even when the voltage drops. Therefore, the game data of the pachinko machine stored in the RAM is not lost due to an accident or the like. The power supply circuit 316 is connected to the power supply connector 32b via the connection connectors 31a and 32a. An AC power cable from the outside is connected to the power connector 32b.

A connection connector 31 is attached to the main body 31 of the platform management device.
a is provided, and the platform management device mounting board 32 is provided with a connector 32a. By connecting these connectors to each other, the table management device main body 31 and the table management device attachment substrate 32 are connected to function as the table management device 3. When the connection strength of the connection connectors 31a and 31b is insufficient, the table management device main body 31 can be fixed to the table management device attachment substrate 32 with a fixing screw or the like.

An emergency supply switch 321, an address setting circuit 322, and a monitor lamp 323 are provided on the platform management device mounting substrate 32. Emergency supply switch 321
Are provided in parallel with the output terminal that outputs a drive signal for causing the ball supply device 6 to perform ball supply. If a communication circuit failure occurs and automatic ball supply is not possible,
A pachinko hall clerk manually operates the emergency supply switch 32
Emergency balls can be supplied by switching 1 to the ON state.

The address setting circuit 322 is used by the platform management device 3
Is a circuit including a rotary switch and a DIP switch for setting a unique address of the pachinko machine 4 connected to the platform management device 3. The island management device 2 selects a specific pachinko machine from a plurality of pachinko machines on the island by this address.
The monitor lamp 323 is composed of a light emitting diode and functions as a display for monitoring a communication reception signal, a communication transmission signal, a big hit display lamp, a stop display lamp, and the like.

On the board management device mounting board 32, various connectors for connecting to external equipment, that is, communication connectors 32c and 32d for connecting communication cables, and a power connector 32b for supplying power from the outside. , A connector 32e for connecting input / output signal cables to parts other than the game board 42 of the pachinko machine 4 and peripheral devices, and a connector 32f for connecting an input signal cable from the game board 42 of the pachinko machine 4 are provided. ing.

Even when the base management apparatus main body 31 is replaced to change the specifications of the base management apparatus, it is not necessary to remove the cables connected to the connectors for connecting to these external devices. Therefore, the replacement work of the platform management device main body 31 is simplified, and the work can be completed quickly. In addition, the address setting circuit 322 is mounted on the base management device mounting board 32.
Therefore, even if the base management apparatus main body 31 is replaced, the work of resetting the address of the base management apparatus 3 is not necessary, and the replacement work can be performed efficiently.

Output signals to external devices connected to the connector 32e include a hit output to the pachinko machine 4, a supply output to the ball replenisher 6, a jackpot information output signal to a calling lamp, etc. and a hit information output signal. The input signals include a ball break signal from the pachinko machine 4, a gold frame signal (glass door frame open signal) from the pachinko machine 4, and a prize ball signal from the pachinko machine 4 (the number of balls paid out as prize balls). Signal that represents
Magnet detection signal from pachinko machine 4 (signal to detect use of magnet for pachinko machine 4), radio wave detection signal from pachinko machine 4 (signal to detect radio wave of transceiver etc. to pachinko machine 4), ball replenisher 6 , A signal for driving from the out-ball tank, a signal for renting from the inter-mountain ball lending machine, and the like.

As the information signal from the game board 42 which is input to the connector 32f, special symbol effective starting information (starting winning opening 47 or a winning ball won in the second variable winning opening device 416, is displayed on the first display portion 45a). Information indicating that the variable display has been effectively used), special symbol start winning information (information indicating that the winning start opening 47 or the second variable winning opening device 416 is won), A information (for example, the starting winning opening 47) Information indicating that a prize has been won or the first variable winning a prize device 411 has a first prize after being won in a V pocket as a specific prize hole in the special prize hole.
Information indicating that the condition for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 412 is satisfied again until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of prizes are won), B information (for example, information indicating that the second variable winning a prize mouth device 416 has won), or the first variable winning. Information indicating that the V-pocket as a specific winning opening in the special winning opening of the mouth device 411 has been won), C information (for example, information indicating that the large winning opening of the first variable winning opening device 411 has been won), ordinary pattern Effective starting information (the passing ball that has passed through the passing port 413 is displayed on the second display portion 45b).
Information indicating that it has been effectively used for variable display), normal symbol start winning information (information indicating that the hitting ball has passed through the passage opening 413), special symbol jackpot information (display result of the first display portion 45a is Specific display result and information indicating that a big hit has occurred), normal symbol hit information (information indicating that the display result of the second display unit 45b is a specific display result and a hit has occurred), probability variation information (first Information indicating that the probability that the display result of the display unit 45a and / or the second display unit 45b becomes a specific display result is improved).

3 and 4 show the configuration of the platform management device 3, the island management device 2 has the same configuration. The island management device 2 has a different input / output circuit from the input / output circuit 318 of the platform management device 3, and does not include the emergency supply switch 321 and the connector 32f in the platform management device 3. One of the two communication connectors of the island management device 2 is connected to the management computer 1, and the other is connected to the platform management device 3. Others are almost the same as the platform management device 3. Since the circuit boards of the island management device 2 and the platform management device 3 have many common parts, the manufacturing cost can be reduced by sharing the parts. Further, double-sided mounting is adopted for mounting electronic components on the circuit boards of the island management device 2 and the platform management device 3, and the mounting area is increased by increasing the mounting density. Therefore, it contributes to downsizing of the island management device 2 and the platform management device 3 as a whole.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a connection repeater 7 which is an embodiment of the connection repeater for a gaming machine of the present invention. The connection repeater 7 includes terminals 71a, 71b, 71c ... For connecting the connector 46a of the information signal cable 46 from the game board 42 of the pachinko machine 4, and the input changeover switch 7
2a, 72b, 72c ... and a flat cable 73
It has a connector 7a for connecting the connector 73a. The pachinko machine 4 includes one that outputs a voltage signal as an information output signal and one that outputs a contact signal.
The output format varies depending on the pachinko machine manufacturer.
The input changeover switches 72a ... Switch between the case where the input signal of the terminals 71a ... Is a voltage signal and the case where it is a contact signal, and input is possible in both cases.

FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram showing a circuit such as the input changeover switch 72a. The information signal connected to the information signal cable 46 may be a voltage signal or a contact signal depending on the type of the pachinko machine 4. The input / output circuit 318 of the table management device 3 is a circuit for inputting a voltage signal,
If the information signal is a voltage signal, it can be input as it is. The input changeover switch 72a is a double switch, and when the switch is connected to the voltage side, the information signal of the pachinko machine 4 is directly output to the platform management device 3 side. In addition, the connection relay device 7 is connected to the platform management device 3 via the flat cable 73 and is supplied with 5V.
DC voltage is being supplied to the input selector switch 72a
Is connected to the contact side, this 5V voltage is inserted in series in the signal circuit, and the contact signal from the pachinko machine 4 is converted into a voltage signal.

A large number of signal lines from the game board 42 of the pachinko machine 4 are temporarily connected to the terminals 71a, 71b, 7 of the connection repeater 7.
1c ... Connected from the connection repeater 7 to the platform management device 3
A large number of signal lines are connected to each other by a flat cable 73 arranged side by side on a plane. By connecting the wires in this way, the pachinko machine 4 and the connection repeater 7 can be connected in an orderly manner, and wiring mistakes are reduced. The name of each signal line is displayed in the vicinity of each terminal 71a ... In order not to make a mistake in wiring. Further, since the connection repeater 7 is arranged in the vicinity of the pachinko machine 4, the signal cable is short and the connection work is easy, and mistakes in connection are reduced. Also, the input selector switch 7
By 2a, the type of signal can be independently switched for each signal line, and it is possible to easily support various types of pachinko machines having different output signal specifications.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an installation example of the pachinko machine 4, connection repeater 7, and platform management device 3 on the game machine installation island. The pachinko machines 4 are installed at equal intervals on the game machine installation island. Inside the game machine installation island, that is, on the back side of the pachinko machine 4, a structure section 8 of the game machine installation island is provided. The connection relay 7 is attached to the position A or the position B near the pachinko machine 4 of the structure portion 8. Further, the platform management device 3 is attached to the position C or the position D. Since the connection repeater 7 and the stand management device 3 are connected by the flat cable 73, there is no mistake in connection. Therefore, the platform management device 3
The installation position of is not necessarily close to the pachinko machine, and the degree of freedom of the installation position increases.

In this embodiment, the connection repeater 7
Is connected to the information signal line of the game board 42 of the pachinko machine 4, but the signal lines of other pachinko machines 4 may be relayed, and the signal lines of peripheral devices of the pachinko machine 4 may also be connected. It may be relayed. Further, as the collective signal line for connecting the connection repeater 7 and the stand management device 3,
The signal cable is not limited to the flat cable, and other signal cables such as a multi-core shielded wire may be used.

[0049]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects.

Since the connection between the gaming machine and the connecting repeater can be performed in an orderly manner, and the connection between the connecting repeater and the gaming machine management device can be performed collectively by the collective signal line. Fewer wiring mistakes during connection work.

By the input changeover switch of the connection repeater, the type of the input signal can be independently changed for each signal line, and it is possible to easily cope with various kinds of gaming machines having different specifications of the output signal.

Since the connection repeater and the gaming machine management device are connected by a collective signal line, the gaming machine management device need not be installed near the gaming machine, and the gaming machine management device is installed. Increased freedom of position.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall view of a pachinko hall system to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a front view from the front of an example of a pachinko machine 4.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the platform management device 3 as a whole.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the platform management device 3.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a connection repeater that is an embodiment of a connection repeater for gaming machines of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an input changeover switch 72 of the connection repeater 7;
It is a circuit diagram of a.

FIG. 7 is a pachinko machine 4 on an island where game machines are installed.
It is a figure which shows the example of installation of the connection repeater 7 and the stand management apparatus 3.

[Explanation of Codes] 1 ... Management computer 2 ... Island management device 3 ... Stand management device 4 ... Pachinko machine 7 ... Connection repeater 7a ... Connector 73 ... Flat cable 10 ... Communication cable 11 ... Communication cable relay board 31 ... Stand management device Main body 32 ... Stand management device mounting board 31a, 32a ... Connection connector 32b ... Power supply connector 32c, 32d ... Communication connector 32e, 32f ... Connector 321 ... Emergency supply switch 322 ... Address setting circuit 323 ... Monitor lamp 71a ... Terminal 72a ... Input Changeover switch

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine connection repeater, which is installed near a gaming machine on an island where a gaming machine is installed, for connecting the gaming machine and a gaming machine management device to each other, and a signal from the gaming machine. A gaming machine connection repeater having a plurality of terminals for connecting lines and a collective signal line connector for connecting to a gaming machine management device. 2. The game machine connection repeater according to claim 1, further comprising an input switching means for switching a specification of an input signal between a voltage signal and a contact signal according to a specification of a signal line from the game machine. A game machine repeater.