JPH10207713A - Information processing system and method for judging authenticity - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processing system for exactly operating an information processing even when using plural storage media. SOLUTION: A cartridge 20 and a disk drive 30 are mounted on slots 103 and 104 of an information processor 10. A magnetic disk 40 is mounted on a slot 302 of the disk drive 30. A semiconductor storage element which stores a game program or data is provided in the cartridge 20. When the cartridge 20 or the disk drive 30 is mounted on the slot 103 or 104, the information processor 10 operates a prescribed information processing based on program data stored in the cartridge 20 or the disk drive 30, and when both the cartridge 20 and the disk drive 30 are mounted on the slots 103 and 104, the information processor 10 starts the information processing based on the program data stored in the cartridge 20.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information processing system and a method for determining the authenticity used in the information processing system, and more particularly, to an information processing system using a plurality of types of storage media and a method for determining the authenticity between the storage media. About.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An example of an information processing system using two types of storage media is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Heisei 4-30 filed by the present applicant.
No. 3488. This conventional technique is a technique in which program data is stored in a cartridge, other data is stored in a CD-ROM, and data in the CD-ROM is read based on a program of the cartridge.

[0003]

The prior art described above has a problem that information cannot be processed unless a cartridge is inserted.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing system with a high degree of freedom that can always perform data processing according to the connection status of a storage medium. It is another object of the present invention to provide a method for determining whether the storage medium to be operated is legitimate or not.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing apparatus having at least two different types of storage means and at least first and second slots for individually mounting the storage means. An information processing system including a device, wherein the storage means is used by being inserted into at least a first slot and digitally stores data including program data, image data, and / or audio data. The first storage means differs from the first storage means in a data storage method. The second storage means is used by being inserted into a second slot and digitally stores data including program data, image data and / or audio data.
Information processing apparatus, wherein the information processing apparatus determines whether the first storage means is mounted in the first slot,
Detecting means for detecting whether or not the storage means is mounted in the second slot, and processing means, wherein the processing means comprises:
When the detecting means detects that the first or second storage means is inserted into the first or second slot, the first or second storage means is inserted into the first or second slot.
Alternatively, predetermined information processing is performed based on the program data stored in the second storage means, and the first and second storage means are inserted into the first and second slots by the detection means. When detected, information processing is started based on the program data stored in the first storage means.

As described above, according to the first aspect, since the program can be started up freely from various storage media, free and various software productions can be realized.

[0007] The second invention is the first invention according to the first invention.
Storage means includes first response means for generating a first response signal, the second storage means includes second response means for generating a second response signal, and the detection means includes a first response signal. The first response signal from the second response unit and the second response signal from the second response unit
Detecting whether or not the first storage means is mounted in the first slot and whether or not the second storage means is mounted in the second slot, based on the response signal of I do.

As described above, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the presence or absence of the storage means is more reliably confirmed because the response signal is detected instead of simply detecting that something is mounted in the slot. It is possible to

[0009] A third invention is the first invention according to the second invention.
Is a first signal indicating that the priority is relatively high.
, The second response signal includes second priority information indicating that the priority is relatively low, and the detecting unit performs the first response based on the first and second priority information. It is characterized by detecting that the response means has a higher priority than the second response means, thereby activating the first storage means preferentially.

As described above, according to the third aspect, the priority order is not fixed, but the priority order is determined based on the priority information. Therefore, the storage medium to be started can be freely changed. Software production can be realized.

In a fourth aspect based on the first aspect, the first aspect is the first aspect.
The storage means includes a semiconductor storage element whose access time is relatively fast, the second storage means includes a disk-shaped storage medium and a disk drive whose access time is relatively slow, and the processing means includes: The first detecting means
And when it is detected that the second storage means is inserted into the first and second slots, processing is started based on data in the first storage means which operates at high speed.

As described above, according to the fourth aspect, the first aspect
By judging the connection status of the second storage means and giving priority to the first storage means having a high-speed storage device, uniformity at start-up, labor saving, and high speed can be realized.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the fourth aspect, wherein the second aspect is the second aspect.
In the storage means, a plurality of disk-shaped storage media are used alternately, and each disk-shaped storage medium has a use order data storage area that stores order data indicating the use order, The processing means determines whether or not the next disk-shaped recording medium to be used has an appropriate usage order based on the order data stored in each disk-shaped storage medium, and determines an appropriate usage order. It is characterized in that information processing based on data stored in a disk-shaped storage medium is performed only when the information is stored.

As described above, according to the fifth aspect, since the order of use is set for each disk-shaped storage medium, it is possible to prevent the disk from operating in the wrong order or writing wrong data. It is possible to prevent.

In a sixth aspect based on the fourth aspect, the semiconductor storage element has a first security data storage area storing first security data, and the disk-shaped storage medium has a second security data storage area. A second security data storage area in which data is stored, the disk drive includes third storage means for storing third security data, and the processing means is configured to detect the first and second security data by the detection means. When it is detected that the storage means is inserted in the first and second slots, the first to third security data are compared with each other, and the first to third security data are compared with each other.
When the third security data has a predetermined relationship, the data stored in the disk-shaped storage medium can be processed.

As described above, according to the sixth aspect of the invention, at each operation, the device to be operated is recognized as to whether it is an authorized device or not, so that sufficient security can be realized. It is possible.

In a seventh aspect based on the first aspect, the processing means starts information processing based on the data stored in the first storage means, and stores the information in the second storage means as necessary. Information processing is performed based on data.

As described above, according to the seventh aspect, the first aspect
Since the data stored in the storage means and the data stored in the second storage means can be processed freely and alternately, free and various software productions can be realized.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, a first storage medium, a second storage medium, and an information processing apparatus that operates based on data stored in the first and / or second storage medium are provided. An information processing system comprising: a first storage medium, a program storage area storing a program for information processing, and first ID data storing first ID data for the first storage medium A storage area, and a first arbitrary data storage area capable of storing arbitrary data;
Is a data storage area for storing predetermined data for information processing, and a second storage medium for the second storage medium.
The information processing apparatus includes a second ID data storage area storing D data and a second arbitrary data storage area capable of storing arbitrary data. Before using the first ID data stored in the first storage medium in the second arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium and / or stored in the second storage medium. The second ID data is written to a first arbitrary data storage area of a first storage medium, and information is stored in accordance with a program stored in the first storage medium and predetermined data stored in the second storage medium. After executing the processing, before using the data stored in the second storage medium again, first use the first storage medium in the first storage medium.
And / or whether or not the second ID data is stored in the arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium and / or whether or not the first ID data is stored in the second arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium. The second ID data is stored in a first arbitrary data storage area of the first storage medium and / or the first ID data is stored in a second arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium. Only when it is detected that is stored, the data stored in the data storage area of the second storage medium can be processed.

As described above, according to the eighth aspect, by using the common ID information area, uniformity of operation at the time of use and security can be realized.

According to a ninth aspect, in the eighth aspect, the first aspect is provided.
And the second storage medium is a disk-shaped storage medium.

As described above, according to the ninth aspect, effective security can be realized even for a disk for which security is difficult.

In a tenth aspect based on the eighth aspect, the first storage medium is a semiconductor memory and the second storage medium is a disk-shaped storage medium. As described above, according to the tenth aspect, effective security can be realized even with a combination of different storage media.

An eleventh invention is directed to a program storage area storing a program for information processing, a first ID data storage area storing first ID data, and a first arbitrary data capable of storing arbitrary data. A first storage medium including a storage area, a data storage area storing predetermined data for information processing, and a second storage medium storing second ID data.
D data storage area and second data capable of storing arbitrary data
Authenticity used in an information processing system including a second storage medium including an arbitrary data storage area, and an information processing apparatus that operates based on data stored in the first and / or second storage medium. A method for determining, before first using data stored in a second storage medium,
Writing the first ID data stored in the first storage medium to a second arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium;
And / or write the second ID data stored in the second storage medium to a first arbitrary data storage area of the first storage medium, and store the program and the second program stored in the first storage medium. After executing the information processing according to the predetermined data stored in the storage medium, before using the data stored in the second storage medium again, the first storage medium in the first storage medium is used. Detecting whether second ID data is stored in an arbitrary data storage area and / or whether first ID data is stored in a second arbitrary data storage area of a second storage medium The second ID data is stored in a first arbitrary data storage area of the first storage medium and / or the first ID is stored in a second arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium. That the data is stored When issued only allows processing the data stored in the data storage area of the second storage medium.

As described above, according to the eleventh aspect, by using the common ID information area, uniformity of operation at the time of use and security can be realized.

The twelfth invention is a game machine system having a slot for inserting a cartridge containing a semiconductor memory storing data and a slot for inserting a disk-shaped storage medium storing data. hand,
When only the cartridge is inserted, the game program stored in the cartridge is automatically started, and when both the cartridge and the disk-shaped storage medium are inserted, the game program stored in the cartridge is stored. Automatically start the game program, and if only the disk-shaped storage medium is inserted, automatically start the game program stored in the disk-shaped storage medium,
When the game program stored in the cartridge is started, data stored in both the cartridge and the disk-shaped storage medium can be processed.

As described above, according to the twelfth aspect, by judging the connection status between the cartridge and the disk and giving priority to the cartridge, uniformity at start-up, labor saving, and high speed can be realized. Games are feasible.

According to a thirteenth aspect, in order to automatically recognize the attributes of a plurality of disk-shaped storage media, a common ID information area is provided for each disk-shaped storage medium, and the ID information area is required for recognition. This is a game machine system in which the ID information area is shared by recording information, and the same processing is executed for all the disk-shaped storage media so that the disk-shaped storage medium can be managed.

As described above, according to the thirteenth aspect, by using the common ID information area, uniformity of operation at the time of use and security can be realized.

According to a fourteenth aspect, in the thirteenth aspect,
In the ID information area, information for recognizing the order of the disk-shaped recording medium among a plurality of disk-shaped storage media constituting one set is recorded.

As described above, according to the fourteenth aspect, since the order is set for each disk, it is possible to prevent the disks from being operated in the wrong order or from being written with wrong data. It is possible.

According to a fifteenth aspect, in the thirteenth aspect,
By writing unique ID information to each of a plurality of disk-shaped storage media constituting a certain set, disc-shaped storage media belonging to the certain set and disk-shaped storage media belonging to another set are identified. And

As described above, according to the fifteenth aspect, by using a common ID information area, uniformity of operation at the time of use and security can be realized. Also,
Effective security can be realized even for a disk for which security is difficult.

[0034]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing the configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, an information processing system according to the present embodiment is, for example, a video game system, and includes an information processing device 10, a ROM cartridge 20 as an example of an external storage device, a disk drive 30 as an example of an external storage device, and a magnetic disk. 40, a display 50 as an example of display means connected to the information processing apparatus 10, a controller 60 as an example of operation means, a RAM cartridge 70 as an example of an expansion device detachably mounted on the controller 60, and an expansion RAM 8
0.

The information processing apparatus 10 includes a power switch 10
1, reset switch 102, ROM cartridge 20
Slot 103 for inserting disk, disk drive 3
A slot 104 for inserting the connector 301 of No. 0 and a connector 191 are provided. As shown in FIG. 2 described later, the slot 103 and the slot 104
Inside, there are a connector 13 and a connector 14, and these connectors 13 and 14 are electrically connected to an internal circuit of the information processing apparatus 10.

The ROM cartridge 20 has a connector 2
5 are provided. The connector 25 is connected to the connector 13 when the ROM cartridge 20 is inserted into the slot 103.

The disk drive 30 has a connector 30
1 and a slot 302 are provided. Connector 3
01 is connected to the connector 14 by being inserted into the slot 104. The slot 302 is a slot into which the magnetic disk 40 is inserted. Although this embodiment has only one slot for inserting a magnetic disk, a plurality of magnetic disks can be inserted, and data stored in different magnetic disks can be read out sequentially or data can be written to the magnetic disk. It may be configured so as to be sluggish. The magnetic disk 40 is a storage medium from which data can be read or written by magnetism.

The display 50 is an image display device including an image display section 51 and an audio output device 52, as shown in FIG.

The controller 60 includes switches 603, 6
04A to 604F, 605, 606L, and 606R, a joystick 65, and a connection unit for connecting the RAM cartridge 70. The information processing apparatus 10 transmits controller data (switch and joystick operation data and data in the RAM cartridge 70). Output).

The RAM cartridge 70 has a built-in RAM 71 having a capacity equal to or less than half the maximum memory capacity that can be accessed using the address bus, and is composed of, for example, a 256 kbit RAM. The RAM 71 stores backup data related to the game, and retains the stored data by receiving power supply from the battery 72 even when the RAM cartridge 70 is removed from the controller 60.

The extension RAM 80 has a RAM therein and extends a storage area accessed by the CPU.

The external storage device stores image data and program data for information processing of games and the like, and also stores audio data such as music and sound effects as necessary. Floppy disk, PD, zip, CD instead of magnetic disk
-ROM, CD-R, MO, DVD, etc. may be used. If the information processing system of the present invention is realized by a personal computer, an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse is used as the operating means.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention in more detail. FIG.
In the information processing apparatus 10, a central processing unit (hereinafter abbreviated as “CPU”) 11 and a coprocessor (reality media coprocessor: hereinafter abbreviated as “RCP”) 12 are built in.

The RCP 12 is an image processing unit (reality signal processor: hereinafter abbreviated as "RSP") 122 for performing polygon coordinate conversion, light source processing, etc., rasterizes polygon data into an image to be displayed, and can store it in a frame memory. An image processing unit (reality display processor: hereinafter abbreviated as “RDP”) 123 for converting the data into a data format and a bus control circuit 121 for controlling a bus are included. Also, RCP12 has R
A cartridge connector 13 for detachably mounting the OM cartridge 20 and a disk drive connector 1 for detachably mounting the disk drive 30
4, the RAM 15, and the extended RA through the connector 151.
M80 is connected. (The memory map of the RAM 15 will be described in detail later.) Further, the RCP 12 outputs an audio signal generation circuit 16 for outputting an audio signal processed by the CPU 11 and an image signal processed by the CPU 11. Image signal generation circuit 1
7 and a controller control circuit 18 for serially transferring operation data of one or more controllers 60 and / or data of the RAM cartridge 70. Further, a detection circuit 112 for detecting whether the ROM cartridge 20 is connected to the connector 13 and / or whether the disk drive 30 is connected to the connector 14 is connected to the RCP 12.

The audio signal generating circuit 16 is connected to a connector 195 provided on the rear surface of the information processing device 10.
A connector 196 provided on the rear surface of the information processing device 10 is connected to the image signal generation circuit 17. Connector 19
5, a connection portion of a sound output device 52 such as a speaker of a television is detachably connected. A connector of the image display unit 51 such as a CRT of a television is detachably connected to the connector 196. In FIG. 2, the connectors 195 and 196
Are shown separately, but connection lines may be separately provided to make a single connector.

Controller connectors (hereinafter abbreviated as “connectors”) 191 to 194 provided on the front of the information processing apparatus 10 are connected to the controller control circuit 18. The controller 60 is detachably connected to the connectors 191 to 194 via the connection jack 61. As described above, by connecting the controller 60 to the connectors 191 to 194, the controller 60 is electrically connected to the information processing apparatus 10, and data can be transmitted and received between them.

The ROM cartridge 20 includes a ROM 21 storing data for game processing and a response circuit 22.
Is mounted on a board, and the board is housed in a housing. The response circuit 22 is a signal generation circuit that generates a response signal including priority data to the detection circuit 112. The response circuit 22 is a circuit in which two terminals provided on the substrate are short-circuited. When the ROM cartridge 20 is attached to the connector 13, the terminals in the connector are short-circuited.
3 may be detectable. Further, the response circuit 22 may be a sensor such as a photo interrupter or a mechanical switch that generates a signal when the ROM cartridge 20 is attached to the connector 13.

As shown in FIG.
ROM 21 in the boot program storage area 20a,
It includes an ID information storage area 20b, an OS storage area 20c, a program storage area 20d, a sound data storage area 20e, and a graphic data storage area 20f.

The startup program storage area 20a is
Prior to the execution of the program processing by the IPL 11, an IPL (initial program l) is executed first.
oda) is stored in the storage area.

The ID information storage area 20b is an area for storing a security number indicating that the ROM cartridge 20 is valid.

The OS storage area 20c is a storage area for storing a program used as an OS (operating system), and includes a storage area for storing sound microcode, graphic microcode, a CPU library, and the like. I have. By loading the sound microcode into the RSP 122,
This is a program for enabling the RSP 122 to perform sound processing. The graphic microcode is R
This is a program that is loaded into the SP 122 so that the RSP 122 can perform graphic processing. The CPU library is a collection of a number of subroutine programs for the CPU 11 to perform predetermined operations.

The program storage area 20d stores the CPU 11
Is an area storing a program to be processed, which includes an image display program, a sound generation program, a security number comparison program, a game processing program, a magnetic disk data reading program, a data transfer program, and a controller data reading program. , Microcode writing program, serial number reading program, serial number writing program, font data reading program, RAM area detection program, RA
An M area setting program is included.

The sound data storage area 20e is a storage area for storing wave data, sequence data, and the like.

The wave data is sound source data representing a sound waveform. The sequence data is data representing music data representing a melody or the like of the music.

The graphic data storage area 20f is a storage area for storing model data, texture data, sprite data, and the like. The model data is data including coordinate data of an object composed of polygons. The texture data is data composed of a pattern to be attached to a polygon, color data representing a feeling of material, and the like. The sprite data is data composed of coordinate data and color data of an object drawn two-dimensionally.

The disk drive 30 is a disk-shaped storage medium storing data to be stored in an external ROM (a disk-shaped storage medium such as a magnetic or optical type: for example, a floppy disk, PD, zip, CD-ROM, CD-R). ,
MO, DVD, etc.). In the present embodiment, an example using a writable magnetic disk will be described.

FIG. 4 is a detailed block diagram of the disk drive 30. In FIG. 4, the disk drive 30
Has a connector, and this connector is connected to the information processing apparatus 10.
Is connected to the connector 14 provided in the slot of the information processing apparatus 10 to be electrically connected to the information processing apparatus 10.

The disk drive 30 and the information processing device 10
Are electrically connected, the response circuit 312, the drive ROM 314, and the interface circuit 316 are connected to the bus control circuit 121 included in the information processing device 10. The response circuit 312 is connected to the detection circuit 112 via the bus control circuit 121, and generates a response signal according to a signal from the detection circuit 112. The detection circuit 112 detects the connection state of the disk drive 30 by detecting the response signal. The drive ROM 314 stores a program for starting the disk drive 30 and is accessed by the CPU 11 via the bus control circuit 121.

FIG. 5 is a memory map of the drive ROM 314. In FIG. 5, the drive ROM 314
Are a start program storage area 314a, an ID information storage area 314b, an OS storage area 314c, a sound data storage area 314d, and a graphic data storage area 31.
4e. The startup program storage area 314a stores the CP
This is an area for storing a program for IPL to be executed first before U11 executes the program processing. The ID information storage area 314b is stored in the magnetic disk 40
Is an area storing a security number indicating that the security code is valid. The OS storage area 314c stores the OS
(Operating system) A storage area for storing a program used as a sound microcode, a graphic microcode, and a CP.
This area stores a U library and the like. The sound data storage area 314d is a storage area for storing wave data, sequence data, and the like. The graphic data storage area 20f is a storage area for storing model data, texture data, sprite data, font data, and the like. The font data is graphic data representing shapes (fonts) of characters, symbols, and the like.

The interface circuit 316 is an interface circuit for connecting the bus control circuit 121 to the servo CPU 318, the spindle motor driver 320, the linear motor driver 322, and the disk controller 324 via a bus.

In accordance with a command from the CPU 11, the servo CPU 318 controls the spindle motor driver 320, the linear motor driver 322, and the disk controller 324.
And output the instruction to Thereby, the servo CPU 31
8 can control each device.

The spindle motor driver 320 is connected to the spindle motor 326 and controls the rotation of the spindle motor 326. The spindle motor 326 is a motor that rotates the magnetic disk 40. The spindle motor 326 is connected to the magnetic disk 4
A sensor for knowing the position of 0 is provided, and the current position of the magnetic disk can be accurately detected.

The linear motor driver 322 is connected to the linear motor 328 and controls the driving of the linear motor 328. The linear motor 328 is
This is a motor for operating the R / W head 330.
The R / W head 330 is a head for reading (READ) and writing (WRITE) data from and to the magnetic disk 40.

The disk controller 324 outputs an R / W signal (read signal and write signal) to the R / W head 330. Amplifier 332 amplifies this R / W signal and outputs it to R / W head 330. When the amplified signal is a read signal, R /
The W head 330 performs a data read operation on the disk, and when a write signal is issued, the R / W head 330
Write data to the disk.

FIG. 6 is a memory map of the magnetic disk 40. In FIG. 6, a magnetic disk 40 includes an ID information storage area 40a, an OS (operating system) storage area 40b, a program storage area 40c, a sound data storage area 40d, and a graphic data storage area 40.
e and a serial number storage area 40f.

The ID information storage area 40a includes an area for storing a security number, a disk use, a serial number, an initial code, a version number, and a disk number. The security number is
Is a number indicating that is valid. The disk application is code data indicating the application of the magnetic disk 40. For example, 0 indicates a magnetic disk storing a program, 1 indicates a magnetic disk storing game data, image data, audio data, and the like.
Represents a general-purpose magnetic disk whose use is not specified. The serial number is a unique number that differs for each magnetic disk. The initial code is the magnetic disk 40
Is the code data representing the name of the program stored in. The version number is code data indicating a version at the time of mass production. The disk number is code data indicating the number of the disk when a program is executed using a plurality of magnetic disks.

The OS storage area 40b is a storage area for storing a program used as an OS (operating system), and is an area for storing sound microcode, graphic microcode, a CPU library, and the like. .

The program storage area 40c stores the CPU 11
Is an area storing a program to be processed, which includes an image display program, a sound generation program, a security number comparison program, a game processing program, a magnetic disk data reading program, a data transfer program, a controller data reading program. , Microcode writing program, serial number reading program, serial number writing program, serial number reading program, font data reading program, R
An AM area detection program, a RAM area setting program, and the like are included.

The sound data storage area 40d is a storage area for storing wave data, sequence data, and the like.

The graphic data storage area 40e is a storage area for storing model data, texture data, sprite data, and the like.

The serial number storage area 40f is an area for storing a serial number stored in the ID information storage area of another magnetic disk.

A memory map of another magnetic disk 41 to be described later is substantially the same as a memory map of the magnetic disk 40. In particular, if the ID information storage area and the serial number storage area are set to the same address, comparison of serial numbers between magnetic disks can be easily performed.

Next, the flow of data on the bus will be described. RC
The bus control circuit 121 of P12 receives a command output as a parallel signal from the CPU 11 via the bus, performs parallel-serial conversion, outputs a command to the controller control circuit 18 as a serial signal, and outputs the command to the controller control circuit 18. It converts the data of the serial signal input from to the parallel signal and outputs it to the bus. The bus control circuit 121 of the RCP 12 includes the CPU 11 and the ROM cartridge 2
0, the transmission and reception of the address signal and the data signal between the disk drive 30 and the extended RAM 80 are controlled. In this manner, the data output by the bus control circuit 121 of the RCP 12 is processed by the CPU 11 or stored in the RAM 15, for example. The RAM 15 stores the data output to the bus as described above, and the CPU 11, the RSP 122, or the RDP 123 performs write / read processing.

FIG. 7 is a memory map showing the area of each memory in the RAM 15. In FIG. 7, a memory space accessible by the CPU 11 via the bus control circuit 121 and / or a RAM 1 accessible directly by the RCP 12
5 are an OS storage area 15a, a program storage area 15b, a sound data storage area 15c, a graphic data storage area 15d, and a buffer area 15e.
including.

The OS storage area 15a is an area for temporarily storing data stored in the OS storage area of the ROM 21, the magnetic disk 40, and the drive ROM 314, and stores sound microcode, graphic microcode, and a CPU library. And OS
It includes an OS variable storage area for storing variables generated during execution.

The program storage area 15b is stored in the ROM 21
And an area for temporarily storing data stored in the program storage area of the magnetic disk 40, and includes a work area for storing a program and for storing variables and the like generated during execution of the program.

The sound data storage area 15c has a ROM
21, a magnetic disk 40 and an area for temporarily storing data stored in a sound data storage area of the drive ROM 314, which stores wave data and sequence data, and stores sound data when generating sound data. It contains a sound buffer area used for temporary storage.

The graphic data storage area 15d stores R
OM21, magnetic disk 40 and drive ROM 31
4 temporarily stores data stored in the graphic data storage area, stores model data, texture data, sprite data and font data, stores a display list, and stores a frame buffer area and Z Includes buffer area. The display list is a list of types and positions of polygons to be processed. The frame buffer area corresponds to an image to be displayed on the image display unit 51, and the RCP 12
Is an area for storing color data for each dot of the image created by the RSP 122 and the RDP 123. The Z buffer area corresponds to the color data stored in the frame buffer area.
This is an area for storing depth data for each dot of the image created by the SP 122 and the RDP 123.

The buffer area 15e includes a disk buffer area and a controller data storage area. The disk buffer area is an area for temporarily storing data stored in the magnetic disk 40 when transferring the data.
The controller data storage area is a storage area for storing controller data transmitted from the controller 60. Controller data is stored in switches 603 and 6
04A to 604F, 605, 606L, and 606R, and data indicating whether the joystick 65 has been pressed.
Joystick data indicating the amount of tilt in the axial direction and the amount of tilt in the Y-axis direction, and data from electronic devices (eg, RAM, vibrating element, display, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, etc.) in the RAM cartridge 70. Including.

Next, a schematic operation of the information processing system of the present embodiment will be described. (1) When the ROM cartridge 20 is connected to the connector 13 and the disk drive 30 is not connected to the connector 14 When the power switch 101 is pressed, first, the detection circuit 112
Instructs each response circuit to generate a response signal. The response circuit 22 outputs a response signal to the detection circuit 112, but cannot output a response signal because the response circuit 312 is not connected. Accordingly, the detection circuit 112 detects that the cartridge is connected to the connector 13, and
The state where the PU 11 can access the ROM 21 is set. C
The PU 11 executes a start-up program stored in the ROM 21.

(2) When the ROM cartridge 20 is not connected to the connector 13 and the disk drive 30 is connected to the connector 14 When the power switch 101 is pressed, first, the detection circuit 112
Instructs each response circuit to generate a response signal. The response circuit 312 outputs a response signal to the detection circuit 112, but cannot output the response signal because the response circuit 22 is not connected. Accordingly, the detection circuit 112 detects that the disk drive 30 is connected to the connector 14, and makes the CPU 11 accessible to the drive ROM 314. The CPU 11 has a drive ROM 314
The startup program stored in the startup program storage area 314a is executed. Specifically, the CPU 1
1 performs processing for image display based on model data, texture data, sprite data, and font data stored in the graphic data storage area 314e. For example, "Please insert a disc."
Is displayed. Further, the CPU 11 performs a process for generating a sound based on the wave data and the sequence data stored in the sound data storage area 314d. For example, a sound such as "Please insert a disk."

(3) When the ROM cartridge 20 is connected to the connector 13 and the disk drive 30 is connected to the connector 14 When the power switch 101 is pressed, first, the detection circuit 112
Instructs each response circuit to generate a response signal. The response circuit 22 and the response circuit 312 both output a response signal to the detection circuit 112. The detection circuit 112 first detects that a cartridge with a higher priority is connected to the connector 13, and accordingly makes the CPU 11 accessible to the ROM 21. CPU11
Executes a startup program stored in the ROM 21. In this case, the priority order is the ROM cartridge 20
Is higher than the magnetic disk 40 in advance, and the detection circuit 112 detects the ROM cartridge 20 preferentially. As another method, the detection circuit 112 may detect the priority data generated from each response circuit, and activate the storage unit to which the response circuit with the higher priority is connected.

Next, the principle of the authenticity determination method according to the present embodiment will be described. The authenticity determination method in the present embodiment includes:
When performing information processing using at least two magnetic disks (a first disk and a second disk) in the disk drive 30, the correspondence between the first disk used first and the second disk used next is determined. This is a method for clarifying and prohibiting the use of a second disk that is not related to the first disk.

First, when the first magnetic disk is inserted into the disk drive, the CPU 11
The serial number stored in the ID information storage area 40a is stored in the work area of the RAM 15. Next, the second
Is inserted into the disk drive 30, the C
The PU 11 stores the serial number storage area 4 of the second disk.
Write the serial number in 0f. By writing the serial number on the second disk in this way, the first disk and the second disk become disks storing the same serial number. Each time the second disk is inserted, the CPU 11 determines whether the serial number is the same as the serial number of the first disk, and if different, does not access the second disk as an unauthorized disk. Therefore, the second disk cannot be used together with a disk other than the determined first disk. Specifically, when a plurality of types of second disks are possessed, use of an incorrect disk can be prevented.

As another authenticity discrimination method, at least one of the ROM cartridge 20 and the disk drive 30 is used.
ROM when performing information processing using two magnetic disks
There is a method of clarifying the correspondence between the cartridge 20 and the first disk used first, and prohibiting the use of the first disk unrelated to the ROM cartridge 20.

First, when the first disk is inserted into the disk drive, the CPU 11 reads the authenticity discrimination information (not shown) stored in the ID information storage area 20b of the ROM cartridge 20, Write to the first magnetic disk. By writing the authenticity discrimination information on the first disk in this manner, the ROM cartridge 20 and the first disk serve as storage means for storing the same authenticity discrimination information. Each time the first disk is inserted, the CPU 11 determines whether the authenticity information is the same as the authenticity information of the ROM cartridge 20, and if not, does not access the first disk as an unauthorized disk. Therefore, the first disk cannot be used together with a ROM cartridge other than the determined ROM cartridge 20. Specifically, when a plurality of types of disks are possessed, use of an incorrect disk can be prevented.

FIGS. 8 to 10 are flowcharts showing the operation of the information processing system according to this embodiment. Less than,
The operation of the information processing system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, in step (shown with “S” in FIG. 8) 1 of FIG.
Detects whether the response circuit 22 of the ROM cartridge 20 has generated a response signal including predetermined priority data. If the detection circuit 112 has detected the response signal, the process proceeds to step 2. If the detection circuit 112 has not detected the response signal, the process proceeds to step 7. In step 2, the CPU 11 reads the RO
The information processing is started based on the startup program stored in the startup program storage area 20a of M21, and the program is executed based on the program stored in the program storage area 20d. Next, in step 3, if the currently executed information processing (for example, a video game) is information processing using a magnetic disk, the process proceeds to step 5, where the currently executed information processing uses a magnetic disk. If the information processing is not performed, the process proceeds to step 4. In step 4, the program area 20d
Until the game program ends based on the program stored in the game program. In step 5, the CP
U11 indicates the security number stored in the ID information storage area 20b of the ROM cartridge 20 and the drive R
The security number stored in the ID information storage area 314b of the OM 314 is compared with the security number stored in the ID information storage area 40a of the magnetic disk 40. If the security numbers are the same, the process proceeds to step 11 in FIG.
If the numbers are different, go to step 6. In step 6, the CPU 11 causes the RCP 12 to create image data and causes the image signal generation circuit 17 to output an image signal, thereby displaying an error on the display 50. This error display is a message that informs the user that an error has occurred, such as "Error ???" or "Your disk is not the correct disk." After the error display, the operation of the information processing apparatus 10 ends. In another embodiment,
It is also possible to wait until a correct magnetic disk is inserted, and proceed to step 11 when a correct magnetic disk is inserted.

In step 7, the detection circuit 112
It is detected whether the response circuit 312 of the disk drive 30 has generated a response signal including predetermined priority data.
If the detection circuit 112 detects a response signal, the process proceeds to step 9; if the detection circuit 112 does not detect a response signal, the process proceeds to step 8. In step 8, C
The PU 11 causes the RCP 12 to create image data, and causes the image signal generation circuit 17 to output an image signal.
The magnetic disk 40 is inserted into the display 50 in the slot 302.
Display that prompts you to insert the This display is a message such as "No disc inserted" or "Please insert a disc" on the display 50. Upon completion of the operation in the step S8, the process returns to the step S7. In step 9, the CPU 11 sets the drive RO
The security number stored in the ID information storage area 314b of the M314 is compared with the security number stored in the ID information storage area 40a of the magnetic disk 40.
If the numbers are the same, proceed to step 10; if they are different, proceed to step 6. In step 10, the CPU 11 starts information processing based on the boot program stored in the boot program storage area 314a of the drive ROM 314.

In steps 1 to 10, this embodiment shows a case where, of the priority data output from the response circuits 22 and 312, the priority data output from the response circuit 22 has a higher priority. Was. However, the response circuit 312 may have a higher priority than the response circuit 22. In this case, the magnetic disk 40 is stored in the boot program storage area 20 of the ROM cartridge 20.
The boot program stored in a is preferentially started. When the priority order is not determined, the priority data output from each response circuit is compared, and the activation is performed according to the activation program stored in the storage medium provided with the response circuit with the higher priority. You may do it.

In step 11 of FIG.
Determines whether to use a plurality of magnetic disks based on the program stored in the program storage area 40c of the magnetic disk 40. If the CPU 11 determines that the game uses a plurality of magnetic disks (information processing), the process proceeds to step 12, and if the CPU 11 determines that the game does not use a plurality of magnetic disks, the process proceeds to step 20. In step 12, C
The PU 11 executes the RO based on the program being executed.
It is determined whether or not to execute the program stored in the program storage area 20d of the ROM 21 of the M cartridge 20. If the CPU 11 uses the ROM cartridge 2
If the program 0 is executed, the process proceeds to step 14,
If the CPU 11 does not execute the program of the ROM cartridge 20, the process proceeds to step S13. In step 13, the CPU 11 executes the program based on the program stored in the program storage area 40 c of the magnetic disk 40 or executes the program based on the stored data, and proceeds to step 15. In step 14, the CPU 11 sets the program storage area 2
0d is executed and the program stored in step 1 is executed.
Go to 5. In step 15, the CPU 11 determines whether or not it is necessary to replace the magnetic disk 40 with another magnetic disk. If the CPU 11 determines that the magnetic disk needs to be replaced, the process proceeds to step 16.
If it is determined that there is no need to replace the magnetic disk, the process returns to step 12. In step 16,
The CPU 11 performs a process of causing the display 50 to display a message such as "Please replace the disk." In step 17, the user takes out the magnetic disk 40 from the slot 302 and inserts another magnetic disk 41 into the slot 302. Next, in step 18, the information processing system of the present embodiment performs a process of determining the relevance between the replaced magnetic disk 41 and the previously inserted magnetic disk 40. This magnetic disk 41
Includes a storage area similar to that of the magnetic disk 40. (Hereinafter, the reference numbers of the storage areas of the magnetic disk 41 are the same as the reference numbers of the storage areas of the magnetic disk 40.)

On the other hand, in step 20, the CPU 11
Determines whether to execute the program stored in the program storage area 20d of the ROM 21 of the ROM cartridge 20 based on the program being executed. If the CPU 11 executes the program of the ROM cartridge 20, the process proceeds to step 22, and the CPU 1
If 1 does not execute the program of the ROM cartridge 20, the process proceeds to step 21. In step 21, C
The PU 11 stores the program storage area 4 of the magnetic disk 40
The program is executed based on the program stored in 0c, and the process proceeds to step 23. In step 22, the CPU 11 executes the program stored in the program storage area 20d, and proceeds to step. In step 23, if the program to be processed by the CPU 11 has been completed, the process ends. If the program to be processed by the CPU 11 has not been completed, the process returns to step 20.

Step 18 is represented by a subroutine as shown in FIG. In step 181 of FIG. 10, the CPU 11 reads the disk application stored in the ID information storage area 40a of the replaced magnetic disk 41, and determines whether the magnetic disk 41 is a general-purpose data disk. If the magnetic disk 41 is a general-purpose data disk, the process returns to step 12 (at this time, if the format of the magnetic disk 41 is a format that cannot store data, it is converted to a format that can store data). If is not a general-purpose data disk, the flow advances to step 182. Step 18
In 2, the CPU 11 reads the disk application stored in the ID information storage area 40a of the replaced magnetic disk 41, and determines whether the magnetic disk 41 is a data disk. If the magnetic disk 41 is a data disk, the process proceeds to step 183. If the magnetic disk 41 is not a data disk, step 1 is executed.
Proceed to 85. In step 183, the CPU 11
ID information storage area 4 of the replaced magnetic disk 41
The initial code, game version, disk number, and the like stored in 0a are read, and it is determined whether or not the disk is a magnetic disk corresponding to the initial code stored in the magnetic disk 40. If the magnetic disk 41 is a magnetic disk corresponding to the initial code stored in the magnetic disk 40, step 12
If the magnetic disk 41 is not a magnetic disk corresponding to the initial code stored in the magnetic disk 40, the process proceeds to step 184. In step 184, the CPU 11 causes the RCP 12 to create image data and causes the image signal generation circuit 17 to output an image signal, thereby displaying on the display 50 that the magnetic disk 41 is an unauthorized magnetic disk. This display may be similar to the display in step 6 described above. After the display, the process returns to step S17.

At step 185, the CPU 11
ID information storage area 4 of the replaced magnetic disk 41
The initial code stored in 0a is read, and it is determined whether the initial code is the same as the initial code stored in the magnetic disk 40. If the initial code of the magnetic disk 41 is the same as the initial code of the magnetic disk 40, the process proceeds to step 186, where the magnetic disk 4
If the initial code of No. 1 is not the same as the initial code of the magnetic disk 40, the process proceeds to step 184. In step 186, the CPU 11 reads the disk number stored in the ID information storage area 40a of the replaced magnetic disk 41, and determines whether or not it corresponds to the disk number stored in the magnetic disk 40. For example, when the disk number of the magnetic disk 40 indicates the first magnetic disk and the disk number of the magnetic disk 41 indicates the second magnetic disk, it is determined that the disk numbers correspond. However, the number of the disk number of the magnetic disk 41 that indicates that the disk is a compatible disk can be freely changed depending on the program being executed. If the disk number of the magnetic disk 41 corresponds to the disk number of the magnetic disk 40, the process proceeds to step 187. If the disk number of the magnetic disk 41 does not correspond to the disk number of the magnetic disk 40, the process proceeds to step 184. In step 187, the CPU 11 determines whether the magnetic disk 41 is an unused disk. If the magnetic disk 41
If is an unused disk, go to step 188,
If the magnetic disk 41 is not an unused disk, the process proceeds to step 189.

At step 188, the CPU 11
The serial number stored in the ID information storage area 40a of the magnetic disk 40 is written to the serial number storage area 40f of the magnetic disk 41. In step 189, C
The PU 11 reads the serial number stored in the serial number storage area 40f of the replaced magnetic disk 41, and reads the serial number stored in the magnetic disk 40 into the ID information storage area 4f.
It is determined whether there is a predetermined relationship with the data stored in 0a. For example, the CPU 11
It is determined whether the serial number stored in the serial number storage area 40f is the same as the serial number stored in the magnetic disk 40. Further, each data is scrambled (or data converted based on a predetermined calculation formula), and the CPU 11 may compare and determine the data. If the serial number stored in the magnetic disk 41 and the data stored in the ID information storage area 40a of the magnetic disk 40 have a predetermined relationship, the process returns to step 12 and the magnetic disk 41
And the serial number stored in the magnetic disk 40
If the data stored in the D information storage area 40a does not have a predetermined relationship, the process proceeds to step 184.

Next, a specific embodiment of information processing using a plurality of types of storage media will be described. (1st information processing; role playing game of two discs) An example in which a main character travels a plurality of worlds using the present invention will be described. Here, 1
It is assumed that the first disc stores programs and image data of the first world, and the second disc stores programs and image data of the second world. First, before starting the game, the serial number stored on the first disk is transcribed to a predetermined location on the second disk. Thereafter, the user plays a game based on the program and the image data stored in the first disc, and plays the game while writing data to the disc as necessary. If the user has been playing the game in the first world for a while, then a scene will shift to the game in the second world. Then, for example, a message such as "Please insert the second disc." Is displayed on the display. When the user inserts the second disc, 1
It is determined whether the serial number stored in the second disk is stored, and only when the serial number is stored, the game of the second world is started. Thereafter, the user plays the game of the second world and plays the game while writing data to the disk as necessary. Thus, once the game is played using the first disk and the second disk, the first disk and the second disk
Since the first disc is linked, it cannot be combined with another disc. As a result, it is possible to prevent wrong disks from being used in combination.

(Second Information Processing; Game Using Cartridge Race Game + Additional Course Data Disc) Examples of realizing a game of racing various courses with various types of cars using the present invention will be given. First, a race game program and basic course data are stored in a cartridge, and additional course data (and / or additional vehicle type data) is stored in a disc. The user plays the game with the cartridge alone. However, the user gets tired of playing the game when playing all models and all courses. Therefore, by purchasing an additional course data disc and inserting it into the disc drive to execute the course, the user can play the course (and / or vehicle type) stored in the additional course data disc. At this time, the CPU can write the true / false discrimination information stored in the cartridge to the additional course disc, and can use the additional course disc without this cartridge.

(Third information processing; paint game using disk version paint tool (first disk) + dedicated disk (second disk) + general-purpose disk (third disk)) An example in which a paint game in which data must be stored is realized using the present invention will be described. First, a paint game program and image data are put on the first disk, and the second disk is formatted so that the image data can be stored. First, the user inserts the first disk into the disk drive and causes the paint tool program to be executed. next,
A user executes a paint game and freely creates an image on a display using a controller or a mouse.
When the user wants to save the image at the end of or during the image creation, the user uses the image data saving function added as a function of the paint game. Specifically, a save icon displayed on the display is clicked using an input device such as a controller or a mouse. Then
"Please insert the storage disk."
Is displayed. Therefore, the user inserts the disk in which the image data is to be stored into the disk drive. When it is confirmed that the second disk has been inserted into the disk drive, image data is written on the inserted disk. If the inserted disc is not a dedicated disc, but a third general-purpose disc is inserted, the disc is formatted as a dedicated disc and image data is written. However, a new format is not required as long as the general-purpose disc can write image data. If the first disk has a sufficient free space, the image data may be written to the first disk. As described above, since image data can be written on any disk, a large amount of image data can be freely stored.

(Fourth Information Processing: Disc Version Music Tool (First Disc) + Dedicated Disc (Second Disc)
+ Music Creation Game Using General-Purpose Disc (Third Disc) While the third information processing is image data creation processing, the fourth information processing is music data creation processing. The storage method on the disk is almost the same as the third information processing. Further, by examining the initial code stored in the disk, it is possible to recognize the disk of another corresponding tool. Therefore, the disk storing the image data and the disk storing the music data can be used in association with each other. Specifically, the music data created by using this music tool is written to the paint tool disc of the third information processing described above, whereby the image data containing music can be stored in the paint tool disc. It will be possible. Therefore, it is possible to display an animation, a picture-story show, and the like on the display, and generate a sound corresponding to the animation from the speaker.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view illustrating a configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention in more detail.

FIG. 3 is a memory map showing a memory area of a ROM 21 of the ROM cartridge 20.

FIG. 4 is a detailed block diagram of the disk drive 30.

FIG. 5 is a memory map showing a memory area of a drive ROM 314.

FIG. 6 is a memory map showing a memory area of a magnetic disk 40;

FIG. 7 is a memory map showing a memory area of a RAM 15;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the first half of the operation of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the operation of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine step 18 of the flowchart of FIG. 9 in detail.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Information processing apparatus 11 ... CPU (Central processing unit) 12 ... RCP 15 ... RAM 18 ... Controller control circuit 20 ... ROM cartridge 21 ... ROM 22 ... Response circuit 30 ... Disk drive 40 ... Magnetic disk 50 ... Display device 60 ... Controller 70 RAM cartridge 80 Extended RAM 102 Detection circuit 103 Slot (with connector) 104 Slot (with connector) 301 Connector 302 Slot

Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. An information processing system comprising: at least two different storage units of different types; and an information processing apparatus having at least first and second slots for individually mounting the storage units. Is used by inserting it into at least the first slot, and includes program data, image data and / or
Alternatively, first storage means for digitally storing data including voice data, and the first storage means are different in a data storage method, and are used by being inserted into the second slot, and are used for program data, image data, Second storage means for digitally storing data including data and / or audio data, wherein the information processing apparatus determines whether the first storage means is mounted on the first slot, And a detecting means for detecting whether or not the second storage means is mounted in the second slot; and a processing means, wherein the processing means is configured to: When it is detected that the storage means is inserted in the first or second slot, the data is stored in the first or second storage means inserted in the first or second slot. When predetermined information processing is performed based on the program data stored in the storage unit, when the detection unit detects that the first and second storage units are inserted into the first and second slots, An information processing system, wherein information processing is started based on program data stored in one storage means. 2. The first storage means includes first response means for generating a first response signal, and the second storage means includes a second response signal for generating a second response signal.
Response means, the detection means based on the first response signal from the first response means and the second response signal from the second response means, the first storage means 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the information processing system detects whether or not is installed in the first slot and whether or not the second storage means is installed in the second slot. 3. The first response signal includes first priority information indicating that priority is relatively high, and the second response signal includes first priority information indicating that priority is relatively low. 2nd priority information, wherein the detection means detects that the first response means has a higher priority than the second response means based on the first and second priority information. Whereby the first storage means is preferentially activated.
The information processing system according to claim 2. 4. The first storage means includes a semiconductor storage element whose access time is relatively fast, and the second storage means has a disk-shaped storage medium whose access time is relatively slow. A disk drive, wherein the processing unit operates at a high speed when the detection unit detects that the first and second storage units are inserted into the first and second slots. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the processing is started based on data in one storage unit. 5. A plurality of disk-shaped storage media are alternately used in said second storage means, and each disk-shaped recording medium has a usage order data storing order data indicating a usage order. A storage area, and the processing means determines whether a disk-shaped recording medium to be used next has an appropriate use order based on the order data stored in each disk-shaped storage medium. Judge,
The information processing system according to claim 4, wherein information processing based on data stored in the disk-shaped storage medium is performed only when the information has an appropriate use order. 6. The semiconductor memory device has a first security data storage area in which first security data is stored, and the disk-shaped storage medium has a second security data storage area in which second security data is stored. A security data storage area, wherein the disk drive includes third storage means for storing third security data, and the processing means is configured such that the first and second storage means When it is detected that the security data is inserted into the first and second slots, the first to third security data are compared with each other, and the first to third security data have a predetermined relationship. 5. The information processing system according to claim 4, wherein the data stored in the disk-shaped storage medium can be processed. 7. The processing unit starts information processing based on data stored in the first storage unit, and performs information processing based on data stored in the second storage unit as needed. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein: 8. A first storage medium, a second storage medium,
An information processing system comprising: an information processing device that operates based on data stored in the first and / or second storage medium, wherein the first storage medium stores a program for information processing. A first program data storage area, a first ID data storage area for storing first ID data for a first storage medium, and a first arbitrary data storage area capable of storing arbitrary data; A second data storage area storing predetermined data for information processing, a second ID data storage area storing second ID data for the second storage medium, A second arbitrary data storage area capable of storing the data of the second storage medium, wherein the information processing apparatus stores the data in the first storage medium before using the data stored in the second storage medium for the first time. The first Writing the first ID data to the second arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium and / or writing the second ID data stored in the second storage medium to the first arbitrary data storage area of the first storage medium A program stored in a first storage medium and a second program written in a data storage area;
After executing the information processing according to the predetermined data stored in the first storage medium, before using the data stored in the second storage medium again, the first storage medium in the first storage medium is used. And / or whether or not the second ID data is stored in the arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium and / or whether or not the first ID data is stored in the second arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium. The second ID data is stored in a first arbitrary data storage area of the first storage medium and / or the first ID data is stored in a second arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium. An information processing system that enables processing of data stored in a data storage area of a second storage medium only when it is detected that is stored. 9. The information processing system according to claim 8, wherein said first and second storage media are disk-shaped storage media. 10. The information processing system according to claim 8, wherein said first storage medium is a semiconductor memory, and said second storage medium is a disk-shaped storage medium. 11. A program storage area for storing a program for information processing, a first ID data storage area for storing first ID data, and a first arbitrary data storage area for storing arbitrary data. A first storage medium;
A second storage including a data storage area storing predetermined data for information processing, a second ID data storage area storing second ID data, and a second arbitrary data storage area capable of storing arbitrary data. A true / false determination method for use in an information processing system including a storage medium and an information processing device that operates based on data stored in the first and / or second storage medium, comprising: Prior to the first use of the data stored on the medium, the first I
D data is written to a second arbitrary data storage area of a second storage medium, and / or the second ID data stored in the second storage medium is stored in a first arbitrary data storage area of the first storage medium. Program stored in the first storage medium and the second program
After executing the information processing according to the predetermined data stored in the first storage medium, before using the data stored in the second storage medium again, the first storage medium in the first storage medium is used. Whether the second ID data is stored in an arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium and / or whether the first ID data is stored in a second arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium Detecting that the second ID data is stored in the first arbitrary data storage area of the first storage medium and / or that the first ID data is stored in the second arbitrary data storage area of the second storage medium. A true / false determination method that enables processing of data stored in a data storage area of a second storage medium only when it is detected that ID data is stored. 12. A game machine system comprising a slot for inserting a cartridge including a semiconductor memory storing data and a slot for inserting a disk-shaped storage medium storing data, wherein only the cartridge is provided. Automatically starts the game program stored in the cartridge when the cartridge is inserted, and the game program stored in the cartridge when both the cartridge and the disc-shaped storage medium are inserted. Automatically starts the program, and if only the disk-shaped storage medium is inserted, automatically starts the game program stored in the disk-shaped storage medium and executes the game program stored in the cartridge. When started, the data stored in both the cartridge and the disk-shaped storage medium Data capable of processing, game machine system. 13. In order to automatically recognize the attributes of a plurality of disk-shaped storage media, a common ID information area is provided for each disk-shaped storage medium, and information necessary for recognition is recorded in the ID information area. A game machine system in which the ID information area is shared in this manner, and the same processing is executed for all the disk-shaped storage media, thereby enabling management of the disk-shaped storage medium. 14. The ID information area has recorded therein information for recognizing the order of the disk-shaped recording medium among a plurality of disk-shaped storage media constituting one set. 14. The game machine system according to claim 13. 15. By writing unique ID information into each of a plurality of disk-shaped storage media constituting a certain set, a disk-shaped storage medium belonging to the certain set and a disk-shaped storage medium belonging to another set are distinguished. 14. The game machine system according to claim 13, wherein the game machine is identified.