JPS5847478Y2 - Sales data aggregation device for entertainment equipment such as game machines - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] This invention is incorporated into entertainment equipment such as game machines and jukeboxes (hereinafter simply referred to as entertainment equipment) that are activated or operated by inserting coins, and records sales data of the equipment. The present invention relates to an apparatus for aggregating sales data of entertainment equipment.

Conventionally, sales of commercial entertainment equipment installed in so-called game centers, restaurants, etc. are counted by counting the coins inserted into the equipment using a counter installed in the equipment. It is common practice to visually read the amount when collecting money and compare this reading with the amount actually collected.

However, with the above-mentioned conventional aggregation means, not only are collection problems likely to occur due to visual reading errors or intentional under-reading, but it is also difficult to obtain definitive sales data without mistakes. It also has disadvantages such as requiring a large number of human resources and lacks rationality.

In view of the difficulties in collecting conventional sales data, the present invention is incorporated into the above-mentioned entertainment equipment to sequentially count coins inserted into the equipment, and when necessary, the counted value can be used as sales data to record the date and time and machine number. The purpose of this device is to provide a sales data aggregation device that can be printed and read out along with other data, or read out without being printed. a coin detection unit that detects and outputs it as a countable signal;
The input from the coin detection section is calculated and stored, and the set machine number and measured date data are also stored, and the machine number 5 date data and coin total value are input by inputting a readout signal from the outside. A data processing section that outputs the collected data as collected data, and a printing section that is activated in response to the output of the data processing section and transcribes the output of the collected data from the data processing section onto recording paper or the like. It is.

Next, an example of implementing the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 is a block diagram of the device of the present invention, where 1 mechanically and electrically detects the insertion of coins into an entertainment device (not shown) and generates a pulse signal corresponding to the number of coins. The coin detection unit 2 includes a pulse counter that counts and processes pulse signals input from the coin detection unit, and an input/output device 31.3 for a count switch and a shift switch.
2, a data setting section for setting data such as machine number 2 and date, a memory for storing each data of the pulse counter and data setting section, and data outputted by a readout switch 4 for outputting the data in the memory. The processing unit has a data processing program (ROM), a timer for the date, a date 2 machine number, a memory for storing coin count values, etc. (RAM), and each connected input/output device. It is composed of a CMOS type electronic circuit with an interface with.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a print section, which includes a printer controller "6y" which operates in response to a signal from the data processing section 2.
Head driver 7 and motor control 8 which receive the output of. It is comprised of a printer 9 that operates in response to outputs from the driver 7 and controller 8.

10 is equipped with the data processing section 20 and the backup battery 11 via the discrimination section 12, and the data processing section 2. A power supply unit that supplies power to the printer control 6, head driver 7, and motor control 8.
Commercial power via a DC adapter 13 is used.

Further, the backup battery 11 backs up the data processing section 2 in the event of a power outage, etc., and ensures data writing or reading.

The device of the present invention configured as described above operates, for example, as follows.

When a coin is inserted into the entertainment device, a pulse signal is inputted from the coin dispensing section 1 to the data processing section 2 each time a coin is inserted, and the number of pulses is counted and the value is stored in the memory. This memory includes a count switch 31,
The aircraft number formed by operating the shift switch 32,
The date data obtained from the timer is preset to 0.In addition, the aircraft number and date data are usually set when the entertainment device is installed in a game center, etc.In addition, the date data can be set to the hour and minute if necessary. may be included.

In this way, the latest coin data stored in memory,
When the readout switch 4 is operated, the current date data and machine number are outputted from the data processing section 2 as the collected data at that time, and are sent via the printer control 6 to the printer 9 operated by the outputs of the head driver 7 and motor control 8. 0 printed on the recording paper 14 FIG. 2 shows an example of the print pattern on the recording paper 14. Here, the total number 14a1 aircraft number 14b
, the date and total value of the previous aggregation 14c, the date of the current aggregation and the cumulative value up to this time 14d, and the current total value 14e
is printed twice on the recording paper 14.

Note that the print pattern and print contents are not limited to this embodiment, and can of course be arbitrarily set and changed.

Further, in the device of the present invention, by operating the read switch 4, the collected data of the data processing section 2 can be directly read out from the outside.

That is, an external output terminal 21 is provided at the output end of the processing section 2, and the output of the processing section 2 is read out to this output terminal 21.
For example, a data collector (not shown) configured to record magnetically is connected to record data, and the data is brought back and the collected data is reproduced and printed as appropriate.

In this way, sales data of entertainment machines can be arbitrarily collected even at times other than when collecting money, which is convenient.

The device of the present invention explained with reference to FIG. 1 can be easily incorporated into entertainment equipment if it is formed into the shape and structure shown in FIG. 3 in appearance.

That is, the structural members shown in FIG. 1 are housed in a thin black box-like case P, while the outlet 15 and cutting teeth 15 for the recording paper 14 printed on the top surface are housed.
a and the push button 4a of the reading switch 4, and the input terminal 13a of the AC/DC adapter and the external output terminal 21 of the data processing section 2 are provided on the side to create an extra space for installing entertainment equipment. It can be installed without requiring any additional equipment.

In this way, since the device of the present invention can be installed in a space-saving manner, when it is incorporated into entertainment equipment, it can be installed without changing the ready-made design of the entertainment equipment. It does not require any modification (it can be retrofitted).

The present invention is as described above, and it is possible to automatically, accurately, and quickly collect sales data of entertainment equipment such as gaming machines, which was previously completely left to humans, thereby eliminating the possibility of reading errors as in the past. There is no need to worry, and it has many practical effects, such as being able to manage sales in an extremely labor-saving manner.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the device of the present invention;
The figure is a plan view of an example of recording paper on which collected data is printed by the device of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the external appearance of the device of the present invention. 1... Coin detection section, 2... Data processing section, 21... External output terminal, 31...
・Count switch, 32...Shift switch, 4...Readout switch, 4a...Push button, 5...Print section, 6...・
Printer control, 7...Head driver, 8...Motor control, 9...
Printer, 10... Power supply section, 11...
Backup battery, 12...Discrimination unit, 13...
... AC/DC adapter, 13a ... Input terminal, 14 ... Recording paper, P ... Case, 15 ... Outlet, 15a. ...cutting teeth.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A coin detection unit that detects all coins inserted into entertainment equipment such as gaming machines and outputs them as a countable signal; and a coin detection unit that calculates and stores the input from the coin detection unit;
a data processing unit that stores the aircraft number to be set and the date data to be measured, receives a readout signal from the outside, and outputs collected data such as the aircraft number 2 date data and the coin total value; and the data processing unit. Sales data for an entertainment device such as a game machine, which is operated in response to the output of the device and is comprised of a unit that prints the output of collected data from the data processing unit on recording paper, etc., and a power supply unit for each of the units. aggregation device.