JPS62270186A - Premium ticket automatic issueing apparatus in pinball game shop - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] 3. Detailed Description of the Invention [Industrial Field of Application] This invention is installed in a pachinko game parlor, and the prize balls won in a pinball game are distributed to desired prizes among a plurality of types of prizes. The present invention relates to an automatic gift ticket issuing device that issues a gift ticket that can be exchanged for a desired gift.

[Prior Art] Generally, in a pachinko game parlor, a number of pachinko game machines are arranged side by side to form one island, and several such islands are provided. A player plays a pachinko game with a desired pachinko machine on the island, hits the board of the pachinko game machine, and when it falls along the board, there is a probability that it will fall into a hole provided on the board, and it will either succeed or fail. do.

A predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out from the hopper to the player as prize balls by the action of the balls that have entered the holes (that is, safe balls). In this way, when a player wins a large number of prize balls in a pachinko game, conventionally the player takes the prize balls to a prize exchange place set up at a location within the gaming hall.
The prize was exchanged for a desired prize corresponding to the number of prize balls. Therefore, when exchanging prizes by meeting face-to-face with a clerk at a prize exchange office and announcing the desired prize, it takes time to count the prize balls and exchange the prizes, making it impossible to exchange prizes quickly. In addition, it is troublesome for players to have to mentally calculate the number of prize balls they have won when exchanging them for prizes. The number of prizes exchanged was less than the required quantity. Furthermore, since the conventional prize exchange is carried out face-to-face between the player and the clerk, the player may have doubts about whether the clerk will exchange the prize without making any mistakes.

[Problems to be solved by the invention] Therefore, in order to solve various problems in conventional prize exchange, the number of prize balls is counted by inserting prize balls, and multiple types of prizes are stored. A button for specifying a desired prize is provided on the front operation part, and an automatic prize exchange device is installed that dispenses a desired type of prize when the button for specifying a prize that can be exchanged according to the number of prize balls is pressed. Conceivable.

However, although such automatic prize exchange devices can perform automatic prize exchange, if only one automatic prize exchange device is installed in a game hall, Not only does the prize exchange become stagnant due to the concentration of players seeking to exchange prizes, but also the inconvenience arises in that prize balls must be carried over a long distance to an automatic prize exchange device when exchanging prizes depending on the game location. Therefore, it is desirable to distribute the prize exchange process to multiple locations within a game hall, but it is necessary to use an automatic prize exchange device or one that stores a large number of various prizes, so it must be large. It was difficult to install multiple machines within the venue due to space and cost considerations.

In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to facilitate decentralization of prize exchange processing and to avoid stagnation in prize exchange due to concentration of prize exchange locations.

[Means for Solving the Problems] An automatic prize ticket issuing device in a pachinko game parlor according to the present invention is installed in a pachinko game parlor, and is configured to issue prize balls won in a pinball game to a desired prize among a plurality of types of prizes. A device for issuing a prize ticket exchangeable for a desired prize in order to exchange it for a prize, and a prize ball number input means for inputting the number of prize balls to be exchanged for a prize with the prize balls obtained in the pinball game. , a prize type designation means provided for each of the plurality of types of prizes and for specifying a desired type of prize; a prize exchange ratio setting means for setting an exchange ratio between the prize balls and each prize for each type of prize; There is a printing means for printing the prize ticket, a cathode ray tube display device for displaying at least the prize ball number data inputted by the prize man-hour input means, an output from the prize ball number input means, and an output from the prize type specifying means. In response, the number of prize balls input by the number of prize balls input means and the number of man-hours required for prize exchange based on the exchange ratio set in the prize exchange ratio setting means corresponding to the prize specified by the prize type designation means. calculation control for controlling to print designated prize type information on the printing means and issue a prize ticket according to the fact that the number of prize balls is greater than the number of balls required for prize exchange; It is characterized by comprising means.

[Operation] Instead of directly dispensing prizes based on the input of the number of prize balls, a prize ticket is once issued by an automatic prize ticket issuing device, and the prize is exchanged using the gift ticket. In other words, the work of exchanging prizes is divided into about two parts: the work of issuing a gift certificate and the work of dispensing prizes according to the gift certificate, and there is no need to store a large number of various prizes, so the prize can be constructed in a small size and at low cost. The distributed arrangement of automatic ticket issuing devices has made it easier to decentralize the prize exchange work within the gaming hall.

Moreover, since the data on the number of prize balls is displayed on the cathode ray tube display device, the player can know the number of prize balls he has won. Furthermore, since a cathode ray tube is used as the display means, various display formats such as text, graphics, and video are possible, making it versatile as a display means. Or,
Other information can be displayed when not in use, and a wide variety of information can be displayed.

[Example] Next, an example of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an external view of an automatic gift ticket issuing device 10 according to the present invention. In the figure, the front panel of the automatic prize ticket issuing device 10 includes a press inlet 11 into which prize pressure obtained in pachinko games is input, and a prize pressure sensor 24 that detects and calculates pachinko balls inserted into the press inlet. The processing device 61 displays the number of prize balls calculated by counting the output or the remaining number of balls subtracted by the number of balls required to exchange the desired prize before specifying the desired prize for the prize exchange. A cathode ray tube display device 12, a plurality of prize designation buttons 13 provided for each of a plurality of types of prizes, a number designation button 14 for designating the required number of prizes of the type designated by the prize designation button 13, and a prize designation button 14. A reset button 15 that is pressed when canceling the type of prize specified by the button 13, a surplus ball payout opening 16, and a prize ticket issuing opening 17 for issuing a prize ticket are provided.

Each of the plurality of types of prize designation buttons 13 has an illustration or a photograph of the prize specified by the button, the number of prize balls required for the prize exchange, and the prize storage. The quantity designation button 14 is composed of a plurality of buttons depicting the number of the type of prize to be exchanged (numbers 1 to n), and each button is an illuminated push button switch.
It is configured to illuminate and display a number designation button for designating the number of LFF1 winnings below the number that can be exchanged for the prize specified by the prize designation button 13 and the prize pressure.

In addition, in the illustration, as an example of the cathode ray tube display device 12,
The number of prize balls inserted is displayed first, and then the number of pachinko balls required for prize exchange is subtracted each time the desired prize is designated with the prize designation button 13 and the number of prizes is designated with the number designation button. This example shows the case where one display is provided to display the number of balls, but another example is the number of prize balls that have been thrown in, the number of remaining balls, and the number of prizes of the type specified with the prize designation button, but only in the quantity specified with the number designation button. The number of pachinko balls required for exchange may be displayed. Further, the type and number of prizes designated by the prize designation button may be displayed on the cathode ray tube display device 12.

FIG. 2 schematically shows a cross section of the automatic gift ticket issuing device 10 and a point where the prize pressure inputted into the press entrance 11 is recovered.

In the figure, the prize pressure (that is, pachinko balls) input into the pressing inlet 11 is guided through a path 21 to a surplus ball dispensing mechanism 50 (described in detail in FIG. 5 below). The remaining prize pressure out of the prize pressure stored in 50 is supplied to the pachinko ball return device 23 via the path 22. This pachinko ball return device 23 supplies the recovered prize pressure to a ball polishing machine (not shown) or to a replenishment hopper of the pachinko game machine. A prize pressure sensor 24 for detecting the input prize pressure is provided in connection with the path 21 between the pressing inlet 11 and the surplus ball payout mechanism 50. The output of this prize pressure sensor 24 is given to an arithmetic processing unit 61 shown in FIG. 6, which will be described later, and the number of prize balls is counted.

The automatic prize ticket issuing device 10 has a built-in input device 30 for setting the number of prize exchange balls (or exchange ratio) and the number of stocks in stock for each type of prize. A ticket printing and issuing device 40 is built-in.

FIG. 3 is a detailed illustration of the input device 30 for setting the number of prize exchange balls/inventory number. In the composition, the number of prize exchange balls,
The stock number setting input device 3o includes a keyboard 31, a display device 32, and a total data printing device 33 that prints and records the number of exchanged balls for each set prize type (prize number) or the stock number for each prize type. Specifically, the keyboard 31 is
Numeric key 3 for inputting numerical values from 0° to 9
1a, replacement ball number setting key 31b, and inventory number setting key 3
1c, an end key 31d, and a prize exchange ball number printing key 31e for instructing printing of the input number of prize exchange balls,
It includes a stock quantity print key 31f for instructing printing of the set and input stock quantity, and a paper feed key 31g. Display device 3
2 is a prize number display 32a that displays that the numerical value input by operating the numerical key 31a is a prize number, and displays numerical information (number of exchanged balls or number of stocks) input by operating the numerical key 31a. and a display lamp (or light emitting diode) 32c that indicates that the numerical information displayed on the number display 32b is the number of balls to be exchanged.
and a display lamp 32d that indicates that the numerical information displayed on the numerical display 32b is the quantity in stock.

Next, to explain the case of setting and inputting the number of exchange balls for each prize, after inputting the prize number by operating the numeric key 31a, press the number of exchange balls setting key 31b, and then press the numeric key 31a to enter the prize number.
After inputting information on the number of balls to be exchanged by operating a, press the end key 31d.
By pressing , you can set and input the number of balls to be exchanged for each type of prize. At this time, the display lamp 32c
By lighting up, it is notified that the numerical information displayed on the numerical display 32b is the number of exchanged balls.

The number of exchanged balls for each type of prize thus inputted is set and stored in the FROM 64 shown in FIG. 6, which will be described later.

To explain the case of setting and inputting the inventory quantity for each prize, after inputting the prize number by operating the numeric key 31a, pressing the inventory quantity setting key 31c, and then inputting the inventory quantity by operating the numeric key 31a. By pressing the end key 31d, it is possible to set and input the number of items in stock for each type of prize. At this time, the display lamp 32d lights up, indicating that the numerical information displayed on the numerical display 32b is the quantity in stock. The inventory quantities for each type of prize that have been set and input in this way are set and stored in the RAM 66 shown in FIG. 6, which will be described later. Therefore, the numerical key 31a, the inventory quantity setting key 310. End key 31d and RAlv16 described later
6 constitutes an inventory quantity setting key.

By the way, if you want to know the number of balls to be exchanged for each prize after setting the number of balls to be exchanged for each type of prize, press the number of prizes to be exchanged print key 31e, and the total data printing device 33 will input the settings. The number of exchanged balls for each prize type is printed and recorded. In addition, if you want to know the inventory quantity for each prize after setting the inventory quantity for all types of prizes, press the inventory quantity printing key 31f to input the settings to the data printing device 33 for collection = 1. Print and record the number of items in stock for each type of prize.

In addition, other examples of the input device for setting the number of prize exchange balls/inventory number include a switch (digital switch) that can set the number of prize exchange balls for each type of prize as a multi-digit value, and a switch (digital switch) that can set the number of prize exchange balls for each type of prize. An electromagnetic counter or the like may be used in which the number of stocks for each prize can be set as a multi-digit numerical value and displays the number of stocks obtained by subtracting the number of prizes to be paid out from the number of prizes each time a prize is paid out.

FIG. 4 is a detailed illustration of the gift certificate printing and issuing device 40. In the figure, the prize ticket printing and issuing device 40 consists of a printer 41 that prints and records the prize number, the type of prize, and the number of prizes of the type, and a cutter 42 that cuts the prize ticket printed and recorded by the printer 41. 41 roll vapor 43 is supplied, and the printer 41 supplies the roll vapor 4
3 is printed and then cut with a cutter 42 to issue a gift ticket 44.

FIG. 5 is a detailed illustration of the surplus ball dispensing mechanism 50. In the figure, a tank 51 is provided above the surplus ball payout mechanism 50 to store the prize balls introduced into the superior entrance 11 guided through the path 21. This tank 5
A through hole (not shown) is bored in the bottom of the machine 1 to allow the pachinko balls to fall one after another. A guide tube 52 is disposed below the through hole to receive the falling pachinko balls and guide the pachinko balls to the pachinko ball storage sections 53a and 53b, which allow the pachinko balls to fall one by one.

Below this guide tube 52, pachinko ball storage sections 53a and 53b are provided in which holes are formed for storing one pachinko ball at each fixed angle. Pachinko ball storage section 53b
A plate-like member 56 is disposed opposite to the bottom of the pachinko ball, and has a through hole with a diameter slightly larger than that of a pachinko ball. A path 57 is provided below the through hole of the plate member 56 to guide pachinko balls that are successively dropped to the surplus ball payout port 16. Further, a stopper 54 is formed between the pachinko ball storage parts 53a and 53b located at the upper part of the plate member 56 where the through holes are formed, to prevent the pachinko balls from falling continuously. There is.

The pachinko ball storage sections 53a and 53b are fixed to a motor shaft so as to be intermittently rotated by a motor 55. This motor shaft is equipped with a motor shaft for detecting that the motor 55 is driven to rotate and pays out one pachinko ball one by one.
A photoelectric sensor 5 that fixes a disc 58 with through holes drilled at fixed angles to a motor shaft and detects whether a single pachinko ball has been paid out by detecting the through holes of the disc 58.
9 is provided.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an inventory management device 60 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration, an arithmetic processing device 61 such as a computer or a microcomputer includes the output of the prize ball sensor 24 and the plurality of prize designation buttons 13.
Information on the number of prizes specified by the number specification button 14 for one type of prize specified in .

Information on the number of balls to be exchanged for each type of prize entered through the keyboard 31 and output from a setting section 62 that sets fixed information such as date information and the minimum number of balls that can be exchanged for the prize are input. This arithmetic processing unit 61 includes a program setting read-only memory (ROM) 63 that stores in advance a program for setting the number of balls to be exchanged and a program for issuing a prize ticket, and a read-only memory (ROM) 63 for setting the number of balls to be exchanged for prizes and a program for issuing prize tickets. A programmable read-only memory (FROM) 64 that can separately store settings and store updates, and a random access memory (RAM) 65 that has a plurality of storage areas and uses each storage area as a register that can be written to and read from.
It has a plurality of storage areas, and each memory area (address) is connected to a RAM 66 for setting and storing the number of cities in stock for each prize number, and is updated each time a prize is paid out.

Furthermore, the arithmetic processing device 61 includes a cathode ray tube display device 12 that displays the number of prize balls or the remaining number of balls obtained by counting the output of the prize ball sensor 24, and the number of replacement balls that has been inputted. Alternatively, the display device 32 for displaying the stock quantity, the surplus ball payout mechanism 50, the gift certificate printing and issuing device 40, and the total data printing device 33 are connected in a related manner.

The FROM 64 includes a plurality of areas for storing the number of exchanged balls for each type of prize corresponding to each of the plurality of prize designation buttons 13, and the number of exchanged balls is input from the keyboard 31 according to the prize number corresponding to the type of prize specified by the keyboard. The number of balls to be exchanged is stored in an updatable manner.

The RAM 65 includes, for example, a number register R1 that stores number information input by operating the numerical keys 31a of the keyboard 31, and a remaining ball number register R2 that stores the number of remaining balls.
, a prize number register R3 that stores the desired type of prize number designated by the prize designation button 13, and a replacement ball that temporarily reads and stores the number of exchangeable balls (or exchange rate) of the specified prize from the FROM 64. A number register R4 and an exchangeable number register R that stores the number of exchangeable prizes obtained by dividing the remaining number of balls by the number of exchangeable balls required for prize exchange.
5, a stock number register R6 that reads out the stock number RAMB6 of the prize number specified with the prize designation button 13 and temporarily stores it, and a designated number register R7 that stores the designated number of prizes designated with the number designation button 14. include. Also, R.A.
M65 uses 1 bit of the storage area as a flag F, stores logic "1" in the flag F to remember that the exchange ball number setting key 31b has been pressed, and stores the logic rOJ in the flag F. By storing , it is stored that the inventory quantity setting key 31c has been pressed.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart to help explain the operation when setting and inputting the number of exchanged balls and the number of stocks for each type of prize. Next, the operation when setting and inputting the number of prize exchange balls and the number of beds in each prize type (number) will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3, 6, and 7.

First, let us explain the operation when setting and registering the number of prize exchange balls for each prize number. In step (abbreviated as Sp in the figure) 1, the player operates the numerical keys 31a to enter the prize number of the prize for which the number of exchanged balls is to be input. In step 2, the arithmetic processing unit 61 stores numerical information inputted by operating the numerical key 31a in the number register R1 included in the RAM 65. Then, when the exchange ball number setting key 31b of the function keys (keys other than numerical keys) is pressed in step 3, it is determined that it is the exchange ball number setting key 31b in step 4, and in the next step 5, the arithmetic processing unit 61 is the numeral register R1
The numerical information stored in is transferred to and stored in the prize number register R3. Therefore, in step 6, the numerical information (i.e. prize number information) stored in the prize number register R3 for which the number of exchanged balls is to be set is stored.
is displayed on the prize number display 32a. In step 7, the arithmetic processing unit 61 stores a logic "1" in the flag F of the RAM 65 to remember that the function key pressed in step 3 is the exchange ball number setting key 31b, and then returns to the Return to step 1.

Once again, in Step 1, the number keys 31a are operated to set and input the number of exchange balls for the prize number entered in money, and in Step 2, the arithmetic processing unit 61 temporarily stores the key-input numerical information in the number register R1. Step 3
, when the end key 31d of the function keys is pressed, it is determined in step 4 that it is not the exchange ball number setting key, in step 8 it is determined that it is not the inventory setting key, and in step 9 it is determined that it is the end key 31C. Then proceed to the next step 10. In step 10, the arithmetic processing unit 61 sets the flag F to logic "1".
” is stored, and the process proceeds to step 11. In step 11, the arithmetic processing unit 61 transfers the numerical information stored in the number register R1 to the exchange ball number register R4 and stores it therein. In step 12, the arithmetic processing unit 61 sets and stores the number of exchangeable balls stored in the exchangeable ball number register R4 to the address of the FROM 64 corresponding to the prize number stored in the register R3, and then sets and stores the number of exchangeable balls stored in the exchangeable ball number register R4. In this manner, the prize number and its exchange ball exchange number register R4 are cleared for each type of prize, and the operation for setting the number of exchange balls for the prize number is completed. Then, the same number is inputted using the keys, and the number of exchanged balls for each keyed-in prize number is set and stored in the corresponding address of the FROM 64. The information on the number of exchanged balls for each type of prize, set and stored in the FROM 64 in this way, is used for the prize ticket issuing operation, which will be described later.

Next, we will explain the operation when setting and registering the stock quantity for each prize number. In step 1, when the prize number of the prize for which the stock quantity is to be set and input is input by operating the numerical key 31a, the numerical information keyed in in step 2 is stored in the number register R1. In step 3, among the function keys, the inventory quantity setting key 31c
When pressed, the arithmetic processing unit 61 determines in step 4 that it is not the exchange ball number setting key 31b, and in step 8 determines that it is the inventory number setting key 31c, and proceeds to the next step 13. In step 13, the arithmetic processing unit 61 transfers the numerical information stored in the number register R1 to the prize number register R3 and stores it therein. Accordingly, in step 14, the numerical information (ie, prize number information) stored in the register R3 is displayed on the prize number display 32a. In step 15, the logic rOJ is stored in a flag in the RAM 65 to remember that it is the function key or inventory setting key pressed in step 3, and then the process returns to step 1.

Then, in step 1, the number keys 31a are operated again to set and input the stock quantity of the prize number entered in money, and in step 2, the key-input numerical information is temporarily stored in the number register R1.

In step 3, among the function keys, the end key ~
31d, the arithmetic processing unit 61 determines in step 4 that it is not the replacement ball number setting key 31b, determines in step 8 that it is not the inventory number setting key 31C, and in step 9, the processing unit 61 determines that the exchange ball number setting key 31b is not pressed. It is determined that the key is the key, and the process proceeds to the next step 10. In step 10,
It is determined that the flag F stores logic "0" and the process proceeds to step 16. In step 16, the arithmetic processing unit 61 transfers the numerical information stored in the number register R1 to the stock number register R6 and stores it therein. In step 17, the arithmetic processing unit 61 sets and stores the inventory quantity stored in the inventory quantity register R6 to the address of the RAM 66 corresponding to the prize number stored in the register R3, and then sets and stores the inventory quantity stored in the inventory quantity register R3 and the inventory register. is cleared, and the operation for setting the stock quantity of the prize number consisting of is completed. Thereafter, the inventory quantity setting operation for each prize number is performed in the same manner.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart to help explain the operation when inventory management is performed in connection with the gift ticket issuing operation according to an embodiment of the present invention. Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, the automatic gift ticket issuing device 10 issues a gift ticket that can be exchanged for a desired type of prize, as well as inventory management related to the issuance of the gift ticket. Let's explain how it works.

In step (abbreviated as Sp in the illustration) 1, the arithmetic processing unit 61 determines whether or not a prize ball has been inserted into the superior entrance 11 based on the output of the prize ball sensor 24, and inserts the prize ball. If there is no prize ball, the game waits, and if a prize ball is inserted, the process proceeds to the next step 2. In step 2,
The arithmetic processing unit 61 increments the count value before receiving the output of the prize ball sensor 24 to count the number of prize balls thrown in.

Then, in step 3, it is determined whether or not the counting operation has ended based on whether or not the output of the prize ball sensor 24 continues for a certain period of time. In case 2, if the output of the prize ball sensor 24 is continuous within a certain period of time, the counting operation is in progress, so steps 2 and 3 are repeated, and when the output of the prize ball sensor 24 disappears within a certain period of time, the next Proceed to step 4. In step 4, the arithmetic processing device 61
By repeating step 2.3 described above, the counted number of prize balls (count value) is stored in the remaining number of balls register R2. The number of prize balls stored in the register R2 is displayed on the cathode ray tube display device 12 and notified to the player.

In step 5, the player
When the button 13 for specifying a desired type of prize that can be exchanged for prizes less than or equal to the number of prize balls displayed in the button 13 is pressed, a signal representing the specified type of prize is given to the arithmetic processing unit 61. In response, the arithmetic processing unit 61 determines in step 6a whether the now suppressed prize designation button 13 is of prize number "1". If the prize designation button 13 with prize number “1” is pressed, the arithmetic processing device 61
In the next step 7a, the number of type exchange balls of the prize number "1" stored at address 1 of the PROM 64 is read out and the number of exchange balls is transferred to the number of exchange balls register R4. Then, in step 8a, the encoded signal of the prize number "1" is read out. Open the prize number register R3.

On the other hand, if the prize designation button 13 with prize number "1" is not pressed in step 6a described above, step δb
It is determined whether or not it is the prize designation button 13 with the prize number "2", and if it is not the prize designation button 13 with the prize number "2", it is sequentially determined whether it is a prize designation button of each type. Then, search for the designated prize number (1 to m), read out the number of exchangeable balls of the type of prize corresponding to the prize number from the PROM 64 in the same manner as in the case of the above-mentioned prize number "1", and read out the number of exchanged balls of the type corresponding to the prize number from the exchanged ball number register R4. After passing the encoded signal of the prize number of the type to the prize number register R3, the process proceeds to the next step 9.

In step 9, the arithmetic processing unit 61 executes the remaining number of balls stored in the remaining number of balls register R2 (initially, the number of remaining balls is
1) by the number of exchanged balls stored in the exchanged man-hour register R4, and repeating this until it becomes less than or equal to the number of exchanged balls (resulting in division), the prize specified by the remaining number of balls is obtained. The number of prizes that can be exchanged is calculated, and the calculated number of prizes that can be exchanged is stored in register R5. In step 10, the arithmetic processing unit 61 determines whether the number of redeemable prizes stored in the register R5 is greater than 1 (that is, whether the remaining number of balls is greater than the number of exchanged prizes for the specified prize), and If above, next step 11
Proceed to.

In step 11, the arithmetic processing unit 61 registers R
Based on the prize number stored in R6, the stock quantity of the prize number is read from the RAM 66, and the stock quantity register R6 is read out.
Let Hess door. In step 12, the arithmetic processing unit 61 compares the number of exchangeable items stored in register R5 and the number of items in stock stored in register R6, and determines whether the number of items that can be replaced is less than or equal to the number in stock. for example,
If the number of specified prizes in stock is greater than the exchangeable number, in the next step 13, the number designation button 14 for specifying a number less than or equal to the exchangeable number stored in register R5 is lit, and the prize can be exchanged. After notifying the range (number of prizes), the process proceeds to step 16, which will be described later.

On the other hand, in step 12 described above, if the specified number of items in stock is less than the number of items that can be exchanged (R5>R6), even if the customer specifies the maximum number of items that can be exchanged, only the number in stock can be exchanged as a prize, which is inconvenient. occurs. Therefore, step 14
In this step, the number of items in stock that has been stored in the register R5 up to that point is stored in the exchangeable item number register R5, and the number of items in stock is set as the number of items that can be exchanged, thereby prohibiting the exchange of prizes in excess of the number in stock. In step 15, register R
After lighting the number designation button 14 for specifying a number less than the number in stock stored in step 5 to inform the user of the range in which prizes can be exchanged, the process proceeds to step 16, which will be described later. In other words, the number of pachinko balls that can be exchanged when exchanging the number of inserted pachinko balls for a prize designated by the prize designation button 13 is calculated by dividing the number of balls by the number of exchanged balls required to exchange for the designated prize. If the number received is less than or equal to the number in stock, it is the calculated number, but if it is greater than or equal to the number in stock, it is set as the number in stock since it is impossible to exchange prizes in excess of the number in stock.

In addition, if the number of prizes that can be exchanged for prizes in step 10 is smaller than 1 (i.e. O), the number of exchangeable balls to be exchanged for one prize of the specified type is greater than the number of remaining balls. Since the one with the larger value was specified in step 5, the process returns to step 6a described above and waits again in step 5 until the prize designation button within the prize exchangeable range is pressed. At this time, you may display the message, ``Please specify a prize that is less than or equal to the number of balls remaining.''

To explain the prize designation operation in steps 5 to 15 in more detail, for example, if there are 500 balls remaining and the number of balls to be exchanged for one prize of the desired type is 70, The number of prizes that can be exchanged (7) is stored in register R5. At this time, if the number of designated prizes in stock is 7 or more, a number designation button for designating a number of 7 or less is lit to notify that the prize can be exchanged for a number of 7 or less. Also, if the number of items in stock is smaller than 7 items (for example, 5 items), the number designation button for specifying the number of items less than 5 will be lit, indicating that the prize can be exchanged for items less than 5 items. It is something to inform.

Next, in step 16, the player presses the prize designation button 1.
When you press the number designation button 14 corresponding to the required number of prizes specified in step 3, the specified number designation button 1
A signal representing 4 is given to the arithmetic processing unit 61. In response, the arithmetic processing unit 61 determines whether the number specified by the number designation button is "1" in step 17a,
If it is not "1", similarly, in steps 17b to 17n, the determination operation is sequentially performed for each number specified by the number designation button 14 (up to n pieces). At this time, if the specified number is, for example, "2", the specified number (2) is stored in the specified number register R7 in step 18b, and then
Proceed to the next step 19. In step 19, the arithmetic processing unit 61 compares the number of redeemable prizes stored in register R5 with the designated number stored in register R7, and determines that the designated number (for example, 2) is the number of redeemable prizes ( For example, if it is less than 7, step 20
Proceed to. If the designated number is larger than the number of prizes that can be exchanged, it is an erroneous operation and the process returns to step 17a, and waits for the player to specify a number that is less than the number of prizes that can be exchanged in step 16.

Now, assuming that a number less than the number of prizes that can be exchanged is specified, in step 20 the arithmetic processing unit 61 determines the number of exchangeable balls (for example, 70 ) and the specified number of prizes (for example, 2) divided (70X2-140
) to find the number of balls required to exchange the desired number of prizes (140 pieces), and calculate the man-hours required for the prize exchange (140 pieces) from the remaining number of balls stored in register R2 (for example, 500 pieces). ) to get the new number of remaining balls (5
00-140-360) and stores the new number of remaining balls in register R2 in an updated manner. Therefore, a new number of remaining balls (360) is displayed on the cathode ray tube display device 12. Furthermore, the eLn processing device 61 has a register R6.
Calculate a new inventory quantity by subtracting the specified quantity stored in register R7 from the inventory quantity stored in ,
Update and store it in register R6, and also store it in RAM.
The stock quantity stored in the register R6 is updated and stored in the stock quantity storage area of the specified prize number stored in the register R6.

In the next step 21, the arithmetic processing unit 61 performs a The prize number, the prize name, and the specified number stored in the register R6 are given to the printer 41 included in the prize ticket printing/issuing device 40 to print and record the prize, and the prize is printed and recorded with the number information and the prize name. The ticket 44 is paid out to the gift ticket issuing port 17.

In step 22, the arithmetic processing unit 61 registers R
Compare the remaining number of balls stored in 2 (for example, 360 balls) with the number of balls to be exchanged for a prize that can be exchanged with the least number of man-hours (i.e., the minimum number of balls to be exchanged) set in the number information setting section 62, When the remaining number of balls is greater than the minimum number of balls to be exchanged, the process returns to step 6a and waits for another prize to be specified in step 5, and then steps 6a to 2 described above.
Repeat step 2. In this way, if the remaining number of balls is greater than the minimum number of exchangeable balls, the desired number of prizes of the desired type can be selected as many times as desired.

Then, in step 22 described above, when the number of remaining balls becomes less than the minimum number of exchanged balls, the process proceeds to the next step 23. In step 23, the arithmetic processing unit 61 gives a drive command signal to the motor 55 included in the button j ball dispensing mechanism 50, and the electric light sensor 59 detects a number corresponding to the remaining man-hours below the minimum number of exchangeable balls stored in the register R2. By driving the motor 55 to derive pulses corresponding to the number of remaining pachinko balls, the remaining number of pachinko balls are controlled to be paid out from the remaining one payout port 16 as surplus balls.

If you bring the prize ticket, which has the name of the desired type of prize paid out as described above and the number of prizes printed, to the prize exchange office, the clerk will issue the prize ticket without asking the player about the type of prize and the number of prizes. A desired number of desired prizes is handed to the player based on the name and number of prizes printed on the player.

As mentioned above, by updating and storing in the RAM 86 the stock quantity of the prize number exchanged for the prize before the prize exchange, the stock quantity for each prize is managed in connection with the prize exchange. If you want to know the number of items in stock for each prize at the time the store opens or after the store closes, you can do so as follows. That is, when the inventory number printing key 31f included in the keyboard 31 is pressed, the arithmetic processing unit 61 sequentially reads out the inventory number for each prize number stored in the RAM 66, provides it to the tally data printing device 33, and prints the prize number and its value. Print and record the number and stock quantity.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the stock quantity is set and registered for each type of prize in advance, and each time a prize is paid out, the stock quantity of the prize number is updated by the number of prizes paid out, so automatic prize exchange is possible. The number of devices in stock can be known quickly and easily.

Furthermore, since there is no need for the clerk to exchange prizes or manage the inventory each time a prize is exchanged, it becomes possible to further save labor at the pachinko game parlor. Furthermore, if the number of pachinko balls in stock is less than the number of prizes that can be exchanged for the type of prize specified by the number of pachinko balls, we will notify you to specify a number that is less than the number of pachinko balls in stock, thus preventing you from specifying more prizes than the number in stock. It is possible to prevent erroneous operation.

In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the prize ball number input means for inputting the prize ball number information, the prize ball sensor 24 that detects the prize ball inserted into the 1 slot 11 into which the prize ball is inserted and the prize ball inserted into the superior entrance 11 is used. We have described the case where the prize ball number information is inputted by providing a prize ball number counting device and counting the output of the prize ball sensor 24 using the arithmetic processing unit 61. When a prize ticket is inserted, a counting operation may be performed, and information representing the number of prize balls counted by the prize ball number counting device may be inputted to the arithmetic processing device 61 included in the automatic gift ticket issuing device 10.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, as an example of the inventory quantity setting means,
We have explained the case where the number of stocks entered by the keyboard is set and stored in the RAM, but as another example, it is possible to preset it, and if a signal is given every time a prize is paid out, the number of stocks can be displayed at all times by subtracting the count value. An electromagnetic counter may also be used.

Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, a case is shown in which an inventory management device is incorporated into one automatic gift ticket issuing device;
An inventory management device and an automatic gift certificate issuing device are provided separately, and 1
A plurality of gift certificate issuing apparatuses may be connected in connection with one inventory management apparatus, and each gift certificate issuing apparatus may be designated in time order to manage inventory in connection with the gift certificate issuing operation.

[Effects] The present invention has the above-described configuration and is capable of exchanging prizes in a game hall by distributing automatic prize ticket issuing devices that are small and inexpensive since there is no need to store a large number of various prizes. Work can now be easily decentralized. Furthermore, since a cathode ray tube display device is provided, the cathode ray tube display device not only allows the player to know the number of prize balls he or she has won, but also enables the display of a wide variety of information, making it possible for players to This made it possible to improve the services provided to customers.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an external view of an automatic gift ticket issuing device 10 whose inventory is managed according to the present invention. FIG. 2 schematically shows a cross section of the automatic gift ticket issuing device 10 and a mechanism for collecting prize balls inserted into the superior entrance. FIG. 3 is a concrete illustration of the input device for setting the number of prize exchange balls and the number in stock. FIG. 4 is a detailed illustration of the gift certificate printing and issuing device. FIG. 5 is a detailed illustration of the surplus ball payout mechanism. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the inventory management device. FIG. 7 is a flowchart to help explain the operation when setting and inputting the number of balls to be exchanged and the number of stocks in stock. FIG. 8 is a flowchart to help explain the operation when inventory management is performed in connection with the gift ticket issuing operation. In the figure, 10 is an automatic prize ticket issuing device, 11 is a superior's entrance, 12 is a cathode ray tube display device, 13 is a prize designation button, 14 is a number designation button, 15 is a reset button, and 16
1 is a remainder payout port, 17 is a prize ticket payout port, 24 is a photoelectric sensor, 30 is an input device for setting the number of prize exchange balls and the number in stock, 31 is a keyboard, 32 is a display device, 33 is a tally data printing device, and 40 is an automatic An automatic prize ticket issuing device which is an example of a prize exchange device, 50 is a button) ball dispensing mechanism, 60 is an inventory management bag M1
64 is F ROM for storing the number of replacement balls setting, 65 is RAM
, 66 is a RAM for setting the inventory quantity 5R1 is a number register, R
2 is the remaining number of balls register, R3 is the prize number register, R4 is the exchangeable number of balls register, R5 is the exchangeable number register, R6
indicates the inventory quantity register, and R7 indicates the designated quantity register. Patent applicant: Sankyo Giken Co., Ltd.
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Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A system installed in a pachinko game hall for exchanging prize balls won in a pinball game for a desired prize among a plurality of types of prizes.
A device for issuing a prize ticket that can be exchanged for a desired prize, comprising: a prize ball number input means for inputting the number of prize balls to be exchanged for the prize with the prize balls obtained in the pinball game; and a prize ball number input means for each of the plurality of types of prizes. a prize type specifying means for specifying a desired type of prize, a prize exchange ratio setting means for setting an exchange ratio between the prize balls and each prize for each type of prize, and a printing means for printing the prize ticket. , and a cathode ray tube display device that displays at least the prize ball number data inputted by the prize ball number input means, an output of the prize ball number input means, and an output of the prize type designation means. calculating and comparing the number of prize balls inputted by the number input means and the number of balls required for prize exchange based on the exchange ratio set in the prize exchange ratio setting means corresponding to the prize specified by the prize type designation means; A pachinko machine comprising: arithmetic control means for controlling the printing means to print designated prize type information and issue a prize ticket in response to the number of prize balls being greater than or equal to the number of balls required for prize exchange. Automatic gift ticket issuing device at a game hall.