JPS639020Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a collection management device used to collect business data recorded in various game machines and convey it to a central data processing device.

[Conventional technology]

Conventional money collection management for gaming machines involves having a money collector go around the gaming machines installed at each location at regular intervals and copying down the number of games played on the counter of the gaming machine, or The number of games counted on the machine's counter was stored in a handy data storage device and taken home.

However, in the case where the numerical values of the counters of the many game machines installed in each location are copied, it takes time and effort to manage the collection of money, and due to recording errors etc., reliable sales data cannot be obtained. There was a problem that it was difficult to obtain.

In addition, when using a handy type data storage device to store the number of games counted on the counter of a game machine, memory errors are less likely to occur. Since the storage capacity of the device is small, the amount of data that can be stored is small, and when data from a small number of game machines is collected, the storage capacity of the above-mentioned handy type data storage device quickly becomes full, and the recorded data cannot be stored in a business office or the like. In order to avoid this, it is necessary to return to the sales office many times to transfer data to a data processing device with a larger storage capacity. It was inconvenient.

[Problems that this invention attempts to solve]

The present invention was developed to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to quickly, reliably, and easily collect data from each game machine using a handy type small-capacity storage device. The data collected in this way is temporarily stored in a storage device with a larger capacity and brought back to the sales office, where sales data can be quickly aggregated using the central processing device installed in the sales office. The purpose is to provide a money collection management device that can be used to earn money.

[Means to solve the problem]

The above objects are: a) a case that is freely portable; b) housed in the case and equipped with a data input/output coupler, a data printing device, and a control push button switch; a large-capacity storage device capable of exchanging data with both the central data processing unit and the small-capacity storage device described in item c) below, and c) a large-capacity storage device that is detachably attached to the case and that A handy-type small-capacity storage device that has an input/output coupler that can be connected to any of the game machines and a control switch, and that can exchange data with both the large-capacity storage device and the game machine. This can be achieved by using a collection management device.

[Effect]

By configuring as described above, it is possible to quickly, reliably, and easily collect data such as the number of games played that is counted in a large number of game machines using the above-mentioned handy type small capacity storage device, and in this way, the data can be collected. The collected data is temporarily stored in the large-capacity storage device housed in the case and brought back to the sales office, and the data is supplied to the central processing unit installed in the sales office, thereby collecting sales data, etc. This allows the operation status of a large number of gaming machines installed at each location to be easily grasped.

In that case, in addition to the large-capacity storage device installed inside the case, a small-capacity storage device of a handy type that can be detached from the case and can fit in the palm of your hand can be installed in a game hall with a large number of game machines installed. When collecting data from each game machine, data can be quickly collected from many game machines by using the above-mentioned handy type small capacity storage device without having to carry the case close to each game machine. Since it is only necessary to transfer the stored contents to the large-capacity storage device inside the case when the storage capacity of the small-capacity storage device is full, data collection work can be performed extremely efficiently.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the details of the present invention will be specifically explained with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of a case in which a large-capacity storage device of a collection management device according to the present invention is built-in, and a portable small-capacity storage device can be detachably attached to the case. 2
The figure is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of a game machine equipped with a counter for storing the number of games played, and FIG.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the operation panel surface of a small-capacity storage device and a large-capacity storage device.

The explanation will be given below in sequence starting from FIG.

In Fig. 1, 1 is a case, 2 is a small-capacity storage device with a small storage capacity that can be held in the palm of the hand, and 2 is a small-capacity storage device that is detachably attached to a part of the case 1. 3 is a small storage device that is built in the case 1 A large capacity storage device with a large storage capacity processes the data stored in the small capacity storage device 2, and 4 is a handle.

The case 1 shown in FIG. 1 is an attaché case type case, and can be carried freely by holding the handle 4. A small-capacity storage device 2 of a handy type that fits in the palm of the hand is detachably attached to a part of the case 1, and inside the case 1 there is a storage device with a storage capacity at least 10 times larger than that of the small-capacity storage device 2. A mass storage device 3 is housed therein. The large-capacity storage device 3 is configured to sequentially receive data from the handy-type small-capacity storage device 2, store it, and process it as needed.

Next, FIG. 2 will be explained.

In Figure 2, 5 is a table-type video game machine, 6 is a top plate, 7 is a video screen, 8 is a game selection switch, 9 is a game fee slot, 10 is a game operation lever, and 11 records the number of games played, etc. This is a storage device connection section for transmitting data from a counter (not shown) to a handy type small capacity storage device 2.

Therefore, the table-type video game machine 5 is
When starting a game, after putting a predetermined game fee into the game fee slot 9 and putting the video game machine 5 into a game ready state, when a desired game is selected using the game selection switch 8, the top board 6 The selected game is displayed on a video screen 7 provided in the video screen 7.

Thereafter, the person playing the game operates the game control lever 10 while watching the video screen 7 to proceed with the game according to the established rules.

The video game machine 5 has a built-in counter for recording the number of games played, etc., and when the data recorded in the counter is to be recorded in the handy type small capacity storage device 2, the handheld type small capacity storage device 2 is used. Optical coupler part provided in the small capacity storage device 2 (however, it is omitted in the drawing)
By connecting it to the storage device connection section 11 of the video game machine 5, data can be exchanged.

That is, data is optically transmitted and received by an optical coupler of the handy small capacity storage device 2 and an optical coupler (not shown in the drawing) provided in the data storage device connection section 11.
Therefore, there is no risk of malfunction due to external electric signals or signals transmitted from other electric machines, and the handy small-capacity memory device 2 can accurately store the data stored in the counter of the video game machine 5.

Next, FIG. 3 will be explained.

In FIG. 3, 2 is a handy type small capacity storage device detachably attached to the case 1 shown in FIG. 1, 2a is a changeover switch provided thereon, and 2b and 2c are the changeover switches 2a. 2d is a pilot lamp that indicates that the storage capacity of the small-capacity storage device 2 is full; 2e is a display screen that displays the date and other various data. In FIG. 3, 3 is a large-capacity storage device built into the case 1 shown in FIG. 1, 3a is a start switch provided therein, and 3
b is a date set switch that sets the date in the handy type small capacity storage device 2; 3c is a date set switch that reads the data in the handy type small capacity storage device 2, and resets the handheld type small capacity storage device 2 when reading is completed. The switch 3d is a switch to press for confirmation after data collection by the handy type small capacity storage device 2 has been completed, and if there is a game machine whose data has not been collected at the location where the game machine is installed, it will be pressed. 3e is a print switch for printing out the machine number that has not been entered, and 3e is a print switch for processing the data collected by the handy-type small-capacity storage device 2 for each gaming machine installation location and printing it in a separate paper format. 3f 3g is a print stop switch for stopping printing; 3g is a main switch for manually inputting game machine data that cannot be retrieved from the handheld small-capacity storage device 2 directly into the large-capacity storage device 3; 3h is the switch that performs the above manual input,
3i is a data printing device that prints out the collected data, 3j is an ERR lamp, and 12 is installed at each sales office, collects the data collected in the large capacity storage device 3, and based on this, total sales, Calculates the usage status of each gaming machine installation location,
Central data processing unit for processing.

Although not shown in the drawings, the small-capacity storage device 2 and the large-capacity storage device 3 each include a control circuit for enabling the various operations described below in addition to appropriate memory circuits.
The configuration of these circuits is publicly known, and their functions are self-evident, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

The various capabilities of the collection management device according to the present invention are defined as follows, for example.

The recorded contents of the master file of the central data processing unit 12 and the number of game machines 5 installed at each actual game machine installation location, machine numbers, etc. are made to match.

The handy type small capacity storage device 2 stores the recorded data of the counters of up to 20 gaming machines 5.
The data can be input sequentially from the storage device connection section 11 provided in each game machine.

The large-capacity storage device 3 is capable of storing and printing the data of 200 game machines sequentially received from the small-capacity storage device 2, as well as performing other processing. In that case, the number of locations where 200 game machines are installed is irrelevant. Furthermore, if the counter is for an unregistered gaming machine (gaming machine not registered in the master file), it is possible to process the data for up to 20 machines.

The counters of up to 4000 game machines 5 can be registered in the master file used by the central data processing unit 12. Up to 9999 game machine installation locations can be registered.

The large-capacity storage device 3 can collect money only from the gaming machine installation locations that are instructed to collect money on the day.

Next, the flow of money collection processing is as follows.

Before going to collect money, the staff adjusts the master file of the central data processing unit 12 at the office, and at that time, if there is an increase or decrease in the number of game machines 5 installed at each game machine installation location, the staff will adjust the master file of the central data processing unit 12. , and the central data processing unit 12
and the large-capacity storage device 3 in the case 1 are connected by an optical coupler, and data regarding the gaming machine installation location, the number of gaming machines installed at each installation location, machine number, etc., to be collected on the day is sent to the large-capacity storage device 3. be recorded.

When the staff member arrives at the location where the game machine is installed, he or she turns on the start switch 3a of the large-capacity storage device 3 housed in the case 1, and
Turn on the date set switch 3b to set the date on the handy type small capacity storage device 2. Once the date is set, the date is displayed on the display screen 2e, and the staff member then removes the handy-type small-capacity storage device 2 from the case 1 and switches the handy-type small-capacity storage device 2. After setting the switch 2a to the READ or BACK UP READ position, use the pilot lamp 2c to confirm that the switching has been properly performed, and then connect the handy type small capacity storage device 2 to the storage device connection section 11 of the game machine 5. Data is collected by connecting the provided optical coupler section (however, it is omitted in the drawing).

When all the data of the plurality of game machines 5 installed at a certain game machine installation location has been collected, the date is transmitted and recorded to the game machine 5, and the handheld small capacity storage device 2 is stored. Return case 1 to the specified position and turn switch 2a.
Switch to SK connection, turn on the switch 3c of the large-capacity storage device 3, and cause the large-capacity storage device 3 to read the data input to the handy-type small-capacity storage device 2. In this case as well, the optical coupler of the handy type small-capacity storage device 2 (however, omitted in the drawing) and the optical coupler provided in the large-capacity storage device 3 (however, it is omitted in the drawing) are connected. ) Data is exchanged optically.

When the transfer of data from the small capacity storage device 2 to the large capacity storage device 3 and the storage of the data by the large capacity storage device 3 are completed, the handy type small capacity storage device 2 is reset, and the data processing process described above is reset. If an abnormality occurs, the ERR lamp 3
Since j lights up, data processing is stopped and the mass storage device 3 is inspected.

In addition, in a place where 20 or more game machines 5 are installed, when data for 20 game machines is collected by the handy type small capacity storage device 2, the handheld type small capacity storage device 2 is stored. 2 becomes full and the pilot lamp 2d lights up. After transferring the recorded data to the large-capacity storage device 3, the handy-type small-capacity storage device 2 is reset and the remaining data in the game machine 5 is transferred. are collected using a similar method.

Note that if for some reason it is not possible to directly collect data from the gaming machine 5 using the handy small capacity storage device 2, the case 1 is carried to the gaming machine 5 and data is stored in the large capacity storage device 3. By turning on the main switch 3g for manual input and the switch 3h for manual input, data can be directly processed through the console of the mass storage device 3 housed in the case 1. It's summery.

Once you have collected the data of multiple game machines installed at a certain game machine installation location, turn on the uninput machine number print switch 3d for confirmation and check the location of the game machine. Check whether there is a game machine 5 for which data has not been collected, and if such a game machine 5 is found, print out the machine number of the game machine and collect the data of the game machine. be.

Once the data collection at the location where the game machine is installed is completely completed, the print switch 3e of the mass storage device 3 is turned on to process the data at the location where the game machine is installed and calculate the sales. Calculate the gold price, collected gross, etc., print it out in a separate paper format, and compare it with the actual amount of coins collected. If any trouble occurs in the data printing device 3i during printing, the printing operation can be stopped by turning on the print stop switch 3f.

In this way, after visiting multiple locations where game machines are installed and collecting the money, the customer returns to the sales office and collects the money into the large-capacity storage device 3 via the handy-type small-capacity storage device 2.
The stored data of the game machines 5 at each game machine installation location is transferred and recorded in a central data processing unit 12 provided at the business office, and the data is processed as appropriate and stored.

Therefore, in order to transfer data from the mass storage device 3 to the central data processing device 12 of the business office, the mass storage device 3 and the central data processing device 12 of the business office are transferred.
are connected with a connector, and a master file adjusted before going out to collect money is set in the central data processing unit 12. Thereafter, the data collected on the day from the mass storage device 3 is input to the central data processing device 12, accumulated and processed in the master file, and a list of unregistered game machines 5 is output and printed. At the end of the month, the data is printed out in a separate paper format and used as monthly data.

[Effect of idea]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, when the money collection management device according to the present invention is used, data such as the number of games played, etc., recorded in the gaming machine at each gaming machine installation location can be stored in a handy type small-capacity storage device. 2, the data thus collected can be stored in a mass storage device 3 having a larger storage capacity, and all scheduled games can be easily and accurately collected. After completing the collection and recording of data from a large number of game machines at the machine installation location, the case 1 is taken back to the sales office and the data stored in the large capacity storage device 3 is transferred to a larger storage capacity installed at the sales office, etc. Since the data can be read, calculated and processed by a large central data processing unit, the number of times the data must be returned to the sales office can be reduced, and data from a large number of game machines can be quickly and easily collected and processed. In addition, based on the data stored in the large-capacity storage device 3 included in Case 1, sales data can be quickly aggregated, so aggregate management can be performed more efficiently. Of course, it is possible to accurately and reliably manage the gaming machines at each gaming machine installation location.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. That is, for example, in this embodiment, the mass storage device 3 is housed in the case 1, but it may also be housed in a bag shaped like an aluminum shuttlecock or a Boston bag. In this case, an optical coupler was used to optically transmit and receive data, but other elements may be used as long as they can perform similar operations. In addition to the number of uses,
It is also possible to configure the above game machine so that it can output the time and day of the week when it is used, the number of games played by a user alone, etc. together with the recorded data, and the present invention can be freely designed within the scope of that purpose. However, the present invention encompasses all such modifications.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of a case in which a large-capacity storage device of a collection management device according to the present invention is built-in, and a portable small-capacity storage device is detachably attached to the case. 2
The figure is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of a game machine equipped with a counter for storing the number of games played, and FIG.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of an operation panel surface of a small-capacity storage device and a large-capacity storage device. 1... Case, 2... Handy type small capacity storage device, 2a... Changeover switch, 2b, 2c,
2d...Pilot lamp, 2e...Display screen,
3...Mass storage device, 3a...Start switch,
3b...Date set switch, 3c...Data reading and reset switch, 3d...Uninput machine number print switch, 3e...Print switch, 3f...Print stop switch, 3g...Manual input main switch, 3h...Manual Input switch, 3i...data printing device,
3j...ERR lamp, 4...Handle, 5...Table-type video game machine, 6...Top plate, 7...
...Video screen, 8...Game selection switch, 9...
...Game fee input slot, 10...Game operation lever, 11...Storage device connection section, 12...Central data processing unit.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] 1. Reading business data of a game machine that is equipped with at least a counter that can store the number of times the game has been played and a coupler for inputting and outputting the data recorded in the counter, and centrally processing the data. The above-mentioned bill collection management device, which is used for transporting bills to the device, includes the components described in the following items a) to c). a. A case that can be carried freely. b) Any one of the central data processing unit and the small-capacity storage device described in item c) below, which is housed in the case and includes a data input/output coupler, a data printing device, and a control push button switch. A large-capacity storage device that can exchange data with each other. c. It has an input/output coupler that is removably attached to the case and can be connected to either the mass storage device or the game machine, and a control switch. A handy type small capacity storage device that can exchange data with other devices. 2. The collection management device according to claim 1, wherein the case is an attachment case. 3. The collection management device according to claim 1, wherein the case is a trunk case. 4. The collection management device according to claim 1, wherein the data input/output coupler is an optical coupler. 5. The collection management device according to claim 1, wherein the push button switch is an electronic switch using a semiconductor element.