KR100473281B1 - Multi CD video game converting interface board - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An interface device of a multimedia video game machine is provided, which enables a user to proceed a game while receiving playing fee from a plurality of users. CONSTITUTION: A power reset unit can reset the game machine by generating a remote control signal. An expense payment unit is used to pay the game fee of the game machine. A state display unit indicates the content related to the cost, game operation time and the like. A user key input unit is interlinked to one or more user input unit. A user key input signal control unit output-controls of the user key input signal inputted through the user input portion. A game machine(100) main body supplies the user key input signal to the game machine. An video/audio terminal(206) is provided with the video signal/audio signal outputted from the game machine. An image recognition decision unit decides the situation of the game. A central control unit performs the reset control of the game.

Description

Multi-CD video game converting interface board

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an interface for controlling operation of multimedia video game machines. More particularly, the present invention relates to an interface device for converting a home game machine into a commercial game machine that allows a plurality of users to play a game for a predetermined game fee.

The semiconductor and game industry technologies are rapidly developing, and the performance of multimedia game machines is greatly changed according to the development of application programs. The resolution of the high resolution is increased depending on the performance of microprocessors, the speed of peripheral devices, and the graphics processing algorithms. Game devices that can realize a wide range of graphics are commercially available.

Also, the development of technology has led to the development of various home game devices, and recently, home game devices capable of playing various games using DVD ROMs have been used in homes.

Such a multimedia game device is equipped with game support hardware enough to obtain a game effect such as an arcade game machine, which is a commercial game device, and the price is lower than that of a commercial game device.

According to the demands and expectations of game users, game machines are becoming more and more multifunctional, and as a result, game devices are becoming more expensive, which makes it difficult to construct high-performance multifunction game devices such as arcade game machines in general small businesses.

The present invention relates to an interface device that enables simple conversion of such home game devices to commercial game devices.

The present invention is to pay a predetermined game use cost, and to limit the use of the home game machine corresponding to the paid cost, the user key signal provided from a user input means such as a joy stick interface body It is to provide an interface device of a multimedia home game machine to be input to the game console device main body via, so that the user can control the output of the user key signal in the interface main body.

And in limiting the use of the game, the user can set a variety of game progress mode, such as the restriction of use over time or the game ability according to the characteristics of the game, and accordingly to limit the use of the game machine An object of the present invention is to provide an interface device for a multimedia home game machine.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an interface device for a multimedia home game machine that operates the power reset switch of the game console to reset the power of the game machine to initialize the screen at the end of the game.

The present invention provides an interface device capable of converting a multimedia home game machine into a commercial game machine.

Power reset means for initializing the game machine by operating a power or power reset switch;

A cost payment means for allowing the user to pay the game cost of the game machine;

Status display means for displaying the contents related to the progress of the game, such as paid costs and game operating time,

A user input means connector for connecting a user input means for inputting a user key for playing a game;

User key input signal control means for controlling the output of the user key input signal input through the user input means connector;

A user key output connector connected to a user key input connector configured in the game machine main body to supply a user key input signal output from the user key input signal control means to the game machine;

A remote controller as a user input means for wirelessly controlling the interface device, the remote controller signal receiving means for receiving a control command such as power on / off, reset command from the remote controller and performing a corresponding operation;

A video / audio terminal for receiving a video signal / audio signal output from the game machine by being inserted into a video / audio output port configured in the game machine body;

A video signal processor (decoer) for processing a video signal provided from a video / audio terminal to display a screen of a game machine on a connected monitor (CRT);

Image recognition means for recognizing and processing a video signal processed by the video signal processing means and comparing it with a predetermined set image pattern;

Situation display means for displaying the game situation on the game screen of the monitor;

Audio switching means for switching output control of an audio signal input through a video / audio output terminal;

Amplifying means for amplifying the switched audio signal from the audio switching means and outputting the amplified audio signal to a connected speaker;

Mode setting means for setting the game progress mode,

According to the setting mode of the mode setting means set in the setting unit for the user paid cost (coin) recognized from the cost payment means, the user key signal is supplied to the game machine to control the game playable state, the progress of the game is controlled, A central control means for initializing (resetting) the game machine by operating the power reset means at the end;

It is characterized by including.

If the user acquires a predetermined level or a predetermined score or more, the coin discharge unit and a predetermined amount of money for discharging goods, such as loaded goods or commemorative medals, to the outside are operated under the control of the central control means. And a prize providing means such as a return unit.

The power reset means is installed and fixed at the position of the power source or power reset switch of the main body of the game machine, and consists of driving means and contact means for operating the power or power reset switch by mechanically contacting the power or power reset switch.

With reference to the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, the present invention having such features will be described as follows.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an interface device of a multimedia video game machine of the present invention.

A solenoid 201 installed at a position where mechanical contact is possible with the reset switch 101 of the game machine 100 and operated by pressing the reset switch 101;

A cost payment device 202 for allowing a user to pay for a game;

A user key input unit 203 for receiving a user manipulation signal of the joystick 300 as a user input means;

A user signal output controller 204 for controlling the output of the user joystick 300 operation signal received through the user key input unit 203,

A user signal output connector 205 connected to a joystick connector 102 configured in the game machine 100 to provide a user operation signal output through the user signal output control unit 204 to the game machine 100;

A video / audio terminal 206 which receives a video / audio signal from the A / V output port 103 configured in the game machine 100,

In order to display the screen of the game machine 100 through the monitor 400, a video signal processor for converting a video signal supplied through the video / audio terminal 206 into an R, G, B video signal and a synchronization signal SYNC ( decoder 207,

A video amplifier 208 for amplifying and outputting the video signal processed by the video signal processor 207 to the monitor 400;

An image recognition unit 209 for recognizing and processing a video signal processed by the video signal processor 207 and comparing the predetermined video pattern with a predetermined image pattern;

A status display unit 210 which displays contents related to the game progress such as the paid cost and game operation time;

An audio switching unit 211 for switching output control of an audio signal supplied through the video / audio terminal 206;

An amplifying unit 212 for amplifying an audio signal output through the audio switching unit 211 and outputting the amplified audio signal to the connected speaker 500;

A setting unit 213 for setting a game progress mode,

Recognizing the paid amount of the user from the payment device 202 to control the respective parts so that the game of the game machine 100 can proceed according to the mode set in the setting unit 213, the power-on or the game end solenoid 201 The central control unit 214, which provides a control process to reset the game machine 100 by operating the;

It is configured to include.

If the user acquires a predetermined level or a predetermined score or more, the product discharging unit 215 for discharging goods such as loaded goods or commemorative medals to the outside and returning a predetermined amount to the user is operated under the control of the central control means. It further comprises a coin return unit 216 for.

Then, the remote controller 217 is configured as a user input means for wirelessly controlling the interface device, and a remote controller signal for receiving a control command such as a power on / off or reset command from the remote controller 217 to perform a corresponding operation. It further comprises a receiving unit 218.

In addition, the game status display unit 219 for displaying the game status on the game screen of the monitor 400 is configured to further include.

In addition, the user key input unit 203 is composed of a first user connector 203A and a second user connector 203B and configured to enable a single player / two player game.

The user signal output controller 204 is configured to control the switching output of the signals of the first user connector 203A and the second user connector 203B, respectively. 204B, and the user signal output connector 205 has a first user signal output for supplying each of these signals to the first user joystick connector 102A and the second user joystick connector 102B of the game machine 100. Connector 205A and second user signal output connector 205B.

The image recognition unit 209 receives an image signal processed by the video signal processor 207 and converts the image signal into a recognizable signal, and stores an image pattern for storing various image patterns of a game screen. And a video determination unit 209C for comparing the game image recognized by the video recognition unit 209A with the video pattern stored in the video pattern storage unit 209B to determine the current game situation. do.

The game status display unit 219 displays the game situation on the screen of the monitor 400, and provides a synchronization signal separated from the video signal of the video signal processor 207 so that the game situation can be displayed in synchronization with the video of the game screen. And a separation unit 219A and an image processing unit 219B for selecting and displaying an image representing a game state stored in the image pattern storage unit 209B under the control of the central control unit 214.

The present invention having such a configuration,

The joystick 300, the monitor 400, and the speaker 500 are connected to the game device 100 through the interface device 200.

The interface device 200 may be mounted in an expansion slot standardized in the game machine 100 to operate by receiving power from the game machine 100.

2 is a diagram illustrating an example of installing the interface device 200 of the present invention on the game machine 100.

As shown in Figure 2, it is installed on the game machine 100 using the mounting plate 220, the connector 221 for signal input and output of the interface device 200 is a flexible cable connector (not shown) Can be mounted in the slot.

At this time, the solenoid 201 is fixed to the position of the reset switch 101 (not shown in FIG. 2) of the game machine 100 so that the solenoid 201 is in contact with the solenoid 201 and the reset switch ( 101) can be pressed.

Here, in the embodiment of the present invention described as a play station (playstation) of the home game machine as an example, in the case of the play station has a reset switching configuration in the power switching control, in the case of the Xbox (X-BOX) Power control is performed by a toggle of a power switch that is turned on when the switch is pressed once and turned off when it is pressed again. Therefore, when configuring the X box, the solenoid 201 may be configured at the position of the power switch.

The central control unit 214 resets the power of the game machine 100 by operating the solenoid 201 at the initial power-on or the end of the game.

In this case, when the solenoid 201 is operated once, the power of the game machine 200 is turned off. Therefore, the solenoid 201 is operated twice so that the center of the interface device 200 has a power reset function. The program of the controller 214 can be simply changed and applied.

The cost payment device 202 generally uses a coin input detection device, and may configure a separate coin input detection device for each of the user 1 and the user 2 to enable independent charging.

Such a cost payment device 202 can be implemented in various ways, such as a bill detection device, a mobile phone payment device, a smart card detection device.

The user key input unit 203 includes a first user connector 203A and a second user connector 203B to be connected to two joysticks 300 so that two users can play a game. 203 may increase or decrease according to the number of game users provided by the game device 100, that is, the number of the joystick connectors 102.

In addition to the joystick 300, other user input means may be connected and used, and the lever and button 700 are installed in the outer case 600 of FIG. 3, and the installed lever and button 700 is configured as a standardized connector. By connecting to the user key input unit 203 to be available.

The setting unit 213 is configured in the form of a dip (DIP) switch, the administrator can easily set the game progress mode by operating the dip switch.

In the interface device 200, the video / audio signal processing is performed by connecting the A / V output port 103 of the game machine 100 and the video / audio terminal 206 to receive and process the video / audio signal of the game machine 100. bar,

The video signal is configured to convert the composite video signal (component video) output from the game machine 100 into an R, G, B video signal so that the video signal can be displayed on the external monitor 400. .

When the external monitor connection terminal is configured in the game machine 100, that is, when the AV decoder is configured to provide an image by connecting to the external monitor, the R signal is not configured in the video signal processing unit 207. Can receive and process G, B video signals.

In addition, the audio signal configures the audio switching unit 208 such that audio output cannot be made through the speaker 500 at the end of the game.

The status display unit 210 is composed of display means such as a seven-segment (7-segment) for displaying the input amount and game operation and game remaining time.

In addition, by configuring the remote control 217 and the remote control signal receiver 218 for receiving the signal thereof, the administrator using the remote control 217 to control the interface device.

The remote controller 217 can be used to control the reset of the game machine 100, the on / off of the interface device, etc., and additionally provide a function that can be provided such as mode setting and a co-authenticator (especially in free mode). Can be planned.

The game progress mode set by the manager by the setting unit 213 includes a time mode for allowing the game to be played for a predetermined time according to the input amount and a capability mode for allowing the game to proceed according to the game ability. It can be divided into a free mode that can be used indefinitely without the time / capability mode that parallels the ability.

The time mode means that the game can be played for a set time by the amount of money inputted, and such a time mode is a first time mode that allows the game to be played for a set time by the amount of money inputted, regardless of the number of users. If there are two users, the input amount is divided by the number of users, that is, the second time mode is provided so that the game can be progressed by 1/2.

That is, in the second time mode, when the game time allocated to one coin is 5 minutes, when one coin is input and the first and second users play the game at the same time, the user can use the game time available for each user for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. In this case, the game time allocated to one coin is 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

In addition, the third time mode is a case in which a payment device 202 for each user is configured. As described above, a cost payment device 202 is configured for each user, and the cost is paid to the payment device 202. The game can be played only to the corresponding user for the set time.

In addition, the fourth time mode may divide the allotted time according to the input amount so that the game time is the same as the counterpart user when the remaining game time of the counterpart user is insufficient.

In this case, if the user sets the predetermined key and the user selects the key, the game time assigned to him is sent to the other game user. If the remaining time is 4 minutes, 2 minutes are sent to the other party. Both opponents will be given 2 minutes of game time.

In addition, the ability mode is to determine whether the game proceeds according to the user's game ability regardless of time. When the user ends the game, the game is started by pressing the game start button. If you press the start button again, the game will no longer run.

In addition, the time / competence mode is to allow a bonus game to be given when a predetermined score or more is obtained within the allotted time for the input cost, so that a bonus game can be given.

Free mode, on the other hand, allows the administrator to manage the game freely for a certain amount of time (1 hour, 2 hours, etc.) for a fixed amount of money as in a PC room.

In this case, the remote controller 217 may be usefully used.

In order to proceed according to the game progress mode as described above, the central control unit 214 counts the user's start signal in the time mode, and ends the game after the internally set time. In this case, the game screen pattern is recognized to determine the end of the game. In the time / competence mode, the time count operation and the operation process of comparing the game screen pattern are performed.

In order to implement the capability mode and the time / competence mode, the image recognition unit 209 is determined to compare the game screen provided by the game machine 100 with a predetermined pattern to determine the game situation and to determine whether the game is finished. Configure.

According to the stored image of the image pattern storage unit 209B of the image recognition determination unit 209, the image determination unit 209C can determine the menu, game loading time, etc. of the game type, character selection, and the like. The control unit 214 controls the user signal output control unit 204 to lock the specific key or other keys so that they are not output, so that the game can be played.

For example, in the case of character selection provided by the game, if a certain selection time is not given, it may occur indefinitely. Therefore, only a specific key signal for selection is opened, and other key signals are locked. The key signal is not transmitted to the game device 100, and at the same time, a predetermined selection time is counted, and the counting process is provided on the game screen of the monitor 400.

In addition, in the game machine 100 such as the Playstation or Xbox, there is a loading process of the game. In the loading process, an error may occur when a new key is input, so that the entire key signal or a specific key signal is locked. )

In this way, by allowing the image pattern to be recognized and determined in relation to whether or not the game is finished, the menu provided by the game, and the like, the target game can be progressed.

The image pattern storage unit 209B is configured to be easily detachable from the interface device in the form of a pack to have a structure that can be easily replaced according to the type of game.

That is, the image pattern storage unit 209B is produced by storing the image to be judged necessary for the game progress by storing the image in advance according to the type of the game to be provided from the game machine 100, and is provided to each manager and provided to the interface device. It is intended to be used by mounting.

In addition, the image pattern storage unit 209B includes an image to be displayed on the screen of the monitor 400, that is, a count message for requesting to proceed with the game further, a message for inserting a coin, and the like (insert coin). .

For example, the image pattern storage unit 209B captures and stores an image such as a gameover and a score for determining a criterion for proceeding the game with the game title, and adds it to the game screen. Create and save an image to display on the monitor screen.

The image stored in the image pattern storage unit 209B is displayed on the screen of the monitor 400 by the game status display unit 219, and the synchronization is detected from the image of the game machine 100, and the detected synchronization signal SYNC Reference image is displayed on the screen of the monitor 400.

The synchronization signal SYNC separated by the synchronization separator 219A of the game status display unit 219 is also supplied to the image recognition determination unit 209 to display an image and a game screen image stored in the image pattern storage unit 209B. It can also be used to make comparisons so that accurate judgment can be made in comparing the score and the end of the game.

The interface device 200 has a configuration that operates by receiving power from the game machine 100.

3 is a diagram showing an example of use of the interface device of the present invention.

Such an interface device, as shown in FIG. 3, the game console 100 and the interface device 200 connected thereto are embedded in the outer case 600, and the cost payment device 202, the status display unit 210, the coin return unit ( 216, the remote control signal receiver 218 is configured to appear to the outside, the design and the external configuration can be implemented in various ways.

The remote controller signal receiver 218 is formed at a position where the user's remote controller 217 signal can be transmitted well, and the upper side of the screen of the monitor 400 may be appropriate.

In addition, the product discharging unit 215 is configured in the outer case 600 so as to have a loading box of goods therein and to discharge the goods from the loading box.

Referring to the operation of the embodiment of the present invention having such characteristics as follows.

When a user inputs a coin into the payment apparatus 202, the payment apparatus 202 recognizes this and notifies the central control unit 214.

When the central control unit 214 receives the coin detection signal, it displays the amount of money inputted through the status display unit 210 that the coin has been input.

At the same time, the central controller 214 controls the user signal output controller 204 so that the operation signal of the user joystick 300 input from the user key input unit 203 can be transmitted to the game machine 100.

Thereafter, the central controller 214 displays a message for inducing the user to start the game through the status display unit 210, and the user presses a start key to start the game of the game machine 100.

The central controller 214 recognizes that the game of the game machine 100 has started by recognizing the start key, reads the game progress mode set in the setting unit 213, and displays the progress state on the status display unit 210.

For example, when the game progress mode is the time mode, the central controller 214 starts counting from the time point at which the start key is input and down counts a predetermined time, and the counting result is displayed on the status display unit 210. Mark it.

When the predetermined time ends as a result of the counting, the central controller 214 displays the game on the game screen and controls the user signal output controller 204 to prevent the user operation signal from being transmitted to the game machine 100. Even if a user selects a lever or a key of the joystick 300, the game machine 100 does not operate.

At the same time, the central controller 214 operates the solenoid 201 to press the reset switch 101 of the game machine 100.

Therefore, the game machine 100 is reset and the initial screen is displayed on the monitor 400.

At this time, the central controller 214 controls the audio switching unit 208 to block the audio signal, thereby preventing audio output through the speaker 500.

Therefore, the user can no longer proceed with the game unless he pays more coins.

At this time, after counting is completed, the central controller 214 may play the counted image stored in the image pattern storage unit 209B so that the game user can proceed with the game by inputting coins before the reset process by the solenoid 201 is performed. You can give more time to display on the screen.

4 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a process of operating in a time mode.

In the capability mode, the central controller 214 determines whether to end the game according to the image recognition result input from the image recognition unit 209.

After the user's start key is input and the game is started, the image recognition unit 209 determines whether an image pattern (eg, game over) that can determine the end of the game is displayed on the game screen. If the image is displayed on the game screen of the monitor 400, it is determined that the game is finished.

If it is determined that the game is finished, the central controller 214 resets the game machine 100 by operating the solenoid 201 as described above, and controls the user signal output controller 204 and the audio switching unit 208. So that the user can no longer play the game.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process performed in the capability mode.

Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the end point of the game may be recognized as the start key of the user, and the start key of the user is input again when the start key of the user is input and the game is in progress. You can quit the game if you decide to try.

Also, in the time / capacity mode, as in the time mode, when the start key is inputted, counting starts and the predetermined time is counted down. When the predetermined time is finished, the central controller 214 scores. By capturing the image and judging with the score image stored in the image pattern storage unit 209B, it is determined whether to extend the game progress (bonus game).

If the determination result is more than the predetermined score to provide more game time so that the game can proceed further.

In this case, the bonus game may also be implemented according to various programs of the central controller 214, such as continuously providing game time or providing the bonus game only a predetermined number of times when the score is more than a predetermined score.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a time / capability mode operation process.

In addition, in the game, the central control unit 214 compares the score image with the image of the image pattern storage unit 209B as described above. The goods loaded by the control may be provided to the user, or the coin return unit 216 may be controlled to return a predetermined amount of coins to the user.

On the other hand, another embodiment of the power supply reset means is provided.

The remote control signal generating means for generating a signal of the same frequency band as the signal transmitted from the remote control used in the game machine is configured in the opposite position of the remote control signal receiver of the game machine to drive the remote control signal generating means when a power reset event occurs in the interface device. Characterized in that the game machine can be reset.

7 shows an embodiment of such a power reset means.

The remote control signal generating means 217 is configured at a position opposite to the remote control signal receiving unit 104 of the game machine 100.

The remote control signal generator 222 is driven by the central controller 214, and the infrared signal transmitted from the remote controller signal generator 222 by the central controller 214 is the same as the reset signal from the remote controller of the game machine 100. It is a signal with frequency.

Therefore, the game machine 100 performs the initialization process since the same signal as the signal transmitted from the remote controller used in the game machine 100 is input to the remote controller signal receiver 104.

In this case, as described above, since the X-BOX does not support reset, the same operation as described above may be performed by generating a signal corresponding to ON after power off.

Such a power reset means can be mounted on the interface device more simply than the structure by mechanical contact with the reset switch of the main body of the game machine, there is an advantage that the operation process is also reliable.

Meanwhile, another embodiment of the interface device of the present invention may add a network communication function.

Add a communication modem, connect the keyboard further with the user input means, and further include a communication control program in the central control means to connect to a predetermined network such as the Internet through the communication modem Internet game site Can be accessed to enable online gaming.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game device having various additional functions that can replace an expensive commercial game machine using a home multimedia game machine without changing the structure and program of the home game machine.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the interface device of the present invention, a multimedia video game machine.

Figure 2 is a view showing an embodiment in which the interface device of the present invention installed on a home game machine.

3 is a view showing an example of use of the interface device of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of operating in a time mode according to the present invention.

5 is a flow chart illustrating a process of operating in a capability mode in the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of operating in a time / capability mode according to the present invention.

7 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the power supply reset means in the present invention;

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delete delete When the power reset event occurs in the interface device by configuring the remote control signal generating means for generating the remote control signal of the same frequency band as the power reset signal (power control signal) of the remote control used in the game machine at the opposite position of the remote control signal receiver of the game machine, A power reset means for generating a remote control signal according to the control of the control means to reset the game machine; A cost payment means for allowing the user to pay the game cost of the game machine; Status display means for displaying the contents related to the progress of the game, such as paid costs and game operating time, A user key input unit for connecting with one or more user input means for user key input for the progress of the game, User key input signal control means for controlling the output of the user key input signal input through the user input unit; A user key output unit connected to a user key input unit configured in the game machine main body to supply a user key input signal output from the user key input signal control unit to the game machine; A video / audio terminal for receiving a video signal / audio signal output from the game machine by being inserted into a video / audio output port configured in the game machine body; Image recognition means for recognizing a video signal provided from the video / audio terminal and determining a game situation by comparing with a predetermined set image pattern; Game status display means for displaying the game status on the monitor game screen using the stored image pattern image; Mode setting means for setting the game progress mode, According to the setting mode of the mode setting means set in the setting unit for the user paid cost (coin) recognized from the cost payment means, the user key signal is supplied to the game machine to control the game play state, the progress of the game is controlled, A central control means for initializing (resetting) the game machine by operating the power reset means at the end; Interface device of a multimedia video game machine comprising a. 4. A video signal processing means according to claim 3, further comprising a video signal processing means for processing a video signal provided from a video / audio terminal to display a video signal provided from the game machine on a monitor (CRT) when no external monitor output stage is configured in the game machine. Interface device of a multimedia video game machine, characterized in that comprising a. [4] The apparatus of claim 3, further comprising: a remote controller as a user input means for wirelessly controlling the interface apparatus, and receiving remote control signal receiving means for receiving a control command from the remote controller and performing a corresponding operation. Interface device of a multimedia video game machine. The prize according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein when the user obtains a predetermined level or a predetermined score or more, the prize is operated under the control of the central control means to return the loaded goods, commemorative medals or a predetermined amount to the user. Interface device for a multimedia video game machine, characterized in that further comprises a providing means. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the image recognition unit comprises an image recognition unit which receives a video signal and converts the signal into a recognizable signal, and stores various image patterns of the game screen and a screen image for indicating a game progress. The video pattern storage unit has a structure that can be easily replaced according to the type of the game, and the game image recognized by the video recognition unit is compared with the video pattern stored in the video pattern storage unit to determine the current game situation. Interface device for a multimedia video game machine, characterized in that it comprises a video determination unit. delete 7. The game status display means according to claim 6, wherein the game status display means displays the game status on a monitor screen so that the game status can be displayed in synchronization with the game screen image and to accurately determine the game status through the game screen. And a video processing unit for selecting and displaying an image representing a game state stored in the video pattern storage unit under control of the central control unit. Interface device of the game machine. The audio switching unit of claim 6, further comprising: an audio switching unit for controlling switching output of an audio signal provided from a video / audio output terminal such that an audio output is not performed through a speaker connected at the end of the game under the control of the control unit; And amplifying means for amplifying the audio signal switched from the amplified output to a connected speaker. The interface device of a multimedia video game apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the cost payment device is independently configured according to the number of game users supported by the user key input unit. The game progress mode set by the mode setting means or the remote control in the interface apparatus, Time mode to play the game for a predetermined time according to the input amount, and ability mode to play the game according to the game ability. Interface device of a multimedia video game machine, characterized in that divided into set. The method of claim 12, wherein the time mode is a time mode that allows the game to be played for a set amount of time, regardless of the number of users. Time mode that allows you to proceed with the game by dividing the amount of time by the number of users Interface of the multimedia video game machine, characterized in that divided into the time mode for dividing the allotted time according to the input amount so that the game time is the same with the counterpart user if the remaining time of the other user's game is insufficient Device. The communication control program according to claim 6, further comprising a communication control program in the central control means so as to further add a communication modem, further connect the keyboard as a user input means, and connect to a predetermined network such as the Internet through the communication modem. And configured to connect to an internet game site to enable online gaming.