TW200404593A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A control device is located inside a game machine cabinet placed on a floor surface. The control device includes a display controller for controlling the game machine display, a memory for holding basic operations control software, and a central control unit for controlling the display controller while executing the basic operations control software, in response to operations input from the operation unit. A casing of the control device has a connector for connecting the operation unit and the display. Electrical circuits operating as the display controller, the memory, and the central control unit are provided in the form of a plurality of modules. The control device casing has a concave in its top surface. At the bottom of this concave, there is a connector half. At least one of the modules is fitted into the concave. The module has, in its bottom, a connector half that is detachable with respect to the connector half. A finger recess is formed in a lateral surface wall of the concave.

Description

200404593 (1) The description of the invention shall be described in detail. The technical field of the invention or the prior art, content, embodiments, and modes are briefly explained. [Technical field to which the invention belongs] Field of the invention The invention relates to a stand-alone gaming machine, More specifically, it is a stand-alone gaming machine with a control unit of 5 yuan and game software that can be easily replaced (replaced). C Prior Art 3 Background of the Invention The game software of a game console is replaced so that it can enjoy several games with a single game case. Changing the game software sometimes means that its control board must be replaced. The structure in which a control board can be removed from a game case and can be replaced by another control board is well known in the industry (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open (Kokai) Application No. 06-296756). The description of the following Japanese Patent Publication No. 06_296756 for a gaming machine uses the same component names as those used in 15 of Japanese Patent Publication No. 06-296756. The control board of the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 06-296756 can slide into the cabinet in a fixed direction. The first connectors extend in a sliding direction from the rear surface of the control board, and the second connectors are attached to the chassis so that the second connectors are engaged with the first connectors 20 after the control panel slides in. The chassis has a control board bracket, which includes a bottom plate, left and right walls, and a rear wall. Sliding guides extending in the front-to-rear direction (sliding direction) are formed in the left and right walls, and the shape of the control board allows it to fit into the control bracket. The left and right walls of the control board are provided with guiding protrusions, which are aligned with the sliding guides on the left and right walls of the control board bracket. 6 046 200404593 Guide so that the control board can slide in a front-to-back direction. Therefore, for the control board bracket, the control board can only slide in the direction defined by the slide guides, and the guide protrusions are engaged with each other. 5 The gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. ⑽-296756 must provide a control board bracket in the game case, slide guides formed in the left and right walls of the control board bracket, and the left side of the control board A guide protrusion is provided in the right wall (which is engaged with the slide guides). In addition, it can only slide in the forward and backward directions bounded by the sliding guides and the guide protrusions engaging with each other. That is, there is little freedom in removing and attaching the control board. Japanese Patent Publication No. 06-296756 does not disclose the method for replacing game software, and only mentions replacing the game software circuit board with a separate circuit board (the game software system is incorporated into the circuit board). It can be understood that a method of replacing the game software circuit board with another 15 circuit board is to open, for example, the rear surface of a game case, and then remove the game software circuit board. Figure 25 shows a home television game machine. For example, 'as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-238064, the video game console includes a game console 100 and a game cassette 1, 20 of which is vertically inserted into the game console 100. A first wire extending from the game console 100, a controller 108 connected to the first wire, and a second wire used to connect the game console 100 to a television 518 . It should be noted that the names and reference numerals of these components are the same as those used in Figure 7 of Japanese Patent Publication No. 06-238064. 7 04? 200404593 发明, description of the invention A program (such as a program for generating a three-dimensional space image) is stored in the mobile cassette 1 and can output image information. The game console uses the image information to synthesize and output images, and these images will be displayed on the television 518. A recess is formed in the top surface of the game console 100, and a connector half is exposed at the bottom of the recess. The other connector half is provided at the lower surface of the game cassette, and this connector half can be connected to the connector half provided in the recess of the game console 100. To play, the player first inserts a game card £ 1 into the game console 100. Next, the player operates the controller 108 to display, for example, a video of a racing game or a fighting game on the television 518. This game cassette 1 can be inserted into and removed from the game console 100. If the player wishes to play a different game, the player must replace (replace) the game cassette i with an additional cassette. When the cassette i is removed 15, the player holds and pulls up the exposed (protruding) portion of the cassette 1. Next, the player can insert a game cassette into the game console 100, and the cassette is loaded with additional game software. It should be noted that there are four controllers (controllers 108, 110, 112, and 114) in FIG. 25, so that four players a, b, (^ and!) Can perform 20 simultaneous game. In addition, four screens for the four players a, b, C, and D are displayed on the television 518. In the conventional television game machine, when the game cassette 1 is inserted into the game console 100, most of the game cassettes 丨 protrude from the game console 100, that is, are exposed to the outside. Therefore, if the player or other people do not think about it with their body parts (such as hands or feet) against the exposed part of the card, they may damage it. In addition, not only is the card gl damaged, but the game console 100 is also at risk of being damaged. In addition, the card S1 only maintains the vertical entry position through the shallow recess of the game console 100, and thus the card E1 is not stable at the vertical insertion position. Therefore, 5 is placed in the connector half of the cassette 1 Department and set for game manipulation. There is a risk of insufficient contact between the inner connector halves (especially if the game is played too long or the card is frequently changed for £ 1). With regard to the configuration shown in Fig. 25, to replace the card gi, it must hold and pull out the exposed part of Heka g1, and therefore must have a relatively large (high) exposed portion. In the case of a game console, the card £ 1 and the game console 100 are housed in the case of the game console, and therefore the player or others cannot touch the exposed portion of the cassette 1. However, the card gi in the vertical insertion position is not stable 'and there is a risk that the joint halves cannot be fully connected. In addition, for some gaming consoles that are not horizontally placed gaming consoles (that is, the gaming console 100 is attached to, for example, a vertical wall), in which case the cassette 1 is It protrudes horizontally from the Yang console 100 (similar to a cantilever beam), and it can be understood that the connection stability between the cassette 丨 and the game console 100 will be even lower. For example, if the player kicks or vibrates to the gaming machine, the cassette 丨 may fall off the gaming console 100. In addition, in the case of some game consoles, the card H 1 and the game console form a separate unit (for example, provided as a game software circuit board). In order to play different games, the cassette 1 and the game console are simultaneously Replace the stand-alone unit with a description of the invention. Because the game console is fixed in the game box, it is not easy to replace the game console. [Summary of the Invention 3 Summary of the Invention An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the operation unit is easily replaced. Another object of the present invention is to provide a game machine in which the game software system can be easily replaced. Another object of the present invention is to provide a control device for a game machine, wherein the game software can be easily replaced. According to a first aspect of the present invention, a game machine is provided. The game machine includes a main body, its system, placed on a floor surface, an image display screen, and a sigh placed in the upper part of the U Hai body. A control unit which is set in the middle height portion of the main body and which accepts a manipulation input, and a control device which is set in the main body and which executes a game software program including a video display The image is displayed on the screen in response to the input from the control unit. The control device and the control unit are electronically connected to each other in a detachable manner, and the control device includes a replaceable game software memory. In this game machine, the operation unit can be easily replaced, and the game software can be easily replaced. An opening is preferably formed below the image display screen of the main body of the game machine, and the opening is closed by a removable door panel member. In addition, the control device is preferably located behind the door panel member. According to a second aspect of the present invention, an improved control device is provided. (1) The invention is described as being located inside a main body of a game machine for executing a game software program, including an operation of displaying an image on an image display screen in response to manipulation input. . The game machine includes a main body, which is placed on a floor surface, an image display glory, which is arranged in the upper part of the main body, and an operation unit, which is arranged in the height section of the main body of the main body. Inside to accept manipulation input. The control device includes a display controller to control the display of the video display glory, a memory, control software to maintain basic manipulations and software for pirates, and a central control unit to control the display control. Benefits, basic manipulation control software and game processing software for tactile lights, in order to respond to the manipulation input from the manipulation unit. A bus line electrically connects the display controller, the memory, and the central control unit to each other. The control device cover has a connector for connecting the bus line to the operation unit and the display screen. The circuits used to operate as the display controller, memory, and central control unit are arranged in the form of a plurality of circuit modules. The control device cover has a recess in its top surface, and a bottom P of the recess has a first connector half which is connected to the bus line. At least one of the circuit modules is installed in the recess, and the bottom part has a second connector half, which can be attached / detached to the shoulder of the first connector half of the valley. The recess is formed in at least 20 sides i of the recess. By controlling cracking, the game software can be easily and reliably replaced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention, a game machine 11 玖, description of the invention FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the game machine shown in FIG. 1; Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the control device of the gaming machine shown in Figure 1; Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the control device when the cassettes are removed from the control device; Figure 5 is when When the control unit is removed from the game machine, a perspective view of the game machine shown in FIG. 丨; FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional side view of the game machine of the first image after the control unit is removed; Figure shows a perspective view of the control unit removed from the game machine of Figure 1; Figure 8 shows a plan view of another control unit that can be attached to the game machine of Figure 1; Figure 9 shows another operation A plan view of the unit, the control unit can be attached to the game machine of Fig. 1; Fig. 10 shows a plan view of another control unit, which can be attached to the game machine of Fig. 1; Fig. 11 shows another Plan view of the control unit that can be attached to the first Figure 12 shows a perspective view of the game machine when the control unit of Figure 11 is attached; Figure 13 is a picture of a player sitting on a seat structure while playing a game; Partial cross-section side view of the game machine shown in FIG. 14; FIG. 14 is an enlarged horizontal view of the pedal unit of the game machine close to FIG. 12 200404593 发明. Description of the invention; After removal, a partial cross-sectional side view of the gaming machine; FIG. 16 is a perspective view, which schematically shows the top surface of the operating unit when the 5-plate is opened, the operating unit of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1; Figure shows a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 18 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the gaming machine of Figure 17 when the player is seated; 10 Figure 19 shows Figure 17 is a block diagram of the gaming machine; Figure 20 is a perspective view of the control device of the gaming machine shown in Figure π; Figure 21 is a diagram of Figure 20 when the cassette is removed from the control device; A perspective view of the control device; 15 FIG. 22 is shown in FIG. 20 An enlarged perspective view of the rear surface of the control device; Fig. 23 shows a perspective view of a modified version of the control device shown in Fig. 20; Fig. 24 shows the cassette removed from the control device, shown in Fig. 23 2 0 is a perspective view of the control device; FIG. 25 is a diagram schematically showing a conventional game machine. I: Detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the third embodiment

13 Description of the Invention With reference to Figures 1 to 16 of the drawings, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown the appearance of a stand-alone gaming machine J 0 according to this embodiment. The stand-alone gaming machine 10 has a cabinet 14 which can be placed on a floor surface 2 of a gaming center, for example. An image display screen (display unit) 16 is disposed in the upper portion of the chassis 14, and a manipulation unit 18 is generally disposed in a central position in the height direction of the chassis 14. The video display screen 16 is placed at the visual height (or slightly lower than the visual height) when the player is standing. In addition, the manipulation unit 18 is located at a height. 10 allows a player to easily manipulate the manipulation unit 18 while watching the image display screen 16. A removable plate (door panel member) 20 is provided between the image display screen 16 and the operation unit 18, and the door panel 20 is fixed to the chassis 14 by, for example, screws 21. A control device 44 (to be described later) is disposed inside the game machine case 14 behind the door panel 20. The game sound effect is produced by a speaker set 26 provided on both sides of a 15-image display screen 16. The image display screen 16 is, for example, a VGA (video graphics array) screen, and the speaker set is a stereo speaker set. Its volume can be controlled. The gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine using a joystick. The operation unit 18 is provided with two joysticks 22, and three buttons 24 are provided adjacent to each joystick. Therefore, 20, two group components with a joystick 22 and a button 24 are arranged next to each other 'so that one or two players can manipulate the gaming machine 10. The reference number 28 represents a coin (game fee) or a token input slot, and the reference number 30 represents a refund tray. Referring to FIG. 2, it is a block diagram showing the structure of the gaming machine 10. 14 200404593 发明 Description of the invention As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 10 includes a central control section 50, a display device 52, a display controller 53, an interface 54, a connection control device%, and a control software memory ( The storage unit,-the memory interface 60, a manipulation input # 工 器 62,-game software storage memory 64, and-manipulation input ° °-66 These structural components are connected by a bus line μ. The device 52 includes the image display screen 16 and the team of the first figure. The central control section 50 includes a central processing unit (CPU) for controlling the operation of each part of the game machine 10. Display control The controller 53 is connected to the "," the display device 52 and the central control unit 50, and processes the image data in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional space. That is, the display controller M controls the i-th image.

The image shows the image on the screen 16. The interface 54 is connected to the display controller 53 and includes a VDAC (video digital-to-analog converter) and an ADAC (audio digital-to-analog converter). 15 This VDAC converts image data (software processing) into analog video (VGA specifications) signals ’and outputs these signals to the image display screen 16 (display device 52). The ADAC converts sound data (software processing) into analog audio signals, and outputs these signals to the eighth group 26 (display device 52). The connection control device 56 is connected to the central control unit 50 and has a function of transferring data between the game machine 10 and an external device. The connection

The 20 device 56 preferably has a LAN (Local Area Network) connection function, such as Ethernet (registered trademark), a modem which is used for data transmission through a public telephone line, and an NCU (Network Control Unit) , Which provides a dial-up connection. The control software memory 58 is connected to the central control unit 50, and stores a program for managing all the basic controls of the game machine 10 and the common control independent of the game software. This allows the initial manipulation and basic manipulation of the gaming machine 10 (which has nothing to do with the game). The manipulation input controller 62 serves as an interface for manipulation input signals. These manipulation signals are different according to the type of manipulation input unit, and can receive parallel or serial digital signals or analog inputs corresponding to the type of manipulation input unit 66. / Output signal. The manipulation input controller 62 also serves as an interface of the coin counting device 61, which counts the number of coins or tokens that the player puts into the coin input slot 28 as his game fee. The manipulation input unit 66 is the manipulation unit 18 in FIG. 1. It should be noted that in the case of a driving game machine (Fig. 12), the manipulation input unit 66 includes a manipulation unit 18 and a pedal unit 15. The pedal unit is not placed under the gaming machine 10, and thus can also be referred to as a foot manipulation unit. The manipulation unit 18 can be regarded as a first manipulation unit, the pedal unit 15 can be regarded as a second manipulation unit, and both of them can be collectively regarded as 15 manipulation units. The memory interface 60 is connected to the central control unit 50 ′ and reads the gateway software between the game software storage memory 64 and the central control unit 50. The game software storage memory 64 is detachably connected to the memory interface 20 60 and usually stores a game software. In this embodiment, the game software storage memory 64 is a read-only memory (ROM) cartridge, which is detachably connected to the memory interface 60. The read-only memory cartridge preferably has a storage capacity of 128 megabytes (MB) and security functions to prevent software theft. 16 玖, description of the invention

_Except for the display device 52 and the manipulation input unit 66, the game shown in the second figure "_ 所 # The structural components are included in the control device. Therefore, in addition to the interface, the control device 44 can be regarded as the following components So: the display controller 53, which is used to control the display and memory of the image display screen 16. It maintains the basic manipulation control software and game processing software ^ and the central control unit. It controls the display and reacts through the C. Single 7G's manipulation input 'executes basic manipulation control software and game processing software. The display controller 53, the memory 58, and the central control unit 50 are electronically connected to each other through a bus line 55. The block diagram shows the control The device 44 has a construction similar to that of FIG. 2. However, 'if the circuit is taken into consideration, the display controller ^, the memory 58, and the central control unit% are configured as a plurality of circuit modules. One of these modules This is the game software storage memory (read-only memory cassette) 64. 15 As shown in FIG. 3, as a whole, the control device 44 displays a

A substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. In FIG. 3, if the appearance of the control device 44 is observed, the control device 44 includes a rectangular parallelepiped cover structure 45, a read-only memory cassette 64a, and an extended input / output (I / O) Cassette 64b, a connection cassette 64C, a motherboard's edge port 2065 ', and other ports / terminals. These other ports / terminals are, for example, a modem port 71, a VGA output port 67, and a stereo squad output and extended serial port 68. A dual in-line package (DIp) switch 69 for switching between 15 kHz and 32 kHz is provided adjacent to port 68, and an eight volume button 70 is provided at the port 17 200404593玖 Above the invention description 5 68. When adjusting the speaker volume button 70, the date from the speaker group 26 will change. The motherboard is a circuit module disposed inside the cover 45. In Figure 3, the edge port of the motherboard "projects from the cover 仏. In the cover 45, the motherboard has a central control unit% and control software memory 58. The edge connection 主机 65 of the motherboard, and other connection bees ^^^, the dual in-line package _69, and the volume correction unit are collectively arranged on the side surface 45b of the cover 45. In this embodiment, this side surface is referred to as the main surface of the cover structure 45. 10 15 20 Figure 4 shows the cover structure after removing the read-only memory card Kuncun, the extended I / O card E64b ', and the connection card g64e from the cover structure 45. As shown in the figure, one of the top surfaces of the cover structure 45仏 has a first recessed part 4U, a second recessed part, and a third recessed part 仏. A read-only memory card! 164 & is inserted into the first recessed part-to extend the I / O card E64b is inserted into the second recessed part, and the connection card is inserted into the third recessed part 41c.-The connector half state is set on the bottom surface of the first recessed part 41a, and the connector half is% Extends from the motherboard. The read-only memory card E64a is equipped with a connector and a half (Not shown) in the bottom surface 'and in the state of FIG. 3 (its t-read-only memory card g 64a is installed in the cover structure 45), this connector half is connected to the cover structure 45 Connector half 39a. Similarly, a connector half 39b extending from the motherboard is located in the bottom surface of the second card recess, and the extension g64b is provided with a connector half (not shown). In the bottom surface. And in the state of FIG. 3, this connector half is connected to the connector half 39b. In addition,-the state of the connector half extending from the motherboard is located in the recess of the third card g ... 18 玖, In the bottom table of the invention *, the X connection card g64c is provided with a connector half (not shown) on the bottom surface of the base. In the state shown in FIG. As best shown in Figure 3, when three cards g64a, 64 are inserted into the cover structure 45, the top surface of the cover structure 45 ^ and the tops of the cassettes 64a, 64b, and 64c The surfaces 64d are flush with each other. Therefore, the read-only memory card E64a, extension; [/ 〇cassette 64b, and connection card It can be regarded as a plug-in circuit module, which is respectively included in the cassette recesses 41a, 41b, and 41c of the external structure ^ 10a first finger recess 47a, a second finger recess 47b A third finger recess 47c (the size of each finger recess allows one's finger to be inserted into it) is formed in the side wall surface of the card g recess 41 of the cover structure 45. When the cover structure 45 When the read-only memory cassette 64 & is removed, the first and second finger recesses 47a and the Yang system are provided so that the operator or maintenance person 15 can easily hold the read-only memory card g64a. That is, , The maintenance person puts his finger into the first and second finger recess 4 ~, Yang, holds the read-only memory card E64a, and then removes (pulls up) the read-only memory from the cover structure 45 Card E64a. When the maintenance personnel wants to remove the extension card I from the cover structure 45, 64b, the maintenance personnel puts, for example, a plum finger into the second finger recess 20 at 47b 'and holds the opposite side of the extension card with the remaining fingers and Remove it. Similarly, if the maintenance person wants to remove the connection card from the cover structure 45, the maintenance person puts his thumb into the recess of the third finger, and holds the opposite side of the connection card g64c with the remaining fingers and removes it. . When the removal of the read-only memory card EMa is an ideal (typical) situation, its 19 200404593 玖, description of the invention uses only the first and second finger recesses 47 ^ 47b. However, @, it should be solemn that ‘if necessary’ it can also use the third finger recess 47c at the same time. As can be understood from Figures 3 and 4, one of the side walls of the second cassette recess 4 (on the main surface 45b side of the cover structure 45) is an open portion 5, and the second cassette recess One of the side walls is also an open portion. In addition, the second finger recess 47b formed in one of the side walls of the first cassette recess 41a is also a finger recess formed in one of the side walls of the second cassette recess 41a). Similarly, the third finger recess 47c formed in the other side wall of the first cassette recess 41a is also a finger recess formed in a wall of one side 10 of the third cassette recess 41c. That is, in this embodiment, two adjacent cassette recesses 4U and 41b (or 41a and 41c) are connected to each other by a separate finger recess tip (or 47c). It should be noted that the number of finger recesses 47 is not limited to three. For example, considering, for example, work efficiency and / or manufacturing cost, the number of finger recesses 15 may be four or more. The position and shape of the finger recess 47 are not limited to the positions and shapes shown in Figs. For example, the optimal position and shape can be selected appropriately so that the cards can be easily removed. In addition, the position of the recess of the cassette is not limited to the position shown in the drawings. For example, the first cassette recess 41a can be in contact with the rear surface 45c of the cover 45. That is, one of the side walls of the first cassette recess 41a can be opened on the rear surface 45c side of the cover 45. It should be noted that there are also cases where the extension card E64b and the connection card are not provided. That is, the control device has only the read-only memory cassette 64a. Reference numeral 72 represents a perforation, and the screw for locking the cover structure 45 to the base 46 is perforated through the 20 玖, description of the invention, and the like. The base 46 is fixed to the game machine case 14. The connection cassette 64c is used to connect with other game machines. For example, setting the connection cassette 64c allows the game machine 10 to be connected to another game machine via wiring. The extended I / O cassette 64b is a cassette using an i / OC input / output which is not a basic specification. For example, setting the extension 1 / Ό cassette 64b allows connection of one or two light input gun type controllers. It should be noted that the remainder of the self-control device 44 after removing the cassettes 64a, 64b, and 64c can be referred to as a motherboard. One of the input signals from the operation unit 18 is guided to the control device 44 via the cables 77 and 48 (FIG. 5). The control device 44 operates the image display screen in accordance with the design of the motherboard, the content of the game software of the read-only memory cassette 64a, and the operations (instructions, commands, data, values, signals, mobile phones) input by the input unit 66. 16. That is, the control device 44 executes a game program including an operation for displaying an image on the image display screen 16 in response to an input operation. The read-only memory cassette 64a is a replaceable storage device for game software. As shown in Figure 5, the control unit 8 can be removed from the game machine case. The control unit 18 is placed on a control unit base 14a extending horizontally outward from the center portion of the game machine case 14, and is locked to the control unit base by a plurality of bolts 13 (FIG. 13). 14a. Reference numeral 13a denotes a bolt hole, and the bolts 13 are locked into the bolt holes. To remove the operation unit 18 from the game machine case 14, first unlock a lock, which is provided in the top panel 18a of the operation unit 18, and the lock is located near the right button 24. When the lock Π is unlocked, the top panel 18 of the operating unit 18 can be opened (pivoted, lifted) forward to a substantially vertical position as shown in Fig. 16. As shown in Fig. 16, the top panel 18a of the operation unit 18 is opened forward and stopped at a predetermined position (e.g., inclined by about 10 ° or 120 °). A hinge 87 provided between the upper panel 18a and the manipulation unit 18 holds the upper panel 18a in the predetermined position described above. A connector 17 and a power switch 89a are disposed below a panel 20 on the main surface of the game machine case 14. When the upper side plate 18a of the operation unit 18 is turned on, the connector 17 and the power switch 89a are exposed (so that maintenance personnel can access such devices). The maintenance person turns off the power switch 89a of the gaming machine 10, and then removes the electric wire 77 from the connector 17. This electric wire 77 connects the manipulation unit 18 (more specifically, the joystick 22 and the button 24) and the connector 17. Then, the maintenance personnel turn away the bolts 13. In this way, the control unit 18 is released (completely removed) from the game machine case 14 (more specifically, the base 14a). The connector 17 is fixed to the outer surface of the gaming machine case 14, and the power switch 89a is also attached to the outer surface of the gaming machine meal 14. When the operation unit 18 is mounted to the game machine case 14, the connector π and the power switch 89a are located inside the operation unit 18 (which is shielded by the operation unit). It should be noted that a power switch 89b (FIG. 6) is also provided in the lower portion of the rear surface of the gaming machine 10, and the power switch 89b can be turned off instead of the power switch 89a. It can also set the power switch 89a on the base 4a. FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional side view showing the gaming machine 10 after the operating unit 18 is removed from the gaming machine case 14. FIG. -A separate cable 48 is applied from the connector 17U to the control device 44 of the gaming machine, which is fixed to the base 46. FIG. 7 shows the operating device 18 removed. 200404593 发明, description of the invention If the person replaces the control unit 18 with the # 独 之 控 Unit, the separate operation unit can be attached to the game machine case 14 by performing the above-mentioned removal procedure in the reverse direction. An example of a private element is shown in Figures 8 to 11. The operation unit 18 in FIG. 8 is provided with two groups of five cymbals 24, each group _ follow-joystick 22. The operating unit M in FIG. 9 has two trackballs 79 ', and each trackball 79 is accompanied by three buttons 24. The control unit in the figure 18 is-a sense grabbing unit, the reference number 8q represents the controllers. The control unit in Figure 11 is a _ driving type control unit, and it is set to 10

A steering wheel 34 and a row of sandal bars 32. The gearshift lever 32 may have a high-speed sand position and a low-speed play position.

If the game software is replaced at the same time as the operation unit 18, the maintenance person removes the operation unit from the game machine case 14 and the door panel 20 located under the image display screen 16. It should be noted that at this time, the maintenance personnel can only remove the door panel 20 first, and later can remove the operation unit ^. To remove the door panel I5 20, the screw 21 must be loosened and removed. By removing the door panel 20, a large opening can be created under the image display glory 16. The control device is arranged inside the game machine case 14 near the opening. The maintenance person puts his hand into the opening, holds, for example, the read-only memory cassette 64 & and removes it from the cover structure 45 of the control device 44. Therefore, in the case where the operation unit 20 and the read-only memory cassette 64a are removed at the same time, the maintenance personnel can stand on the main surface of the gaming machine case 14 without performing laboriously changing its position. FIG. 12 shows the gaming machine 10 when the operating unit of FIG. 11 is attached. The gaming machine 10 is a driving game machine. The pedal unit 15 is provided in the lower part of the machine case 14 in the game 23 200404593. Similarly, the game machine case 14 is also provided with a seat (bench) 19, and the player can sit on the seat while playing a game. The pedal unit 15 and the seat 19 can be changed in style according to the game machine case 14. The driving type control unit 18 is larger than the control unit of FIG. 1, and therefore an additional support member 23 for supporting the control unit 18 is attached to the game machine case (FIG. 13). The supporting member 23 (which has a surface that is unfolded from the operation unit base 14a and extends forward) is fixed to the gaming machine case 14 by bolts 丨 3. In other words, the support member 23 together with the base 14a defines an enlarged base (surface) for the larger manipulation unit 18. After attaching the supporting member 23 to the gaming machine case 4, the operating unit 18 is mounted on the base i4a and the supporting member 23, which is an additional mounting member having an L-shaped cross section. The read-only memory cassette 64a is replaced with software for a driving game. Otherwise, the structure of the gaming machine 10 is the same as that shown in the first figure. Therefore, it can realize a completely different game machine 15 (from a joystick-type game machine to a driving-type game machine) without replacing the game machine case 14, the image display screen 16, and the control device cover structure 45. The gearshift lever 32, the steering wheel 34, and the game start button 36 are arranged on the operation unit 18. The gear shift lever 32 is capable of being shifted into a high-speed gear, a neutral gear, and a low-speed gear, for example. The pedal unit 15 includes an accelerator pedal 15a and a brake pedal 1513. During the game, the image display screen 16 displays, for example, a road, background, speedometer, tachometer, distance traveled, time remaining in the game, and scores (game scores). 064 24. Description of the Invention FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 12 and shows a player 42 sitting on a seat 19 to play a game. The player 42 depresses or releases the accelerator pedal 15a or the brake pedal 15b.

The steering wheel 34 and the gearshift lever 32 are manipulated to perform a driving game. When viewed from a side view 5, the seat 19 has a [shape. The base 19 is mainly composed of two (right and left) horizontal members 19b, which are in contact with the floor surface 12, and are fixed to the lower part of the game machine case, and two vertical members 19c, which are from these horizontal members 19b extends vertically, a connecting member 19d, which is in contact with the floor surface, and connects two horizontal members 19b to each other, and another connecting member 19a across the vertical member 19c to support a person's hip. The hip support member 19a has a 亥 ° pedal unit 15 made of a relatively soft material, and is connected to the control device 44 by, for example, an electric view 48a. It should be noted that in FIG. 12, the horizontal and outer connecting members 19 d are exposed members, however, they can also be provided with a structure of 15 pieces to cover the horizontal members 19 b and / or the lower connection. Component 19〇1. This covering member can close or block the recessed portion (hollow space) between the pedal unit 15 and the lower connection member 19d. Alternatively, it can increase the size of the pedal early tg15 so that it blocks the recessed portion (hollow space) between the pedal unit 15 and the lower connection member 19d. 20 FIG. 14 shows the components for attaching the pedal unit 15, the seat 19, and the game machine case 14 to each other in detail. It is electrically driven to extend from the control device 44 to the lower part of the game machine case 14). The game machine case 14 is connected to a cable 83, which extends from 200404593 kan, and the invention description extends from the accelerator pedal 15a and the brake pedal 15b. The cable 48a is connected to the cable 83 inside the cover 15c of one of the pedal units. The degree of depression (the amount of depression) of the accelerator pedal 15a and the brake pedal 15b is converted into an electronic signal by a converter 81 disposed inside the cover 15c of the pedal unit 15, and then 5 is supplied to the cable 83 and the cable 48a to Controller 44. The lower part of the game machine case 14 and the free tail end (or the vicinity thereof) of the horizontal member 19b of the seat 19 are combined via a hinge 85 and a bolt 86. The pedal unit 15 is connected to the game machine case 14 or a horizontal member 19b of the seat 19 by bolts 86. It should be noted that it is capable of extending the horizontal members 19b forward and placing the entire bottom surface of the gaming machine case 14 on the horizontal members 19b. The control device 44 accepts operation inputs from the operation unit 18 and the pedal unit 15 and executes a game program on the image display screen according to the input operations to display images. 15 It should be noted that if the game machine 10 is not provided with a seat 19, as shown in FIG. 15, the pedal unit 15 is installed on the floor surface 12, and an attachment 88 is provided in the game machine case 14 And pedal unit 15. The cable 48a and the cable 83 are connected to each other inside the attachment 88, the attachment 88 is fixed to the game machine case 14 by bolts or the like, and the pedal unit 15 20 is fixed to the game machine case 14 by bolts or the like The attachment 88. The maintenance person may wish to replace only one or some components of the operating unit 18, instead of replacing the entire operating unit 18. For example, the maintenance person only wishes to replace the joystick 22 in the i-th figure with the trackball 79. This replacement is better because it makes the cost lower than replacing the entire operating unit 18. When only 26 200404593 发明, description of the invention (such as the above), the maintenance personnel first unlock the lock π placed on the operating unit 18. Next, the top panel 1 of the operation unit 18 is opened forward as shown in FIG. 16 and is inclined at about 11 °. Or 120. Stop later. The maintenance person then turns off the power switch 89a, removes the joystick 22 and the electric wire, and then attaches the trackball 79 and the electric wire. Then, the maintenance person closes the top panel 18a and locks it with the lock 11. Examples of component replacement include rocker and trackball, rocker and grab, and replacement between grab and trackball. As described above, the power switch 89b of the game machine is provided in the lower portion on the rear surface of the game machine. Therefore, by operating the switch 89b on the rear surface of the case 14, the power of the game machine can be turned off without opening the top panel 18a of the operation unit 18. If the position of the gaming machine 10 does not allow maintenance personnel to touch the lower part of the rear surface of the gaming machine case 14 (for example, when the gaming machine 10 is close to the wall), as long as the lock η is unlocked and the switch 89a is operated, it can be closed. The power supply of the game machine, the game machine itself is quite heavy. 15 It should be noted that in FIG. 13, the supporting member 13 is attached to the gaming machine case 14. However, if the manipulation unit 18 can be sufficiently supported only by the manipulation unit base 14a, it is not necessary to provide the support member 13. Second Embodiment A second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 17 to 24. 20 FIG. 17 shows the appearance of a gaming machine 210 according to this embodiment. The gaming machine 210 has a chassis 214 that can be placed on, for example, a floor surface 212 of the center of a gaming machine. An image display screen (display) 216 is disposed in the upper portion of the case 214, and an operation unit 218 is disposed substantially at the middle height of the case 214. A pedal unit 21 $ Department Θ67 27 200404593 玖, the description of the invention is set in the lower part of the case 2U, the game machine case 214 is also set-seat (㈣) 2 丨 9 'Lai Zhe ㈣ ㈣ ㈣ • 在The seat. When viewed from the side, the seat 219 has an L-shape (see Figure 18). The fifth seat 219 is mainly composed of two horizontal members 2m, which are in contact with the floor surface 212 and are fixed to the lower part of the game machine case. Two vertical members 219c 'extend straight from the horizontal members 219b #. --- the lower connecting member 219d, which is in contact with the floor surface 212, and connects the two horizontal members other than each other, and one connecting the upper ends of the vertical members 21 氕, and 10 is used to support the upper connecting member 219a. Make up. The hip support member 219a has a rather soft seat. The image display screen 216 is located at a visual height (or slightly lower than the visual angle) at which a player stands. In addition, the manipulation unit 2 1 8 is located at a high level ', which allows the player to easily manipulate the manipulation unit 8 while 15 is able to sit on the seat 219 to view the image display screen 216. A removable panel (door panel member) 220 is disposed between the image display screen 216 and the operation unit 218. The panel 220 is fixed to the chassis 214 by, for example, screws 221. The game effect is produced by the π spin a group 226 provided on both sides of the image display screen 216. The image display screen 216 is, for example, a vGA (video 20 graphics array) screen, and the speaker group 226 is, for example, a stereo speaker group, and its volume can be controlled. The gaming machine 210 is a gaming machine for driving games. A row of seed levers 232, a steering wheel 234, and a game start button 23 6 are arranged on the operation unit 218. The gear lever 232 is capable of being shifted into a high-speed 28 200404593, a description of the invention (H), a neutral (N), and a low (L). The pedal unit 215 has an accelerator pedal 215a and a brake pedal 2i5b. During the game, for example, a road, background, speedometer, tachometer, distance traveled, remaining game time, and score (game score) are displayed on the video display screen 216. Reference numeral 228 represents a coin (or coin) input slot, and 230 represents a coin return tray. Fig. 18 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the gaming machine 21 shown in Fig. 17 when a player 242 sitting on the seat 219 plays a game. The player 242 performs a driving game by operating the steering wheel 234 and the gearshift lever 232 when the accelerator pedal 215a or the brake pedal 10 215b is depressed or released. A control device 244 is disposed inside the game machine case 214 near the removable panel 220, and is disposed on a base 246, which is fixed to the game machine case 214. The control unit 218 is connected to the control device 244 via an electrical winding 277, a connector 217, and a cable 248, and the pedal unit 215 is connected to the control device 244 via a cable 248a. The control unit 244 receives input operations from the operation unit 218 and the pedal unit 215, and executes a game program on the image display screen according to the input operations. The game program includes operations for displaying images. The base on which the manipulation unit 218 is disposed extends from the middle near the game machine case 20 214 toward the player 242. The operating unit shown is relatively large ' and therefore attaches an additional support member 223 to the base of the gaming machine case 214. The supporting member 223 is an auxiliary member having an L-shaped cross section. The base and the supporting member 223 together form a wide flat surface (base) 'and the operation unit 218 is firmly attached to the flat surface by bolts 213. 29 0S9 200404593 玖, description of the invention Figure 19 is a block diagram, | turtle

266. These structural components are connected by a body 264 and a manipulation input unit bus line 255. The display device 252 includes an image display screen 216 and a speaker set 226 in FIG. 17. The central control section 250 includes a central processing unit (cpu) for controlling operations of different parts of the gaming machine 210. The display controller 253 is connected to the display device 252 and the central control section 25, and processes the image data in two or three dimensions. That is, the display controller 253 controls the display of the image display screen 216 of FIG. The interface 254 is connected to the video controller 253 and includes a VDAC (Video Digital to Analog Converter) and an ADAC (Audio Digital to Analog Converter). The VDAC converts image data processed by software into analog video (VGA) signals, and outputs these signals to an image display screen 216 (display device 252). The ADAC converts digital audio data processed by software into analog audio signals, and outputs these signals to eight groups 226 (display device 252). 20 The control software memory 258 is connected to the central control section 250 and stores programs for managing all the basic controls of the gaming machine 210 and shared controls not related to the game software. This allows the initial and basic manipulations of the gaming machine 210 (which are not related to the game). The manipulation input controller 262 is used as an interface for manipulation input signals. 30 200404593 93, description of the invention is different according to the type of the manipulation input unit 266, and can receive parallel or serial digital signals according to the kind of the manipulation input unit 266, or Analog input / output signals. The manipulation input controller 262 also serves as an interface for a coin counting device 261, which calculates the number of coins or tokens that the player puts into the 5 coin input slot 228 as his game fee. In the case of a driving game, the manipulation input unit 266 includes a manipulation unit 218 and a pedal unit 215. It should be noted that the manipulation unit 218 can be regarded as a first manipulation unit, the pedal unit 215 can be regarded as a second manipulation unit, and both of them can be collectively regarded as a manipulation unit. In the case of using the joystick to play 10 (which does not have a pedal unit), the manipulation input unit 266 is constituted only by the manipulation unit 218. A joystick-type operating unit includes, for example, a joystick and a button or the like, which are provided adjacent to the joysticks. The memory interface 260 is connected to the central control section 25 and executes the reading of the gateway software between the central control section 250 and the game software storage memory 264. The game software storage memory 264 is detachably connected to the memory interface 260 and stores a game software. In this embodiment, the game software storage memory 264 is a read-only memory cassette that is detachably connected to the memory interface 26 via a connector half 239. The read-only type 20 memory card E preferably has a storage capacity of 128 million bytes and a security function to prevent software theft. Except for the display device 252 and the manipulation input unit 266, all structural components of the game system 21 shown in FIG. 19 are included in the control device 244. Therefore, in addition to the interface, the material of this control device can be regarded as consisting of the following elements: 31 200404593, invention description: display controller 253, which is used to control the display of image display screen 216, and memory 258, which maintains basic manipulation control Software and game processing software, and a central control unit 25, which controls the software and game processing software in accordance with a manipulation input through a manipulation unit. The display controller 253, the memory 258, and the central control unit 25 are connected to each other through a bus line 255. When shown in a block diagram, the control device 244 has a structure similar to that of FIG. 19. However, if the actual circuit is considered, the display controller 253, the memory 258, and the central control unit 25 are configured as a plurality of 10 circuit modules. One of these modules is game software storage memory (read-only memory cartridge) 264. FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the control device 244. When viewed as a whole, the control device 244 generally shows a rectangular parallelepiped shape. In FIG. 20, from the outside of the control device 244, a rectangular parallelepiped surface structure 245, a read-only memory cassette 264, an edge port 265 of the motherboard, and other ports can be seen from outside the control device 244. . These other ports are, for example, a modem port 271, a vga output port 267, and a stereo squadron output and extended serial port 268. A dual in-line package switch 269 for switching between 5 kHz and 32 kHz is disposed adjacent to the 20 port 268, and a speaker volume button 270 is disposed above the port 268. For example, when you turn the LA8 volume button 27 ° to the right, it comes from LA. The volume of eight groups of 226 will increase. The motherboard is a circuit module, which is disposed inside the cover structure 245, and the edge connection 265 of the motherboard is protruded from the cover structure 245. In the cover structure 245, the motherboard is provided with 077 32, and the description of the invention is provided with the central control unit 2 and the control software memory W. The edge of the motherboard is connected to the bee 265, other ports 266, ⑹ and plus, dual in-line package switch 2 6 9 ', and the remaining volume knob 2 7 〇 are concentratedly arranged on one side surface of the outer grass structure 2451? on. In this embodiment, the two sides of this side surface are referred to as the main surface of the material structure 245. Therefore, the control port group (connector) is only set on the main surface of the cover structure M5. Reference numeral 272 represents m to screw the cover structure ⑷ (or the control device 244) to the game machine case through these perforations. 10 FIG. 21 shows the control device 244 after the read-only memory card g 264 is removed from the cover structure 245. As shown in the figure, the top surface 245a of the cover structure 245 has a recessed portion 241. A joint half 239 is disposed on the bottom surface of the recessed portion 241, and the joint half 239 extends from the motherboard. The read-only memory card E 264 has a connector half (not shown) in its bottom surface, and in the case of FIG. 20 (where the read-only memory cassette 264 15 has been inserted), this connector The half is engaged with the joint half 239 of the cover structure 245. As shown in FIG. 20, when the read-only memory cassette 2 is loaded into the cover structure 245, the top surface 245 of the cover structure 245 is the top surface of the V-type memory card cassette 264. 264d flush. Therefore, the read-only 5 memory card cassette 264 can be regarded as a built-in module, which is incorporated into the outer cover structure 20

Make a recessed portion 241 of 245. The read-only memory cassette 264 does not protrude from the cover structure 245. The small recesses 247a and 247b (the size of which allows a person to put their fingers into them) are formed in the side wall surface of the cassette recess 241 of the cover structure 245, and these finger recesses 247a and 247b are provided so as to act as the cover Structure 245 removed 33 200404593 发明, description of the invention When the read-only memory card g 264, the operator or maintenance personnel can easily hold it, Hai Wei item type, memory card g 264. Specifically, the maintenance personnel put their hands into the recesses 247a and 247b, held the read-only memory card g 264, and then removed (raised and pulled out) the read-only memory from the cover 245 Card 5 E 264. In this embodiment, the size of the recesses of each finger allows one or two hands to be inserted into it. As long as the size, shape, position, and number of the hand-recessed recesses of the read-only memory cassette 264 can be easily removed, it is not limited to those shown in Figures 20 and 21. For example, four finger recesses can be placed around the read-only memory card S 264. For example, when a different game software (10 another read-only memory card E) is to be inserted into the control device 244, the item-only A memory card E 264 must be removed. In addition, if the read-only memory card 264 is broken, it must be removed and replaced with a new read-only memory card 264 (the same game). In addition, the position of the recess g 241 of the card g is not limited to the position shown in Figs. For example, a card recess 241 'can be formed so as to be brought into contact with the rear surface 245c of the housing 245. That is, one time, one side surface of the cassette recess 241 can be opened on the rear surface 245c of the cover 245. Fig. 22 shows a ventilation opening 249 provided in the rear surface 24 (the side surface opposite to the main surface 245b) of the cover 245. During the game, the motherboard in the 20 cover 245 generates heat. -A blower fan (not shown) 5 is placed inside the housing 245 near the vent opening 249. The hot air inside the cover 245 is discharged from the ventilation opening 249 to the outside through the air blowing fan, so as to keep the temperature inside the cover 245 within a proper range. The protrusions 25m are provided on both sides of the ventilation opening 249. Since the control device ⑷ will be fixed at 34 200404593 玖, the position of the inside of the gaming machine 210 is unknown (for example, the control device 244 may be in contact with a wall) ', the protrusions 25 1 are provided in the ventilation opening 249 On both sides to prevent the wall from blocking the ventilation opening 249. It should be noted that the position, shape, and number of the protrusions 25 1 are not limited to those shown by 5 in FIG. 22. The protrusions 251 may take any form as long as they allow a sufficient amount of exhaust from the vent openings 249. Figures 23 and 24 show a modified example of one of the control devices 244. Three cassette recesses 241a, 24lb, and 241c are formed in the top surface 245a of the cover 245. A read-only memory card cassette 264a is inserted into the first card 10 recess 241 & an extended 1/0 card cassette 264b is inserted into the second card recess 241b, and a The connection cassette 264c is inserted into the third cassette recess 241c. It should be noted that the read-only memory cassette 264a can have the same shape as the read-only memory cassette 264 of FIG. As in the example shown in FIG. 20, when all the cassettes 264a, 264b, and 264c are inserted into the recesses of the individual 15, the top surface 245a of the cover 245 is flush with the top surface 264d of the cassettes. The connector halves 239a, 23913, and 239 (: are located in the bottom surfaces of the cassette recesses 241a, 241b, and 241c, respectively. These connector halves 239a, 239b, and 239c extend from the motherboard. In this modified case, they are formed Three finger recesses 247a, 247b, and 20 247c. The first and second finger recesses 24 and 2471} are that when the read-only memory cassette 264a is removed from the cover 245, the maintenance staff puts his finger in The recess in it. When the maintenance staff removes the extension cassette 26 from the cover 245, the maintenance staff can put his thumb into the recess of the second finger for example, and hold the extension card with the remaining fingers (£ 2641) The opposite side. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide two finger recesses in the top surface of the cover 245 in order to remove the extended I / O cassette 264b. Similarly, if a maintenance person removes the connection card g 264c from the cover structure 245, the maintenance person can, for example, put his thumb into the third finger recess 247c and hold the connection card 5 box 26 with his remaining fingers. The opposite side. Therefore, in order to remove the connection cassette 264c, it is not necessary to set two fingers into the recess in the top surface of the cover 245. It should be noted that when removing the read-only memory cassette 26, using only the first and second finger recesses 247a and 247b is an ideal (typical) case. However, if necessary, it can also use the third finger recess 24a at the same time. 1〇 As understood in FIGS. 23 and 24, one of the side walls of the second cassette recess 241b (on the main surface 245b side of the cover 245) is an open portion, and one of the second cassette recesses 241c The side wall (on the rear surface 245c of the cover 245) is also an open portion. In addition, the second finger recess 24 formed in one of the side walls of the first cassette recess 24a is at the same time that the finger formed in one of the side walls of the second 15 cassette recess 241b projects into the recess. Similarly, the third finger recess 247c formed in the other side wall of the first cassette recess 241a is also a finger protruding recess formed in one side wall of the third card recess 241c. That is, in this embodiment, the first and second card-shaped recesses 24U and 241b (which are adjacent to each other) are connected by the second finger recess, and the first and the second The third card recess 241, which is adjacent to each other, is connected to each other by the third finger recess 247c. It should be noted that the number of the 'finger recesses 247 is not limited to three. For example, in consideration of work efficiency and / or manufacturing cost, the number of finger recesses may be, for example, four or more. As an example, it can provide 36 200404593 93, invention description Z finger recesses for each card. In addition, the positions and shapes of these finger recesses are not limited to the examples shown. For example, the optimal position and shape can be appropriately selected so that the card E can be easily removed. In addition, the locations of these card recesses are limited to the locations shown. For example, the first cassette recess 5 can be in contact with the rear surface of the cover 245. That is, one of the side walls of the first recessed recess 2413 can be opened on the rear surface 245e side of the cover 245. The three cards H 264a, 264b and 264C are built-in modules (circuit modules). The connection cassette 264c is used for connection with other game machines. For example, the absence of the connection cassette 264c allows the game machine 210 to be connected to an adjacent game machine via wiring. The extended 1/0 cassette 26 is a cassette that uses I / O other than the basic specifications. For example, setting the extended 1/0 cassette 264b allows a maximum of two optical input grab controllers to be connected. The other configurations are the same as those shown in Figs. 20 to 22, and therefore will not be described again. It should be noted that the remainder after removing the cassette 264 (264a, 264b, and 264c) from the control device 244 may be referred to as a motherboard. To remove the cassettes 264 (264a, 264b, and 264c) from the control device 244, first remove the door panel 220 located under the image display screen 216 of the gaming machine 21, which can be loosened and removed by bolts 221 plus 20 is removed. When the door panel 220 is removed, a large opening is formed below the image display screen 216. The maintenance personnel can reach into the gaming machine case 214 through the opening, hold, for example, a read-only memory cassette 264, and remove the cassette from the cover structure 245 of the control device 244. It should be noted that the game machine is not limited to a driving game. Example 37 077 200404593 发明. Description of the invention For example, the game machine can of course be a role-playing game, a fighting game, or a game machine using a shooter. In these cases, the manipulation unit 218 may include a joystick and a button. [Brief description of the drawings] 5 Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 shows a block diagram of the gaming machine shown in Figure 1 ;

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the control device of the gaming machine shown in Figure 1; 10 Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the control device when the cassettes are removed from the control device; Figure 5 is When the control unit is removed from the game machine, a perspective view of the game machine shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional side view of part 15 of the game machine of FIG. 1 after the control unit is removed;

Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the control unit removed from the game console of Figure 1B! 1 Figure 8 shows a flat U &lt; ten-sided view of another control unit that can be attached to the game of Figure 1 20; Figure 9 shows a plan view of another control unit <10-sided view, which can be attached to the game machine of Figure 1; Figure 10 shows a list of another control unit; Min Ping A ten-sided view, the control unit can be attached to the game machine of FIG. 1; FIG. 11 shows a ten-sided view of another control unit, and the ordinary moxibustion ten-sided view, which can be attached to the first Fig. 1 game machine; Fig. 12 shows a perspective view of the game machine when the operation unit of Fig. 11 is attached; Fig. 13 shows a game performed by a player sitting on a seat structure 5 'Fig. 12 A partial cross-sectional side view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 14 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the pedal unit of the gaming machine close to FIG. 12; FIG. 15 is a diagram of the seat after removing the seat from the gaming machine. A cross-sectional side view of a part of the game machine; 10 FIG. 16 is a perspective view, the outline Figure 1 shows the control unit of the game machine shown in Figure 1 when the top panel of the control unit is opened. Figure 17 shows a perspective view of a game machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 18 is when When the player is seated, a cross-sectional side view of part 15 of the game machine of FIG. 17; FIG. 19 shows a block diagram of the game machine of FIG. 17; and FIG. 20 shows the game machine of FIG. Figure 21 of the control device is a perspective view of the control device of Figure 20 when the cassette is removed from the control device. Figure 22 is a large perspective view of the rear surface of the control device shown in Figure 20 ; Figure 23 shows a perspective view of the modified style of the control device shown in Figure 20; 39 200404593 发明, description of the invention Figure 24 shows that when the card g is not removed from the control device, the A perspective view of the control device; Figs. 25 to 5 are schematic diagrams showing a conventional game machine. [Representative symbol table of main components of the figure] Α Ο A οοο 游戏 · Game card 1 £ 19c ... Vertical member 10 ... Game machine 20 ... Door plate member 11 ... Lock 21 ... Screw 12 ... Floor surface 22 ... Rock 13 ... Bolt / Supporting member 23 ... supporting member 13a ... bolt hole 24 ... button 14 ... chassis 2 6 ... mouthed eight groups 14a ... control unit base 28 ... token insertion slot 15 ... pedal unit 30 ... return plate 15a ... ·· Accelerator pedal 32 ... Slot lever 15b ··· Brake pedal 34 ... Steering wheel 15c ... Cover 36 ... Game start button 16 ... Video display screen 39a ... Joint half 17 ... Joint 39b ... Joint half 18 ... Control unit 39c ... Joint half 18a ... Top panel 41a ... First recessed portion 19 ... Seat 41b ... Second recessed portion 19a ... Connecting member 41c ... Third recessed portion 19b ... Horizontal member 42 ... Player 19d ··· Connecting member 44 ... Control device

40 200404593 发明, description of the invention 45 ... cover structure 45a ... top surface 45b ... lateral surface 45c ... rear surface 46 ... base 47 ... finger recess 47a ... finger recess 47b &quot; finger recess 47c ... ·· Finger recess 48 ... Cable 48a ... Cable 50 ... Central control section 5 2 ... Display device 53 ... Display controller 54 ... Interface 5 5 ... Bus line 56 ... Connection control device 58 ... Control software memory 60 ... Memory Interface 61 ... Coin counting device 62 ... Manipulation input controller 6 4 ... Game software storage memory 64a ... Read-only memory cassette 64b ... Extended input / output cassette 64c ... connecting cassette 64d ... Top Surface 6 5 ... edge connection 槔 66 ... manipulation input unit 67 ... VGA port 68 ... extended serial port 69 ... dual in-line package opening 70 ... left. Eight volume name 71 ... modem port 72 ... perforation 77 ... cable 79 ... track ball 80 ... grab controller 81 ... converter 8 2 ... hole 83 ... cable 85 ... key 86 ... bolt 87 ... synd 88 … Attachment 89a ... Power switch 89b ... Power switch 100 ... Game console 108 ... Controller 200404593 发明, Description of the invention 110 ... Controller 112 ... Controller 114 ... Controller 210 ... Game console 212 ... Floor surface 213 ... Bolt 214 ... Chassis 215 ... Pedal unit 215a ... Accelerator pedal 215b ... Brake pedal 216 ... Video display screen 217 ... Joint 218 ... Operation unit 219 ... Seat 219a ... Upper connecting member 219b ... horizontal member 219c ... vertical member 219 d ... lower connecting member 220 ... door panel member 221 ... screw 223 ... supporting member 2 2 6 • •• Team group 228 ... Coin insertion slot 230 ... Return plate 232 ... 234 ... Steering wheel 236 ... Game start button 239 ... Joint half 239a ... Joint half 239b ... Joint half 239c ... Joint half 2 41 ... Recessed part 241a ... First cassette recess 241b ... The second cassette recess 241c ... the third cassette Place 242 ... Player 244 ... Control device 245 ... Cover structure 245a ... Top surface 245b ... Main surface 245c ... Back surface 246 ... Base 247a ... First finger recess 247b ... Second finger recess 247c ... Third finger recess 248 ... cable 248a ... cable 249 ... vent opening

42 200404593 发明, description of the invention 250 ... central control section 264c ... connection card 251 ... projection 264d ... top surface 252 ... display device 265 ... edge port 253 ... display controller 266 ... manipulation input Unit 254 ... Interface 267 ... VGA output port 2 5 5 ... Bus line 268 ... Extended serial port 258 ... Control software memory 269 ... Dual inline package switch 2 6 0 ... Memory interface 2 7 0 · ·· Stab volume button 261 ··· Coin counting device 271 ·· Modem port 262 ··· Control input controller 272 ·· Perforation 264 ··· Game software storage memory 277 ... Cable 264a ... Read-only memory card Box 518… TV 264b ·· Extended I / O cassette

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200404593 Pick up, apply for patent Fanan 1.-a kind of game machine '"The game machine has:-a main body placed on the floor surface, an image display unit, which is arranged in the upper part of the main body,-a control unit, which is It is set in the middle height part of the main body, and it receives a manipulation input, and a control device, which is set on a 5 m towel and executes a game, including a response to the manipulation input 'on an image display screen The operation of displaying images, wherein the control device and the manipulation unit are electronically connected to each other in a detachable manner, and the control device includes a replaceable game software memory. 10 2 · M The gaming machine according to item i of the patent, wherein the main body has an opening formed below the image display screen, and the opening is closed by a removable method. 3. The gaming machine according to item 2 of the patent application, wherein the control device is located behind the removable member. 15 4. The gaming machine as claimed in claim 3, wherein the main body has a flat base at the middle height portion, and the control unit is placed on the base 'and is detachably attached to the base. 5. The gaming machine according to item 4 of the patent application, wherein the base is located below the removable member. 2 06. The gaming machine according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein one of the gaming machines is arranged on the base or close to the base. 7. The gaming machine according to item 6 of the patent application, wherein another power-on relationship of the gaming machine is provided on the rear surface of the main body. For example, the game machine of item 1 of the patent scope is declared, in which 44 Θ84 200404593 of the control unit is applied for and patented. A top panel is locked to the control unit by a lock. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 8 in which the top panel has at least one hinge member so that the top panel can be pivoted to an open position. 10. The gaming machine according to item 6 of the patent application, wherein when the top panel of the operation unit is opened, it can access a power switch provided on or near the base. 11 · The gaming machine according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the electronic connection between the control device and the operating unit is cut by disconnecting a cable extending from the operating unit from the connector, and the connector is attached To the outside of the subject. 12. The gaming machine according to claim 11 in which the joint is provided between the base and the removable member. U. For a gaming machine with a scope of application for patent item i, wherein the replaceable game software memory system is a read-only memory cassette. 14. The gaming machine as claimed in claim i, further comprising a seat member attached to the main body. 15. The gaming machine according to item 1 of the patent application, further comprising a foot manipulation unit attached to the main body of the child, so that a manipulation input from the foot manipulation unit can also be input to the control device. 16. · A control device for performing game processing, including an operation for responding to a manipulation input to display an image on an image display screen, the control device is provided inside a main body of a game machine; the game machine has · A main body and an image display screen, which are arranged in one of the main bodies 45 'in the upper part of the scope of the patent application, and in the middle height part, including: and a control unit which is arranged in the main body' and which receives Control input; the control device includes a display controller, which is used to control a memory of the image display screen, which is used to maintain basic operation control software and game processing software; 'which is used to control the display controller, the same central The control unit: executes the basic operation control software and game processing software in response to a manipulation input from the manipulation unit; a bus line for electronically connecting the display controller, the memory, and the central control unit with each other; and A cover which holds a bus line for connecting the bus line, a control unit, and a display screen A connector group; wherein the circuit as the display controller, the memory, and the central control unit is provided as a plurality of circuit modules, and the cover has a recess in a top surface thereof, and a bottom in the recess Has a -first-joint half which is connected to the bus line, A finger recess is formed in a side wall surface of the recess. For example, the control device under the scope of patent application No. 16 wherein when the built-in 200404593 pickup and patent scope module is accommodated in the recess of the outer cover, the τ hair-receiving module is flush with the top surface of the cover. 18. The control device according to item 16 of the application, wherein the plug-in module is a cassette-type module. 5 A% application: the control device of the scope item 16 wherein the cover has-ventilation opening π and the protruding system is set close to the ventilation opening. 20. For the control device of the scope of application for item 19, where The protrusions are arranged at least on both sides of the ventilation opening. 10 21. The control device according to item 16 of the patent, wherein the connector group is provided only on one of the side surfaces of the cover. 22. The control device according to item 21 of the patent application, wherein the one side surface is not only provided with a connector group, but also other connectors and connection cocks for all lines connected to the control device. 15 23. #The control device of the scope of application for patent No. 18, wherein the loading mode _ 'is a read-only memory card E, and different game software can be replaced by replacing the read-only memory card cassette. operating. 24. The control device according to item 16 of the patent application, wherein at least one side wall of the recess is an open portion. 205. If the control device of the scope of patent application item M further includes a finger recess formed in the top surface of the cover, and a plurality of recesses are formed in the top surface of the cover, and two Adjacent recesses are connected to each other through the finger recess. 26. The control device according to item 16 of the scope of patent application, further comprising a second control unit of the scope of patent application, which is attached to the lower part of the main body of the game machine. 27 · A cover structure for accommodating a control motherboard, comprising: a cover body having at least one recess in a top surface thereof for receiving a cassette-like component in the recess; and A finger recess in one of the side walls of the recess. 28. The cover structure according to item 27 of the patent application scope, wherein the cover has a vent opening in a side surface, and a protrusion is provided adjacent to the vent opening. 29. For example, the grass structure outside the scope of patent application No. 28, wherein the protrusions are provided at least on both sides of the ventilation opening. 30. The outer cover structure according to item 27 of the patent application scope, wherein at least one side wall of the recess is an open portion. 31. The cover structure according to item 27 of the patent application scope, wherein a plurality of recesses are formed in the top surface of the cover, and two adjacent recesses are connected to each other through the finger recess. 48