JP2004024389A - Recording medium processor for game - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable the detection of abnormality in wiring such as fraudulent wiring or mis-wiring in amount-of-currency transmission lines corresponding to the amounts of a plurality of currencies in recording media for games which handle the processing of issuing recording media and the value addition processing. <P>SOLUTION: In the recording medium processor for games which is provided with a currency identifier 13 or 33 for identifying many types of monetary currencies and an amount-of-currency communication part 14 or 34 which transmits signals indicating the amounts of currencies identified by the currency identifier through the amount-of-currency transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f corresponding to the amounts of the many kinds of monetary currencies, a wiring abnormality detection means (control part 12 or 32) is further provided to detect the presence of the abnormality of wiring in the amount-of-currency transmission lines. The wiring abnormality detection part transmits judgment implementing signals to the amount-of-currency communication part to implement the judgment of the wiring abnormality in the amount-of-currency transmission lines based on the reception of the response signals being transmitted from the amount-of-currency communication part according to the judgment implementing signals. When any abnormality in the wiring is detected, processing is carried out to report the fact. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the issuance of a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of game value usable for a game is recorded, and the magnitude of game value specified from the recorded information of the game recording medium. In particular, the present invention relates to a game recording medium processing apparatus capable of detecting an abnormal wiring of a monetary amount transmission line corresponding to a plurality of denominations of monetary amounts.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a game recording medium processing apparatus that issues a game recording medium (for example, a prepaid card) in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of game value (for example, a prepaid frequency) that can be used for a game is recorded, A card issuing device provided at a predetermined location (for example, an end of a gaming island) in a game hall, a card unit with a prepaid card issuing function provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine), and the like are known. The game recording medium processing apparatus includes a currency identification means for identifying money of a plurality of denominations (for example, a thousand yen bill, a 2000 yen bill, a 5,000 yen bill, and a 10,000 yen bill), and the money of the plurality of denominations. A money amount transmitting means for transmitting a signal indicating the amount of money identified by the money identifying means through a money amount transmission line corresponding to the amount, and within a range of the money amount transmitted from the money amount transmitting means. A game recording medium issuance process for issuing a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value corresponding to a fixed amount is recorded has been performed.
[0003]
Further, recently, as a game recording medium processing apparatus that performs processing for adding value (so-called additional payment) to the magnitude of game value specified from the record information of the game recording medium, for example, in a game hall A card issuing device with an additional deposit function provided at a predetermined location (for example, an end of a game island), a card unit with an additional deposit function provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine), and the like are known. This game recording medium processing device also includes the money identifying means, the money amount transmission line, and the money amount transmission means, and a game corresponding to a predetermined amount within the range of the money amount transmitted from the money amount transmission means. Value addition processing for adding the magnitude of the utility value to the magnitude of the game value specified from the record information of the game recording medium has been performed.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when the monetary amount transmission line is rearranged in those game recording medium processing devices, for example, even though the thousand yen is identified by the monetary identification means, the money of 10,000 yen can be transmitted through the rearranged monetary amount transmission line. Since a signal indicating the amount is transmitted, there is a possibility that fraud aimed at rearrangement of the money amount transmission line may be performed. In some cases, the monetary amount transmission line is mistakenly wired when manufacturing the game recording medium processing apparatus.
[0005]
The present invention has been made based on such a background, and an object thereof is a game capable of detecting a wiring abnormality such as illegal wiring or erroneous wiring of a monetary amount transmission line corresponding to a monetary amount of a plurality of denominations. It is to provide a recording medium processing apparatus.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems.
[0007]
First, the invention according to claim 1 shows money identifying means for identifying money of a plurality of denominations and a money amount identified by the money identifying means through a money amount transmission line corresponding to the money amount of the plurality of denominations. Amount of game value that can be used for a game corresponding to a predetermined amount within the range of money amount specified from a money amount transmitting means for transmitting a signal and a signal indicating the money amount transmitted from the money amount transmitting means. A game recording medium issuing device that issues a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the information is recorded, wherein the money amount transmission line is connected to the money amount transmission means. A wiring abnormality determination of the monetary amount transmission line based on reception of a response signal transmitted from the money amount transmitting means in response to the determination execution signal. Carry out A gaming abnormality recording medium further comprising a wiring abnormality detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of a wiring abnormality, wherein the wiring abnormality detecting means performs a process for notifying that when the wiring abnormality is detected. It is a processing device.
[0008]
The invention according to claim 2 shows money identifying means for identifying money of a plurality of denominations and a money amount identified by the money identifying means through a money amount transmission line corresponding to the money amount of the plurality of denominations. A money amount transmitting means for transmitting a signal, a game recording medium receiving means for receiving a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of a game value usable for a game is recorded, and the money amount transmitting means The amount of game value corresponding to a predetermined amount within the range of money amount specified from the signal indicating the transmitted money amount is specified from the record information of the game recording medium received by the game recording medium receiving means A game recording medium processing apparatus comprising: value addition means for performing processing for adding to the magnitude of the game value to be played, wherein the money amount transmission line is wired to the money amount transmission means Abnormal judgment Transmitting a determination execution signal indicating that the money amount transmission line is abnormal based on reception of a response signal transmitted from the money amount transmission means according to the determination execution signal, A gaming abnormality recording medium further comprising a wiring abnormality detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of a wiring abnormality, wherein the wiring abnormality detecting means performs a process for notifying that when the wiring abnormality is detected. It is a processing device.
[0009]
The invention according to claim 3 is the game recording medium processing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the money amount transmitting means is configured to respond to each determination execution signal transmitted from the wiring abnormality detecting means. The response signal is transmitted in order from a monetary amount transmission line, and the wiring abnormality detection means stores a normal reception order of the response signals transmitted in order from each monetary amount transmission line, and each monetary amount transmission line Based on reception of the response signals transmitted in sequence, the wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line is performed, and when the response signal reception order is different from the regular reception order, the wiring abnormality is detected. This is a game recording medium processing device.
[0010]
The invention according to claim 4 is the game recording medium processing device according to claim 3, wherein the money amount transmitting means transmits the response signal transmitted in order from each money amount transmission line at predetermined time intervals. The wiring abnormality detection means performs wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line based on reception of the response signals transmitted in order from each money amount transmission line, and outputs a plurality of response signals at the same time. A game recording medium processing apparatus that detects the wiring abnormality when received.
[0011]
The invention according to claim 5 is the game recording medium processing device according to claim 3, wherein the money amount transmitting means transmits the response signal transmitted in order from each money amount transmission line at predetermined time intervals. The wiring abnormality detection means performs wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line based on reception of the response signals sequentially transmitted from each money amount transmission line, and the reception interval of the response signal is allowed. The game recording medium processing apparatus is characterized in that it is confirmed whether or not it is within the time, and the wiring abnormality is detected when the reception interval of the response signal is not within the allowable time.
[0012]
The invention according to claim 6 is the game recording medium processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the wiring abnormality detecting means is configured to activate the game recording medium processing device when the game recording medium processing device is activated. A game recording medium processing apparatus characterized by transmitting a determination execution signal.
[0013]
The invention according to claim 7 is the game recording medium processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the money amount transmitting means is configured to recognize money every time the money identifying means recognizes money. A currency identification signal indicating that the currency has been identified, and the wiring abnormality detection means transmits the determination execution signal each time the currency identification signal transmitted from the money amount transmission means is received. This is a game recording medium processing device.
[0014]
Furthermore, the invention according to claim 8 is the game recording medium processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the wiring abnormality detecting means detects the wiring abnormality when detecting the wiring abnormality. The game recording medium processing apparatus is characterized by interrupting the process for issuing the recording medium or adding the value.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A game recording medium processing apparatus according to the present invention is a card issuing apparatus that performs a game recording medium issuing process for issuing a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of a game value that can be used in a game is recorded. 10 or the card unit 30 that performs value addition processing for adding to the magnitude of the game value specified from the record information of the game recording medium, the money amount transmission corresponding to the money amount of a plurality of denominations It is possible to detect an abnormal wiring.
[0016]
In the following, the gaming machine that performs the game is a pachinko machine 40, the magnitude of the game value that can be used for the game is a prepaid frequency, and information that can identify the magnitude of the game value is recorded. An example in which the game recording medium is the prepaid card 2 and the moneys 3 of the plurality of denominations are four types of bills of a thousand yen bill, a 2000 yen bill, a 5000 yen bill, and a 10,000 yen bill will be described. In the following, the reader / writer is abbreviated as “R / W” and the database is abbreviated as “DB”.
[0017]
Here, the game recording medium processing device includes a first embodiment in which the wiring abnormality is detected when the game recording medium processing device is activated, and a second embodiment in which the wiring abnormality is detected every time the currency 3 is identified. Includes form. In the following, each component of the gaming system 1 including the gaming recording medium processing device according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Referring to FIG. 5, detection of wiring abnormality in the game recording medium processing device according to the first embodiment will be described, and next, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 7, game recording according to the second embodiment Detection of wiring abnormality in the medium processing apparatus will be described, and finally, detection of wiring abnormality according to another embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0018]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a game system 1 including a card issuing device 10 and a card unit 30 which are game recording medium processing devices according to the present invention. The gaming system 1 corresponds to a card issuing device 10 provided at a predetermined location (for example, an end of a gaming island) in a game hall, and a pachinko machine 40 (for example, a pachinko machine) at a predetermined location (for example, a gaming island) in the gaming hall. A card unit 30 provided adjacent to the left side of the machine 40, a terminal box 50 provided at a predetermined location (for example, a management office) in the game hall, and a first outside the game hall operated by a card issuing company (for example, It comprises a management device 60 outside the game hall provided in a three-party organization or the like, and is capable of playing games using the prepaid card 2.
[0019]
The prepaid card 2 is an example of a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the prepaid frequency is recorded. This prepaid frequency is an example of the amount of game value that can be used for a game. Here, the amount of money provided for the issuance of a prepaid card 2 and the addition of value to the prepaid card 2 is a predetermined ratio (for example, one hundred yen). 1 degree) and converted to frequency. The prepaid card 2 has, for example, a card ID that is a unique number assigned to the prepaid card 2 as information that can specify the prepaid frequency at a predetermined portion of a thin plastic plate having a rectangular shape, and an issue frequency that will be described later. Is formed with a recording area in which the remaining prepaid frequency (hereinafter referred to as “remaining frequency”) is recorded, and a non-contact type EEPROM is provided as the recording area. This is an IC card equipped with an integrated circuit. The prepaid card 2 is issued from a card issuing device 10 described below when a game recording medium issuing process described later is performed.
[0020]
Next, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the card issuing device 10. The card issuing device 10 is an example of a game recording medium processing device that performs a game recording medium issuing process. The card issuing device 10 has a vertically long box shape, and has a money insertion slot 13a, a money indicator 13b, a money amount display unit 16, an issue button 17, a change payment outlet 18a, a change indicator 18b on the front surface thereof. A currency return button 19, a card issuing port 20a, and a card indicator 20b are provided, a patrol lamp 21 is provided on the upper surface thereof, a communication unit 11 (see FIG. 1), a control unit 12, a currency discriminator 13, and a money collection box. 13c, a money amount communication unit 14, a signal wiring 15, a change return machine 18, a card R / W 20, and a card storage box 20c, and these devices are connected as shown in FIG.
[0021]
The communication unit 11 is communicably connected to the communication unit 51 a of the terminal box 50, and manages communication between the card issuing device 10 and the terminal box 50. As a result, a card ID generation request for requesting generation of a card ID and an issued amount are transmitted from the card issuing device 10 to the terminal box 50, and conversely, the card ID generated from the terminal box 50 to the card issuing device 10 Is sent.
[0022]
The control unit 12 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and the operation of each device provided in the card issuing device 10 is controlled by the CPU executing a processing program stored in the ROM using the RAM as a work area. Then, the game recording medium issuance process is performed. The amount of money identified by the money discriminator 13 is temporarily stored in the RAM of the control unit 12. Further, the control unit 12 instructs the money discriminator 13 to take in the money 3 accepted by the money discriminator 13 or the money accepted by the money discriminator 13. The payout signal instructing the discharge of 3 is transmitted. Furthermore, the control unit 12 also functions as a wiring abnormality detection unit that detects the wiring abnormality. Details of the case where the control unit 12 functions as a wiring abnormality detection unit will be described later with reference to FIGS.
[0023]
The money discriminating machine 13 is an example of a money discriminating means, and discriminates money 3 (see FIG. 3) of a plurality of denominations. The money insertion slot 13a is provided in front of the money discriminating machine 13, and accepts the insertion of the money 3 to be identified by the money discriminating machine 13, and when the money 3 is not identified by the money discriminating machine 13, or the money return button 19 This is an opening for returning the accepted money 3 when is operated. The money indicator 13b is provided above the money insertion slot 13a and is a lamp for indicating the operation status of the money discriminating machine 13. For example, when the money 3 can be received, it is lit and when the money 3 is received. When the money 3 is returned from the money insertion slot 13a, it blinks to call attention. The money collection box 13c is provided behind the money identification machine 13, and is for taking in and collecting the money 3 identified by the money identification machine 13.
[0024]
The monetary amount communication unit 14 is an example of a monetary amount transmitting unit, and transmits a signal indicating the monetary amount identified by the currency discriminator 13 through a monetary amount transmission line (to be described later) corresponding to the monetary amounts of the plurality of denominations. Is. Here, in the money amount communication unit 14 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, a capture signal input unit 14 a to which the capture signal is input, and a payout signal to which the payout signal is input. When a 1000 yen bill is identified by the input unit 14b and the currency discriminator 13, a 1000 yen signal is output as a signal indicating the amount of money, and a 2000 yen bill is output by the currency discriminator 13 When a 5,000-yen banknote is identified by the currency discriminator 13, the 2,000-yen signal output unit 14d outputs a 2,000-yen signal as a signal indicating the amount of money. A 10,000 yen signal is output as a signal indicating the amount of money when a 10,000 yen banknote is identified by the 5,000 yen signal output unit 14e that outputs a 5,000 yen signal as a signal and the currency discriminator 13. A 10,000 yen signal output unit 14f is included. Further, in the money amount communication unit 14 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, each time the money 3 is identified by the money discriminator 13, in addition to those 14 a to 14 f, the money 3 A currency identification signal output unit 14g for outputting a currency identification signal indicating that the currency has been identified.
[0025]
The signal wiring 15 is a wiring for transmitting and receiving signals between the control unit 12 and the money amount communication unit 14. Here, in the signal wiring 15 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, the capture for receiving the capture signal transmitted from the control unit 12 to the money amount communication unit 14. A signal receiving line 15a, a payout signal receiving line 15b for receiving the payout signal, a thousand yen signal transmitting line 15c for transmitting the thousand yen signal from the money amount communication unit 14 to the control unit 12, A 2000 yen signal transmission line 15d for transmitting a 2000 yen signal, a 5000 yen signal transmission line 15e for transmitting the 5000 yen signal, and a 10,000 yen signal for transmitting the 10,000 yen signal A transmission line 15f is included. These thousand yen signal transmission line 15c, two thousand yen signal transmission line 15d, five thousand yen signal transmission line 15e, and ten thousand yen signal transmission line 15f are money amount transmission lines corresponding to a plurality of denominations. Moreover, in addition to those 15a-15f, the money amount communication part 14 transmits the said money identification signal with respect to the control part 12 to the signal wiring 15 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment, as shown to Fig.6 (a). For this purpose, a currency identification signal transmission line 15g is included.
[0026]
The money amount display unit 16 displays the money amount (hereinafter referred to as “identification amount”) identified by the money discriminator 13. The issue button 17 is a button for accepting an amount for issuing the prepaid card 2 (hereinafter referred to as “issue amount”) and an operation for issuing the prepaid card 2. This issuance button 17 is provided corresponding to the issuance amounts of a plurality of denominations (here, 1000 yen, 2000 yen, 3000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000 yen), and the denominations that can be issued within the range of the identification amount. The issue button 17 is activated (for example, lit), the issued amount is selected by pressing the activated issue button 17 and the issue operation is accepted, thereby specifying the prepaid frequency corresponding to the issue amount The prepaid card 2 in which possible information is recorded is issued.
[0027]
The change return machine 18 returns the difference between the identification amount and the issue amount as change when the identification amount> the issue amount. The change outlet 18a is provided in front of the change return machine 18 and is an opening for paying out the change returned from the change return machine 18. The change indicator 18b is a lamp that is provided above the change payment outlet 18a and is a lamp for indicating the operation status of the change return machine 18. For example, the change indicator 18b blinks to call attention when change is paid out from the change payment outlet 18a. It is. The money return button 19 is a button for accepting a return operation of the money 3 accepted (reserved) by the money discriminator 13.
[0028]
The card R / W 20 is an example of a game recording medium issuing unit, and is a predetermined amount (that is, a money amount specified from a signal indicating the money amount (that is, the identification amount) transmitted from the money amount communication unit 14). The prepaid card 2 in which information (here, the card ID and the prepaid frequency corresponding to the issue amount) that can specify the prepaid frequency corresponding to the issue amount is recorded is issued. The card R / W 20 includes an IC reader / writer that records a card ID and a prepaid frequency on the EEPROM of the prepaid card 2 that is the IC card. The card issuing port 20a is provided in front of the card R / W 20, and is an opening for issuing the prepaid card 2 on which the card ID and the prepaid frequency are recorded. The card indicator 20b is provided above the card issuing slot 20a and is a lamp for indicating the operation status of the card R / W 20. For example, the card indicator 20b blinks when the prepaid card 2 is issued from the card issuing slot 20a. Is to encourage. The card storage box 20c is for storing the raw prepaid card 2 before the card ID and the prepaid frequency are recorded.
[0029]
The patrol lamp 21 is an example of a wiring abnormality notifying unit. When a wiring abnormality is detected by the control unit 12 functioning as a wiring abnormality detecting unit, the patrol lamp 21 is lit by the control of the control unit 12 and notifies that fact. Is.
[0030]
In the card issuing apparatus 10 described above, detection of a wiring abnormality described later is performed at the time of activation (first embodiment) or every time the currency 3 is identified (second embodiment). If a wiring abnormality is detected here, this is notified by the patrol lamp 21, the display 54 and the speaker 55 of the terminal box 50 described later, and the display 64 and the speaker 65 of the outside-game-game management device 60 described later. . On the other hand, if no wiring abnormality is detected, the following game recording medium issuing process is performed.
[0031]
That is, when the money 3 is first inserted from the money insertion slot 13a, the money amount of the money 3 received by the money discriminator 13 is identified. When the amount of money is identified here, a signal (thousand yen signal, two thousand yen signal, five thousand yen signal, or 10,000 yen signal) indicating the identified amount of money (that is, the identification amount) corresponds. The money amount communication unit 14 to the control unit 12 through a money amount transmission line (a thousand yen signal transmission line 15c, a 2,000 yen signal transmission line 15d, a 5,000 yen signal transmission line 15e, or a 10,000 yen signal transmission line 15f). The identification amount is stored in the RAM of the control unit 12 and displayed on the money amount display unit 16, and the denomination issue button 17 that can be issued within the range of the identification amount is activated (for example, lit). Is done. Then, the take-in signal is transmitted from the control unit 12 to the money amount communication unit 14 through the take-in signal receiving line 15a, and is accepted by the money discriminator 13 based on the transmitted take-in signal (reserved). The money 3 is taken into the money collection box 13c and collected.
[0032]
Next, when one of the activated issue buttons 17 is pressed to select an issue amount and an issue operation is accepted, a card ID generation request and the selected issue amount are transmitted to the terminal box 50. When the card ID generated from the terminal box 50 is received, the prepaid card in which the card ID received by the card R / W 20 and the prepaid frequency corresponding to the selected issue amount are taken out from the card storage box 20c. 2 and the prepaid card 2 is issued from the card issuing port 20a. When there is change here, the change returned from the change return machine 18 is paid out from the change outlet 18a.
[0033]
When the game recording medium issuance process does not end normally, or when the money return button 19 is pressed and a return operation is accepted, a payout signal is sent from the control unit 12 to the money amount communication unit through the payout signal receiving line 15b. 14, the money 3 accepted (reserved) by the money discriminator 13 based on the sent payout signal is discharged from the money insertion slot 13a.
[0034]
Next, FIG. 3A is a front view illustrating an example of the card unit 30 and the pachinko machine 40, and FIG. 3B is a side view of the card unit 30. The card unit 30 is an example of a game recording medium processing device that performs value addition processing. Further, the card unit 30 receives the prepaid card 2 and reads the recorded information (that is, the card ID and the prepaid frequency) of the received prepaid card 2, and within the range of the prepaid frequency specified from the read recorded information. A use process for causing a game to use a predetermined prepaid frequency is performed. Here, a pachinko ball is lent (that is, a ball lending process) as the use process.
[0035]
The card unit 30 has a vertically long box shape, and has an operation lamp 39, a money indicator 33b, a money insertion slot 33a, a ball lending number indicator 37, a ball lending number setting button 38, a card indicator on the front surface thereof. 36b, and a card insertion / extraction port 36a, and a communication unit 31, a control unit 32, a CR communication unit 32a, a currency discriminator 33, a money amount communication unit 34, a signal wiring 35, and a card R / W 36 are provided therein. These devices are connected as shown in FIG. In the card unit 30, a unit ID that is information that can identify the card unit 30 is set by an address setting switch (not shown).
[0036]
The communication unit 31 is communicably connected to the communication unit 51 a of the terminal box 50 and controls communication between the card unit 30 and the terminal box 50. Thereby, when the prepaid card 2 is received by the card R / W 36, a verification request (unit ID, card ID) is transmitted from the card unit 30 to the terminal box 50, and conversely, the card unit 30 The verification result is returned to 30.
[0037]
Further, when the use process is performed, ball lending information (unit ID, card ID, ball lending degree described later) is transmitted from the card unit 30 to the terminal box 50, and conversely, the card unit 30 is retransmitted from the terminal box 50. A data update completion notification is sent back to. Further, when the value addition processing is performed, the deposit information (unit ID, card ID, the deposit frequency described later) is transmitted from the card unit 30 to the terminal box 50, and conversely, from the terminal box 50 to the card unit 30. A data update completion notification is returned.
[0038]
The control unit 32 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like. The processing program stored in the ROM is executed by the CPU using the RAM as a work area, thereby controlling the operation of each device provided in the card unit 30. Then, the use process and the value addition process are performed. In the RAM of the control unit 32, the prepaid frequency specified from the recorded information of the prepaid card received by the card R / W 36 is temporarily stored. Further, the control unit 32 instructs the money discriminating machine 33 to take in the money 3 accepted by the money discriminating machine 33 or the money accepted by the money discriminating machine 33. The payout signal instructing the discharge of 3 is transmitted. Further, the control unit 32 also functions as a wiring abnormality detecting means for detecting the wiring abnormality. Details of the case where the control unit 32 functions as a wiring abnormality detection unit will be described later with reference to FIGS.
[0039]
The control unit 32 is an example of value addition means, and a prepaid frequency corresponding to a monetary amount specified from a signal indicating the monetary amount transmitted from the monetary amount communication unit 34 (hereinafter referred to as “deposited frequency”) is prepaid. A value addition process for adding to the prepaid frequency specified from the record information of the card 2 is performed. Specifically, the payment information is transmitted from the communication unit 31 to the terminal box 50, and The card R / W 36 performs a process of recording the prepaid frequency added with the deposit frequency on the prepaid card 2.
[0040]
The CR communication unit 32a is provided in the control unit 32, and is connected to a ball payout control board 42, a frequency display 44, a ball lending button 45, and a card return button 46, which will be described later, provided in the pachinko machine 40. . Thereby, when the said use process is performed, the signal regarding the rental of the pachinko ball is exchanged with the pachinko machine 40, and the pachinko ball is lent.
[0041]
The money discriminator 33 is an example of a money discriminating means, and discriminates moneys 3 of a plurality of denominations. The money insertion port 33a is provided in front of the money discriminating machine 33 and accepts insertion of money 3 to be identified by the money discriminating machine 33, and when the money discriminating machine 33 does not identify the money 3 This is an opening for returning 3. The money indicator 33b is provided above the money insertion slot 33a and is a lamp for indicating the operation status of the money discriminating machine 33. For example, when the money 3 can be received, the light indicator 33b is turned on. When the money 3 is returned from the money insertion slot 33a, it blinks to call attention.
[0042]
Note that a money discharge port (not shown) for discharging the identified money 3 is provided on the rear side of the money identification machine 33, and the money identification machine 33 is located inside the amusement island behind the card unit 30. Is provided with a money transporting device (not shown) for transporting and collecting the money 3 discharged from the money discharge port, and a money storage unit (not shown) is provided at the end of the money transporting device. It has been. Thereby, the money 3 inserted in the card unit 30 is collect | recovered for every game island.
[0043]
The monetary amount communication unit 34 is an example of a monetary amount transmission unit, and is a monetary amount (hereinafter referred to as “identification amount”) identified by the currency discriminator 33 through a monetary amount transmission line (to be described later) corresponding to the monetary amounts of the plurality of denominations. This is a signal for transmitting a signal indicating "." Here, in the money amount communication unit 34 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, a take-in signal input unit 34 a to which the take-in signal is inputted, and a payout signal to which the payout signal is inputted. When a thousand yen bill is recognized by the input unit 34b and the currency discriminator 33, a thousand yen signal is output as a signal indicating the amount of money, and a thousand yen bill is output by the currency discriminator 33. When a 5,000-yen banknote is identified by the currency discriminator 33, the 2,000-yen signal output unit 34d outputs a 2,000-yen signal as a signal indicating the amount of money. When a 10,000-yen bill is identified by the 5,000-yen signal output unit 34e that outputs a 5,000-yen signal as a signal and the money discriminator 33, a 10,000-yen signal is output as a signal indicating the amount of money. A 10,000 yen signal output unit 34f is included. Further, in the money amount communication unit 34 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, in addition to those 34a to 34f, each time the money 3 is identified by the money identifier 33, the money 3 A currency identification signal output unit 34g for outputting a currency identification signal indicating that the currency has been identified is included.
[0044]
The signal wiring 35 is a wiring for transmitting and receiving signals between the control unit 32 and the money amount communication unit 34. Here, in the signal wiring 35 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, capture for receiving the capture signal transmitted from the control unit 32 to the money amount communication unit 34. A signal receiving line 35a, a payout signal receiving line 35b for receiving the payout signal, a thousand yen signal transmission line 35c for transmitting the thousand yen signal from the money amount communication unit 34 to the control unit 32, A 2,000 yen signal transmission line 35d for transmitting a 2,000 yen signal, a 5,000 yen signal transmission line 35e for transmitting the 5,000 yen signal, and a 10,000 yen signal for transmitting the 10,000 yen signal A transmission line 35f is included. These thousand yen signal transmission line 35c, two thousand yen signal transmission line 35d, five thousand yen signal transmission line 35e, and ten thousand yen signal transmission line 35f are money amount transmission lines corresponding to the money amounts of a plurality of denominations. Moreover, in addition to these 35a-35f, the money amount communication part 34 transmits the said money identification signal with respect to the control part 32 to the signal wiring 35 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment, as shown to Fig.6 (a). A currency identification signal transmission line 35g is included.
[0045]
The card R / W 36 is an example of a game recording medium accepting unit. The card R / W 36 accepts the prepaid card 2, reads the prepaid card 2 recording information (here, the card ID and the prepaid frequency), and the prepaid card 2 An IC reader / writer for recording the prepaid frequency is provided. The card insertion / discharge port 36a is provided in front of the card R / W 36, and the prepaid card 2 from which recorded information is read by the card R / W 36 is inserted, and the prepaid frequency is recorded by the card R / W 36. This is an opening for discharging the prepaid card 2. The card indicator 36b is a lamp that is provided above the card insertion / extraction port 36a, and indicates the operation status of the card R / W 36. When the prepaid card 2 is ejected from the card insertion / extraction port 36a, it blinks to call attention.
[0046]
The ball lending number indicator 37 is for displaying the prepaid frequency used in response to a single operation of a ball lending button 45 described later as a ball lending number, and the ball lending number setting button 38 is It is a button for setting the number of credits. This ball lending number can be set in five stages, for example, from 1 degree to 5 degrees in increments of 1 degree by operating the ball lending number setting button 38, and the set ball lending number is indicated by a ball lending number display 37. Is displayed.
[0047]
The operation lamp 39 is a lamp for indicating the operation status of the card unit 30, and is turned on when, for example, use processing or value addition processing is possible, and is turned off when use processing or value addition processing is impossible. When some trouble occurs in the card unit 30, it blinks to call attention. The operation lamp 39 is an example of a wiring abnormality notifying unit. When a wiring abnormality is detected by the control unit 32 functioning as a wiring abnormality detecting unit, the operation lamp 39 is turned on under the control of the control unit 32, and this fact is indicated. It is to inform.
[0048]
The pachinko machine 40 is an example of a gaming machine, and is a so-called CR-type pachinko machine that is installed in parallel on a gaming island (not shown) in a game arcade and plays a game using pachinko balls supplied from inside. is there. As shown in FIG. 3A, the pachinko machine 40 has a game area, an upper plate, a lower plate, a launching handle, and the like on the front surface thereof, a frequency display 44, a ball lending button 45, and a card return. It has a button 46. The frequency display 44 is for displaying the prepaid frequency specified from the recorded information of the prepaid card 2 read by the card R / W 36, and the ball lending button 45 accepts a pachinko ball lending operation. The card return button 46 is a button for accepting a return operation for the prepaid card 2 accepted by the card R / W 36.
[0049]
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 40 includes a game control board 41 for controlling the game, a ball payout device 43 which is a game medium payout device for paying out pachinko balls from the game machine, and the ball payout device. Although it has a ball payout control board 42 for controlling the game, and although not shown in the drawing, it controls the game device such as a variable display device that variably displays a special symbol in the first type gaming machine and an accessory device of the second type gaming machine. It has a control board, a voice control board that controls a speaker that outputs voice according to the game situation, a decorative lamp control board, a power supply control board, a launch control board, and the like.
[0050]
Note that the pachinko balls supplied to the upper plate from the ball dispensing device 43 in the pachinko machine 40 are driven into the game area by operating the firing handle, and a game is played. Then, when the pachinko ball that has been struck wins a prize opening formed in the game area, a prize ball is paid out from the ball payout device 43 based on a payout signal issued from the ball payout control board 42, and the upper plate or lower Supplied to the dish.
[0051]
In the card unit 30 described above, the following usage process is performed. That is, first, when the prepaid card 2 is inserted from the card insertion / extraction port 36a, the recorded information (card ID and prepaid frequency) of the prepaid card 2 received by the card R / W 36 is read, and the terminal box is read from the card unit 30. 50, a verification request (unit ID, card ID) is transmitted, and on the contrary, a verification result is returned from the terminal box 50 to the card unit 30, and when the verification is OK, the read prepaid frequency is controlled. It is stored in the RAM of the unit 32 and displayed on the frequency display 44.
[0052]
Next, when the ball lending button 45 is operated and a lending operation is accepted, a signal related to lending the pachinko ball is exchanged between the card unit 30 and the pachinko machine 40, and the ball lending number setting button 38 is operated in advance. The set ball lending number is used and a number of pachinko balls corresponding to the ball lending number are paid out from the ball paying device 43. Then, the used ball lending degree is subtracted and updated from the prepaid degree stored in the RAM of the control unit 32, and the prepaid degree after the subtraction update is recorded on the prepaid card 2 by the card R / W 36 and the degree It is displayed on the display 44. Furthermore, ball lending information (unit ID, card ID, ball lending number) is transmitted from the card unit 30 to the terminal box 50, and conversely, a data update completion notification is returned from the terminal box 50 to the card unit 30. . When the prepaid frequency stored in the RAM of the control unit 32 becomes zero, or when the return operation is accepted by pressing the card return button 46, the prepaid accepted by the card R / W 36. The card 2 is discharged from the card insertion discharge port 36a.
[0053]
Moreover, in the card unit 30, the detection of the wiring abnormality mentioned later is performed at the time of starting (1st Embodiment) or for every identification of the money 3 (2nd Embodiment). If a wiring abnormality is detected here, the operation lamp 39, the display 54 and the speaker 55 of the terminal box 50, which will be described later, and the display 64 and the speaker 65 of the management device 60, which will be described later, will be notified. The On the other hand, when no wiring abnormality is detected, the following value addition process is performed.
[0054]
That is, first, when money 3 is inserted from the money insertion slot 33a, the money amount of the money 3 received by the money discriminator 33 is identified. When the amount of money is identified here, a signal (thousand yen signal, two thousand yen signal, five thousand yen signal, or 10,000 yen signal) indicating the identified amount of money (that is, the identification amount) corresponds. The money amount communication unit 34 to the control unit 32 through the money amount transmission line (a thousand yen signal transmission line 35c, a 2,000 yen signal transmission line 35d, a 5,000 yen signal transmission line 35e, or a 10,000 yen signal transmission line 35f). The prepaid frequency corresponding to the identification amount (that is, the deposit frequency) is added to the prepaid frequency stored in the RAM of the control unit 32, and the prepaid frequency after the addition is updated by the card R / W 36. 2 and displayed on the frequency display 44. Then, the take-in signal is transmitted from the control unit 32 to the money amount communication unit 34 through the take-in signal receiving line 35a, and is accepted by the money discriminator 33 based on the transmitted take-in signal (reserved). The money 3 is conveyed to a money conveyance device (not shown) and collected. Further, the deposit information (unit ID, card ID, deposit frequency) is transmitted from the card unit 30 to the terminal box 50, and conversely, a data update completion notification is returned from the terminal box 50 to the card unit 30.
[0055]
If the value addition process does not end normally, a payout signal is transmitted from the control unit 32 to the money amount communication unit 34 through the payout signal receiving line 35b, and the money discriminator 33 is based on the transmitted payout signal. The money 3 accepted (reserved) is discharged from the money insertion slot 33a.
[0056]
The terminal box 50 is an example of a management device, and includes a communication unit 51a, a communication unit 51b, a control unit 52, a hard disk 53, a display 54, a speaker 55, and the like connected as shown in FIG. Are installed at predetermined locations (for example, management offices). Here, the hard disk 53 stores a card DB (not shown) for managing frequency data such as remaining frequency, issue frequency, ball lending frequency, and deposit frequency for each card ID. This terminal box 50 is manufactured in a lump by a third-party organization including an outside game hall management device 60 to be described later, and is made into a black box so that the game hall side cannot access the inside.
[0057]
As described above, the communication unit 51a is connected to the communication unit 11 of the card issuing device 10 and the communication unit 31 of the card unit 30 so as to be able to perform data communication, and performs communication between the terminal box 50 and the card issuing device 10 and the card unit 30. It is something to control. The communication unit 51b is connected to a communication unit 61 of a management device 60 outside the gaming hall, which will be described later, so that data communication is possible, and manages communication between the terminal box 50 and the management device 60 outside the gaming hall.
[0058]
The control unit 52 is a computer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like. A processing program stored in the hard disk 53 is executed by the CPU using the RAM as a work area, thereby performing card ID generation processing and frequency data management processing. Is what you do. Specifically, when a card ID generation request and an issue amount are received from the card issuing device 10, a card ID is generated, and the issue frequency corresponding to the issue amount is set in association with the generated card ID on the hard disk 53. Card ID generation processing is performed by registering in the card DB. Further, when ball lending information or deposit information is received from the card unit 30, the ball lending number included in the ball lending information is subtracted from the remaining number stored in the card DB of the hard disk 53 and updated. Is added and updated with respect to the remaining frequency stored in the card DB of the hard disk 53, thereby performing frequency data management processing.
[0059]
The display 54 and the speaker 55 are an example of an abnormality notification unit. When a wiring abnormality is detected by the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as a wiring abnormality detection unit, the terminal box 50 is sent from the card issuing device 10 or the card unit 30. A wiring abnormality detection signal indicating the detection of the wiring abnormality is transmitted to the terminal box 50 that has received the wiring abnormality detection signal, and a message to that effect is displayed on the display 54 and an alarm sound is emitted from the speaker 55. To that effect.
[0060]
The off-game management device 60 is also an example of a management device, and includes a communication unit 61, a control unit 62, a hard disk 63, a display 64, a speaker 65, and the like connected as shown in FIG. It is installed in a third party organization outside the operated game hall, and is provided with an appropriate number (for example, one place in the whole country, several places in each region) for a plurality of game halls that introduce the game system 1 It is done. Here, the hard disk 63 stores a card DB (not shown) for managing frequency data such as the remaining frequency, issue frequency, ball lending frequency, and deposit frequency for each card ID.
[0061]
As described above, the communication unit 61 is connected to the communication unit 51b of the terminal box 50 so as to be able to perform data communication, and controls communication between the management device 60 outside the game hall and the terminal box 50. As a result, the frequency data is transmitted from the terminal box 50 to the management device 60 outside the game hall at an appropriate timing, and is reflected in the frequency data managed by the management device 60 outside the game hall. At 60, the frequency data is made identical. The appropriate timing is an arbitrary timing such as real time, every fixed time, or every day.
[0062]
The control unit 62 is a computer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and performs frequency data management processing when a processing program stored in the hard disk 63 is executed by the CPU using the RAM as a work area. Specifically, when the frequency data is received from the terminal box 50, the frequency data management process is performed by updating the frequency data stored in the card DB of the hard disk 63 based on the received frequency data. .
[0063]
The display 64 and the speaker 65 are an example of an abnormality notification unit, and when a wiring abnormality is detected by the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as a wiring abnormality detection unit, the terminal box 50 is sent from the card issuing device 10 or the card unit 30. The wiring abnormality detection signal indicating the detection of the wiring abnormality is transmitted to the management device 60 outside the gaming hall via the game area, and the fact is displayed on the display 64 in the management device 60 outside the gaming hall that has received the wiring abnormality detection signal. At the same time, an alarm sound is emitted from the speaker 65 to notify that effect.
[0064]
Next, detection of wiring abnormality in the game recording medium processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The card issuing device 10 or the card unit 30, which is a game recording medium processing device, includes the control unit 12 or 32 that functions as a wiring abnormality detection unit as described above. The wiring abnormality detection unit includes the money amount communication unit 14. Or 34 transmits a determination execution signal for carrying out the wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f, and transmits from the money amount communication unit 14 or 34 according to the determination execution signal. In response to the received response signal, the wiring abnormality determination of the monetary amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f is performed to detect the presence or absence of the wiring abnormality. Processing for notification is performed.
[0065]
First, FIG. 4 (a) shows a currency discriminator 13 or 33, a monetary amount communication unit 14 or 34 in the game recording medium processing device (card issuing device 10 or card unit 30) according to the first embodiment (detected at startup), It is a figure showing the regular wiring of the control part 12 or 32, and card | curd R / W20 or 36, and FIG.4 (b) is a timing chart showing the detection of the wiring abnormality in that case. In the game recording medium processing device according to the first embodiment, since the wiring abnormality is detected when the gaming recording medium processing device is activated, the wiring abnormality can be confirmed once a day. Hereinafter, a procedure for detecting a wiring abnormality in the game recording medium processing apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described.
[0066]
First, when the game recording medium processing device is activated, the determination execution signal is transmitted to the money amount communication unit 14 or 34 from the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as a wiring abnormality detection means. The determination execution signal here is a signal in which an acquisition signal and a payout signal that are not normally transmitted at the same time are transmitted at the same time. Specifically, as shown in FIG. The payout signal is simultaneously output as ON for a predetermined time (for example, 50 milliseconds) → OFF for a predetermined time (for example, 50 milliseconds) → continuously ON.
[0067]
Next, in response to the transmitted determination execution signal, response signals are sequentially transmitted from the money amount communication unit 14 or 34 through the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f at predetermined time intervals. The response signal here is one in which the 1,000 yen signal, the 2000 yen signal, the 5000 yen signal, and the 10,000 yen signal are transmitted in this order at predetermined time intervals. Specifically, FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, a 1,000 yen signal having a predetermined length A (eg, 50 milliseconds) is output first, and then a 2,000 yen signal having a predetermined length A is output after a predetermined time interval B (eg, 50 milliseconds). Next, a 5,000 yen signal having a predetermined length A is output after a predetermined time interval B, and finally a 10,000 yen signal having a predetermined length A is output after a predetermined time interval B.
[0068]
Next, the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as a wiring abnormality detecting means sends a regular reception order of response signals (that is, a 1000 yen signal and a 2000 yen signal) transmitted in order from each monetary amount transmission line 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f. , 5,000 yen signal, and 10,000 yen signal in this order), and the monetary amount transmission line based on the reception of the response signals sequentially transmitted from the respective monetary amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f. The wiring abnormality determination of 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f is performed, and the wiring abnormality is detected when the reception order of the response signals is different from the normal reception order. As shown in FIG. 4B, the reception order of response signals here is the order of 1,000 yen signal, 2,000 yen signal, 5,000 yen signal, and 10,000 yen signal, which matches the regular reception order. Therefore, no wiring abnormality is detected, and no notification that the wiring abnormality is detected is not performed. Thereafter, the capture signal and the payout signal are simultaneously turned OFF, and the wiring abnormality determination is completed.
[0069]
Next, FIG. 5 (a) shows the money discriminator 13 or 33, the money amount communication unit 14 or 34 in the game recording medium processing device (card issuing device 10 or card unit 30) according to the first embodiment (detected at startup). , Control unit 12 or 32, and card R / W 20 or 36 is a diagram showing a wiring abnormality, FIG. 5 (b) is a timing chart showing the detection of wiring abnormality in that case.
[0070]
In this example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the thousand yen signal transmission line 15c or 35c, which is a monetary amount transmission line, and the 10,000 yen signal transmission line 15f or 35f are rearranged. When a thousand yen is identified at, there is a wiring abnormality in which a signal indicating a monetary amount of 10,000 yen is transmitted through the rearranged money amount transmission line.
[0071]
In this example, when the game recording medium processing apparatus is activated as described above, when the control execution unit 12 or 32 functioning as a wiring abnormality detection unit transmits the determination execution signal to the money amount communication unit 14 or 34, the transmission is performed. In response to the determination execution signal, the money amount communication unit 14 or 34 sequentially transmits response signals at predetermined time intervals from the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f. As the response signal here, since the money amount transmission line is rearranged, as shown in FIG. 5B, first, a 10,000 yen signal of a predetermined length A (for example, 50 milliseconds) is output, and then A 2,000 yen signal having a predetermined length A is output after a predetermined time interval B (for example, 50 milliseconds), and then a 5,000 yen signal having a predetermined length A is output after a predetermined time interval B. Finally, A 1,000 yen signal having a predetermined length A is output at a predetermined time interval B.
[0072]
Next, the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as the wiring abnormality detection means performs the wiring abnormality determination as described above, and the reception order of the response signals here is 10,000 yen as shown in FIG. Signal, 2000 yen signal, 5000 yen signal, and 1000 yen signal in this order, and the normal reception order stored as described above (that is, 1000 yen signal, 2000 yen signal, 5000 yen signal, and 1 The wiring abnormality is detected because the order is different from the order of 10,000 yen signals. Then, the patrol lamp 21 or the operation lamp 39 is turned on by the control of the control unit 12 or 32, and the fact is displayed on the displays 54 and 64 based on the wiring abnormality detection signal transmitted from the control unit 12 or 32. An alarm sound is emitted from the speakers 55 and 65 to notify that a wiring abnormality has been detected. Furthermore, under the control of the control unit 12 or 32, the system is brought down while the money 3 is retained by the money discriminator 13 or 33, and the issuance of the prepaid card 2 in the card issuing device 10 or the value addition in the card unit 30 is performed. The processing to do is interrupted.
[0073]
Thus, according to the game recording medium processing device according to the present invention, in the card issuing device 10 that performs the game recording medium issuance processing and the card unit 30 that performs the value addition processing, the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or A wiring abnormality is detected by confirming the reception order of response signals transmitted in order from 35c to 35f, and when this wiring abnormality is detected, that fact is notified, so that money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or It is possible to find illegal wiring such as rearrangement of 35c to 35f or wrong wiring and perform appropriate measures (for example, wiring confirmation, return to regular wiring, etc.). In addition, when a wiring abnormality is detected, the game recording medium issuance process and the value addition process are interrupted, so that the game hall does not suffer damage even if there is an unauthorized wiring or an incorrect wiring.
[0074]
Next, FIG. 6A shows a money discriminator 13 or 33, a monetary amount communication unit in the game recording medium processing device (card issuing device 10 or card unit 30) according to the second embodiment (detected every time money is identified). 14 or 34, the control unit 12 or 32, and the normal wiring of the card R / W 20 or 36, and FIG. 6B is a timing chart showing detection of wiring abnormality in that case. In the game recording medium processing apparatus according to the second embodiment, since the wiring abnormality is detected every time the currency 3 is identified, the wiring abnormality can be confirmed more closely. For example, an illegal board is attached to the money amount transmission line. Fraudulently performed and functions normally as normal wiring, but illegal wiring is performed when an unauthorized person performs some processing (for example, sends a signal to switch the wiring to the unauthorized board). Even in the case of functioning as a wiring abnormality can be detected. Hereinafter, a procedure for detecting a wiring abnormality in the game recording medium processing apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described.
[0075]
First, when the currency 3 is identified by the currency identification machine 13 or 33, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the wiring abnormality detection means is provided from the currency identification signal output unit 14g or 34g provided in the currency amount communication unit 14 or 34. A currency identification signal is transmitted to the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as An error occurs when a signal indicating the amount of money (thousand yen signal, two thousand yen signal, five thousand yen signal, or 10,000 yen signal) is transmitted without transmitting the currency identification signal.
[0076]
Next, in response to reception of the transmitted money identification signal, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as a wiring abnormality detection means sends the money amount communication unit 14 or 34 to the money amount communication unit 14 or 34. A determination execution signal is transmitted. The determination execution signal here is the same as that in the first embodiment described above (see FIG. 4B). Next, in accordance with the transmitted determination execution signal, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the money amount communication unit 14 or 34 sequentially transmits the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f at predetermined time intervals. Send a response signal. The response signal here is also the same as that in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4B). Next, the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as a wiring abnormality detection unit performs wiring abnormality determination in the same manner as in the first embodiment described above to detect a wiring abnormality. As shown in FIG. 6B, the reception order of the response signals here is the order of the 1,000 yen signal, the 2000 yen signal, the 5000 yen signal, and the 10,000 yen signal, which matches the regular reception order. Therefore, no wiring abnormality is detected, and no notification that the wiring abnormality is detected is not performed. Thereafter, the capture signal and the payout signal are simultaneously turned OFF, and the wiring abnormality determination is completed.
[0077]
Next, Fig.7 (a) is the money discriminating machine 13 or 33, the money amount communication part in the game recording medium processing apparatus (card issuing apparatus 10 or card unit 30) according to the second embodiment (detected every time money is identified). 14 or 34, the control unit 12 or 32, and the card R / W 20 or 36 is a diagram showing a wiring abnormality, and FIG. 7B is a timing chart showing the detection of the wiring abnormality in that case.
[0078]
In this example, as shown in FIG. 7A, similarly to the first embodiment described above (see FIG. 5A), the thousand yen signal transmission line 15c or 35c, which is a monetary amount transmission line, and 10,000 When the yen signal transmission line 15f or 35f is rearranged and a thousand yen is identified by the money discriminator 13 or 33, a signal indicating the amount of money of 10,000 yen is transmitted through the rearranged money amount transmission line. An abnormal wiring has occurred.
[0079]
In this example, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the currency 3 is identified by the currency identifier 13 or 33 as described above, the currency identification signal output unit 14g provided in the currency amount communication unit 14 or 34 or When the currency identification signal is transmitted from 34g to the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as the wiring abnormality detection means, the monetary amount is transmitted from the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as the wiring abnormality detection means according to the transmitted currency identification signal. The said determination execution signal is transmitted with respect to the communication part 14 or 34, and it is predetermined from each money amount transmission line 15c-15f or 35c-35f from the money amount communication part 14 or 34 according to this transmitted determination execution signal. Response signals are transmitted in order at time intervals. The response signal here is the same as that in the first embodiment (see FIG. 5B).
[0080]
Next, the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as a wiring abnormality detection means performs wiring abnormality determination in the same manner as in the first embodiment described above. The reception order of the response signals here is shown in FIG. Thus, the order of the 10,000 yen signal, the 2000 yen signal, the 5000 yen signal, and the 1000 yen signal is the order of the regular reception stored as described above (that is, the 1000 yen signal, the 2000 yen signal, the 5 yen signal, The wiring abnormality is detected because it is different from the order of 1,000 yen signal and 10,000 yen signal. As in the first embodiment described above, the fact that a wiring abnormality has been detected is notified and the game recording medium issuing process and the value adding process are interrupted. Therefore, the same effects as in the first embodiment described above are achieved. .
[0081]
Next, FIG. 8 (a) shows a currency discriminator 13 or 33, a monetary amount communication unit 14 or 34, a control unit 12 or 32, and a card R / R in a game recording medium processing device (card issuing device 10 or card unit 30). It is a figure showing another form of wiring abnormality of W20 or 36, and Drawing 8 (b) is a timing chart showing detection of wiring abnormality in that case. Another form of this wiring abnormality relates to both the first embodiment and the second embodiment, but both embodiments differ only in the timing at which the wiring abnormality is detected as described above. Since the processing related to the detection of the wiring abnormality is the same, the following describes the procedure for detecting the wiring abnormality in the game recording medium processing device according to the first embodiment.
[0082]
In this example, as shown in FIG. 8A, a thousand yen signal transmission line 15c or 35c, which is a monetary amount transmission line, is distributed in two, and one is directly connected to the thousand yen signal transmission line 15c or 35c. And the other is connected to the 10,000 yen signal transmission line 15f or 35f, and when the thousand yen is identified by the money discriminator 13 or 33, the money amount of 1,000 yen is obtained through the distributed money amount transmission line. There is a wiring abnormality in which the signal indicating and the signal indicating the amount of money of 10,000 yen are transmitted at the same time.
[0083]
In this example, when the determination execution signal is transmitted from the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as the wiring abnormality detection means to the money amount communication unit 14 or 34 as described above, according to the transmitted determination execution signal, Response signals are sequentially transmitted from the money amount communication unit 14 or 34 at predetermined time intervals from the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f. Since the money amount transmission line is distributed here, a 1000 yen signal and a 10,000 yen signal with a predetermined length A (for example, 50 milliseconds) are output as shown in FIG. 8B. Next, a 2,000 yen signal having a predetermined length A is output after a predetermined time interval B (for example, 50 milliseconds), and finally a 5,000 yen signal having a predetermined length A is output after a predetermined time interval B. The
[0084]
Next, the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as the wiring abnormality detection means, based on reception of response signals transmitted in order from the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f, the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or The wiring abnormality determination of 35c-35f is implemented, and when there are a plurality of response signals at the same time, it is determined that there is a wiring abnormality. Here, the “simultaneous period” is a concept including not only perfect simultaneous but also almost simultaneous. As the response signal here, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the 1,000 yen signal and the 10,000 yen signal are received at the same time, so that a wiring abnormality is detected. Then, as in the first embodiment described above, it is notified that a wiring abnormality has been detected, and the game recording medium issuing process and the value adding process are interrupted.
[0085]
As described above, according to the game recording medium processing device of the present invention, when a plurality of response signals are sequentially transmitted from the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f at predetermined time intervals, at the same time. In addition, wiring abnormalities are also detected, so discover illegal wiring or incorrect wiring that distributes one monetary amount transmission line to two or more, and take appropriate measures (for example, wiring confirmation or return to regular wiring) It can be carried out.
[0086]
Next, FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing detection of wiring abnormality according to another embodiment. The wiring abnormality according to this different embodiment also relates to both the first embodiment and the second embodiment.
[0087]
In this example, since the load is displaced (for example, overload or light load) compared to the normal wiring due to, for example, an illegal board being attached to the money amount transmission line, a response transmitted through the money amount transmission line. There is a deviation in the signal transmission timing, and a wiring abnormality occurs such that the reception interval of the response signal is not within the allowable time.
[0088]
In this example, when the determination execution signal is transmitted from the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as the wiring abnormality detection means to the money amount communication unit 14 or 34 as described above, according to the transmitted determination execution signal, Response signals are sequentially transmitted from the money amount communication unit 14 or 34 at predetermined time intervals from the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f. Since the response signal here has the wiring abnormality, as shown in FIG. 9B, a 1000 yen signal having a predetermined length A (for example, 50 milliseconds) is output, and then a predetermined time interval B A 2000 yen signal having a predetermined length A is output after a time interval B ′ (for example, 70 milliseconds) longer than (for example, 50 milliseconds), and then shorter than the predetermined time interval B (for example, 50 milliseconds). A 5,000 yen signal having a predetermined length A is output after a time interval B ″ (for example, 30 milliseconds), and a 10,000 yen signal having a predetermined length A is finally output after a predetermined time interval B.
[0089]
Next, the control unit 12 or 32 functioning as the wiring abnormality detection means, based on reception of response signals transmitted in order from the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f, the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or The wiring abnormality determination of 35c to 35f is performed to check whether the reception interval of the response signal is within the allowable time. If the reception interval of the response signal is not within the allowable time, there is a wiring abnormality. judge. Here, “within allowable time” is set within ± 20% of the predetermined time interval B, for example. The allowable time can be set arbitrarily. In the response signal here, as shown in FIG. 9B, the time interval B ′, which is the reception interval of the 2,000 yen signal, exceeds the upper limit of allowable time (here, 60 milliseconds), and 5,000 Since the time interval B ″, which is the reception interval of the circular signal, is less than the lower limit of the allowable time (here, 40 milliseconds), the wiring abnormality is detected assuming that the reception interval of the response signal is not within the allowable time. Similar to the first embodiment, it is notified that a wiring abnormality has been detected, and the game recording medium issuing process and the value adding process are interrupted.
[0090]
Thus, according to the game recording medium processing device of the present invention, the reception interval of response signals transmitted in order at predetermined time intervals from the money amount transmission lines 15c to 15f or 35c to 35f is not within the allowable time. In some cases, a wiring abnormality is detected, so that it is possible to check the money amount transmission line that may have been subjected to some kind of unauthorized wiring and take appropriate measures (for example, wiring confirmation or return to regular wiring). .
[0091]
The invention according to the claims of the present application will be described in association with the embodiment described above.
[0092]
First, the invention according to claim 1 is a money identifying means (money identifying machine 13) for identifying money of a plurality of denominations (3) and a money amount transmission line (15c to 15f) corresponding to the money amount of the plurality of denominations. Money amount transmitting means (money amount communication unit 14) for transmitting a signal indicating the amount of money identified by the money identifying means, and money specified from the signal indicating the amount of money transmitted from the money amount transmitting means A game recording medium for issuing a game recording medium (prepaid card 2) in which information capable of specifying the magnitude (prepaid frequency) of a game value usable for a game corresponding to a predetermined amount within a range of the amount is recorded A game recording medium processing apparatus (card issuing apparatus 10) comprising an issuing means (card R / W20), wherein the monetary amount transmission means performs wiring abnormality determination on the monetary amount transmission line. Judgment execution signal And detecting the presence / absence of the wiring abnormality by performing wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line based on reception of the response signal transmitted from the money amount transmission means according to the determination execution signal. A game recording medium processing apparatus, further comprising a wiring abnormality detecting means (control unit 12), wherein the wiring abnormality detecting means performs a process for notifying the fact when the wiring abnormality is detected. It is.
[0093]
Moreover, the invention which concerns on Claim 2 is the money amount transmission means (35c-35f) corresponding to the money identification means (money identification machine 33) which identifies the money (3) of multiple denominations, and the money amount of this multiple denominations. A money amount transmitting means (money amount communication unit 34) for transmitting a signal indicating the amount of money identified by the money identifying means, and a game value (a prepaid frequency) usable for a game can be specified. A monetary amount specified from a game recording medium receiving unit (card R / W 36) for receiving a game recording medium (prepaid card 2) in which information is recorded, and a signal indicating the monetary amount transmitted from the monetary amount transmitting unit. In order to add the magnitude of the game value corresponding to a predetermined amount within the range of the game value to the magnitude of the game value specified from the record information of the game recording medium received by the game recording medium receiving means Processing A game recording medium processing device (card unit 30) comprising value addition means (control unit 32) for performing an abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line on the money amount transmission means. A determination execution signal is transmitted, and a wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line is performed based on reception of a response signal transmitted from the money amount transmission means according to the determination execution signal, and the wiring abnormality A wiring abnormality detecting means (control unit 32) for detecting presence / absence is further provided, and the wiring abnormality detecting means performs processing for notifying that when the wiring abnormality is detected. A recording medium processing apparatus.
[0094]
The invention according to claim 3 is the game recording medium processing device (card issuing device 10 or card unit 30) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the money amount transmitting means (the money amount communication unit 14 or 34). ) Transmits the response signal in order from each monetary amount transmission line (15c-15f or 35c-35f) according to the determination execution signal transmitted from the wiring abnormality detection means (control unit 12 or 32), and the wiring The abnormality detection means stores a normal reception order of the response signals transmitted in order from each money amount transmission line, and based on the reception of the response signals transmitted in order from the money amount transmission lines. A game recording medium processing apparatus, wherein a wiring abnormality determination of a money amount transmission line is performed, and the wiring abnormality is detected when the reception order of the response signals is different from the regular reception order.
[0095]
The invention according to claim 4 is the game recording medium processing device (card issuing device 10 or card unit 30) according to claim 3, wherein the money amount transmitting means (money amount communication unit 14 or 34) is The response signals transmitted in order from the money amount transmission lines (15c to 15f or 35c to 35f) are transmitted at predetermined time intervals, and the wiring abnormality detection means (control unit 12 or 32) is connected to each money amount transmission line. A wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line is performed based on reception of the response signals transmitted in order, and the wiring abnormality is detected when a plurality of response signals are received at the same time. This is a game recording medium processing apparatus.
[0096]
The invention according to claim 5 is the game recording medium processing device (card issuing device 10 or card unit 30) according to claim 3, wherein the money amount transmitting means (money amount communication unit 14 or 34) is The response signals transmitted in order from the money amount transmission lines (15c to 15f or 35c to 35f) are transmitted at predetermined time intervals, and the wiring abnormality detection means (control unit 12 or 32) is connected to each money amount transmission line. Based on the reception of the response signals transmitted in order, the wire amount determination of the money amount transmission line is performed to check whether the reception interval of the response signals is within an allowable time, and the response signal In the game recording medium processing device, the wiring abnormality is detected when the reception interval is not within an allowable time.
[0097]
The invention according to claim 6 is the game recording medium processing device (card issuing device 10 or card unit 30) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the wiring abnormality detecting means (control unit) 12 or 32) is a game recording medium processing device that transmits the determination execution signal when the game recording medium processing device is activated.
[0098]
The invention according to claim 7 is the game recording medium processing device (card issuing device 10 or card unit 30) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said money amount transmitting means (money amount) The communication unit 14 or 34) indicates that each time the money (3) is identified by the money identification means (money identification machine 13 or 33) (through the money identification signal transmission line 15g or 35g), A currency identification signal is transmitted, and the wiring abnormality detection means (control unit 12 or 32) transmits the determination execution signal each time it receives a currency identification signal transmitted from the money amount transmission means. This is a game recording medium processing apparatus.
[0099]
The invention according to claim 8 is the game recording medium processing device (card issuing device 10 or card unit 30) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the wiring abnormality detecting means (control unit) 12 or 32) is a game recording medium processing device characterized in that when the wiring abnormality is detected, the process for issuing the game recording medium (prepaid card 2) or adding the value is interrupted. is there.
[0100]
Finally, a modification of the present invention will be described.
[0101]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the game recording medium processing apparatus that performs the game recording medium issuing process is the card issuing apparatus 10 is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the card unit 30 is provided with a prepaid card issuing function. The card unit 30 may be a game recording medium processing device that performs a game recording medium issuing process. In the above embodiment, the example in which the game recording medium processing device that performs the value addition processing is the card unit 30 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the card issuing device 10 is provided with a depositing function. 10 may be a game recording medium processing device that performs value addition processing.
[0102]
In the above embodiment, the example has been described in which the game recording medium (prepaid card 2) is a card-like recording medium equipped with a non-contact type integrated circuit, but the game recording medium is not limited to this. A recording medium equipped with a contact type integrated circuit may be used. The recording area of the game recording medium is not limited to the EEPROM of the integrated circuit, but a recording area for recording by magnetism, a character, a two-dimensional code (for example, a bar code), a three-dimensional code, or an optical interference (for example, a hologram), etc. May be a recording area for recording. The game recording medium may be one that can print the recorded contents of the recording area on the surface of the game recording medium. The material of the game recording medium is not limited to resin such as plastic, and may be made of metal or paper, for example. Furthermore, the shape of the game recording medium is not limited to a rectangular shape, and may be, for example, a square shape, a polygonal shape, a circular shape, an elliptical shape, or a coin shape.
[0103]
In the above embodiment, the card R / W 20 or 36 corresponds to the game recording medium (prepaid card 2) which is a card-like IC card on which a non-contact type integrated circuit is mounted. Although an example has been described in which a writer is provided and the recorded information of the integrated circuit is read and the information is recorded on the integrated circuit, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reading / recording of information corresponding to the recording area of the game recording medium Anything is possible. That is, if the recording area of the game recording medium is a contact type integrated circuit, the card R / W 20 or 36 may be provided with a contact type IC reader / writer, and the recording area can be recorded magnetically. If the recording area is to be recorded by characters, a two-dimensional code, a three-dimensional code, optical interference, or the like, it may be provided with a magnetic reader / writer. Any device including a readable scanner may be used.
[0104]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the card ID of the game recording medium (prepaid card 2) is generated based on the card ID generation request has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the card ID is given in advance. It may be a thing, and may be previously recorded on the game recording medium. In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the card ID and the prepaid frequency are recorded as the recording information of the game recording medium. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the card ID and the prepaid frequency is recorded. It may be what you have.
[0105]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the amount of gaming value that can be used for a game is a prepaid degree has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the magnitude of the gaming value is an amount and a score corresponding to the prepaid degree. It may be the number of game media. That is, the magnitude of the game value may be any value that can be used for the game.
[0106]
In the above embodiment, the example in which the money 3 of multiple denominations is a banknote (a thousand yen banknote, a 2000 yen banknote, a 5,000 yen banknote, and a 10,000 yen banknote) is not limited thereto. 3 may be a coin.
[0107]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the card unit 30 is a so-called CR unit that performs ball lending processing by exchanging signals related to lending of pachinko balls with a gaming machine (pachinko machine 40) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be a so-called interbank ball lending machine provided with a ball payout device for paying out a number of game media (pachinko balls) corresponding to a predetermined game value by the card unit itself.
[0108]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the use process for causing the game to use a predetermined game value is a ball lending process has been described, but the use process is not limited thereto, and the use process includes a medal lending process, For example, a credit-type pachinko machine or a slot machine, which will be described later, may use a process of using a game value.
[0109]
In the above embodiment, in the game recording medium processing device (card unit 30) that performs value addition processing, a game corresponding to all (that is, all) the amount of money identified by the currency identifying means (money identifying machine 33). Although the example in which the value of the utility value is added to the prepaid frequency has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the value of the game value corresponding to the predetermined amount within the range of the identified monetary amount corresponds to the prepaid frequency. You may make it add. In this case, an operation unit capable of selecting a predetermined amount is provided, and a change dispensing device is provided so that a change obtained by subtracting the predetermined amount from the identified money amount is paid out.
[0110]
In the above embodiment, in the game recording medium processing apparatus (card unit 30) that performs the value addition process, the magnitude of the game value corresponding to the money amount identified by the money identifying means (money identifying machine 33) is small. The example of immediately adding to the remaining prepaid number (that is, automatically when one piece of money 3 is inserted) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of pieces of money 3 are inserted and provided in a predetermined part. When the deposit button to be operated is operated, the amount of the plurality of coins 3 may be added together to add the value.
[0111]
Note that the value can be added to the prepaid card 2 only when there is a remaining number for the prepaid card 2, and the remaining number for the prepaid card 2 becomes zero. It may be possible to add value only at times, and it is possible to add the next value only when the value-added deposit frequency is used and becomes zero, and value addition is possible at any timing without these restrictions It is also good.
[0112]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the gaming machine is the pachinko machine 40 has been described. However, the gaming machine is not limited thereto, and for example, the cash-type pachinko machine, the credit-type pachinko machine, and the pachinko ball cannot be touched. It may be a sealed pachinko machine enclosed, a slot machine where medals and pachinko balls are paid out, a patty lot, a credit-type slot machine that can be played without being paid out to the outside, and even pachinko balls. Such as an image-type pachinko machine that displays a game board or a pachinko ball as an image, an image-type slot machine that displays a reel as an image, etc. The type and form are not particularly limited.
[0113]
In the above embodiment, the timing at which the wiring abnormality is detected is determined when the game recording medium processing device (card issuing device 10 or card unit 30) is activated (first embodiment) or every time the currency 3 is identified (second). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a wiring abnormality may be detected at a predetermined timing such as every hour.
[0114]
In the above embodiment, the example in which the determination execution signal is the simultaneous transmission of the capture signal and the payout signal has been described. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the wiring abnormality detection unit (control unit 12 or 32) and the monetary amount transmission unit (money amount) A determination execution signal transmission line for connecting the forehead communication unit 14 or 34) may be provided separately, and the determination execution signal may be transmitted through the determination execution signal transmission line.
[0115]
In the above embodiment, when the response signal reception order is different from the normal reception order (see FIG. 5 or FIG. 7), a plurality of response signals are received at the same time (see FIG. 8), and the response The example in which the wiring abnormality detection means (the control unit 12 or 32) detects a wiring abnormality when the signal reception interval is not within the allowable time has been described. What is necessary is just to perform wiring abnormality determination based on reception of the response signal transmitted from (money amount communication part 14 or 34), and to detect wiring abnormality.
[0116]
In the above embodiment, when a wiring abnormality is detected by the wiring abnormality detection means (control unit 12 or 32), the patrol lamp 21 or the operation lamp 39, the display 54 or 64, and the speaker 55 or 65 all indicate that effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fact may be notified only by a part thereof. In addition, when the wiring abnormality is detected, a predetermined error code may be displayed on the frequency display 44 to notify the fact. Further, when the wiring abnormality is detected, the fact that the game shop clerk wears it is notified by an earphone or a vibrator so that the game shop clerk can immediately rush to the site where the wiring abnormality is detected. Alternatively, the site may be displayed by a camera provided at the game hall, and the situation at the site may be recorded by a recording device such as a video so that it can be used as evidence that unauthorized wiring has been detected.
[0117]
In the above embodiment, when a wiring abnormality is detected, the system is brought down with the money 3 being retained by the money discriminator 13 or 33 under the control of the wiring abnormality detecting means (the control unit 12 or 32). Although the example in which the game recording medium issuance process and the value addition process are interrupted has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the system goes down, the money 3 retained by the money identifier 13 or 33 is used. You may make it return.
[0118]
【The invention's effect】
The game recording medium processing apparatus according to the present invention has the following effects.
[0119]
First, according to the game recording medium processing apparatus according to claim 1, in the game recording medium processing apparatus that performs the game recording medium issuing process, when a wiring abnormality is detected, the fact is notified. Appropriate measures can be taken by detecting illegal wiring such as rearrangement of transmission lines and miswiring.
[0120]
Further, according to the game recording medium processing device of the second aspect, in the game recording medium processing device that performs value addition processing, when a wiring abnormality is detected, the fact is notified. Appropriate measures can be taken by detecting illegal wiring such as recombination and incorrect wiring.
[0121]
Further, according to the game recording medium processing device of the third aspect, the wiring abnormality is detected by confirming the reception order of the response signals transmitted in order from each money amount transmission line. Appropriate measures can be taken by detecting illegal wiring such as recombination and incorrect wiring.
[0122]
According to the game recording medium processing device of claim 4, since a wiring abnormality is detected when a plurality of response signals transmitted in sequence at predetermined time intervals from each money amount transmission line are received at the same time, Appropriate measures can be taken by finding unauthorized wiring or miswiring that distributes one money amount transmission line to two or more.
[0123]
According to the game recording medium processing device of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the wiring abnormality is detected when the reception interval of the response signals sequentially transmitted from the money amount transmission lines at predetermined time intervals is not within the allowable time. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the money amount transmission line that may have been improperly wired and take appropriate measures.
[0124]
According to the game recording medium processing apparatus of the sixth aspect, since the wiring abnormality is detected when the gaming recording medium processing apparatus is activated, the wiring abnormality can be confirmed once a day.
[0125]
According to the game recording medium processing apparatus of the seventh aspect, since the wiring abnormality is detected every time money is identified, the wiring abnormality can be confirmed more closely.
[0126]
Furthermore, according to the game recording medium processing device of the eighth aspect, the game recording medium issuance process or the value addition process is interrupted when a wiring abnormality is detected. The place will not suffer damage.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a gaming system including a card issuing device and a card unit which are gaming recording medium processing devices according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a card issuing device.
FIG. 3A is a front view illustrating an example of a card unit and a pachinko machine, and FIG. 3B is a side view of the card unit.
FIG. 4 (a) shows the normal wiring of the money discriminator, money amount communication unit, control unit, and card R / W in the game recording medium processing device according to the first embodiment (detected at startup). FIG. 4B is a timing chart showing detection of wiring abnormality in that case.
FIG. 5 (a) shows an abnormality in wiring of a money discriminator, a money amount communication unit, a control unit, and a card R / W in the game recording medium processing apparatus according to the first embodiment (detected at startup). FIG. 5B is a timing chart showing detection of wiring abnormality in that case.
FIG. 6 (a) shows the regularity of a currency discriminator, a monetary amount communication unit, a control unit, and a card R / W in the game recording medium processing apparatus according to the second embodiment (detected for each currency identification). FIG. 6B is a timing chart showing detection of wiring abnormality in that case.
FIG. 7 (a) is a money discriminator, a monetary amount communication unit, a control unit, and a card R / W wiring in the game recording medium processing device according to the second embodiment (detected for each currency identification). FIG. 7B is a timing chart showing detection of wiring abnormality in that case.
FIG. 8 (a) is a diagram showing another form of wiring abnormality in the money discriminator, money amount communication unit, control unit, and card R / W in the game recording medium processing apparatus, and FIG. ) Is a timing chart showing detection of wiring abnormality in that case.
FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing detection of wiring abnormality according to another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Game system
2 ... Prepaid card
3. Money
10: Card issuing device
11 ... Communication Department
12 ... Control unit
13 ... Currency recognition machine
13a ... Money insertion slot
13b ... Currency indicator
13c ... Money collection box
14 ... Money amount communication department
14a ... Capture signal input section
14b ... Payout signal input section
14c ... 1,000 yen signal output section
14d: Two thousand yen signal output section
14e: Five thousand yen signal output section
14f ... 10,000 yen signal output section
14g ... currency identification signal output unit (second embodiment)
15 ... Signal wiring
15a ... Acquisition signal receiving line
15b ... Payout signal receiving line
15c ... Thousand yen signal transmission line
15d ... 2,000 yen signal transmission line
15e ... Five thousand yen signal transmission line
15f ... 10,000 yen signal transmission line
15g ... money identification signal transmission line (second embodiment)
16 ... Money amount display
17 ... Issue button
18 ... Change change machine
18a ... Change payment exit
18b ... Change indicator
19 ... Money return button
20 ... Card R / W
20a ... Card issuing slot
20b ... Card indicator
20c ... Card storage box
21 ... Patrol
30 ... Card unit
31 ... Communication Department
32 ... Control unit
32a ... CR communication section
33 ... Currency recognition machine
33a ... Money insertion slot
33b ... Currency indicator
33c ... Money collection box
34 ... Money amount communication department
34a ... Acquisition signal input section
34b ... Payout signal input section
34c ... 1,000 yen signal output section
34d: Two thousand yen signal output section
34e ... Five thousand yen signal output section
34f ... 10,000 yen signal output section
34g ... currency identification signal output unit (second embodiment)
35 ... Signal wiring
35a ... Capture signal receiving line
35b ... Payout signal receiving line
35c ... Thousand yen signal transmission line
35d ... Two thousand yen signal transmission line
35e ... Five thousand yen signal transmission line
35f ... 10,000 yen signal transmission line
35 g ... money identification signal transmission line (second embodiment)
36 ... Card R / W
36a ... Card insertion / discharge port
36b ... Card indicator
37 ... Jade loan indicator
38 ... Jade loan number setting button
39 ... Operation lamp
40 ... Pachinko machine
41 ... Game control board
42 ... Ball delivery control board
43 ... Ball dispensing device
44 ... Frequency indicator
45 ... Jade loan button
46 ... Card return button
50 ... Terminal box
51a: Communication unit
51b ... Communication unit
52. Control unit
53 ... Hard disk
54 ... Display
55 ... Speaker
60 ... Out-of-game management device
61 ... Communication Department
62 ... Control unit
63 ... Hard disk
64 ... Display
65 ... Speaker

Claims (8)

Currency identification means for identifying money of multiple denominations;
Money amount transmitting means for transmitting a signal indicating the money amount identified by the money identifying means through a money amount transmission line corresponding to the money amount of the plurality of denominations;
A game in which information that can specify the value of a game value that can be used for a game corresponding to a predetermined amount within a range of money amount specified from a signal indicating the money amount transmitted from the money amount transmitting means is recorded. A game recording medium processing means for issuing a game recording medium, and a game recording medium processing device comprising:
A determination execution signal for carrying out wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line is transmitted to the money amount transmission means, and a response signal transmitted from the money amount transmission means according to the determination execution signal is transmitted. Conducting wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line based on reception, further comprising wiring abnormality detection means for detecting the presence or absence of the wiring abnormality,
When the wiring abnormality is detected, the wiring abnormality detection means performs a process for notifying that effect. Currency identification means for identifying money of multiple denominations;
Money amount transmitting means for transmitting a signal indicating the money amount identified by the money identifying means through a money amount transmission line corresponding to the money amount of the plurality of denominations;
A game recording medium receiving means for receiving a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value usable in the game is recorded;
A game record in which the game recording medium accepting means accepts a game value corresponding to a predetermined amount within a money amount range specified from a signal indicating the money amount transmitted from the money amount transmitting means. A game recording medium processing device comprising: value addition means for performing processing for adding to the magnitude of the gaming value specified from the recording information of the medium,
A determination execution signal for carrying out wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line is transmitted to the money amount transmission means, and a response signal transmitted from the money amount transmission means according to the determination execution signal is transmitted. Conducting wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line based on reception, further comprising wiring abnormality detection means for detecting the presence or absence of the wiring abnormality,
When the wiring abnormality is detected, the wiring abnormality detection means performs a process for notifying that effect. A game recording medium processing device according to claim 1 or 2,
The money amount transmitting means transmits the response signal in order from each money amount transmission line according to the determination execution signal transmitted from the wiring abnormality detecting means,
The wiring abnormality detection means stores a normal reception order of the response signals transmitted in order from each money amount transmission line, and is based on reception of the response signals transmitted in order from the money amount transmission lines. The game recording medium processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: determining a wiring abnormality of the money amount transmission line and detecting the wiring abnormality when the reception order of the response signals is different from the regular reception order. A game recording medium processing apparatus according to claim 3,
The money amount transmitting means transmits the response signals transmitted in order from each money amount transmission line at a predetermined time interval,
The wiring abnormality detecting means performs wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line based on reception of the response signals transmitted in order from each money amount transmission line, and receives a plurality of response signals at the same time. A game recording medium processing apparatus, wherein the wiring abnormality is detected in the case. A game recording medium processing apparatus according to claim 3,
The money amount transmitting means transmits the response signals transmitted in order from each money amount transmission line at a predetermined time interval,
The wiring abnormality detection means performs wiring abnormality determination of the money amount transmission line based on reception of the response signal transmitted in order from each money amount transmission line, and the reception interval of the response signal is within an allowable time. The game recording medium processing apparatus is characterized in that the wiring abnormality is detected when the reception interval of the response signal is not within an allowable time. A game recording medium processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The gaming abnormality recording medium processing apparatus, wherein the wiring abnormality detection means transmits the determination execution signal when the gaming recording medium processing apparatus is activated. A game recording medium processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The money amount transmitting means transmits a money identification signal indicating that the money is identified every time the money is identified by the money identifying means,
The game recording medium processing device, wherein the wiring abnormality detecting means transmits the determination execution signal every time the money identification signal transmitted from the money amount transmitting means is received. A game recording medium processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The game recording medium processing device, wherein the wiring abnormality detecting means interrupts the process of issuing the game recording medium or adding the value when the wiring abnormality is detected.

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