JPH10328391A - Game board signal administrating device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To detect a wrong connection, etc., as well, not only troubles such as the breakage or unconnnection of a signal wire. SOLUTION: A main control unit 2 counts the occurrence frequency of various kinds of signals (a prize signal and a big win signal, etc.), from a pachinko machine 10. Then, by comparing a occurrence prediction data (which is stored in a data memory unit 5) of various kinds of signals which is estimated from the characteristics of the pachinko machine 10, and the occurrence status of various kinds of signals which are counted, an abnormality in the occurrence status of the various kinds of signals is judged. In addition, from the judged information, an inference information regarding the unconnection, breakage or wrong connection of the signal wire is formed. Then, the judgment information and the inference information are output to an LCD display part 6 or a lamp display part 7, and notified to an attendant.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention manages winning information, jackpot information, and the like output from a game console such as a pachinko machine or a peripheral device thereof, and makes it possible to detect a defect in a signal line connection status. The present invention relates to a game console signal management device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a pachinko hall will be described as an example. In general, various information such as a jackpot signal, a winning signal, and an establishment variation signal are output from a pachinko machine, and peripheral devices of a pachinko machine are provided at predetermined locations. Various information such as an out signal and a safe signal based on the passage of the ball is output. These pieces of information are generally supplied to a hall computer that manages a pachinko hall. The hall computer can grasp the payout status of each pachinko machine (the number of jackpots today, the number of establishment fluctuations, etc.) based on the above information. In addition, an individual information management unit is provided for each pachinko machine, and this management unit grasps the ball-out status and the like at the machine, and turns the call lamp provided at a position above the machine or the picture rotation at the time of winning a prize at the machine. It has also been proposed to display the ball-out status on an LCD display unit that displays the above-mentioned information.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machines, at least five signal lines for transmitting the jackpot signal, the winning signal, the establishment variation signal, the out signal, and the safe signal are required. When such a large number of signal lines are arranged, mistakes tend to occur in the wiring work. For this reason, conventionally, the presence or absence of a signal output from a game console such as a pachinko machine or a game console peripheral device is monitored by a management device, and when a signal to be output is not detected, the signal is transmitted. There has been proposed a warning that a signal line to be disconnected is disconnected or not connected.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, the management device monitoring the signal determines that the signal is normal if any signal is detected. The problem is that even if the line for transmitting the signal and the line for transmitting the signal B are connected alternately, if a signal is detected from both signal lines, a wrong connection cannot be detected. There is.

In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a game console signal management device capable of detecting not only a defect such as disconnection or disconnection of a signal line but also an erroneous connection.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a game console signal management apparatus according to the present invention is provided based on counting means for counting the number of times various signals are generated for the game console, and a characteristic of the game console. A determination unit configured to compare the predicted generation data of various signals to be generated with the generation status of various signals by the counting unit to determine an abnormality in the generation status of various signals; and an output unit that outputs at least determination information. It is characterized by the following.

With the above arrangement, it is predicted (planned) that the number of occurrences Ac of the signal A is greater than the number of occurrences Bc of the signal B (Ac> Bc) based on the characteristics of the gaming table. On the other hand, when it is detected that the actual occurrence situation is Ac <Bc, it is determined that the occurrence situation of these signals is abnormal.

An inference means may be provided for generating inference information about unconnected or disconnected signal lines or erroneous connection of signal lines based on the determination information. For example, in the above case, it is possible to infer the possibility that the line transmitting the signal A and the line transmitting the signal B are interchanged and connected. Therefore, by giving the inference information, which is the result of this inference, to the administrator, the administrator can immediately obtain the cause of the signal line abnormality and take appropriate measures without having to infer based on the above determination information. Becomes

There are various output modes of the output means. For example, when the game console signal management device is provided for each game console, the output unit may output the determination information and the inference information to a display device provided in the game console. Further, when the gaming console signal management device is connected to a plurality of gaming consoles via a network, the output unit outputs determination information and inference information to a display device or a printing device included in the gaming console signal management device. Alternatively, output to each display device of each game console via the network may be considered.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(Embodiment 1) Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a gaming machine signal management device 1 provided separately for a pachinko machine 10. The game console signal management device 1 includes a main control unit 2, a pachinko machine interface unit 3, a button interface unit 4, a data storage unit 5, an LCD display unit 6, and a lamp display unit 7.

The main control unit 2 receives a jackpot signal, a winning signal, and an establishment variation signal from the pachinko machine 10 and an out signal and a safe signal from peripheral devices (not shown) through the pachinko machine interface unit 3. It has become. The main control unit 2 compares the occurrence prediction data of various signals predicted based on the characteristics of the pachinko machine with the occurrence state of various signals by the counting unit, which counts the number of times each signal is received. Judgment means for judging an abnormality in the occurrence state of a signal, inference means for generating inference information about unconnected or disconnected or incorrect connection of a signal line based on the judgment information, and outputting the judgment information or inference information Output means.

Here, the occurrence of various signals is judged to be abnormal based on the occurrence prediction data and the actual occurrence of various signals by the counting section, and the disconnection or disconnection of the signal line is performed based on the judgment information. An example of inferring an erroneous connection will be described. Generally, unless a player operates the handle of a pachinko machine and hits a ball, the ball will not enter a hole called a winning chucker. Also, it can be said that it is extremely rare that all the balls hit by the player enter the winning chucker. Furthermore, although the conditions for the jackpot differ for each machine, the jackpot is generated at a certain probability of the number of the winning chucker. Focusing on such matters, it can be seen that the relationship of the number of outs> the number of winnings> the number of jackpots is established.

[0014] Therefore, data of the number of outs> the number of winnings> the number of jackpots is held as the occurrence prediction data of various signals. Then, in the number of outs, the number of winnings, and the number of jackpots counted by the counting unit,
It is assumed that the number of outs = 1, the number of winnings = 10, and the number of big hits = 0 are obtained. In this case, since the magnitude relationship between the out signal and the winning signal is reversed due to the comparison of the occurrence prediction data in the number of outs and the number of winnings, an abnormality occurs in these signal lines. It can be determined that. Then, based on this determination information, it can be inferred that the signal line of the out signal and the signal line of the winning signal are connected alternately. Further, assuming that a result such as the number of outs = 0, the number of winnings = 10, and the number of jackpots = 0 is obtained, the number of outs is zero despite the fact that the number of winnings is several times. In addition to the determination, it can be determined that there is an abnormality only in the occurrence of the out signal. Based on this determination information, it can be further inferred that the signal line of the out signal may be unconnected or disconnected.

Similarly, in the number of outs, the number of winnings, and the number of jackpots counted by the counting unit,
If a result such as the number of outs = 20, the number of winnings = 0, and the number of jackpots = 1 is obtained, that is, if the number of winnings is 0 despite the number of jackpots occurring, if the number of winnings is 0, Whether the signal line is unconnected or disconnected
Alternatively, it can be inferred that the signal line of the winning signal and the signal line of the jackpot signal are interchanged. In this case, if the winning number is 1 or more, the suspicion of disconnection or disconnection disappears.

Also, unless an extreme right-handed or left-handed hitting method is used, the number of outs is a certain number (for example, 10 outs).
(0 times), the safe number should generally be counted as such. Therefore, a threshold value (for example, 100) serving as a criterion for abnormality determination is stored as data, and the out number exceeds the threshold value. Even if the safe number is 0, disconnection or disconnection of the signal line of the safe signal can be inferred. In addition, since it is extremely rare that the number of outs and the number of safes are the same, it is inferred that some signal lines are incorrectly connected to the signal lines of the number of outs or safes on a platform with the same or near number. Also holds. Also,
Assuming that the number of outs is 0 despite the number of safes being several, disconnection or disconnection of the signal line of the out signal can be inferred.

Although the number of jackpots varies depending on the type of platform as described above, it is unlikely that the number of jackpots will exceed 100 even if the game is played all day. . Therefore, it can be inferred that the signal line of the jackpot signal is replaced with the signal line of the winning signal or the like. Also, it is extremely rare that the number of safes is greater than the number of outs (the player has won) despite the fact that the number of jackpots is 0. Therefore, it is determined whether the jackpot signal line is disconnected or disconnected, or an out signal is output. It can be inferred that the signal line of the safe signal is replaced with the signal line of the safe signal.

Since the establishment variation does not occur unless the jackpot is at least once, if the establishment variation signal is detected despite the fact that the number of jackpots is zero, the connection or disconnection of the jackpot signal is detected. Inference or the possibility that the signal line of the jackpot signal and the signal line of the establishment variation signal are interchanged can be inferred.

The button interface unit 4 generates a processing start signal when the execution button for executing the above-mentioned processing is pressed, and supplies it to the main control unit 2. The execution button may be a single button and a processing start signal may be generated when the button is pressed. Alternatively, the execution button may be a plurality of buttons and a processing start signal is generated when the buttons are simultaneously operated. It may be an embodiment.

The data storage unit 5 stores signal name data, count values of various signals counted by the counting means,
“Number of Outs> Number of Wins> Number of Wins> Number of Changes in Establishment”
And occurrence prediction data relating to a threshold value serving as a reference for abnormality determination.

The LCD display unit 6 and the lamp display unit 7
A predetermined display is performed based on display information provided from the main control unit 2. For example, the lamp display unit 7
Is provided with an abnormality notification lamp corresponding to each of the number of winnings, the number of jackpots, the number of establishment fluctuations, the number of outs, and the number of safes, the abnormality notification of the signal from which the main control unit 2 determines an abnormality. Turn on the lamp. In addition, on the LCD display unit 6, for example, a display such as "There is an abnormality in the occurrence status of the jackpot signal and the probability variation signal" is displayed as the judgment information, or the signal line of the jackpot signal and the establishment variation signal is displayed as the inference information. There is a possibility that the signal line has been replaced. " Information that reports such abnormalities includes:
It is better to configure the display so that it is displayed only when the display is switched to the check mode or before and after the store opens. The information reporting such abnormalities indicates that the data indicating the gaming status of the pachinko machine has not been collected correctly, and does not indicate the failure of the pachinko machine itself, and the game itself on the pachinko machine is normal. If the player is shown information that reports such anomalies, the player may have suffered extra damage or concern, or the store may have done something wrong. This is because they may be protested.

In FIG. 2, a call lamp 8 is disposed above the pachinko machine 10, and the above-mentioned LCD display unit 6 and lamp display unit 7 of the game console signal management device are incorporated in the call lamp 8. FIG. Instead of providing the LCD display unit 6 on the side of the call lamp 8, it is also possible to use an LCD display unit (a liquid crystal panel that displays the picture rotation status at the time of winning, etc.) provided on the pachinko machine 10.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the main controller 2 after the power is turned on.

First, the count value data of various signals is cleared (step 1), and the process of collecting the count values of various signals is performed again (step 2). Next, it is determined whether there is a check command (step 3). That is, it is determined whether or not the above-described execution button has been pressed and a processing start signal has been input from the button interface unit 4. If there is a check command, operation 1 is executed (step 4), and it is determined whether or not the operation is normal (step 5). If the operation is normal, an error code 1 is generated immediately if the operation is not normal (step 4). 6) and proceed to the next arithmetic processing (step 7,
Steps 8 and 9), repeating the same processing,
It reaches the n-th arithmetic processing (step 10, step 1
1, Step 12). After the n arithmetic operations, it is determined whether an error code has occurred (step 1).
3). If no error code is generated, the process ends normally. If an error code is generated, an error content based on the error code number is displayed (step 14), and the process ends. In step 3, if there is no check command, it is determined whether there is a request for end processing (step 15). If not, the process proceeds to step 2, while if there is a request for end processing, end processing is performed. The above operations 1, 2, ..., n
Comprises a process of comparing the count value of a certain signal with the count value of another signal, a process of determining whether the count value of a certain signal is 0 or not.

(Embodiment 2) Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

While the gaming machine signal management device of the first embodiment is provided separately for a pachinko machine, in this embodiment, for example, a plurality of pachinko machines are provided for the entire hall or for each pachinko island. A game console signal management device that performs signal management for the platforms 10...

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the game console signal management device 11 of this embodiment, which is composed of a personal computer. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the game console signal management device 11 and a plurality of pachinko machines 10. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which are connected via a network 20. The gaming table signal management device 11 is arranged in the control room of the pachinko hall or each pachinko island.

The game console signal management device 11 includes a main control unit 12
, A pachinko machine interface unit 13, a keyboard interface unit 14, a data storage unit 15, a monitor display unit 16, and a printing unit 17.

The main control unit 12 receives the jackpot signal, the winning signal, and the establishment variation signal from the pachinko machine 10 and the out signal and the safe signal from peripheral devices (not shown) through the pachinko machine interface unit 3. It has become. The main control unit 12 compares the occurrence prediction data of various signals predicted based on the characteristics of the pachinko machine with the state of generation of various signals by the counting unit that counts the number of times each signal is received. Judgment means for judging an abnormality in the occurrence state of a signal, inference means for generating inference information about unconnected or disconnected or incorrect connection of a signal line based on the judgment information, and outputting the judgment information or inference information Output means. The mode of judgment by the judgment means and the mode of inference by the inference means are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The data storage unit 15 stores the vehicle number data, signal name data, count values of various signals counted by the counting means, "number of outs> number of winnings> number of jackpots> number of establishment fluctuations" for each device in charge. And occurrence prediction data relating to a threshold value serving as a reference for abnormality determination.

The monitor display unit 16 performs a predetermined display based on the judgment information and the inference information provided from the main control unit 12, and the printing unit 17 performs the display based on the judgment information and the inference information provided from the main control unit 12. Predetermined printing is performed. As the judgment information, for example, a display or description such as "There is an abnormality in the occurrence status of the jackpot signal and the probability variation signal" can be given, and as the inference information, for example, "the signal line of the jackpot signal and the signal of the establishment variation signal" The line may have been replaced. "

FIG. 6 shows the main control unit 12 after the power is turned on.
6 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of FIG.

First, the count value data of various signals is cleared (step 21), and the process of collecting the count values of various signals is performed again (step 22). Next, it is determined whether there is a check command (step 23). That is, it is determined whether a predetermined key on the keyboard is pressed and a processing start signal is input from the keyboard interface unit 4. If there is a check command, the machine number of the pachinko machine to be processed is obtained (step 24), and the operation 1 is executed for the pachinko machine of the machine number (step 25), and it is determined whether the machine is normal or not. (Step 26) If it is normal, immediately generate an error code 1 if it is not normal (Step 27), and proceed to the next arithmetic processing (Step 28, Step 29, Step 30). Iteratively leads to the n-th arithmetic processing (step 3
1, step 32, step 33). After the n-time arithmetic processing, it is determined whether or not an error code has occurred (step 34). If an error code is generated, the details of the error based on the error code number and the like are recorded (step 35), and the process proceeds to step 36. On the other hand, if no error code is generated, the process immediately proceeds to step 36. Step 3
In 6, it is determined whether or not the next pachinko machine to be processed remains. If the next pachinko machine remains, the number is obtained (step 38), and the process proceeds to step 25. If there is no next pachinko machine, error list display or printing is executed (step 37), and the process ends. Step 2
In step 3, if there is no check command, it is determined whether there is a request for end processing (step 39). If not, the process proceeds to step 22, while if there is a request for end processing, end processing is performed.

In this embodiment, the judgment information or the inference information is output to the monitor display section 16 provided in the game console signal management device 11. However, each display device provided in each pachinko machine is output via a network. Alternatively, judgment information or inference information may be output.

[0035]

As described above, according to the present invention, not only problems such as disconnection and disconnection of a signal line, but also
This has the effect of detecting erroneous connections and the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a game console signal management device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a calling lamp in which the gaming machine signal management device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is incorporated and a pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing contents of the game console signal management device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a game console signal management device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a gaming machine signal management device according to a second embodiment of the present invention and pachinko machines connected to the gaming machine signal management device via a network.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing contents of a game console signal management device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 gaming console signal management device 2 main control unit 3 pachinko console interface unit 4 button interface unit 5 data storage unit 6 LCD display unit 7 lamp display unit 8 call lamp 10 pachinko console 11 game console signal management device 12 main control unit 13 pachinko console Interface unit 14 Keyboard interface unit 15 Data storage unit 16 Monitor display unit 17 Printing unit 20 Network

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A counting means for counting the number of occurrences of various signals for a game console, and a comparison between the occurrence prediction data of various signals predicted based on the characteristics of the game console and the occurrence status of various signals by the counting means. A game console signal management device, comprising: a determination unit that determines an abnormality in the occurrence state of various signals by using a control unit; and an output unit that outputs at least determination information. 2. The game console signal according to claim 1, further comprising inference means for generating inference information about unconnected or disconnected or incorrectly connected signal lines based on the determination information. Management device. 3. A game console signal management device provided for each game console, wherein said output means outputs judgment information or inference information to a display device provided in the game console. The game console signal management device according to claim 2. 4. A game console signal management device connected to a plurality of game consoles via a network, wherein said output means outputs judgment information or inference information to a display device provided in said game console signal management device. The game console signal management device according to any one of claims 1 and 2. 5. A game console signal management device connected to a plurality of game consoles via a network, wherein the output means outputs determination information or inference information to a printing device provided in the game console signal management device. The game console signal management device according to any one of claims 1 and 2. 6. A game console signal management device connected to a plurality of game consoles via a network, wherein the output means outputs determination information or inference information to each display device provided in each game console via the network. The game console signal management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: