JP4124504B2 - Electronic management device for amusement hall - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention centrally manages a plurality of gaming machines arranged in a game hall for each gaming machine, and displays the operating status of each centrally managed gaming machine on a display unit in response to an instruction by a predetermined instruction unit More particularly, the present invention relates to an electronic management device for a game hall that can efficiently perform efficient game hall management over the entire game hall, including smooth game machine management for each gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, since various game machines (hereinafter referred to as “hall”) such as pachinko parlors have to manage a plurality of game machines having different functions, various game machines are often managed using an electronic management system. .
[0003]
For example, Japanese Patent Application No. 4-502172 (International Publication No. WO93 / 10871) discloses an electronic management system in which a plurality of gaming machines arranged in a game hall are assigned addresses in advance and centrally managed.
[0004]
Specifically, this prior art is configured to display a layout diagram of each gaming machine in a game arcade and to display an operating status of each gaming machine corresponding to the gaming machine on the layout diagram.
[0005]
Therefore, by using this conventional technique, it is possible to graphically display the game situation of the game machines numbered in advance and grasp the operation situation of each game machine at a glance.
[0006]
However, since this prior art takes into account only the static state in which the arrangement of gaming machines has already been determined, for example, when changing the arrangement of gaming machines, such as when opening a new store or replacing a new stand, The user must update the user interface each time.
[0007]
In addition, when the arrangement of gaming machines already existing in the game hall is exchanged, the data of gaming machines acquired before updating the arrangement cannot be taken over after the arrangement updating.
[0008]
For this reason, there is known a technique for managing each gaming machine while freely changing the arrangement of the gaming machines in consideration of the updating of the arrangement of the gaming machines.
[0009]
For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-205077 discloses a game hall electronic device configured to divide an array of a plurality of gaming machines and ball lending machines, store them as preset terminal addresses, and manage the arrangement positions. A management device is disclosed.
[0010]
Specifically, the terminal management device stores the setting position of the connection connection unit, and the integrated management device can freely combine the setting position of the connection connection unit and the total terminal management address.
[0011]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since this prior art is merely a link between the connection connection unit and the total terminal management address, it is not possible to update the layout of flexible gaming machines.
[0012]
In other words, this prior art is not a link between a gaming machine and a total terminal management address, but only a group consisting of a plurality of gaming machines and ball lending machines, that is, a connection connection unit and a total terminal management address. Absent.
[0013]
For this reason, even if this prior art is used, removal of a gaming machine, replacement of a new machine, transfer and exchange cannot be performed for each machine, and gaming machines cannot be managed flexibly for each gaming machine.
[0014]
Therefore, how to efficiently perform efficient management over the entire game hall including smooth gaming machine management for each gaming machine is an extremely important issue.
[0015]
Accordingly, the present invention provides an electronic management device for a game hall that can efficiently perform efficient game hall management over the entire game hall, including smooth game machine management for each gaming machine, by solving the above problems. The purpose is to do.
[0016]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To achieve the above objective, Claim 1 The invention of the present invention centrally manages a plurality of gaming machines arranged in a game hall for each gaming machine, and the operating status of each gaming machine that is centrally managed The finger In the electronic management device of the game hall that displays on the display means in response to the instruction by the display means, Display means for displaying the layout of the equipment including the gaming machines disposed in the game hall, the presence / absence flag of each gaming machine for each gaming machine installation position displayed by the displaying means, and information relating to the gaming machine Storage means for storing equipment individual information associated with each other and information on the operating status and the installation position of the gaming machine for each gaming machine, and the state of the gaming machine displayed by the display means Thus, the device individual information and the machine history information stored in the storage means are corresponded to the change in the state of the gaming machine. Update means for updating.
[0017]
Also, Claim 2 The invention of the invention In the invention of claim 1, when the updating means moves the gaming machine installed at the first installation position among the gaming machines displayed by the display means to the second installation position, the updating means Turn off the installation presence / absence flag of the gaming machine at the installation position, generate device individual information to which information related to the gaming machine is added to the second installation position, and the machine history at the first installation position of the gaming machine The operation last date is assigned to the information, and the machine history information is generated with the operation start date at the second installation position of the gaming machine. It is characterized by that.
[0018]
Also, Claim 3 The invention of In the invention of claim 1, when the game machine installed at a predetermined installation position in the gaming machine displayed by the display means is removed, the update means sets an installation presence / absence flag of the gaming machine at the installation position. The device individual information turned off is generated, and the device history information in which the operation last date is added to the device history information of the gaming machine at the predetermined installation position is generated. It is characterized by that.
[0019]
Also, Claim 4 The invention of In the invention of claim 1, the updating means includes a first gaming machine arranged at a first installation position and a second game arranged at a second installation position in the gaming machine displayed by the display means. When the machine is replaced, the device individual information with the information related to the first gaming machine added to the second installation position is generated, and the second gaming machine is related to the first installation position. The device individual information to which the information is added is generated, the machine history information to which the operation start date is given at the second installation position of the first gaming machine is generated, and the first gaming machine of the second gaming machine is Generate base history information with the start date of operation at the installation position of 1. It is characterized by that.
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko hall (hereinafter referred to as “hole”) is shown.
[0022]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the gaming system according to the present embodiment.
[0023]
This gaming system issues membership cards for each customer to manage member information, and customers can store pachinko balls and other game media in the store, and pull out the game media that has been deposited again to play games. You can receive various services such as play.
[0024]
Such a system is called a savings / replay system, and in the same way as depositing in a bank, deposit the pachinko balls you earned at the pachinko store in your account, and from there you can calculate the number of balls you need. It can be pulled out and played again, or all or part of the number of balls in the account can be exchanged for prizes.
[0025]
Here, there is no fee for exchanging stored money for prizes, but when returning to normal gaming media, the fee is deducted. It is set to be.
[0026]
2, the gaming system includes a workstation 1, an analysis client device 2, a counter unit 3, an island controller 4 that controls a plurality of gaming units 6 as gaming machines via a network N such as a LAN, an image, The server 13, the information terminal 14, the vending machine 15 and the like are connected, and the network N is also connected to an ISDN (not shown) and can be connected to various networks outside the store.
[0027]
The workstation 1 has a storage unit (not shown) for constructing a database, and performs communication processing based on an access request from the analysis client device 2 via the network N, and various devices connected to the network N, that is, in the counter unit 3 The count data, card processing data, and the like from the various devices, the island controller 4, the vending machine slave unit 15 and the like are input, and the control data for each device is transmitted to perform overall management.
[0028]
At this time, the workstation 1 can preset various desired parameters for each device.
[0029]
The analysis client apparatus 2 includes a storage unit that holds desired data downloaded from the workstation 1 and performs necessary printing and form-form printing from the printer 23. When an application for a new member is made using the application form, the description on the application form is input from the analysis client device 2 and registered.
[0030]
That is, if the customer wants to become a new member of the store clerk, fill out the application form and give it to the store clerk, the store clerk has already formatted the virgin card with the store's unique data written to the customer. When the customer inserts the virgin card into the card processing machine 3c and inputs the necessary personal identification number by operating the numeric keypad, the necessary data and personal identification number are registered in the workstation 1 together with the ID of the card. The
[0031]
Then, the clerk inputs the customer information entered on the application form from the analysis client device 2 and transfers it to the workstation 1. The workstation 1 and the analysis client device 2 are collectively referred to as a hall management computer HC.
[0032]
The hall management computer HC operates as a computer that manages the entire store. The hall management computer HC has a function to update a member's stored balls, replay, and points, so that the members' stored balls can be exchanged and prizes can be exchanged at a cyber mall on the Internet.
[0033]
In addition, it enables analysis of member visit status, customer base, winning / losing information, etc., and manages information on members and gaming machines in the game to find out which gaming machine a specific customer is currently playing. Can be displayed on the display unit. Furthermore, game machine information data can be disclosed.
[0034]
The counter unit 3 includes a free gift exchange management unit 3a connected to the network N. The free gift exchange management unit 3a exchanges the member's possession for a free gift according to the customer's request. The free gift exchange management unit 3a can connect a free gift exchange management unit as a plurality of slave stations with one free gift exchange management unit 3a serving as a master station.
[0035]
The gift exchange management unit 3a is connected to a vending machine slave unit 15 and an island edge counter 4a that can purchase tobacco, drinking water, and the like from the stored balls. Further, in the prize exchange management section 3a, a scanner 3d for reading a receipt barcode, an automatic prize dispenser 3b for dispensing a special prize, a card for reading a membership card and receiving a password It is connected to the processor 3c and the printer 3e that outputs the result of the prize exchange.
[0036]
The scanner 3d reads the barcode of the receipt brought in by the customer, reads the barcode of the desired prize, and subtracts the number of game media corresponding to the consideration. In addition, when storing a ball, the number of balls indicated on the barcode printed on the receipt is added to the account of the member by inserting the membership card and the personal identification number with the card processing machine 3c.
[0037]
The image server 13 provides image data such as a CD or image data from a visual audio source such as a video or LD on a liquid crystal display installed on the gaming unit or a large screen installed in the store, Connection to the Internet is performed by the customer's operation, and processing for providing TV broadcasting is performed.
[0038]
The information terminal 14 can perform processing for extracting information on gaming machines to be a database in the hall management computer HC, reserve gaming machines, exchange prizes at cyber malls, and surf the Internet using storage balls. be able to. When the menu for new enrollment is selected, necessary items are entered and the name, address, date of birth, etc. are read into the license reader 14a connected locally.
[0039]
This information terminal 14 can also be used for non-members, but it can provide special information disclosure, particularly to holders of membership cards. The CRT display screen of the information terminal 14 has a touch panel structure. Voice guidance is also provided.
[0040]
Further, there is a card insertion / issuance slot in the center. When a member who is not a member finishes membership registration, the member card is released from the card insertion / issuance slot. On the other hand, a member's customer can insert a member's card and receive a service for the member.
[0041]
The vending machine slave unit 15 receives the membership card and communicates with the hall management computer HC. The hall management computer HC confirms the number of remaining storage balls, converts the confirmed number of game media into an amount, and converts this amount into the vending machine. Send to handset 15.
[0042]
The vending machine slave unit 15 displays a payment signal, lights up a lamp that can be sold, and presses a selection button to send an exchange premium “cigarette” or “drinking water” to the premium exchange management unit 3a as a master unit. Remember the transaction. Thereafter, the number of withdrawals of the stored ball is sent to the hall management computer HC, the stored ball data is updated, and the membership card is returned.
[0043]
The island controller 4 connects a plurality of gaming units 6, an island edge counter 4a, a table information collecting machine 4b, a replay ball lending machine 4c, and the like via the network NN, and controls each gaming unit 6 and the like.
[0044]
The gaming unit 6 functions as an individual player replay machine having a card unit 7, a stand lamp 8, a gaming machine main body 9, and each stand counter 10.
[0045]
The card unit 7 incorporates a card reader for reading the membership card and a coin selector for receiving 500 yen coins and 100 yen coins, and the stored balls are supplied from the nozzles to the upper tray of the gaming machine body 9 by pressing the supply command button.
[0046]
Note that in the gaming unit 6 that plays with only a prepaid card, a card reader that reads a prepaid card is installed instead of a card reader that reads a member card.
[0047]
The stand lamp 8 has a special prize state lamp and a staff call lamp that have been won, and is controlled to be lit.
[0048]
The gaming machine main body 9 has a predetermined board surface, and a game is played on this board surface by firing a pachinko ball by operating an operation handle for driving a ball launching device. On the back surface of the gaming machine main body 9, a device for counting the number of out balls and safe balls or the number of times the symbol pattern is started is installed, and these data are sent to the island controller 4.
[0049]
Each counter 10 is installed for each gaming unit 6, counts the number of balls acquired for each gaming unit, and transmits / receives to / from the hall management computer HC via the island controller 4. As well as being managed by the hall management computer HC, a receipt is issued.
[0050]
The island edge counter 4a counts the number of balls cast by the customer with the ball box and prints the result on the receipt. Printing on the receipt is performed by a barcode.
[0051]
The table information collecting machine 4b is connected to a pachinko machine or a slot machine and a card processing machine between gaming machines and each machine replay machine utilizing a storage ball, and information on pulse signals normally input from four pachinko machines. Are collected, counted, converted into numerical data, and the conversion result is sent to the hall management computer HC via the island controller 4.
[0052]
In addition, when the above-mentioned counter counters 10 are installed, the base information collecting machine 4b also sends the signals of the counter counters 10 to the hall management computer HC via the island controller 4.
[0053]
In addition, the table information collecting machine 4b is connected to a ball lending machine 4aa that throws out the pachinko balls themselves by cash input, a money changer 4ab that changes money, a card vending machine 4ac that sells prepaid cards, and the like. Sales data is also sent to the hall management computer HC via the island controller 4.
[0054]
The replay ball lending machine 4c accepts the membership card and releases the ball. The replay ball lending machine 4c is provided with a card reader and a button, and after inserting the membership card, the ball is thrown out by inputting the personal identification number and the number of withdrawals.
[0055]
The number of balls to be thrown at one time, the number of units, the number of balls to be thrown per day, the number of times, and the like are set and registered by the hall management computer HC, and are limited by the set and registered values.
[0056]
In the above description, the system is described as a system for issuing a receipt after counting balls with a counter. However, in a system that stores a count value in a magnetic card instead of a receipt, or a system that uses both a receipt or a magnetic card. There may be.
[0057]
The system configuration of the gaming system employed in the hall has been described above.
[0058]
Next, the analysis client device 2 shown in FIG. 2 will be specifically described.
[0059]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the analysis client device 2 shown in FIG.
[0060]
As shown in the figure, the analysis client apparatus 2 includes an input unit 20 including an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse, a display unit 21 including a CRT or a liquid crystal display for displaying operation guidance and necessary data, and a CD. A ROM reading unit 22, a printer 23 that performs form printing, an I / F unit 24 that manages an interface with a LAN, a storage unit 25 that stores various data, and a control unit that performs overall control of the analysis client device 2. 26.
[0061]
Here, in the storage unit 25, a store configuration information file, a floor information file, a hall map information file, an island configuration information file, an individual device information file, an input port setting file, a group information file, a model information file, which will be described later, A machine history information file, a model history information file, and the like are stored.
[0062]
Then, the analysis client device 2 displays the contents of the file stored in the storage unit 25 on the display unit 21, thereby responding to the removal of the gaming machine, replacement of a new machine, transfer, replacement, expansion, or reduction. The setting status is displayed on the display unit 21 as a layout image in the hall.
[0063]
In other words, not only when opening a new hall, but also refurbishing a part of the hall, there are many cases in which gaming machines are replaced for each unit, but this analysis client device 2 is flexible in replacing such gaming machines. It is comprised so that it can respond to.
[0064]
By the way, in this analysis client device 2, in order to display the installation state of the gaming machine on the display unit 21, it is necessary to set various data in advance and store them in the storage unit 25.
[0065]
Therefore, first, setting of data related to a gaming machine or the like will be described.
[0066]
(1) Data setting
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a data setting procedure in the analysis client device 2 shown in FIG.
[0067]
As shown in the figure, in this analysis client device 2, a maintenance person (hereinafter referred to as "maintenance member") first performs floor setting for setting the total number of floors, a unit number, a floor name, and the like (steps). 301). For example, in the setting of the machine number, the numbers “4” and “9” that the customer tends to avoid are excluded.
[0068]
The data set in the floor setting is stored in the “in-store configuration information file”, “floor information file”, and “hole map information file”.
[0069]
Next, island layout setting for setting the arrangement of the islands to be arranged in the hall is performed (step 302), and the set data is stored in the “island configuration information file”, and the in-store configuration information file and the floor information file are stored. And the hole map information file is updated.
[0070]
Thereafter, the model setting for registering the model name of each gaming machine is performed (step 303), a “model individual information file” is generated, and the hole map information file is updated.
[0071]
Next, the type of sand installed in each gaming machine is set (step 304), and the in-store configuration information file, floor information file, island configuration information file, and device individual information file are updated.
[0072]
Thereafter, the safe setting for determining the arrangement of the safes in the hall is performed (step 305), and the in-store configuration information file, floor information file, island configuration information file, device individual information file, and hall map information file are updated.
[0073]
Next, the pulse system device location setting is set to set the arrangement of the devices connected to the independent JLS that connects the network to the ball lending machine etc. under the island controller 4 (step 306), and the store configuration information file, floor Update the information file, island configuration information file, device individual information file, and hole map information file.
[0074]
Thereafter, network device setting for setting the arrangement of devices connected to the LAN is performed (step 307), and the device individual information file and the hole map information file are updated.
[0075]
Next, the outer wall setting for setting the outer wall in the hall is performed (step 308), and after updating the hole map information file, the rate setting for setting the cash exchange rate of each gaming machine, that is, the rate is performed (step 309). Update the information file.
[0076]
Thereafter, the placement of the island controller and the assignment of the stand information collecting machine JLS that relays a small number of multiple gaming machines to the island controller 4 are set (step 310), and an “input port setting file” is generated, Update the configuration information file, device individual information file, and hole map information file.
[0077]
Next, an independent JLS setting for setting what kind of device is installed in the independent JLS is performed (step 311), and the in-store configuration information file, the device individual information file, and the input port setting file are updated.
[0078]
After that, group registration of each model is performed (step 312), a “group information file” is generated, and after updating the model information file and the device individual information file, confirmation of the system settings is confirmed (step 313), the database sign up.
[0079]
Thus, in this analysis client device 2, through the data setting procedure, the in-store configuration information file, floor information file, hall map information file, island configuration information file, model individual information file, input port setting file, A group information file is created and registered in the storage unit 25 as a database.
[0080]
In the above, the data setting procedure regarding a hall, a game machine, etc. was demonstrated.
[0081]
Next, a user interface used when setting data in the data setting procedure will be described.
[0082]
In the present embodiment, a window corresponding to each setting procedure is provided so that the data setting can be performed on the window so that the data setting can be performed very efficiently.
[0083]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a floor setting window 40 used when the floor setting shown in FIG. 3 is performed. Note that such floor setting is performed only at the time of initial setting.
[0084]
As shown in the figure, the floor setting window 40 is used for setting the total number of floors, specifying the machine number, and setting the floor name. Here, the case where the total number of floors is set to “3” is shown.
[0085]
Here, in the present embodiment, any one of 1 to 8 can be input as the total number of floors, or any of the 4 · 9 numbers or serial numbers can be designated, and the total number of floors can be specified. It is assumed that the specified number of names can be entered.
[0086]
The floor name input button at the bottom of the screen is a button for displaying a floor name input frame corresponding to the total number of floors on the screen, and the cancel button is a button for canceling input contents and re-inputting. .
[0087]
Next, an island layout setting window used when setting the island layout shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
[0088]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an island layout setting window 50 used when the island layout setting shown in FIG. 3 is performed. This island layout setting is performed at the time of initial creation or at the time of island addition processing.
[0089]
As shown in the figure, in the island layout setting window 50, a vertically long island, a horizontally long island, or a deformed island can be freely set. For each island to be set, the island number, the number of installations, and the start Enter the machine number. Here, a situation is shown in which a vertically long island is laid out with an island number of 2, an installed number of 20, and a start number of 26.
[0090]
Specifically, when the island layout setting button at the top of the screen is clicked, the island layout setting window 50 is activated by entering the island setting mode, and when laying out a vertical island or a horizontal island, one row or one according to the grid. When dragging input line by line and laying out deformed islands, double-click each grid one by one.
[0091]
Thereby, it is possible to generate an island layout in which machine numbers are sequentially assigned in the drag direction from the drag start point.
[0092]
Next, a model setting window used when performing model setting shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
[0093]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a model setting window 60 used when the model setting shown in FIG. 3 is performed. The model setting window 60 is activated by clicking a model setting button at the top of the screen.
[0094]
As shown in the figure, this model setting window 60 is used to set the model of the entire island and the model of each gaming machine. Specifically, when setting the model of the entire island, drag the island itself. Then, to set the model for each gaming machine, double-click the corresponding machine.
[0095]
Here, when setting the model, select either the pachinko or slot game type, enter the model name using the model list screen that displays the model number and model name already registered, and enter the counter. After entering the counter terminal name, which is the model name to be displayed, click the model registration button. In the present embodiment, a case where “CR Carpenter's Genji” is set in the pachinko machine of the machine number 1 is shown.
[0096]
Next, a sand setting window used when setting sand which is a game medium lending machine provided between the game tables shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
[0097]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a sand setting window 70 used when the sand setting shown in FIG. 3 is performed. The sand setting window 70 is activated by clicking a sand setting button at the top of the screen.
[0098]
As shown in the figure, in the sand setting window 70, the cash sand, CR sand, replay sand (P) monitor attached, replay sand (P), replay sand (P) monitor attached, Play sand (P) for counting each unit, cash / replay sand (P) with monitor, cash / replay sand (P), cash / replay sand (P) with each monitor counting, cash / replay sand (P) A desired sand can be selected from a list of sand made up of each counter, cash / replay sand (M), and information terminal sand. In addition, (P) means for pachinko and (M) means for medal.
[0099]
Then, select the type of sand using this list of sand, select the model of the game machine that is the target of the sand setting, all the corresponding models will be highlighted, and click the OK button to select the type of sand selected The color display corresponding to is performed. If it is desired to correct each vehicle, the selection is canceled by clicking the corresponding vehicle number.
[0100]
Here, if cash sand is selected as one sand setting for two gaming machines, the sales of one sand are distributed between the left sales and the right sales as left and right sales. When a cash / replay sandwich is selected, a left / right setting button appears.
[0101]
Then, by clicking the cash sand distribution setting button, only the sand that has been set by cash sand is displayed, and when the unit number on the side where distribution is performed is clicked, the unit number and sand pair are displayed in color The
[0102]
Also, click the left / right setting button of cash / replay sand (P), specify whether to set left or right, and click the OK button, the clicked unit number and sand pair will be displayed in color Is done.
[0103]
If it is necessary to change the sand when the platform is changed, click the sand setting button to specify the platform number to change the sand, and click OK to automatically assign the sand number. Try again.
[0104]
Next, the safe setting window used when the safe setting shown in FIG. 3 is performed will be described.
[0105]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a safe setting window 80 used when the safe setting shown in FIG. 3 is performed. The safe setting window 80 is activated by clicking a safe setting button at the top of the screen.
[0106]
As shown in the figure, the safe setting window 80 is a window for setting an island where the safe is arranged, an arrangement position of the safe, a handling denomination, and the like.
[0107]
Specifically, the maintainer first selects the island where the safe is to be placed, then clicks the placement location of the safe, and clicks and drags the sand connected to the safe. Next, check the handling denomination and click the OK button if the settings are correct.
[0108]
When all the safes on the floor have been set, the end button is clicked to complete the setting process. In the present embodiment, the island number is 1, the safe number is Kn01, and the handling denominations are 500 yen and 1000 yen.
[0109]
Next, the pulse system device setting window used when performing the pulse system device setting shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
[0110]
FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are views showing a pulse system device setting window used when setting the pulse system device in which the sales signal and the count signal shown in FIG. 3 are output in the form of a pulse signal.
[0111]
As shown in FIG. 9A, first, when a pulse system device setting button at the top of the screen is clicked, a device selection window 90 is activated, and a ticket vending machine (CH), currency exchange machine (ER), foreign currency machine (EP) ), A mode in which a target device for device setting can be selected from the replay machine (JE) and the external device (OT).
[0112]
Therefore, when the cursor is placed on the corresponding device and the OK button is clicked, various setting windows shown in FIG. 9B or FIG. 10 are displayed. FIG. 9B is a ticket vending machine setting window when a ticket vending machine is selected, and FIG. 10A is a money changing machine setting window when a money changing machine is selected, and FIG. ) Is a foreign currency machine setting window when a foreign currency machine is selected, FIG. 10C is an external equipment setting window when an external equipment is selected, and FIG. 10D is a replay machine. It is a replay machine setting window when is selected.
[0113]
Next, the network device setting window used when performing the network device setting shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
[0114]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a network device setting window 110 used when performing the network device setting shown in FIG. The network device setting window 110 is activated by clicking a network device setting button at the top of the screen.
[0115]
As shown in the figure, this network device setting window 110 is a window for setting network devices arranged in the hall, and specifically, the device name and device number can be registered for each floor.
[0116]
Here, a situation is shown in which a POS (parent) with a device number 01 and a dispenser with a device number 01 are set on the first floor.
[0117]
Next, the outer wall setting window used when setting the outer wall shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
[0118]
FIG. 12 is a view showing an outer wall setting window 120 used when the outer wall setting shown in FIG. 3 is performed. The outer wall setting window 120 is activated by clicking an outer wall setting button at the top of the screen.
[0119]
As shown in the figure, the outer wall setting window 120 is used to set an outer wall by dragging a grid in which devices are not arranged in units of columns or rows. When deleting the set outer wall, the grid once set is removed by dragging again.
[0120]
Here, the maximum number of outer walls is 10 lines, and the set outer walls are displayed as one line on Hoorn Navi, which is a display system that displays the failure in the hall in an easy-to-understand manner based on the layout diagram of the device. Shall be.
[0121]
Next, a rate setting window used when setting a rate when the store purchases the ball rental shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
[0122]
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a rate setting window 130 used when the rate setting shown in FIG. 3 is performed. The rate setting window 130 is activated by clicking a rate setting button at the top of the screen.
[0123]
As shown in the figure, the rate setting window 130 is configured so that the rate of each machine can be grasped at a glance by displaying the color of the rate color corresponding to the displayed color of the gaming machine. .
[0124]
When setting the rate for each vehicle, click the platform to be set, set the desired rate, press the OK button, and when setting all the vehicles on the floor to the same rate, Check the settings for all units and press the OK button. Here, a situation is shown in which all units on the floor are set to rate 1.
[0125]
Next, the window used when the island controller JCC / unit information collector JLS setting, independent JLS setting, group setting, and system setting confirmation shown in FIG. 3 will be briefly described. For convenience of explanation, illustration of each window is omitted.
[0126]
First, the JCC / JLS setting window, the independent JLS setting window, the group setting window, and the system setting confirmation window are activated by clicking corresponding setting buttons.
[0127]
When the JCC / JLS setting window is activated, the cursor is moved to the JCC installation position and the grid is clicked for setting, and then the JLS setting is similarly performed.
[0128]
In addition, when the independent JLS setting window is activated, a mode is set in which a JLC that is not connected to a gaming machine connected to a ball lending machine or a money changer is set, and a setting that associates a connector number with a model number for each JLS is performed.
[0129]
When the group setting window is activated, for example, a list of groups such as a CR machine, a seven machine, a property, a feather, an arrangement, a slot, and the like is displayed, and a group to which each model belongs is set.
[0130]
When the system setting confirmation window is activated, various values set by the maintenance staff are displayed in a list in a predetermined unit, and the set values can be changed for each unit.
[0131]
As described above, in this embodiment, by using various windows, the floor setting, the island layout setting, the model setting, and the like can be performed very easily by the maintainer.
[0132]
The data setting in the analysis client device 2 has been described above.
[0133]
(2) About removal, new stand replacement, transfer or exchange processing
By the way, by following the above data setting procedure, hole data suitable for the current situation of each gaming machine and sand can be constructed on the analysis client device 2 and displayed on the window, but the gaming machine etc. of the hall is removed, When a new machine is replaced, moved or exchanged, the data of the analysis client apparatus 2 must be updated in response to such an event.
[0134]
Therefore, in the present embodiment, when such a gaming machine is removed, replaced with a new machine, moved, or exchanged, it is possible to efficiently update the display contents and management data corresponding to the event on the analysis client device 2. It is composed.
[0135]
In addition, when updating such management data, the device individual information and the machine history information, which will be described later, particularly play an important role.
[0136]
First, the case of removing a gaming machine will be described.
[0137]
FIG. 14 is a view showing the main window 140 before the game machine is relocated.
[0138]
When removing the gaming machine in the hall, after clicking on the corresponding machine number on the main window 140 shown in FIG. 14, the removal button is pressed. Then, a removal confirmation window 150 shown in FIG. 15A appears on the main window 140 as shown in FIG.
[0139]
Therefore, when the OK button is clicked on the removal confirmation window 150, the corresponding machine number is deleted from the main window 140.
[0140]
An example of such removal will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. Here, the case is shown in which the island numbers 1 to 3 of one island of floor number 2 are removed after closing on March 20, 1997.
[0141]
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of device individual information and stand history information before removal, and FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of device individual information and stand history information after removal.
[0142]
As shown in FIG. 16, the device individual information before removal of one island and two islands of floor number 2 includes installation / non-installation, floor number, island number, device type number, account number, game type, The model number, the number of groups belonging to the group, and the group number are set.
[0143]
For the machine history information, the operation start date, the operation end date, the machine number, the game type, the device number, and the model ID are set for each machine ID. It should be noted that a virtual final date of January 1, 9999 is given to the last operation date of such machine history information, which means that this virtual date is currently in operation. To do.
[0144]
Here, this “system ID” is an ID that is fixed and numbered on the island as a machine number, and “installation presence / absence” is data indicating whether or not a gaming machine actually exists, If there is a gaming machine, it will be '1', otherwise it will be '0'.
[0145]
The “floor number” means the floor type when there are many floors, the “equipment type number” indicates the number corresponding to the model name, and the “account number” sets the exchange rate. It shows the ratio.
[0146]
Furthermore, “game type” means 1 for a pachinko machine and 0 means a slot machine, and “number by affiliation” means the model name of a gaming machine set elsewhere, and “number of groups” Indicates the number belonging to a plurality of groups assigned in the hall.
[0147]
The “group number” indicates a group number that can be conveniently set for each hall, such as a general machine, a feather, or a CR machine. One gaming machine can be put into a plurality of groups.
[0148]
When the removal confirmation window 150 confirms the removal of the gaming machine, the device individual information and the machine history information shift as shown in FIG.
[0149]
Here, referring to FIG. 17, it can be seen that the device individual information for the system IDs 1 to 3 is deleted first. The reason is that the removal confirmation window 150 permits the removal of the base numbers 1 to 3 of one island of the floor number 2.
[0150]
In addition, for the history information, the data related to the removed machine number is not deleted, but the removed date is given to the last operation day. The reason for this is that the base history information of the removed gaming machine is worth using thereafter.
[0151]
As above, the removal of the gaming machine has been described.
[0152]
Next, the case where the gaming machine is replaced with a new machine will be described.
[0153]
When replacing a new game machine in the hall, the user clicks the new machine replacement button after clicking the corresponding machine number on the main window 140 shown in FIG. Then, a new stand replacement confirmation window 180 shown in FIG. 18A appears on the main window 140 as shown in FIG.
[0154]
Here, when the OK button is clicked on the new machine replacement confirmation window 180, a new machine model registration window 190 shown in FIG. 19 appears on the main window 140.
[0155]
In this new machine model registration window 190, by inputting the model number, model name, game type, counter terminal name, etc., the data related to the new machine is updated, and the display contents on the main window 140 are also updated.
[0156]
An example of such a new stand replacement will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. Here, a case is shown in which a new stand is installed after the store numbers 1 to 3 (currently not set) of one island of floor number 2 are closed on March 20, 1997. The new stand is a new model Tamachan Fight (model number: 11).
[0157]
20 is a diagram illustrating an example of device individual information and model information before replacement of a new device, and FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of device individual information, model information, device history information, and model history information after replacement of a new device. is there.
[0158]
As shown in FIG. 20, the device individual information before the removal of one island and two islands of floor number 2 is installed / not installed, floor number, island number, device type number, account number, game type, Although the model number, the number of belonging groups, and the group number are set, only the installation presence / absence '0' indicating that the system IDs 1 to 3 are not currently set is set.
[0159]
For the model information, only the CR carpenter's source with model number “6” and the CR dragon legend with model number “10” are set.
[0160]
When the new machine replacement is confirmed in the new machine model registration window 190, as shown in FIG. 21, the device individual information and the model information are transferred, and the machine history information and the machine history information are newly created.
[0161]
Specifically, first, the device individual information for the system IDs 1 to 3 is newly registered, and the Tama-chan fight of the model number “11” is added to the model information. 3 and model history information corresponding to the new model are newly created.
[0162]
This completes the description of replacement of a new gaming machine.
[0163]
Next, a case where a gaming machine is moved will be described.
[0164]
When relocating a gaming machine in the hall, the corresponding machine number on the main window 140 shown in FIG. 14 is dragged and relocated, and then the relocation button is pressed. Then, a relocation confirmation window 220 shown in FIG. 22A appears on the main window 140 as shown in FIG.
[0165]
Here, when the OK button is clicked on the relocation confirmation window 220, the data relating to the relocation table is updated, and the display content on the main window 140 shown in FIG. 14 is updated.
[0166]
An example of such relocation will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. Here, a case is shown in which the base numbers 13 to 16 of the three islands are moved to the base numbers 1 to 3 (currently not set) of the one island of the floor number 2 after the store is closed on March 20, 1997. The relocated gaming machine is a CR success story (model number: 7).
[0167]
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of device individual information and machine history information before relocation, and FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of device individual information and machine history information after relocation.
[0168]
As shown in FIG. 23, the device individual information before relocation of 1 island, 2 islands, 3 islands, and 5 islands of floor number 2 is the presence / absence of installation, floor number, island number, device type number for systems other than system IDs 1 to 3. , Account number, game type, model number, number of belonging groups and group number are set.
[0169]
Further, for the machine history information, except for the machine IDs 85 to 87, the virtual operation last date January 1, 9999 indicating that the machine is currently operating is set.
[0170]
When the relocation confirmation window 220 confirms the relocation, the device individual information and the machine history information are updated as shown in FIG.
[0171]
Specifically, first, device individual information for system IDs 1 to 3 is newly registered, and device individual information for system IDs 13 to 15 is deleted.
[0172]
On the other hand, in the machine history information, the last operation date of the machine IDs 95 to 97 corresponding to the conventional machine numbers 13 to 16 is set to March 20, 1997, and the machine IDs 1 to 3 are newly supported. A field to be provided is provided.
[0173]
In the above, the relocation of the gaming machine has been described.
[0174]
Next, the case of exchanging gaming machines will be described.
[0175]
When exchanging the game machines in the hall, the transfer source machine number on the main window 140 shown in FIG. 14 is clicked. Then, the exchange source confirmation window 250 shown in FIG. 25 appears on the main window 140 as shown in FIG.
[0176]
Here, when the OK button of the replacement source confirmation window 250 is clicked, the transfer source designation number on the main window 140 shown in FIG. 14 is clicked to shift to the replacement destination designation mode. Then, the exchange destination confirmation window 260 shown in FIG. 26 appears on the main window 140 as shown in FIG.
[0177]
When the OK button is clicked on the exchange destination confirmation window 260, the data relating to the exchange board is updated, and the display content on the main window 140 shown in FIG. 14 is updated.
[0178]
An example of such replacement will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. Here, the case is shown in which the base numbers 1 to 3 of one island of floor number 2 and the base numbers 13 to 16 of three islands are exchanged after closing on March 20, 1997.
[0179]
27 and 28 are diagrams showing examples of device individual information, model information, device history information, and model history information before replacement. FIGS. 29 and 30 show device individual information, model information, device information after replacement. It is a figure which shows an example of log | history information and model log | history information.
[0180]
As shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, the device individual information before replacement includes installation presence / absence, floor number, island number, machine type number, account number, game type, model number, group belonging to all system IDs 1 to 17. Number and group number are set respectively.
[0181]
For the model information, three types are set: CR carpenter source with model number “6”, CR success story with model number “7” and CR Dragon legend with model number “10”.
[0182]
Further, for the machine history information, the virtual operation last date January 1, 9999 indicating that the machine is currently operating is set for all the machine IDs 85 to 94, and the machine IDs 21 to 23 are included in the machine history information. Is set.
[0183]
When the replacement destination is confirmed in the replacement destination confirmation window 260, the device individual information, the model information, the machine history information, and the model history information are updated as shown in FIGS.
[0184]
Specifically, for the device individual information, first, the contents of the system IDs 1 to 3 and the contents of the system IDs 13 to 15 are switched, and the model information and the model history information are not updated. This is simply to exchange existing models.
[0185]
Further, in the machine history information, the machine IDs 85 to 87 exchanged with each other and the last operation date of the machine IDs 95 to 97 are given March 20, 1997, and new machine IDs 85 to 87 and 95 to 95 are added. Columns corresponding to 97 are generated, and the post-exchange data is stored in each column.
[0186]
In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, only the case of removing a gaming machine, replacing a new machine, moving, and exchanging is shown, but the same can be done when exchanging a sand or a safe in a hall.
[0187]
As described above, the window display on the analysis client device 2 and the update of the model individual information and the machine history information when the hall gaming machine is removed, replaced with a new machine, moved, and exchanged have been described.
[0188]
(3) About setting of exchange rate for each gaming machine
By the way, the number indicated by the account number of the device individual information, that is, the cash rate, is often shared in order to prevent confusion, but if the cash rate is shared, nail adjustment must be made uniform. In addition, there are limits to the flexible hall operation.
[0189]
Therefore, in the present embodiment, as described in the rate setting shown in FIG. 13, the rate setting window 130 is activated by clicking the rate setting button at the top of the screen. You can set the rate or the cashing rate for all units in the floor.
[0190]
The exchange rate set in the rate setting window 130 is held as the account number of the device individual information.
[0191]
Thus, in this Embodiment, it comprises so that a cash-exchange rate can be set for every stand or every floor by providing each stand counter for every game machine.
[0192]
(4) Utilization of information acquired about gaming machines
As already described, in the present embodiment, since various information such as device individual information, model information, machine history information, and model history information is acquired, it is necessary to effectively use such information for management analysis and the like.
[0193]
Here, in order to perform business analysis unique to pachinko halls, it is desirable to create original data of pachinko halls based on a desired calculation formula and perform data analysis from various angles.
[0194]
Thus, in the present embodiment, a desired calculation formula can be easily formulated using the business setting window.
[0195]
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a business setting window 310 used in the present embodiment.
[0196]
As shown in the figure, in this business setting window 310, the maintenance staff inputs the desired calculation formula name, calculation formula, and variable name, and creates the original data of the pachinko hall.
[0197]
here,
Replay sales = (n + (n x 0.375)) x 2.5
It shows the case of obtaining from the calculation formula However, n is the number of replays for each unit, and (n × 0.375) is the number that serves as a fee for replaying each unit.
[0198]
(5) Form output method
By the way, the information held by the analysis client device 2 includes gaming machine management information, member management information, and prize management information. However, if these pieces of information are output separately, the form management becomes complicated. At the same time, such information cannot be used efficiently.
[0199]
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the form item selection window is used to pick up pieces of highly important information from these pieces of management information, collect them, and output them as a single form.
[0200]
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a form item selection window 320 used in the present embodiment.
[0201]
As shown in the figure, in the form item selection window 320, “Strict total sales” and “Total cash sales” have already been selected, and “1000 yen start count”, “Total vending machine deposit”, “Non-special prize” It shows a situation in which selection items such as “1000 start number” and “POS premium rate” are displayed.
[0202]
If you want to delete the selected item, click the item to be deleted and then press the delete button. If you want to select a new item, click the desired selection item to add Press the button.
[0203]
Then, after the item selection is completed, the setting button is clicked to close the form item selection window 320, thereby completing the setting of the form item.
[0204]
FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of printing a form selected using the form item selection window 320 shown in FIG.
[0205]
Here, a case where a sales report, an unprocessed receipt, and a savings balance details are printed is shown, and in this sales report, “strict sales total” and “cash sales” that have been selected in the form item selection window 320 are shown. In addition to “total”, “total card sand sales” and “total replay sales” added from each selection item are included.
[0206]
As described above, by using the form item selection window 320, it is possible to freely select form items and output a form that is truly meaningful to the user.
[0207]
【The invention's effect】
As explained above, The present invention is based on whether or not each gaming machine is installed only by changing the state of the gaming machine displayed on the display means in response to a change in the state of the actual gaming machine such as transfer, removal or replacement of the gaming machine. Device individual information that associates information related to the flag and gaming machine, and machine history information that associates information related to the operating status and the installation position of the gaming machine for each gaming machine correspond to changes in the state of the gaming machine. Because it is updated The following effects can be obtained.
[0208]
1) Since maintenance personnel do not need to change data for displaying the operating status of each gaming machine for every change in the gaming machine's status, such as moving, removing, or replacing gaming machines It is possible to efficiently manage the game hall and the gaming machine.
[0209]
2) It is possible to reduce the burden on maintenance personnel related to the management of the game hall and the gaming machine.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of an analysis client device according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a gaming system employed in the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a data setting procedure in the analysis client device shown in FIG. 1;
4 is a diagram showing a floor setting window used when performing the floor setting shown in FIG. 3; FIG.
5 is a diagram showing an island layout setting window used when the island layout setting shown in FIG. 3 is performed.
6 is a diagram showing a model setting window used when performing model setting shown in FIG. 3; FIG.
7 is a view showing a sand setting window used when performing the sand setting shown in FIG. 3; FIG.
FIG. 8 is a view showing a safe setting window used when performing safe setting shown in FIG. 3;
9 is a view showing a pulse system device setting window used when performing the pulse system device setting shown in FIG. 3; FIG.
10 is a view showing a pulse system device setting window used when performing the pulse system device setting shown in FIG. 3; FIG.
11 is a diagram showing a network device setting window used when performing the network device setting shown in FIG. 3. FIG.
12 is a diagram showing an outer wall setting window used when the outer wall setting shown in FIG. 3 is performed. FIG.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a rate setting window used when performing the rate setting shown in FIG. 3;
FIG. 14 is a view showing a main window before the game machine is relocated.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a removal confirmation window.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of device individual information and stand history information before removal.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of device individual information and stand history information after removal.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a new stand replacement confirmation window.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a new machine model registration window.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of device individual information and model information before replacement of a new machine.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of device individual information, model information, machine history information, and machine history information after replacement of a new machine.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a relocation confirmation window.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of device individual information and machine history information before relocation.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of device individual information and machine history information after relocation.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an exchange source confirmation window.
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an exchange destination confirmation window.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of device individual information and model information before replacement.
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of machine history information and model history information before replacement.
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of device individual information and model information after replacement.
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of machine history information and model history information after replacement.
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a business setting window.
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a form item selection window.
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of printing a form with items selected using the form item selection window shown in FIG. 32;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... workstation, 2 ... analysis client device,
3 ... Counter unit, 3a ... Premium exchange management unit, 3b ... Automatic gift dispenser,
3c: card processor, 3d: scanner, 3e: printer,
4 ... island controller, 4a ... island edge counter, 4b ... stand information collector,
4c ... Re-playing ball lending machine, 4aa ... Ball lending machine, 4ab ... Currency exchange machine,
4ac ... card vending machine, 6 ... gaming unit, 7 ... card unit,
8 ... stand lamp, 9 ... main body of gaming machine, 10 ... counter for each stand,
13 ... Image server 14 ... Information terminal 14a ... License reader
15 ... Vending machine, HC ... Hall computer,
20 ... input unit, 21 ... display unit, 22 ... CD-ROM reading unit,
23 ... Printer, 24 ... I / F unit, 25 ... Storage unit, 26 ... Control unit,
40 ... floor setting window, 50 ... island layout setting window,
60 ... Model setting window, 70 ... Sand setting window,
80: Safe setting window 90: Device selection window
110: Network device setting window,
120 ... Outer wall setting window, 130 ... Rate setting window,
140 ... main window, 150 ... removal confirmation window,
180 ... New stand replacement confirmation window,
190 ... New machine model registration window, 220 ... Relocation confirmation window,
250 ... exchange source confirmation window, 260 ... exchange destination confirmation window,
310 ... Sales setting window, 320 ... Form item selection window

Claims (4)

A plurality of gaming machine disposed in the game arcade centralizes each gaming machine, game arcade electronic management system of the operation status of each gaming machine managed in said population is displayed on the display means in response to instructions by the instructions means In
Display means for displaying a layout of the equipment including the gaming machine disposed in the game hall;
For each gaming machine installation position displayed by the display means, each machine's installation presence / absence flag and machine related information are associated with each other, and each gaming machine's operating status and each gaming machine's installation position. Storage means for storing table history information associated with the information;
Update means for updating the device individual information and the machine history information stored in the storage means in response to the change in the state of the gaming machine by changing the state of the gaming machine displayed by the display means. An electronic management device for a game hall, comprising: The updating means includes
When the gaming machine installed at the first installation position among the gaming machines displayed by the display means is moved to the second installation position, the installation presence / absence flag of the gaming machine at the first installation position is turned off. , Generating device individual information in which information related to the gaming machine is added to the second installation position, and adding an operation last date to the machine history information in the first installation position of the gaming machine, The gaming machine electronic management device according to claim 1 , wherein table history information to which an operation start date at the second installation position is assigned is generated . The updating means includes
When a gaming machine installed at a predetermined installation position in the gaming machine displayed by the display means is removed, device individual information with the installation presence / absence flag of the gaming machine at the installation position turned off is generated, and predetermined game arcade electronic management apparatus of claim 1, wherein the generating a grant the base history information the operation last day on the gaming machine platform history information in the installation position. The updating means includes
When the first gaming machine arranged at the first installation position and the second gaming machine arranged at the second installation position among the gaming machines displayed by the display means are replaced with each other, Generating device individual information with information related to the first gaming machine at the installation position, and generating device individual information with information regarding the second gaming machine at the first installation position; A table that generates table history information to which an operation start date at the second installation position of the first gaming machine is assigned, and that has an operation start date at the first installation position of the second gaming machine. game arcade electronic management apparatus of claim 1, wherein the generating the history information.

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