JP4125763B2 - Status signal detection device for slot machine, unauthorized change monitoring system for setting value, and slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine state signal detection device for detecting various operation state signals related to a setting value changing operation, an unauthorized change monitoring system for monitoring an unauthorized change of a setting value, and an operation state signal in a slot machine. The present invention relates to a slot machine having an output terminal.

  Conventionally, for example, a technique described in Patent Document 1 is disclosed as a technique for monitoring a change in a set value. This technology is in a state where the setting can be changed by operating the setting switch when the power is turned on, and in a gaming machine including a control unit that changes the setting according to a predetermined procedure, the setting change related to the internal operation The power supply voltage is monitored when the setting switch for performing the operation is operated, and when the power is turned on after a predetermined time has passed since the power is turned off, the mode is changed to a mode in which the setting can be changed. Has been. According to this technology, it is possible to identify an unauthorized act by monitoring a power on / off time and an operation time of a setting switch, and to prevent a setting change due to an unauthorized act performed during business.

JP 2005-192723 A

  However, with this fraud prevention method, it is possible to grasp that the setting value of each slot machine has been confirmed and changed, but it is not possible for employees outside the store to always grasp the setting value after the confirmation changing operation. Therefore, even if the setting values of all the slot machines are set correctly according to the setting values instructed in advance so that the hit probability is appropriate, the setting values are changed by, for example, employees in the store. In such a case, it is not possible to immediately check whether the set value is equal to the designated setting value. Even if the setting value is not changed illegally, it is not possible to cope with the confirmation operation for displaying the current setting value and grasping the level of the hit probability. It was difficult to deal with internal improprieties by employees in the store, which were expanded to teach contract customers in advance.

  Therefore, in view of the above problems, various state signals for grasping the set value can be taken out without additional processing of the slot machine, and a state signal detection device capable of constantly grasping the set value of the slot machine in the store, It is another object of the present invention to provide an unauthorized change monitoring system for setting values.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a slot machine state signal detection device according to the present invention comprises a set value display means for emitting and displaying a set value indicating the level of the hit probability by seven light emitting elements, a connection destination the operating status signal necessary for managing the operation state in the hall computer, attached to a slot machine comprising a common terminal plate, the output from the output terminal to a predetermined, among the seven light-emitting elements, the set value A light emitting element combination necessary for determining the light emitting element is extracted, the light emitting element is selected by extraction, and one of the selected light emitting elements is turned on or off, and the corresponding set value state is detected. setpoint state detection means and, status signal storage means for storing set-value state signal output from the set-value state detecting means read and write freely for outputting a signal , It comprises a said set value state detection means, with the selected light emitting element is detected whether or not all turned off, after that all off was sensed, the off for any of the light-emitting elements selected When a change in the light emission state to be lit is detected, a corresponding set value state signal is output, and whether the state signal storage means is a combination for determining a set value based on the detected light emission state of the light emitting element. In the case of the combination, it is determined that the set value is valid, and the set value state signal output from the set value state detecting means is stored in a readable and writable manner. .

Tampering monitoring system settings according to the second aspect of the present invention, a state signal detecting equipment according to claim 1 which is mounted in the slot machine in a predetermined area, installed outside the predetermined area, setting value information as a reference advance and stored information terminal, among the Jo Tokoro area and the predetermined area outside the, provided on at least one, based on the stored setting value information on the state signal detecting device and an information terminal, the set value changing operation is configured such that it includes a judging means for judging whether or corruption.

Tampering monitoring system settings according to the invention of claim 3, of the predetermined area and a predetermined area outside at least one, the first communication means setpoint state No. signal stored in the state signal detecting device the server means for storing via provided, the server means a setting value information stored in the information terminal, the information terminal a set-value state signal stored in the server means via the second communication means It is comprised so that it may store mutually.

  Here, “store” means that each signal is stored in a predetermined storage area in a predetermined data format. Further, “memory” includes a form of storing in a relay manner.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the slot machine can be easily attached without any additional work, and the operation signal related to the setting value changing operation can be detected and stored. In particular, according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the set value state signal is detected by corresponding to the light emitting state of the light emitting element, the apparatus is adapted to noise radiated from the control circuit or the like in the slot machine to the surrounding environment. It becomes possible to improve the noise resistance. Therefore, it becomes easy to ensure the sameness between the detected set value state signal and the stored set value state signal, and the reliability of the apparatus can be improved. Also, to detect the set-value state signal based only on the light emission state of the setting value display unit, Ru can simplify the configuration.

According to the inventions of claims 2 and 3 , based on the status signal of the status signal detection device installed in the predetermined area, the set value of each slot machine in the predetermined area can be constantly grasped outside the predetermined area, It becomes easy to deal with internal improprieties within a predetermined area.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine showing a state in which the front door is closed, and FIG. 2 is a state signal detection device (hereinafter referred to as a slave unit) according to the present invention for the slot machine in a state where the front door is opened. It is attachment explanatory drawing which shows the state attached.

  1 and 2, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine. The slot machine 10 includes a main body 11 and a front door 9 attached to one side of the front surface of the main body 11 so as to be opened and closed. On the surface of the front door 9, three drums are rotated and started, and a start lever 20 is provided as a confirming operation means for confirming the change of the set value representing the level of the hit probability. Further, on the back surface of the front door 9, there is a central display board 31 on which a setting switch 23 as a changing operation means for changing the setting value and a setting value display section 24 as a setting value display means for viewing the setting value are mounted. Is provided. On the main body 11, the main board 32 that controls the operation of the slot machine 10, and the power switch 21 as the on / off operation means for turning on / off the power, the setting key insertion port 22, and the light emission display corresponding to the operation of the power switch 21 are displayed. A confirmed state is detected for each tapping operation of the power supply unit 30 provided with the on / off indicator lamp 37 and the start lever 20 as a confirming operation means for confirming the setting value change, and a corresponding hit state signal is output as a confirmed state signal. An external concentration terminal plate 27 as a definite state detection means having a terminal to be arranged is provided.

  The central display board 31 repeatedly increases the setting value 1 to the setting value 6 by 1 every time the setting switch 23 is pressed, and generates a setting value state signal corresponding to the setting values 1 to 6. It is comprised so that a means may be provided. Further, the central display substrate 31 is configured to cause the set value display unit 24 to emit and display the set values 1 to 6 that increase with each pressing operation.

  Further, the central display substrate 31 is connected to the main substrate 32 by a harness 33. Setting value signals corresponding to the setting values 1 to 6 generated and output every time the setting switch 23 is pressed on the central display board 31 are sent to a predetermined input port of the main board 32 via the corresponding signal line of the harness 33. Is transmitted. Based on this signal, the main board 32 adjusts and controls the level of the hit probability such as aligning the pattern in six stages. Further, operating power is supplied to the main board 32 from the power supply unit 30 via the power supply line of the harness 34. The central display board 31 is supplied with operating power from the power supply unit 30 via the main board 32 and the power line of the harness 33.

  The subunit | mobile_unit 12 detects an ON / OFF state for every ON / OFF operation of the power switch 21 of the power supply part 30, and outputs the corresponding ON / OFF state signal, The power supply sensor 25 as an ON / OFF state detection means, and every pressing operation of the setting switch 23 A setting value sensor 26 serving as a setting value state detecting means for detecting a setting value state and outputting a corresponding setting value state signal, and a hitting state are detected for each hitting operation of the start lever 20, and a corresponding hitting state signal is output. An external concentration terminal board 27 as a hitting state detection means, and a state signal storage means 28 for writing and storing the state signals detected by the power supply sensor 25, the set value sensor 26 and the external concentration terminal board 27 in a readable manner. , And is configured.

  The power supply sensor 25 is formed in a clamp shape so that it can be attached in a non-contact manner to a power supply line (harness 34) for supplying a power supply current from the power supply unit 30 to the main board 32, and magnetically detects the power supply current waveform with the power supply line. It is configured as follows. The power supply sensor 25 notifies the slave unit 12 of the on / off state of the power source via the signal line 41. In the slave unit 12, the rise when the power source is shifted from on to off is detected, and the slave unit 12 is built in the slave unit 12. The signal is input to the signal storage means 28. In the state signal storage means 28, the first flag is set and stored as an on / off state signal when the input power supply rises from on to off.

  The set value sensor 26 is formed in a clamp shape so that it can be attached in a non-contact manner to a signal line (harness 33) that flows the set value signal generated on the central display board 31 to the main board 32, and a current waveform on the signal line. Is detected magnetically. The set value sensor 26 is configured to output a predetermined pulse-like set value state signal once every time the setting switch 23 is pressed. The output set value state signal is input to the state signal storage means 28 of the child device 12 through the signal line 42. In the status signal storage means 28, the second flag is set by the input of the set value status signal, and the number of pressing operations generated by counting the number of pressing operations of the setting switch 23 is stored.

  The external concentrated terminal plate 27 is configured to output a predetermined pulse-shaped tapping state signal once for each tapping operation of the start lever 20. The output hit state signal is input to the state signal storage means 28 of the slave unit 12 via the signal line 43. In the state signal storage means 28, the third flag is set by the input of the hit state signal and stored as the hit state signal. Moreover, the subunit | mobile_unit 12 is comprised so that the 1st-3rd flag and press operation frequency data can be processed, and can be read by predetermined serial data.

  FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a setting value unauthorized change monitoring system according to the present invention. This system 50 is installed in each store of a game store group consisting of the headquarters and A to N stores. For example, the N store is configured to monitor each set value of all the slot machines 10 installed in the 1 to n groups, with so-called islands in the store as a predetermined area as a group.

  The first group includes a slave unit 12 having a unit number 1/1 to 1 / a, the second group includes a slave unit 12 having a unit number 2/1 to 2 / b, and the n group includes a unit number n / 1 to n / n. The slave units 12 of c are attached to the corresponding slot machines 10 respectively. The slave units 12 of each group are connected to the master unit 13 having the unit numbers 1/0 to n / 0 so that mutual communication is possible (a, b, c, and n are arbitrary integers). Further, in the store, an Ethernet (registered trademark) connection method is adopted as the first communication means, and a so-called LAN is constructed. Each group of parent devices 13 is configured to be able to convert serial data read from the child device 12 that requested communication into an Ethernet specification data format and store it. Each group of parent devices 13 is connected via a hub 14 to a DB server 15 as server means via a LAN so that stored serial data can be transferred to the DB server 15.

  The DB server 15 is configured to be able to receive and store an on / off state signal, a set value state signal, and a confirmed state signal as the above-described serial data. The DB server 15 is connected to the head office PC 16 and the management company PC 17 as information terminals via a VPN (Virtual Private Network) 40 as a second communication means so as to be able to communicate with each other. The main PC 16 determines whether or not the setting value changing operation is illegal based on the set value state signal of the slave unit 12 stored in the DB server 15 and the set value information stored in the main PC 16 in advance. 18 is provided integrally.

Next, a procedure for changing the setting value of the slot machine 10 will be described.
In each of the stores A to N in the system 50, the setting values of the slot machines 10 are changed and set on a daily basis so that the setting values are instructed in advance from the headquarters (FIG. 4, S1). The set values instructed to the stores A to N are stored in the head office PC 16 as reference set value information. In such a setting value changing operation procedure, first, the front door 9 is opened, and the power switch 21 provided in the power supply unit 30 is turned off. Next, the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion port 22, and the setting key is turned to the setting value changeable side (ON side). Then, the power switch 21 is turned on. At this time, the current set value is displayed on the set value display unit 24, and the set value can be changed. In this state, the setting switch 23 is pressed to change to the instructed setting value while viewing the setting value display unit 24. The start lever 20 is tapped to confirm the setting value setting. Then, the setting key is turned to the side where the setting value cannot be changed (OFF side), the front door 9 is closed, the slot machine 10 is made playable, and the setting value changing operation procedure is ended (FIG. 4, S2). However, such a change in the set value based on an instruction from the headquarters is not an illegal act. Therefore, in this system 50, the unauthorized change monitoring function is disabled until the set value change operation is completed. Monitoring of the set value is started immediately after the set value changing operation is completed (S3 in FIG. 4).

Next, an unauthorized change monitoring procedure for setting values by the system 50 will be described.
When the system 50 is enabled and the setting value is changed without following the instruction from the headquarters as described above, the unauthorized change of the setting value is monitored according to the following procedure.

  In any slot machine 10, when the power switch 21 of the power supply unit 30 is turned on from the off operation (FIG. 5, S1), the waveform rise at the time of the transition operation from the power off state to the on state is performed by the power sensor 25. It detects, outputs an on-off state signal, and sets the 1st flag of the subunit | mobile_unit 12 (FIG. 5, S2). Subsequently, when the setting switch 23 is pressed (FIG. 5, S3), the setting value sensor 26 detects the setting value state for each pressing operation, outputs a setting value state signal, and outputs the second value of the slave unit 12. A flag is set (FIG. 5, S4). At the same time, the number of pressing operations is counted. Subsequently, when the start lever 20 is struck (FIG. 5, S5), the tapping state signal output from the external concentrated terminal board 27 is received and the third flag of the slave unit 12 is set (FIG. 5, S6).

  When the first to third flags are set in the order of the setting value changing operation (FIG. 5, S7), the slave unit 12 stores the first to third flags and the pressing operation frequency data (FIG. 5, S8). . At the same time, a communication request signal is output to the parent device 13 and serial data including the first to third flags read and output from the child device 12 and the number of pressing operations is stored in the parent device 13 ( FIG. 5, S9). Then, the serial data converted into a predetermined data format by the base unit 13 is stored in the DB server 15 (FIG. 5, S10). Then, S1 to S10 are repeated until a storage end instruction is issued.

  On the other hand, the head office PC 16 stores the serial data stored in the DB server 15 in the head office PC 16 via the VPN 40 (FIG. 6, S3-11). Then, in the headquarters PC 16, the determination means 18 compares the reference set value with the set value after the change operation based on the serial data to determine whether or not the set value has been tampered with (FIG. 6, S3). -12). If they are equal, the setting value is not changed illegally and monitoring is continued (FIG. 6, S3-14). On the other hand, if they are different, it is assumed that there is a possibility that the setting value has been illegally changed, so that a warning is displayed on the monitor of the headquarter PC 16 (FIG. 6, S3-13), and the headquarters employee is cautioned and prepared. After displaying the alarm, the headquarters employee displays the detailed information such as the name of the store that issued the alarm, the contact information thereof, and the machine number of the slot machine subject to the fraudulent action by a predetermined operation of the headquarters PC 16 to respond quickly.

  According to the slave unit 12, the slot machine can be attached without contact, and an operation state related to a setting value changing operation is detected, and the operation state signal is stored in a readable and writable manner. be able to. Further, according to the system 50, employees outside the store can always grasp the set values of each slot machine, and it is easy to cope with internal fraud by employees in the store. Further, it is possible to easily monitor the unauthorized change of the set value based on the set value of the slave unit 12 installed in the store. By using VPN as the second communication means, it becomes possible to prevent alteration of the reference setting value stored in the headquarters PC with a higher probability, and it is possible to improve the monitoring accuracy of the unauthorized change of the setting value.

  Next, FIG. 7 is a mounting explanatory view showing a state in which the state signal detection device according to another embodiment of the present invention is attached to the slot machine with the front door opened, and FIG. 8 is a set value sensor. (A) which shows the example of a change is a front view, (b) is a right view.

  The state signal detection device 120 (hereinafter referred to as the slave unit 120) in FIG. 7 is in a hit state for each hit operation of the power source sensor 25, the set value sensor 51, and the start lever 20, similarly to the slave unit 12 in FIG. And a lever sensor 29 as a hitting state detecting means for outputting a corresponding hitting state signal, and the respective state signals detected by the power supply sensor 25, the set value sensor 51 and the lever sensor 29 are written and stored in a readable manner. And state signal storage means 280.

  In the slave unit 120, the power sensor 25 is attached not to the power line of the harness 34 but to the power line of the harness 33 that connects the main board 32 and the central display board 31. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the set value sensor 51 has a transparent film 52 that is substantially the same size as the display surface of the set value display unit 24, and the transparent film 52 is pasted on the display surface of the set value display unit 24. The eight light-sensitive sensor elements 53 arranged near the center of the eight LED elements constituting the seven segments and the point segments as the light-emitting elements, and the light-sensitive sensor elements 53 output through the pattern lines 54 And an amplifier 55 for amplifying each output signal. Each time the setting switch 23 is pressed, the set value sensor 51 emits light of 7 segments corresponding to the set values 1 to 6 and, at the same time, the predetermined value amplified by the amplifier unit 55 from the corresponding light-sensitive sensor element 53. The pulse-shaped set value state signal is continuously output every predetermined time. The output corresponding set value status signal is input to the status signal storage means 280 of the slave unit 120 via the signal line 42. In the status signal storage means 280, the first to seventh segment flags are set by the input of the set value status signal and stored as the set value status signal.

  The lever sensor 29 is formed in a clamp shape so that it can be attached in a non-contact manner to a signal line (harness 35) that flows a tapping signal generated on the main board 32 to the external concentration terminal board 27, and a current waveform is magnetized by the signal line. It is configured to detect automatically. The lever sensor 29 is configured to output a predetermined pulsed hitting state signal once for each hitting operation of the start lever 20. The output hit state signal is input to the state signal storage means 280 of the slave unit 120 via the signal line 43. In the state signal storage means 280, the third flag is set by the input of the hit state signal and stored as the hit state signal. Moreover, the subunit | mobile_unit 120 is comprised so that the 1st, 3rd flag and the 1st-7th segment flag can be processed and it can read with predetermined | prescribed serial data.

  FIG. 9 is a system configuration diagram showing another embodiment of the setting value unauthorized change monitoring system according to the present invention. Similar to the system 50 described above, the system 500 is introduced in each store of the game store group including the headquarters and A to N stores. In addition, description is partially abbreviate | omitted about the same structure, procedure, an effect | action, and an effect.

  In the N store in this system 500, an Ethernet connection method is adopted and a so-called LAN is constructed. Each group of slave units 120 is configured to be able to convert serial data into a data format of Ethernet specifications and store it. Each group of slave units 120 is connected to the router 19. The router 19 is connected via a VPN 40 to a DB server 150 as server means installed in the headquarters. The DB server 150 is configured to be able to read and store serial data from the slave unit 120 that has requested communication via the VPN 40. The DB server 150 is connected to the head office PC 16 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

In the following, an unauthorized change monitoring procedure for setting values by the system 500 will be described.
In any slot machine 10, when the power switch 21 of the power supply unit 30 is turned on from the off operation (corresponding to S <b> 1 in FIG. 5), the waveform rise at the time of the operation of shifting from the power off state to the on state by the power sensor 25. Is detected, an on / off state signal is output, and the first flag of the slave unit 120 is set (corresponding to S2 in FIG. 5). Subsequently, when the setting switch 23 is pressed (corresponding to S3 in FIG. 5), the setting value sensor 51 detects the setting value state for each pressing operation, outputs a setting value state signal, and responds to the slave unit 120. The first to seventh segment flags to be set are set (corresponding to S4 in FIG. 5). Further, when the start lever 20 is struck (corresponding to S5 in FIG. 5), the struck state is detected for each struck operation, a struck state signal is output, and the third flag of the slave unit 120 is set (FIG. 5). 5, equivalent to S6).

  When the first flag, the first to seventh segment flags, and the third flag are set in the order of the setting value changing operation (corresponding to S7 in FIG. 5), the slave unit 120 has the first, third flag, and first to third flags. The seventh segment flag is stored (corresponding to S8 in FIG. 5). At the same time, a communication request signal is output to the DB server 150 and is converted into a predetermined data format including the first to third flags and the first to seventh segment flags read out and output from the slave unit 120. The serial data is stored in the DB server 150 via the VPN 40 (corresponding to S10 in FIG. 5).

  On the other hand, the head office PC 16 stores the serial data stored in the DB server 150 (corresponding to S3-11 in FIG. 6), and sets the setting value after the change operation from the first to seventh segment flags included in the serial data. calculate. Then, in the headquarters PC 16, the determination means 18 compares the reference set value with the set value after the change operation based on the serial data to determine whether or not the set value has been tampered with (FIG. 6, S3). -12 equivalent). If they are equal, the setting value is not changed illegally and monitoring is continued (corresponding to S3-14 in FIG. 6). On the other hand, if the two values are different, an alarm is displayed on the monitor of the head office PC 16 because there is a possibility that the setting value has been illegally changed (corresponding to S3-13 in FIG. 6).

  According to the above-described slave unit 120, it is possible to attach a slot machine in which a signal line through which a signal related to a set value state passes is difficult to handle without additional processing, and to easily grasp the set value. Further, according to the present system 500, a necessary procedure can be omitted as compared with the system 50, and the stability of the system can be improved.

  Next, FIG. 10 is an attachment explanatory view showing a state in which the state signal detection device of another embodiment according to the present invention is attached to the slot machine with the front door opened, and FIG. 11 is a set value. (A) which shows the example of a change of a sensor is a front view, (b) is a right view, FIG. 12 (a) which shows the example of a change of a power supply sensor is a front view, (b) is a right side view.

  A state signal detection device 121 (hereinafter referred to as a slave unit 121) in FIG. 10 is attached to the slot machine 10 including a set value display unit 24 that displays a set value by emitting light with a light emitting element, and corresponds to the light emitting state of the light emitting element. It is configured to detect a set value state signal. The subunit | mobile_unit 121 detects the light emission state of a light emitting element, Writes and reads out the setting value sensor 151 as a setting value state detection means which outputs a corresponding setting value state signal, and the state signal detected by the setting value sensor 151 And a state signal storage means 290 for storing in a possible manner. Moreover, the subunit | mobile_unit 121 is equipped with the power sensor 125 as an on-off state detection means which detects an on-off state for every operation of the power switch 21, and outputs a corresponding on-off state signal.

  A set value sensor 151 in FIG. 11 is arranged at a predetermined position with respect to the display surface of the set value display unit 24, and includes a transparent sheet-like body 152 as a light emission state reading unit that reads light emitted from eight LED elements, and a transparent sheet-like body. The light sensing sensor element 157 outputs a predetermined electrical signal corresponding to the light emission state read in 152.

  The transparent sheet-like body 152 is composed of three layers of an intermediate sheet-like body 153 and two outer sheet-like bodies 154 sandwiching the intermediate sheet-like body 153 from both sides, and has a larger area than the display surface of the set value display unit 24. Thus, it is formed into a relatively thin rectangular sheet. Further, the transparent sheet-like body 152 has a degree of transparency that ensures the visibility of the set value that is emitted and displayed by the set value display unit 24 when placed at a predetermined position. In the intermediate sheet-like body 153, eight light receiving portions 155 that are arranged near the center with respect to the eight LED elements and receive each light emission, and light received by the eight light receiving portions 155 are independently guided to one side. Eight light guides 156 are provided. Further, the light detection sensor element 157 has 8 on the substrate 158 provided on one side of the intermediate sheet-like body 153 so as to individually detect the light received by each light receiving portion 155 via the eight light guide paths 156. Are arranged. Each photo sensor element 157 is connected to the status signal storage means 290 of the slave unit 121 via the signal line 42.

  12 is arranged at a predetermined position with respect to the on / off indicator lamp 37 of the power supply unit 30 as in the case of the set value sensor 151, and has three layers as light emission state reading means for reading the light emission state of the on / off indicator lamp 37. A transparent sheet-like body 126 having a structure and a light-sensitive sensor element 127 that outputs a predetermined electric signal corresponding to the light emission state read by the transparent sheet-like body 126 are configured. In the intermediate layer of the transparent sheet-like body 126, one light receiving unit 128 that is arranged near the center with respect to the on / off indicator lamp 37 and receives each light emission, and the light received by the light receiving unit 128 are individually separated to one side. A single light guide 129 for guiding is provided. One light detection sensor element 127 is disposed on the substrate 130 provided on one side of the transparent sheet 126 so as to detect light received by the light receiving unit 128 via the light guide path 129. The photo sensor element 127 is connected to the status signal storage means 290 of the slave unit 121 via the signal line 41.

  Each time the setting switch 23 is pressed, the set value sensor 151 simultaneously emits light of 7 segments corresponding to the set values 1 to 6 and simultaneously receives light received by the transparent sheet to the corresponding light sensor element 157. Lead through. The light sensing sensor element 157 that senses light outputs a predetermined electrical signal. The output electrical signal is input to the status signal storage means 290 of the slave unit 121 via the signal line 42. In the status signal storage means 290, the corresponding first to seventh segment flags are set according to the input of the electrical signal and stored as a set value status signal.

  The power sensor 125 outputs an electric signal indicating the power on / off state to the state signal storage means 290 of the slave unit 121 via the signal line 41 based on the on / off state of the on / off indicator lamp 37 every time the power switch is turned on / off. To do. In the status signal storage means 290, the corresponding first flag is set by capturing the rising edge of the input electric signal and stored as an on / off status signal.

  Similar to the system 50 described above, the system 510 using the handset 121 is installed in each store of the game store group including the headquarters and A to N stores. In addition, description is partially abbreviate | omitted about the same structure, procedure, an effect | action, and an effect.

Next, an unauthorized change monitoring procedure for setting values by the system 510 will be described.
When the system 510 is enabled and the setting value is changed without following the instruction from the headquarters as described above, the unauthorized change of the setting value is monitored according to the following procedure.

  In any slot machine 10, when the power switch 21 of the power supply unit 30 is turned on from the off operation (FIG. 13, S <b> 1), the waveform rise at the time of the transition operation from the power off state to the on state is performed by the power sensor 125. It detects, outputs an ON / OFF state signal, and sets the 1st flag of the subunit | mobile_unit 121. FIG. Subsequently, the set value sensor 151 detects the light emission state of the set value display unit 24, outputs the set value state signal, and sets the corresponding first to seventh segment flags in the state signal storage means 290 (FIG. 13). , S2).

  The determination as to whether the set value is valid is made based on the lighting state of the point segment LED (S3 in FIG. 13). If the read set value is valid, the first to seventh segment flags are stored in the state signal storage means 290 (FIG. 13, S4). At the same time, a communication request signal is output to the base unit 13, and serial data including the first to seventh segment flags read out and output from the handset 121 is stored in the base unit 13 (FIG. 13, S5). . Then, the serial data converted into a predetermined data format by the base unit 13 is stored in the DB server 15 (FIG. 13, S6). Then, S1 to S6 are repeated until a storage end instruction is issued.

  The headquarters PC 16 calculates the set value after the change operation, as in the system 50. Then, the determination unit 18 compares the reference set value with the set value after the change operation to determine whether or not the set value has been illegally changed (corresponding to S3-12 in FIG. 6).

  According to the slave unit 121, compared to the slave units 12 and 120, the number of components can be reduced, the size can be reduced, and attachment can be facilitated. Further, according to the system 510, the same effects as the systems 50 and 500 can be obtained.

Next, a slave unit 122 will be described as a modification of the slave unit 121 shown in FIG.
Similarly to the slave unit 121, the slave unit 122 has a vertically long rectangular display surface in which seven LED elements 61 to 67 that are seven segments are arranged to emit and display the set values of 1 to 6 as numbers, and a predetermined value. It is attached to a slot machine 10 having a set value display unit 24 having four side surfaces for ensuring the thickness of the LED, and is configured to detect a set value state signal corresponding to the light emitting state of the LED element as the light emitting element. Is. The subunit | mobile_unit 122 detects the light emission state of an LED element, and writes and reads the setting value sensor 152 as a setting value state detection means which outputs a corresponding setting value state signal, and the state signal detected by the setting value sensor 152 And state signal storage means 292 for storing the information in a possible manner.

  Unlike the setting value sensor 151 of the child device 121, the setting value sensor 152 selects and detects the light emission state of a specific LED element among the seven LED elements 61 to 67 with respect to the setting value display unit 24. It is configured. Here, the selection of the LED elements is not the LED elements necessary for emitting and displaying the setting values 1 to 6 as numbers, but the combinations of the LED elements necessary for determining the setting values 1 to 6 are extracted. By doing.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14C, since the set value display unit 24 of the slot machine 10 displays the set values 1 to 6 as numbers, the LED elements 65 and 66 are displayed when the set value is “1”. However, when the set value is “2”, the LED elements 62, 63, 64, 65, and 67 are set. When the set value is “3”, the LED elements 63, 64, 65, 66, and 67 are set to “4”. LED elements 61, 65, 66, 67 are set to "5", LED elements 61, 63, 64, 66, 67 are set to "5", and LED elements 61, 62, 63 are set to "6". , 64, 66, 67 emit light.

  From this light emitting state, when the set value is “1”, the LED element 65, when the set value is “2”, the LED elements 62, 63, 65, and when the set value is “3”, the LED elements 63, 65, By combining LED elements 61 and 65 when the set value is “4”, LED elements 61 and 63 when the set value is “5”, and LED elements 61, 62 and 63 when the set value is “6”. , 1 to 6 can be discriminated. Therefore, four LED elements 61, 62, 63, 65 are extracted in order to discriminate the set values of 1-6.

  Based on this extraction, the set value sensor 152 sends a predetermined pulse-like set value state signal from the photosensor elements 53 arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to these four LED elements 61, 62, 63, 65 for a predetermined time. It is configured to output continuously every time. As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the set value sensor 152 is a display window that allows seven LED elements to be visually recognized from the outside on a printed circuit board that is approximately the same size as the display surface of the set value display unit 24. A box-shaped display unit cover 68 formed to support the four side surfaces of the set value display unit 24 and position the display window at a predetermined position on the display surface, and the display unit cover 68 to display the set value. When mounted on the unit 24, the four light sensing sensor elements 53 arranged near the center position of the four LED elements 61, 62, 63, 65 and the pattern lines 54 connected to the light sensing sensor elements 53 are signaled. And a connection portion 69 connected to the line 44. The photo sensor element 53 is connected to the status signal storage means 292 of the slave unit 122 via the signal line 44.

  Therefore, in the set value sensor 152, when the set value is “1”, the LED element 65, when the set value is “2”, the LED elements 62, 63, 65, and when the set value is “3”, the LED element 63 is obtained. 65, when the set value is “4”, the LED elements 61, 63 when the set value is “5”, and the LED elements 61, 62, 63 when the set value is “6”. A set value state signal is output from the corresponding light-sensitive sensor element 53. The output corresponding set value state signal is input to the state signal storage means 292 of the slave unit 122 via the signal line 44. In the status signal storage means 292, four first, second, third, and fifth segment flags corresponding to the four LED elements 61, 62, 63, 65 are set by setting value status signal input, and the set value Stored as a status signal.

  The set value monitoring system 512 using the slave unit 122 having the above-described configuration is introduced in each store of the game store group including the headquarters and the A to N stores, similarly to the system 50 shown in FIG. In addition, description is partially abbreviate | omitted about the same structure, procedure, an effect | action, and an effect.

Next, an unauthorized change monitoring procedure for setting values by the present system 512 will be described.
When the system 512 is enabled and the setting value is changed without following the instruction from the headquarters as described above, the unauthorized change of the setting value is monitored according to the following procedure.

  In any slot machine 10 in the store, in the setting value changing operation procedure, the power switch 21 is first turned off. By this off operation, all the LED elements 61 to 67 of the set value display section 24 are turned off. In the set value sensor 152, the light detection sensor 54 disposed in the four LED elements 61, 62, 63, 65 detects this extinction state and resets all the first to seventh segment flags. Then, after turning the setting key to the side where the set value can be changed, when the power switch 21 is turned on, the LED element corresponding to the current set value before the change is turned on. The set value sensor 152 detects a change in the light emission state in which any one of the four LED elements 61, 62, 63, and 65 corresponding to the current set value is lit from being completely turned off, and the change in the light emission state is used as a trigger. The on / off state signal is output, and the first flag of the slave unit 122 is set. Subsequently, the light emission state of the set value display unit 24 is detected, the corresponding set value state signal is output to the state signal storage means 292, and the corresponding one of the four first, second, third, and fifth segment flags. A thing is set (FIG. 13, S2 equivalent). It should be noted that detecting the change in the light emission state from turning off to lighting by the set value sensor 152 of the slave unit 122 corresponds to detecting the on / off operation of the power switch 21 by the power sensor 125 of the slave unit 121.

  The determination as to whether or not the set value is valid is made based on whether or not the set value is determined based on the light emitting state of the LED elements 61, 62, 63, and 65 (FIG. 13, FIG. 13). S3 equivalent). Subsequently, the first to seventh segment flags are stored in the status signal storage means 292 (corresponding to S4 in FIG. 13). At the same time, a communication request signal is output to the base unit 13, and serial data including the first to seventh segment flags read and output from the handset 122 is stored in the base unit 13 (corresponding to S5 in FIG. 13). ). Then, the serial data converted into a predetermined data format by the base unit 13 is stored in the DB server 15 (corresponding to S6 in FIG. 13). Then, S1 to S6 are repeated until a storage end instruction is issued.

  The headquarters PC 16 calculates the set value after the change operation, as in the system 50. Then, the determination unit 18 compares the reference set value with the set value after the change operation to determine whether or not the set value has been illegally changed (corresponding to S3-12 in FIG. 6).

  According to the slave unit 122, compared to the slave units 12, 120, 121, the number of components can be further reduced, the size can be reduced, and the attachment can be facilitated. Further, according to the system 512, the same effects as the systems 50, 500, 510 can be obtained.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, As it enumerates below, it is also possible to implement suitably changing the shape and structure of each part in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention.
(1) The present child device and system are not limited to the slot machines of FIGS. 1, 2, 7, and 10, but an on / off operation means for turning on / off the power, a change operation means for changing the setting value indicating the probability of hitting, and Any other slot machine having a different arrangement such as a main board and a central display board can be applied as long as it has a configuration corresponding to the confirmation operation means for confirming the change of the set value.
(2) This system is not limited to a VPN using a general public line, and may be configured by connecting a DB server and a headquarters PC using a closed line such as a dedicated line. Further, a VPN may be provided on the closed line. Of course, it can be configured to be connected via an open public line that has no security.
(3) This status signal detection apparatus is applicable not only to slot machines whose setting values are 1 to 6, but also to slot machines whose setting values are other values such as 1, 2, 1 and 6. is there. However, in this case, it is necessary to change the procedure for calculating the changed set value to a predetermined procedure.
(4) The set value state detection means is not limited to the set value display means or the one that detects the set value state signal from the signal line, but includes, for example, an output terminal that can directly extract a signal related to the set value state, such as an external concentration terminal board. The slot machine can be used as a set value state signal stored in the state signal storage means by using the signal output from the output terminal as it is or adjusting it. In this case, it is possible to omit a current sensor, a set value sensor, and the like, and the configuration can be simplified.
(5) The DB server 15 may be configured to determine whether the setting value changing operation is illegal. Further, the determination means 18 can be provided in both the head office PC 16 and the DB server 15 so as to be selectively usable. In this case, the same effect as that performed by the head office PC 16 can be obtained.

(6) The slave units 12, 120, and 121 may be connected by any method, and all may be connected so as to be communicable by an Ethernet connection method or the like.
(7) Each of the stores A to N may be configured such that a monitor is provided in the DB server 15 so that the set values of the slot machines 10 in the store are sequentially displayed.
(8) The master unit 13 and the slave units 12, 121, 122, and the router 19 and the slave unit 120 may be connected not only by wire but by wireless communication means.
(9) The alarm display may be displayed not only on the head office PC 16 but also on a monitor provided in the management company PC 17 or other stores.
(10) On the monitor of this system, as a detailed information, a store floor plan may be displayed as a pop-up, and the position of the slot machine targeted for fraud may be blinked using a different color.
(11) The confirmed state detection means is not limited to the start lever, and if it indicates the confirmed state of the set value, for example, as shown in FIG. It is also possible to configure using other means such as detection using the set value sensor 51.

(12) In the present system 500, the DB server 15 or the parent device 13 may calculate the setting value after the change operation from the first to seventh segment flags included in the serial data.
(13) In the present systems 50 and 500, the slave units 12, 120, and 122 can be replaced with each other to perform unauthorized change monitoring of the set values. For example, the system 50 is configured by connecting the slave unit 120 to the DB server 15. In the case of the system 500, the slave unit 12 is configured to be connected to the router 19 via the hub 14 and the master unit 13. Similarly, in the systems 500 and 510, the slave units 120 and 121 can be replaced with each other, and in the systems 510 and 512, the slave units 121 and 122 can be replaced with each other to perform unauthorized change monitoring of the setting values. is there.
(14) The system 500 can be configured by using the headquarters PC 16 with a built-in server function corresponding to the DB server 150. In this case, the system configuration can be further simplified.
(15) The server means may be provided inside and outside the predetermined area and connected so as to be able to communicate with each other. In this case, if the determination means is provided in the predetermined area of each store or the like so that the determination can be made, troubles such as a communication failure occur in the system configuration outside the predetermined area such as the headquarters PC or VPN, etc. Even if the monitoring function is stopped, the fraud monitoring function can be continuously maintained independently within a predetermined area.
(16) The slave unit 121 may be configured by providing only the set value sensor 151. In the system in this case, the setting value state signal stored in the child device 121 is sequentially read out by the parent device 13, the DB server 15, the head office PC 16, and the like, and periodically compared with the setting value of the head office PC 16 for determination. It is possible to obtain the same operation and effect as the systems 50 and 500.
(17) The slave units 120 and 121 are not limited to storing the serial data including the first to seventh segment flags in the status signal storage unit 290, but based on the set states of the first to seventh segment flags, You may store in the state converted into the 10 evolution data etc. corresponding to the setting values 1-6, for example.

(18) The set value sensor 151 shown in FIG. 11 and the power supply sensor 125 shown in FIG. 12 are not limited to a three-layer structure, and may be formed into one layer by molding.
(19) The set value sensor can also be configured using an optical fiber as a light guide for guiding the light received by the light receiving unit. In this case, the optical fiber has a length that can be pulled into the status signal storage means, and the optical sensor element 157 that senses the light guided by the optical fiber is built in the main body of the slave unit 121. The According to this configuration, since the set value state signal is detected by making it correspond to the light emitting state of the light emitting element, the noise resistance of the device against noise radiated from the control circuit or the like in the slot machine 10 to the surrounding environment. Can be improved. Therefore, it becomes easy to ensure the sameness between the detected set value state signal and the reference set value state signal, and the reliability of the apparatus can be improved.
(20) It is desirable to use so-called twisted pair cables for the signal lines 41, 42, and 43 when the sensor magnetically detects a current waveform. If a twisted pair cable is used, the signal output from the sensor can be transmitted as analog to the slave unit, so there is no need to perform waveform processing such as digital conversion and amplification, and noise resistance can be improved. .

(21) The system can monitor not only an unauthorized change of a set value but also a setting value confirmation operation. When the setting value confirmation operation is monitored by this system, the setting key is turned to a predetermined position while the power switch 21 is turned on, and the current setting value is displayed on the setting value display unit 24 by light emission. At this time, for example, the light emission states of the four LED elements 61, 62, 63, 65 are detected by the set value sensor 152, and the corresponding set value state signals are stored in the state signal storage means 292. The storage of the set value state signal corresponding to the subsequent light emission state is repeatedly performed at predetermined intervals. When the light emission display of the set value is canceled, the set value state signal immediately after the light emission display stored in the state signal storage means 292 and the plurality of set value state signals stored until immediately before the light emission display are obtained. Compare. As a result of the comparison, if all are equal, it is assumed that a setting value confirmation operation has been performed.
(22) The set value sensor 152 is not limited to the four LED elements 61, 62, 63, 65, and selects the four LED elements 61, 62, 64, 65, and places the light-sensitive sensor elements 53 at the corresponding predetermined positions. It can also be provided.
(23) The set value sensor 152 is not limited to four LED elements, and can be configured by selecting two or more LED elements.

(24) The status signal detection devices 12, 120, 121, and 122 are stored in the storage target signals stored in the status signal storage means of the respective devices along the procedure (step) along the flowcharts of FIGS. In response, the set value state detection means is detected and output, and the state signal storage means is stored and executed by an independent state signal detection program. The plurality of status signal detection programs may be collectively stored in one program storage unit. When a plurality of status signal detection programs are collected in the program storage means, the storage area to be read is switched by a selection means such as a so-called DIP switch, and the status signal detection program is selected and read according to the storage target signal possessed by itself, The program is configured to be executed. In this case, even if there are a plurality of programs to be executed depending on the signal to be stored, if the memory as the program storage means is shared, it is possible to save the trouble of rewriting the program according to the configuration.
(25) The state signal storage means may store not only the set value state signal but also the operation state signal output from the output terminal of the external concentration terminal board. The external concentration terminal plate is configured such that a game medal insertion signal, a game medal payout signal, and a signal for the continuous use of the accessory continuous operation device are output from predetermined output terminals as operation state signals. For example, in the set value monitoring system 512 using the slave unit 122, the status signal storage means 292 is configured to be able to store these operation status signals, stored in the DB server 15 together with the set value status signal at a predetermined timing, and stored in the head office PC 16 The number of game medals inserted and earned, the number of times that an object is actuated, the number of times that an object is continuously actuated, the number of times that a high-probability character game is played, the number of times that an object is continuously activated increases, etc. It is also possible to manage the operating state for each slot machine and each store. By providing the operating state management means, it is possible to determine an unauthorized change of the setting value from another viewpoint, and the reliability of the monitoring result by the setting value monitoring system can be improved.
(26) This status signal detection apparatus displays not only the set value display means for emitting and displaying the set value, but also displays numbers related to the operating status such as a display of game medal credits and a display of game medal payouts. A plurality of detection means for detecting a light emission state of another so-called 7-segment that performs light emission display and outputting a corresponding state signal may be provided. Also in this case, similarly to the above (25), the reliability of the monitoring result by this system can be improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. FIG. 4 is an attachment explanatory view showing a state in which the state signal detection device according to the present invention is attached to the slot machine with the front door opened. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of an unauthorized change monitoring system for setting values according to the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of setting value change operation and setting value monitoring. It is a flowchart which shows the storage procedure of a setting value. It is a flowchart which shows one Embodiment of setting value monitoring. FIG. 11 is an attachment explanatory view showing a state in which the state signal detection device of another embodiment according to the present invention is attached to the slot machine with the front door opened. (A) which shows the example of a change of a setting value sensor is a front view, (b) is a right view. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of an unauthorized change monitoring system for setting values according to the present invention. FIG. 11 is an attachment explanatory view showing a state in which the state signal detection device of another embodiment according to the present invention is attached to the slot machine with the front door opened. (A) which shows the example of a change of a setting value sensor is a front view, (b) is a right view. (A) which shows the example of a change of a power supply sensor is a front view, (b) is a right view. It is a flowchart which shows the storage procedure of a setting value. (A) which shows the example of a change of a setting value sensor is a front view, (b) is AA sectional drawing, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of a setting value display part.

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9 ·· Front door, 10 · · Slot machine, 11 · · Body, 12, 120, 121, 122 · · State signal detection device (slave unit), 13 · · · Base unit, 14 · · · Hub, 15, 150 · · DB server, 16 · · Headquarters PC, 17 · · Management company PC, 18 · · Judgment means, · · · Router, 20 · · Start lever, 21 · · Power switch, · · · Setting key insertion port, 23 · · · Setting switch, 24 ·· Setting value display section, 25, 125 · · Power sensor, 26, 51, 151, 152 · · Setting value sensor, 27 · · External concentration terminal plate, 28, 280, 290, 292 ··· State signal storage means, 30... Power supply section, 31 .. central display board, 32 .. main board, 33, 34, 35 .. harness, 37 .. on / off indicator lamp, 40 .. VPN, 41, 42, 43 , 44 .. signal line, 50, 00, 510, 512 .. Unauthorized change monitoring system, 52 .. Transparent film, 53, 127, 157... Photosensitive sensor element, 126, 152 .. Transparent sheet, 128, 155. 156 .. Light guide, 130, 158 .. Substrate, 153 .. Intermediate sheet, 154 .. Outer sheet.

Claims (3)

A set value display means for displaying the set value indicating the level of the hit probability by 7 light emitting elements;
It is attached to a slot machine that includes an operation state signal necessary for managing the operation state in the hall computer of the connection destination, and a concentrated terminal plate that outputs from a predetermined output terminal,
Wherein among the seven light-emitting elements, and extracting the combination of light emitting elements required to determine the set value, selects the light emitting element by extracting, lighting and any one of the light emission off light-emitting device selected A set value state detecting means for detecting a state and outputting a corresponding set value state signal;
State signal storage means for storing the set value state signal output from the set value state detection means in a readable and writable manner;
Be equipped with,
The set value state detection means includes:
When it is detected whether all the selected light emitting elements are extinguished, and after detecting that all the selected light emitting elements are extinguished, if a change in the light emitting state that is turned on from any extinguished light is detected, a corresponding setting is detected. Outputs a value status signal,
The state signal storage means includes
Based on the detected light emission state of the light emitting element, it is determined whether or not the set value is a combination. If the combination is the combination, the set value is output from the set value state detecting unit as being valid. Store the set value status signal in a readable and writable manner,
A state signal detection device for a slot machine, characterized by: A state signal detecting equipment according to claim 1 which is mounted in the slot machine in a predetermined area,
Is installed outside a predetermined area, and the setting value information as a reference pre-stored information terminal,
Based on the setting value information stored in the state signal detection device and the information terminal provided in at least one of the inside of the predetermined area and the outside of the predetermined area, it is determined whether or not the setting value changing operation is illegal. A determination means ;
Comprising
An unauthorized change monitoring system for setting values. Of the Jo Tokoro area to a predetermined area outside at least one, provided the server means for storing the set-value state No. signal stored in the state signal detecting device through the first communication means,
The setting value information the server unit stored in the information terminal, the information terminal a set-value state signal stored in said server means is for storing with each other through the second communication means,
An unauthorized change monitoring system for setting values according to claim 2 .

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