JPH0251625B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] This invention relates to a locking management device for a pinball game machine, and in particular, a system for unlocking a door frame including a glass frame and a front frame using a mechanical lock and key. The present invention relates to a locking management device for a pinball game machine which performs locking electrically based on electrical processing instead of or in conjunction with locking.

[Conventional technology]

As is well known, in a pinball game machine such as a pachinko game machine or a coin game machine that uses pachinko balls for playing games, a front frame and a glass frame are respectively attached to the front surface of the machine so as to be openable and closable. This glass frame is opened during business hours when a ball gets caught on a nail formed on a game board or when a game machine breaks down and needs to be repaired. In addition, after closing, in order to adjust the nails,
The glass frame is opened. The front frame is constructed by attaching a glass frame so as to be openable and closable and integrally supporting the game board. This front frame is attached to the island frame to which the pinball game machine is mounted so that it can be opened and closed in order to repair various mechanisms disposed on the back side of the game board when they break down. In order to open and close such a glass frame and front frame, a keyhole has conventionally been formed in a part of the front frame. In connection with the keyhole, a locking mechanism for locking or unlocking the front frame and a locking mechanism for locking or unlocking the glass frame were built-in. When opening the glass frame and the front frame, either one was opened by inserting a common key into the keyhole and rotating the key in different directions or angles.

On the other hand, at gaming parlors, although the glass frame is often opened to eliminate the possibility of balls getting caught during business hours, the current situation is that situations in which the front frame must be opened rarely occur. When the venue staff tries to unlock the glass frame with a key, they may make a mistake and open the front frame unnecessarily. It took a lot of time to put the game into a state where it could be restarted, which caused players to feel irritated. In particular, the above-mentioned inconvenience often occurs when the staff at the game parlor are inexperienced beginners. Furthermore, in the case of novice staff members, they usually do not have the ability to open the front frame and repair the internal machinery. It is desirable that the glass frame be selected so that it can be opened.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

By the way, as mentioned above, at amusement arcades, the attendants of the amusement arcade are required to carry keys with them in order to quickly deal with abnormal situations, such as when a ball gets caught on a nail or a machine malfunctions. If the staff member loses the key, there is a risk that the key will be recovered by a player, and the player may use the key to illegally open the front frame or glass frame and use the key to open the door for his own benefit. There were cases where players engaged in illegal games such as adjusting the nails or nails. Therefore, one method to prevent such illegal games is to have a different type of key for each pinball game machine on an island basis among all the pinball game machines in an amusement park, and even if the key is There is a way to prevent people from knowing which machine the key was for even if it is lost. but,
In the case of this method, the number of types of keys to be managed in one gaming hall increases, and there may be cases where the keys cannot be managed sufficiently. Furthermore, if the player has to search for the key necessary for unlocking a certain pinball game machine from among a large number of keys, there will be an inconvenience that the player will feel irritated.
As described above, in a game parlor where a quick unlocking operation is required, the number of types of keys cannot be increased so many pinball game machines must be opened and opened using one type of key. On the other hand, if a player finds a lost key, there is a risk that the key could be used to illegally open the door frame of the pinball game machine and allow illegal games to be played. This method has the disadvantage that a plurality of locks corresponding to each key must be replaced, which is extremely expensive, and the work is troublesome and complicated.

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention eliminates the need to replace a plurality of pinball game machines corresponding to the means for opening the door frame even if the means for opening the door frame is lost. A lock for a pinball game machine that is inexpensive and easy to operate to prevent illegal games, and that can automatically select the glass frame and make it possible to open based on an opening operation by an attendant during business hours. The purpose is to provide a management device.

[Means to solve the problem]

The locking management device in the pinball game machine according to the present invention includes a first locking device that locks the openable glass frame in the closed state.
A locking management device for a pinball game machine including a locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism for locking an openable/closable front frame in a closed state, wherein predetermined opening enabling information is written. an opening enablement information recording medium; an input means for inputting the opening enablement information; and a mechanism for operating the first locking mechanism to change the glass frame from a state in which it cannot be opened to a state in which it can be opened. a first enabling means for opening; a second enabling means for operating on the second locking mechanism to change the front frame from an unopenable state to an openable state; and the input. When it is determined that there is a predetermined relationship between the development enabling information inputted by the means and the setting permission information set in the management device, the first development enabling means or the second development enabling means is activated. opening enabling command means for generating a command signal for enabling the opening of the glass frame or the front frame, the opening enabling command means being provided at a relevant position on the front surface of the pinball gaming machine, and The invention is characterized in that it further includes a switching means for selecting which of the opening enabling means or the second opening enabling means is to be operated.

[Effect]

According to the present invention, the development enablement information recorded on the development enablement information recording medium can be input from the input means, and the input development enablement information and the setting permission information stored in the management device side can be input. Comparative judgment is made by the opening enablement command means, and the door frame is made ready for opening based on the fact that both pieces of information are determined to have a predetermined relationship.

On the other hand, since a switching means for selecting which of the front frame and the glass frame to operate the opening enabling means is provided at a relevant position on the front of the pinball game machine, the If the switching means is operated to set the glass frame to the openable state, the operator of the game hall can enter the opening enablement information recorded on the opening enablement information recording medium during business hours into the opening means. Based on the input operation, the glass frame is automatically selected and becomes ready for opening.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a case will be described in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko machine), which is an example of a pinball game machine.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the entire locking management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of one island showing a state in which a plurality of pachinko machines, which are an example of a pinball game machine, are arranged side by side.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, an outline of a gaming hall to which the present invention is applied and an outline of the entire locking management device of the present invention will be described.

A plurality of islands 20 are installed in the pachinko game hall 10, and a prize exchange office (or counter) 11 is installed at a location away from each island 20. On the island 20, a plurality of pachinko machines 30 are arranged in one row or in two rows back to back. In addition, between each appropriate number of pachinko machines 30, a thin ball rental machine 21
will be installed. A collecting gutter 221 for collecting the balls is inclined and provided below the back surface of each pachinko machine 30. A lift 23 is provided at the end of the collecting gutter 221. A replenishment gutter 222 for replenishing collected balls is provided in a path from the top of the lift 23 to the top of each pachinko machine 30. A curtain plate 24 is formed at an upper position of each pachinko machine 30 in association with an island frame (not shown). On the surface of the curtain plate 24, a call button 25, a call display 26, a card reader 27, which is an example of an input means for inputting information, and displays 28 and 29 are arranged.
The card reader 27 includes a magnetic head and a buffer register for temporarily storing an authorization code, which is an example of release enablement information read from a magnetic card, which is an example of a magnetic recording medium constituting the release enablement information recording medium, and is mounted on a front frame 32. It may be provided. Note that the card reader 27 is attached to the front of the pinball game machine (for example, the front frame 3
2) may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the card reader 27 is configured to read the unlocking information by contacting the magnetic card, but it is also possible to contact the card reader 27 by replacing the magnetic card with a remote control device that outputs electromagnetic waves, etc. It may also be configured so that the unlocking information can be read remotely without having to do so. Display 2
8 indicates that opening is permitted when opening a door frame including a glass frame and a front frame using a magnetic card. The display 29 indicates that opening of the door frame is permitted. The card reader 27 and display devices 28 and 29 provided for each pachinko machine 30 are connected to a management device 60, which will be described later, via connection lines, respectively. The management device 60 may be installed in the prize exchange place 11, or in a management room or the like apart from the gaming hall 10, or it may be installed in each island, or it may be installed in each pachinko machine. Note that the unlock command member may be an IC card or an optical card (using an optical disk memory or the like). In addition, 27a in the figure is a changeover switch, which will be described in detail later.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the glass frame of a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied is opened. As is well known, the pachinko machine 30 includes a game board 31. This game board 31 is integrally attached to the front frame 32. The front frame 32 is attached to an island frame (not shown) or an inner frame of a pachinko machine so as to be openable and closable. A glass frame 33 and a front decorative plate 34 are attached to the front frame 32 so as to be openable and closable. A locking mechanism 40, which will be described in detail in FIGS. 4A to 4C, is provided inside the vertical frame of the front frame 32 (in the drawing, the left vertical frame when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine). This locking mechanism 40 is provided with a keyhole 41 on its front surface as required. and,
As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, which will be described later, the locking mechanism 40 unlocks the glass frame 33 or locks the front frame 32 by inserting a key into the keyhole 41 and rotating it. It may be configured to release the .

A front glass 331 is attached to the glass frame 33. On the side surface of the open end side of the glass frame 33,
An engaging piece 332 is formed for engaging a hook, which will be described later. This glass frame 33 is opened to adjust the nails planted in the game board 31 after the game parlor is closed. In addition, the glass frame 33 can be used to solve problems when the machine installed on the game board 31 breaks down during business hours, or when balls get stuck between the nails planted on the game board 31. or to be cleared for removal.

The front frame 32 is opened for an operator to repair when various mechanisms provided on the back side of the game board 31, such as a winning ball processing machine or a prize ball dispensing mechanism, break down.

Figures 4A to 4C are detailed views showing the relationship between the front frame and the glass frame, the locking mechanism, and the electrical opening means; in particular, Figure 4A is a perspective view thereof, and Figure 4B is a glass frame. FIG. 4C is a side view showing an unlocked state of the first locking mechanism that locks 33, and FIG. 4C shows a side view showing the first locking mechanism in an unlocked state. Next, the specific configuration of the locking mechanism and the electrical opening enabling means will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C. The locking mechanism 40 includes a first locking mechanism 42 and a second locking mechanism 43. The first locking mechanism 42 is configured as follows. That is, inside the vertical frame of the front frame 32, there is a fixing metal fitting 42.
1 is fixed. This fixture 421 has protrusions 422 formed at two locations in its longitudinal direction.
Both protrusions 422 are connected to the guide groove 42 of the sliding plate 423.
4 to slidably support the sliding plate 423. Above and below the sliding plate 423 are the engaging pieces 3.
A hook 425 is formed for engaging 32. This sliding plate 423 has a hook 425 in order to push out the glass frame 33 to the front side by sliding the sliding plate 423.
An inclined portion 426 is formed at an upper position. Also,
The sliding plate 423 is attached to the fixing fitting 42 via a spring 427.
1, and is always elastically biased upward.
On the other hand, a solenoid 44 is fixed to the back side of the front frame 32 in order to unlock the first locking mechanism 42 in response to electrical energization. One end of a rod 442 is connected to the plunger 441 of the solenoid 44 .
The other end of the rod 442 is connected to the sliding plate 423. With this configuration, when the solenoid 44 is electrically energized, the sliding plate 423
slide downward to unlock the glass frame 33. The solenoid 44 and the rod 442 constitute a first electrical unlocking means capable of unlocking the first locking mechanism. The glass frame 33 is unlocked by the action of this first electrical unlocking means, and the glass frame 33 is actually opened by applying a predetermined opening force such as pulling the glass frame 33 toward the operator at the game parlor. be done.

The second locking mechanism 43 is provided with hooks 431 at the top and bottom in association with a sliding plate (not shown) that slides up and down. The inner frame (or island frame) 35 at the position corresponding to this hook 431 has a
An engaging piece 432 (the lower engaging piece is omitted in the illustration) is provided to engage with the lower engaging piece 432 . Also, in order to unlock the second locking mechanism 43, the solenoid 45
is provided. Solenoid 45 is plunger 45
1 has a height that engages with a pin 433 formed on the hook 431, and is fixed to the inner frame 35 side. Then, when the solenoid 45 is electrically energized,
By pushing up the plunger 451, the pin 433 is pushed up, thereby releasing the engaged state between the hook 431 and the engagement piece 432. Thereby, the front frame 32 is unlocked. The solenoid 45, hook 431 and pin 43
3 constitutes a second electrical unlocking means capable of unlocking the second locking mechanism. The front frame 32 is unlocked by the action of this second electrical unlocking means, and the front frame 32 is actually opened by applying a predetermined opening force such as pulling it forward by an attendant at the game parlor.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are longitudinal sectional views showing other examples of the locking mechanism and the electrical opening enabling means. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the glass frame 33 is automatically unlocked by electrically energizing the solenoid 44, and the front frame 32 is automatically unlocked by energizing the solenoid 40. In this example, the door frame is opened immediately by simply applying a predetermined opening force to the door frame, but in this embodiment, the door frame or front frame is not immediately unlocked by energizing the solenoid, but each door frame is opened immediately. In this example, the locking mechanism is simply put into an operable state where it can be unlocked using a key. Specifically, the keyhole 4 is connected to the front frame 32.
1 is provided. The locking mechanism 40 is configured to slide on a sliding plate (not shown) formed on the sliding plate 423 and the hook 431 when the key 51 is inserted and rotated. And sliding plate 4
In connection with the rod 442 fixed to the
Solenoid 54 is an example of an electrically actuable means for
is provided. When the solenoid 54 is not electrically energized, it projects the plunger and connects the rod 442.
The slide plate 423 is engaged with the slide plate 423 to restrain its downward movement (see FIG. 5A), and the plunger is sucked in response to electrical bias to permit the slide plate 423 to move downward. (See Figure 5B).

On the other hand, a solenoid 55, which is an example of second electrical activation means, is provided in association with the hook 431. When the solenoid 55 is not electrically energized, it projects its plunger and engages the hook 431.
The upward movement of the hook 431 is restrained (see FIG. 5A), and the plunger is sucked in response to electrical energization to permit upward movement of the hook 431 (see FIG. 5B). With this configuration, even if the solenoid 54 or 55 is electrically energized, each locking mechanism can be unlocked using the key 51 without immediately opening the glass frame or the front frame. state. Also, both solenoids 54, 55
When not energized, opening of the glass frame 33 and front frame 32 is prohibited even if the key 51 is used. The first and second electrical unlocking means and the first and second electrical enabling means operate on the locking mechanism to change the door frame from a state in which it cannot be opened to a state in which it can be opened. An opening enablement means is configured to make it possible. Note that the electrical opening enabling means is not limited to a solenoid, but may also be a motor, or any device that generates driving force by electrically operating an air cylinder or the like controlled by a conventionally well-known electromagnetic valve. The present invention can be carried out even in such a case.

FIG. 6 is an external view of a management device 60 including a release enabling command means, which is a feature of the present invention. In the figure, the management device 60 includes an operation panel 611 and a display panel 612 formed on the front side of a housing 61. A key cylinder switch (hereinafter referred to as a key switch) 62 is provided on the operation panel 611.
The key switch 62 selects a power-off state at the OFF position, selects a power-on state of the management device 60 at the ON position, and selects a state in which keyboard operation, which will be described later, is prohibited at the LOCK position. Operation panel 611
At the top are numeric keys 630 including keys 0, 1 to 9.
A keyboard 63 is provided, which includes a reset key 63r, and various keys 631 to 636 for switching operation modes. The write key 631 is used to issue a command to update the permission code when the numeric key 630 is operated to input a permission code as an example of setting permission information. The all-glass frame key 632 is used to remotely command the opening of all the glass frames installed in the game hall. The glass frame single key 633 is used to issue a command to open the glass frame 33 corresponding to the unit number input by operating the numerical keys 630. The front frame all unit key 634 is used to issue a command to open the front frame 32 of all units. The front frame single key 635 is used to issue a command to open the front frame corresponding to the machine number input by operating the numerical keys 630. The read key 636 is used to instruct reading of the permission code after writing the permission code. In addition, the operation panel 61
Display lamps 641 to 646 for displaying the operation status of each key are provided at positions corresponding to the keys 631 to 636 on the screen. Further, the operation panel 611 is provided with a card insertion slot 651 and a card discharge slot 652. A magnetic recording device 84 shown in FIG. 8, which will be described later, is provided inside the card insertion slot 651. Note that the magnetic head for reading the magnetic card may be exposed to the outside, and the magnetic recording information may be read by sliding the magnetic card on the magnetic head.

A numerical value display 66 for displaying numerical information is provided on the display panel 612. The numerical display 66 includes, for example, a first numerical display 661 that displays a four-digit permission code, and a second numerical display 662 that displays a three-digit machine number. Further, on the display panel 612, a door frame open state display device 67 is provided. This door frame open state display device 67 has a display element (for example, a light emitting diode) that displays the open state of the glass frame and a display element that displays the open state of the front frame arranged in correspondence with the machine number of each pachinko machine. established and configured. The door frame open state display device 67 constitutes a display means for displaying the open state of the door frame.

Note that as a display means, instead of the above-mentioned display device, a list may be displayed on a CRT display.

Furthermore, a printing device 68 is provided in association with the management device 60, if necessary. This printing device 68
is configured such that a print command key 682 and a paper feed key 683 are provided on the operation section of a housing 681, and a printer is built into the housing 681. This printing device 6
8 is used, for example, to print and record the unit number for which an unlocking request has been made for each glass frame or front frame. FIG. 7A is an illustrative view of a magnetic card that is an example of a magnetic recording medium constituting the openable information recording medium, and FIG. 7B is an illustrative view of identification information detection means for identifying the insertion direction of the magnetic card. In addition, the identification information detection means may be provided on the surface of the pinball game machine at a position related to the front surface thereof. magnetic card 71
A magnetic recording area 712 is formed along the insertion direction on one side of a sheet-like member 711. In this magnetic recording area 712, a permission code as an example of opening enablement information indicating that the glass frame and front frame can be opened is magnetically recorded by the magnetic recording device 84 included in the management device 60. . In addition, if necessary, the magnetic recording area 712
In addition to the permission code, a code unique to the person in charge holding the magnetic card 71 is magnetically recorded. Note that the recorded information in this magnetic recording area 712 is configured to be rewritable, so that when the magnetic card 71 is lost, both the permission code of the remaining magnetic card 71 and the setting permission code of the management device 60 are rewritten to replace the lost card. prevent unauthorized use of Furthermore, the recorded information in the magnetic recording area 712 may be non-rewritable. In that case, only the setting permission code of the management device 60 is rewritten and a magnetic card 71 having a corresponding permission code is used to prevent unauthorized use. deal with.

By the way, when requesting unlocking of the glass or the front frame using the magnetic card 71 on which the permission code is recorded, the following method is used to identify which of the front frame and the glass frame is selected. Conceivable.

In connection with the island or curtain plate 24 on which the card reader 27 shown in FIG.
A is provided, and identification is made by switching the changeover switch 27a to either the glass frame or the front frame before or after inserting the magnetic card 71.

In addition, although the above description shows the case where the magnetic recording area 712 is formed in a strip shape along the insertion direction of the magnetic card 71, it may be formed on the entire surface of the sheet member 711.

In addition, since the permission code of this magnetic card 71 is configured to be rewritten, the magnetic card 71
When one card is lost, both the permission code of the remaining magnetic card 71 and the permission code of the management device 60 can be rewritten to prevent unauthorized use of the lost card. Also,
The permission code of the magnetic card 71 may not be rewritten, and in that case, only the permission code of the management device 60 is rewritten and a magnetic card 71 having a corresponding permission code is used to counter unauthorized use. .

Further, in the drawings, a card-shaped or sheet-shaped case has been described as an example of the openable information recording medium, but various magnetic recording media can be considered instead. For example, a magnetic film may be formed on the surface of the rod-shaped member, and the permission code may be magnetically recorded on the magnetic film of the rod-shaped member. In this case, instead of the card reader 27, a device capable of reading the magnetic information of the rod-shaped member is used. This has the advantage that it is less likely to be lost since it is bulkier than a card-like one.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a lock management device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration, the plurality of pachinko machines 30 include a card reader 27 and a drive circuit 36 that drives and controls the solenoids 44 and 45.
and the indicators 28 and 29 are included. These card reader 27, drive circuit 36, display 28
and 29 are connected to an interface 82 included in the management device 60 via a connection line. Note that the drive circuit 36 may be provided on the management device 60 side.

The management device 60 is a CPU, which is an example of arithmetic processing means.
Contains 81. The CPU 81 includes the keyboard 6
3, a numerical display 66, a door frame open state display 67, and a magnetic recording device 84 are connected. In addition, an interface 82 is connected to the CPU 81, and an interface 82 is connected to the CPU 81, as well as an interface 82 shown in FIGS.
The program shown in the figure is stored in advance.
ROM83 and RAM90 are connected. In addition,
A printing device 68 is connected to the CPU 81 as necessary.

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a memory map of the RAM 90. The RAM 90 has multiple register areas 91 to 96 and display lamps 641 to 64.
Flags F1 to F6 that store the state in which 6 should be lit
and a flag area F having a flag area F. Numerical register 9
1 stores numerical information input by operating the numerical key 630. The machine number register 92 stores the machine number of a pachinko machine whose glass frame or front frame is to be opened remotely. Machine number counter 93
is used as a machine number command to determine whether there is an unlock request from each pachinko machine in the machine number order. The permission code register 94 is used to store the same code as the permission code written on the magnetic card 71 that is permitted to open the glass frame or front frame. The responsible person code register 95 stores a code specific to the responsible person, which is determined so as to be able to change the allowable code, for example, and transfers and stores the responsible person code, which is preset and stored in the ROM 83, when the power is turned on. do. Since this supervisor code has a more important meaning than the permission code and requires stricter judgment, it is selected to have a larger number of digits (for example, 7 digits) than the permission code (4 digits). The machine number maximum value register 96 stores the maximum value of the machine numbers installed in the gaming hall. Since the maximum value of this machine number is normally constant in one game parlor, it is set and stored in the ROM 83 in advance, and is transferred and stored in the register 96 when the power is turned on. In addition, if the person in charge code and maximum machine number need to be changed,
Instead of storing the settings in the ROM 83 in advance, the settings may be set by the person in charge when the game parlor opens. The RAM 92 also includes an unlock request unit number storage area 97 for storing the unit number for which an unlock request has been made for each glass frame or front frame, as required.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating operations for processing based on operations on the keyboard 63 of the management device 60.

Next, the operation for setting and inputting the permission code will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10.

When setting and inputting a permission code and controlling the writing of the desired permission code on the magnetic card 71, the key switch 62 is turned to the ON position and then the following operation is performed. That is, the operator inserts the magnetic card 71 into the card insertion slot 651 in advance. The operator first operates the numerical keys 630 to input numerical information representing a desired permission code, and then presses the write key 631. Now, assume that a desired permission code is input by operating the numeric key 630. The CPU 81 constantly performs an operation to determine whether any key input is made. If the numeric key 630 is operated, it is determined that any key has been input. Next, it is determined whether the key switch 62 has been switched to the LOCK position. This is key switch 6
2 is switched to the LOCK position, input by operating the keyboard 63 is prohibited, so
This is because in that case, the following operations are not performed.
In this case, the key switch 62 is set to the ON position, so the key operated first is the numeric key 63.
It is determined that it is 0. Subsequently, the contents of the numerical value register are shifted by one digit, and the numerical information just inputted is written into the least significant digit. Subsequently, each flag F1 to F6 included in flag area F is reset. Thereafter, the process returns to the key input waiting step described above. In this manner, each time the numerical key 630 is operated, the numerical value input by operating the numerical key 630 is stored in the numerical register 91. Note that the contents of the numerical register 91 are displayed on the numerical display 661 as necessary.

After that, when the write key 631 is pressed,
The CPU 81 uses the numerical register 91 as shown below.
Writes the numerical information (ie, the permission code) stored in the . That is, the CPU 81 receives any key input, and the key switch 62 is not in the LOCK position, the numeric key 630 is not in the LOCK position,
It is determined that it is the write key 631. and,
Flag F1 is set. In response, the display flag 641 is lit to display that the code is being written. Next, the numerical register 91
The contents of are transferred to the permissible code register 94 and stored therein. The allowable code stored in the allowable code register 94 is displayed on the numerical display 661. This display may continue to be displayed during other operations, or may disappear after a certain period of time. Next, the allowable code register 94
The authorization code stored in is provided to the magnetic recording device 84. Accordingly, the magnetic recording device 84
is the permission code in the magnetic recording area 7 of the magnetic card 71.
magnetically recorded to 12. Thereafter, after all the flags in flag area F have been reset, the process returns to the key input waiting step.

Note that when the display of the permission code is erased, if the user wishes to check it later, this is done by pressing the read key 636. That is, read key 636
When it is determined that the button is pressed, flag F6 is set. In response, the display lamp 646 is lit up. Thereafter, the contents stored in the allowable code register 94 are displayed on the numerical display 661.

Next, a case will be described in which the management device of the present invention is used to remotely open the front frame 32 or glass frame 33 of all pachinko machines or a specified machine number. For example, the glass frame 33 of all units
To open the system, the person in charge operates the numerical keys 630 to input the person in charge code, and then presses the glass frame all units key 632. That is, the person in charge code input by operating the numeric keys 630 is stored in the numeric register 91 in the same manner as in the case of inputting the numeric keys described above. Thereafter, when the entire glass frame key 632 is pressed, flag F2 is set. In response, the display lamp 642 is lit. Next, register 9
It is determined whether or not the responsible person code stored in advance in 5 matches the contents of the numerical register 91. If they match, the CPU 81 sends information to all pachinko machines 30 via the interface 82.
A signal for energizing the solenoid 44 is given to the drive circuit 36 of the solenoid 44 . In response, the drive circuit 36 of each pachinko machine energizes the solenoid 44. As a result, the glass frames 33 of all pachinko machines are unlocked.

In addition, when opening the front frame 32 of all the machines, this is done by operating the numeric keys 630 to input the responsible person code and then pressing the whole front frame key 634. Since the operation in this case is the same as the opening operation of all the glass frames 33, only a flowchart is shown and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

In addition, when opening all the glass frames 33 or front frames 32, instead of opening all the frames at once, the locking mechanism may be activated one by one and opened one by one.

Next, the operation for opening the front frame of a pachinko machine with a desired machine number will be explained. A staff member (not limited to the person in charge) of the game parlor operates the numerical keys 630 to input the machine number. In response, the numerical information of the designated machine number is stored in the numerical register 91 in the same manner as the above-described operation. Thereafter, the staff member presses the front frame single key 635. In response, it is determined that the front frame single key 635 has been pressed. Subsequently, flag F5 is set, and indicator lamp 6
45 is lit. Subsequently, the machine number stored in the numerical register 91 is transferred to and stored in the machine number register 92, and the numerical value display 66
2. Subsequently, the CPU 81 issues a signal via the interface 82 to the drive circuit 36 of the pachinko machine whose machine number corresponds to the machine number stored in the machine number register 92 to open the front frame. In response, the drive circuit 36 of the vehicle number energizes the solenoid 45 to open the front frame.

When opening a glass frame with a desired unit number, the operator operates the numerical keys 630 to input the unit number, and then presses the glass frame single key 633. The operation in this case is the same as the operation when opening the front frame of the desired machine number, so only a flowchart is shown and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

In this manner, this embodiment has the advantage of being able to remotely control the opening and opening of a desired number of pachinko machines or the front frames or glass frames of all of the pachinko machines.

FIG. 11 shows a magnetic card 7 which is a feature of this invention.
1 is a flowchart for explaining the operation when unlocking the front frame 32 or the glass frame 33 using the front frame 32 or the glass frame 33. Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11, operations that characterize the present invention will be described.
The CPU 81 constantly determines whether or not there is any key input, but if there is no key input, the process proceeds to the unlock request processing mode shown in FIG.

By the way, when an attendant at a game parlor wants to unlock the glass frame 33 of a certain malfunctioning machine, he or she first operates the changeover switch 27a to the glass frame lock position and inserts the magnetic card 71 into the insertion slot of the card reader 27. In response to this, the card reader 27 sends the magnetic card 71
After reading the information magnetically recorded in the magnetic recording area 712 with a magnetic head during the transfer period of the magnetic card 71, the read data is temporarily stored in a buffer register and sent as a glass frame unlocking request signal. It is given to CPU81.

By the way, the CPU 81 normally determines whether or not there is a high-speed clock pulse φ, and waits for the input of the clock pulse φ. and,
When the CPU 81 receives the clock pulse φ,
Perform the following processing. That is, the value 1 is added to the contents of the machine number counter 93. Subsequently, the contents of the machine number counter 93 are stored in the machine number maximum value register 9.
It is determined whether the value is larger than the content of 6. if,
If the count value of the machine number counter 93 is smaller than the maximum machine number value, then it is determined whether or not there is an unlocking request from the pachinko machine with the machine number specified by the contents of the machine number counter 93. This determination is made based on the fact that the magnetic card 71 has been inserted into the card reader 27. At this time, if the machine number specified by the count value of the machine number counter 93 does not match the machine number requested for unlocking, the process returns to the step of determining whether or not there is a key input. By repeating the above-mentioned operation at high speed, it is determined whether or not there is an unlocking request for each machine, that is, polling processing is performed for each machine.

Then, at the timing when the count value of the machine number counter 93 increments to the machine number for which unlocking is requested,
The CPU 81 determines that there is an unlock request from the machine number specified by the counter 93, and performs the following operations. In other words, the CPU 81 is the card reader 27
Reads the permission code stored in the buffer register contained in the buffer register. Subsequently, it is determined whether the read permission code matches the permission code stored in the permission code register 94.
If they do not match, an error message is displayed, the machine number is displayed, and an alarm is issued to alert the staff.

On the other hand, if both permission codes match, it is determined whether the object of the unlocking request is the glass frame 33 or not. This determination is made based on the operating state of the changeover switch 27a. At this time, when determining that the request is to unlock the glass frame 33, the CPU 81 sends a glass frame unlock command signal to the drive circuit 36 included in the pachinko machine corresponding to the machine number specified by the count value of the machine number counter 93. Solenoid 44
energize. In this way, the magnetic card 71
If the permission code matches the set permission code, the glass frame 33 of the pachinko machine with the machine number corresponding to the card reader 27 into which the magnetic card is inserted is unlocked.

On the contrary, when it is determined that the object of the unlocking request is not the glass frame 33 (that is, when the changeover switch 27a is in the front frame unlocking position), the CPU
81 gives a front frame unlocking command signal to the drive circuit 36 included in the pachinko machine having the machine number designated by the machine number counter 93, and energizes the solenoid 45. In this way, the front frame 32 of the pachinko machine with the machine number is opened.

In addition, instead of electrically opening the glass frame or front frame in response to a command from the management device 60, if the locking mechanism and electrical activation means of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 are used, the glass frame or front frame can be opened. Only the opening of the front frame is activated, and unlocking using a key is permitted.

By the way, if you unlock the glass frame or the front frame and need to know later which unit number and which frame was opened, as described above, when an unlocking request is made, After energizing the solenoid corresponding to the target, the count value of the machine number counter at that time (ie, the machine number) and the identification information of the target of the unlocking request are stored in the storage area 97. Thereafter, in response to the press of the print command key 682 of the printing device 68, the machine number for each unlock request object stored in the storage area 97 is printed and recorded.
For example, in addition to the printed record of the machine number that unlocked the glass frame, the "glass frame" or its identification symbol is printed and recorded. In addition, the "front frame" or its identification symbol is printed and recorded in accordance with the printed record of the machine number that unlocked the front frame. In addition, as another printing method, the machine numbers are printed and recorded in the order in which the glass frame or front frame is unlocked, and an identification symbol representing the glass frame or front frame (for example, the glass frame or front frame is printed at the beginning or after the machine number printing line) If it is a frame, "ga" may be printed, and if it is a front frame, "mae") may be printed and recorded.

If you want to record a code unique to the staff member on the magnetic card, remember the code unique to the staff member along with the machine number for which the unlocking request was made and the identification code of the glass frame or front frame, and store these data. may be recorded in print.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The present invention having the above configuration adjusts the door frame based on the comparison result of two types of information: setting permission information preset on the management device side and opening enablement information input from the opening enablement information recording medium. Since locking management using an information comparison method is adopted to make the removable state possible, it becomes possible to open removable information recording media that have lost the setting permission information or removable information that is the subject of judgment regarding removability. A simple operation such as changing information to something other than information can prevent illegal games using a lost exploitable information recording medium.

Moreover, based on the operation of the staff inputting the above-mentioned opening enablement information during business hours, only the glass frame can be automatically selected and made ready for opening, thereby eliminating the need for novice staff members during business hours. Inconveniences such as causing irritation to players by opening the front frame can be prevented as much as possible.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the entire lock management device for a pinball game machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of an island showing a state in which a plurality of pachinko machines are arranged side by side. FIG. 3 is a detailed view showing the pachinko machine with the glass frame opened. 4A to 4C are detailed views showing the relationship between the front frame and the glass frame, the locking mechanism, and the electrical activation means. 5th A
Figures 5 and 5B are detailed views of other examples of locking mechanisms and electrical activation means. FIG. 6 is a detailed diagram of the management device. FIG. 7 is an illustrative diagram of a magnetic card. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the lock management device of the present invention. FIG. 9 is an illustrative diagram of a RAM memory map. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining processing operations based on keyboard operations. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the unlock request processing mode. In the figure, 10 is a game hall, 27 is a card reader, 27a is a changeover switch, 30 is a pachinko machine,
32 is a front frame, 33 is a glass frame, 40 is a locking mechanism, 42 is a first locking mechanism, 43 is a second locking mechanism, 44, 45, 54, 55 are solenoids, 60
is a management device, 63 is a keyboard, 71 is a magnetic card, 81 is a CPU, 82 is an interface, 8
3 indicates ROM, and 90 indicates RAM.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A pinball game machine including a first locking mechanism that locks an openable glass frame in a closed state and a second locking mechanism that locks an openable front frame in a closed state. A lock management device according to the present invention, comprising: an unlocking information recording medium in which predetermined unlocking enabling information is written; an input means for inputting the unlocking enabling information; and the first locking mechanism. a first opening enabling means that operates against the glass frame to change the glass frame from an unopenable state to an openable state; and a first opening enabling means that operates against the second locking mechanism and changes the front frame from an unopenable state a second exploitable means for changing the state from a state to a deployable state; and determining that the exploitable information inputted by the input means and the setting permission information set in the management device have a predetermined relationship. opening enabling command means for generating a command signal for activating the first opening enabling means or the second opening enabling means to bring the glass frame or the front frame into a state where the glass frame or front frame can be opened. , a switch which is provided at a relevant position on the front surface of the pinball game machine and selects which of the first opening enabling means or the second opening enabling means is to be operated; A lock management device for a pinball game machine, further comprising means.