JPH0428395B2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed description of the invention]

(Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a device for managing each pachinko machine in a pachinko hall. (Prior art) Conventionally, when information was exchanged between the central management department and each pachinko machine in a pachinko hall, the information was exchanged by voice through the employee's loudspeaker. Depending on the level of fatigue and the condition of the hall that day, the words, occurrence, pronunciation, etc. may not be appropriate or may be difficult to hear, and the information may not be conveyed to the person in the central management department. However, there were some instances where it could not be said that the game did not necessarily give a good impression to the players. From this point of view, instead of live broadcasts by employees, pachinko machines are designed to pre-record standard sounds on cassette tapes, select from among them according to the situation, and play these recordings. An automatic broadcasting device for halls has been proposed. [Jitsugan 51-
No. 40628 (Utility Model Application No. 52-131906)] (Problems to be solved by the invention) In the case of the above device, it is assumed that the problems regarding broadcasting due to individual differences among employees and the situation at the time have been solved. However, the management system of the central management department was not sufficient, and there were still some gaps in service between the central management department and the players' pachinko machines. The present invention was made to improve these points, and its purpose is to improve the command device in the central management department and to maintain the interconnection between this command device and each pachinko machine. The aim is to strengthen the management system, reduce employee fatigue, and improve services for players. (Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention requires expanding the command device of the central management department, and connecting this command device, in-store broadcasting device, and each pachinko machine. The problem is solved by interconnecting the attached display device. That is, the present invention provides a command device that is located in a central management section and includes a display device section composed of a cathode ray tube, a sound generation device section, and an operation device section, and an in-store broadcasting device and pachinko machine that are linked to the command device. The above-mentioned command device displays information provided by the pachinko machine and the display device attached thereto on the display section of the cathode ray tube, and also displays corresponding information on the operating device section. The information is sent to the pachinko machine by the operation of the machine, and this information is also broadcast from a broadcasting device inside the parlor. In addition, the above-mentioned command device is connected to the in-store broadcasting device, the display device attached to each pachinko machine, and the in-store display device, and broadcasts the pachinko machine number related to information by the in-store broadcasting device. The information is displayed on a display device inside the store, and the display device attached to the pachinko machine has an information display section and a number push button from the above-mentioned command device arranged within the frame of the call lamp. (Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory drawing showing the interconnection of each part of the present invention, and shows a command device A for a centralized control computer located in a central management section, and a control device attached to each pachinko machine P. Display device B and in-store broadcast device C,
Furthermore, an in-store display device D for displaying the required number of each pachinko machine P is connected separately. Further, this command device A obtains information from a data management device E that manages each pachinko machine P, and may be directly linked to this. The display device B attached to each pachinko machine P is centrally connected to the command device A for each island.
A repeater F is interposed in the middle. The command device A of the central management computer has a display device section a composed of a cathode ray tube, a sound generation device section (not shown), and an operation device section b, and the sound generation device section and the broadcasting device C An audio automatic control device G is interposed between the player and the like to control audio from a player or the like. Further, the operating device section b of the command device A is provided with push buttons for stop 1, check 2, open 3, and a ten button 4. The display device B attached to the pachinko machine P is composed of a call lamp c forming a frame, a display portion d inside which informs information from the command device A, and a numbered push button e. , there is a stop lamp 5 indicating that the ball is stopped from the command device A for the table P, and a trouble lamp 6 indicating other information from the command device A. The display devices D in the store that display the numbers of the pachinko machines P are digital and need only be as many as the number of islands, for example, and are installed in positions where employees and players can easily see them. FIGS. 2 and 3 show the central control computer of the command device A, which is the center of the present invention, and the relays interposed between each pachinko machine P and the display device B attached thereto, and the command device A. FIG. 3 is a block system diagram of each device F. The central control computer of the command device A is controlled by a microcomputer, stopping, inspecting, opening, and controlling any pachinko machine.
It has functions such as in-store broadcasting using a sound generator, displaying pachinko machine numbers on large numeric displays in the store, calling employees, and responding to calls from employees. An example of a management system using the device of the present invention is shown in the following table.

[Table] (a) When a stoppage occurs due to the outflow of prize balls from the pachinko machine P reaching a predetermined amount. Since the stoppage information of the stoppage machine P is sent to the data management device E, the employee should: When you specify the machine number of the pachinko machine P using the ten button 4 of the command device A and press the stop button 1, the machine number is displayed on the cathode ray tube of the display unit a, and a message that the machine is stopped is displayed. Automatically broadcast from broadcasting device C into the store,
The call lamp c of the display device B attached to the pachinko machine P flashes, the stop lamp 5 lights up,
Furthermore, the machine number is displayed on the digital panel of the in-store display device D. When an employee in the store presses the numbered push button e on the display device B attached to the pachinko machine P, the machine number is displayed with the time on the cathode ray tube of the display section a, and the stop lamp 5 starts blinking. Mama,
The blinking of the call lamp c and the display on the in-store display device D disappear. (b) When a customer calls an employee, when the customer presses the numbered pushbutton e on the display device B attached to the pachinko machine P, the in-store broadcasting device C calls
A message is broadcast asking the customer to wait for a while, the machine number is displayed on the cathode ray tube of display unit a, the call lamp c of display unit B flashes, the trouble lamp 6 lights up, and the in-store display unit D shows the machine number. The machine number will be displayed. When an in-store employee responds to a customer's call and presses the numbered pushbutton e, all displays, flashing, and lighting on the display unit a's cathode ray tube, call lamp c, trouble lamp 6, and in-store display device D are turned off. disappears. (c) To release the pachinko machine P, specify the machine number with ten buttons 4 and press release button 3. This will be broadcast in the store, and the CRT on the display unit a will be displayed. The display of the stop table number, the time, and the stop lamp 5 that had been lit disappear. (d) When a ball supply failure occurs, specify the machine number using ten buttons 4 and press check button 2.
An in-store announcement is made to the employees in the store to inspect the pachinko machine P in question, the machine number is displayed on the cathode ray tube of the display unit a, the call lamp c of the pachinko machine P flashes, and a trouble lamp is displayed. 6 lights up and its machine number is displayed on the in-store display device D. When the supply failure of the pachinko machine P is corrected and an employee in the store presses the numbered push button e, the display unit a
The display, flashing, and lighting of the cathode ray tube, call lamp C, trouble lamp 6, and in-store display device D all go out. (Effects of the Invention) In the device of the present invention, information exchange between the central management unit and each pachinko machine is not broadcast by an employee as in the past, but is always automatically broadcast, so there is no change in any situation. , the employees are freed from broadcasting and have less fatigue, and in addition to this automatic broadcast, this fact is always displayed on the display attached to each pachinko machine, so players can watch the display attached to the pachinko machine they are facing. More accurate information than equipment,
Instructions can be obtained, and employees can quickly deal with the situation through automatic announcements and in-store display devices, so that unnecessary trouble between players and employees is avoided, and players You can play safely and happily. In addition, the central management department can constantly display all the information that occurs inside the hall on the CRT display section of the command unit, so it is possible to accurately grasp the situation inside the hall, and it is also possible for employees to Able to give appropriate instructions to staff at all times.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory drawing showing the linkage of each part of the apparatus of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are block system diagrams of the central control computer and repeater of the command device. Code A...Command device, B...Display device attached to the pachinko machine, C...In-store broadcasting device, D...In-store display device, E...Data manager, F...Relay device, P...Pachinko machine, a...Display device section, b...Operation device section, c...Call lamp, e...Numbered push button, 1...Stop button, 2...Check button, 3...Open button, 4...Ten button, 5...Stop lamp, 6...Trouble lamp.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A command device located in the central management section and comprising a display device section, a sound generation device section, and an operation device section composed of a cathode ray tube, and an in-store broadcasting device linked to the command device; The command device is composed of a display device attached to each pachinko machine, and the command device displays information provided by the numbered push buttons of the pachinko machine and the display device attached thereto on the display device section.
A management device for a pachinko hall in which information corresponding to the information is sent to a display device attached to a pachinko machine by operating an operating device section, and at the same time, this information is broadcast from a broadcasting device in the parlor. 2. A central control unit is located, and includes a command device comprising a display unit, a sound generator unit, and an operating unit consisting of a cathode ray tube, an in-store broadcasting device linked to this unit, and a display attached to each pachinko machine. The command device is composed of a pachinko machine and a display device in the store, and the command device displays information provided by the numbered push buttons of the pachinko machine and the display device attached thereto on the display device section, and also operates the information corresponding to this. A pachinko hall in which information is sent to a display device attached to a pachinko machine by operation of a device section, and this information is broadcast from a broadcasting device in the store, and the number of the pachinko machine related to the information is displayed on a display device in the store. Management device in.