JPS6366544B2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a locking management device for a pinball game machine, and in particular, locking a door frame including a glass frame and a front frame using a mechanical lock using a 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 addition to locking.

[Prior Art] 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 attached to the front of the machine so that they can be opened and closed. There is. 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 openably and closably attached to the island frame to which the pinball game machine is attached 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, one of them was opened by inserting a common key into the keyhole and rotating the key in different directions or angles.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Incidentally, in amusement arcades, in order to quickly deal with abnormal situations, such as when a ball gets caught on a nail or a machine malfunctions, the employees of the amusement arcade are given the keys. I have it carried. However, if an employee loses the key and the key is found by a player, the player may use the key to illegally open the front frame or glass frame.
There have been cases where players have engaged in illegal games such as forcibly opening the Yakumono or adjusting the nails to give themselves an advantage. Therefore, one method to prevent such fraudulent games is to assign different types of keys to each pinball game machine on an island basis among all the pinball game machines in an amusement park. Even if the key was lost, it would not be possible to know which machine the key belonged to. As a result, the number of types of keys to be managed at one gaming parlor increases, resulting in problems such as insufficient key management. Furthermore, if a player who found a lost key were to find out which machine the key belonged to, there was a risk of illegal gaming. In order to completely prevent such a risk, the key corresponding to the lost key must be replaced. However, changing the lock requires replacing many locks at once, which is extremely expensive and troublesome.

In addition, some amusement park employees not only open the glass frame or front frame only when a pinball game machine malfunctions, but also open the glass frame or front frame in order to fraudulently provide services to players they know. There were cases in which players opened slots and fraudulently opened winning ball devices. In addition, some gaming parlors have requested that they would like to know later the machine number of the pinball game machine in which the malfunction occurred and use it for selecting the model. In these cases, there was a desire to memorize or record the unlocking information code representing information regarding unlocking of the door frame and its unit number, and to print or display the information later.

Therefore, the main object of the invention is to provide an information storage carrier for activating the unlocking or identifying the deactivation of a mechanical locking mechanism.
The same effect as increasing the number of types of keys can be obtained, preventing unauthorized gaming even if the information storage carrier is lost, and moreover, allowing employees to unlock door frames including glass frames or front frames. It is possible to later obtain information regarding the unlocking of door frames, such as the specific employee and their machine number, and to obtain materials that can be used to learn about employee personnel management and malfunction status. An object of the present invention is to provide a lock management device for a pinball game machine.

[Means for Solving the Problems] A lock management device for a pinball game machine according to the present invention includes: a pinball game machine equipped with a door frame so that it can be opened and closed; a permission code indicating that opening of the door frame is permitted; and an unlocking information code representing information regarding unlocking of the door frame, an information storage carrier provided at a position related to the front surface of the pinball game machine and capable of reading the information set in the information storage carrier. The pinball game machine is provided with information reading means for reading out information, and a management device that determines permission to open the door frame and manages the locked state of the door frame. a locking mechanism that locks the door frame in a closed state; and electrical activation means that selectively activates or deactivates unlocking of the locking mechanism depending on an electrically energized state; The device includes at least a first storage means having a storage area for presetting and storing a permission code correlated to the permission code set in the information storage carrier, and a second storage for storing at least the unlocking information code. and comparing and determining the permission code read from the information storage carrier by the information reading means and the permission code set and stored in the first storage means, and determining that both permission codes have a predetermined relationship. arithmetic processing means for activating the electrical activation means and storing the unlocking information code read from the information storage carrier by the information reading means in the second storage means; read command means for instructing reading of the unlock information code stored in the storage means; and visually representing the unlock information code read from the second storage means in response to the output of the read command means. It is characterized in that it is configured to include a visual expression means.

[Operation] When it is determined that the permission code set and stored in the first storage means of the management device and the permission code set in the information storage carrier have a predetermined relationship, unlocking of the door frame is activated. be done. At the same time, the unlocking information code read from the information storage carrier is stored in the second storage means of the management device, and then stored in the second storage means in response to the output of the read command means. Information regarding the unlocking of the door frame (unlocking information), such as the specific person code and the machine number of the pinball game machine that unlocked the door frame, can be visually recognized later.

[Example] Specific examples of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in the following examples,
A case will be described in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko 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 22 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 board 24, a call button 25, a call display 26, a first connection member 27 as an example of information reading means, and displays 28 and 29 are arranged. This connecting member 2
Reference numeral 7 has a connection terminal formed in the fitting hole for electrically connecting and mounting an electronic key unit 70, which will be described in detail in FIG. 7 below. The display 28 is used to indicate that opening of the door frame including the glass frame and the front frame is permitted when the electronic key unit 70 is used to open the door frame. Display 29
indicates that opening of the door frame is permitted. The connection member 27 and indicators 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. Is this management device 60 installed in the prize exchange place 11?
Alternatively, it may be installed in a management room or the like separate from the gaming hall 10, or it may be installed in each pachinko machine.

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. Further, the connecting member 27 may be provided on the front frame 32. 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. The locking mechanism 40 unlocks the glass frame 33 or unlocks the front frame 32 when the key is inserted into the keyhole 41 and rotated.

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 or when a ball gets stuck between the nails planted on the game board 31 during business hours. Opened 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.

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; in particular, FIG. 4A is a perspective view thereof, and FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the glass frame 33. FIG. 4C is a side view showing the first locking mechanism in the unlocked state. FIG. 4C is a side view showing the first locking mechanism in the locked state. Next, the specific structure of the locking mechanism and the electrical activation 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. First locking mechanism 4
2 is constructed as follows. That is, the fixture 421 is fixed to the inside of the vertical frame of the front frame 32. This fixture 421 has protrusions 422 formed at two locations in its longitudinal direction. Both protrusions 4
22 is fitted into a guide groove 424 of a sliding plate 423, and the sliding plate 423 is slidably supported. Hooks 425 for engaging with the engaging pieces 332 are formed on the upper and lower sides of the sliding plate 423. This sliding plate 423 has an inclined portion 426 formed above the hook 425 in order to push the glass frame 33 toward the front side by sliding the sliding plate 423. Also, the sliding plate 423
It is connected to the fixture 421 via a spring 427, and is always resiliently biased upward. On the other hand, a solenoid 44, which is an example of a first electrical activation means, 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 is slid downward to open the glass frame 33.

The second locking mechanism 43 is connected to a sliding plate (not shown) that slides up and down by inserting a key into the keyhole 41 and rotating the key. 431 are provided above and below. Inner frame (or island frame) at the position corresponding to this hook 431
35 includes an engaging piece 43 that engages with the hook 431.
2 (the lower engaging piece is omitted in the illustration). Further, in order to unlock the second locking mechanism 43, a solenoid 45, which is an example of second electrical activation means, is provided. The solenoid 45 has a plunger 451 attached to a pin 43 formed on the hook 431.
3 and is fixed to the inner frame 35 side. Then, when the solenoid 45 is electrically energized, the plunger 451 is pushed upward, thereby pushing up the pin 433, thereby releasing the engaged state between the hook 431 and the engagement piece 432. This allows the front frame 32 to be opened.

Figures 5A and 5B are longitudinal sectional views showing other examples of locking mechanisms and electrical activation means. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the glass frame 33 is automatically opened by electrically energizing the solenoid 44, and the front frame 32 is automatically opened by energizing the solenoid 45. but,
In this embodiment, the glass frame or front frame is not immediately opened by energizing the solenoid, but only activated so that the glass frame or front frame can be opened using a key.

Specifically, the keyhole 4 is connected to the front frame 32.
1 is provided. The locking mechanism 40 is configured so that when the key 51 is inserted and rotated, the locking mechanism 40 can slide on a sliding plate (not shown) on which the sliding plate 423 and the hook 431 are formed. And sliding plate 4
In connection with the rod 442 secured to the
A solenoid 54 is provided as an example of activation means. When not electrically energized, the solenoid 54 projects a plunger and engages with the rod 442 to restrain the downward movement of the sliding plate 423 (No. 5A).
(see figure), the plunger is attracted in response to electrical bias to allow the sliding plate 423 to move downward (see figure 5B).

On the other hand, a solenoid 55, which is an example of second activation means, is provided in association with the hook 431. When the solenoid 55 is not electrically energized, the solenoid 55 protrudes its plunger to restrain the upward movement of the hook 431 (see FIG. 5A), and when electrically energized, it attracts the plunger to prevent the hook 431 from moving upward. Activate upward movement (see Figure 5B). With this configuration, the solenoid 54
Alternatively, even if 55 is electrically energized, the glass frame or the front frame is not immediately opened, but opening using the key 51 is enabled. Also, when both solenoids 54 and 55 are not energized, even if the key 5
1, opening of the glass frame 33 and front frame 32 is prohibited. Further, the solenoids 44, 4
5, 54, and 55 may be motors.

FIG. 6 is an external view of a management device 60 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 is
The OFF position selects a power-off state, the ON position selects a power-on state of the management device 60, and the LOCK position selects a state in which keyboard operations, which will be described later, are prohibited. On the operation panel 611, there are numeric keys 630 including keys 0, 1 to 9, and a reset key 63r.
and a keyboard 6 including various keys 631 to 639.
3 is arranged.

Next, details of the various keys 631 to 639 will be explained. The permission code key 631 is used to specify that numerical information input by operating the numerical key 630 is a permission code. The employee code key 632 is used to specify that numerical information input by operating the numerical key 632 is an employee code, which is an example of a specific person code. In addition, although the specific person code was shown in the above description as the unlocking information code, an identification symbol may be attached to each information storage carrier. The date key 633 is used to specify that numerical information input by operating the numerical keys 630 is a date. The write key 634 is used to instruct the electronic key unit 70, which will be described later, to write a preset permission code and employee code. Glass frame entire key 63
5 is used to remotely command the opening of all the glass frames installed in the game hall. The glass frame single key 636 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 units key 637 is used to issue a command to open the front frames 32 of all units. Front frame single key 6
38 is used to issue a command to open the front frame of the machine number input by operating the numerical keys 630. The read key 639 is used to instruct reading of the permission code after writing the permission code.

Furthermore, each key 6 on the operation panel 611
At positions corresponding to keys 31 to 639, display lamps 641 to 649 are provided to display the operation status of each key. Furthermore, a fitting hole 65 is formed in the operation panel 611. Inside this fitting hole 65,
When an electronic key unit 70, which will be described later, is fitted, a connecting terminal or connector (not shown) is formed to make electrical contact with a terminal formed on the electronic key unit 70. This connector and fitting hole 6
5 constitutes a second connecting member.

A numerical value display 66 for displaying numerical information is provided on the display panel 612. This numeric display 66 includes, for example, a first numeric display 661 that displays a 4-digit permission code, and a 3-digit machine number or a 2-digit employee code using two of the three digits. A second numeric display 662 is included.
Note that the first and second numerical display devices 661 and 66
Two numbers 1 are used to display the date and time. 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. Set up

Further, in connection with the management device 60, a printing device 68, which is an example of visual expression means, is provided. This printing device 68 has a printing command key 6 on the top of the housing 681.
82 are provided. When the printing command key 682 is pressed, the printing device 68 is activated by the management device 6.
This is to print and store the information stored in the second storage means built in 0. Note that the printing device may be provided built-in to the management device 60.

As another example of the visual expression means, a display device may be used instead of the printing device 68. In that case, using the display element provided in the door frame open state display device 67 that displays the open state of the glass frame and front frame for each unit number, the display element for displaying the open state of the glass frame or front frame for each unit number is used to sequentially display the open state for each glass frame or front frame at a certain time interval. The display element corresponding to the machine number for which the activation request was made is caused to emit light, and at this time, the employee code is displayed on the numerical display 662. In addition, if necessary, in conjunction with the employee code,
The time may be displayed on the numerical display 661. Note that instead of the display element as described above, the list may be displayed on a CRT display.

Furthermore, the management device 62 includes a clock device (or timer; not shown) for generating current time information.
is provided.

FIG. 7 is a detailed diagram of an electronic key unit 70 as an example of an information storage carrier. Electronic key unit 70
The fitting projection 72 is formed on a rectangular parallelepiped housing 71. This electronic key unit 70 has a built-in memory (not shown) in which data can be written or read, and a data input/output terminal 73 of the memory is located on the outer periphery of the fitting protrusion 72, and the electronic key unit 70 is connected to the connecting member 27 or Fitting hole 65
It is formed in the direction of insertion. The memory built into the electronic key unit 70 is preferably P-
Non-volatile memory such as ROM is used. Further, as another example of the memory, when a volatile memory such as a RAM is used, a battery may be built in and the circuit may be configured such that the battery prevents the contents of the RAM from being destroyed.

Further, a changeover switch 74 is provided to output information identifying whether the front frame 32 or the glass frame 33 is desired to be opened. Then, the number of input/output terminals 73 is
In addition to the number of bits required to input and output the authorization code and the employee code, which are multi-digit numerical information stored in memory, one bit is generated. This added 1 bit is used as a bit of identification information indicating either the front frame or the glass frame based on the changeover of the changeover switch 74. For example, when the most significant bit of the bit parallel data derived from the input/output terminal 73 is logic "0", the front frame 32 is selected, and the logic "1" is selected.
In this case, the glass frame 33 is selected. In addition, a push switch 75 is provided in a part of the housing 71.
is provided. This push switch 75 is used to request data readout when the housing 71 is attached to the first connecting member 27 provided at the top of the pachinko machine.

In addition, since the permission code of the electronic key unit 70 is configured to be rewritable, when the electronic key unit 70 is lost, the permission code of both the remaining electronic key unit 70 and the management device 60 can be rewritten, thereby rewriting the lost electronic key unit 70.
It is possible to prevent unauthorized use of 0. Further, the permission code of the electronic key unit 70 may not be rewritten, and in that case, only the permission code of the management device 60 is rewritten and the electronic key unit 70 having the corresponding permission code is used to deal with unauthorized use.

In FIG. 7, an example of the information storage carrier is an electronic key unit 70 having a built-in memory. For example, a magnetic card or magnetic bar may be used to magnetically record the authorization code and employee code. In that case, the aforementioned connector 2 is used as the information reading means.
7, a magnetic reading means is used. Also,
The management device 62 is provided with a magnetic recording device instead of a connector. Further, other examples of information storage carriers include IC cards and optical cards (those using optical disk memory, etc.).

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a lock management device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration, the multiple pachinko machine 30 includes a connector 27 included in the first connection member, a drive circuit 36 that drives and controls the solenoids 44 and 45, and the indicators 28 and 29. These connectors 27, drive circuit 36, and displays 28 and 29 are connected to an interface 82 included in the management device 62 via connection lines. 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 second connection member (for example, a connector) 6
52 is connected. Further, an interface 82 is connected to the CPU 81, and a ROM 83 stores programs shown in FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 11, which will be described later, in advance.
, a RAM 90 which is an example of a first storage means, and a second storage means.
A RAM 900, which is an example of storage means, is connected. The printing device 68 is connected to the CPU 81 .

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a memory map of the RAM 90 and RAM 900. RAM
90 includes a plurality of register areas 91 to 99 and a flag area F. The numerical register 91 stores numerical information input by operating the numerical keys 630. The machine number register 92 stores the machine number of the pachinko machine whose glass frame or front frame is to be opened remotely. The machine number counter 93 is used to designate a machine number for sequentially determining whether there is an unlocking request from each pachinko machine. Permission code register 94 is used to store the same code as the permission code written in the memory included in electronic key unit 70 that is permitted to open the glass frame or front frame. The employee code register 95 stores the employee code input by operating the numerical keys 630. Date register 96 stores date information. Note that instead of the register 96, a date setting thumb rotor switch may be provided in association with the CPU 81. The digit counter 97 is used to count up the number of digits of the input numerical information each time a one-digit numerical value is input to the numerical key 630. The person in charge code register 98 stores a code unique to the person in charge, which is determined so that the permission code can be changed, for example. This supervisor code can be entered, for example, by entering a 3-digit number and pressing the employee code key 632.
It is input by pressing . It is assumed that a predetermined code unique to the person in charge is set and stored in the ROM 83. Address register 99 is used to store write or read addresses for RAM 900.

The RAOM 900 has a time storage area 910 that stores the month, day, and current time for each address.
, a machine number storage area 920, and an identification information storage area 930 that stores identification information of the glass or front frame.
and an employee code storage area 940 that stores an employee code.

10A and 10B are flowcharts illustrating operations for processing based on operations on the keyboard 63 of the management device 60. FIG.

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

When setting and inputting the permission code and employee code and controlling the electronic key unit 70 to write the desired permission code, the key switch 62 is turned to the ON position and then the following operation is performed.
That is, a person in charge or an employee first operates the numerical keys 630 to input numerical information (for example, 4 digits) representing a desired permission code, and then presses the permission code 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. and,
If the numeric keys 630 are operated, it is determined that any key input has been made. Next, it is determined whether the key switch 62 has been switched to the LOCK position. This is because if the key switch 62 is switched to the LOCK position, input by operating the keyboard 63 is prohibited, and in that case, the following operations will not be performed. In this case, the key switch 62 is set to the ON position, so
It is determined that the key operated first is the numeric key 630. 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, the number of digits counter 97 is incremented by one. Subsequently, each flag 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.

Thereafter, when the permission code key 631 is pressed, the CPU 81 transfers the numerical information (ie, permission code) stored in the numerical register 91 to the permission code register 94 as follows.
That is, when the CPU 81 receives any key input, the key switch 72 is not in the LOCK position, the numeric key 630 is not in the allowable code key 63, and the key switch 72 is not in the LOCK position.
1. Then, flag F1 is set. Accordingly, the acceptance code 631
An indicator lamp 641 is lit to indicate that the button has been pressed. Subsequently, it is determined whether the count value of the digit number counter 97 is 4 or not. This determination is to confirm that numerical information of the predetermined number of digits (4 digits) of the permission code has been input. If the count value of the digit number counter 97 is 4, the contents of the numerical value register 91 are changed to the allowable code register 94.
will be forwarded to. After that, the allowable code register 94
The contents are displayed on the numerical display 661. Subsequently, after the numerical register 91 is cleared and the digit counter 97 is reset, the process returns to the key input waiting operation step.

Next, the person in charge operates the numerical keys 630 to input an employee code for specifying the employee designated to possess the electronic key unit 71, and presses the employee code key 632. In response to this, the CPU 81 uses the employee code key 63.
It is determined that 2 is pressed. and flag F
2 is set, and the display lamp 642 is lit. Subsequently, it is determined whether the count value of the digit number counter 97 is 2 or not. If 2 then number register 9
Since the employee code is stored in 1, the contents of the numerical register 91 are transferred to the employee code register 95 and stored therein. Next, number register 9
1 is cleared and the digit counter 97 is reset.

Subsequently, the person in charge presses the write key 634. In response, the CPU 81 uses the write key 634
It is determined that the button has been pressed, the flag F4 is set, and the display lamp 644 is turned on. Subsequently, the authorization code stored in register 94 and the employee code stored in register 95 are successively retrieved and written into the memory of electronic key unit 70 connected to connector 652.

In addition, when writing the permission code and employee code to the electronic key unit owned by another employee, operate the numeric keys 630 to input only the employee code and operate the employee code 632. , the permission code is the same as the permission code previously written to the electronic key unit 70 for another employee, and the employee code unique to the employee who owns the electronic key unit is the electronic key unit 70.
written to memory.

Incidentally, the permission code stored in the permission code register 94 may continue to be displayed on the numerical display 661 or may be erased after a certain period of time. 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 639. That is, read key 639
When it is determined that the button is pressed, flag F9 is set. In response, the display lamp 649 is lit. Thereafter, the contents of the allowable code register 94 are displayed on the numerical display 661.

By the way, the case where the date of the day is set when the store opens on the 1st will be explained. In this case, the year, month, and day information is stored in the date register 96 by operating the numerical keys 630 to input the year, month, and day, and pressing the date key 633.

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, presses the employee code 632, and then presses the glass frame all units key 635. That is,
The responsible person 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. Subsequently, when the employee code key 632 is pressed, the flag F
2 is set and the display lamp 642 is lit. Subsequently, it is determined that the count value of the digit number counter 97 is not 2. Subsequently, after determining that the count value of the digit number counter 97 is a numerical value 3 corresponding to the number of digits of the person in charge code, the contents of the numerical value register 91 are stored in the person in charge code register 98. Subsequently, the contents of the register 98 (ie, the responsible person code) are displayed on the numerical display 662. continue,
After the register 91 is cleared and the digit counter 97 is reset, the process returns to the first step. Thereafter, it is determined that the entire glass frame key 635 has been pressed. Subsequently, flag F2 is set,
The display lamp 645 is lit and displayed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the key-input responsible person code stored in the register 98 matches the responsible person code set and stored in the ROM 83 in advance. If they match, the CPU 81 provides a signal via the interface 82 to the drive circuits 36 of all pachinko machines 30 to energize the solenoids 44. Accordingly, the drive circuit 3 of each pachinko machine
6 controls the activation of the solenoid 44. As a result, the glass frames 33 of all pachinko machines are unlocked.

In addition, when opening the front frame 33 of all machines, this is done by operating the numerical keys 630 to input the person-in-charge code, and then pressing the front frame all machines key 637. Since the operation in this case is the same as the opening operation of all the glass frames 33, only a flowchart will be shown and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

In addition, when opening all the glass frames 33 or front frames 32, instead of opening the previous frames all 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. An employee (not limited to the person in charge) of the gaming hall 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 638. In response, it is determined that the front frame single key 638 has been pressed. Subsequently, flag F8 is set and display lamp 648 is turned on. Whether the count value of the digit counter 97 is 3 (that is, whether it is a 3-digit machine number or not)
to judge. If it is 3, then the machine number stored in the numerical value register 91 is transferred to and stored in the machine number register 92 and displayed on the numerical value display 662. Next, CPU81
provides a signal through 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 way, 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 the machines among the plurality of pachinko machines.

FIG. 11 shows the front frame 32 or the glass frame 33 using the electronic key unit 70, which is a feature of the present invention.
This is a flowchart for explaining the operation when unlocking. Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11, operations that characterize the present invention will be described.
The CPU 81 always performs a judgment operation to determine whether there is any key input, but if there is no key input, the process proceeds to the unlock request processing mode shown in FIG. 11. If an employee of the game parlor wants to unlock the glass frame 33 of a certain malfunctioning machine, he or she should switch the changeover switch 74 of the electronic key unit 70 to the glass frame side and switch the electronic key unit 70 to the pachinko machine concerned. After connecting to the connector 27, press the push switch 75 to request unlocking.

On the other hand, the CPU 81 normally determines whether there is a high-speed clock pulse and waits for the input of the clock pulse. When the CPU 81 receives a clock pulse, it performs the following processing. That is, the value 1 is added to the contents of the machine number counter 93. Next, the machine number counter 93
It is determined whether the content of is larger than the maximum value of the machine number preset in the ROM 83. if,
If the count value of the machine number counter 93 is smaller than the maximum value of the machine number, 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, for example, based on whether the electronic key unit 70 is connected to the connector 27 and the push switch 75 is pressed. 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 an unlocking request is made, the CPU 81 determines that the machine number specified by the counter 93 has an unlocking request, and performs the following operations. Let's do it. In other words, CPU81
reads the permission code written in the memory of the electronic key unit 70 via the connector 27 and the interface 82. Subsequently, it is determined whether the written 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 they match, it is determined whether the unlocking request target is the glass frame 33 based on the logical state of the most significant bit added to the permission code read from the electronic key unit 70 (that is, the most significant bit is logically ``1'' or not). When determining that it is the glass frame 33, the CPU 181 gives a glass frame unlocking command signal to the drive circuit 36 included in the pachinko machine corresponding to the machine number specified by the count value of the counter 93, and energizes the solenoid 44. let As a result, if the code matches the permission code of the electronic key unit 70, the key unit 7
The glass frame 33 of the pachinko machine with machine number 0 connected to the connector is unlocked. Subsequently, the numerical value of the machine number counter 93 is written into the machine number storage area 920 at the address (for example, address 1) of the RAM 900 specified by the register 99. Further, the employee code read from the numerical key unit 70 is written into the employee code storage area 940 at the address. Further, the current time measured by a clock device (not shown) is written in the time storage area 910 at the address. Note that it is not necessary that all of the above information be written into the RAM 900, and only the machine number and current time may be written. Furthermore, identification information (1) representing a glass frame is stored in the door frame identification information storage area at the first address of the RAM 900.

On the other hand, when determining that it is not the glass frame 33,
The CPU 81 gives a front frame unlocking command signal to the drive circuit 36 included in the pachinko machine with the machine number corresponding to the count value of the machine number counter 93, and energizes the solenoid 45. As a result, the front frame 32 of the corresponding machine number is opened. Subsequently, the current time measured by the clock device is stored in the time storage area, machine number storage area, door frame identification information storage area, and employee code storage area of the RAM 900 address (for example, address 2) specified by the register 99. , the machine number counted by the machine number counter 93, the front panel information representing the front frame, and the employee code read from the electronic key unit 70 are written. Thereafter, the count value of the register 99 is incremented by 1, and the unlock request processing mode is ended.

Next, an explanation will be given of the operation when printing and recording the machine number and employee code for which an unlocking request has been made in a case where the machine number and employee code are desired to be known later. When the print command key 681 is pressed, the CPU 81 prints all of the various information stored in the current time storage area, machine number storage area, identification information storage area, and employee code storage area of each address stored in the RAM 900. Alternatively, a portion is read out in address order and provided to the printing device 68. As a result, the printing device prints and records each piece of information stored in the RAM 900. An example of the print format recorded in this manner is shown in FIG. Note that the print command is not limited to the print command key.
A timer or the like may be used to issue a print command for a set time.

As mentioned above, if you print and record the machine number,
There is an advantage that you can later know the machine numbers that have the most failures. In addition, by printing and recording the employee code, the profit status of each machine number, such as the difference between the number of balls supplied and the number of balls struck, detected for each machine at a regular pachinko game parlor, can be checked. Compared to the data shown, the number of replenished balls for the machine number for which the glass frame or front frame was requested to be unlocked is significantly larger, and that the number of balls supplied for the machine number for which the glass frame or front frame was requested to be unlocked was requested to be unlocked by a specific employee. This has the advantage of being able to quickly and easily identify employee misconduct by knowing what is being done.

In addition, an identification symbol is attached to the information storage carrier,
If the information storage carrier to be used by the employee is determined in advance, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

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 the key is permitted.

[Effects of the Invention] The present invention having the above-mentioned configuration can achieve the same effect as using a wide variety of key types by using an information storage carrier in which permission codes are set.
Furthermore, even if the information storage carrier is lost,
Even if a lost information storage carrier is used, fraudulent gaming can be prevented by simply changing the permission code, which is used to determine whether or not to activate unlocking, to something other than the permission code of the lost information storage carrier. It can be prevented. Furthermore, by knowing the unlocking information, unique effects such as being able to easily manage employee fraud and knowing which machines or models are likely to break down can be achieved.

[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 a detailed diagram of the electronic key unit. 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. FIGS. 10A and 10B are flowcharts for explaining processing operations based on keyboard operations. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the unlock request processing mode. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a print format that visually represents the unlocked state. In the figure, 30 is a pachinko machine that is an example of a pinball game machine, 32 is a front frame, 33 is a glass frame, and 40
is a locking mechanism, 42 is a first locking mechanism, and 43 is a second locking mechanism.
44 is a first electrical activation means; 4 is a locking mechanism;
5 is a second electrical activation means; 60 is a management device;
63 is a keyboard, 68 is a printing device, 70 is an electronic key unit, 81 is a CPU, 82 is an interface, 83 is a ROM, and 90 and 900 are RAMs.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A pinball game machine equipped with a door frame so as to be openable and closable, including a permission code indicating that opening of the door frame is permitted and an unlocking information code indicating information regarding unlocking of the door frame. a set information storage carrier, an information reading means provided at a position related to the front of the pinball game machine and for reading out the information set in the information storage carrier, and determining whether or not opening of the door frame is permitted. The pinball game machine includes: a locking mechanism that is provided in relation to the door frame and that locks the door frame in a closed state; and an electrical attachment. electrical activation means for selectively activating or deactivating unlocking of the locking mechanism depending on the activation state, the management device being at least correlated with an authorization code set on the information storage carrier. a first storage means having a storage area for presetting and storing a permission code; a second storage means for storing at least the unlocking information code; and a second storage means for storing at least the unlocking information code; Compare and judge the permitted code set and stored in the first storage means, and when it is determined that both the permitted codes have a predetermined relationship, actuate the electrical activation means and read the information. arithmetic processing means for storing the unlocking information code read from the information storage carrier by the means into the second storage means; and commanding reading of the unlocking information code stored in the second storage means. comprising: a read command means; and a visual representation means for visually representing the unlocking information code read from the second storage means in response to the output of the read command means;
Lock management device for pinball game machines. 2. The electrical activation means is a solenoid whose plunger is linked to the locking mechanism and forces the locking mechanism into the unlocked state in response to its energization.
A lock management device for a pinball game machine according to claim 1. 3. The door frame of the pinball game machine includes a glass frame that holds the glass plate in front of the game board, the glass frame is attached to the glass frame so that it can be opened and closed, and the door frame can be opened and closed while integrally supporting the glass frame and the game board. and a front frame attached to the glass frame, and the locking mechanism includes a first locking mechanism that locks the glass frame.
Claim 1, comprising: a locking mechanism; and a second locking mechanism that locks the front frame.
A locking management device for a pinball game machine as described in 2. 4. The electrical activation means includes a first electrical activation means that selectively activates or deactivates unlocking of the first locking mechanism according to an electrical activation state; a second electrical activation means for selectively activating or deactivating unlocking of the second locking mechanism depending on the state of the locking mechanism, and the information storage carrier corresponds to the glass frame. a first locking mechanism or a second locking mechanism corresponding to the front frame;
is capable of deriving identification information for identifying which unlocking mechanism of the locking mechanism should be activated, and the arithmetic processing means reads out from the permission code set and stored in the first storage means and the information storage carrier. When it is determined that there is a predetermined relationship between the identification information and the specific person's code, the first or second electrical activation means corresponding to the identification information is activated, and the identification information is transferred together with the specific person's code. 3. A locking management device for a pinball game machine according to claim 3, which is stored in the storage means of item 2. 5. A plurality of the pinball game machines are installed, and a different machine number is determined for each machine, and the arithmetic processing means corresponds to the information reading means that read the information written on the information storage carrier. Activating the electrical activation means of the pinball game machine and storing the machine number of the pinball game machine in the second storage means in accordance with the unlocking information code, 4. A lock management device for a pinball game machine according to any one of Item 4. 6. A plurality of the pinball game machines are installed, and the management device has an all-machine unlocking command operation means that commands unlocking of the door frames of all of the plurality of pinball game machines by its operation. The arithmetic processing means operates the locking mechanism by the electrical activation means of each pinball game machine in all the machines in response to the operation of the all-machine unlocking command means. A lock management device for a pinball game machine according to claim 1. 7. The locking management device for a pinball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the readout command means is a key that issues a readout command by manual operation. 8. The lock management device for a pinball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the read command means is a timer that derives a read command output at a preset time. 9. The pinball game according to claim 1, wherein the visual expression means is a printing device that prints and records the information read from the second storage means. Lock management device for machines. 10. The bullet ball according to claim 1, wherein the visual expression means is a display device that displays the information read from the second storage means. Lock management device for gaming machines.