JP2006034630A - Game machine, service providing system, server, and portable terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a service that is advantageous for both a game store and a gaming machine manufacturer, and that can obtain support and attachment of a player to the gaming machine of the gaming machine manufacturer, and further, a gaming machine To provide a gaming machine that can prevent the profits of game shops and gaming machine manufacturers from being affected by changes in regulations.
A gaming machine comprising code information display means for displaying code information obtained by coding model data determined for each model of gaming machine in a manner that can be imaged by an imaging means from outside.
[Selection] FIG.

Description

The present invention includes, for example, a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine, a service providing system including the gaming machine, a server, and a portable terminal, a server constituting the service providing system, and the service providing system. The present invention relates to a portable terminal constituting

Conventionally, in a game store (so-called pachinko hall) in which a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming device (for example, see Patent Document 1) or a pachinko gaming device is installed, when a BB (big bonus) or a big hit occurs in the gaming machine, For example, a service that further enhances the excitement of BB and jackpots is provided, such as informing through an announcement in the store or changing the BGM in the store.

On the other hand, in recent years, images displayed on gaming machines such as pachislot gaming machines and pachinko gaming machines, and music played on gaming machines have only been produced as effects on gaming machines with the development of video technology and information processing technology. Rather, it is becoming comparable to anime that has been highly regarded overseas and music that appears in hit charts. For example, it is used as a ring tone (so-called ringtone) in a mobile phone, or is waiting for a mobile phone. It has come to be used as a receiving image. In addition, in home games, simulation games simulating actual pachinko games and pachislot games have reached the top of game software sales compared to other genre games. And the increase in the number of mania for pachinko games is remarkable.

JP 2000-210413 A

However, in the amusement store, if the clerk confirms the occurrence of BB or jackpot and provides a human service, there is a problem that the labor cost increases. In addition, when a large number of BBs or jackpots occur at a game store at the same time, it is impossible to provide sufficient services to all the players, and there is a possibility that the players may be uncomfortable. .
In addition, even if such a service is a service that is beneficial to a game store, it is not a service that is beneficial to a game machine manufacturer, so it is hoped that a service that is beneficial to a game machine manufacturer that can be executed at a game store will appear. It was rare. In particular, in recent years, there are many players who have strong support and attachment to characters and music used for the production of a gaming machine of a certain gaming machine manufacturer, and the fact that there are an increasing number of mania customers for gaming machine manufacturers, There has been a demand for the appearance of a service that can be provided by a machine maker to give support and attachment to the gaming machine maker.

On the other hand, although related products (for example, ringtones, standby images, game software, etc.) of gaming machines as described above are advantageous for gaming machine manufacturers to gain player support for their gaming machines, Since it is not beneficial for amusement stores, the fact that the number of enthusiastic customers for gaming machine manufacturers has increased in recent years also for gaming stores, and the support of players to such gaming machine manufacturers has attracted customers. There has been a demand for the appearance of services that can be linked to improvements.

In addition, there are so-called explosive machines that can acquire a large number of game media in a short period of time in gaming machines such as pachislot gaming machines and pachinko gaming machines, and such gaming machines scold the player's shooting spirit. As a result, it is generally popular. However, because excessive ambition has a social impact, game machine manufacturers voluntarily regulate or public institutions encourage regulation. The strength of this regulation is currently being weakened or strengthened by the flow of time in order to maintain a balance between the popularity of gaming machines and the social impact. Earnings were greatly affected by such regulatory changes.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is advantageous for both the game store and the gaming machine manufacturer, and it is possible to obtain the support and attachment of the player to the gaming machine of the gaming machine manufacturer. A gaming machine, a service providing system, and a service providing system that can provide services that can prevent the change in regulations on gaming machines from affecting the profits of game shops and machine manufacturers. And providing a portable terminal constituting the service providing system.
It is to provide a gaming machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) A gaming machine comprising code information display means for displaying code information obtained by coding model data determined for each model of gaming machine in a form that can be imaged by an imaging means from outside.

According to the invention of (1), the code information obtained by coding the model data determined for each model of the gaming machine is displayed in a form that can be imaged by the imaging means from the outside. The code information is imaged by an imaging means (for example, a camera) provided in the telephone, and the obtained image data is transmitted to the outside (for example, a server). It is possible to obtain music data for ringtones, image data for standby images, and the like. Accordingly, since the code information necessary for acquiring prizes is displayed on the gaming machine for the game shop, the ability to attract customers can be improved. On the other hand, for the gaming machine manufacturer, the same game machine is used in the gaming shop. It is possible to provide services that are beneficial to both the amusement store and the gaming machine maker, such that the manufacturer's support and attachment to the gaming machine can be provided. In addition, there is a merit that such a service can be provided without increasing the labor of the store clerk. Furthermore, by providing different prizes for each model, it is possible to stimulate the player's desire to collect prizes and improve the popularity of unpopular models.
Furthermore, in addition to the pleasure of simply acquiring game media, the player has a new enjoyment that is not affected by regulations, such as collecting music data for ringtones as gifts for each model, image data for standby images, etc. Therefore, even if the regulations become stronger and the game machine's gaze decreases, the popularity of gaming machines can be maintained, and changes in regulations on gaming machines will affect the profits of game shops and gaming machine manufacturers. Can be prevented from occurring.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
A variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information;
Fluctuation display stopping means for stopping fluctuation display of the identification information;
A special gaming state transition means for transitioning to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop display mode of the plurality of identification information is a predetermined winning mode;
The code information display means displays the code information when triggered by the transition to the special gaming state.

According to the invention of (2), since the code information is displayed in response to the transition to the special gaming state, it is possible to increase the expectation for the special gaming state, and provide services closely related to the game content Can be performed.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), a mobile terminal device including the imaging unit, and a server capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the mobile terminal device via a communication line. Service providing system,
The mobile terminal is
Image data transmitting means for transmitting image data obtained when the imaging means captures code information to the server;
The server
Premium data storage means for storing premium data for transmission to the portable terminal in correspondence with model data determined for each model of gaming machine;
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data received from the mobile terminal and generating the model data from the recognized code information;
Extraction means for extracting premium data from the premium data storage means based on the model data generated by the code information recognition means;
A service providing system comprising: premium data transmitting means for transmitting premium data extracted by the extracting means to the portable terminal.

According to the invention of (3), the code information obtained by encoding the model data determined for each model of the gaming machine is displayed on the gaming machine, and the player can take an image of the mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone). By picking up the code information and transmitting the obtained image to the server, premium data corresponding to the model (for example, image data for standby images, music data for ringtones, etc. relating to gaming machines of that model) is obtained. It can be obtained from the server. Accordingly, since the code information necessary for acquiring prizes is displayed on the gaming machine for the game shop, the ability to attract customers can be improved. On the other hand, for the gaming machine manufacturer, the same game machine is used in the gaming shop. It is possible to provide services that are beneficial to both the amusement store and the gaming machine maker, such that the manufacturer's support and attachment to the gaming machine can be provided. In addition, there is a merit that such a service can be provided without increasing the labor of the store clerk. Furthermore, by providing different prizes for each model, it is possible to stimulate the player's desire to collect prizes and improve the popularity of unpopular models.
Furthermore, in addition to the pleasure of simply acquiring game media, the player has a new enjoyment that is not affected by regulations, such as collecting music data for ringtones as gifts for each model, image data for standby images, etc. Therefore, even if the regulations become stronger and the game machine's gaze decreases, the popularity of gaming machines can be maintained, and changes in regulations on gaming machines will affect the profits of game shops and gaming machine manufacturers. Can be prevented from occurring.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), a mobile terminal device including the imaging unit, and a server capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the mobile terminal device via a communication line. Service providing system,
The mobile terminal is
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data obtained when the image pickup means picks up code information, and generating the model data from the recognized code information;
Model data transmission means for transmitting the model data generated by the code information recognition means to the server,
The server
Premium data storage means for storing premium data for transmission to the portable terminal in correspondence with model data determined for each model of gaming machine;
Extraction means for extracting premium data from the premium data storage means based on the model data received from the portable terminal;
A service providing system comprising: premium data transmitting means for transmitting premium data extracted by the extracting means to the portable terminal.

According to the invention of (4), the code information obtained by encoding the model data determined for each model of the gaming machine is displayed on the gaming machine, and the player images the code information by the imaging means of the portable terminal, By sending the model data generated from the code information by the portable terminal to the server, the premium data corresponding to the model can be acquired from the server. Accordingly, since the code information necessary for acquiring prizes is displayed on the gaming machine for the game shop, the ability to attract customers can be improved. On the other hand, for the gaming machine manufacturer, the same game machine is used in the gaming shop. It is possible to provide services that are beneficial to both the amusement store and the gaming machine maker, such that the manufacturer's support and attachment to the gaming machine can be provided. In addition, there is a merit that such a service can be provided without increasing the labor of the store clerk.
Furthermore, by providing different prizes for each model, it is possible to stimulate the player's desire to collect prizes and improve the popularity of unpopular models.
Furthermore, in addition to the pleasure of simply acquiring game media, the player has a new enjoyment that is not affected by regulations, such as collecting music data for ringtones as gifts for each model, image data for standby images, etc. Therefore, even if the regulations become stronger and the game machine's gaze decreases, the popularity of gaming machines can be maintained, and changes in regulations on gaming machines will affect the profits of game shops and gaming machine manufacturers. Can be prevented from occurring.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) A server constituting the service providing system of (3) above,
Premium data storage means for storing premium data for transmission to the portable terminal in correspondence with model data determined for each model of gaming machine;
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data received from the mobile terminal and generating the model data from the recognized code information;
Extraction means for extracting premium data from the premium data storage means based on the model data generated by the code information recognition means;
A server comprising: premium data transmitting means for transmitting premium data extracted by the extracting means to the portable terminal.

According to the invention of (5), the image capturing means of the mobile terminal receives the image data obtained by capturing the code information from the gaming machine from the mobile terminal, generates the model data from the image data, and according to the model Free gift data can be transmitted to the portable terminal. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a service that is beneficial to both the game store and the gaming machine manufacturer. In addition, by providing different prizes for each model, it is possible to stimulate the player's desire to collect prizes and increase the popularity of unpopular models.
Furthermore, in addition to the pleasure of simply acquiring game media, the player has a new enjoyment that is not affected by regulations, such as collecting music data for ringtones as gifts for each model, image data for standby images, etc. Therefore, even if the regulations become stronger and the game machine's gaze decreases, the popularity of gaming machines can be maintained, and changes in regulations on gaming machines will affect the profits of game shops and gaming machine manufacturers. Can be prevented from occurring.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(6) A portable terminal constituting the service providing system of (4) above,
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data obtained when the image pickup means picks up code information, and generating the model data from the recognized code information;
A portable terminal comprising: model data transmission means for transmitting model data generated by the code information recognition means to the server.

According to the invention of (6), the code information is imaged from the gaming machine displaying the code information obtained by coding the model data determined for each model of the gaming machine, and the model data is generated from the obtained image data. The data can be transmitted to the server, and premium data corresponding to the model can be acquired from the server. Therefore, it is possible to provide a service that is advantageous to both the game store and the gaming machine manufacturer. Furthermore, different prizes can be obtained for each model, and it is possible to increase the popularity of unpopular models by stimulating the player's desire to collect prizes.
Furthermore, in addition to the pleasure of simply acquiring game media, the player has a new enjoyment that is not affected by regulations, such as collecting music data for ringtones as gifts for each model, image data for standby images, etc. Therefore, even if the regulations become stronger and the game machine's gaze decreases, the popularity of gaming machines can be maintained, and changes in regulations on gaming machines will affect the profits of game shops and gaming machine manufacturers. Can be prevented from occurring.

According to the present invention, there is a merit for both the game store and the gaming machine manufacturer, it is possible to obtain the support and attachment of the player to the gaming machine of the gaming machine manufacturer, and further, the game can be changed by changing the regulation of the gaming machine. It becomes possible to provide a service that can prevent the profits of stores and game machine manufacturers from being affected.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram illustrating an example of a service providing system according to the first embodiment.
The service providing system 500 includes a pachislot gaming device 1, a mobile phone 300 provided with a CCD camera 308 (not shown, see FIG. 13) as an imaging unit, and wireless transmission and reception of data via the Internet with the mobile phone 300. And a server 200 that can be used.

In the pachislot gaming device 1, when the BB (Big Bonus) as a special gaming state is finished, a two-dimensional code 92 in which model data determined for each model of the pachislot gaming device 1 is coded is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Is displayed. The player can take an image of the two-dimensional code 92 with the CCD camera 308 provided in the mobile phone 300.

The mobile phone 300 recognizes a two-dimensional code from image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 images the two-dimensional code 92, and generates model data from the recognized two-dimensional code. Then, the model data is transmitted to the server 200.

In the hard disk drive 205 (not shown, see FIG. 14) provided in the server 200, premium data (for example, image data for a standby image including characters appearing in the production of the model, corresponding to the model data, The music data for ringtones composed of music used for the production of the model is stored, and the server 200 extracts the premium data based on the model data received from the mobile phone 300. Then, the extracted prize data is transmitted to the mobile phone 300.

As described above, according to the service providing system 500, the player images the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the pachislot gaming device 1 at the end of the BB with the CCD camera 308 included in the mobile phone 300. Thus, the model data can be acquired by the mobile phone 300, and the model data can be acquired from the server 200 by transmitting the model data to the server 200.

The pachislot gaming device 1 in the service providing system 500 corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this example, and examples thereof include a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine.

In the present embodiment, a case where a two-dimensional code is used as the code information will be described. However, the code information in the present invention includes not only a two-dimensional code but also a one-dimensional code (bar code). In the present embodiment, a case where a QR code (registered trademark) is used as a two-dimensional code will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this example.

The mobile phone 300 corresponds to the mobile terminal of the present invention. The portable terminal of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it includes an imaging unit and can transmit and receive data to and from the server via a communication line. Assistants, dedicated mobile terminals for the service providing system, and the like.

In the first embodiment, the case where the mobile phone 300 and the server 200 transmit and receive data wirelessly will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and may be transmitted and received by wire. . That is, the communication line in the present invention includes wired and wireless transmission paths.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the pachislot gaming apparatus shown in FIG.
In addition to coins, medals, tokens, and the like, the pachislot gaming device 1 can play a game using a game medium such as a card that is given to a player or stores information on the game value that is given. Although it is a gaming machine, in the following, it is assumed that a medal is used.

A liquid crystal display device 5 is installed on the front surface of the housing 2 forming the entire pachislot gaming device 1. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown). The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 can be partially or entirely switched to a transparent / non-transparent state, It is possible to display a two-dimensional code 92 as information.
The liquid crystal display device 5 functions as code information display means.
In the present embodiment, the case where the liquid crystal display device 5 as the code information display means is provided on the front surface of the rotating reel 3 will be described. However, in the present invention, the position where the code information display means is provided is particularly limited. Is not to be done. Further, in the present embodiment, the case where an effect image or the like is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as the code information display means will be described. In the present invention, the display means for displaying the effect image or the like, the code The information display means may be provided separately.

Further, on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5, three rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided as variable display means. Each of the three rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has identification information such as a plurality of symbols displayed on its outer peripheral surface, and is provided in a horizontal row so as to be rotatable.

A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10, and a 1-BET switch 11 is provided on the left side of the pedestal portion 10. And a maximum BET switch 13 is provided.

A stored medal settlement switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push operation.
When “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the other hand, when “credit” is selected, the number of medals is stored as a credit in a memory (for example, a RAM 43 described later) provided in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1.

On the right side of the stored medal settlement switch 14, a start lever 6 for rotating the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's operation is rotatably attached within a predetermined angular range. Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three rotary reels 3L, 3R, and 3C are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively.

An enter button 26 and a cancel button 27 are provided on the right side of the front portion of the base 10. By operating the enter button 26 and the cancel button 27, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 can be switched, an instruction can be input, and the like.
A door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 is further provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 10, and the door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 is rotated to the right by using a predetermined key to rotate the front door. Open / close and turn counterclockwise to release the stop.

Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the housing 2. Between the two speakers 21L and 21R, a payout table panel 23 indicating a combination of winning symbols, a medal payout number, and the like is provided. ing.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device.
As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5, three rotating reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) having a plurality of identification information symbols drawn on their outer peripheral surfaces are rotatable. It is provided in a horizontal row.

The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 31 and a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front panel 31. The front panel 31 includes a transparent display window 31 a and a pattern formation region 31 b on which a pattern is drawn. A screen image displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 provided on the back surface of the front panel 31 is displayed on the front panel 31. Visible through the display window 31a.

A two-dimensional code 92 is displayed on the lower side of the center of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 shown in FIG. 3, and further on the lower side, “Please take a picture with the camera.” An image that prompts the CCD camera 308 to image the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed.

On the left side of the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5 are a game start display lamp 25, a WIN lamp 17, a medal insertion lamp 24, various BET lamps 9c, 2-BET lamp 9b and 1-BET lamp 9a, and the number of payouts. A display unit 18, a medal stored number display unit 19, and various display units such as an accessory operation number display unit 20 are provided. In addition, in the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, the front portions of the various lamps and the various display units described above are transparent, and the various lamps and the various display units can be visually recognized.

The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter also referred to as BET number). One game ends when all the rotating reels are stopped, or when medals are paid out, when medals are paid out.

The WIN lamp 17 is turned on with a predetermined probability when BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) is won internally, and also when a BB or RB winning is achieved. The game medal insertion lamp 24 blinks when the medal insertion is acceptable. The game start display lamp 25 is lit when at least one line is activated.

The number-of-payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals to be paid out when the winning is established, and the medal stored number display unit 19 displays the number of stored medals. 20 displays the number of possible RB games, the number of possible RB games, and the like. These display units consist of a 7-segment display.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a liquid crystal display device provided in the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device shown in FIG.
The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 31 composed of a protective glass 32 and a display plate 33, a transparent liquid crystal panel 34, a light guide plate 35, a reflective film 36, fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b, 38a, 38b, which are so-called white light sources, and a lamp holder. 39a to 39h, and a table carrier package (TCP) on which an IC for driving a transparent liquid crystal panel is mounted. The TCP is constituted by a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34, or the like. .

The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the near side by rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 5 are provided with a predetermined interval.

The protective glass 32 and the display board 33 are comprised with the transparent member. On the display board 33, patterns and the like are formed at positions corresponding to the BET lamps 9a to 9c. That is, the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is formed is the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, and the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is not formed is the display window 31a of the front panel 31. (See FIG. 2). The entire surface of the front panel 31 may be used as the display window 31a without forming the pattern forming area 31b on the front panel 31. In this case, a pattern is not formed on the display board 33 or the display board 33 may be omitted.
Note that various lamps arranged on the back side of the display plate 33, electric circuits for operating the various display units, and the like are not shown.

The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate.
The display mode of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light transmitted to the display surface side is visible from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. By adopting a normally white transparent liquid crystal panel 34, even if a situation where the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, identification information such as symbols displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R The variable display and stop display can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when such a situation occurs, it is possible to play a game centered on the variation display mode and the stop display mode of the identification information displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

The light guide plate 35 is for guiding light from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b to the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (illuminating the transparent liquid crystal panel 34), and is provided on the back side of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. It is composed of a transparent member (having a light guiding function) such as an acrylic resin having a thickness.

The reflective film 36 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects light introduced into the light guide plate 35 toward the front side of the light guide plate 35. The reflective film 36 includes a reflective area 36A and a non-reflective area (transmissive area) 36B.

The fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b are disposed along the upper end and the lower end of the light guide plate 35, and both ends are supported by a lamp holder 39 (see FIG. 3). The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b is reflected by the reflection area 36A of the reflection film 36 to illuminate the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

The fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are arranged toward the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the upper position and the lower position on the back side of the reflective film 36, respectively. The light coming out of the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b, reflected by the surfaces of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

Thus, in the liquid crystal display device 5, the light irradiated from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b and reflected from the reflection region 36A of the reflective film 36 and the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are irradiated, and the rotation reels 3L, 3C and 3R The light reflected from the surface and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.
Accordingly, the region of the liquid crystal display device 5 corresponding to the non-reflective region 36B of the reflective film 36 is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state depending on whether or not the liquid crystal is driven. The region of the liquid crystal display device corresponding to is in a non-transparent state regardless of whether or not the liquid crystal is driven.

In the pachislot gaming device 1, only a part of the liquid crystal display device is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state. In the gaming machine of the present invention, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device is entirely transparent. / A region that switches to a non-transparent state may be used. In this case, in the pachislot gaming device 1, when the entire area of the liquid crystal display device 5 is an area to be switched to the transmission state or the non-transmission state, the reflection film 36 is all set to the non-reflection area 36 </ b> B or the reflection film 36 is omitted. Good.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachislot gaming apparatus shown in FIG.
The main control circuit 81 has a microcomputer 40 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 40 includes a CPU 41 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM 42, and a RAM 43. Connected to the CPU 41 are a clock pulse generation circuit 144 and a frequency divider 145 for setting a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 146 and a sampling circuit 147 for generating a random number to be sampled. In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may comprise so that the sampling of a random number may be performed on the operation | movement program of CPU41.

The ROM 42 stores various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 82. As the command, for example, a command related to display control for the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored.

Examples of commands related to display control for the liquid crystal display device 5 include an effect start command, an end effect command, and the like.
The effect start command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when the rotation of the three rotary reels 3 is started. The end effect command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when all three rotary reels 3 are stopped.
Further, a command relating to setting or releasing of RB and BB is also stored in the ROM 42, and the setting or releasing of RB or BB is notified to the sub-control circuit 82 by the command. It should be noted that data indicating that RB or BB is being executed may be included in various commands relating to display control for liquid crystal display device 5 instead of commands relating to setting or canceling RB or BB.

Various commands as described above are called from the ROM 42 by the CPU 41 and set in the RAM 43 when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The command set in the RAM 43 is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing. The sub control circuit 82 executes various processes based on the supplied command.

The sub control circuit 82 does not input a command or the like to the main control circuit 81, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 81 to the sub control circuit 82. The ROM 42 stores a symbol table for associating the rotational positions of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel, and a combination of symbols for winning. In addition, a winning symbol combination table in which a winning medal dividend number and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated, a lottery probability table necessary for performing a lottery for determining an internal winning combination, and the like are stored.
In addition to the above-described commands, the RAM 43 stores variables, flags, and the like related to game progress such as the number of credits corresponding to the number of medals.

Major peripheral devices (actuators) whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 40 include various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, WIN lamp 17, and game medal insertion. A lamp 24, a game start display lamp 25), various display units (payout number display unit 18, medal accumulated number display unit 19, and accessory operation number display unit 20), and medal are stored. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 50 for paying out a predetermined number of medals, and stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R for rotating the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, a motor drive circuit 49 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 59L, 59C and 59R, a hopper drive circuit 51 for driving and controlling the hopper 50, a lamp driving circuit 55 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display for driving and controlling various display units. The unit drive circuit 58 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 41, and controls the operation of each actuator.

The main input signal generators for generating input signals necessary for the microcomputer 40 to generate control commands include a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a maximum BET switch 13, a stored medal settlement switch 14, There are an inserted medal sensor 22S, a reset switch 62, a setting key type switch 63, a reel stop signal circuit 56, a reel position detection circuit 60, and a payout completion signal circuit 61. These are also connected to the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48.

The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 56 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. With these operations, the decision button 26 and the cancel button 27 can switch the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 and input an instruction.

The reel position detection circuit 60 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and transmits a signal for detecting the position of each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 41.
The payout completion signal circuit 61 generates a medal payout completion signal when the count value of the medal detection unit 50S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 50) reaches the designated number. When the CPU 41 receives this medal payout completion signal, the driving of the hopper 50 is stopped via the hopper drive circuit 51 to complete the payout of medals. The medal detection unit 50S includes a medal sensor including a physical sensor for detecting medals paid out from the hopper 50, and can count the number of medals paid out by the medal sensor.

In the circuit shown in FIG. 6, the random number generator 46 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 47 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. . Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 42, the internal winning combination is determined. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 43. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 43 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

In order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, a symbol table is stored in the ROM. In this symbol table, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated are provided corresponding to each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 42. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal dividend number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and when a winning confirmation is made after all reels are stopped.

When an internal winning is made by a lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 41 sends an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 56 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and Based on the selected “stop control table”, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 49.

In the stop mode indicating that the winning combination of the internal winning combination is established, when “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the CPU 41 supplies the hopper drive circuit 51 with a payout command signal. A predetermined number of medals are paid out from 50. At that time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the “medal payout process”.
On the other hand, when “credit” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the number of medals to be paid out is stored in the RAM 43 as credits.

A sub control circuit 82 is connected to the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41.
The sub control circuit 82 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 81.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 81 to the sub-control circuit 82 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub-control circuit 82 to the main control circuit 81. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 82 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 81.

The sub control circuit 82 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, and a work RAM 210. In addition, the determination button 26 and the cancel button 27 are connected to the sub control circuit 82 via the interface circuit 240.
The sub-control circuit 82 includes a display control circuit 250 that performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 5, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 21.

The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 208, and controls the sub control circuit 82 in accordance with various commands supplied from the CPU 41. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the display control circuit 250.
In addition, the sub CPU 206 reads the model data stored in the program ROM 208 at the timing of receiving the BB release command from the main control circuit 81, encodes the model data, generates a two-dimensional code, and stores it in the work RAM 210. Let Further, the sub CPU 206 extracts a two-dimensional code display pattern from the program ROM 208 and transmits it to the VDP 212. The two-dimensional code display pattern includes, for example, various data for displaying the two-dimensional code such as a position and a period for displaying the two-dimensional code. As will be described later, the VDP 212 that has received the two-dimensional code display pattern performs a process of reading the two-dimensional code from the work RAM 210 and displaying it on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the two-dimensional code display pattern.
In the present embodiment, a case where the model data is encoded to generate a two-dimensional code will be described. However, in the present invention, the two-dimensional code may be stored in advance in the image data ROM 216 or the like.

The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling a game effect in the liquid crystal display device 5 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. .
The program ROM 208 stores model data determined for each model of the pachislot gaming device 1. In the present embodiment, the model data is a URL determined for each model.
Further, the program ROM 208 includes a plurality of types of effect patterns corresponding to the screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and a plurality of screen images corresponding to the screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 when all the reels 3 are stopped. Types of end effect patterns are stored.
Further, the program ROM 208 stores a two-dimensional code display pattern including various data for displaying a two-dimensional code.

In this embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, what is stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the ROM 42. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 and the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main control including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 is performed. Only the circuit 81 may be configured, and in this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 described above may be stored in the ROM 42 and executed by the CPU 41. Of course, only the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 may be used. In this case, the program stored in the ROM 42 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise as follows.

The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. Furthermore, the work RAM 210 stores a two-dimensional code obtained by encoding model data.
In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 21.

The sub CPU 206 selects one audio data from a plurality of audio data stored in the audio data ROM 234 based on the command supplied from the CPU 41. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234 and supplies it to the sound source IC 232. The sound source IC 232 that has received the sound data converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the audio signal and generates audio from the speakers 21 (21L and 21R).

The display control circuit 250 generates a screen image according to a game result determined by the CPU 41 or an instruction input by the various buttons 26 and 27 and performs control for displaying the screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. The image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, and a D / A converter 218 for converting the image data as an image signal. The VDP 212 is connected to a sub CPU 206, an image data ROM 216 in which image data is stored, and a D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal.

The VDP 212 includes various circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for displaying a screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying a screen image on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, a screen image is displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

The image data ROM 216 stores, for example, a background image, a character image representing a character, and the like. In the present embodiment, a case where the model data is encoded to generate a two-dimensional code will be described. However, in the present invention, the two-dimensional code may be stored in the image data ROM 216 in advance.

The VDP 212 extracts an effect image from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command (command) supplied from the sub CPU 206. Further, when the VDP 212 receives the two-dimensional code display pattern from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 extracts the two-dimensional code from the work RAM 210 based on the two-dimensional code display pattern.

The VDP 212 superimposes various images extracted from the image data ROM 216 or the work RAM 210 in order from the image located behind, for example, a background image, a character image, and a two-dimensional code in a buffer (for example, a video RAM). The screen image is synthesized by storing and supplied to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the screen image as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 5. As a result, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIG. 2).
The player can take an image of the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 with the CCD camera 308 provided in the mobile phone 300.
At this time, the liquid crystal display device 5 can capture a two-dimensional code (code information) obtained by coding model data determined for each model of the pachislot gaming device 1 from the outside by the CCD camera 308 (imaging means). It functions as a code information display means for displaying.

In the first embodiment, a case where the sub CPU 206 encodes model data to generate a two-dimensional code will be described. However, in the present invention, the two-dimensional code may be stored in a storage unit provided in the gaming machine. .

In the following, it is assumed that the pachislot gaming device 1 is activated, the variables used in the CPU 41 are initialized to a predetermined value, and are constantly operating in a state where the set value is also set to the predetermined value. .

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a main routine of game execution processing performed in the main control circuit.

First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals (step S120). The case where there is a request for automatic insertion is a case where a winning of replay (replay) is established in the previous game. When there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S122), and a medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S123).

On the other hand, when determining in step S120 that there is no request for automatic medal insertion, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S121). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a detection signal issued by the insertion medal sensor 22S that has detected that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 has been received, or whether the BET switch (1-BET switch 11 or maximum BET switch 13). ) To determine whether or not a medal has been inserted. When it is determined that a detection signal issued by the BET switch (1-BET switch 11 or maximum BET switch 13) is received, the CPU 41 corresponds to the number of medals bet from the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. A process of subtracting the number of credits is performed.

When determining in step S121 that no medal has been inserted, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S120.
If it is determined in step S121 that a medal has been inserted, or if the process in step S123 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether the start lever 6 has been operated (step S124). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an input signal from the start switch 6S has been received.

When determining in step S124 that the start lever 6 has not been operated, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S120. On the other hand, when determining in step S124 that the start lever 6 has been operated, the CPU 41 performs processing related to various settings (step S125). In these various setting processes, random numbers are sampled from the random number generator 146 at the timing when the start lever 6 is operated, and the internal winning is based on the sampled random number values and the lottery probability table set in the RAM 43. A lottery process for generating a combination (winning flag) is performed. In the various setting processes, for example, a win lamp lighting lottery process, a process related to selection of a stop control table for stopping the rotating reel, a process for initializing for reel rotation, and the like are performed, and the rotating reel 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) rotation is started.

After the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses transmitted to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is stored in the RAM 43. A reset pulse is obtained for each rotation from the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value is cleared to “0” in the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 by the reset pulse thus obtained. By doing so, the RAM 43 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, in the symbol table stored in the ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel, the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated is used as a reference. A code number that is sequentially given for each of the rotation reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and a symbol code indicating a symbol that is provided for each code number are associated with each other. Further, the winning symbol combination table stored in the ROM 42 is referred to when controlling the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and when confirming winning after stopping all the rotating reels.
After executing the process of step S125, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S126.

In step S <b> 126, the CPU 41 sets an effect start command in the RAM 43. This effect start command is a command for starting display of a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5 and includes data on the internal winning combination determined by the lottery process. The effect start command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.
After executing the process of step S126, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S128.

In step S128, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the stop button 7 (7L, 7C, 7R) is “ON” based on the presence / absence of an input signal from the reel stop signal circuit 56 (step S128). When it is determined that the stop button 7 is not “ON”, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0” (step S129), and when it is determined that the value is not “0”. The process returns to step S128.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S128 that the stop button 7 is “ON”, or if it is determined in step S129 that the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”, the CPU 41 corresponds to the stop button 7. The rotation of the rotating reel 3 is stopped. At this time, the winning request (internal winning combination), the symbol position (the rotating position of the rotating reel 3 at the time of operation), the selected stop control table, etc. The number of frames is determined (step S130).

Next, the CPU 41 performs a process of rotating and stopping the rotating reel 3 by the number of sliding frames determined in step S130 (step S131), and sets a stop request for one rotating reel 3 (step S132). .
At this time, the CPU 41 functions as a fluctuation display stop unit that stops the fluctuation display of the identification information.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not all of the three rotary reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) have been stopped (step S135). If it is determined that all the rotating reels 3 are not stopped, the process returns to step S128. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 3 have stopped, the CPU 41 performs a winning search (step S136). At this time, a winning symbol combination table or the like stored in the ROM 42 is referred to. Further, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal. If not, the illegal error may be displayed and the process may be interrupted.

Next, the CPU 41 sets an end effect command in the RAM 43 (step S137). This end effect command is a command for displaying an effect image at the end of the game according to the game result, and includes data related to the result of the winning search in step S136. The end effect command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a medal has been paid out, that is, whether or not there is a winning number (step S138).
When determining that there is a medal payout, the CPU 41 stores or pays out the number of medals according to the gaming state and the winning combination (step S139). When storing medals, the CPU 41 performs a process of adding the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. On the other hand, when paying out medals, the CPU 41 sends out a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 51 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 50. At that time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the medal payout process.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an RB has been won (step S140). If it is determined that RB has been won, the CPU 41 performs processing related to RB setting (step S141). In step S <b> 141, the CPU 41 performs processing related to the setting of the RB lottery probability table and the RB winning symbol combination table. In step S141, the CPU 41 starts counting the number of RB game winnings and the like, and starts a process of displaying the count value on the accessory operation count display unit 20. After executing the process of step S141, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S142.

In step S <b> 142, the CPU 41 sets an RB setting command in the RAM 43. The RB setting command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an RB effect image as a screen image, and is supplied to the sub-control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

When it is determined in step S140 that the RB has not been won or when the process of step S142 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the BB has been won (step S143). If it is determined that BB has been won, the CPU 41 performs processing related to BB setting (step S144). In step S144, the CPU 41 performs processing related to setting of a BB lottery probability table, a BB winning symbol combination table, and the like. In step S146, the CPU 41 starts counting the number of times the BB game is consumed, displaying the count value on the accessory action number display unit 20, counting the number of medals paid out, and the like.
At this time, the CPU 41 functions as special gaming state transition means for transitioning to the special gaming state (BB).
Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S145.

In step S145, the CPU 41 sets a BB setting command in the RAM 43. The BB setting command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image for BB as a screen image, and is supplied to the sub-control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

When it is determined in step S143 that the BB has not been won or when the process of step S145 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the RB has ended (step S146). If it is determined that the RB has ended, the CPU 41 next performs a process related to the RB setting cancellation (step S147). In step S148, the CPU 41 changes from the RB lottery probability table set in the process of step S141, the RB winning symbol combination table, or the like to the lottery probability table used for the normal gaming state (other than RB or BB). Performs processing related to setting change. Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S148.

In step S <b> 148, the CPU 41 sets an RB release command in the RAM 43. The RB release command is a command for stopping the display of the effect image for RB as the screen image and causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a normal effect image (other than RB or BB). The RB release command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

If it is not determined in step S146 that the RB has ended, or if the process of step S148 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether the BB has ended (step S149). If it is determined that the BB has ended, the CPU 41 then performs a process related to the BB setting cancellation (step S150). In step S150, the CPU 41 sets the lottery probability table used in the normal gaming state (other than RB or BB) from the lottery table for BB set in the processing of step S144, the winning symbol combination table for BB, or the like. Process related to change.
Thereafter, the CPU 41 moves the process to step S151.

In step S <b> 151, the CPU 41 sets a BB release command in the RAM 43. The BB release command is a command for stopping the display of the effect image for BB as the screen image and causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a normal effect image (other than RB or BB). The BB release command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.
If it is determined in step S149 that the RB has not ended, or if the process of step S151 is executed, this subroutine is ended.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing performed in the sub control circuit.
First, in step S200, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an effect start command has been received. If it is determined that an effect start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S210.
On the other hand, if it is determined that an effect start command has been received, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208.
If the RB flag is set, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern for RB. If the BB flag is set, an effect pattern for BB is selected. Next, in step S202, effect pattern data, which is data indicating the effect pattern, is supplied to the display control circuit 250.
After executing the process of step S202, the process proceeds to step S210.

In step S210, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an end effect command has been received. If it is determined that the end effect command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S220.
On the other hand, when determining that the end effect command has been received, in step S211, the sub CPU 206 selects an end effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of end effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208.
Next, in step S212, end effect pattern data is supplied to the display control circuit 250. After performing the process of step S210, the process proceeds to step S220.

In step S220, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB setting command has been received. If it is determined that the RB setting command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S230. On the other hand, when determining that the RB setting command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets the RB flag in step S221. After performing the process of step S221, the process proceeds to step S230. The RB flag is a flag that is set when the RB starts and cleared when the RB ends.

In step S230, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB setting command has been received. If it is determined that the BB setting command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S240. On the other hand, when determining that the BB setting command is received, the sub CPU 206 sets the BB flag in step S231. The BB flag is a flag that is set when the BB starts and cleared when the BB ends. After performing the process of step S231, the process proceeds to step S240.

If it is determined in step S230 that the BB setting command has not been received, or if the process of step S231 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB release command has been received (step S240). If it is determined that the RB release command has been received, the RB flag is cleared (step S241).

If it is determined in step S240 that an RB release command has not been received, or if the process of step S241 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB release command has been received (step S250).
If it is determined that the BB release command has not been received, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, when determining that the BB release command has been received, the sub CPU 206 clears the BB flag (step S251).
Next, the sub CPU 206 performs an encoding process, which will be described later, and encodes the URL as model data into a two-dimensional code (step S252).

Here, the model data will be described.
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the correspondence between model data, model name, and premium data.
In the figure, although premium data is described, the program ROM 208 does not store premium data.

When the model of the pachislot gaming machine 1 is XXX, the URL as model data is “http: //***.***.003.htm”, and the prize data is XXXXX This is image data for receiving images. Therefore, when accessing the site of this URL, it is possible to obtain image data for the standby image of XXX as premium data. Similarly, a URL as model data is defined for each model of the pachislot gaming device 1, and premium data is associated with each model data.

Next, the sub CPU 206 stores the two-dimensional code generated in step S252 in the work RAM 210 (step S253).
Next, the sub CPU 206 reads the two-dimensional code display pattern data from the program ROM 208 and supplies it to the display control circuit 250 (step S254). Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an encoding process subroutine called and executed in step S252 of the subroutine shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 206 sets a URL (see FIG. 10) as model data stored in the program ROM 208 in the work RAM 210 (step S400).
In the figure, http: //***.***/.004.htm is shown as an example of a URL as model data.

Next, the sub CPU 206 creates a mode identifier in the work RAM 210 according to the character type (for example, numbers, alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.) of the model data (step S401).
Next, the sub CPU 206 creates a character number identifier corresponding to the number of characters of the model data in the work RAM 210 (step S402).
Next, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of binarizing the model data (step S403).
Next, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for adding a termination pattern to the data obtained in steps S401 to S403 (step S404).

Next, the sub CPU 206 performs code word conversion on the data obtained in step S404 (step S405), and further creates an error correction code word based on the data obtained in step S405, which is obtained in step S405. Is added to the data (step S406). Next, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of binarizing the data obtained in step S406 and arranging the data in a matrix (step S407).
Next, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of masking a predetermined pattern on the data obtained in step S407 (step S408). Next, a process of adding format information including an error correction level and a mask identifier is performed (step S409), and a two-dimensional code is generated (step S410). The generated two-dimensional code is stored in the work RAM 210.
Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the case where only the URL as model data is encoded (encoded) into a two-dimensional code has been described. However, in the present invention, model data and other data (for example, the gaming machine itself is identified). It is also possible to encode data unique to the game machine.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display control processing performed in the display control circuit.
The VDP 212 generates a screen image corresponding to various data supplied from the sub CPU 206.
When the VDP 212 does not receive the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: NO), the VDP 212 extracts the demo image from the image data ROM 216 and stores it in the buffer (step S301).

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the VDP 212 does not receive the end effect pattern data (step S304: NO), the effect image is extracted from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S305).

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data supplied from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the end effect pattern data is supplied (step S304: YES), the VDP 212 extracts the effect image at the end from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S306).
After executing the processing of step S301, S305, or S306, when the VDP 212 receives the supply of the two-dimensional code display pattern data (step S320: YES), the two-dimensional code is extracted from the work RAM 210 and stored in the buffer. (Step S321).
At this time, the two-dimensional code is stored by being superimposed on the effect image extracted in step S310, S305 or S306 and stored in the buffer.
Thereafter, when it is time to end the display of the two-dimensional code (step S323: YES), the two-dimensional code display pattern data is cleared (step S324).

Next, the screen image is output to the liquid crystal display device 5 at every predetermined timing (for example, every 1/30 seconds) (step S307: YES) (step S308). As a result, the two-dimensional code 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, if it is not the predetermined timing (step S307: NO), the process returns to step S307.

Thereafter, when the effect has not ended (step S310: NO), the process returns to step S300. On the other hand, when the effect is finished (step S310: YES), the process returns to step S300.

In the pachislot gaming device 1, a two-dimensional code is displayed at the end of the special gaming state (BB). However, in the present invention, the pachislot gaming device 1 is triggered by the transition to the special gaming state. It is desirable to display code information. This is because it is possible to increase a sense of expectation for the special game state and to provide a service closely related to the game content. In addition, when displaying code information triggered by the transition to the special gaming state, the timing is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, at the start of the special gaming state, such as the pachislot gaming device 1. In addition, it may be at the end of the special gaming state.
If the code information is displayed at the end of the special gaming state as in the pachislot gaming device 1, the code information is displayed when the excitement for the game is most likely to cool down at the end of the special gaming state. The interest and interest in games can be raised again. Also, even if code information is displayed when you are enthusiastic about the game, it is difficult to capture with the imaging means of the mobile terminal, but at the end of the special gaming state it is also a time when the game will be divided Even if the code information is displayed, the game is not hindered, and the player can surely capture the code information.
Note that the timing for displaying the code information in the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this example.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the mobile phone shown in FIG.
The mobile phone 300 corresponds to the mobile terminal in the present invention.
The portable terminal 300 includes an operation unit 304, a liquid crystal panel 306, a CCD camera 308 as an imaging unit, a wireless unit 310, an audio circuit 312, a speaker 314, a microphone 316, a transmission / reception antenna 318, a nonvolatile memory 320, a microcomputer 322, and a second computer. A secondary battery 324 is provided.

The wireless unit 310 is controlled by the microcomputer 322 and transmits / receives to / from the base station using radio waves as a medium through the transmission / reception antenna 318. The audio circuit 312 outputs the reception signal output from the wireless unit 310 through the microcomputer 322 to the speaker 314 and outputs the audio signal output from the microphone 316 to the wireless unit 310 through the microcomputer 322 as a transmission signal.

The speaker 314 converts the reception signal output from the audio circuit 312 into reception audio and outputs it, and the microphone 316 converts the transmission audio emitted from the operator into an audio signal and outputs it to the audio circuit 312.
The CCD camera 308 can image the two-dimensional code 92 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the pachislot gaming device 1, and image data obtained by imaging is stored in the nonvolatile memory 320. In the present embodiment, a case where a CCD camera is used as the imaging unit will be described. However, the imaging unit in the present invention is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a CMOS sensor camera.

The nonvolatile memory 320 nonvolatilely stores various data and various programs such as image data obtained by the CCD camera 308 imaging the two-dimensional code 92, image data for a standby image, music data for ringtones, and the like. Remember.
The secondary battery 324 supplies power to each circuit. The microcomputer 322 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and performs, for example, incoming / outgoing call processing, e-mail creation / transmission processing, Internet processing, and the like. Note that transmission / reception of electronic mail and transmission / reception of data via the Internet are performed by the microcomputer 322 via the wireless unit 310 and the transmission / reception antenna 318.

The microcomputer 322 downloads a predetermined program from the server 200 via the Internet based on a predetermined instruction input via the operation unit 304 and stores it in the nonvolatile memory 320. The microcomputer 322 functions as follows (A) to (B) by reading the program from the nonvolatile memory 320 and executing it.

(A) The microcomputer 322 recognizes the two-dimensional code from the image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 images the two-dimensional code 92, and generates model data from the recognized two-dimensional code. At this time, the microcomputer 322 functions as code information recognition means.
(B) The microcomputer 322 transmits the model data generated in (A) to the server 200 via the Internet by the wireless unit 310 and the transmission / reception antenna 318. At this time, the microcomputer 322 functions as model data transmission means.

In the present embodiment, the case where the mobile terminal 300 downloads a program from the server 200 will be described. However, the program may be stored (preinstalled) in the nonvolatile memory 322 of the mobile terminal 300 in advance.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the server shown in FIG.
The server 200 includes a CPU 201 as an arithmetic processing device, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a communication interface circuit 204 for communicating with the mobile phone 300 via the Internet, and a hard disk drive 205.

The hard disk drive 205 stores premium data (for example, image data for a standby image corresponding to the model) corresponding to a URL as model data determined for each model of the pachislot gaming device 1. . The hard disk drive 205 functions as a premium data storage unit that stores premium data for transmission to the mobile phone 300 in correspondence with the model data.
When the URL as the model data and the ID data of the mobile phone 300 are received from the mobile phone 300, the CPU 201 receives data (for example, HTML data, etc.) representing the site corresponding to the URL from the hard disk drive 205, as described above. The premium data is read out and transmitted to the mobile phone 300 by the communication interface circuit 204 via the Internet. As a result, a site corresponding to the URL as model data is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 306 of the mobile phone 300, and premium data corresponding to the model data can be acquired at the site.

The hard disk drive 205 also stores a program for causing the mobile phone 300 to download. When the CPU 201 receives a signal to request downloading of the program from the mobile phone 300, the CPU 201 reads the program from the hard disk drive 205 and transmits the program from the communication interface circuit 204 to the mobile phone 300 via the Internet.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing processing performed in the mobile phone and the server.
First, the microcomputer 322 included in the mobile phone 300 drives a CCD camera 308 as an imaging unit based on an instruction input via the operation unit 304, and the CCD camera 308 is a liquid crystal display device of the pachislot gaming device 1. The two-dimensional code 92 included in the screen image displayed in 5 is imaged (step S500).

Thereafter, the microcomputer 322 stores the image data obtained in step S500 in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S501).
Next, the microcomputer 322 performs a two-dimensional code recognition process (step S502), recognizes a two-dimensional code from the image data obtained in step S500, and generates model data from the recognized two-dimensional code. The two-dimensional code recognition process will be described in detail later.

In step S502, the microcomputer 322 recognizes the two-dimensional code from the image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 (imaging means) images the two-dimensional code (code information), and determines the model from the recognized two-dimensional code. It functions as code information recognition means for generating data.

Next, the microcomputer 322 transmits the model data obtained by the two-dimensional code recognition process in step S502 to the server 200 via the Internet by the wireless unit 310 and the transmission / reception antenna 318 together with the ID data of the mobile phone 300. (Step S503).
In step S503, the microcomputer 322 functions as a model data transmission unit that transmits the model data generated in step S502 to the server 200.

When the CPU 201 included in the server 200 receives the model data (URL) and the ID data of the mobile phone 300 from the mobile phone 300 via the Internet, the CPU 201 stores the model data (URL) and the ID data in the hard disk drive 205 ( Step S601).
Next, the CPU 201 extracts, from the hard disk drive 205, data representing a site (for example, HTML data) corresponding to the URL as the model data received in step S601 and premium data corresponding to this site (step S601). S602).
At this time, the CPU 201 functions as an extraction unit that extracts premium data from the hard disk drive 205 (premium data storage unit) based on the model data received from the mobile phone 300.
Then, the CPU 201 transmits site data and premium data to the mobile phone 300 (step S603).
The CPU 201 functions as a premium data transmission unit that transmits the premium data extracted in step S602 to the mobile phone 300.

The microcomputer 322 of the mobile phone 300 stores the data (site data and premium data) transmitted from the server 200 in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S504). The microcomputer 322 displays a site corresponding to the URL as model data on the liquid crystal panel 306 based on the data. Then, the player can acquire premium data by operating the operation unit 304 and inputting a predetermined instruction.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the two-dimensional code recognition process that is called and executed in step S501 of the process shown in FIG.
First, the microcomputer 322 performs image conversion processing on the image data stored in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S700). The image conversion process extracts the image data of the area where the two-dimensional code is displayed from the image data obtained by imaging, corrects the inclination and distortion, converts the image data to a monochrome image with a predetermined threshold, and views it from the front This is processing for obtaining image data including a two-dimensional code.

Next, the microcomputer 322 extracts a two-dimensional code from the image data obtained in step S700, and performs correction such as noise removal (step S701).
Next, the microcomputer 322 binarizes the two-dimensional code obtained in step S701, and replaces each dot constituting the two-dimensional code with “0” or “1” (step S702). Matrix data is generated (step S703).
Next, the microcomputer 322 decodes the binarized matrix data (step S704) and generates model data (step S705). Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S503 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

As described above, when the mobile phone 300 transmits the URL as model data and the ID data of the mobile phone 300 to the server 200 (FIG. 15, step S503), data representing a site corresponding to this URL (for example, HTML data, etc.) and premium data are transmitted from the server 200 to the mobile phone 300 (FIG. 15, step S603), and an image as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 306 of the mobile phone 300.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a standby image transmitted from the server to the mobile phone as a prize.
In the central portion of the liquid crystal panel 306, a standby image representing a character appearing in the effect in the pachislot gaming device 1 is displayed. In addition, two options “return” and “save” are displayed below the liquid crystal panel 306. At this time, by operating the operation unit 304 and selecting the option “save”, the image data for the standby image is stored in the nonvolatile memory 320 of the mobile phone 300.

As described above, according to the pachislot gaming device 1 and the service providing system 500 according to the first embodiment, the two-dimensional code obtained by coding the model data determined for each model of the pachislot gaming device 1 is the CCD camera 308 of the mobile phone 300. For example, the player captures a two-dimensional code by the CCD camera 308 of the mobile phone 300, and the model data generated from the two-dimensional code by the mobile phone 300 is displayed. Can be acquired from the server 200 according to the model of the pachislot gaming device 1 (see FIG. 17).
Therefore, for the game store, since the two-dimensional code necessary for acquiring the prize is displayed on the pachislot gaming device 1 (see FIG. 2), it is possible to improve the ability to attract customers, while the game machine manufacturer sees it. For example, it is possible to provide services that are advantageous to both the game store and the gaming machine manufacturer, such that the gaming machine manufacturer can support and attach to the pachislot gaming device 1 of the gaming machine manufacturer. . In addition, there is a merit that such a service can be provided without increasing the labor of the store clerk.
Furthermore, by providing different prizes for each model (see FIG. 10), it is possible to stimulate the player's desire to collect prizes and increase the popularity of unpopular models.
In addition to the fun of simply winning medals, players can enjoy new fun that is not affected by regulations, such as collecting music data for ringtones as gifts for each model, image data for standby images, etc. Therefore, the popularity of the pachislot gaming device 1 can be maintained even if the regulation becomes stronger and the shooting performance of the pachislot gaming device 1 is lowered. It is possible to prevent the manufacturer's profit from being affected.

The mobile phone 300 according to the first embodiment corresponds to the mobile terminal of the present invention. According to the cellular phone 300, a two-dimensional code is imaged from the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 that displays a two-dimensional code obtained by encoding model data determined for each model of the pachislot gaming apparatus 1, and the model is obtained from the obtained image data. Data can be generated and transmitted to the server 200, and premium data corresponding to the model data can be acquired from the server 200 (see FIGS. 15 and 16). Accordingly, it is possible to provide a service that is beneficial to both the game store and the gaming machine manufacturer.

[Second Embodiment]
In the service providing system 500 according to the first embodiment, the mobile phone 300 includes code information recognizing means. However, in the service providing system according to the second embodiment, the server 200 includes code information recognizing means. The case will be described.
It should be noted that the pachislot gaming device, the mobile phone and the server constituting the service providing system according to the second embodiment, the external appearance and internal configuration of the server (see FIGS. 1 to 7, 13, and 14), and the pachislot gaming device. Since the processing (see FIGS. 8 to 12) is the same as that of the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted, and here, processing executed in the mobile phone and the server will be described. And In the following, the same components as those of the service providing system according to the first embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing processing performed in the mobile phone 300 and the server 200 constituting the service providing system according to the second embodiment.
First, the microcomputer 322 included in the mobile phone 300 drives a CCD camera 308 as an imaging unit based on an instruction input via the operation unit 304, and the CCD camera 308 is a liquid crystal display device of the pachislot gaming device 1. The two-dimensional code 92 included in the screen image displayed in 5 is imaged (step S510).

Thereafter, the microcomputer 322 determines a predetermined address (for example, a site of a gaming machine manufacturer) in the server 200 based on an instruction input via the operation unit 304 or data indicating an address transmitted from the server 200 in advance. And the image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 images the two-dimensional code 92 together with the ID data of the mobile phone 300, wirelessly based on a conventionally known communication protocol (for example, FTP). The unit 310 and the transmission / reception antenna 318 transmit to the server 200 via the Internet (step S511).
When executing the processing of step S511, the microcomputer 322 of the portable terminal 300 transmits an image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 (imaging means) images a two-dimensional code (code information) to the server 200. It functions as a data transmission means.

When the CPU 201 included in the server 200 receives the image data and the ID data of the mobile phone 300 from the mobile phone 300 via the Internet, the CPU 201 stores the image data and the ID data in the hard disk drive 205 (step S610).
Next, the CPU 201 performs a two-dimensional code recognition process (step S611), and the two-dimensional code is obtained from image data obtained when the CCD camera 308 (imaging means) of the mobile phone 300 images the two-dimensional code (code information). And model data is generated from the recognized two-dimensional code. The two-dimensional code recognition process is the same as the two-dimensional code recognition process in the first embodiment, and since it has already been described with reference to FIG.
When executing the processing of step S611, the CPU 201 of the server 200 functions as a code information recognition unit that recognizes a two-dimensional code from the image data received from the mobile phone 300 and generates model data from the recognized two-dimensional code. To do.

Next, the CPU 201 stores the model data obtained by the two-dimensional code recognition process in step S611 in the hard disk drive 205 in association with the ID data of the mobile phone 300 (step S612).
Next, the CPU 201 stores data representing a site (for example, HTML data) corresponding to the URL as the model data obtained by the two-dimensional code recognition processing in step S611 and premium data corresponding to this site on the hard disk. Extraction is performed from the drive 205 (step S613). At this time, the CPU 201 functions as an extraction unit that extracts premium data from the hard disk drive 205 (premium data storage unit) based on the model data generated by the code information recognition unit.
Then, the CPU 201 transmits data representing the site and premium data to the mobile phone 300 (step S614). At this time, the CPU 201 functions as a premium data transmission unit that transmits the premium data extracted in step S613 to the mobile phone 300.

The microcomputer 322 of the mobile phone 300 stores the data (site data and premium data) transmitted from the server 200 in the nonvolatile memory 320 (step S512). Then, the microcomputer 322 displays a site corresponding to the URL as model data on the liquid crystal panel 306 based on the data (see FIG. 17). Then, the player can acquire premium data by operating the operation unit 304 and inputting a predetermined instruction.

As described above, according to the service providing system according to the second embodiment, the two-dimensional code obtained by coding the model data is displayed on the pachislot gaming device 1, and the player images the two-dimensional code with the CCD camera 308 of the mobile phone 300. Then, by transmitting the obtained image data to the server 200, premium data corresponding to the model of the pachislot gaming device 1 can be acquired from the server 200. Therefore, for the game store, since the two-dimensional code necessary for acquiring the prize is displayed on the pachislot gaming machine 1, it is possible to improve the ability to attract customers. On the other hand, for the game machine manufacturer, It is possible to provide services that are advantageous to both the game store and the gaming machine maker, as the gaming machine maker can be supported and attached to the pachislot gaming device 1. In addition, there is a merit that such a service can be provided without increasing the labor of the store clerk. Furthermore, by providing different prizes for each model, it is possible to stimulate the player's desire to collect prizes and improve the popularity of unpopular models.
Furthermore, in addition to the pleasure of simply winning medals, it gives players a new enjoyment that is unaffected by regulations, such as collecting music data for ringtones as gifts for each model and image data for standby images. Therefore, even if the regulation becomes stronger and the shooting performance of the pachislot gaming device 1 is reduced, the popularity of the pachislot gaming device 1 can be maintained. It is possible to prevent the profit from being affected.

The server 200 according to the second embodiment corresponds to the server of the present invention.
According to the server 200, the CCD camera 308 of the mobile phone 300 receives image data obtained by imaging the two-dimensional code from the pachislot gaming device 1 from the mobile phone 300, generates model data from the image data, and generates pachislot. The prize data corresponding to the model of the gaming apparatus 1 can be transmitted to the mobile phone 300. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a service that is beneficial to both the game store and the gaming machine manufacturer.

In the embodiment described above, the image data for the standby image and the music data for the ringtone are used as the prize data, but the prize data in the present invention is not limited to this example. As the prize data, for example, data representing a form for inputting personal information (for example, name, address, etc.) for applying for a prize may be transmitted to the portable terminal. In this case, by inputting predetermined personal information into the form and transmitting it to the server, the player can obtain the prize by home delivery or the like. In this case, a tangible object can be adopted as a prize.

In the present invention, it is possible to include time limit information in the encoded data. That is, the gaming machine displays a two-dimensional code obtained by coding the model data and the data indicating the date and time at that time, and the server receives or generates the model data based on the two-dimensional code and the data indicating the date and time at that time When this occurs, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period (for example, one day, one week, etc.) has elapsed based on the date and time when these data were received or generated and the date and time when the model data was encoded into a two-dimensional code. If it is determined that the predetermined period has elapsed, the premium data is not transmitted to the portable terminal, and data for displaying an image indicating that the expiration date is displayed on the portable terminal is stored in the portable terminal. It is possible to send.

In the present invention, the gaming machine displays a two-dimensional code in which model data and data indicating the date and time at that time are encoded, and the server displays model data based on the two-dimensional code and data indicating the date and time at that time. Whether or not the prize data corresponding to the same model data was transmitted to the portable terminal in the past based on the model data, the data indicating the date and time at that time, and the ID data of the portable terminal. If it is determined that the premium data corresponding to the same model data has been transmitted in the past, it is desirable not to transmit the premium data to the portable terminal. This is because it is possible to prevent the prize data from being acquired multiple times based on the same model data.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a network block diagram which shows an example of the service provision system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device with which the pachislot gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. FIG. 5 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device shown in FIG. 4. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit shown in FIG. 6. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine of the game execution process performed in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the command reception process performed in a subcontrol circuit. It is a figure for demonstrating the correspondence of a model name, model data, and premium data. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an encoding processing subroutine that is called and executed in step S252 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 9; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the display control process performed in a display control circuit. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the server shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process performed in a mobile telephone and a server. It is a flowchart which shows the two-dimensional code recognition process called and performed in step S501 of the process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the standby image transmitted to the mobile phone from the server as a free gift. It is a flowchart which shows the process performed in the mobile telephone and server which comprise the service provision system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot gaming device 2 Case 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) Rotating reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 34 Transparent liquid crystal panel 36 Reflective film 41 CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
44 Communication Interface Circuit 82 Sub Control Circuit 91 Production Image 92 Two-dimensional Code 200 Server 201 CPU
300 mobile phone 308 CCD camera 320 nonvolatile memory 322 microcomputer 500 service providing system

Claims (6)

A gaming machine comprising code information display means for displaying code information obtained by coding model data determined for each model of gaming machine in a manner that can be imaged by an imaging means from outside. A variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information;
Fluctuation display stopping means for stopping fluctuation display of the identification information;
A special gaming state transition means for transitioning to a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the stop display mode of the plurality of identification information is a predetermined winning mode;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the code information display means displays the code information when triggered by the transition to the special gaming state. A service providing system comprising: the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2; a portable terminal including the imaging unit; and a server capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the portable terminal via a communication line. Because
The portable terminal is
Image data transmitting means for transmitting image data obtained when the imaging means captures code information to the server;
The server
Premium data storage means for storing premium data for transmission to the portable terminal in correspondence with model data determined for each model of gaming machine;
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data received from the portable terminal and generating the model data from the recognized code information;
Extraction means for extracting premium data from the premium data storage means based on the model data generated by the code information recognition means;
A service providing system comprising: premium data transmitting means for transmitting premium data extracted by the extracting means to the portable terminal. A service providing system comprising: the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2; a portable terminal including the imaging unit; and a server capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the portable terminal via a communication line. Because
The portable terminal is
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data obtained when the image pickup means picks up code information, and generating the model data from the recognized code information;
Model data transmission means for transmitting the model data generated by the code information recognition means to the server,
The server
Premium data storage means for storing premium data for transmission to the portable terminal in correspondence with model data determined for each model of gaming machine;
Extraction means for extracting premium data from the premium data storage means based on the model data received from the portable terminal;
A service providing system comprising: premium data transmitting means for transmitting premium data extracted by the extracting means to the portable terminal. A server constituting the service providing system according to claim 3,
Premium data storage means for storing premium data for transmission to the portable terminal in correspondence with model data determined for each model of gaming machine;
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data received from the portable terminal and generating the model data from the recognized code information;
Extraction means for extracting premium data from the premium data storage means based on the model data generated by the code information recognition means;
A server comprising: a prize data transmitting means for transmitting the prize data extracted by the extracting means to the portable terminal. A mobile terminal constituting the service providing system according to claim 4,
Code information recognition means for recognizing code information from image data obtained when the image pickup means picks up code information, and generating the model data from the recognized code information;
A portable terminal comprising: model data transmission means for transmitting model data generated by the code information recognition means to the server.

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