Mahjong Machine with Scoring Function, Operation Panel and Automatic Mahjong Machine
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202510751
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-11-21
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-22
Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF 5 OPERATION OF A MAHJONG MACHINE WITH SCORING FUNCTION PANEL AND AUTOMATIC MAHJONG MACHINE Technical Area This invention enters the technical field of automatic mahjong machines. related, and specifically having a scoring function 15 Mahjong machine operation panel and an automatic mahjong It is related to the machine. Background 20 Automatic mahjong machines are commonly used in daily life. These are entertainment devices used for various activities. widely in their venues and private homes It has been deployed. 25 of an automatic mahjong machine Its work is usually mounted on a table surface. It is controlled via the operation panel. Current mahjong The machine's operation panels are only for stone mixing, dice... basic functions such as throwing and showing machine status It provides support but lacks a scoring function. 30 When mahjong machines are used for entertainment purposes, Players usually win / lose for each round. It records scores according to the rules and predetermined when a certain number of rounds is reached or a game session ends They make the final calculation when it's finished. The current mahjong machine is 35. Since the operation panels do not include a scoring function, users can only use chips or playing cards, etc. They can keep score with the help of auxiliary tools. However, chips or Scoring aids such as playing cards are in use. 2 There are two disadvantages: difficulty and the tendency to fall into the machine. 5 This situation leads to malfunctions such as stone jamming. It can disrupt the operation of the mahjong machine or cause serious problems. In these situations, it can damage the machine. With current technology... Some mahjong scoring devices have also been developed, however generally complex operations or single functionality and weak 10 There are issues such as user experience. SUMMARY The technical problem this invention aims to solve is efficient and to provide an accessible scoring function and user 15 to effectively enhance its experience Mahjong machine operation with scoring function The plan is to provide a control panel and an automatic mahjong machine. The following technical solutions have been specifically adopted: The first aspect of this invention is that it has a scoring function. We provide an operation panel for the mahjong machine, and include the following: Includes: - A panel housing, 25 in the center of the panel housing an arranged die module on the panel body arranged multiple operation modules and panel housing Score display units arranged in four directions; - Dice module, operation modules, and score display. electrically connected to the units and at least 30 trigger signals from operation modules Based on this, a scoring system is used to determine the operating mode of the operation panel. to switch to and display scores on score display units a control module configured to display; 3 - In score mode, individual 5 from the operation modules or scoring based on combined trigger signals Switching between different operating modes In scoring mode operating states, from the operation modules incoming input signals according to predetermined logic It generates corresponding trigger signals and the score is 10. these trigger signals of the display units displaying the corresponding content based on that. In addition, the score display units are located on the four sides of the panel body. four high-resolution liquid crystals arranged in this direction 15 It is a screen. In addition, the operation modules have multiple push buttons. operation module and multiple rotary type operation modules It includes. At least one operation module is a mode switching module, 20 The mode switching module switches the operating mode of the control panel. to generate a mode switching signal to switch to scoring mode and by combining it with other operational modules, a scoring system mode operating status to generate a transition signal It is structured. 25 Additionally, there is a push-type operation module and a mode switching module. attached vertically and movably to the panel body a button, a microswitch corresponding to the button, and the button itself. an elastic element arranged between the panel body 30 includes. Additionally, rotary type operation modules, buttons buttons arranged around it, for mounting the buttons 4 Rotary 5 that produces turn signals connected to bases and buttons It includes encoders. Additionally, the mode switching module is based on a long press operation. It generates a mode switching signal. Additionally, the scoring mode operating conditions are a starting point. score adjustment status, a score calculation status and / or a Includes score inquiry status. Additionally, the initial score adjustment status, mode switching module 15 and the combination of any push-type operation module It is activated based on its trigger; initial score In the case of adjustment, the score display units are at least Displays initial scores and status alert words. and the control module, 20 from rotary type operation modules displayed based on return trigger signals It adjusts the scores. Additionally, the score calculation status is rotary type in score mode. Based on the return processes of the operation modules 25 triggered, score calculation, score display units at least current scores and status alerts It displays the words and the control module, rotary type. return trigger signals from operation modules Adjusts the displayed scores based on; score adjustment, 30 Triggering from push-type operation modules based on signals, it ends or is predetermined automatic if no action is taken within a certain period of time It ends as follows. Additionally, the score inquiry status, mode switching in score mode 5 Enters or exits based on the module's trigger; score In the case of inquiry, the score display units at least past query scores and status alert words Displays and control module, rotary type operation Based on the return trigger signals from its modules 10 It navigates through the queried past scores. Additionally, the control module records the past in the event of a power outage. a structured system for storing scoring information It is equipped with a non-volatile storage unit. 15 In addition, the panel housing also includes an indicator lamp and / or It is equipped with a bell and an indicator lamp or buzzer, Operation panel operating mode or score mode operation Providing warning information when switching between states 20 It is structured accordingly. The second aspect of this invention is, at least as described above. Mahjong with a scoring function in the first direction an automatic mahjong 25 including the machine's operation panel The goal is to provide the machine. This invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention includes a mahjong machine with a scoring function. 30 operation panel, without the need for auxiliary scoring tools It is possible to perform scoring directly on the operation panel. while doing so, auxiliary scoring tools are placed inside the machine. 6 5 Eliminates the risk of damaging the mahjong machine by falling. removes it. During use, users directly You can adjust the scores via the control panel and After the mahjong machine score setting is complete It calculates the score automatically. This is for users. It significantly increases the comfort of scoring. In addition, these 10 Scoring operation panel, historical score calculation in all directions. It also allows for questioning the results, thus It makes it easier for users to verify their identity. (Existing) Compared to traditional operation panels, this The mahjong machine operation panel in the invention is an advanced 15 It provides a user experience. Explaining the Figures Figure 1: Scoring based on an application of this invention. a mahjong machine operation with function This is a schematic diagram of the panel. Disclosure of the Invention The structures of this invention are referenced in the attached drawings. This will be explained in more detail by taking this into consideration. This invention... Although some applications are shown in the drawings, this invention has 30 it can be implemented in various ways and as described here It should be understood that this is not limited to these structures. On the contrary, this structures that make the invention more comprehensive and complete It has been presented to ensure understanding. This invention... The drawings and diagrams are for illustrative purposes only and the invention is protected under Article 35. It does not limit its scope. 7 One configuration of this invention is a 5 with a scoring function. The mahjong machine operation panel is provided. See Figure 1. When viewed, the panel includes: a panel body (1), a membrane module arranged in the center of the panel body (2), Multiple operation modules arranged on the panel body and four scores arranged on the four sides of the panel body 10 display unit (3). Also, to the membrane module (2), operation electrical modules and score display units (3) It has a control module connected to it. The control module, trigger signals from operation modules Based on this, the operation mode of the control panel is set to score mode 15 to pass and display scores on score display units It is configured accordingly. In score mode, the operation individual or combined triggering from modules between score mode operating states based on signals The switch is made. In different scoring mode operating states, 20 Input signals from operation modules are pre-programmed trigger signals corresponding to a defined logic It generates and displays scores when this triggers the display units. It displays the corresponding content based on the signals. As a preferred approach, scoring is used in this structure. Display units (3) on the four sides of the panel body It consists of four arranged high-resolution liquid crystal displays. With traditional digital tube imaging methods compared to high-resolution liquid crystal 30 screens can display more content and users It is more suitable for viewing. In other configurations, the score display units (3) other such as LED screens They may also be imaging devices. Scoring information and any 35 that can display text warning information The imaging device can meet the requirements; here There are no specific limitations. 8 As a preferred implementation, the dice module in this structure, a membrane space to accommodate a physical membrane, membrane a motor located below the cavity and the membrane cavity arranged at its base and rotates according to the membrane cavity and It includes a rotating disc that is attached in a movable manner. Rotating 10 The disc is connected to the motor's output shaft. The membrane described above The module's unique structure is designed for people who are experts in this field. It is well known by and detailed here. It will not be explained. As a preferred practice, operations are carried out within this structure. modules eight push-button operation modules, four rotary type It includes an operation module and a mode switching module. Preferably, Each push-button operation module is vertical to the panel body and a movable connected button, 20 corresponding to the button between an incoming microswitch and button and the panel body It includes a regulated elastic element. In this application, push-button operation modules, two stone mixing buttons (41a), a power button (41b), a function button (41c) and Includes four-way dice rolling buttons (41d). Rotary type 25 operation modules, dice rolling buttons in four directions (41d) buttons arranged around (42), mounting buttons producing turn signals connected to bases and buttons It includes rotary encoders. The mode switching module is preferably a is the button (43) and the operating mode of the operation panel is score 30 to generate a mode switching signal to switch to the next mode and other a score mode operation by combining it with operation modules The state is configured to generate a transition signal. The specific structures of the operational modules described above, It is well known by experts in the field and 35 This will not be explained in detail here. 9 In other configurations, a separate mode switching module They may not be editable, but existing operational modules combined to determine the operating mode of the operation panel, score A mode switching signal can be generated to switch to that mode. The special joining method involves 10 elements found in the mahjong machine. corresponding to the operation modules (buttons) It can be adjusted in this way; there are no specific limitations here. As a preferred approach, this structure uses a panel. Its body also has an indicator lamp and / or a buzzer. 15 It is equipped with an indicator light or buzzer for operation. panel's operating mode or score mode operating status to provide warning information when making changes It is structured. As a preferred practice, control in this structure The module also provides historical scoring in the event of a power outage. a persistent system configured to store information It is equipped with a non-storage unit. As a preferred practice, mode switching is used in this configuration. module, i.e. button (43), based on long press operation It generates a mode switching signal. In a specific example, the control panel has two operating modes 30 Includes: 1) Normal mode: Press any dice roll button (41d) When pressed, the die motor starts. Button (42) When rotated, the dice motor starts or a virtual liquid 5 The crystal display membrane works. 2) Scoring mode: - While the mahjong machine is in reset mode, mode switching When the button is pressed and held for 5 seconds, 10 (Without being released), the operation panel enters scoring mode. Score The display screens show the words "Score Mode" and At the same time, the buzzer beeps three times. Mode switching button When pressed and held again for 5 seconds (without being released), the operation panel exits score mode and 15 It enters normal mode. The score display screens are in "Normal Mode". It displays the words and at the same time the buzzer sounds once. It removes it. By default, the machine is ready when it leaves the factory. It is set to normal mode. Score after mode change It enters mode. 20 - Mahjong machine, mode switching while in any state. when the button is pressed and held for 5 seconds (Without being released), the operation panel exits score mode. Same At that time, the score display screens showed "Normal 25" for 2 seconds. It displays the words "Mod" and the buzzer beeps once. After the words "Normal Mode" are displayed, the score display screens show the current status of the machine. It shows your style. In scoring mode, the scoring mode operating states are a starting point. score adjustment status, a score calculation status and / or a Includes score inquiry status. 11 As a preferred approach, this structure starts with 5 score adjustment status, mode switching module and any Based on the combined triggering of the push-button operation module It enters. In the initial score setting state, the score is displayed. units at least initial scores and status alerts It displays the words and the control module, rotary type operation 10 based on return trigger signals from its modules Adjusts the displayed scores. In a specific example, in score mode, the mode switching button is + Press and hold any dice roll button for 3 seconds 15 When held, the system enters the initial score setting state. Score Display screens "Starting Score" + flashing score The number shows "1000" (example) and the adjustment range is 0- The number is 10,000. In this case, each user can use the button according to their needs. You can adjust the starting score by rotating 42. Button 20 For every 5 increments clockwise (for example), the starting score is 500. (Example) increases; counterclockwise, for every 5 increments. The starting score decreases by 500. When adjusting the starting score, The user can rotate the knob in any direction and four Adjustments can also be made in the direction, but the initial direction rotated is 25. It takes priority. For example, a user heading east would press the button. When you rotate it for the first time, rotations in the other three directions become ineffective. After the initial score is set, press the mode switching button. It is confirmed by pressing the button. Once confirmed, the score is displayed. The screens display the set score for 2 seconds (example) 30 and then the screens automatically display the machine's current status It switches to the display interface. After the initial score is set... then, without pressing the mode switch button and within 5 seconds Initial score adjustment when no action is taken. The situation ends automatically. This method prevents incorrect operations. 35 It is used to prevent this. 12 As a preferred approach, the score in this configuration is 5. Calculation status, rotary type operation in scoring mode. It is triggered based on the return operations of the modules. Score In the case of calculation, the score display units are at least It displays current scores and status alert words, and control module, 10 from rotary type operation modules scores displayed based on return trigger signals settings. Score adjustment, push-button operation modules. It ends based on the incoming trigger signals or any transaction within a predetermined period It will automatically terminate if not done. 15 In a specific example, when the button is rotated in score mode, a The score is entered into the calculation function. The score in all four directions. Display screens, "Automatic" for the corresponding directions. Calculation" + current total score + score to be calculated 20 It displays the words. When the score is adjusted, the corresponding In that direction, a clockwise increment of 1 on the button will calculate the score as 1. It increases and the score will be calculated by incrementing 1 counterclockwise. It reduces by 1. After the score in the corresponding direction is adjusted, Pressing the dice roll button once for automatic calculation results in 25. confirmed (dial for the direction in which the circumferential rotary knob is rotated) Confirmation is required by pressing the throw button; the button if not returned or the score is 0 in the calculation There is no need to press the dice rolling button for the directions shown. (not available). For automatic calculation, there must be 30 buttons in at least two directions. Scores need to be adjusted by rotating the device (except for a score of 0). When only one button is turned, it is displayed for 3 seconds. then it is considered an incorrect operation and score calculation The status ends automatically. After the calculation is complete. then, any transaction within a certain period of time 35 If this is not done, the score calculation process will automatically end. The screen will display "Calculation Complete" for 2 seconds. 13 It displays the words and the normal stone mixing interface is 5 rotary. In a preferred application, score inquiry in this application. the status triggers the mode switching module in score mode Enters or exits based on this. In the case of a score check, the score is 10. The display units at least show past query scores and The status displays warning words and the control module rotates. feedback trigger from type operation modules past scores were queried based on the signals. It changes. 15 In a specific example, in score mode, there is a mode switching button. When pressed once, the control panel displays a score query. It enters its function. Score display screens in four directions. It displays the words "Score Inquiry" for 2 seconds. 2 20 seconds later, score display screens in four directions in order "Previous Game" (predetermined start) (can be tracked up to their scores) + corresponding directions Shows the calculation details. The button in the corresponding direction. By rotating the past calculation score details 25 It can be displayed. Turning the knob clockwise increases the value by 5 (example). rotated to show the score details of the next game It can be displayed. Turning the knob counterclockwise increases the value by 5 (example). rotating the score details of a previous game It can be viewed and the button can be rotated again in increments of 5 for the second 30. The calculation details of a previous game can be viewed. Score Once the inquiry status is entered, in any direction If the button is not turned within 5 seconds, score inquiry The status ends automatically. Alternatively, After the inquiry, press the mode switching button once to select 35. It is possible to leave. 14 Another configuration of this invention is described above. Mahjong machine with scoring function in its structure an automated mahjong that includes at least the operation panel The machine provides, thus convenient scoring processes. It is feasible. The special structure of mahjong machines is 10 It is diverse and well-regarded by experts in this field. It is known; there are no limitations here. The structures of this invention are broadly covered by the attached requirements. all these changes, modifications and 15 that have been included It aims to encompass variations. Therefore, this within the spirit and principles of the invention's structures any removal, modification, or equivalent made modification, improvement, etc. are within the scope of protection of this invention. will be taken. 20 30
Claims
REQUIREMENTS 5 1. A mahjong machine with a scoring function. It is an operation panel, characterized by its inclusion of the following: is done: - A panel housing, in the center of the panel housing an arranged die module on the panel body arranged multiple operation modules and panel housing Score display units arranged in four directions; - Dice module, operation modules and score display 15 electrically connected to the units and the most at least the trigger from the operation modules operating mode of the control panel based on its signals to switch to score mode and on the score display units a control configured to display scores 20 module; - In scoring mode, individual results from operation modules. or scoring mode based on combined trigger signals switching between different work situations In scoring mode operating states, operation 25 input signals from the modules in advance the corresponding trigger according to the defined logic generating signals and score display units corresponding content based on trigger signals Viewing. 30 2. Mahjong with a scoring function according to claim 1. The machine has an operation panel and score display. the units are arranged on the four sides of the panel body 16 5 with four high-resolution liquid crystal displays It is characterized.
3. Mahjong with a scoring function according to claim 1. The machine's operation panel consists of operation modules. multiple push-button operation modules and multiple 10 It is characterized by containing a rotary type operation module. This is done. Here, at least one operation module undergoes a mode transition. It is a module, a mode switching module, an operation module of the control panel. a mode switching signal to switch the mode to scoring mode to produce and combine with other operation modules a 15 Score mode operating status to generate a transition signal. It is structured.
4. Mahjong with a scoring function according to claim 3. The machine has an operation panel, push-type operation 20 The module and the mode switching module are vertically attached to the panel body and a movable button, a button a panel with a corresponding microswitch and button containing an elastic element arranged between its body It is characterized by 25.
5. Mahjong with a scoring function according to claim 3. The machine has an operation panel, and it is a rotary type operation. The modules have buttons arranged around the buttons, bases for mounting buttons and 30 buttons attached by including rotary encoders that generate turn signals It is characterized. 17 6. Scoring according to any of requests 3 to 5: 5 It is an operation panel for a mahjong machine with functionality, mode switching module based on long press operation It is characterized by generating a transition signal.
7. Scoring according to any of requests 3 to 5: 10 It is an operation panel for a mahjong machine with functionality, Scoring mode operating conditions have an initial score. adjustment status, a score calculation status and / or a It is characterized by the inclusion of a score inquiry feature.
8. Mahjong with a scoring function according to claim 7. The machine has an operation panel and allows for initial score adjustment. its mode switching module and any push-type based on the combined triggering of the operation module It is characterized by its activation; starting score 20 In the case of adjustment, the score display units are at least Displays initial scores and status alert words. and the control module, from rotary type operation modules displayed based on return trigger signals Sets the scores. 25 9. Mahjong with a scoring function according to claim 7. This is the machine's operation panel, showing the score calculation status. Rotary type operation modules rotation in scoring mode It is characterized by being triggered based on its processes; 30 In the case of score calculation, the score display units are the most at least the current scores and status alert words Displays and control module, rotary type operation based on return trigger signals from its modules Sets the displayed scores; score adjustment, push-type 35 18 5 trigger signals from operation modules based on or ending after a predetermined period Automatically when no action is taken inside It ends.
10. Mahjong 10 with scoring function according to claim 7. This is the machine's operation panel, and the score inquiry status. scoring mode based on the triggering of the mode switching module with its activation or deactivation is characterized; in the case of a score inquiry, the score The display units should have at least a past query score of 15. and displays status warning words and control module, Rotation trigger from rotary type operation modules among the past scores that were queried based on the signals It switches.
11. Mahjong with a scoring function according to claim 10. The machine's operation panel is the power supply for the control module. to store past scoring information in case of interruption a non-volatile storage unit configured for It is characterized by being equipped with 25 12. Scoring according to any of 8 to 11. It is an operation panel for a mahjong machine with functionality, The panel housing also has an indicator lamp and / or a equipped with a bell and indicator lamp or bell 30 operation panel's operating mode or scoring mode Providing warning information when changing operating status It is characterized by its structure. 19 13. It is an automatic mahjong machine, and requires at least 1 5 scoring function according to any of 12 The mahjong machine includes an operation panel. It is characterized. 15 25