Mahjong machine and mahjong machine networking entertainment system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a mahjong machine and a mahjong machine networking entertainment system, which comprise an operation board, all tile picking and carrying systems and a mahjong machine mainboard, and motors and sensors in the operation board and all the tile picking and carrying systems are all connected with the mahjong machine mainboard. A mahjong machine function module for controlling the mahjong machine to implement various game functions is arranged on the mahjong machine mainboard, and respectively controls the corresponding motors to work according to signals of the sensors so as to realize various game functions of the mahjong machine; the mahjong machine mainboard is further provided with a machine locking module used for controlling whether the mahjong machine function modules work or not and a data storage module used for storing the current working mode of the mahjong machine. According to the scheme, the mah-jong machine is prevented from being stolen, the unattended management requirement of the intelligent mah-jong machine is met, the cost increase is extremely small, the common mah-jong machine and the networked mah-jong machine share parts and an assembly production line, and the production cost and the inventory cost of mah-jong machine manufacturers can be greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of mahjong machines, in particular to a mahjong machine and a mahjong machine networking entertainment system. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of society, technologies such as the Internet, the Internet of Things, and mobile payments have gradually matured, and intelligent service systems and service models have begun to appear in people's lives. Intelligent service systems can provide customers with faster, smarter, and more environmentally friendly services, while enabling service providers to have higher labor and management efficiency. At present, the management of many industries has not yet been fully intelligentized and informationized, especially in some leisure and entertainment venues, such as chess and card rooms. Although some chess and card rooms can pay in advance through group buying websites and then consume in stores, they still rely mainly on manual management of store chess and card terminals, and have not achieved intelligent management; in addition, the existing mahjong machine terminal management relationship is single, making it difficult to achieve multi-terminal linkage operations and reasonable revenue distribution adjustments, and failures cannot be solved in a timely manner, affecting revenue benefits.

[0003] The patent document with the publication number CN117273625A discloses an intelligent linkage mahjong hall operation system and business model, including at least one mahjong hall store management terminal, each mahjong hall store management terminal is respectively connected to at least one mahjong machine, the mahjong hall store management terminal is connected to a remote server, a wireless communication module is provided on the mahjong machine, the wireless communication module is connected to the mainboard of the corresponding mahjong machine, the wireless communication module is connected to the remote server through a wireless transmission mode, the remote server realizes the unlocking and locking of the corresponding mahjong machine through the wireless communication module, and the mahjong machine and / or the mahjong hall store management terminal are provided with a time charging unit. The mahjong machine set at each mahjong hall store management terminal is connected to the mainboard of the mahjong machine and the remote server through the wireless communication module, and the remote server can be used to remotely manage the mahjong machine at multiple terminals. Secondly, by setting the time charging unit, the billing single room and the operating expenses can be remotely set and adjusted, thereby realizing the multi-terminal operation of the mahjong machine, and reasonably allocating the pricing rules and profit distribution ratio of the mahjong machines in different mahjong hall store management terminals, and the use effect is good.

[0004] In order to achieve remote control of mahjong machines, wireless mahjong machines have gradually appeared on the market, but their wireless communication modules are installed in the body of the mahjong machine, which is easily interfered by metal shielding. For this reason, some networked mahjong machines install the communication module on the power cord of the mahjong machine, but it can only control the power switch of the mahjong machine, and cannot remotely control the mainboard of the mahjong machine, let alone meet the requirements of unattended management of smart mahjong machines. The mahjong machine can be stolen by cutting / replacing the power cord.

[0005] The patent document with publication number CN117278953A discloses a remote control system and method for an intelligent mahjong machine, including a remote control center and at least one mahjong machine, each of which has a mahjong machine motherboard and a control panel, and the remote control center is bidirectionally interconnected with the wireless communication unit arranged on the control panel, and the wireless communication unit is connected to the MCU unit, and the MCU unit is connected to the mahjong machine motherboard. In this way, the remote control center realizes the unlocking or locking of the mahjong machine through the wireless communication unit: when the mahjong machine is in the unlocked state, the remote control center monitors the unlocking information of the mahjong machine, and when the mahjong machine is in the locked state, the remote control center monitors the locking information of the mahjong machine. The built-in battery module of the control panel is unidirectionally powered for the MCU unit and wireless communication, and the remote control center can still realize remote control of the mahjong machine motherboard in the power-off state; the control panel is provided with a control circuit board, which is convenient for manual regulation of the mahjong machine motherboard and realizes on-site management of the mahjong machine.

[0006] The patent document with publication number CN106994245A discloses an Internet mahjong machine, which is connected to a server for communication, includes an operation panel, and in particular also includes: a communication module, which receives user consumption information sent by the server, generates corresponding operation instructions according to the user consumption information, and then issues the instructions; at the same time, it issues heartbeat information according to the feedback information; an operation panel unlocking controller, which receives the operation instructions through a serial port interrupt service program, and activates the operation panel button function or continues to wait for the operation instructions according to the operation instructions; and at the same time, it sends feedback information to the communication module.

[0007] However, the control panel function structure of the above two networked mahjong machines is completely different from that of the existing stand-alone ordinary mahjong machines, and the manufacturing cost is higher. Therefore, for mahjong machine manufacturers, networked mahjong machines and ordinary mahjong machines are two different product lines, which are not universal in terms of production, parts and inventory, which greatly increases the production cost of mahjong machine manufacturers. In addition, it is impossible to meet the unattended management requirements of intelligent mahjong machines. Some malicious users or thieves can still use the mahjong machine normally after replacing the mahjong machine control panel. Summary of the invention

[0008] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a mahjong machine and a mahjong machine networking entertainment system, which can upgrade an ordinary mahjong machine to a networked mahjong machine through extremely low-cost modifications, so that ordinary mahjong machines and networked mahjong machines can share parts and assembly production lines, which can not only greatly reduce the production costs of mahjong machine manufacturers, but also meet the needs of unattended management of intelligent mahjong machines, thereby preventing mahjong machines from being stolen.

[0009] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0010] A mahjong machine comprises an operation panel, a card picking and transporting system for each party, and a mahjong machine mainboard. The motors and sensors in the operation panel and the card picking and transporting system for each party are connected to the mahjong machine mainboard. The mahjong machine mainboard is provided with a mahjong machine function module for controlling the mahjong machine to implement various game functions. The mahjong machine function module controls the corresponding motor to work according to the signals of each sensor to realize the various game functions of the mahjong machine. The mahjong machine mainboard is also provided with a locking module for controlling whether the mahjong machine function module works and a data storage module for storing the current working mode of the mahjong machine. In this way, by adding a locking module and storing the current working mode of the mahjong machine on the existing mahjong machine mainboard, the machine is not locked when used as a stand-alone mahjong machine, and is locked normally when used as a networked mahjong machine. It is required to confirm the unlocking information before it can be used normally, thereby avoiding the mahjong machine from being stolen and meeting the unattended management requirements of the intelligent mahjong machine. The data storage module and the locking module can be realized by using the existing components on the mahjong machine mainboard or by adding a simple circuit, and the cost increase is minimal.

[0011] When used as a networked mahjong machine, the mahjong machine mainboard establishes a communication connection with a host computer through a communication module.

[0012] Preferably, the communication module is fixedly arranged on an exposed part of the mahjong machine other than the mainboard of the mahjong machine to ensure the wireless communication effect of the communication module. For example, preferably, the communication module is installed on the frame, table legs, control panel or electric control box of the mahjong machine. Further preferably, the communication module is installed on the switch panel of the electric control box, which not only increases the cost very little, but also facilitates replacement, and realizes the rapid conversion of the production line of stand-alone mahjong machines and networked mahjong machines.

[0013] Of course, the communication module can also be an external device of the mahjong machine, and is connected to the mahjong machine mainboard through a signal interface (serial interface or parallel interface) on the mahjong machine, for example, through a network cable interface or a USB interface.

[0014] Preferably, the host computer is a computer, server, mobile phone or PAD connected to the communication module via a local area network, the Internet, the Internet of Things, WIFI, Bluetooth or mobile Internet technology.

[0015] Preferably, when the current working mode of the mahjong machine stored in the data storage module is the networking mode, the locking module controls the mahjong machine function module to stop working. The mahjong machine mainboard can only work normally after establishing a communication connection with the host computer through the communication module and confirming the unlocking information.

[0016] A mahjong machine networking entertainment system comprises the mahjong machine as described above.

[0017] The utility model adopts the above technical scheme, by storing the current working mode of the mahjong machine and adding a locking module, the mahjong machine can be used as a stand-alone mahjong machine without locking, and can be normally locked when used as a networked mahjong machine. The unlocking information needs to be confirmed before normal use, thereby avoiding the mahjong machine from being stolen and meeting the unattended management requirements of the intelligent mahjong machine. The data storage module and the locking module can be realized by using the existing components on the mainboard of the mahjong machine or by adding a simple circuit, and the cost increase is extremely small, so that ordinary mahjong machines and networked mahjong machines can share parts and assembly production lines, which can greatly reduce the production cost and inventory cost of mahjong machine manufacturers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The drawings in the specification, which constitute a part of the present application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute a limitation on the present application.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a framework diagram of the mahjong machine of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 The figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mahjong machine of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the structure of the switch panel of the mahjong machine. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are exemplary and are intended to provide further explanation of the present application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present application belongs.

[0024] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "include" and / or "comprises" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or their combinations.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0027] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined.

[0028] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0030] Embodiment 1:

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2A mahjong machine shown includes an operation panel, a card picking and transporting system for each party, and a mahjong machine mainboard. The motors and sensors in the operation panel and the card picking and transporting system for each party are connected to the mahjong machine mainboard. The mahjong machine mainboard is provided with a mahjong machine function module for controlling the mahjong machine to implement various game functions. The mahjong machine function module controls the corresponding motor to work according to the sensor signals to realize the various game functions of the mahjong machine; the mahjong machine mainboard is also provided with a locking module for controlling whether the mahjong machine function module works and a data storage module for storing the current working mode of the mahjong machine. The working mode of the mahjong machine includes at least two modes: a stand-alone mode and a networked mode: when the mahjong machine is in the stand-alone mode, the mahjong machine function module works normally; when the mahjong machine is in the networked mode, the locking module controls the mahjong machine function module not to work. After the mahjong machine mainboard establishes a communication connection with the host computer through the communication module and confirms the unlocking information, the mahjong machine function module can work normally. In this way, by storing the current working mode of the mahjong machine and adding a locking module, the machine can be used as a stand-alone mahjong machine without locking, and as a networked mahjong machine, it can be normally locked. It is necessary to confirm the unlocking information before it can be used normally, thereby preventing the mahjong machine from being stolen and meeting the unattended management needs of smart mahjong machines. The data storage module and the locking module can be implemented using existing components on the mahjong machine motherboard or by adding simple circuits, and the cost increase is extremely small.

[0032] When produced as a stand-alone mahjong machine, the communication module may not be installed on the mahjong machine, but the mahjong machine mainboard has a locking module and a data storage module. When leaving the factory, the initial working mode stored in the data storage module is the stand-alone mode, and the mahjong machine function module can work normally.

[0033] When producing a networked mahjong machine, the communication module can be directly installed on the mahjong machine. The mahjong machine mainboard is equipped with a locking module and a data storage module. When leaving the factory, the initial working mode stored in the data storage module is the networking mode. The mahjong machine is normally locked, and the locking module controls the mahjong machine function module to not work. The mahjong machine mainboard establishes a communication connection with the host computer through the communication module and confirms the unlocking information. Only then can the mahjong machine function module work normally.

[0034] When used as a networked mahjong machine, the mahjong machine mainboard establishes a communication connection with the host computer through the communication module to realize mahjong games, file adjustment, timing, and fee sharing functions. When the networked mahjong machine has not confirmed the unlocking information with the host computer, it is in a locked state and cannot be used as a stand-alone mahjong machine. Only after the host computer adjusts the current working mode stored in the data storage module to the stand-alone mode can it be used as an ordinary mahjong machine. This prevents the networked mahjong machine from being stolen and meets the unattended management requirements of the intelligent mahjong machine.

[0035] Preferably, the communication module is fixedly arranged on an exposed part of the mahjong machine other than the mainboard of the mahjong machine to ensure the wireless communication effect of the communication module. For example, preferably, the communication module is installed on the frame, table legs, control panel or electric control box of the mahjong machine.

[0036] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the communication module 33 is installed on the switch panel 3 of the electric control box 2. The mahjong machine shuffling plate, the central control panel and the card picking and transporting system 4 are installed above the mahjong machine bottom plate 1, the electric control box 2 is installed below the mahjong machine bottom plate 1, the switch panel 3 is installed on one side of the electric control box 2, and the switch panel 3 is also provided with a power line interface 31 and a power switch 32. The communication module 33 is installed on the switch panel 3 in a snap-fit ​​manner and connected to the mahjong machine main board through a signal line. In this way, it not only does not affect the wireless communication effect of the communication module, but also is very close to the mahjong machine main board, which is convenient for replacing the wiring, and the cost is very little increased, and the rapid conversion of the stand-alone mahjong machine and the networked mahjong machine production line can be realized.

[0037] Of course, the communication module can also be an external device of the mahjong machine, and is connected to the mahjong machine mainboard through a signal interface (serial interface or parallel interface) on the mahjong machine, for example, through a network cable interface or a USB interface.

[0038] In this embodiment, the host computer is a computer, server, mobile phone or PAD connected to the communication module through a local area network, the Internet, the Internet of Things, WIFI, Bluetooth or mobile Internet technology.

[0039] In this embodiment, the locking module can be a switch component or switch circuit that can control the power supply or signal on / off of the mahjong machine function module, such as a triode, MOS tube circuit or other digital switch circuit. In other embodiments, the locking module can also be implemented using a switch program software with lower cost.

[0040] In this embodiment, the data storage module can be implemented by using existing storage components on the mahjong machine motherboard, such as the memory built into the mahjong machine motherboard.

[0041] This embodiment also discloses a mahjong machine networking entertainment system, which uses the mahjong machine as described above.

[0042] In this embodiment, the information communication confirmation, control command transmission and networked mahjong machine entertainment system between the networked mahjong machine and the host computer are all prior arts. For details, please refer to patent documents such as publication numbers CN107029419A, CN115499145A, CN115565211A, CN117278953A, TWI793171B, CN102125759A, CN106994245A, CN107330679A, CN109102656A, CN111063131A, CN111744165A, CN117273625A, and CN117422386A.

[0043] In this embodiment, the mahjong machine can be a four-mouth mahjong machine or an eight-mouth mahjong machine, and can be a flat push card loading method or a slope card loading method. These are all prior arts, and specific references can be made to publication numbers CN101428178A, CN104623893A, CN104436637A, CN104667523A, CN104667524A, CN108992913A, CN105363196A, CN105413165A, CN105709413A, CN107320947A, CN107297070A, CN107441701A, CN109513202A, CN110368674A, CN1103276 19A, CN110448888A, CN110433481A, CN110404249A, CN110404248A, CN112295208A, CN110496383A, CN110496382A, CN110694260A, CN110772781A, CN111035917A, CN111228786A, CN112121400A, CN112337079A, CN114247127A, CN114146396A, CN117982869A, CN117982870A, CN117982871A, CN117982871A and other patent documents.

[0044] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an implementation", "specific implementation", "other implementations", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in combination with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment, implementation or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described above may also be combined in any one or more embodiments, implementations or examples in a suitable manner. The technical solution recorded in the utility model also includes a technical solution formed by any one or more of the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described above in a separate or combined manner.

[0045] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace, modify, delete some features, add features or re-combine features to form a technical solution in the above embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the utility model within the scope of the utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the innovative principles of the utility model are still within the scope of the technical solution of the utility model.

Claims

1. A mahjong machine, comprising an operating panel, a card picking and transporting system for each party, and a mahjong machine mainboard, wherein the motors and sensors in the operating panel and the card picking and transporting system for each party are connected to the mahjong machine mainboard, and a mahjong machine function module for controlling the mahjong machine to implement various game functions is arranged on the mahjong machine mainboard, and the mahjong machine function module controls the corresponding motors to work according to the signals of each sensor to realize various game functions of the mahjong machine, characterized in that: The mahjong machine mainboard is also provided with a locking module for controlling whether the mahjong machine function module is working and a data storage module for storing the current working mode of the mahjong machine.

2. A mahjong machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mahjong machine mainboard establishes a communication connection with the host computer through the communication module.

3. A mahjong machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The communication module is fixedly arranged on an exposed part of the mahjong machine outside the main board of the mahjong machine.

4. A mahjong machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The communication module is installed on the frame, table legs, control panel or electric control box of the mahjong machine.

5. A mahjong machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The communication module is an external device of the mahjong machine, and is connected to the main board of the mahjong machine through a signal interface on the mahjong machine.

6. A mahjong machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The communication module is installed on the switch panel of the electric control box.

7. A mahjong machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The host computer is a computer, server, mobile phone or PAD connected to the communication module via a local area network, the Internet, the Internet of Things, WIFI, Bluetooth or mobile Internet technology.

8. A mahjong machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the current working mode of the mahjong machine stored in the data storage module is the networking mode, the locking module controls the mahjong machine function module not to work. The mahjong machine mainboard establishes a communication connection with the host computer through the communication module and confirms the unlocking information, and then the mahjong machine function module can work normally.

9. A mahjong machine networking entertainment system, characterized in that: It comprises a mahjong machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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