Anti-cheating mahjong machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of anti-cheat mahjong machine, including body and panel, and main control system being configured in body, further include security shield module, it includes shell, battery and circuit board being configured in shell, and trigger unit and communication interface;Trigger unit is in contact with panel, or with the element being configured on panel produces inductive relationship, and trigger signal is generated when with panel is in contact with separation;Read-only storage unit and microprocessor are configured on circuit board, microprocessor is connected with main control system by communication interface, and lasting connection detection signal is generated after first connection;Microprocessor sends an alarm signal to main control system when receiving trigger signal;Main control system is used to receive and save alarm signal, also used for lasting monitoring connection detection signal, and when monitoring connection detection signal is disconnected, disconnection record information is generated and saved, the alarm record information and disconnection record information are read-only stored in main control system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of entertainment equipment technology, specifically to an anti-cheating mahjong machine. Background Technology

[0002] As mahjong machines become more widespread and are constantly being upgraded, more and more cheating methods have emerged. Users also hope to use safer mahjong machines, so it is necessary to develop corresponding anti-cheating measures to address various cheating methods.

[0003] One method of cheating with mahjong machines is to open the control panel and tamper with the internal structure, electronic components, or the mahjong tiles to be shuffled / pushed, thus achieving the purpose of cheating. Therefore, preventing unauthorized personnel from opening the control panel of the mahjong machine is an important anti-cheating measure.

[0004] To prevent unauthorized personnel from opening the mahjong machine's control panel, existing machines typically use a trigger-type buzzer installed underneath the panel, which sounds an alarm when the panel is opened. However, this method still has the following drawbacks:

[0005] 1) This type of trigger-type buzzer requires an external power supply. If the cheater disconnects the power supply beforehand, it will lose its effect.

[0006] 2) After opening the panel, keep the trigger buzzer in the triggered state (e.g., press and hold the switch) to interrupt the alarm sound.

[0007] 3) This type of trigger-type buzzer is usually installed directly below the panel. If the contact fails due to the panel being hit or deformed during use, it will trigger a false alarm.

[0008] 4) The alarm tone emitted by the buzzer has a limited range and may not have the desired alarm effect. Utility Model Content

[0009] Based on the above background, this utility model provides an anti-cheating mahjong machine to solve at least one of the aforementioned problems. Specifically, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0010] An anti-cheating mahjong machine includes a mahjong machine body, which at least includes a main body, a panel mounted on the top of the main body, and a main control system configured within the main body. It also includes a security shield module mounted below the panel, comprising a housing, a battery and circuit board configured within the housing, a trigger unit, and a communication interface. The trigger unit abuts against the panel or panel components, or establishes a sensing relationship with elements configured on the panel, and generates a trigger signal when it loses contact with the panel or the sensing relationship disappears. The circuit board is equipped with at least a read-only memory unit and a microprocessor. The microprocessor communicates with the main control system through the communication interface and generates a continuous connection detection signal after the initial connection.

[0011] When the microprocessor receives the trigger signal, it sends an alarm signal to the main control system and writes alarm record information into the read-only storage unit. The main control system is used to receive and save the alarm signal, and is also used to continuously monitor the connection detection signal. When the connection detection signal is detected to be disconnected, it generates disconnection record information and saves it. The alarm record information and disconnection record information are stored in read-only mode in the main control system.

[0012] Furthermore, the housing of the safety shield module includes an upper housing and a lower housing that are interlocked and assembled, and the trigger unit body is installed inside the housing.

[0013] Optionally, the triggering unit is an elastic triggering mechanism installed inside the housing, and has an elastic triggering part protruding from the housing.

[0014] Optionally, the triggering unit is a magnetic sensing element installed inside the housing, and it has an inductive relationship with a magnetic element disposed on the panel.

[0015] Furthermore, the communication interface is a communication jack located on the housing, or a communication plug located at the end of a connecting cable extending from the outlet hole on the housing.

[0016] Furthermore, the body has a panel mounting part on the top, and the panel mounting part has several mounting holes. The safety shield module is mounted on the side of one of the mounting holes, and the elastic trigger part extends into the mounting hole. The bottom surface of the panel has several mounting pins that are adapted to the mounting holes. When the panel is mounted on the panel mounting part, the mounting pins are inserted into the mounting holes and press against the elastic trigger part to keep it in a pressed and closed state.

[0017] Furthermore, the anti-cheating mahjong machine also includes a human-computer interaction terminal, which is configured on the mahjong machine body or communicates with the mahjong machine main control system to receive / query and display the alarm record information and disconnection record information.

[0018] Furthermore, the human-computer interaction terminal is an APP or mini-program configured on a handheld terminal, and the handheld terminal is connected to the mahjong machine main control system via Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G or Bluetooth.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] 1) This utility model of an anti-cheating mahjong machine solves the problem that existing trigger-type buzzers cannot function properly when powered off beforehand by configuring a self-powered safety shield module. The main control system continuously monitors the connection with the safety shield module and stores relevant information in a read-only memory unit. Simultaneously, the read-only recording method records every triggering or communication disconnection of the safety shield module, allowing relevant personnel to access all records of panel openings, effectively preventing unauthorized opening and significantly enhancing the anti-cheating function.

[0021] 2) In this utility model of anti-cheating mahjong machine, the safety shield module is set in the mounting hole of the panel mounting part and is triggered by the mounting pin on the panel, thereby avoiding false alarms caused by the panel being hit or deformed, and improving the accuracy of the alarm signal. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the panel and panel mounting part in an embodiment of the anti-cheating mahjong machine of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure in an embodiment of the anti-cheating mahjong machine of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the panel mounting section in an embodiment of the anti-cheating mahjong machine of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting holes on the panel mounting part in an embodiment of the anti-cheating mahjong machine of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the security shield module in an embodiment of the anti-cheating mahjong machine of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the security shield module in an embodiment of the anti-cheating mahjong machine of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present invention. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present invention are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] This utility model embodiment provides an anti-cheating mahjong machine, mainly targeting situations where the mahjong machine panel is abnormally opened for cheating operations. It includes a mahjong machine body, which at least includes a main body, a panel mounted on the top of the main body, and a main control system disposed within the main body. Since the overall structure of the mahjong machine is well known to those skilled in the art, it will not be described in detail here.

[0030] The anti-cheating mahjong machine in this embodiment also includes a security shield module, which is installed below the panel and includes a housing, a battery and circuit board disposed within the housing, as well as a trigger unit and a communication interface. The trigger unit abuts against the panel or panel components, or establishes a sensing relationship with elements disposed on the panel, and generates a trigger signal when it loses contact with the panel or the sensing relationship disappears. The circuit board is equipped with at least a read-only memory unit and a microprocessor. The microprocessor communicates with the mahjong machine's main control system via the communication interface and generates a continuous connection detection signal after the initial connection.

[0031] When the microprocessor receives a trigger signal, it sends an alarm signal to the main control system and writes alarm record information into the read-only storage unit. The mahjong machine main control system is used to receive and save the alarm signal, and is also used to continuously monitor the connection detection signal. When the connection detection signal is detected to be disconnected, it generates disconnection record information and saves it. The generated alarm record information and disconnection record information are stored in read-only mode in the main control system.

[0032] By adopting the above solution, on the one hand, the safety shield module, with its own power supply, can independently monitor and generate / save trigger signals, thus preventing malfunctions due to deliberate power outages. On the other hand, by communicating with the mahjong machine's main control system and having the main control system continuously monitor the connection status, the monitoring strength is further enhanced, preventing cheating methods such as disconnecting the wires. Simultaneously, by storing alarm and disconnection records in read-only mode, the possibility of deliberate tampering with alarm records is avoided, allowing relevant personnel to access all records of the machine cover being opened, further improving the system's reliability and trustworthiness.

[0033] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 The examples shown further illustrate the solution of this utility model.

[0034] See Figure 1-3 In this example, the mahjong machine panel 1 is mounted on the panel mounting part 2. The panel 1 has a card-dispensing slot for placing tiles and a round hole for mounting the dice tray. The panel mounting part 2 is a single component and also houses several shuffling / distributing / dealing mechanisms, which will not be described in detail here. See also... Figure 2 The bottom surface of panel 1 is provided with several mounting pins 10, and correspondingly, see [reference needed]. Figure 3 The top surface of the panel mounting part 2 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 20. During installation, the panel 1 is placed on the panel mounting part 2, and the mounting pin 10 is inserted into the mounting hole 20, thereby securing the panel 1 to the panel mounting part 2.

[0035] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this example, the housing of the safety shield module 3 includes an upper housing 30 and a lower housing 31 that are fitted together. Two mounting slots are formed within the housing by a locking structure, and the circuit board 34 and battery 35 are respectively installed in the two mounting slots. The trigger unit is an elastic trigger mechanism 32 installed within the housing. Its main body is mounted on the circuit board 34 and has an elastic trigger portion 320 protruding from the housing. Additionally, a cable outlet 33 is provided on the housing to allow the connection cable (not shown in the figure) with a communication plug at its end to be routed out. Alternatively, a communication jack for connecting the circuit board can be provided at the cable outlet 33 or other locations; no specific limitation is made here.

[0036] See Figure 4 In this example, the safety shield module 3 is mounted on the side of a mounting hole on the panel mounting part 2, and the elastic trigger part 320 extends into the mounting hole. When the panel 1 is mounted on the panel mounting part 2, the mounting pin 10 is inserted into the mounting hole 20 and presses against the elastic trigger part 320, keeping it in a pressed-closed state. When the panel 1 is opened, the mounting pin 10 disengages from the mounting hole 20, causing the elastic trigger part 320 to pop out, thereby generating a trigger alarm signal.

[0037] Using the above solution, even if the panel is hit or deformed, the elastic trigger 320 will not be falsely triggered, thus preventing a false alarm. It should be noted that in another embodiment, the elastic trigger 320 of the safety shield module 3 can also directly contact the panel, achieving the same alarm function when the panel is opened.

[0038] In another example, the trigger unit in the safety shield module 3 can also be a magnetic sensing element, such as a Hall sensor, installed inside the housing. Correspondingly, a compatible magnetic element, such as a magnet, can be placed on the panel to establish a sensing relationship with the magnetic sensing element. When the panel is opened, the magnetic sensing element moves away from the magnetic sensor, the sensing relationship disappears, and a trigger signal is generated, thus achieving the same monitoring effect.

[0039] The anti-cheating mahjong machine illustrated in this example also includes a human-machine interface terminal. This human-machine interface terminal can be configured on the mahjong machine itself or communicate with the main control system of the mahjong machine to receive / query and display alarm record information and disconnection record information.

[0040] As a preferred embodiment, the human-computer interaction terminal is an APP or mini-program configured on a handheld terminal (such as a mobile phone or PAD), and the handheld terminal is connected to the mahjong machine main control system via Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G, or Bluetooth. Thus, users can view alarm and disconnection records through the APP or mini-program to obtain information such as whether the mahjong machine panel has been opened, how many times it was opened, and when it was opened, in order to determine whether the panel has been opened abnormally.

[0041] The embodiments of this utility model are intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the embodiments of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An anti-cheating mahjong machine, comprising a mahjong machine body, wherein the mahjong machine body includes at least a main body, a panel mounted on the top of the main body, and a main control system disposed within the main body, characterized in that, It also includes a safety shield module, which is installed below the panel and includes a housing, a battery and circuit board disposed within the housing, as well as a trigger unit and a communication interface; the trigger unit abuts against the panel or panel components, or establishes a sensing relationship with components disposed on the panel, and generates a trigger signal when it loses contact with the panel or when the sensing relationship disappears; the circuit board is at least configured with a read-only memory unit and a microprocessor, the microprocessor communicating with the main control system through the communication interface, and generating a continuous connection detection signal after the initial connection; When the microprocessor receives the trigger signal, it sends an alarm signal to the main control system and writes alarm record information into the read-only storage unit. The main control system is used to receive and save the alarm signal, and is also used to continuously monitor the connection detection signal. When the connection detection signal is detected to be disconnected, it generates disconnection record information and saves it. The alarm record information and disconnection record information are stored in read-only mode in the main control system.

2. The anti-cheating mahjong machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing of the safety shield module includes an upper housing and a lower housing that are interlocked and assembled, and the trigger unit body is installed inside the housing.

3. The anti-cheating mahjong machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The triggering unit is an elastic triggering mechanism installed inside the housing, and has an elastic triggering part protruding from the housing.

4. The anti-cheating mahjong machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The triggering unit is a magnetic sensing element installed inside the housing, and it has a sensing relationship with the magnetic element arranged on the panel.

5. The anti-cheating mahjong machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The communication interface is either a communication jack located on the housing or a communication plug located at the end of a connecting cable extending from the outlet hole on the housing.

6. The anti-cheating mahjong machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The body has a panel mounting part on the top, and the panel mounting part has several mounting holes. The safety shield module is mounted on the side of one of the mounting holes, and the elastic trigger part extends into the mounting hole. The bottom surface of the panel has several mounting pins that are adapted to the mounting holes. When the panel is mounted on the panel mounting part, the mounting pins are inserted into the mounting holes and press against the elastic trigger part to keep it in a pressed and closed state.

7. The anti-cheating mahjong machine as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, It also includes a human-computer interaction terminal, which is configured on the mahjong machine body or communicates with the mahjong machine main control system, and is used to receive / query and display the alarm record information and disconnection record information.

8. The anti-cheating mahjong machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The human-computer interaction terminal is an APP or mini-program configured on a handheld terminal, and the handheld terminal is connected to the mahjong machine main control system via Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G or Bluetooth.

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