A Composite Gaming Device Enabling Selective Charging and Operation Control of Multiple Individual Drive Units Through a Single Charging Unit

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composite game device having a plurality of individual driving units provided in a single main body, allowing for the enjoyment of a plurality of different games. More specifically, the invention relates to a composite game device capable of selecting and charging a plurality of individual driving units with a single billing unit, and controlling the change and operation of the billed driving units. The composite game device according to the present invention comprises: a main body (100) including a plurality of operating units (A) for operating and driving different games, a driving unit (B), and a driving control unit (C); a single billing unit (200) provided in the main body (100) for receiving payment for operating the game; and a plurality of selection buttons (D) provided on one side of the billing unit (200) for generating an activation signal to activate a driving unit of a specific game to be played by the user's selection. It includes a billing transmission control unit (300) that receives a billing signal from the billing unit (200) and receives an activation signal generated through the selection button (D), and transmits the billing signal and the activation signal to a driving control unit (C) that controls the operation of a specific driving unit that is pre-matched with the selection button.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a composite game device in which a plurality of individual driving units are provided in a single main body so as to be able to enjoy a plurality of different games, and more specifically, to a composite game device capable of selecting and charging a plurality of individual driving units with a single charging unit, and changing and controlling the operation of the charged driving units. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, game arcades located in theme parks, amusement parks, or urban areas are equipped with various game devices, and each game device is equipped with an independent billing unit so that users can enjoy games after making a payment. In such conventional game devices, a single main unit is equipped with a single drive unit, a control unit, and a billing unit, allowing users to play games by making a payment and operating the device on a single machine. However, recently, game devices equipped with multiple drive units and control units on a single main unit, which allow users to enjoy various games on a single machine (hereinafter referred to as "complex game devices"), are becoming widespread. These complex game devices are structured such that multiple drive units and control units are equipped on a single main unit, and multiple billing units are also provided, allowing billing to be performed independently for each drive unit that operates different games. As such, since multiple billing units are provided in a single main body, the unit cost of the device increases, and because each billing unit operates independently, there was a problem in that even if a user wants to play another game without completing the game corresponding to the number of times paid for a specific game, the user cannot choose to receive the remaining balance back or transfer it to enjoy another game. Prior art literature

[0003] Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-0427401 The problem to be solved

[0004] The present invention was devised to solve the problems of conventional general composite game devices as described above, and aims to provide a composite game device that allows for the selection of individual driving units to charge or switch to another game using a single billing unit within a single main body comprising a plurality of driving units. means of solving the problem

[0005] A composite game device according to the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned purpose comprises: a main body (100) comprising a plurality of operating units (A) for operating and driving different games, a driving unit (B), and a driving control unit (C); a single billing unit (200) provided in the main body (100) for receiving payment for operating the game; a plurality of selection buttons (D) provided on one side of the billing unit (200) for generating an activation signal to activate a driving unit of a specific game to be played by selection by a user; and a billing transmission control unit (300) that receives a billing signal paid from the billing unit (200), receives an activation signal generated through the selection button (D), and transmits the billing signal and the activation signal to a driving control unit (C) that controls the operation of a specific driving unit pre-matched with the corresponding selection button.

[0007] Here, the billing transmission control unit (300) includes a billing signal receiving module (310) that receives a billing signal settled from the billing unit (200); an activation signal receiving module (320) that receives an activation signal generated from the selection button (D); and a signal transmission module (330) that transmits the billing signal and the activation signal to a driving control unit (C) that controls the operation of a specific driving unit (B) that is pre-matched with the selection button (D).

[0009] And, the drive control unit (C) includes an activation signal verification module (C100) that verifies an activation signal received from a signal transmission module (330) of the billing transmission control unit (300); a remaining count verification module (C200) that verifies the remaining count of a drive unit (B) based on a billing signal received from a signal transmission module (330) of the billing transmission control unit (300) and a feedback signal of the drive unit (B); and a control signal generation module (C300) that generates a control signal for the operation of the drive unit based on the activation signal verified by the activation signal verification module (C100) and the remaining count of a drive unit verified by the remaining count verification module (C200).

[0011] Meanwhile, the billing transmission control unit (300) further includes a drive switching module (340); the drive switching module (340) stops transmitting the existing billing signal and the activation signal to the drive control unit when a new activation signal is received after a specific drive unit is activated by pressing one of the multiple selection buttons after the initial billing, and deactivates the drive unit, and requests and receives the remaining game recovery information from the remaining recovery confirmation module (C200) of the drive control unit that controls the drive unit that has been switched from the existing activated state to the deactivated state, and then transmits the new activation signal and the remaining game recovery information to the drive control unit that controls another drive unit that is pre-matched with the corresponding selection button. Effects of the invention

[0012] According to the present invention as described above, individual drive unit selection billing and operation control are possible with a single billing unit in a single main body comprising a plurality of drive units and an operating unit, thereby reducing monthly costs and the space required for installing the billing unit. In addition, it is possible to change the balance of the fee paid by selecting a specific drive unit so that it can be used for the operation of other drive units, thereby providing excellent advantages such as increased user convenience, such as being able to stop a specific game selected by the user and immediately switch to another game. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0013] FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a composite game device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a composite game device according to the present invention in an open state, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration according to a preferred embodiment of a composite game device according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration according to another preferred embodiment of a composite game device according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0014] Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of a composite game device capable of selective billing and operation control of a plurality of individual drive units using a single billing unit according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0016] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the composite game device according to the present invention is a machine that can be used simultaneously by a plurality of users for a fee, and includes a main body (100), an operating unit (A), a driving unit (B), a driving control unit (C), a billing unit (200), and a billing transmission control unit (300).

[0018] The main body (100) is configured to be a single enclosure casing so that components such as a drive unit (B), described later, are housed inside, and a first opening / closing door (101) and a second opening / closing door (102) are provided vertically on the front side. An operating unit (A) and a billing unit (200), described later, are provided on the front side of the first opening / closing door (101), and the second opening / closing door (102) is configured to be transparent so that the built-in drive unit (B) can be seen from the outside.

[0020] The control unit (A) is a part that allows the user to operate the drive unit (B) described below for game play, and may be composed of buttons, joysticks, other handles, etc., and is provided in the same number as the number of drive units (B) built into the main body (100). An embodiment in which two drive units (430, 530) are provided is shown in the drawing, and accordingly, FIG. 1 is illustrated as having two control units (A), such as a first control unit (420) and a second control unit (520).

[0022] The driving unit (B) is a part that is built inside the main body (100) and operates the game by responding to the operation of the user's control unit (A). In a composite game device, the driving unit (B) is provided in multiple numbers, and as mentioned, an embodiment is shown in the drawing in which two driving units are provided, such as the first driving unit (430) and the second driving unit (530).

[0024] The drive control unit (C) is electrically connected to the operating unit (A) and the drive unit (B), receives the user's operation signal from the operating unit (A), generates a control signal to control the operation of the drive unit, and transmits it to the drive unit (B), thereby controlling the drive unit (B) to operate in response to the user's operation. The detailed configuration and operational relationship of the drive control unit (C) will be explained in more detail later.

[0026] The billing unit (200) is provided on one side of the main body (100), more specifically on the lower front side of the first opening / closing door (101) of the main body (location may be changed), and is a part that receives payment from a user for operating a game, and includes an insertion slot (210) for inserting banknotes, coins, or cards, etc., and an internal payment module (not shown). In addition, on one side of the billing unit (200), a plurality of selection buttons (D) are provided (location may be changed) for activating a driving unit (B) of a specific game to be played by the user.

[0028] The above selection buttons (D) are provided in the same number as the number of driving units (B) built into the main body (100), and an embodiment is shown in the drawing in which two selection buttons (D) are provided, such as a first selection button (220) and a second selection button (230). Each selection button (D) is pre-matched with a specific driving unit (B). Accordingly, when the user inserts money into the input port (210) of the billing unit (200) and payment is completed, pressing a specific selection button (D) activates the driving unit (B) pre-matched with the selection button (D), allowing the user to enjoy a specific game. For example, when the user presses the first selection button (220), the first driving unit (430) matched with it is activated, and when the user presses the second selection button (230), the second driving unit (530) matched with it is activated, allowing the user to play a different game depending on the selection button (D). These billing units (200) and selection buttons (D) are general and are omitted from detailed description. However, as mentioned above, in the case of a conventional composite game device that includes multiple driving units (A) in a single main body (100), multiple billing units (200) are typically provided, but the composite game device according to the present invention is characterized by having only a single billing unit (200), and as described below, selective billing for multiple driving units is possible with a single billing unit.

[0030] The billing transmission control unit (300) is provided to enable selective billing for the plurality of driving units (B) described above, and is installed inside the first opening / closing door (101) of the main body (100) as shown in FIG. 2.

[0032] FIG. 3 illustrates in more detail, in a block diagram, the configuration of a composite game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the billing transmission control unit (300) is electrically connected to the billing unit (200) and the selection button (D) on one side and electrically connected to the driving unit control unit (C) on the other side. The driving control unit (C) is electrically connected to the operation unit (A) and the driving unit (B), respectively.

[0034] The billing transmission control unit (300) receives a billing signal settled from the billing unit (200) and receives an activation signal generated through the selection button (D), and transmits the billing signal and the activation signal to a driving control unit (C) that controls the operation of a specific driving unit (A) that is pre-matched with the selection button (D). To this end, the billing transmission control unit (300) includes a billing signal receiving module (310) that receives a billing signal settled from the billing unit (200), an activation signal receiving module (320) that receives an activation signal generated from the selection button (D), and a signal transmission module (330) that transmits the billing signal and the activation signal to a driving control unit (C) that controls the operation of a specific driving unit (B) that is pre-matched with the selection button (D).

[0036] And, the drive control unit (C) includes an activation signal verification module (C100) that verifies an activation signal received from a signal transmission module (330) of a billing transmission control unit (300), a remaining number of games verification module (C200) that verifies the remaining number of drives, i.e., the remaining number of games, of the drive unit (B) based on a billing signal received from a signal transmission module (330) of the billing transmission control unit (300) and a feedback signal of the drive unit (B), and a control signal generation module (C300) that generates a control signal for the operation of the drive unit (B) based on the activation signal verified by the activation signal verification module (C100) and the remaining number of drives of the drive unit (B) verified by the remaining number of games verification module (C200). That is, the drive control unit (C) identifies the target drive unit (B) to be activated by checking the activation signal, calculates the remaining number of drives of the identified target drive unit (B) based on the billing signal received from the billing transmission control unit (300), and generates and transmits a control signal to the specific drive unit (B) to operate the drive unit (B). Then, the drive control unit (C) updates the remaining number of drives of the drive unit (B) based on the drive unit (B) feedback signal transmitted after the drive unit (B) completes one drive, and repeatedly operates the drive unit (B) until all of the number of drives is consumed.

[0038] Meanwhile, FIG. 4 illustrates a block diagram of a composite game device according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, in this embodiment, a drive switching module (340) is added to the billing transmission control unit (300). The drive switching module (340) stops the transmission of the existing billing signal and activation signal to the drive control unit when a new activation signal is received after a specific drive unit is activated by pressing one of a plurality of selection buttons after the initial billing, and then another selection button is pressed again. The drive switching module (340) then requests and receives remaining game recovery information from the remaining recovery confirmation module (C200) of the drive control unit that controls the drive unit switched from the existing activated state to the deactivated state, and transmits the new activation signal and remaining game recovery information to the drive control unit that controls another drive unit that is pre-matched with the corresponding selection button. The drive control unit then operates the pre-matched other drive unit based on the received new activation signal and remaining game recovery information.

[0040] Hereinafter, the process of an actual user playing a game after payment in a composite game device according to the present invention having such a configuration is described by example. The composite game device according to the present invention is equipped with two different first driving units (430) and second driving units (530) to allow playing two different games, and it is assumed that the fee for one play of all games is 1,000 won. Initially, when the user pays 10,000 won through the billing unit (200) and presses the first selection button (220), the first driving unit (430) that is pre-matched with the first selection button (220) is activated, and the user can play the first game operated by the first driving unit (430) 10 times. If the user wants to play another second game after playing the first game five times, pressing the second selection button (230) again disables the first driving unit (430), stopping the play of the first game, and activates the second driving unit (530) that is pre-matched with the second selection button (230), allowing the user to play the second game operated by the second driving unit (530) for the remaining five times.

[0042] In this way, according to the present invention, in a composite game device comprising a plurality of driving units in a single main body, selective billing for each driving unit is possible with only a single billing unit, and if the user wants to play a different game according to their choice, they can switch to another game with the remaining balance.

[0044] Specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the spirit and scope of the present invention are not limited to these specific embodiments, but that various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the invention without altering the essence of the invention. Accordingly, the embodiments described above are provided to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention and should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0045] 100 : Main Body 200 : Paid Unit A: Control unit B: Driving unit C : Drive control unit 300 : Billing transmission control unit

Claims

Claim 1 A main body (100) comprising a plurality of control units (A), a driving unit (B), and a driving control unit (C) for operating and driving different games; a single billing unit (200) provided in the main body (100) for receiving payment for operating the game; a plurality of selection buttons (D) provided on one side of the billing unit (200) for generating an activation signal to activate a driving unit of a specific game to be played by the user's selection; and a billing transmission control unit (300) that receives a billing signal paid from the billing unit (200), receives an activation signal generated through the selection button (D), and transmits the billing signal and the activation signal to a driving control unit (C) that controls the operation of a specific driving unit pre-matched with the corresponding selection button, wherein the billing transmission control unit (300) receives a billing signal paid from the billing unit (200). The system includes a billing signal receiving module (310); an activation signal receiving module (320) that receives an activation signal generated from the selection button (D); and a signal transmission module (330) that transmits the billing signal and the activation signal to a driving control unit (C) that controls the operation of a specific driving unit (B) that is pre-matched with the selection button (D). The driving control unit (C) includes an activation signal verification module (C100) that verifies the activation signal received from the signal transmission module (330) of the billing transmission control unit (300); and a remaining count verification module (C200) that verifies the remaining count of the driving unit (B) based on the billing signal received from the signal transmission module (330) of the billing transmission control unit (300) and the feedback signal of the driving unit (B). It includes a control signal generation module (C300) that generates a control signal for the operation of the corresponding drive unit based on the activation signal confirmed by the activation signal confirmation module (C100) and the remaining game count of the corresponding drive unit confirmed by the remaining count confirmation module (C200), and the billing transmission control unit (300) includes a drive switching module (340);The above drive switching module (340) is characterized by, when a new activation signal generated by pressing another selection button is received after one of a plurality of selection buttons is pressed to activate a specific drive unit following the initial charge, stopping the transmission of the existing charge signal and activation signal to the drive control unit to deactivate the corresponding drive unit, and requesting and receiving remaining game recovery information from the remaining recovery confirmation module (C200) of the drive control unit that controls the drive unit switched from the existing activated state to the deactivated state, and then transmitting the new activation signal and remaining game recovery information to the drive control unit that controls another drive unit that is pre-matched with the corresponding selection button. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete

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