EP2357622B1 - Method for operating a gaming device of an entertainment device - Google Patents

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EP2357622B1
EP2357622B1 EP20100193762 EP10193762A EP2357622B1 EP 2357622 B1 EP2357622 B1 EP 2357622B1 EP 20100193762 EP20100193762 EP 20100193762 EP 10193762 A EP10193762 A EP 10193762A EP 2357622 B1 EP2357622 B1 EP 2357622B1
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  • the invention relates to a method for operating a game device of an amusement machine according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • the ball game device comprises a bowl-shaped recessed game kettle, which has an inwardly inclined, formed of a plurality of display panels display area and, on the inner circumference is adjacent, groove-shaped encircling ball track.
  • a permanent magnet arranged on a double arm is moved parallel to the web running surface.
  • the double arm is driven via a belt drive by a drive motor.
  • the device has the disadvantage that the outer peripheral side arranged digit ring is fixed and, secondly, that the rotating ball always remains in the ball track. Due to the rigid arrangement of the dial and the non-removable ball experienced the user of the amusement machine no roulette-specific gaming pleasure.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a game device that is vertically operable and conveys a roulettspiel ancient ceremonies ceremonies etc.
  • the inventive method for operating a game device has the advantage that visible to the player, the ball is automatically placed in the ball track and this subsequently moves opposite to the rotating dial rim. Continuous deceleration of the ball's orbital speed results in a game-like gaming sensation. In particular, this is underlined by the fact that the ball when reaching the target position immediately changes the direction of rotation and moves in synchronization with the target display field of the dial.
  • the free movement of the ball is additionally supported by the fact that the ball can be removed from the ball track by means of a power-operated pivotable ball catching device. With this device, the ball is also used again in the ball track.
  • An Indian FIG. 1 illustrated entertainment machine 1 comprises a on a bottom plate 2 vertically extending base housing 3, on which on a front side 4 a game device 5 enclosing housing part 6 is arranged.
  • the game device 5 is a vertically arranged roulette wheel.
  • the Roulettekessel comprises a arranged on an axis rotatable digit ring 7.
  • the digit ring 7 is circumferentially surrounded by a ball track 8.
  • the ball track 8 has a U-shaped cross-section.
  • the respective free leg end of the U-shaped profile of the ball track points in the direction of the front side 4.
  • a non-illustrated, driven by an actuator support arm is rotatably mounted on a horizontally arranged axis.
  • the support arm is arranged by mediation of a distance behind the ball track 8.
  • a permanent magnet is attached, which is associated with the ball track 8.
  • a ball conveyor 10 is provided in a region 9 of the ball track 8, a ball conveyor 10 is provided.
  • a microcomputer comprehensive control unit is arranged in the vertically extending base housing 3.
  • the control unit corresponds to a roulette control, of which in each case a drive motor for the digit ring 7, the support arm and the actuator for the ball conveyor 10 are activated.
  • FIG. 2 is designed as Roulettekessel game device 5 is shown in perspective.
  • a non-illustrated horizontal axis arranged axis of the digit ring 7 and a turnstile 11 is arranged.
  • the digit ring 7 is surrounded by the ball track 8.
  • the number ring 7 consists of 37 number fields, of which 18 number fields 12 red ground and 18 number fields 12 white ground are formed. A number field is green ground.
  • the number fields 12 are translucent illuminated.
  • the number ring 7 is surrounded by the circulating ball track 8.
  • the ball track 8 has a U-shaped cross-sectional area.
  • a pivotable ball mount 15 of a ball conveyor 10, not shown, is arranged.
  • sensors not shown in greater detail on the ball track side are arranged, which are in operative connection with the roulette control unit.
  • FIG. 3 the back of the designed as Roulettekessel game device 5 is shown in perspective.
  • the Roulettekessel is attached to a support frame 16.
  • the horizontal axis is fixed.
  • On the axis of the digit ring 7 and to the support arm 17 is rotatably arranged on the one hand.
  • the drive of the digit rim 7, as well as the support arm 17, takes place via an electric motor 18, 19 with the interposition of a gear 20, 21 and belt 22, 23.
  • the drive motor 18 is a DC motor with a rotary encoder with 12 pulses per revolution.
  • a zero position of the support arm 17 is a separate Detected light barrier, which is arranged in the ball track 8.
  • the drive of the digit ring 7 takes place with the DC motor 19, which is associated with a rotary encoder with 12 pulses per revolution.
  • a detection of the zero position of the digit ring 7 is detected by separate light barriers, which are attached to a motor mount.
  • the light barrier is connected to the roulette control unit.
  • the ball conveyor 10 comprises a bracket 24 fixed to the holder 24.
  • the holder 24 includes a shaft 25 on which two rotationally fixed two mutually parallel arranged support arms 26 are arranged at the free end of the ball holder 15 is attached.
  • an electromagnetic actuator 27 is arranged with gear.
  • the roulette control is activated by the control unit so that the actuator 27 is activated and the ball is transported into the ball track 8.
  • the roulette control unit subsequently activates the actuator 18 for the support arm 17.
  • the support arm 17 is moved to the ball holder 15, so that the ferromagnetic ball is now held by the arranged on the support arm 17 permanent magnet in the ball track 8.
  • the ball conveyor 10 is moved to its original position.
  • each of the roulette control unit of the drive motor 18, 19 of the support arm 17 and the digit ring 7 are started in the opposite direction.
  • a randomly determined by the control unit digit is passed over a serial interface for roulette control.
  • the roulette control after receiving the target digit continuously reduces the rotational speed of the support arm 17 until a predetermined minimum speed has been reached.
  • the desired target speed is maintained over a given period. Now reaches the ball the desired target number, the Roulette control will change the direction of rotation of the drive 18.
  • it is determined by the roulette control how many drive pulses have been transmitted to the drive motor 18 in order to achieve a direction change.
  • This number of drive pulses is the drive motor 18 subsequently supplied within a predetermined time window in addition to the required drive pulses, so that a synchronization between the target digit, the rotating digit ring 7 and the support arm 17 and thus the ball.
  • the bezel 7 and the support arm 17 is stopped at the same time after a predetermined time.
  • a speed control of the digit ring 7, as well as the support arm 17, takes place until the announcement of the target number to be achieved subsequently in the form of a speed control over time specifications.
  • the time between two or more pulses for driving the respective drive motor 18, 19 is measured by the roulette control unit and compared with a desired value.
  • the roulette control includes a control algorithm for adjusting the motor voltages. As a control algorithm Favor of a PI controller and / or PT1 controller is used. To decelerate the rotational speed of the support arm 17, the timing for the drive pulses of the drive motor 18, 19 are changed over a linear function over time.
  • the output pulses of the Roulette control are compared and counteracted in case of deviations.
  • the roulette control includes a control algorithm, e.g. B. PI controller, to adjust the motor voltage.
  • the current position of the support arm 17 and the digit rim 7 is determined by counting the pulses of the respective rotary encoder on the axes of the drive motors 18, 19.
  • the roulette control unit processes the pulses from the encoders to the displayable 37 fields. Achieving the random destination number for each game is recognized by the equality of the fields of digit ring 7 and support arm 17. For different positions, a corresponding offset is used.
  • the running into the target position is dependent only on the position of the support arm 17 and the dial rim 7 to each other, but not from the respective absolute position.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Spieleinrichtung eines Unterhaltungsautomaten gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a method for operating a game device of an amusement machine according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Aus der DE 36 40 630 C2 ist eine Antriebseinheit für eine Kugelspieleinrichtung eines Unterhaltungsautomaten bekannt. Die Kugelspieleinrichtung umfasst einen schüsselförmig vertieften Spielkessel, der einen nach innen geneigten, aus einer Mehrzahl von Anzeigefeldern gebildeten Anzeigebereich und eine, an dessen Innenumfang sich anschließende, rillenförmig umlaufende Kugelbahn aufweist. Unterhalb der Kugelbahn wird parallel zur Bahnlauffläche ein, auf einem Doppelarm angeordneter Dauermagnet bewegt. Der Doppelarm wird über einen Riementrieb von einem Antriebsmotor angetrieben. Die Vorrichtung weist jedoch den Nachteil auf, dass der außenumfangsseitig angeordnete Ziffernkranz feststehend ist und zum anderen, dass die umlaufende Kugel stets in der Kugelbahn verbleibt. Durch die starre Anordnung des Ziffernkranzes und der nicht entnehmbaren Kugel erlebt der Benutzer des Unterhaltungsautomaten kein roulettspezifisches Spielvergnügen.From the DE 36 40 630 C2 a drive unit for a ball game device of an amusement machine is known. The ball game device comprises a bowl-shaped recessed game kettle, which has an inwardly inclined, formed of a plurality of display panels display area and, on the inner circumference is adjacent, groove-shaped encircling ball track. Below the ball track, a permanent magnet arranged on a double arm is moved parallel to the web running surface. The double arm is driven via a belt drive by a drive motor. However, the device has the disadvantage that the outer peripheral side arranged digit ring is fixed and, secondly, that the rotating ball always remains in the ball track. Due to the rigid arrangement of the dial and the non-removable ball experienced the user of the amusement machine no roulette-specific gaming pleasure.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Spieleinrichtung zu schaffen, die vertikal betreibbar ist und ein roulettspieltischartiges Spielempfinden vermittelt.The object of the invention is to provide a game device that is vertically operable and conveys a roulettspieltischartiges game feeling.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Verfahrensanspruchs 1 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the characterizing features of method claim 1.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung beinhalten die Unteransprüche.Further embodiments of the invention include the subclaims.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Spieleinrichtung weist den Vorteil auf, dass für den Spieler sichtbar, die Kugel selbsttätig in die Kugelbahn gelegt wird und sich diese nachfolgend entgegengesetzt zum rotierenden Ziffernkranz bewegt. Durch eine kontinuierliche Verlangsamung der Umlaufgeschwindigkeit der Kugel wird ein spieltischartiges Spielempfinden erreicht. Insbesondere wird dies dadurch unterstrichen, dass die Kugel beim Erreichen der Zielposition unmittelbar die Drehrichtung ändert und sich synchron mit dem Zielanzeigefeld des Ziffernkranzes fortbewegt.The inventive method for operating a game device has the advantage that visible to the player, the ball is automatically placed in the ball track and this subsequently moves opposite to the rotating dial rim. Continuous deceleration of the ball's orbital speed results in a game-like gaming sensation. In particular, this is underlined by the fact that the ball when reaching the target position immediately changes the direction of rotation and moves in synchronization with the target display field of the dial.

Der freie Lauf der Kugel wird zusätzlich dadurch unterstützt, dass mittels einer hilfskraftbetätigbaren verschwenkbar angeordneten Kugelfangvorrichtung die Kugel aus der Kugelbahn entnommen werden kann. Mit dieser Vorrichtung wird die Kugel gleichfalls wieder in die Kugelbahn eingesetzt.The free movement of the ball is additionally supported by the fact that the ball can be removed from the ball track by means of a power-operated pivotable ball catching device. With this device, the ball is also used again in the ball track.

Ein erfindungsgemäßes Ausführungsbeispiel ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt. Es zeigt:

Figur 1:
ein Gehäuse mit einem vertikal angeordneten Roulettekessel, perspektivisch dargestellt,
Figur 2:
einen Roulettekessel, perspektivisch dargestellt und
Figur 3:
eine Antriebseinheit für einen Ziffernkranz des Roulettekessels, eine Entnahmevorrichtung für eine Roulettekugel, perspektivisch dargestellt.
An inventive embodiment is shown in the drawings. It shows:
FIG. 1:
a housing with a vertically arranged roulette wheel, shown in perspective,
FIG. 2:
a roulette wheel, shown in perspective and
FIG. 3:
a drive unit for a number ring of the roulette wheel, a removal device for a roulette ball, shown in perspective.

Ein in der Figur 1 dargestellter Unterhaltungsautomat 1 umfasst ein auf einer Bodenplatte 2 sich vertikal erstreckendes Grundgehäuse 3, an dem auf einer Frontseite 4 eine Spieleinrichtung 5 umschließendes Gehäuseteil 6 angeordnet ist. Die Spieleinrichtung 5 ist ein vertikal angeordneter Roulettekessel. Der Roulettekessel umfasst einen auf einer Achse angeordneten rotierbaren Ziffernkranz 7. Der Ziffernkranz 7 ist umlaufend von einer Kugelbahn 8 umgeben. Die Kugelbahn 8 weist einen U-förmigen Querschnitt auf. Das jeweilige freie Schenkelende des U-förmigen Profils der Kugelbahn weist in Richtung der Frontseite 4. Ein nicht näher dargestellter, von einem Stellantrieb angetriebener Tragarm ist drehbar auf einer horizontal angeordnete Achse befestigt. Der Tragarm ist unter Vermittlung eines Abstandes hinter der Kugelbahn 8 angeordnet. Auf dem Tragarm ist ein Permanentmagnet befestigt, der der Kugelbahn 8 zugeordnet ist. In einem Bereich 9 der Kugelbahn 8 ist eine Kugelfördereinrichtung 10 vorgesehen.An Indian FIG. 1 illustrated entertainment machine 1 comprises a on a bottom plate 2 vertically extending base housing 3, on which on a front side 4 a game device 5 enclosing housing part 6 is arranged. The game device 5 is a vertically arranged roulette wheel. The Roulettekessel comprises a arranged on an axis rotatable digit ring 7. The digit ring 7 is circumferentially surrounded by a ball track 8. The ball track 8 has a U-shaped cross-section. The respective free leg end of the U-shaped profile of the ball track points in the direction of the front side 4. A non-illustrated, driven by an actuator support arm is rotatably mounted on a horizontally arranged axis. The support arm is arranged by mediation of a distance behind the ball track 8. On the support arm, a permanent magnet is attached, which is associated with the ball track 8. In a region 9 of the ball track 8, a ball conveyor 10 is provided.

In dem sich vertikal erstreckenden Grundgehäuse 3 ist eine nicht näher dargestellte, einen Mikrocomputer umfassende Steuereinheit angeordnet. Die Steuereinheit korrespondiert mit einer Roulettesteuerung, von der jeweils ein Antriebsmotor für den Ziffernkranz 7, den Tragarm und den Stellantrieb für die Kugelfördereinrichtung 10 aktiviert werden.In the vertically extending base housing 3, a non-illustrated, a microcomputer comprehensive control unit is arranged. The control unit corresponds to a roulette control, of which in each case a drive motor for the digit ring 7, the support arm and the actuator for the ball conveyor 10 are activated.

In der Figur 2 ist die als Roulettekessel ausgebildete Spieleinrichtung 5 perspektivisch dargestellt. Auf einer nicht näher dargestellten horizontal verlaufend angeordneten Achse ist drehbar der Ziffernkranz 7 und ein Drehkreuz 11 angeordnet. Der Ziffernkranz 7 wird von der Kugelbahn 8 umgeben. Der Ziffernkranz 7 besteht aus 37 Ziffernfeldern, wovon 18 Ziffernfelder 12 rotgrundig und 18 Ziffernfelder 12 weißgrundig ausgebildet sind. Ein Ziffernfeld ist grüngrundig. Die Ziffernfelder 12 sind durchscheinend beleuchtbar. Der Ziffernkranz 7 wird von der umlaufenden Kugelbahn 8 umgeben. Die Kugelbahn 8 weist eine U-förmige Querschnittsfläche auf. An einem Bereich 9 des Roulettekessels weist die Roulettekesselwandung 13 einen Durchbruch 14 auf. In dem Durchbruch 14 ist eine verschwenkbare Kugelhalterung 15 einer nicht näher dargestellten Kugelfördereinrichtung 10 angeordnet. Im Bereich des Durchbruchs 14 sind kugelbahnseitig nicht näher dargestellte Sensoren angeordnet, die mit der Roulettesteuereinheit in Wirkverbindung stehen.In the FIG. 2 is designed as Roulettekessel game device 5 is shown in perspective. On a non-illustrated horizontal axis arranged axis of the digit ring 7 and a turnstile 11 is arranged. The digit ring 7 is surrounded by the ball track 8. The number ring 7 consists of 37 number fields, of which 18 number fields 12 red ground and 18 number fields 12 white ground are formed. A number field is green ground. The number fields 12 are translucent illuminated. The number ring 7 is surrounded by the circulating ball track 8. The ball track 8 has a U-shaped cross-sectional area. At a region 9 of the roulette wheel Roulettekesselwandung 13 has an opening 14. In the opening 14, a pivotable ball mount 15 of a ball conveyor 10, not shown, is arranged. In the region of the opening 14, sensors not shown in greater detail on the ball track side are arranged, which are in operative connection with the roulette control unit.

In der Figur 3 ist die Rückseite der als Roulettekessel ausgebildeten Spieleinrichtung 5 perspektivisch dargestellt. Der Roulettekessel ist an einem Halterahmen 16 befestigt. An dem Halterahmen 16 ist die horizontal verlaufende Achse befestigt. Auf der Achse ist zum einen der Ziffernkranz 7 und zum auch der Tragarm 17 drehbar angeordnet. Der Antrieb des Ziffernkranzes 7, sowie des Tragarms 17, erfolgt jeweils über einen Elektromotor 18, 19 unter Zwischenschaltung jeweils eines Zahnrad- 20, 21 und Riemengetriebes 22, 23. Der Antriebsmotor 18 ist ein Gleichstrommotor mit einem Drehgeber mit 12 Impulsen pro Umdrehung. Eine Nullposition des Tragarmes 17 wird über eine gesonderte Lichtschranke erfasst, die in der Kugelbahn 8 angeordnet ist.In the FIG. 3 the back of the designed as Roulettekessel game device 5 is shown in perspective. The Roulettekessel is attached to a support frame 16. On the support frame 16, the horizontal axis is fixed. On the axis of the digit ring 7 and to the support arm 17 is rotatably arranged on the one hand. The drive of the digit rim 7, as well as the support arm 17, takes place via an electric motor 18, 19 with the interposition of a gear 20, 21 and belt 22, 23. The drive motor 18 is a DC motor with a rotary encoder with 12 pulses per revolution. A zero position of the support arm 17 is a separate Detected light barrier, which is arranged in the ball track 8.

Der Antrieb des Ziffernkranzes 7 erfolgt mit dem Gleichstrommotor 19, dem ein Drehgeber mit 12 Impulsen pro Umdrehung zugeordnet ist. Eine Erfassung der Nullposition des Ziffernkranzes 7 wird über gesonderte Lichtschranken erfasst, die an einem Motorträger befestigt sind. Die Lichtschranke ist mit der Roulettesteuereinheit verbunden. Die Kugelfördereinrichtung 10 umfasst eine am Halterahmen 16 befestigte Halterung 24. Die Halterung 24 umfasst eine Welle 25, an der drehfest zwei parallel zueinander verlaufend angeordnete Tragarme 26 angeordnet sind, an deren freiem Ende die Kugelhalterung 15 befestigt ist. An einem Ende der Welle 25 ist ein elektromagnetischer Stellantrieb 27 mit Getriebe angeordnet.The drive of the digit ring 7 takes place with the DC motor 19, which is associated with a rotary encoder with 12 pulses per revolution. A detection of the zero position of the digit ring 7 is detected by separate light barriers, which are attached to a motor mount. The light barrier is connected to the roulette control unit. The ball conveyor 10 comprises a bracket 24 fixed to the holder 24. The holder 24 includes a shaft 25 on which two rotationally fixed two mutually parallel arranged support arms 26 are arranged at the free end of the ball holder 15 is attached. At one end of the shaft 25, an electromagnetic actuator 27 is arranged with gear.

Bei einem spieleinsatzaufweisenden Münzstand in einem Guthabenspeicher des Unterhaltungsautomaten 1 wird seitens der Steuereinheit die Roulettesteuerung aktiviert, damit der Stellantrieb 27 aktiviert wird und die Kugel in die Kugelbahn 8 transportiert wird. Die Roulettesteuereinheit aktiviert nachfolgend den Stellantrieb 18 für den Tragarm 17. Der Tragarm 17 wird zur Kugelhalterung 15 verfahren, so dass die ferromagnetische Kugel nunmehr von dem auf dem Tragarm 17 angeordneten Permanentmagnet in der Kugelbahn 8 gehalten wird. Die Kugelfördereinrichtung 10 wird in ihre Ausgangsposition verfahren. Nachfolgend werden von der Roulettesteuereinheit jeweils der Antriebsmotor 18, 19 des Tragarms 17 und des Ziffernkranzes 7 in gegensinniger Laufrichtung gestartet. Eine von der Steuereinheit zufallsmäßig ermittelte Ziffer wird über eine serielle Schnittstelle zur Roulettesteuerung übergeben. Die Roulettesteuerung reduziert nach Erhalt der Zielziffer kontinuierlich die Umlaufgeschwindigkeit des Tragarms 17, bis eine vorgegebene minimale Geschwindigkeit erreicht wurde. Die angestrebte Zielgeschwindigkeit wird über eine vorgegebene Dauer eingehalten. Erreicht nunmehr die Kugel die angestrebte Zielziffer, wird die Roulettesteuerung die Drehrichtung des Antriebs 18 wechseln. Dabei wird seitens der Roulettesteuerung ermittelt, wie viele Ansteuerungsimpulse zum Antriebsmotor 18 übermittelt wurden, um eine Laufrichtungsänderung zu erzielen. Diese Zahl von Ansteuerungsimpulsen wird dem Antriebsmotor 18 nachfolgend innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Zeitfensters zusätzlich zu den erforderlichen Ansteuerungsimpulsen zugeführt, damit eine Synchronisation zwischen der Zielziffer, des umlaufenden Ziffernkranzes 7 und des Tragarms 17 und somit der Kugel besteht.In a spieleinsatzaufweisenden Münzstand in a credit account of the amusement machine 1, the roulette control is activated by the control unit so that the actuator 27 is activated and the ball is transported into the ball track 8. The roulette control unit subsequently activates the actuator 18 for the support arm 17. The support arm 17 is moved to the ball holder 15, so that the ferromagnetic ball is now held by the arranged on the support arm 17 permanent magnet in the ball track 8. The ball conveyor 10 is moved to its original position. Subsequently, each of the roulette control unit of the drive motor 18, 19 of the support arm 17 and the digit ring 7 are started in the opposite direction. A randomly determined by the control unit digit is passed over a serial interface for roulette control. The roulette control, after receiving the target digit continuously reduces the rotational speed of the support arm 17 until a predetermined minimum speed has been reached. The desired target speed is maintained over a given period. Now reaches the ball the desired target number, the Roulette control will change the direction of rotation of the drive 18. In this case, it is determined by the roulette control how many drive pulses have been transmitted to the drive motor 18 in order to achieve a direction change. This number of drive pulses is the drive motor 18 subsequently supplied within a predetermined time window in addition to the required drive pulses, so that a synchronization between the target digit, the rotating digit ring 7 and the support arm 17 and thus the ball.

Nach erfolgter Synchronisation des Tragarms 17 und Ziffernkranzes 7 wird, nach einer vorgegebenen Zeit, der Ziffernkranz 7 und der Tragarm 17 gleichzeitig stillgesetzt.After synchronization of the support arm 17 and digit ring 7, the bezel 7 and the support arm 17 is stopped at the same time after a predetermined time.

Eine Geschwindigkeitsregelung des Ziffernkranzes 7, als auch des Tragarms 17, erfolgt bis zur Bekanntgabe der nachfolgend zu erreichenden Zielziffer in Form einer Geschwindigkeitsregelung über Zeitvorgaben. Die Zeit zwischen zwei oder mehr Impulsen für die Ansteuerung des jeweiligen Antriebsmotor 18, 19 wird von der Roulettesteuereinheit gemessen und mit einem Sollwert verglichen. Die Roulettesteuerung umfasst einen Regelalgorithmus zur Einstellung der Motorspannungen. Als Regelalgorithmus wird bevorzug der eines PI-Reglers und/oder PT1-Reglers verwandt. Zur Abbremsung der Umlaufgeschwindigkeit des Tragarms 17 werden die Zeitvorgaben für die Ansteuerungsimpulse des Antriebsmotors 18, 19 über eine lineare Funktion über die Zeit verändert. Zur Erzielung eines Synchronlaufs zwischen dem Tragarm 17 bzw. der Kugel und dem Ziffernkranz 7 werden die Ausgangsimpulse der Roulettesteuerung miteinander verglichen und bei Abweichungen entsprechend gegengeregelt. Zur Gegenregelung umfasst die Roulettesteuerung einen Regelalgorithmus, z. B. PI-Regler, zur Einstellung der Motorspannung.A speed control of the digit ring 7, as well as the support arm 17, takes place until the announcement of the target number to be achieved subsequently in the form of a speed control over time specifications. The time between two or more pulses for driving the respective drive motor 18, 19 is measured by the roulette control unit and compared with a desired value. The roulette control includes a control algorithm for adjusting the motor voltages. As a control algorithm Favor of a PI controller and / or PT1 controller is used. To decelerate the rotational speed of the support arm 17, the timing for the drive pulses of the drive motor 18, 19 are changed over a linear function over time. To achieve a synchronous operation between the support arm 17 and the ball and the digit ring 7, the output pulses of the Roulette control are compared and counteracted in case of deviations. To the counter regulation the roulette control includes a control algorithm, e.g. B. PI controller, to adjust the motor voltage.

Die Erkennung der jeweiligen Position des Tragarms 17 und/oder des Ziffernkranzes 7 erfolgt über den Tragarm 17 bzw. den Ziffernkranz 7 jeweils zugeordnete Sensoren, z. B. Lichtschranken, die mit der Roulettesteuerung verbunden sind. Die aktuelle Position des Tragarms 17 bzw. des Ziffernkranzes 7 wird durch Zählen der Impulse der jeweiligen Drehgeber auf den Achsen der Antriebsmotoren 18, 19 ermittelt. Die Roulettesteuereinheit verarbeitet die Impulse der Drehgeber auf die anzeigbaren 37 Felder. Ein Erreichen der zufallsbestimmten Zielziffer für ein jedes Spiel wird durch die Gleichheit der Felder von Ziffernkranz 7 und Tragarm 17 erkannt. Für unterschiedliche Positionen wird ein entsprechender Versatz verwendet. Das Einlaufen in die Zielposition ist nur von der Stellung des Tragarms 17 und des Ziffernkranzes 7 zueinander abhängig, nicht aber von der jeweiligen absoluten Position.The detection of the respective position of the support arm 17 and / or the digit ring 7 via the support arm 17 and the digit ring 7 respectively associated sensors, for. As photocells, which are connected to the roulette control. The current position of the support arm 17 and the digit rim 7 is determined by counting the pulses of the respective rotary encoder on the axes of the drive motors 18, 19. The roulette control unit processes the pulses from the encoders to the displayable 37 fields. Achieving the random destination number for each game is recognized by the equality of the fields of digit ring 7 and support arm 17. For different positions, a corresponding offset is used. The running into the target position is dependent only on the position of the support arm 17 and the dial rim 7 to each other, but not from the respective absolute position.

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  1. Method for operating a gaming device of an entertainment machine, having a control unit, which comprises a microcomputer, for progression control, with the gaming device comprising a ball guidance track in which a ball is arranged such that it can circulate, and with the ball guidance track having an associated ring of numbers, and with a pivot arm being driven by an actuating drive which can be activated by a control system, the said pivot arm having a ball driver device which is associated with the ball guidance track,
    characterized
    in that a drive unit (19, 21, 23) (18, 20, 22) of a ring (7) of numbers and the ball are activated by the control unit in such a way that the ring (7) of numbers and the ball rotate in opposite directions, that a target number for the ball is determined by a roulette control unit, and that the circulation speed of the ball is continuously reduced, and that the circulation speed of the ring (7) of numbers is constant, and that, when the ball reaches a predefined circulation speed and the target number is reached on the ring (7) of numbers, the direction and speed of rotation of the ring (7) of numbers and of the ball are synchronized by the roulette control unit.
  2. Method according to Claim 1,
    characterized
    in that, when there is a credit level covering a stake in a credit meter of the entertainment machine (1), the roulette control unit activates an actuating drive (27) with which a ball conveying device (10) transports the ball to the ball track (8).
  3. Method according to Claim 2,
    characterized
    in that, after the ball conveying device (10) is pivoted in the direction of the ball track (8), the said ball track is blocked and the ball can be removed from the ball track by the ball conveying device (10) by a carrying arm for expelling the ball having passed an aperture (14) in the wall of the roulette bowl.
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