JP2006209893A - Media management system and media storing case - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the security and accurately manage the license of media, for whatever the object of storing/taking out operation. <P>SOLUTION: This system is provided with a media storing case which stores the media attached with an IC tag at a predetermined position and is provided with a lock mechanism, a media tag reader, a database, and a management section which controls operations concerning engagement/release of the lock mechanism, and media storing or taking out of the media storing slot, based on verification of read information by the media tag reader and information currently written in the databases concerning the media. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to system management of media management such as CD-ROM, and in particular, prevents theft and unauthorized use of media such as CD-ROM and automates lending management, thereby reducing human workload. The present invention relates to a media management system and a media storage case that can be reduced, a portion that has been dependent on management by a conventional person is released, and accurate license management is possible. The present invention provides information management within each industry and company, including customer information management systems such as banks and securities, goods management in distribution warehouses, rental product management in the rental industry, and theft of extremely valuable items such as jewelry. It is widely applied regardless of industry or field, such as prevention management, lending in libraries and museums, and anti-theft management.

Various media (recording media) such as compact discs (CD) such as CD-ROM and DVD (digital versatile disc) including various information (hereinafter referred to as “CD etc.” or “CD-ROM etc.”) ")") Are dealt with. In addition to storage problems such as physical management of these CDs, some of the information requires confidentiality such as customer information, such as which CDs were rented / returned to whom, etc. Strict and strict management is also required. On the other hand, the current situation is that management depends on human resources, and there is room for security to be sluggish by relying on human resources, which places great burdens and concerns on corporate daily activities.
Under such circumstances, a system has been proposed that uses a tag incorporating an IC chip to reduce CD lending work and return work (for example, Patent Document 1). However, in this system, only the lending business and the return business after moving the CD to be lent / returned from the storage location are regarded as problems, and storage is not intended in the CD management. Therefore, no consideration is given to maintaining the security of items other than those for lending / returning.
In addition, a management system has been proposed for the location and presence of graphic documents stored in a bookshelf with an RF-ID graphic document classification label attached (for example, Patent Document 2), but everyone can access the graphic documents. The system is built on the premise that security is not considered at all, such as restricting access to information.
JP 2000-198505 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-334198

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and a first object is to prevent theft and unauthorized use of a CD-ROM or the like. For this reason, the second object of the present application is to improve security for media not related to the storage / removal operation and to improve security for the media related to the storage / removal operation through maintenance of a detailed history. Furthermore, the present application is a media management system and media storage case that reduce the human workload by automating the lending management, release the part that has been dependent on the management by a conventional person, and enable accurate license management. The third purpose is to provide

In order to solve such a problem, the present invention is provided in a media storage case including a plurality of media storage slots that store a medium in which an IC tag for media is attached at a predetermined position and includes a lock mechanism, and the media storage case. A media tag reader for reading information in the media IC tag, and a database related to the media connected to the media tag reader, the information read by the media tag reader and written to the database related to the media And a management unit that controls operations related to locking / release of the locking mechanism and media storage or removal of the media storage slot based on collation with stored information.

  According to the present invention having such a configuration, if there is no authentication by the user authentication tag, the management unit that controls the CD storage slot does not operate, so that it is possible to prevent an unauthorized user from taking out and replacing the CD. .

  Further, according to the present invention, when the CD is stored, the CD IC tag attached to the CD is automatically read by the CD IC tag reader. If the IC tag reader cannot read the CD, the CD is stored in the CD storage slot. Can not. That is, a function of storing only the registered proper CD is provided.

  Information read by the IC tag reader for CD is reflected on the screen, for example, by the management unit.

When a CD is taken out from the CD storage slot, a desired CD can be taken out from the CD storage slot by designating the CD to be taken out on the screen. Further, the IC tag of the CD to be taken out is automatically set to the IC tag reader for CD. Therefore, it is possible to grasp systematically that “the CD has been really taken out”.

  User information and CD information are managed by the management unit during CD storage and retrieval, so the current situation such as who is using what and what is stored, and who used what when It is possible to manage the usage history such as whether or not the user has a work load.

  In the present application, the slot protrudes and protrudes. Therefore, the information reading / storage operation can be continuously performed only by placing the medium on the slot.

  In this case, the present invention further includes an IC tag reader for reading information in the IC tag for user authentication, and the management unit authenticates the user with the user authentication IC tag. You may comprise so that it may operate | move. By doing so, access to the system by a person who does not obtain proper authentication can be restricted, and the security is further improved.

  Further, in the present invention, the media are CD, DVD, MD, FD, MO, LD, compact flash (trademark), microdrive, smart media, SD memory card, memory stick, xD-Picture Card (xD-Picture Card). You may comprise so that it may be at least one of them. As a result, the present system can be used in various industries, and convenience is increased.

  In this case, the present invention is such that the media is stored in a media storage case that covers the media alone, the IC tag for media is attached to a predetermined position of the media storage case, and the media storage slot is stored in the media storage case. You may comprise so that a medium may be stored for every case. Constituting in this way further increases convenience. In addition, since the slot standard is uniform and a media IC tag is affixed to a predetermined position of the media storage case, the positioning of the reading operation by the IC tag reader can be performed simply by placing the media storage case in the slot. Therefore, the reading performance of the IC tag reader is improved.

  Further, in the present invention, the management unit includes a collation unit that collates information in the media IC tag read by the media tag reader with a media database when storing media, and a desired media storage slot. The locking mechanism is released, the slot protrudes, and the slot is retracted in response to the placement of the designated medium, and then the locking mechanism of the media storage slot is locked. A database writing unit that writes information in the IC tag for the media into the media database may be provided as necessary only for the media and the authenticated media.

  With this configuration, only one slot is intended for one operation, and the other media in the media storage case is stored (and locked) while one medium is moved. Therefore, the security related to the other media is improved. In this respect, for example, in contrast to the conventional technique such as Patent Document 1, for example, only management performance is improved and security is not improved.

  In the present invention, the management unit, when removing the media, obtains and displays information related to all media stored in the media storage case from the media database, and specifies a desired media. The designated receiving unit to receive, and the lock mechanism of the media storage slot corresponding to the designated medium received by the designated receiving unit is released to project the slot, and the slot is retracted in response to removal of the designated media You may comprise so that the control part which latches the locking mechanism of a back media storage slot, and the database writing part which updates a media rental history database as needed may be provided.

  With this configuration, in the present application, each slot is formed independently and is subject to management in each unit, so the number of objects is limited to one when taking in and out, and high security is provided for the others. It is stored and held while maintaining In this respect, for example, in contrast to the conventional technology such as Patent Document 1, it is possible to physically carry out a plurality of discs.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be realized as a media storage case that is used in the media management system according to claim 1.

  Further, at this time, the present invention may be configured such that a plurality of the media storage cases can be stacked.

  According to the present invention, since the management unit that controls the CD storage slot does not operate without authentication by the user authentication tag, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized user from taking out and changing the CD.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a CD is stored, the IC tag for CD attached to the CD is automatically read by the IC tag reader for CD. If the IC tag reader cannot read the CD, the CD is stored in the CD storage slot. Can not. That is, the function of storing only the registered proper CD is provided.

  Information read by the IC tag reader for CD is reflected on the screen, for example, by the management unit.

When a CD is taken out from the CD storage slot, a desired CD can be taken out from the CD storage slot by designating the CD to be taken out on the screen. Further, the IC tag of the CD to be taken out is automatically used for the CD. Since it is read by the IC tag reader, it is possible to systematically understand that “the CD has been really taken out”.

  User information and CD information are managed by the management unit when storing and ejecting CDs, so the current situation such as who is using what and what is stored, and who used what when It is possible to manage the usage history such as whether or not the user has a work load.

  In the present application, the slot protrudes and protrudes. Therefore, the information reading / storage operation can be continuously performed only by placing the medium on the slot.

  Further, at this time, the present invention is configured such that the media is stored in a media storage case that covers the single medium, and the IC tag for media is attached to a predetermined position of the media storage case. Convenience increases. In addition, since the slot standard is uniform and a media IC tag is affixed to a predetermined position of the media storage case, the positioning of the reading operation by the IC tag reader can be performed simply by placing the media storage case in the slot. Therefore, the reading performance of the IC tag reader is improved.

  Furthermore, in the present invention, only one slot is intended for one operation, and other media in the media storage case are kept (and locked) while one media is moved. The security related to the other media is improved.

  Further, in the present invention, each slot is formed independently and is subject to management in each unit. Therefore, the number of objects is limited to one when taking in and out, and the other is maintained with high security. Contained and held.

  Hereinafter, the best embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a CD management automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following, the scope necessary for the description for achieving the object of the present invention will be schematically shown, and the scope necessary for the description of the relevant part of the present invention will be mainly described, and the description will be omitted. In addition, it shall be based on a well-known technique. In the following, a CD will be described as an example of media, but the (management) object of the present invention is not limited to a CD.

  As shown in the figure, a CD management automation system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a CD storage case 4 having a plurality of CD storage slots 41 for storing a CD 6 with a CD IC tag 11 attached thereto, IC tag reader 5 for reading information in IC tag 11 provided in CD storage case 4, IC tag reader 2 for reading information in IC tag 1 for user authentication, and IC for user authentication And a management unit 3 that controls the CD storage slot 41 and operates by authenticating the user with the tag 1.

  The CD storage case 4 has a plurality of slots 41, and has a lock locking / unlocking unit 7 that controls locking and unlocking of each slot. An indicator 8 is also provided for identifying the active slot.

  An operation input unit 9 and a monitor 10 are connected to the management unit 3. In the management unit 3, a user authentication IC tag reading reader control unit 31, a CD storage slot control unit 32, and a database (DB) 36 are provided. The CD storage slot control unit 32 further includes a CD tag reader control unit 33, a lock locking / unlocking unit control unit 34, and an indicator control unit 35. The database 36 includes a user authentication DB 37, a CD information DB 38, and a CD rental history DB 39. Further, the user authentication IC tag reading reader control unit 31 collates (not shown) the information in the IC tag with the information in the database (DB) 36 and, if necessary, the user. A display unit 312 (not shown) for displaying information on the monitor 10 for obtaining a desired operation and the like, and writing to the database in response to a change in the storage status of the media accompanying storage / removal (not shown) ) It is configured to include at least a database writing unit 313 and a designation receiving unit 314 (not shown) that designates a medium desired by the user from data displayed on the display unit 312 and receives information related to the designation.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an example of the present system. The management unit 3 including a keyboard and a monitor 10 as the operation input unit 9 is a personal computer (PC), for example, and is connected to the CD storage case 4. On the other hand, a user authentication IC tag reading reader 2 is connected to the PC which is the management unit 3.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective perspective view of the CD storage case 4 according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a front view of the CD storage case 4 according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a side view. In this embodiment, the CD storage slot 41 has 10 stages, but it is possible to provide a desired number of stages at most. As understood from FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the depth of the lowest stage of the CD storage case 4 is larger than the depth of the CD storage slot 41 in the closed state, and in front of the depth of the CD storage slot 41 in the closed state. A reader 5 for reading an IC tag of a CD is provided at the lowermost part protruding. Further, the CD storage case 4 configured in this way is configured so that it can be stacked / connected in the vertical direction and / or the horizontal direction by providing a locking mechanism at the top (not shown) of the side wall, for example. You can also.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the CD IC tag reading reader 5 is attached to the CD 6 stored in the opened CD storage slot 41 with the CD storage slot 41 open at the bottom of the CD storage case 4. It is located in front of the opening / closing port of the CD storage slot 41 so that the IC information read can be read. In this embodiment, the IC tag reader 5 for CD6 is positioned at the bottom, but as long as the CD6 IC information stored with the CD storage slot 41 opened can be read, the reader can be read from the top of the CD storage case 4. It is possible to change the arrangement on the side.

  In the case of the configuration of FIG. 6, for example, the IC tag 11 is affixed to, for example, the vicinity of the center (label surface) of the medium 6, for example, a CD, and is placed upside down when being placed and stored in the slot 41. To be placed. By doing in this way, reading by the IC tag reading reader 5 (or scanner) secures a position where the electric field strength of the detection area of the IC chip in the IC tag 11 is high, and good reading is performed. . Further, in this case, the IC tag 11 is not directly attached to the medium 6 but the medium 6 is placed in a medium storage case (not shown) (for each sheet), and a predetermined position (for example, a substantially central position) of the medium storage case is used. ) May be attached with the IC tag 11. In order to prevent the media storage case and the media 6 from being mixed, for example, the alignment between the display of the media storage case itself and the display of the label surface of the media 6 can be easily visually confirmed. With this configuration, the directivity in terms of the electric field strength of the IC tag 11 can be secured at a high position simply by placing the media storage case in the slot 41, and good reading of the IC tag information is executed.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective perspective view of the CD storage slot 41 according to the present invention. It has an indicator 8 indicating that it is in operation, a lock bar 71 as a lock / unlock part for opening and closing the slot, a CD insertion slot 42 and a CD tray 43 for storing a CD. 8 is a front view of the CD storage slot 41 according to the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a plan view from the top.

  Here, the IC tag 11 is also referred to as a responder, and is used as a pair with an IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner) called an interrogator (R / W). A simple communication is performed between the reader 5 (scanner) in a non-contact manner by radio waves. For example, 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, 2.45 GHz, or the like is used as the frequency of the communication radio wave. As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the IC tag 11 is formed by providing an IC chip 112 and a responder antenna 113 on a base material 111. The base material 111 is formed by laminating two strip-shaped thin film materials 111a and 111a such as synthetic resin, and an IC chip 112 and a responder antenna 113 are interposed between the two film materials 111a and 111a. It is sandwiched. The IC chip 112 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the IC tag 11.

  The transponder antenna 113 is electrically connected to the IC chip 112 and is formed of a thin conductor circuit pattern 113a. A metal foil such as a copper foil can be used as the conductor. The length of the responder antenna 113 of the standard IC tag 11 formed in this way is the radio wave including information on the medium 6 transmitted from the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner) to the IC tag 11, and the IC tag. 11 is set so as to be tuned to a specific frequency of radio waves including information on the medium 6 transmitted to the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner).

  In addition, the IC tag 11 is preferably formed like a seal by providing an adhesive layer or the like on the outer surface of the base 111 so that the IC tag 11 can be easily attached to the surface of the medium 6. The IC chip 112 stores information unique to the medium 6. For example, information such as a number assigned to each medium 6 for management and the type and title of the medium 6 is stored. The IC tag 11 may be provided with a capacitor for storing power supplied from the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner).

  The IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner) is formed by incorporating an interrogator antenna and a circuit necessary for transmission and reception in a scanner body formed in a box shape with synthetic resin or the like. In addition, a substantially hemispherical concave transmitting / receiving unit is provided in a substantially central portion of the outer surface of the scanner body, and communication with the IC tag 11 is performed by transmitting / receiving radio waves from the transmitting / receiving unit. These are based on known techniques, and illustration and description thereof are omitted here.

  Further, the responder antenna 113 of the IC tag 11 has a function of taking the interrogation radio wave transmitted from the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner) into the IC tag 11 and the response radio wave from the IC tag 11 to the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner). ). Furthermore, a modulator / demodulator (not shown) extracts power, clock, query data, etc. from the interrogation radio wave and supplies it to the controller and memory, and modulates the carrier wave according to the response data from the controller, It has a function of supplying it to the antenna 113 and returning it as a reflected wave to the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner). The control unit 33 performs internal control of the operation of the IC tag 11 in accordance with the question data from the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner), and the content of the control is reading of identification data held in the memory, Write identification data to the memory, and perform other control related to these operations. These details are also based on known techniques, and illustration and description are omitted here.

  Under such a configuration, information such as the type and title of the medium 6 to which the IC tag 11 is attached can be obtained from the identification data of the response data and other data, and the medium 6 can be identified. This mechanism is based on a known technique, and illustration and description thereof are omitted here. Further, the mechanism for writing the identification data of the medium 6 to the IC tag 11 is also based on a known technique, and illustration and description thereof are omitted here.

  As described above, in the media management system of the present invention, when the medium 6 with the IC tag 11 attached and attached enters the detection area (service area) which is the electric field area of the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner), Information (data) is exchanged using radio waves between the IC tag 11 and the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner), and information (identification data) unique to the media 6 written and held in advance in the IC tag 11 is retained. ) Is read by the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner) to identify the medium 6. At this time, when the IC tag 11 alone or the medium 6 on which the IC tag 11 is attached enters the detection area of the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner), the medium 6 is inserted into the IC tag 11. A function of writing the identification data may be added. In any case, the IC tag 11 does not have a power source for operating itself, and transmits power to the IC tag 11 using the interrogation radio wave transmitted from the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner). Thus, the IC tag 11 is operated. The detection area is identified by the response data transmitted from the IC tag 11 received by the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner) by the position matching function unique to the present application as described above. This is a range in which data can be reliably read, and the identification data is read with the IC tag 11 positioned in the detection area. This detection area is formed in a substantially hemispherical shape or a substantially spherical shape in front of a transmitting / receiving unit (not shown) of the IC tag reading reader 5 (scanner). Since details of this point are also deviated from the characteristic range of the present application, these are based on known techniques, and illustration and description are omitted here.

  Next, the overall operation / function flow of the system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in conjunction with the user authentication IC tag reading reader control unit 31 of the management unit 3, the user authentication IC tag 1 is read by the user authentication IC tag reading IC tag reader 2 (step 201). Here, the collation unit 311 collates the read data with the user authentication DB 37 in the management unit 3 as to whether or not authentication is permitted (step 202). If the authentication is permitted, the display unit 312 displays a display (not shown) for operating the CD storage case 4 on the monitor 10 (step 203). If authentication fails (error), the CD storage case 4 cannot be operated (step 204).

  The CD storage case 4 operation displayed on the monitor 10 is “storage”, “eject” or “operation end”, and any desired operation is selected (step 205).

  When “Store” is selected, a screen display (not shown) for CD storage is subsequently displayed on the monitor 10 (step 206). A list of storable CD storage slots 41 that do not contain a CD is displayed on the display unit 312. When a specific CD storage slot 41 is designated from the list, it is selected by the CD storage slot control unit 32 in the management unit 3. The lock bar 71 of the CD storage slot 41 thus released is released, and the slot 41 is slid and projected so as to jump forward (step 207). When the CD 6 is stored in the opened CD storage slot 41, the CD IC tag information reading IC tag reader 5 automatically provided in the CD storage case 4 is automatically set by the CD storage slot control unit 32 in the management unit 3 again. The IC tag information affixed to the CD 6 is read, and the collation unit 311 collates the information in the CD information DB 38 and the CD rental history DB 39 of the database 36 (step 208).

  If the storage is permitted, the database writing unit 313 writes to the CD lending history DB 39 as necessary based on the IC tag information affixed to the CD 6 to reflect information such as history. (Step 209). If storage is not permitted, for example, if the CD is an unregistered CD or an unmanaged CD, the CD history is not reflected, and the display returns to the main screen display (step 205).

  When the storage is permitted, necessary information is read, and writing to the database 36 is completed, the CD storage slot 41 is automatically closed, and the CD storage slot 41 is locked again by the lock control unit 34 of the management unit 3 (step). 210).

  When “Eject” is selected, a list of CDs 6 stored in the CD storage case 4 is displayed on the display unit 312 together with CD identification information (step 211). When a specific CD 6 desired to be taken out is designated, information on the designated “CD 6” is received by the designation receiving unit 314 and transmitted to the CD storage slot control unit 32 in the management unit 3, and the management unit 3 The CD storage slot control unit 32 in the inside releases the lock bar 71 of the CD storage slot 41 storing the selected CD 6 (step 212). When the CD storage slot 41 is opened, the CD storage slot control unit 32 in the management unit 3 automatically reads the IC tag information affixed to the CD 6 by the CD IC tag information reading IC tag reader 5 again, and the verification unit 311 The database writing unit 313 performs collation / writing with the information in the CD information DB 38 and the CD rental history DB 39 in the database 36 (step 213). When the CD 6 is removed from the CD storage slot 41, the CD storage slot 41 is automatically closed, and the CD storage slot 41 is locked again by the lock control unit 34 of the management unit 3 (step 214).

  When the series of “storing” or “retrieving” operations is completed, the display unit 312 displays the main screen (not shown) again (step 203). For subsequent operation, step 206 or step 211 may be repeated. When “end” is selected, “end” is selected (step 215).

    As shown in FIG. 11, when “Store” is selected on the monitor 10, the lock bar 71 is released in the CD storage slot 41, and the indicator 8 blinks red. When the CD 6 is stored, the lock bar 71 is locked again, and the indicator 8 changes from red flashing to red lighting, and does not light up after a certain period of time.

  On the other hand, when “Eject” is selected on the monitor 10, the lock bar 71 is released in the CD storage slot 41 and the indicator 8 blinks in green as shown in FIG. When the CD 6 is ejected, the lock bar 71 is locked again, and the indicator 8 changes from flashing green to lighting in green, and does not light up after a certain period of time. By doing so, the operation according to the present system can be properly communicated to the user, and convenience can be improved, and malfunction / operation can be prevented.

  As described above in detail, according to the invention of the present application, when a CD is stored, the CD IC tag attached to the CD is automatically read by the CD IC tag reader, and therefore cannot be read by the IC tag reader. By preventing the CD from being stored in the CD storage slot, the function of storing only the proper registered CD is secured.

  Further, when a CD is taken out from the CD storage slot, a desired CD can be taken out from the CD storage slot by designating the CD to be taken out on the screen, and the IC tag of the CD to be taken out is automatically set. Since it is read by the IC tag reader for CD, it can be systematically understood that “the CD has been really taken out”.

  Furthermore, since the user information and the CD information are managed by the management unit when the CD is stored / retrieved, the current situation such as who is using what and what is stored, and who is what and when It is possible to manage a usage history such as whether it has been used without applying a work load by a person.

  Further, in the present application, since the slot protrudes and protrudes, it is possible to continuously perform the information reading / storage operation only by placing the medium on the slot.

  Furthermore, the standard of the slot is uniform, and the IC tag for media is attached to a predetermined position of the media storage case. Therefore, just by placing the media storage case in the slot, the position matching for the reading operation by the IC tag reader is performed. Therefore, the reading performance of the IC tag reader is improved.

  Further, only one slot is intended for one operation, and the other media in the media storage case is kept (and locked) while one medium is moved. The security related to is improved. In this respect, for example, in contrast to the conventional technique such as Patent Document 1, for example, only management performance is improved and security is not improved. In the present application, each slot is formed independently and is subject to management in each unit. Therefore, the number of objects is limited to one when taking in and out, and the others are accommodated and maintained while maintaining high security. The In this respect, for example, in contrast to the conventional technology such as Patent Document 1, it is possible to physically carry out a plurality of discs.

  Furthermore, the present invention allows various modifications, additions, substitutions, expansions, reductions, etc. within the scope of the same and equivalent technical idea. In addition, even if an apparatus, a method, software, and a system that are produced using the invention of the present application are listed as a secondary product and commercialized, the value of the invention of the present application is not reduced at all.

  For example, in the above description, CD (compact disc) has been mainly described as an example of the medium. However, the range of the present application is not limited to this, and for example, DVD, MD, FD, MO, LD, Any of recording media (including optical disks and magnetic storage media) such as CompactFlash (trademark), microdrive, smart media, SD memory card, memory stick, and xD-Picture Card may be used.

  According to the present invention, since the management unit for controlling the CD storage slot does not operate without authentication by the user authentication tag, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized user from taking out and changing the CD. , Customer information management systems such as banks and securities, etc., information management in each industry and company, goods management in logistics warehouses, rental goods management in rental industry, anti-theft management of jewelry such as jewelry, It can be widely applied to all industries and fields such as lending in libraries and museums and anti-theft management.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a CD is stored, the IC tag for CD attached to the CD is automatically read by the IC tag reader for CD. If the IC tag reader cannot read the CD, the CD is stored in the CD storage slot. Can not. That is, it is possible to provide a function for storing only the registered proper CD. This function manages information in each industry and company, including customer information management systems such as banks and securities, goods management in logistics warehouses, rental goods management in the rental industry, theft of tiny valuables such as jewelry It can be widely applied to all industries and fields such as prevention management, lending in libraries and museums, and anti-theft management.

  Information read by the IC tag reader for CD is reflected on the screen, for example, by the management unit.

When a CD is taken out from the CD storage slot, a desired CD can be taken out from the CD storage slot by designating the CD to be taken out on the screen. Further, the IC tag of the CD to be taken out is automatically used for the CD. Since it is read by the IC tag reader, it is possible to systematically understand that “the CD has been really taken out”. This utility is useful for information management in each industry and company, including customer information management systems such as banks and securities, goods management in logistics warehouses, rental product management in the rental industry, and jewelery. It can be widely applied to all industries and fields such as anti-theft management, lending in libraries and museums, and anti-theft management.

  User information and CD information are managed by the management unit when storing and ejecting CDs, so the current situation such as who is using what and what is stored, and who used what when It is possible to manage the usage history such as whether or not the user has a work load. This usefulness is also very small valuables such as bank / securities customer information management system, information management in each industry and company, goods management in logistics warehouse, rental goods management in rental industry, jewelry etc. It can be widely applied to all industries and fields, such as anti-theft management, lending in libraries and museums, and anti-theft management.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an entire CD management automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic diagram of a CD management automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective perspective view of CD storage case 4 concerning the present invention. It is a front view of CD storage case 4 concerning the present invention. It is a side view of CD storage case 4 concerning the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the position of the reader for IC tag reading of CD concerning this invention. 3 is a perspective perspective view of a CD storage slot 41 according to the present invention. FIG. It is a front view of CD storage slot 41 concerning the present invention. It is a top view from the upper surface of CD storage slot 41 concerning the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the whole operation | movement / function of the CD management automation system concerning this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the operation | movement at the time of "storage" operation of CD storage slot 41 based on this invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an operation during an “eject” operation of the CD storage slot 41 according to the present invention. It is the top and sectional view showing IC tag 11 concerning the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 IC tag for user authentication 2 IC tag reading IC tag reader for user authentication 3 Management unit 4 CD storage case 5 IC tag reading IC tag reader for CD 6 CD with IC tag for CD
7 Slot lock locking / unlocking unit 8 Indicator 9 Operation input unit 10 Monitor 11 IC tag 31 User authentication IC tag reading tag reader control unit 32 CD storage slot control unit 33 CD tag reader control unit 34 Lock locking / unlocking Control unit 35 Indicator control unit 36 Database 37 User authentication DB
38 CD information DB
39 CD lending history DB
41 CD storage slot 42 CD insertion slot 43 CD tray 71 Lock bar 100 CD management automation system 311 Verification unit 312 Display unit 313 Database writing unit 314 Designated receiving unit

Claims (8)

A media storage case having a plurality of media storage slots for storing media with IC media tags attached at predetermined positions and having a lock mechanism;
A media tag reader provided in the media storage case for reading information in the media IC tag;
A database connected to the media tag reader, comprising a database related to media, and locking / release of the lock mechanism based on collation between information read by the media tag reader and information written in the database related to the media; A management unit that controls operations related to media storage or removal from the media storage slot. An IC tag reader for reading information in the IC tag for user authentication;
The media management system according to claim 1, wherein the management unit operates by performing user authentication using the user authentication IC tag.   The medium is at least one of CD, DVD, MD, FD, MO, LD, compact flash (trademark), microdrive, smart media, SD memory card, memory stick, and xD-Picture Card. The media management system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein   The media is stored in a media storage case that covers the media alone, the media IC tag is attached to a predetermined position of the media storage case, and the media storage slot stores the media together with the media storage case. The media management system according to claim 1 or 2. The management unit, when storing media,
A collation unit that collates information in a media IC tag read by the media tag reader with a media database;
A controller that releases the lock mechanism of the desired media storage slot to project the slot, and retracts the slot in response to placement of the designated media, and then locks the lock mechanism of the media storage slot;
3. A database writing unit for writing information in the media IC tag into the media database as needed only for media authenticated by the verification unit as a valid media. Media management system. The management unit, when removing the media,
A display unit that acquires and displays information about all media stored in the media storage case from the media database;
A designated receiver for receiving a designation of a desired medium;
The media storage slot lock mechanism corresponding to the designated medium received by the designated receiving unit is released to project the slot, and the slot is retracted in response to removal of the designated medium, and then the media storage slot is locked. A control unit for locking the mechanism;
The media management system according to claim 1, further comprising: a database writing unit that updates the media lending history database as necessary.   A media storage case used in the media management system according to claim 1.   The media storage case according to claim 7, wherein a plurality of the media storage cases can be stacked.

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