JP2021085315A - Key management device, key management system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a key management device etc. capable of managing a physical key and a non-physical key.SOLUTION: The key management device comprises: a physical key management part 90f that manages a plurality of physical keys; a non-physical key management part 90h that manages a plurality of non-physical keys; a physical key permission part 90g that permits usage of the physical key; and a non-physical key issuance part 90i that issues a non-physical key. At least one or more physical keys and at least one or more non-physical keys are associated and stored in a storage part 92. When the usage of the physical key is permitted, issuance of the non-physical key associated with the physical key and stored in the storage part is restricted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a key management device and a key management system.

Conventionally, a key management device has been proposed that can limit the users of keys that open and close doors and the like, and can keep a history of key usage.
For example, the device described in Patent Document 1 has a plurality of key management members (for example, holders) to which keys (physical keys) are attached, and a storage unit for storing each key management member (for example, for example). A holder storage unit) is provided, and the storage unit has a locking mechanism for locking each key management member.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-176213

In recent years, non-physical keys such as electronic keys have become widespread. The electronic key is, for example, a paper medium on which code information such as a QR code (registered trademark) or a barcode is printed. Although it is possible to manage physical keys with a conventional key management device, there is room for further improvement in terms of managing non-physical keys.
An object of the present invention is to provide a key management device or the like capable of managing a physical key and a non-physical key.

The present invention completed for the above object permits the use of a physical key management unit that manages a physical key, a non-physical key management unit that manages a non-physical key, and the physical key. It is a key management device including a physical key authorization unit and a non-physical key issuing unit that issues the non-physical key.
Here, the storage unit is provided, the physical key management unit is configured to manage a plurality of the physical keys, and the non-physical key management unit is configured to manage the plurality of the non-physical keys. At least one physical key and at least one non-physical key may be associated and stored in the storage unit.
Further, when the physical key permission unit permits the use of the physical key, the non-physical key issuing unit stores the physical key in association with the storage unit. Issuance of physical keys may be restricted.
Further, the physical key authorization unit permits only one user to use the specific physical key at the same time, and the non-physical key issuing unit corresponds to the specific physical key. It may be possible to issue a plurality of physical keys at the same time.
Further, the physical key management unit manages the date and time of lending and returning the physical key, and the non-physical key management unit manages the date and time of issuance of the non-physical key, but manages the return date and time. You don't have to.
Further, the non-physical key management unit further includes a reading unit that reads the non-physical key information, and the non-physical key management unit reads the non-physical key information when the reading unit reads the non-physical key information. It may be determined that the key has been returned, and information for invalidating the non-physical key may be output.
Further, the non-physical key may be set with an expiration date during which the non-physical key can be used.
Further, the authentication unit that authenticates the use of the key management device and the user who authenticates by the authentication unit are selected to use at least one of the physical key and the non-physical key. It may further include a selection section that enables it.
Further, when the physical key is covered and the door can be opened and closed, and the authentication is performed by the authentication unit and the physical key is selected via the selection unit, the door is opened. A door opening / closing control unit for controlling the door opening / closing may be further provided.
Further, the door opening / closing control unit does not have to open the door when only the non-physical key is selected via the selection unit.
From another point of view, the present invention includes a physical key management unit that manages a physical key, a non-physical key management unit that manages a non-physical key, and a physical that permits the use of the physical key. It includes a key authorization unit, a non-physical key issuing unit that issues the non-physical key, and a non-physical key authorization unit that permits the use of the non-physical key issued by the non-physical key issuing unit. It is a key management system.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a key management device or the like capable of managing a physical key and a non-physical key.

It is a figure which shows an example of the schematic structure of a key management system. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of a key management device. (B) is a figure which shows an example of the schematic structure of a holder. It is a figure which shows an example of the control part block diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of the information stored in the storage part. It is a figure which shows an example of the schematic structure of a server device. It is a figure which shows an example of the standby screen displayed on the operation display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the key type selection screen displayed on the operation display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the physical key selection screen displayed on the operation display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the non-physical key selection screen displayed on the operation display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the number selection screen displayed on the operation display part. This is an example of a flowchart showing a processing procedure performed by the control unit.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of the key management system 1.
FIG. 2A is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of the key management device 10. FIG. 2B is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of the holder 32.
As shown in FIG. 1, the key management system 1 includes a key management device 10 that manages keys and the like, and a server device 200 that can communicate with the key management device 10 via a network 5. There is. The network 5 is not particularly limited as long as it is a communication network used for data communication between devices, and examples thereof include the Internet, WAN (Wide Area Network), and LAN (Local Area Network). The communication line used for data communication may be a combination of these, regardless of whether it is wired or wireless.

The key management system 1 can unlock a physical key that actually exists (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "physical key") and an electronic lock that locks and unlocks with the power of electricity. It is a system that manages various non-physical keys (hereinafter, may be referred to as "non-physical keys"). It can be exemplified that the physical key is a metal key. For example, the non-physical key can be exemplified as a paper medium on which code information such as a QR code or a barcode is printed. Further, it can be exemplified that the non-physical key is a mobile terminal such as a multifunctional mobile phone (so-called “smartphone”) that can receive and display code information. Further, it can be exemplified that the non-physical key is an IC (Integrated Circuit) card compatible with short-range wireless communication that stores electronic information such as key information.

In the key management system 1 shown in FIG. 1, the physical key and the non-physical key are a door provided at the entrance of a room of an accommodation facility such as a hotel or a door provided at the entrance of an office (hereinafter, "door"). It is illustrated that it is a key used to unlock (sometimes referred to as "300"). For example, the key management device 10 manages a plurality of physical keys for unlocking each of the plurality of doors 300 provided in each of the plurality of rooms. Further, the key management device 10 is issued with a non-physical key corresponding to the physical key to be managed. The door that can be opened with the physical key and the non-physical key may be the door of a money processing device provided in a financial institution or the like.

Here, the door 300 has an authentication unit 310 used for acquiring and delivering information necessary for unlocking the door 300. The authentication unit 310 has at least one of a reader capable of reading code information and a reader capable of receiving electronic information stored in an IC card, and communicates with the server device 200 via a network 5. It is possible.
The authentication unit 310 reads the information stored in the non-physical key and transmits the read information to the server device 200. Then, the server device 200 performs the authentication process and transmits the authentication result to the authentication unit 310. The authentication unit 310 unlocks the door 300 if the authentication is successful.

(Key management device 10)
Next, the key management device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 2 and the like.
The key management device 10 includes a housing 12, a front door 20, a handle 14, a holder 32, a holder storage unit 30 for storing a plurality of holders 32, an operation display unit 50, a card reader 56, and the like. It includes a printer 58, a printer door 59, and a door locking unit 100. The housing 12, the front door 20, the handle 14, the holder 32, the holder storage unit 30, the operation display unit 50, the card reader 56, the printer 58, and the printer door 59 are the housings described in Patent Document 1, respectively. It may be exemplified that the body 12, the front door 20, the handle 14, the holder 32, the holder storage unit 30, the operation display unit 50, the card reader 56, the printer 58, the printer door 59, and the door locking unit 100 are the same. it can. In the following description, the members and parts having the same function in the key management device 10 and the device described in Patent Document 1 are given the same name and reference numeral, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The holder storage unit 30 has a plurality of holder holding plates 36 and a plurality of locking mechanisms 34 (see FIG. 3) arranged on the back side of the holder holding plates 36. The holder holding plate 36 is formed with a plurality of insertion holes 37 into which the holder 32 is inserted. Each locking mechanism 34 is provided corresponding to each insertion hole 37. When the holder 32 is inserted into the insertion hole 37, the lock mechanism 34 locks the holder 32, thereby restricting the user from taking out the holder 32 from the insertion hole 37. Further, when the locked state of the holder 32 by the locking mechanism 34 is released, the user can take out the holder 32 from the insertion hole 37.

The holder 32 has a unique main body portion 32a, a ring 32c to which a physical key is attached, and a ring support portion 32b that is detachably attached to the tip end portion of the unique main body portion 32a.
An IC tag (not shown) is embedded in the unique main body portion 32a of the holder 32. Further, the holder storage unit 30 has an information reading unit (not shown) that wirelessly reads information and the like of the IC tag embedded in the holder 32. When the holder 32 is inserted into the insertion hole 37, the information reading unit of the holder storage unit 30 reads the information of the IC tag of the holder 32, so that the holder 32 corresponding to the lock mechanism 34 is correctly inserted into the insertion hole 37. It is configured so that it can be locked by the locking mechanism 34 by collating whether or not it has been inserted.

The operation display unit 50 displays various screens such as an operation screen of the key management device 10 and a screen showing the storage status of the physical key in the key management device 10. The user can perform various operations on the key management device 10 by operating the operation display unit 50.
The card reader 56 is provided on the right side of the operation display unit 50. When the user passes the ID card possessed by the user, the card reader 56 acquires various information such as a user ID as an example of the user's identification information recorded on the ID card. The user is authenticated based on the user ID or the like acquired by the card reader 56.

The printer 58 is provided below the operation display unit 50, and discharges a paper medium on which various information is printed from the opening 58a to the front of the housing 12. It can be exemplified that the information printed on the paper medium by the printer 58 is a QR code or the like that constitutes a part of the non-physical key.
The printer door 59 can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 12. By opening the printer door 59, the user can replenish the printer 58 with paper and perform maintenance on the printer 58.

Further, the key management device 10 includes a control unit 90 for controlling the holder storage unit 30, the operation display unit 50, the printer 58, and the like described above.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a block diagram of the control unit 90.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the storage unit 92.
The control unit 90 is connected to each of the door locking unit 100, the locking mechanism 34 of the holder storage unit 30, the operation display unit 50, the card reader 56, the printer 58, the storage unit 92, and the communication interface unit 98.

The storage unit 92 is composed of a semiconductor memory, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or the like. The storage unit 92 stores information related to the type of holder 32 that can be taken out from the insertion hole 37 of the holder storage unit 30 in association with the user ID. In other words, in the storage unit 92, the information of the user who can use the physical key (hereinafter, may be referred to as “authority of use”) for each lock mechanism 34, for example, the ID card held by the user. The recorded user identification information (user ID) and the like are stored. Further, the storage unit 92 stores information on the non-physical key corresponding to the physical key for each physical key to be managed. The non-physical key information includes the identification information of the non-physical key, the state of whether or not the non-physical key is being issued, the maximum number of non-physical keys that can be issued, and the non-physical key. The identification information of the authentication unit 310 included in the openable / closable door 300 is stored. In this way, the physical key managed by the key management device 10 and the non-physical key corresponding to the physical key are associated and stored in the storage unit 92.

Further, the storage unit 92 stores whether the physical key is stored in the holder storage unit 30 or is in the rented state taken out from the holder storage unit 30. .. In addition, the storage unit 92 stores the lending date and time, the return date and time, which is the history of the physical key being used, and which user has the authority to use the key. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the storage unit 92 has a physical key NO. It is physical that 1 was lent to authorized person A who is one of multiple authorized persons at 12:00 on October 1, 2019, and returned at 15:00 on October 1, 2019. It is stored as a key usage history. Note that FIG. 4 shows an example of the information stored in the storage unit 92 as of 17:00 on October 2, 2019, and at that time, the physical key NO. Since 1 is stored in the holder storage unit 30, it is stored in the "state" column that it is being stored.
In addition, the storage unit 92 stores the issue date and time and expiration date, which is the history of the issuance of the non-physical key, and which user has the authority to issue the key. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the storage unit 92 has a physical key NO. Non-physical key NO. Corresponding to 1. 1 and NO. 2 was issued by the authorized person A at 16:00 on October 2, 2019, and the expiration date was set at 10:00 on October 5, 2019, which is stored as a non-physical key issuance history. Note that FIG. 4 shows an example of the information stored in the storage unit 92 as of 17:00 on October 2, 2019, and at that time, the non-physical key NO. 1 and NO. Since 2 is within the set expiration date after issuance, it is stored in the "status" column that it is being issued.
Further, the storage unit 92 stores the history of unlocking the door 300 and the history of locking due to the authentication by the authentication unit 310. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, in the storage unit 92, the authentication unit 310 has a non-physical key NO. The fact that the door 300 was unlocked after certifying the use of 1 and locked at 16:11 on October 2, 2019 is stored in the authentication unit authentication history.
Note that FIG. 4 shows an example of information associated with a specific physical key (physical key No. 1), in other words, a specific holder 32, but the key management device 10 has a plurality of physical keys. When (plurality of holders 32) is managed, the storage unit 92 stores information associated with the physical key for each of the plurality of physical keys.

The control unit 90 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) (not shown), a ROM (Read Only Memory) (not shown), a RAM (Random Access Memory) (not shown), and the like. The ROM stores a basic program (operating system) executed by the CPU, various settings, and the like. The CPU uses the RAM as a work area and executes an application program read from the ROM or the storage unit 92. When the CPU executes the program, the functions of the control unit 90 described below are realized.

The control unit 90 includes an acquisition unit 90a that acquires information from the card reader 56 and the operation display unit 50, and a transmission unit 90b that transmits information to the server device 200. Further, the control unit 90 includes an authentication unit 90c that authenticates the user based on the user ID and the like acquired by the card reader 56, and a display control unit 90d that displays characters, symbols, and the like on the operation display unit 50. It also has a door opening / closing control unit 90e that controls the opening / closing of the front door 20. Further, the control unit 90 includes a physical key management unit 90f that manages the physical key, a physical key permission unit 90g that permits the use of the physical key, a non-physical key management unit 90h that manages the non-physical key, and a non-physical key. It has a non-physical key issuing unit 90i and a non-physical key issuing unit 90i.

The acquisition unit 90a acquires the information of the ID card read by the card reader 56. Further, the acquisition unit 90a acquires the information selected by the user via the operation display unit 50.
The transmission unit 90b transmits information such as a non-physical key to the server device 200.
The authentication unit 90c uses the information of the ID card possessed by the user read by the card reader 56 acquired by the acquisition unit 90a and the user information stored in the storage unit 92 of the user. Authenticate yourself.

The display control unit 90d causes the operation display unit 50 to display various selection screens and the like, which will be described later.
The door opening / closing control unit 90e unlocks the door locking unit 100 and opens the front door 20. Further, the door opening / closing control unit 90e opens the front door 20 when the authentication unit 90c authenticates and a physical key is selected via the key type selection screen (see FIG. 7) described later. The door locking unit 100 is controlled. However, the door opening / closing control unit 90e may open the front door 20 even when a non-physical key is selected via the key type selection screen.

The physical key management unit 90f stores the physical key attached to the holder 32 corresponding to the lock mechanism 34 based on the information on whether each lock mechanism 34 is locked or unlocked. Manages whether or not it is stored. In addition, when the rented physical key is returned, the physical key management unit 90f switches to the state in which the physical key exists, and at the same time, the rent date and time and the return date and time, which are the history of the physical key being used. , And which user has used it is stored in the storage unit 92.
The physical key permission unit 90g permits a user who has the authority to use the physical key to use the physical key for each physical key. However, the physical key permission unit 90g does not permit the use of the physical key when the non-physical key corresponding to the physical key is issued and the non-physical key is within the usable expiration date.

The non-physical key management unit 90h manages for each physical key whether or not there is a non-physical key corresponding to the physical key and the number of non-physical keys within the expiration date, and if so, how many. When the non-physical key issuing unit 90i issues a non-physical key, the non-physical key management unit 90h is related to the non-physical key such as identification information of the non-physical key, the state of being issued, the issue date and time, the expiration date, and the like. The information to be stored is stored in the storage unit 92. In addition, when the expiration date of the issued non-physical key has passed, the non-physical key management unit 90h switches to a state in which it is not being issued, and also sets the issue date and time, which is the history of the non-physical key being issued. The expiration date and which user has the authority to issue the card are stored in the storage unit 92.

The non-physical key issuing unit 90i issues a non-physical key corresponding to the physical key to a user (user who has the authority to use the physical key) for each physical key. The non-physical key issuing unit 90i wirelessly reads the information of the IC tag embedded in the holder 32 to which the physical key is attached, thereby using the non-physical key identification information, the expiration date, and the non-physical key. The code information including the identification information of the authentication unit 310 to be authenticated is created, and the paper medium on which the code information is printed is output to the printer 58. The authorized user who has acquired the output paper medium transfers the paper medium to another person, so that the other person can open the door 300. For example, when a hotel employee transfers the output paper medium to the guest, the guest can open the door 300 of his / her room using the paper medium. The non-physical key issuing unit 90i provides information including the identification information of the non-physical key, the expiration date, the identification information of the authentication unit 310 authenticated by the non-physical key, and the like to the communication interface unit 98 or the card reader. It may be transmitted to the IC card via 56. Further, the non-physical key issuing unit 90i may transmit the above code information to the mobile terminal via the communication interface unit 98.

When the non-physical key issuing unit 90i issues the non-physical key, the transmitting unit 90b includes the identification information of the non-physical key, the expiration date, the identification information of the authentication unit 310 authenticated by the non-physical key, and the like. Information and the like are transmitted to the server device 200.
The non-physical key issuing unit 90i does not issue the non-physical key when the holder 32 to which the physical key is attached is removed. That is, when the physical key permission unit 90g permits the use of the physical key, the non-physical key issuing unit 90i restricts the issuance of the non-physical key stored in association with the physical key and the storage unit 92. To do.

Further, the non-physical key issuing unit 90i can issue a plurality of non-physical keys at the same time. As shown in FIG. 4, the storage unit 92 stores an upper limit number capable of issuing a non-physical key in association with the physical key, and the non-physical key issuing unit 90i uses the physical key. It is possible to issue multiple non-physical keys at the same time, which is less than or equal to the maximum number selected by the authorized person. The maximum number of non-physical keys that can be issued is two if the door 300 is a door provided at the entrance of a hotel room, two if it is a single room, or a twin room. In some cases, it can be exemplified that the three or the like are stored in the storage unit 92 in advance. For example, a hotel employee who is authorized to use a physical key transfers each of the issued multiple non-physical keys to a plurality of guests, so that the plurality of non-physical keys can be simultaneously used by a plurality of guests. Allowed to be used by.

(Configuration of server device 200)
Next, the server device 200 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of the server device 200.
The server device 200 receives a control unit 210 that controls the entire device, a storage unit 220 that is used for storing data and the like, a display unit 230 that is used for displaying an operation reception screen and an image, and an input operation of a user. It includes an operation unit 240 and a communication interface unit 250 used for communication with an external device.

The control unit 210 has a CPU (not shown), a ROM (not shown), a RAM (not shown), and the like.
It can be exemplified that the storage unit 220 is a storage device such as a semiconductor memory or an HDD. As shown in FIG. 4, the storage unit 220 stores information on the non-physical key corresponding to the physical key for each physical key managed by the key management device 10. The non-physical key information includes the identification information of the non-physical key, the status of whether or not the non-physical key is being issued, the date and time of issuance and the expiration date, and the issuance of the non-physical key. The maximum number possible and the identification information of the authentication unit 310 included in the door 300 that can be opened and closed with the non-physical key are stored. Further, the storage unit 220 stores the physical key usage history, the non-physical key issuance history, and the authentication unit authentication history illustrated in FIG.
The display unit 230 is a display device that displays a still image, a moving image, or the like. It can be exemplified that it is a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.
The operation unit 240 is an input device that receives an operation from the user. It can be exemplified that it is a button, a switch, and a touch panel.

The ROM of the control unit 210 stores a basic program (operating system) executed by the CPU, various settings, and the like. The CPU uses the RAM as a work area and executes an application program read from the ROM or the storage unit 220. When the CPU executes the program, the functions of the control unit 210 described below are realized.

The control unit 210 uses the acquisition unit 211 to acquire information from the key management device 10 and the authentication unit 310 and the information acquired by the acquisition unit 211 to determine whether to allow or disallow the use of the non-physical key. It has a key authorization unit 212. Further, the control unit 210 has a transmission unit 213 that transmits information to the key management device 10 and the authentication unit 310.

The acquisition unit 211 acquires information related to the non-physical key issued by the key management device 10 from the key management device 10. The information related to the non-physical key includes information on the corresponding physical key, information on the expiration date on which the non-physical key can be used, and the like. Further, the acquisition unit 211 acquires the identification information of the authentication unit 310 and the code information of the non-physical key read by the authentication unit 310 from the authentication unit 310. The acquisition unit 211 stores the acquired information in the storage unit 220.

The non-physical key permission unit 212 performs authentication processing using the code information read by the authentication unit 310 acquired by the acquisition unit 211. The non-physical key authorization unit 212 has the identification information of the non-physical key contained in the code information read by the authentication unit 310 and the identification information of the non-physical key associated with the authentication unit 310 and stored in the storage unit 220. If they match and the non-physical key stored in the storage unit 220 is within the expiration date, it is determined that the non-physical key is valid. On the other hand, the non-physical key authorization unit 212 has the identification information of the non-physical key contained in the code information read by the authentication unit 310 and the identification information of the non-physical key stored in the storage unit 220 in association with the authentication unit 310. If does not match, or if the expiration date of the non-physical key stored in the storage unit 220 has been exceeded, it is determined that the non-physical key is not valid.

The transmission unit 213 transmits the result determined by the non-physical key permission unit 212 to the authentication unit 310. For example, when the non-physical key authorization unit 212 determines that the non-physical key is valid, the transmission unit 213 notifies the authentication unit 310 of the information that the non-physical key transmitted by the authentication unit 310 has been authenticated. Send. On the other hand, when the non-physical key authorization unit 212 determines that the non-physical key is not valid, the transmission unit 213 notifies the authentication unit 310 that the non-physical key transmitted by the authentication unit 310 has not been authenticated. Send to.

(About the display of the operation display unit 50 of the key management device 10 and the issuance of the non-physical key)
The display control of the operation display unit 50 performed by the display control unit 90d of the control unit 90 of the key management device 10 and the issuance of the non-physical key performed by the non-physical key issuing unit 90i will be mainly described below.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a standby screen displayed on the operation display unit 50.
On the standby screen shown in FIG. 6, "Please read the ID card" is displayed.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a key type selection screen displayed on the operation display unit 50.
When the user swipes the ID card through the card reader 56 while the standby screen is displayed on the operation display unit 50, the acquisition unit 90a acquires the information of the ID card read by the card reader 56. Then, when the user is authenticated by the authentication unit 90c, the display control unit 90d causes the operation display unit 50 to display the key type selection screen illustrated in FIG. 7. In the key type selection screen illustrated in FIG. 7, the display control unit 90d selects the "physical key" so that the user can select whether to take out the physical key or issue the non-physical key. The button 7a and the selection button 7b displayed as "non-physical key" are displayed. If the user has only the right to use either the physical key or the non-physical key, the operation display unit 50 responds to the user without displaying the key type selection screen illustrated in FIG. The physical key selection screen or the non-physical key selection screen described later may be displayed.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a physical key selection screen displayed on the operation display unit 50.
When the acquisition unit 90a acquires the information that the selection button 7a has been pressed by the user, the display control unit 90d causes the operation display unit 50 to display the physical key selection screen illustrated in FIG. In the physical key selection screen illustrated in FIG. 8, the display control unit 90d has an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the lock mechanisms 34 provided in the holder storage unit 30, and a selection button numbered for each lock mechanism 34. Display the list. Further, the display control unit 90d displays, for example, a blue color for selecting a physical key number selection button that can be taken out by the user. Further, the display control unit 90d presses, for example, a button for selecting a physical key number for which the user has the authority to retrieve the physical key, but cannot retrieve the physical key because there is a non-physical key within the expiration date. It is displayed in red, and a button for selecting a physical key number for which the user is not authorized to retrieve the physical key is displayed in white, for example. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the physical key selection buttons of numbers 1 to 3 are displayed in blue, the physical key selection buttons of numbers 4 and 5 are displayed in red, and the physical key selection buttons of other numbers are displayed in white. It is displayed in.
Then, when the selection button displayed in blue is pressed by the user, the physical key permission unit 90g unlocks the lock mechanism 34 having the number of the selection button so that the physical key can be taken out.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a non-physical key selection screen displayed on the operation display unit 50.
When the acquisition unit 90a acquires the information that the selection button 7b is pressed by the user, the display control unit 90d causes the operation display unit 50 to display the non-physical key selection screen illustrated in FIG. In the non-physical key selection screen illustrated in FIG. 9, the display control unit 90d is arranged according to the arrangement of the lock mechanisms 34 provided in the holder storage unit 30, and the selection buttons are numbered for each lock mechanism 34. Is displayed in a list. Further, the display control unit 90d displays, for example, a blue color for selecting a physical key number selection button on which the user can issue a non-physical key. Further, the display control unit 90d has the authority to issue the non-physical key by the user, but the holder storage unit 30 does not store the physical key, so that the non-physical key cannot be issued. The number selection button is displayed in red, for example, and the physical key number selection button for which the user is not authorized to issue a non-physical key is displayed in white, for example. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the physical key selection buttons of numbers 1 to 3 are displayed in blue, the physical key selection buttons of numbers 4 and 5 are displayed in red, and the physical key selection buttons of other numbers are displayed in white. It is displayed in.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a number selection screen displayed on the operation display unit 50.
When the selection button displayed in blue is pressed by the user, the display control unit 90d causes the operation display unit 50 to display the number selection screen illustrated in FIG. In the number selection screen illustrated in FIG. 10, the display control unit 90d displays a number capable of issuing a non-physical key. The number of non-physical keys that can be issued is predetermined for each physical key, and FIG. 10 illustrates a case where the number of non-physical keys that can be issued is 2.

Then, when the user presses the selection button whose number is displayed, the non-physical key issuing unit 90i determines the number of the selection button selected on the key selection screen of FIG. 9 for the selected number. Issue a non-physical key corresponding to the physical key of. That is, the non-physical key issuing unit 90i causes the printer 58 to output a selected number of paper media on which the code information is printed.

FIG. 11 is an example of a flowchart showing a processing procedure performed by the control unit 90.
The control unit 90 determines whether or not the ID card has been passed through the card reader 56 by the user (S1101). It can be exemplified that this is a process of determining whether or not the acquisition unit 90a has acquired the information of the ID card read by the card reader 56. Then, when passed (Yes in S1101), the control unit 90 authenticates the user's identity based on the information on the ID card, and then displays the key type selection screen illustrated in FIG. 7 on the operation display unit 50. (S1102). This is a process performed by the display control unit 90d.

After that, the control unit 90 determines whether or not either the selection button 7a displayed as "physical key" or the selection button 7b displayed as "non-physical key" is pressed (S1103). It can be exemplified that this is a process of determining whether or not the acquisition unit 90a has acquired the information from the operation display unit 50. Then, when the selection button 7a is pressed, the door locking portion 100 is unlocked and the front door 20 is opened (S1104). This is a process performed by the door opening / closing control unit 90e. Further, the control unit 90 causes the operation display unit 50 to display the physical key selection screen illustrated in FIG. 8 (S1105). This is a process performed by the display control unit 90d. After that, the control unit 90 determines whether or not any of the selection buttons displayed in blue by the user has been pressed (S1106). This is a process in which the acquisition unit 90a determines based on the information acquired from the operation display unit 50. When the selection button is pressed (Yes in S1106), the lock mechanism 34 having the number on which the selection button is pressed is unlocked so that the physical key can be taken out (S1107). On the other hand, when the selection button is not pressed (No in S1106), it is determined whether or not a predetermined predetermined period has elapsed (S1108). If the predetermined period has not passed (No in S1108), the processing after S1106 is performed. When the predetermined period has elapsed (Yes in S1108), the standby screen illustrated in FIG. 6 is displayed (S1109).

On the other hand, when the selection button 7b is pressed in the process of S1103, the non-physical key selection screen illustrated in FIG. 9 is displayed (S1110). This is a process performed by the display control unit 90d. After that, it is determined whether or not the selection button displayed in blue is pressed by the user (S1111). This is a process in which the acquisition unit 90a determines based on the information acquired from the operation display unit 50. When the selection button is pressed (Yes in S1111), the number selection screen illustrated in FIG. 10 is displayed (S1112). This is a process performed by the display control unit 90d. After that, the control unit 90 determines whether or not the selection button on which the number is displayed has been pressed (S1113). This is a process in which the acquisition unit 90a determines based on the information acquired from the operation display unit 50. When the selection button whose number is displayed is pressed (Yes in S1113), the non-physical key of the selection button number determined to be pressed in S1111 is issued for the number of selection buttons determined to be pressed in S1113. (S1114). This is a process performed by the non-physical key issuing unit 90i. After that, the information related to the non-physical key is transmitted to the server device 200 (S1115). This is a process performed by the transmission unit 90b.
On the other hand, when the selection button is not pressed in S1111 (No in S1111), it is determined whether or not a predetermined predetermined period has elapsed (S1116). If the predetermined period has not elapsed (No in S1116), the processing after S1111 is performed. When the predetermined period has elapsed (Yes in S1116), the standby screen illustrated in FIG. 6 is displayed (S1117). Further, when the selection button is not pressed in S1113 (No in S1113), it is determined whether or not a predetermined predetermined period has elapsed (S1118). If the predetermined period has not passed (No in S1118), the processing after S1113 is performed. When the predetermined period has elapsed (Yes in S1118), the standby screen illustrated in FIG. 6 is displayed (S1117).

In the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 11, after the user is authenticated based on the information on the ID card, the key type selection screen illustrated in FIG. 7 is displayed on the operation display unit 50 to display the physical key or the non-physical key. The physical key is selected, but the mode is not particularly limited. For example, the user may first be made to select a physical key or a non-physical key, and then the user's identity may be authenticated.

As described above, the key management device 10 includes a physical key management unit 90f that manages physical keys, a non-physical key management unit 90h that manages non-physical keys, and a physical key permission unit 90g that permits the use of physical keys. And a non-physical key issuing unit 90i that issues a non-physical key. That is, the key management device 10 has a function of managing a non-physical key in addition to a function of managing a physical key. Therefore, according to the key management device 10, it is possible to strictly manage the non-physical key in addition to the physical key. Further, when the user or the like uses a non-physical key instead of the physical key, the risk of losing the physical key can be minimized.

Further, the key management device 10 includes a storage unit 92, the physical key management unit 90f is configured to manage a plurality of physical keys, and the non-physical key management unit 90h is configured to manage a plurality of non-physical keys. At least one physical key and at least one non-physical key are associated and stored in the storage unit 92. That is, the storage unit 92 stores information on at least one or more physical keys attached to the holder 32 that is locked by each of the plurality of locking mechanisms 34. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the storage unit 92 stores at least one or more non-physical keys in association with one physical key. This makes it possible for one physical key to function as a master key in an accommodation facility such as a hotel.

Further, when the physical key permission unit 90g permits the use of the physical key, the non-physical key issuing unit 90i restricts the issuance of the non-physical key stored in association with the physical key and the storage unit 92. To do. As a result, it is possible to prevent the person who opened the door 300 from being lost.
Further, the physical key management unit 90f allows only one user to use a specific physical key at the same time, and the non-physical key issuing unit 90i can issue a plurality of non-physical keys corresponding to the specific physical key at the same time. is there. This makes it possible, for example, to transfer the non-physical key to each of a plurality of guests in the twin rooms of the accommodation facility at the same time.

Further, the physical key management unit 90f manages the date and time of lending and returning the physical key, and the non-physical key management unit 90h manages the date and time of issuance of the non-physical key, but the return date and time need not be managed. As a result, the physical key can be strictly managed, and the convenience of the user of the non-physical key can be improved. However, the non-physical key has an expiration date. As a result, it is possible to prevent the security from being lowered without managing the return date and time of the non-physical key.

In addition, the authentication unit 90c that authenticates the use of the key management device 10 and the selection unit that enables the user who authenticates with the authentication unit 90c to select the use of at least one of the physical key and the non-physical key. An operation display unit 50 and a display control unit 90d are provided as an example. Thereby, the convenience of the user of the key management device 10 can be improved. For example, when the front door 20 as an example of a door that can be opened and closed while covering the physical key and the authentication unit 90c perform authentication, and the physical key is selected via the key type selection screen illustrated in FIG. It is preferable to provide a door opening / closing control unit 90e for controlling the opening of the front door 20. Then, when the non-physical key is selected via the key type selection screen illustrated in FIG. 7, the door opening / closing control unit 90e does not have to open the front door 20. As a result, it is possible to prevent a person who uses the non-physical key from having to close the front door 20 even though it is not necessary to take out the physical key in order to use the non-physical key.

Further, the key management system 1 described above includes a physical key management unit 90f that manages a physical key, a non-physical key management unit 90h that manages a non-physical key, and a physical key that permits the use of the physical key. It includes a permission unit 90g, a non-physical key issuing unit 90i that issues a non-physical key, and a non-physical key issuing unit 212 that permits the use of a non-physical key issued by the non-physical key issuing unit 90i. That is, the key management device 10 has a function of managing a non-physical key and a function of permitting the use of the non-physical key in addition to the function of managing the physical key. Therefore, according to the key management system 1, it is possible to strictly enforce the use of non-physical keys in addition to physical keys. Further, when the user or the like uses a non-physical key instead of the physical key, the risk of losing the physical key can be minimized.

In the above-described embodiment, the physical key authorization unit 90g of the key management device 10 is issued a non-physical key corresponding to the physical key, and the non-physical key is within the usable expiration date. Is not permitted to use the physical key (holder 32), but is not particularly limited to such a mode. The physical key permission unit 90g assumes that a non-physical key that is within the expiration date has been issued when, for example, at least two or more persons approve the extraction of the physical key, so-called two-party approval. May also allow the use of physical keys. Two or more persons can be exemplified as the employee in charge (for example, the staff at the front desk in the case of an accommodation facility) and its manager (for example, the person in charge of the hotel). Further, the two or more persons may be employees in charge of each other. As a result, even if the door 300 cannot be opened with the non-physical key in the event of a power failure caused by, for example, a disaster, the door 300 can be opened with the physical key.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the non-physical key is not required to be returned by setting the expiration date when the non-physical key is issued, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this mode. For example, the key management device 10 can receive a reader (an example of a reading unit) capable of reading code information from a non-physical key issued by the non-physical key issuing unit 90i, and electronic information stored in an IC card. The non-physical key management unit 90h has a reader (an example of a reading unit) and the like, and when the non-physical key information is read by the reader, the non-physical key can be stored even if it is within the expiration date. It may be returned. As a result, for example, even if the expiration date of the non-physical key is set at 11:00 am, which is the expiration date of the room of the accommodation facility, it can be grasped that the checkout was performed when the non-physical key was read by the reader. It is possible to start cleaning the room even within the initial expiration date. Further, when the non-physical key management unit 90h determines that the non-physical key has been returned even within the expiration date, the storage unit 92 stores the information to that effect that the non-physical key has been returned. As a result, the state that the non-physical key is not being issued is stored in the storage unit 92, and the non-physical key becomes invalid.
If the non-physical key management unit 90h determines that the non-physical key has been returned even within the expiration date, the server device 200 is provided with information for invalidating the non-physical key. You may output it. In the server device 200 that has received the information, the acquisition unit 211 stores the information for invalidating the non-physical key (a state in which the non-physical key is not being issued) in the storage unit 220. As a result, the non-physical key authorization unit 212 of the server device 200 determines that the non-physical key corresponding to the code information read by the authentication unit 310 is invalid.
Further, when the non-physical key management unit 90h of the key management device 10 acquires, for example, "return of the non-physical key" and the information that the selection button displayed on the operation display unit 50 is pressed by the acquisition unit 90a. , It may be determined that the non-physical key has been returned.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the non-physical key issuing unit 90i issues the non-physical key based on the information of the IC tag embedded in the holder 32 to which the physical key is attached. Not limited. For example, even if the storage unit 92 stores the information contained in the IC tag embedded in the holder 32 and the non-physical key issuing unit 90i issues the non-physical key based on the information stored in the storage unit 92. good. Then, in such a case, the non-physical key issuing unit 90i can issue the non-physical key even when the physical key is removed. Therefore, even if the physical key is removed in order to clean the room in which the door 300 is attached, for example, the non-physical key issuing unit 90i uses the non-physical key, for example, at the request of a user who has left something in the room. Can be issued. Further, by issuing the non-physical key based on the information stored in the storage unit 92, it is possible to promote the replacement of the physical key with the non-physical key, and the number of managed physical keys can be reduced. Become.

Further, instead of the storage unit 92 of the key management device 10 storing the information and the like contained in the IC tag embedded in the holder 32, the storage unit 220 of the server device 200 may store the information and the like. Then, the non-physical key issuing unit 90i of the key management device 10 may issue the non-physical key based on the information stored in the storage unit 220 of the server device 200.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the non-physical key includes information regarding the expiration date, but the present invention is not particularly limited to such an embodiment. For example, the storage unit 220 of the server device 200 stores the expiration date of the non-physical key, and the non-physical key permission unit 212 of the server device 200 stores the non-physical key only when the non-physical key is within the expiration date. May be determined to be valid.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the key management device 10 may have the function of the server device 200. That is, the acquisition unit 90a of the control unit 90 of the key management device 10 acquires the identification information of the authentication unit 310 and the code information of the non-physical key read by the authentication unit 310 from the authentication unit 310. Further, the control unit 90 of the key management device 10 uses the information acquired by the acquisition unit 211 to determine whether to permit or disallow the use of the non-physical key, which corresponds to the non-physical key permission unit 212. It may have a part. Then, the non-physical key authorization unit of the control unit 90 performs the authentication process using the code information read by the authentication unit 310 acquired by the acquisition unit 90a. Further, the transmission unit 90b of the control unit 90 of the key management device 10 may transmit the result determined by the non-physical key permission unit of the control unit 90 to the authentication unit 310.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the door that can be opened with the physical key and the non-physical key may be, for example, a door provided in the article storage device described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-36593. .. When the device has a storage device such as a non-volatile memory or a hard disk drive, such as the goods storage device or a money processing device provided in a financial institution, the key management device 10 is a device of this device. When a non-physical key that can open the door is issued, information about the non-physical key may be transmitted to the device via the network 5. This device stores information about the non-physical key transmitted from the key management device 10 in the storage device. Then, in this device, the information about the non-physical key read by the authentication unit 310 and the identification information of the non-physical key stored in the storage device match, and the non-physical key stored in the storage device If it is within the expiration date, it is advisable to judge that the non-physical key is valid and open the door.
In such a case, the purpose of use may be included in the information regarding the non-physical key. As the purpose of use, for example, it can be exemplified that the purpose is to open one of a plurality of doors of an article storage device or a money processing device.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, permission to use either a physical key or a non-physical key is premised, but the embodiment is not particularly limited. For example, the use of the physical key may be permitted, the non-physical key may be issued, and the two-step verification of the physical key and the non-physical key may be performed in order to open the door 300. As a result, security can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the non-physical key is a paper medium on which the code information is printed, a mobile terminal capable of receiving and displaying the code information, and an IC card, but the present invention is not particularly limited to such a mode. The non-physical key may be, for example, biometric authentication. It can be exemplified that the biometric information used for biometric authentication is a face, a voiceprint, a vein, and an iris. When biometric authentication is used as the non-physical key, the key management device 10 and the authentication unit 310 may be provided with a camera or microphone capable of acquiring biometric information.

Further, the key management device 10 according to the above-described embodiment manages and permits the use of the physical key, and associates the management and issuance of the non-physical key corresponding to the physical key to be managed with the physical key. However, the device is not particularly limited to such a mode. For example, the key management device 10 may be a device that manages and permits the use of physical keys, and also manages and issues non-physical keys that are not associated with the physical keys that perform management and the like. Further, the key management device 10 is a device that manages and permits the use of a physical key to which a non-physical key is not associated, and also manages and issues a non-physical key that is not associated with a physical key to be managed. There may be.

1 ... Key management system, 5 ... Network, 10 ... Key management device, 20 ... Front door, 32 ... Holder, 34 ... Lock mechanism, 50 ... Operation display unit, 56 ... Card reader, 90 ... Control unit, 90c ... Authentication unit , 90d ... Display control unit, 90e ... Door open / close control unit, 90f ... Physical key management unit, 90g ... Physical key permission unit, 90h ... Non-physical key management unit, 90i ... Non-physical key issuing unit, 92 ... Storage unit, 58 ... Printer, 200 ... Server device, 212 ... Non-physical key permission unit, 220 ... Storage unit, 310 ... Authentication unit

Claims (11)

The physical key management department that manages physical keys and
The non-physical key management department that manages non-physical keys,
A physical key permitting unit that permits the use of the physical key,
The non-physical key issuing unit that issues the non-physical key,
A key management device equipped with. Equipped with a memory
The physical key management unit is configured to manage a plurality of the physical keys.
The non-physical key management unit is configured to manage a plurality of the non-physical keys.
The key management device according to claim 1, wherein at least one or more physical keys and at least one or more non-physical keys are associated and stored in the storage unit. When the physical key permitting unit permits the use of the physical key, the non-physical key issuing unit stores the physical key in association with the storage unit. The key management device according to claim 2, which restricts the issuance of various keys. The physical key permitting unit permits only one user to use the specific physical key at the same time.
The key management according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the non-physical key issuing unit can simultaneously issue a plurality of the non-physical keys corresponding to the specific physical key. apparatus. The physical key management unit manages the date and time of lending and returning the physical key.
The key management device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the non-physical key management unit manages the issue date and time of the non-physical key, but does not manage the return date and time. Further provided with a reading unit for reading the non-physical key information,
When the non-physical key management unit reads the information of the non-physical key by the reading unit, the non-physical key management unit determines that the non-physical key has been returned and invalidates the non-physical key. The key management device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which outputs information for outputting the key. The key management device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an expiration date during which the non-physical key can be used is set for the non-physical key. An authentication unit that authenticates the use of the key management device,
A selection unit that allows a user who authenticates with the authentication unit to select the use of at least one of the physical key and the non-physical key.
The key management device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising. A door that covers the physical key and can be opened and closed,
A door opening / closing control unit that controls to open the door when authentication is performed by the authentication unit and the physical key is selected via the selection unit.
8. The key management device according to claim 8. The key management device according to claim 9, wherein the door opening / closing control unit does not open the door when only the non-physical key is selected via the selection unit. The physical key management department that manages physical keys and
The non-physical key management department that manages non-physical keys,
A physical key permitting unit that permits the use of the physical key,
The non-physical key issuing unit that issues the non-physical key,
A non-physical key permitting unit that permits the use of the non-physical key issued by the non-physical key issuing unit,
Key management system with.

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