JPH04218888A - Automatic machine burglar preventing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide an automatic machine burglar preventing system with a burglar preventing function to detect burglary at early stages and to issue an alarm to a guard system even when no automatic transaction machine Is operated provided at an automatic transaction machine itself. CONSTITUTION:This system is equipped with sensors such as a vibration sensor 4, a door-open sensor 5, a heat sensor 6, and a noise sensor 7 a buzzer 2 which issues the alarm by the detection of the sensors, and a camera mechanism 3 which photographs and records an abnormality generating site based on the detection of the sensors. and also, it is equipped with a backup power unit which operates the sensors and every part. Thereby, it is possible to obtain a function remarkably effective for the prevention of destructive action on the automatic transaction machine and cash burglar action at early stages.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic teller machine, and more particularly to an automatic security system for an automatic teller machine, which is suitable when the machine is installed independently in a booth and operated unmanned.

[Prior art] A conventional automatic machine with a security function was developed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No.
As disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 298893, a camera installed separately from the automatic teller machine records only when the automatic teller machine is abnormally operated.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The above-mentioned prior art does not take into account crime prevention during non-operating hours of automatic teller machines, such as on holidays and at night, and there is a problem in preventing cash theft accidents from automatic teller machines. Ta. Even if the automatic teller machine is not operating, the present invention detects this at the initial stage of a crime, such as when a person illegally enters the booth and comes into contact with the automatic teller machine, and sends the information to the security system. This was done with the aim of preventing cash theft at an early stage by providing the automatic teller machine itself with a crime prevention function that issues an alarm.

[Means for Solving the Problem] The above object is to provide a sensor that detects an abnormal state, a control unit that performs control to determine abnormality in an automated teller machine based on the detection of the sensor, and a control unit that receives a signal from the sensor. and a security interface for connecting a control unit and a security system, a means for issuing a warning in response to a command from the control unit, and a means for photographing and recording the abnormality occurrence site in accordance with a command from the control unit, and each of the above-mentioned This is achieved by an automatic security system that has a backup power supply to operate the sensors and each means.

[Operation] With the above configuration, if the automatic teller machine is destroyed and a criminal act is committed with the purpose of stealing the cash inside the machine, the sensor detects it and determines that there is an abnormality in the automatic teller machine, and the security guard Notify the system of the occurrence of a failure. At the same time, it activates voice guidance and a warning buzzer to intimidate the criminal, and also records the situation at the scene by linking the camera mechanism.

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an automated teller machine 1 incorporating an alarm buzzer mechanism 2 and a camera mechanism 3 as an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the automated teller machine 1, in which the alarm buzzer mechanism 2 and the camera mechanism 3 are configured as independent parts, and the control unit 9 is connected to the signal line 2.
Connected by 0. Security sensors such as the vibration sensor 4, door opening sensor 5, heat sensor 6, and noise sensor 7 are connected to a security system interface 8, and the security system interface 8 is connected to a control unit 9 by signal lines 20, respectively. The control unit 9 is also connected to a customer operation panel 10, a slip/card mechanism 11, and a bill payment mechanism 12, which constitute the automatic teller machine 1, by a signal line 20. The means for issuing a warning and the means for photographing and recording the abnormality occurrence site according to claim 1 are, for example, the alarm buzzer mechanism 2 and the camera mechanism 3 of the embodiment, respectively. Each sensor such as the vibration sensor 4, the door opening sensor 5, the heat sensor 6, the noise sensor 6, etc. is a type of sensor capable of detecting destruction of the automatic teller machine 1 or the act of removing cash from the machine, and For example, the vibration sensor 4 and the noise sensor 6 can detect vibrations and noise associated with vandalism, and the thermal sensor 6 can detect heat generated when a steel plate is melted using a torch or the like. FIG. 3 is an operational flow diagram of the automatic machine security system of the automatic teller machine 1 shown in FIG. 2. The operation of the automated teller machine 1 will be explained below with reference to FIG. The automatic teller machine 1 constantly monitors the states of the vibration sensor 4, door opening sensor 5, heat sensor 6, and noise sensor 7 regardless of whether it is in operation or not.Steps S100 to S4
When the sensor is turned on at any step after passing through 00, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the automatic teller machine 1, and the automatic teller machine 1 notifies the security system of the failure in S500. Almost at the same time, S6 was launched to intimidate the criminal.
00, the alarm buzzer mechanism 2 operates. Further, in S700, the camera mechanism 3 operates to record the situation at the crime scene as an image. The camera mechanism 3 includes a camera that has a function of detecting the position of a person and rotating it in order to reliably record the situation;
It uses multiple cameras to record from various angles, and also commands the alarm buzzer mechanism 2 and contacts the security system in the event of crimes such as blocking camera lenses, obstructing photography, or destroying cameras. It is possible to install multiple cameras, including a dummy camera, so that even if one camera is blocked or destroyed, another camera can be used and operated. Further, even if the main power source of the automatic teller machine 1 is cut off, it is possible to switch to a backup power source and immediately sound the alarm buzzer mechanism 2 or use the camera mechanism 3 to take a picture and record. In the above embodiment, the automatic teller machine 1 having a built-in alarm buzzer mechanism 2 has been described, but the same operation can be performed when a voice guidance mechanism or other sounding mechanism is used.

[Effects of the Invention] By implementing the present invention, the automated teller machine itself can be protected against vandalism or fraudulent acts aimed at stealing cash, regardless of whether the automated teller machine is in operation or not. By having a crime prevention function, it is extremely effective in preventing crime at an early stage.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an automated teller machine as an embodiment of an automated security system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the automated teller machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an operation flow diagram of the automatic machine security system for the automatic teller machine shown in FIG. 2;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Automatic cash transaction device 2 Alarm buzzer mechanism 3 Camera mechanism 4 Vibration sensor 5 Door open sensor 6 Heat sensor 7 Noise sensor 8 Security system interface 9 Control section 10 Customer operation panel 11. Slip/card mechanism 12 Banknote payment mechanism 20 Signal line

Claims (2)

[Claims] [Claim 1] In an automated machine security system for an automated teller machine that performs automated cash transactions using transaction media,
a security sensor that detects an abnormal state; a control unit that performs control to determine abnormality in the device based on detection by the sensor;
a security interface that receives a signal from the sensor and connects a control unit and a security system; a means for issuing a warning according to a command from the control unit; and a means for photographing and recording the abnormality occurrence site according to a command from the control unit. An automatic security system characterized by being equipped with means. 2. The automatic security system according to claim 1, further comprising a backup power supply device for operating each of the sensors and means.