JPS61110268A - Key-card issuing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To severely control key-card issuance even if plural attendants take the charge of the key-card issuance by giving the role of a key for actuating a card issuing device to an authorization card. CONSTITUTION:The magnetically recorded key-card KC which electrically opens and closes a room door is issued by means of a card issuing console 10 or 11, but, when the key-card is issued, an authorization card AC is required. The authorization card AC has the record of a secret code (password) peculiar to its holder and the role of a key for actuating the card issuing devices 10 and 11 is given to the card AC. Therefore, no key-card is issued unless the card AC is inserted into the card readers of the devices 10 and 11 and the read data are checked. Accordingly key-card issuance can be controlled severely by using the authorization card A, even though plural attendants take the charge of the key-card issuance as in the case of hotels.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention is described in detail below in accordance with the following table of contents.

(1) Background of the invention (i, i) Technical field of the invention (1, 2) Description of the prior art (2) Summary of the invention (2, 1) Purpose of the invention (2, 2) Structure, operation, and effects of the invention (3) Description of Examples (3,1) Overview of Hotel Card Lock System (3,2) Types of Cards and Their Security Levels (3,3) Card Data and Unlocking Methods (3,3) ,4)
Configuration of card issuing console (3, 5) Outline of authorization card issuance and initial data setting (3, 6) Main routine of card issuing console and processing using GR card (3, 7) Grand authorization (GR)
) Card issuance processing (3, 8) Initial data settings, changes, and printing processing < 3.9) MA, SMA, and GA card issuance processing (3, 10) Processing using MA cards (3, 11)
Guest card issuance processing (3, 12) Room
Cancellation processing (3, 13) Aggregation processing (3, 14) Card data monitor processing (3, 1
5) Key card issuing process other than guest card (3, 16) Processing using SMA card and GA card (3, 17) Data input device configuration (3, 18>
Configuration of card lock device (3, 19> Initial data input/output processing using data input device (3, 20) Other operations of data input device (3, 19)
21”) Unlocking process in a card lock device (1) Checking the validity of the key card (2) Checks common to all types of key cards (3) Invalid key card display (4) Ema - Engine card (5) Unlock and battery check (6) Master card (7) Maid card (8) Guest card (9) Maintenance card (10) Zero card (11) Cancellation Ring card (12) Standby card (3, 22> Features and modifications of the embodiment (1) Hotel
Code secrecy (2) GR card security (3) MA, SMA and GA card security (4) Key card issuance security (5) Card issuance system (6) Has two card readers Card Issuance Console (7) Usefulness of Card Issuance Console and Authorization Card in Hotel System (8) Two Types of Guest Cards (9) Issuance of Multiple Same Guest Cards (10) Reissue of Guest Card (11) Use of paper cards (12) Re-registration of card data (13) Initial data input/output using data input device (14) Other functions of data input aWt (15) Sequence number in card lock device ,
Cancellation (1G) Locking out and releasing the room (17) Two functions of the canceling card (18) Card lock device patch check (19) Dead bolt and key card (20) Embargo
Engineering card (21) Master card (22) Maid card (23) Maintenance card (24) Standby card (1) Background of the invention (1,1) Technical field of the invention This invention It relates to a device that issues a so-called key card, which is used to unlock a lock.

< L2) Description of the Prior Art Instead of keys that operate mechanically to unlock, key cards that unlock electrically are widely used to unlock entrances and exits of various buildings, hotel rooms, etc. It is starting to be used. Key cards generally have a magnetic recording surface on which specific data is recorded.

A key card is issued (created) by what is called a card issuing machine by encoding predetermined data on the magnetic surface of the key card.

For security reasons, the issuance of key cards must be strictly controlled. Therefore, card issuing machines are usually locked with a mechanically operated lock.

However, in places like hotels, where there are many rooms and key cards are issued daily, key cards are
It becomes troublesome to operate the key every time a card is issued.
There is a risk that strict control over key card issuance may not be sufficient. In addition, multiple staff members are generally in charge of issuing keys and cards at the front desk of a hotel, so if each person is to have a key, it is necessary to create multiple keys.
This increases the risk of losing the key. Furthermore, in order to create a record of who has issued which key card, it is necessary to manually enter at least the code of the person in charge of issuing the key card, which is a cumbersome operation and the creation of key card issuance records is avoided. It becomes difficult.

(2) Summary of the Invention (2゜1) Purpose of the Invention This invention can be used in cases such as hotels where it is necessary to issue many key cards and multiple people are in charge of issuing key cards. An object of the present invention is to provide a key card issuing device that can strictly control key card issuance.

(2, 2) Structure, operation, and effect of the invention The key card issuing device according to the present invention includes a card reader that reads card data of an authorization card, and a card reader that reads card data of an authorization card. A means for determining whether or not a key card can be issued by inspecting card data, a card writer that writes predetermined data onto the key card and issues it when key card issuance is permitted, and a key card. The apparatus is characterized in that it includes means for recording, for each issue of the key card, data specific to the authorization card used for issuing the key card and data relating to the issued key card.

Data regarding key card issuance may be printed each time a key card is issued, or may be temporarily stored in a memory and periodically output. As the card, not only a so-called magnetic card but also an IC card can be used.

In this invention, the authorization card serves as a key for operating the card issuing device. A key card cannot be issued unless the authorization card is inserted into a card reader of a card issuing device and the read data is verified. Since only a person with an authorization card can issue a key card, the key card issuing operation can be restricted to a limited number of staff members. In addition, even if multiple people have an authorization card in their possession and it is lost, the lost card can be inspected during the card data inspection, so those who illegally possess the authorization card cannot access the key. It is not possible to issue cards, which is preferable from a security perspective, and furthermore,
Certain data in the authorization card reading data and data regarding the issued key card are automatically recorded and retained, so that it is possible to know which key card was issued by and with which authorization card. It is always clear, even if any trouble occurs, it can be adequately dealt with, and there is no operational complexity. In this way, tight control of key card issuance is possible.

(3> Description of Embodiments Below, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a hotel card lock system will be described in detail.

(3,1) Overview of Hotel Card Lock System FIG. 1 schematically shows the overall configuration of the hotel card lock system. Hotels have many rooms that need to be locked. Each such room is typically fitted with a mechanical lock, such as a tumbler lock, which is unlocked by turning a key. This hotel card lock system is for electrically opening and closing, especially unlocking, a room lock using a card (called a key card KO) on which predetermined data is magnetically recorded. It is.

The key card KC is issued by a card issuing console (10) or (11). In order to issue a key card KO, an authorizer card AC is required, as will be explained in detail later.

The card issuing console includes a lulM (10) and one or more slave machines (satellite machines) (11) connected to it by transmission cables. The base unit (10) can issue all types of key cards (described later), but the slave unit (11) can issue key cards of a specific type.
Only card KC can be issued. In addition to issuing various cards, the consoles (10) and (11) also have functions such as storing and printing data related to card issuance.

The number of child l1l (11) is determined depending on the size of the hotel where this hotel card lock system is installed.
In small hotels, only III (10) may be provided.

Each hotel room door has a card lock device (
70) is provided. This card lock device (7
0) includes a card reader, which reads the data of the key card KO, and unlocks the key card based on the check of this card data. The card operating system (70) has a built-in battery and operates in offline mode. A line for supplying power to the card lock device I (70) and a line for supplying power to the card lock device I (70) and the console (1
0) is not required. A data input device (50) is used to read data necessary for the operation of the card lock device (70) from the card issue console (!III) <10) and supply it to the card lock device (70).

As is well known, hotel room doors are equipped with a dead bolt in addition to a latch bolt.

A dead bolt is used by a customer (guest) to lock the room by protruding it with their hand from inside the room. There are various types of key cards KC, and as will be described later, when the lock is locked with a dead bolt, there are some that can unlock the dead bolt with the card lock device (70) and others that cannot. There is.

(3,2) Types of cards and their security levels Figure 2 shows the types of cards used in hotel card lock systems and their security levels. .

The highest level of security (ground level) is the Grand Authorization Card (GR).
(abbreviated as "card"), and this card should also serve as the "key j" of the entire system.

The next higher level (authorization level) includes a master authorization card, a sub-master authorization card, and a guest authorization card.
Authorization card〈Make each of these
card, SMA card, and GA card). These 31 authorization levels!
I! This type of card corresponds to the authorization card AC shown in FIG.

Level to unlock hotel room (7th level)
is divided into management level, guest level and maintenance level. At the management level there are Emergency Cards, Master Cards and Maid Cards. The guest level includes a standby card, a guest card AJ5, and a game card B.

Maintenance levels include maintenance cards, lockout cards, and cancellation cards. These nine cards at the unlock level are
This corresponds to the key card KO shown in FIG. In this example, one hotel card lock system (
or one hotel), only one of Guest Card A or Guest Card B may be used;
Both guest cards are never issued in one system at the same time. Among the cards at unlock level, standby card, guest card Ar3
and B1 and maintenance cards are paper cards, all other types of cards are plastic. Paper cards are cheap and suitable for disposable use, and are also convenient because desired information can be printed on the surface using a link.

A brief summary of the purpose and function of the card described above is given below.

This is for registering the GR card hotel code on the card issuing console. The hotel code is recorded on every card and is extremely important data for confirming whether the card is issued by the hotel.

It is also used to issue MA, SMA and GA cards.

This is for issuing nine types of cards at the MA card unlock level.

SMA card ``袢°''-dof;;8vl'''''''21°''-801 fish.

and B.

This card is for issuing GA card guest cards A and B.

Emergency card This card is used to unlock any room in the event of an emergency.

Unlock all card locking devices, whether or not they are locked by a dead bolt and whether or not they are in a lockout condition.

It is used in place of the MasterCard, or so-called MasterKey.

except those locked by dead bolts,
Unlock all card lock devices.

It is used by maids/cardmaids to clean and tidy the room.

Unlocks the card locking device of a room in a specific room number, range, except for those locked by a dead bolt, in a specific time zone. The specific room number and range are assigned to the maid who owns the maid card, and are the range of rooms in which the maid should work. Further, the specific time zone is a time period during which the maid can work, for example, between 10:00 and 15:00.

As described later, there are cases where no time zone is provided.

Guest Card A: This card is handed to the customer at check-in and is used to freely use (stay in) a specific room.

unless locked by a dead bolt.
Unlock the card lock device of a specific room number.

The specific room number is the room number (room N08) assigned to the customer who owns the guest card A at the time of check-in at the hotel.

Guest Card B Unlocks the card lock device of a specific room number, whether or not it is locked by a dead bolt.

Maintenance card This is used by maintenance staff when inspecting, maintaining, repairing, etc. a room.

unless locked by a dead bolt.
The card lock device of a specific room No. 0 is unlocked only once on the card issuance date.

The specific room number refers to a room where a maintenance staff member should perform predetermined maintenance, inspection, repair, etc.

lockout card Used to lock out a specific room.

Put the card lock device into the lockout state.

Once in the locked state, the card lock device will be able to hold the above-mentioned master card, maid card, guest card A.
and B1 maintenance card and standby
It will no longer be possible to unlock using the card.

To unlock the canceling card card lock device when it is in a lockout state. If not in a lockout condition, clear sequence N00 (described below) for the particular card stored in memory within the card lock device. In this embodiment, sequence numbers regarding guest cards and maintenance cards are cleared.

Standby Card This is a spare card for the guest card, and is used in cases such as when the card issuing console malfunctions.

unless locked by a dead bolt.
Unlock the card/Otsk eilf of a specific room number.

(3, 3) Card data and unlocking method FIG. 3 shows the data recorded on the various cards mentioned above. A magnetic stripe is affixed or printed on the card, and data specific to the card type is magnetically recorded on this magnetic stripe.

Data common to all card types is formality
code and hotel code. Formality codes include start sub text (STX), end sub text (ETX), longitudinal
There is a redundancy check (LRC), etc. A hotel code is a unique code for identifying a hotel.

There is a classification code as data included in all types of cards. The classification code is used to identify what type of card the card is.

The data of the authorization cards other than the GR card, namely the MA card, SMA card and GA card, further includes a staff code and a staff secret code. The staff code identifies the staff member who owns and uses the card (these cards can only be used by employees in specific positions within the hotel, so these are specifically referred to as staff members). It is for the purpose of The staff secret code is for verifying that the person using the authorization card is indeed the person entitled to use the card. The staff secret code is generally called a PIN number and consists of several digits. As detailed later,
When these cards are used at the card issuing console, the staff member's secret code is entered first by the staff member using the card, and a verification process is performed to see if the entered code matches the staff member's secret code in the card data. will be carried out.

Eight types of key cards, excluding standby cards, include:
Sequence No. and Sequence Sub No.

It has been recorded repeatedly. These numbers are important pieces of card data for determining whether or not the card should be used to unlock the card when the key card is used in the card lock device.

As the most typical example in which a sequence number and sequence sub-number are required for unlocking, consider the case of a guest card. In hotels, the user (customer) of a room changes frequently, and a different customer often uses the room after a day has passed. Key cards are issued to each customer and do not need to be returned to the hotel by the customer.

Therefore, the sequence number of the guest card and the sequence N stored in the memory of the card locking device
It is not sufficient to unlock the lock only when o and match. This is because even after the customer of a certain room changes, the previous customer can unlock the room using his/her own guest card.

To ensure that only the most recent guest can use the room, the sequence number must be changed each time a guest card is issued.
, it is necessary to change. However, the card lock device operates in offline mode, and there is no way to communicate new sequence numbers and data from the card issuing console to the card lock device.
The card lock device cannot know the new sequence number. In a hotel card lock system equipped with a card lock device that operates in offline mode, one method of changing the sequence number each time a customer changes is disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 59-21422.
It is disclosed in the publication No. The unlocking method using a card in this embodiment is also basically the same as the method described in the above-mentioned document.

Sequence number of the last issued key card.

and sequence sub No., CNI and SN, respectively.
+. The previous sequence NO, ON+ is stored in the memory of the card lock device.

Let the sequence number and sequence sub number of the key card issued this time be CN2 and 8N2, respectively. In this situation, the card lock device determines that the current sequence NO, CN2 is the same as the previous sequence N, O, ON+ and the current sequence sub NO, SN.
2 is used to check whether there is a certain relationship, and if there is a certain relationship, the lock is unlocked. The unlocking conditions can be expressed mathematically as follows. ``is a function.

CN2-f (CNI, SN2) When this unlocking condition is met, the sequence number in the memory of the card lock device is updated with the new sequence number, CN2. Therefore, from now on, new keys
The sequence number on the key card and the sequence number in memory match until the card is issued.

Note that when creating the sequence number for the first time, an arbitrary number (for example, a random number) is used. If the sequence number is not stored in the memory of the card locking device, the card locking device will store the sequence number on the card.
is taken in and unlocked as the current sequence NO1.

In this embodiment, the standby card is based on the premise that the room charge will be collected by the hotel, so this card does not have data regarding sequence sub NO9.

The card data recorded on the maid card also includes the first room number indicating the room range.

and tail room number, and time zone.

The card data of guest cards A and B further includes room numbers indicating available rooms, card issue date (check-in date), and check-out date and time.

The maintenance card further magnetically records the room number indicating the available room and the card issue date (indicating the date this card can be used).

Room N indicates a room that can also be used as a standby card.
o, is included as card data.

(3, 4) Structure of Card Issuing Console FIG. 4 shows the external appearance of the card issuing console <machine m>. A tabulation printer (11) is provided on one side of the top surface of the card issuing console (10). A display (12) and a card issuing slot (13) are arranged on the display panel at the top of the console (10). The lower operation panel has a function switch (15) and a numeric keypad (16).
), and an authorization card insertion slot (14) is provided below it. The display (12) displays alphanumeric characters input using the function switch (15) or numeric keypad (16), as well as simple instructions for the next operation such as "insert card". .

Although not shown, this console (10) has a connector (23) for connecting the child II (11) and a connector (24) for connecting the data input device (50) (both 6) is provided, for example, on the back or side surface. A power switch (11) is also located on the side of the console (10).

The appearance of the card issuing console child 1m (11) is also similar to the main unit (1m).
0), but child III (11)
is equipped with a tabulation printer (11) and a data input device (50).
) The connector (23>) for connecting the connector (23) is not numbered.

FIG. 5 shows an enlarged view of the operation panel of the console (10). The function switch (15) is
It includes five switches arranged in a row horizontally on the left side of the numeric keypad (16) and four switches arranged in a vertical row on the right side of the numeric keypad (16). The five switches lined up horizontally are illuminated switches that light up when they are pressed, and they indicate ``Guest,'' ``Cancel (Room),''``Tally,'' ``Monitor (Card),'' and ``Other Functions.'' Used to input. The functions of the four switches arranged in a vertical line include rENT (entry) and item. Details of these functions will be described later. The numeric keypad <16) includes keys for inputting numerical values from 0 to 9 and a cancel key "C".

Figure 6 shows an overview of the electrical configuration of the card issuing console (cap 1).Card issuing console/L, (10
) Ha1ljllllllt (20) e including/vr, l
The controller (20) is composed of a central processing unit (abbreviated as CPU), a ROM that stores an execution program for CPtJ and other fixed data, and a RAM that stores variable data. The control device (20) has the above-mentioned numeric keypad (1) via a suitable interface.
6), function switch (15), display (1
2), tally printer (11), slave device connector (23)
In addition to the data input device connector (24), a card reader (21) and a card reader and printer unit (22) are connected. The card reader (21) is arranged inside the card insertion slot (14), and is for reading data recorded on the authorization card AC inserted into the card insertion slot (14). This is for recording predetermined data on the GR card and issuing it. card reader &
The printer unit (22) writes predetermined data on the cards in order to issue all cards except the GR card, and if necessary, writes check-out date and time, room number, etc. on paper cards including guest cards. is printed. The card issuing port of this unit (22) is indicated by the reference numeral (13) in FIG. .

When issuing cards, blank cards for the cards to be issued, excluding the GR card, are inserted into the card issuing slot (13). Further, the authorization card AC is inserted into the card insertion slot (14).

Figure 7 mainly shows the card issuing console (I5! machine) (1
0) shows data stored in the memory of the Ibl control device 1 (20).

The manufacturer's secret code is in the ROM of this console (10
) will be written at the time of completing the production. This manufacturer 1l
The secret code will be described later.

RAM has an operation mode area, initial data area,
A sequence number, area, room data area, issued AC registration area, totalization area, etc. are provided.

The following data is stored in the operation mode area.

Guest Card A or B As mentioned above, there are two types of guest cards, A and 8, but the card issuing console of the Hotel Chill Card Lock System installed in one hotel only accepts one of the two types. Only type of guest cards can be issued. This operating mode data indicates whether the issued guest card is of type A (which cannot be unlocked if it is locked by a dead bolt) or type B (which cannot be unlocked regardless of whether it is locked by a dead bolt). possible).

With or without a time zone A time zone is a time zone in which a maid can work in the room. This operating mode data represents the force that determines the time zone (with or without a time zone). If there is no time zone, the maid can work in any room. In other words, the maid card can be used to unlock the card locking device of the room in the microwave at any time. can.

This indicates whether the room number is printed on the guest card or whether the room number is printed or not.

Number of slave units This indicates the number of slave units connected to 1IIN.

The above four types of operation mode data are set by a dip switch (not shown) provided inside the card issuing console (A) when installing the card issuing console. These data set on the switch are read by the CPU and stored in RAM.

For the slave device, the slave mNo. to identify the slave device,
is similarly set by an internal dip switch and then read into RAM.

The following initial data is stored in the initial data area.

Hotel Code As mentioned above, this is a code that identifies the hotel where the hotel card lock system is installed.

GR secret code This is a code (so-called PIN number) for confirming whether the person using the GR card is a qualified person. Key human-powered code and memory ′.

Whether or not the user is a valid GR card user is determined by whether or not the GR secret code matches the GR secret code.

Clock This data represents the current year, month, day, hour, minute, and second, and is updated over time by the CPU of the control device (20).

Unlocking time (seconds) This is the time for keeping the card lock device (70) unlocked, and is set, for example, from several seconds to about 10 seconds. Details will be described later.

Check-out time This is the standard check-out time set by the hotel.

Permissible time over check-out time (minutes) As mentioned above, the check-out date and time is recorded on the guest card, and in principle, unlocking the room using the guest card is limited to the check-out date and time. It is possible only between This allowable time is the time (minutes) (for example, about 2.30 minutes) during which unlocking using the guest card is still possible even after the check-out date and time on the guest card has passed.

Registered room no.

A list of room numbers in a hotel. The room numbers of all rooms are registered in -1.

Time Zone As mentioned above, this is the time zone in which the maid can work in the room. When there is a time zone, it is set, for example, from 10:00 to 15:00, and when there is no time zone, it is set from 0:00 to 23:59.

The above initial data is set in the initial data setting process described later.

In the sequence number area, sequence numbers of issued emergency cards, master cards, maid cards, lock-out cards, and cancellation cards are stored.

Since there are multiple maids, there are multiple maid cards (1
(one per person), but in this example all maid cards have the same sequence number.

is recorded. The same applies to other cards.

Therefore, only one sequence number is stored in this sequence number area for each card. However, it is also possible to record different sequence numbers on a plurality of issued cards of the same type, and to store each sequence number in this area.

The room data area contains the guest information issued for each room number in the hotel.
card and maintenance card sequence number,
, as well as the check-out date and time of the customer using the room are stored. Although illustration is omitted,
It is preferable to store the number of guest cards issued and other customer information.

The issued AC registration area contains MAs that have already been issued and are valid.
, SMA and GA cards, their staff codes and staff secret codes are registered.

The card type and number of issued cards are stored in the total area for all types of cards except GR cards. Preferably, further detailed data about card issuance is stored.

(3, 5) Overview of authorization card issuance and initial data setting Figure 8 shows the issuance of GR card, initial data setting, and other authorization cards, namely MA, S
The procedure for issuing MA and GA cards is schematically shown.

The complete hotel card zero ivy system produced by the manufacturer is passed on to an installation company, which installs it in the hotel. When the card is handed over from the manufacturer to the installation company, the RAM of the card issuing console (1161) (10) in this complete system is cleared. Also by the manufacturer's responsible person the console (10)
The manufacturer's secret code is written into the ROM. The GR card supplied by the manufacturer records only the formality code and the classification code indicating that it is a G'□"R card, and is still an unfinished product. Preferably, only one GR card is It will be handed over to the installation company.

Only the person in charge of the installation company is informed of the manufacturer's secret card by the person in charge of the manufacturer. The person in charge of the installation company determines the hotel code to identify the hotel to be installed,
Enter this hotel code into the card issuing console (10). In order to maintain a high level of confidentiality,
The only person who knows the code is the person in charge of the installation company.

As will be described later, the GR card is issued (completed) when the hotel code is entered. Conversely, the hotel code is entered manually when the GR card is issued (completed).

The person in charge of the installation company inserts the GR card given by the manufacturer into the card slot (14) of the console (10).
Enter the manufacturer's secret code given to you by the manufacturer's manager.

If the key-entered secret code matches the secret code stored in the RAM, key-operation of the hotel food is permitted, and the person in charge of the installation company enters the hotel code. The entered hotel code will be displayed on the console (10
) is stored in the initial data area in the RAM, and is also recorded on the GR card. This is the issuance of the GR card, and the GR card now has all the necessary data.

Consolek 10) in which hotel food information has been entered and stored is installed in the hotel, and the completed GR
The card will be handed over to the hotel manager.

Of course, the hotel manager is not informed of the hotel code.

Although the GR card is complete, it cannot yet be used to issue other authorization cards (MA, SMA, GA cards).

It is necessary to enter the GR secret code manually. The card issue console (10) will also not operate unless initial data is entered. Therefore, initial data (including the GR secret code) is inputted by the person in charge of the hotel, and the inputted initial data is stored in R and AM. The only person who knows the GR secret code is the hotel manager. At this time, the operation mode is also set using the above-mentioned DIP switch.

Issuance of other authorization cards using the GR card is carried out by the hotel manager in the following steps. The GR card is inserted into the card slot 14) of the console (10) and the GR secret code is entered manually.

Only when the GR secret code stored in the RAM matches the GR secret code entered manually, the process proceeds to the authorization card issuance process. A blank card with no personal data recorded is placed in the card issuing slot (1
3) and when the staff code and staff secret code are keyed, a sequence number is generated inside the console (10) and these data are sent to the card reader and printer unit (22). It is recorded on the card inserted into the issuing port (13) by the reader. In this way, MA, SMA, and GA cards are issued from the issuing port (13).

In the above explanation, an installation company is interposed between the manufacturer and the hotel, but the manufacturer may also serve as the installation company. In this case, the hotel code is entered into the card issuing console (10) by the manufacturer.

(3, 6) Main routine of the card issuing console and processing using the GR card FIG. 9 shows the main routine executed by the CPU of the card issuing console (10). This console (1
When the power switch (17) of 0) is turned on, the display (
12), an instruction to "insert the authorization card" is displayed, and when the card insertion detector (path shown) provided inside the card insertion mortar (14) detects the inserted card (step (101) )), the data of the card is read by the card reader (21) (step (102)). All cards have a classification code recorded on them, even if they are not yet completed, so cards can be inserted based on this classification code. The type is Koma1den. ? , (step (103)
”・〜(106) ).Card insertion slot (14
), only the authorization card AC is inserted, so it is determined whether it is a GRSMA, SMA or GA card, and the process proceeds according to the determined card type (steps (113) to (116)).

When the processing using the authorization card AC (details will be described later) is completed, the card is removed (step (107)), and the main routine ends.

FIG. 10 shows the process using the GR card in step (113) in FIG. Transactions using the GR card may only be carried out by the hotel manager. This process includes
GR card issuance, initial data settings, other authorization cards (MA).

SMA, GA card) issuance (including invalidation processing, etc.),
There are processes for changing initial data and printing initial data.

These processes are performed with the GR card inserted into the card insertion slot (14).

In the case of issuing a GR card, the hotel code has not yet been recorded on the GR card inserted into the card insertion slot (14). Therefore, if there is no hotel code in the card data read in step (102) in FIG. 9, it is determined that the GR card has been issued (step (121)
)), move on to GR card issuance processing (step (13)
1) ).

If there is a hotel code in the GR card data, then it is checked whether initial data has already been set in the initial data area in the RAM (step (12)).
2) ). If the initial data has not been set yet, the process moves to initial data setting processing (step (132)).

If the initial data has already been set, the instruction ``Enter secret code J'' will be displayed on the display (12), so the hotel manager can input the GR secret code using the numeric keypad (16).
Input by. The key is the human-powered GR secret code and the R
It is compared with the GR secret code stored in the AM and it is determined whether they match (step (123))
.

If both secret codes match, "Select item"
In addition to these instructions, items such as MA, SMA, and G△ card issuance, initial data change, and initial data printing, and item numbers representing these items are displayed on the display (12). The person in charge enters the number of the desired item into the function
"Item" switch in switch (15) and numeric keypad (1
6>, this key manual item is read (step (125)), and it is determined which item has been selected (steps (126) to (128)).
) ). Then, the process moves to processing according to the selected item (steps (136) to (138)).

You can redo the manual key operation of the secret code up to three times. Key-powered GR secret code and RAM
If the GR secret code inside does not match, the display (
12) will display an error message. If the keys of the GR secret code do not match even after repeating the keys three times, an alarm will sound and an error message will be displayed on the display (12). Then, the answer to step (124) is NO, and the process using the GR card ends.

Not only the GR secret code, but also the manufacturer's secret code and the staff secret code can be re-keyed up to three times.

(3,7) Grand Authorization (GR)
) Card issuance processing GR cards are issued by the manufacturer or the person in charge of the installation company as described above, and the card issuance console (1
111) (1o) with hotel code key personnel.

FIG. 11 shows the GR card issuing process of step (131) in FIG.

Since the instruction ``Enter the secret code manually'' is displayed on the display (12), the person in charge of the manufacturer or installation company inputs the manufacturer's secret code using the numeric keypad (16). Then this key manual code is read and the ROM
It is checked whether it matches the manufacturer's secret code written in the code (step (141)). If they match (step (142)>, enter the hotel code) will be displayed on the display (12), and the person in charge will enter the hotel code using the numeric keypad (16). The code is read and displayed on the display (12) (step (143))
.

This hotel code is then written to the initial data area of the RAM and written to the GR card by the card reader (21) (step (144)).
). Thereafter, the completed GR card is ejected into the insertion slot (14) (step (145)). If the manually entered manufacturer's secret code does not match the one in the ROM, the GR card is released without any processing.

(3, 8) Initial data setting, changing, and printing process The initial data processing in step (132) in Figure 10 involves manually inputting all other initial data except for the hotel code that has already been input, and then storing the initial data in the RAM. This is for registering in the data area.

GR secret code, current time (clock) (year, month, day, hour, minute, second), unlocking time (seconds), checkout time, allowable time over checkout time (minutes), and registered room number, These instructions to "input initial data" are sequentially displayed on the display (12) in this order, and when these initial data are entered manually, the entered data is displayed on the display (12). . Then, after the above six types of initial data have been entered manually, the rENTJ switch in the function switch (15) is pressed.

After this, the presence or absence of a time zone is determined based on the data in the operation mode area, and if the time zone is present, "
An instruction "Enter the time zone" is displayed, and when the time zone is entered, the data is displayed on the display (12).

Finally, the initial data manually entered by these keys is registered in the initial data area of the RAM. If there is no time zone, the time zone is O:00~ as described above.
23: 59 is registered.

The initial data change process in step (137) in Figure 10 is as follows:
The current time (clock), unlocking time, checkout time, allowable time over checkout time, and time zone can be changed, and registered room numbers can be added or deleted. Not to mention the hotel code
It is not possible to change the R secret code.

These changeable data items and the item numbers representing the items are displayed on the display (12), so if the data item you wish to change is "E item" switch and the numeric keypad (16
), followed by the data to be changed. The input data is displayed on the display (16) and registered in the initial data area of the RAM, thereby changing the corresponding data.

In the initial data printing process of step (138) in FIG. 10, the initial data registered in the initial data area excluding the hotel code, GR, and secret code is printed by the tally printer (11).

(3,9) MAlSMA and GA card issuance processing FIG. 12 shows the MA of step (136) in FIG.

SMA, t5 and GA card issuance processing is shown.

This process includes, in addition to the issuing process of these AutoLivision cards, the process of invalidating these AutoLivision cards and the reregistration process of card data.

The display (12) displays an instruction to “select an item”;
Item numbers representing card issuance, invalidation, and reregistration are displayed, so the hotel manager must press the ``item'' switch of the function switches (15) and the numeric keypad (1
6) Enter the desired item manually (step (1)
51) ).

When card issuing is selected (step (152)),
Since the instruction "Enter the number of cards" is displayed on the display (12), the number of MA cards, SMA cards, and GA cards to be issued is input (step (153)).

Of course, this number also includes 0 sheets.

First, MA card issuance processing is performed. [Stub 0-
Enter the code and staff secret 0-do J'.

These instructions are displayed on the display (12), so these codes are entered manually (step (154)). M
As mentioned above, the formality code, hotel code, classification code, staff code, and staff secret code are recorded on the A card. Formality/
The code and classification code are predetermined, the hotel code is already registered in the initial data area of RAM, and the staff code and staff secret code are keyed, so all card data is ready. Become. The process then proceeds to the card issuing routine.

The card issuing routine is shown in FIG.

The hotel manager inserts a blank card with no data recorded into the card issuing slot (13), so a card insertion detector (not shown) installed inside the issuing slot (13) detects the blank card. This is detected (step (171)). The above card data is encoded onto the inserted plastic card by the card reader of the printer unit (22) (step (172)).

Step (173) is for issuance of MA card, not guest card or maintenance card.
~(177) is skipped, and the process moves to step (178), where the MA card with the data recorded is inserted into the issuing port (13).
is released. In addition, the record of card issuance is printed by the tally printer (11) (step (179))
. FIG. 22(A) shows an example of a printed record of card issuance in the case of an MA card. The type of card issued, the date and time of card issue, and the staff code of this MA card are printed. If the issued card is then removed (step (180)), the card issuing routine ends.

Cards are issued one by one, so step (1)
If the number of cards entered in step (53) has not yet been issued (step (156)), step (15)
Returning to step 4), the manual operation of keys such as the staff code is repeated again.

When the issuance of a predetermined number of MA cards is completed, the process proceeds to the issuance of SMA cards (steps (157) to (159)).
. The SMA card issuance process is also performed in the same procedure as above. Furthermore, a predetermined number of GA cards are issued in the same procedure (steps (160) to (162)).

When the issuance of MAXSMA and GA cards is completed, the staff code and staff secret code of these issued cards are registered in the issuance authorization card (AC) registration area of the RAM. The type and number of cards issued in the total area are also stored.

If card invalidation or card re-registration is selected instead of card issuance in step (151), these processes are performed. Card invalidation processing and reregistration processing are not shown in the drawings, but their outline is as follows.

The card invalidation process is a process for erasing the staff code and staff secret code of a predetermined card registered in the issuing AC registration area of the RAM. this is,
GR card removal < This is done when an AC card is lost, or when the hotel staff holding the card retires from the hotel, and unauthorized owners of these AC cards use the card issuing console. This is to prevent unauthorized operations.

Card invalidation processing can be performed using the card to be invalidated, or can be performed only by key operations without using the card. The display (12) will prompt you to insert your card or key in your staff code. When the card to be invalidated is inserted into the card issuing slot (13), its data is read, and if the card is a valid AC card, the staff code and staff secret code related to the card are erased from the issuing AC registration area of the RAM. Ru. When a staff code is keyed, the staff code and the corresponding staff secret code are also deleted from the registration area.

The re-registration process is performed when the data in the RAM of the card issuing console (section 1 (10) disappears for some reason), the issuing AC registration area and sequence number,
Read the area data from the card data and store it in RAM.
It is for writing to. Therefore, the already issued MA
, SMA and GA cards, as well as Emergency Cards, Master Cards, Maid Cards, Lockout Cards and Cancellation Cards. When these cards are inserted into the card issuing slot (13) according to the instructions and order displayed on the display (12), the card data is read by the card reader and, depending on the type of card, The staff code and staff secret code or sequence number in the card data are registered in the issuing AC registration area or sequence number area.

(3,10) Processing using the MA card in Figure 14 is as follows:
This shows the processing using the MA card in step (114) in the main routine of the card issuing console shown in FIG. During this process, the MA card remains inserted into the card insertion slot (14) of the card issuing console. Further, this process is performed only by a staff member who has an MA card.

First, a staff secret code unique to the MA card holder is entered manually using the numeric keypad (16).

Since the staff secret code is recorded on the MA card, it is checked whether the staff secret code in the card data matches the staff secret code entered manually (step (181)). ,R
It is also checked whether the MA card is registered in the issuing AC registration area of the AM. You can proceed to the next step only if you pass these checks (
step (182)).

The instruction to "select a function" will be displayed on the display (12), so the staff member should press the function switch (12).
5) “Guest” included in [Cancellation (Room)]
, "Aggregation", "Monitor (card)" and "Other functions"
Since a desired one of the switches representing
).

By analyzing the function switch input signal, it is determined which switch was pressed (step (
184) to (188)), when any of the former four switches is pressed, the processing corresponding to those switches, that is, guest card issuing processing, room cancellation processing,
The process moves to either aggregation processing or card data monitoring processing (steps (194) to (197)).

When the function switch indicating "other functions" is pressed, the display (12) will display "Select item".
In addition to this instruction, items such as issuing cards other than guest cards and input/output processing using a data input device and item numbers representing these items are displayed. According to this display, when the item number desired to be processed is input, the process moves on to each item (step (19)).
0) (191), (198) (199) )l.

Among the above processes, the card issuing console (child machine) (1
1) is only possible with guest card issuing processing, room chance processing, and card data monitoring processing. When performing these processes, child 1jJ(1
1) communicates with i-device (10), and the main device (10)
Alternatively, the child 1m (11) itself may access the room data area in the RAM of the parent device (10).
The room data area may have a data area in which the same data is stored.

(3, 11> Guest card issuing process Figure 15 shows the guest card issuing process (Step (194) in Figure 14)
) is shown.

The display (12) will give the instruction [Enter the room number, check-out month, date, time, and number of cards issued], so the staff member will enter these data using the numeric keypad (16). , the data entered manually is displayed on the display (12) and taken into the interior (step (24j).

01)). Room No. is of course the number of the room assigned to the customer. Vacant rooms can be easily known by printing a room vacancy list, which will be described later. The checkout month, day, and time are the dates and times when the customer wishes to check out. As the check-out time, the time set by the hotel will be used unless the customer specifically requests.

The check-out time set by the hotel is stored in the initial data area of the RAM, so it does not necessarily require manual input. In order to deal with the use of multiple people, such as when a family or a group uses one room, multiple guest cards (for example, up to nine) can be issued.

Once the data necessary for issuing a guest card is entered, the process proceeds to the card issuing routine (step (202)).
. This routine is shown in FIG.
! The point has already been explained.

When a blank paper card is inserted into the card issuing slot (13) (step 1γ1)), card data is encoded on the magnetic stripe of this paper card (step (172)). The card data of the guest card includes formality code, hotel code, classification code, sequence number, room number, card issue date,
These are checkout date and time and sequence sub number. Of these, the formality code and hotel code have already been determined. The classification code represents guest card A or B, but which type of guest card is issued depends on the data in the operating mode area in the RAM. The sequence number is the previous sequence number and the current sequence sub number in the corresponding room number in the room data area of the RAM.
, is created using. The sequence sub No. is determined by an appropriate arithmetic expression or a random number is employed. When using the room for the first time, etc., the previous sequence N
o, does not exist, an arbitrary number is adopted as the current sequence NO1. The room number and check-out date and time are entered manually.

The card issue date is read from the clock in the initial data area in the RAM.

Since a guest card is being issued, it is determined whether or not printing is required on the card based on the room number and printing presence/absence data in the operation mode area in the RAM (steps (173) (174)). If printing is required, predetermined data is printed on the surface of the guest card by the printer of the card reader and printer unit (22) (step (175)). An example of a printed guest card is shown in FIG. As can be seen from this figure, the room number, check-out month, date, time, and issue number/issue number are printed. Instead of the check-out month, day, and time, the check-in date and length of stay may be printed.

After the completed guest card is released (step (178)), it is printed by the tabulation printer in Figure 22C.
As shown in B>, the fact that a guest card was issued (guest card), issue number 1/number of cards issued, authorization card (MA) used for issue, staff code of the person who issued it, room number 0, check-in date and time,
The check-out date and time is printed (step (179))
).

Returning to FIG. 15, the above process is repeated until the number of guest cards specified by the key has been issued (step (203)).

When the issuance of the guest card is completed, the sequence number of the issued card, checkout date and time, and other data are stored in the memory location of the corresponding room number in the room data area of the RAM.

(3,12) Room cancellation process Figure 16 shows
The room cancellation process of step (195) in FIG. 14 is shown. This process includes the process of canceling the room before operating the card lock device (10) with the issued guest card (room cancellation), and the process of extending or shortening the check-out date and time (length of stay) ( There is a process for reissuing the same guest card (card reissuance) in case the guest card is lost.

The display (12) will display the item selection instruction and the item number for each item: room cancellation, checkout change, and card reissue, so select one of them using the "item" switch and numeric keypad (16). The item number is entered manually, and the entered item is determined (steps (201) to (204)).

Room cancellation processing can be performed using a guest card or by key personnel alone.

When room cancellation processing is selected, the display (12
) will be given instructions for card insertion or key manual operation. When the guest card is inserted into the card issuing slot (13) (
Step (205)), the card data is read (step (206)), and it is determined whether the card is valid (step (207)). This judgment is
This is done using data such as hotel code, classification code, check-out date and time. If no card is inserted and the room number is pressed manually, it is read (step (208)).

If the card is valid and there is a key input for the room number, the room data area of the RAM is searched using the room number in the card data or the key input room number, and the corresponding room is searched. Data such as sequence NO0 and checkout date and time stored in the memory location No. are returned to the state before the guest card was issued (step (209)). The previous room data may be stored in this room data area. Also, using the current sequence No. and the sequence sub No., the previous sequence No.
, and the check-out date and time can be deleted, so it is not necessary to remember the previous room data. After this, the fact that the room cancellation process was performed, the staff code of the staff member who processed the cancellation, the AC card used, the canceled room number 0, the date and time of cancellation, etc. are printed out by the tally printer (11) and kept as a record. . This room cancellation process is
Preferably, this is done using a guest card, which is then collected.

The checkout modification process is performed when the issued guest card is operated on the card locking device fl (70) at least once. Also, this process is performed only using a guest card.

When the guest card is inserted into the card issuing slot (13), the card data is read (step (211)).
), it is determined whether the card is valid (step (2)
12) ). If the card is valid, the room number will be displayed on the display (12), and instructions to enter the new checkout month, date, time, and number of cards issued will be displayed, so enter these data. (step (213)). A new guest card is then issued using these new data (step (214)). In this card issuing routine, a new sequence number is created. Although not shown, the card issuing routine (step (214)
) is repeated as many times as the number of cards issued.

In the card reissuance process, the room number and number of issued cards are keyed (step (215)), and the corresponding room number is stored in the room data area of the RAM.

Using the data such as check-out date and time stored in the storage location of
A card is issued (step (216)). Also in this card issue routine, a new sequence NO. is created, encoded onto the card to be issued, and stored at the appropriate location in the room data area. Further, this card issuing routine is repeated as many times as the number of cards to be issued.

When a new guest card is issued due to card reissuance, immediately use this new guest card to unlock at least one card lock device (70) in the relevant room. Lock device! It is necessary to update the sequence number on the (70) side.

A, check out, change, reissue, hey t
i. When a new card is issued, data regarding the issuance of the new card is printed by the tabulation printer (11).

(3, 13) Totalization process FIG. 17 shows the totalization process of step (196) in FIG. 14. The tabulation process includes an issued card recording process that prints the type and number of issued cards stored in the RAM tabulation area, and a list of empty rooms based on the data stored in the room data area. A room payment list printing process that creates a room status list, and a room status list that outputs the status of all rooms based on the data stored in the room data area.
There is list processing. These processes are also performed on the display (1
Selected using the item number according to the display in 2)
Steps (221) to (224)).

The issued card recording process is divided into the process of simply printing the data in the tally area and the process of printing these data and clearing the tally area.The clearing process is performed by M.
This is done only with A cards.

When the issued card recording process is selected (step (22)
2) ), A inserted into the card insertion slot (14)
Is the C card an MA card or another card (SMA,
GA card) is determined (step (225))
. In the case of an MA card, an instruction to select whether the process includes clearing the total area is displayed on the display (12), so the staff selects and inputs one of the items (step ( 226) (227) )
.

When a process that includes clearing the aggregation area is selected, the data in the aggregation area, that is, the types and numbers of all issued cards except GR cards, the period in which these cards were issued, and the fact that they have been cleared, will be aggregated. It is printed by the printer (11>) and the tally area is cleared (step (228)).If the card is not an MA card or if processing including clearing is not selected, the type and number of issued cards are and the period for which these cards were issued are printed by the tally printer (11) (
step (229)).

When the room payment list printing process is selected, empty rooms (rooms whose check-out date and time are earlier than the current date and time) are searched from the room data area, and that room No. 1 is listed. The information is then printed out by the tally printer (11) along with the current date and time (step (231)).

When the room status list printing process is selected, the room numbers and check-out dates and times of all rooms are read from the room data area, and printed along with the current dates and times by the tally printer (11). (step (232)).

If the stored check-out date and time is earlier than the current date and time, it is preferable not to print the check-out date and time.

If you set up a routine that compares the clock data in the initial data area and the checkout date and time in the room data area at regular intervals, and erases checkout dates and times that are past the current date and time, Step (23
1) In the printing process (232), it is no longer necessary to compare the checkout date and time with the current date and time to determine whether to print.

(3,14) Card/Data/Monitor Processing Card/
Data monitor processing (Step (197) in Figure 14)
reads the data recorded on the card and displays the card data that can be used as visible information on the display (1).
This is the process displayed in 2). This is useful when you want to determine the type of card or when you need to know card data. It is possible to monitor the data of all 13 types of cards mentioned above including the GR card.

An instruction to "insert card" is displayed on the display (12). When a card is inserted into the card issuing slot (13), the data recorded on its magnetic stripe is read, and the following data for each type of card is displayed on the display (13).
2) will be displayed.

GR Card GR Card Required MA, SMA and GA Card MA, SMA or GA Card Required and Staff CodeEmergency, Mask, Lockout and Cancellation CardEmergency, Mask, Lockout or Cancellation Card The only thing that is a maid card is that it is a maid card, and the room range (first room number, ~ last room number,) guest card A
and B Guest card A or B, date of issue and check-out month, date, and time Maintenance card Must be a maintenance card, room number.

and issuance date standby card is a standby card and room N (3, I
s) Processing for issuing key cards other than guest cards FIG. 18 shows the processing for issuing seven types of key cards at unlock levels other than guest cards in step (198) in FIG. 14.

In addition to the instruction to "select an item," the display (12) displays seven types of cards and their corresponding item numbers.Following this guidance, the staff member wishes to issue the card. The type of card can be input using the "item" key and the numeric keypad (16) (step (241)). The data representing the input items are decoded, and the process proceeds to card issuing processing in accordance with the data (steps (242) to (248)).

If issuing an emergency card is selected, the display (12) will display the message ``Enter the number of cards to be issued'', and the number of cards to be issued (for example, up to 9) will be displayed on the numeric keypad (16). (Step (252))
, this step advances to the card issuing routine (step (,
259) ). The card issuing routine is shown in FIG. The data recorded on the emergency card includes a sequence number and a sub-sequence number, but these numbers are the sequence number of the RAM, and if the previous one is recorded in the area If the previous one does not exist, it is generated from a random number etc. The new sequence number is registered in the sequence number area of the RAM. In addition, after the card is issued, the tally printer (11) prints the card as shown in Fig. 22 (C).
As shown in , the information that the emergency card has been issued, the type of authorization card used to issue the card, the code of the staff member in charge of issuing the card, and the date and time of issue are printed. This card issuing routine is repeated as many times as the input number of issued cards.

The processing procedure for issuing Master Cards, Lockout Cards, and Cancellation Cards is exactly the same as that for issuing Emergency Cards (step (2)).
53), (256), (257) and (259))
.

In the case of issuing maid cards, in addition to the number of cards issued,
Room range as card data.

(First room No., last room No. 09) is keyed (step (254)), and then the process proceeds to the card issuing routine (step (259)). Maid card-specific data necessary for issuing a maid card includes the time zone, and this data is used because it is stored in advance in the initial data area of the RAM. The sequence number is generally created using the previous sequence number. The new sequence number is not only recorded on the issued card, but also on the RA.
It is registered in the sequence number and area of M. An example of the card issuance record printed by the tally printer (11) after the card is issued is shown in FIG. 22(D).

If a maintenance card is issued, the room
No, only the key is input (step (255))
.

Only one card can be issued per room, so there is no need to manually determine the number of cards to be issued. In the card issuing routine (step (259), FIG. 13), the current sequence number recorded on the card is the previous sequence number stored in the memory location of the corresponding room number in the room data area of the RAM. It is created using the sequence No. By storing this new sequence number in the storage location of the corresponding room number in the room data area, the sequence number 1 on the RAM is also updated.

In addition, on the surface of the issued maintenance card,
As with the guest card (if printed),
The room number and card issue date are printed by the printer of the card reader and printer unit (22) (step (17G) (177) in FIG. 13).

An example of the card issuance record printed by the tabulation printer when a maintenance card is issued is shown in FIG. 22(E).

The procedure for issuing a standby card is almost the same as that for issuing a maintenance card.
258) (259)). In principle, only one standby card is issued per room. However, a standby card does not need a sequence number like other key cards; a standby sequence number is created in a certain way (for example, using an arithmetic expression with the issue date as a parameter). , recorded on the issued standby card. How to create this standby sequence number is to use a card lock device (70
), the card lock device (10) can also check whether it is a normal standby sequence number. Although the room number, etc. is not printed on the surface of the standby card (
(corresponding to steps (116) and (111) in FIG. 13).

When the issuance of these key cards is completed, the type and number of issued cards are stored in the total area of the RAM.

(3, 16) Processing using an SMA card and a GA card Processing in a card issuing console using an SMA card is shown in FIG. In this figure, the 14th
Steps with the same functions as those in the processing using the MA card shown in the figure are given the same reference numerals. When using an SMA card, the guest card issuance process (step (
194) ), room cancellation processing (step (
195)), aggregation processing (step (19G))
, card data monitor processing (step (197)
) and maid card issuance processing (step (263)
) is possible. The first four processes are as described above.

"Other functions" while the staff is switching functions
Press the switch (step (188)), display (
12>, the instruction "Select maid card issue" and its item number will be displayed. When the staff enters this number using the numeric keypad (16) (step <
261) (262)), the process proceeds to maid card issuing processing (step (263)). This maid card issuing process is performed in steps (254) (25) in Figure 18.
The process is the same as 9).

Figure @20 shows processing using a GA card. G
Using the A card, only guest card issuing processing, room cancellation processing, totaling processing, and card data monitoring processing can be performed. In Figure 20, the first
Processes that are the same as those shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 19 are given the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

When using both SMA and GA, checking whether the staff secret code in the card data of these cards matches the key-entered staff secret code, and checking whether the staff secret code of these cards and By checking whether the staff secret code matches the one registered in the issuing AC registration area of the RAM, it is confirmed whether the staff member who owns these cards is a qualified person, and these Needless to say, the validity of the card is checked (steps (181) (182)).
'□. This maintains high security regarding guest card issuance and the like.

(3, 17) Structure of data input device FIG. 23 shows the external appearance of data input device I (So). The data entry device (50) is made compact for easy portability and has a small number of keys for easy operation. Data input 11 (50) +7) i-side Niha,
Small display (51), keyboard (52) and 1i
A power source switch (53) is provided, and a battery (see Fig. 24, jl (63)) is built-in. It also includes a connector (54) for connecting to the card issuing console (base unit) (10) or card lock device (70).
) is provided at the tip of the cable led out from the device (50). This cable includes a data bus and power lines. The keyboard (52) has a numeric keypad and function keys (symbol (6) in Figure 24).
1) (62) ) is included.

FIG. 24 shows the electrical configuration of the data input device (50). The control device (60) is composed of an MPU (microprocessor) and a memory, and includes the above-mentioned numeric keypad (61), function keys (62) (keyboard (52)), display (51), and connector ( 5
4) is connected.

The battery (63) supplies operating power for the device (50).

FIG. 25 shows data stored in the memory of the control device (60). The memory is provided with an area for storing initial data, an area for storing room numbers, an initial data set room number, and a registration area. 1 in the initial data area, card issuing console (
The initial data transferred from 10) is stored, including the hotel code, clock (year, month, day, hour, minute, second), unlocking time (seconds) and check-out time allowed time (minutes). There is. The clock data is from the control tIII device (60)
updated over time by the CPU of I/)
the law of nature. The room number entered using the numeric keypad (61) is stored in the room number area. The main function of the data input device (50) is the card issuing console (10).
) is to write the initial data transferred from the room number and the room number for which the key has been entered into the memory of the card lock device (70) corresponding to that room number. This is called initial data set processing.

Initial data set room number, registration area shows the room number where initial data set processing has been completed.
, are mainly remembered. This area also stores data indicating that other processing (sequence number, clearing processing, etc. to be described later) has been completed.

The operation mode of the data input device (50) will be briefly explained. The operating mode is r of the function keys.
It is set by keys AJ to rDJ.

Initial data set mode (D) Receive the initial data from the card issuing console and lock the initial data and room number! write to memory. Process of receiving initial data from the card issuing console (initial data input, D-01>, process of supplying initial data and room number to the card lock device (initial data output, [)-02) and initial data set Process of reporting the completed room number to the card issuing console
There is room number, printing, []-03). Here D is the function key rDJ, 01, o2.
03Gt7-n*-Means that it is set as Nyot. For example, initial data output processing is
The settings are made by pressing the rDJ key and the numeric keys "0" and "2J" in this order.

Read mode (A) Reads the data stored in the memory of the card lock Vi&ffi and displays it on the display (51). This mode is set by function key rAJ.

Light mode (B) Card lock! Change the predetermined data stored in the memory of all. This mode is for function
Set by key rBJ.

Clear mode (C)
, i.

Clear all or predetermined sequence numbers stored in the memory of the card lock device. This mode is set by function key "c".

Power from the battery (63) of the backup mode data manual II (50) is supplied to the card lock device (70). Connector (54) of data input bag f (50) is card lock device F
(70) is in this mode whenever it is connected to connector (83) (see Figure 27).

Backup mode is the card lock device (70
This is to prevent data in the memory of the card lock ft1f (70) from being erased while replacing the battery (88) (see Fig. 27) of the card lock ft1f (70).

(3, 18) Configuration of the card lock device Figure 26 shows the card lock device installed on the door (80) of a hotel room.
FIG. 27 shows the external appearance of the lock device M (70) and the electrical configuration of the card lock device!<70>.

Referring to FIG. 26, a dead bolt (71) and a latch bolt (72) are provided for locking the door (80). Dead bolt (11) is a door (80)
A small dead bolt locking knob (shown) located on the inside of the holder is mechanically moved to the extended position, as shown in phantom. This is the state of locking with a dead bolt! (position). Of course, the dead bolt (71) can also be mechanically moved from the retracted position to the unlocked position by this small knob. At some times, as will be explained below, it can only be electrically brought into the unlocked position by a specific key card.The fact that the dead bolt (71) is in the locked position is determined by the dead bolt sensor (87> (Fig. 27). (see).

The latch bolt (72) is interlocked with an outer knob (15) and an inner knob (shown), which are connected to a solenoid (85) built into the card locking device (10).
(see Figure 2''7).The solenoid (85) has two rest positions.

One is in the unlocked position and the other is in the locked position.

For example, one input terminal of the solenoid (85) has a positive
When a negative voltage is applied to the other input terminal, the card
The locking device (70) is unlocked and locked when a reverse voltage is applied. The solenoid (85) is actuated in response to the result of the key card validity check, as described below. When unlocked, the latch bolt (7
2) is brought into the retracted position by hand turning the outer knob (75) or the inner knob, but when locked these knobs cannot be rotated and the latch bolt (
72) is kept in the advanced position. Guard bolt (73)
is interlocked with the latch bolt (72). When unlocking electrically using a key card, the solenoid (85
) the dead bolt (11) is also brought into the retracted position. When the solenoid (85) is in either of the two rest positions mentioned above, the solenoid sensor (86)
(See Figure 27). This card-a-tuck II (70>) automatically becomes locked when the door (80) is closed.

Furthermore, a key card scanning groove (14) is formed on the outer surface of the door (80).A green indicator light (76) and a red indicator light (77) are provided on both sides of this scanning groove (74). The green indicator light (1B) lights up mainly when the card lock device ff (70) is in the unlocked state. 27
(see figure) is also used to display the check results. The red indicator light (77) lights up when it is determined that the key card cannot be unlocked as a result of checking the validity of the key card.

A card reader (82) (see FIG. 27) is provided inside the key card scanning groove (74).

Although not shown in FIG. 26, this card lock 1it (70) is provided with a connector (83) connected to the connector (54) of the data input device (50), and a As shown in Figure 27, the lljtll circuit (81) and the battery (88)
, a battery check circuit (89), the above-mentioned solenoid (85), its drive circuit (84) and a sensor (89).
6) (87) is built-in.

In FIG. 27, the control circuit (81) includes an MPU (microprocessor) and memory. Then, this lltll circuit (81) is connected to the above-mentioned card reader (
82), indicator light (7B> (77), connector (8
3), Solenoid (85), Solenoid drive circuit (84)
), sensors (86) (87), and a battery check circuit (89) are connected, and these circuits are operated by power supplied from the battery (88). Battery
The check circuit (89) tests whether the output voltage of the battery (a8) has become below a certain value, and can be a known circuit. The constant value is, of course, determined with a margin, meaning a voltage below the normal voltage that should be supplied to the card lock device (70).

FIG. 28 shows a part of the memory of the td1m circuit (81). This memory has a built-in program for unlocking, which will be described later, but also has an area for recording data as shown in this figure. The main data stored in memory includes initial data, room number 0, data read from the key card (card read data), and sequence number. Initial data includes hotel code, clock, There is a lock time and check-out time overtime allowance, and these data are entered on the data input device (5
0). The clock data is updated by the MPU over time. Room No. 0 is the room number of the room in which this card lock device is installed, and this is also input from the data input device (50).

As the sequence numbers, the sequence numbers of the above-mentioned eight types of unlock level key cards (the guest card is either A or B) are stored. Other areas of memory are used as lockout flags and maintenance card used flags.

Figure 29 shows the normal operation of the solenoid (85). The solenoid (85) is normally in a locked state. As a result of checking the validity of the key card, if it is determined that the lock has been unlocked, the solenoid (85) is energized and the locked state is changed to the unlocked state. The energizing time is 100 (11380
> about. Then, after a certain unlocking time has elapsed,
This time, the reverse 'R flow flows through the solenoid (85),
Returns from unlocked state to locked state. Therefore, anyone entering the room must enter the room during this unlock time.

After the unlocking time has elapsed, the card lock device (10) becomes locked, and the key card must be scanned again. The unlocking time is the time for the card lock device to remain unlocked by using the key card, and is set from several seconds to about 10 seconds as described above.
initial settings in the card issuing console).

(3, 19) Initial data input/output processing using data input device FIG. 30 shows the operation of the data input device (50), particularly its MPIJ processing procedure. Figure 31 shows data input/output processing using the data input device in the card issuing console (10) (step (199) in Figure 14).
It shows.

First, initial data is transferred from the HD card issuing console (10) to the data input device (50), and this initial data and room number are transferred from the data manual device (50) to each room's card lock II! The initial data set processing for writing to (70) will be explained. This process is performed when a card lock device is installed in each room, when the card lock device is replaced, or when it is desired to completely change the initial data.

Staff with MA cards are required to enter data 1 iW (50
) connector (54) on the card issuing console (llll
Connect to connector 24) of (10). Thereby, the control device (60) of the data input device (50) and the Ill all device (20) of the console (10) are connected by bus. In addition, the staff has data human power equipment 1 (50
),,.

Turn on the power switch (53).

Next, the staff manually inputs the item number of the input/output process using the data input device at the card issuing console (10) according to the processing procedure shown in FIG.

Then, the routine moves from step (199) in FIG. 14 to the routine in FIG. 31. An instruction is given on the display (12) of the card issuing console (10) to select either initial data transfer to the data input device or continuous data output from the data input device, so the staff member selects the initial data transfer. Select from step (301) to (30) in Figure 31.
Proceed to 2). In addition, staff are equipped with data entry devices (50
), function key rDJ and numeric keypad [
) J and "1" to set the initial data input processing of the initial data set mode (Fig. 30 (271)
After confirming the connector connection, proceed to step <272).
(Proceed to (273)).

By setting the above items and modes, the card issuing console (10) reads out the hotel code, clock, unlocking time, and allowable check-out time from among the initial data stored in its RAM. (50) (Step (303) in Figure 31)
). In the data input device (50), the transferred initial data is stored in the initial data area of its memory (FIG. 30 (step (274)). This is done, for example, by DMA transfer. I(5
1) indicates that the data set has been completed.

Initial data has now been provided from the card issuing console (10) to the data input device f (50).

Staff do data entry! (50) is powered off and disconnected from the card issuing console (10).

The staff member takes this data input device (50) and goes to the door of the hotel room. Then, the staff member connects the connector (54) of the data input device (50) to the connector (83) of the card lock device (70) provided on the door.
) and turn on the power switch (53). This establishes a path connection between the card lock device (70) and the data input device I (50). Next, the staff sets the initial data output processing of the initial data set mode using the rcN rOJ r2J keys (steps (271), (272), (273) to (27)
Proceed to step 5). Furthermore, the staff manually enters the room number of the room using the numeric keypad, so this is imported (step (27B>).Then, the initial data stored in the memory of the data system m1 (50) is entered as the key. It is transferred to the card lock device (70) along with the manually entered room number and stored in its memory.This is done, for example, by directly accessing the memory of the card lock device by MPtJ of the data input device (50). Also, this room No. 1 is the initial data set room N in the memory of the data input device (50).
O, stored in the registration area. When the display (51) indicates that the data set has been completed, the staff turns off the power to the Data Manpower II (50) and disconnects it from the card lock device (10).

The staff performs such initial data output processing sequentially to the card lock device in each room of the hotel. Then, when the initial data output process is completed for all rooms, or when the initial data set room No. 0 registration area of the data input device (50) becomes full,
Return to the location M of the card issuing console (50) and perform the printing process.

The staff member again connects the data input device (50) to the card issuing console (10) and connects the data input device (50)
Turn on the power. In the card issuing console (10), the staff selects the data read item of the data input/output process using the data input process (moving from FIG. 14 to FIG. 31, step (301) in the same figure).
(Proceed from (302) to (304)). In addition, in the data input device (50), the staff member inputs the key rDJ.
Steps (271) (272) in Figure 30 to set the room number and printing process using rOJ r3J.
(273) Proceed from (275) to (278)).

When the above settings are completed, the initial data set room number of the data input III (50), the room number of the registration area, and the data are displayed on the data input device! (50) (step (279) in FIG. 30) and is taken into the card issuing console (10). The loaded room number and list are printed by the tally printer (11) of the card issuing console (10) (step (305) in FIG. 31).

(3, 20) Other operational data of the data input device In the read mode in manual Vt1 (50), the initial data, room No. 9, card read data stored in the memory of the card lock device (70) and sequence number are all read out, and among these data, the data of the item specified using the numeric keypad is displayed on the display (51). However, the hotel code will not be displayed to maintain confidentiality. Regarding the hotel code, it is checked whether the hotel code read from the card lock device (70) and the hotel code stored in the data input device (50) match, and the result of this check, i.e. The display shows whether it is OK or NG (5
1) will be displayed. This read mode processing is used to check the data when the card lock device (70) is out of order or to check the data when the card lock device (70) is out of order.
) is carried out for periodic checking of data. The item number of the data to be displayed is written in the manual or the like.

The staff member connects the data input device (50) and the card lock device (70) that is to perform this process, and turns on the power switch (53). Also, set read mode using function key rAJ (proceed from step (271) (272) to (281) in Figure 30)
. Then, the memory of the card lock device (70) is accessed by the MPU of the data input device (50), and all the above-mentioned data stored therein are read into the data input device (50) and stored in the memory. (step (282)'). When the item number of the data desired to be displayed is input using the numeric keypad, the data is displayed on the display (51). If there are a plurality of data items desired to be displayed, the data item numbers are entered sequentially using the keys, and the data is displayed for each key entry.

Finally, the data input device (50) is powered off and the data input device (50) and the card lock device are turned off. I! (7
0) are separated.

In the light mode, among the data of the card lock device (70,), the room number, clock, unlocking time, and allowable check-out time over time are input to the data input device (50,).
). Among these data, data items to be changed are also input using the numeric keypad. This process is a card lock device! (70) is used to correct the clock and partially change the usage conditions of the room.

1ll data entry (50) and card lock device (10)
) is connected, press the function key rBJ.
This light mode is set when is pressed (30th
Figure steps (271) (272) proceed from (281) to (285)). Subsequently, the data item to be changed is input using the numeric keypad (step <286).
), and further data to be changed is input using the numeric keypad (step (287)).

This key manually entered data is stored in the card lock device (7
0) at the corresponding storage location in the memory (step (28g)).

Clear mode processing is performed using the card lock device (70).
This erases all or individual sequence numbers of the eight types of key card sequence numbers 9 stored in the memory. This process is performed when an error or confusion occurs in the sequence number. Clear all sequence numbers, which key card sequence number.

Instructions as to whether to clear the items are given using the numeric keypad by their item numbers.

The data human device f (50) is connected to the card lock device (10).
), this clear mode is set by function key "C" (steps (271) (272) < 281) (2, 85 in Fig. 30).
) to (proceed to 291>). When a key card item whose sequence No. should be cleared is entered using the numeric keypad (step (292)), the corresponding sequence No. 3 in the memory of the card lock device (70) is erased. (Step (293)).t;・(
3,21') Unlocking in card lock device (
1) Types of Key Card Validity Checks A customer or other person wishing to unlock the card locking device (10) scans the key card through the card scanning slot (14). The card data of the key card is then read by the card reader (82), a predetermined series of checks are performed on the card data, and if these checks are passed, the solenoid (85) is activated. energized and unlocked.These predetermined checks are
They are called card validity checks and include the following types: Not all of the following checks are performed regardless of key card type, and the combination of checks is different depending on the key card type.

Parity Check There are two types of parity check: vertical parity check and horizontal parity check. If the card data does not pass both checks, the card is determined to be invalid, ie, the card locking device (70) will not be unlocked. This check is performed on all types of key card data.

Format--Check whether the form of the card data matches a predetermined format. If they match, this check is passed; if they do not match, the key card is determined to be invalid. This check is also done for all types of key cards.

The hotel code in the hotel code check card data is compared with the hotel code stored in the memory of the card lock device (70), and if they match, this check is passed; if they do not match, the hotel code is checked. The key card is determined to be invalid. This check is also done for all types of key cards.

Classification code, check card, key for which the classification code in the data is scheduled,
It is checked whether it is indicative of the type of card. Card lock device! The types of key cards that can unlock (70) are predetermined as described above, and their classification codes are stored in memory or incorporated into the program. If the classification code indicates these predetermined types, it passes this check; otherwise, the card is determined to be invalid. This check is also done for all types of cards.

The sequence number, the sequence number in the check card data, is the sequence N written in the memory of the card/output device f (70).
o, or whether the sequence number in the card data matches the sequence number of the card lock device.
, and the sequence sub No. in the card data. If they match or have the above-described certain relationship, this check is passed, and if not, the card is determined to be invalid. Card lock device (7
Needless to say, as the sequence number of 0), the sequence number of the 8Mi class in the memory and that of the key card type are used.

If the above-described certain relationship exists, the sequence number in the card data is assumed to be the latest sequence number, and the card is stored in the corresponding location of the sequence number area of the memory (update of the sequence number). - If there is no sequence number corresponding to the area in the memory of the locking device (70), the card is not determined to be invalid by this sequence number check, that is, this check bus is performed. Also, card
The sequence number in the data is the sequence number in the memory
, are stored in corresponding locations in the area. Sequence No.
, is not memorized when the key card is used for the first time after the card lock device (70) is installed.
When used, the sequence number is processed by the above-mentioned clear mode processing by the data input device (50).

There are times when Sequence No. is cleared by a canceling card and times when Sequence No. is cleared by a canceling card.

This check is also done for all types of key cards.

Dead bolt check Based on the detection signal of the dead bolt sensor (81), it is determined whether the dead bolt (71) is advanced. If the dead bolt (71) has advanced, the unlocking process does not proceed except for the emergency card and guest card B.

When processing using a lockout card is successfully performed in the lockout check card locking device (70), a lockout flag in the memory is set to 1. This lockout flag is reset to 0 only by normal processing using a canceling card.

It is checked whether the lockout flag is set to 1, and if this flag is 1, the unlocking process does not proceed, except for the emergency card.

Lockout cards and canceling cards are not intended for unlocking card locking devices;
No checks are performed.

Time Zone Check This check is performed only on maid cards. There is time zone data in the card data of the maid card, and the current time (card lock ill
! If the clock data in the initial data area of the memory (70) is within this time zone, this check is passed; if not, the unlocking process does not proceed.

Room Range Check This check is also performed only on maid cards. Card lock Lul! If the room number stored in the memory of (70) is between the first room number and the last room number in the maid card data, this check is passed, and if not, the door is unlocked. Processing will not proceed.

Room No., Match Check This check is done for Guest Cards (A and B), Maintenance Cards and Standby Cards. If the room numbers in the card data of these cards match the room numbers in the memory of the card lock device (10), this check is performed,
If they do not match, the unlocking process will not proceed.

Ura Zaiken Check This check is unique to guest cards (AJ5 and B). The guest card has data on the card issue date (check-in date) and check-out date and time. If the time obtained by subtracting the check-out overage time from the current date and time is between these check-in and check-out dates and times, this check will be passed; otherwise, the card will be determined to be invalid. Ru.

Checks specific to maintenance cards Checks specific to maintenance cards include a validity period check and a first use check.

A maintenance card can only be used once on the day the card is issued. Validity period check checks whether the date of use matches the card issue date. The card issue date in the card data is compared with the current date,
If they match, this chetsuta is bused; if they do not match, the maintenance card is invalid.

When the maintenance card is used once, the maintenance card used flag in the memory of the card lock device (70) is set to one. The first use check determines whether this flag is 1 when the maintenance card is used. If the maintenance card used flag is reset to O, this check is passed. Drumstick. Yaso. Day, hello.

It cannot be unlocked using a maintenance card. The maintenance card used flag is, for example, O:
Automatically reset by MPtJ to 00.

FIG. 32 shows the procedure of the unlocking process including the above-mentioned key card validity check by the MPU of the card lock device t (70). Although the above-described key card validity checks are performed in a fixed order in this flow chart, it goes without saying that these checks may be performed in any order.

This unlocking process will be explained below in the order shown in FIG. 32.

(2) Checks common to all types of key cards: When any key card is scanned in the card scanning groove (ya), the card data for that key card is
read by the reader (82) (step (311)
)), and a parity check is first performed (step (312)).

When the parity check is passed, the card data is decoded (step (313)), and a format check and hotel code check are sequentially performed (steps (314) and (315)). If any of these checks pass, further classification code checks are performed (step (321) (
331) (341) (351) (361)
(371) (381) (391)). In this check, the type of card is determined, and processing proceeds accordingly.

(3) Invalid key card display If any of the parity check, format check, hotel code check, and classification code check determines that the key card is invalid, the red indicator light (77) will illuminate for 1 second. The light is turned on and the process ends without being unlocked (steps (421) to (423)).

(4) If it is determined to be an emergency card by the emergency card classification code check (step (321)
), sequence number, and only checks are performed (steps (322) (323)). Step (32
2) Sequence No. processing checks whether the sequence No. in the card data and the sequence No. in the memory match, and whether both sequence Nos. have a certain relationship, as described above. It means the calculation process to do this. Sequence No. in other key cards, processing (steps (332) (344) (
354 (364) (372) (382) (3
93) ) is also the same. If the sequence No. CHECK is passed, the routine proceeds to the unlocking and battery check routine, and if it is determined to be invalid, the routine proceeds to the above-mentioned key card invalidation display routine.

(5) Unlocking and battery check In the unlocking and battery check routine, the solenoid (
85) is energized to bring it to the unlocked position, and a detection signal from the solenoid sensor (86) causes the solenoid (8
5) is confirmed to have moved to the unlocked position (step (
401) (402)). This check is done by checking the solenoid
The output of the sensor (86) changes from on (one resting position II) to off (during displacement) and then on again (the other resting position)
This is done by checking that the Then, the elapse of the unlocking time starts (step (403)
)).

Battery check is performed only when mask, maid and maintenance cards are used. If these specific cards (step (404))
, the battery check circuit (89) is activated, and it is checked whether the output voltage of the battery (88) is below the above-mentioned certain value (step (410)). If the value is below a certain value, the green indicator light (76) will flash and the battery life (88) will flash.
) needs to be replaced (step (4)
11) ). If the output voltage of the battery (88) is normal, the green indicator light (76) is lit (step (40)
5) ).

The green indicator light (76) will appear even if the card is not one of the above specific cards.
is lit to indicate that the lock is unlocked (step (405) ''). The green indicator light (76) continues to light or blink until the unlocking time has elapsed.
When the p unlocking time has elapsed (step (406)), the solenoid (85)
A current in the opposite direction is applied to the solenoid (85), and the solenoid (85) is returned to the locked position (step (407)).Then, when it is confirmed that the solenoid (85) has returned to the locked position, the solenoid (85) is returned to the locked position (step (408)). , the green indicator light (76) stops lighting or blinking (step (409)). With the above steps, the unlocking process is completed.

(6) If it is determined that the card is a master card by the master card classification code check (step (331)), the sequence number, check <step (332) (333)
), dead bolt check (step (334)
) and a lockout check (335). If the sequence NO, check is passed, and the deadbolt (11) is in the retracted position and not in the lockout state (0-out flag - 0), the above unlocking and battery check routine is selected. If any of the above checks fail, proceed to the Key Card Invalidity Indication Routine.

(7) Step (341) in case of maid card maid card),
Time zone check (step (342,))
, Room No., Range Check (Step (3, 11)
3)), sequence number, check (step (344)
) (345)), dead bolt check (step (334) ># and lockout check (step (335))) is performed. These Che′
If all of the checks are passed, the key card will proceed to the unlock and battery check, and if any one is not passed, the key card invalidation display will be displayed.

(8) Guest card Step (351) in case of guest card),
First, check the room number (step (352)),
Check period of stay (step (353)) and sequence number check (step (354)) (35
5)) is performed. If all these checks have been passed, it is determined whether the guest card is A or B (step (356)). In the case of guest card A, a dead bolt check (step (334)) and a lockout check (step (335)) are further performed. Guest card B
In this case, only a further lockout check is performed and no dead bolt check is performed.

If all of these are passed, the process proceeds to the unlocking routine (no battery check is performed), and if any one of the checks fails, the process proceeds to the key card invalidation display routine.

9) Maintenance cardIn the case of maintenance card (step (361)
), room number, check (step (362))
, validity period check (step (363)), sequence number, check (step (364)) (3es
) ), first use check (step (
366)), a dead bolt check (step (334)) and a lockout check (step (335)) are performed. If all these checks are completed, the maintenance used flag is set to 1 (this process is shown in the figure), and unlocking and battery checking are performed.

If any one check is not passed, it is determined to be invalid.

(10) If the lockout card is determined to be a lockout card by the lockout card classification code check, step (371))
, Sequence No., only checking can be performed (steps (372) (373)). Passing this check sets the lockout flag to 1 (step < 374) and locks this card lock device 11.
f(70) enters a lockout state. After this, the green indicator light (76) lights up for only one second to notify that the lockout state has been reached (step (375) ~
(377)). The lockout process is now complete and the lock will not be unlocked. If the sequence No. or check is not passed, the process moves to the key card invalidation display routine.

(11) Key “beam”
,i.

The canceling card has two functions as described above. One of them is a card lock device! (70) is released from the lockout state, and the other is the sequence number of the guest card and maintenance card stored in the memory of (70).
, which clears the .

If it is determined that the card is a canceling card, only steps (381), sequence number, and checks are performed (steps (382) and (383)).
). And busing this check will lockout
It is determined whether the flag is set to 1 or in the O reset state (step (384)). If the 60 checkout flag is 1, this flag is reset to 0 and the lockout state is released. (step (386)). Also, if you are not in a lockout state,
The sequence numbers of the memory and the sequence numbers of the guest cards and maintenance cards in the area are cleared (step (385)). Indicator light (7
6) lights up for 1 second (steps (375) to (377)
) ). Even in processing using a canceling card, the process does not proceed to the unlocking routine.

End of lockout release process and sequence number.

In order to distinguish from the end of the clearing process, the display by the indicator light may be made different depending on the process that has been performed. For example, in the case of releasing the lockout, green or red indicator lights (76) (77) are blinked, or an indicator light of another color such as yellow is provided and turned on.

If the sequence number and check are not passed, the process moves to the key card invalidation display routine.

(12) In case of standby or card standby card (step (391))
, Room No., Check (Step (392)), Sequence No., Check (Step (393) (394)
)), Dead Bolt Check (Step (33)
4) ), t5, and lockout check (step (335)) are performed, and if all of these checks are passed, the process proceeds to the unlock routine (no battery check is performed). If any one of the checks is not passed, the process moves to a key/press invalidation display routine.

(3, 22) Features and Modifications of Embodiments (1) Confidentiality of Hotel Code The hotel code is keyed into the card issuing company by the person in charge of the manufacturer or installation company.

The hotel code is then encoded onto the authorization card AC and key card KC when these cards are issued. In addition, a data input device (50
) is entered into the card lock device (70) provided in each room of the hotel. Once the hotel code is entered into the console (10), it is transferred invisibly to each card and card lock device (70).
It is impossible to know anyone at the hotel, including the hotel manager.

In addition, the hotel code can only be entered into the console (10) when the GR card is issued, and since the issued GR card is handed over to the hotel, the person in charge of the manufacturer or installation company is no longer able to enter it. Hotel code cannot be changed.

Therefore, the hotel code remains highly confidential.

<2) Security of the GR Card The GR card is issued by the manufacturer or the responsible person of the installation company only upon input of the hotel code into the console (10). Moreover, the GR card can only be used with other authorization cards (M
A, SMA, GA card).

Conversely, although the manufacturer or installation company can issue the GR card, they cannot issue other authorization cards because they do not know the GR secret code. In contrast, hotels cannot issue GR cards.

Therefore, by creating a limited number of GR cards (one per hotel), it is possible to maintain a high level of security for the GR card, which in turn allows for the authorization of the pond.
It is possible to prevent unnecessary issuance of cards and key cards.

(3) Security of MA, SMA and GA cards Authorization cards that can issue key cards include MASSMA and GA cards. therefore,
High security must also be maintained for these authorization cards. MA, SMA and GA
The security of the card is maintained as follows.

First of all, MA, SMA and GA cards are only issued using GR cards. As mentioned above, the GR card maintains high security, and only the person in charge of the hotel can possess the GR card, so these cards will not be issued inadvertently.

Second, staff codes, etc. of the issued MA, SMA and GA cards are registered in the issuing AC registration area in the RAM of the card issuing console.

These cards are then invalidated using the GR card. A disabled card can no longer be used for key card issuance. By this, MA, S
Unauthorized use of MA and GA cards due to loss of MA and GA cards, staff retirement, etc. is prevented.

(4) Security of key card issuance MA, SMA, and GA cards essential for issuing key cards maintain high security as described above. Moreover, in the key card issuance process using these authorization cards, there is a staff secret code check process and whether or not the authorization card being used is registered in the issuance AC registration area of the RAM. A check process is performed. This confirms whether the staff member performing the card issuance process is qualified and whether the authorization card being used is valid.

As described above, the key card can be issued only under strict control, so the level of security is high.

Furthermore, other key cards except guest cards and maid cards can only be issued using MA cards, and maid cards can only be issued using M, l and SMA cards;
There are a limited number of staff who can issue these key cards.

In addition, when a key card is issued, a key card issuance record is printed, indicating which type of key card is issued.
Since there is always a record of what type of authorization card was used, by whom (staff code), and when it was issued, even if some kind of trouble occurs, it can be dealt with adequately.

In the embodiment, the key card issuance record is printed immediately when the key card is issued.
Card issue data may be stored in the RAM and printed at regular intervals, daily, or only using a specific authorization card.

(5) Card issuing system Cards can be classified into three types from the viewpoint of security.

The first type of card, which has the highest level of security, is the GR card. This GR card allows MA, which is a second type of card.

SMA and GA cards will be issued. A further third type of card, the key card, is issued using the second type of card described above.

The first type of GR card is issued by the card issuing console on the condition that the manufacturer's secret code in the ROM of the card issuing console matches the key-entered secret code.

That is, this GR card is completed by recording the hotel code on the incomplete GR card.

This links the completed GR card and the card issuing console that issued it.

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and stored in the RAM of the card issuing console.

This links the GR card, its holder, and the card issuing console.

The second type of card is MA, SMAj! 3 and G
The A card is issued using a GR card and on the condition that the manually entered GR secret code matches the GR secret code in the card issuing console. That is, the second type of card is issued under the condition that the first type of card, the person in possession thereof, and the card issuing console are linked. Moreover, the second type of card data is registered in the card issuing console, and this registration can also be canceled using the first card, the GR card. is closely associated with the first type of card, its holder and the card issuing console.

Since the staff secret code is also registered and recorded on the card when the second type of card is issued, the staff member carrying the second type of card is also closely associated with the second card and the card issuing console.

A third type of card, a key card, is a key card that uses a second type of card, and that the second card is registered in the card issuing console and that the key-entered staff secret code is on the card side or It will be issued on the condition that it matches the staff secret code on the console side. That is, the third type of card is issued under the condition that the second type of card, its holder, and the card issuing console are associated.

In this way, multiple types of cards have a kind of hierarchical structure, with the highest level .

Cards are issued one after another using higher-level cards, and under the condition that the higher-level cards, card issuing operator, and card issuing machine are connected.

In the embodiment, the manufacturer's secret code is not recorded on the GR card, but it may be recorded in advance using manufacturer's code.

(6) Card issuing console with two card readers The card issuing console (card issuing machine) includes a first card reader for reading the card data of the authorization card and a card reader for issuing the card. /A second card reader with a write function. Then, when the authorization card is inserted into the first card reader, the card data is read, and the predetermined checks (secret code check, check whether it is a registered valid card) are passed, , the card can be issued by the second card reader. Checking the first card reader and the authorization card inserted therein:
It serves as a so-called "key" for granting card issuing permission to the card issuing console.

In general, keys used to permit the operation of machines are often mechanical. If this key is lost, the relevant part of the machine must be replaced.

Furthermore, anyone who possesses the key can operate the machine, regardless of the qualification to operate the key.

In contrast, in the card issuing console with two card readers mentioned above, even if the authorization card is lost (MA.

(SAM, GA cards) can be reissued using a GR card, so there is no need to repair the card issuing console. Further, once the registration of a lost authorization card is deleted, it becomes impossible to use that card, so the security is high. Furthermore, a secret code check is performed to determine whether the operator is qualified to issue a card, and not just anyone can perform the card issuing operation.

(7) Usefulness of card issuing console and authorization card in hotel system It is even more effective if such a card issuing console is used in a hotel card lock system. MA, SMA, or GA cards are issued to specific hotel staff members depending on their positions. Guest cards for hotel customers to use their assigned rooms can be issued using any of these authorization cards. The main day-to-day work of a hotel is to check in and check out customers, and a guest card must be issued at each check-in.

Which authorization card (
(excluding GR cards), it is only necessary for there to be at least one staff member at the front desk of the hotel with one of these authorization cards, making it easy to respond to staff departures or replacements.

Issuance of Maid Cards, Emergency Cards, Master Cards, etc. does not have to be done on a daily basis. Therefore, the issuance of other special cards other than guest cards is limited to specific authorization cards (e.g. MA
There is no problem in allowing only the staff who has a special card (SAM card) to issue the special card; in fact, in this case, the number of people who can issue the special card is limited, so security is maintained at a high level as described above.

(8) Two types of guest cards There are two types of guest cards that can be issued: A and 8. Guest card A cannot be unlocked if the card lock device (70) is locked by the dead bolt (71). Guest card B is Dead Bolt (
71), it can be unlocked regardless of whether it is locked or not.

Which guest card, A or B, is to be issued is determined by the operating mode of the card issuing console. Therefore, when the hotel card lock system is introduced, it is possible to decide which type of guest card to issue according to the wishes of the hotel.

Which guest card A or B should be issued may not be determined by the operation mode setting, but may be determined for each guest card issued. In this case, when the guest card is issued, the staff performs a key input to select either guest card A or 8, and the classification code to be encoded in the guest card is determined according to the key input result. Ru. By doing so, a guest card can be issued for each customer according to his or her wishes.

(9) Issuance of multiple identical guest cards
In principle, only one person stays in a type of room, but guests of 2Å or more often stay in twin or triple type rooms. When one room is used by multiple customers, issuing one guest card per room may cause inconvenience to the customers.

The card issuing console of this embodiment can issue as many guest cards as desired for one room. Therefore, one guest card can be given to each of a plurality of customers using one room, and each customer can unlock the card lock device for each customer.

Moreover, when issuing a guest card for one room, the staff must use the data necessary for issuing the guest card (room no.
0, check-out date and time, and number of cards to be issued), the specified number of guest cards can be issued by pressing the key once (see Fig. 15). Therefore, manual key operation by staff is easy.

(10) Reissuance of guest card Once a guest card has been issued, it may be necessary to reissue a guest card for the same room due to changes in the length of stay, loss of the guest card, etc. . It is undesirable to allow such guest cards to be easily reissued, and there is a risk that guest cards that have been issued randomly may be misused, leading to a decrease in the security of the card lock system.

When reissuing a guest card, a different method is required from the operation of issuing a guest card so that the staff in charge of the reissuance must be careful. That is, in the case of guest card issuance, simply pressing "Guest" in the function switch (15) will proceed to the card issuance process (step (184) < 194) in Figure 14).・In case of card reissue, press the "Cancel (Room)" function switch (step 185 in Figure 14).
)・(195) ) , Show more! 1 (12), you must select one of the following items: room cancellation, checkout change, and card reissue (steps (201) to (204) in Figure 16).
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Each of these items is classified as follows:
The operating methods and conditions differ depending on each item.

Room cancellation Guest card issued with card lock W (γ0
), and can be done either by key personnel alone or by using the guest card.

Checkout Changes Issued guest cards must be placed in the card locking device (10
) is a change in the length of stay after the guest has used the property at least once, and within the period of stay.
It can only be operated using a card.

Card reissue Issued guest card - card lock device (70
) is the reissuance of a Guest Card after it has been used at least once and within the period of stay;
This is done if you lose your card. The new reissued guest card must be used immediately with the appropriate card locking device.

(11) Use of paper cards Paper cards are used for the guest cards (A and B), maintenance cards, and standby cards. Since the number of these key cards issued is large,
The use of paper cards reduces the cost of key cards and is economical.

Moreover, since card data such as the room number can be printed on the surface of the paper card, the purpose of the card can be determined to some extent without the need for card data monitoring processing (step ('197) in Figure 14). , can be determined visually.

In the embodiment, only the guest card and maintenance card are printed, but the room number, etc. may also be printed on the standby card. Also, the card de-- printed on these key cards.
The type of evening can be arbitrarily determined.

(12) Re-registration of card data Card issue console (11!11) R of (10)
The AM issued AC registration area, sequence number, and area data can be read and written from the card data. This makes it possible to deal with the data in the RAM disappearing for some reason.

(13) Initial data input/output using the data input device The main function of the data input device (50) is the card issuing console (Wilm). After receiving the initial data (hotel code, clock data, unlocking time, and allowable opening time at check-out) common to Room No. (initial data set mode).

Card Lock 1it (70) operates in offline mode (i.e. Card Issue Console (10)
(not connected by a transmission line). However, since the initial data etc. are provided by this data input device (50), it becomes possible to perform processing such as unlocking using a key card.

The memory of the data input file (50) is also provided with a registration area for initial data set room numbers, and the room numbers of rooms for which initial data has been set are registered in this area. A data input device (50) connects to the card issuing console (10).

When connected, these room numbers are printed by the tally printer (11) in the card issuing console (10). Therefore, the room number of the room for which the initial data has been set can be used as visual information.
It becomes possible to visually confirm this and to leave it as a record.

In addition, using the data input device (50>), the sequence number in the RAM of the card issuing console (10), the sequence number of various key cards registered in the area,
Also, the maintenance card number for each room in the room data area, etc. may be written in the card lock device (10).

(14) Other functions of the data input device In addition to the above-mentioned initial data input/output function, the data input device reads data in the memory of the card lock device (10) and displays it on the display (51). (read mode), a function (write mode) to write predetermined data into the memory of the card lock device (70), and a function to write predetermined data into the memory of the card lock device (70).
It has a function (clear mode) to clear a desired sequence number in 0). Using these functions, maintenance, inspection, data correction, etc. of the card lock device (70) can be performed as necessary.

(15) Sequence N in card lock device
o. The memory of the cancellation card lock device (70) stores the latest sequence number for each key card used. Then, when a newly issued key card is used, it is checked whether the sequence number of the key card and the sequence number in the card lock all (70) are in a certain predetermined relationship. The key card sequence number is registered in the memory of the card lock device m1 (70>), and the sequence number in the memory is updated. be done.

For example, if a certain type of key card is lost, a similar key card with a new sequence number is issued, and the key card is lost without being used, and a key card with a new sequence number is issued. Suppose it has been issued. If a card in the key whose sequence number has been updated twice or more consecutively is used without the sequence number on the memory of the card/mouth device (10) being updated, the card will no longer be valid.
In the locking device (70) the sequence number of the key card
.

It may become impossible to determine whether or not the sequence number and the sequence number of the device (70) are in the above-mentioned fixed relationship.

In order to deal with the case where the sequence number is confused due to the loss of a key card or an operational error, it is necessary to store multiple corresponding key cards in the memory of the card lock device (70). All you have to do is clear the sequence number. When the sequence number is cleared, the card
The locking device (70) accepts the new key card sequence NO0 and registers it in memory as described above.

From then on, even if a new key card is issued, the sequence number of the device (70) will be updated.

Card lock a! Memory sequence N of (70)
o, was cleared using data human power 1jl! (50) and a cancellation card. Using the data input device f (50), it is possible to clear the sequence number of any key card (clear/
mode). Also, if you use a cancellation card,
The sequence numbers of the guest card and maintenance card are cleared.

The canceling card may have a function that can clear the sequence numbers of other key cards, or a canceling card that can clear the sequence numbers of each key card type may be issued. It's okay.

(16) Room Lockout and Lockout Due to the hotel's circumstances, it may be desirable to lock out a specific room so that no one can use it. In such cases, lockout cards are used. Ru. . 7. When the lockout flag of the card locking device (70) is set by the card 4t, any key card other than the emergency card can no longer be used to unlock the card. I (7
0) cannot be unlocked.

A cancellation card is used to release the lockout.

It is also possible to use a data input device to set and/or release the lockout.

(17) Two functions of the canceling card The canceling card has two functions as described above. One of these is clearing a specific sequence number in the card lock device (10), and the other is releasing lockout.

Canceling in the card lock device (70)
When the card is used, the lockout flag is checked and, if in lockout, the flag is reset to remove the lockout. If the lockout flag is not set, the sequence numbers of the guest card and maintenance card are cleared.

When this canceling card is used twice in a row while the card locking device (70) is in the lockout state, the lockout is released the first time, and the sequence number is cleared the second time.

In this way, the canceling card has two functions in one.
It helps simplify the card lock system since it is kept together on one card.

(18) Check the battery of the card lock device.The card lock device fil (70) has a battery (88).
It has a built-in power supply and is operated by its supplied power.

It is not possible to directly check the level of battery consumption,
Checking and display using an electric circuit is required. If the battery consumption status is constantly checked and displayed, the battery consumption will be accelerated.

In this example, the mask, maid and maintenance
The battery check circuit (89) is activated only when the card is used, and the check result is displayed by the green indicator light (76).
), the battery check is carried out periodically and only when necessary, which is appropriate both from the point of view of the significance of the battery check and from the viewpoint of preventing battery consumption. Mask cards are owned by specific staff members in managerial positions, and are used only when there is a specific purpose.
Since the lock device t (70) is unlocked, it is preferable that this particular staff member can check the status of the battery (88) at that time.In addition, the maid will regularly tidy up and clean the room ( For example, once a day), the status of the battery is checked when the maid unlocks the card lock device (70) using the maid card, ensuring that the battery is regularly checked. It is also appropriate for maintenance personnel to check the battery status when necessary or periodically.

On the other hand, for key cards that are frequently used, such as guest cards, and cards that are used in emergencies, such as emergency cards, the battery level is not checked, which prevents unnecessary battery consumption. Second, since unnecessary display is not performed, it is possible to prevent unnecessary confusion from occurring.

(19) Dead bolt and key card It is not desirable to make it easy to unlock the door using a key card even though the door is locked with a dead bolt, as this violates the customer's privacy. However, in the event of some kind of emergency, it is necessary to ensure that even if the door is locked with a dead bolt, it can be unlocked. In this embodiment, such contradictory demands are resolved in the following manner.

As described above, a guest car FA that cannot be unlocked if it is locked with a dead bolt and a guest card 8 that can be unlocked are issued.

This allows us to meet the demands of our customers.i
-ru. As mentioned above, it is preferable to be able to select either one each time a guest card is issued.

An emergency emergency card is created, and only when this card is used will the card lock device be unlocked even if it is locked by a dead bolt. This increases the security of the room by preventing unauthorized entry into the room using a regular key card, even a Master Card, even though the room is locked with a dead bolt. In addition, in the event of an emergency, the door can be quickly unlocked using the emergency card regardless of whether or not it is locked using a dead bolt.

The safety of the room is increased by restricting the use of the emergency card to only emergencies.

Furthermore, as a modified example, it is preferable that the master card has the following functions.

When a master card is used in a card lock device, the card lock device's MPU checks whether a customer is staying in that room. card·
The memory of the locking device has a card read data area in which the card data of the guest card is stored.

The card data includes the check-in date and check-out date and time, so you can easily know whether you are staying within the period of your stay. And during the period of stay,
If the door is locked with a dead bolt, unlocking with a master card is prohibited, and unlocking with a master card is permitted only when the period of stay is over, even if the door is locked with a dead bolt. This ensures the privacy of authorized customers and also allows MasterCard to protect the privacy of authorized customers in certain cases.
It functions in the same way as a science card, increasing flexibility.

(20) Emergency Card An emergency card is used to unlock a hotel room in the event of an emergency. With this card,
A card lock device can be unlocked even if the room is locked out or locked by a dead bolt. By providing such a special key card, special situations such as emergencies can be adequately coped with.

(21) Master Card: This corresponds to the so-called master key, but cannot be unlocked when it is in a lockout state or locked with a dead bolt. This makes it possible to ensure privacy and improve the safety of the room.

As mentioned above, even if the door is locked with a dead bolt, it may be unlocked using the master card during periods other than the period of the customer's stay. Further, the master card may be provided with a function to release the lockout.

(22) Maid Card For maid cards, a time zone check, room number, and range check are performed, so
Maid cards can only be unlocked at certain times and in certain rooms. Therefore, the security of the hotel card lock system is enhanced. Also,
Even if the door is locked with a dead bolt, it cannot be unlocked using the maid card, so the customer's privacy is ensured. Rooms that are locked out cannot be unlocked using this key card.

(23) Maintenance card A maintenance card can only be unlocked once on the date of issue of the card for a specific room, so its unlocking function is extremely limited and cannot be used as a hotel card lock. - System security has been improved.

Note that the first use check may not be performed, and the card may be used to unlock the door any number of times as long as the card is issued.

(24) Standby Card If the card issuance console malfunctions, it will no longer be possible to issue key cards, especially guest cards, which will disrupt hotel operations. Since the issued number is stored only in the card issuing console, it is not possible to replace the issuance of the guest card with another backup machine.

To deal with such situations, standby cards are provided. A standby card is issued and stored in advance for each room. If the card issuing console malfunctions, a standby card for the corresponding room is given to the customer in place of the guest card. The standby card is the sequence number of the guest card.

Since it has a sequence NO0 that is completely unrelated to the card issuing console, it can be used without being affected by a failure of the card issuing console.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of the hotel card lock system. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing card types and their security levels. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing data recorded on various cards. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the card issuing console (cap 1). FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing the switch group of the operation panel of the card issuing console. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the console (base unit). FIG. 7 is a diagram showing data stored in the RAM and ROM of the card issuing console. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the authorization card issuance FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the main routine of the card issuing console. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing the procedure for setting initial data. FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the GR card issuing processing in the card issuing console. FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the GR card issuing processing in the card issuing console.
FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the card issuing routine in the card issuing console. FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing the card issuing routine in the card issuing console. FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the process using the card. FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the guest card issuing process in the card issuing console. FIG. 16 is the room cancellation process in the card issuing console. Fig. 17 is a flow chart showing aggregation processing in the card issuing console. Fig. 18 is a flow chart showing issuing processing of key cards other than guest cards in the card issuing console.・Chart. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing using the SMA card in the card issuing console. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing using the G card in the card issuing console. This is a chart. Fig. 21 is a diagram showing how card data is printed on the surface of the guest card. Fig. 22 is a diagram showing some examples of data printed by the tally printer. FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the data input device. FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the data input device. FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the data input device. FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing the card lock device attached to the door of a hotel room. FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing the electric fishing bridge structure of the card lock device. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing data stored in the memory of the card lock device. FIG.
′□ is a time chart showing the operation of the noid. FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing the operation of the data input device. FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing data input/output processing using the data input device in the card issuing console. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing unlocking processing in the card lock device. (10)...Card issuing console (11 machines), (1
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Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) A card reader that reads the card data of the authorization card; a means for determining whether or not a key card is issued by inspecting the card data of the authorization card read by the card reader; A card writer that, if authorized, writes and issues predetermined data to a key card, and for each issuance of a key card, data specific to the authorization card used to issue the key card and A key card issuing device comprising means for recording data regarding issued key cards. (2) Claim No. 1 (2) in which the recording means is a printer
The key card issuing device described in item 1). (3) The key card issuing device according to claim 1, wherein the recording means is a memory. (4) The recording means comprises a memory that temporarily stores data regarding key card issuance, and a printer that prints the data read from the memory.
The key card issuing device described in item 1).