EP2631882A1 - Security system for holding banknotes and till system with multiple security systems - Google Patents

Abstract

The system has a master controller (151) connected with a cash box (10) over infrared control points (13, 107) such that the controller releases a neutralizing part for neutralizing banknotes. An actuator (108), a latch (109) and an electromechanical lock (110) together with the controller forms a structural component (90), which is attached at an outer door for securing a latch mechanism (113) to prevent an actuation of the latch mechanism and opening of the outer door. The structural component comprises an input unit (140) operated from outside with the outer door. An independent claim is also included for a point of sale system.

Description

The invention relates to a security system that is designed to receive banknotes and a corresponding POS system.

There are a variety of security systems for receiving and storing such banknotes and security cases or cassettes for transporting vulnerable banknotes.

The corresponding systems have an interior area, a protection system and an access opening in order to open the system and make it accessible to the interior.

The purpose of the protection system is to protect the banknotes if they are lost in the event of a theft against being placed on the market or being exchangeable at banks. This is done by automatically neutralizing or coloring the banknotes in such a case. The corresponding protection systems are expensive and expensive.

There are, as already mentioned, different volumes of banknotes to transport. Depending on the number of banknotes, the systems must have different sizes and security features. In addition, various safety regulations can apply. Service providers involved in the transportation of valuables often have at least three different solutions to choose from, including one to load cash machines with money, one to pick up money in trading transactions, and one to deliver money to banks. Each of these solutions has its own specifications. In practice, therefore, a large number of different systems are in use, which are often incompatible.

Today's systems are relatively expensive and clunky. In addition, so far, the safety effort is large, which is necessary to ensure the means described safe storage and safe transport from one place to another place.

Particularly large is the need for a security system that allows you to take notes and safekeep until they are picked up and, for example. be brought to a bank. Especially in commercial transactions, the use of a sophisticated security system could reduce the risk associated with handling large amounts of bills. In addition, the stealing of banknotes in the trading business can be made impossible.

This has long led to the need for standardization and simplification of systems, with the aim of providing maximum security at a minimum of effort and cost.

• eine Sicherheitslösung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die eine hohe Sicherheit gewährleistet und einfach zu handhaben ist,
• eine Sicherheitslösung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die möglichst universell einsetzbar und autark ist,
• eine Sicherheitslösung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die eine hohe Flexibilität in der Handhabbarkeit ermöglicht, und
• eine Sicherheitslösung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die kostengünstig ist.

It is therefore an object of the invention

• to provide a security solution of the type mentioned above, which ensures a high level of security and is easy to handle,
• to provide a security solution of the type mentioned, which is as universally applicable and self-sufficient,
• to provide a security solution of the type mentioned, which allows a high flexibility in the handling, and
• to provide a security solution of the type mentioned, which is inexpensive.

In addition, it would be desirable if the security solution would allow complete monitoring of the cash flows.

The solution to this problem is for security system, preferably in the form of a vault, by the characterizing features of claim 1.

Preferred developments of the safety system are defined by the dependent claims.

The security system is based on the following principle. A housing is provided which surrounds a safe area for receiving banknotes. An outer door serves to close the housing and a locking mechanism is provided for closing and securing the outer door with respect to the housing. The security system comprises a protection system for protecting banknotes in the vault area, the protection system comprising means for neutralizing the banknotes. The safety system includes a main control and control system (called master controller) and an electro-mechanical locking mechanism. The locking mechanism forms together with the master controller a construction, control and control group (assembly called), which is mounted inside the outer door so that they can act electromechanically closing and securing at least one closure element to the outside door Secure against the housing. The module also includes an input unit that can be operated externally when the outside door is closed.

According to the invention, the locking mechanism is an electro-mechanical locking mechanism which, together with the Master controller forms an assembly. The module additionally includes the input unit. The assembly is mounted on the outer door so that it can act electromechanically on the closure element for closing and securing, in order to secure the outer door with respect to the housing.

The input unit is preferably designed for manually entering a code and comprises an interface for contactless communication (preferably in the form of an IR communication) with a portable user device. This interface is preferably arranged hidden behind a surface of the input unit and protected by this.

The security system preferably comprises a recording module for recording transactions, e.g. Operator actions.

The master controller is preferably designed as a closed, proprietary (embedded) system, and control software is stored in memory to perform actions and reaction of the assembly. The control software interacts with a processor of the master controller to realize an intrinsic and self-sufficient security function of the security system.

The electro-mechanical locking mechanism is preferably located behind a user interface of the input unit and protects the electro-mechanical locking mechanism against manipulation from the outside.

The vault area is preferably designed to receive banknotes that are located in a (cash) cassette that includes its own protection circuit that is internally connected to the master controller via a communication link after insertion into the vault area, and the means for Neutralizing the banknotes in the cassette o includes.

Preferably, the master controller can act on the protection circuit of a (cash) cassette via an internal wireless communication link to trigger the means for neutralizing the banknotes.

Preferably, the security system is a banknote deposit or pick-up device comprising a feeder module for withdrawing the bills, the bills being transferred to the interior of the interior, and the feeder module preferably having a (cash) cassette in the vault area connected, that the bills can be automatically funded by the feeder module in the cashbox.

The security system preferably has a communication link that is adapted to be able to transmit transaction data to a remote computer and / or a console, wherein the transmission of this transaction data is carried out to enable cash management.

The security system preferably has one or more sensors that are circuitry connected to the master controller such that they are monitorable or interrogatable by the master controller to enhance the security of the security system as a whole.

The security system of the invention is also referred to as a "smart system" to account for the flexibility of the corresponding solution.

The security system of the invention, above all, reduces the risk of internal theft and cases of abuse, since a complete and secure handling of the banknotes is made possible.

Fig. 1A

zeigt ein erstes Sicherheitssystem in Form eines Einzahlgeräts in einer schematischen Perspektivansicht mit geschlossener und gesicherter Aussentüre;

Fig. 1B

zeigt das erste Sicherheitssystem nach Fig. 1A mit geöffneter Aussentüre;

Fig. 2

zeigt eine schematische Perspektivansicht des Gehäuses des ersten Sicherheitssystems nach Fig. 1A, das hier als Tresorkorpus bezeichnet wird;

Fig. 3

zeigt eine schematische Perspektivansicht des Tresorkorpus eines zweiten Sicherheitssystems mit geöffneter Aussentüre;

Fig. 4

zeigt eine schematische Blockdarstellung des elektrischen Teils des Sicherheitssystems (innenliegendes Schutzsystem genannt) der Erfindung;

Fig. 5

zeigt eine schematischen Draufsicht auf eine geöffnete, beispielhaft gezeigte Geldkassette;

Fig. 6A

zeigt ein Ansicht der Oberfläche einer möglichen Eingabeeinheit;

Fig. 6B

zeigt ein Ansicht der Oberfläche der Eingabeeinheit nach Fig. 6A nach der Montage;

Fig. 6C

zeigt ein Schnittansicht der Eingabeeinheit nach Fig. 6B;

Fig. 6D

zeigt ein Explosionszeichnung der wesentlichen Elemente der Eingabeeinheit nach Fig. 6B;

Fig. 7

zeigt eine Innenansicht einer Ausführungsform einer zweiteiligen Aussentüre;

Fig. 8

zeigt eine Explosionszeichnung der wesentlichen Elemente einer Aussentüre samt erfindungsgemässer Baugruppe;

Fig. 9

zeigt eine schematische Ansicht eines tragbaren Geräts, das im Zusammenhang mit der Erfindung zum Einsatz kommen kann,

Fig. 10

zeigt eine schematische Ansicht eines Kassensystems der Erfindung.

Further features and details of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments and with reference to the drawing.

Fig. 1A

shows a first security system in the form of a Einzahlgeräts in a schematic perspective view with closed and secured outer door;

Fig. 1B

shows the first security system Fig. 1A with opened outside door;

Fig. 2

shows a schematic perspective view of the housing of the first security system after Fig. 1A , which is referred to here as Vault Corpus;

Fig. 3

shows a schematic perspective view of the safe corpus of a second security system with open outside door;

Fig. 4

shows a schematic block diagram of the electrical part of the safety system (called internal protection system) of the invention;

Fig. 5

shows a schematic plan view of an opened cashbox example shown;

Fig. 6A

shows a view of the surface of a possible input unit;

Fig. 6B

shows a view of the surface of the input unit Fig. 6A after assembly;

Fig. 6C

shows a sectional view of the input unit after Fig. 6B ;

Fig. 6D

shows an exploded view of the essential elements of the input unit Fig. 6B ;

Fig. 7

shows an interior view of an embodiment of a two-part outer door;

Fig. 8

shows an exploded view of the essential elements of an outer door including assembly according to the invention;

Fig. 9

shows a schematic view of a portable device that can be used in connection with the invention,

Fig. 10

shows a schematic view of a POS system of the invention.

Basically identical or identically acting structural elements are provided in the figures with the same reference numerals, even if they differ from each other in part.

Fig. 1A and 1B show a schematic view of a first embodiment of the invention. Shown is a security system 100 (here a deposit device) with a five-sided closed, stable and secure housing 101, which surrounds a vault area 102 for receiving at least one (cash) cassette 10 with banknotes 1. It has a one- or two-part outer door 103 for closing the housing 101. A shutter mechanism 110 (eg, an electromechanical lock) is provided for closing and securing the outer door 103 to the housing 101, as in FIG Fig. 4 indicated by an actuator 108 which locks or releases a bolt mechanism 113 of the shutter mechanism 110 via a latch 109 to secure the outer door 103 to the housing 101 or to allow the outer door 103 to be opened. Further, the security system 100 includes an in-house protection system 150 (see Fig. 4 ) for protecting the banknotes 1 located in the vault area 102 in the (cash) cassette 10. The protection system 150 has a master controller 151 (see FIG Fig. 4 ) Means 152 for neutralizing the banknotes 1 (see Fig. 5 ) and an input unit 140 (see, eg Fig. 4 ) on. The shutter mechanism 110 is an electromechanical shutter mechanism 110 that forms an assembly 90 together with the master controller 151. The assembly 90 additionally comprises the input unit 140 and it is mounted inside the outer door 103 so that it closes and secures electro-mechanically via a closure member (here a latch 109) on the bolt mechanism 113 of the shutter mechanism 110 to the outer door 103 against the housing 101 to secure or release for opening. The input unit 140 is arranged so that it can be operated externally when the outer door 103 is closed, ie at least part of the input unit 140 is accessible from the outside of the outer door 103.

Fig. 2 FIG. 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the safe body 160 of the first security system 100 Fig. 1A and 1B , In all embodiments, a safe body 160 preferably serves as the housing 101. A safe body 160 in the sense of the invention is a single-walled or multi-walled one executed housing, which is preferably made of steel and here only on one side (here called front) is open. The safe body 160 includes walls that serve as right and left side walls 161, 162, bottom 163, back wall 165, and top 164. These walls are assembled into a unit or made as a unit that has no joints or the like to the outside. In the finished state, the safe body 160 acts as if it had been made of one piece or cast.

Preferably, in all embodiments, an electrical safety net 118 is inserted in the walls to detect the attempt of penetration by means of drilling or other tools. In Fig. 2 1, a small portion of an example electrical safety net 118 is shown in a highly schematic representation. In order to recognize the electrical safety net 118, part of a wall of the safe body 160 has been removed. The electrical safety net 118 is connected to the master controller 151 or to a second controller (slave controller 180 in FIG Fig. 4 ) so conductively connected that a manipulation or intrusion attempt detected and neutralizing the banknotes 1 can be triggered.

In all embodiments, the walls are preferably multi-layered, with the electrical safety net 118 lying between two metal layers.

On the safe body 160 an outer door 103 is attached, such as in the Figures 1A and 1B can be seen. Particularly preferred embodiments are those in which the outer door 103 is mounted and guided on the safe body 160 in such a way that, when opening, it pivots at least partially into the interior of the safe body 160, as in FIG Fig. 3 can be seen.

Particularly preferred are embodiments in which the region of the axis of rotation DA of the outer door 103 by a metal strip (eg in shape an external door rebate) against manipulation with a tool (eg a crowbar) is protected.

Fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a second security system 100, in which the safe body 160 and the outer door 103 are designed so that the outer door 103 during opening at least partially pivots into the interior of the safe body 160. This approach is optional. In the example shown, a (cash) cassette 10, which is arranged below a feeder module 130, is seated in the safe area 102.

The fact that according to the invention, the electromechanical locking mechanism 110, the master controller 151 and the input unit 140 form an assembly 90, allows this assembly 90 as a whole in a protected area of the outer door 103 to install. This assembly 90 moves in solidarity when opening and closing together with the outer door 103rd

A protected region is a region which, according to the invention, is protected from the outside by the surface 142 of the input unit 140 and from the inside by a stable (preferably closed) structure 104.

Preferably, in all embodiments, a metal housing serves as a closed enclosure 104 Fig. 3 is a part of the closed enclosure 104 can be seen on the inside of the outer door 103. At the in Fig. 8 In the example shown, the structure comprises the element 104 and a lateral protection plate 116 (also called inner covering). It may also include an additional lateral guard plate 115 (also called a bracket angle) that covers, in whole or in part, a portion comprising a (reed) sensor of the upper door 131 and / or an IR checkpoint 107 (see FIG Fig. 8 ).

Based on Fig. 4 The most important elements of a protection system 150 of the invention will now be described. The protection system 150 serves as an electrical, intelligent part of the security system 100. The protection system 150 comprises in all embodiments the master controller 151, which includes both the input unit 140 and a processor 153, the shutter mechanism 110, at least one communication interface 154 and / or 155 and at least one sensor 156 includes.

• Schlagsensor,
• Bewegungssensor,
• Drucksensor,
• Feuchtigkeitssensor,
• Temperatursensor,
• Zeitgeber oder Zähler,
• Sicherheitsnetz 117 und/oder 118.

The safety system 100 preferably comprises in all embodiments one or more of the following sensors 156, which are so directly or indirectly connected (eg via a slave controller 180) to the master controller 151, that they can be monitored by the master controller 151 or can be queried:

• Rain sensor,
• Motion sensor,
• Pressure sensor,
• Humidity sensor,
• Temperature sensor,
• Timer or counter,
• Safety net 117 and / or 118.

The master controller 151, together with the closure mechanism 110, forms a construction, control and control group, ie a functional unit results which interacts mechanically and electrically. The master controller 151 does not only take control of the shutter mechanism 110, but also outputs visual information on a display 144, receives inputs by controls 143 of the input unit 140, receives signals from at least the at least one sensor 156 and the communication with an external user device 200 (eg a PDA or mobile phone) via a communication interface 154 and / or 155. The control of the shutter mechanism 110 is done by the master controller 151, respectively the processor 153, signals via a (mechanically and / or electrically) protected connection S1 transmitted to the shutter mechanism 110. Via the protected connection S1, the master controller 151 can bring the actuator 108 of the locking mechanism 110 back to pull the latch 109 out of a recess 111 of a bolt mechanism 113 and thus make it possible to open the outer door 103. After a short time, the latch 109 is automatically (automatically) reset and locks the bolt mechanism 113, as the case 109 penetrates into the recess 111 of the bolt mechanism 113. The reset and locking happens when the outer door 103 has not been opened in the meantime. If the outer door 103, however, was opened, the bolt mechanism 113 including recess 111 has moved slightly and the case 109 can not penetrate into the recess 111 when resetting. Only when the outer door 103 is closed, the bolt mechanism 113 including recess 111 into the starting position and the case 109 penetrates into the recess 111 so as to lock the bolt mechanism 113 and thus also the outer door 103.

In addition to the pure control function, the master controller 151 also supplies the shutter mechanism 110 with power. That The closure mechanism 110 is connected to the master controller 151 both in terms of supply technology and communication technology.

In all embodiments, the master controller 151 preferably also controls an IR checkpoint 107 which is seated on the outside door 103 inside the housing 101. The IR control point 107 is preferably connected to the master controller 151 via a cable or fiber-based bus system 30, as in FIG Fig. 4 shown schematically. The IR checkpoint 107 is configured to establish an IR communication link (IR1) with a (cash) cassette 10 located in the vault area 102. Via this IR communication link IR1, which is preferably bidirectionally interpreted in all embodiments, the master controller 151 can trigger the neutralization of banknotes 1 by triggering the means for neutralizing 152 the (cash) cassette 10. In Fig. 5 is the IR communication link IR1 represented by the block arrow 12, which transmits IR signals to the IR checkpoint 13 of the (cash) cassette 10 and transmits signals from the IR checkpoint 13 back to the IR checkpoint 107 in a bidirectional connection. At the (cash) cassette 10, a window or opening 15 (see Fig. 1B ), behind which the IR checkpoint 13 is seated.

The master controller 151 in all embodiments includes a processor 153 that is controlled with control software that is proprietary. The processor 153 forms with the control software a kind of "embedded system", which is secured against manipulation.

The master controller 151 includes in all embodiments an intrinsic and self-sufficient safety function that detects unauthorized manipulations and triggers reactions depending on the situation. If e.g. If incorrect inputs are made to the operating elements 143, the safety system can be used e.g. be completely disabled for a period of time and / or an increased alarm level may be set, e.g. to prepare the (cash) cassette 10 for triggering the neutralization.

This intrinsic safety function is preferably supported by a plurality of sensors 156 and / or the safety net 117 and / or 118 attached to the outer door 103 and / or to and / or in the housing 101.

The (cash) cassette 10 is preferably connected to the Notenprüfer 170 in all embodiments so that bills 1 pass through a feeder module 130 inside the security system 100 and there in the receiving area (interior 2) of the (money) cassette 10 transferred be, similar to this example also with ATM machines is the case.

The (cash) cassette 10 in all embodiments has its own buffer in the form of a rechargeable battery 14, which is designed and dimensioned such that the (Cash) cassette 10 over several years self-sufficient power can be supplied to trigger the neutralization of the banknotes 1 in an emergency.

The security system 100 preferably includes a slave controller 180 in all embodiments (see Fig. 4 ), which is connected via the aforementioned bus 30 to the master controller 151. The slave controller 180 is seated in the housing 101 and is typically not attached to the exterior door 103.

In all embodiments, the safety system 100 can be supplied externally via a mains voltage connection 20 with mains voltage (for example, 220 V). An AC / DC converter 21 may generate the DC voltage (V =) required for the systems / components of the protection system 150. The DC voltage (V =) can be supplied via the bus 30 or via separate voltage lines (in Fig. 4 represented by dashed arrows) to the other systems / components of the protection system 150.

The slave controller 180, if present, preferably includes a power manager and communication control elements in all embodiments.

The slave controller 180, if present, preferably includes in all embodiments its own buffer in the form of a rechargeable battery 23, which is designed and dimensioned so that the slave controller 180 can independently self-power for several days.

In all embodiments, a very loud siren (not shown) may be disposed in or on the housing 101.

The slave controller 180, if present, preferably includes in all embodiments a communication interface 181 for connection to an operator console 190 and / or at least one other security system 100. In Fig. 4 is the communication connection between the slave controller 180 and the control panel 190 is designated K1.

In Fig. 10 There is shown a cash register system 300 of the invention comprising at least two security systems 100, a bus or communication link K1, and a control console 190. Preferably, the cash register system 300 includes at least one cash register or point-of-sales (POS) terminal.

The communication interface 181 preferably provides a Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (https) connection that enables browser-based control or retrieval of certain information over a network. The https connection can be made with the control panel 190 and / or e.g. be set up with another computer.

The communication interface 181 also preferably provides an Ethernet connection that facilitates connection e.g. with a cash register or a point-of-sales (POS) terminal.

The control console 190, if present, preferably includes in all embodiments controls 191 and a display 192. The controls 191 may be the same or different from the controls 143. The control panel 190 may in all embodiments from the outside via a mains voltage connection 22 with mains voltage (eg 220V). An AC / DC converter 24 may generate the DC voltage (V =) required for the systems / components of the control panel 190.

The input unit 140 of the security system 100 makes it possible to "recognize" the user by performing an authentication, for example with a portable device 200 (eg a PDA or mobile telephone), for example via the IR communication connection IR2.

Particularly preferred is an embodiment in which in a first step a "recognition" of the user is performed by the user brings the portable device 200 in the vicinity of the input unit 140, so that an RFID sensor of the input unit 140 an RFID chip of the device 200 can read. Then, to increase security, an input code may be communicated to the user's portable device 200 by another system via message (e.g., via SMS). The same input code is also transmitted to the master controller 151. If the user now enters the correct code via the controls 143, the master controller 151 may be e.g. the opening of the outer door 103 release by the master controller 151 controls the actuator 108 to pull the case 109 from the recess 111 of the locking mechanism 113 back. By actuating the ball grip element 106 of the bolt 134, the outer door 103 can be unlocked and opened by moving the bolt mechanism 113. The bolt mechanism 113 comprises the door traps 135. When the bolt mechanism 113 is moved back, the door traps 135 are moved back, thus freeing the outer door 103. At the same time, the (cash) cassette 10 is switched over the IR communication interfaces 154 and 13 and the IR communication link IR1 (from the saved (armed) mode to a non-armored or transport mode) for the (cash) cassette 10 to be removed can be without neutralizing the banknotes 1.

The IR communication connection IR2 is preferably encrypted in all embodiments, whereas the IR communication connection IR1 does not necessarily have to be encrypted, since it is only used when the outside door 103 is closed and the system 100 is secure and since it is not receivable or manipulatable from outside.

The (cash) cassette 10 has a cassette-shaped housing enclosing an interior space 2 (referred to here as a receiving area). This receiving area is for receiving schematically illustrated banknotes 1 designed (see Fig. 5 ). The receiving area is accessible via an access opening, which is not shown here. The receiving area is securable by one or more security means (here called neutralizing means 152). The means for neutralizing 152 comprise an igniter 3 with a bolt, which can be triggered by the application of an electrical signal. The bolt penetrates a membrane of a print cartridge 6, thus pressurizing an ink module 4. The ink module 4 containing a liquid for neutralizing the banknotes 1 communicates with the print cartridge 6 and a distributor plate 5.

The term ink module 4 is also understood to mean a module having another liquid (e.g., a DNA liquid) as ink or other flowable medium. Accordingly, the term liquid should also be understood to mean another fluid medium, and the term inking of the banknotes 1 should also be understood to mean another change which can be caused by a flowable medium, for example etching or marking. It is also possible to provide a plurality of ink modules 4; in particular, it may be provided to configure and arrange a plurality of ink modules 4 such that liquid can be dispensed onto the bank notes 1 from several directions.

The ink module 4 has a port for establishing pressure communication with the gas pressure cartridge 6 and an exit region for discharging the fluid. The distributor plate 5 has at least one liquid channel and a number of outlet openings for the liquid. The distributor plate 5 can be connected to the outlet region of the ink module 4. The ink module 4 forms with the distributor plate 5 an assembly, wherein the distributor plate 5 when attaching to the ink module 4 pressure-tight with the outlet region of the ink module 5 is connectable.

The gas pressure cartridge 6 is connected to the igniter 3, that the igniter 3 is triggered upon application of the electrical signal and with the aforementioned bolt, the membrane of the gas pressure cartridge 6 is severed. This will be gas discharged from the gas pressure cartridge 6 and passed over the pressure connection in the ink module 4. Under this pressure, the liquid passes from the ink module into the liquid channel of the distributor plate 5 and through the outlet openings of the distributor plate 5 in the direction of the banknotes 1 Fig. 5 is shown by arrows 7, the coloring of the banknotes 1.

Fig. 5 below shows a circuit 11 with an IR safety interface 12, via which the circuit 11 can be controlled by an external control element, such as the master controller 151, as shown schematically. The external control element essentially serves to bring the protection system of the (cash) cassette 10 from a non-armed or passive state into an armed or active state. Only when the protection system is armed or activated, the detonator 3 is triggered in an unauthorized handling of the security system 100 and the neutralization or coloring of the banknotes 1 initiated. The circuit 11 for this purpose comprises a processor (not shown), which makes the (cash) cassette 10 self-sufficient, so that it can trigger a reaction. The triggering of responses may also be caused by the master controller 151. This is done via the IR communication link IR1.

The master controller 151 may preferably initiate a reaction of the (cash) cassette 10 in all embodiments via the IR communication link IR1, even if the (cash) cassette 10 or its own protection system of the (cash) cassette 10 (still ) has detected no threat.

The communication interface 155 can be designed as an RFID interface. The RF / ID interface may in all embodiments comprise an RFID chip located below the surface 142 of the input unit 140 so as not to be manipulated. The user may hold a portable device 200 to the input unit 140 for the RFID chip to read data from the portable device 200 and for the master controller 151 to examine that data. The use of the RFID interface can be part of the complete Authentication of the user, as already described by way of example.

In order to be able to deposit notes 1 into the security system 100, it can be specified that a partial step of the complete authentication of the user must be carried out via the input unit 140. For example, it may be required to enter a PIN code via the input unit 140 prior to depositing, or to be required to authenticate the depositor by an RFID code of its portable device 200.

Preferably, the security system 100 in all embodiments comprises means for recording (called recording module 80) of all events in order to be able to evaluate the records after an incident. The records can be transmitted to a memory of the (cash) cassette 10, for example. The records can also be transmitted to a memory of a purse in the (cash) cassette 10, for example. In Fig. 4 By way of example, a storage medium is shown as a recording module 80, which is connected to the master controller 151 via the bus 30.

An essential element of the invention is the input unit 140. Therefore, in the FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C and 6D Details of a preferred embodiment of such input unit 140 are shown. In Fig. 6A surface 142 of input unit 140 is shown. On the surface 142 controls 143 (eg in the form of a keypad) are visible. In addition, a display 144 is provided in the surface 142.

The input unit 140 is designed for the manual entry of a (PIN and / or via SMS transmitted access) codes. To enter the code, the aforementioned controls 143 can be used. In addition, the input unit 140 has an interface 141 (preferably in the form of the mentioned IR communication connection IR2), which is designed for contactless communication with a portable user device 200. It can For example, the IR interface 154 of the protection system 150 serve as an interface 141. In Fig. 1A an embodiment is shown in which the interface 141 sits below the surface 142 of the input unit 140. In the FIGS. 6A, 6B and 6D an embodiment is shown in which the interface 141 is seated in the surface 142 of the input unit 140, that is integrated directly into the multiply mentioned assembly 90.

If it is an interface 141 for optical communication purposes (e.g., via infrared communication interface 154), the interface 141 is designed as an optically transparent window, behind which sits an optical transmitter / receiver of the communications interface 154. If it is an RF interface 141 (e.g., communication interface 155), then no optically transparent window needs to be specified. In this case, a portion of the surface 142 or outer door 103 which is "transparent" to electromagnetic waves, i. in this case, the interface 141 is designed as an RF port (e.g., in the form of an integrated antenna).

Fig. 6B FIG. 15 shows a view of the surface 142 of the input unit 140 Fig. 6A after assembly and Fig. 6C shows a sectional view of the input unit 140 along the line AA in Fig. 6B , In Figs. 6B and 6C It can be seen that the surface 142 is preferably inserted into a circumferential, stable frame 145.

Fig. 6D shows an exploded view of the essential elements of the input unit 140 after Fig. 6B , In the illustrated illustration from left to right (ie in the installed state from outside to inside), the input unit 140 comprises the surface 142, the stable frame 145, a circuit board 146, which here carries a second board 148 on spacers, and a mounting frame 149. The connecting elements 147, which are designed here in the form of pins, here have a purely mechanical function and have threads, so that the input unit 140 can be connected to the outer door 103.

The second board 148 preferably serves to provide an electrical connection with other elements.

Depending on the embodiment, a foil or (glass) plate may serve as the surface 142 of the input unit 140. Either the controls 143 are integrated into the foil or (glass) plate, or they sit below the foil or (glass) plate.

Preferably, in all embodiments, the surface 142 is configured as a touch screen, touch screen, touch screen, or touch screen.

The surface 142 may be designed to be impact resistant in all embodiments.

Preferably, the input unit 140 comprises an outer plastic layer (e.g., a polyester layer) as the surface 142 and an inner circuit board 146 with circuitry (preferably in IC form) that implements all functions important to controlling the input and output functions. The printed circuit board preferably carries, among other things, the processor 153 and other elements of the master controller 151.

Preferably, in all embodiments, the input unit 140 serves as a combined input and output device (for input of commands or codes and for displaying information on the display 144) in which functions of the security system 100 can be directly controlled by touching portions of the surface 142. wherein the actual control sovereignty lies with the processor 153 designed as an "embedded system".

Preferably, the input unit 140 includes electrical connection (s) in the form of protected (flexible flat) cables or wiring harnesses, not shown in the figures.

Fig. 7 shows an interior view of an embodiment of an outer door 103. The front of the security system 100 is, as in the FIGS. 1A, 1B to recognize, preferably designed in two parts. As the lower part of the outer door 103 serves as the upper part, for example, a front plate 131 may be provided with an opening 132, behind which the feeder module 130 of the Notenprüfers 170 sits.

The front of the security system 100 can also, as in Fig. 3 can be seen to be made in one piece. A two-part door is preferred, however, because the pull-in module 130 can be accessed via the upper door 131 without allowing removal or manipulation of the (cash) cassette 10, since it sits behind the outer door 103.

On the inside of the outer door 103, a mechanical (cylinder) lock 133 may be provided to unlock the front panel 131 by inserting and turning a key. In Fig. 7 and Fig. 8 this lock 133 can be seen from behind. For example, the mechanical lock 133 may be configured to actuate a latch 136 that engages the front panel 131.

Elements of a mechanical bolt 134 can be provided on the inside of the outer door 103 in order to be able to unlock the outer door 103 by manual actuation. In Fig. 7 and Fig. 8 this bar 134 can be seen from behind. Such a mechanical latch 134 is preferably provided in all embodiments. Through manual actuation, the mechanical latch 134 acts via the bolt mechanism 113 on one or more door traps 135, which lock the outer door 103 with respect to the safe body 160 (ie, with respect to the housing 101).

The mechanical latch 134 may be provided on the outside of the outer door 103 with a ball handle member 106. When the master controller 151, after successfully identifying a user via the shutter mechanism 110, retracts the latch 109, the latch 113 is released (unlocked) and the user can actuate the latch Ball handle member 106 move the mechanical latch 134 to pull the bolt mechanism 113 including door traps 135 back. Then the outer door 103 can be opened.

Fig. 8 1 shows an exploded view of the essential elements of an assembly 90 according to the invention. The assembly 90 according to the invention comprises at least the master controller 151 with attached or attached closure mechanism 110 and with an input unit 140 installed or attached thereto.

Preferably, the outer door 103 in all embodiments inside (ie on the inner wall 105) is occupied by an electrical safety network 117, which is connected directly or indirectly (eg via an intermediate circuit) to the master controller 151. In Fig. 7 schematically a small portion of the safety net 117 is shown. By this measure, the violent penetration (eg with a drill) can be detected early. In this case, the safety net 117 serves as the sensor 156 in FIG Fig. 4 ,

On the inside of the outer door 103 and / or the front plate 131 jacks 137 may be arranged coaxially with each other to receive a pivot axis 138. The outer door 103 and / or the front plate 131 are pivoted when opening about the pivot axis 138. In Fig. 3 and Fig. 7 the position of the pivot axis 138 is indicated by its axis of rotation DA.

Optionally, a voltage connection printed circuit 112 may be provided on the inside of the outer door 103 to enable the power supply of the assembly 90 (eg, as a connection to the AC / DC converter 21). The power supply of the assembly 90 can in all embodiments but also on in Fig. 4 Bus 30 shown done. The assembly 90 is designed so that a reaction is triggered in the event of a power interruption. Depending on the embodiment, interruption of the power supply in response may trigger the neutralization of the banknotes 1, which are in the (cash) cassette 10 in the vault area 102. This response is triggered by the master controller 151 via the internal IR communication link IR1 to the (cash) cassette 10 and the neutralization means 152 located therein.

In all embodiments, an electro-mechanical shutter mechanism 110 is used, which acts on a closure element 109 (also called trap or nose), which indirectly secures the outer door 103 with respect to the safe body 160 and the housing 101. In Fig. 8 An embodiment is shown in which the locking mechanism 110 moves the closure element 109 in the form of a trap or nose. The trap or nose engages in a recess 111 (not in Fig. 8 to recognize) a locking mechanism 113, which is movably guided connected to the door traps 135. In the closed and locked state of the outer door 103, the trap or nose of the closure element 109 sits in the cutout 111 of the bolt mechanism 113 (see Fig. 7 ) and the bolt mechanism 113 can not be moved. Only when the correct and authorized operation of the input unit 140 of the shutter mechanism 110, the closure element 109 is free, the bolt mechanism 113 can move. If the bolt mechanism 113 can be moved, the door traps 135 can be moved back with the bolt mechanism 113 so as to unlock the outer door 103. The moving back of the door traps 135 happens here by manually moving the ball grip member 106 of the bolt 134th

In all embodiments, the outer door 103 preferably comprises at least one door sensor (preferably in the form of a reed sensor 114) in order to be able to determine the position (open or closed) of the outer door 103 and to additionally secure the assembly 90 against tampering. The reed sensor 114 may be connected as a sensor 156 to the master controller 151.

Preferably, in all embodiments, the assembly 90 is configured such that the input unit 140 is fixed mechanically to the closure mechanism 110 connected (eg by screws) is. The input unit 140 and the shutter mechanism 110 may also be housed in a common housing (enclosure 104) so as to form the assembly 90.

Preferably, in all embodiments, the security system 100 is configured such that the critical mechanical elements, such as the lock 133 and the latch 134, and / or the protection system 150 are covered at the rear by a protective plate 116. The protection plate 116 includes a small window 121 to allow IR communication IR1 with the (cash) cassette 10.

Preferably, in all embodiments, the security system 100 is designed such that the walls of the housing 101 and at least the outer door 103 are covered with a safety net 118 and / or 117, as in FIG Fig. 2 and Fig. 7 indicated. The safety net (s) 117 and / or 118 are connected directly or indirectly (eg via an intermediate circuit) to the master controller 151. By this measure, the violent penetration (eg with a drill) can be detected early.

reference numeral

valuables

1

inner space

2

fuze

3

ink module

4

distribution plate

5

Gas cartridge

6

arrows

7

Cashbox, cassette

10

circuit

11

Security interface

12

IR checkpoint

13

battery pack

14

Window / opening

15

Mains Power

20

AC / DC converter

21

Mains Power

22

battery pack

23

AC / DC converter

24

bus

30

recording module

80

module

90

security system

100

Housing / safe corpus

101

Safe area

102

Outside door

103

Umbauung / lock box

104

inner wall

105

Ball handle element

106

IR checkpoint

107

actuator

108

Trap / nose / closure element

109

locking mechanism

110

recess

111

Voltage installation board

112

boltwork

113

(Reed) sensor

114

Guard plate / bracket angle

115

Protective plate / inner cover

116

(Door) security network

117

(Housing) safety net

118

(Reed) sensor

119

Infrared Checkpoint

120

window

121

feed module

130

Front panel / upper door

131

Opening / cutout for score reader

132

(Cylinder) Castle

133

bars

134

door latches

135

Latch to (cylinder) lock

136

sockets

137

swivel axis

138

input unit

140

interface

141

surface

142

controls

143

display

144

frame

145

Board / circuit board

146

fasteners

147

second board

148

mounting frame

149

protection system

150

Master controller /

Main control and control system

151

Neutralizing agent

152

processor

153

1. Communication interface

154

2. Communication interface

155

Sensor (s)

156

safe body

160

right and left side walls

161, 162

ground

163

top

164

rear wall

165

validator

170

Slave controller

180

Communication Interface

181

console

190

controls

191

display

192

user equipment

200

POS system

300

intersection

A-A

axis of rotation

THERE

IR communication link

IR1

IR communication link

IR2

communication link

K1

control software

SW

DC

V =

Claims (13)

Security system (100) with - a housing (101) comprising a vault area (102) for receiving a cassette (10) inside which (2) there are banknotes (1) and means (152) for neutralizing the banknotes (1), an outer door (103) for closing the housing (101), - A closure mechanism (110) for securing the outer door (103) relative to the housing (101) and - a protection system (150) for protecting banknotes (1) located in the vault area (102), the protection system (150) comprising a controller and the means (152) for neutralizing the banknotes (1),
characterized in that - The controller is a master controller (151) which is connectable via a communication interface (13, 107) with the cassette (10), that the master controller (151) for neutralizing the banknotes (1) the means (152) for neutralizing the banknotes (1) can trigger the closure mechanism (110) is an electromechanical closure mechanism (108, 109, 110), - The closure mechanism (108, 109, 110) together with the master controller (151) forms an assembly (90), which is mounted inside the outer door (103) so that they for securing electro-mechanically to a bolt mechanism (113 ) can act to prevent actuation of the bolt mechanism (113) and opening the outer door (103), and - That the assembly (90) additionally comprises the input unit (140) which is operable from the outside when the outer door (103) is closed. Security system (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the input unit (140) for manually entering a code and comprises an interface (141; 154; 155) for contactless communication with a portable user device (200). A security system (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that the interface (141; 154; 155) is hidden behind a surface (142) of the input unit (140) and protected by the surface (142), the surface being (142) is preferably a user interface of the input unit (140). A security system (100) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that it comprises a recording module (80) adapted to record transactions made by manual input and / or non-contact communication with the input unit (140) be made. Security system (100) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the master controller (151) is designed as a closed, proprietary system and a control software (SW) is stored in a memory of the master controller (151) is designed to perform actions and reaction of the assembly (90). Security system (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that an intrinsic safety function of the security system (100) is realized by the control software (SW) in cooperation with a processor (153) of the master controller (151). 13, 107) in the cassette (10) can trigger the neutralization of the banknotes (1). The security system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electro-mechanical locking mechanism (110) is located behind a user interface (142) of the input unit (140) on the inside of the outer door (103) and that the user interface (142) of the Input unit (140) the electro-mechanical Locking mechanism (110) protects against manipulation from the outside. Security system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cassette comprises its own protection circuit (11) which after insertion into the vault area (102) internally via the communication interface (13, 107) with the master controller (151 ), and in that the means (152) for neutralizing the bank notes (1) can be triggered by the protective circuit (11) of the cassette (10) and by the master controller (151). Security system (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that the protective circuit (11) of the cassette (10), starting from the master controller (151) via the communication interface (13, 107) in an armored and a non-armored state can be transferred , A security system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is a deposit device comprising a feeder module (130) for withdrawing the banknotes (1), the banknotes (1) extending into the interior of the inner region (102). wherein the feeder module (130) with the cassette (10) in the vault area (102) is connected so that the banknotes (1) can be automatically fed from the feeder module (130) in the cassette (10). Security system (100) according to claim 10, characterized in that the depositing device has a communication link (181, K1) which is adapted to be able to transmit transaction data to a remote computer, wherein the transmission of this transaction data is carried out to a cash management to enable. Security system (100) according to claim 10, characterized in that it comprises one or more of the following sensors (156), which are connected in terms of circuitry so directly or indirectly to the master controller (151), that they by the master controller (151 ) can be monitored or queried: - impact sensor, - motion sensor, - pressure sensor, - humidity sensor, - temperature sensor, - Timer or counter - Safety net (117, 118). POS system comprising at least two of the security systems (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the security systems (100) via a communication link (181, K1) with an operator console (190) are connectable.

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