JP2004094874A - Security issuing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the burden of security issue work on an operator to efficiently issue securities. <P>SOLUTION: A host computer 10 instructs a security issuing device 30 to read a security surface image being in the middle of print and recognizes a discrimination code from an OCR character portion in response to input of security surface image data from the security issuing device 30 and compares the recognized discrimination code with a discrimination code 172g set to an image control file 172 to discriminate whether they are identical to each other or not. When they are identical to each other, the host computer 10 judges paper setting to be normal and instructs the security issuing device 30 to continue print processing. When they are not identical, the host computer judges paper setting to be abnormal and instructs the security issuing device to not only stop the print processing but also to abandon processed security sheets and displays an error message of paper setting on a display device 12 to inform the operator. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a security issuing device that issues securities.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, securities issuing systems for issuing securities such as bills and checks have been developed. This securities issuing system is composed of a computer system and a printer for controlling the securities issuing operation, and prints the card surface requirements on a security sheet set in the printer (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
There are many types of securities, such as general checks, promissory notes, and bills of exchange, and the requirements for printing on the face of each security differ depending on the type of security. Since the size and type of the paper may be changed, the securities issuing system prepares and manages many types of papers. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, each time a security is issued, an operator sets the security paper corresponding to the financial institution and the type of issue in the security issuing apparatus and performs the operation of issuing the security.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-10-278394 (page 5-8, FIG. 1-2)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
For this reason, the operator is required to surely set the security paper of the correct paper type, and the burden on the operator for the security issuance work is large. If the wrong type of security paper is set, the wrong security issued on the security paper must be invalidated and reissued with the correct security paper, wasting time. The burden on the operator for reissuing is even greater. Moreover, since the security paper for securities is more expensive than general paper, the cost is increased.
[0006]
Recently, a plurality of financial institutions have issued securities jointly for the purpose of consolidating and eliminating financial institutions, reducing the cost of the securities issuing system itself, and operating efficiently. In this case, security papers corresponding to a plurality of bill types for each of a plurality of financial institutions are managed, which further complicates the operation and increases the burden on the operator.
[0007]
An object of the present invention is to reduce the burden on an operator for securities issuance work and to efficiently issue securities.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to claim 1 is
A security issuing device that preliminarily provides identification information specific to a paper type on a security paper, prints the security requirements on the security paper set in the printing means, and issues the security. Setting means for setting identification information for designating the paper type; reading means for reading identification information provided on the security paper set in the printing means when the paper surface requirements are printed on the security paper; Comparing the read identification information with the identification information set by the setting means to determine whether the paper type of the security paper set in the printing means matches the specified paper type; Means, and if the discrimination means determines that the paper type of the security paper set in the printing means does not match the designated paper type, the notifying means reports a paper setting error. It is characterized by and a control means for.
[0009]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the identification information read from the security paper is compared with the set identification information when the security requirements are printed on the security paper, and the paper of the set security paper is compared. It is determined whether the type is the specified paper type. If it is not the specified paper type, a paper setting error is reported. , The burden on the operator can be reduced, and the security can be issued efficiently.
[0010]
The invention according to claim 5 is
A security issuing device for providing identification information specific to a paper type on a security paper in advance, printing the paper requirements based on the issuance data on the security paper set in the printing means, and issuing the security, Setting means for setting identification information for designating the type of security paper to be printed; and reading for image-reading the identification information provided on the security paper set in the printing means when printing the paper surface requirements on the security paper. Means, the identification information read by the reading means, and the identification information set by the setting means are compared, and the paper type of the security paper set in the printing means matches the specified paper type. Determining means for determining whether or not the paper type of the security paper set in the printing means matches the specified paper type; It is characterized by and a control means for printing the Kenmen requirements based on published data on securities paper set in the printing unit.
[0011]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when printing the security requirements on the security paper, the identification information read from the security paper is compared with the set identification information, and the paper type of the set security paper is compared. Is determined to be the specified paper type, and if it is determined to be the specified paper type, the printing is performed. Can be reduced, and securities can be issued efficiently.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0013]
<First Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, a description will be given by applying a security issuing system 100 as a security issuing apparatus of the present invention.
First, the configuration will be described.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a securities issuing system 100 according to the first embodiment.
In FIG. 1, the security issuing system 100 includes a host computer 10 and a security issuing device 30, and the host computer 10 and the security issuing device 30 are connected via a cable C. The number of securities issuing devices 30 connected to the host computer 10 is not limited to one, but may be plural.
[0014]
First, each unit constituting the host computer 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The host computer 10 includes a display device 12, an input device 13, a transmission control unit 14, a RAM 15, a storage device 16, and an I / F 17, and each unit is connected by a bus 18.
[0015]
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 reads various control programs stored in the storage device 16 and expands them in the RAM 15, and centrally controls each unit of the host computer 10 according to the control programs. Specifically, the CPU 11 reads out the paper type setting processing program and the first security issuance processing program from the storage device 16 and executes the paper type setting processing (see FIG. 8) described later and the first security issuance processing (see FIG. 9). ).
[0016]
In the paper type setting process, the CPU 11 first extracts a financial institution number and a denomination code from issue data to be printed, and sets them in the items of the financial institution number 172a and the denomination code 172b of the image control file 172, respectively. Next, a paper classification code corresponding to the paper classification of the security paper on which the paper surface requirements are to be printed is set in the paper classification 172c item, and whether or not the security paper is checked for dirt or misalignment is set in the dirt confirmation 172c and misalignment confirmation 172d items. Is set, and a flag indicating whether or not the automatic paper type determination mode is set is set in the paper type confirmation 172f item. Next, in the item of the identification code 172g, the identification code (identification information) of the OCR character for designating the paper type of the security paper for printing the bill surface requirements is set. That is, the CPU 11 has a function as a setting unit.
[0017]
In the first security issuance process, when a security issuance instruction is input from the input device 13 in the first security issuance processing, the CPU 11 instructs the security issuance apparatus 30 to supply a security paper feeder and starts printing. Further, it is determined whether or not the automatic paper type determination mode is set by referring to the paper type check 172f of the image control file 172. If the automatic paper type determination mode is not set, the security issuing device 30 is instructed to continue the printing process. If it is set, it instructs reading of the sheet surface image being printed.
[0018]
Then, when the bill surface image data is input from the security issuing device 30, the CPU 11 reads and recognizes the identification code from the OCR portion, and compares the recognized identification code with the identification code 172g set in the image control file 172. A comparison is made to determine whether they are the same. If they are the same, it is determined that the paper set is normal and the security issuing device 30 is instructed to continue the printing process. If they are not the same, it is determined that the paper set is abnormal and the print processing and post-processing are not performed. Instruct stop. Next, an error message of paper setting is displayed on the display device 12 to notify the operator. That is, the CPU 11 has a function as a determination unit and a control unit.
[0019]
The display device 12 includes a display such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and displays display data input according to an instruction from the CPU 11, such as an error message of a paper set, on the display. I do. That is, the display device 12 has a function as a notification unit.
[0020]
The input device 13 includes a keyboard having cursor keys, numeric keys, various function keys, and the like, and outputs a press signal corresponding to a key pressed by an operator to the CPU 11. Note that a pointing device such as a mouse or a touch panel may be provided.
[0021]
The transmission control unit 14 includes a modem, a terminal adapter, a router, and the like, and performs communication control for performing communication with an external device on a network. For example, it communicates with a server of each financial institution via a network, and receives request information for issuing securities.
[0022]
A RAM (Random Access Memory) 15 has a work area for temporarily storing various programs executed by the CPU 11, input data, and various data of processing results.
[0023]
The storage device 16 has a storage medium (not shown) in which programs, data, and the like are stored in advance. The storage medium is fixedly provided in the storage device 16 or is detachably mounted. This storage medium stores various control programs corresponding to the host computer 10, a paper type setting processing program, a first security issuance processing program, data processed by these programs, and the like.
[0024]
The storage device 16 stores a security issuance information management table 161 as shown in FIG. 2, and includes therein an account master file 162, a branch master file 163, a reception file 164, an issuance file 165, a system file 166, and an issue ticket type setting. A file 167, an issuance control file 168, a print control file 169, a print pattern setting file 170, a print form file 171, an image control file 172, a damaged file 173, and the like are stored.
[0025]
The account master file 162 stores information relating to a current account applied for and registered by a customer, the branch master file 163 stores branch information of a pre-registered financial institution that has issued securities, and a reception file 164. Stores the request information necessary for issuing securities issued by the customer, and the issuance file 165 acquires from the files 162 to 164 all the information necessary to actually print the face requirements on the security paper. Stores the issuance data of the created securities. The issuance data includes, as information necessary for issuing securities, information such as the financial institution number of the issuer of the securities, the type code, the customer name, the account number, and the number of copies issued.
[0026]
The system file 166 stores information on various devices, files, and various settings necessary for issuing securities. The issued ticket type setting file 166 stores bills, checks, and the like set by the financial institutions that issue securities. The information about each ticket type is stored. The issuance control file 168 stores various setting information necessary for issuing securities by the security issuance apparatus 30, and the print control file 169 relates to print control of items to be printed on the face of the security, such as print contents, positions, and attributes. Stores information.
[0027]
The print pattern setting file 170 stores pattern information in which print patterns of MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition: Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) toner and transparent fluorescent toner to be printed on the face of the certificate are stored, and the print form file 171 is stored on the face of the security. A print form in which a layout to be printed is set according to each type of ticket for each security issuer is stored.
[0028]
The image control file 172 stores an identification code for designating the type of security paper on which the paper surface requirements are to be printed. More specifically, as shown in the data storage example in FIG. 3, each item of a financial institution number 172a, a bill type code 172b, a paper classification 172c, a dirt confirmation 172d, a deviation confirmation 172e, a paper type confirmation 172f, and an identification code 172g. I remember.
[0029]
The financial institution number 172a stores a four-digit number registered for each financial institution of the securities issuer, and the denomination code 172b stores a denomination code corresponding to the denomination of the security paper. For example, "01" is stored for a general check, "02" is displayed for a self-addressed check, and "03" is stored for a promissory note. The paper classification 172a stores the classification code of the security paper, for example, “0” when the security paper is for the real paper, “1” for the front cover, “2” for the back paper, and “2” for the receipt. In this case, a code of "3" is stored, and for other securities paper, a code of "4" is stored.
[0030]
The stain check 172d stores a flag of “1” if the stain on the security paper is determined at the time of issuing the security, and stores a flag of “0” if the stain is not determined. A flag of "1" is stored if the shift is determined, and a flag of "0" is stored if the shift is not determined. The paper type confirmation 172f stores the setting information of the automatic paper type determination mode for automatically determining whether the security paper is correct during printing, and is “1” when the automatic paper type determination mode is set, and “1” when the setting is released. A flag “0” is stored. The identification code 172g stores an identification code (numeric) by OCR (Optical Character Recognition) provided in advance on a security sheet according to each bill type of each financial institution.
[0031]
The writing loss file 173 stores information such as the number of defective sheets generated by a jam or the like during issuance of securities, the amount of issuance on the day, the amount of use, and the like.
[0032]
The I / F 17 is an interface for inputting and outputting data with the security issuing device 30 connected to the host computer 10 via the cable C.
[0033]
Next, the securities issuing device 30 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the securities issuing device 30. 4, the securities issuing device 30 includes a main control unit 30a, an input device 38, an HDD 39, a display device 40, a printing device 41, and a post-processing device 42.
[0034]
The main control unit 30 a includes an input control unit 32, a RAM 33, an external storage control unit 34, an I / F 35, a display control unit 36, and a security printing control unit 37, and each unit is connected by a system bus 43.
[0035]
An input device 38 is connected to the input control unit 32, an HDD 39 is connected to the external storage control unit 34, a display device 40 is connected to the display control unit 36, and a printing device 41 is connected to the security printing control unit 37.
[0036]
Hereinafter, each component will be described in detail. However, detailed description of components having the same functions as the host computer 10 shown in FIG. 1, that is, the input device 38 and the display device 40 is omitted. .
[0037]
The CPU 31 centrally controls each unit of the security issuing device 30, the printing device 41, and the post-processing device 42 in accordance with instructions from the host computer 10, and executes printing and post-processing operations of the security.
[0038]
The input control unit 32 is an interface for connecting the input device 38 and the main control unit 30a, and outputs a press signal input from the input device 38 to the CPU 31 of the main control unit 30a.
[0039]
The RAM 33 has a work area for temporarily storing processing results of various processing executed by the CPU 31 and various data such as input data.
[0040]
The external storage control unit 34 controls saving and reading of data to and from an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 39 which is an external storage device according to an instruction from the CPU 31. For example, when a save instruction is input from the CPU 31, the free space in the HDD 39 is determined, the input data is stored in the area of the free space, and when a read instruction is input from the CPU 31, the specified data is specified from the HDD 39. The read data is read out and output to the designated parts.
[0041]
The I / F 35 is an interface for inputting and outputting data to and from the host computer 10 connected to the securities issuing device 30 via the cable C.
[0042]
The display control unit 36 performs display control when displaying the display data on the display device 40 according to an instruction from the CPU 31.
[0043]
The security printing control unit 37 controls the driving of the printing device 41 according to the instruction of the CPU 31. Further, the security printing control unit 37 controls a transport mechanism for transporting the security paper, transports the security paper set from the designated paper feeding device, and supplies the security paper to the printing device 41.
[0044]
The printing device 41 has a paper feeding device (not shown) for storing the security paper, and prints the paper surface requirements on the specified security paper based on the issuance data according to the drive control by the security printing control unit 37. The processed note is output to the post-processing device 42. In addition, as a printing method of the printing apparatus 41, there are many methods such as a laser method, an ink jet method, a dot impact method, a tandem method, and an electrophotographic method, and any of these methods may be applied. That is, the printing device 41 has a function as a printing unit.
[0045]
The post-processing device 42 includes a decurler mechanism unit 42a, a slitter mechanism unit 42b, an image capture unit 42c, a transport mechanism unit 42d, an MICR reader mechanism unit 42e, and a stacker mechanism unit 42f. Various post-processing for finishing is executed. That is, the post-processing device 42 has a function as post-processing means.
[0046]
The decurler mechanism unit 42a has a mechanism for correcting a curved sheet surface at the time of printing, and the slitter mechanism unit 42b has a two-sided security in which two sides are stored on one sheet of security paper in order to improve printing efficiency. After the card surface requirements are printed on the paper, there is a mechanism for cutting into single bills one by one. The image capture unit 42c has an optical scanner mechanism, and reads an OCR character identification code printed on the face of the ticket. That is, the image capture unit 42c has a function as a reading unit.
[0047]
The transport mechanism 42d has a mechanism for transporting the securities input to the post-processing device 42 to the respective components of the post-processing device 42 according to the instruction of the CPU 31, and the MICR reader mechanism 42e has a MICR character code printed on the face of the ticket. Has a magnetic scanner mechanism for reading out. Further, the stacker mechanism unit 42f has a mechanism for storing the bill after the post-processing by the post-processing device 42.
[0048]
Here, the securities issued by the security issuing device 30 will be described in detail. In general, securities are often provided to customers in a form in which a plurality of securities are bundled into a booklet. This booklet varies depending on the issuing financial institution, but includes, for example, a cover, a plurality of securities (genuine certificates), a receipt (notifying that the securities are running low and also serving as a request form for creating a new security), 1 The book is bound in the order of a book ticket and backing paper. A security paper with a white background and no perforations is used for the cover and the back paper, and a security paper with a white background and perforations is used for the receipt. In addition, a security paper on which a pattern unique to the issuing financial institution called a tint block is printed is used for the present ticket, and is perforated.
[0049]
With reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, a description will be given of the security paper for the main ticket. FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating an example of a one-sided security paper for a general check, and FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an example of a one-sided security paper for a self-addressed check. 5A and 5B, the real ticket includes a real ticket portion on which a copy-forgery-inhibited pattern is printed and a copy portion on a white background, and the area of each portion is perforated so as to be cuttable. In the present invention, an identification code consisting of a numeral unique to the type of security paper is printed in OCR characters at the lower left of the copy portion.
[0050]
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a two-sided security sheet for a general check. In FIG. 6 as well, an identification code indicating the paper type is printed in OCR characters over the boundary between the two surfaces of the copy portion. These identification codes are printed by the printing company when the security paper is created, and are printed on the copy portion that is not the book portion where the description contents are specified, and among the copy portions, due to the margin at the time of binding, etc. It is printed on a part that is not affected by hiding.
[0051]
In the first embodiment, the identification code is composed of a three-digit number, and the highest-order number indicates whether it is a check or a bill (for example, "1" for a check, "2" for a bill), and the next two digits. (For example, “01”) indicates the paper type. The two-digit number indicating the paper type is a unique number set according to the issuing financial institution and the ticket type, and 100 paper types from 00 to 99 can be set. For example, in the identification code corresponding to the security paper for a general check of “Bank ○”, the first digit is set to “1” corresponding to the check, and the lower two digits are “General check” of “Bank ○”. Is set to "01" which is set in advance for the paper type. Note that the configuration of the identification code is not limited to the above-described configuration, and may be configured, for example, by increasing or decreasing the number of digits of a number, or by using characters instead of numbers.
[0052]
Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an overall flow from the request of a security to the issuance of the security in the security issuing system 100.
[0053]
In FIG. 7, first, a customer accesses, for example, a homepage dedicated to ordering securities set up by a server of a financial institution from a customer terminal and issues securities such as a customer name, a current account number of the customer, a requested ticket type, and a quantity. Enter the required request information and request issuance of securities. Alternatively, the server may read a storage medium such as an FD (Floppy (registered trademark) disk) or MT (magnetic tape) storing the request information and input the request information. The server of the financial institution stores the request information input in the reception file, and transmits the stored request information to the host computer 10 via the network according to the instruction.
[0054]
The host computer 10 receives the request information from the customer via the transmission control unit 14 from the server, receives the request, and stores the received request information in the reception file 164. Alternatively, when the request information is directly input from the sales office to the host computer 10, the request information is similarly stored in the reception file 164, and a request list in which the information on the request is displayed in a list is created (step A1).
[0055]
Next, the host computer 10 creates issuance data based on the reception file 164 with reference to the various master files and the account master file 162 stored in the storage device 16 and stores it in the issuance file 165. At this time, when an error occurs, for example, when information for creating the issue data is insufficient, an error list displaying information on the error is created (step A2).
[0056]
Next, the host computer 10 reads out the issuance data stored in the issuance file 165, allocates each issuance data to an appropriate security issuance device 30 according to the type of ticket to be issued and the number of issuances, and lists the allocation destination of the issuance data. The displayed allocation list is created (step A3). At this time, if an instruction to cancel the issued data is input from the input device 13, the specified issued data is deleted from the issued file 165.
[0057]
When the issuance data allocation process is completed, the host computer 10 instructs each security issuing device 30 to execute printing based on the issuance data, and the security issuance device 30 issues a security paper based on the issuance data input from the host computer 10. And prints the bill requirements and issues bills and checks for securities (step A4).
[0058]
Here, the temporary issuance processing performed at the time of issuing a bill / check security will be described. In the temporary issuance processing, when the interrupt issuance data to be added immediately is created, the interrupt issuance data is stored in the interrupt issuance file of the storage device 16, and when the security is issued, the interruption data is read and printed. Further, when error issuance data is created by correcting the issuance data determined as an error at the time of issuance data creation, the error issuance data is stored in the error issuance file of the storage device 16, and the error issuance data is read out when issuing securities. To execute printing. Further, when the sample issue data of the sample certificate face of the securities is created, the sample issue data is stored in the sample issue file of the storage device 16, and the sample issue data is read out and printed at the time of issuing the security.
[0059]
When the bills and checks are issued in this way, the process proceeds to the bookbinding process for binding and binding the back of the bill (step A5).
[0060]
Next, the paper type setting process and the first security issuance process executed when issuing the above-described bill / check security will be described in detail. First, prior to the first security issuance process, a description will be given of a paper type setting process of setting an identification code for specifying a paper type of security paper for printing the card surface requirements based on the issuance data in the image control file 172.
[0061]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating the paper type setting process.
In FIG. 8, the CPU 11 first reads out the issuance data to be printed from the issuance file 165, extracts the financial institution number and the denomination code from the issuance data to be printed, and extracts the item of the institution number 172a in the image control file 172. Then, the extracted financial institution number is set, and the extracted denomination code is set in the item of the denomination code 172b (step B1).
[0062]
Next, the CPU 11 sets a code corresponding to the paper classification of the security paper corresponding to the issued data, for example, “0” when the security paper is the security paper for the real paper, “1” when the security paper is the front cover, A code of "2" for paper, a code of "3" for a receipt, and a code of "4" for other security papers are set in the paper category 172c of the image control file 172 ( Step B2).
[0063]
Next, if the operator has instructed the detection of dirt or misalignment of the security paper at the time of issuance of the security, "1" is set to the items of dirt confirmation 172d and deviation confirmation 172e of the image control file 172, and the detection is instructed. If not, a flag of "0" is set in the items of dirt check 172d and shift check 172e of the image control file 172 (step B3).
[0064]
Next, when the operator has instructed the setting of the automatic paper type discrimination mode, the user sets "1" in the item of the paper type confirmation 172f of the image control file 172, and is instructed to cancel the setting of the automatic paper type discrimination mode. If yes, a flag of "0" is set in the item of paper type confirmation 172f of the image control file 172 (step B4).
[0065]
Next, the CPU 11 sets the identification code for designating the paper type of the security paper corresponding to the issued data in the item of the identification code 172g of the image control file 172 using OCR characters (numeric characters) (step B5), and the paper type setting process To end.
[0066]
Next, the first security issuing process executed after the paper type setting process is completed will be described in detail.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a first securities issuing process executed by the securities issuing system 100. As a premise of the description, the host computer 10 creates a plurality of issuance data in response to a security issuance request, and stores the issuance data in the issuance file 165. It is assumed that a character identification code has been printed) set in each paper feeding device in the printing device 41 and the issuing start is instructed.
[0067]
In FIG. 9, the host computer 10 reads out the issuance data to be printed from the top of the issuance file 165, specifies the paper feeder in which the security paper is set in the securities issuance device 30 by a command, and performs printing based on the issuance data. Instruct. The security issuing device 30 feeds the security paper from the paper feeding device instructed by the host computer 10, and prints the certificate requirements on the security paper by the printing device 41 based on the issuance data (step S1). Then, the printed note is discharged and output to the post-processing device 42 (step S2).
[0068]
Next, the host computer 10 refers to the paper type confirmation 172f of the image control file 172 to determine whether or not the automatic paper type determination mode is set (step S3). Instruct the printing device 41 to continue the process (step S7), and return to step S1.
[0069]
On the other hand, when the automatic paper type determination mode is set, the host computer 10 instructs the security issuing device 30 to read the image of the sheet being printed, and the security issuing device 30 At step S4, the CPU 11 reads the ticket image and outputs the read image data to the host computer 10 (step S4). The host computer 10 reads the OCR character portion from the image data input from the securities issuing device 30 to recognize the identification code (step S5), and recognizes the recognized identification code and the identification code 172g set in the image control file 172. To determine whether or not the identification codes are the same, that is, whether or not the paper type of the security paper set in the printing device 41 matches the specified paper type (step S6).
[0070]
If the recognized identification code and the identification code 172g of the image control file 172 are the same identification code, the host computer 10 determines that the paper type of the set security paper matches the specified paper type and that the paper set is When it is determined that the printing is normal, the security issuing device 30 is instructed to continue the normal printing process (step S7), and the process returns to step S1. On the other hand, if the identification codes are not the same, the host computer 10 determines that the paper type of the set security paper does not match the specified paper type, that the paper setting is abnormal, An instruction is given to stop the printing process by the printing device 41 (step S8), and after the post-processing device 42 processes the sheet under post-processing, an instruction is given to stop the post-processing by the post-processing device 42 (step S9).
[0071]
The security issuing device 30 stops the printing process by the printing device 41 in accordance with the instruction of the host computer 10, causes the post-processing device 42 to process the sheet in the middle of post-processing, and then stops the post-processing for the unprocessed sheet. .
[0072]
Next, the host computer 10 displays a paper setting error message on the display device 12 or outputs a buzzer sound by a notification means such as a speaker to notify the operator of the paper setting error and exchange the security paper. (Step S10), and ends the first security issuance process.
[0073]
As described above, in the securities issuing system 100 according to the first embodiment, a security sheet is provided with an identification code unique to the paper type in advance, and the paper surface requirements are printed on the image control file 172 before the security issuance. An identification code that specifies the type of security paper to be issued is set. When issuing securities, the identification code of the OCR character is read and recognized from the face of the paper being printed, and the recognized identification code and the image control file 172 are set. The ID code 172g is compared with the ID code 172g. If the IDs are the same, the printing process is continued. If the IDs are not the same, the printing and post-processing are stopped and a paper setting error is notified to the user. , The burden on the operator can be reduced, and securities can be issued efficiently.
[0074]
Further, the setting of the paper type automatic determination mode can be easily set or canceled in the image control file 172, so that the operability is improved.
[0075]
<Second embodiment>
Next, a security issuing system 200 to which the second embodiment of the present invention is applied will be described. Since the entire configuration of the securities issuing system 200 according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the securities issuing system 100 according to the first embodiment, the components will be described with the same reference numerals. The security issuing device 30 has the same configuration and operation as the security issuing device 30 described in the first embodiment, and thus illustration and detailed description thereof are omitted.
[0076]
First, the configuration will be described.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an entire configuration of a securities issuing system 200 according to the second embodiment.
In FIG. 10, the security issuing system 200 includes a host computer 10 and a security issuing device 30, and the host computer 10 and the security issuing device 30 are connected via a cable C. The number of securities issuing devices 30 connected to the host computer 10 may be plural.
[0077]
Hereinafter, the host computer 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 10. The same reference numerals are given to the same main components as those of the host computer 10 shown in the first embodiment, and the detailed description thereof will be given. Description is omitted.
10, the host computer 10 includes a display device 12, an input device 13, a transmission control unit 14, a RAM 15, a storage device 16, and an I / F 17, and each unit is connected by a bus 18.
[0078]
The CPU 11 reads the paper type setting processing program and the second security issuance processing program stored in the storage device 16 and executes a second security issuance processing (see FIG. 11) described later.
[0079]
In the second security issuance processing, when the security issuance instruction is input from the input device 13 in the second security issuance processing, the CPU 11 instructs the security issuance apparatus 30 to start feeding paper, reads out the first issuance data of the issuance file 165, and It is temporarily stored in the issue data memory 151. Next, the presence or absence of the security paper set in the printing device 41 is detected, and if there is the security paper, the security issuing device 30 is instructed to read the image of the security sheet. Next, when the face image data is input from the security issuing device 30, the identification code is recognized from the OCR character portion, and the recognized identification code is compared with the identification code 172g set in the image control file 172 to determine whether or not they are the same. Is determined.
[0080]
If they are the same, the security issuing apparatus 30 is instructed to print the issuance data stored in the issuance data memory 151. If they are not the same, the issue file 165 is searched for the issuance data corresponding to the paper type indicated by the recognized identification code. If found, the issued data is temporarily stored in the issued data memory 165, and the security issuing device 30 is instructed to print based on the issued data. If the issuance data corresponding to the recognized identification code is not stored in the issuance file 165, the security issuing device 30 is instructed to stop printing, and an error message of the paper setting is displayed on the display device 12, and the paper setting is performed. Notify the operator of the error. That is, the CPU 11 has a function as a determination unit and a control unit.
[0081]
The RAM 15 includes an issue data memory 151 that temporarily stores issue data according to an instruction from the CPU 11.
[0082]
The storage device 16 has a storage medium (not shown) in which programs, data, and the like are stored in advance. The storage medium is fixedly provided in the storage device 16 or is detachably mounted. The storage medium stores various control programs corresponding to the host computer 10, a second security issuance processing program, data processed by these programs, and the like.
[0083]
Next, the operation in the second embodiment will be described.
In the second embodiment, the security paper used in the second security issuance process is the same as the security paper used in the first security issuance process described in the first embodiment. Is printed in OCR characters.
[0084]
In addition, the flow from the request of securities to the issuance of securities by the securities issuing system 200 is the same as the flow shown in FIG. 7, and the paper type setting process executed prior to the second securities issuing process in the securities issuing system 200 is shown in FIG. 8, the description of the operation is omitted.
[0085]
Next, the second securities issuing process executed by the securities issuing system 200 after the paper type setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. It is assumed that the host computer 10 receives a request for issuance of securities, creates issue data of a plurality of securities, and stores the issue data in the issue file 165.
[0086]
First, when an operator sets a security sheet (printed with an OCR character identification code) for printing the card surface requirements on each paper feeding device in the printing device 41 and instructs the input device 12 to start issuing, the host computer issues a command. 10 instructs the securities issuing device 30 to start feeding (step S101).
[0087]
Next, the host computer 10 reads the issuance data to be printed from the head of the issuance file 165 and temporarily stores it in the issuance data memory 151 in the RAM 15 (step S102). Next, the presence or absence of the security paper at the printing position is detected by the printing device 41 to determine whether or not the security paper is set (step S103). When the security paper is detected, the host computer 10 instructs the security issuance device 30 to read the face image of the security paper, and the security issuance device 30 transports the security paper from the printing device 41 to the post-processing device 42. The card image is read by the image capture unit 42c (step S104), and the read image data is output to the host computer 10.
[0088]
When recognizing the identification code of the OCR character from the image data input by the security issuing device 30 (step S106), the host computer 10 reads out the identification code 172g of the image control file 172 (step S106), and A comparison is made with the identification code 172g set in the image control file 172 (step S107).
[0089]
Then, based on the comparison result, it is determined whether or not the recognized identification code and the identification code 172g of the image control file 172 are the same identification code (step S108). The paper type of the security paper matches the specified paper type, and it is determined that the paper setting is normal. Then, the processing shifts to step S112 to print the issuance data temporarily stored in the issuance data memory 151. Execute On the other hand, if they are not the same identification code, the issuing file 165 is searched for the issue data corresponding to the paper type indicated by the recognized identification code (step S109).
[0090]
If the issue data corresponding to the paper type indicated by the recognized identification code exists in the issue file 165, the issue data is read from the issue file 165 and temporarily stored in the issue data memory 151 (step S111). (Step S112).
[0091]
On the other hand, if the issuance data corresponding to the paper type indicated by the recognized identification code is not present in the issuance file 165, the host computer 10 instructs the securities issuing apparatus 30 to stop printing and does not perform printing (step S113). Is displayed on the display device 12 or a buzzer sound is output by a notification means such as a speaker to notify the operator of the paper setting error and urge the user to exchange the security paper (step S114). The security issuing process of No. 2 ends.
[0092]
As described above, in the securities system 200 according to the second embodiment, an identification code unique to the paper type is provided in advance on the security paper, and the paper requirements are printed on the image control file 172 before the security issuance. An identification code for designating the paper type of the security paper is set. When issuing the security, the identification code of the OCR character is read and recognized from the face of the set security paper before printing, and is set in the image control file 172. The identification code 172g is compared with the recognized identification code, and if the identification code is the same, the printing is executed. Therefore, the correctness of the set security paper is automatically determined to reduce the burden on the operator. It is possible to issue securities efficiently.
[0093]
Further, even if the operator sets the wrong security paper, the issuing file 165 is automatically searched for the issuance data corresponding to the paper type of the incorrectly set security paper, and the printing is executed. The operation of replacing and resetting the security paper can be omitted, and the burden on the operator for issuing the security can be reduced.
[0094]
Further, if the issuance data corresponding to the paper type of the erroneously set security paper is not retrieved from the issuance file 165, an error notification of the paper set is performed without performing printing, so that the time and cost required for re-issuing are set. Can be reduced.
[0095]
The description in the first and second embodiments is a preferred example of the securities issuing systems 100 and 200 to which the securities issuing apparatus of the present invention is applied, and the present invention is not limited thereto.
[0096]
For example, in the above description, the identification code provided on the security paper is printed in OCR characters in advance, but a bar code may be used as long as the result of reading the image of the identification code can be determined. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to OCR characters.
[0097]
In addition, the detailed configurations and detailed operations of the securities issuing systems 100 and 200 in the first and second embodiments can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0098]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the identification information read from the security paper is compared with the set identification information when the security requirements are printed on the security paper, and the paper type of the set security paper is compared. Is determined to be the specified paper type. If it is determined that the paper type is not the specified paper type, a paper setting error is notified. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently issue securities.
[0099]
According to the invention as set forth in claim 5, when printing the paper surface requirements on the security paper, the identification information read from the security paper is compared with the set identification information, and the paper type of the set security paper is determined. It is determined whether or not the paper type is the designated paper type, and if the paper type is determined to be the designated paper type, the printing is performed. It is possible to issue securities efficiently.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an entire configuration of a securities issuing system 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a file configuration in a security issuance information management table 161 of a storage device 16 of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of data storage of an image control file 172 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the securities issuing device 30 of FIG. 1;
FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating a one-sided security paper sheet used in the security issuing system 100 of the present invention, wherein FIG. 5A is an example of a security paper sheet for a general check, and FIG. It is an example of a security paper for use.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a security sheet for a two-sided type general check used in the security issuing system 100 of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an overall flow from a request for a security to issuance in the security issuing system 100.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a paper type setting process executed by a host computer.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a first security issuance process executed by the security issuance system 100;
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a securities issuing system 200 according to a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a second security issuance process executed by the security issuance system 200;
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Host computer
11 CPU
12 Display device
13 Input device
14 Transmission control unit
15 RAM
16 Storage device
17 I / F
30 Securities issuing equipment
41 Printer
42 Post-processing equipment
42c Image capture unit
100 Security Issuance System in First Embodiment
200 Securities Issuance System in Second Embodiment

Claims (7)

A security issuing device for providing identification information unique to a paper type on a security paper in advance, and printing securities requirements on the security paper set on a printing unit to issue a security,
Setting means for setting identification information for designating a paper type of security paper on which a bill requirement is printed;
Reading means for reading identification information provided on the security paper set in the printing means, when printing the face requirements on the security paper,
The identification information read by the reading unit is compared with the identification information set by the setting unit, and whether or not the paper type of the security paper set in the printing unit matches the specified paper type Determining means for determining
When the paper type of the security paper set in the printing unit is determined by the determination unit not to match the specified paper type, a control unit that notifies a paper setting error by the notification unit,
A security issuing device comprising: The control unit controls the printing unit to stop printing when the determination unit determines that the paper type of the security paper set in the printing unit does not match the specified paper type. The security issuing device according to claim 1, wherein: Post-processing means for performing post-processing on the security paper printed with the face requirements by the printing means,
The control means controls the post-processing means to stop the post-processing when the determination means determines that the paper type of the security paper set in the printing means does not match the specified paper type. The security issuing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The security issuing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reading unit reads an image of identification information provided on the security paper. A security issuing device for providing identification information specific to a paper type in advance on a security paper, and printing security requirements based on the issuance data on the security paper set in the printing means, and issuing a security,
Setting means for setting identification information for designating a paper type of security paper on which a bill requirement is printed;
Reading means for reading the identification information provided on the security paper set in the printing means, when printing the face requirements on the security paper,
The identification information read by the reading unit is compared with the identification information set by the setting unit, and whether or not the paper type of the security paper set in the printing unit matches the specified paper type Determining means for determining
If the discrimination means determines that the paper type of the security paper set in the printing means matches the designated paper type, the paper requirement is printed on the security paper set in the printing means based on the issuance data. Control means for causing
A security issuing device comprising: The control means does not perform printing by the printing means when the determination means determines that the paper type of the security paper set in the printing means does not match the designated paper type, and notifies the notification means. The security issuing device according to claim 5, wherein a paper setting error is notified. The control unit, when the paper type of the security paper set in the printing unit does not match the designated paper type, is determined by the determination unit, the issuing unit corresponding to the identification information read by the reading unit. The security issuing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein data is retrieved, and a certificate requirement is printed on a security sheet set in the printing unit based on the retrieved issuance data.

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