JP2006302007A - Security management method, terminal device and security management system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a security management system that can manage securities without security compromise while dispensing with the recovery and transfer of the securities for storage for a fixed period, and can appropriately cope with new securities. <P>SOLUTION: When a type information update command is input into an input part 33 of a reading device 3, a control circuit 37 writes new type information input along with the update command to a type information DB 362. A reading part 32 reads securities according to the type information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a securities management method, a terminal device, and a securities management system for managing securities such as gift certificates, cash vouchers, and gift certificates.

For example, a system that performs processing related to a cash voucher is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
By the way, for example, in general, when a consumer purchases a product at a store of a dealer using a cash voucher or the like, a store clerk operates a cash register operation unit to input money voucher data. The used voucher is transported to the collection center and stored for a certain period in order to maintain the authenticity judgment processing and security of the voucher.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-340368

As described above, since the voucher used in the store of the dealer is transported to the collection center for a certain period and stored for a certain period, the transportation cost, the storage cost, the transportation time, etc. are required, and improvement is desired.
In addition, it is difficult to determine the authenticity of a voucher using only the voucher number without collecting the voucher, for example, at a store of the dealer, and security is deteriorated.
Furthermore, there is a request to appropriately deal with cases where a new voucher is issued.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances. The purpose of the present invention is to manage securities without reducing security without collecting, transporting and storing the securities for a certain period of time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a securities management method, a terminal device, and a securities management system that can appropriately deal with securities.

  In order to achieve the above object, a securities management method according to a first aspect of the present invention is a securities management method for managing securities, in which a terminal device indicates an issuer of the securities. A first step of performing processing for reading data and money amount data indicating the amount of the securities from the securities, and processing for generating image data of the securities based on previously held ticket type information; Text data including the issuer data and amount data read by the terminal device in the first step, the image data generated in the first step, and recipient data indicating a recipient of the securities And the second step of writing to the storage device in association with the text data, the image data, and the recipient that the management device wrote to the storage device in the second step A first step of managing the securities based on the data, and the terminal device according to an instruction input from an input means included in the terminal device or an instruction input from the management device And a fourth step of updating the ticket type information used in the step.

  A terminal device according to a second aspect of the invention is a terminal device that communicates with a management device, and reads issuer data indicating an issuer of securities and amount data indicating the amount of the securities from the securities. Reading means for performing processing and image generation processing for generating image data of the securities, an interface for communicating with the management device, the reading processing to the reading means in accordance with pre-held ticket type information, and the The image generation processing is performed, the read text data including the issuer data and the amount data, the image data generated in the first step, and the recipient data indicating the recipient of the securities are associated with each other. Control means for transmitting to the management device via the interface, the control means being input from an input means provided in the terminal device. Instruction, or in response to an instruction input from the management device via the interface, updates the denomination information.

  A securities management system according to a third aspect of the invention is a securities management system in which a terminal device for reading securities and a management device are connected via a communication network, wherein the terminal device Reading means for performing processing for reading issuer data indicating an issuer and amount data indicating the amount of the securities from the securities; and image generation processing for generating image data of the securities; and the management device; A first interface for performing communication, and causing the reading unit to perform the reading process and the image generation process according to pre-held ticket type information, and text data including the read issuer data and amount data, The image data generated in the first step and the recipient data indicating the recipient of the securities are associated with each other in the first image. The ticket type information is updated in response to an instruction input from the input means included in the terminal device or an instruction input from the management device via the first interface. A first control unit, and the management device communicates with the terminal device, the text data input from the terminal device via the second interface, the image data, and A storage device that associates and stores the recipient data; and second control means that manages the securities based on the text data, the image data, and the recipient data stored in the storage device.

  According to the present invention, a securities management method that can manage securities without reducing security without collecting, transporting and storing the securities for a certain period, and capable of appropriately dealing with new securities, A terminal device and a securities management system can be provided.

[First Embodiment]
First, an example of a correspondence relationship between the configuration of the present embodiment and the configuration of the present invention will be described.
Step ST1 shown in FIG. 10 is an example of the first process of the present invention, step ST3 is an example of the second process of the present invention, step ST5 is an example of the third process, and FIG. It is an example of a 4th process.
3 is an example of a reading unit of the present invention, the communication I / F 31 is an example of an interface, and the control circuit 37 is an example of a control unit.

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a securities management system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
In the securities management system 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, securities are securities such as gift certificates, cash vouchers, and gift certificates. In order to simplify the explanation, in the present embodiment, a gift certificate printed on paper as securities will be described.

In the securities management system 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, when a consumer or the like purchases a product or the like using securities, the terminal device according to the present invention reads the securities, and the amount data or the Text data including issuer data, ticket number data, and image data are generated, written and stored in a storage device, and securities are managed based on the text data and image data written in the storage device.
That is, since image data is stored in a storage device and managed, securities are managed without collecting used securities and without reducing security.
Hereinafter, it will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

The securities management system 1 according to the present embodiment includes an issuer 100, a management center 200, a dealer (store) 300, a wholesaler 400, and the like as shown in FIG.
Each component such as the issuer 100, the management center 200, the store 300, and the wholesaler 400 is provided with a computer that performs data communication via the communication network 5.

The issuer 100 is the issuer of the securities according to the present embodiment.
The issuer 100 according to the present embodiment includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit company / credit sales company (credit sales company) 101, a service company 102, a beer / beverage company 103, a manufacturer company 104, a group company 105, and It has an association and federation 106.
Each of these issuers 100 issues securities such as gift certificates and cash vouchers of different types.
The management center 200 manages securities according to the present invention. The management center 200 is provided with a management device 2.

The store 300 handles securities and sells products in exchange for securities, for example. That is, the store 300 is a recipient of securities.
Specifically, the store 300 receives securities from customers (consumers) or the like, and receives the amount of the securities from the issuer 100. Specifically, the store 300 receives an amount from the issuer 100 after subtracting a fee, a member store registration fee, and the like.

For example, as shown in FIG. 1, a store 300 according to the present embodiment includes a department store 301 (main store 3011, branch 3012), a general supermarket (GMS) 302, a supermarket (SM) 3021, and a tenant management office. 303, a shopping street association 304, a shopping store 3041, and the like.
Each store 300 is provided with a reading device 3 that performs data communication via the communication network 5. The reading device 3 has a cash register function.

The wholesaler (wholesale merchant) 400 is, for example, a wholesaler of products handled by the store 300.
The wholesaler 400 according to the present embodiment includes, for example, an alcoholic beverage wholesaler 401, a commodity wholesaler 402, a manufacturer wholesaler 403, and the like as shown in FIG.
Each wholesaler 400 is provided with a computer that performs data communication with the management apparatus 2 via the communication network 5, for example.

FIG. 2 is a specific configuration diagram of the securities management system 1 shown in FIG.
The securities management system 1 includes a management device 2, a reading device 3, and a host device 6, for example, as shown in FIG.
The management device 2 and the reading device 3 are connected via a communication network 5.
The management device 2 corresponds to an example of a management device according to the present invention, and the reading device 3 corresponds to an example of a reading device according to the present invention.
The management device 2 and the reading device 3 correspond to an example of a terminal device according to the present invention.

As described above, the management device 2 is provided in the management center 200, and the reading device 3 is provided in the store 300. The host device 6 is a device that is provided in the management center 200, the host computer center 600 that manages the management center 200, etc., and performs higher-level management of the management device 2.
For the sake of simple explanation, the management device 2 and the reading device 3 will be mainly described.

[Management device 2]
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of hardware of the securities management system 1 shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the management device 2 includes a communication interface (communication I / F) 21, an input unit 22, an output unit 23, a storage device 24, and a control circuit (CPU: central processing unit) 25.

  The communication I / F 21 corresponds to an example of the second communication interface according to the present invention, the storage device 24 corresponds to an example of the storage device according to the present invention, and the control circuit (CPU) 25 corresponds to the second communication interface according to the present invention. It corresponds to a control circuit.

  The communication I / F 21 performs data communication with the reading device 3, the host device 6, and various computers via the communication network 5 under the control of the control circuit 25, for example, and outputs a communication result to the control circuit 25.

The input unit 22 outputs, for example, a signal corresponding to an operation by the operator of the management device 2 to the control circuit 25. The input unit 22 includes an operation input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch panel.
The input unit 22 includes an input interface.
New ticket type information, its registration instruction, ticket type information deletion instruction, and the like are input via the input unit 22. The inputted ticket type information is written in the ticket type information DB 246, for example.
Also, new counterfeit information, its registration instruction, counterfeit information deletion instruction, and the like are input via the input unit 22. The input forgery information is written in the forgery information DB 2410, for example.
In addition, the input unit 22 inputs various programs executed by the control circuit 37 of the reading device 3 and writes them into the storage device 24.

  The output unit 23 performs output, for example, image display or printing according to the control of the control circuit 25, for example. The output unit 23 includes, for example, a display, a touch panel, a printer, and the like.

The storage device 24 stores, for example, a program including functions according to the present invention and various information (data) under the control of the control circuit 25.
For example, the control circuit 25 reads the program from the storage device 24 and executes the program, thereby realizing the processing according to the present invention.

As shown in detail in FIG. 3, the storage device 24 includes a memory 241, a billing format database (DB) 242, a terminal management database (DB) 243, a user data database (DB) 244, and a cash register management data database (DB) 245. , A ticket type information database (DB) 256, an image data database (DB) 247, a text data database (DB) 248, an operation log database (DB) 249, and a forgery information database (DB) 2410.
The storage device 24 stores these data in association with each other.

The memory 241 is used as a work space for processing of the control circuit 25 under the control of the control circuit 25, for example. For example, the memory 241 is configured by a storage device such as a random access memory (RAM) or a read only memory (ROM).
Each of the databases 242 to 2410 is configured by a recording device such as a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a magnetic tape.

  The billing format DB 242 stores a format (format) and billing data for billing the issuer 100, the store (or store) 300, etc. under the control of the control circuit 25.

The terminal management DB 243 stores management information for managing each management device (terminal) 2, for example, under the control of the control circuit 25.
The user data DB 244 stores, for example, management information related to an operator who operates the management device 2 under the control of the control circuit 25.
The cash register management data DB 245 stores money registered in the reading device as a cash register function by the reading device 3 or the like and management information related to securities under the control of the control circuit 25.

The ticket type information DB 256 stores, for example, information on the type of securities (ticket type information) under the control of the control circuit 25.
The ticket type information is, for example, data that causes the reading unit 32 of the reading device 3 to specify the location from which securities issuer data, money amount data, and image data are read.
Further, the ticket type information includes, for example, any one of a securities ticket name, version information, a denomination method, and a ticket number.
The image data DB 247 stores, for example, image data corresponding to the reading result of the securities received from the reading device 3 under the control of the control circuit 25.
The text data DB 248 stores, for example, text data corresponding to the reading result of the securities received from the reading device 3 under the control of the control circuit 25.

  The operation log DB 249 stores a log (record book) such as a log indicating the processing status of the reading device 3 and a communication management log between the reading device 3 and the management device 2 under the control of the control circuit 25.

The counterfeit information DB 2410 stores, for example, counterfeit information for detecting forgery of securities under the control of the control circuit 25.
The counterfeit information indicates, for example, information such as the name of the forged securities, version information, denomination method, ticket number, and features of the forged securities on the image.

The control circuit 25 realizes the function according to the present invention by executing a program stored in the storage device 24, for example, and comprehensively controls the entire device.
For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the control circuit 25 includes a counterfeit update unit 250, a collation unit 251, a terminal management unit 252, a sales totaling unit 253, a cash register totaling unit 254, a ticket type updating unit 255, a billing processing unit 256, and a forgery. It has functions of the processing unit 257 and the like.

  The counterfeit update unit 250 issues a counterfeit information registration instruction and a deletion instruction to the reading device 3 via the communication network 5 in response to a counterfeit information registration instruction and a counterfeit information deletion instruction input via the input unit 22. Send.

  For example, the collation unit 251 reads the reading device 3 based on text data, image data, recipient data, and ticket type information stored in the ticket type information DB 246 received from the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21. The securities read by the above are collated, and a signal corresponding to the collation result is output to the reader 3 via the communication I / F 21. For example, as a result of the collation, the collation unit 251 outputs a signal indicating appropriateness or a signal indicating inappropriateness to the reading device 3. Based on the signal, the reading device 3 performs a notification indicating the collation result. For example, the reading device 3 displays the collation result.

For example, the terminal management unit 252 stores text data and image data received from the reading device 3 in the storage device 24 for management.
Specifically, for example, the terminal management unit 252 writes text data, image data, and destination data received from the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21 in association with the storage device 24 and writes the data to the storage device 24. Manages securities based on text data, image data, and recipient data.

  Further, the control circuit 25 performs the above-described management by writing a plurality of image data received from the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21 to the storage device 24 in association with the text data.

Further, the terminal management unit 252 writes the log received from the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21 to the storage device 24 and manages the processing status of the reading device 3 based on the log.
Further, the terminal management unit 252 transmits the program update instruction and the update program to the reading device 3 via the communication network 5 in accordance with the program update instruction and the update program input via the input unit 22.
In response to the program update instruction, the control circuit 37 of the reading device 3 updates the program with the update program input in accordance with the control of the terminal management unit 252.

The sales totaling unit 253 sums up the amount data for each set period or real time for each issuer or recipient based on the amount data, recipient data, issuer data, etc. included in the text data received from each reader 3 Is calculated to generate sales data, and the generated settlement information and sales data are stored in the storage device 24. Further, the sales totaling unit 253 outputs the sales data to the host device 6 through the communication I / F 21.
Further, the sales totaling unit 253 performs offset processing of the amount data for each set period or in real time based on the amount data, the receiving destination data, the issuer data, etc. included in the text data received from each reading device 3. The processing result is stored in the storage device 24.

  The cash register totaling unit 254 performs a totaling process for each reading device (register) 3 based on information about registration of the received money received from the reading device 3 as a cash register, for example. For example, the cash register totaling unit 254 performs a totaling process for each store or store based on data received from the plurality of reading devices 3 via the communication I / F 21.

When receiving a transmission instruction for transmitting the ticket type information, for example, when registering new ticket type information, the ticket type updating unit 255 reads the ticket type information from the ticket type information DB 246 of the storage device 24, for example, and reads the read ticket type information. The seed information is transmitted to the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21. In the reading device 3, the ticket type information is updated by writing the ticket type information received from the management device 2 in the internal storage device.
The ticket type update unit 255 receives the ticket type information from the reading device 3 when the reading device 3 registers a new ticket type based on the ticket type information uniquely input from the input unit 33, for example. Then, it is registered in the ticket type information DB 246 in association with the identification data of the reading device 3.

The billing processing unit 256 performs a process of calculating the amount charged to the issuer 100, the store 300, and the like based on, for example, text data.
Specifically, for example, the billing processor 256 calculates the sum of the amount data for each set period for each issuer or receiver based on the text data and receiver data written in the storage device 24, and Based on the result, settlement information indicating the amount paid by the issuer to the recipient is generated, and the generated settlement information is written in the storage device 24 to manage the securities.

The forgery processing unit 257 associates the text data and image data including the ticket number data received from the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21 with each other and writes them in the storage device 24, and the ticket number data written in the storage device 24 Based on this, processing for detecting unauthorized use of securities is performed, and when unauthorized use is detected as a result of the detection processing, processing for inhibiting the use of securities is performed.
The forgery processing unit 257 transmits a signal indicating unauthorized use to the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21 when unauthorized use of the securities is detected. When the reading device 3 receives a signal indicating the unauthorized use, the reading device 3 performs the use deterrence processing of the securities.

  Further, the forgery processing unit 257 determines a reading method of the securities, for example, a reading portion or resolution based on the forgery information for each securities, and requests to read the securities with the determined reading method, for example, the reading portions or resolution. Is transmitted to the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21. The reading device 3 reads the securities in response to the request, and performs forgery determination processing based on the image data and forgery information corresponding to the reading results.

[Reader 3]
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the reading device 3 includes a communication interface (communication I / F) 31, a reading unit 32, an input unit 33, an output unit 34, a display unit 35, a storage device 36, and a control circuit (CPU) 37. Have

  The communication I / F 31 performs data communication with the management apparatus 2 via the communication network 5 under the control of the control circuit 37, for example.

The reading unit 32 reads the securities under the control of the control circuit 37 and outputs a signal corresponding to the reading result to the control circuit 37.
Specifically, for example, the reading unit 32 reads securities including issuer data indicating the issuer of securities, money amount data indicating the amount of the securities, ticket number data, and the like, and outputs a signal corresponding to the read result. Output to the control circuit 37.
That is, the reading unit 32 reads the image data of the securities and the attribute data of the securities as text data, and outputs a signal corresponding to the reading result to the control circuit 37. Here, the attribute data relating to securities is, for example, issuer data indicating the issuer of securities, ticket number data, and money amount data or ticket type data.
Further, the ticket type data includes, for example, any one of the name of securities, version information, voucher information, and ticket number.

The reading unit 32 specifies the location of the securities from which the issuer data, the amount data, and the image data of the securities are read based on the ticket type information stored in the ticket type information DB 362, and performs reading from there.
The reading unit 32 reads data (for example, a predetermined wavelength) for determining authenticity from securities.
The control circuit 37 performs the forgery determination process based on the read data and the forgery information stored in the forgery information DB 367.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, for example, the reading unit 32 includes a hard key reading unit 321, an image reading unit 322, and a management information reading unit 323.
The hard key reading unit 321 is a device that reads a hard key such as a card key.
For example, the hard key reading unit 321 reads the authentication information from the card key in which the authentication information of the operator is recorded at the start of reading, and outputs the authentication information to the control circuit 37. For example, the control circuit 37 performs an authentication process based on the authentication information, and permits the operator to use the reading device 3 when the identity is confirmed.

The image reading unit 322 reads the securities, generates image data according to the reading result, and outputs the image data to the control circuit 37.
The image reading unit 322 has an image sensor, for example, and outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the image of the securities by the image sensor.

  The management information reading unit 323 reads management information included in the securities, specifically data such as money amount data, issuer data, and ticket number data, and outputs the read data to the control circuit 37 as text data.

The input unit 33 outputs, for example, a signal corresponding to an operation by an operator of the store 300 to the control circuit 37. For example, the input unit 33 includes an operation input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch panel.
The input unit 33 inputs, for example, recipient data indicating a recipient of securities.
The recipient data may be automatically generated by the control circuit 37, for example.
In the present embodiment, the recipient data indicates the user (user company) of the reading device 3.
When the input unit 33 inputs a registration instruction or a deletion instruction for ticket type information or forgery information in accordance with a user operation of the reading device 3, the input unit 33 outputs the instruction to the control circuit 37.
When inputting a registration instruction, the input unit 33 also inputs newly registered ticket type information and counterfeit information.
The input unit 33 also receives designation of which ticket type information and counterfeit information are to be deleted in the deletion instruction.
The ticket type information input together with the registration instruction via the input unit 33 is written in the ticket type information DB 362.
The forgery information input together with the registration instruction via the input unit 33 is written in the forgery information DB 367.

The output unit 34 performs output according to the control of the control circuit 37, for example. For example, the output unit 34 includes an output device such as a printer or a sound generation device.
The display unit 35 performs display according to the control of the control circuit 37, for example. The display unit 35 is configured by a display device such as an LCD (liquid crystal display device), a CRT display, or a touch panel.

The storage device 36 stores programs including functions according to the present invention and various information (data) under the control of the control circuit 37, for example.
When the storage device 36 downloads (receives) the update program from the management device 2, the storage device 36 stores it.

For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the storage device 36 includes a memory 361, a ticket type information database (DB) 362, a read image data database (DB) 363, a read text data database (DB) 364, and an operation log database (DB) 365. , And a counterfeit information database (DB) 366.
The storage device 36 stores these data in association with each other.

Under the control of the memory 361, for example, the control circuit 37, it is used as a work space for processing of the storage device 36. For example, the memory 361 is configured by a storage device such as a RAM or a ROM.
Each of the databases 362 to 366 includes a recording device such as a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a magnetic tape.

The ticket type information DB 362 stores, for example, ticket type information related to the type of securities under the control of the control circuit 37. The ticket type information is read when determining the type of securities.
The ticket type information stored in the ticket type information DB 362 is updated (registered or deleted) by the ticket type update unit 255 of the management device 2 described above.

The read image data DB 363 stores image data according to the reading result of the securities by the reading unit 32 under the control of the control circuit 37.
The read text data DB 364 stores text data, for example, money amount data, issuer data, ticket number data, and the like according to the reading result of the securities by the reading unit 32 under the control of the control circuit 37.
The operation log DB 365 stores a log indicating the processing status relating to the reading device 3 under the control of the control circuit 37 and a log relating to data communication between the management device 2 and the reading device 3.

The forgery information DB 367 stores forgery information related to forgery of securities under the control of the control circuit 37.
The forgery information stored in the forgery information DB 367 is updated (registered or deleted) by the forgery updating unit 250 of the management device 2 described above.

  The control circuit 37 realizes the function according to the present invention by executing a program stored in the storage device 36, for example, and comprehensively controls the entire device.

The control circuit 37 generates issuer data, text data including money amount data and ticket type data, and image data based on the reading result by the reading unit 32, writes it in association with the storage device 36, and reads out from the storage device 36. The text data, the image data, and the recipient data indicating the recipient of the securities are associated with each other and transmitted to the management apparatus 2 via the communication I / F 31.
The management device 2 writes the received associated data in the storage device 24.
Here, the ticket type data includes, for example, any one of securities ticket name, version information, voucher information, and ticket number.

  In addition, the control circuit 37 transmits a plurality of image data associated with the text data to the management apparatus 2 via the communication network 5 by the communication I / F 31. The management device 2 performs management by writing the received plurality of image data in the storage device 24 in association with the text data.

[Unauthorized use suppression processing]
The control circuit 37 generates text data including ticket number data based on the reading result by the reading unit 32, associates the image data with the text data, writes the data to the storage device 36, and transmits the text data read from the storage device 36 to the communication I / O. It transmits to the management apparatus 2 via F31.
When the control circuit 37 receives a signal indicating unauthorized use received from the management apparatus 2 via the communication I / F 31, the control circuit 37 performs the use deterrence process for securities. For example, the control circuit 37 displays on the display unit 35 that the read securities are illegal use.

[Invalidation process]
In addition, the control circuit 37 writes the image data generated based on the reading result of the securities by the reading unit 32 into the storage device 36, and then effectively re-enables the portion of the securities read as the image data. The processing to invalidate the securities is performed so that it cannot be generated.
For example, when the consumer (user) or the like uses the securities P, the invalidation processing performed so that the image data cannot be generated effectively is the amount data included in the securities P, This is an invalidation process performed on the securities P so that data relating to securities such as issuer data, recipient data, and ticket number data cannot be read.
In this invalidation processing, for example, as will be described later, the data of the securities P are filled so that they cannot be read with ink, or punched holes are formed in the securities P (holes) so that the data cannot be read. And so on.

  Further, the control circuit 37 specifies the securities type of the securities read by the reading unit 32 based on the ticket type information stored in the storage device 36, and determines the reading portion of the securities according to the specified result. Then, the reading unit 32 is caused to read the determined reading part.

[Ticket type update process]
The control circuit 37 writes the ticket type information input together with the registration instruction via the input unit 33 in the ticket type information DB 362.
Further, the control circuit 37 updates the ticket type information by writing the ticket type information received from the management device 2 via the communication I / F 31 to the storage device 36, specifically, the ticket type information DB 362.
Further, the control circuit 37 also performs an update to delete the ticket type information stored in the ticket type information DB 362 in response to the deletion instruction input via the reading unit 32 or the communication I / F 31.

[Forgery determination processing]
Further, the control circuit 37 receives the request received from the management device 2 by the communication I / F 31, and causes the reading unit 32 to read the security in response to the request, and converts the image data and forgery information according to the read result. A forgery determination process is performed based on this.

[Forgery information update processing]
The control circuit 37 writes the forgery information input together with the registration instruction via the input unit 33 in the forgery information DB 367.
Further, the control circuit 37 updates the forgery information by writing the forgery information received from the management device 2 via the communication I / F 31 in the storage device 36, specifically, the forgery information DB 367.
Further, the control circuit 37 also performs an update to delete the forgery information stored in the forgery information DB 367 in response to the delete instruction input via the reading unit 32 or the communication I / F 31.

[Log transmission processing]
In addition, the control circuit 37 writes a log indicating the processing status relating to the reading device 3 to the storage device 36, reads the log from the storage device 36 at a set timing, and transmits the log to the management device 2 via the communication I / F 31.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the overall configuration of the reading device 3 shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the reading device 3 shown in FIG. 4 when reading the securities.

As shown in FIG. 4, a touch panel corresponding to an example of the input unit 33 and the display unit 35 is provided on the upper surface of the main body 30 of the reading device 3. A receipt printer corresponding to the output unit 34 is provided in the vicinity of the touch panel on the upper surface.
In the present embodiment, a securities insertion slot TIN and a return slot TOUT are provided on the front surface of the main body 30. A card reader corresponding to the hard key reading unit 321 is provided in the vicinity of the insertion slot TIN.

  The main body portion 30 is provided with a control device 370, a power supply circuit 371, and a storage portion CT for storing securities.

The control device 370 includes components such as the control circuit 37 and the storage device 36 of the reading device 3 shown in FIG.
The power supply circuit 371 supplies power to each component of the reading device 3.
The storage unit CT stores securities read by the reading unit 32, for example. The storage portion CT is detachably attached to the main body portion 30.

  For example, a plurality of cassettes may be provided as the storage unit CT. For example, the storage unit (cassette) CT stores securities to be discarded (used securities).

  Further, inside the main body 30, imaging devices 324 and 325, a plurality of rollers RO 1 and RO 2, and an ink roller IKR are provided.

The imaging devices 324 and 325 include imaging elements such as a charge coupled device (CCD) and a CMOS, for example.
The imaging devices 324 and 325 are provided with the imaging directions facing each other in order to capture the front and back surfaces of the securities.
The imaging devices 324 and 325 correspond to an example of the image reading unit 322 and the management information reading unit 323.

The ink roller IKR performs, for example, printing specified by ink on the surface of the securities when performing processing for invalidating the used securities.
For example, the present invention is not limited to the invalidation process described above. For example, the control circuit 37 may perform an invalidation process that renders it unusable, such as punching holes in securities.

The operation of the reader 3 having the above-described configuration, particularly the operation when reading securities, will be described with reference to FIGS.
At the time of reading, the securities are moved between the imaging devices 324 and 325 by a roller (not shown) under the control of the control circuit 37, the front and back surfaces of the securities are imaged by the imaging devices 324 and 325, and the reading results are image reading. Are output to the unit 322 and the management information reading unit 323.
The image reading unit 322 outputs image data from the imaging devices 324 and 325 to the control circuit 37.

  The management information reading unit 323 according to this embodiment performs, for example, image recognition processing on image data obtained as a result of imaging by the imaging device 324, and reads and reads attribute data such as money amount data, issuer data, and ticket number data. Based on the result, text data including the data is generated.

The securities fed by the rollers RO1 and RO2 are subjected to invalidation processing (waste ticket processing) by the ink roller IKR and then stored in the storage unit (cassette) CT.
For example, when it is necessary to discharge the securities, the securities are discharged from the outlet TOUT under the control of the control circuit 37.

[Host device 6]
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the host device 6 includes a communication interface (communication I / F) 61, an input unit 62, a display unit 63, a recording medium 64, a printer 65, a storage device 66, and a control circuit (CPU) 67. Have.

The communication interface (communication I / F) 61 performs data communication with the management apparatus 2 and the like via the communication network 5 under the control of the control circuit 67, for example.
The input unit 62 outputs a signal corresponding to an operation by the operator of the host device 6 to the control circuit 67, for example. The input unit 62 is configured by an operation input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, or a touch panel.
The display unit 63 performs output, for example, image display or printing according to the control of the control circuit 67, for example. The display unit 63 is configured by a display, a touch panel, a printer, or the like, for example.

  The recording medium 64 is, for example, a portable and detachable recording medium. Specifically, the recording medium 64 includes a recording medium such as a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a magnetic tape, and records and holds data under the control of the control circuit 67. The stored data is read out.

The printer 65 performs printing according to the control of the control circuit 37.
The storage device 66 stores, for example, a program including functions according to the present invention and various information (data) under the control of the control circuit 67.
For example, the control circuit 67 reads the program from the storage device 66 and executes the program to realize the processing according to the present invention.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of securities handled by the securities management system shown in FIG. FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the surface of securities (gift certificates) used in the securities management system. FIG. 6B is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the back surface of the gift certificate shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the securities (gift certificate) P includes money amount data D1, issuer data D2, ticket type data D3, expiration date data D4, ticket number data D5, authenticity determination. Data D6, dealer data D7, and authenticity determination watermark data D8.

  These data are printed with normal ink, magnetic ink, or the like on the side of the securities by image data such as numbers, characters, barcodes, or the like. These data may be recorded in securities by holograms or watermarks. The reading device 3 according to the present embodiment reads these data included in the securities, generates text data and image data according to the reading result, and stores them in the storage device 36.

The amount data D1 is data indicating the amount of the securities P.
The issuer data D2 is data indicating the issuer of the securities P.
The ticket type data D3 is data indicating the type of the securities P.
The expiration date data D4 is data indicating the expiration date of the securities P.
The ticket number data D5 is data indicating the ticket number assigned to each of the securities P.
The authenticity determination data D6 is, for example, data for detecting the authenticity of the securities P, and is printed on the securities P with, for example, fine characters, fine images, special inks, and the like.
The handling store data D7 is data indicating the store 300 that handles the securities P, for example.
The authenticity determination watermark data D8 is data for detecting the authenticity of the securities P. For example, the securities P is provided with a watermark.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), on the surface of the securities P, authenticity determination data D6 is provided in the peripheral portion, and the ticket type data D3, amount data D1, and expiration date data are provided in the inner central portion thereof. D4, issuer data D2, and authenticity determination watermark data D8 are provided.
For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, on the back surface of the securities P, for example, ticket number data D5 using OCR characters or MICR characters (characters using magnetic ink) and dealer data D7 are provided.

For example, the position of the printed data and the printing format of the securities P are different depending on the type.
FIG. 6C is a diagram for explaining another specific example of the surface of the securities (gift certificates) used in the securities management system. FIG. 6D is a view for explaining a specific example of the back surface of the gift certificate shown in FIG.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the securities D may be provided with data D1 to D8.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (C), the securities P are money amount data D1, issuer data D2, ticket type data D3, expiration date data D4, ticket number data (OCR characters) D5, authenticity, as shown in FIG. Discrimination data D6 and authenticity discrimination watermark data D8 are provided.
On the back side of the securities P, as shown in FIG. 6D, ticket number data (MICR characters) D5, dealer data D7s, and authenticity determination watermark data D8 are provided.

FIG. 7 is a view for explaining a specific example of a screen at the time of actual input by the reading device 3 of the securities management system shown in FIG.
For example, in the reading device 3, when the securities P cannot be read by the reading unit 32, the operator reads various data included in the securities P and looks at the screen as shown in FIG. The read data is input by operating the input unit 33.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the actual item input screen G includes a cash register number (register No.) data G1, cash register person name data G2, sales floor name data G3, ticket type CD G4, issuer data (issuer company name) G5. Ticket type name data (ticket type information) G6, money amount data G7, and ticket number data G8.

The register number (register No.) data G1 is data indicating a number as a cash register of the reading device 3, for example.
The cashier person name data G2 is data indicating the person in charge of the operator who operates the reading device 3, for example.
The sales floor name data G3 is data indicating the sales floor name where the reading device 3 in the store 300 is installed, for example.

  The ticket type CD G4 is data indicating the securities P, and is data including, for example, issuer data G5, ticket type name data (ticket type information) G6, and amount data G7. When this ticket type CD G4 is input, issuer data G5, ticket type name data G6, and money amount data G7 are uniquely determined.

The issuer data (issuer company name) G5 is data indicating the issuer 100 of the securities P.
The ticket type name data (ticket type information) G6 is data indicating the ticket type of the securities P.
The amount data G7 is data indicating the amount of the securities P.
The issuer data G5, ticket type name data (ticket type information) G6, and money amount data G7 display selection candidates for each character input, and can be selected from the selection candidates. In other words, it can be input by the select box method.

The ticket number data G8 is data indicating the ticket number of the securities P.
Further, data G4 to G8 relating to a plurality of securities P can be input. At this time, the control circuit 37 generates the total amount data G9 by calculation based on the amount data D1, and displays it on the screen G together with the total number data G10.

  Further, the reading device 3 may read the data G4 to G8 by the reading unit 32 and generate text data according to the reading result.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the securities data of the securities management system shown in FIG.
Data stored in the storage device 36 of the reading device 3 or the storage device 24 of the management device 2 can be read by the management device 2 or the reading device 3 and displayed on the display unit 35 or the output unit 23, for example.
For example, the reading device 3 accesses the management device 2 and searches for data related to the securities P, and as a result, displays the screen as shown in FIG.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the search result screen G20 includes cash register number (No.) data G1, ticket number data G8, processing date and time data G11, amount data G7, issuing company (issuing source data) G5, and ticket type information G6. , Input type data G12.
The same data as the data shown in FIG. 7 is denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and only differences are described.

The processing date and time data G11 is data indicating the reading date and time of the securities P by the reading device 3 and the time when data is input.
The input type data G12 is data indicating the input source of the securities P. Specifically, when the securities P is read by the reading unit 32, “terminal” is displayed and input directly from the input unit 33 by the operator. If so, “manual input” is displayed.

  Further, the control circuit 37 causes the display unit 35 to display a screen corresponding to a signal that is input from the input unit 33 and instructs the display G13 for each processing unit or the ticket number unit display G14.

FIG. 9 is a view for explaining a specific example of a screen showing a cash register deposit list of the securities management system shown in FIG.
For example, when an instruction for confirming payment for each cash register is input, the management device 2 displays a screen showing a deposit list for each cash register, as shown in FIG.
Specifically, the control circuit 25 of the management device 2 confirms the deposit status of the securities for each cash register based on the data received from the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21.

As shown in FIG. 9, for example, the cash register list screen G30 includes cash register number (No.) data G1, status data G31, time data G11, money amount data G7, and input type data G12.
The same data as the data shown in FIG. 7 is denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and only differences are described.

  The status data G31 is data indicating the presence / absence of input, and displays an “x” character when indicating an uninput register, and an “O” character when indicating an input register.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the securities management system shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 10, the operation of the securities management system 1 will be described focusing on the operations of the management device 2 and the reading device 3.
For example, a case where a consumer purchases a product at the store 300 using a securities (gift certificate) P as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B issued by the issuer 100 will be described.

In step ST1, the securities P are read.
Specifically, the control circuit 37 causes the reading unit 32 to read the securities P as shown in FIG.
At this time, as described above, the reading unit 32 specifies the reading place (location) of the securities based on the ticket type information stored in the ticket type information DB 362 under the control of the control circuit 37.

  In step ST2, the control circuit 37 generates text data and image data including issuer data D2, amount data D1, expiration date data D4, ticket number data D5, and the like based on the reading result by the reading unit 32.

  In step ST3, the control circuit 37 writes the generated text data and image data in association with the storage device 36.

In step ST4, after that, the control circuit 37 performs a process of invalidating the securities so that the portion of the securities read as image data cannot be generated again effectively.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the control circuit 37 performs printing defined on the portion read by the ink on the surface of the securities P by the ink roller IKR.

11A and 11B are diagrams for explaining the invalidation processing of the securities P by the reading device 3 shown in FIG.
The control circuit 37 is shown in FIG. 11A in the data portion BD1 such as money amount data D1 and expiration date data D4 printed on the surface of the securities P as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, for example. As described above, printing is performed by the ink roller IKR so that image data cannot be generated so that it can be effectively read again. For example, printing is performed with black ink or the like.

At this time, the control circuit 37 may perform the invalidation process by printing the entire surface of the securities P with ink.
Further, as illustrated in FIG. 11A, the control circuit 37 may perform the invalidation process by printing a print BD2 indicating used, for example, a character, a symbol, an image, or the like.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the control circuit 37 may perform invalidation processing such as opening a punch hole PH in the securities P.

  Thereafter, in the reading device 3, the securities P subjected to the invalidation process are fed and collected in the storage unit CT.

  In step ST5, the control circuit 37 associates the text data and image data read from the storage device 36 with the recipient data (corresponding to the cash register number data G1) indicating the recipient of the securities, and communicates with the communication I / O. F31, and transmitted to the management device 2 via the communication network 5.

  As described above, the control circuit 25 includes, for example, the collation unit 251, the terminal management unit 252, the sales totaling unit 253, the cash register totaling unit 254, the ticket type updating unit 255, the billing processing unit 256, and the forgery processing unit 257. The process which concerns on is performed. This will be briefly described below.

  For example, specifically, the text data, the image data, and the destination data received from the reading device 3 via the communication network 5 and the communication I / F 21 are written in association with the storage device 24 and written to the second storage device. The securities P are managed based on the text data, image data, and recipient data.

In step ST <b> 6, the forgery processing unit 257 associates the text data and image data including the ticket number data received from the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21, for example, and writes them in the storage device 24. Based on the ticket number data, processing for detecting unauthorized use (counterfeiting) of securities is performed, and when unauthorized use is detected as a result of the detection processing, processing for inhibiting the use of securities is performed (ST7).
For example, the forgery processing unit 257 transmits a signal indicating unauthorized use to the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21 when unauthorized use of the securities is detected. When the reading device 3 receives the signal indicating the unauthorized use, it notifies the use prohibition processing of the securities, for example, that the securities P is illegally used.
The forgery detection described above may be performed by the control circuit 37 of the reading device 3 based on the data read by the reading unit 32 from the securities and the forgery information stored in the forgery information DB 367.

In step ST8, the control circuit 25 performs a process of calculating the amount charged to the issuer 100, the store 300, etc. based on, for example, text data.
Specifically, for example, the billing processing unit 256 calculates the sum of the amount data for each set period for each issuer or recipient based on the text data, image data, and recipient data written in the storage device 24. The securities P are managed by generating settlement information indicating the amount paid by the issuer to the recipient based on the result of the summation and writing it in the storage device 24.

  When the above-described processing ends, the management device 2 and the reading device 3 stand by until the next securities P is read, and return to the processing of step ST1.

  As described above, the reading device 3 includes the storage device 36, the communication I / F 31 that performs data communication with the management device 2 via the communication network 5, the issuer data D2 that indicates the issuer of the securities, and A reading unit 32 for reading securities including amount data D1 indicating the amount of securities, expiration date data D4, ticket number data D5, etc., and issuer data D2 and amount data D1 based on the reading result by the reading unit 32 Text data and image data that are generated, written in association with the storage device 36, read out from the storage device 36, and received data (registration number data) G1 indicating a recipient of the securities And a control circuit 37 that transmits the information to the management device 2 via the communication I / F 31. The device 24, the communication I / F 21 that performs data communication with the reading device 3 via the communication network 5, and the text data, image data, and destination data G1 received from the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21 are stored. Since there is provided a control circuit 25 for managing the securities P based on the text data, image data, and recipient data G1 written in association with the device 24 and written in the storage device 24, the securities are collected and transported. Securities can be managed without being stored for a certain period of time and without reducing security.

That is, the recovery cost, transportation cost, storage cost, and the like required for a general system can be reduced, and the image data corresponding to the reading result of the securities P is stored, so that the security is lowered. There is nothing.
For example, even if securities P is required later when a problem occurs in securities P or when authenticating, the image data of securities P is stored and managed. These events can be handled based on the P image data.

Further, the reading device 3 updates the ticket type information stored in the ticket type information DB 362 and the forgery information stored in the forgery information DB 367 according to an instruction input via the input unit 33 or the communication I / F 31. .
Thereby, even if a new ticket type is issued, the reading device 3 can cope with it.
Further, even when a new counterfeit securities is issued, the reading device 3 can prevent its use.
Further, in the system, the update can be performed in units of the reading device 3 (for example, in tenant units).
For example, it can be done on a branch (store) basis in a department store. In the case of a system in which multiple companies participate, it can be set for each company. In department stores and large supermarkets, it can be set by east-west or regional transfer.

  The control circuit 25 calculates the sum of the amount data for each set period for each issuer and receiver based on the text data and the receiver data written in the storage device 24, and based on the result of the calculation. The settlement information indicating the amount paid by the issuer to the recipient is generated, and the generated settlement information is written in the storage device 24 to manage the securities P.

  In addition, the control circuit 25 performs processing for detecting unauthorized use of the securities P based on the ticket number data D5 written in the storage device 24, and when the unauthorized use is detected as a result of the detection processing, Since the use deterrence process is performed, it is possible to deter unauthorized use of the securities P, for example, double use.

  The storage device 36 writes the image data generated based on the reading result of the securities P into the storage device 36, and then generates again effective image data of the portion of the securities P read as the image data. Since the process of invalidating the securities is performed so that it cannot be performed, for example, it is possible to prevent double use of used gift certificates. Further, it is possible to prevent the securities P from being read twice by another reading device.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the securities management system 1 shown in FIG. 1, particularly the reading operation. The operation of the management device 2 and the reading device 3 will be mainly described with reference to FIG.

  The control circuit 37 stores ticket type information relating to a plurality of different types of securities in the storage device 36, and specifies the ticket type of the securities P read by the reading unit 32 based on the ticket type information stored in the storage device 36. Then, according to the specified result, the reading part of the securities P is determined (ST12), and the determined reading part is read (ST13).

The control circuit 25 has a function of distributing the ticket type information as described above. For example, when receiving a transmission instruction for transmitting the ticket type information, the control circuit 25 reads and reads the ticket type information stored in the storage device 24. The ticket type information is transmitted to the reading device 3.
The control circuit 37 writes the ticket type information received from the management device 2 via the communication I / F 31 to the storage device 36 and updates the ticket type information.
By doing so, the control circuit 37 can perform the processing according to the present invention based on the updated ticket type information.

FIGS. 13A to 13D are diagrams for explaining the ticket type information of securities related to the securities management system shown in FIG. FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the reading portion on the surface of the securities shown in FIG. FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the reading portion of the back side of the securities shown in FIG. 6B.
FIG. 13C is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the reading portion on the surface of the securities shown in FIG. FIG. 13D is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the reading portion of the back side of the securities shown in FIG. 6D.

  The ticket type information is stored in association with, for example, the type of the securities P and the data indicating the portion for effectively reading the data because the portion where each data is written is different for each type of the securities P.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of securities P as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, the ticket type information corresponds to the positions and sizes where the data D1 to D5 and D7 are written. For example, as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13D, data RD1 to RD5 and RD7 indicating the reading portion are stored in association with information indicating the type of the securities P.

  For example, in step ST11, the control circuit 37 specifies the ticket type of the securities P based on, for example, the position of the amount data based on the reading result by the reading unit 32 and the ticket type information, and determines the reading portion based on the specified ticket type. Then, by reading the read portion (ST13), text data including various data is generated.

As described above, the control circuit 37 stores the ticket type information regarding a plurality of different types of securities P in the storage device 36, and reads the securities P to be read based on the ticket type information stored in the storage device 36. Since the ticket type is specified, the reading part of the securities P is determined according to the specified result, and the determined reading part is read, for example, various data can be read reliably.
Further, the data size of the image data can be reduced as compared with the case where the entire securities P are read.

  In addition, when performing the invalidation process as described above, the control circuit 37 performs a process of intensively invalidating the reading portion determined based on the ticket type information, for example, to the entire securities P. Compared to printing ink, the amount of ink consumed can be reduced.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the securities management system 1 shown in FIG. 3, particularly the operation related to the forgery determination process. With reference to FIG. 14, the operation related to the counterfeit determination process of the securities management system 1 will be described focusing on the operations of the control circuit of the management device 2 and the reading device 3.

In step ST31, forgery information is input to the management apparatus 2.
Specifically, the control circuit 25 operates the input unit 22 by an operator, for example, forgery information corresponding to each ticket type of the securities P, for example, as shown in FIGS. Forgery information for distinguishing the forged securities P from the genuine securities P is input based on the position of the data D6 and the authenticity determination watermark data D8, shape data, color data, luminous intensity data, etc. The counterfeit information is stored in the storage device 24.

  The control circuit 25 reads the counterfeit information from the storage device 24, for example, at a transfer instruction from the input unit 22 or at a prescribed timing, and determines the reading portion or resolution of the securities based on the counterfeit information for each securities P. Then, a request for reading the securities with the determined reading portion or resolution is transmitted to the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21.

  The control circuit 37 receives the request received from the management device 2 via the communication I / F 31, and causes the reading unit 32 to read the securities P in response to the request, and the image data and forgery information corresponding to the read result. Forgery determination processing is performed based on (ST34).

  As described above, the reading device 3 reads the securities P at the reading portion and resolution determined according to the forgery information for each securities, and performs the forgery determination process based on the reading results and the forgery information. The device 3 can reliably determine the authenticity of the securities P.

Further, the control circuit 25 transmits forgery information to the reading device 3 via the communication I / F 21 at a transfer instruction or at a prescribed timing, and the control circuit 37 of the reading device 3 stores the received forgery information in the storage device 36. The resolution and the reading portion for reading based on the forgery information read from the storage device 36 are determined, the reading portion is read with the determined resolution, and the reading result and the forgery information are compared with each other for authenticity. A determination may be made.
By doing so, the reading device 3 reads the authenticity information from the storage device 36 and performs the authenticity determination, so that the authenticity of the securities P can be determined at a higher speed.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the securities management system 1 shown in FIG. 3, particularly the operation related to the ticket type information update process. With reference to FIG. 15, the operation related to the bill type information update processing of the securities management system 1 will be described focusing on the operations of the control circuit of the management device 2 and the reading device 3.
For example, when an instruction to register (update) new ticket type information is input from the input unit 22 of the management device 2 shown in FIG. 3 (step ST51 in FIG. 15), the control circuit 25 converts the new ticket type information into the ticket type. Read from the information DB 246 (ST52).
Then, the control circuit 25 of the management device 2 transmits the read ticket type information to the reading device 3 via the communication network 5 (ST53).
The control circuit 37 of the reading device 3 writes the ticket type information received from the management device 2 in the ticket type information DB 362. Thereby, the ticket type information stored in the ticket type information DB 362 is updated (added).

On the other hand, when the management device 2 inputs a ticket type information deletion instruction via the input unit 22, the control circuit 25 transmits the deletion instruction to the reading device 3.
In response to the deletion instruction, the reading device 3 deletes the ticket type information specified by the deletion instruction from the ticket type information DB 362.

  If a ticket type information registration instruction is input from the input unit 33 of the reading device 3 (step 51), the ticket type information input together with the registration instruction by the control circuit 37 of the reading device 3 is stored in the ticket type information DB 362. Write.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the securities management system 1 shown in FIG. 3, particularly the operation related to the counterfeit information update process. With reference to FIG. 16, the operation related to the counterfeit information update process of the securities management system 1 will be described focusing on the operations of the control circuit of the management device 2 and the reading device 3.
For example, when a new counterfeit information registration (update) instruction is input from the input unit 22 of the management apparatus 2 shown in FIG. 3 (step ST61 in FIG. 16), the control circuit 25 sends the new counterfeit information from the counterfeit information DB 2410. Read (ST62).
Then, the control circuit 25 of the management device 2 transmits the read ticket type information to the reading device 3 via the communication network 5 (ST63).
The control circuit 37 of the reading device 3 writes the forgery information received from the management device 2 in the forgery information DB 367. Thereby, the forgery information stored in the forgery information DB 367 is updated (added).

On the other hand, when the management apparatus 2 inputs a forgery information deletion instruction via the input unit 22, the control circuit 25 transmits the deletion instruction to the reading apparatus 3.
In response to the delete instruction, the reading device 3 deletes the counterfeit information specified by the delete instruction from the counterfeit information DB 367.

  When a counterfeit information registration instruction is input from the input unit 33 of the reader 3 (step 61), the counterfeit information input together with the registration instruction by the control circuit 37 of the reader 3 is written in the counterfeit information DB 367.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the securities management system 1 shown in FIG. 3, particularly the operation related to the program update process. With reference to FIG. 17, operations related to the program update processing of the securities management system 1 will be described focusing on the operations of the control circuit of the management device 2 and the reading device 3.
For example, when a new program registration (update) instruction is input from the input unit 22 of the management apparatus 2 shown in FIG. 3 (step ST71 in FIG. 17), the control circuit 25 stores the new program (update program) in the storage device. 24 is read out (ST72).
Then, the control circuit 25 of the management device 2 transmits the read update program to the reading device 3 via the communication network 5 (ST73).
The control circuit 37 of the reading device 3 writes the update program received from the management device 2 in the storage device 36. Thereby, the program executed by the control circuit 37 is updated.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 18 is an overall configuration diagram of a securities management system 1a according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
The difference between the first embodiment and the second embodiment is that the second embodiment has a more specific device configuration. The difference from the first embodiment will be mainly described. The same configurations and operations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
The securities management system 1a according to the present embodiment includes a management center 200, a store 300, and a host computer center 600 as shown in FIG.

[Management Center]
The management center 200 is provided with a management device 2a.
As shown in FIG. 18, for example, the management apparatus 2a according to the present embodiment includes a reception server apparatus 201, a web (WEB) server apparatus 202, a database (DB) server apparatus 203, a backup (BK) server apparatus 204, and a server management terminal. It has a device 205 and a firewall device (FW) 206.

  The receiving server device 201, the web server device 202, the database server device 203, the backup server device 204, the server management terminal device 205, and the firewall device 206 are connected by a communication line L.

  The receiving server device 201, the web server device 202, the database server device 203, the backup server device 204, and the server management terminal device 205 are connected to the router RT1 via the firewall device 206, and are connected to the host system via the communication network 5. It is connected to a data processing device in the computer center 600 and a data processing device in each store 300.

  The specific hardware configuration of each server device is, for example, substantially the same component as the other components. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a communication I / F, an input unit, an output unit, a display unit, a storage device , A control circuit (CPU) and the like, and description of each component is omitted.

[Host computer center]
The host computer center 600 is provided with a host device 6a as shown in FIG. 18, for example.
The host device 6a includes, for example, a ticket management system 601, an inter-store integrated network system 602, a billing system 603, and a router RT1.

The ticket management system 601, the inter-store integrated network system 602, and the bill system 603 are connected by a communication line L.
Further, the ticket management system 601, the inter-store integrated network system 602, and the bill system 603 perform data communication with the management device 2a via the router RT1.
The router RT1 is connected to the communication network 5 via the router RT2.

The ticket management system 601 is a system that performs superordinate management of the management device 2a, and performs integrated management on the securities P.
The inter-store integrated network system 602 is a system that performs high-level management of the ticket management system 601 and the billing system 603, and performs integrated management between the stores 300.
The accounting system 603 is a system that performs higher-level management of the management device 2a, and performs processing related to accounting for the securities P.

〔store〕
The store 300 according to the present embodiment is provided with a depositing / dispensing unit 3001 and an installation floor 3002, for example, as shown in FIG.
For example, a depositing / dispensing unit 3001 related to the depositing / dispensing of products in the store 300 includes a plurality of reading devices 3 and a store management terminal device 3B.
The plurality of reading devices 3 and the store management terminal device 3B are connected by a communication line L via a hub (HUB1).

  A plurality of reading devices 3 are provided on the installation floor 3002. The plurality of reading devices 3 are connected by a communication line L via a hub (HUB2).

The hub (HUB1) and the hub (HUB2) are connected to the switching hub (SW) via the communication line L.
The switching hub SW is connected to the communication network 5 via routers RT3 and RT4.

The store management terminal device 3B is a device that manages a plurality of reading devices 3 in the store 300, for example.
The specific hardware configuration of the store management terminal device 3B is substantially the same as that of other data processing devices. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a communication I / F, an input unit, an output unit, a display unit, It is configured by a storage device, a control circuit (CPU), etc., and description of each component is omitted.
Hereinafter, the data processing devices of the store 300 and the management center 200 will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 19 is a more specific configuration diagram of the securities management system 1a shown in FIG.

  The backup server device 204, the server management terminal device 205, and the firewall device 206 are connected to the receiving server device 201 and the web server device 202 via the communication line L and the router RT5 and the router RT5.

The receiving server device 201 and the web server device 202 are connected to the communication network 5 via routers RT1 and RT2 and a firewall device 206.
The reading device 3 and the store management terminal device 3B are connected to the communication network 5 via the communication line L.
Hereinafter, each server device, reading device 3, and store management terminal device 3B will be described.

[Receiving server device]
The receiving server device 201 performs data communication by a predetermined communication method such as FTP (file transfer protocol).
Further, the reception server device 201 stores text data and image data received from the reading device 3 via the communication network 5 in a database. Specifically, the reception server device 201 transmits the received text data and image data to the database server device 203. The DB server device stores the text data and image data received from the receiving server device by writing them into an internal storage device.

[Web server device]
The web server device 202 transmits, for example, actual input data (POST) received from the store management terminal device 3B to the database server device 203 via the communication network 5. The database server device 203 stores the actual input data received from the web server device 202 by writing it into an internal storage device.

  The web server device 202 provides a web page including an input screen for inputting securities data, for example, via the communication network 5. At this time, in order to improve the security of data communication, it is preferable to encrypt the communication data by SSL communication or the like.

Further, when text data, image data, or actual input data transmitted by the reading device 3 or the store management terminal device 3B has already been registered in the storage device of the database server device 203, an error control process is performed.
Specifically, for example, the database server device 203 indicates an error if the read data generated by reading the securities P by the reading device 3 is already stored in the storage device in the database server device 203. The signal is transmitted to the receiving server device 201 and the web server device 202.
When receiving the signal indicating the error, the receiving server device 201 and the web server device 202 transmit the signals to the reading device 3 and the store management terminal device 3B via the communication network 5.
When the reading device 3 or the store management terminal device 3B receives the signal indicating the error, the reading device 3 or the store management terminal device 3B performs a process of notifying the error, for example, displaying that the securities are illegally used or invalid.

In addition, the web server device 202 provides a cashier payment information display screen for each store to the requesting store management terminal device.
Further, the web server device 202 provides a registration data editing screen for each store to the store management terminal device 3B.
Moreover, it is preferable that the web server apparatus 202 distributes a processing load to each apparatus by taking a clustering configuration with, for example, a plurality of data processing apparatuses.

  Further, when the receiving server device 201 or the web server device 202 handles a new type of securities, the receiving device 3 or the store management terminal device 3B displays the ticket type information indicating the type of the new type of securities. Send to.

Further, the web server device 202 provides an authentication process (login) in response to a request from the store management terminal device 3B.
Specifically, when receiving a connection request from the store management terminal device 3B, the web server device 202 performs an authentication process in response to the request, and determines that the authentication is properly performed and the store management terminal device is appropriate. In this case, data communication related to the processing according to the present invention is performed.

  In addition, the receiving server device 201 and the web server device 202 can read the reading device 3 and the store management terminal device 3B even when the database server device 203 is in an incapable processing state due to some trouble or the like, that is, the so-called database server device 203 is in a down state. Data communication between them and writing to the internal storage device to temporarily store the received data, and when the communication state with the database server device 203 is restored, the data is read from the internal storage device To the database server device 203. Thus, by performing distributed processing according to the state of each server device, the entire management device 2a operates efficiently.

[Database server device]
The database server device 203 stores the read data received from the reading device 3, specifically text data and image data, and actual input data in which securities data is directly input by an operator in association with an internal storage device.
The database server device 203 stores various table information associated with data according to the present invention.

[Backup server device]
The backup server device 204 performs backup processing by writing data such as read data (text data and image data) and actual input data stored in the database server device 203 to an internal storage device at a set timing. .

[Server management terminal device 205]
The server management terminal device 205 manages read data (text data and image data) stored in the database server device 203.
Specifically, the server management terminal device 205 reads out data stored in the database server device 203, performs editing processing, and transmits it to the host device 6.
The server management terminal device 205 transfers text data and image data for each host device 6 and for each set unit, for example, for each store or each region.
The server management terminal device 205 outputs various forms such as a cash register daily report, a ticket type daily report, a collected high daily report, and the like.
Further, the server management terminal device 205 transmits the ticket type information to the reading device 3 provided in the store 300 via the communication network. The reading device 3 updates the ticket type information by writing and storing the ticket type information received from the server management terminal device 205 via the communication network 5 in an internal storage device.

[Reader]
For example, the reading device 3 according to the present embodiment reads a plurality of securities, and transmits text data and image data corresponding to the reading result to the management device 2a as one record for each prescribed unit.
The reading device 3 performs receipt printing according to the reading result.
For example, when the communication state of the communication network 5 is not good and the reading device 3 cannot properly perform data communication with the management device 2, the reading device 3 performs a stand-alone operation and stores text data and image data as a reading result. Memorize by writing to. When the communication state is good, the reading device 3 reads text data and image data from the storage device and transmits them to the management device 2a.

[Store management terminal device]
The store management terminal device 3B is connected to the reading device 3 via the communication network 5, and performs overall management and control of the reading device 3.
The store management terminal device 3B performs data communication with the management device 2 via the communication network 5, for example.
The store management terminal device 3B is used when data related to securities is input by an operator's operation when the securities P cannot be read effectively by the reader 3, for example.
Specifically, the store management terminal device 3B accesses the web server device 202 of the management center 200 by a web page browsing application such as a browser, and the actual input data, in detail, input amount data, issuer data The ticket number data, the ticket type data, etc. are transmitted to the management device 2 as text data.

  20 and 18 are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the operation of the securities management system shown in FIGS. Differences from the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 20, FIG. 18, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and the like, focusing on the operation of each component of the reading device 3 and the management device 2a.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in step ST101, when the hard key reading unit 321 of the reading device 3 detects that a hard key has been inserted by the operator, the hard key reading unit 321 reads the authentication information of the operator from the card key. Information is output to the control circuit 37. The control circuit 37 performs an authentication process based on the authentication information, and permits the operator to use the reading device 3 when the identity is confirmed.

[Reading process]
In step ST102, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, when the securities (gift certificate) P is set in the feeder of the reading unit 32, the control circuit 37 drives the rollers IR1 to IR3 to obtain the securities P. The image is sent between the imaging devices 324 and 325, and reading of the securities P is started (ST103).

[Generate Log]
In step ST104, the control circuit 37 generates a log indicating the processing status related to the reading device 3, writes the generated log in the storage device 36, and accumulates the log (ST105).

  In step ST106, the control circuit 37 generates image data according to the reading results by the imaging devices 324 and 325 of the reading unit 32, writes the image data in the storage device 36, and stores the image data (ST107).

  In step ST108, the control circuit 37 generates text data including, for example, issuer data D2, amount data D1, ticket number data D5, and the like based on the reading result by the reading unit 32, and the text data is converted into image data. Is stored in the storage device 36 and the text data is stored (ST109).

In step ST110, the control circuit 37 determines whether all the securities set in the feeder have been read.
Specifically, for example, the control circuit 37 determines whether or not all securities have been read based on the reading results of the imaging devices 324 and 325 of the reading unit 32. The process returns to ST103.
On the other hand, if it is determined that all have been read, the control circuit 37 determines whether or not the reading of the securities P has been completed, for example (ST111).
For example, the control circuit 37 determines whether or not the reading is completed depending on whether or not a signal indicating a completion instruction is input from the input unit 33. If the completion of reading is not specified, the process returns to step ST103.

On the other hand, if the control circuit 37 determines in step ST111 that the reading has been completed, it reads the text data stored in the storage device 36 in step ST109 and transmits the text data associated with the image data to the communication I / O. It transmits to the management apparatus 2 via the communication network 5 by F31 (ST112).
For example, the text data associated with the image data includes data relating to the image data corresponding to the text data.

  In step ST113, the control circuit 37 reads the log stored in the storage device 36 in step ST105, and transmits the log to the management device 2 via the communication network 5 by the communication I / F 21.

In step ST107, the control circuit 37 is stored in the storage device 36 when the amount of data traffic in the communication network 5 is relatively small, such as a set time, for example, a time zone in which the communication state of the communication network 5 is good, for example, a night set time. A plurality of image data associated with the text data is read out and transmitted to the management apparatus 2 via the communication network 5 by the communication I / F 31 that transmits the image data (ST114). A so-called batch transmission process is performed.
Then, the reading process by the reading device 3 is completed.

  In step ST121, the reception server device 201 receives the text data and log transmitted from the reading device 3 in step ST112, and transmits the text data to the database server device 203. The database server device 203 stores the text data associated with the image data (ST122). At this time, the database server device 203 analyzes the data and stores the data in a table on the database.

  As described above, text data corresponding to the result of reading by the reading device 3 is transmitted to the management device 2 in real time, and image data having a larger data amount than the text data is transmitted, for example, at night, with less data traffic in the communication network 5. By collectively sending a plurality of prescribed image data to the management device 2 during the time zone, the management device 2 can manage the data related to the securities by the reading device 3 in real time. By receiving them collectively, the processing load of the management device 2 and the reading device 3 can be distributed and the system can be operated efficiently.

[Generate communication log]
In step ST123, the reception server device 201 generates a communication log based on data communication with the reading device 3 and the database server device 203, and writes and stores the communication log in an internal storage device.

In step ST <b> 124, the reception server device 201 receives a plurality of image data associated with the text data batch-transmitted by the reading device 3 in step ST <b> 114, and transmits the received image data to the database server device 203. (ST125).
The database server device 203 stores the image data received from the receiving server device 201 and associated with the text data in an internal storage device.
Receiving server apparatus 201 stores the log related to the data communication by writing it in the internal storage device (ST123).

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the operation of the securities management system shown in FIGS. Differences from the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 22, 20, etc., focusing on the operations of the reading device 3, the management device 2 a, and each component.

In step ST201, the store management terminal device 3B accesses the web server device 202 via the communication network 5 by a web application (WA) such as a web browser and performs login processing.
In step ST301, when the web server device 202 receives a login request from the store management terminal device 3B, the web server device 202 accesses the user DB 244 of the database server device 203, for example, the operator name data and password included in the login request, and the user The name data and password stored in the DB 244 are compared, and a login check is performed based on the comparison result.
The web server device 202 transmits a signal indicating the result to the store management terminal device 3B.

  When the store management terminal device 3B receives a signal indicating that the login is successful, the store management terminal device 3B permits the operator to use the store management terminal device 3B.

〔User Management〕
In step ST202, the store management terminal device 3B determines whether to perform user management. Specifically, the store management terminal device 3B determines whether or not to perform user management based on whether or not a signal instructing the start of user management processing is input.
When the user management is performed in the determination in step ST202, the store management terminal device 3B performs, for example, a user editing process (ST203).
Specifically, the reading device 3 accesses the web server device 202 via the communication network 5 by, for example, a web application (WA), and for example, adds data for adding a user or data for editing user data. It transmits to the web server apparatus 202.
In step ST302, the web server device 202 performs an error check on the data received from the store management terminal device 3B based on, for example, data stored in the user data DB 244 of the database server device 203, and there is an error for registration. If not, a process of registering in the user data DB 244 of the database server device 203 is performed (ST303).
The database server device 203 registers data received from the web server device 202.

[Actual input]
In step ST204, the store management terminal device 3B determines whether or not to perform the actual item input (data regarding the securities P is directly input by the operator). Specifically, the store management terminal device 3B determines whether or not to perform actual input depending on whether or not an actual input instruction is input from an input device (not shown), for example. When the actual input is not performed, the process proceeds to step ST206.

As a result of the determination, when the actual item is input, the store management terminal device 3B performs an actual item input process (ST205).
Specifically, the store management terminal device 3B accesses the web server device 202 via the communication network 5, for example, by a web application (WA).
Web server apparatus 202 provides, for example, a physical input screen as shown in FIG. 7 in response to access from store management terminal apparatus 3B (ST2051). The store management terminal device 3B, for example, displays a physical input screen on the display unit by a web application (WA), generates input data of the securities P based on a signal according to the operation of the input unit by the operator, and generates Input data is output to web server apparatus 202 (ST2052).
The web server device 202 receives input data from the store management terminal device 3B (ST304), and based on the input data and data relating to securities stored in the database server device 203, error check processing, for example, has already been registered. It is determined whether or not the securities P is an existing ticket type ID. If there is no error as a result of the determination, the input data is transmitted to the database server device 203 to perform registration processing (ST305). The database server device 203 analyzes the input data and stores it in the read text data DB 248, for example.

[Data confirmation process and data update process]
In step ST206, the store management terminal device 3B determines whether or not to display or edit data related to the securities P. Specifically, the store management terminal device 3B determines based on whether or not an instruction indicating that is input from the input unit. If no data display or editing is performed, the process proceeds to step ST210.

On the other hand, if it is determined that data display or editing is to be performed, the web server device 202 is accessed by, for example, a web application (WA), and data search processing (ST207), data display processing (ST208), and data editing processing ( ST209) is performed.
Specifically, the web server device 202 accesses the database server device 203 in response to a request from the store management terminal device 3B, and provides data related to securities to the store management terminal device 3B as necessary.
At that time, when the web server device 202 receives the signal indicating the editing result transmitted from the store management terminal device 3B in step STST209, based on the received data and the data stored in the database server device 203, for example, An error check process such as whether it has already been registered is performed (ST306). If there is no error as a result, a process of registering in the database server device 203 is performed (ST307). The database server device 203 registers the data received from the web server device 202 in the internal storage device database.

[Cash register management processing]
In step ST210, the store management terminal device 3B determines whether or not to manage the cash registration function (register). Specifically, the store management terminal device 3B determines whether or not an instruction for managing the register is input from the input unit. As a result of the determination, when register management is not performed, the process proceeds to step ST221 shown in FIG.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination, when register management is performed, the store management terminal device 3B accesses the database server device 203 via the web server device 202 by, for example, a web application (WA) and displays a cash register deposit list. Processing is performed (ST211).
Specifically, the web server device 202 accesses the cash register management data DB 245 of the database server device 203 to acquire data relating to the cash register, and displays, for example, a cash register information list screen to the requesting store management terminal device 3B. Provide (ST2111).
Store management terminal device 3B displays a list screen of the cash register information on the display unit by using, for example, a web application (ST2112).

[Register registration process]
In step ST212, the store management terminal device 3B registers in the cash register management data DB 245 of the database server device 203 via the web server device 202 by, for example, the web application (WA) when cash registration (cash register registration) is performed. I do.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the operation of the securities management system shown in FIG. Differences from the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 23 and the like, focusing on the operation of each component of the reading device 3 and the store management terminal device 3B.

[Data suction process]
In step ST221, for example, when the communication state of the communication network 5 between the reading device 3 and the store management terminal device 3B and the management device 2a is not good and data communication cannot be performed properly, the store management terminal temporarily The device 3B performs a process of reading the read data of the securities P from the reader 3 and recording and storing it on a recording medium, that is, a so-called data sucking process (ST222).

When the store management terminal device 3B performs the data sucking process, the store management terminal device 3B transmits an instruction indicating the data sucking to the reading device 3. In response to the received instruction, the reading device 3 transmits the read data, specifically text data and image data, from the internal storage device 36 to the store management terminal device 3B (ST2211). At this time, at least text data is transmitted to the store management terminal device 3B from the viewpoint of data retention and data amount reduction.
In step ST223, the store management terminal device 3B records the read data received from the store management terminal device 3B on a recording medium such as a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a magnetic tape.

[Ticket type registration]
In step ST224, for example, when registering the ticket type of the securities P (ST225), the store management terminal device 3B determines whether or not a setting file TF indicating a predetermined format is necessary (ST226). If the setting file TF is necessary as a result of the determination, for example, ticket type information relating to the securities P is generated based on the setting file TF read from the storage device, and the ticket type information is transmitted to the reading device 3. .
The reading device 3 stores the ticket type information received from the store management terminal device 3B in the storage device 36 as a ticket type template and reflects it in the subsequent reading operation (ST2261).

  The same process is performed when deleting the ticket type information. At this time, for deleting the ticket type, for example, when a shared folder for sharing the ticket type information is provided between the readers 3, the ticket type information in the shared folder may be deleted.

On the other hand, in the process of step ST226, when the setting file TF is not required, for example, when the setting file is not required at the time of registering the ticket type for physical input, the store management terminal device 3B sets the database server device 203 to, for example. , Send ticket type information.
The database server device 203 records the ticket type information received from the store management terminal device 3B in the ticket type information DB 246 of the storage device 24, and performs registration and change.

On the other hand, when the management device 2a registers the ticket type information in the reading device 3 or the store management terminal device 3B, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the web server device 202 uses the ticket type information DB 246 of the database server device 203. The ticket type information is read out and transmitted to the reading device 3 or the store management terminal device 3B, for example (ST230).
The reading device 3 and the store management terminal device 3B register the ticket type information by storing the ticket type information in the respective storage devices.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the operation of the securities management system shown in FIG.
In the securities management system 1a according to the second embodiment, the management device 2a transmits, for example, aggregate data registered from each store 300 for each set period, ticket data regarding the securities P, and the like to the host device 6a. Hereinafter, a specific example of an operation related to creation of data to be transmitted to the host device 6a will be described with reference to FIG.

[Data generation for host]
For example, the control circuit of the management device 2a reads out data stored in the storage device, performs data conversion processing so as to conform to the data format according to another system that performs processing related to securities, and the data processing result Is transmitted to another system at a predetermined timing.

Specifically, in step ST401, for example, when the server management terminal device 205 in the management device 2a generates data to be transmitted to the host device 6a, the database server device 203 is accessed via, for example, a web application (WA). Then, data (host data) based on the ticket data for each set period is generated (ST402), the host data is transmitted to the host device 6a (ST403), and the processing list is displayed and output (ST404). .
The host device 6a stores the host data received from the server management terminal device 205 in an internal storage device, and manages the securities P based on the information (ST405).

[Billing data generation (settlement information)]
In step ST411, when generating the billing data, the server management terminal device 205 of the management device 2a accesses the database server device 203 and reads the ticket data, the read text data DB 248, and the like from the storage device 24. Based on the data, billing data for generating a bill corresponding to the format for each issuer is generated (ST412), and the generated billing data is recorded on, for example, a recording medium (ST413). A bill corresponding to the billing data is generated (ST414).

[Form generation]
In step ST421, the server management terminal device 205 of the management device 2a accesses the database server device 203 and generates ticket data or read text data from the storage device 24 when generating reports such as various daily reports and monthly reports. Read data from DB 248, etc., and generate and output a daily report according to cash register based on the data (ST422), generate and output a ticket type daily report (ST423), generate and output a collected high daily report (ST423) ST424).

[Ticket type registration]
Another embodiment in which the management device 2a registers the ticket type in the reading device 3 or the store management terminal device 3B will be described.
In step ST431, when the server management terminal device 205 of the management device 2a registers the ticket type in the reading device 3 or the store management terminal device 3B, for example, when ticket type registration information is input from the input unit (ST432). Then, it is determined whether or not a setting file TF indicating a predetermined format is necessary (ST433). If the setting file TF is necessary as a result of the determination, for example, based on the setting file TF read from the storage device, Ticket type information relating to the securities P is generated, and the ticket type information is transmitted to the reading device 3 and the store management terminal device 3B.
Reading device 3 and store management terminal device 3B store the ticket type information received from management device 2a in the internal storage device and update the ticket type information (ST434). Deletion of ticket type information is also performed by a substantially similar process.

On the other hand, in the process of step ST433, when the setting file TF is not necessary, the ticket type information is transmitted to the database server device 203.
The database server device 203 transmits the registered ticket type information to the reading device 3 and the store management terminal device 3B, and updates the ticket type information of each device.
That is, ticket type information is set and registered for all stores.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the present invention is newly provided with a plurality of server devices, store management terminal devices 3B, etc., thereby distributing the processing loads and functions of the management device 2 and the reading device 3 respectively. Therefore, the processing according to the present invention can be performed more efficiently.

That is, the data read by the reading device 3 can be centrally managed on the central server.
Specifically, since the data of the reading device 3 is collected by the management device 2a, unauthorized use such as double reading can be avoided. In other words, it is possible to prevent a ticket that has already been read from being read.
Further, any data processing device in the network of the management center 200 or the store 300 can browse and manage the data related to the securities P from any data processing device, so that convenience is improved. At this time, it is preferable to separately provide access restrictions in order to improve security.

Moreover, since the data read by the reading device 3 can be tabulated by an application on the server device of the management device 2, for example, the status of sales data of all stores can be confirmed (aggregated) in real time.
Also, it is possible to confirm (count) the payment information of cash registers at all stores in real time.
In addition, the management device 2 can create daily and monthly reports for all stores.

Further, the reading device 3 and the entire securities management system 1 can be centrally monitored on the server device of the management device 2.
For example, since the management device 2 centrally manages the logs of the individual reading devices 3, the trouble location can be confirmed from a remote location.
The management device 2 can collect information on the types of securities P that are difficult to read by the reading device 3 (jam information, etc.).
Further, the management device 2 can monitor the communication state of the communication network 5, for example, the LAN (local area network) in the store 300 and the WAN (wide area network) communication state between the management device 2 and the reading device 3. . When the communication state is not good, for example, the reading device 3 records the reading data (text data or image data) of the securities P on a recording medium, and the management device 2 reads the data from the recording medium. The securities P may be managed based on the data.
In addition, the management device 2 can centrally distribute a correction file, an update module, and the like of the program according to the present invention executed by the reading device 3 and the store management terminal device 3B.

Further, the management device 2 can register the ticket type information by centrally distributing the ticket type information to the reading device 3 and the store management terminal device 3B.
Further, the management device 2 can collectively add / delete the ticket type information for each reading device 3 or for each group (store 300, etc.) (easy to update the ticket type).
Moreover, the management apparatus 2 can perform addition / deletion of the ticket type for every reading device 3 or every group (every store 300) with respect to a specific apparatus (group) (update of a ticket type is easy. ).

Note that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and any suitable modification can be made.
In the present embodiment, the securities management system 1 provided with the management device 2 and the reading device 3 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the functions according to the present invention by the management device 2 and the reading device 3 may be collectively realized only by the data processing device.

  In the second embodiment, the receiving server device 201, the web server device 202, the database server device 203, the backup server device 204, and the server management terminal device 205 are provided as the management device 2a. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. Absent.

  Moreover, you may implement | achieve components, such as memory of each reading apparatus 3 concerning this invention, each database, and an input part, separately with a personal computer or a display.

[Third Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, the case where the management device 2 and the reading device 3 are connected to the communication network 5 as illustrated in FIG. 3 is illustrated, but the configuration may be configured as illustrated in FIG. 25. .
In the example of FIG. 25, the management device 2 and the host device 6 are connected to the communication network 5.
The communication network 5 is connected to a local communication network L5 such as an intranet.
The reading device 3 and the store server device 4 are connected to the communication network L5.

In the example of FIG. 25, for example, the ticket type information, forgery information, and program of the reading device 3 in the communication network L5 may be updated in accordance with an instruction input to the store server device 4.
An update instruction from the management device 2 is transmitted to the reading device 3 via the store server device 4.

  The present invention can be applied to a securities management system that manages securities such as gift certificates, cash vouchers, and gift certificates.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a securities management system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a specific block diagram of the securities management system shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of hardware of the securities management system shown in FIG. 2. It is a figure for demonstrating one specific example of the whole structure of the reader 3 shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement at the time of reading the securities of the reader 3 shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows one specific example of the securities handled by the securities management system shown in FIG. (A) is a figure for demonstrating one specific example of the surface of the securities (gift certificate) used for a securities management system. (B) is a figure for demonstrating one specific example of the back surface of the gift certificate shown to (A). (C) is a figure for demonstrating the other specific example of the surface of the securities (gift certificate) used for a securities management system. (D) is a figure for demonstrating one specific example of the back surface of the gift certificate shown to (C). It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example of the screen at the time of the physical thing input by the reader 3 of the securities management system shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating one specific example of the securities data of the securities management system shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating one specific example of the screen which shows the cash register deposit list of the securities management system shown in FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the securities management system shown in FIG. (A), (B) is a figure for demonstrating the invalidation process of the securities P by the reader 3 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the securities management system 1 shown in FIG. 1, especially reading operation | movement. (A)-(D) are the figures for demonstrating the ticket type information of the securities which concern on the securities management system shown in FIG. (A) is a figure for demonstrating a specific example of the reading part of the surface of the securities shown in FIG. 6 (A). (B) is a figure for demonstrating a specific example of the reading part of the surface of the securities shown in FIG. 6 (B). (C) is a figure for demonstrating a specific example of the reading part of the surface of securities shown in FIG.6 (C). (D) is a figure for demonstrating a specific example of the reading part of the surface of securities shown in FIG.6 (D). It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the securities management system 1 shown in FIG. 3, especially the operation | movement which concerns on a forgery determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the securities management system 1 shown in FIG. 3, especially the operation | movement regarding a ticket type information update process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the operation | movement of the securities management system 1 shown in FIG. 3, especially the operation | movement regarding a forgery information update process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the securities management system 1 shown in FIG. 3, especially the operation | movement regarding a program update process. It is a whole block diagram of the securities management system 1a which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a more specific block diagram of the securities management system 1a shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating one specific example of operation | movement of the securities management system shown to FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating one specific example of operation | movement of the securities management system shown to FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating one specific example of operation | movement of the securities management system shown to FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating one specific example of operation | movement of the securities management system shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating one specific example of operation | movement of the securities management system shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Securities management system, 2 ... Management apparatus, 3 ... Reading apparatus, 5 ... Communication network, 6 ... Host apparatus, 21 ... Communication interface (communication I / F), 22 ... Input part, 23 ... Output part, 24 ... Storage device, 25 ... Control circuit (CPU), 31 ... Communication interface, 32 ... Reading unit, 33 ... Input unit, 34 ... Output unit, 35 ... Display unit, 36 ... Storage device, 37 ... Control circuit (CPU), 100 ... Issuer, 200 ... Management center, 241 ... Memory, 242 ... Billing format database (DB), 243 ... Terminal management database (DB), 244 ... User data database (DB), 245 ... Cash register management data database (DB), 256 ... Ticket type information database (DB), 247 ... Image data database (DB), 248 ... Text data database (DB) 249 ... Operation log base (DB), 251 ... Verification unit, 252 ... Terminal management unit, 253 ... Sales tabulation unit, 254 ... Cash register tabulation unit, 255 ... Ticket type update unit, 256 ... Billing processing unit, 257 ... Forgery processing , 300 ... Store, 321 ... Hard key reading unit, 322 ... Image reading unit, 323 ... Management information reading unit, 361 ... Memory, 362 ... Ticket type information database (DB), 364 ... Read text data database (DB), 365 ... Operation log database (DB), 400 ... Wholesaler.

Claims (11)

A securities management method for managing securities,
The terminal device holds in advance processing for reading issuer data indicating the issuer of the securities and amount data indicating the amount of the securities from the securities, and processing for generating image data of the securities A first step based on the ticket type information,
Text data including the issuer data and amount data read by the terminal device in the first step, the image data generated in the first step, and recipient data indicating a recipient of the securities And writing to the storage device in association with
A third step in which the management device manages the securities based on the text data, the image data and the recipient data written in the storage device in the second step;
A fourth step in which the terminal device updates the ticket type information used in the first step in response to an instruction input from an input unit included in the terminal device or an instruction input from the management device. Securities management method. The securities management method according to claim 1, wherein the fourth step performs at least one of a registration process for registering additional ticket type information in the ticket type information or a deletion process for deleting designated ticket type information. The securities management method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each of the plurality of terminal devices performs the first, second, and third steps. A fifth step in which the terminal device performs forgery determination processing using data read from the securities based on forgery information held in advance;
A sixth step in which the terminal device updates the forgery information used in the fifth step in response to an instruction input from an input means included in the terminal device or an instruction input from the management device; The securities management method according to claim 1. 5. The securities management according to claim 4, further comprising an eighth step of performing a use deterring process of the securities when the terminal device determines that the securities are counterfeit in the fifth step. Method. After the image data is written in the storage device in the second step, a process of invalidating the portion of the securities read as the image data so that the image data cannot be generated again effectively. The securities management method according to claim 1, further comprising a ninth step. The securities management method according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device specifies a location from which the issuer data, the money amount data, and the image data are read from the securities based on the previously held ticket type information. The securities management according to claim 1, wherein the management device outputs an update program to the terminal device, and executes the first, second and third steps based on the update program input by the terminal device. Method. In the third step, the management device uses the amount data in a set period or in real time for each of the issuer or the recipient based on the text data and the recipient data written in the storage device. The securities management method according to claim 1, wherein the management is performed by generating settlement information indicating an amount paid by the issuer to the recipient and writing the settlement information in the storage device. A terminal device that communicates with a management device,
Reading means for performing issuer data indicating the issuer of the securities and amount data indicating the amount of the securities from the securities, and image generation processing for generating image data of the securities;
An interface for communicating with the management device;
Text data including the issuer data and amount data read, and the image generated in the first step, causing the reading unit to perform the reading process and the image generation process according to the ticket type information held in advance. Control means for associating data with recipient data indicating a recipient of the securities and transmitting the data to the management device via the interface;
The said control means is a terminal device which updates the said ticket type information according to the instruction | indication input from the input means with which the said terminal device is provided, or the instruction | indication input from the said management apparatus via the said interface. A securities management system in which a terminal device for reading securities and a management device are connected via a communication network,
The terminal device
Reading means for performing issuer data indicating the issuer of the securities and amount data indicating the amount of the securities from the securities, and image generation processing for generating image data of the securities;
A first interface for communicating with the management device;
Text data including the issuer data and amount data read, and the image generated in the first step, causing the reading unit to perform the reading process and the image generation process according to the ticket type information held in advance. The data and the recipient data indicating the recipient of the securities are associated with each other and transmitted to the management device via the first interface, and the instruction input from the input means provided in the terminal device, or from the management device First control means for updating the ticket type information in response to an instruction input via the first interface;
The management device
A second interface for communicating with the terminal device;
A storage device for associating and storing the text data, the image data, and the recipient data input from the terminal device via the second interface;
A securities management system comprising: second control means for managing the securities based on the text data, the image data, and the recipient data stored in the storage device.

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