JP2006348502A - Locker device and locker system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve usability by saving management labor at the completion of utilization through the use of a simple system constitution, in such a locker system as to enable a locker device 1 to be utilized by means of a wristband 2. <P>SOLUTION: The plurality of locker devices 1 are connected to a personal computer 3 via a signal wire 4, so that only a reset signal can be output from the personal computer 3. A user transmits/receives a signal to/from the locker device 1 by means of the wristband 2, and registers a key ID of the wristband 2 in the locker device 1. A locker ID of the locker device 1 is written in the wristband 2. The locking and unlocking of a locker are controlled by verifying the key ID by means of the locker device 1. After the completion of the utilization, the reset signal is output by identifying the locker device 1 by means of the personal computer 3 according to the locker ID written in the wristband 2, so that the key ID registered in the locker device 1 can be cleared. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a centrally managed locker system such as a valuable box used by a user in a sports facility, etc., and unlocks the locker in a non-contact manner by bringing a portable item such as a card or wristband close to each other And a locker system.

(Prior Art-1) Conventionally, in this type of locker system, the lower leg locker of the use facility deposits the lower leg, passes the key to the front to perform the use procedure, and uses the wristband handed from the front to the locker device Some lockers are used by locking and unlocking. The wristband incorporates a transmitter / receiver using an IC chip or the like, and transmits ID code (identification information) of the wristband and can store identification information such as a locker number from the locker device. Then, the wristband is brought close to the locker device, and information such as an ID code and a locker number is transmitted and received without contact, and then the ID code is authenticated between the wristband and the locker device to unlock the locker device. Control.

  Also, at the front desk, wristband information and user information are associated with each other and managed by a personal computer, etc., and the user must tentatively settle various usage fees in the facility based on the wristband identification information. The wristband is returned to the front after the use of the facility is completed, and payment is made based on the identification information.

(Prior Art-2) Also, a system that performs online data communication between a centralized control device such as a personal computer arranged at the front or the like and a plurality of locker devices is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-306637. This is disclosed in Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication (Patent Document 1) or Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-137720 (Patent Document 2). In this patent document 1, data transfer between the locker device and the wristband is recognized on the central control device side, control of locking and unlocking of the locker device, and the ID code of each locker device and the ID code of the wristband Correspondence and the like are managed on the central control device side, and centralized management is performed.
JP-A-10-306737 JP 2004-137720 A

  However, in the prior art-1, even if the user has finished paying, the ID code of the wristband at the time of use is registered in the locker device. It is necessary to erase the ID code and return to the initial state. Accordingly, there is a problem that it is necessary for the administrator to periodically look around and delete the ID code for the used locker device, which takes time.

  Moreover, in the said prior art-2 (patent document 1, 2), since it is necessary to construct the online system which performs data communication between a centralized control apparatus and each locker apparatus, a big expense is required for an installation. There are problems such as.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide an easy-to-use locker system that has a simple configuration without taking the configuration of an online system or the like, does not require time-consuming management at the end of use, and the like.

  The locker device according to claim 1 includes a signal input unit for inputting an external signal, a transmission / reception unit for transmitting / receiving identification information to / from the portable transmission / reception unit, and a storage unit for registering identification information of the portable transmission / reception unit. A control unit that controls the locking / unlocking of the locker box by comparing the identification information registered in the storage unit with the identification information of the portable transmission / reception unit received by the transmission / reception unit, wherein the control unit is in a reset state When the identification information of the portable transmission / reception means is received by the transmission / reception means at this time, the identification information is registered in the storage means, and the unique identification information of the control unit is written in the portable transmission / reception means, and the control unit When the reset state is canceled and a reset signal is input from the signal input unit, the identification information registered in the storage means is cleared and the control unit is reset. The features. In the following description, the identification information of the portable transmission / reception means is also referred to as “key ID”, and the unique identification information of the control unit is also referred to as “locker ID”.

  2. The locker device according to claim 1, wherein the key ID is registered in the locker device by transmitting the key ID from the portable transmission / reception means to the locker device by setting the reset state in the initial state, and the locker ID of the locker device is It is written in the portable transmission / reception means. When the key ID is transmitted from the portable transmission means to the locker device when the locker device is used, the lock ID of the locker box is controlled by comparing the key ID received in the locker device with the registered key ID. There is a locker box available. When the use is completed, for example, by outputting a reset signal from a central control device such as a personal computer connected to the locker device, the locker device returns to the initial state, and the locker device can be used as it is by any portable transmission means. It will be available again. In addition, in order to return the locker device to the initial state, a configuration in which a reset signal is simply received may be used. Therefore, only a simple connection to the central control device is required, and the installation cost can be reduced.

  A locker system according to claim 2 includes the plurality of locker devices according to claim 1 and a centralized control device connected to the signal input units of the plurality of rocker devices by signal lines, and the centralized control device includes the portable transmission / reception device. The identification information unique to the control unit written in the portable transmission / reception unit is read from the unit, and the reset signal is output to the control unit corresponding to the identification information.

  According to the locker system of claim 2, the same effect as that of claim 1 can be obtained, and further, an administrator such as a front desk can use the locker ID only by reading the locker ID from the portable transmission / reception means returned by the user. Since the finished locker device is automatically in the initial state, it is very easy to use.

  According to the locker device of the first aspect, it is possible to make a simple configuration without taking the configuration of an online system or the like, and it is possible to use the locker device again without taking time and effort for management at the end of use. .

  According to the locker system of the second aspect, in addition to the same effect as that of the first aspect, since the locker device that has been used is automatically in an initial state by a simple operation, the usability is extremely improved.

  Next, an embodiment of a locker device of the present invention and a locker system to which the locker device is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a locker system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a main part of the locker system. The locker system includes a plurality of locker devices 1 and a wristband 2 as portable transmission / reception means. A personal computer 3 is provided as a centralized control device. Each locker device 1 includes a transmission / reception unit 11 for performing transmission / reception with the wristband 2, a lock device (electric lock) 12 for locking and unlocking the locker box, an LED 13 for indicating that the locker is in use, a control unit configured by a microcomputer, etc. 14 (FIG. 2) with lock and locker number 15.

  The personal computer 3 is arranged at the front of a facility where the locker system is installed. The personal computer 3 transmits / receives data to / from the wristband 2 and stores data stored in the wristband 2. A reader / writer 31 for reading and writing is connected. The personal computer 3 and each locker device 1 are connected by a signal line 4. In addition, in the locker room in which the locker device 1 is provided, for example, a display device 5 that performs transmission / reception with the wristband 2 and displays a locker number or the like recorded in the wristband 2 is provided. Although only one wristband 2 is shown in the figure, there are as many wristbands 2 as there are lockers 1 and the key IDs stored in each wristband 2 are different codes. is there. The wristband 2 incorporates an IC tag such as a receiving circuit or a memory circuit, and its exterior part is formed of a flexible synthetic resin. The reader / writer 31 has a writing function such as reading of data such as the key ID and locker ID of the wristband 2 and erasing of the locker ID of the wristband 2.

  The control unit 14 controls the transmission / reception unit 11 by turning on the power to always transmit a specific radio wave for supplying power to the wristband 2 and confirms the reception state of the transmission / reception unit 11 from the wristband 2. The control unit 14 includes a RAM 14a and a ROM 14b as storage means. A locker ID unique to the locker device 1 and a control program to be described later are stored in the ROM 14b, and the locker device 1 is controlled using the working area of the RAM 14a based on this control program. The control unit 14 controls locking / unlocking by detecting the open / closed state of the door of the locker device 1 by using various switches and sensors (not shown) around the locking device 12 and driving control of the solenoid. Further, when a reset signal is input from the personal computer 3 through the signal line 4 and the interface (I / F) 14c, the control unit 14 executes an interrupt process to be described later to put the locker device 1 in a reset state.

  The operation of this locker system is as follows. When the user applies at the front desk, the administrator takes out an arbitrary wristband 2 from a set of a plurality of wristbands 2. Then, a predetermined operation is performed under the control of the personal computer 3, the key ID of the wristband 2 is read by the reader / writer 31, and the wristband 2 is handed to the user. The read key ID is stored as user information in the personal computer 3 and used as various types of management information such as fee billing processing and payment processing. The user brings the received wristband 2 to the locker room or the like, and selects an arbitrary (desired) locker device 1 among the empty lockers whose LEDs 13 are turned off. Then, by bringing the wristband 2 close to the transmission / reception unit (antenna unit) 11 of the locker device 1, the key ID of the wristband 2 is registered in the locker device 1 and the locker box is unlocked to lock the locker device 1. use. At this time, the locker ID of the locker device 1 is written in the wristband 2.

  When the use of the facility is over, the wristband 2 is returned to the front, and the manager reads the key ID of the wristband 2 and the locker ID written from the locker device 1 with the reader / writer 31. The personal computer 3 performs payment based on the key ID, and when this payment is completed, the personal computer 3 identifies the locker device 1 whose use has ended based on the read locker ID, and stores the locker device 1 in the locker device 1. Output a reset signal. Thereby, the locker apparatus 1 returns to an initial state.

  FIG. 3 is a main part flowchart of the main routine of the control program of the embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart of interrupt processing. The operation of the control part 14 of the rocker device 1 will be described based on the same figure. In this embodiment, the locker device 1 is an example of an unlocked state (unlock standby) in the initial state. 4 is executed when a reset signal is input from the interface 14c.

  In FIG. 3, when the control is started by turning on the power or the like, first, in step S1, the reset flag is turned “ON”, the RAM 14a is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, the transmission / reception unit 11 monitors whether the IC tag of the wristband 2 is read (read). If the IC tag is read, the state of the reset flag is determined in step S3. If the reset flag is “ON”, the process proceeds to step S4. If the reset flag is “OFF”, the process proceeds to step S15. The reset flag is turned “ON” after inputting the initial state and the reset signal, and is turned “OFF” when the use of the locker device 1 is started. Therefore, steps S4 to S14 are processes for registering the key ID of the wristband 2, and steps S15 to S23 are processes for using the locker device.

  In step S4, it is determined whether or not the read IC tag (wristband 2) is an unused tag. If the determination is Yes, the process proceeds to step S6. If the determination is No, an error sound is emitted in step S5. The process returns to step S2. The determination as to whether or not the tag is an unused tag is made, for example, by processing such as whether or not a locker ID is written, or information indicating whether the locker ID is used or unused, is written in the wristband IC tag. , Respectively.

  If it is an unused tag, the key ID of the IC tag of wristband 2 is read and stored (registered) in the RAM 14a in step S6, and the process proceeds to step S7. In step S7, the locker ID of the locker device 1 stored in the ROM 14b or the like (or set by a dip switch or the like not shown) in the IC tag memory of the wristband 2 is written, and the reset flag is set to “OFF”. Proceed to step S8. In step S8, it is determined whether or not the locking device 12 is in the locked state. If it is not locked, the process proceeds to step S10. If it is locked, the locking device 12 is unlocked in step S9 and the process proceeds to step S10. Although this embodiment is waiting for unlocking, the processing in steps S8 and S9 is processing for dealing with the case where the user locks the locker device and terminates use. In step S10, it is monitored whether the door of the locker box is closed. If the door is closed, the key ID of the IC tag of the wristband 2 is read in step S11, and the read key ID is stored (registered) in the RAM 14a in step S12. ) Is checked whether or not the key ID matches, and if not, the process returns to step S11. If they match, the locking device 12 is locked in step S13, the LED 13 is turned on in step S14, and the process returns to step S2.

  When the user brings the wristband 2 close to the locker device 1 by the above processing, the key ID of the wristband 1 is registered in the locker device 1 and the locker ID of the locker device 1 is written in the wristband 2. . Further, the reset flag is “OFF”. Then, when the door is opened and the luggage is deposited, the door is closed and the wristband 2 is brought close to the locker device 1 (when it is held over the transmission / reception unit 11), the locker device 1 is locked. In addition, since the wristband 2 is used when locking, it is possible to prevent the wristband 2 from being locked while being placed in the locker.

  When the user tries to take out the baggage of the locker device 1 in the use state, if the wristband 2 is brought close to the locker device 1, “lead is present” is determined in step S2, and the reset flag is determined to be “OFF” in step S3. The process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, the key ID of the IC tag of wristband 2 is read. In step S16, it is checked whether or not the read key ID matches the key ID stored (registered) in RAM 14a. If they do not match, an error sound is emitted in step S17, and the process returns to step S2. If they match, the locking device 12 is unlocked in step S18, and the process proceeds to step S19.

  In step S19, it is determined whether the door can be opened within a predetermined number of seconds. If the determination is No, the locking device 12 is locked in step S23, and the process returns to step S2. If the determination is Yes (if the door is opened), it is monitored in step S20 that the door is closed. If the door is closed, the key ID of the IC tag of wristband 2 is read in step S21, and the reading is performed in step S22. Whether the key ID matches the key ID stored (registered) in the RAM 14a is checked. If the key ID does not match, the process returns to step S21. If the key ID does not match, the lock device 12 is locked in step S23, and step S2 Return to.

  By the above process, the user can unlock the wristband 2 by bringing the wristband 2 close to the locker device 1 and open the door. In addition, it is possible to lock the door by closing a door and bringing the wristband 2 close to the locker device 1 by taking out or replacing a part of the luggage. Note that the user brings the wristband 2 closer to the display device 5 (see FIG. 1), whereby the locker ID written in the wristband 2 is read, and the locker number of the corresponding locker device 1 is displayed on the display device 5. Therefore, the locker device 1 being used can be easily determined.

  Further, when the use is finished, the wristband 2 may be returned to the front or the like with the door open or may be closed and locked. Thereby, at the front, the reader / writer 31 and the personal computer 3 are operated to perform the settlement process, and the user information can be determined from the key ID or the locker ID read from the returned wristband 2 to perform the settlement. At this time, the personal computer 3 determines the corresponding locker number based on the read locker ID, and outputs a reset signal to the locker device 1. Thereby, the locker device 1 performs the interruption process of FIG. The locker ID stored in the wristband 2 is deleted.

  In the interrupt process of FIG. 4, the key ID stored (registered) in the RAM 14a is cleared in step S31, and the reset flag is set to “ON” in step S32. In step S33, the lock device 12 is unlocked, and in step S34, the LED 13 is turned off to make it empty, and the process returns to a predetermined original routine. As a result, the locker device 1 returns to the initial state, and the wristband 2 that has been in use can be lent out again.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart according to another embodiment, which is an example in which a locker cleaner or the like can clean a locker using a dedicated wristband 2. This flowchart is processing to be inserted between step S4 and step S5 in FIG. 4 and between step S16 and step S17 (a portion indicated by a broken-line circle).

  In step S41 of FIG. 4, it is determined whether the key ID of the IC tag is a (specific) key ID for cleaning. If the determination is No, the process proceeds to step S5 or step S17 and an error sound is emitted. Return to step S2. If the determination is Yes, the locking device 12 is unlocked in step S42, and it is monitored whether the locker box door is opened in step S43. If the door is closed, whether the door is closed in step S44 is monitored. If the door is closed, the locking device 12 is locked in step S45. Next, the key ID stored (registered) in the RAM 14a is cleared in step S46, and the reset flag is set to “ON” in step S47. In step S48, the LED 13 is turned off to make it empty, and the process returns to step S2.

  By the above processing, for example, when the use of the locker device 1 is finished and the lock signal is in a state where it can be used again by a reset signal (standby state), that is, when the flow of steps S2 → S3 → S4 in FIG. Even when the locker device 1 is cleaned using the dedicated wristband 2 for cleaning, the standby state can be maintained as it is by setting the reset flag to “ON” in step S47 of FIG. .

  As described above, each locker device 1 and the personal computer 3 need only be connected by the signal line 4 for outputting only the reset signal, and has a simple system configuration. In addition, when the use of the locker device 1 is completed, a reset signal is output from the front personal computer 3 so that the locker device 1 that has been used so far automatically becomes the initial state and can be used again. It is possible to save the trouble of management after use. The reset signal may be automatically output from the personal computer 3, or may be output to the corresponding locker device 1 by confirming the locker number and operating a dedicated switch or the like. In this case, too much work is not required.

  In the above embodiment, the locker number written in the wristband 2 is read and displayed on the display device 5, but the locker number written by giving the wristband 2 a simple function is displayed in the wristband. 2 may be displayed on itself.

  In the embodiment, the example of the wristband as the portable transmission / reception means has been described, but other portable transmission / reception means such as an IC card may be used.

  Although detailed functions are omitted in the control flow of the embodiment, for example, the locker device 1 may be forcibly unlocked by a dedicated master ID or the like, or may be unlocked by a mechanical master key. It may be.

It is a schematic block diagram of the locker system of embodiment of this invention. It is a principal part block diagram of the locker system of embodiment of this invention. It is a principal part flowchart of the main routine of the control program which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the interruption process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Locker device 2 Wristband (portable transceiver)
3 Personal computer (centralized control device)
4 signal line 11 transmission / reception unit 12 lock device 14 control unit 14a RAM (storage means)
14b ROM (storage means)

Claims (2)

A signal input unit for inputting an external signal;
A transmission / reception unit that transmits / receives identification information to / from portable transmission / reception means;
Storage means for registering identification information of the portable transmission / reception means;
A control unit that controls the locking / unlocking of the locker box by comparing the identification information registered in the storage unit with the identification information of the portable transmission / reception unit received by the transmission / reception unit;
When the control unit receives the identification information of the portable transmission / reception means by the transmission / reception means in the reset state, the identification information is registered in the storage means and the unique identification information of the control unit is stored in the portable transmission / reception means. A locker for writing, further releasing the reset state of the control unit and inputting a reset signal from the signal input unit clears the identification information registered in the storage means and sets the control unit to a reset state apparatus. A plurality of locker devices according to claim 1, and a centralized control device connected by signal lines to the signal input units of the plurality of locker devices,
The centralized control device reads the unique identification information of the control unit written in the portable transmission / reception unit from the portable transmission / reception unit, and outputs the reset signal to the control unit corresponding to the identification information. A featured locker system.

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