JP2010229764A - Collective type valuables depository - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To restrict the use of a storage box of a collective type valuables depository to only one storage box at a time by one user. <P>SOLUTION: An available storage box 2 and its operating method is displayed for the user on an operation/display part 3. Utilization information stored in a non-contact IC card is read out by a reader writer 4. Identity verification is performed by a fingerprint reader 5. Only the utilization information of the day considered to be valid, and the other utilization information of the preceding days is considered to be invalid. If the valid utilization information does not exit, new registration is performed. If the valid utilization information exits, only the storage box 2 corresponding to the utilization information is allowed to be used. As the utilization information becomes invalid after its use or the next day, another storage box is used. The one user is allowed to use only the one storage box 2 at a time, thereby preventing the confusion of the storage box 2 by the user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a collective valuable storage, and more particularly to a collective valuable storage using a non-contact IC card and biometric authentication.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a golf course, a fitness club, and the like, a collective valuable storage is installed to store valuable goods of an unspecified number of customers. Some collective valuables storages use and manage using non-contact IC cards and biometric authentication. The user inputs the usage information by holding the contactless IC card over the reader / writer, and the user can use the storage box by personal authentication based on biometric features such as a fingerprint, an iris pattern, and a palm vein pattern. Below are some examples of prior art related to collective valuables storage.

  The “rental locker system” disclosed in Patent Document 1 allows a single user to use a plurality of locker boxes with one mobile phone or one IC card. As shown in FIG. 9 (a), when the locker door is opened to store the luggage and the lock switch is operated, the central control device communicates with the mobile phone or the non-contact IC card to exchange the ID code. . The ID code is associated with the locker number of the locker box, and a plurality of locker numbers are associated with one ID code and stored. Multiple locker boxes can be used with one ID code, improving usability.

  The “collective valuable storage device” disclosed in Patent Document 2 can store valuables safely without using a personal identification number. The collective valuable storage device has a plurality of storage boxes that are opened and closed with electromagnetic locks. An empty storage box and the operation method are displayed on the operation / display section. As shown in FIG. 9B, the reader / writer communicates with the RFID tag built in the score card holder to read the ID data of the RFID tag. A human body feature recognition sensor recognizes human body features such as fingerprints. The ID data read by the reader / writer and the human body feature data read by the human body feature recognition sensor are processed by a computer and stored. Based on the RFID tag ID data and human body characteristic data, the door electromagnetic lock can be locked and unlocked without using a personal identification number, so troubles caused by forgetting or stealing the personal identification number can be eliminated. .

  The “locking management system” disclosed in Patent Document 3 ensures that the unlocked storage is stored even when the user forgets to lock the storage after leaving the storage with the key and leaves the room. It can be locked. As shown in FIG. 9C, when the user unlocks the storage, unlocking information indicating that the storage is in the unlocked state is stored in the IC card. This unlocking information is deleted from the IC card when the user locks the storage. The gate device reads unlocking information stored in an IC card possessed by the user who leaves the room. The read unlock information is transmitted to the management server device. The management server device requests the storage specified by the received unlocking information to lock.

  The “storage” disclosed in Patent Document 4 has improved security. As shown in FIG. 9D, data is read from and written to the IC tag by the reader / writer means. There is a data writing control means for causing the reader / writer means to write the use data of the storage to the IC tag. The ID number of the vault that is permitted to open and close is stored in the IC tag. The storage is opened and closed using an IC key with an IC tag. Authority authentication is performed based on the ID number acquired from the IC key. When the authorized authority is authenticated, the opening / closing means is permitted to open / close the door, and the opening / closing of the door provided in the storage is controlled.

JP-A-2005-314944 JP 2007-107325 A JP 2008-057316 A JP 2008-267116 A

  However, the conventional collective valuable storage has the following problems. In a collective valuable storage that can be used by an unspecified number of users, any available storage box can be used, so an unused storage box is selected each time it is used. If there is only one collective valuable storage, one unused storage box will be allocated, but if there are multiple collective valuable storage, one for each collective valuable storage. Allocate a storage box. As a result, the user may accidentally open another storage box and be confused as if the stored item has been lost. In order to avoid this, there is a method of centrally managing a plurality of collective valuable storages with a single management device, but a network and a centralized management device are required, which is costly.

  The object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems and manage a plurality of collective valuable storages at a low cost so that one user can use only one storage box at a time. This is to prevent user confusion.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention includes a plurality of storage boxes that use an electromagnetic lock to open and close the door, and collective valuable storage for managing the use of the storage box using a non-contact IC card and biometric authentication In the storage, a touch panel that displays to the user whether the storage box is in use or not, and the operation method, a reader / writer that reads and writes usage information in a non-contact IC card, and a fingerprint that reads a fingerprint pattern A reader, an authentication means for verifying the identity based on the fingerprint pattern, a determination means for determining that only the usage information for the day is valid, and if there is no valid usage information in the non-contact IC card, the new usage information is sent to the reader / writer. Registration means for registering in a non-contact IC card via the use, use permission means for enabling use of only one storage box corresponding to valid usage information, use permission means And the configuration and means for opening and closing the door electromagnetic lock of the storage box locking and unlocking to according to indicate.

  By configuring as described above, one user can use only one storage box at a time, and the user can be prevented from being confused.

It is a conceptual diagram of the collective valuables storage in the Example of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the operation part of the collective valuable storage in the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the touch panel of the operation part of the collective type valuables storage in the Example of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the fingerprint reader | leader of the collective type valuables storage in the Example of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the control apparatus and reader / writer which are used for the collective type valuables storage in the Example of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the non-contact IC card used for the collective valuables storage in the Example of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which made the IC card holder approach the reader / writer of the operation part of the collective valuables storage in the Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement procedure of the collective type valuables storage in the Example of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the conventional collective valuable storage.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the collective valuable storage of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  The embodiment of the present invention reads the usage information of the non-contact IC card, registers new usage information if there is no usage information on the day, performs identity verification using biometric authentication, and stores one corresponding to the usage information. It is a collective-type valuables storage where only boxes can be used.

  FIG. 1 shows a conceptual diagram of a collective valuable storage in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the operation unit. FIG. 3 shows a touch panel of the operation unit. FIG. 4 shows a fingerprint reader. FIG. 5A shows a functional block diagram of the reader / writer. FIG. 5B shows memory data of the control device. FIG. 5C shows a functional block diagram of the control device. FIG. 6A shows a conceptual diagram of a non-contact IC card, and FIG. 6B shows usage information stored in the storage unit. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the IC card holder is brought close to the reader / writer of the operation unit. FIG. 8 shows an operation procedure of the collective valuable storage.

  1 to 7, the collective valuable storage 1 is an independent storage having a plurality of storage boxes. A control device, a power supply device, and the like are stored in the lower part of the collective valuable storage 1. The storage box 2 is a box of an appropriate size for storing valuables such as wallets and keys. The door 21 is a storage box door provided with an electromagnetic lock for locking and unlocking. The lamp 22 is a lamp such as an LED that indicates the usage state of the storage box. Whether each door 21 is provided with a lamp 22 or not may be displayed only on the touch panel 31 as being used or not used. The operation / display unit 3 is data input / output means for the user. The touch panel 31 is an input / output panel for a user to input data and display guidance to the user.

  The reader / writer 4 is means for reading the usage information from the non-contact IC card and writing the usage information on the non-contact IC card. The large loop antenna 41 is a transmission / reception antenna of a reader / writer for transmitting / receiving usage information to / from a non-contact IC card and transmitting power. The transmission / reception circuit 42 is means for transmitting and receiving usage information to the non-contact IC card. The fingerprint reader 5 is a means for reading a fingerprint. The control device 6 is information processing means for managing the collective valuable storage and controlling the reader / writer and the fingerprint reader. The IC card holder 7 holds a non-contact IC card. For example, a golf course score card holder can be used. The non-contact IC card 8 is an IC card that can transmit and receive usage information wirelessly without a battery. The IC chip 81 is an integrated circuit part of a non-contact IC card. The small loop antenna 82 is an antenna that transmits and receives data of a non-contact IC card and receives operating power.

  The function and operation of the collective valuable storage in the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above will be described. First, an overview of the functions of the collective valuable storage will be described with reference to FIG. When a user approaches the collective valuables storage 1 in which a plurality of storage boxes 2 with doors are arranged, the human sensor senses the approach of the person, and is almost in the center of the front of the collective valuables storage 1 Usage guidance is displayed on the operation / display unit 3 provided. A voice guidance speaker or the like may be disposed as appropriate, and guidance may be provided by voice. When the user brings the non-contact IC card 8 close to the reader / writer 4, the usage information is read from the non-contact IC card 8.

  If the user wants to use a collective valuable storage that is different from the one in use, tell them that it is a separate storage. When the user places a finger on the fingerprint reader 5, the fingerprint is read. The touch panel 31 displays whether the storage box is in use or unused and the operation method. If there is no valid usage information in the non-contact IC card 8, the number of the unused storage box 2 is displayed on the touch panel 31. The user selects the number of the storage box 2 to be used and newly registers it as usage information. If there is valid usage information, only the storage box corresponding to it is made available. When the use of the storage box is finished, the usage information is invalidated. Even if there are multiple collective valuables storage, users can use only one storage box at a time, so there is no confusion. Another storage box can be used after use or the next day. Since it cannot be used across dates, the administrator keeps the items left in the storage box and returns them to the user.

  Next, the operation / display unit will be described with reference to FIG. A touch panel 31 is provided at the center of the operation / display unit 3. A reader / writer 4 is provided above the operation / display unit 3. The operation / display unit 3 uses two or three spaces in the vertical direction of the storage box 2. It is arranged in a state of being recessed in the center of the collective valuable storage 1 so that the user can easily operate and is not peeped from the surroundings. For users who are unfamiliar with the operation, an intercom is provided. In order to respond to a user who leaves after interrupting the operation, a warning buzzer or a surveillance camera may be provided.

  Next, the touch panel of the operation / display unit will be described with reference to FIG. A touch panel 31 is provided at the center of the operation / display unit 3. The touch panel 31 has a size of about 5 to 7 inches, displays an operation method for the user, and allows the user to select the storage box 2. Of course, a display device and a keyboard may be used. The touch panel 31 means those including these.

  Next, the fingerprint reader will be described with reference to FIG. A fingerprint reader 5 for reading a fingerprint is provided below the operation / display unit 3. The fingerprint reader 5 reads the fingerprint pattern of the user, processes the read fingerprint pattern with the control device 6, and stores it in the memory of the control device 6 as personal identification data. It is determined whether or not the person is the same person by judging whether or not the fingerprint data of the person who touched the fingerprint reader 5 again coincides with the fingerprint data. As biometric feature data, in addition to fingerprints, palm prints, palm blood vessel patterns, facial contours, eye iris patterns, and the like can be used. The fingerprint reader 5 means one including these.

  Next, the control device and the reader / writer will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5A, a reader / writer 4 and a fingerprint reader 5 are connected to the control device 6. The control device 6 is a small computer, manages the collective valuable storage 1 and controls the reader / writer 4 and the fingerprint reader 5. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the memory of the control device 6 contains the machine number and storage box number table of the collective valuable storage 1, the usage information read from the non-contact IC card 8 and the fingerprint reader 5. A set of read fingerprint data is stored. The reader / writer 4 is attached obliquely to the upper part in the operation / display unit 3. There is a large loop antenna 41 and a transmission / reception circuit 42 that communicate with a non-contact IC card. The transmission / reception circuit 42 is connected to the control device 6.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, the control device 6 includes a registration unit, a determination unit, an authentication unit, and a use permission unit in terms of functions. If there is no valid usage information in the contactless IC card, the registration means registers new usage information in the contactless IC card via the reader / writer. The storage unique identification information unique to each collective valuable storage may be registered in the usage information by the registration means. The determination means determines that only the usage information for the day is valid. The authentication means performs identity verification based on the fingerprint pattern. The use permission means can use only one storage box corresponding to valid usage information. For example, when a plurality of collective valuable storages are provided, only one collective valuable storage corresponding to valid storage unique identification information in the usage information can be used. At this time, if it is detected that the storage unique identification information in the read usage information is the storage unique identification information of another collective valuable storage, the storage unique identification information in the read usage information is displayed. The corresponding collective valuable storage is displayed on the touch panel to inform the user that the target storage box is in another collective valuable storage. Furthermore, when the identity is confirmed, the unlocking is instructed. The opening / closing means locks / unlocks the electromagnetic lock of the door of the storage box 2 according to the instruction of the use permission means.

  Next, a non-contact IC card will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 6A, the non-contact IC card 8 has an IC chip 81 and a small loop antenna 82. By communicating with the reader / writer 4 wirelessly, the usage information stored in the storage unit of the IC chip 81 is read and written in a non-contact manner. As shown in FIG. 6B, the storage unit of the IC chip 81 stores, as usage information, a card ID unique to the non-contact IC card, a date used, a storage machine number, and a storage box number. Has been. Inside the non-contact IC card is a coiled small loop antenna 82 and an IC chip 81 connected to the small loop antenna 82. The IC chip 81 includes a storage unit, a power supply rectification unit, a transmission unit, and a reception unit. A non-contact IC card that does not contain a battery operates the IC chip 81 by receiving and rectifying radio waves radiated from the large loop antenna 41 of the reader / writer 4 to provide an operating power source.

  Next, the operation procedure of the collective valuable storage will be described with reference to FIG. When the user approaches the collective valuable storage device, the human body sensor senses in step 1 and in step 2, the voice guidance operation is started together with the guidance display. For example, “Please touch the IC card to the reader” is displayed and voice guidance is provided. When the user brings the non-contact IC card close to the large loop antenna 41 of the reader / writer 4 according to the voice guidance, the non-contact IC card receives the radio wave from the reader / writer 4 and generates weak power. With this power, the IC chip 81 operates to transmit the usage information stored in the storage unit of the IC chip 81. If there is no usage information, invalid usage information is transmitted. If the usage information is successfully read in step 3, the data received on the reader / writer 4 side is transmitted to the control device 6.

  In step 4, the control device 6 determines the validity of the usage information. If the date is not that of the current day, or if there is no corresponding machine number or storage box number, it is determined to be invalid. If the usage information is not valid, in step 5, the vacant state of the storage box 2 is displayed on the touch panel 31, and a message prompting the user to select one of the vacant storage boxes 2 is displayed for guidance. When the user touches the touch panel 31 and selects one of the storage boxes 2 in step 6, the user is prompted to press the fingertip against the fingerprint reader 5 in step 9. If it is determined in step 4 that the usage information is valid, it is determined in step 7 whether or not the storage box being used is in the storage. If not, in step 8, it is informed that the storage box of another storage is being used, and the process ends.

  If the same storage is being used, in step 9, the fingerprint reader 5 is prompted to press the fingertip. When the user presses the fingertip against the fingerprint reader 5, the reading of the fingerprint is completed. In step 10, it is determined whether the read fingerprint data matches the fingerprint data of the user of the storage box being used. If they do not match, in step 11, a warning message indicating that the users are different is displayed, and the process ends. If the fingerprint data match, in step 12, the electromagnetic lock of the storage box 2 is unlocked, and the display 22 of the storage box 2 blinks. In the case of a new user, the storage box selected by the user after the fingerprint data, the identification information of the IC chip 81 and the number of the selected storage box 2 are associated and registered in the memory of the control device 6. The electromagnetic lock of 2 is unlocked, and the indicator 22 of the storage box 2 blinks.

  In step 13, when the user puts valuables in and out of the unlocked storage box 2 and closes the door 21, the user is prompted to select whether to continue using the storage box 2 or end in step 14. Then, it is selected and input from the touch panel 31, and the non-contact IC card 8 is guided to touch the reader / writer 4. In step 15, the usage information in the non-contact IC card 8 is updated to inform that the electromagnetic lock is locked and the process is completed, and the process ends. If the use state is not selected on the touch panel 31 or if the non-contact IC card 8 is not touched on the reader / writer 4 and is about to leave, a warning is given to do those things. When the storage box 2 is in a use state, the lamp 22 of the storage box 2 is continuously turned on, and when the storage box 2 is in an empty state, the lamp 22 of the storage box 2 is turned off. While one storage box 2 is in use, the other storage box 2 cannot be used, but when the storage box 2 is used, the other storage box 2 can be used.

  As described above, in the embodiment of the present invention, the valuables storage unit reads the usage information of the non-contact IC card, performs identity verification using biometric authentication, and if there is no usage information on the day, the new usage information is displayed. Since only one storage box corresponding to the usage information is registered, it is possible for one user to use only one storage box at a time, thus preventing confusion of the user.

  The collective valuable storage of the present invention is most suitable as a valuable locker in a golf course or the like.

1 Collective valuable storage 2 Storage box
21 door
22 Lamp 3 Operation / display section
31 Touch Panel 4 Reader / Writer
41 large loop antenna
42 Transmission / reception circuit 5 Fingerprint reader 6 Controller 7 IC card holder 8 Non-contact IC card
81 IC chip
82 Small loop antenna

Claims (3)

Whether the storage box is in use in a collective valuable storage that has a plurality of storage boxes that use electromagnetic locks to open and close the door, and that manages the use of the storage box using a contactless IC card and biometric authentication A touch panel that displays to the user whether it is unused and how to operate, a reader / writer that reads and writes usage information in the non-contact IC card, a fingerprint reader that reads a fingerprint pattern, and a person based on the fingerprint pattern Authentication means for performing confirmation, determination means for determining that only the usage information for the day is valid, and if there is no valid usage information in the contactless IC card, new usage information is transferred to the contactless IC card via a reader / writer. Registration means for registration, use permission means for enabling use of only one storage box corresponding to valid usage information, and instructions for the use permission means Aggregated valuables vault, characterized by comprising means for opening and closing the door by locking and unlocking the electromagnetic lock of the storage box Flip. The registration means includes means for registering storage specific identification information in the usage information, and the use permission means stores one collective valuable storage corresponding to valid storage specific identification information in the usage information. 2. The collective valuable storage according to claim 1, further comprising means for enabling only the storage. The use permission means stores the storage in the read usage information in response to detecting that the storage specific identification information in the read usage information is storage specific identification information of another collective valuable storage. 3. The collective valuable storage according to claim 2, further comprising means for displaying a collective valuable storage corresponding to the unique identification information on the touch panel.

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