JP2013067975A - System comprising key management device and bill processing device, key management device, and bill processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system that improves security by preventing a key from being illegally used by limiting unnecessary use of the key, and comprises a key management device and a bill processing device.SOLUTION: The system comprises the bill processing device and key management device. The bill processing device includes a lock section configured to allow or inhibit access to the inside of the bill processing device, and a plurality of unlocking stop section configured to allow or inhibit unlocking of the lock part. The key management device includes a key holding part which holds a key section at least unlocking the lock part detachably, an input section receiving event information for specifying a first key section and a first lock section corresponding to the first key section, and a control section controlling the key holding section so that the first key section is taken out of the key holding part on the basis of the event information, the unlocking stop section allowing unlocking of only the first lock part.

Description

  The present invention relates to a system including a key management device and a money handling device, and a money handling device, for example, a money handling device that puts and removes money in a financial institution and stores the money, and a key for such a money handling device. The present invention relates to a key management device to be stored, and a system including such a money handling device and a key management device.

  A bank of a financial institution such as a bank is provided with various money processing devices (for example, a counter machine, a sorting machine, a cash machine, a change machine, an ATM, etc.) for managing the deposit and withdrawal of money in the store. . Conventionally, the keys of these various money handling apparatuses have been centrally managed by a key management apparatus. The key management device is configured to store a plurality of key holders and allow a specific key holder to be taken out as necessary.

JP 2009-243055 A JP-A-6-167146

  However, there is an actual situation in which a plurality of keys are connected together in the same key chain. In such a case, even when only one key is necessary among a plurality of keys connected to a certain key holder, the user can use another key connected to the same key holder. End up. In other words, the key management device cannot manage which key is used among a plurality of keys connected to the same key holder. For example, if the key of the outer door of the money handling apparatus and the key of the money storage are connected together in a single key holder, the user can enter the storage even if only the key of the outer door is required. It will be accessible. Further, when the keys of a plurality of money handling devices are collected in one key holder, the user can access the inside of another money handling device even if only the key of a certain money handling device is required. End up. Accordingly, the key can be illegally used, which is not preferable in terms of security.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and is a key management device that can restrict use of unnecessary keys, prevent unauthorized use of keys, and improve security. An object is to provide a system including a money handling apparatus, a key management apparatus, and a money handling apparatus.

A system comprising a key management device and a money handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a key management for storing a money processing device and a key unit used for the money handling device that is communicably connected to the money handling device. A system comprising a key management device comprising a device and a money handling device,
The money handling apparatus includes a plurality of lock units configured to permit or prohibit access to the inside of the money handling apparatus, and a plurality of lock units configured to permit or prohibit the unlocking of the plurality of lock units. An unlocking prevention part, and a control part for controlling the unlocking prevention part,
The key management device corresponds to a key holding unit that removably holds a plurality of key units that at least unlock the lock unit, and a first key unit and the first key unit among the plurality of key units An input unit that inputs event information for specifying the first lock unit to be controlled, and the key holding unit is controlled so that the first key unit can be taken out from the key holding unit based on the event information And a control unit that
The unlocking prevention unit permits the unlocking of only the first lock unit specified by the event information.

  The key management device further includes a storage unit that associates and stores lock unit identification information that identifies the lock unit of the money handling apparatus and key identification information that identifies a key unit corresponding to the lock unit, and the event The information includes the lock unit identification information of the first lock unit or the key identification information of the first key unit, and the control unit of the key management device is configured to execute the first information based on the event information. The key part may be removed from the key holding part, and removal of a key part other than the first key part from the key holding part may be prohibited.

  The money handling apparatus further includes a storage unit that stores lock unit identification information that identifies the lock unit, and an input unit that receives the event information from the key management device, and the event information includes the first lock. The lock part identification information of the first key part or the key identification information of the first key part, and the unlocking prevention part unlocks the lock part corresponding to the first key part based on the event information. While being able to be locked, other lock portions may be prohibited from being unlocked.

  The input unit of the money handling apparatus is an interface that is communicatively connected to the money handling apparatus, and the event information is generated in the money handling apparatus and transmitted from the money handling apparatus to the key management apparatus. Good.

  The event information may be input to the input unit of the key management device by an operation on the key management device, and the event information may be transmitted from the key management device to the money handling device.

  The unlocking prevention unit may be configured by an electromagnetic lock.

  The storage unit, when the first key unit is returned to the key holding unit, the event information including the key identification information of the first key unit, and the date and time when the first key unit is taken out And the return date and time of the first key part may be stored in association with each other.

The storage unit, when the first key unit is returned to the key holding unit, the event information including the key identification information of the first key unit, and the date and time when the first key unit is taken out And the return date and time of the first key part in association with each other,
When additional event information that requires the first key part is input to the input unit of the money handling apparatus before the first key part is returned to the key management apparatus, the key management apparatus Permits the unlocking of only the lock part corresponding to the first key part, and then the first key part is returned to the key holding part when the first key part is returned to the key holding part. The event information including key identification information, the additional event information, the extraction date / time of the first key part, and the return date / time of the first key part may be stored in association with each other.

The first key portion includes a plurality of keys and a key holder that holds the keys together,
The event information may specify one of the keys held in the key holder.

A key management device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a key management device that is communicably connected to a money handling device and stores a key unit used for the money handling device,
A key holding unit that removably holds a plurality of key units that unlock at least a plurality of lock units of the money handling apparatus, and a first key unit and a first key unit corresponding to the first key unit among the key units. An input unit for inputting event information for specifying one lock unit, and a control for controlling the key holding unit so that the first key unit can be taken out from the key holding unit based on the event information A storage unit that associates and stores a lock unit identification information that identifies the lock unit of the money handling apparatus and a key identification information that identifies a key unit corresponding to the lock unit, and the monetary processing of the event information. A transmission unit for transmitting to the device,
The control unit of the key management device enables the first key unit to be taken out from the key holding unit based on the event information, and other than the first key unit from the key holding unit. It is prohibited to take out the key part.

A money handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a money handling device that is communicably connected to a key management device that stores a key part including a key,
A plurality of lock units configured to allow or prohibit access to the inside of the money handling apparatus, a plurality of unlocking block units configured to permit or prohibit the unlocking of the lock unit, and A control unit that controls the unlocking prevention unit, and a storage unit that stores lock unit identification information that identifies the lock unit of the money handling apparatus,
Inputting or generating event information for specifying a first lock portion corresponding to the first key portion of the key portions;
Based on the event information, the unlocking prevention unit enables the lock unit corresponding to the first key unit to be unlocked and prohibits the other lock units from being unlocked.

  A system comprising a key management device and a money handling device according to the present invention, a key management device, and a money handling device can restrict use of unnecessary keys, prevent unauthorized use of keys, and improve security. Can be made.

1 is a schematic diagram of a system 300 including a key management device and a money handling device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the teller machine 100. FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of the internal structure of the teller machine 100. FIG. The figure which shows an example of a structure of the lock part 34 and the unlocking | release prevention part 44. The perspective view which shows the structure of the key management apparatus 200. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a key management device 200. FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the key ring 204 and the key 400. FIG. The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the system which consists of the key management apparatus and money processing apparatus according to 1st Embodiment. The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the system by the modification of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the system which consists of the key management apparatus and money processing apparatus according to 2nd Embodiment which concerns on this invention. The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the system which consists of the key management apparatus and money processing apparatus according to 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the system by the modification of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the system by the modification of 2nd Embodiment.

  Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. This embodiment does not limit the present invention.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a system 300 including a key management device and a money handling device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This system 300 is installed in a store of a financial institution such as a bank, and includes a teller machine 100 and a key management device 200. The teller machine 100 and the key management device 200 are communicably connected to each other via a LAN (Local Area Network) or the like.

  The teller machine 100 as a money handling apparatus is configured to store money. The key management device 200 is configured to store a key used for the teller machine 100. A plurality of teller machines 100 may be communicably connected to the key management apparatus 200.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the teller machine 100. The teller machine 100 is arranged in a store of a financial institution such as a bank, for example, and manages the amount of cash in the store. The teller machine 100 can deposit or withdraw money.

  The teller machine 100 includes a bundled bill dispensing device 114 having a bundled bill dispensing port 108, a rose bill depositing / dispensing device 115 having a bill insertion port 109 and a bill dispensing port 110, and a packaging having a wrapping coin dispensing port 111. An operation including a coin dispensing device 116, a rose coin depositing / dispensing device 117 having a coin dispensing port 112 and a coin loading port 113, an out-cash box 118, a terminal unit 103, and keys for various operations of the cash dispenser. Unit 104, an ID card reader 101 for an ID card used for confirming the identity of the operator, a display unit 102 for displaying various screens such as errors, and a printer 105 for printing on a slip. ing. The display unit 102 can also have the function of the operation unit 104 by being a touch panel type.

  The bundled bill dispensing device 114, the loose bill depositing / dispensing device 115, the wrapping coin dispensing device 116, and the loose coin depositing / dispensing device 117 each include storages 114a to 117a for storing coins. Further, the bundled bill dispensing device 114, the loose bill depositing / dispensing device 115, the wrapping coin dispensing device 116, and the loose coin depositing / dispensing device 117 are covered by outer covers 24-27, respectively, and a storage 114a inside them. ˜117a can be accessed only by opening the outer covers 24-27.

  The plurality of lock portions 34 to 37 lock the outer covers 24 to 27, respectively, and the plurality of lock portions 34 to 37 can be unlocked with different keys. Moreover, the some lock | rock parts 134-137 lock the storage 114a-117a, and the some lock | rock parts 134-137 can be unlocked with a respectively different key.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the teller machine 100. The teller machine 100 further includes a control unit 120, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 130, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 140, a hard disk drive 160, an interface 170, and an unlocking prevention unit 35.

  The control unit 120 is configured by a CPU or the like, and controls the entire teller machine 100 according to a program stored in the ROM 130 or the hard disk drive 160.

  A ROM 130 or a hard disk drive 160 (hereinafter also referred to as storage units 130 and 160) as a storage unit stores information such as various programs, inventory information, date information, and lock unit identification information. The RAM 140 serves as a program load area and a work area during program execution.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the interface 170 connects the teller machine 100 and the key management apparatus 200 so that they can communicate with each other. For example, the teller machine 100 and the key management apparatus 200 are connected so that they can communicate with each other via a wireless LAN, an optical LAN, or the like. The teller machine 100 can receive various information from the key management apparatus 200 via the interface 19, or can transmit various information to the key management apparatus 200.

  The bundled bill dispensing device 114, the loose bill depositing / dispensing device 115, the wrapping coin dispensing device 116, and the loose coin depositing / dispensing device 117 each include storages 114a to 117a that store coins. The storage 114a stores bundled bills, the storage 115a stores loose bills, the storage 116a stores wrapping coins, and the storage 117a stores loose coins. Each device 115, 117 is configured to convey the money put into the respective deposit ports 109, 113 to the storages 115a, 117a in accordance with the instruction input on the display unit 102 or the operation unit 104, and store the money. It is configured. Each device 114-117 conveys the money stored in the respective storages 114a-117a to the dispensing ports 108, 110-112 in accordance with the instructions input on the display unit 102 or the operation unit 104, and the money It can be thrown out.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the lock portions 34 to 37 are provided to lock / unlock the outer covers 24 to 27, and are configured to permit or prohibit access to the storage boxes 114 a to 117 a. Yes. Lock parts 134 to 137 are also provided in the storages 114a to 117a, and restrict the removal of the storages 114a to 117a or restrict the opening and closing of the storages 114a to 117a. The lock portions 34 to 37 and 134 to 137 may be mechanical locks, electromagnetic locks, or the like.

  The unlocking prevention units 44 to 47 and 144 to 147 are provided corresponding to the respective locking units 34 to 37 and 134 to 137 so as to permit or prohibit the unlocking of the locking units 34 to 37 and 134 to 137. It is configured. The control unit 120 can control the unlocking preventing units 44 to 47 and 144 to 147 to permit or prohibit the unlocking of the locking units 34 to 37 and 134 to 137. When the unlocking prevention units 44 to 47 and 144 to 147 permit the locking units 34 to 37 and 134 to 137 to be unlocked, the operator unlocks the corresponding locking units 34 to 37 and 134 to 137 with a key. Can do. Thereby, the operator can open the outer covers 24-27 and can access the inside of the apparatuses 114-117, or can take out the storages 114a-117a. When the unlocking / unlocking preventing units 44 to 47 and 144 to 147 prohibit the unlocking of the lock units 34 to 37 and 134 to 137, the operator must unlock the lock units 34 to 37 with a key. I can't. Thereby, the operator cannot access the inside of the apparatuses 114 to 117, or cannot take out the storage boxes 114a to 117a.

  The unlocking prevention units 44 to 47 and 144 to 147 can permit the unlocking of an arbitrary locking unit among the plurality of locking units 34 to 37 and 134 to 137. For example, the control unit 120 controls the unlocking prevention unit 44 so that only the lock unit 34 of the outer cover 25 of the bundled bill dispensing device 114 can be unlocked, and the other lock units 35 to 37 and 134 to 137 are operated. Unlocking can be prohibited.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the lock unit 34 and the unlocking prevention unit 44. Since the configurations of the other lock portions 35 to 37 and 134 to 137 and the other unlock prevention portions 45 to 47 and 144 to 147 may be the same as the configurations of the lock portion 34 and the unlock prevention portion 44, respectively. The description of is omitted. The unlocking prevention unit 44 is provided corresponding to the lock unit 34 and is configured to permit or prohibit the unlocking of the lock unit 34.

  The lock portion 34 includes a bearing rod 323, a cam 325, a lock plate 327, an electromagnetic solenoid 329, and a latching solenoid 331.

  The support rod 323 is configured to be swingable about the support shaft 335 as a fulcrum. The shaft 339 is rotated by a key inserted in the key hole 337. The cam 325 is fixed to the shaft 339 and is configured to rotate with the rotation of the key hole 337. The cam 325 has a convex portion 325a and is configured to push down the left end of the support rod 323 by rotation.

  An interlocking rod 343 is connected to the right end of the bearing rod 323. A lock plate 327 is connected to the lower end of the interlocking rod 343. The guide plate 347 is fixed to the teller machine 100, and the guide plate 347 holds the lock plate 327 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction in FIG.

  A spring 349 is disposed between the interlocking rod 343 and the teller machine 100, and the spring 349 biases the interlocking rod 343 downward in FIG. Therefore, the right end of the bearing rod 323 is biased downward by the spring 349, and the left end of the bearing rod 323 is biased upward. As a result, the left end of the support rod 323 elastically contacts the cam 325, so that the left end of the support rod 323 is pushed down by the convex portion 325a as the cam 325 rotates, and the cam 325 is returned to its original position. Ascending while contacting the cam 325.

  The lower end of the lock plate 327 is inserted into a notch 351 provided in the outer cover 224 in a state where the support rod 323 is held horizontally. As a result, the outer cover 24 is locked and cannot be opened. 4 indicates the upper end of the outer cover 24.

  The unlocking prevention unit 44 includes an interlocking rod 353, a drive shaft 329a, and an electromagnetic solenoid 329. The interlocking rod 353 is connected between the support shaft 335 of the bearing rod 323 and the left end. The electromagnetic solenoid 329 allows the drive shaft 329a connected to the interlocking rod 353 to operate in the vertical direction, or fixes the drive shaft 329a so as not to operate in the vertical direction. When the electromagnetic solenoid 329 enables the operation of the drive shaft 329a, the support rod 323 can swing, and the lock portion 34 can be unlocked with a key. In other words, in this case, the unlocking prevention unit 44 is allowed to unlock the lock unit 34. When the electromagnetic solenoid 329 fixes the drive shaft 329a, the bearing rod 323 cannot swing, and the lock portion 34 cannot be unlocked with a key. That is, in this case, the unlocking prevention unit 44 is in a state where the unlocking of the lock unit 34 is prohibited. Thus, the unlocking prevention unit 44 can permit / inhibit the unlocking of the lock unit 34.

  The latching solenoid 331 includes an operating rod 359 that slides in the vertical direction. The latching solenoid 331 is configured to hold the operating rod 359 at each position when the operating rod 359 is pushed down by the cam 325 or pushed up by the spring 349. The force that the latching solenoid 331 holds the operating rod 359 is weaker than the elastic force of the spring 349 so that the spring 349 can push back the operating rod 359 upward.

  With such a configuration, the lock portion 34 can unlock the outer cover 24 by rotating the cam 325 using a key. The unlocking prevention unit 44 can permit / inhibit the unlocking of the lock unit 34 by the control of the electromagnetic solenoid 329.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the key management device 200. The key management device 200 includes a key storage unit 203 that is opened and closed by a door 202. The key storage unit 203 is provided with a plurality of key holding units 205. The key holding unit 205 detachably holds a plurality of keys 400 for unlocking or locking the lock units 34 to 37 and 134 to 137. More specifically, the key 400 is connected to the key holder 204, and the key holding unit 205 holds the key holder 204 and holds the key 400 via the key holder 204. The key holding unit 205 includes a lock mechanism 224 (see FIG. 6) so that the removal of the key holder 204 can be permitted / prohibited. When the key holding unit 205 permits the removal of the specific key holder 204, the key holding unit 205 can prohibit the removal of the other key holder 204. Since the lock mechanism 224 of the key holder 204 is a well-known technique in the art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  A key usage status display unit 206 is provided corresponding to the key holding unit 205. The key use state display unit 206 is configured to be turned off when the key holder 204 is inserted into the key holding unit 205 and to be turned on when the key holder 204 is removed from the key holding unit 205.

  The emergency unlocking unit 207 is provided so that all key holders 204 can be removed from the key holding unit 205 in an emergency. The printer 208 is provided for printing a log indicating the usage status of the key 400.

  The open / close detection unit 212 is configured to detect the open / closed state of the door 202. When the door 202 is closed, the open / close detection unit 212 detects the closed state of the door 202 by inserting a detection protrusion 213 provided on the door 202, and when the door 202 is opened, It is configured to detect the open state of the door 202 by extracting the provided detection protrusion 213.

  A card reader 215 is provided for reading the operator's ID card. A display unit 216 and an operation unit 217 are provided for an operator to input information to the key management apparatus 200. The operation unit 217 is, for example, a keyboard type input unit. The display unit 216 may be, for example, a touch panel type liquid crystal display device. In this case, the operation unit 217 may be omitted and the operator may input information from the display unit 216.

  The emergency unlocking door 218 is provided to open the door 202 in an emergency. Reference numeral 219 denotes a power switch.

  With such a configuration, the key management apparatus 200 can take out an arbitrary key 400 (key holder 204) from the key holding unit 205, and can inhibit other keys from being taken out from the key holding unit 205.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the key management apparatus 200. The key management device 200 further includes a control unit 221, a storage unit 222, a warning unit 226, and a communication interface 225.

  The storage unit 222 stores data such as key usage status data regarding the removal and return of the key 400. The storage unit 222 includes identification information of the key holding unit 205 in the key management device 200, key holder identification information of the key holder 204 corresponding to the key holding unit 205 on a one-to-one basis, and each lock unit 34 to 37, 134 of the teller machine 100. Lock part identification information for identifying .about.137, key identification information for identifying a plurality of keys 400 corresponding to the lock parts 34 to 37 and 134 to 137, ID information of an operator who can use the key management apparatus 200, Stores event codes to be described later. The identification information of the key holder 204 is associated with the key identification information of the key 400 connected to each key holder 204. The key identification information of the key 400 is associated with the lock part identification information. That is, the identification information of the key holding unit 205, the identification information of the key holder 204, the key identification information of the key 400, and the lock unit identification information are associated with each other. Therefore, when the key holder 204 is removed from the key holding unit 205, the key management device 200 can not only identify the key holder 204 but also one or a plurality of keys 400 connected to the removed key holder 204, and their The lock units 34 to 37 and 134 to 137 of the teller machine 100 corresponding to the key 400 can be specified.

  In addition, since the storage unit 222 stores ID information of an operator who can use the key management apparatus 200, the keys 400 that can be used by the operator can be restricted. For example, when the operator of the key management apparatus 200 is a general employee, the control unit 221 can limit the keys 400 that can be taken out from the key holding unit 205. On the other hand, when the operator of the key management apparatus 200 is a person in charge, the control unit 221 can make all the keys 400 removable without limiting the keys 400 that can be extracted from the key holding unit 205. .

  Further, the storage unit 222 stores all the logs indicating the usage status of the key holder 204 or the key 400.

  The communication interface 225 is communicably connected to the teller machine 100. Accordingly, when a key holder 204 is taken out from the key holding unit 205, the key management apparatus 200 detects the key identification information of one or more keys 400 connected to the key holder 204 and the lock unit identification corresponding to the key 400. Information can be transmitted to the teller machine 100.

  The warning unit 226 is configured to generate a warning sound or a warning display in an emergency such as when the key holder 204 is forcibly removed from the key holding unit 205.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the configuration of the key holder 204 and the key 400 as key parts. The key holder 204 is connected to the key 400 by the link unit 230. The link unit 230 is configured so that the key 400 cannot be removed from the key holder 204. In FIG. 7, a plurality of keys 400 are connected to one key holder 204. In practice, the key holder 204 is often assigned to each of the plurality of keys 400 as described above. A combination of a plurality of keys 400 connected to one key holder 204 is arbitrary. For example, the key corresponding to the lock portion 34 of the outer cover 24 and the key corresponding to the lock portion 134 of the storage case 114a may be combined into one key holder 204. That is, the key of the outer cover and the key of the storage corresponding to the key may be combined into one key holder 204. Alternatively, the keys of the lock portions 34 to 37 of the outer covers 24 to 27 may be combined into one key holder 204.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the system composed of the key management device and the money handling device according to the first embodiment. The key 400 is not necessary when simply depositing or withdrawing money in normal business operations. However, when an event occurs in the teller machine 100, the operator needs to open any of the outer covers 24-27 with the key 400 and access the storage boxes 114a-117a.

  The event refers to removing the storage boxes 114a to 117a for loading / collecting money at the time of business closing (first event), and attaching the storage boxes 114a to 117a for loading / collecting money at the start of business. (Second event), an error such as banknote jam (third event), maintenance / inspection work (fourth event), etc. Each event has an event code. The event code is identification information for distinguishing each event. The key 400 and the lock units 34 to 37 and 134 to 137 necessary for executing or resolving each event are limited to some extent. Accordingly, the storage unit 222 of the key management device 200 stores the event code in association with the key identification information and the lock unit identification information.

  For example, in the case of the first and second events, both the keys corresponding to the lock parts 34 to 37 of the outer covers 24 to 27 and the keys corresponding to the lock parts 144 to 147 of the storage boxes 114a to 117a are required. Therefore, the event codes of the first and second events are associated with the lock part identification information of the lock parts 34 to 37 and 134 to 137. In the case of the third and fourth events, it is necessary to open the outer covers 24 to 27, but it is not necessary to remove the storage boxes 114a to 117a. Therefore, the event codes of the third and fourth events are associated with the lock unit identification information of the lock units 34 to 37, but the keys corresponding to the storage units 114a to 117a and the lock unit identifications of the lock units 144 to 147 are included. Not associated with information.

  When an event occurs in the teller machine 100, the teller machine 100 first displays the contents of the event and the location where the event occurred on the display unit 102. When the operator knows the contents of the event and the location of the event, the operator passes his / her ID card through the card reader 215 of the key management device 200 in order to take out the key. The card reader 215 reads the operator's ID information (S10). The key management device 200 compares the ID information read by the card reader 215 with the ID information stored in the storage unit 222, and determines whether or not the operator is an authorized user of the key management device 200 ( S20). If the operator is not an authorized person to use the key management apparatus 200, the key management apparatus 200 displays on the display unit 216 that the operator cannot use the key 400, and the process ends.

  If the operator is an authorized user of the key management device 200, the key management device 200 requests the operator to input an event code (S30). When the operator operates the operation unit 217 or the display unit (touch panel) 216 to input an event code, the key management device 200 unlocks the door 202 (S40). At this time, since the event type is specified by the event code, the keys 400 and the key holder 204 that can be taken out are limited to some extent.

  Next, the key management device 200 includes the lock part identification information of the location where the event occurred, the key identification information of the key corresponding to the location where the event occurred, or the key holder that holds the key corresponding to the location where the event occurred. The operator is requested to input any identification information (S50). When a plurality of money handling devices are included in the system according to the present embodiment, the key management device 200 also requests input of device identification information for specifying the money handling device. In this case, device identification information is also stored in the storage unit 222 in advance.

  When the operator operates the operation unit 217 or the display unit 216 to input any of the lock unit identification information, the key identification information, or the key holder identification information, the key holding unit 205 of the key management device 200 is input. The key 400 and the key holder 204 specified by the lock part identification information, the key identification information, or the key holder identification information are allowed to be taken out (S60). The key holding unit 205 prohibits removal of other key holders 204. Hereinafter, the event code input to the key management apparatus 200 and the lock unit identification information, the key identification information, or the key holder identification information are also referred to as “event information” for convenience.

  As described above, the control unit 221 of the key management device 200 holds the key so as to permit the removal of only the specific key 400 and the specific key holder 204 based on the event information that can specify the key 400 or the key holder 204. The unit 205 is controlled. Hereinafter, for convenience, the key 400 and the key holder 204 that can be taken out by the event information are also referred to as the first key 400 and the first key holder 204, respectively.

  The operator takes out the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 from the key holding unit 205 and heads for the teller machine 100 where the event has occurred.

  The key management device 200 transmits event information including the lock part identification information to the teller machine 100 (S70). The transmission of the event information may be executed with the input of the event information by the operator as a trigger, or may be executed with the removal of the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 by the operator as a trigger.

  Since the storage units 130 and 160 of the teller machine 100 store the lock unit identification information, the teller machine 100 uses the event information including the lock unit identification information to lock the lock unit (hereinafter referred to as the first key 400). (Also referred to as a first lock portion). Therefore, when the teller machine 100 receives the event information, the unlocking prevention units 44 to 47 and 144 to 147 permit the unlocking of only the first lock unit specified by the event information (S80). Alternatively, the storage units 130 and 160 of the teller machine 100 may store the lock unit identification information, the key identification information, and the key holder identification information in association with each other like the storage unit 222 of the key management device 200. Good. As a result, the event information transmitted by the key management device 200 only needs to include any one of the lock part identification information, the key identification information, and the key holder identification information in addition to the event code. 100 can identify the first lock.

  For example, it is assumed that the first lock part is the lock part 34. The first lock unit 34 corresponds to the first key 400 and can be unlocked by the first key 400. Here, as described above, the first key holder 204 may hold a plurality of keys including the first key. In this case, although the key other than the first key is unnecessary, the operator can use a key other than the first key. However, in the system according to the present embodiment, the unlocking prevention units 44 to 47 and 144 to 147 permit the unlocking of only the first lock unit 34 specified by the event information, and the other lock units 35 to 37, The unlocking of 134-137 is prohibited. Thereby, the operator can unlock only the first lock part 34 with the first key, but unlocks the lock parts 35 to 37 and 134 to 137 other than the first lock part 34. I can't. As a result, the system according to the present embodiment can limit use of unnecessary keys and prevent unauthorized use of keys.

  The operator unlocks the first lock unit 34 using the first key 400, opens the outer cover 24, and cancels the event occurring in the bundled bill dispensing device 114 (S90).

  Next, after closing the outer cover 24 and locking the first lock portion 34 (S95), the operator returns the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 to the key management device 200 (S100). Note that the first lock portion 34 may be configured to automatically lock by closing the outer cover 24. The unlocking prevention unit 44 of the teller machine 100 prohibits the unlocking of the first lock unit 34 using the locking of the first lock unit 34 as a trigger. In the key management device 200, when the first key holder 204 is inserted into the key holding unit 205, the key management device 200 detects the event information (the event code, the key identification information of the first key 400, the identification of the first key holder 204. Information, the lock part identification information of the lock part 34), the date and time when the first key 400 was taken out, the return date and time of the first key 400, and the ID information of the operator as a log to the storage part 222 Store (S110). All logs for each event are stored in the storage unit 222. The printer 208 prints an event log as necessary.

  When the operator closes the door 202, the key management device 200 locks the door 202. Thereby, a series of operation | movement of the system by this embodiment is complete | finished.

  In the system according to the present embodiment, even when the first key holder 204 holds a plurality of keys, the unlock prevention unit unlocks only the first lock unit corresponding to the first key. Permit and prohibit other locks from being unlocked. Thereby, the operator can unlock only the first lock part and cannot unlock the lock parts other than the first lock part. As a result, this embodiment can prevent unnecessary use of the key and prevent unauthorized use of the key, thereby improving security.

  The teller machine 100 permits the unlocking of only the first lock part corresponding to the first key, and prohibits the unlocking of the other lock parts. This eliminates the need for the key management device 200 to limit the time for taking out the first key using a timer or the like. However, of course, the control unit 221 may monitor the time from when the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 are removed to when the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 are returned using a timer. Good. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 were taken out, the warning unit 226 may issue an alarm. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 from being taken away.

  Furthermore, since the teller machine 100 permits the unlocking of only the first lock part corresponding to the first key and prohibits the unlocking of the other lock parts, even if the key combination other than the first key is Even if it exists, fraud can be prevented in advance.

(Modification of the first embodiment: Occurrence of an additional event)
An additional event that requires the first key 400 may occur before the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 are returned to the key management device 200 in step S100. In such a case, it is convenient if the operator can use the first key 400 without returning the first key 400.

  Therefore, the key management device 200 according to the present modified example is conditional on the input of the event code of the additional event when an additional event occurs before the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 are returned to the key management device 200. The first key 400 and the first key holder 204 are allowed to continue to be used.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the system according to the modification of the first embodiment. When an additional event requiring the first key 400 occurs, the operator inputs an event code (hereinafter also referred to as an additional event code) (S120).

  Based on the additional event code, the key management device 200 transmits “additional event information” including the lock part identification information of the first lock part 34 to the teller machine 100 (S130). The content of the additional event code may be substantially the same as the event code transmitted in step S70.

  The teller machine 100 may perform steps S80 to S95 as in the first embodiment. As a result, the operator can unlock the first lock unit 34 with the first key 400 and cancel the additional event.

  Thereafter, the operator returns the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 to the key management apparatus 200 (S140). When the first key holder 204 is inserted into the key holding unit 205, the key management apparatus 200 determines the event information, additional event information, the date and time when the first key 400 was taken out, and the date and time when the first key 400 was returned. The ID information of the operator is associated and stored in the storage unit 222 as a log (S150).

  According to this modification, when an additional event occurs, the operator continues to use the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 without returning the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 once. Can be used. Therefore, the system according to the present modification can improve the convenience of key usage.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of a system including a key management device and a money handling device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The configuration of the system according to the second embodiment may be the same as the configuration of the system according to the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, event information is input to the key management apparatus 200 by the operator. However, in the second embodiment, event information is generated in the teller machine 100 and transmitted from the teller machine 100 to the key management apparatus 200. Since the event itself occurs in the teller machine 100, the teller machine 100 can create event information. For example, when a banknote is jammed in the money transport path of the teller machine 100, the teller machine 100 may generate the event code of the third event and the lock part identification information corresponding to the lock part where the event has occurred. it can. In this case, the storage units 130 and 160 of the teller machine 100 store event codes and lock unit identification information in advance.

  When the teller machine 100 generates event information (S200), the teller machine 100 transmits the event information to the key management apparatus 200 (S210).

  The key management apparatus 200 inputs event information from the teller machine 100 (S220), and executes steps S10, S20, and S60 to S110 in FIG. If it is determined in step S20 that the operator is not authorized to use the key management apparatus 200, the process returns to step S10, and the key management apparatus 200 requests the operator to input ID information again.

  As shown in FIG. 11, with the execution of step S210, the control unit 120 of the teller machine 100 can directly use the event information generated by the teller machine 100 to unlock the lock part where the event has occurred. In order to achieve this, the unlocking block may be controlled. In this case, the key management apparatus 200 can skip the transmission of event information in step S70.

  In the second embodiment, since the teller machine 100 generates event information, it is not necessary for an operator to input event information to the key management apparatus 200. Therefore, the operation by the operator is easier than in the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, even when the first key holder 204 holds a plurality of keys, the unlocking prevention unit unlocks only the first lock unit corresponding to the first key. Permit and prohibit the unlocking of other locks. Thereby, also in 2nd Embodiment, the effect similar to 1st Embodiment can be acquired.

(Modification of Second Embodiment: Occurrence of Additional Event)
If an additional event occurs before the key management device 200 according to this modification returns the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 to the key management device 200, the teller machine 100 further generates additional event information. Then, the additional event information is transmitted to the key management apparatus 200. The key management device 200 permits the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 to continue to be used based on the additional event information.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the system according to the modification of the second embodiment. When an additional event requiring the first key 400 occurs, the teller machine 100 further generates additional event information (S300). Then, the teller machine 100 transmits the additional event information to the key management apparatus 200 (S310). The content of the additional event information may be substantially the same as the event information transmitted in step S70.

  The key management device 200 receives additional event information from the cashier 100 (S320). According to the additional event information, the key management device 200 maintains the removal permission state of the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 as it is (S330). The key management device 200 transmits additional event information to the cashier 100 (S130).

  The teller machine 100 may execute steps S80 to S95 as in the second embodiment. As a result, the operator can unlock the first lock unit 34 with the first key 400 and cancel the additional event.

  Thereafter, the operator returns the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 to the key management apparatus 200 (S140). When the first key holder 204 is inserted into the key holding unit 205, the key management apparatus 200 determines the event information, additional event information, the date and time when the first key 400 was taken out, and the date and time when the first key 400 was returned. The ID information of the operator is associated and stored in the storage unit 222 as a log (S150).

  According to this modification, when an additional event occurs, the operator continues to use the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 without returning the first key 400 and the first key holder 204 once. Can be used. Therefore, the system according to the present modification can improve the convenience of key usage.

  As shown in FIG. 13, with the execution of step S310, the control unit 120 of the teller machine 100 can directly use the event information generated by the teller machine 100 to unlock the lock part where the event has occurred. In order to achieve this, the unlocking block may be controlled. In this case, the control unit 120 of the teller machine 100 controls the unlocking prevention unit so that the lock part at the location where the event has occurred can be unlocked based on the event information generated by the teller machine 100. The key management apparatus 200 can skip the transmission of event information in step S130.

  In the first to third embodiments described above, the teller machine 100 and the key management device 200 may further limit the lock units and keys that can be used based on the operator's ID information. For example, the general employee (lower authority) has the authority to unlock the lock parts 34 to 37 of the outer covers 24 to 27, but does not have the authority to unlock the lock parts 134 to 137 of the storage boxes 114a to 117a. There is a case. In this case, when the general clerk's ID information is input, the key management apparatus 200 enables the keys corresponding to the lock units 34 to 37 to be taken out and prohibits the keys corresponding to the lock units 134 to 137 from being taken out.

  The event information further includes operator ID information. Thereby, when the general clerk's ID information is input, the control unit 120 of the teller machine 100 controls the unlocking prevention units 44 to 47 so as to enable the locking units 34 to 37 to be unlocked. The unlocking preventing units 144 to 147 are controlled so as to prohibit the unlocking of the units 134 to 137.

  When the ID information of the officer (superior authority) is input, the teller machine 100 and the key management device 200 do not limit the lock units and keys that can be used.

  A key that can be used by a general employee and a key that cannot be used by a general employee (a key that is permitted to be used only by officers) may be connected to one key holder 204. For example, in the above example, there are cases where two keys corresponding to the lock units 34 and 134 are connected to one key holder 204. In such a case, if a general employee takes out the key holder 204 to unlock only the lock unit 34, the key corresponding to the lock unit 134 can also be used. However, according to the first to third embodiments, when the operator is a general employee, the unlocking prevention units 144 to 147 prohibit the unlocking of the lock units 134 to 137 in the teller machine 100. Therefore, even if two keys corresponding to the lock portions 34 and 134 are connected to one key holder 204, a general employee cannot unlock the lock portion 134. Thereby, the said embodiment can prevent the unauthorized use of a key more effectively.

  In the system according to the above embodiment, one teller machine 100 is connected to the key management apparatus 200 as a money handling apparatus. However, a plurality of teller machines 100 may be connected to the key management apparatus 200. Further, not only the teller machine 100 but also a counter machine, a sorting machine, a teller machine, a money changer, an ATM, and the like may be connected to the key management apparatus 200 as a money handling apparatus. In this case, the unlocking of only the lock part of the money handling apparatus in which the event has occurred is permitted, and the unlocking of the lock parts of other money handling apparatuses is kept in a prohibited state. Thereby, even if the keys of a plurality of money handling apparatuses are collectively connected to one key holder 204, the operator can unlock only the lock part of the money handling apparatus in which the event has occurred. Can not be unlocked. As a result, use of unnecessary keys can be restricted and unauthorized use of keys can be prevented.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Teller machine, 200 ... Key management apparatus, 300 ... System 101 which consists of key management apparatus and money processing apparatus ... ID card reader, 102 ... Display part, 104 ... Operation , 108... Bundled banknote outlet, 109... Banknote slot, 110... Banknote outlet, 111 .. packaging coin outlet, 112 .. coin outlet, 113. .. coin input port, 114... Bundled bill dispensing device, 115 .. rose bill depositing and dispensing device, 116... Packaging coin dispensing device, 117. 34-37 ... outer cover, 114a-117a ... storage, 134-137 ... lock part, 44-47, 144-147 ... unlocking prevention part, 120 ... control part, 130 160, storage unit, 170 ... communication IF, 202 ... , 203 ... key storage unit, 204 ... key holder, 205 ... key holding unit, 400 ... key, 221 ... control unit, 222 ... storage unit, 215 ... card reader, 216: Display unit, 217: Operation unit

Claims (11)

A system comprising a money processing device, a key management device including a key management device that is communicably connected to the money processing device and stores a key unit used in the money processing device, and a money processing device,
The money handling apparatus includes a plurality of lock units configured to permit or prohibit access to the inside of the money handling apparatus, and a plurality of lock units configured to permit or prohibit the unlocking of the plurality of lock units. An unlocking prevention part, and a control part for controlling the unlocking prevention part,
The key management device corresponds to a key holding unit that removably holds a plurality of key units that at least unlock the lock unit, and a first key unit and the first key unit among the plurality of key units An input unit that inputs event information for specifying the first lock unit to be controlled, and the key holding unit is controlled so that the first key unit can be taken out from the key holding unit based on the event information And a control unit that
The system including the key management device and the money handling device, wherein the unlocking prevention unit permits unlocking of only the first lock unit specified by the event information. The key management device further includes a storage unit that stores lock unit identification information for identifying the lock unit of the money handling apparatus and key identification information for identifying a key unit corresponding to the lock unit in association with each other.
The event information includes the lock part identification information of the first lock part or the key identification information of the first key part,
The control unit of the key management device enables the first key unit to be taken out from the key holding unit based on the event information, and other than the first key unit from the key holding unit. The system comprising the key management device and the money handling device according to claim 1, wherein the key portion is prohibited from being taken out. The money handling apparatus further includes a storage unit that stores lock unit identification information that identifies the lock unit, and an input unit that receives the event information from the key management device,
The event information includes the lock part identification information of the first lock part or the key identification information of the first key part,
The unlocking prevention unit enables unlocking of the lock unit corresponding to the first key unit and prohibits unlocking of other lock units based on the event information. A system comprising the key management device according to claim 1 and a money processing device. The input unit of the money handling apparatus is an interface that is communicatively connected to the money handling apparatus,
The key management device and the money processing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the event information is generated in the money handling device and transmitted from the money handling device to the key management device. A system consisting of devices. The event information is input to the input unit of the key management device by an operation to the key management device,
The system comprising the key management device and the money handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the event information is transmitted from the key management device to the money handling device.   The system comprising the key management device and the money handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the unlocking prevention unit is configured by an electromagnetic lock.   The storage unit, when the first key unit is returned to the key holding unit, the event information including the key identification information of the first key unit, and the date and time when the first key unit is taken out And a return date and time of the first key part in association with each other and stored. The system comprising a key management device and a money handling device according to claim 2. The storage unit, when the first key unit is returned to the key holding unit, the event information including the key identification information of the first key unit, and the date and time when the first key unit is taken out And the return date and time of the first key part in association with each other,
When additional event information that requires the first key part is input to the input part of the key management apparatus before the first key part is returned to the key management apparatus, the key management apparatus Permits the unlocking of only the lock part corresponding to the first key part, and then the first key part is returned to the key holding part when the first key part is returned to the key holding part. 3. The event information including key identification information, the additional event information, the take-out date / time of the first key part, and the return date / time of the first key part are stored in association with each other. A system comprising the key management device according to claim 4 and a money handling device. The first key portion includes a plurality of keys and a key holder that holds the keys together,
The system comprising the key management device and the money handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the event information specifies one of keys held in the key holder. . A key management device that is communicably connected to a money handling device and stores a key part used for the money handling device,
A key holding unit for detachably holding a plurality of key units for unlocking at least the plurality of lock units of the money handling apparatus;
An input unit for inputting event information for specifying a first key unit and a first lock unit corresponding to the first key unit among the key units;
A control unit that controls the key holding unit so that the first key unit can be taken out from the key holding unit based on the event information;
A storage unit that associates and stores lock unit identification information that identifies the lock unit of the money handling apparatus and key identification information that identifies a key unit corresponding to the lock unit;
A transmission unit for transmitting the event information to the money handling apparatus,
The control unit of the key management device enables the first key unit to be taken out from the key holding unit based on the event information, and other than the first key unit from the key holding unit. A key management device that prohibits taking out a key part. A money handling device communicably connected to a key management device for storing a key part including a key,
A plurality of lock units configured to allow or prohibit access to the inside of the money handling apparatus;
A plurality of unlocking prevention parts configured to allow or prohibit the unlocking of the lock part;
A control unit for controlling the unlocking prevention unit;
A storage unit for storing lock unit identification information for identifying the lock unit of the money handling apparatus,
Inputting or generating event information for specifying a first lock portion corresponding to the first key portion of the key portions;
The unlocking prevention unit enables unlocking of the lock unit corresponding to the first key unit and prohibits unlocking of other lock units based on the event information. Money handling equipment.

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