JP2020187783A - Seal impression information input device and seal impression information input method - Google Patents

Abstract

To achieve paperless teller operations at a financial institution, such as a bank, by acquiring seal impression information on a seal which uniquely identifies a customer when performing the teller operations at the financial institution.SOLUTION: When an operator such as a customer inputs a signature on a touch panel display 12 (1) and performs an impressing operation of pressing a seal face of a seal 20 on a seal face imaging part 11, the seal face imaging part 11 images the seal face of the seal 20 (2). A seal impression information input device 10 generates an image of a seal impression corresponding to the seal face from the image of the seal face picked up by the seal face imaging part 11 as an input seal impression data, and displays the input seal impression data together with the input signature data on the touch panel display 12 (3). By acquiring the input seal impression data indicating the seal impression of the seal in such a manner, paperless teller operations at a financial institution can be achieved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an imprint information input device and an imprint information input method capable of acquiring imprint information of a seal that uniquely identifies a customer when performing a counter business of a financial institution such as a bank.

Conventionally, a person in charge of a counter at a financial institution such as a bank receives various slips such as a deposit slip or a withdrawal slip in which a customer's desired transaction content is entered, and performs the transaction processing described in this slip. For example, when a customer makes a withdrawal from his / her own account, he / she receives a withdrawal slip in which an account number, a withdrawal amount, etc. are entered and performs a withdrawal process.

In this way, financial institutions have conducted financial transactions using various slips such as deposit slips and withdrawal slips, but with the recent development of IT (Information technology) technology, slips and the like have become paperless. Is desired. In order to realize such a paperless office, it is necessary to electronically acquire information such as a signature or a seal imprint that uniquely identifies an individual. Therefore, for example, it is conceivable to read the imprint of the signature or the seal stamp by using the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-307007

However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the signature or the imprint is read from the voucher in the situation where the voucher with the signature or the imprint of the seal stamp exists, the existence of the voucher is premised. , There is a problem that it cannot be made paperless. In particular, in financial institutions, it is a prerequisite for transactions that the same imprint as the imprint registered in advance by the customer is attached to the slip, so unless the imprint can be obtained regardless of the slip, the counter business of the financial institution Paperless cannot be achieved.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and when performing a counter business of a financial institution such as a bank, the stamp information of a seal that uniquely identifies a customer is acquired, and thus the counter of the financial institution is obtained. It is an object of the present invention to provide an imprint information input device and an imprint information input method capable of making business paperless.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the present invention presents the imprint information acquisition means for acquiring the imprint information of the stamp surface engraved on the stamp, and the imprint information display for controlling the display of the imprint information on a predetermined display unit. An imprint information input device having a control means, wherein the imprint information display control means transmits the imprint information to the display unit each time the imprint information is acquired when the imprint information acquisition is repeated by the imprint information acquisition means. It is characterized by display control.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the imprint information acquisition means is arranged in the vicinity of the display unit.

Further, in the above invention, in the above invention, the imprint information acquisition means intermittently acquires imprint information, and the imprint information display control means is displayed on the display unit in accordance with the acquisition of the imprint information. It is characterized by updating the imprint information.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the imprint information acquisition means intermittently acquires imprint information from the start of imprinting to a predetermined time, and does not acquire the imprint information after the elapse of the predetermined time. And.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the imprint information acquisition means intermittently acquires imprint information from the start of imprinting to a predetermined number of times.

Further, the present invention has an imprint information input device having an imprint information acquisition unit that acquires imprint information of a stamp surface engraved on a seal stamp and an imprint information display control unit that controls the display of the imprint information on a predetermined display unit. The information input method is characterized in that, when the imprint information display control unit repeatedly acquires imprint information by the imprint information acquisition unit, the imprint information is displayed and controlled on the display unit each time the imprint information is acquired. And.

According to the present invention, when performing a counter business of a financial institution such as a bank, it is possible to acquire the imprint information of a seal that uniquely identifies a customer, thereby making the counter business of a financial institution paperless.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the concept of the imprint information input device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing a configuration of an imprint information input device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the imprint information input device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the concept of the imprint information input device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a system configuration diagram showing a system configuration according to the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the imprint information input device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the imprint information input device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of imprint processing. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of imprint processing. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the signature processing. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for synthesizing imprints. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing imprint processing when compositing imprints.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the imprint information input device and the imprint information input method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Concept of imprint information input device according to the first embodiment>
First, the concept of the imprint information input device according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the concept of the imprint information input device according to the first embodiment. The imprint information input device 10 shown in FIG. 1 is installed at a bank counter or the like and is used to electromagnetically input the imprint of a seal. Further, the imprint information input device 10 can also be used to electromagnetically input the customer's signature.

Specifically, the imprint information input device 10 includes a stamp surface imaging unit 11 and a touch panel display 12. The stamp surface imaging unit 11 is an imaging device that images the stamp surface of the stamp. The imprint information input device 10 performs image processing such as inversion on the image of the imprint image captured by the imprint image capturing unit 11 to generate an image of the imprint corresponding to the imprint surface as input imprint data. The touch panel display 12 is used for accepting a signature input operation, displaying input signature data generated in response to the signature input operation, and displaying input imprint data.

Therefore, when an operator such as a customer inputs a signature to the touch panel display 12 (1) and performs a stamping operation of pressing the stamp surface of the stamp 20 against the stamp surface imaging unit 11, the stamp surface imaging unit 11 presses the stamp surface of the stamp 20. After imaging (2), the input signature data and the input imprint data are displayed on the touch panel display 12 (3).

Here, the stamp surface imaging unit 11 is arranged in the vicinity of the touch panel display 12. Specifically, the touch panel display 12 is arranged at a position within the field of view of the user who stamps the seal. Therefore, the operator can visually confirm the input imprint data obtained by his / her own imprint operation, and can easily and surely input an appropriate imprint. For example, if there is a position where the pressing pressure is insufficient during the imprint operation, the corresponding part of the imprint will be chipped, but the operator can check the input imprint data in real time to determine which part of the imprint is missing. That is, it is possible to recognize at which position the pressing force is insufficient and to understand in which direction the force should be applied, and as a result, an accurate imprint can be obtained.

Further, it is desirable that the stamp surface imaging unit 11 and the touch panel display 12 are arranged in the vertical direction, that is, on the front side and the back side when viewed from the operator. This is because the displayed input imprint data is within the operator's field of view even when the imprint operation is concentrated. Further, if the touch panel display 12 is arranged on the front side, the operability in inputting the signature can be improved.

The imprint information input device 10 can transmit the input imprint data and the input signature data to an external device. Therefore, it is possible to manage the input imprint data and the input signature data in association with the digitized slip.

As described above, the imprint information input device 10 according to the first embodiment captures the stamp surface of the seal stamp 20 by the stamp surface imaging unit 11, generates input imprint data indicating the imprint, and inputs and displays the signature. The input imprint data can be displayed on the and the input imprint data can be output to an external device. Therefore, when performing the counter business of a financial institution such as a bank, it is possible to acquire the imprint information of the seal 20 that uniquely identifies the customer, thereby making the counter business of the financial institution paperless.

Further, since the touch panel display 12 can accept the signature input operation, display the input imprint data, and display the input signature data, the device can be downsized and the cost can be reduced. In FIG. 1, the case where both the signature input and the imprint input are performed has been described as an example, but it can also be used only for the signature input or the imprint input only.

<Configuration of imprint information input device according to the first embodiment>
Next, the configuration of the imprint information input device 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the imprint information input device 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the imprint information input device 10 includes a stamp surface imaging unit 11, a touch panel display 12, a communication unit 13, a storage unit 14, and a control unit 15.

The stamp surface imaging unit 11 is an imaging device that images the stamp surface of the stamp 20. Specifically, the stamp surface imaging unit 11 has an elastic film member that accepts a stamping operation and a camera that images the stamp surface through the elastic film member, and the camera captures the elastic film member that is deformed by being pressed against the stamp surface by the stamping operation. An image of the stamp surface is obtained by imaging with.

When the stamping operation is detected, the stamping surface imaging unit 11 starts imaging the stamping surface, and repeatedly executes imaging of the stamping surface at predetermined time intervals (for example, 0.1 second intervals) until the stamping operation is completed.

The touch panel display 12 is shared for accepting signature input operations, displaying input signature data, and displaying input imprint data. As the touch panel display 12, any method such as a pressure-sensitive type or a capacitance type can be used.

The communication unit 13 is a communication interface used when outputting the input imprint data and the input signature data to an external device. The storage unit 14 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a non-volatile memory, and stores input imprint data 14a and input signature data 14b.

The control unit 15 is a control unit that controls the imprint information input device 10 as a whole, and has an imprint processing unit 16 that performs processing related to imprint and a signature processing unit 17 that performs processing related to signature.

The imprint processing unit 16 includes an input imprint data generation unit 16a, an input imprint data display unit 16b, and an input imprint data output unit 16c. The input imprint data generation unit 16a performs image processing such as inversion on the image of the seal surface imaged by the imprint image unit 11, generates input imprint data 14a showing the image of the imprint surface, and generates the input imprint data 14a. Is stored in the storage unit 14.

Since the stamp surface imaging unit 11 images the stamp surface at predetermined time intervals (for example, 0.1 second intervals) while the stamping operation is being performed, the input imprint data generation unit 16a starts from the stamp surface imaged at predetermined time intervals. The input imprint data 14a is generated at any time, and the input imprint data 14a of the storage unit 14 is updated.

The input imprint data 14a may be generated for all the images captured by the stamp surface imaging unit 11, or may be generated for each predetermined number of images. Further, the input imprint data 14a may be repeatedly generated and updated for a predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds from the start of imprinting, and the input imprint data 14a may not be generated and updated after the predetermined time elapses. Further, instead of measuring the predetermined time, after the predetermined number of input imprint data 14a is generated, the input imprint data 14a may not be generated and updated. For example, when the stamp surface imaging unit 11 performs imaging at 0.1 second intervals and generates input imprint data 14a for all the imaging results, the time when the input imprint data 14a is generated 30 times corresponds to the time when 3 seconds have elapsed. To do.

The input imprint data display unit 16b performs a process of displaying the input imprint data 14a stored in the storage unit 14 on the touch panel display 12. Specifically, the input imprint data display unit 16b starts displaying the input imprint data 14a on the touch panel display 12 when the input imprint data 14a is stored in the storage unit 14, and the input imprint data 14a is updated. Then, the display of the touch panel display 12 is updated. Therefore, the input imprint data 14a generated by the imprint operation is displayed on the touch panel display 12 in real time.

The input imprint data output unit 16c performs a process of outputting the input imprint data 14a stored in the storage unit 14 to an external device by the communication unit 13. Specifically, the input imprint data output unit 16c outputs the input imprint data 14a to an external device when the processing related to the input of the imprint is completed, such as when a predetermined determination operation is performed. Therefore, the final input imprint data 14a generated by the imprint operation is output to the external device.

The signature processing unit 17 includes an input signature data generation unit 17a, an input signature data display unit 17b, and an input signature data output unit 17c. The input signature data generation unit 17a detects a signature input operation on the touch panel display 12, generates input signature data 14b, and stores the input signature data 14b in the storage unit 14.

The input signature data display unit 17b performs a process of displaying the input signature data 14b on the touch panel display 12. Specifically, the input signature data display unit 17b repeatedly updates the display on the touch panel display 12 in response to the signature input operation. Therefore, the handwriting is displayed on the touch panel display 12 as in the case of writing on the paper, and the display content at the end of the signature input operation becomes the input signature data 14b.

The input signature data output unit 17c performs a process of outputting the input signature data 14b stored in the storage unit 14 to an external device by the communication unit 13. Specifically, the input signature data output unit 17c causes the input signature data 14b to be output to an external device when the processing related to the signature input is completed, such as when a predetermined confirmation operation is performed. Therefore, the final input signature data 14b generated by the signature input operation is output to the external device.

<Processing procedure of the imprint information input device according to the first embodiment>
Next, the processing procedure of the imprint information input device 10 will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the imprint information input device 10. First, the stamp surface imaging unit 11 determines whether or not the stamping operation has been detected (step S101).

If the stamping operation is detected (step S101; Yes), the stamp surface imaging unit 11 images the stamp surface of the stamp 20 (step S102), and the input imprint data generation unit 16a outputs the input imprint data 14a from the image of the imaged stamp surface. Generate (step S103). The generated input imprint data 14a is stored in the storage unit 14. The input imprint data display unit 16b displays the input imprint data 14a stored in the storage unit 14 on the touch panel display 12 (step S104).

After step S104, or when the stamping operation is not detected (step S101; No), the input signature data generation unit 17a determines whether or not the signature input operation on the touch panel display 12 is detected (step S105). ..

If the signature input operation is detected (step S105; Yes), the touch panel display 12 acquires the signature input (step S106). Then, the input signature data generation unit 17a generates the input signature data 14b (step S107), and the input signature data display unit 17b displays the input signature data 14b on the touch panel display 12 (step S108).

After step S108, or when the signature input operation is not detected (step S105; No), the input imprint data output unit 16c and the input signature data output unit 17c determine whether or not to confirm the imprint or signature. (Step S109). The determination of confirmation may be performed based on the confirmation operation by the operator, or may be performed based on the passage of time after the operation is stopped.

If the imprint or signature is not confirmed (step S109; No), the process proceeds to step S101, and it is determined whether or not the imprint operation is detected. Then, when the imprint or signature is confirmed (step S109; Yes), the confirmed data is transmitted to an external device (step S110), and the process ends. Specifically, if the confirmation is performed after the input of the imprint, the input imprint data output unit 16c executes the transmission of the input imprint data 14a, and if the confirmation is performed after the input of the signature, the input signature data is output. The unit 17c transmits the input signature data 14b. If confirmation is performed after both the imprint and the signature are input, the input imprint data output unit 16c transmits the input imprint data 14a, and the input signature data output unit 17c transmits the input signature data 14b. To execute.

As described above, the imprint information input device 10 according to the first embodiment is a touch panel that captures the stamp surface of the stamp 20 by the stamp surface imaging unit 11 to generate input imprint data indicating the imprint, and inputs and displays the signature. The input imprint data can be displayed on the display 12, and the input imprint data can be output to an external device. Therefore, when performing the counter business of a financial institution such as a bank, it is possible to acquire the imprint information of the seal 20 that uniquely identifies the customer, thereby making the counter business of the financial institution paperless.

Further, since the touch panel display 12 can accept the signature input operation, display the input imprint data, and display the input signature data, the device can be downsized and the cost can be reduced.

<Concept of imprint information input device according to the second embodiment>
In the second embodiment, an imprint information input device that accepts input by using data such as imprints registered in advance will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the concept of the imprint information input device according to the second embodiment.

The imprint information input device 110 shown in FIG. 4 can store the imprint of the seal 20 used by the operator in advance as registered imprint data (1). Then, when the stamping operation of pressing the stamp surface of the stamp 20 against the stamp surface imaging unit 11 is performed, the stamp surface imaging unit 11 images the stamp surface of the stamp 20 a plurality of times (2), and the imprint information input device 110 is obtained by each imaging. Multiple input imprint data are generated from the plurality of images (3). In the example shown in FIG. 4, the imprint information input device 110 shows a state in which three input imprint data P1 to P3 are generated.

The imprint information input device 110 compares the generated plurality of input imprint data with the registered imprint data, and calculates the similarity of each input imprint data with the registered imprint data (4). In the example shown in FIG. 4, the similarity of the input imprint data P1 to the registered imprint data is "60", the similarity of the input imprint data P2 to the registered imprint data is "90", and the registration of the input imprint data P3. The degree of similarity to the imprint data is "55".

The imprint information input device 110 compares the similarity of each input imprint data, and displays the input imprint data having the highest similarity on the touch panel display 12 (5). Therefore, in the example of FIG. 4, the input imprint data P2 is displayed on the touch panel display 12.

As described above, the imprint information input device 110 according to the second embodiment stores the registered imprint data in advance, images the stamp surface of the seal 20 a plurality of times to generate a plurality of input imprint data, and registers each input imprint data. The input imprint data having the highest degree of similarity is displayed by finding the similarity with the imprint data. In this way, by using the collation between the input imprint data and the registered imprint data, the operator can understand the imprint closest to the registered imprint, and can easily and surely input an appropriate imprint, which is required for the operation. Time can be shortened. It should be noted that not all the images captured by the stamp surface imaging unit 11 are used for collation with the registered imprint data, and if the images are collated for each predetermined number, the processing load can be reduced.

Although the input of the imprint has been described in FIG. 4, the input of the signature can be performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Further, by registering the signature in advance, it is possible to improve the efficiency of signature input, but the registration and use of the signature will be described later.

Next, a system configuration for storing registered imprint data and the like in the imprint information input device 110 will be described. FIG. 5 is a system configuration diagram showing a system configuration according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of counter terminal devices 120 are installed in a branch office 131 such as a bank, and each counter terminal device 120 is connected to an imprint information input device 110. Further, the plurality of window terminal devices 120 are connected to the customer management server 150 via a predetermined network 140. Although not shown, the counter terminal device 120 and the imprint information input device 110 are installed in other branches such as the branch 132 as in the branch 131, and each counter terminal device 120 manages customers via a predetermined network 140. It is connected to the server 150.

The customer management server 150 has a customer database 151 that manages customer information by attaching a customer ID. In addition to the customer's name, account number, address, etc., the customer information includes registered imprint data, which is a registered imprint, and registered signature data, which is a registered signature.

For example, when a customer visits a branch office 131 and inputs an imprint or a signature, the bank employee operates the window terminal device 120 to make an inquiry to the customer management server 150. This inquiry is made by transmitting information that can uniquely identify the customer, such as the customer's name and account number, to the customer management server 150.

The customer management server 150 that has received the inquiry uniquely identifies the customer from the customer's name, account number, etc. indicated in the inquiry, and transmits the corresponding registration imprint data and registration signature data to the window terminal device 120. The window terminal device 120 transmits the registration imprint data and the registration signature data received from the customer management server 150 to the imprint information input device 110. In this way, the imprint information input device 110 can receive and store the registration imprint data and the registration signature data corresponding to the customer. After that, the customer himself / herself will perform a stamping operation and a signature input operation on the imprint information input device 110 as an operator.

<Configuration of imprint information input device according to the second embodiment>
Next, the configuration of the imprint information input device 110 will be described. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the imprint information input device 110. As shown in FIG. 6, the imprint information input device 110 includes a stamp surface imaging unit 11, a touch panel display 12, a communication unit 13, a storage unit 14, and a control unit 15.

Since the stamp surface imaging unit 11 and the touch panel display 12 are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. The communication unit 13 is used for receiving the registered imprint data and the registered signature data from the window terminal device 120 in addition to outputting the input imprint data and the input signature data.

The storage unit 14 stores the registered imprint data 114a and the registered signature data 114b in addition to the input imprint data 14a and the input signature data 14b. Further, the input imprint data 14a is associated with the similarity 114c. Actually, the input imprint data 14a is managed by adding identification information to the data indicating the image of the imprint, and the similarity 114c is the identification information of the data indicating the imprint and the similarity calculated for the imprint. Is stored in the storage unit 14 as a table associated with.

The control unit 15 has a customer data reception processing unit 118, an imprint processing unit 116, and a signature processing unit 117. The customer data reception processing unit 118 is a processing unit that receives the registration imprint data and the registration signature data from the window terminal device 120 and stores the registration imprint data 114a and the registration signature data 114b in the storage unit 14.

The imprint processing unit 116 includes an input imprint data generation unit 116a, an imprint similarity calculation unit 116b, an input imprint data display unit 116c, and an input imprint data output unit 116d. The input imprint data generation unit 116a performs image processing such as inversion on the image of the seal surface imaged by the imprint image unit 11, generates input imprint data 14a showing the image of the imprint surface, and generates the input imprint data 14a. Is stored in the storage unit 14.

Since the stamp surface imaging unit 11 images the stamp surface at predetermined time intervals (for example, 0.1 second intervals) while the stamping operation is being performed, the input imprint data generation unit 116a starts from the stamp surface imaged at predetermined time intervals. Input imprint data 14a is generated at any time and stored in the storage unit 14. At this time, instead of updating the existing input imprint data 14a, a plurality of input imprint data 14a are individually stored.

The input imprint data 14a may be generated for all the images captured by the imprint image capturing unit 11, or may be generated for each predetermined number of images. Further, the input imprint data 14a may be repeatedly generated and updated for a predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds from the start of imprinting, and the input imprint data 14a may not be generated and updated after the predetermined time elapses. Further, instead of measuring the predetermined time, after the predetermined number of input imprint data 14a is generated, the input imprint data 14a may not be generated and updated. For example, when the stamp surface imaging unit 11 performs imaging at 0.1 second intervals and generates input imprint data 14a for all the imaging results, the time when the input imprint data 14a is generated 30 times corresponds to the time when 3 seconds have elapsed. To do.

When the input imprint data 14a is generated by the input imprint data generation unit 116a, the imprint similarity calculation unit 116b calculates the similarity with the registered imprint data 114a and associates it with the input imprint data 14a as the similarity 114c. Do.

The input imprint data display unit 116c performs a process of displaying the input imprint data 14a stored in the storage unit 14 on the touch panel display 12. Specifically, the input imprint data display unit 116c starts displaying the input imprint data 14a on the touch panel display 12 when the input imprint data 14a is stored in the storage unit 14, and a new input imprint data 14a is generated. If so, the display on the touch panel display 12 is updated. Then, when a predetermined number of input imprint data 14a are generated, the similarity 114c of each input imprint data 14a is compared, and the input imprint data 14a having the highest similarity 114c is displayed on the touch panel display 12. Therefore, the generated input imprint data 14a is displayed on the touch panel display 12 in real time during the imprint operation, and the input imprint data 14a having the highest degree of similarity is displayed after the imprint operation is completed.

The input imprint data output unit 116d performs a process of outputting the input imprint data 14a stored in the storage unit 14 to an external device by the communication unit 13. Specifically, the input imprint data output unit 116d outputs the input imprint data 14a having the highest degree of similarity to an external device when the processing related to the input of the imprint is completed, such as when a predetermined confirmation operation is performed. ..

The signature processing unit 117 includes an input signature data generation unit 117a, a signature similarity calculation unit 117b, an input signature data display unit 117c, and an input signature data output unit 117d. The input signature data generation unit 117a detects a signature input operation on the touch panel display 12, generates input signature data 14b, and stores the input signature data 14b in the storage unit 14.

The signature similarity calculation unit 117b performs a process of calculating the similarity with the registered signature data 114b when the input signature data 14b is generated by the input signature data generation unit 117a.

The input signature data display unit 117c performs a process of displaying the input signature data 14b on the touch panel display 12. Specifically, the input signature data display unit 117c repeatedly updates the display on the touch panel display 12 in response to the signature input operation. Therefore, the handwriting is displayed on the touch panel display 12 as in the case of writing on the paper, and the display content at the end of the signature input operation becomes the input signature data 14b.

Further, the input signature data display unit 117c displays a request for re-input of the signature when the similarity calculated by the signature similarity calculation unit 117b does not reach a predetermined threshold value.

The input signature data output unit 117d performs a process of outputting the input signature data 14b stored in the storage unit 14 to an external device by the communication unit 13. Specifically, the input signature data output unit 117d causes the input signature data 14b to be output to an external device when the processing related to the signature input is completed, such as when a predetermined confirmation operation is performed. Therefore, the final input signature data 14b generated by the signature input operation is output to the external device.

<Processing procedure of the imprint information input device according to the second embodiment>
Next, the processing procedure of the imprint information input device 110 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the imprint information input device 110. First, the customer data reception processing unit 118 receives the registration imprint data and the registration signature data from the window terminal device 120, and stores the registration imprint data 114a and the registration signature data 114b in the storage unit 14 (step S201). After that, the stamp surface imaging unit 11 determines whether or not the stamping operation is detected (step S202).

If the imprint operation is detected (step S202; Yes), the imprint processing unit 116 executes the process related to the imprint (step S203). The details of this imprint processing will be described later.

After step S203, or when the stamping operation is not detected (step S202; No), the signature processing unit 117 determines whether or not the signature input operation on the touch panel display 12 is detected (step S204).

If the signature input operation is detected (step S204; Yes), the signature processing unit 117 executes the signature processing (step S205). The details of this signature process will be described later.

After step S205, or when the signature input operation is not detected (step S204; No), the input imprint data output unit 116d and the input signature data output unit 117d determine whether or not to confirm the imprint or signature. (Step S206). The determination of confirmation may be performed based on the confirmation operation by the operator, or may be performed based on the passage of time after the operation is stopped.

If the imprint or signature is not confirmed (step S206; No), the process proceeds to step S202, and it is determined whether or not the imprint operation is detected. Then, when the imprint or signature is confirmed (step S206; Yes), the confirmed data is transmitted to an external device (step S207), and the process ends. Specifically, if the confirmation is performed after the input of the imprint, the input imprint data output unit 116d executes the transmission of the input imprint data 14a having the highest similarity, and if the confirmation is performed after the signature is input. , The input signature data output unit 117d executes the transmission of the input signature data 14b. If confirmation is performed after both the imprint and the signature have been input, the input imprint data output unit 116d transmits the input imprint data 14a having the highest similarity, and the input signature data output unit 117d inputs. The signature data 14b is transmitted.

Next, the imprint processing will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of imprint processing. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the case where the stamp surface imaging unit 11 images the stamp surface at time t1, time t2, and time t3 is shown.

The input imprint data generation unit 116a generates the input imprint data P1 from the imprint surface imaged at time t1. Further, the imprint similarity calculation unit 116b calculates the similarity between the input imprint data P1 and the registered signature data 114b. In FIG. 8, the similarity of the input imprint data P1 is “60”.

Similarly, the input imprint data generation unit 116a generates the input imprint data P2 from the imprint surface imaged at time t2. Further, the imprint similarity calculation unit 116b calculates the similarity between the input imprint data P2 and the registered signature data 114b. In FIG. 8, the similarity of the input imprint data P2 is “90”.

Further, the input imprint data generation unit 116a generates the input imprint data P3 from the imprint surface imaged at time t3. Further, the imprint similarity calculation unit 116b calculates the similarity between the input imprint data P3 and the registered signature data 114b. In FIG. 8, the similarity of the input imprint data P3 is “55”.

After that, the input imprint data display unit 116c compares the similarity of the input imprint data P1 to P3 and selects the input imprint data 14a to be finally displayed. In the example of FIG. 8, since the input imprint data P2 has the highest degree of similarity, the input imprint data P2 is displayed on the touch panel display 12.

Next, a detailed processing procedure of the imprint processing shown in FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the imprint processing shown in FIG. 7. First, the imprint similarity calculation unit 116b reads out the registered imprint data 114a from the storage unit 14 (step S301). Next, the stamp surface imaging unit 11 images the stamp surface of the stamp 20 (step S302), and the input imprint data generation unit 116a generates the input imprint data 14a from the image of the captured stamp surface (step S303).

The input imprint data display unit 116c displays the generated input imprint data 14a on the touch panel display 12 (step S304). Further, the imprint similarity calculation unit 116b calculates the similarity 114c between the input imprint data 14a and the registered imprint data 114a (step S305), and stores the input imprint data 14a and the similarity 114c in the storage unit 14 in association with each other. (Step S306).

After step S306, the input imprint data display unit 116c determines whether or not a predetermined number of input imprint data 14a has been generated (step S307). If the number of the generated input imprint data 14a is less than a predetermined number (step S307; No), the process proceeds to step S302, and the imprint image capturing unit 11 takes an image of the imprint.

If a predetermined number of input imprint data 14a are generated (step S307; Yes), the input imprint data display unit 116c compares the similarity 114c of each input imprint data 14a, and the input imprint data having the highest similarity 114c. 14a is selected (step S308). Then, the selected input imprint data 14a is displayed on the touch panel display 12 (step S309), and the imprint processing is completed.

Next, a detailed processing procedure of the signature processing shown in FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the signature processing shown in FIG. 7. First, the signature similarity calculation unit 117b reads the registered signature data 114b from the storage unit 14 (step S401). Next, the touch panel display 12 acquires the signature input (step S402), and the input signature data generation unit 117a generates the input signature data 14b (step S403).

The input signature data display unit 117c displays the generated input signature data 14b on the touch panel display 12 (step S404). Further, the signature similarity calculation unit 117b calculates the similarity between the input signature data 14b and the registered signature data 114b (step S405).

The input signature data display unit 117c determines whether or not the similarity between the input signature data 14b and the registered signature data 114b is equal to or greater than the threshold value (step S406). If the similarity is less than the threshold value (step S406; No), the input signature data display unit 117c displays a request for re-input of the signature (step S407), and proceeds to step S402. Then, if the similarity is equal to or higher than the threshold value (step S406; Yes), the input signature data 14b is stored in the storage unit 14 (step S408), and the signature process is terminated.

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Next, a modification of the imprint input will be described. When the stamp surface imaging unit 11 images the stamp surface a plurality of times and a plurality of input imprint data are obtained, more appropriate input imprint data can be generated by synthesizing the plurality of input imprint data. The imprint shown by the input imprint data of 1 may include a region where the image is unclear due to crushing or fading and an region where a good image is obtained, but a plurality of input imprint data are combined. As a result, the influence of crushing and fading can be excluded, and a clear imprint can be obtained as a whole. The imprint data generated by synthesizing a plurality of input imprint data in this way can be used for collation with the registered imprint data registered in advance. It is also possible to register imprint data obtained by synthesizing a plurality of input imprint data as registered imprint data.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for synthesizing imprints. The example shown in FIG. 11 shows a case where the stamp surface imaging unit 11 images the stamp surface at time t11, time t12, and time t13, respectively.

The input imprint data generation unit 116a generates the input imprint data P11 from the imprint surface imaged at time t11. Then, the input imprint data generation unit 116a divides the input imprint data P11 into partial regions, and evaluates the presence or absence of crushing or blurring in each partial region. Any image processing technique may be used for the division and evaluation of the input imprint data. The input imprint data generation unit 116a removes the crushed area from the input imprint data P11 and stores it in the storage unit 14.

Similarly, the input imprint data generation unit 116a generates the input imprint data P12 from the imprint surface imaged at time t12. Then, the input imprint data generation unit 116a divides the input imprint data P12 into partial regions, and evaluates the presence or absence of crushing or blurring in each partial region. The input imprint data generation unit 116a removes the crushed area from the input imprint data P12 and stores it in the storage unit 14.

Further, the input imprint data generation unit 116a generates the input imprint data P13 from the imprint surface imaged at time t13. Then, the input imprint data generation unit 116a divides the input imprint data P13 into partial regions, and evaluates the presence or absence of crushing or fading in each partial region. The input imprint data generation unit 116a removes the crushed area from the input imprint data P13 and stores it in the storage unit 14.

After that, the input imprint data display unit 116c superimposes and synthesizes the input imprint data P11 to P13 from which the crushed region has been removed, and displays the combined input imprint data on the touch panel display 12. The combined input imprint data is also used for output to an external device.

In this composition, the crushed area is removed, and the input imprint data is superimposed while leaving the crushed area. This is because it can be expected that the imprint becomes clear by superimposing a plurality of input imprint data on the area where the blur occurs. Further, with respect to the combined input imprint data, it may be determined how much the blurred area remains and whether or not to request the re-execution of the imprint operation. Further, the strength of the stamping operation and the angle of the stamp 20 are determined based on the position and number of the blurred area and the crushed area, and the stamping operation is too strong, the stamping operation is too weak, and the stamp 20 is tilted with respect to the stamp surface imaging unit 11. You may display a message such as.

Next, a detailed processing procedure of the imprint processing when synthesizing the imprints will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing imprint processing when compositing imprints. This processing procedure can be used as the imprint processing shown in FIG. 7.

First, the stamp surface imaging unit 11 images the stamp surface of the stamp 20 (step S501), and the input imprint data generation unit 116a generates the input imprint data 14a from the image of the captured stamp surface (step S502).

The input imprint data display unit 116c displays the generated input imprint data 14a on the touch panel display 12 (step S503). Further, the input imprint data generation unit 116a divides the generated input imprint data into partial regions (step S504), and evaluates the presence or absence of crushing or blurring in each partial region (step S505). The input imprint data generation unit 116a removes the crushed area (step S506) and stores the input imprint data in the storage unit 14 (step S507).

After step S507, the input imprint data display unit 116c determines whether or not a predetermined number of input imprint data 14a has been generated (step S508). If the number of the generated input imprint data 14a is less than a predetermined number (step S508; No), the process proceeds to step S501, and the imprint image capturing unit 11 takes an image of the imprint.

If a predetermined number of input imprint data 14a are generated (step S508; Yes), the input imprint data display unit 116c superimposes and synthesizes the input imprint data from which the crushed region has been removed (step S509). .. The input imprint data display unit 116c displays the combined input imprint data on the touch panel display 12 (step S510), and ends the imprint process.

Note that FIG. 12 shows a case where the input imprint data 14a is combined without using the registered imprint data 114a. For example, the input imprint data 14a having a high degree of similarity to the registered imprint data 114a is selected and combined. You may. When the registered imprint data 114a is not used, it is not necessary to receive and store the registered imprint data 114a, and the imprint similarity calculation unit 116b is also unnecessary.

Further, in FIG. 12, the input imprint data 14a obtained by the imprint operation is displayed in real time, a predetermined number of input imprint data 14a are generated, the input imprint data 14a is combined, and the combined input imprint data is finally obtained. Although the process of displaying as an output has been described as an example, synthesis may be executed every time the input imprint data 14a is generated, and the synthesized input imprint data may be displayed in real time. In such a process, the imprint obtained by superimposing the input imprint data 14a obtained up to that point is displayed on the touch panel display 12 in real time.

As described above, the imprint information input device 110 according to the second embodiment stores the registered imprint data 114a and the registered signature data 114b in advance, and the similarity between the input imprint data and the registered imprint data and the input signature data. Since the input imprint and signature are evaluated using the similarity with the registered signature data, the operator can easily and surely input an appropriate imprint and signature.

Further, the generated input imprint data 14a can be displayed in real time during the imprint operation, and the input imprint data 14a having a high degree of similarity to the registered imprint data 114a can be displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time. Alternatively, the input imprint data 14a generated during the imprint operation can be displayed in real time, and the imprint data generated by synthesis can be displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time.

In the second embodiment, the case where the generation of the input imprint data 14a is repeatedly executed until a predetermined number of the input imprint data 14a is generated has been described, but the input imprint data whose similarity is equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold value. When 14a is obtained, the generation of the input imprint data 14a may be terminated. Further, the imprint data to be output when the input imprint data 14a having the similarity equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value is obtained may be determined.

Further, it may be configured to notify the operator whether or not the imprinting operation is appropriate based on the similarity calculated for the input imprint data 14a. For this notification, for example, a display output to the touch panel display 12 can be used.

Further, in the second embodiment, the case where the registration imprint data and the registration signature data are associated and managed one by one for the customer is shown, but a plurality of registration imprint data and a plurality of registrations are performed for one customer. Signature data may be associated.

When a plurality of registered imprint data are associated with each other, the similarity between the input imprint data 14a and the plurality of registered imprint data is calculated, and the maximum value thereof is set as the similarity with the registered imprint data of the input imprint data 14a. .. Then, the similarity with respect to the registered imprint data obtained for each of the plurality of input imprint data 14a is compared, and the input imprint data 14a having the largest similarity is selected.

When a plurality of registered signature data are associated with each other, the similarity with the plurality of registered signature data is calculated for each of the input signature data 14b, and if the maximum value of the similarity is less than the threshold value, re-entry is requested. Just do it.

Further, in the second embodiment, the case where the registration imprint data 114a and the registration signature data 114b corresponding to the operator are received from the customer management server 150 and stored, and collated with the input imprint data 14a and the input signature data 14b is performed. As described above, the imprint information input device 110 may store a plurality of registered imprint data and a plurality of registered signature data corresponding to a plurality of customers in advance. In this case, it is possible to identify which of the plurality of customers the operator is by collating with the input force imprint data 14a and the input signature data 14b.

In the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2, the case where the stamp surface imaging unit 11 images the stamp surface at a predetermined time interval has been described as an example, but the time is such that the image is taken every time the pressure applied to the elastic film member changes. The imaging of the stamp surface may be controlled by using parameters other than the above.

Further, in Examples 1 and 2 described above, the stamp surface imaging unit 11 images the stamp surface through the elastic film member and generates input imprint data from the captured image, but any method can be used to acquire the imprint. Can be used. For example, the configuration may be such that the pressure from the stamp surface is detected to directly generate an image showing the imprint. Further, the imprint image generated by the imprint operation may be imaged. Further, the imprint may be specified by photographing the imprint surface before and after the imprint operation.

Further, in Examples 1 and 2 described above, the case of inputting the imprint and the signature has been described, but the present invention is not limited to the input of the imprint and the signature, and the fingerprint, palm print, vein, face image and the like are used. , Can be applied to the input of various information used for personal identification.

Further, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the imprint information input device 10 detects the imprint operation and the signature input operation and starts imaging the stamp surface and acquiring the signature, but accepts a predetermined start operation. The image of the stamp surface and the acquisition of the signature may be started.

Further, the configuration and operation of the imprint information input device can be appropriately modified and implemented without being limited to the above-described first and second embodiments. For example, a device that inputs / outputs imprints and signatures and a device that performs processing such as calculation of similarity may be connected and operated as an imprint information input device.

The imprint information input device and the imprint information input method of the present invention acquire the imprint information of a seal that uniquely identifies a customer when performing the counter business of a financial institution such as a bank, thereby making the counter business of the financial institution paperless. It is useful for planning.

10, 110 Imprint information input device 11 Imprint image image unit 12 Touch panel display 13 Communication unit 14 Storage unit 14a Input imprint data 14b Input signature data 15 Control unit 16, 116 Imprint processing unit 16a, 116a Input imprint data generation unit 16b, 116c Input imprint Data display unit 16c, 116d Input imprint data output unit 17,117 Sign processing unit 17a, 117a Input signature data generation unit 17b, 117c Input signature data display unit 17c, 117d Input signature data output unit 20 Seal 114a Registration imprint data 114b Registration signature Data 114c Similarity 116b Imprint similarity calculation unit 117b Sign similarity calculation unit 118 Customer data reception processing unit 120 Counter terminal device 131, 132 Branch 140 Network 150 Customer management server 151 Customer database

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Imprint information acquisition means for acquiring imprint information on the seal engraved on the seal,
An imprint information input device having an imprint information display control means for displaying and controlling the imprint information on a predetermined display unit.
The imprint information display control means
An imprint information input device, characterized in that, when the imprint information acquisition means is repeatedly acquired, the imprint information is displayed and controlled on the display unit each time the imprint information is acquired. The imprint information input device according to claim 1, wherein the imprint information acquisition means is arranged in the vicinity of the display unit. The imprint information acquisition means intermittently acquires imprint information,
The imprint information input device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the imprint information display control means updates the imprint information displayed on the display unit in accordance with the acquisition of the imprint information. The imprint information input according to claim 3, wherein the imprint information acquisition means intermittently acquires imprint information from the start of imprinting to a predetermined time, and does not acquire the imprint information after the elapse of the predetermined time. apparatus. The imprint information input device according to claim 3, wherein the imprint information acquisition means intermittently acquires imprint information from the start of imprinting to a predetermined number of times. It is a method of inputting imprint information in an imprint information input device having an imprint information acquisition unit for acquiring imprint information of a stamp surface engraved on a seal and an imprint information display control unit for displaying and controlling the imprint information on a predetermined display unit. ,
A method for inputting imprint information, characterized in that, when the imprint information display control unit repeatedly acquires imprint information by the imprint information acquisition unit, the imprint information is displayed and controlled on the display unit each time the imprint information is acquired.

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