JP2022147965A - Automatic transaction device, transaction system, and server - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide hygienic use for a user.SOLUTION: Provided is an automatic transaction device 100 that executes a transaction using a display operation part 3, including an ultraviolet radiator 8 that radiates ultraviolet rays to fingers of a user. The ultraviolet radiator 8 is disposed on any one of or on a combination of a cover 2 of an input part 4 having a hard key, a placement surface of a handset 7, and an opening in which the fingers are to be inserted. The ultraviolet radiator 8 is arranged on an inner peripheral surface or an opening edge of the opening. When the ultraviolet radiator 8 is radiating ultraviolet rays, the fact that ultraviolet rays are being radiated is displayed on the display operation part 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an automatic transaction device, a transaction system and a server, and more particularly to an automatic transaction device equipped with a PINPAD (Personal Identification Number PAD) that a user presses with his or her fingers.

A technique for sterilizing a display operation unit by applying ultraviolet light is disclosed. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a touch panel provided on a display screen of a display element and having a photocatalytic film formed on the surface thereof, the photocatalytic film being activated by light having a wavelength in the visible light region. In addition, Patent Document 2 discloses that various germs attached to an operation unit, a medium, a magnetic card mechanism, a passbook printing mechanism, a coin depositing/dispensing mechanism, a banknote depositing/dispensing mechanism, etc., or an operator's hand. For sterilization, an automatic machine incorporating a germicidal lamp is disclosed. This germicidal lamp is arranged on the upper part of the ATM so that the operation part can be irradiated with ultraviolet rays having germicidal power.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-118747 (claims 1 and 5) JP-A-5-266298 (summary, paragraphs 0008, 0011, 0013)

The techniques disclosed in Patent Literatures 1 and 2 are techniques for irradiating the display operation unit with ultraviolet rays. Even with the technology described in Patent Document 2, since the germicidal lamp is arranged at the upper part of the ATM device, the "discharged material and the operator's hand" emitted from the display operation unit (display operation unit) and each mechanism are sterilized at the same time”. In other words, when operating an ATM, ultraviolet irradiation from above creates a blind spot and may not sterilize fingers sufficiently.

For example, it is common to provide a prying prevention cover on a hard key (ten-key) in order to prevent others from prying at the input operation of a personal identification number of a card. In addition, in consideration of operability and design, the surface is provided with unevenness and raised portions. As a result, there is a risk that the display operation unit and fingers will not be sufficiently sterilized. Moreover, when ultraviolet rays are irradiated from above, ultraviolet rays are mainly irradiated to the back of the hand, and there is a risk that the sterilization of the palm side will be insufficient.

An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic transaction device, a transaction system, and a server that can be sanitarily used by users.

In order to solve the above problems, the first invention is an automatic transaction device (100) that executes transactions using a display operation unit, comprising an ultraviolet irradiator (8) that irradiates a user's fingers with ultraviolet rays, The ultraviolet irradiator is arranged in any one of an input unit (4) having hard keys, a placement surface of a handset (7), and an opening into which the fingers are inserted, or a combination thereof. Characterized by

Further, the automated teller machine of the second invention comprises an operation unit operated by a user, and an ultraviolet irradiator for irradiating ultraviolet rays, and the ultraviolet irradiator emits light from the user's finger during operation of the operation unit. It is characterized in that it is arranged in a range where it can be irradiated with ultraviolet rays.

In addition, the transaction system of the third invention includes a plurality of automatic transaction machines having a display operation unit and an ultraviolet irradiation device for irradiating ultraviolet rays on the fingers of users, and a control device for calculating the operation rate of the plurality of automatic transaction machines. wherein the control device irradiates the ultraviolet rays to the ultraviolet ray irradiators of the devices with the operating rate equal to or higher than a set value. Note that the symbols and characters in parentheses are the symbols and the like attached in the embodiment, and do not limit the present invention.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a user can utilize sanitarily.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is an external view of the automatic transaction apparatus which is 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the PINPAD part of the automatic transaction apparatus which is 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an external view of the PINPAD part of the automatic transaction apparatus which is 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an ultraviolet irradiator with a parabolic mirror; It is a figure which shows the state which arrange|positioned the ultraviolet irradiation device parallelly with respect to PINPAD. It is a figure which shows the state which inclined and arrange|positioned the ultraviolet irradiation device with respect to PINPAD. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an ultraviolet irradiator with an ellipsoidal reflector; It is a block diagram of the headset part of the automatic transaction apparatus which is 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation|movement of the automatic transaction apparatus which is 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (1) which shows an example of the transaction screen of the automatic transaction apparatus which is 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (2) which shows an example of the transaction screen of the automatic transaction apparatus which is 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the guidance screen of the automatic transaction apparatus which is 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the transaction screen of the automatic transaction apparatus which is the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the transaction screen of the automatic transaction apparatus which is the modification 2 of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the PINPAD part of the automatic transaction apparatus which has the modification 3 of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the PINPAD part of the automatic transaction apparatus which is the modification 4 of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the PINPAD part of the automatic transaction apparatus which is the modification 5 of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the external view which looked at the PINPAD part of the automated teller machine which is the modification 5 of 1st Embodiment of this invention from the diagonal front. It is sectional drawing of the PINPAD part of the automatic transaction apparatus which is the modification 6 of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing (5) of the PINPAD part of the automatic transaction apparatus which is the modification 7 of 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a side view showing a state in which the ultraviolet irradiator is attached to the peep prevention cover. It is sectional drawing of the PINPAD part of the automatic transaction apparatus which is the modification 8 of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the external view which looked at the PINPAD part of the automatic transaction apparatus which is the modified example 8 of 1st Embodiment of this invention from the diagonal front. It is a block diagram of the transaction system which is 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart (1) explaining operation|movement of the automatic transaction apparatus which is 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart (1) explaining operation|movement of the automatic transaction apparatus which is 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the transaction system which is 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, each figure is only shown roughly to such an extent that this embodiment can be fully understood. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated examples only. Moreover, in each figure, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about a common component and a similar component, and those overlapping description is abbreviate|omitted.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is an external view of an automated teller machine that is a first embodiment of the present invention.
The automatic transaction device 100 includes a display operation unit 3, a PINPAD 4, a banknote deposit/withdrawal port 5, a proximity sensor 6, a handset 7, a control unit 10 (not shown), a card insertion/ejection port 21, and a receipt ejection port 22. , and the foreign object removal section 23 are attached to the main body housing 90, and further includes a plurality of ultraviolet irradiators 8 (8a to 8j). The PINPAD 4, the banknote slot 5, the card slot 21, the receipt slot 22, and the foreign object take-out part 23 are examples of the operation unit.

The display operation unit 3 is a touch-type LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel, and displays a transaction screen and the like. PINPAD 4 is an input unit having hard keys (ten keys) for inputting a password. The PINPAD 4 has a peeping prevention cover 2 formed on the body housing 90 . The peeping prevention cover 2 prevents peeping of the password entered into the PINPAD 4, and is formed with an opening into which a finger is inserted. The banknote deposit/withdrawal port 5 is an operation unit for inserting and ejecting banknotes, and has an opening. The proximity sensor 6 detects that the user has approached. A handset 7 is a receiver used when a user inquires about an operation method or the like to a call center (not shown). The handset 7 is detachably attached to the upper left end portion of the main housing 90 , that is, to the left side of the display/operation unit 3 .

The card insertion/ejection port 21 is an operation unit for inserting/ejecting a cash card or a credit card, and has an opening. The receipt ejection port 22 is an operation unit that ejects a receipt describing the transaction result, and has an opening. The foreign matter take-out portion 23 is a portion for ejecting mixed foreign matter when bills, cards, or the like are inserted or inserted, and has an opening into which a finger is inserted.

The control unit 10 is arranged inside the main body housing 90, is configured by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), etc., and executes a program stored in a storage unit (not shown) to perform the operations described in FIG. The functions of the transaction control unit 12 and the ultraviolet irradiation device control unit 13 are realized. The transaction control unit 12 performs transactions such as "withdrawal", "deposit", and "balance inquiry". The ultraviolet irradiator control unit 13 causes the ultraviolet irradiator 8 to irradiate ultraviolet rays when the user approaches. Note that FIG. 24 is a configuration diagram of a second embodiment, which will be described later, and in this embodiment, the functions of the operation rate calculation unit 14 and the set value change unit 15 are not realized.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the PINPAD section of the automated teller machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an external view thereof.
The PINPAD section 20a includes a PINPAD 4, a peep prevention cover 2, and two ultraviolet irradiators 8a and 8b. The peep prevention cover 2 is formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section (substantially U-shaped or substantially J-shaped). In other words, the peep prevention cover 2 has an upper portion 2a, a deep portion 2b, and a bottom portion 2c which are continuously formed, and the PINPAD 4 is arranged on the bottom portion 2c. That is, the bottom portion 2c is also a mounting portion for the PINPAD 4. As shown in FIG. The ultraviolet irradiator 8a is arranged outside the upper end portion 2d of the peep prevention cover 2. As shown in FIG. The ultraviolet irradiator 8b is arranged outside the lower end portion 2e of the peep prevention cover 2. As shown in FIG. That is, the ultraviolet irradiators 8 are arranged outside both ends of the peep prevention cover 2 . In other words, the ultraviolet ray irradiator 8 is arranged in a place where the fingers of the user can be irradiated with ultraviolet rays, that is, in a place near the operation unit where the irradiated ultraviolet rays are not blocked by obstacles such as unevenness. be. This sterilizes the finger while inserting it into the PINPAD portion 20a.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an ultraviolet irradiator with a parabolic mirror.
The ultraviolet irradiator 8 (8a, 8b) is composed of a linear ultraviolet light source 25 and a parabolic mirror 24a. The linear ultraviolet light source 25 may be anything, such as a mercury lamp with a wavelength of about 253.7 nm (UV-C region), an excimer lamp with a wavelength of 222 nm, or an ultraviolet LED (Light Emitting Diode). A light source with a wavelength of 222 nm is considered safe for the skin and eyes of humans and animals (Internet URL: https://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/research_at_kobe/NEWS/collaborations/2020_03_30_01.html reference).

By arranging the linear ultraviolet light source 25 at the focal point P, the parabolic mirror 24a reflects the light traveling behind the linear ultraviolet light source 25 and irradiates parallel light. However, the linear ultraviolet light source 25 irradiates direct light that advances forward and spreads. The optical axis of the ultraviolet irradiator 8 (8a, 8b) is the line connecting the origin O and the focal point P of the parabola (plane intersecting the major axis of the linear ultraviolet light source 25).

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which the ultraviolet irradiation device 8 is arranged parallel to the PINPAD 4. As shown in FIG.
The ultraviolet irradiator 8a is arranged above the front part 4a of the PINPAD 4 so that the optical axis is perpendicular to the operation surface of the PINPAD 4. As shown in FIG. Since the ultraviolet ray irradiator 8a has a parabolic mirror 24a, it irradiates near the front portion 4a of the PINPAD 4 with ultraviolet rays with substantially parallel light (solid line) by reflection. Further, the spread light (broken line) emitted from below the linear ultraviolet light source 25 by the ultraviolet irradiator 8a is irradiated not only to the front portion 4a of the PINPAD 4 but also to the middle portion 4c. As a result, the user can sterilize his or her fingers while inserting them into the opening of the peep prevention cover 2. - 特許庁

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which the ultraviolet irradiator 8 is arranged at an angle with respect to the PINPAD 4. As shown in FIG.
The ultraviolet irradiator 8a can also tilt the optical axis with respect to the operation surface of the PINPAD 4. FIG. The ultraviolet ray irradiator 8a irradiates the vicinity of the intermediate portion 4c of the PINPAD 4 with ultraviolet rays of parallel light (solid line) due to reflection. Further, the spread light (broken line) emitted from the lower side of the linear ultraviolet light source 25 is emitted rearward from FIG. As a result, almost the entire surface of the PINPAD 4 is sterilized. In addition, the ultraviolet ray irradiator 8 can sterilize fingers inserted deep into the peep prevention cover 2. - 特許庁

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of an ultraviolet irradiator with an ellipsoidal reflector.
The ultraviolet irradiation device 8 may be provided with an ellipsoidal reflector 24b (FIG. 7) instead of the parabolic mirror 24a (FIG. 4). When the linear ultraviolet light source 25 is arranged at the first focal point P, the elliptical reflecting mirror 24b converges the reflected light on the second focal point Q. As shown in FIG. Therefore, by setting the second focus Q to the position of the finger, the intensity of the ultraviolet rays irradiated to the finger during insertion is increased. In addition, the spread light, which is the spread of the direct light emitted in front of the linear ultraviolet light source 25, is the same as that of the parabolic mirror 24a (FIG. 4).

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of the handset section of the automatic transaction apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The left figure shows the handset 7 , and the right figure shows the main housing 90 , which is the mounting surface (facing surface) of the handset 7 . The main housing 90 is provided with three ultraviolet irradiators 8c, 8d, and 8e. The ultraviolet ray irradiator 8c is arranged in a region facing the receiving section 7a of the handset 7, and the ultraviolet ray irradiator 8d is arranged in a region facing the transmitting section 7b of the handset 7. As shown in FIG. Further, the ultraviolet irradiator 8d is arranged in a region facing the grip portion 7c of the handset 7. As shown in FIG. These ultraviolet irradiators 8c, 8d, 8e sterilize handsets 7 held by other users.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing the operation of the automated teller machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This flow is executed periodically, for example, every second.
The control unit 10 determines whether or not the proximity sensor 6 (FIG. 1) has detected the proximity of the user (S1). If the proximity of the user is not detected ("non-detected" in S1), the control unit 10 repeats the determination until the proximity of the user is detected. When the proximity of the user is detected (“detected” in S1), the control unit 10 generates a transaction screen 210 (FIG. 11) by superimposing the guidance screen transition button 214 (FIG. 11) on the transaction screen 230 (FIG. 10). (S2), and the transaction screen 210 (FIG. 11) is displayed on the display operation unit 3 (FIG. 1) (S3).

10 and 11 are diagrams showing examples of transaction screens of the automated teller machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The transaction screen 230 ( FIG. 10 ) is a normal menu screen comprising a “withdrawal” button 211 , a “balance inquiry” button 212 and a “payment” button 213 .

The transaction screen 210 (FIG. 11) is a screen obtained by superimposing a guidance screen transition button 214, a "stop sterilization" button 215, and a character string "currently sterilizing" on the transaction screen 230. FIG. The character string “currently sterilizing” indicates that the UV irradiator 8 is being used to irradiate UV rays, and that UV irradiation is in progress.

Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 9, after displaying the transaction screen 210 (FIG. 11), the control unit 10 turns on the ultraviolet irradiation device 8 to perform ultraviolet irradiation (S4). After the ultraviolet irradiation, the control unit 10 determines whether the button has been pressed (S5). If the button is not pressed (non-pressed in S5), the control unit 10 repeats the determination until the button is pressed.

When the guidance screen transition button 214 (FIG. 11) is pressed, the control section 10 causes the display operation section 3 (FIG. 1) to display the guidance screen 220 (FIG. 12) (S6).
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the guide screen of the automated teller machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The information screen 220 includes, for example, the character string "Information about virus countermeasures (sterilization)" and the character string "At our bank, we sterilize the parts touched by ATMs and customers' fingers with ultraviolet light. It is also possible to stop.It is more effective if you place your hand over the red-framed portion of the ATM for 10 seconds or longer. The PINPAD image 216 is, for example, an image of the PINPAD 4 and the peep prevention cover 2 viewed diagonally from the front.

After the guide screen 220 is displayed, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the "return" button 221 (FIG. 12) has been pressed (S7). If the "return" button 221 is not pressed ("not pressed" in S7), the control unit 10 redisplays the guidance screen 220 (S6). On the other hand, if the "return" button 221 is pressed ("depressed" in S7), the control unit 10 returns the process to S3, and displays the transaction screen 210 (FIG. 11) as a superimposed screen on the display operation unit 3 (FIG. 1). ) (S3).

Further, when the "stop sterilization" button 215 (Fig. 14) is pressed (""stop irradiation" button" in S5), the control unit 10 causes the ultraviolet irradiation device 8 to stop ultraviolet irradiation (S8), The transaction screen 230 (FIG. 10) is displayed on the display operation unit 3 (FIG. 1) (S9).

Further, when any one of the "withdrawal" button 211, the "balance inquiry" button 212, and the "payment" button 213 is pressed ("transaction button" in S5), the control unit 10 performs predetermined transaction processing. is executed (S10), and the process ends.

(Modification 1 of the first embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the guidance screen 220 (FIG. 12) is displayed after the transaction screen 210 (FIG. 11) is displayed. 13) may be displayed.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a transaction screen of an automated teller machine that is Modification 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention.
The transaction screen 230 includes transaction buttons ("withdrawal" button 211, "balance inquiry" button 212, and "payment" button 213), a "stop sterilization" button 215, a PINPAD image 216, and the character string "I'm home."Sterilizing", and a text string as a guidance message "Hold your hand over the red frame for 10 seconds or more." This guide, in combination with the PINPAD image 216, explains to the user how to sterilize with UV light.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, ultraviolet rays are irradiated (S4) by detecting the proximity of the user (S1), but it is also possible to newly provide an ultraviolet irradiation button and detect the depression of the ultraviolet irradiation button before irradiating the ultraviolet rays. do not have.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a transaction screen of an automated teller machine that is Modification 2 of the first embodiment of the present invention.
The transaction screen 240 includes transaction buttons (“withdrawal” button 211, “balance inquiry” button 212, and “payment” button 213), a “sterilization stop” button 215, and a “ultraviolet irradiation (sterilization start)” button. 217.

When the control unit 10 detects pressing of the "ultraviolet irradiation (start sterilization)" button 217, it causes the ultraviolet irradiation device 8 to irradiate ultraviolet rays. 11) is displayed on the display operation unit 3, and the ultraviolet irradiation device 8 is caused to stop ultraviolet irradiation. Since the transaction screen 210 includes the character string "currently sterilizing", the "ultraviolet irradiation (sterilization start)" button 217 is displayed on the display operation unit before displaying the fact that the ultraviolet ray is being irradiated. button.

(Modification 3)
Although the ultraviolet irradiators 8a and 8b (FIG. 2) of the above-described embodiment are arranged outside both ends of the peep prevention cover 2, they can also be arranged inside both ends.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a PINPAD section of an automated teller machine that is Modification 3 of the first embodiment of the present invention.
The PINPAD section 20b includes a peep prevention cover 2, a PINPAD 4, and two ultraviolet irradiators 8m and 8n. The ultraviolet irradiation device 8m is arranged on the lower surface of the upper end portion 2d of the peep prevention cover 2. As shown in FIG. The ultraviolet irradiator 8n is arranged on the upper surface of the lower end portion 2e of the peep prevention cover 2. As shown in FIG. That is, the ultraviolet irradiators 8 are arranged on the inner surfaces of both ends of the peep prevention cover 2 .

(Modification 4)
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a PINPAD section of an automated teller machine that is Modification 4 of the first embodiment of the present invention.
The PINPAD section 20c includes a peep prevention cover 2, a PINPAD 4, and two ultraviolet irradiators 8b and 8c. The ultraviolet irradiator 8b is arranged outside the lower end portion 2e of the peep prevention cover 2. As shown in FIG. The ultraviolet irradiator 8c is arranged on the central inner surface of the upper portion 2a of the peep prevention cover 2. As shown in FIG. Therefore, the ultraviolet irradiator 8c can irradiate the entire surface of the key top 16 of the PINPAD 4 with ultraviolet rays when the finger is not inserted. When the finger is inserted, the ultraviolet ray irradiator 8c irradiates the upper surface of the finger, and the ultraviolet ray irradiator 8b irradiates the lower surface of the finger.

(Modification 5)
FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the PINPAD section of the automated teller machine that is Modification Example 5 of the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 18 is an external view of the PINPAD section as seen obliquely from the front.
The PINPAD section 20d includes a peep prevention cover 2, a PINPAD 4, and four ultraviolet irradiators 8m, 8b, 8q, and 8r.
The ultraviolet irradiator 8m is arranged on the inner lower surface of the upper end portion 2d of the peep prevention cover 2. As shown in FIG. The ultraviolet irradiator 8b is arranged outside the lower end portion 2e of the peep prevention cover 2. As shown in FIG. The left and right ultraviolet irradiators 8q, 8r are arranged on the inner surface of the wall surface of the peep prevention cover 2. As shown in FIG. As a result, the ultraviolet irradiators 8q and 8r irradiate ultraviolet rays to the left and right of the inserted fingers. That is, the four ultraviolet irradiators 8m, 8b, 8q, and 8r irradiate the inserted finger with ultraviolet rays from four directions, up, down, left, and right.

(Modification 6)
FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view (4) of the PINPAD section of the automated teller machine according to Modification 6 of the first embodiment of the present invention.
The PINPAD section 20d includes a peep prevention cover 2, a PINPAD 4, and an ultraviolet irradiation device 8p. The ultraviolet irradiator 8p is arranged on the inner surface of the inner portion of the peep prevention cover 2. - 特許庁As a result, the ultraviolet ray irradiator 8p irradiates the key top 16 and fingers of the PINPAD 4, as indicated by broken lines.

(Modification 7)
FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of a PINPAD section of an automated teller machine that is Modification 7 of the first embodiment of the present invention.
Similar to the automatic transaction device 100 (FIG. 1), the automatic transaction device 101 includes a display operation unit 3, a PINPAD 4, a plurality of ultraviolet irradiation devices 8 (8e, 8f, 8g, 8h, 8s, 8t), a peeping A prevention cover 17 is provided. In addition, unlike the automatic transaction device 100, the automatic transaction device 101 is provided with the PINPAD 4 at the front central portion of the automatic transaction device 100. FIG.

FIG. 21 is a side view showing a state in which the ultraviolet irradiator is attached to the peep prevention cover.
The peep prevention cover 17 is formed with a claw 17 a that is inserted into an insertion portion 91 a formed in the main housing 91 . Thereby, the peep prevention cover 17 is fixed to the body housing 91 . An ultraviolet irradiator 8 s is provided on the rear inner surface of the peep prevention cover 17 . The ultraviolet irradiator 8s irradiates the key top 16 of the PINPAD 4 and the inserted finger with ultraviolet rays.

(Modification 8)
FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of a PINPAD section of an automated teller machine that is Modification Example 8 of the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 23 is an external view of the PINPAD section viewed obliquely from the front.
Ultraviolet irradiators 8q and 8r are arranged on the left and right inner surfaces of the peep prevention cover 17, an ultraviolet irradiator 8v is arranged on the upper part, and an ultraviolet irradiator 8u is arranged on the lower part. is set. As a result, the fingers being inserted are sterilized from four directions, left, right, up and down.

(remarks)
Whether the parabolic mirror 24a (FIG. 4) or the ellipsoidal reflector 24b (FIG. 7) is adopted for the ultraviolet ray irradiator 8 according to the arrangement position of the ultraviolet ray irradiator 8 and the shape of the peep prevention cover 2 (17). may be determined. Depending on the arrangement position of the ultraviolet ray irradiator 8 and the shape of the peep prevention cover 2 (17), the ultraviolet ray irradiator 8a having the parabolic mirror 24a may be arranged as shown in FIG. 5 or as shown in FIG. You can decide to place it.

Further, the shape of the peep prevention cover is not limited to the shapes illustrated in FIGS. 20 and 21, and may be other shapes. Even if the peeping prevention cover has a different shape, one or more UV irradiators are provided on the inner surface of the peeping prevention cover or near the peeping prevention cover, so that the key top of the PINPAD or the inserted finger It can be irradiated with ultraviolet light to be sterilized.

(Effects of First Embodiment)
According to the automated teller machine of the first embodiment and its modifications, the display operation unit 3, the PINPAD 4, the banknote deposit/withdrawal port 5, the handset 7, the card insertion/ejection port 21, the receipt ejection port 22, and the foreign object extraction unit 23 Since the ultraviolet irradiator 8 (8a to 8v) is provided at the part where the user's finger approaches, inserts, or touches, the user's finger is irradiated with ultraviolet rays when the user operates the automated teller machine. can sterilize hands. In addition, the surface of the display operation unit 3, the PINPAD 4, the banknote slot 5, the handset 7, the card insertion/ejection port 21, the receipt ejection port 22, and the foreign matter removal portion 23 is also irradiated with the ultraviolet rays emitted from the ultraviolet irradiator 8. Therefore, they can also be sterilized themselves.

In addition, focusing on the PINPAD 4, conventionally, the ultraviolet irradiator was arranged on the upper part of the automatic transaction machine, but in the first embodiment, the peeping prevention cover 2 (17) of the PINPAD 4 is equipped with the ultraviolet irradiator 8 was established. As a result, the finger inserted for operating the PINPAD 4 can be sufficiently irradiated with ultraviolet rays without creating a blind spot. Also, the PINPAD 4 itself can be sufficiently irradiated with ultraviolet rays.

Further, in the operation of the automatic transaction apparatus of the first embodiment and each modification thereof, the ultraviolet irradiation device 8 is turned on based on detection of the user's approach, and ultraviolet irradiation and irradiation are performed according to the subsequent operation by the user. The screen display of the display operation unit 3 is controlled. Thereby, a user can use an automatic transaction apparatus hygienically, without impairing a user's convenience.

(Second embodiment)
Although the automatic transaction machine 100 of the first embodiment operates alone, it can be connected to a plurality of automatic transaction machines via a network.

FIG. 24 is a configuration diagram of a trading system that is the second embodiment of the present invention.
Trading system 200 includes a plurality of automatic transaction machines 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106 connected via network NW. Each automatic transaction device 101 , 102 , 103 , 104 , 105 , 106 has the same configuration as the automatic transaction device 100 . The operation of the transaction system 200 will be described below using the automatic transaction device 100 .

As described in the first embodiment, the automated teller machine 100 includes a display operation unit 3, a PINPAD 4, a proximity sensor 6, a handset 7, an ultraviolet irradiation device 8, a control unit 10, and a card insertion/ejection port. 21 , a receipt discharge port 22 , a foreign matter removal section 23 , and a communication section 9 .

The communication unit 9 communicates with other automatic transaction apparatuses 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106 via the network NW. The control unit 10 not only implements the functions of the transaction control unit 12 and the ultraviolet irradiation device control unit 13 as in the first embodiment, but also implements the functions of the operation rate calculation unit 14 and the set value change unit 15. .

The operating rate calculator 14 receives information from other automatic transaction machines 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106 and calculates the operating rate of each automatic transaction machine. The operating rate may be detected, for example, by the number of customers using a camera or the like installed on the floor, or may be calculated by the number of transactions for each device per unit time. Moreover, the ultraviolet irradiation device control unit 13 switches the operation mode according to the operation rate calculated by the operation rate calculation unit 14 . This operation mode includes, for example, a sterilization mode in which only sterilization is performed by irradiating ultraviolet rays, a normal mode in which only normal transaction processing is performed without irradiating ultraviolet rays, and both ultraviolet irradiation and normal transaction processing are performed. There are three types of combined modes. For example, when there are few customers and the operating rate is low, the ultraviolet irradiator control unit 13 increases the number of automatic transaction machines driven in the sterilization mode and reduces the number of automatic transaction machines driven in the normal mode and combined mode.

The set value changing unit 15 changes the threshold value of the operation rate for switching the operation mode to any one of the sterilization mode, the normal mode, and the combined mode. This threshold value has a first threshold value and a second threshold value (see FIG. 25), and is a common value for all the automated teller machines 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106. Note that the first threshold is set to a value greater than the second threshold. The timing of changing the operation mode is preferably the timing when the user is not present, that is, the timing when the proximity sensor 6 is not detected. By these processes, it is possible to limit the number of automatic transaction machines that operate, thereby suppressing the wear of the machines.

25 and 26 are flow charts for explaining the operation of the automated teller machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. This flow is started when the proximity sensor 6 of its own device (for example, automatic transaction device 100) detects the user's approach.
The control unit 10 of the automatic transaction device 100 receives information of the other automatic transaction devices 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106, and , 106 is calculated (S11). After the processing of S11, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the customer's operation is performed (S12). If there is an operation by the customer (“yes” in S12), the control unit 10 waits until there is no operation by the customer (“no” in S12), the control unit 10 A relationship with a threshold value is determined (S13).

When the operation rate is equal to or higher than the first threshold ("first threshold or higher" in S13), the control unit 10 executes an operation mode (sterilization mode) for sterilization (S14), and ends the process. When the operation rate is less than the first threshold and greater than the second threshold less than the first threshold (“first threshold to second threshold” in S13), the control unit 10 performs normal transactions and sterilization operations. The mode (composite mode) is executed (S15), and the process ends. When the operating rate is equal to or less than the second threshold (“less than or equal to the second threshold” in S13), the control unit 10 executes an operation mode (normal mode) for normal transactions (S16), and terminates the process. In addition, if the second threshold is set extremely lower than the first threshold (for example, the second threshold = 0), the automated teller machines 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106 are in the sterilization mode and the compound It works in any mode and not in normal mode.

The flow of FIG. 26 is sequentially activated when the proximity sensor 6 does not detect the user.
The control unit 10 changes the threshold consisting of the first threshold and the second threshold (S21), and terminates the process. Specifically, when 10 automatic transaction machines are connected and the second threshold = 0, 8 machines are in the sterilization mode and 2 machines are in the combined mode. mode, four can be changed to a second threshold that results in a combined mode.

(Effects of Second Embodiment)
According to the transaction system according to the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the portion where the user's finger of the automatic transaction device approaches, inserts, or touches is irradiated with ultraviolet rays, and the user's finger and automatic Each part of the transaction device can be sterilized. Moreover, in the transaction system according to the second embodiment, a plurality of operation modes such as a sterilization mode, a normal mode, and a combined mode are provided, and mode switching is made possible according to the operation rate of the automated teller machine. As a result, it is possible to limit the operating (normal mode or combined mode) automatic transaction machines among a plurality of installed automatic transaction machines and put the other automatic transaction machines in a non-operating state (sterilization mode). As a result, in addition to being able to suppress wear of the device as described above, an advantageous effect in terms of hygiene can be achieved.

In other words, since automatic teller machines are touched by an unspecified number of users, it is necessary to limit the set of automatic teller machines that users are likely to touch by limiting the ones that operate among multiple teller machines. As a result, it is possible to prevent bacteria and the like from adhering to many of a plurality of automatic transaction machines installed in stores, for example. In addition, according to the second embodiment, by operating the automatic transaction machine whose movement is limited in the sterilization mode, even if bacteria are attached to the automatic transaction machine, it is effective while preventing further contact by the user. can be effectively sterilized.

(Third embodiment)
In the second embodiment, the automated teller machine 100 receives information from the other automated teller machines 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106 and determines its own operation mode. 27), the server 150 receives information of all the automatic transaction machines 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, and Each operating mode can also be determined.

FIG. 27 is a configuration diagram of a trading system that is the third embodiment of the present invention.
The transaction system 201 is composed of a plurality of automatic transaction devices 101 , 102 , 103 , 104 , 105 and 106 and a server 150 . The server 150 is a control device having a control section 18 and a communication section 19, and is configured to be able to communicate with a plurality of automated teller machines 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106.

The control unit 18 is a CPU, and realizes the functions of the operation rate calculation unit 14 and the set value change unit 15 by executing programs stored in the storage unit.
The operating rate calculation unit 14 calculates the operating rate of each of the automated teller machines 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106. The set value change unit 15 changes the threshold value of the operation rate for switching the operation mode of each of the automated teller machines 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 to any of the sterilization mode, normal mode, and combined mode.

(Effect of Third Embodiment)
According to the trading system according to the third embodiment, the same effects as those of the trading system according to the second embodiment can be obtained.

2, 17 peep prevention cover 3 display operation unit 4 PINPAD (input unit having hard keys, operation unit)
5 banknote slot 6 proximity sensor 7 handset 8, 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, 8g, 8h, 8i, 8j, 8k, 8l, 8m, 8n, 8o, 8p, 8q, 8r, 8s, 8t, 8u, 8v Ultraviolet irradiator 9, 19 Communication unit 10, 11, 18 Control unit 13 Ultraviolet irradiator control unit 14 Operation rate calculation unit 15 Set value change unit 16 Key top 20, 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d PINPAD unit 21 Card insertion/ejection slot (operation unit)
22 receipt exit (operation unit)
23 foreign object removal unit (operation unit)
90, 91 main housing 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 automatic transaction device 150 server (control device)
200, 201 Transaction system 210 Transaction screens 230, 240 Transaction screens (superimposed screens)
215 "Stop sterilization" button 217 "Ultraviolet irradiation (start sterilization)" button 220 Guidance screen

Claims (18)

An automatic transaction device that executes transactions using a display operation unit,
Equipped with an ultraviolet irradiator that irradiates the user's fingers with ultraviolet rays,
The ultraviolet irradiator is disposed in any one of a cover of an input section having hard keys, a mounting surface of a handset, and an opening into which the fingers are inserted, or a combination thereof. trading device. an operation unit operated by a user;
and an ultraviolet irradiator for irradiating ultraviolet rays,
The ultraviolet irradiator is arranged in a range where the user's fingers can be irradiated with ultraviolet rays during operation of the operation unit.
An automatic transaction device characterized by: The automatic transaction device according to claim 2,
The automatic transaction device, wherein the operation unit has an opening into which the fingers are inserted. The automatic transaction device according to claim 1 or claim 3,
The ultraviolet irradiator is arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the opening or the opening edge,
An automatic transaction device characterized by: The automatic transaction device according to claim 1,
An automated teller machine characterized in that, while the ultraviolet ray irradiator is irradiating ultraviolet rays, a message to the effect that the ultraviolet rays are being radiated is displayed on the display operation unit. The automatic transaction device according to claim 5,
An automated teller machine characterized in that the indication that the ultraviolet rays are being irradiated is displayed together with a transaction screen and a "stop irradiation" button. The automatic transaction device according to claim 6,
An automated teller machine characterized by superimposing an "irradiate" button for irradiating ultraviolet rays on the transaction screen and displaying it on the display operation unit before displaying that the ultraviolet rays are being irradiated. The automatic transaction device according to claim 1,
The automatic transaction device, wherein the ultraviolet irradiator is arranged on a cover of the hard key. The automatic transaction device according to claim 8,
The hard key cover has a U-shaped or J-shaped cross section,
The automated teller machine, wherein the ultraviolet irradiators are linear light sources arranged at both ends of the cover. The automatic transaction device according to claim 9,
An automated teller machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ultraviolet irradiator facing the surface of the hard key has an optical axis that maximizes the intensity of the ultraviolet ray and is perpendicular to the upper surface of the cover. The automatic transaction device according to claim 10,
The ultraviolet irradiator facing the surface of the hard key has an optical axis of irradiation light inclined with respect to the upper surface of the cover, and the ultraviolet ray irradiates the entire surface of the hard key. trading device. The automatic transaction device according to claim 8,
The automated teller machine, wherein the ultraviolet ray irradiator facing the surface of the hard key is arranged on the inner surface of the central portion of the upper surface of the cover.
The automatic transaction device according to claim 8,
The hard key cover has a U-shaped or J-shaped cross section,
The automated teller machine, wherein the ultraviolet irradiator facing the surface of the hard key is arranged on the inner surface of the inner part of the cover. The automatic transaction device according to any one of claims 8 to 13,
The cover has both side surfaces perpendicular to the top surface or the bottom surface,
An automatic transaction device, characterized in that it is disposed on the inner surfaces of the both side surfaces. The automatic transaction device according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
a communication unit communicatively connected to a plurality of other automatic transaction machines;
Further comprising a control unit that calculates the operating rate of the own device and a plurality of other automatic transaction devices,
The automated teller machine, wherein the control unit irradiates the ultraviolet rays to the ultraviolet ray irradiator of the device having the operation rate equal to or higher than a set value. a plurality of automatic transaction devices each having a display operation unit and an ultraviolet irradiator for irradiating the user's fingers with ultraviolet rays;
A control device that calculates the operating rate of the plurality of automatic transaction devices,
The transaction system, wherein the control device irradiates the ultraviolet ray to the ultraviolet irradiator of the device having the operation rate equal to or higher than a set value. A server communicably connected to a plurality of automatic transaction machines,
Each of the automatic transaction devices includes a display operation unit and an ultraviolet irradiator that irradiates the user's fingers with ultraviolet rays,
The server includes a control unit that calculates the operation rate of the plurality of automatic transaction devices,
The server according to claim 1, wherein the control unit irradiates the ultraviolet rays to the ultraviolet ray irradiators of the devices whose operating rate is equal to or higher than a set value. 18. The server of claim 17, comprising:
A server according to claim 1, wherein the ultraviolet ray irradiator is arranged in any one of a hard key cover, a handset mounting surface, and an opening into which the fingers are inserted, or a combination thereof.

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