JP3287555B2 - Coin laundry management system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coin laundry management system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a coin laundry, a plurality of washing machines and drying machines are installed in a store, and when a washing machine is driven, a detergent feeding machine for automatically feeding a detergent into the washing machine, a banknote, and the like. It is known that a currency exchange machine for exchanging 500 yen coins and the like for 100 yen coins is installed.

[0003] In this type of coin laundry, the installer replenishes detergent to a detergent input machine by patroling a store, collects coins from a washing machine or a dryer, and inserts bills or 500 yen from a currency exchange machine. Collect coins and 1
Work such as replenishment of 00 yen coins is regularly performed.

[0004] In addition, such coin laundry includes one
When a trouble such as a washing machine or a dryer does not work even though a 00 yen coin is inserted, a telephone is set up to contact the installer, and when such trouble occurs, It is configured so that a coin laundry user can immediately contact the installer.

[0005]

For this reason, in the conventional coin laundry, the installer has to carry out patrol management of the store where the coin laundry is regularly installed by himself or his employees. However, there is a problem that a great deal of labor is required. In addition, the store doors are unlocked / locked and lighting fixtures are turned on / off according to the store's business hours.
There is also a problem that people must be dispatched regularly every day to turn off the lights.

Accordingly, the present invention is to reduce the labor required by the coin laundry installer and to promptly cope with a trouble such as a failure of the washing machine to occur. The purpose is to do so.

[0007]

A coin laundry management system according to the present invention, which has been made to achieve the above object, includes a plurality of washing machines and a dryer installed in a coin laundry store, and at least a plurality of washing machines and dryers installed in the store. A store-side controller that performs drive control of each of the washing machines and the dryers; a store-side telephone provided in the store to communicate with a manager when a trouble occurs; a store-side telephone and a public line A coin-operated laundry management system comprising: an administrator-side telephone connected by a telephone; and an administrator-side controller connected to the store-side controller by a public line. When trouble information at the store is notified to the telephone at the store side, the control at the store side is performed via the public line. By issuing a command to, a specific washing machine or drying machine is designated from among the plurality of washing machines and drying machines installed in the store, and the driving of the washing machine or drying machine is forcibly performed by remote control. Alternatively, it is configured to be able to stop.

According to the coin laundry management system of the present invention, when a trouble such as the washing machine or the dryer not operating even though coins are inserted in the coin laundry occurs, the user of the coin laundry can change the store telephone. To inform the administrator's telephone of the trouble occurrence status. The administrator who receives the notification of the occurrence of the trouble in this way, for example, first confirms with the user whether the top cover of the washing machine or the door of the dryer is completely closed, and the like,
If the washing machine or dryer does not operate despite these actions, operate the administrator's controller to specify the washing machine or dryer in which the trouble described above has occurred. Then, by issuing a command to the store-side controller via the public line, the designated washing machine or dryer is forcibly driven. Conversely, if the administrator is notified of a trouble that the washing machine or the dryer does not stop forever, the administrator operates the controller on the administrator side to operate the washing machine in which the trouble occurs. Alternatively, by designating a dryer and issuing a command to the store-side controller via a public line, the designated washing machine or dryer is forcibly stopped. As described above, the trouble can be solved without having to send the worker to the store where the coin laundry is installed.

Here, in the coin laundry management system of the present invention, the store is further provided with a change machine, and the store-side controller is used to detect the remaining amount of change coins in the change machine. The system further comprises a remaining amount detecting means, and when the remaining coin amount detecting means detects that the remaining amount of coins in the money changing machine has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount, the manager side is connected via the public line. It can be configured to notify the telephone to that effect.

[0010] According to the coin laundry management system employing such a configuration, when the coin remaining amount detecting means detects that the remaining amount of coins in the exchange machine has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount,
The store-side controller notifies the manager-side telephone of the fact via a public line. As a result, there is no need for the installer of the coin laundry to periodically visit the store and check the remaining amount of coins in the money changing machine, and the labor of the installer can be reduced.

In the coin laundry management system according to the present invention, the store is further provided with a detergent dispenser for dispensing a detergent into the washing machine when the washing machine is driven. A detergent remaining amount detecting means for detecting the remaining amount of the detergent in the detergent dispenser, and the detergent remaining amount detecting means detects that the remaining amount of the detergent in the detergent dispenser has become a predetermined amount or less. In such a case, a notification to that effect may be sent to the manager's telephone via the public line.

[0012] According to the coin laundry management system employing such a configuration, when the detergent remaining amount detecting means detects that the remaining amount of the detergent in the detergent dispenser has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount,
The store-side controller sends a notification to that effect to the manager's telephone via a public line. As a result, there is no need for the installer of the coin laundry to periodically visit the store and check the remaining amount of the detergent in the detergent dispenser, and the labor of the installer can be reduced.

Further, in the coin laundry management system of the present invention, the store is further provided with a surveillance camera for monitoring the situation in the store, and the manager is provided with a monitor camera in the store photographed by the surveillance camera. By providing a command to the manager-side controller by sending a command to the store-side controller via the public line, the state of the store photographed by the monitoring camera can be remotely controlled. The display may be configured to be displayed on the monitor at any time.

According to the coin laundry management system adopting such a configuration, the situation in the store where the coin laundry is installed is operated by a remote controller via a public line by a controller on the manager side, and a surveillance camera is operated. This can be confirmed by displaying the video on the monitor. As a result, it is possible to accurately grasp the situation of the occurrence of the trouble and to monitor the situation in the store without having the worker go around.

[0015] In the coin laundry management system of the present invention as described above, the store is provided with a door which can be unlocked and locked by remote control, and the controller on the administrator side is connected via the public line. By sending a command to the store-side controller, the door can be unlocked / locked by remote control.

According to the coin laundry management system adopting such a configuration, the coin laundry installer can remotely unlock and lock the door of the store without going out to the store. As a result, the labor of the coin laundry installer can be reduced.

In addition, in the coin laundry management system of the present invention as described above, the store is provided with a lighting device that can be turned on / off by remote control, and the manager-side controller is connected to the public line. By sending a command to the store-side controller via the controller, the lighting device can be turned on / off by remote control.

According to the coin laundry management system having such a configuration, the coin laundry installer can turn on and off the lighting equipment by remote control without having to go to the store. As a result,
The labor of the coin laundry installer can be reduced.

Further, in the coin laundry management system of the present invention as described above, the store is provided with a BGM device which can be turned on / off by remote control, and the manager-side controller is connected via the public line. By sending a command to the store-side controller, the ON / OFF of the BGM device can be executed by remote control.

According to the coin laundry management system adopting such a configuration, the coin laundry installer can remotely operate the coin laundry machine without having to go to the store.
The GM device can be turned on / off. As a result, the labor of the coin laundry installer can be reduced.

In the coin laundry management system of the present invention as described above, the store is provided with a microphone and / or a speaker which can be turned on / off by remote control, and the manager-side controller is connected to the public. By sending a command to the store-side controller via a line, ON / OFF of the microphone and / or speaker
Can be configured to be executed by remote control.

According to the coin laundry management system adopting such a configuration, by turning on the microphone by remote control, it is possible for the installer of the coin laundry to grasp the situation in the store through the microphone without having to go to the store. . Also, the speaker can be turned on by remote control.
By performing N / OFF, a message for intimidating a suspicious individual can be transmitted via a speaker without having to go out to the store for the coin laundry installer. Further, when a message is to be transmitted to the user, a message to take an intercom provided in the store can be transmitted through a speaker. As a result, it is not necessary to check the inside of the store, and it is possible to perform an accurate threat to a suspicious person and to accurately convey a message to a user.

Further, in the coin laundry management system of the present invention as described above, the store is provided with abnormality detection means for detecting the occurrence of an abnormality in the store, and an alarm bell which can be turned on / off by remote control. The manager-side controller can be configured to execute ON / OFF of the alarm bell by remote control by sending a command to the store-side controller via the public line. Here, as the abnormality occurrence detecting means, the monitoring by the surveillance camera as described above may be used as the means, and whether an unauthorized operation such as an attempt to disassemble a change machine is being performed, or whether the locking operation is being performed. May be provided with a sensor for detecting a state in which the door is being forcibly opened.

According to the coin laundry management system having such a configuration, when an abnormality is detected in the store by the abnormality detecting means, the alarm bell is turned on by remote control, thereby trying to act fraudulently. And threaten the person to prevent such misconduct. As a result, crime prevention in an unmanned coin laundry store can be accurately executed.

Further, in the coin laundry management system of the present invention described above, the manager's telephone has a transfer means for executing transfer to a mobile phone possessed by the manager, and the transfer means uses the store's telephone. By transferring a call from the mobile phone to the mobile phone and performing a predetermined operation using an operation key of the mobile phone, a plurality of washings installed in the store are transmitted to the administrator-side controller. It is configured to have a remote control means by a mobile phone for forcibly driving or stopping the washing machine or the dryer by remote control by designating a specific washing machine or a drying machine from the washing machine and the drying machine. You can also.

By adopting such a configuration, even if the coin laundry installer is not in the management room where the manager's telephone is installed, the transfer means causes troubles to the mobile phone owned by the coin laundry installer. By performing a predetermined operation using the operation key of the mobile phone according to the trouble occurrence situation, the troublesome washing machine or the dryer is specified and the remote control is forcibly performed. Can be driven or stopped. As a result, even if the coin laundry installer does not always wait in the management room, an effect can be taken that an appropriate measure can be taken.

[0027]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a coin laundry management system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of washing machines 3, 3,... And drying machines 5, 5,. , A store-side telephone 9 for communicating with a manager in the event of trouble, a change machine 11, and a washing machine 3,
Detergent driving machine 13, which feeds a detergent when driving 3,.
, And the surveillance camera 15, which monitors the situation in the store,
17 and a door 19 which can be unlocked and locked by remote control
A microphone 21 and a speaker 23 which can be turned on / off by remote operation; a lighting device 25 which can be turned on / off by remote operation; a BGM device 27 which can also be turned on / off by remote operation; An alarm bell 29 that can be turned on / off is provided.

On the other hand, the manager of the coin laundry management system 1 includes a manager telephone 33 connected to the store telephone 9 and the public line 31 and a store controller 7.
Controller 35 connected with the public line 31
And a monitor 37. As shown in FIG. 2, the administrator-side controller 35 includes an image control key group 41, a facility control key group 43, a dryer start key group 45, and a dryer stop key group 47. A washing machine start key group 49 and a washing machine stop key group 51 are provided. The key group 45 for starting the dryer, the key group 47 for stopping the dryer, the key group 49 for starting the washing machine, and the key group 5 for stopping the washing machine
"1" to "16" of 1 respectively correspond to one of the washing machine 3 and one of the dryers 5 on the store side. In this example, a maximum of sixteen washing machines 3 and the dryers 5 are installed in the store. The case where it is provided is shown.

In the store, each detergent injection machine 13, 1
, And a softener tank 63 for supplying a softener (softener) to each of the detergent dispensers 13, 13,.
Further, in the store, a door sensor 65 for detecting whether or not the door 19 is about to be opened illegally while the door is locked, and whether or not the exchange machine 11 is about to be opened illegally. Changer sensor 67 for detecting whether or not
And a balance sensor 69 for detecting the amount of balance of the money changer 11.
A detergent remaining amount sensor 71 for detecting the remaining amount of the detergent and the softener in the detergent tank 61 and the softener tank 63; a door sensor 65; a changer sensor 67;
And an alarm box 73 for inputting a detection signal from the remaining amount sensor 71 for detergents and the like and inputting the input result to the store-side controller 7.

Next, the contents of control processing in the coin laundry management system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart. First, a description will be given of the contents of the control processing in the case where a trouble such that the washing machine 3 does not operate despite the fact that a coin laundry user has inserted a 100-yen coin into any one of the washing machines 3 will be described.

According to the control process when this trouble occurs,
As shown in FIG. 3, first, the user uses the store-side telephone 9 to notify the manager-side telephone 33 of the occurrence state of the trouble (S10). Then, the administrator who has received the notification first issues a control command for turning on the monitoring cameras 15 and 17 from the manager-side controller 35 to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31 (S20). Upon receiving this command, the store-side controller 7 turns on the monitoring cameras 15 and 17 installed in the store to photograph the inside of the store (S30), and transmits the photographed result to the public line 31.
Is transmitted to the controller 35 via the
0). Then, the administrator-side controller 35 that has received the photographing result displays on the monitor 37 the state in the store photographed by the monitoring cameras 15 and 17 (S50).
Then, for the user, the washing machine 3 in which the trouble occurred.
It is inquired whether or not the lid is completely closed (S60). In response to this inquiry, if the washing machine 3 does not operate even though the lid of the washing machine 3 in which the trouble has occurred is completely closed (S7).
0: YES), by pressing a key corresponding to the washing machine 3 from among the washing machine start keys 49, the washing machine 3 in which the trouble has occurred is forcibly operated by remote control (S80). On the other hand, when the lid of the washing machine 3 is not completely closed (S70: NO), the user is advised to completely close the lid of the washing machine 3 (S90). If the user does not operate the washing machine 3 in spite of the fact that the user has completely closed the lid of the washing machine 3 (S100: YES), the process proceeds to S100.
Proceeding to 80, the operation of forcibly operating the washing machine 3 is executed. When the user closes the lid of the washing machine 3 according to the advice of S90, the washing machine 3 is closed.
Is activated (S100: NO), this process is terminated as it is.

As described above, in the case where the coin washing machine 3 does not operate in spite of the insertion of the 100 yen coin at the store where the coin laundry is installed, the administrator-side controller 35 is operated. The troubled washing machine 3 can be forcibly operated by remote control, so that the coin launderer does not have to go to the store to go to the store. Service can be provided to the person. Even when the dryer 5 has the same trouble, by performing the same processing as the above-described control processing, the dryer 5 in which the trouble has occurred can be operated even if the coin laundry installer does not go out to the store. Can be forcibly operated by remote control, and also in this case, the labor of the coin laundry installer can be reduced and appropriate services can be provided to the user.

Next, a control process performed when the remaining amount of exchange coins of the exchange machine 11 installed in the store is insufficient will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition,
As a premise of this control processing, as described above,
Is provided with a balance sensor 69 for detecting the remaining amount of exchange coins. This control process is always executed. First, the remaining amount sensor 69 detects the remaining amount of coins in the exchange machine 11 (S110). Then, the store-side controller 7 determines whether or not the remaining coin amount is equal to or less than the predetermined amount (S120). As a result of this determination, when it is determined that the remaining coin amount is equal to or less than the predetermined amount (S120: YE
S), the store-side controller 7 sends a notification to that effect to the manager-side telephone 33 via the public line 31 (S1).
30). By receiving this notification, the coin laundry installer can know that the replenishment of the exchange coins to the exchange machine 11 must be performed in a short time without having to go out to the store and go to the store. Thus, it is possible to provide an appropriate service to the user without reducing the labor of the user and without causing a state in which exchange is impossible.

Next, the detergent injection machine 1 installed in the store
The control process in the case where the remaining amount of the detergent is insufficient will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As a premise of this control processing, as described above, the remaining amounts of the detergent and the softener in the detergent tank 61 and the softener tank 63 for feeding the detergent and the softener to each detergent feeder 13 are set. A remaining amount sensor 71 such as a detergent for detection is provided. This control process is always executed. First, the remaining amount of the detergent and the softener in the detergent tank 61 and the softener tank 63 is detected by the remaining amount sensor 71 for the detergent and the like (S21).
0). Then, the store-side controller 7 determines whether or not the remaining amount of the detergent or the like has become a predetermined amount or less (S22).
0). As a result of this determination, when it is determined that the remaining amount of the detergent or the like has become equal to or less than the predetermined amount (S220: YES), the store-side controller 7 sends the information to the manager-side telephone 33 via the public line 31. A notification is sent to the effect (S230). By receiving the notification, the coin laundry installer can know that the replenishment of the detergent and the softener to the detergent dispenser 13 must be performed in a short time without having to go out to the store. It is possible to provide an appropriate service to the user without reducing the labor of the coin laundry installer and without causing a state in which the detergent cannot be supplied.

Next, the surveillance camera 1 installed in the store
The control process for the regular monitoring of the situation in the store by 5, 17 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This control process is executed at any time by operating the administrator-side controller 35.
A command for turning ON the switch 17 is issued to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31 (S31).
0). Then, the store-side controller 7 receiving this instruction
Turns on the monitoring cameras 15 and 17 to photograph the situation in the store (S320), and transmits the photographed result to the administrator-side controller 35 via the public line 31 (S330). Then, the administrator-side controller 35 causes the monitor 37 to display the in-store image transmitted in this way (S340). As a result, the inside of the store can be monitored by remote control without having to go out to the store. Then, when it is found that a fraudulent activity or the like is performed in the store (S350: YES), the administrator operates the manager-side controller 35 to send an alarm bell to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31. Is transmitted (S36).
0). The store-side controller 7 that has received this command causes the alarm bell 29 to sound according to the command (S370). As a result, when there is a person who intends to perform an illegal act in the store, an alarm can be sounded by remote control to intimidate the person, and the illegal act can be prevented beforehand. If it is determined from the video in the store that there is no abnormality (S350: NO), the administrator operates the controller 35 to send a command to turn off the monitoring cameras 15, 17 to the store. The controller 7 is instructed via the public line 31 (S380). Then, the store-side controller 7 that has received this instruction turns the monitoring cameras 15 and 17 off.
This process ends in the F state (S390). As a result, the coin laundry installer can monitor the inside of the store at any time without going out to the store, and can prevent theft or the like with a small amount of labor.

Next, a control process for remotely unlocking / locking the store door 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This control process is appropriately executed by operating the administrator-side controller 35. First, the coin laundry installer determines whether the business start time has come (S410). When it is determined that the business start time has come (S410:
YES), the controller 35 is operated to issue a command to unlock the door 19 to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31 (S420). Then, the store-side controller 7 that has received the instruction sends the door 1
9 is unlocked (S430). Thereafter, the coin laundry installer determines whether or not the closing time has come (S440). If it is determined that the closing time has come (S440: YES), first, the monitoring camera 1
A command for turning ON the switches 5 and 17 is issued to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31 (S45).
0). Then, the store-side controller 7 receiving this instruction
Turns on the monitoring cameras 15 and 17 to photograph the situation in the store (S460), and transmits the photographed result to the administrator-side controller 35 via the public line 31 (S470). Then, the administrator-side controller 35 causes the monitor 37 to display the in-store image transmitted in this way (S480). Then, by checking this video, it is determined whether or not the user remains in the store (S490). If it is determined that no users remain in the store (S490: Y
ES), and operates the administrator-side controller 35 to set the door 1
A command to lock the lock 9 is issued to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31 (S500). Then, the store-side controller 7 that has received the instruction sends the door 1
9 is locked (S510). After that, the administrator-side controller 35 is operated again, and the monitoring cameras 15 and 17 are operated.
The store side controller 7 issues a command to turn off the
Is issued via the public line 31 (S520).
Then, the store-side controller 7 that has received this instruction sets the monitoring cameras 15 and 17 to the OFF state, and ends this processing (S530). As a result, the coin laundry installer can remotely operate the machine without going out to the store.
When the business start time comes, the store door 19 can be unlocked to start business, and when the business close time comes, the store door 19 can be locked to end today's business. This also provides an effect that the coin laundry can be properly operated while reducing the labor of the coin laundry installer.

Next, a control process for remotely turning on / off the lighting equipment 25 of the store will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This control process is appropriately executed by operating the administrator-side controller 35. First, the coin laundry installer determines whether it is time to turn on the lighting device 25 (S
610). If it is determined that the time to turn on the lighting fixture 25 has come (S610: YES), the manager-side controller 35 is operated to issue a command for turning on the lighting fixture 25 to the store-side controller. 7 via the public line 31 (S620). Then
Upon receiving this instruction, the store-side controller 7
5 is turned on (S630). Thereafter, the coin laundry installer determines whether or not the closing time has come (S640). If it is determined that the end time has come (S640: YES), first, the monitoring camera 1
A command for turning ON the switches 5 and 17 is issued to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31 (S65).
0). Then, the store-side controller 7 receiving this instruction
Turns on the surveillance cameras 15 and 17 to photograph the situation in the store (S660), and transmits the photographed result to the manager-side controller 35 via the public line 31 (S670). Then, the administrator-side controller 35 causes the monitor 37 to display the in-store image transmitted in this manner (S680). Then, by checking this video, it is determined whether or not the user remains in the store (S690). If it is determined that no users remain in the store (S690: Y
ES), by operating the manager-side controller 35, a command for turning off the lighting fixture 25 is issued to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31 (S70).
0). Then, the store-side controller 7 receiving this instruction
Turns off the lighting fixture 25 (S710). Thereafter, the administrator-side controller 35 is operated again to instruct the store-side controller 7 to turn off the monitoring cameras 15 and 17 via the public line 31 (S720). Then, the store-side controller 7 that has received this instruction sets the monitoring cameras 15 and 17 to the OFF state, and ends this processing (S730). As a result, the coin laundry operator can turn on and off the lighting device 25 by remote control without going out to the store, and can appropriately perform the coin laundry while reducing the labor of the coin laundry installer. The effect of being able to do business is exhibited.

Next, ON / OF of the BGM device 27 of the store
Control processing for executing F by remote control will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This control process is appropriately executed by operating the administrator-side controller 35. First, the coin laundry installer
It is determined whether or not the business start time has come (S810).
If it is determined that the business start time has come (S810: YES), the manager-side controller 35 is operated to issue a command to the store-side controller 7 to turn on the BGM device 27 to the public. A command is issued via the line 31 (S820). Then, the store-side controller 7 that has received this command turns on the BGM device 27 (S830). Thereafter, the coin laundry installer determines whether the closing time has come (S840). When it is determined that the closing time has come (S84
0: YES), by operating the administrator-side controller 35,
A command to turn off the BGM device 27 is issued to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31 (S850). Then, the store-side controller 7 which has received this command turns the BGM device 27 OFF (S
860). As a result, the coin laundry operator can turn on / off the BGM device 27 by remote control without going out to the store, and operate the coin laundry appropriately while reducing the labor of the coin laundry installer. The effect that can be performed is exhibited.

Next, the microphone 21 installed in the store
Control processing for executing ON / OFF of the speaker 23 by remote control will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This control process is appropriately executed by operating the administrator-side controller 35. First, the coin laundry operator operates the administrator-side controller 35 to issue a command to turn on the microphone 21 to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31 (S910). Then, the store-side controller 7 having received this command turns on the microphone 21 and the speaker 23 (S920). Thereafter, the coin laundry installer issues a command for turning off the microphone 21 and the speaker 23 to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31 by operating the manager-side controller 35 (S930). Then, the store-side controller 7 that has received this command turns off the microphone 21 and the speaker 23 (S940). As a result, the coin laundry operator can remotely turn on / off the microphone 21 and the speaker 23 without going out to the store.
Execute F to check the situation inside the store, send a message to the suspicious individual for intimidation, or when there is a message to the coin laundry user, contact the store telephone Or to send a message as if to take.

Next, the content of the fraud detection control will be described.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This control process is always executed. First, it is detected by the door sensor 65 whether or not there is a person trying to open the door 19 forcibly during locking (S1010). Then, if there is a person trying to open the door 19 by force (S1010:
YES), an abnormality occurrence signal is output to the store-side controller 7 via the alarm box 73 (S1020). When the abnormality occurrence signal is input to the store-side controller 7 in this way, the store-side controller 7 sounds the alarm bell 29 (S1030) and reports the occurrence of the abnormality to the manager-side controller 35 via the public line 31. Yes (S10
40). When the occurrence of the abnormality is notified in this way, the administrator operates the administrator-side controller 35 to issue a command to the store-side controller 7 to turn on the monitoring cameras 15 and 17, the microphone 21, and the speaker 23. Command via the public line 31 (S1050). Then, the store-side controller 7 that has received this command causes the monitoring camera 1
5 and 17, the microphone 21 and the speaker 23 are turned on to photograph the situation in the store (S1060), and the photographing result by the monitoring cameras 15 and 17 and the sound collecting result by the microphone 21 are similarly transmitted via the public line 31. And sends it to the administrator-side controller 35 (S1070). Then, the manager-side controller 35 causes the monitor 37 to display the image of the store transmitted in this manner on the monitor 37 and also outputs the sound collected by the microphone 21 to the manager-side controller 35.
(S10).
80). As a result, it is possible to monitor the abnormal situation that is currently occurring in the store by remote control without having to go out to the store. Then, if necessary, a message for intimidating the suspicious individual is transmitted via the speaker 23 (S1090). This intimidating message is input to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31 (S1100). Then, the store-side controller 7 turns on the speaker 23 and outputs the transmitted message for intimidating the suspicious individual via the speaker 23 (S1110). In this way, the alarm bell 29 and the speaker 23 are used to find a suspicious person trying to enter a locked coin laundry store, and by alarming and intimidating the suspicious person, repel the suspicious person and prevent theft accident. be able to.

Next, the contents of another fraud detection control will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
This control process is always executed. First, it is detected whether or not there is a person who is going to disassemble the change machine 11 by the change machine sensor 67 (S1210). And a money changer 1
If there is a person trying to disassemble (S121)
0: YES), an abnormality occurrence signal is output to the store-side controller 7 via the alarm box 73 (S1220).
When the abnormality occurrence signal is input to the store-side controller 7, the store-side controller 7 sounds the alarm bell 29 (S1230) and reports the occurrence of the abnormality to the manager-side controller 35 via the public line 31. Do (S
1240). When the occurrence of the abnormality is notified in this way, the administrator operates the administrator-side controller 35 to issue a command to the store-side controller 7 to turn on the monitoring cameras 15 and 17, the microphone 21, and the speaker 23. Command via the public line 31 (S1250). Then, the store-side controller 7 that has received this command causes the monitoring camera 1
5 and 17, the microphone 21 and the speaker 23 are turned on to photograph the situation in the store (S1260), and the photographing result by the monitoring cameras 15 and 17 and the sound collecting result by the microphone 21 are similarly transmitted via the public line 31. To the administrator-side controller 35 (S1270). Then, the manager-side controller 35 causes the monitor 37 to display the image of the store transmitted in this manner on the monitor 37 and also outputs the sound collected by the microphone 21 to the manager-side controller 35.
(S12)
80). As a result, it is possible to monitor the abnormal situation that is currently occurring in the store by remote control without having to go out to the store. Then, if necessary, a message for intimidating the suspicious individual is transmitted via the speaker 23 (S1290). This intimidating message is input to the store-side controller 7 via the public line 31 (S1300). Then, the store-side controller 7 turns on the speaker 23 and outputs the transmitted message for intimidating the suspicious individual via the speaker 23 (S1310). In this way, using the alarm bell 29 and the speaker 23,
By detecting a suspicious person who is trying to steal money, and issuing an alarm and threat, the suspicious person can be repelled and a theft accident can be prevented.

Next, the contents of the control processing at the time of occurrence of a trouble similar to that described with reference to FIG.
13) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As a prerequisite for this control process, the manager-side telephone 33 can set a transfer telephone service to the mobile phone 81 owned by the manager when the manager is not in the management room. I have.

According to the control process at the time of occurrence of a trouble using the portable telephone, first, the user uses the store-side telephone 9 to inform the manager's telephone 33 of the state of occurrence of the trouble (S1410). Then, the administrator-side telephone 33
Executes the transfer process to the mobile phone 81 owned by the administrator (S1420). As a result of this transfer processing, a ringing tone sounds on the mobile phone 81 owned by the administrator (S1430). In response to this ringing tone, the administrator operates the mobile phone 81 off-hook (S144).
0), it is possible to communicate with the user via the mobile phone 81. Then, the administrator inquires of the user whether or not the lid of the washing machine 3 in which the trouble has occurred is completely closed (S1450). In response to this inquiry, if the washing machine 3 does not operate even though the lid of the washing machine 3 in which the trouble has occurred is completely closed (S1460: YES), the mobile phone 81
To perform a forced start for the washing machine 3 in which the trouble has occurred (S1470). By this operation, the store-side controller 7 forcibly starts the designated washing machine 3 (S1480). On the other hand, when the lid of the washing machine 3 is not completely closed (S1460: NO), the user is advised to completely close the lid of the washing machine 3 (S1490). Then, when the user completely closes the lid of the washing machine 3 according to this advice and the washing machine 3 does not operate (S1500:
YES), the process proceeds to S1470, and an operation of forcibly operating the washing machine 3 is executed. If the user closes the lid of the washing machine 3 according to the advice of S1480 and the washing machine 3 is operated (S150
0: NO), and terminates this processing as it is.

As described above, when a trouble occurs such that the washing machine 3 does not operate in spite of inserting a 100 yen coin in a store where a coin laundry is installed, the mobile phone 81 is operated. Since the troubled washing machine 3 can be forcibly operated by remote control, even when the coin laundry operator is not in the management room, it is necessary to timely respond to the trouble as described above. As a result, the labor of the coin laundry operator can be reduced, and appropriate services can be provided to the user. Even when the dryer 5 has the same trouble, by performing the same processing as the above-described control processing, even if the coin laundry installer is not in the control room, the troubled dryer 5 can be remotely controlled. It can be forcibly activated by operation, and in this case, while reducing the labor of the coin laundry installer,
Appropriate services can be provided to users.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may be embodied in various other forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. it can.

[0047]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the labor required by the installer of the coin laundry and to prevent troubles such as the inoperability of the washing machine.
This can be dealt with promptly.

In addition, it is not necessary for the installer of the coin laundry to periodically visit the store to check the remaining amount of coins in the exchange machine, so that the labor of the installer can be reduced.

Further, it is not necessary for the installer of the coin laundry to periodically go around the store to check the remaining amount of the detergent in the detergent dispenser, so that the labor of the installer can be reduced.

In addition, by appropriately monitoring the inside of the store with a surveillance camera, it is possible to accurately grasp the situation of occurrence of a trouble, to find a person who is going to act illegally, and to respond to it. It is possible to monitor the situation in the store without having the worker go around.

Also, the coin laundry installer can remotely unlock and lock the door of the store without having to go out to the store, thereby reducing the labor of the coin laundry installer. Can be.

Further, the coin laundry installer can turn on and off the lighting equipment by remote control without going to the store. As a result,
The labor of the coin laundry installer can be reduced.

[0053] Also, the coin launderer can remotely operate the BG without going out to the store.
The M device can be turned ON / OFF, and the user can use the coin laundry in a comfortable environment while reducing the labor of the coin laundry installer.

Further, by turning on / off the microphone and the speaker by remote control, it is possible to send a message to the user via the microphone and the speaker, or use the message, without the coin laundry installer having to go out to the store. It is possible to have a conversation with the user, and it is possible to save the trouble of confirming the situation in the store, and also to exert an effect that the message can be accurately transmitted to the user.

In addition, when the abnormality detecting means detects the occurrence of an abnormality in the store, the alarm bell is turned on by remote control to intimidate a person who is going to act illegally, and There is also an effect that fraudulent acts can be prevented beforehand, and crime prevention in an unmanned coin laundry store can be accurately executed.

Further, by using the mobile phone, there is an effect that an appropriate action can be taken even if the coin laundry installer does not always wait in the management room.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a coin laundry management system as an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an arrangement state of various keys on a board of an administrator-side controller according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of a control process according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of a control process according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the contents of a control process according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of control processing in the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of a control process according to the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of a control process according to the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of control processing according to the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of a control process according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of a control process according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of a control process according to the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of a control process according to the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Coin laundry management system, 3 ... Washing machine, 5 ... Dryer, 7 ... Store side controller, 9
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・ Lighting equipment, 27 ・ ・ ・ BGM device, 29 ・ ・ ・ Alarm bell, 31 ・ ・ ・ Public line, 33 ・ ・ ・ Administrator telephone,
35: administrator-side controller, 37: monitor,
41: Image control key group, 43: Equipment control key group, 45: Dryer start key group, 47: Dryer stop key group, 49 ...
Washing machine start key group, 51: washing machine stop key group, 61: detergent tank, 63: softener tank, 65: door sensor, 67: exchange machine sensor,
69 ... balance sensor, 71 ... remaining amount sensor such as detergent,
73 ... alarm box, 81 ... mobile phone.

Continuation of front page (56) References JP-A-7-288871 (JP, A) JP-A-5-137882 (JP, A) JP-A-61-150941 (JP, A) JP-A-5-57100 (JP) JP-A-3-224088 (JP, A) JP-A-10-149081 (JP, A) JP-A-2-132794 (JP, A) JP-A-6-178000 (JP, A) 6-60923 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) D06F 95/00 D06F 33/02

Claims (11)

(57) [Claims] A plurality of washing machines and dryers;
A store-side controller that performs drive control of a rinsing machine and a drying machine
To communicate with the administrator in the event of trouble
Store-side telephones and surveillance cameras to monitor the situation inside the store
Is provided at the coin laundry store, while the manager is connected to the store telephone and public line.
Administrator side telephone, store side controller and public line
An administrator-side controller and a monitor
It is, this administrator side controller, key image control
Group, key for starting the dryer, and for stopping the dryer
Key group, washing machine start key group, and washing machine stop
Key group, and managed by the coin laundry user using the phone on the store side
When the trouble occurrence status is reported to the
The administrator who has been notified is required to turn on the surveillance camera.
Control commands are sent from the administrator's controller via a public line.
The store controller is instructed, and the store controller
Set the surveillance camera installed in the store to ON and store
Of the inside of the building
Sent to the controller on the administrator side and received this imaging result
The controller on the administrator side shoots
Display on the monitor,
The lid of the troubled washing machine is completely closed
Inquire about whether or not the lid of the washing machine
Although the washing machine is completely closed,
If it does not work, press
By pressing the key corresponding to the washing machine,
Forcibly start the troubled washing machine by remote control
While the washing machine lid is not completely closed.
The user, completely close the lid of the washing machine to the user.
And give the user the advice
Despite having completely closed the lid of the washing machine,
If the machine does not work, forcibly start the washing machine.
A coin laundry management system characterized in that it is possible to execute an operation for causing a coin laundry. 2. The coin laundry management system according to claim 1 , wherein the store further includes a change machine and a remaining amount of change coins.
A balance sensor is installed to detect the remaining amount of coins in the money changer.
The store control determines whether the remaining amount of
The remaining amount of coins is determined as a result of this determination.
If it is determined that the amount has fallen below the
The telephone to the administrator's telephone via the public line.
To the effect that the coin has been
Laundry installers must provide money exchange coins to
The fact that the replenishment must be done soon
You can know without going out to the pavement,
It is not possible to exchange money while reducing the labor of the in-laundry installer.
It does not cause a condition and provides appropriate services to the user.
A coin laundry management system characterized in that the service can be provided . 3. The coin laundry management system according to claim 1, wherein the store has a detergent dispenser and a detergent dispenser for the detergent dispenser.
Detergent tank and softener tank for adding softener and softener
Detergent remaining amount to detect remaining detergent and softener in the room
A sensor is installed.
Detection of detergent and softener remaining in ink and softener tanks
The store determines whether the remaining amount of detergent etc. has fallen below a predetermined amount.
Determined by the controller, and as a result of this determination,
If it is determined that the remaining amount is less than the predetermined amount,
Side controller to the administrator's telephone via the public line.
To that effect, and by receiving this report
The coin launderer installs
The replenishment of softeners and softeners must be done soon
Knowing that without having to go out to the store
Can reduce the labor of coin launderers.
Use without causing the condition that detergent cannot be introduced
To provide appropriate services to the
Coin laundry management system, characterized by that. 4. The coin laundry management system according to claim 1 , wherein the situation inside the store is monitored by a monitoring camera installed in the store.
As control processing for regular monitoring,
It is executed at any time by operating the rollers.
A command to turn on the visual camera is sent to the store
Command via a public line to the
The store-side controller turns the surveillance camera ON
In addition to shooting the situation inside the store,
To the administrator's controller via the public line,
The administrator-side controller sends the store
Video on the monitor is displayed on the monitor.
Remotely control the inside of the store without having to go out
Therefore, it can be monitored and in the store,
If it is found that the
Operate the controller to control the store via the public line.
To turn on the alarm bell provided on the store side
To the store side controller
La rings the alarm bell according to the order, and as a result,
If someone tries to commit wrongdoing on the pavement,
An alarm can be sounded and threatened by remote operation,
A coin laundry management system characterized in that actions can be prevented beforehand . 5. The coin laundry management system according to claim 1, wherein the door of the store is unlocked and locked by remote control.
The administrator-side controller as a control process
It is executed as appropriate by the coin laundry operator
When the business start time comes, the administrator
Operate the controller to issue a command to unlock the door to the store.
Controller via a public line, and this command
The store-side controller that has received the information unlocks the door,
The coin launderer determines that the closing time has come.
Command to turn on the surveillance camera
Instruct the store controller via the public line,
Upon receiving this instruction, the store-side controller sets the surveillance camera
Take the situation inside the store as the ON state and
The shadow result is also controlled by the administrator via the public line.
And the administrator controller sends
The video in the store that has been
Checking the image shows that users remain in the store
Can determine whether or not the coin laundry operator
Determines that there are no more users in the store ,
To lock the door by operating the administrator controller
Command to the store-side controller via a public line
The store controller instructed by the
Is locked, and then the administrator-side controller is
Operate to issue a command to turn off the monitoring camera.
Instruct the store controller via the public line,
Upon receiving this instruction, the store-side controller sets the surveillance camera
OFF state, and as a result, the coin laundry installer
Can be operated remotely without having to go to the store.
When the business start time arrives, unlock the store door and start business.
You can start and when the closing time comes,
The door can be locked and the business closed,
Properly run coins while reducing the labor of installers
Coin laundry management system characterized by being able to operate dolly . 6. The coin laundry management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein turning on / off of a lighting device of a store is performed by remote control.
As a control process for the coin launderer,
If it is determined that it is time to turn on the lighting equipment,
Operate the controller on the administrator side to turn on the lighting equipment
To the store-side controller
Via the line, and the store-side controller receiving this command
LA turns on the lighting fixtures and then coins land
If the licensee determines that it is time to close,
Command to turn on the surveillance camera
Controller via a public line, and this command
The store-side controller that receives the notification turns on the surveillance camera
As well as shooting the situation inside the store, this shooting result
To the controller on the administrator side via the public line
Send, the admin controller is thus sent
The video of the store that came in is displayed on the monitor and
The Lee installer confirms this image,
If it is determined that there are no users left,
Operating the controller to turn off the lighting equipment.
Command to the store side controller via a public line.
And the store-side controller receiving this command
Turn off the lighting fixtures and then again
The surveillance camera to the OFF state by operating the
Command to the store-side controller via the public line.
The store-side controller that has received this command
The camera is turned off, and as a result, a coin laundry
The installer can operate remotely without going out to the store.
Lighting can be turned on and off.
Reduces the labor of the in-laundry installer and properly
A coin laundry management system characterized by being able to operate a laundry . 7. The coin laundry management system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , further comprising a BGM device on the store side, wherein the BGM device is turned on / off.
Control processing to execute FF by remote control
The coin-laundry installer has reached the business start time
Operating the controller on the administrator side.
Command to turn on the BGM device.
Controller via a public line, and this command
The store-side controller that has received the BGM device is in the ON state
After that, the coin-laundry installer sets
If it is determined that the
Command to turn off the BGM device.
Instruct the store controller via the public line,
Upon receiving this instruction, the store-side controller switches the BGM device
OFF state, and as a result, the coin laundry installer
Can be operated remotely without having to go to the store.
ON / OFF of the BGM device can be executed.
Coins properly while reducing labor of installers
A coin laundry management system characterized in that laundry can be operated. 8. The coin laundry management system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , further comprising a microphone and a speaker on the store side.
To turn on / off the speaker by remote control
In the control process of the
Operate the side controller to turn on the microphone.
Command to the store side controller via a public line.
And the store-side controller receiving this command
Turns on the microphone and speaker, and then
Nrandori over installer is, OFF-shaped microphone and speaker
Command to change the status of the
To the store controller via public line
Then, the store-side controller that received this command
And the speaker are turned off.
Dolly installers can remotely control the vehicle without going out to the store.
ON / OFF of microphone and speaker depending on the operation
To check the inside of the store or threaten against suspicious individuals.
Send messages for
If there is a message to the user,
To send a message like taking a phone on the store side
Coin laundry management system characterized by being able to do . 9. The coin laundry management system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a door sensor is installed on a door of the store and a door sensor is installed on the store.
Install alarm bell, microphone and speaker, and door sensor
Some people forcibly try to open the door while locking
Someone is trying to open the door by detecting
Error signal is output to the store controller.
And the abnormality occurrence signal is sent to the store controller.
When entered, the store-side controller sounds the alarm bell.
And to the controller on the administrator side via a public line.
And the occurrence of an abnormality is reported.
Then, the administrator operates the controller on the administrator side to
For turning on the visual camera, microphone and speaker
Command to the store-side controller via the public line.
And the store-side controller 7 receiving this command monitors it.
Turn on the camera, microphone and speaker in the store
Photographs the situation and the results of the surveillance camera
And the result of the microphone collection, also via the public line
Send to the controller on the administrator side, and
La monitors the in-store video transmitted in this way on a monitor.
Display and sound collected by the microphone
Monitor by the speaker provided in the controller
By doing so, you do not have to go out to the store
Also remotely control abnormal situations that are currently occurring in stores
Can be monitored by the
A message for threatening a suspicious individual through a speaker
Send a message for this menacing public line
Through is input to the store side controller, the store controller
Laura turned on the speaker and sent
A message for intimidating a suspicious individual via a speaker
And output it, and use the alarm bell and speaker to lock
Find a suspicious person trying to break into an in-laundry store
And warns and warns the suspicious individual.
To prevent theft accidents.
And a coin laundry management system. 10. The coin laundry management system according to claim 1, wherein the store detects whether or not the exchange machine is going to be disassembled.
Changer sensors, alarm bells, microphones,
To change the machine with the changer sensor.
To detect if there are any, and try to disassemble the money changer
If any of them are in the store via the alert box
Output an error occurrence signal to the
When a normal signal is input to the store controller, the store
The pavement controller sounds the alarm bell and
Through the line to the administrator controller
The administrator is notified of the occurrence of the abnormality,
Operate the controller on the administrator side to
And a command to turn on the speaker
Command to the Troller via the public line, and
The store-side controller received the surveillance camera, microphone and
When shooting the situation inside the store with the speaker on,
The result of the surveillance camera and the microphone in the store
The collected sound results are also sent to the administrator
Controller, and the administrator controller
When the video in the store that is sent to the monitor is displayed on the monitor
In both cases, the sound collected by the microphone is sent to the administrator's controller.
Monitoring by speakers provided in the
Even if you don't bother going to the store,
To monitor the current abnormal situation by remote control
Suspicious person via speaker if necessary
Send a message for intimidation against this intimidation
Message for the store via the public line.
Input to the store, the store-side controller turns the speaker
In the N state, there was a threat to the suspicious person sent
Output message through the speaker,
Steal money from money changers using alarm bells and speakers
Found suspicious person you are, to an alarm, and intimidation
Better fight off this suspicious person and prevent theft accident
Coin laundry management system characterized by being able to do . 11. A according to any one of claims 1 to 10
In the coin laundry management system of the present invention, the manager's telephone is used when the manager is not in the management room.
Transfer phone service to mobile phones owned by the administrator
Can be set.
As a control process when a problem occurs, first, the user
Trouble occurrence to the administrator's telephone using the telephone
Contact, the administrator's telephone will be
Transfer process for the mobile phone that is
Phone ringing on the mobile phone owned by the administrator
The administrator turns off the mobile phone in response to this ringing tone.
The user operates the mobile phone via the mobile phone
Calls to and from the
The lid of the washing machine where the trouble occurred is completely closed
Inquiry as to whether or not, in response to this inquiry,
The lid of the troubled washing machine is completely closed
Despite this, if the washing machine does not work
Operates the numeric keypad of the mobile phone to
To perform a forced start on a live washing machine
Operation, the store-side controller
Forcedly start the designated washing machine, while
If the lid of the rinsing machine is not completely closed,
Advice on closing the washing machine lid completely
Then, this advice allows the user to complete the lid of the washing machine.
When the washing machine does not operate even if it is completely closed
Performs an operation for forcibly operating the washing machine.
Laundry management system characterized by
M