JP5044238B2 - Update file distribution device to automatic transaction equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for distributing an update file for updating a file used by an automatic transaction apparatus.

  An automatic transaction apparatus installed in a financial institution such as a bank stores a control program for controlling the automatic transaction apparatus and setting data for setting various processing conditions performed by the automatic transaction apparatus such as transaction processing. The The control program is updated as necessary, for example, in order to improve functions of the automatic transaction apparatus such as addition of services that can be provided by the automatic transaction apparatus. Also, the setting data is updated as necessary as in the control program. When updating a file used in these automatic transaction devices, the file for update (update file) is sent from a remote maintenance system for performing maintenance of the automatic transaction device from a remote location via a communication line (network). Distributed to automated transaction equipment.

  By the way, the file update is more frequently performed for the purpose of enhancing the security of the automatic transaction apparatus. In addition, the file size of control programs and setting data has increased with the advancement of functions of automatic transaction apparatuses. Therefore, in order to suppress an increase in the amount of data from the remote maintenance system to the terminal device, the difference information is extracted by comparing the content of the data before the update and the content of the data after the update, and the data including the difference information is It has been proposed to transmit to an apparatus (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 11-265309 A JP 2004-126960 A

  However, even if the amount of transmission data is reduced in this way, if the number of distribution destinations of update files increases, the total amount of transmission data increases, and the traffic on the communication line between the remote maintenance system and the automatic transaction device increases. there's a possibility that. As described above, when the communication line traffic increases, there is a possibility that the update file cannot be reliably distributed due to an increase in the distribution time of the update file or a failure in the distribution of the update file.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to more reliably distribute an update file to an automatic transaction apparatus.

In order to achieve at least a part of the above object, an automatic transaction apparatus according to the present invention provides an update file for updating a file used in common by a plurality of automatic transaction apparatuses via a communication line. An update file distribution device for distributing to a device, a transaction device information acquisition unit for acquiring transaction device information including individual installation state information relating to an installation state of each automatic transaction device, and the transaction acquired by the transaction device information acquisition unit based upon the apparatus information, the a distribution timing setting unit for distributing timing setting each update file, the following timing distribution set by the distribution timing setting unit, via the communication line for each of said plurality of automatic transaction apparatus wherein the update file and a file distribution execution unit for distributing to the plurality of automatic transaction apparatus, the transaction device information further each Te First information indicating the operating time of the transaction device, second information indicating the busy time of each automatic transaction device, and third information indicating the bandwidth of the communication line between each automatic transaction device The distribution time setting unit calculates an estimated required time required to distribute the update file to each of the plurality of automatic transaction devices based on the file size of the update file and the third information, Based on the estimated required time, the first information, and the second information, the distribution time is set by giving priority to the outside of the operation time and the outside of the busy time of each automatic transaction apparatus .

  According to this configuration, the distribution time of the update file to the automatic transaction apparatus is set based on the transaction apparatus information including the individual installation state information regarding the installation state of each automatic transaction apparatus. The update file is distributed to the automatic transaction apparatus according to the set distribution time. Therefore, the update file can be distributed at a more appropriate time set according to the installation state of the automatic transaction apparatus, and the update file can be more reliably distributed to the automatic transaction apparatus.

Distribution of the update file by the update file distribution apparatus is performed within a predetermined distribution designated time, and the distribution time setting unit is based on the estimated required time, the first information, and the second information. Thus, the distribution time may be set by giving priority to a time zone that is outside the operating hours and busy hours of each automatic transaction apparatus and that overlaps the specified distribution time.

  Depending on the operational state of the automatic transaction apparatus, a time zone in which the update file cannot be distributed to the automatic transaction apparatus occurs. According to this configuration, the update file is distributed in preference to the time zone in which the update file distribution time and the distribution designation time overlap. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the distribution of the update file will fail and to distribute the update file more reliably within the limited distribution designated time.

  The individual installation state information includes location information representing an installation location of each automatic transaction apparatus, and the distribution time setting unit is in the distribution order of the update file to the plurality of automatic transaction apparatuses. The distribution time may be set so that the installation locations appear in a distributed manner.

  According to this configuration, installation locations appear in a distributed manner in the distribution order of update files. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the distribution of update files from being concentrated on automatic transaction apparatuses installed at the same installation location.

  The update file distribution device is further acquired by a relay device information acquisition unit that acquires relay device information related to a relay device for distributing the update file to two or more automatic transaction devices, and the transaction device information acquisition unit. A transaction device information changing unit that changes the transaction device information based on the relay device information, and the transaction device information change unit is information relating to an automatic transaction device to which the update file is distributed from the relay device. May be deleted from the transaction apparatus information, and the relay apparatus may be registered in the transaction apparatus information as an automatic transaction apparatus.

  According to this configuration, by distributing the update file from the relay device to two or more automatic transaction devices, traffic between the update file distribution device and the automatic transaction device can be reduced. Also, since the update file distribution time to the relay device is set in the same manner as the automatic transaction device, it is easier to set the update file distribution time from the update file distribution device to the relay device.

  Note that the present invention can be realized in various modes. For example, an update file distribution apparatus and an update file distribution method, a computer program for realizing the apparatus and method, a recording medium recording the computer program, a data signal including the computer program and embodied in a carrier wave, It can implement | achieve in the aspect of these.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in the following order based on examples.
A. First embodiment:
B. Second embodiment:
C. Third embodiment:
D. Variations:

A. First embodiment:
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of an update file distribution system 10 (hereinafter also simply referred to as “distribution system 10”) in the first embodiment. In this distribution system 10, four network systems 20, 30, 40, 50 are connected to a wide area network 12 (hereinafter also simply referred to as “network”).

  The first to third network systems 20, 30, and 40 are network systems provided in financial institution stores, branch offices, and the like. These network systems 20, 30, and 40 are provided with LANs 22, 32, and 42 connected to the network 12 via the router RT, respectively. The first network system 20 includes two automatic transaction machines (ATMs) 100 a and 100 b connected to a LAN 22. The second network system 30 has an ATM 100 c connected to the LAN 32. Similarly, the third network system 40 has an ATM 100 d connected to the LAN 42. These four ATMs 100a to 100d exchange data with an accounting host computer (not shown) connected to the network 12 (hereinafter also referred to as “host computer”), thereby making it possible to receive and withdraw money. Various transaction processes are executed according to user operations.

  The fourth network system 50 is a network system provided in a management center that manages the ATMs 100a to 100d. The fourth network system 50 includes a distribution server 300 that distributes update files (described later). Distribution server 300 is connected to a local area network (LAN) 52. A router RT is provided between the LAN 52 and the network 12.

  In the distribution system 10, each of the four network systems 20, 30, 40, and 50 is separately connected to the wide area network 12. However, the distribution system 10 may be in other forms. . For example, a distribution system can be configured by connecting the distribution server 300 and a plurality of ATMs in a ring shape. Generally, the distribution system 10 can be in any form as long as communication is possible between the distribution server 300 and the ATM.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the distribution system 10. The four ATMs 100a to 100d shown in FIG. Therefore, in FIG. 2, one ATM 100 representing these ATMs 100a to 100d is illustrated. In FIG. 2, illustration of the router RT (FIG. 1) provided between the four LANs 22, 32, 42, 52 and the network 12 is omitted. Also, the entire network constituted by these LANs 22, 32, 42, 52 and the network 12 is shown as a network 12.

  The ATM 100 includes a communication control unit 120, a card mechanism unit 132, a passbook mechanism unit 134, a statement slip mechanism unit 136, a banknote deposit / withdrawal mechanism unit 142, a coin deposit / withdrawal mechanism unit 144, an operation unit 152, and a voice. A guidance unit 154 and a control unit 110 that controls these units are provided. The control unit 110 is configured as a computer including a CPU, memory, and the like (not shown).

  The control unit 110 includes a rewritable storage device 112 that stores a control program, setting data, and log data. The control program is a program for realizing various processes such as control of each part of the ATM 100 and transaction processing, and is executed by the CPU of the control unit 110. The setting data is data used for various processes in the control unit 110. The setting data includes, for example, data relating to a financial institution for associating a bank name, a store name, etc. defined by the National Bank Association (JBA) with a bank code, a store number, etc. The log data is information relating to transaction processing executed in the ATM 100. The control program stored in the storage device 112 is updated as necessary in order to improve functions of the ATM 100 such as addition of services that can be provided by the ATM 100. The setting data is also updated as necessary in the same manner as the control program. These control programs and setting data are commonly used at least in the same model ATM.

  The communication control unit 120 mediates data transfer between the control unit 110 and the network 12. The control unit 110 performs transaction processing by communicating with the host computer via the communication control unit 120 and the network 12. The control unit 110 also exchanges various data with the distribution server 300 via the communication control unit 120 and the network 12.

  The card mechanism unit 132 is a mechanism for receiving a card inserted by a user and transporting and discharging the received card. The card mechanism unit 132 has a function of reading from a magnetic stripe or IC chip (hereinafter also referred to as “IC chip or the like”) of the received card, a function of writing information to the IC chip or the like, and an image of an embossed portion of the card. It has various functions related to card handling, such as a reading function.

  The passbook mechanism unit 134 is a mechanism that accepts a passbook inserted by a user and transports and discharges the accepted passbook. The passbook mechanism unit 134 has a function of reading information from the magnetic stripe of the accepted passbook and a function of writing information to the magnetic stripe. The bankbook mechanism unit 134 has a bankbook printing unit (not shown) that performs printing on the accepted bankbook.

  The statement slip mechanism unit 136 has a statement slip printing unit (not shown) for printing the transaction contents on the statement slip. The statement slip printed by the statement slip printing unit is discharged from the ATM 100 by the transport mechanism of the statement slip mechanism unit 136.

  The banknote deposit / withdrawal mechanism unit 142 and the coin deposit / withdrawal mechanism unit 144 each have a cash deposit / withdrawal function, a function for identifying and transporting cash, and a cash storing function for storing cash. Has various functions related to handling.

  The operation unit 152 and the voice guidance unit 154 are user interfaces between the ATM 100 user and the ATM 100. The operation unit 152 has a screen display function and a key input detection function. The operation unit 152 displays a guidance screen that guides a transaction operation when a user of the ATM 100 performs a transaction, using the screen display function. The operation unit 152 accepts a user input by a finger such as an input of a personal identification number by a key input detection function. Note that the operation unit 152 is more preferably configured as an input / display unit (also referred to as an “input display unit”) such as a touch panel. The input / display unit displays various information on the display screen, and detects the operation of the buttons on the display screen by the user. The voice guidance unit 154 generates a guidance voice for guiding a transaction operation.

  The distribution server 300 includes a communication control unit 320, a display unit 330, an input operation unit 340, a storage unit 350, and a control unit 310 that controls these units. The control unit 310 is configured as a computer including a CPU, a memory, and the like (not shown).

  The communication control unit 320 mediates data transfer between the control unit 310 and the network 12. The control unit 310 communicates with the ATM 100 via the communication control unit 320 and the network 12, thereby updating an update file for updating the control program and setting data stored in the storage device 112 of the ATM 100. Distribute to A specific update file distribution method will be described later.

  The display unit 330 and the input operation unit 340 are user interfaces between the operator of the distribution server 300 and the distribution server 300. The display unit 330 displays a screen on a display device (not shown) of the distribution server 300. The input operation unit 340 detects an operation by an operator of an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse (not shown). The operator gives an instruction to distribute the update file to the distribution server 300 by operating a keyboard, a mouse, or the like while viewing the screen displayed on the display unit 330. In addition, the operator confirms the information regarding the distribution destination ATM 100 displayed on the display unit 330 and the distribution status of the update file.

  The storage unit 350 stores various files used for distribution of update files. In the example of FIG. 2, an ATM information file 352, a distribution condition setting file 354, and a distribution timing setting file 356 are stored in the storage unit 350. The contents of these files 352 to 356 will be described later.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a file distribution execution routine executed by the control unit 310 of the distribution server 300 (FIG. 2). The file distribution execution routine is started when the operator instructs the distribution server 300 to execute the file distribution program. The file distribution program is stored in the storage unit 350 of the distribution server 300, for example.

  In step S110, the control unit 310 generates an ATM information file 352 (FIG. 2) that stores information (ATM information) related to the ATM to which the update file is distributed. FIG. 4 shows an example of ATM information stored in the ATM information file 352 generated in step S110. ATM information includes the store number of the store where the ATM is installed, the machine number for identifying the ATM in the store, the ATM model, the time when the ATM is turned on (power-on time), Time during which the ATM is in operation (operation time), time during which transaction processing is frequently performed (busy time), and bandwidth of the communication path between the ATM and the network 12 (FIG. 2) (network Bandwidth) is registered. In this specification, registering information related to ATM in this way is also referred to as “registering ATM”. In addition, the control part 310 acquires the information regarding each ATM in the case of the production | generation of the ATM information file 352. FIG. Therefore, the control part 310 has a function as a "transaction apparatus information acquisition part" which acquires ATM information.

  Of the ATM information, values registered in ATM registration data (not shown) stored in the distribution server 300 in advance for registering the ATM are used for the store number, machine number, model, and network bandwidth. . The ATM registration data is generated by executing a program that generates a list of ATMs to be managed. In the ATM registration data generated in this way, ATMs are usually arranged in the order of store numbers. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, information on individual ATMs is registered in the ATM information in the order of store numbers.

  The control unit 310 inquires of the ATM 100 (FIG. 2) specified by the store number and the machine number about the power-on time and the operation time. Upon receiving the inquiry about the power-on time and the operation time, the ATM 100 reads the set values of a timer (not shown) in which the power-on time and the operation time of the ATM 100 are set, and transmits them to the distribution server 300. Next, the control part 310 inquires the execution time of transaction processing to ATM100. Upon receiving the inquiry about the transaction processing execution time, the ATM 100 extracts the transaction processing execution time from the log data stored in the storage device 112 and transmits it to the distribution server 300. The control unit 310 obtains the busy time of the ATM 100 by analyzing the transaction processing execution time received from the ATM 100. Note that the busy time can be, for example, a time when the number of transaction processes executed at a predetermined time interval (for example, 30 minutes) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, six). The control unit 310 registers the power-on time and operation time received from the ATM 100 and the busy time obtained from the transaction processing execution time in association with the store number and the machine number in the ATM information.

  In the first embodiment, the model and network bandwidth are generated based on the ATM registration data. However, at least one of these model and network bandwidth may be acquired from the ATM 100. Further, at least one of the power-on time and the operation time may be acquired from information stored in the distribution server 300 in advance. Although the control part 310 is calculating | requiring the busy time of ATM100 from the transaction processing execution time acquired from ATM100, busy time can be acquired by another method. For example, the transaction processing execution time may be acquired by the host computer, and the busy time may be obtained from the acquired transaction processing execution time. Moreover, it is good also as what calculates | requires busy time in ATM100 and acquires the busy time calculated | required by ATM100.

  In step S120 of FIG. 3, the control unit 310 acquires an update file. Specifically, an update file is acquired from a medium reading device such as a CD-ROM provided in the distribution server 300 or a file server connected to the network 12 (FIG. 2) and stored in the storage unit 350.

  In step S130, the control unit 310 generates a distribution condition setting file 354 that stores data related to the distribution condition of the update file. FIG. 5 shows an example of information registered in the distribution condition setting file 354. The control unit 310 generates distribution file information shown in FIG. 5A and required time record information shown in FIG. 5D based on various data stored in advance in the distribution server 300. The distribution designation time information shown in FIG. 5B and the distribution number setting information shown in FIG. 5C are generated based on information input by the operator.

  The distribution file information shown in FIG. 5A is information relating to the size (file size) of the update file to be distributed. In the distribution file information, an ATM model to be distributed as an update file and the size of the update file distributed to the ATM are registered.

  The distribution designation time information shown in FIG. 5B is information for designating the time for distributing the update file. In the distribution designation time information, the date of distribution (distribution date) and the time zone (designation time) for distribution within the distribution date are registered. In the example of FIG. 5B, the file is distributed in three schedules. The specified distribution time is set according to the ATM operating policy and maintenance system of the financial institution where the ATM is installed. For example, a time during which the operator can work is set so that a trouble caused by the update can be dealt with.

  In the distribution number setting information shown in FIG. 5C, the upper limit value (simultaneous distribution number) of the number of ATMs that simultaneously distribute update files is registered. In the example of FIG. 5C, the second number of simultaneous distributions is set to 20. The simultaneous distribution number is appropriately set according to the processing capability of the distribution server 300, the bandwidth of the network (FIG. 1), the bandwidth between the network 12 and the LAN 52 (FIG. 1) of the management center, and the like.

  The required time record information shown in FIG. 5D registers the time required for distribution of the update file when the update file was distributed previously. The required time record information includes the relationship between the ATM model, the file size of the distributed update file (actual distribution size), the network bandwidth between the ATM and the network 12 (FIG. 2), and the actual required time. It is registered. The actual time required is, for example, storing the distribution start time and distribution end time to ATM at the time of distribution of the update file performed earlier in the distribution log data for each ATM, and based on the stored distribution log data Can be sought. In this case, it can be obtained by calculating the average value and the maximum value of the update file distribution required time for ATMs having the same model and network bandwidth. As shown in FIG. 5D, even if the network bandwidth is the same, the update file transfer speed (actual distribution size / actual required time) differs depending on the model. This is because the update file reception speed differs depending on the processing capability of the ATM control unit 110 (FIG. 2).

  In step S140 of FIG. 3, the control unit 310 of the distribution server 300 sets the distribution time (distribution timing) of the update file for each ATM. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a distribution timing setting routine executed in step S140 of FIG.

  In step S210, the control unit 310 calculates a predicted value (predicted required time) of the update file distribution required time for each ATM registered in the ATM information (FIG. 4). Specifically, the control unit 310, the model and network bandwidth registered in the ATM information, the file size for each model registered in the distribution file information (Fig. 5 (a)), and the required time record information (Fig. 5 (d)), the estimated required time is calculated based on the information registered. For example, the ATM of the machine number 1 of the store number 111 (hereinafter, the ATM of the machine number N is also referred to as “No. N”) is “JX-PC” and has a network bandwidth of 1 Mbps (bps: bit per bit). second). Therefore, the control unit 310 acquires 10000 kBytes as the file size to be distributed from the distribution file information in FIG. The control unit 310 acquires 10000 kBytes as the actual distribution size and 10 minutes as the actual required time from the required time actual information in FIG. The control unit 310 calculates a predicted required time using the following equation (1) from the file size, the actual distribution size, and the actual required time acquired as described above.

Estimated required time = actual required time x file size / actual distribution size (1)

  From the equation (1), the estimated required time of the first machine of the store number 111 registered in the ATM information of FIG. 4 is calculated as 10 minutes. Similarly, the estimated required time of the first car of the store number 141 is calculated as 70 minutes, and the predicted required time of the fifth car of the shop number 151 is calculated as 10 minutes.

  In the first embodiment, the predicted required time is calculated from three values of the actual required time, the file size, and the actual distribution size. However, the predicted required time can also be calculated by other methods. For example, the estimated required time can be calculated from the network bandwidth and the file size of the update file. In this case, the estimated required time is calculated by the following equation (2) using the network bandwidth, the file size, and the safety factor (≧ 1).

Estimated time required = safety factor x file size / network bandwidth (2)

  In step S220 in FIG. 6, the control unit 310 generates a store distribution ATM table in which the arrangement order of the ATM information in FIG. 4 is rearranged so that ATM stores to which update files are distributed are distributed. FIG. 7 shows a store distribution ATM table generated in step S220. In the store distribution ATM table, the store number, the machine number, the power-on time, the busy time registered in the ATM information, and the estimated required time calculated in step S210 are registered.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the store distribution ATM table, individual ATMs to which update files are distributed are arranged in order of machine number. Therefore, in the store distribution ATM table, ATMs adjacent on the table have different store numbers, and the store numbers appear in the table in a distributed manner. Note that the store distribution ATMs are not necessarily arranged in the order of the machine numbers. For example, the ATM registered in the ATM information may be extracted at random, and the ATMs may be registered in the store distribution ATM table in the order of extraction. In this case, when ATMs having the same store number are subsequently extracted, it is more preferable to extract ATMs again at random. In general, in the store distribution ATM table, for at least one store number, ATMs are arranged so that the number of ATMs of the same store number continuously arranged is smaller than when ATMs are arranged for each store number. That's fine. In this specification, arranging ATMs in this way is also referred to as “distributing store numbers”. However, in the store distribution ATM table, it is more preferable that the store numbers of adjacent ATMs are different. More preferably, ATMs having the same store number are arranged so as to be separated from each other by a predetermined interval or more on the store distribution ATM table. Such a store-distributed ATM table can be generated by changing one position when two ATMs having the same store number are closer than a predetermined interval on the store-distributed ATM table.

  In step S230 of FIG. 6, the control unit 310 determines whether or not the setting of the distribution time has been completed for all of the update file distribution schedules. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, the distribution schedule is set to 3 days. Therefore, control is transferred to S240 until the setting of the distribution time for each schedule from the first day to the third day is completed. If it is determined that the setting for the third day has been completed, control is transferred to step S250.

  In step S240, the control unit 310 sets the update file distribution timing for each schedule in the distribution schedule. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the schedule setting routine for each schedule executed in step S240.

  In step S310, the control unit 310 of the distribution server 300 (FIG. 2) acquires the distribution designation time. Specifically, the control unit 310 sets the distribution time with reference to the distribution designation time information (FIG. 5B) in the distribution condition setting file 354 (FIG. 2) generated in step S130 of FIG. Get the specified time of the schedule. Based on the acquired distribution designation time, the control unit 310 initializes a distribution channel table for setting the distribution start time of the update file.

  FIG. 9 shows the distribution channel table initialized in step S310. In the distribution channel table, a distribution channel, a distribution start time, a distribution end time, and an estimated required time are registered. The distribution channel represents a communication channel for simultaneously distributing the change file. This distribution channel is a convenient communication channel used for setting distribution timing, and is set regardless of the communication channel used for actual distribution of the change file. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5C, the number of simultaneous distributions is set to 20, so 20 distribution channels (# 1 to # 20) are provided.

  When the schedule for setting the distribution time is the first day, the distribution designation time information (FIG. 5B) is from 18:00 to 22:00. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the distribution channel table, the first time “18:00” of the distribution designation time is registered in both the distribution start time and the distribution end time.

  In step S320, the control unit 310 acquires the distribution start time. Specifically, the earliest distribution end time is extracted from the distribution end times in the distribution channel table shown in FIG. After the initialization shown in FIG. 9A, the distribution end times are all the same time “18:00”. Therefore, the first distribution start time is “18:00”. When the first distribution start time (18:00) is set at the distribution timing of the 20 target ATMs, the distribution end time is changed according to the estimated required time of the target ATM. FIG. 9B shows an example of a state in which the target ATM is assigned to each of the 20 distribution channels after the initialization. As shown in FIG. 9B, among the 20 distribution channels, the distribution end time of channels # 1, # 3, and # 20 is changed to “18:10”, and the distribution end time of channel # 2 is “ 19:10 ". Therefore, the next distribution start time is the distribution end time (18:10) of channels # 1, # 3, and # 20. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, the distribution start time of channels # 1, # 3, and # 20 is changed to “18:10”. Also, the distribution end time of channels # 1 and # 3 is changed to “18:20”, and the distribution end time of channel # 20 is changed to “19:20”.

  In step S330, the control unit 310 acquires information about the first target ATM (target ATM information). Here, “target ATM” refers to an ATM whose distribution timing is not set yet. The first target ATM is the target ATM closest to the top (upper part in FIG. 7) among the target ATMs registered in the store distribution ATM table (FIG. 7). Specifically, control unit 310 searches for ATMs for which no distribution timing is set from the top of the store distributed ATM table. Whether or not the distribution timing is set for a specific ATM is determined by adding a set flag indicating that the distribution timing is set for the ATM specified by the store number and the machine number. Judgment can be made by examining the state. Such a set flag can be added to, for example, ATM information (FIG. 4) or the store distributed ATM table, and a table can be created separately from the ATM information and the store distributed ATM table. .

  In step S340 of FIG. 8, the control unit 310 determines whether or not the update file can be distributed from the distribution start time acquired in step S330 for all target ATMs. If it is determined that the determination has been completed, control is returned to the distribution timing setting routine of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination is not complete, control is transferred to step S350.

  In step S350, the control unit 310 determines whether or not the update file can be distributed within the power-on time of the target ATM. Specifically, the control unit 310 predicts the time when distribution of the update file is completed (predicted end time) from the distribution start time acquired in step S330 and the estimated required time of the store distribution ATM table (FIG. 7). ) Is calculated. Then, it is determined whether or not the time from the distribution start time to the prediction end time is within the power-on time of the store distributed ATM table. If the time from the distribution start time to the predicted end time is within the power-on time, it is determined that the update file can be distributed, and control is transferred to step S360. On the other hand, if the time from the distribution start time to the predicted end time is not within the power-on time, it is determined that the update file cannot be distributed, and control is transferred to step S370.

  In step S360, control unit 310 determines whether or not the update file can be distributed outside the busy time of the target ATM. Specifically, control unit 310 determines whether or not the time from the distribution start time to the predicted end time is included in any of the busy hours in the store distributed ATM table. If the time from the distribution start time to the predicted end time is not included in any busy time, it is determined that the update file can be distributed, and the control is moved to step S370. On the other hand, if the time from the distribution start time to the predicted end time is included in any busy time, it is determined that the update file cannot be distributed, and the control is moved to step S380.

  In step S370, the control unit 310 registers the target ATM in the distribution timing setting file 356 (FIG. 2). After registration of the target ATM, control is returned to step S320. As a result, among ATMs for which no distribution timing is set, distribution timings are set for ATMs to which update files can be distributed within the specified distribution time, and the distribution timing setting result is stored in the distribution timing setting file 356. Stored.

  In step S380, the control unit 310 acquires information about the target ATM next to the target ATM that has been determined as to whether the update file can be distributed. And after acquisition of the information of the next object ATM, control is returned to step S340. Then, steps S320 to S370 are repeatedly executed until there is no ATM in which the update file can be distributed within the specified distribution time and the distribution timing is not set.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing how the distribution timing is set for the target ATM by executing the schedule setting routine for each schedule shown in FIG. FIG. 10A shows the contents of the distribution channel and distribution end time in the distribution channel table after initialization shown in FIG. FIG. 10B shows ATM information registered at the top of the store distributed ATM table shown in FIG. FIG. 10C shows a distribution timing table stored in the distribution timing setting file 356 (FIG. 2). In the distribution timing table, the distribution date of the update file, the distribution start time and distribution end time of the update file, the store number and model number of the ATM serving as the distribution destination, and the estimated required time are registered.

  The example of FIG. 10 shows a state in which no distribution timing is set for any of the change file distribution destination ATMs. Since no distribution timing is set for any ATM, the distribution schedule is the first day. Therefore, the distribution end time of the distribution channel table after initialization is the first time (18:00) of the designated time on the first day of the distribution designated time information shown in FIG. Therefore, the control unit 310 acquires “18:00” as the distribution end time of the distribution channel # 1 in step S320 of FIG.

  Next, the control part 310 acquires the first object ATM information in step S330 of FIG. In the example of FIG. 10B, the information of the first machine with the store number 111 is acquired. In step S350, it is determined that the time from the distribution start time (18:00) to the prediction end time (18:10) is out of the power-on time (7:00 to 16:00) indicated by hatching. The Therefore, control is transferred to step S380, and the next target ATM information, that is, the information of the first machine of the store number 121 is acquired. As for the first machine of the store number 121, since the time from the distribution start time (18:00) to the prediction end time (18:10) is deviated from the power-on time (7:00 to 16:00), In step S380, the information of the first machine with the store number 131 is acquired.

  The first unit of the store number 131 has a power-on time from 7:00 to 22:00. Therefore, in step S350 of FIG. 8, it is determined that the update file can be distributed within the power-on time. Further, the time from the distribution start time (18:00) to the predicted end time (18:10) is not included in the busy time (12:00 to 13:00). Therefore, in step S370, the first machine with the store number 131 is registered in the distribution timing table of FIG. The distribution timing table includes a distribution file distribution date (7/10), a distribution start time (18:00), an estimated end time (18:10), a store number (131), and a machine number (1). And the estimated required time (10 minutes) are registered. At this time, as shown on the left side of the tables of FIGS. 10B and 10C, the distribution of the update file to the first machine of the store number 131 performed from the distribution start time (18:00) Channel # 1 is assigned. Of the distribution end times in the distribution channel table, the distribution end time of distribution channel # 1 is changed to the predicted end time (18:10).

  Similarly, the first machine with the store number 141 can distribute the changed file from the distribution start time (18:00). Information related to the first machine of the store number 141 to which the distribution channel # 2 is assigned is added to the distribution timing table. On the other hand, the first machine with the store number 151 cannot distribute the changed file from the distribution start time (18:00). For this reason, the first machine with the store number 151 is not registered in the distribution timing table.

  As described above, according to the timing setting routine for each schedule in FIG. 8, the change file can be distributed within the designated time on the first day of the update file distribution schedule in the distribution timing table shown in FIG. ATM is registered. When the schedule setting routine for each schedule is completed, the control is returned to the distribution timing setting routine of FIG. 6 as described above. And step S230 and step S240 are repeatedly performed until all the schedules of a distribution schedule (FIG.5 (b)) are complete | finished.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the distribution timing table after the distribution timing is set for all the distribution schedules in this way. As shown in FIG. 11, for ATMs (such as the first machine with the store number 111) that could not distribute the update file at the distribution designated time (18: 00 to 22:00) on the first day and the second day. The distribution timing is set on the third day.

  In step S250 of FIG. 6, the control unit 310 (FIG. 2) determines whether there is an ATM whose distribution timing is not set. The presence or absence of an unset ATM can be determined by searching for an ATM that does not have a set flag added to the ATM specified by the store number and the machine number. If there is an ATM for which a set flag has not been set, it is determined that there is an unset ATM, and control is transferred to step S260. On the other hand, if there is no ATM for which the set flag is not set, it is determined that there is no unset ATM, and control is returned to the file distribution execution routine of FIG.

  In step S260, control unit 310 notifies the operator that ATMs for which distribution timing has not been set remain. Specifically, a screen for notifying that unset ATMs remain is displayed on the display unit 330. Then, after notifying the operator, the distribution timing setting routine of FIG. 6 ends in error. By viewing this notification, the operator can add a distribution schedule or extend a specified time so that no unset ATM remains. In addition, the operator can prevent an unset ATM from remaining by requesting extension of the power-on time to a store or the like where the ATM is arranged. As described above, in the distribution timing setting routine of the first embodiment, the error ends after the notification to the operator, and the operator does not leave unset ATM by responding to the notification. However, it is also possible not to leave unset ATM by other methods. For example, an operator is inquired whether or not to allow distribution of update files during busy hours for unconfigured ATMs. If the operator allows distribution of busy hours, update files are distributed during busy hours for unconfigured ATMs. You may make it do. This can be performed, for example, by deleting the item of busy time of the unset ATM registered in the store distributed ATM information (FIG. 7) and then executing each step after step S230.

  In step S150 of FIG. 3, the control unit 310 distributes the update file to the ATM according to the distribution timing stored in the distribution timing table generated as described above. Specifically, the control unit 310 transfers the update file stored in the storage unit 350 (FIG. 2) in step S120 to the ATM 100 (FIG. 2) via the network 12 (FIG. 2). The ATM 100 that has received the update file stores the received update file in the storage device 112. The update file stores information indicating a file to be updated (target file) and information indicating the time when the target file is switched to the update file. The ATM 100 switches the target file based on these pieces of information. However, it is not always necessary to store information about the switching time in the update file. In this case, the target file may be switched when the power of the ATM 100 is turned on after receiving the update file. Alternatively, it may be performed immediately after receiving the update file.

  In step S160, the control unit 310 acquires the version of the target file from the ATM 100 in which the file switching has been completed. Specifically, the control unit 310 requests the ATM 100 that has distributed the update file with reference to the distribution timing table (FIG. 11) and the like to transmit version information registered in the target file. The ATM 100 transmits the version information to the distribution server 300 in response to the version information transmission request. The control unit 310 acquires the version of the target file from the version information transmitted from the ATM 100. Note that the acquisition of the version of the target file in step S160 is performed at an appropriately set date and time after the switching time of the target file. However, the version may be acquired according to the operation of the distribution server 300 by the operator.

  In step S170, the control unit 310 determines whether the version of the target file is correct for all ATMs to which the update file has been distributed. Specifically, control unit 310 compares the version information of the target file acquired in step S160 with the version information of the update file stored in storage unit 350 in step S120. If the version information is the same, it is determined that the version of the target file is correct. Information indicating whether the version is correct is stored in the storage unit 350 and notified to the operator via the display unit 330.

  Thus, in the first embodiment, the store distribution ATM table is created, and the distribution timing is set according to the order arranged in the created store distribution ATM table. As a result, the distribution order of the update file to the ATM appears with the store numbers dispersed in the distribution order. For this reason, the distribution order of update files to ATMs is distributed with respect to store numbers. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the update file from being simultaneously distributed to ATMs having the same store number (that is, ATMs arranged in the same store). Therefore, by simultaneously distributing update files to ATMs arranged in the same store, an increase in traffic between the network system of the store and the wide area network can be suppressed. By suppressing the increase in traffic in this way, the time required for distributing the update file can be shortened.

  Further, the distribution order of the update file to the ATM is such that the store numbers are distributed. Therefore, the time until distribution of the update file is completed for all ATMs arranged in the same store can be made longer. For this reason, even when a trouble due to the distribution of the update file occurs, it is possible to cope with the cancellation of the distribution or the like before the trouble occurs in all ATMs in the same store.

  Further, in the first embodiment, for each ATM, the time required for distributing the update file is predicted using the network bandwidth, the model, the distribution file information, and the required time record information. Then, it is determined whether or not the update file can be distributed from the estimated required time and the power-on time, and the update file distribution timing is set based on the determination result. Therefore, the distribution of the update file can be suppressed when the ATM of the distribution destination of the update file is not turned on, and the distribution of the update file can be prevented from failing. In general, the distribution timing may be set so that distribution is performed with priority given to a time zone in which the time during which an update file can be distributed to an ATM and the specified distribution time overlap. In this case as well, it is possible to prevent the update file distribution from failing.

  In the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the update file can be distributed from the estimated required time and the busy time, and the distribution timing of the update file is set based on the determination result. Therefore, the distribution of the update file can be performed while avoiding the busy time of the ATM of the distribution destination, and the delay of the transaction processing in the ATM due to the distribution of the update file such as the extension of the transaction screen switching time can be suppressed.

B. Second embodiment:
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the distribution system 10a in the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the distribution system 10a. 1 and 2 is different from the distribution system 10 of the first embodiment in that an operation terminal 400 connected to the LAN 52 is added to a fourth network system 50a provided in the management center. . The other points are the same as in the first embodiment.

  The operation terminal 400 includes a communication control unit 420, a display unit 430, an input operation unit 440, and a control unit 410 that controls these units. The control unit 410 is configured as a computer including a CPU, memory, and the like (not shown). The functions of the communication control unit 420, the display unit 430, and the input operation unit 440 are the same as the functions of the communication control unit 320, the display unit 330, and the input operation unit 340 of the distribution server 300, respectively. The control unit 410 communicates with the distribution server 300 via the communication control unit 420 and the network 12. As a result, the operator can give an instruction to distribute the update file to the distribution server 300 via the network 12 and confirm the information on the ATM 100 and the distribution status of the update file in the same manner as when operating the distribution server 300 directly. it can.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the operation terminal 400 is connected to the same LAN 52 as the distribution server 300, but the operation terminal 400 need not necessarily be connected to the same LAN as the distribution server 300. For example, the operation terminal 400 may be arranged in a separate network system connected to the network system 50 of the management center via the network 12. In this way, by making the network system in which the distribution server 300 and the operation terminal 400 are arranged separate, a remote operator can give various instructions to the distribution server 300.

  Thus, in the second embodiment, by providing the operation terminal 400 operated by the operator separately from the distribution server 300, the operator can perform the update file distribution operation from a location different from the installation location of the distribution server 300. it can. By performing an update file distribution operation from a location different from the location where the distribution server 300 is installed, the operator can go to the location where the distribution server 300 is installed, and cope with a problem that occurs when the update file is distributed. Conditions can be set. Therefore, the convenience of the update file distribution operation is further improved.

  The second embodiment is preferable to the first embodiment in that the convenience of the update file distribution operation is further improved. On the other hand, the first embodiment is preferable to the second embodiment in that the configuration of the distribution system is simpler.

C. Third embodiment:
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the distribution system 10b in the third embodiment. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the distribution system 10b. 1 and FIG. 2 is different from the distribution system 10 of the first embodiment in that a relay server 200 connected to the LAN 22 is added to the first network system 20b provided in the store. The other points are the same as in the first embodiment.

  The relay server 200 includes a communication control unit 220, a display unit 230, an input operation unit 240, a storage unit 250, and a control unit 210 that controls these units. The control unit 210 is configured as a computer including a CPU, memory, and the like (not shown). The functions of the communication control unit 220, the display unit 230, and the input operation unit 240 are the same as the functions of the communication control unit 320, the display unit 330, and the input operation unit 340 of the distribution server 300, respectively. The control unit 210 communicates with the distribution server 300 via the communication control unit 220 and the network 12. The control unit 210 stores the update file received from the distribution server 300 via the network 12 in the storage unit 250. And the update file stored in the memory | storage part 250 is distributed to ATM100a, 100b provided in the same store. Such a relay server 200 is normally provided in a store when a large number of ATMs are installed in the same store.

  Information (distribution setting information) that defines the timing at which the relay server 200 distributes the update file to ATMs in the same store is created in advance by the operator at the distribution server 300 and received together with the reception of the update file from the distribution server 300. The The relay server 200 distributes the update file to each ATM provided in the same store based on the received distribution setting information. As the distribution setting information, for example, information that sets whether to perform distribution in the time priority mode that reduces the time required for distribution or the safety priority mode that reduces the occurrence of problems associated with distribution is used. Is done. In the time priority mode, the update file is simultaneously distributed to ATMs in the same store, and in the safety priority mode, the update file is distributed in a plurality of schedules. As the distribution setting information, information defining distribution timing for each ATM can be used as in the distribution timing table (FIG. 11).

  FIG. 16 shows an example of information registered in the distribution condition setting file 354 of the distribution server 300 (FIG. 15). In the distribution condition setting file 354, relay server information shown in FIG. 16A, distribution file information shown in FIG. 16B, and required time record information shown in FIG. 16C are stored. . The distribution condition setting file 354 stores distribution designation time information and distribution number setting information, which are the same as the information in the first embodiment of FIG. The description is omitted.

  The relay server information shown in FIG. 16A is information regarding the installation status of the relay server 200 (FIG. 15). In the relay server information, the store number of the store where the relay server 200 is installed, the model of the relay server 200, and the network bandwidth between the relay server 200 and the network 12 are registered. In the example of FIG. 16A, a relay server of model RS is installed in a store with store number 151. The network bandwidth between the relay server and the network 12 is 1 Mbps.

  The distribution file information shown in FIG. 16B and the required time record information shown in FIG. 16C are added with information related to the relay server, so that the distribution file of the first embodiment shown in FIG. This is different from the information and the required time record information of the first embodiment shown in FIG. The other points are the same.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a distribution timing setting routine in the third embodiment. The distribution timing setting routine in the third embodiment is different from the distribution timing setting routine in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 6 in that step S202 is added before step S210. The other points are the same as the distribution timing setting routine of the first embodiment.

  In step S202, the control unit 310 (FIG. 15) rewrites the ATM information (FIG. 4) based on the relay server information shown in FIG. FIG. 18 shows the rewritten ATM information rewritten in step S202. The control unit 310 deletes the information of the ATM having the same store number as the store number of the relay server and the information of the first unit having the same store number as the store number of the relay server. Change to Thereby, the information regarding the relay server is registered in the rewritten ATM information similarly to the ATM. Therefore, it can be said that the relay server is registered as ATM. In general, the rewritten ATM information can be generated by other methods as long as the ATM information to which the update file is distributed from the relay server is deleted and the information about the relay server is registered. . In addition, when rewriting (changing) ATM information, the control part 310 acquires the information regarding a relay server. Therefore, it can be said that the control unit 310 has a function as a “relay device information acquisition unit” that acquires information of the relay server (relay device).

  In the example of FIG. 18, the control unit 310 changes various information about the first car surrounded by a thick frame. As shown in the hatching part from the upper right to the lower left, the control unit 310 changes the machine number to a value (for example, 0) indicating that it is a relay server, and the model is based on the relay server information in FIG. And the network bandwidth are changed to the models “RS” and “1 Mbps”, respectively. The control unit 310 also changes the power-on time, the operation time, and the busy time that limit the distribution time, as indicated by the hatching portion from the upper left to the lower right. Specifically, control unit 310 changes the power-on time and the operation time to “0: 00 to 24:00” and deletes the item of busy time. The reason why the distribution time is not limited by the relay server in this way is that the relay server can be powered on as needed. However, when the relay server is powered on only for a limited time period, that time period is registered as the power-on time.

  Thus, after rewriting ATM information, the control part 310 performs a distribution timing setting routine similarly to 1st Example. In the third embodiment, the rewritten ATM information shown in FIG. 18 is used instead of the ATM information shown in FIG. 4 in steps after step S210. By setting the update file distribution timing to the ATM in this way, the distribution timing table is generated in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 19 shows a distribution timing table generated in the third embodiment. In the distribution timing table of the third embodiment, as shown by the thick frame, the relay server (machine number = 0) arranged in the store with the store number 151 is registered. An update file is distributed to this relay server from 18:00 on the first day (7/10). In the distribution timing table of the third embodiment, the ATM of the store number 151 (machine number = 1 to 5) is not registered. Therefore, an update file is not distributed from the distribution server 300 to these ATMs.

  Thus, by installing a relay server in a store where a plurality of ATMs are installed, distribution of update files directly to a plurality of ATMs via a wide area network can be omitted. Therefore, it is possible to reduce traffic to the store provided with the relay server when distributing the update file.

  Further, by rewriting ATM information using information related to the relay server, the relay server and the ATM can be handled in the same manner. Therefore, the distribution time to the relay server can be set in the same manner as the update file distribution time to the ATM is set. Therefore, in a distribution system having a relay server, it becomes easier to distribute the update file to both the ATM and the relay server.

  The third embodiment is more preferable than the first and second embodiments in that the traffic to the store where the relay server is provided can be further reduced. On the other hand, the first and second embodiments are preferable to the third embodiment in that the distribution timing can be set more easily.

D. Variations:
In addition, this invention is not restricted to the said Example and embodiment, It can implement in a various aspect in the range which does not deviate from the summary, For example, the following deformation | transformation is also possible.

D1. Modification 1:
In each of the above embodiments, the update file is distributed while avoiding busy hours of the ATM of the distribution destination. However, the update file is distributed by avoiding the operating time of the ATM of the distribution destination and giving priority to the outside of the ATM business hours. It can be done. In this case, in step S360 of FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the update file can be distributed outside the operation time. Even in this case, since the distribution of the update file is performed outside the operating time during which the ATM transaction processing is performed, the delay of the transaction processing in the ATM due to the distribution of the update file can be suppressed. Since busy hours are within business hours, it can be said that distributing update files while avoiding busy hours gives priority to distribution outside of business hours.

D2. Modification 2:
In each of the embodiments described above, the distribution timing is set so that the update file is distributed within the power-on time of the ATM of the distribution destination. However, the distribution timing can be set regardless of the power-on time. . Even in this case, since the distribution of the update file is performed taking the busy time of the ATM, delay of transaction processing in the ATM due to the distribution of the update file can be suppressed.

D3. Modification 3:
In each of the embodiments described above, the distribution timing is set so as to avoid the busy time of the distribution destination ATM in the distribution of the update file, but the distribution timing can also be set regardless of the busy time. Even in this case, distribution of the update file can be suppressed when the power of the ATM to which the update file is distributed is not turned on, and the distribution of the update file can be prevented from failing.

D4. Modification 4:
In each of the above embodiments, individual installation state information (store number, machine number, model, and network bandwidth) indicating the installation state of each ATM, and individual operation information (power on time, The update file distribution timing is set based on the operation time and busy time), but the distribution timing can also be set based only on the individual installation state information. Even in this case, it is possible to set an appropriate distribution timing according to the installation state. In this case, the distribution timing of the update file is set based on at least one of the store number, model number, model, and network bandwidth.

Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the distribution system 10 in 1st Example. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a distribution system 10. FIG. The flowchart which shows a file distribution execution routine. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of ATM information stored in an ATM information file 352. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the information registered into the distribution condition setting file 354. FIG. The flowchart which shows a distribution timing setting routine. Explanatory drawing which shows the store distribution ATM table produced | generated in step S220 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the timing setting routine according to a schedule. Explanatory drawing which shows the distribution channel table used for the setting of a distribution timing. Explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a distribution timing is set to object ATM. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of a distribution timing table after the distribution timing was set about all the distribution schedules. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the distribution system 10a in 2nd Example. The block diagram which shows the functional structure of the distribution system 10a. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the distribution system 10b in 3rd Example. The block diagram which shows the functional structure of the distribution system 10b. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the information registered into the distribution condition setting file 354 in 2nd Example. The flowchart which shows the distribution timing setting routine in 3rd Example. Explanatory drawing which shows the rewritten ATM information rewritten in step S202. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of a distribution timing table produced | generated in 3rd Example.

Explanation of symbols

10, 10a, 10b ... update file distribution system 12 ... wide area network 20, 20b, 30, 40, 50, 50a ... network system 22, 32, 42, 52 ... LAN
100, 100a, 100b, 100c, 100d ... ATM ... ATM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 110 ... Control part 112 ... Memory | storage device 120 ... Communication control part 132 ... Card mechanism part 134 ... Passbook mechanism part 136 ... Statement slip mechanism part 142 ... Banknote depositing / withdrawing mechanism part 144 ... Coin depositing / withdrawing mechanism part 152 ... Operation part 154 ... Audio | voice Guidance unit 200 ... Relay server 210 ... Control unit 220 ... Communication control unit 230 ... Display unit 240 ... Input operation unit 250 ... Storage unit 300 ... Distribution server 310 ... Control unit 320 ... Communication control unit 330 ... Display unit 340 ... Input operation unit 350 ... Storage unit 352 ... ATM information file 354 ... Distribution condition setting file 356 ... Distribution timing setting file 400 ... Operation terminal 410 ... Control unit 420 ... Communication control unit 430 ... Display unit 440 ... Input operation unit RT ... Router

Claims (4)

An update file distribution device for distributing an update file for updating a file used in common by a plurality of automatic transaction devices to the plurality of automatic transaction devices via a communication line,
A transaction apparatus information acquisition unit for acquiring transaction apparatus information including individual installation state information regarding the installation state of each automatic transaction apparatus;
Said transaction apparatus based on the transaction device information information acquisition unit acquires the distribution timing setting unit for distributing timing of setting each of the update file for each of said plurality of automatic transaction apparatus,
A file distribution execution unit that distributes the update file to the plurality of automatic transaction apparatuses via the communication line according to the distribution time set by the distribution time setting unit;
Equipped with a,
The transaction apparatus information further includes first information indicating an operation time of each automatic transaction apparatus, second information indicating a busy time of each automatic transaction apparatus, and the communication line between the automatic transaction apparatuses. And third information indicating bandwidth,
The distribution time setting unit calculates an estimated required time required for distributing the update file to each of the plurality of automatic transaction devices based on the file size of the update file and the third information, and An update file distribution device that sets the distribution time by giving priority to the non-operating time and the non-busy time of each automatic transaction device based on the time, the first information, and the second information . The update file distribution device according to claim 1 ,
Distribution of the update file by the update file distribution device is performed within a predetermined distribution designated time,
The distribution time setting unit, based on the estimated required time, the first information, and the second information, is a time outside the operating hours and a busy time of each automatic transaction apparatus, and a time overlapping with the specified distribution time An update file distribution apparatus that sets the distribution time with priority given to a band . The update file distribution device according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The individual installation state information includes location information representing an installation location of each automatic transaction apparatus,
The distribution time setting unit sets the distribution time so that the distribution order of the update file to the plurality of automatic transaction apparatuses is set so that the installation locations appear in the distribution order. The update file distribution device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising:
A relay device information acquisition unit that acquires relay device information related to a relay device for distributing the update file to two or more automatic transaction devices;
A transaction device information changing unit that changes the transaction device information acquired by the transaction device information acquisition unit based on the relay device information;
With
The transaction device information changing unit deletes information about the automatic transaction device to which the update file is distributed from the relay device from the transaction device information, and registers the relay device as the automatic transaction device in the transaction device information. Update file distribution device.

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