JP5139468B2 - ID key inspection support device and inspection method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an ID key check support device used when checking the correctness of information associated with an ID key, and an ID key check method using the check support device.

  A conventional ID key checking method will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a system employed for the ID key inspection work. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of ID key inspection work performed using the system shown in FIG.

  In a building having a plurality of compartments and living rooms such as an apartment, electric locks are provided for the compartments and living rooms, and an ID key is used to unlock the electric lock. The ID key includes a metal child key 2 for unlocking the cylinder lock and a key head 3 provided at one end of the child key 2 as in the ID key 1 shown in FIG. There is. The key head 3 incorporates a storage device (IC chip) in which a serial number (hereinafter referred to as “key ID”) that identifies the ID key is stored in the form of electronic data. Further, a member made of a colored small piece, that is, a color chip 4 is attached to the key head 3 in a state where the color is exposed to the outside. The color of the color chip 4 is selected from a plurality of predetermined colors such as blue, red, green, yellow, white, peach, purple, and gray. When three ID keys are assigned to a certain room, each of the color chips 4 of three different colors of blue, red, and green is attached to each of the ID keys, and four ID keys are assigned. When assigning a plurality of ID keys to one room, such as attaching each of four different color chips 4 of blue, red, green and yellow to each of those ID keys, A different color chip 4 is attached to each ID key.

  In the building, a controller 100 that controls electric locks at a plurality of locations and a reading device 101 that reads a key ID and transmits it to the controller 100 are installed. The controller 100, as information relating to each ID key 1 used in the building, the key ID of the ID key, the color of the color chip 4 and the room number, which is the attached information associated with the key ID. Are stored in advance. When the key ID is transmitted from the reading device 101, the controller 100 unlocks the electric lock associated with the key ID.

  By the way, the color chip 4 is attached to the key head 3 by a person. In delivery, the ID key 1 has a room No. A tag 5 on which is written is attached by a person. Therefore, for the ID key 1, the color chip 4 of the wrong color, the wrong room No. May be attached. Therefore, the color of the color chip 4 stored in the controller 100 installed in the building in association with the key ID and the room number. And the color of the color chip 4 actually attached to the ID key 1 of the key ID and the room number described in the tag 5. , Ie, the actual color of the color chip 4 and the room number. It is necessary to check whether or not is correct. The inspection is performed according to the flow shown in FIG. The flow will be described next.

  First, among the two workers (hereinafter referred to as “first and second workers”), the first worker associates the key IDs of all ID keys 1 used in the apartment with the key IDs. Data corresponding to the color of the color chip 4 and the room No. Is downloaded to the controller 100, and the controller 100 is operated (step B1). Next, the first worker connects the notebook computer 102 to the controller 100 via a LAN cable as shown in FIG. 5 (step B2). That is, the key ID of each ID key 1 downloaded to the controller 100 can be displayed on the notebook computer 102.

  Next, the second worker holds the key head 3 of the ID key 1 over the reader installed in the building to read the key ID (step B3), and displays the key ID on the notebook computer 102 (step B4). ). Next, the second worker visually finds the key ID displayed on the notebook computer 102 from the check sheet (the key ID, the color of the color chip 4 and the correct combination of the room numbers are described) ( Step B5), the combination, the color of the actual color chip 4 reported from the first worker, and the room No. described in the tag 5. Are checked to see if they match (step B6). If they do not match, that is, the actual color of the color chip 4 and the room number described in the tag 5. If at least one of these is wrong (NO in step B6), “NG” is entered in the check column in the check sheet (step B9), and at least one of the wrong color chip 4 and tag 5 is made correct. Replace (step B10), and return to the routine from step B3 again.

  If the combination displayed on the notebook computer 102 in step B6 is correct (YES in step B6), “OK” is entered in the check column of the check sheet (step B7), and all the ID keys 1 are continuously colored chips. 4 color and the room No. The inspection work is continued until it can be confirmed that (NO in step B8 → NO in step B3 → step B4 → step B5 → NO in step B8). If it is confirmed that all ID keys 1 are correct (YES in step B8), a check sheet is submitted as a work report (step B11), and the inspection is completed.

  Some types of ID keys are card-type. Patent Document 1 discloses a card inspection device. The card inspection apparatus includes an issuance data storage unit that stores card key ID information that identifies a card and issuance data stored in the card in association with each other, and a reading unit that reads out issuance data and card key ID information from the card. And a comparison unit that reads the issue data corresponding to the card key ID information read by the read unit from the issue data storage unit and compares the issued data with the issue data read by the read unit, and a comparison between the comparison unit And an output unit for outputting the result.

  According to this type of card inspection apparatus, electronic data stored in the ID key can be checked. However, it is not possible to check the attached information (color chip color, room number written on the tag 5) associated with the ID key in a form that is not electronic data.

JP 2004-287586 A (paragraphs 0008, 0019)

  In a building such as a condominium, the controller that controls the electric lock is installed apart from the key ID reader installed at the entrance of the building and the like, so that the first key ID is read by the reader. At least two workers, a worker and a second worker who displays a key ID on a notebook computer near the controller, were required.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-described circumstances, and its purpose is to check by one person auxiliary information that is associated with an ID key and is not stored as electronic data in the ID key. It is an object of the present invention to provide an ID key inspection support device and an inspection method using the inspection support device.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the ID key inspection support apparatus and inspection method according to the present invention are configured as follows.

[1] An ID key inspection support device according to the present invention is an ID key inspection support used for an ID key in which a key ID for requesting unlocking from a controller that controls an electric lock is stored as electronic data. A portable device that is connected to the controller and captures the key ID stored in advance in the controller and the accessory information associated with the key ID and not stored as electronic data in the ID key. A capture device and a portable reader device that is connected to the capture device and reads a key ID from the ID key, and the capture device has a key ID read by the reader device An information processing device that searches the attached information associated with the information from the attached information fetched from the controller, and a result of the search by the information processing device. Characterized by comprising a display device for displaying the auxiliary information that.

  In the ID key inspection support apparatus described in “[1]”, since the capturing device and the reading device are both portable, place them in the vicinity of the controller or away from the controller (for example, using an ID key). In the building office in the building to be used, the management room of the building, etc., inspection work, that is, the reading device reads the key ID of the ID key, and the information processing device of the capture device corresponds to the key ID The attached attached information is searched, the attached information as the search result is displayed on the display device of the capturing device, and the displayed attached information matches the attached information associated with the actual ID key. It is possible to carry out inspection work to confirm whether or not That is, without using a reader installed in the building, the information attached to the ID key can be checked by a single worker in the vicinity of the controller or in a place away from the controller.

[2] The ID key inspection support device according to the present invention is the ID key inspection support device according to “[1]”, wherein the attached information is a color of a member attached to the ID key. And

[3] An ID key inspection support apparatus according to the present invention is the ID key inspection support apparatus according to “[1]”, wherein a room No. 1 provided with a lock operated by the ID key is provided. It is characterized by being.

[4] An ID key inspection method according to the present invention is an ID key inspection method using the ID key inspection support device according to any one of “[1]” to “[3]”. A first step of capturing the pre-stored key ID and attached information from the controller using a device, and causing the reader to read the key ID of the ID key, and causing the information processing device of the capture device to A second step of searching the attached information associated with the read key ID, a third step of displaying the attached information as a result of the search by the information processing device on the display device of the capture device, And a fourth step of confirming whether or not the attached information displayed by the display device matches the attached information actually associated with the ID key.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the inspection support apparatus of ID key which makes it possible for one person to check the attached information matched with ID key, and the inspection method using this inspection support apparatus can be provided. .

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the inspection assistance apparatus of ID key which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of a structure of the reader shown in FIG. 1, and the taking-in apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed by the display apparatus with which the ID key inspection assistance apparatus shown in FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the ID key inspection work performed using the ID key inspection assistance apparatus shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the system configuration used for the conventional check operation | work of an ID key. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the check operation | work of the ID key performed using the system configuration | structure shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, an ID key check support device and check method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following, the contents overlapping with those described in the “Background Art” column will be described again.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in a building having a plurality of compartments and living rooms such as an apartment, electric locks are provided for the compartments and living rooms, and an ID key 1 is used to unlock the electric lock. Some ID keys 1 include a metal child key 2 for unlocking a cylinder lock and a key head 3 provided at one end of the child key 2. The key head 3 incorporates a storage device (IC chip) in which a serial number that identifies the ID key 1, that is, a key ID is stored in the form of electronic data. Further, a member made of a colored small piece, that is, a color chip 4 is attached to the key head 3 in a state where the color is exposed to the outside. The color of the color chip 4 is selected from a plurality of predetermined colors such as blue, red, green, yellow, white, peach, purple, and gray. When three ID keys are assigned to a certain room, each of the color chips 4 of three different colors of blue, red, and green is attached to each of the ID keys, and four ID keys are assigned. When assigning a plurality of ID keys to one room, such as attaching each of four different color chips 4 of blue, red, green and yellow to each of those ID keys, A different color chip 4 is attached to each ID key.

  In the building, a controller 100 that controls electric locks at a plurality of places is installed, and a reading device 101 that reads a key ID and transmits it to the controller 100 is installed. The controller 100, as information relating to each ID key 1 used in the building, the key ID of the ID key, the color of the color chip 4 and the room number, which is the attached information associated with the key ID. Are stored in advance. When a key ID is transmitted from the reader 101 installed, the controller 100 unlocks the electric lock associated with the key ID.

  The ID key inspection support apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a portable capture device 20 that is connected to the controller 100 via a LAN cable so as to be able to transmit and receive electronic data, and the electronic data is transmitted to and received from the capture device 20. And a portable reader 30 that reads the key ID from the ID key 1.

  The capture device 20 includes a USB interface 21, an information processing device 22 including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and an auxiliary storage device that performs predetermined information processing based on data input from the USB interface 21, and the information processing device. 22 is provided with a display device 23 (liquid crystal display device) that displays a predetermined screen based on the processing result of 22. In the present embodiment, the capture device 20 is a notebook computer in which software for checking the ID key 1 is installed, and the information processing device 22 includes a storage unit 22a and a search unit 22b depending on the software settings. It has become a thing. When the key ID stored in advance in the controller 100 and the attached information associated with the key ID are input from the USB interface 21, the storage unit 22a stores the key ID and the attached information in the auxiliary storage device. It is used and memorized. The search unit 22 b searches for the attached information associated with the key ID read by the reading device 30 from the attached information fetched from the controller 100. The attached information is not stored as electronic data in the ID key 1, and in this embodiment, the color member attached to the ID key 1 and the color of the color chip 4 are operated by the ID key 1. Room No. with lock It is. When the ID key 1 is delivered, the ID key 1 has a room No. Is attached.

  The reading device 30 includes a reading unit 31 and an RS-485 interface 32. The reading unit 31 is a part where the key head 3 is brought close to read the key ID, and is driven without contacting the IC chip built in the key head 3 by electromagnetic induction and outputs a signal corresponding to the key ID. The signal is received by the antenna. The reading unit 31 outputs the read key ID from the RS-485 interface 32. The RS-485 interface 32 is connected to the USB interface 21 of the capture device 20 via the signal converter 33. Note that the reading device 30 is operated by power from a commercial power source (not shown) or a battery (not shown).

  The display device 23 displays a screen 40 shown in FIG. 3, for example. In the approximate center of the screen 40, the room No. An ID information display column 41 is provided in which a display column 41a, a registered color display column 41b, and a key ID display column 41c are arranged in the vertical direction. The key ID read by the reading device 30 is displayed in the key ID display column 41c. In the registered color display column 41b, the color (registered color) of the color chip 4 associated with the key ID read by the reading device 30 is fetched from the controller 100 and stored in the storage means 22a. Searched from and displayed. Room No. In the display column 41a, the room No. associated with the key ID read by the reading device 30 is displayed. Is retrieved from the attached information stored in the storage means 22a after being taken in from the controller 100 and displayed.

  An OK check field 42 and an NG check field 43 are provided at the upper left of the ID information display field 41. For these OK check field 42 and NG check field 43, check marks are selectively displayed. The registered color displayed in the registered color display field 41b, the room No. The room No. displayed in the display column 41a. However, if it matches with that of the actual ID key 1, the worker clicks the OK check field 42 to display a check mark here. The registered color displayed in the registered color display field 41b, the room No. The room No. displayed in the display column 41a. However, if it does not match the actual ID key 1, the worker clicks the NG check field 43 to display a check mark here.

  A key total number display field 44 and a key confirmation number display field 45 are provided on the upper right side of the ID information display field 41. In the key total number display column 44, the total number of key IDs fetched from the controller 100 is displayed. In the key confirmation number display column 45, the total number of checked ID keys 1 is displayed.

  A work interruption button 46 and a work completion button 47 are provided at the bottom of the screen 40. The work interruption button 46 is an icon for instructing the information processing apparatus 22 and the screen 40 to be temporarily stopped and released, and the work completion button 47 is an icon for instructing display of a check log. is there. Based on these check logs, a work report for delivery of the ID key 1 is created.

  The flow of the ID key 1 inspection operation performed using the ID key inspection support apparatus 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, first, the worker selects the key IDs of all the ID keys 1 used in the building, the data corresponding to the color (registered color) of the color chip 4 associated with the key ID, and Room No. Is downloaded to the controller 100 (step A1). Next, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 4, the capture device 20 is connected to the controller 100 via a LAN cable, and the key ID, registered color, and room number stored in the controller 100 are stored. The data corresponding to each of the data and the data corresponding to the corresponding relationship are downloaded to the capture device 20 (step A2).

  Next, the capture device 20 is removed from the controller 100 and in the vicinity of the controller 100 or in a place away from the controller 100 (for example, a building office in a building site using an ID key, a building administrator room, etc.). Then, the RS-485 interface 32 of the reading device 30 is connected to the USB interface 21 of the capturing device 20 via the signal converter 33 (step A3).

  Next, the key head 3 of the ID key 1 is held over the reading unit 31 of the reading device 30 to read the key ID (step A4), and the retrieval unit 22b of the capturing device 20 is associated with the key ID. The attached information (registered color, room number) is retrieved from the attached information downloaded from the controller 100 and stored in the storage means 22a, and is displayed on the display device 23 (step A5). In these steps A4 and A5, for example, when the key IDs of four ID keys 1 are read, as shown in FIG. 3, the total number display field in the screen 40 displayed on the display device 23 of the capture device 20 is displayed. “4” is displayed in 44. The key ID of the ID key that has not been inspected, the one that was read first, for example, the first 16-digit key ID that was read out of the four, for example, “F3F8A56000000000000”, is displayed in the key ID display column 41c. Is done. Further, the accessory information downloaded from the controller 100 and retrieved from the accessory information stored in the storage means 22a and associated with the 16-digit key ID, that is, “Room 201” and “Blue”, respectively. Room No. It is displayed in the display column 41a and the registered color display column 41b.

  Next, the room No. 201 and blue displayed on the display device 23 of the capture device 20 and the room No. described in the tag 5 of the actual ID key 1 are displayed. And whether the color of the color chip 4 matches, that is, the living room No. described in the actual tag 5. And whether the color of the color chip 4 is correct or not is visually checked (step A6). If they do not match, that is, if the actual combination of attached information is wrong (NO in step A6), the NG check column 43 in the screen 40 is clicked to display a check mark here (step A9). Then, at least one of the actual color chip 4 and tag 5 that did not match is replaced so as to match (step A10), and the routine returns to the routine from step A4 again.

  If they match in step A6 (YES in step A6), the OK check column 42 is clicked to display a check mark here (step A7). Subsequently, the actual IDs of all ID keys 1 are continuously displayed. Room No. described in tag 5 of key 1 And the color of the color chip 4 is displayed on the display device 23 of the capture device 20. The check operation is continued until it can be confirmed that the color matches the registered color (NO at step A8 → NO at step A4 → step A5 → step A6 → step A7 → NO at step A8). And the room No. displayed for all ID keys 1 is displayed. And the registered color and the room No. 5 of the tag 5. If the color of the color chip 4 matches that of the color chip 4 (YES in step A8), the work log button 47 is clicked to display the check log on the display device 23, and the ID key 1 is delivered based on the check log. The work report is prepared and submitted (step A11), and the inspection is completed.

  According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  According to the present embodiment, since both the capturing device 20 and the reading device 30 are portable, they are located in the vicinity of the controller 100 or in a place away from the controller 100 (for example, in the premises of a building using an ID key). In the construction office of the building, the management room of the building, etc.), that is, the reading device 30 reads the key ID of the ID key 1, and the information processing device 22 of the capturing device 20 is associated with the key ID. The attached information is searched, and the attached information that is the search result is displayed on the display device 23 of the capture device 20, the displayed attached information, and the attached information associated with the actual ID key 1 It is possible to perform an inspection work of confirming whether or not the two match. That is, without using the reader 101 installed in the building, one worker can check the information attached to the ID key 1 in the vicinity of the controller 100 or in another place away from the controller 100. it can.

1 ID key 2 Child key 3 Key head 4 Color chip 5 Tag 10 Inspection support device 20 Capture device 22 Information processing device 22a Storage device 22b Search device 23 Display device 30 Reading device 31 Reading unit 40 Screen 41 ID information display column 41a Living room No. Display field 41b Registered color display field 41c Key ID display field 42 OK check field 43 NG check field 44 Key total number display field 45 Key confirmation number display field 46 Work interruption button 47 Work completion button 100 Controller

Claims (4)

An ID key inspection support device used for an ID key in which a key ID for requesting unlocking to a controller that controls an electric lock is stored as electronic data,
A portable capture device connected to the controller for capturing the key ID stored in advance in the controller and the accessory information associated with the key ID and not stored as electronic data in the ID key;
A portable reader that is connected to the capture device and reads the key ID from the ID key;
The capture device includes an information processing device that retrieves the attached information associated with the key ID read by the reading device from the attached information retrieved from the controller, and a result of the search performed by the information processing device. An inspection support device for an ID key, comprising: a display device for displaying certain attached information. In the ID key inspection support device according to claim 1,
The ID key inspection support apparatus, wherein the attached information is a color of a member attached to the ID key. In the ID key inspection support device according to claim 1,
The attached information is the room No. provided with a lock operated by the ID key. An ID key inspection support device, characterized in that: In the ID key inspection method using the ID key inspection support device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A first step of capturing the pre-stored key ID and attached information from the controller using a capture device;
A second step of causing the reading device to read the key ID of the ID key, and causing the information processing device of the capturing device to search for additional information associated with the key ID read by the reading device;
A third step of displaying the attached information as a result of the search by the information processing device on the display device of the capture device;
A method for checking an ID key, comprising: a fourth step of confirming whether the attached information displayed by the display device matches the attached information actually associated with the ID key.

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