JP5602513B2 - Automated equipment status management system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a state management system, a computer program, and a recording medium for an automatic device that switches an operation state of each device and saves standby power at a place where a plurality of automatic devices such as ATMs are installed.

  A technique is known that collects operating state information of a plurality of automated devices that are operated in parallel and controls the normal mode and the energy saving mode to be mixed in a specific pattern as a whole. This control can automatically reduce standby power.

Japanese Patent No. 3527993

The known prior art has the following problems to be solved.
In order to centrally control the operation status of a plurality of automation devices from the outside, a control computer is required. Therefore, the control system becomes expensive when a very small number of automated devices are controlled. On the other hand, in a system like patent document 1, since each apparatus determines the own operation state by automatic control, it leads to a cost reduction. However, in order for each device to collect state information of all the devices and determine its own state, communication for information exchange must be frequently performed. In addition, an optimal pattern in consideration of the number of installed automation devices and the like must be prepared in advance for switching the operating state.
In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides an automatic device state management system, a computer program, and a recording medium that can control the switching of the operation states of a plurality of automatic devices with less communication traffic. Objective.

The following configurations are means for solving the above-described problems.
<Configuration 1>
Multiple automation devices to be controlled are virtually connected to a looped communication network, and all the automation devices generate operation information to notify other devices of their own operation status. Information generating means that receives the operation information from an apparatus adjacent to the upstream side of the communication network, and transfers transfer data obtained by adding the operation information of the own device to the operation information to an apparatus adjacent to the downstream side of the communication network Communication control means for transmitting to
Stores the type of event that starts the transfer of the transfer data starting from its own machine, and the criteria for determining the condition for determining the subsequent operating state of the own machine according to the operating state of the upstream device of the own machine And when an event stored in the storage device is detected, the transfer of the transfer data including the operation information of the own device is started from the own device, and the device adjacent to the upstream side of the own device When the transfer data is received, the transfer data is read, the criteria for condition judgment stored in the storage device are read, and the subsequent operating state of the downstream automation device is not included in the judgment element, and the reception data is received. It was in accordance with the contents of the transferred data, to determine the subsequent operating state of the own apparatus includes a state control means for controlling the state, constituted by the plurality of automation devices to the transfer data from the upstream to the downstream When brought into round the-loop-shaped communication network, the state management system of the automation equipment, characterized in that to complete the coordination control of the plurality of automation equipment.

<Configuration 2>
In the state management system for automated equipment according to Configuration 1, a device that detects a preset event among the plurality of devices determines a subsequent operating state of the own device according to the content of the event, and is in a state An automatic device state management system, wherein operation information including the operation state is generated, and the transfer data is transferred from the device to the most downstream device.

<Configuration 3>
In the state management system for an automated device according to Configuration 1, after the transfer data is transferred to the most downstream device, the transfer data is returned to the most upstream device, and the state control means An automated equipment status management system that executes processing for confirming that cooperation control of equipment has been completed.

<Configuration 4>
In the automated device status management system according to Configuration 1, a device that detects a preset event among the plurality of devices generates operation information including the content of the event and the current operation state of the device itself. Then, transfer of the transfer data is started from the device, and after the transfer data is transferred to the most downstream device, the transfer data is returned to the most upstream device, and the most upstream device The state control means reads the returned transfer data, determines the subsequent operating state of the own device according to the content of the transfer data, and controls the state, and the state management of the automated equipment system.

<Configuration 5>
5. The state management system for an automated device according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, wherein the operation information includes information indicating that a failure has occurred in the own device.

<Configuration 6>
In the automated device status management system according to any one of configurations 1 to 5, each device is configured such that when the communication control unit transmits transfer data to an adjacent downstream device and the transmission fails. The information generation means generates operation information indicating that a communication failure has occurred in the corresponding downstream device, and the communication control means includes the operation information in the transfer data and transmits the operation information to the downstream device. A state management system for automated equipment.

<Configuration 7>
In the state management system for an automated device according to any one of configurations 1 to 6, the operation information includes numerical data that changes when each device operates, and an operation state that changes according to the change in the numerical data. A state management system for automated equipment.

<Configuration 8>
In the automated equipment status management system according to any one of configurations 1 to 7, the operating status of the equipment includes a handling mode in which the equipment can be handled and a minimum required for the equipment to return to the handling mode. A state management system for automated equipment, which includes an energy-saving mode that shuts off the power while leaving the function of

<Configuration 9>
In the automated equipment status management system according to any one of configurations 1 to 8, the operating status of the equipment includes a sleep mode in which handling is temporarily suspended for maintenance management of the equipment. Automated equipment status management system.

<Configuration 10>
In the state management system for an automated device according to any one of Configurations 1 to 9, the transfer data is received and the transfer data is referred to. A state management system for automated equipment that determines the next state of its own equipment to energy saving mode when it is determined that the number of units in operation will not fall below.

<Configuration 11>
In the state management system for an automated device according to Configuration 10, the upstream device includes a network in which the state control means is included in the transfer data when the transfer data that has made a round around the loop communication network is received. Information indicating whether each of the above devices is in the handling mode or the energy saving mode is stored in the storage device, and subsequently, when the transfer data due to the event generated in another device is received, the information is stored in the storage device. A state management system for automated equipment, characterized in that, when it is determined that the number of operating units does not fall below a predetermined minimum operating number by referring to the information, the next state of the own device is determined to be an energy saving mode.

<Configuration 12>
In the automated equipment status management system according to Configuration 11, when the status control unit transfers the transfer data to a downstream device, each of the devices on the network stored in the storage device is in a handling mode. A state management system for automated equipment characterized by invalidating information indicating the energy saving mode.

<Configuration 13>
In the automated device status management system according to Configuration 12, when the status control means transfers the transfer data to a downstream device, each of the devices on the network stored in the storage device is in a handling mode. Information indicating the energy saving mode is added to the transfer data and transferred to the downstream device, and in the downstream device that has received the transfer data, the state control means refers to the content of the transfer data, A state management system for automated equipment, characterized in that, when it is determined that the number of operating units does not fall below a predetermined minimum number of units, the next state of the own device is determined to be an energy saving mode.

<Configuration 14>
In the automated equipment status management system according to any one of Structures 10 to 13, the past number of transactions of the device in the handling mode and the number of past transactions of the own device are compared among all the devices to be controlled. The state management system for automated equipment is characterized in that, when a preset standard is satisfied, the next state of the own device is determined to be an energy saving mode.

<Configuration 15>
In the state management system for automated equipment according to any one of Configurations 10 to 13, of all the devices to be controlled, the number of remaining media of the devices in the handling mode is compared with the number of remaining media of the own device, A state management system for automated equipment that determines the next state of its own device in an energy saving mode when a preset standard is satisfied.

<Configuration 16>
In the state management system for automated equipment according to any one of Configurations 10 to 13, among all the devices to be controlled, the amount of charge of the drive battery of the device in the handling mode and the charge of the drive battery of the own device A state management system for automated equipment, which compares quantities and determines the next state of the self-machine as an energy saving mode when a predetermined criterion is satisfied.

<Configuration 17>
The state management system for an automated device according to any one of configurations 1 to 16, wherein when the controlled automation device includes a device in which a communication failure has occurred, the device in which the communication failure has occurred is connected to the loop network. A state management system for automated equipment characterized in that a new loop-like network is set up temporarily.

<Configuration 18>
The automated equipment status management system according to any one of Configurations 1 to 17, wherein the transfer data is transmitted to a server that manages the operation of each equipment at a predetermined timing. State management system.

<Configuration 19>
A computer program that causes a computer of an automation device to function as each means described in Configuration 1.

<Configuration 20>
A recording medium on which a computer program that causes a computer of an automation device to function as each unit described in Configuration 1 is recorded.

<Effect of Configuration 1>
Multiple automated devices connected to a loop communication network recognize the operating status of one or more upstream devices included in the transfer data from the transfer data and determine the subsequent operating status of the device . It is possible to determine the operation state of the own machine without knowing the subsequent operation state of the downstream automation device. If the transfer control is completed by completing the transfer data, the communication amount can be reduced. The loop communication network may be fixed or invariant. For example, a plurality of loops may be set and any loop may be selected according to a certain condition.
<Effect of Configuration 2>
The device that detects the event that causes the operating state to be determined becomes the most upstream device, and the transfer of operating information is started. The transfer data is transferred to the most downstream device, and one set of cooperative control is completed.
<Effect of Configuration 3>
The most upstream device can confirm that the linked control of all devices has been completed by returning the transfer data once.
<Effect of Configuration 4>
The device that detects the event that causes the operation state of each device to be detected is the most upstream device, but the operation state of the own device is not changed before the transmission of the transfer data is started. When the transfer data is returned in a round, it is possible to read the entire operating state, determine the subsequent operating state of the own device, and cooperate.
<Effect of Configuration 5>
Information indicating that a failure has occurred is important information for cooperative control, and is transmitted to a downstream device.
<Effect of Configuration 6>
When communication fails with an adjacent downstream device, operation information indicating that a communication failure has occurred is generated on behalf of the downstream device, and transfer data is transmitted to the next downstream device. Therefore, it is possible to automatically detect a communication failure and simultaneously transfer the transfer data.
<Effect of Configuration 7>
By including various numerical data that change when each device operates, the downstream device can more specifically recognize the state of the upstream device.
<Effect of Configuration 8>
An appropriate number of automation devices can be used in a system that operates in the energy saving mode according to the operating state.
<Effect of Configuration 9>
For example, it can be used in a system in which a device is put into a sleep mode when the capacity of a medium such as cash required for operation of an automated device that handles cash is insufficient.
<Effect of Configuration 10>
Even if the own device enters the energy saving mode with reference to the transfer data, the next state of the own device can be determined to the energy saving mode when it is determined that the predetermined minimum number of operating units is not exceeded.
<Effect of Configuration 11>
The latest information indicating whether each device on the network is in the handling mode or the energy saving mode is used immediately after receiving transfer data due to an event occurring in another device. Thereby, it is possible to shift to the energy saving mode while receiving the transfer data and keeping the limit on the minimum number of operating units.
<Effect of Configuration 12>
For the information indicating whether each device on the network is in the handling mode or the energy saving mode, only the latest information should be handled as valid.
<Effect of Configuration 13>
A device that stores valid information indicating whether each device on the network is in the handling mode or the energy saving mode can use the information also in a downstream device.
<Effect of Configuration 14>
For example, it is possible to control a device with a small number of transactions so that the device enters the energy saving mode first, and a device that is frequently used can maintain the handling mode.
<Effect of Configuration 15>
Since the device with the few remaining media enters the energy saving mode first, the remaining media can be leveled.
<Effect of Configuration 16>
When a plurality of automation devices that use only a battery or an automation device that uses a backup battery are controlled in a coordinated manner, the amount of power stored in the battery can be leveled.
<Effect of Configuration 17>
Communication efficiency can be increased by flexibly operating a loop network without fixing it.
<Effect of Configuration 18>
Since necessary information may be included in the server that manages the operation of each device, the transfer data may be appropriately transmitted at a predetermined timing.

1 is a schematic explanatory diagram illustrating a system of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the structural example of the data used in an Example. It is explanatory drawing of the example of cooperation control when a failure generate | occur | produces in ATM1. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of cooperation control when an event occurs in ATM1 and a failure occurs in ATM2. It is a cooperation control operation explanatory view when ATM1 generates a timeout event. It is a flowchart of the transfer data transmission operation | movement by the most upstream apparatus. It is an operation | movement flowchart of the apparatus which received the transfer data from upstream. It is a further detailed flowchart of the transfer data transmission processing operation. It is an operation | movement flowchart at the time of the own apparatus failure detection. It is an operation | movement flowchart when the cooperation control time is complete | finished. It is an operation | movement flowchart of timeout control. It is an operation | movement flowchart of the apparatus with a timeout event. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a control operation according to the fourth embodiment. It is an operation | movement flowchart of the most upstream apparatus. It is an operation | movement flowchart of apparatuses other than the most upstream apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows an example of an ATM management system.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail for each example.

FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram illustrating a system according to the first embodiment.
As shown in the figure, a plurality of automation devices 20 to be controlled are virtually connected to a loop communication network 32. In the example of this figure, the automation device 20 is an ATM installed in a financial institution. A case where three ATMs are installed in a sales office of a certain financial institution will be described as an example.

  As shown in the figure, each automation device 20 is connected to a known actual communication network 30, for example, a local area network. Any of the automation devices 20 can freely perform data communication in both directions. However, when operating the system of this embodiment, the order of communication is specified. That is, when the names of ATM1, ATM2, and ATM3 are given to the respective actual communication networks 30, the communication directions between them are determined in this order in the direction of ATM1-ATM2-ATM3.

  Further, the hardware shown in the upper part of the figure is provided inside each automation device 20, and arithmetic processing by a computer program is executed using the data shown in the figure. That is, all the automation devices 20 each include a communication device 58, a circuit board 60, a power supply device 62, a display device 64, a cash deposit / withdrawal machine 66, and a self-diagnosis circuit 68. The communication device 58 is a known device that performs communication using the network 30. The circuit board 60 mounts main internal circuits of the automation device 20.

  The power supply device 62 supplies electric power for operating the circuit board 60. The display device 64 is used when a user operates the automated device 20, and many known devices are integrated with an operation panel. Accordingly, here, the display device 64 will be described as including an operation panel. The cash deposit / withdrawal machine 66 is the most important functional part of ATM, and includes a safe storing bills and the like. The own device diagnosis circuit 68 is a circuit that monitors and diagnoses the state of each part of the apparatus and detects a failure.

  The automated device 20 is controlled by a built-in computer. The computer includes a storage device 40 and an arithmetic processing device 50. The storage device 40 stores operation information 42, transfer data 44, and a device address list 46. Specific examples of these data will be described later in detail. The information generation unit 52, the communication control unit 54, and the state control unit 56 are computer programs. These provide functions corresponding to the computer installed in the arithmetic processing unit 50.

  The information generating means 52 has a function of generating operation information 42 for each automated device 20 to notify other devices of the operation state of the own device. The communication control unit 54 receives the operation information 42 from the device adjacent to the upstream side of the communication network, and transfers the transfer data 44 in which the operation information 42 of the own device is added to the operation information 42 to the downstream side of the communication network. Has a function to send to the device. The transfer data 44 starts to be transferred from an arbitrary device on the upstream side of the communication network, and is received from a device adjacent to the upstream side of the own device. The transfer data includes information as shown in FIG.

  The state control means 56 has a function of reading the received transfer data 44 and determining the subsequent operating state of the own device according to the operating state of the upstream device of the own device and controlling the state. Further, it has a function of notifying the communication control means of operation information 42 of its own device for transfer to a device adjacent to the downstream side of its own device. In addition, when a preset event is detected, it has a function of performing a control for starting the transfer of the transfer data from its own device.

  The automated equipment 20 includes, for example, ATMs (automatic cash dispensers), bankbook machines, money changers, etc. installed in financial institutions, ticket vending machines used on railways, and general merchandise vending machines. Or a game machine etc. are mentioned. In both cases, multiple devices with the same function are placed in consideration of peak usage, and when the usage is low, part of them can be put into an energy-saving mode to save power. .

  The energy saving mode is a state in which a part of the function is stopped by cutting off the supply of power to a circuit that operates in a state where it can be used normally in order to save power. In the energy saving mode, it is assumed that at least a communication function and a function for recovering a normal use state from the energy saving mode are held. In addition, for example, when banknotes are not sufficiently stored in the safe of the ATM cash deposit / withdrawal apparatus, the operation may be prohibited for replacement of the safe. In the following embodiment, this state is called a sleep mode. When a failure occurs in the machine itself, even when the safe is full, the system enters a sleep mode in order to wait for an operator operation. For example, at this time, the communication function may be left and the power supply may be shut off, resulting in a state close to the energy saving mode. Therefore, hereinafter, the sleep mode is also treated as a kind of energy saving mode.

  There may be any number of automation devices 20 to be controlled. These devices are connected to a communication network such as a local area network. They are virtually connected in a loop. That is, the communication control means of each automated device 20 performs communication only between a device adjacent on the upstream side of the own device and a device adjacent on the downstream side of the own device. However, when communication is impossible due to a failure in a device adjacent to the downstream side of the own device, communication is further performed with a device on the downstream side.

  The operation information 42 is information that can distinguish whether at least each device is in the energy saving mode or in a state where it can be used normally. The data format of information is arbitrary. The operation information 42 may include information indicating whether or not the device is in a state where it cannot be used due to a failure, whether or not the device is in use, and whether or not a certain standby time has elapsed without being used. .

  Furthermore, for example, in ATM, the past transaction number data indicating how many transactions have been used during a certain past period, and the current amount of media such as banknotes stored in the safe of the cash depositing and dispensing machine 66 ( The remaining number of media) data and the like may be included in the operation information 42. In the following ATM embodiment, a case where the device is in a state where it can be used normally is referred to as a handling mode. In addition, transaction occurrence data is included when the transaction is in progress, and timeout occurrence data is included when a certain waiting time, for example, 30 minutes has elapsed after the end of the transaction.

  The transfer data 44 is transferred from the upstream side to the downstream side of the network. Since the communication network 32 is a loop, the transfer of the transfer data 44 may be completed when the transfer data 44 is transferred from the most upstream device to the most downstream device. Thus, one set of cooperative control can be completed. Alternatively, the transfer of the transfer data 44 may be terminated after the transfer data 44 is transferred to the most upstream device again. As described in the second embodiment, the process up to this point may be called one set of cooperative control. Each time the transfer data 44 is transferred from device to device, the operation information 42 of each device is sequentially added, so that the contents of the transfer data 44 received by each device are different.

  In order to realize loop communication, a device address list 46 is stored in the storage device 40 of each automated device 20. Then, as shown in the embodiment of FIG. 1, transfer data 44-1 including the operation information of ATM1 is transferred from ATM1 to ATM2. Also, transfer data 44-2 including operation information of ATM1 and ATM2 is transferred from ATM2 to ATM3. Further, in this example, transfer data 44-3 including operation information of ATM1, ATM2, and ATM3 is transferred from ATM3 to ATM1.

  Each automated device 20 determines the subsequent operating state of the own device according to the operating state of the upstream device of the own device, and controls the state of the own device according to the determination. Therefore, the downstream device state is ignored, and the subsequent operation state of the own device is determined within the range of the contents of the received transfer data 44. The determined operating state is added to the transfer data 44 and transferred to the downstream device. Each device determines its operating state according to a predetermined condition judgment. There is no need to anticipate changes in the status of downstream equipment. Note that the most upstream device may determine the operating state of its own device without being aware of the state of other devices, and the storage device 40 stores the criterion 48 for condition determination.

  The most upstream device may determine the operating state of the own device when the transfer data 44 is returned from the most downstream device. In any case, if all devices recognize the state of all devices and determine their own state all at once, as in Patent Document 1, the next state corresponding to the state of all devices is You must decide the pattern. On the other hand, according to the present invention, when each device transfers the transfer data 44, the operation state of the own device is sequentially determined, so that the amount of communication can be minimized.

  For example, a device that detects a preset event among a plurality of devices makes a condition determination according to the content of the event, determines the subsequent operating state of the own device, and controls the state. At the same time, operation information 42 including the operation state is generated, and transfer of the transfer data 44 is started from the device.

  The device that detects the event that causes the operation state to be determined becomes the most upstream device, and the transfer of the operation information 42 is started. The downstream device can know the change in the operating state of all the upstream devices, determine the subsequent operating state of the own device, and cooperate. In the example of FIG. 1, ATM1 is the most upstream device, and ATM3 is the most downstream device.

  For example, in the case of an ATM, a failure occurs in the own device, a failure is detected in the network or other equipment, the own device is recovered from the failure, a transaction is started using the own device, An event such as a timeout. The type of the event for starting the transfer of the operation information 42 is included in the above-described condition determination reference 48 and stored in the storage device.

  The transferred operation information 42 may include numerical data indicating the state of each device and an operation state for distinguishing whether each device is in the handling mode or the energy saving mode. The numerical data may include, for example, data indicating the use frequency such as the number of uses in the past week. Further, the current number of remaining media, for example, the number of paper pieces stored in the safe, the number of remaining transaction history printing sheets, and the like are also numerical data. By including various numerical data indicating the state of each device, the downstream device can more specifically recognize the state of the upstream device.

  Each device may transmit the transfer data 44 to an adjacent downstream device, and the transmission may fail. When the response to the transmission cannot be confirmed due to a timeout, operation information 42 indicating that a communication failure has occurred in the corresponding downstream device is generated, and the operation information 42 is included in the transfer data 44 to further downstream the device. Send to. In other words, when communication fails with an adjacent downstream device, operation information 42 indicating that a communication failure has occurred is generated on behalf of the downstream device, and transferred to the subsequent downstream device. Data 44 may be transmitted. As a result, a communication failure is automatically detected, and at the same time, the transfer of the transfer data 44 can be continued.

  The operating status of the device includes a handling mode in which the user can handle the device and an energy-saving mode in which the device is shut off with the minimum functions necessary to return to the handling mode. It is. Reduce the standby power by setting the minimum necessary equipment to the handling mode. Furthermore, the operation state of the device includes a handling mode in which the device can be handled by use and a sleep mode in which the device is temporarily suspended. For example, a device that does not have enough storage capacity for the medium such as cash necessary for the operation of the automated equipment 20 that handles cash is put into an energy saving mode or a hibernation mode, and the medium storage capacity between installed devices is leveled. Can do.

  When the transfer data 44 including the information as described above is received, each automated device 20 determines the operating state as follows. For example, when the own device times out, the operating state can be shifted from the handling mode to the energy saving mode while leaving the minimum number of operating units. For example, when a total of three ATMs are the targets of cooperative control, at least one is set to the handling mode. In this case, the minimum operating number is one.

  For example, the numerical information (number of handling cases) of all the devices in the handling mode included in the received transfer data 44 is compared with that of the own device. Compared to any device in the upstream handling mode, when the number of past transactions of the own device is low, the own device is set to the energy saving mode. Otherwise, it remains in the handling mode. When another device with a lower number of past handling times out after that, it shifts to the energy saving mode. Thereby, it is controlled so that a device with a low past handling number shifts to the energy saving mode first.

  On the other hand, when a failure occurs in any of the devices, or when a communication failure occurs in the network, all devices are in the handling mode unconditionally. Such a relatively simple condition judgment standard 48 is determined and stored in the storage device.

  The operation state of the own device is sequentially determined from the upstream side, and only the most downstream device determines the operation state of the own device in consideration of the operation states of all the devices to be controlled. If the criteria for condition judgment are optimized, all the devices on the loop communication network 32 are sequentially operated properly while the transfer data 44 is transferred from the most upstream device to the most downstream device. Set to state. Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately distribute the state of each device to, for example, the handling mode or the energy saving mode in a short time with a small amount of communication.

  In the above system, the plurality of automated devices 20 connected to the loop communication network 32 recognize the operation status of one or more upstream devices included in the transfer data 44 from the transfer data 44, and automatically Determine the subsequent operating state of the machine. The subsequent operating state of the downstream automation device 20 is not included in the determination element. If the transfer data 44 is cycled from the upstream to the downstream, the cooperation control is completed, so the amount of communication can be reduced. In this embodiment, when the transfer data is made a round from upstream to downstream, one set of cooperative control can be terminated. However, in the second and subsequent embodiments, the transfer data is cycled. The loop-shaped communication network 32 may be fixed or invariant. For example, a plurality of loops may be set and any loop may be selected according to a certain condition.

FIG. 2 and the following are explanatory diagrams of specific examples of cooperative control of a plurality of ATMs.
In the system shown in FIG. 1, three ATMs are cooperatively controlled. In this embodiment, when the transfer data 44 is transferred from the most upstream device ATM1 to the most downstream device ATM3 and then the transfer data is returned to the ATM1, one set of linkage control is completed. I don't know when and when the above events occur. There may be a case where several sets of cooperative control are continuously executed in a short time. Accordingly, the header of the transfer data 44 may include the event occurrence time and the identification symbol of the most upstream device.

  In the example of FIG. 1, when the operation information 42 transmitted from the most upstream device is received by the most upstream device after going around the loop communication network 32, one set of cooperative control is controlled to end. doing. When the transfer data 44 is received by the most downstream device and returns to the most upstream device, the most upstream device can confirm that the entire communication network is operating smoothly and the cooperation control is completed. This confirmation process is executed by the state control means 56. When the transfer data does not return due to timeout, the same processing as that in the first embodiment when the failure of the downstream device is detected may be performed. Further, so far, each device has determined the appropriate state of its own device, so that operation information of all devices can be recognized, and finally ATM1 can determine the state of its own device.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of data used in the embodiment.
FIG. 2A shows an address list in the loop network of the automation device 20 to be controlled. (B) is an example of operation information generated by each automated device 20. The operation mode, the remaining number of media, etc. are displayed with symbols and numbers, respectively. (C) is data included in the criterion 48 for condition determination. Cooperation control is performed in the time range shown here. At other times, all automated devices 20 are in the handling mode. Also, a rule is set that at least two of the three are set to the handling mode. This is stored in the storage device as the minimum operating number. The transaction timeout period is 30 minutes.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an example of cooperative control when a failure occurs in ATM1.
The horizontal axis of the figure shows the path of transfer data. The transfer data is transferred in the right direction in the figure. The operation information of each device indicates the operation mode, presence / absence of communication failure, presence / absence of own device failure, information indicating that a transaction has occurred from the standby state, and that a timeout has occurred. Information, the number of past transactions, and information indicating the remaining number of media are included. These are transferred in order.

  First, a failure occurs in ATM1, and the self-diagnosis circuit 68 detects this. The state control means 56 puts ATM1 into a sleep mode for inspection. The information generation means 52 generates transfer data 44 including this state information. The result is stored in the storage device 40. The communication control means 54 refers to the device address list 46 and controls the communication device 58 so as to transfer the transfer data 44 to the ATM 2.

  The ATM 2 that has received the transfer data 44 determines that the next state of its own machine is set to the handling mode because a failure has occurred in the ATM 1 even if the immediately preceding mode is, for example, the energy saving mode. There is no need to notify downstream devices of information regarding the immediately preceding mode. The contents are shown in the figure for easy understanding of the state change. Transfer data 44 including status information of ATM2 is transferred to ATM3. ATM3 has been in the handling mode so far. Since a failure has occurred in ATM1, the next state of the own machine is also determined as the handling mode. Transfer data 44 including status information of ATM3 is transferred to ATM1, and one set of cooperative control is completed.

When a transfer failure is detected when the transfer data is received and the transfer data generated by adding the operation information of the own device is transmitted, for example, the transfer of the transfer data is stopped. Then, in order to notify another device that a new event has occurred, this device becomes the most upstream device and starts transferring new transfer data. That is, if all devices are unconditionally in the handling mode due to the detection of a communication failure, the transfer data transferred from the upstream may be discarded.

  When a transaction using a device that has been waiting in the handling mode is started, for example, the devices on both sides may automatically enter the handling mode. Therefore, when a device that detects an event for which a transaction is started starts transmission of transfer data as the most upstream ATM, a device adjacent downstream enters a handling mode. Further, the ATM located at the most downstream side is also controlled to enter the handling mode after receiving the transfer data.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of cooperation control when an event occurs in ATM1 and a failure occurs in ATM2.
As shown in the figure, since the ATM1 event occurred, the transfer data was transferred to ATM2 after the next operating state was determined by ATM1. However, there was no response from ATM2, and ATM1 detected that a failure occurred in ATM2. ATM1 generates operation information instead of ATM22 and includes it in the transfer data. Then, the transfer data is transferred to ATM3 by skipping ATM2. ATM3 knows that ATM2 has failed and puts its next operating state into the handling mode. Then, transfer data including the operation information is generated and transferred to ATM1. This completes one set of cooperative control. As described above, when a failure occurs, all ATMs are cooperatively controlled so that they are unconditionally in the handling mode.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the cooperative control operation when the ATM 1 generates a timeout event.
A timeout occurs when ATM1 passes 30 minutes from the end of the previous transaction. Here, ATM1 is controlled to shift from the handling mode to the energy saving mode based on the past number of transactions. The number of past transactions is 200. Based on the premise that the minimum number of units can be guaranteed, when the number of transactions of the own machine is the lowest compared to the upstream equipment in the handling mode, it shifts to the energy saving mode. Since ATM1 is the most upstream device, there is nothing to compare. Therefore, since the condition is not satisfied, the subsequent operating state of the own machine is determined to the handling mode. Then, the transfer data is transferred to ATM2.

  In ATM2, since ATM1 is in the handling mode and there is another ATM downstream from the own machine, it is judged that the minimum number of operating units can be guaranteed, and the number of transactions is compared. There are fewer transactions of ATM2 than ATM1. It satisfies the condition that the number of transactions is less than or equal to the upstream equipment. Therefore, ATM2 determines the next state as an energy saving mode. Then, transfer data is generated and transferred to ATM3.

  Since ATM3 has already entered the energy-saving mode, ATM3 determines its own state as the handling mode without any other condition judgment. For example, when four ATMs are linked and two ATMs may be in the energy saving mode, the same determination as the above-described ATM2 may be made. When the transfer data returns from ATM3 to ATM1, one set of linkage control is completed.

  For example, when both ATM2 and ATM3 have more transactions than ATM1, the condition that the number of transactions is equal to or less than the upstream device is not satisfied. Accordingly, none of the ATMs is in the energy saving mode by the one set of cooperative control. After that, it is sufficient to wait for another ATM time-out.

In addition, more simplified and reliable control is possible.
First, the only events that trigger data transfer are failure detection, transaction occurrence, and transaction timeout. When a fault is detected, all ATMs are in the handling mode at the same time. When a transaction occurs, the adjacent ATM is forcibly set to the handling mode. In the case of transaction timeout, the most upstream ATM makes a transition to the energy saving mode according to the content of the transfer data that has returned around the loop. This alone enables appropriate energy-saving control of the control target device. Specifically, the control is performed as follows.

  For example, the most upstream ATM notifies all ATMs of time-out and knows the operation information of other ATMs when the transfer data is returned. The transfer data returned in a round is analyzed, and the number of ATMs in the handling mode is counted. For example, if the most upstream ATM that has received one round of transfer data counts the number of devices in the handling mode and determines that the minimum number of operating devices has been exceeded, the device may enter the energy saving mode. Judge.

  Further, before shifting to the energy saving mode, for example, the past handling numbers of ATMs in all handling modes included in the transfer data are compared. If the number of cases handled by the aircraft is the smallest, the subsequent state of the aircraft is determined to be energy saving mode. On the other hand, when the number of handling items is larger than that of other devices, the subsequent state of the own device is determined as the handling mode. In this case, the number of devices in the energy saving mode remains over the minimum operating number. However, since the other devices also time out one after another, it is possible to shift from the low-utility ATM to the handling mode sequentially.

  Both the most downstream ATM and the most upstream ATM that has received one round of transfer data can know the latest operating state of all ATMs that are subject to linkage control. Only one or both of them may be controlled to make a judgment to shift to the energy saving mode. In addition to the number of cases handled in the past, it is possible to control the energy saving mode when the number of remaining media is small by comparing the remaining number of media.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the transfer data transmission operation by the most upstream device.
In the following flowchart, main procedures of the basic operation of the above system will be described. In FIG. 6, the state control means 56 monitors an event in step S11. Since the event is notified by interruption, it is only necessary to wait. If the result of this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S12, and if no, the process waits. In step S12, the current time is compared with the data shown in FIG. If the result of this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S13, and if no, the process waits.

  In step S13, the state control unit 56 reads the condition determination reference 48, and determines the operating state of the own machine according to the content of the event. In step S14, the operation information of the own device is generated based on the operation state determined by the information generation means 52. In step S15, the own device is set as the most upstream device. At this time, for example, processing such as including identification information of the highest device or identification information of the transfer data in the transfer data is performed. In step S16, transfer data is generated. In step S17, the communication control unit 54 performs transfer data transmission processing.

  After that, it waits for the transfer data to return once. When the communication control means 54 confirms the return of the transfer data in step S18, one set of processing is terminated in step S19. If the time is up without confirming the return of the transfer data, the state control means 56 performs the event processing of the occurrence of the network failure already described. In the case where a failure occurs in the network and all devices cannot communicate with each other, it is only necessary to enter the handling mode as soon as each device detects the occurrence of the failure.

FIG. 7 is an operation flowchart of the device that has received the transfer data from the upstream.
First, in step S21, the communication control means 54 receives transfer data. In step S22, the state control means 56 determines the operating state of the own machine with reference to the condition determination criteria 48. Thereafter, in step S23, the information generating means 52 generates the operation information of the own device in the manner already described. In step S24, the transfer data is edited so that the generated operation information of the own device is added. Thereafter, the communication control means 54 performs transmission processing of the transfer data in step S25.

FIG. 8 is a more detailed flowchart of the transfer data transmission processing operation.
When transmitting the transfer data, the communication control means 54 acquires the address of a device adjacent to the own device. That is, in step S31, the communication control unit 54 refers to the device address list 46 stored in the storage device 40. Next, the communication control unit 54 prepares for transmission of the transfer data, and determines in step S32 whether a failure has occurred in the transmission destination. If the result of this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S33, and if no, the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S33, destination failure information is generated. That is, when a failure is detected in a device adjacent to the downstream side, the failure information is generated, and the transfer data is re-edited in step S34 to add the generated failure information. In step S35, it is determined whether a network failure has occurred. If the result of this determination is yes, as described above, the self-handling mode is set to wait for the network to recover. If no, the process proceeds to step S36. In step S36, transfer data is transmitted in step S38. When there is a failure in the entire network, the processing is as described in step S19 in FIG.

FIG. 9 is an operation flowchart at the time of detecting a failure of the own device.
In step S41, the own device diagnosis circuit 68 detects the occurrence of a failure in the own device. In step S42, in response to this, the operation information 42 sets the own device to the suspension mode. In step S43, the information generation unit 52 generates operation information of the own device. In the following, transfer data transmission is performed as described above. For example, all devices that have received this transfer data are in the handling mode.

FIG. 10 is an operation flowchart when the cooperation control time ends.
In step S51, the time information is read and collated with the data of FIG. 2C to detect the end of the cooperation control time. Thereafter, in step S52, the handling mode is set.

FIG. 11 is an operation flowchart of transaction timeout control.
In step S61, the state control means 56 determines whether or not the own device is in a transaction. If the result of this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S62. If no, wait. When the transaction is started, it is determined in step S62 whether the transaction is completed. If the result of this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S63, and if no, the process waits. In step S63, the state control means 56 sets a timer. For example, a timer of 30 minutes is set. In step S64, it is determined whether a timeout has occurred. When the result of this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S65, and when the result is no, the timer is continuously monitored. In step S65, an operation state selection process is performed in the manner already described.

FIG. 12 is an operation flowchart of a device having a transaction timeout event.
The device in which the timeout event has occurred operates as shown in FIG. 12, and transmits the transfer data. When this goes around the loop and returns, it performs the following operations. First, in step S91, the communication control means 52 determines whether the transfer data has been returned. If the result of this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S92, and if no, the process waits.

  The step S92 and subsequent steps are controlled by the state control means 56. First, the operation information of all devices included in the transfer data is analyzed, and the number of devices in the handling mode is counted. In step S93, it is determined whether or not it is possible to shift to the energy saving mode. This determination is no when the equipment with the minimum number of operating units is already in the energy saving mode. If the result of this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S94. If the result is no, the process ends. Accordingly, the determination process is terminated while the handling mode is maintained.

In step S94, the device in the handling mode is selected. That is, only the numerical information of the device in the handling mode is subjected to the following determination. In step S95, the number of transactions is compared. In step S96, it is determined whether the number of transactions of the own machine is the minimum. When the result of this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S97, and when no, the process proceeds to step S98.

  In step S97, the subsequent state of the own machine is set to the energy saving mode and the process is terminated. On the other hand, in step S98, it is determined whether the remaining number of media is the minimum. If the result of this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S99, and if no, the process ends. In step S99, the subsequent state of the own device is determined to be the energy saving (pause) mode. When exchanging a safe, etc., it is better to set the sleep mode, and when the operation is still possible for a while, the energy saving mode is preferable.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a control operation according to the fourth embodiment.
It is assumed that time elapses in the direction of the arrow from the top to the bottom of the figure. First, it is assumed that an event such as a transaction occurs in ATM1 and ATM1 becomes the most upstream device. In this case, the transfer data goes around and returns to ATM1. If the transfer data returned at that time is analyzed, it can be determined whether each of the devices ATM1 to ATM3 is in the handling mode or the energy saving mode. That is, it is possible to count how many devices are in the handling mode. This is information indicating the state of all the latest devices.

  This state should continue until the next event occurs on any device. Therefore, the ATM 1 stores the transfer data in a storage device. The contents are as shown in FIG. For example, a flag indicating that the data of the number of vehicles handled is valid is turned on. In this example, all three devices are in the handling mode. The other devices ATM2 and ATM3 also store transfer data. However, these devices cannot know the state of each device when the transfer data returns to ATM1. Therefore, the flag for validating the number of handled vehicles is turned off.

  Next, for example, it is assumed that a timeout event occurs in ATM3. At this time, ATM3 cannot confirm the status of other devices because the flag for validating the number of handled vehicles is off. Therefore, the information indicating the occurrence of the event is transferred to the downstream as it is without determining whether to enter the energy saving mode. Leave your aircraft in operation mode. On the other hand, in ATM1 that has received the transfer data from ATM3, the flag for validating the number of handling is turned on. Therefore, it can be recognized here that all three devices are in the handling mode.

  The minimum number of operating units is 2. Even if the aircraft enters energy saving mode, it will not fall below the minimum number of units in operation. Therefore, ATM1 determines the next state as the energy saving mode. Here, information indicating that the number of handled units is 2 is included in the transfer data. Thus, the ATM downstream of ATM 1 can know the state of the latest other device. Since the flag for enabling the number of handled items is off in the most upstream ATM 3, the data on the number of handled items is not included in the transfer data or is invalidated. In addition, ATM1 invalidates the number of units handled so far by itself. This information is out of date and the content may change afterwards.

  When the ATM 3 receives the transfer data, it knows from the contents that the number of units already handled has reached the minimum number of units in operation, and does not determine whether to shift to the energy saving mode. The received transfer data is stored in the storage device. A flag indicating that the data of the number of vehicles handled is valid is turned on. By the control as described above, even when the transfer data is received, it is possible to shift to the energy saving mode while keeping the limit of the minimum number of operating units, even when the transfer data is received. In particular, when the number of targets for cooperative control is large, the transition control to the energy saving mode can be performed quickly.

  In addition to the determination regarding the minimum number of operating units, the ATM 1 may determine whether or not the own machine should enter the energy saving mode by comparing numerical information with other ATMs as described in the above embodiment. . Numeric information is unlikely to change significantly between the occurrence of an event and the occurrence of another event. Therefore, every time the device receives the transfer data, the numerical information of all the devices may be updated and stored, and the determination may be made using the updated information.

  Including the comparison of numerical information, for example, when it is in a state where only one more unit can enter the energy saving mode within the limit, the remaining media number of the downstream device is compared with the remaining media number of the downstream device. When there is little, you can control your machine to remain in the handling mode. Hereinafter, main procedures in the control operation of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to flowcharts.

FIG. 14 is an operation flowchart of the most upstream device.
This flowchart shows the main operation when transfer data is returned to the most upstream device. That is, in the most upstream device, the communication control unit 54 waits for the transfer data to return in step S101. When the transfer data is returned, in step S101, the information generating means 52 stores the number of handled items together with the transfer data, and turns on a flag indicating that the data indicating the number of handled items is valid in step S103.

FIG. 15 is an operation flowchart of devices other than the most upstream device.
First, in step S111, the communication control unit 54 waits for reception of transfer data. When the transfer data is received, the process proceeds to step S112. In step S112, the state control means 56 refers to a flag indicating that the data of the number handled is valid, and determines whether the flag is on. If it is on, the process proceeds to step S113. If it is off, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step 113, the number of handled data included in the transfer data stored in the storage device is referred to. Then, in the manner already described, it is determined whether or not the next state of the own device can be set to the energy saving mode while keeping the limit of the minimum number of operating units. Numerical information may be taken into account. What is necessary is just to determine the next state of the own aircraft, and the state immediately before the own aircraft may be ignored. Thus, after selecting the own mode in step S114, the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S115, the communication control unit 54 adds the updated number of handling data including the state of the own device to the transfer data and transfers it to the downstream device. At the same time, in step S116, the state control means 56 turns off the flag indicating that the number of handled data stored in its own storage device is valid. Other processing relating to handling of transfer data is as described in the previous embodiment.

  In step S117, the state control unit 56 determines whether or not there is a transfer of valid data indicating the number of units handled from the upstream side device, in the device whose flag indicating that the number of units handled is valid is off. . If valid data indicating the number of units handled has been transferred, the process proceeds to step S117 and subsequent steps. Step S118 (mode selection of the own device) and step S119 (transfer with addition of handling number data) are the same as the processing of step S114 and step S115.

  The above examples are organized. A plurality of automation devices to be linked are connected to a loop communication network, and a device that detects a preset event becomes the most upstream device and starts transferring transfer data. Events include one that causes all devices to enter the handling mode and one that allows the next state to enter the energy saving mode.

  When the next state is set to the energy saving mode, it is assumed that the limit on the minimum number of operating units is observed. The minimum number of operating units is a fixed value, but the number of devices in the current handling mode (the number of units handled) changes sequentially. The transfer data received from the upstream device includes at least information indicating whether each upstream device is in the handling mode or the energy saving mode. This is the latest information. Using this information, the next state of the own device can be determined ignoring the state of the downstream device. That is, even if the own device enters the energy saving mode, it can be determined that it does not fall below a predetermined minimum operating number. The most downstream device can determine the next state of its own device by knowing the state of all the upstream devices. The most upstream device can determine the next state by knowing the transfer data that has returned around the loop. Any method may be adopted in consideration of the nature and environment of the devices to be linked and controlled.

  In addition, as in the fourth embodiment, the most upstream device in the event that has occurred most recently receives valid information indicating the number of units handled. Therefore, the transfer stored in the storage device is limited to this device. Data is available. Furthermore, this information can also be used by downstream devices that have received information indicating the number of units handled from that device. With these controls, it is possible to coordinately control the rapid transition of a plurality of devices to the energy saving mode by simply rotating the transfer data after an event has occurred. There is no need to exchange information by performing n-to-n bi-directional communication every time an event occurs.

  In addition, as the numerical data included in the transfer data, any data that can be included in the determination criteria when shifting to the energy saving mode can be adopted. For example, a cumulative value of the number of cases handled in the past week is suitable. A remaining amount of a medium such as banknotes or coins in a safe or receipt printing paper is also suitable. These information and the computer program for control are not fixed, and can be downloaded to the storage device of each device at an appropriate timing, so that any number of devices can be freely linked and controlled.

  In any case, the numerical data of the upstream device is compared with the numerical data of the own device. For example, when your machine meets the preset criteria, such as when the cumulative value of the number of cases handled is the lowest or when the number of devices in the handling mode is the second lowest or less, the machine enters the energy saving mode. Good. You can ignore downstream equipment, but it's better to keep the minimum number of units in operation.

  In addition, when a plurality of automated devices that use only a battery or an automated device that uses a backup battery are controlled in a coordinated manner, the amount of charge stored in the battery can be leveled. That is, among all the devices to be controlled, the amount of charge of the drive battery of the device in the handling mode is compared with the amount of charge of the drive battery of the own device. It is recommended to set the above-mentioned standard so as to shift to the energy saving mode. In any case, when an arbitrary criterion set in advance is satisfied, the next state of the own device may be determined as the energy saving mode.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when a failure occurs in one of the target devices for cooperation control, it may take time to recover from the failure. In that case, it is preferable to delete the address of the failed device from the address list as shown in FIG. 2A of each device, or set a flag that disables the corresponding address. As a result, the loop network may be temporarily changed. Thereby, data transfer proceeds more smoothly. In addition, the device that has recovered from the failure transmits itself as the most upstream device and transmits the transfer data, and other devices that have received this transfer data need only clear the corresponding unusable flag. In this way, any device can be temporarily removed from the loop network and then rejoined. In this manner, a completely new device can be added to the loop network.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an ATM management system.
In general, when a plurality of devices 20 (in this case, ATMs) are installed at a sales office of a financial institution, a server 70 that manages these transaction operations is connected via the network 30. If the devices 20 communicate with each other and automatically determine the state of the own device by the above-described cooperation control, the load on the server 70 is reduced. However, the data transferred between the devices by the cooperation control often includes information that the server 70 should recognize. Examples are when a failure occurs or when the number of remaining media is small. Therefore, for example, when the most upstream device receives transfer data that has made a loop, it determines whether the transfer data should be transmitted to the server 70. Then, when it is determined that it is necessary, it may be transmitted to the server 70 through the network 30 as shown in the figure.

  In addition, the computer program installed in the arithmetic processing unit of said apparatus may be comprised combining each independent program module, and may be comprised by the program which integrated the whole. All or part of the processing controlled by the computer program may be configured by hardware having equivalent functions. Further, the above computer program may be used by being incorporated into an existing application program. The computer program for realizing the present invention as described above can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM and installed in any information processing apparatus for use. It can also be downloaded and used in the memory of any computer through the network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Automated device status management system 20 Automated device 30 Real communication network 32 Loop communication network 40 Storage device 42 Operation information 44 Transfer data 46 Device address list 48 Condition judgment criteria 50 Arithmetic processing device 52 Information generation means 54 Communication control Means 56 State control means 58 Communication device 60 Circuit board 62 Power supply device 64 Display device 66 Cash deposit / withdrawal machine 68 Self-diagnosis circuit

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Multiple automation devices to be controlled are virtually connected to a loop communication network,
All the automation devices to be controlled are each
Information generating means for generating operating information for notifying other devices of the operating state of the own device;
Communication control means for receiving the operation information from a device adjacent to the upstream side of the communication network and transmitting transfer data obtained by adding the operation information of the own device to the operation information to a device adjacent to the downstream side of the communication network When,
Stores the type of event that starts the transfer of the transfer data starting from its own machine, and the criteria for determining the condition for determining the subsequent operating state of the own machine according to the operating state of the upstream device of the own machine Storage device
When an event stored in the storage device is detected, the transfer of the transfer data including the operation information of the own device is started from the own device, and the transfer data is received from a device adjacent to the upstream side of the own device. When the transfer data is read, the condition determination criteria stored in the storage device are read, and the subsequent operating state of the downstream automation device is not included in the determination element, and the content of the received transfer data Depending on the situation, equipped with a state control means for determining the subsequent operating state of the own machine and controlling the state,
State management of an automated device characterized in that when the transfer data makes a round of a loop communication network composed of the plurality of automated devices from upstream to downstream, cooperative control by the plurality of automated devices is completed. system. In the state management system of the automatic equipment according to claim 1,
Among the plurality of devices, a device that detects a preset event determines a subsequent operation state of the own device according to the content of the event, controls the state, and includes operation information including the operation state. A state management system for an automated device, wherein the transfer data is generated and transferred to the most downstream device starting from the device. In the state management system of the automatic equipment according to claim 1,
After the transfer data is transferred to the most downstream device, the transfer data is returned to the starting device, and the state control unit executes a process for confirming that the cooperative control of all devices has been completed. A state management system for automated equipment. In the state management system of the automatic equipment according to claim 1,
Among the plurality of devices, a device that detects a preset event generates operation information including the content of the event and the current operation state of the device, and the transfer data is transferred from the device as a starting point. so, after the most to the downstream equipment of the transfer data transferred is, the the transfer data to the origin apparatus is returned, state control means of the apparatus of the origin, reads the transfer data the returned A state management system for an automated device that controls the state by determining the subsequent operation state of the own device according to the contents of the transferred data. In the state management system of the automatic equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The operation information includes information indicating that a failure has occurred in the own device. In the state management system of the automation equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
In each device, when the communication control unit transmits transfer data to an adjacent downstream device and the transmission fails, the information generation unit reports that a communication failure has occurred in the corresponding downstream device. An automatic device status management system, wherein the communication control means includes the operation information in transfer data and transmits the operation information to a downstream device. In the state management system of the automation equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The operation information includes numerical data that changes when each of the devices operates, and an operation state that changes according to the change of the numerical data.   In the state management system of the automation equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
  When the automation device to be controlled includes a device in which a communication failure has occurred, the device in which the communication failure has occurred is temporarily excluded from the loop network and a new loop network is set. A state management system for automated equipment.   In the state management system of the automation equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
An automated device status management system, wherein the transfer data is transmitted to a server that manages the operation of each device at a predetermined timing.   A computer program for causing a computer of an automated device to function as each means according to claim 1.   A recording medium on which the computer program according to claim 10 is recorded.

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