JP5634889B2 - Automatic transaction apparatus, automatic transaction apparatus control program, and automatic transaction system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an automatic transaction apparatus, an automatic transaction apparatus control program, and an automatic transaction system, and can be applied to, for example, an automatic transaction system including a plurality of automatic teller machines (hereinafter referred to as “ATM”).

  As a technique for operating a conventional ATM with power saving, there are techniques described in Patent Documents 1 and 2.

  In the technology described in Patent Document 1, when a user detects that a user has entered an area (corner) where an ATM is installed, the ATM display screen installed in that area is displayed as a screen protection display or the like. To switch to the transaction selection screen display. As a result, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, when the user stands in front of the ATM, the transaction selection screen is already displayed, and the ATM is efficient without giving the user anxiety and discomfort. Operation can be achieved.

  In the technology described in Patent Document 2, each ATM measures the time after the end of transaction processing with the user in the store, and shifts to the power saving mode when transaction processing with the user does not occur for a certain period of time. . Further, in the technology described in Patent Document 2, when a customer does not arrive at the front for a certain period of time at each ATM in the store, the transition to the power saving mode is determined from the status of other ATMs in the store.

JP-A-8-161596 JP 2010-146152 A

  In the technologies described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, other ATMs except for one ATM used by the customer have re-entered the power saving mode after a certain time has elapsed after the power saving mode is canceled. However, in the technologies described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, even in a situation where there is no user waiting for the ATM usage order, it is not possible to shift to the power saving mode unless the set fixed time elapses. There was no use.

  Therefore, an automatic transaction apparatus, an automatic transaction apparatus control program, and an automatic transaction system that can efficiently use each automatic transaction apparatus constituting an automatic transaction system including a plurality of automatic transaction apparatuses (for example, ATM, etc.) It is desired.

1st this invention is an automatic transaction apparatus which comprises an automatic transaction system provided with the some automatic transaction apparatus arrange | positioned in the predetermined | prescribed area | region, (1) The operation condition grasp which grasps | ascertains the operation condition of another automatic transaction apparatus And (2) whether or not at least another automatic transaction apparatus grasped by the operation status grasping means is operating in the normal mode while the automatic transaction apparatus is waiting in the normal mode in which transaction processing with the user is possible. Considering that, when it can be determined that there is no user who wants to trade with the automatic transaction apparatus in the area, the automatic transaction apparatus is shifted to a power saving mode that operates with lower power consumption than the normal mode. And (3) operation mode control means for operating the automatic transaction apparatus in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an automatic transaction apparatus control program comprising: (1) another automatic apparatus installed in an automatic transaction apparatus that constitutes an automatic transaction system including a plurality of automatic transaction apparatuses arranged in a predetermined area. An operational status grasping means for grasping the operational status of the transaction apparatus; and (2) another automatic transaction apparatus grasped by at least the operational status grasping means while the automatic transaction apparatus is on standby in a normal mode in which transaction processing with the user is possible. Considering whether or not the user is operating in the normal mode, if it can be determined that there is no user who wants to make a transaction with the automatic transaction apparatus in the area, the automatic transaction apparatus is omitted from the normal mode. (3) operating the automatic transaction apparatus in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination means. Characterized in that to function as a work mode control means.

A third aspect of the present invention is an automatic transaction system comprising a plurality of automatic transaction apparatuses arranged in a predetermined area, (1) an operation status grasping means for grasping an operation status of each of the automatic transaction apparatuses; ) In consideration of whether or not the automatic transaction apparatus grasped by the operation status grasping means is operating in the normal mode, it is determined that there is no user who intends to perform transaction processing with the automatic transaction apparatus in the area. (3) an operation mode determination means for determining, when possible, that the automatic transaction apparatus waiting in a normal mode capable of transaction processing with a user is shifted to a power saving mode that operates at a power saving mode compared to the normal mode; And an automatic transaction apparatus control means for controlling each of the automatic transaction apparatuses so as to operate according to the determination of the operation mode determination means.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, in an automatic transaction system provided with a some automatic transaction apparatus, each automatic transaction apparatus can be utilized efficiently.

It is the block diagram shown about the functional structure of ATM which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is the block diagram shown about the whole automatic transaction system composition concerning a 1st embodiment. It is the flowchart shown about operation | movement of ATM which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is the sequence diagram shown about operation | movement of the automatic transaction system of 1st Embodiment. It is the block diagram shown about the whole structure of the automatic transaction system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart shown about operation | movement of ATM which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is the sequence diagram shown about operation | movement of the automatic transaction system of 2nd Embodiment. It is the block diagram shown about the whole structure of the automatic transaction system which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is the block diagram shown about the whole structure of the automatic transaction system which concerns on 4th Embodiment.

(A) First Embodiment Hereinafter, a first embodiment of an automatic transaction apparatus, an automatic transaction apparatus control program, and an automatic transaction system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the automatic transaction apparatus of this embodiment is ATM.

(A-1) Configuration of the First Embodiment FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the automatic transaction system 1 of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, four ATMs 10 (10-1 to 10-4) and a human body detection sensor 20 are arranged in the automatic transaction system 1. In the first embodiment, each ATM 10 and the human body detection sensor 20 are arranged in a store such as a financial institution, and are connected to an in-store network N2 provided in the store. In the automatic transaction system 1, the number of ATMs 10 to be arranged and the area in which the ATMs 10 and the human body detection sensors 20 are arranged are not limited.

  Further, it is assumed that the in-store network N2 is connected to the in-company network N1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, it is assumed that a center device (host computer or the like) for performing transaction processing by the ATM 10 is arranged in the corporate network N1. In the center device, information for each account (password, transaction history, balance, etc.) is managed, and the managed account information is updated by processing (transaction processing, etc.) with the ATM 10. Then, the ATM 10 performs transactions with the customer by performing transaction processing with the center device and cash (coins, banknotes) with respect to the customer according to the operation content of the customer (user). In addition, it is not limited about the kind and number of transaction processing which each ATM10 respond | corresponds, For example, the various processing in the existing ATM is applicable.

  For the in-company network N1 (including the center device) and the in-store network N2, those similar to those used in the ATM system of an existing financial institution can be applied, and detailed description thereof is omitted. The process between the ATM 10 and the center device (not shown) is not limited, and for example, the same process as that of a system in an existing financial institution can be applied. Further, here, the ATM 10 is described as requiring processing with a center device (not shown) for transaction processing with a customer, but the ATM 10 operates alone (stand-alone) to perform transaction processing with a customer. You may make it do.

  The human body detection sensor 20 is means for detecting that a customer has entered a predetermined area including the position where the ATMs 10-1 to 10-4 are installed. When the human body detection sensor 20 detects that the customer has entered the predetermined area, the human body detection sensor 20 notifies the ATM 10 to that effect (hereinafter referred to as “customer detection notification”). The method for notifying each ATM 10 from the human body detection sensor 20 is not limited. For example, when the in-store network N2 is a LAN constructed using Ethernet (registered trademark) or the like, packet transmission or the like in which information for notifying each ATM 10 of information of detection is inserted from the human body detection sensor 20. You may make it do. The communication method between the human body detection sensor 20 and each ATM 10 is not limited to LAN.

  In the first embodiment, the ATMs 10-1 to 10-4 are arranged in a room (for example, an ATM corner) in a store of a financial institution, and the human body detection sensor 20 is for a customer to enter and exit the room. It is assumed that it is arranged around the automatic door. And if the human body detection sensor 20 detects the person who passes the automatic door, it shall notify each ATM10 to that effect. As the human body detection sensor 20, an existing one (for example, the human body detection sensor described in Patent Document 1) can be applied.

  Moreover, in FIG. 2, although the human body detection sensor 20 arrange | positioned in the automatic transaction system 1 is one, the position where ATM10-1-10-4 was installed by arrange | positioning the several human body detection sensor 20 is included. You may make it detect the customer's entering into a predetermined area | region. That is, in the automatic transaction system 1, the detection method, number, and position of the human body detection sensor 20 to be arranged are not limited.

  Next, the internal configuration of each ATM 10 will be described. Here, description will be made assuming that the ATMs 10-1 to 10-4 all have the same configuration.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the ATM 10. In FIG. 1, the reference numerals in parentheses are those used in the second to fourth embodiments described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the ATM 10 includes a device control unit 101, a card reading unit 102, a passbook entry unit 103, a statement printing unit 104, a banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 105, a coin deposit / withdrawal unit 106, a display input unit 107, and a proximity A sensor 108 is included. Note that the same components as the existing ATM can be applied to each component of the ATM 10 in terms of hardware.

  The card reading unit 102 receives a cash card inserted from a customer and reads data (for example, magnetic data, data in an IC chip, etc.) recorded on the cash card.

  The passbook entry unit 103 takes in a passbook entered by a customer and performs a book entry process for writing a transaction history (for example, information on withdrawal amount, balance, transfer amount, etc.) into the passbook.

  When the transaction with the customer is completed, the statement printing unit 104 prints the details (for example, the amount of money withdrawn or the balance of the account) on a predetermined sheet (for example, roll paper). Output to the customer.

  The banknote depositing / withdrawing unit 105 takes in banknotes input from the customer (deposits), pays out banknotes to the customer (withdraws), stores the banknotes deposited and banknotes for withdrawal, etc. It is.

  The coin deposit / withdrawal unit 106 takes in (injects) coins input from a customer, pays out coins (withdraws) to the customer, and stores deposited coins or coins for withdrawal. It is.

  The display input unit 107 is responsible for receiving information input from the customer and outputting information to the customer. The display input unit 107 allows the customer to input transaction details, for example, a keyboard or a touch panel. And an output unit (for example, a display, voice guidance, etc.) that outputs information related to the above.

  The device control unit 101 controls the operation of each component of the ATM 10. Further, the device control unit 101 determines the operation mode of the ATM 10 and controls the operation state of each component according to the determined operation mode. The operation mode control process by the apparatus control unit 101 will be described later.

  The apparatus control unit 101 is constructed by installing the automatic transaction apparatus control program of the embodiment or the like in the execution configuration of programs such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, EEPROM, and hard disk.

  It is assumed that the ATM 10 includes at least two operation modes: a normal mode and a power saving mode that operates with less power consumption than the normal mode.

  Here, it is assumed that the normal mode is an operation mode including a standby state in which the ATM 10 can immediately start transaction processing with a customer and a state in which transaction processing is being performed with the customer. The power saving mode refers to, for example, stopping the power supply from a power source (not shown) or operating the power saving power for a part or all of the components in the ATM 10 as compared with the normal mode. This is an operation mode for operating with power saving. In ATM10, when operating in the power saving mode, it is assumed that transaction processing cannot be performed with the customer only after the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  In the ATM 10, when the power saving mode is set, the power supply of each component other than the device control unit 101 and the proximity sensor 108 is stopped under the control of the device control unit 101. In addition, the ATM 10 is not limited with respect to combinations of components that control power supply or combinations that reduce power consumption when operating in the power saving mode, and various combinations can be used. The specific configuration of the transition from the normal mode to the power saving mode and the return from the power saving mode to the normal mode in the ATM 10 is not limited, and the same configuration as that of the existing ATM can be applied.

  It should be noted that the device control unit 101 may be configured to operate with less power than in the normal mode in the power saving mode. For example, when a CPU or the like that executes a program is mounted on the device control unit 101, the clock frequency for operating the CPU may be reduced.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, the apparatus control unit 101 also includes an interface for connecting to the in-store network N2, and other ATMs 10 and human body detection sensors are connected via the in-store network N2. 20 to communicate. The device control unit 101 determines an operation mode of the ATM 10 using information obtained by communication with the human body detection sensor 20 and another ATM 10.

  The proximity sensor 108 detects that a customer has approached the ATM 10 (the detection method is not limited), and notifies the device control unit 101 of the detected content.

  Here, when proximity of the customer is detected by the proximity sensor 108 while the ATM 10 is operating in the power saving mode, the device control unit 101 shifts the ATM 10 to the normal mode for transaction processing with the customer. Shall be provided. In addition, here, when the ATM 10 is operating in the power saving mode, the customer operates the keys of the display input unit 107 or the touch panel before the proximity sensor 108 detects the proximity of the customer. Similarly, the apparatus control unit 101 may shift the ATM 10 to the normal mode to prepare for transaction processing with the customer.

(A-2) Operation of the First Embodiment Next, the operation of the automatic transaction system 1 of the first embodiment having the above configuration will be described.

  First, after describing the individual operations of each ATM 10, the overall operation of the automatic transaction system 1 will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing operation mode control by the device control unit 101 of each ATM 10 in the automatic transaction system 1.

  In addition, although operation | movement of ATM10-1 is demonstrated here, since it is the same operation | movement also about other ATM10-2-10-4, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, it is assumed that the ATM 10-1 is activated, controlled by the apparatus control unit 101 to the power saving mode, and starts standby (S101). Here, it is assumed that the other ATMs 10-2 to 10-4 in the automatic transaction system 1 are also activated and have started standby in the power saving mode.

  Thereafter, the human body detection sensor 20 detects the customer's entry into the store (in a predetermined area including the positions of the ATMs 10-1 to 10-4), and a customer detection notification notifying the ATM 10-1 It is assumed that notification has been given (S102). At this time, the customer detection notification is also notified to the other ATMs 10-2 to 10-4.

  When the ATM 10-1 receives a customer detection notification from the human body detection sensor 20 while waiting in the power saving mode, the device control unit 101 of the ATM 10-1 controls the own device from the power saving mode to the normal mode, and performs display input. A transaction selection screen is displayed on the display of the unit 107, and the apparatus stands by in a state where the transaction can be immediately made with the customer (S103). At this time, the other ATMs 10-2 to 10-4 are also shifted to the normal mode similarly to the ATM 10-1.

  Then, the device control unit 101 of the ATM 10-1 waits in the normal mode for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as “standby limit time T”) (S104).

  When the ATM 10-1 accepts an operation from the customer during the standby in the above-described step S104 (for example, when an operation key or a touch panel is pressed), the ATM 10-1 starts a transaction with the customer, The ATM 10-2 to 10-4 is notified that the transaction with the customer has started (hereinafter referred to as “transaction start notification”) (S106), and after the transaction processing with the customer is completed, the processing of step S103 described above is performed. Work back.

  On the other hand, the ATM 10-1 receives the transaction start notification from any of the other ATMs 10-2 to 10-4 when the waiting time exceeds the waiting time limit T during the waiting of the above-described step S104. In step S105, the own apparatus is controlled in the power saving mode to stand by (S105), and the process returns to the above-described step S102.

  When the standby limit time T has elapsed while no transaction with the customer has occurred (while no operation from the customer has been performed) during the standby in step S104 described above, the device control unit 101 of the ATM 10-1 It can be determined that there is no customer waiting for the ATM usage order (a customer who is going to conduct a transaction). That is, in this case, even if the ATM 10-1 enters the power saving mode, it can be determined that there is no influence on the customer, so the ATM 10-1 shifts to the power saving mode.

  In addition, when the ATM 10-1 receives a transaction start notification from any of the other ATMs 10 while waiting for the above-described step S104, the customer detected by the human body detection sensor 20 has already started the transaction at the other ATM 10s. Therefore, in the apparatus control unit 101 of the ATM 10-1, it can be determined that there is no customer waiting for the ATM usage order in the store. That is, in this case, even if the ATM 10-1 enters the power saving mode, it can be determined that there is no influence on the customer, so the ATM 10-1 shifts to the power saving mode.

  Furthermore, when the ATM 10-1 receives a transaction start notification from another ATM 10 during standby in the above-described step S104, the ATM 10-1 immediately transitions to the power saving mode. You may make it extend waiting for predetermined time shorter than time T. FIG. For example, even if there is a customer detection notification from the human body detection sensor 20 to the ATM 10-1, if there are a plurality of customers who arrive at the same time instead of one, the transaction with the ATM 10 is still started in the store. This is a process in consideration of the possibility that there is a possibility that there is still a customer (a customer who is going to do business with the ATM 10).

  Furthermore, while waiting for the above-described step S104, the ATM 10-1 has shifted to the power saving mode only by receiving one transaction start notification from the other ATM 10, but when it is received a plurality of times, it saves power. You may make it transfer to mode. This is because, for example, when a plurality of customers arrives continuously, even if one transaction start notification is received, there are still customers who have not started a transaction with any ATM 10 in the store. This is the process when considering that there is a possibility of being. For example, when the human body detection sensor 20 is configured to transmit a customer detection notification each time a single customer is detected, the device control unit 101 receives the customer detection notification during the standby in step S104 described above. You may make it count the frequency | count of having performed, and may make it wait in normal mode until it receives the transaction start notification for the frequency | count.

  Further, in the ATM 10-1, when the proximity sensor 108 of the own device detects proximity of the customer while waiting in the power saving mode (waiting between the above steps S101 and S102), the own device is set in the normal mode. You may make it change to and perform a transaction process with a customer.

  Next, the operation | movement of the automatic transaction system 1 whole when each ATM10-1-10-4 operate | moves according to the flowchart of the above-mentioned FIG. 3, It demonstrates using FIG.

  First, it is assumed that each ATM 10-1 to 10-4 is activated and starts standby in the power saving mode (S201). Note that the process of step S201 corresponds to the process of step S101 described above.

  Next, the human body detection sensor 20 detects the customer's entry into the store (in a predetermined area including the position where the ATMs 10-1 to 10-4 are arranged) (S202), and a customer detection notification indicating that fact. Is notified to the ATMs 10-1 to 10-4 (S203). Note that the processing in step S203 corresponds to the processing in step S102 described above.

  Upon receiving the customer detection notification, each of the ATMs 10-1 to 10-4 shifts its own device from the power saving mode to the normal mode, displays a transaction selection screen on the display of the display input unit 107, and immediately transactions with the customer. Wait in a possible state (S204). Note that the processing in step S204 corresponds to the processing in steps S103 and S104 described above.

  Next, in ATM 10-1, an operation from the customer is accepted, a transaction is started with the customer (S205), and a transaction start notification is notified to the other ATMs 10-2 to 10-4. (S206). Note that the processing in step S206 corresponds to the processing in steps S104 and S106 described above.

  On the other hand, in ATM10-2-10-4, if the transaction start notification is received from ATM10-1, each will transfer to a power saving mode (S207). Note that the processing in step S207 corresponds to the processing in steps S104 and S105 described above.

  Then, after the transaction processing with the customer is finished (S208) and the ATM 10-1 waits for a certain time (assuming that there is no operation from the customer during the waiting time), the ATM 10-1 enters the power saving mode. Migrate and wait. Note that the processing in step S208 corresponds to the processing in steps S104 and S105 described above.

(A-3) Effect of First Embodiment In each ATM 10 of the first embodiment, an ATM is installed in the store based on a customer detection notification from the human body detection sensor 20 and a transaction start notification from another ATM 10. When it can be determined that there is no customer waiting for the order of use (when it can be determined that there is no customer who is going to use ATM 10 from now on), it is possible to save power without waiting for a certain time (waiting time limit T) to elapse. Transition to mode. Thereby, in 1st Embodiment, each power saving process can be implement | achieved by each ATM10.

(B) Second Embodiment Hereinafter, a second embodiment of an automatic transaction apparatus, an automatic transaction apparatus control program, and an automatic transaction system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the automatic transaction apparatus of this embodiment is ATM.

(B-1) Configuration of Second Embodiment FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of an automatic transaction system 1A of the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment will be described.

  The automatic transaction system 1A is different from the first embodiment in that the ATM 10 is replaced with the ATM 10A and the human body detection sensor 20 is omitted.

  The functional configuration of the ATM 10A can be shown using FIG. The ATM 10A is different from the first embodiment in that the device control unit 101 is replaced with the device control unit 101A. Further, the device control unit 101A is different from the first embodiment in the content of the operation mode control. The contents of the operation mode control by the apparatus control unit 101A will be described in detail in the operation description to be described later.

(B-2) Operation | movement of 2nd Embodiment Next, operation | movement of 1 A of automatic transaction systems of 2nd Embodiment which has the above structures is demonstrated.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing operation mode control by the device control unit 101A of each ATM 10A in the automatic transaction system 1A.

  In addition, although operation | movement of ATM10A-1 is demonstrated here, since it is the same operation | movement also about other ATM10A-2-10A-4, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, it is assumed that the ATM 10A-1 is activated, controlled to the normal mode by the apparatus control unit 101A, and starts waiting (S301). Here, it is assumed that the other ATMs 10A-2 to 10A-4 in the automatic transaction system 1A are also activated in the normal mode and stand by.

  When the ATM 10A-1 completes activation, the device control unit 101A confirms the state (operation mode) of the other ATM 10A and holds the confirmed content in a storage unit such as a memory (S302). In the apparatus control unit 101A, the processing procedure for confirming the operation mode of the other ATM 10A is not limited. For example, an inquiry to the other ATM 10A or a notification from the other ATM 10A is received. Also good. Here, each ATM 10A will be described below as notifying other ATMs 10A when starting or when the operation mode changes.

  Then, the apparatus control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 performs a confirmation process of the operation status (operation mode) of the other ATM 10A acquired in step S302 (S303).

  In step S303, when it is confirmed that all other ATMs 10A are operating in the normal mode (all in the power saving mode off state), the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 starts processing from step S305 described later. When there is one or more other ATMs 10A operating in the power saving mode (when there is an ATM 10A in which the power saving mode is on), the processing starts from step S304 described later.

  If it is confirmed in the process of step S303 that all the other ATMs 10A are operating in the normal mode, the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 continues to operate the device in the normal mode. Then, the process waits until a predetermined state change occurs with a waiting time limit T (fixed time) as a limit (S305).

  In the above-described step S305, the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 is in the standby state, when there is a customer operation on the own device and transaction processing with the customer is started, the operation state of the other ATM 10A after the transaction ends. Is performed (S306), and the process returns to step S303 described above. The process for confirming the operation state of the other ATM 10A in step S306 is the same as the process in step S302 described above.

  In step S305 described above, the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 waits for the system administrator's operation during standby or the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, the end of the business hours of the store where the ATM 10A-1 is installed). When the own apparatus is to be terminated (shut down) due to, for example, a predetermined termination process (S308).

  Further, in step S305 described above, the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 sends a notification of transition from one of the other ATMs 10A to the power saving mode (hereinafter referred to as “power saving mode transition notification”) during standby. If it is received, it is determined that the own apparatus also shifts to the power saving mode, and the operation starts from the process of step S304 described later. In this case, if any of the other ATMs 10A has shifted to the power saving mode, the ATM 10A has not been traded for a while, and there are no customers waiting for the ATM order in the store. It can be judged. That is, in this case, the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 can determine that the customer is not affected even if the device is in the power saving mode.

  Furthermore, when the standby state of the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 has exceeded the standby limit time T in the above-described step S305, that is, there is no notification from the above-described customer start or other ATM 10A. If the standby state continues for the standby limit time T, it is determined to shift to the power saving mode, and the process starts from step S304 described later. In this case, the apparatus control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 can determine that there is no customer waiting for the ATM usage order in the store. That is, also in this case, the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 can determine that the customer is not affected even if the device is in the power saving mode.

  In the process of step S303 described above, when it is confirmed in the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 that there is one or more of the other ATM 10A operating in the power saving mode (confirmed that there is a predetermined number or more). Or if it is determined in step S305 above to shift to the power saving mode, the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 controls the device to the power saving mode. (S304) Wait (S307). Note that the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 transmits a power saving mode transition notification to the other ATM 10A when controlling the own device to the power saving mode.

  In the above-described step S307, when the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 terminates its own device due to the operation of the system administrator or the elapse of a predetermined time during standby, the predetermined end is performed in the above-described step S308. Process.

  In step S307, the device control unit 101A of the ATM 10A-1 starts a transaction with the customer when the proximity sensor 108 detects the customer or the customer operates the device during standby. In order to do this, the apparatus is controlled to the normal mode and operates from the process of step S306 described above.

  Next, the operation of the entire automatic transaction system 1A when each ATM 10A-1 to 10A-4 operates will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is assumed that each ATM 10A-1 to 10A-4 is activated and starts waiting in the normal mode (S401). The process in step S401 corresponds to the process in step S301 described above. At this time, all of the ATMs 10A-1 to 10A-4 are operating in the normal mode, so that each of the ATMs 10A-1 to 10A-4 enters the standby state in the above-described step S305.

  And after that, about ATM10A-1-10A-3, transaction shall be performed according to a customer's operation (S402-S404). In this case, in ATM10A-1-10A-3, it changes to the process of the above-mentioned step S306 from the above-mentioned step S305, the operation mode of other ATM10A is grasped | ascertained, and the above-mentioned determination of step S303 is performed, but at this time Then, since there is no ATM 10A which has yet shifted to the power saving mode, the standby state of step S305 described above is entered again.

  On the other hand, for ATM 10A-4, when the waiting time limit T elapses without any transaction processing with the customer, a power saving mode transition notification is transmitted to the other ATM 10A-1 to 10A-3, and the power saving mode is entered. And waits (S405). The process in step S405 corresponds to the processes in steps S304 and S307 described above.

  Then, the ATMs 10A-1 to 10A-3 that have received the notification of transition to the power saving mode also shift to the power saving mode and wait (S406). The process in step S406 corresponds to the processes in steps S304 and S307 described above.

  At the above-described step S406, the ATM 10A-1 to 10A-3 does not have the transaction limit with the customer but the waiting time limit T has not elapsed, but when the power saving mode transition notification is received from the ATM 10A-4 In this state, it can be determined that there is no customer waiting for the ATM order in the store, so the mode is shifted to the power saving mode.

  After that, while the ATM 10A-1 is waiting in the power saving mode, there is a customer detection by the proximity sensor 108 or a customer operation on the own device, and the transaction is performed with the customer. It is assumed that transaction processing with a customer has been performed (S407).

  When the transaction process with the customer is completed, the ATM 10A-1 shifts from the above-described step S307 to the above-described step S306, grasps the operation mode of the other ATM 10A, and performs the above-described determination in step S303. . At this point, since the ATMs 10A-2 to 10A-4 are operating in the power saving mode, the ATM 10A-1 determines that there is an ATM 10A operating in the power saving mode in the determination in step S303 described above. The processing in step S304 described above is performed, and the mode is shifted to the power saving mode (S408).

  In step S408, in ATM10A-1, the waiting time limit T has not elapsed without the transaction processing with the customer being performed, but it is already operating in the power saving mode from ATM10A-2 to 10A-4. It can be determined that there is no customer waiting for the ATM order in the store, and the power-saving mode is entered.

(B-3) Effects of Second Embodiment According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  In the ATM 10A of the second embodiment, when one of the other ATMs 10A is in the power saving mode while waiting in the normal mode, there is no customer waiting for the order of using the ATM 10B in the store. (It can be determined that there is no customer who is going to use ATM10B from now on), so it immediately shifts to the power saving mode without waiting for the waiting time T to expire without any transaction processing with the customer. doing. Thereby, in 2nd Embodiment, efficient power saving processing is realizable by each ATM10A.

(C) Third Embodiment Hereinafter, a third embodiment of an automatic transaction apparatus, an automatic transaction apparatus control program, and an automatic transaction system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the automatic transaction apparatus of this embodiment is ATM.

  Hereinafter, differences of the third embodiment from the first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the automatic transaction system 1B of the third embodiment.

  The automatic transaction system 1B is different from the first embodiment in that the ATM 10 is replaced with the ATM 10B and a control device 30 is added.

  The functional configuration of the ATM 10B can be shown using FIG. 1 described above. The ATM 10B is different from the first embodiment in that the device control unit 101 is replaced with the device control unit 101B.

  In the first embodiment, each ATM 10 autonomously determines the operation mode of its own device. In the third embodiment, the control device 30 determines the operation mode of each ATM 10B. And each ATM10B transfers to the operation mode which the control apparatus 30 determined. In other words, in the apparatus control unit 101B, a part or all of the processing of the above-described flowchart of FIG. 3 executed by each ATM 10 in the first embodiment is executed instead. That is, in the third embodiment, as a result, the operation of each ATM 10B is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the operation mode determination process of each ATM 10B is performed in the control device 30.

  For example, the control device 30 is provided with an operation mode of each ATM 10B in an information processing device having an interface for communicating with other communication devices and an execution configuration of programs such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, EEPROM, and hard disk. It is constructed by installing a control program or the like for controlling. Further, the control device 30 is constructed by adding a program for controlling the operation mode of each ATM to an existing ATM control device (for example, a main ATM device installed in a financial institution store). Also good.

  In the third embodiment, the determination of the operation mode of each ATM 10B (the processing in the flowchart of FIG. 3 described above) is executed by the control device 30, and therefore notification processing between ATMs 10B (for example, customer detection notification processing) is not performed. In addition, the operation mode of each ATM 10B may be managed (for example, managed by table information or the like) inside the control device 30.

  In the third embodiment, the determination of the operation mode of each ATM 10B (the processing in the flowchart of FIG. 3 described above) is executed by the control device 30, so that the customer detection notification by the human body detection sensor 20 is sent to the control device 30. You may make it notify only.

  In the above description, the determination of the operation mode of each ATM 10B (the processing of the flowchart of FIG. 3 described above) is executed by the control device 30, but the proximity sensor 108 is operating while operating in the power saving mode in each ATM 10B. When a customer is detected by the customer, or when there is an operation from the customer (for example, pressing any key), the mode is immediately switched to the normal mode, the customer is transacted, and the mode is switched to the normal mode. Only the effect may be notified to the control device 30. In this case, the control device 30 may manage the ATM 10B as having been shifted to the normal mode, and perform subsequent operation mode determination processing of each ATM 10B.

  In the third embodiment, the control device 30 centrally manages the operation mode of each ATM 10B. Thereby, in the third embodiment, since the communication processing between the ATMs 10B is not required for the determination of each ATM 10B operation mode, for example, only setting processing for the control device 30 is required even if ATM 10B is added, Compared to the first embodiment, the ATM 10B can be easily managed.

(D) Fourth Embodiment Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of an automatic transaction apparatus, an automatic transaction apparatus control program, and an automatic transaction system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the automatic transaction apparatus of this embodiment is ATM.

  Hereinafter, differences of the fourth embodiment from the second embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of an automatic transaction system 1C according to the fourth embodiment.

  The automatic transaction system 1C is different from the second embodiment in that the ATM 10A is replaced with the ATM 10C and a control device 30C is added.

  The functional configuration of the ATM 10C can be shown using FIG. 1 described above. Further, the ATM 10C is different from the second embodiment in that the device control unit 101A is replaced with the device control unit 101C.

  In the second embodiment, each ATM 10A autonomously determines the operation mode of its own device. In the fourth embodiment, the control device 30C determines the operation mode of each ATM 10C. In the fourth embodiment, each ATM 10C shifts to the operation mode determined by the control device 30C. In other words, the apparatus control unit 101C instead executes part or all of the processing of the above-described flowchart of FIG. 6 executed by each ATM 10A in the second embodiment. That is, in the fourth embodiment, as a result, the operation of each ATM 10C is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the operation mode determination process of each ATM 10C is performed in the control device 30C.

  The control device 30C includes, for example, an operation mode of each ATM 10C in an information processing device having an interface for communicating with other communication devices and an execution configuration of programs such as CPU, ROM, RAM, EEPROM, and hard disk. It is constructed by installing a control program or the like for controlling. Further, the control device 30C is constructed by adding a program for controlling the operation mode of each ATM to an existing ATM control device (for example, a main ATM device installed in a financial institution store). Also good.

  In the fourth embodiment, the determination of the operation mode of each ATM 10C (the processing in the flowchart of FIG. 6 described above) is executed by the control device 30C, and therefore notification processing between ATM 10C (for example, processing for notification of power saving mode transition). The operation mode of each ATM 10C may be managed (for example, managed by table information or the like) inside the control device 30C.

  In the above description, the determination of the operation mode of each ATM 10C (the processing in the flowchart of FIG. 6 described above) is executed by the control device 30C. However, the proximity sensor 108 is operating while operating in the power saving mode in each ATM 10C. When the customer is detected in the above, or when there is an operation from the customer (for example, any key is pressed), the control device 30C immediately shifts to the normal mode. May be notified. In this case, in the control device 30C, the ATM 10C may be managed as having shifted to the normal mode, and the operation mode determination process of each ATM 10C thereafter may be performed.

  In the fourth embodiment, the operation mode of each ATM 10C is centrally managed by the control device 30C. As a result, in the fourth embodiment, communication processing between ATMs 10C is not required for determining each ATM 10C operation mode. For example, even when ATM 10C is added, only setting processing for control device 30C is required. Compared with the second embodiment, there are effects such as easy management of each ATM 10C.

(E) Other Embodiments The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and may include modified embodiments as exemplified below.

(E-1) In each of the embodiments described above, the example in which the automatic transaction apparatus of the present invention is applied to ATM has been described. However, the automatic transaction apparatus is applied to other automatic transaction apparatuses such as an automatic ticket vending machine, a vending machine, and a money changer. You may do it.

  Moreover, although ATM of said each embodiment was provided with the banknote depositing / withdrawing part 105 and the coin depositing / withdrawing part 106, it demonstrated as what performs the deposit process from a customer, and the withdrawal process with respect to a customer, It may be a dedicated ATM. Alternatively, the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 105 and the coin deposit / withdrawal unit 106 may be omitted from the ATM, and the passbook / recording unit 103 may be used exclusively for bankbook entry. Thus, in each said embodiment, each automatic transaction apparatus (ATM) which comprises an automatic transaction system does not limit the combination of the component with which it comprises as an interface with a customer.

(E-2) In the first embodiment, when all the ATMs 10 are operating in the power saving mode, when the arrival of the customer is detected by the human body detection sensor 20, all the ATMs 10 are shifted to the normal mode ( For example, the above-described step S204 in FIG. 4), only a part of the ATMs 10 may be shifted to the normal mode. For example, when the arrival of a customer is detected by the human body detection sensor 20, only a part of ATMs 10 (may be preset ATMs 10 or randomly selected ATMs 10) may be shifted to the normal mode. May be.

  Further, for example, the ATM 10 to be shifted to the normal mode may be selected according to the number of customers detected by the human body detection sensor 20. For example, priorities are assigned in the order of ATMs 10-1 to 10-4 (that is, ATM10-1 has the highest priority), and all of ATMs 10-1 to 10-4 are operating in the power saving mode. However, when two customers arrive, ATM 10-1 and ATM 10-2 are first shifted to the normal mode. And when a customer comes further, you may make it transfer ATM10-3 with the next highest priority to normal mode.

  Further, in this case, the priority order set for each ATM 10 may be fixed, or may be dynamically changed in consideration of the arrangement status and operation status of each ATM 10. For example, here, it is assumed that ATMs 10-1 to 10-4 are arranged in a line in the order. For example, when the arrival of a customer is further detected while the ATM 10-2 is operating in the normal mode, the ATM 10-1 and the ATM 10-3 arranged adjacent to the ATM 10-2 have priority. The order may be lowered and the priority order of the ATM 10-4 not adjacent to the ATM 10-2 may be raised. In this way, by lowering the priority of the ATM 10 that is operating in the normal mode and the adjacent ATM 10, when there are many free ATMs 10, the frequency at which a plurality of customers use the adjacent ATM 10 is reduced, and the customer It is possible to achieve effects such as prevention of discomfort and improvement of the customer's sense of security (there is less fear of being peeked at by other customers).

(E-3) In the first embodiment, after the arrival of a customer is detected by the human body detection sensor 20, all ATMs 10 are shifted to the normal mode, and a transaction with a customer is started at any ATM 10. Although all other ATMs 10 are shifted to the power saving mode (see, for example, step S207 in FIG. 4 described above), only a part of the ATMs 10 are considered to be in the power saving mode in consideration of the operation status and arrangement status of each ATM 10. You may make it shift to.

  For example, here, it is assumed that ATMs 10-1 to 10-4 are arranged in a line in the order. Then, after the arrival of the customer is detected by the human body detection sensor 20, it is assumed that all the ATMs 10 have shifted to the normal mode, and the transaction with the customer has been started at the ATM 10-2. In this case, not all ATMs 10 other than ATM 10-2 are shifted to the power saving mode, but only ATMs 10 other than ATM 10-1 and ATM 10-3 (that is, ATM 10-4) arranged adjacent to ATM 10-2. May be shifted to the power saving mode. In this way, by making the ATM 10 adjacent to the ATM 10 from which the customer started the transaction stand by in the normal mode, for example, when the customer wants to perform a plurality of transactions using the plurality of ATMs 10 at the same time, the adjacent ATM 10 is usually Since it operates in the mode, it can be used immediately, and the convenience of the customer is enhanced.

(E-4) In the first embodiment, after having made a transaction with the customer (see step S106 in FIG. 3 described above), the ATM 10 starts a transaction with the customer or waits for a waiting time limit T (constant). (Time) until the elapse of time (see step S104 in FIG. 3 described above). Here, when the ATM 10 is in standby in the normal mode, as in the second embodiment, the operation status of other ATMs 10 is grasped, and when there are a predetermined number or more ATMs operating in the power saving mode, Alternatively, the mode may be shifted to the power saving mode without waiting for the elapse of the standby limit time T.

(E-5) In the second embodiment, when the ATM 10A stands by in the power saving mode (see step S307 in FIG. 6 described above), the ATM 10A stands by in the power saving mode until the transaction with the customer is started. doing. Here, in the second embodiment, when a human body detection sensor is provided as in the first embodiment and the ATM 10A operating in the power saving mode receives a customer detection notification from the human body detection sensor, the ATM 10A May be shifted to the normal mode.

(E-6) In the above embodiment, the first embodiment and the second embodiment have been described as separate automatic transaction systems. However, a single automatic transaction system is constructed by combining them. Anyway. For example, both the ATM control programs of the first and second embodiments are installed in each ATM device control unit of the automatic transaction system of the first embodiment, and the two programs are switched and started. May be. Similarly, the automatic transaction systems of the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment may be similarly combined and constructed as one automatic transaction system. For example, the control program of the third and fourth embodiments may be installed in the control device of the third embodiment, and the two programs may be switched and started.

(E-7) In each of the embodiments described above, each ATM includes a proximity sensor that detects that a customer has approached the ATM, but this may be omitted. In this case, each ATM may detect the proximity of the user by an operation (for example, pressing an operation key or a touch panel) on the display input unit of the customer, and start a transaction with the customer.

(E-8) In the third and fourth embodiments, processing for determining the operation mode of each ATM is intensively performed by the control device, but distributed processing may be performed by the control device and each ATM. good. Further, the processing for determining the operation mode of each ATM may be distributed with other devices (for example, a center device not shown). Thus, in the automatic transaction system of the present invention, the distributed form of processing for determining the operation mode of each ATM is not limited.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Automatic transaction system, 10, 10-1-10-4 ... ATM (automatic transaction system), 101 ... Apparatus control part, 102 ... Card reading part, 103 ... Passbook bookkeeping part, 104 ... Specification printing part, 105 ... Banknote deposit / withdrawal unit, 106 ... coin deposit / withdrawal unit, 107 ... display input unit, 108 ... proximity sensor, N1 ... corporate network, N2 ... store network, 20 ... human body detection sensor.

Claims (7)

In an automatic transaction apparatus constituting an automatic transaction system including a plurality of automatic transaction apparatuses arranged in a predetermined area,
Operation status grasping means for grasping the operation status of other automatic transaction devices;
In consideration of whether or not at least another automatic transaction apparatus grasped by the operation status grasping means is operating in the normal mode while the automatic transaction apparatus is waiting in the normal mode in which transaction processing with the user is possible. If the user who tries to deal with the automatic transaction apparatus can determine that there is no within, the automatic teller machine, the operation mode determining means for determining the shifting to the power saving mode operating in a power saving than the normal mode When,
An automatic transaction apparatus comprising: an operation mode control means for operating the automatic transaction apparatus in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination means. The automatic transaction system further includes user detection means for notifying each automatic transaction device that the user has arrived when the arrival of the user in the area is detected,
The operation mode determination means takes into account the transaction with the automatic transaction apparatus within the area in consideration of the arrival of customers or the number of customers detected by the user detection means while the automatic transaction apparatus is waiting in the normal mode. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, when it can be determined that there is no user who intends to perform the process, the automatic transaction apparatus is determined to shift to a power saving mode.   The operation mode determination means determines to shift the automatic transaction apparatus to the normal mode when the user detection means is notified that the user has arrived while the automatic transaction apparatus is waiting in the power saving mode. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 2.   The operation mode determination unit is configured to detect any other automatic transaction by the operation state grasping unit while the automatic transaction apparatus is on standby in the normal mode after the user detection unit is notified that the user has arrived. 4. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 3, wherein when it is determined that a transaction with a user has started on the apparatus, the automatic transaction apparatus is determined to shift to a power saving mode.   The operation mode determination means determines that the automatic transaction apparatus is shifted to the power saving mode when there is no transaction with the user continuously for a predetermined time while the automatic transaction apparatus is waiting in the normal mode. Even when the automatic transaction apparatus is on standby in the normal mode, the operation status grasping means recognizes that a predetermined number or more of the automatic transaction apparatuses are operating in the power saving mode among the other automatic transaction apparatuses. 2. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the automatic transaction apparatus is determined to shift to the power saving mode. A computer installed in an automatic transaction apparatus constituting an automatic transaction system including a plurality of automatic transaction apparatuses arranged in a predetermined area,
Operation status grasping means for grasping the operation status of other automatic transaction devices;
In consideration of whether or not at least another automatic transaction apparatus grasped by the operation status grasping means is operating in the normal mode while the automatic transaction apparatus is waiting in the normal mode in which transaction processing with the user is possible. If the user who tries to deal with the automatic transaction apparatus can determine that there is no within, the automatic teller machine, the operation mode determining means for determining the shifting to the power saving mode operating in a power saving than the normal mode When,
An automatic transaction apparatus control program that functions as an operation mode control means for operating the automatic transaction apparatus in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination means. In an automatic transaction system comprising a plurality of automatic transaction devices arranged in a predetermined area,
Operation status grasping means for grasping the operation status of each of the above automatic transaction apparatuses;
In consideration of whether or not the automatic transaction apparatus grasped by the operation status grasping means is operating in the normal mode, it can be determined that there is no user who wants to perform transaction processing with the automatic transaction apparatus in the area. In this case, the operation mode determining means for determining that the automatic transaction apparatus waiting in the normal mode capable of transaction processing with the user is shifted to the power saving mode that operates with power saving than the normal mode;
An automatic transaction system comprising: automatic transaction apparatus control means for controlling each of the automatic transaction apparatuses so as to operate according to the determination of the operation mode determination means.

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