JP7039357B2 - Management device, management system and management method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a management device, a management system, and a management method capable of efficiently preventing key exchange omission or disposal omission when exchanging or disposing of a device key.

Conventionally, various devices such as money processing machines are arranged in stores of financial institutions and distribution institutions, and a plurality of locks are often provided for this type of device. Since the keys for locking and unlocking these locks need to be strictly managed, they are managed by the key management machine.

Specifically, the key management machine is provided with a plurality of lock mechanisms, and a key holder connected to one or a plurality of keys via a connecting material such as a wire is inserted and removed from each lock mechanism. Then, when unlocking the lock mechanism of the device, the operator performs a predetermined operation on the key management machine, takes out the key holder to which the desired key is connected from the key management machine, and puts it in the taken out key holder. The lock mechanism provided on the device is unlocked using the connected key.

Here, for example, when updating an existing device to a new device, it is necessary to exchange the key managed by the key management machine, and therefore, a conventional technique for such key exchange is known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a key exchange device including a special operation unit capable of performing a key exchange operation for releasing a connection between a key holder and a key and exchanging a key, and a storage unit for storing a key exchange history. There is.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-040160

However, according to the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when a plurality of related keys exist, the user must know which key should be removed from the key holder and replaced, which may cause key exchange omission. There is sex.

For example, for a certain device, there are multiple related keys such as a front door key, a storage key, a power supply key, and a spare key (hereinafter referred to as "secondary key") using these keys as the primary key. If this device is replaced with a new device, it will be necessary to replace all the keys of the device. However, according to the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since it is not possible to specify which key should be exchanged, the possibility of key exchange omission cannot be denied.

For these reasons, how to prevent key exchange omission when exchanging the key of a device has become an important issue. It should be noted that such a problem occurs not only when exchanging the key of the device but also when discarding the key of the device.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and is a management device capable of efficiently preventing key exchange omission or disposal omission when exchanging or disposing of a device key. The purpose is to provide a management system and management method.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the present invention has a first key, a key holder connected to the first key, a storage unit for storing information about the first key in advance, and the above-mentioned storage unit. The storage unit is provided with an input receiving unit that accepts an input for releasing the connection between the first key and the key holder, and when the input receiving unit accepts the release of the connection between the first key and the key holder. Based on the information stored in advance in the key holder, the information related to the second key related to the first key is notified, the IC tag is built in the key holder, and the input receiving unit sets the first key. When the disconnection with the key holder is accepted, the information related to the second key related to the first key is specified based on the information stored in advance in the storage unit and is built in the key holder. Store in the IC tag .

Further, in the above invention, in the above invention, the first display unit is provided in the vicinity of the storage unit for accommodating the key holder, and the input receiving unit releases the connection between the first key and the key chain. When accepted, the first display unit provided in the vicinity of the storage unit for accommodating the key holder to which the second key related to the first key is connected lights up or blinks.

Further, in the above invention, the present invention further includes a second display unit capable of displaying characters, and when the input receiving unit accepts the disconnection between the first key and the key holder, the present invention is described. Information related to the second key related to the first key is displayed and controlled on the second display unit.

Further, in the above invention, in the above invention, when the input receiving unit accepts the release of the connection between the first key and the key holder, the information relating to the second key related to the first key. Is printed on a predetermined medium by a predetermined printing unit.

Further, the present invention is a management system having a first management device and a second management device different from the first management device, wherein the first management device has a first key and a predetermined key. A key holder that has a built-in IC tag that stores information about the first key, a storage unit that stores information about the first key in advance, and a release of the connection between the first key and the key holder. The first key is provided based on the information stored in advance in the storage unit when the input reception unit receives the disconnection between the first key and the key holder. Information related to the second key related to one key is specified and stored in the IC tag built in the key holder, and the second management device relates to the second key stored in the IC tag. It includes a reading unit that reads information and an output unit that outputs information related to the second key read by the reading unit.

Further, the present invention is a management method in a management device for managing a first key, which comprises a storage step of preliminarily storing information about the first key in a storage unit, the first key and the first key. When the input reception step for accepting the input for releasing the connection with the key holder for connecting the key and the release of the connection between the first key and the key holder are input in the input reception step, the storage unit stores the key in advance. A notification step for notifying information related to a second key related to the first key based on the obtained information is included, an IC tag is built in the key holder, and the first input reception step causes the first. When the disconnection between the key and the key holder is accepted, the information related to the second key related to the first key is specified based on the information stored in advance in the storage unit, and the key holder is specified. It is stored in the IC tag built in .

According to the present invention, when the key of a device is exchanged or discarded, it is possible to efficiently prevent the key exchange omission or the disposal omission.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a concept of a key management device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a system configuration of the management system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an internal configuration of the key management device shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the key management master shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the key lending history information shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the key exchange history information shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the related key information shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the management server shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the key management device shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the key exchange process shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the management system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the sub-key management device. FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub-key management device shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of related key information in the second embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the key management device in the second embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the subkey management device in the second embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an outline of the management system according to the present modification 1. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the key management device in the first modification. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an outline of the management system according to the present modification 2. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the key management device 10 in the present modification 2. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an outline of the management system according to the present modification 3. FIG. 22 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the management server according to the third modification. FIG. 23 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the management system in the present modification 3. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an outline configuration of the management system in the present modification 4.

Hereinafter, examples of the management device, the management system, and the management method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the management device, management system, and management method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Concept of key management device>
First, the concept of the key management device 10 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the concept of the key management device 10 according to the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, a case where the key of a money processing device, a safe, or the like arranged in a store of a financial institution such as a bank is managed by the key management device 10 will be described. The key management device 10 is an example of the management device according to the present invention.

The key management device 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes a key storage 10b opened and closed by a door 10a, a display operation unit 11, a card reader 12, and a key exchange operation unit 15 opened and closed by a door 10d for a key exchange operation unit. And a printer 16. The key storage 10b is provided with a plurality of holder storage portions 13. The holder storage unit 13 detachably stores the key holder 14 to which the key is connected by the ring 14a. Each holder storage unit 13 is provided with a lock mechanism (not shown) so that the removal of the key holder 14 can be permitted or prohibited. The key management device 10 controls permission or prohibition of taking out each key holder 14 by controlling a lock mechanism (not shown) for each holder storage unit 13.

A holder lamp 13a is provided on the upper part of each holder storage unit 13, and the holder lamp 13a is released from the connection when the connection between the key and the key holder 14 is released due to key exchange or key disposal. Flashes to notify that the key related to is the key holder 14 to which the key is connected. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, No. When the connection between the key holder 14 stored in the holder storage unit 13 and the key of No. 2 is released, the key related to the released key is stored in the No. The holder lamp 13a of the holder storage unit 13 of No. 3 was blinked, and No. Notify that the connection between the key of 3 and the key holder 14 should also be released. Note that the release of the connection between the key and the key holder 14 includes key exchange and key disposal, but the case of performing key exchange will be described below. The key related to the key exchange is a key that should be exchanged at the same time in connection with one key exchange, and includes a subkey.

The blinking timing of the holder lamp 13a may be performed when the key exchange is accepted, or when the key exchange operation by the key exchange operation unit 15 is completed, or the key holder 14 for which the key has been exchanged. This may be done when the key is stored and the key exchange is completed. Further, when there are a plurality of key holders 14 for connecting the keys to be exchanged in relation to the key exchanged keys, all the holder lamps 13a corresponding to the plurality of key holders 14 may be blinked. Each time one key exchange is completed, the holder lamp 13a of one key holder 14 connecting the key to be exchanged next may be sequentially blinked.

Further, instead of blinking the holder lamp 13a, the holder lamp 13a may be turned on. Further, the holder lamp 13a may be made to blink in order to guide the position of the key holder 14 to which the key to be exchanged first is connected and to notify that the key holder 14 can be taken out. At the same time as blinking to guide the position of the key holder 14 connecting the keys to be exchanged and to notify that the key holder 14 can be taken out, the holder lamp 13a of the key holder 14 connecting the keys related to this key exchange blinks. In this case, the display modes such as the blinking interval, blinking and lighting, and color of the holder lamp 13a are made different. The blinking or lighting color of the holder lamp 13a can be any color.

The display operation unit 11 is a touch panel display or the like, and receives operation input by an operator and displays various information. When the key related to the key exchange is connected to the other key holder 14, the display operation unit 11 displays a guide indicating that the key connected to the other key holder 14 should be exchanged. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, in the display area P of the display operation unit 11, "Key chain No. 2 has been replaced. Please replace the related key chain No. 3" is displayed.

The holder lamp 13a may notify the key holder 14 to be exchanged, and the display operation unit 11 may notify the key holder 14 to exchange the key, either of which may be performed or both may be performed.

The card reader 12 is a reading device that reads identification information and the like from a card carried by an operator. Here, the case where the card is a magnetic card will be described, but it may be an IC card. The printer 16 prints out various information.

The key exchange operation unit 15 is provided on the panel 15a, and the panel 15a is provided with an insertion port 15b into which the key holder 14 to be key exchanged is inserted. A cover 15c is arranged on the front surface of the insertion port 15b so as to be openable and closable. When the operator is authenticated as having the key exchange authority, the key holder 14 to which the key to be exchanged is connected has a lock mechanism (not shown) capable of being inserted into the insertion slot 15b. The key holder 14 has a ring opening / closing mechanism that opens the ring 14a connecting the key holder 14 and the key by inserting it into the insertion slot 15b and closes the ring 14a by pulling it out from the insertion slot 15b. In the key exchange operation, the key holder 14 is inserted into the insertion slot 15b, the ring 14a is opened, the key can be attached to and removed from the ring 14a, and the currently connected key is removed and replaced. Attach the key to the ring 14a. After that, the ring 14a is closed by pulling out the key holder 14 from the insertion slot 15b, and the exchanged key and the key holder 14 are connected via the ring 14a. When the key is discarded instead of the key exchange, the key holder 14 is pulled out from the insertion slot 15b without attaching the key to the ring 14a, so that the key is locked in a state where the key is not connected to the ring 14a of the key holder 14. ..

When the operator swipes a card (not shown) through the card reader 12, the card reader 12 reads the card ID from the card and authenticates the operator based on the read card ID. As a result of this authentication, when the key exchange authority is set for the operator, the door 10a of the key storage 10b is unlocked, the door 10a can be opened, and the door 10d for the key exchange operation unit is unlocked. It is locked, the door 10d for the key exchange operation unit can be opened, and the key exchange operation by the key exchange operation unit 15 becomes possible. A plurality of key holders 14 for holding one or a plurality of keys connected by a ring 14a are stored in the key storage 10b. Each key holder 14 is inserted into and locked in the corresponding holder storage unit 13. As a result of the authentication, when only the usage authority is set to the operator, the door 10a of the key storage 10b is unlocked, the door 10a can be opened, and only the key holder 14 can be taken out.

As described above, the key management device 10 is connected to another key holder 14 to which the key related to the release of the connection between the key and the key holder 14 is connected, on condition that the connection between the key and the key holder 14 is released. By blinking or lighting the holder lamp 13a corresponding to the above, it is notified that there is another key holder 14 to be disconnected from the key, so that it is possible to efficiently prevent the key exchange omission or the disposal omission. Further, since the display operation unit 11 is notified that the other key holder 14 is present, it is possible to efficiently prevent key exchange omission or disposal omission.

<System configuration of management system>
Next, the system configuration of the management system according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a system configuration of the management system according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, in this management system, the key management device 10, the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40, and the important material management device 50 are connected to the management server 20 via a network. Further, the management server 20 is connected to the administrator terminal 30.

The key management device 10 is a management device that manages the keys of the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40 and the important material management device 50. If the key management device 10 accepts the designated operation of the key to be fetched, the key management device 10 can take out the designated key, provided that the operator is legitimate. Here, for convenience of explanation, a case where the key management device 10 manages the keys of the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40 and the important item management device 50 will be described, but other devices arranged in the store (ATM (cash)) will be described. It can also manage the keys of automated teller machines (automated teller machines), money changers, safes, etc.).

The coin deposit / withdrawal machine 40 is a device called a balancer that performs deposit processing and withdrawal processing of money, and is a loose bill, a bundled bill bundled in a predetermined number of units, a loose coin, and a packaged coin packaged in a predetermined number of units. Handle. When the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40 accepts the money withdrawal instruction operation, the money payout process is performed according to the withdrawal instruction operation, and when the money storage instruction operation is received, the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40 responds to the storage instruction operation. Stores money. The keys of the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40 include a money deposit / withdrawal machine key that opens and closes the door of the money deposit / withdrawal machine, a cassette key of the money processing machine in the money deposit / withdrawal machine, and a maintenance key. When exchanging the keys of the currency deposit / withdrawal machine 40, it is necessary to exchange these currency deposit / withdrawal machine keys, the cassette key, and the maintenance key at the same time, and it is also necessary to exchange these subkeys at the same time. These currency deposit / withdrawal machine keys, cassette keys, and maintenance keys are the keys related to the above-mentioned key exchange.

The important material management device 50 is a device for storing important items such as passbooks, certificates and securities. The important material management device 50 has a plurality of storage units for storing important materials, and each storage unit has a lock mechanism for restricting access from the outside. When the important material management device 50 receives the operation to take out the important material, the important material management device 50 unlocks the corresponding storage unit according to the type of the important material, and enables the designated important material to be taken out.

The management server 20 is a server device that manages the keys of the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40 and the important material management device 50. Specifically, a key management master associated with various information related to key use and key exchange such as key attributes, holders, usage authority, and key exchange authority is generated and stored. The key management master is distributed to the key management device 10 as needed.

The administrator terminal 30 is a device used by an administrator who has an authority to generate or change a key management master. When creating or changing the key management master, as shown in FIG. 2, the administrator operates the administrator terminal 30 to request the management server 20 to register / update the key management master (S1). ..

When the management server 20 receives a key management master registration / update request from the administrator terminal 30, the management server 20 generates or updates the key management master and stores it in its own device, and also stores a new key management master in the key management device 10. Deliver (S2). The key management device 10 holds the distributed key management master, and the management server 20 notifies the administrator terminal 30 of the completion of distribution of the key management master (S3).

Although the case where the management server 20 and the administrator terminal 30 are separate devices is described here, the present invention is not limited to this, and the management server 20 and the administrator terminal 30 are integrated and managed. It can also be applied when a person directly operates the management server 20.

Further, the key management device 10 may be a single device without being incorporated in the management system. In this case, the key management master is set in the key management device 10 directly from the display operation unit 11 or the like.

<Internal configuration of key management device 10>
Next, the internal configuration of the key management device 10 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an internal configuration of the key management device 10 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the key management device 10 includes a door locking mechanism 10c, a door locking mechanism 10e for a key exchange operation unit, a display operation unit 11, a card reader 12, a holder storage unit 13, a holder lamp 13a, and a key exchange operation unit. It has 15, a printer 16, a communication unit 17, a storage unit 18, and a control unit 19. Since the display operation unit 11, the card reader 12, the holder storage unit 13, the holder lamp 13a, and the key exchange operation unit 15 have already been described with reference to FIG. 1, the description thereof will be omitted here.

The door locking mechanism 10c is a mechanism for locking the door 10a of the key storage 10b. The door locking mechanism 10e for the key exchange operation unit is a mechanism for locking the door 10d for the key exchange operation unit. The printer 16 is a thermal type or inkjet type printing unit that prints information on roll paper.

The communication unit 17 is an interface unit for data communication with other devices such as the management server 20. As a specific means of communication, well-known wired communication or wireless communication can be used.

The storage unit 18 is a storage device including a hard disk device, a non-volatile memory, and the like, and stores a key management master 18a, a key lending history information 18b, a key exchange history information 18c, a related key information 18d, and the like.

The key management master 18a is data associated with various information related to the use and key exchange of the key chain, such as the attributes of the key chain, usage authority, and key exchange authority. By referring to the key management master 18a, it is possible to confirm the usage authority, key exchange authority, and the like of each key holder. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the key management master 18a shown in FIG. 3, and as shown in FIG. 4, attributes, usage authority, and key exchange authority are associated with each holder storage unit number. The attributes include the name of the key and the number of keys, and the usage authority includes the name of the operator and the presence / absence of authority for each card ID. In addition, the key exchange authority includes the presence or absence of authority for each operator's name and card ID. For example, the holder storage unit number "1" is set to the key name "safe key" and the number of keys "1", and the holder storage unit is set to the name "AB" and the card ID "1001". Use authority and key exchange authority "Yes" for number "1", use authority and key exchange authority "Yes" for holder storage unit number "2", use authority and key exchange authority "Yes" for holder storage unit number "3" , The usage authority of the holder storage unit number "4" and the key exchange authority "Yes" are set.

The key lending history information 18b is data indicating the history of key lending. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the key lending history information 18b shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the key lending history information 18b includes a lending date / time, a return date / time, a card ID, a holder storage unit number, and a usage time of the key holder 14. For example, the key chain 14 corresponding to the holder storage unit number "3" is taken out by the operator having the card ID "1101" at the rental date and time "2016 07/16 10:40", and the return date and time "2016 07/16 10:53". It is returned to ", and it is shown that the usage time is 13 minutes.

The key exchange history information 18c is data indicating the history of key exchange. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the key exchange history information 18c shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the key exchange history information 18c includes a key exchange date and time, an operator card ID, and a holder storage unit number. For example, it indicates that the key of the key holder 14 corresponding to the holder storage unit number "3" was exchanged by the operator having the card ID "1101" at the exchange date and time "2016 07/15 18:00".

The related key information 18d is the holder storage unit number of the holder storage unit 13 in which the key holder 14 to which the key related to the key connected to the key holder 14 of the holder storage unit number is stored is stored for each holder storage unit number. It is the data to show. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the related key information 18d shown in FIG. In the related key information 18d shown in FIG. 3, the related holder storage unit numbers to which the keys related to the keys connected to the holder storage number “2” are connected are “3”, “4”, and “5”. It is shown that. The key connected to the key holder 14 of the holder storage unit number "2" is the money deposit / withdrawal machine key, and the holder storage numbers "3", "4", and "5" are the cassette key and the maintenance key of the money deposit / withdrawal machine, respectively. , A secondary key.

The control unit 19 is a control unit that controls the entire key management device 10, and includes a key management master processing unit 19a, an authentication processing unit 19b, a key use operation reception unit 19c, a key exchange operation reception unit 19d, and a holder processing unit 19e. It has a key exchange processing unit 19f and a display control unit 19g. Actually, the corresponding programs are stored in a storage device such as a non-volatile memory or a magnetic disk device after the key is used or the key exchange is completed, and these programs are loaded into the memory and used by the CPU (Central Processing Unit). By executing it, the corresponding process will be executed.

The key management master processing unit 19a updates the key management master 18a by storing the key management master received from the management server 20 in the storage unit 18, and performs a process of notifying the management server 20 of the completion of the update. When the key management device 10 is not connected to the management server 20, for example, it has a short-range wireless communication function and stores the key management master 18a in the storage unit 18 in advance.

The authentication processing unit 19b reads the card ID of the card possessed by the operator by the card reader 12 and performs the authentication processing of the card ID. This authentication process is performed with reference to the key management master 18a.

The key use operation receiving unit 19c is a processing unit that accepts an operation for designating a key holder 14 to which a key to be used is connected. As a result of authentication by the authentication processing unit 19b, the key use operation reception unit 19c is set with the use authority to take out the key to the operator, and the operator specifies the key attribute and uses the key via the display operation unit 11. When the key holder 14 to which is connected is specified, the key use operation of the specified key holder 14 is accepted.

The key exchange operation receiving unit 19d is a processing unit that accepts an operation for designating a key exchange of the key holder 14 to which the key is connected. As a result of the authentication by the authentication processing unit 19b, the key exchange operation receiving unit 19d has the key exchange authority set for the operator, and the operator specifies the key attribute via the display operation unit 11 to press the key holder 14 for key exchange. If specified, the key exchange operation of the specified key holder 14 is accepted.

The holder processing unit 19e is a processing unit that performs processing related to key use and key exchange. Specifically, the holder processing unit 19e controls the door locking mechanism 10c to unlock when the key use operation receiving unit 19c accepts the key use operation. Then, the holder processing unit 19e blinks the holder lamp 13a on the upper part of the key holder 14 in which the key use is specified.

Further, the holder processing unit 19e controls unlocking of the door locking mechanism 10c when the key exchange operation receiving unit 19d accepts the key exchange operation. Then, the holder processing unit 19e blinks the holder lamp 13a on the upper part of the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified. Further, the holder processing unit 19e blinks the holder lamp 13a of the key holder 14 to which the key related to the key connected to the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified is connected, with reference to the related key information 18d.

The holder processing unit 19e locks the holder storage unit 13 when the key holder 14 is returned by using a key or exchanging a key.

Further, the holder processing unit 19e associates the card ID with the identification information of the holder storage unit 13 with the key lending date and time and the return date and time, and registers the key in the key lending history information 18b. The key usage time is also recorded in the key lending history information 18b. Further, the holder processing unit 19e registers the card ID and the identification information of the holder storage unit 13 in the key exchange history information 18c in association with each other on the key exchange date and time.

The holder storage unit 13 is provided with a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of the key holder 14. Then, when the state in which the key holder 14 is not stored changes to the state in which the key holder 14 is stored, it is determined that the key holder 14 has been returned.

In addition, it is also possible to receive notification of the key holder 14 for using the key from another device in advance. For example, when the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40 is made to read the card ID and the operation to reserve the use of the key is performed, the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40 may be notified of the key holder 14 for using the key via the management server 20. good. Which key chain 14 holds the key of the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40 may be determined by the management server 20 or may be determined by the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40. When the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40 specifies the key holder 14, the key management master is distributed from the management server 20 to the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40 in advance.

The key exchange processing unit 19f is a processing unit that performs processing related to key exchange by the key exchange operation unit 15. The key exchange processing unit 19f controls unlocking of the door locking mechanism 10e for the key exchange operation unit when the key exchange operation reception unit 19d accepts the key exchange operation. The key exchange processing unit 19f releases the lock mechanism and enables the key holder 14 for which key exchange is specified to be inserted into the insertion slot 15b. Then, by inserting the key holder 14 into which the key exchange is specified into the insertion slot 15b, the ring opening / closing mechanism of the key holder 14 is opened, and the key can be exchanged. The key holder 14 for which the key exchange operation has been completed is stored in the original holder storage unit 13, so that the key exchange is completed.

The display control unit 19g is a processing unit that displays various information related to key use and key exchange on the display operation unit 11. Specifically, the display control unit 19g displays a display operation screen for specifically operating the key holder 14 to be used and exchanged with a key. Further, when the key exchange operation receiving unit 19d accepts the key exchange operation, the display control unit 19g notifies that the position of the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified can be guided and the key holder 14 can be taken out. Display for. Further, the display control unit 19g displays that the key holder 14 to which the key related to the key of the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified exists is connected.

<Management server configuration>
Next, the internal configuration of the management server 20 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. The management server 20 shows an example of a device configuration when the key management device 10 is connected by communication. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the management server 20 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the management server 20 includes a display unit 21, an input unit 22, a communication unit 23, a storage unit 24, and a control unit 25.

The display unit 21 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display device. The input unit 22 is an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse. The communication unit 23 is a communication interface for communicating with the key management device 10, the administrator terminal 30, the money deposit / withdrawal machine 40, the important material management device 50, and the like. The storage unit 24 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a non-volatile memory, and stores the key management master 24a.

The control unit 25 is a control unit that controls the entire management server 20, and includes a key management master generation unit 25a, a key management master update unit 25b, and an update completion processing unit 25c. Actually, the programs corresponding to these functional units are stored in a ROM or non-volatile memory (not shown), and these programs are loaded into the CPU (Central Processing Unit) and executed to execute the key management master generation unit. 25a, the key management master update unit 25b, and the update completion processing unit 25c are to execute the corresponding processes.

The key management master generation unit 25a generates the key management master 24a based on the key management master registration request from the administrator terminal 30, stores the generated key management master 24a in the storage unit 24, and stores the key management master 24a. It is distributed to the key management device 10 and the like.

The key management master update unit 25b updates the key management master 24a of the storage unit 24 based on the key management master update request from the administrator terminal 30, and distributes the updated key management master 24a to the key management device 10 and the like. ..

The update completion processing unit 25c manages the key when the key management master generation unit 25a or the key management master update unit 25b distributes the key management master 24a and then receives an update completion notification from the key management device 10 or the like of the distribution destination. A process of notifying the administrator terminal 30 of the completion of distribution of the master is performed.

<Processing of key management device>
Next, an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the key management device 10 shown in FIG. 3 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the key management device 10 shown in FIG. Here, the key exchange is specified by blinking the holder lamp 13a of the other key holder 14 to which the key related to the key connected to the key holder 14 to which the key exchange is specified is connected and displaying the display on the display operation unit 11. The key exchange operation of the key holder 14 is performed when the key exchange operation unit 15 completes the key exchange operation. It is assumed that the key management master 18a is stored in advance in the storage unit 18 of the key management device 10.

As shown in FIG. 9, first, the holder processing unit 19e determines whether or not the key exchange operation receiving unit 19d has accepted the key exchange operation (step S101), and if the key exchange operation is not accepted (step S101). ; No), the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the key exchange operation is accepted (step S101; Yes), the holder processing unit 19e displays on the display operation unit 11 a display for guiding the exchange of the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified. , The holder lamp 13a of the key holder 14 is blinked (step S102).

After that, a key exchange process including unlocking that enables the key exchange specified to be taken out from the holder storage unit 13 and the key exchange operation unit 15 to perform the key exchange process is performed (step S103). After that, the holder processing unit 19e determines whether or not the key holder 14 has been taken out from the key exchange operation unit 15 and the key exchange has been completed (step S104), and if the key exchange has not been completed (step S104; No. ), Return to step S103 to continue the key exchange process. On the other hand, when the key exchange is completed (step S104; Yes), the holder processing unit 19e refers to the related key information 18d, and the key related to the key of the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified is released. It is determined whether or not there is (step S105).

If there is a key related to the key of the key holder 14 to which the key exchange is specified (step S105; Yes), the process returns to step S102 and a display indicating the exchange of the key holder 14 to which the related key is connected is displayed. The process of blinking the holder lamp 13a of the key holder 14 is performed, and the above process is repeated.

On the other hand, if there is no key related to the key of the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified (step S105; No), there is no related key exchange, so that the holder processing unit 19e uses the display control unit 19g to perform the key. The exchange completion display is displayed on the display operation unit 11 (step S106), the key exchange completion information exchanged in the above key exchange process is stored in the key exchange history information 18c (step S107), and this process is terminated. .. The above process is repeated at predetermined time intervals.

Next, a specific example of the key exchange process described with reference to FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the key exchange process shown in FIG. Here, a display example of the display operation unit 11 will be mainly described.

On the standby screen P1 shown in FIG. 10, a message such as "Please read the card" is displayed. In this state, after the operator's card ID is read by the card reader 12 and the authentication of the card ID is completed, if the authentication result indicates that the operator has the key exchange authority, the door 10a is unlocked and the key exchange operation is performed. The part door 10d is unlocked.

When the "mode" button is pressed on the standby screen P1 shown in FIG. 10, the management menu screen P2 is displayed on the display operation unit 11. This management menu screen includes a "1. scrutiny" button, a "2. registration" button, a "3. delete" button, a "4. time setting" button, and a "5. key exchange" button.

If the "5. Key exchange" button is pressed by the operator on the management menu screen P2, the key exchange screen P3 is displayed on the display operation unit 11. The key attribute information is displayed on the key exchange screen P3, and the message "Please select a key." Is displayed. The key attribute information is information related to the name and number of keys attached to the key holder 14. If the key to be exchanged is selected on the key exchange screen P3, the key exchange screen P4 is displayed. On the key exchange screen P4, the position of the holder storage unit 13 in which the key holder "No. 2" for connecting the key selected for key exchange is stored and the key exchange "Please exchange the key holder No. 2" are displayed. Message is displayed. Further, when the key to be exchanged is selected on the key exchange screen P3, the holder lamp 13a corresponding to the key holder "No. 2" for connecting the key for which the key exchange is selected is blinked (A4).

After that, referring to the blinking of the key exchange screen P4 and the holder lamp 13a, the key holder "No. 2" is removed from the holder storage unit 13, and the key exchange operation unit 15 performs the key exchange operation. The key exchange screen P5 is displayed, and the holder lamp 13a corresponding to the key holder "No. 3" to which the key related to the key exchanged key is connected is blinked (A5). On the key exchange screen P5, the position of the holder storage unit 13 in which the key holder "No. 3" for connecting the related keys is stored, and the key holder No. 3 are displayed. The key attribute information of the key linked to 3 is displayed, and the key exchange message "Keychain No. 2 has been exchanged. Please exchange the related keychain No. 3" is displayed. To.

After that, the key chain No. The key exchange operation of the key connected to 3 is performed, and after the completion of this key exchange operation, the key holder 14 for connecting the related keys, for example, the key holder No. If 4 is present, this key chain No. The key exchange screen P5 for 4 and the blinking process (A5) of the holder lamp 13a are performed, and the process is repeated until the key holder 14 to which the related keys are connected no longer exists.

When the key holder 14 for connecting the related keys does not exist, the key exchange end screen P6 is displayed on the display operation unit 11. On the key exchange end screen P6, the message "All key exchanges have been completed. There is no related key." Is displayed. After the key exchange end screen P6 is displayed, the key exchange history information 18c is updated, and when the key management device 10 is connected to the management server 20, the update information of the key exchange history information 18c is sent to the management server 20. When notified and the key management device 10 is not connected to the management server 20, for example, the operator prints out the update information of the key exchange history information 18c from the printer 16 to a sheet. The management server 20 reads the update information from the sheet in which the update information of the key exchange history information 18c is printed out, and takes the update information into the storage unit 24.

In the first embodiment, when the key holder 14 to which the key to be exchanged is connected is specified by the key exchange operation receiving unit 19d, the key holder 14 to which the key related to the key to which the key exchange is specified is connected is stored. The holder lamp 13a of the holder storage unit 13 blinks to notify that there is a key to be exchanged, and the display operation unit 11 displays and notifies that there is a key to be exchanged. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently prevent key exchange omission or disposal omission.

By the way, in the above-mentioned first embodiment, the case where one key management device 10 manages the key is shown, but in the second embodiment, the sub-key management device which is a key management device separate from the key management device 10 is shown. The case where 110 is provided will be described. That is, if the key management device 10 is the first management device, the sub-key management device 110 is the second management device. The second management device may have the same configuration as the key management device 10, but in the present modification 1, as an example of the second management device, a subkey management device 110 for managing the subkey is provided. .. The sub-key management device 110 has a simple configuration for managing a sub-key that is not normally used.

<Overview of key management system>
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the management system according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, the key management device 10 refers to the related key information 18d during the key exchange operation, and if there is a subkey to be exchanged, the key management device 10 provides release information regarding the key exchange of the subkey. It is printed and output from the printer 16 to the sheet 100 as the dimensional barcode 101. This release information includes, for example, a key exchange authority and key exchange information of a key to be exchanged.

The sub-key management device 110 has a code reading unit 130 that reads a two-dimensional bar code 101. The code reading unit 130 reads the release information indicated by the two-dimensional bar code 101. The sub-key management device 110 makes it possible to exchange the sub-key by referring to the read release information.

<Appearance configuration of secondary key management device>
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the sub-key management device 110. As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-key management device 110 includes a key storage 110b having a door 110a on the upper surface, a display operation unit 111, a code reading unit 130, and a printer 116. The key storage 110b is provided with a plurality of box-shaped key storage units 113 in which keys are stored. The key storage unit 113 can freely take out the key as long as the door 110a is open. A key storage lamp 113a similar to the holder lamp 13a is provided on the upper portion of the key storage 113.

The display operation unit 111 is a touch panel display or the like, and like the display operation unit 11, receives operation input by an operator and displays various information. The display operation unit 111 performs instruction input related to key exchange and guidance display of the key to be exchanged.

The code reading unit 130 is a reading unit that reads the two-dimensional bar code 101, which is release information. The printer 116 prints out various information in the same manner as the printer 16.

<Internal configuration of secondary key management device>
Next, the internal configuration of the sub-key management device 110 shown in FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub-key management device 110 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the sub-key management device 110 includes a door locking mechanism 110c, a display operation unit 111, a code reading unit 130, a key storage unit lamp 113a, a printer 116, a storage unit 118, and a control unit 119. The door locking mechanism 110c is a mechanism for locking the door 110a of the key storage 110b.

The storage unit 118 is a storage device including a hard disk device, a non-volatile memory, and the like, and stores the key management master 118a, the key exchange history information 118c, the release information 118e, and the like. The key management master 118a and the key exchange history information 118c correspond to the key management master 18a and the key exchange history information 18c, respectively. The release information 118e is information indicated by the two-dimensional bar code 101.

The control unit 119 is a control unit that controls the entire key management device 110, and includes an authentication processing unit 119b, a key exchange operation reception unit 119d, a key storage processing unit 119e, and a display control unit 119g. Actually, the corresponding programs are stored in a storage device such as a non-volatile memory or a magnetic disk device after the key is used or the key exchange is completed, and these programs are loaded into the memory and used by the CPU (Central Processing Unit). By executing it, the corresponding process will be executed.

The authentication processing unit 119b, the key exchange operation reception unit 119d, the key storage processing unit 119e, and the display control unit 119g correspond to the authentication processing unit 19b, the key exchange operation reception unit 19d, the holder processing unit 19e, and the display control unit 19g, respectively.

The authentication processing unit 119b extracts the operator's ID from the release information read by the code reading unit 130, and performs authentication processing with reference to the key management master 118a.

The key exchange operation reception unit 119d is a processing unit that accepts key exchange. The key exchange operation reception unit 119d indicates that the key exchange information indicates when the operator has the key exchange authority for the key exchange indicated by the release information 118e read by the code reading unit 130 as a result of the authentication by the authentication processing unit 119b. Accepts key exchange operations.

When the key exchange operation reception unit 119d receives the key exchange operation, the key storage processing unit 119e blinks the key storage unit lamp 113a for storing the key indicated by the key exchange information. Further, the key storage processing unit 119e further refers to the release information, and if there is a key for key exchange, blinks the key storage unit lamp 113a for storing the key.

The display control unit 119g displays guidance for the key exchange operation received by the key exchange operation reception unit 119d, and inputs various information. Specifically, the position of the key storage unit 113 to be exchanged is displayed, and the guidance of the key exchange operation is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14, the related key information 18d of the key management device 10 includes a related key management device number indicating the device serial number of the subkey management device 110 and a key storage unit number in the subkey management device 110. And are registered. The device serial number can be used for the authentication process, and the door 110a can be unlocked when the device serial numbers match and the operator has the key exchange authority.

<Processing of key management device>
Next, an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the key management device 10 in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the key management device 10 in the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 15, the processes of steps S201 to S204 are the same as the processes of steps S101 to S104 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. If the key exchange is completed in step S204 (step S204; Yes), further, the holder processing unit 19e refers to the related key information 18d and exchanges the key related to the key of the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified. It is determined whether or not the key to be the target of the above is in the key management device 10 (step S205).

If the key related to the key of the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified exists in the key management device 10 (step S205; Yes), the process returns to step S202 and the key holder 14 to which the related key is connected is exchanged. Is displayed on the display operation unit 11 and a process of blinking the holder lamp 13a of the key holder 14 is performed, and the above process is repeated.

On the other hand, when the key related to the key of the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified is not in the key management device 10 (step S205; No), the key is further related to the key of the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified. It is determined whether or not the key is outside the key management device 10 (step S206). Here, the device outside the key management device 10 is the sub-key management device 110. If the key related to the key of the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified is not outside the key management device 10 (step S206; No), this process ends.

On the other hand, if the key related to the key of the key holder 14 for which the key exchange is specified exists outside the key management device 10 (step S206; Yes), the release information including the key exchange information outside the key management device 10 Is generated and printed out from the printer 116 (step S207), and this process is terminated. The above process is repeated at predetermined time intervals.

<Processing of secondary key management device>
Next, an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the sub-key management device 110 in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the sub-key management device 110 in the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 16, first, the key storage processing unit 119e determines whether or not the key exchange operation reception unit 119d has accepted the key exchange operation (step S301). The key exchange operation reception unit 119d is authenticated by the authentication processing unit 119b that the ID of the operator in the release information 118e read by the code reading unit 130 has the key exchange authority, and the key exchange indicated by the key exchange information is performed. If there is a key to be used, it is determined that the key exchange operation has been accepted. When this key exchange operation is accepted, the key storage processing unit 119e unlocks the door locking mechanism 110c and opens the door 110a.

If the key storage processing unit 119e does not accept the key exchange operation (step S301; No), the key storage processing unit 119e ends the processing as it is. On the other hand, if the key exchange operation is accepted (step S301; Yes), the key storage processing unit 119e displays a message for guiding the key exchange for which the key exchange is specified on the display operation unit 111, and also displays the message. , The key storage unit lamp 113a of the key storage unit 113 is blinked (step S302).

After that, the key storage processing unit 119e determines in the display operation unit 111 whether or not the key exchange end is input in the key storage unit 113 in which the key exchange is specified (step S303), and there is no key exchange end input. If (step S303, No), the determination process of step S303 is repeated, and if the key exchange end is input (step S303, Yes), the release information 118e is referred to, and whether or not there is a further related key. (Step S304). If there is a related key (step S304; Yes), the process returns to step S302 to continue the next key exchange process.

On the other hand, if there is no related key (step S304; No), the key exchange completion information is stored in the key exchange history information 118c (step S305), and the key exchange completion information is further stored from the printer 116 with a two-dimensional bar code. Print output (step S306), and this process ends. The above process is repeated at predetermined time intervals.

The key management device 10 is provided with a code reading unit corresponding to the code reading unit 130, and the code reading unit reads the two-dimensional bar code printed out in step S306 to exchange the key of the key management device 10. The history information 18c is updated.

Further, the printer 16 of the key management device 10 may print out the release information as characters or symbols instead of the two-dimensional bar code. In this case, the sub-key management device 110 does not provide the code reading unit 130, and the operator directly inputs the release information from the display operation unit 111.

Further, in the key exchange in the sub-key management device 110, only the door 110a is opened, and the specific key exchange history follows the input of the operator to the display operation unit 111. Therefore, the door opening / closing information of the door 110a is additionally stored in the key exchange history information 118c.

In the second embodiment, even when a second key management device such as the sub key management device 110 is provided, the release information of the other device is output to the print medium as a two-dimensional bar code, and the two-dimensional bar code is output. Is read by the code reading unit 130 to perform management cooperation of related key exchanges between the key management device 10 which is the first management device and the sub-key management device 110 which is the second management device in a simple configuration. be able to.

In particular, the subkey management device 110 that manages the subkey is infrequently used and is often arranged at physically separated positions, so that key exchange omission or key disposal omission of the subkey is likely to occur at the time of key exchange. In the second embodiment, since the key management device 10 is notified that there is a key exchange of the subkey in the subkey management device 110, the above-mentioned omission of key exchange or omission of key disposal of the subkey can be prevented. Can be prevented.

<Modification 1>
In the second embodiment, the release information of the other device is output to the print medium as a two-dimensional bar code, and the code reading unit 130 reads the two-dimensional bar code to read the key management device, which is the first management device. The management cooperation of the related key exchange between the 10 and the sub-key management device 110 which is the second management device is performed with a simple configuration, but in the present modification 1, the IC tag is replaced with the print medium. I try to use.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an outline of the management system according to the present modification 1. As shown in FIG. 17, in the present modification 1, an IC tag 140 such as an RFID tag is built in the key holder 14 of the key management device 10. Further, the key management device 10 and the sub-key management device 110 are provided with IC tag reader / writers 60 and 160 for reading information of the IC tag 140 and writing information to the IC tag 140, respectively.

When the key related to the key exchange in the key management device 10 is present in the sub-key management device 110, the holder processing unit 19e of the key management device 10 uses the IC tag reader / writer 60 in the key holder 14 together with the above notification. The release information 118e is written in the IC tag 140. The operator brings the key holder 14 including the IC tag 140 in which the release information 118e is written to the sub-key management device 110, and reads the release information 118e written in the IC tag 140 by the IC tag reader / writer 160. Thereby, as in the second embodiment, the key exchange management cooperation between the key management device 10 and the sub-key management device 110 can be performed with a simple configuration. The key chain 14 to which the release information 118e is written may be a key chain 14 for which keys have been exchanged, an arbitrary key chain 14, or all key chains 14. However, the holder processing unit 19e makes it possible to take out only the key holder 14 for which the operator is allowed to perform the key exchange operation.

<Processing of the key management device of modification 1>
Next, an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the key management device 10 in the present modification 1 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the key management device 10 in the present modification 1.

As shown in FIG. 18, the processes of steps S401 to S406 are the same as the processes of steps S201 to S206 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. In step S406, if the key related to the key of the key holder 14 for which key exchange is specified is outside the key management device 10 (step S406; Yes), the release information including the key exchange information outside the key management device 10 is released. The key holder 14 is generated and the release information is written in the IC tag 140 of the key holder 14 whose key has been exchanged, the key holder 14 can be taken out (step S407), and this process is terminated. The above process is repeated at predetermined time intervals.

<Modification 2>
In the second embodiment, the release information of the other device is output to the print medium as a two-dimensional bar code, and the code reading unit 130 reads the two-dimensional bar code to read the key management device, which is the first management device. The management cooperation of the related key exchange between the 10 and the sub-key management device 110 which is the second management device is performed with a simple configuration, but in the present modification 2, the wireless communication is performed instead of the print medium. Key exchange management and coordination are performed by wireless communication by units 70 and 170.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an outline of the management system according to the present modification 2. As shown in FIG. 19, in the second modification, the key management device 10 and the sub-key management device 110 have wireless communication units 70 and 170, respectively. The wireless communication units 70 and 170 are means for constructing a wireless LAN such as WiFi (registered trademark).

When the key related to the key exchange in the key management device 10 exists in the sub-key management device 110, the holder processing unit 19e of the key management device 10 establishes communication between the wireless communication units 70 and 170, and the wireless communication unit The release information 118e is transmitted from 70 to the wireless communication unit 170. Thereby, as in the second embodiment, the key exchange management cooperation between the key management device 10 and the sub-key management device 110 can be performed with a simple configuration.

<Processing of the key management device of variant 2>
Next, an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the key management device 10 in the present modification 2 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the key management device 10 in the present modification 2.

As shown in FIG. 20, the processes of steps S501 to S506 are the same as the processes of steps S201 to S206 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. In step S506, if the key related to the key of the key holder 14 for which key exchange is specified is outside the key management device 10 (step S506; Yes), a communication connection between the wireless communication units 70 and 170 is established (step S506; Yes). Step S507), the release information including the key exchange information outside the key management device 10 is generated and transmitted via this wireless line (step S508). After that, the key management device 10 disconnects the communication connection between the wireless communication units 70 and 170 (step S509), and ends this process. The above process is repeated at predetermined time intervals.

<Modification 3>
In the above modification 2, the key management device 10 and the sub-key management device 110 are directly connected by the wireless communication units 70 and 170, but in the management system of the modification 3, the key management device 10 is directly connected via the management server 20. The key management device 10 and the sub key management device 110 are connected to each other.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an outline of the management system according to the present modification 3. As shown in FIG. 21, in the present modification 3, the key management device 10 is always connected to the management server 20 via the network N. On the other hand, the sub-key management device 110 is connected by establishing a wireless communication line N1 between the short-range wireless communication unit 270 provided in the management server 20 and the wireless communication unit 170 provided in the sub-key management device 110.

FIG. 22 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the management server 20 according to the present modification 3. As shown in FIG. 22, the management server 20 has a release information notification unit 25d in the control unit 25 with respect to the management server 20 shown in FIG. 8, and the release information 24e is stored in the storage unit 24. Further, the management server 20 is provided with a wireless communication unit 270.
In this figure, the communication unit 23 and the wireless communication unit 270 are different communication units, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one communication unit is connected to the key management device 10 and the sub-key management device 110. You may. Further, the means of communication may be wired or wireless, and the communication method is not limited to WiFi (registered trademark), but other methods such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) and GigBee (registered trademark). Is also good.

The release information notification unit 25d stores the release information 24e notified from the key management device 10 in the storage unit 24. When the release information 24e is notified from the key management device 10, the release information notification unit 25d establishes wireless communication with the wireless communication units 270 and 170, and notifies the release information 24e to the sub-key management device 110.

<Processing of management system of variant 3>
Next, an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the management system in the present modification 3 will be described. FIG. 23 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the key exchange processing procedure of the management system in the present modification 3.

As shown in FIG. 23, first, when the release information is generated, the key management device 10 transmits the release information to the management server 20 (step S601). When the management server 20 receives the release information from the key management device 10, the management server 20 stores the release information as the release information 24e in the storage unit 24 (step S602).

After that, the management server 20 establishes wireless communication with the sub-key management device 110 (step S603). Then, the management server 20 transmits the release information 24e stored in the storage unit 24 to the subkey management device 110 (step S604). After that, the management server 20 disconnects the established wireless communication (step S605).

After that, the sub-key management device 110 performs a key exchange process using the release information 24e (step S606). Then, the sub-key management device 110 establishes wireless communication with the management server 20 (step S607). Then, the key exchange history information 118c, which is the result of the key exchange process, is transmitted to the management server 20 (step S608). After that, the sub-key management device 110 disconnects the established wireless communication (step S609).

After that, the management server 20 transmits the key exchange history information 118c to the key management device 10 (step S610). The key management device 10 stores the received key exchange history information as the key exchange history information 18c in the storage unit 18 (step S611), and ends this process.

<Modification example 4>
The above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2 and Modifications 1 to 3 are all premised on the configuration in one store. In the present modification 4, as shown in FIG. 24, the key management devices 10A, 10B, and 10C corresponding to the key management device 10 are arranged in the branches A, B, and C, respectively, and the key management devices 10A, 10B, and 10C are external. It is connected to the external server device 320 via the network N of the above. The sub-key management devices 110A, 110B, and 110C are connected in a connection form corresponding to the second embodiment and the first and second modifications, respectively.

The server device 320 is arranged in the head office, for example, and comprehensively manages the keys of the key management devices 10A, 10B, 10C and the sub-key management devices 110A, 110B, 110C via the key management devices 10A, 10B, and 10C. .. Therefore, the server device 320 stores and manages the key management master, key lending history information, key exchange history information, and related key information of the key management devices 10A, 10B, 10C and the sub-key management devices 110A, 110B, 110C. There is.

As a result, the server device 320 can manage the keys collectively for all stores, and it is not necessary to audit the keys at the local branch office.

The sub-key management devices 110A, 110B, and 110C do not need to be arranged at the branches A, B, and C where the corresponding key management devices 10A, 10B, and 10C are arranged. On the contrary, they may be arranged in any of the different branches A, B, and C, or may be arranged interchangeably between the branches A, B, and C. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the risk of key management.

Further, in the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2 and Modifications 1 to 4, the key management device 10 may be incorporated as a partial function in, for example, the important object management device 50. Further, the key exchange operation unit 15 of the key management device 10 may be separated from the key management device 10 and separated.

Further, the related keys may have an inclusion relationship. For example, if the key "C" is included in the key "B" and the key "B" is included in the key "A", and there is a key exchange of the key "B", all the keys "B" Instead of using "A", "B", and "C" as related keys, only the key "C" included in the key "B" may be used as the related key.

In addition, each configuration shown in the above embodiment is a schematic function, and does not necessarily have to be physically shown. That is, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or part of them may be functionally or physically distributed / integrated in any unit according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be configured.

The management device, management system, and management method of the present invention are useful in the case of efficiently preventing key exchange omission or disposal omission when exchanging or disposing of the key of the device.

10, 10A, 10B, 10C Key management device 10a, 110a Door 10b, 110b Key storage 10c, 110c Door locking mechanism 10d Key exchange operation unit door 10e Key exchange operation unit door locking mechanism 11,111 Display operation unit 12 cards Reader 13 Holder storage 13a Holder lamp 14 Key holder 14a Ring 15 Key exchange operation unit 15a Panel 15b Insertion port 15c Cover 16,116 Printer 17,23 Communication unit 18, 24, 118 Storage unit 18a, 24a, 118a Key management master 18d related Key information 18c, 118c Key exchange history information 18b Key lending history information 19, 25, 119 Control unit 19a Key management master processing unit 19b, 119b Authentication processing unit 19c Key use operation reception unit 19d, 119d Key exchange operation reception unit 19e Holder processing Unit 19f Key exchange processing unit 19g, 119g Display control unit 20 Management server 21 Display unit 22 Input unit 24e, 118e Release information 25a Key management master generation unit 25b Key management master update unit 25c Update completion processing unit 25d Release information notification unit 30 Management Person terminal 40 Money deposit / withdrawal machine 50 Important item management device 60,160 IC tag reader / writer 70, 170, 270 Wireless communication unit 100 Sheet 101 Two-dimensional bar code 110, 110A, 110B, 110C Secondary key management device 113 Key storage unit 113a Key Storage unit Lamp 119e Key storage processing unit 130 Code reading unit 140 IC tag 320 Server device P1 Standby screen P2 Management menu screen P3, P4, P5 Key exchange screen P6 Key exchange end screen

Claims (6)

The first key and
A key holder to be connected to the first key,
A storage unit that stores information about the first key in advance,
It is provided with an input receiving unit that accepts an input for releasing the connection between the first key and the key holder.
When the input receiving unit receives the disconnection between the first key and the key holder, the second key related to the first key is used based on the information stored in advance in the storage unit. Notify the relevant information ,
The key chain has a built-in IC tag.
When the input receiving unit receives the disconnection between the first key and the key holder, the second key related to the first key is used based on the information stored in advance in the storage unit. The relevant information is specified and stored in the IC tag built in the key chain.
Management device. Each has a first display unit in the vicinity of the storage unit for storing the key chain.
When the input receiving unit accepts the release of the connection between the first key and the key holder, the input receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of the storage unit for storing the key holder to which the second key related to the first key is connected. The management device according to claim 1, wherein the first display unit is lit or blinks. It also has a second display unit that can display characters.
When the input receiving unit receives the disconnection between the first key and the key holder, the information related to the second key related to the first key is displayed and controlled on the second display unit. The management device according to claim 1 or 2. When the input receiving unit receives the disconnection between the first key and the key holder, the information related to the second key related to the first key is printed on a predetermined medium by a predetermined printing unit. The management device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A management system having a first management device and a second management device different from the first management device.
The first management device is
The first key and
A key holder that has a built-in IC tag that stores predetermined information and is connected to the first key,
A storage unit that stores information about the first key in advance,
It is provided with an input receiving unit that accepts an input for releasing the connection between the first key and the key holder.
When the input receiving unit receives the disconnection between the first key and the key holder, the second key related to the first key is used based on the information stored in advance in the storage unit. The relevant information is specified and stored in the IC tag built in the key chain, and stored.
The second management device is
A reading unit that reads information related to the second key stored in the IC tag, and
A management system including an output unit that outputs information related to the second key read by the reading unit. It is a management method in the management device that manages the first key.
A storage step for storing information about the first key in a storage unit in advance,
An input reception step that accepts an input for releasing the connection between the first key and the key holder that connects the first key, and
When the disconnection between the first key and the key holder is input in the input reception step, the second key related to the first key is based on the information stored in advance in the storage unit. Including the notification step to notify the information related to
The key chain has a built-in IC tag.
When the release of the connection between the first key and the key holder is received by the input reception step, the second key related to the first key is used based on the information stored in advance in the storage unit. The relevant information is specified and stored in the IC tag built in the key chain.
Management method.

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