JP7274174B2 - Important-item management device, important-item management system, and important-item management method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an important item management device, an important item management system, and an important item management method.

In Patent Document 1, when an operator of a financial institution conducts a transaction using a cash processing machine, information is received from an executive terminal connected to the cash processing machine to the effect that the processing of cash by the cash processing machine is approved. Then, a technique for processing cash is disclosed.

Patent Document 2 describes a key management device that detachably manages a plurality of key holders holding keys in the main body of the device. , a technique for displaying a message prompting administrator approval on a display unit is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-303286 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-227010

As described above, in an important-item management device that manages the storage or retrieval of important items such as cash and keys, the storage or retrieval of important items requires not only the authentication of the operator but also the approval of the administrator. Sometimes. In this way, every time administrator approval was required, the administrator had to perform an approval operation.

An object of the present invention is to provide an important item management device, an important item management system, and an important item management method that can reduce the time and effort of a manager to approve each time even a specific operation that requires manager approval. That's what it is.

An important item management device according to the present invention is an important item management device that enables a specific operation among operations related to the device when an operator is authenticated and an administrator approves it, an operation unit that accepts input of an operation related to the device; a pre-approval setting unit that records, in a storage unit, pre-approval information indicating that a specific operation is to be pre-approved, which is input by an administrator in the operation unit; When a specific operation is input from the operator in the part, it is determined whether the pre-approval is valid based on the pre-approval information recorded in the storage part, and it is determined that the pre-approval is valid. a control unit that controls to enable specific operations without new approval by an administrator.

An important item management system according to the present invention is an important item management device that enables a specific operation among operations related to the device when an operator is authenticated and an administrator approves it, an operation unit that accepts input of an operation related to the device; a pre-approval setting unit that records, in a storage unit, pre-approval information indicating that a specific operation is to be pre-approved, which is input by an administrator in the operation unit; When a specific operation is input from the operator in the part, it is determined whether the pre-approval is valid based on the pre-approval information recorded in the storage part, and it is determined that the pre-approval is valid. In the case, an important item management device having a control unit that controls to enable a specific operation without new approval by an administrator, and an officer's terminal that is a terminal that accepts prior approval.

An important item management method according to the present invention is an important item management device that enables a specific operation among operations related to the device when an operator is authenticated and an administrator approves. recording, in a storage unit, pre-approval information indicating that a specific operation is to be pre-approved, which is input by an administrator in the important-item management device; and When a specific operation is input by the operator in the device, it is determined whether or not the prior approval is valid based on the prior approval information recorded in the storage unit, and it is determined that the prior approval is valid. and controlling the case to allow certain operations without new approval by an administrator.

According to at least one aspect of the above aspects, prior approval enables a specific operation that requires administrator approval without requiring approval each time. As a result, the important-item management device, important-item management system, and important-item management method can reduce the time and effort of approval operations by the manager.

1 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of an important item management device according to one embodiment; FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of pre-approval according to one embodiment. It is an example of a screen related to a pre-approval operation according to one embodiment. 6 is a flow chart showing operations for canceling pre-approval according to one embodiment. It is an example of a screen related to the operation of canceling the pre-approval according to one embodiment. It is an example of an operation related to authentication of an operator of the important item management device according to one embodiment. It is an example of a screen relating to authentication of an operator of the important item management device according to one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the important-item management apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment. It is an example of a screen relating to authentication of an operator of the important item management device according to one embodiment. It is an example of a screen relating to authentication of an operator of the important item management device according to one embodiment. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of an important item management system according to one embodiment; FIG.

<First embodiment>
<Configuration of important item management device>
Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of an important item management device 100 according to the first embodiment.

The important item management apparatus 100 is an apparatus that enables operations related to management of important items, such as storing or taking out important items, based on operator authentication, or operator authentication and manager approval. Examples of the important item management device 100 include a money handling machine, a cash management device, a key management machine, a card management machine, a change locker, and an important item depository used in financial institution stores.

Examples of important items include currency such as bills and coins, securities such as bills and checks, keys, cards, passbooks, seals, and the like. The important item management apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment is a money management apparatus (cash bus), and manages money and securities as important items.

The important item management apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment handles cash such as bundled banknotes (small bundle) in which a predetermined number of banknotes are wrapped in a paper band, and wrapped coins (money roll) in which a predetermined number of coins are wrapped in a sheet. It has a plurality of storage compartments for storage and a free storage compartment for storing valuable securities such as bills and checks. Each storage is configured to be able to be pulled out from the main body, and is provided with a lock mechanism for prohibiting the storage from being pulled out. The important item management device 100 authenticates the operator, inputs the transaction details specifying the denomination and quantity of the small bundles/money rolls to be stored or taken out, and transfers the small bundles/money rolls to the corresponding storage box. Allows storage and retrieval of coins. In other words, the important item management apparatus 100 determines whether or not to unlock the lock mechanism of which storage box based on the authentication result of the operator and the details of the transaction. In addition, the specified denomination of which denomination of small bundles or coin rolls is stored in each storage is determined in advance. Count the number of small bundles or bars of the specified denomination that are displayed. This sensor can detect the storage of small bundles or coin rolls of different denominations other than the designated denomination, or detect a set failure of the small bundles or coin rolls. In the event that a different denomination is detected or a setting error occurs, the lock of the storage is re-released, the abnormal small bundles or coin rolls are stored normally, and the storage is closed again to re-count. conduct.

Operations such as depositing or taking out cash from the important item management apparatus 100 may require not only operator authentication but also administrator approval. For example, this is the case when the amount of cash to be taken out is equal to or greater than a certain amount.

Important item management apparatus 100 includes storage unit 101 , operation unit 110 , authentication unit 120 , pre-approval setting unit 140 , pre-approval cancellation unit 150 , control unit 160 , and display unit 170 .

The storage unit 101 stores the operator ID (operator number), the name of the operator, the rank of the operator, the authentication data for authenticating the operator, and the withdrawal limit as the operator information of the important item management apparatus 100. . Examples of authentication data include an operator ID (operator number), an arbitrary password, identification information of an operator card (magnetic card, IC card, etc.) issued to the operator, and biometric information of the operator (fingerprint, fingerprint, etc.). veins, etc.). The operator's rank includes, for example, an officer's seat, a window, and a liaison. Here, an operator with administrator authority whose rank is executive is called an administrator. The withdrawal limit stores, for example, the maximum amount of money that the operator can withdraw in one operation. A withdrawal limit may be set for each rank.

In addition, the storage unit 101 stores the operation history of its own device in an electronic journal. The operation history includes, for example, date and time of operation, operator ID, and operation information indicating operation details. When cash is received or taken out, the operation information includes, for example, operator identification information, transaction type (deposit, withdrawal, exchange, etc.), denomination, quantity, etc. Recorded. Here, when a specific operation requiring approval by the administrator is performed, the operation history includes the approval time and the operator ID (operator number) of the administrator who performed the approval operation as approver identification information. and the name of the operator. In addition, specific operations that require approval by the administrator include the detection of different denominations when counting when the storage is closed, recounting operations when there is a set failure, etc., and when a device abnormality (sensor abnormality, etc.) occurs. Includes error recovery and forced termination operations, and operations to open a free repository.

The storage unit 101 also stores pre-approval information, which is information associated with pre-approval. Pre-approval refers to approval given to one or more administrators in advance for an operation before an operator performs a specific operation that requires an approval operation by an administrator. The pre-approval information is associated with, for example, pre-approval person identification information, pre-approval time, valid condition, cancellation flag, and cancellation time. Note that the pre-approval information does not have to include valid conditions. In this case, the pre-approval information is valid until the pre-approval is cancelled, regardless of whether the valid conditions are met.

The pre-approval person identification information is, for example, the operator ID (operator number) of the administrator who pre-approves or cancels the pre-approval and the name of the operator. The pre-approval time is the time at which an entry associated with pre-approval was made. The release time is the time at which an entry associated with the release of pre-approval was made. Validity conditions include at least one of a time period during which pre-approval is valid, the state of the important item management device 100, the number of storage or retrieval by the operator, and the identification information of the operator. Note that the validity condition may be associated with the number of administrators required to validate the pre-approval.

The operation unit 110 accepts input of authentication data for uniquely identifying the operator and operation information related to operation details of the important item management apparatus 100 from the operator of the important item management apparatus 100 . The operation unit 110 accepts data input from a touch panel, ten keys, or the like.

The authentication unit 120 is composed of a card reader and a biometric authentication unit, accepts input from an operator, and authenticates the operator. Specifically, operator authentication data input from the operation unit 110 and operator authentication data stored in the storage unit 101 are compared to authenticate the operator. The card reader is a magnetic card reader, an IC card reader, or the like, and the information recorded on the operator card can be read by inserting a magnetic operator card into the magnetic card reader or holding an IC operator card over the IC card reader. Readable. To simplify the explanation, the operator card is assumed to be a magnetic card, and the card reader is assumed to be a magnetic card reader.

The pre-approval setting unit 140 acquires pre-approval, pre-approval person identification information, pre-approval time, and pre-approval valid conditions. After the acquisition, pre-approval setting unit 140 records, as pre-approval information, a table in which approver identification information, approval time, and effective conditions are associated in the electronic journal of storage unit 101 .

The pre-approval cancellation unit 150 acquires cancellation of pre-approval that has already been set. After the pre-approval is obtained by the pre-approval canceling unit 150, the pre-approval setting unit 140 adds a release flag and a release time to the electronic journal related to the pre-approval cancellation among the electronic journals stored in the storage unit 101. record.

When determining that approval by the administrator is required, the control unit 160 compares the contents of the authentication performed by the authentication unit 120 with the validity conditions recorded in the storage unit 101, and stores them in the storage unit 101. It determines whether or not the pre-approval information obtained is valid. Examples of the content of the authentication include the time when the authentication was performed, the amount of money received or taken out, and the state of the important item management device 100 at the time when the authentication was performed. Specifically, among the plurality of pieces of pre-approval information recorded in the storage unit 101, the cancellation flag is not recorded on the electronic journal, and the content of the authentication is not valid conditions associated with the pre-approval information. Determine if there are any that are satisfied.

The control unit 160 controls whether or not cash can be stored or taken out based on the content of the determination. That is, the control unit 160 accepts operator authentication from the authentication unit 120, and controls the electronic lock mechanism of the storage based on the determination result as to whether or not the pre-approval information is valid. Specifically, when it is determined that the administrator's approval is not required for the receipt or withdrawal of cash, the control unit 160 accepts operator authentication from the authentication unit 120 to perform the receipt or withdrawal of cash. enable. Further, when it is determined that the administrator's approval is required to receive or take out cash, the control unit 160 accepts the operator's authentication from the authentication unit 120, and accepts the administrator's approval or prior approval information. to enable the receipt or withdrawal of cash. Even if it is determined that the administrator's approval is required for the receipt or withdrawal of cash, the control unit 160 accepts the authentication of the operator and performs the receipt or withdrawal of cash if the prior approval is set. Allows control of ejection. In other words, when pre-approval is set, the control unit 160 accepts the operator's authentication without new approval from the administrator, and controls to allow cash to be received or taken out.

The display unit 170 displays a screen, which is a user interface for operating the important item management device 100, to the operator or administrator. An example of the display unit 170 is a display device.

《Pre-approval operation》
The pre-approval operation will be described below. FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the operation of pre-approval. FIG. 3 is an example of a screen related to the pre-approval operation.

The administrator selects “user settings” from the main menu screen displayed on display unit 170 of important item management apparatus 100 . As a result, the display unit 170 displays the user setting screen shown in FIG. 3A (step S1).

On the screen for user settings in FIG. 3A, a menu of "12 officer pre-authentication" is displayed. When the administrator selects "executive seat pre-authentication" displayed on the user setting screen of the important item management device 100, the display unit 170 displays the executive seat pre-authentication screen shown in FIG. 3(B). (Step S2).

When the operator inputs the operator number or inserts the operator card on the screen displayed in step S2 and the operation unit 110 accepts the operator number or the information recorded in the operator card, the pre-approval setting unit 140 compares the input operator number or information recorded in the operator card with the operator number or operator card information stored in the storage unit 101 to determine whether the operator related to the input is the manager. judge. If the pre-approval setting unit 140 determines that the user is the administrator, the pre-approval setting unit 140 acquires the time when the input or insertion was made as the approval time. Further, the pre-approval setting unit 140 acquires the operator number accepted by the operation unit 110 or the information recorded in the operator card as approver identification information (step S3).

If the approval operation is set to be performed by a plurality of administrators, after step S3, the display unit 170 again displays the screen of FIG. In this case, when operator numbers are input by all of the plurality of administrators or when operator cards are inserted, the operation unit 110 accepts the operator numbers and the information recorded in the operator cards, and the pre-approval setting unit 140 determines the operator number and the information recorded in the operator card in the same manner as described above. After that, when it is determined that the operator related to all the inputs is the administrator, the pre-approval setting unit 140 sets the time of the last input or insertion as the time associated with the pre-approval as the approval time. get. In addition, the pre-approval setting unit 140 acquires the operator number accepted by the operation unit 110 and the information recorded in the operator card, and the identification information of a plurality of administrators as approver identification information.

The pre-approval setting unit 140 associates the pre-approval acquired by determining that the person is the administrator in step S3, the approver identification information, and the approval time, and records them in the electronic journal of the storage unit 101 as pre-approval information. (Step S4).

After step S4, when the operator selects the icon "to pre-approval condition setting screen" on the screen of FIG. The screen is displayed to the administrator (step S5).

Based on the administrator's input on the screen displayed in step S5, the pre-approval setting unit 140 acquires the input of the valid condition associated with the pre-approval in step S3 (step S6). For example, the pre-approval condition setting screen displays options for valid conditions (number of times, period, forced cancellation, etc.). As options for the valid condition, contents recorded in advance in the storage unit 101 are displayed so that a plurality of options can be selected. Options include, for example, a valid condition that pre-approval is valid for a specified time (valid start time to valid end time), a valid condition that pre-approval is valid until the specified number of transactions, and until the operator is changed. (That is, until a different operator card is inserted assuming a continuous transaction in which a plurality of transactions are continuously performed by the same operator), there is a valid condition that pre-approval is valid. Also, it may be valid until a specific operation such as a closing process is performed. Also, different effective conditions may be set for each operator. As a result, the pre-approval for the operator A can be validated, and the pre-approval for the operator B can be invalidated.

The pre-approval setting unit 140 records the valid condition acquired in step S6 in the pre-approval information of the electronic journal recorded in the storage unit 101 in step S4 (step S7).

The display unit 170 again displays the operator setting screen to the administrator as shown in FIG. 3(D) (step S8). At this time, the display unit 170 determines whether or not the pre-approval is valid based on the set valid condition of the pre-approval, and displays the icon H on the operator setting screen if the pre-approval is valid. do. Icon H indicates that pre-approval has been made by the administrator and that the pre-approval is valid. Note that in other embodiments, the display unit 170 may not display the icon H described above.

By the above operation, the important item management device 100 can obtain prior approval from the administrator. As a result, when the operator needs the approval of the administrator, the prior approval can be used, and the time and effort required for the approval can be reduced.

In the example of the operation described above, in steps S5 to S7, the display unit 170 displays the validity conditions, and the pre-approval setting unit 140 acquires and records the validity conditions, but other embodiments are not limited to this. . For example, in another embodiment, if the important item management apparatus 100 does not have a valid condition setting function, steps S5 to S7 may not be performed. In this case, after approval by the administrator on the screen of FIG. 3B, by selecting the "execute" icon on the screen of FIG. After recording, the screen of FIG. 3(D) is displayed as in step S8.

<<Operation of cancellation of pre-approval>>
The operation of canceling the pre-approval will be described below. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the operation of canceling pre-approval. FIG. 5 is an example of a screen relating to the operation of canceling pre-approval.

As shown in the screen of FIG. 5A, when the pre-approval information stored in the storage unit 101 is valid, the important item management device 100 displays an icon H as shown in part I of FIG. In this case, when the administrator selects the pre-authentication cancellation in part J of FIG. 5, the display unit 170 displays the screen of FIG. .

In the screen displayed in step S11, when the operator inputs the operator number or inserts the operator card, the operation unit 110 accepts the operator number or the information recorded in the operator card. After that, if the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 compares the operator number or the information recorded in the operator card with the information stored in the storage unit 101 and determines that the input was made by the administrator, the pre-approval The release unit 150 acquires the time at which the input or insertion was made as the release time. Further, the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 acquires the operator number accepted by the operation unit 110 or the information recorded in the operator card as approver identification information (step S12).

Even if the approval operation is set to be performed by a plurality of administrators, unlike the case of the pre-approval operation, cancellation by the plurality of administrators is not required, and the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 Obtain cancellation of pre-approval with input by one of multiple administrators. Moreover, even if the administrator who performed the pre-approval and the administrator who canceled the pre-approval are different, the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 acquires the pre-approval cancellation.

After step S12, the prior approval cancellation unit 150 records the cancellation flag, the approver identification information, and the cancellation time in the electronic journal of the storage unit 101 (step S13).

After canceling the pre-approval is completed in step S13, the display unit 170 displays a standby screen without the icon display and the pre-authentication cancellation display, as shown in FIG. 5C (step S14).

In addition to the above examples of cancellation of pre-approval, pre-approval is not limited to cases where the administrator explicitly cancels the pre-approval. It may be canceled automatically when For example, the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 may automatically cancel the automatic approval when the validity condition is no longer satisfied. Even when the pre-approval is automatically canceled as described above, the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 records the cancellation flag and cancellation time in the electronic journal of the storage unit 101 .

It can be said that canceling the prior approval is work for enhancing the security of the important item management apparatus 100 . Therefore, as an emergency response, it may be possible for a general operator of the important item management apparatus 100 other than the administrator to cancel the prior approval. When accepting cancellation of pre-approval as an emergency response, it may be possible to cancel all at once regardless of the device/model for which pre-approval is set. For example, when obtaining cancellation of pre-approval, the important-item management apparatus 100 accepts an emergency response input to pre-approve all important-item management apparatuses on the system in which the important-item management apparatus 100 is installed. can be canceled.

By the operation of canceling the pre-approval described above, the administrator of the important item management apparatus 100 can cancel the pre-approval, and can strictly manage the security related to the pre-approval of the important item management apparatus 100. FIG.

<<Operation related to operator authentication>>
An example of operation related to authentication of the operator of the important item management apparatus 100 will be described below. FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the important item management device 100 by the operator. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen related to the operation of the important item management device 100 by the operator.

The display unit 170 displays a screen requesting authentication from the operator of the important item management device 100 (step S21). If the pre-approval information is valid, the display unit 170 displays the screen in FIG. 7(A) screen is displayed. That is, display unit 170 displays the icon on the operator authentication screen when the pre-approval information is valid, and does not display the icon when the pre-approval is not valid.

When the operator of the important item management device 100 inputs the operator number and password, or when the operator of the important item management device 100 inserts the operator card, the operation unit 110 accepts the input of the authentication data. The authentication unit 120 compares the authentication data accepted by the operation unit 110 with the authentication data of the operator stored in the storage unit 101 to authenticate the operator (step S23). When the authentication is completed, a main menu screen like the one shown in FIG. 7(H) is displayed.

On the main menu screen of FIG. 7(H), when the operator selects the icon "3. Take out" and selects to take out the small bundle of coins, the display unit 170 indicates that the operator A withdrawal screen for inputting the amount of money to be withdrawn is displayed (step S24). In this case, if the pre-approval is valid, the display unit 170 displays the screen of FIG. 7(B) screen is displayed. When the operator selects the "2. Receive" icon on the main menu screen of FIG. 7(H), the display unit 170 displays a cash receipt screen.

When the operator inputs the withdrawal amount on the withdrawal screen of step S24, the operation unit 110 accepts the input of the withdrawal amount (step S25). For example, when the operator inputs "1,000,000 yen" as the withdrawal amount on the withdrawal screen of step S24 and then selects the "complete" icon, the operation unit 110 accepts the input of "1,000,000 yen".

The control unit 160 compares the withdrawal amount accepted in step S25 with the maximum withdrawal amount for the operator stored in the storage unit 101, and determines whether administrator approval is required (step S26). . For example, the control unit 160 compares the "1,000,000 yen" accepted in step S24 with the withdrawal limit for the operator stored in the storage unit 101, and determines whether administrator approval is required. .

When the control unit 160 determines that the manager's approval is not necessary because the withdrawal amount does not exceed the operator's withdrawal limit (step S26: NO), the control unit 160 removes the small bundle of coin rolls. (step S27). After that, the display unit 170 displays the extraction screen of FIG. 7(G) (step S28).

On the other hand, if the control unit 160 determines that the manager's approval is required because the withdrawal amount exceeds the operator's withdrawal limit (step S26: YES), the control unit 160 removes the cancellation flag from the It is determined whether or not there is preapproval information that has not been registered and that satisfies the associated valid condition (step S29).

In step S29, if the control unit 160 determines that there is a pre-approval for which the cancellation time is not set and the associated validity condition is satisfied (step S29: YES), the control unit 160 , so that the coin roll can be taken out (step S27). After that, the display unit 170 displays the extraction screen of FIG. 7(G) (step S28).

In step S29, if the control unit 160 determines that there is no pre-approval information associated with a cancellation flag, or that the pre-approval information is pre-approval that does not satisfy the valid conditions for the pre-approval information (step S29: NO), the display unit 170 displays the screen of FIG. 7C, which is the "executive seat authentication" screen for requesting approval from the administrator (step S30).

When the administrator inputs the operator number and password or inserts the operator card on the screen of step S30, and the important item management apparatus 100 accepts the approval of the administrator (step S31), the control unit 160 Control is performed so that the coin bundle can be taken out (step S27). After that, the display unit 170 displays the guidance screen (guidance screen) for the removal operation shown in FIG. 7(G) (step S28).

If the prior approval is not accepted, the operator must call the manager when the manager's approval is required, and the manager must go to the target device and approve each time. On the other hand, if the pre-approval is valid among the above operations, even if the process requires the approval of the administrator, it is possible to reduce the effort of the administrator to authenticate each time.

《Action and effect》
The important item management apparatus 100 according to the present invention is an important item management apparatus 100 that enables a specific operation among operations related to the apparatus when an operator is authenticated and an administrator approves it. an operation unit 110 for accepting input of an operation related to the device; When a specific operation is input by the operator in the setting unit 140 and the operation unit, it is determined whether or not the prior approval is valid based on the pre-approval information recorded in the storage unit 101, and the pre-approval is performed. and a control unit 160 that controls to enable a specific operation without new approval by an administrator when it is determined that the is valid.

The important-item management apparatus 100 acquires and records prior approval, and enables taking in and out of important items based on the prior approval. As a result, the important-item management apparatus 100 can reduce the time and effort required for administrator's approval when the administrator's approval is required for taking in and out of important items.

The important item management apparatus 100 also includes a pre-approval cancellation unit 150 that records, in the storage unit 101, pre-approval cancellation information indicating that the pre-approval is to be canceled, which is input by the administrator at the operation unit 110. determines whether or not the prior approval is valid based on the prior approval cancellation information recorded in the storage unit 101 when the operator inputs a specific operation on the operation unit 110, and determines whether the prior approval is valid. If it is determined to be invalid, it controls to enable the specific operation when new approval is obtained from the administrator.

The important item management device 100 records the approver identification information, approval time, and cancellation time in the storage unit 101 . As a result, the operator and administrator of the important item management apparatus 100 can confirm the approver identification information, the approval time, and the release time recorded in the storage unit 101, thereby enabling the security of the important item management apparatus 100. I can understand the situation.

In addition, the pre-approval setting unit 140 of the important item management device 100 acquires the validity condition, which is the condition under which the pre-approval becomes valid, and records it in the storage unit 101. The control unit 160 compares the validity condition with It is determined whether or not the pre-approval information stored by the unit 101 is valid.

The important item management device 100 can enable retrieval of important items based on valid conditions. As a result, the important item management apparatus 100 can strictly manage security based on valid conditions while reducing labor due to pre-approval.

Pre-approval also includes the approval of different administrators prior to authentication.

As a result, the important-item management apparatus 100 can pre-approve the insertion and removal of important items that require the approval of multiple managers.

<Second embodiment>
The important item management device 100 of the second embodiment will be described below. The important item management device 100 of the first embodiment was a cash management device, but the important item management device 100 of the second embodiment is a key management machine 300 . FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a key management machine 300, which is the important item management device 100 of the second embodiment.

The key management machine 300 is a device that allows an operator to take out a holder to which a key is linked, upon authentication of an operator. The key management machine 300 includes a key management machine main body 310 , a storage section 320 and an input/output section 330 . Storage unit 320 holds a plurality of holders for each holder. The storage section 320 is covered with a front cover 340 that can be opened and closed. Input/output unit 330 is provided adjacent to storage unit 320 . A display device 331 , buttons 332 and a card reader 333 are provided. As with the important item management device 100 according to the first embodiment, the key management machine 300, which is the important item management device 100 according to the second embodiment, also has the configuration shown in FIG.

The pre-approval operation for the key management machine 300 and the pre-approval cancellation operation are the same as the pre-approval operation for the important item management apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment and the pre-approval cancellation operation. be.

<<Operation of opening the front cover related to operator authentication>>
The operation of opening the front cover 340 for authentication of the operator of the key management machine 300 will be described below. FIG. 10 is an example of a screen related to authentication of the 300 operators of the key management machine.

If the operation to open the front cover 340 of the key management machine 300 requires approval by the administrator, and if the pre-approval information is valid, the standby screen is displayed as indicated by "SV" in FIG. 9C. A pre-approval icon is displayed. Note that the pre-approval icon need not be displayed. It may be temporarily displayed only when the corresponding device/model is operated, or when the operator performs an operation requiring prior approval.

As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9C, when the operator inputs an ID code or inserts an operator card into the operation unit 110 and operator authentication is completed, the control unit 160 causes the storage unit 101 to store the Determines whether the pre-approval information that is provided is valid.

As shown in FIG. 9B, if the pre-approval has been canceled, a screen requesting approval by the manager is displayed, and the front cover 340 will not open unless the approval by the manager is completed. The operator calls the manager, and when the manager inputs the ID code or inserts the operator card, the front cover 340 opens as shown in FIG. 9D, and the operation can be continued. .

As shown in FIG. 9(D), on the other hand, if the pre-approval is valid, the front cover 340 opens without administrator's approval, and the operator continues the process without being interrupted by the administrator's approval screen. be able to.

<<Operation of taking out a holder related to operator authentication>>
An operation of taking out a holder related to authentication of an operator of the key management machine 300 will be described below. 10A and 10B are examples of screens related to operations related to authentication of the operator of the key management machine 300. FIG.

Assume that it is set that authentication by an administrator is required for extracting a specific folder. As shown in FIG. 10C, when the pre-approval information is valid, the pre-approval icon "SV" is displayed on the standby screen.

When the operator enters an ID code or inserts an operator card into the operation unit 110 and the operator is authenticated, the control unit 160 determines whether or not the pre-approval information is valid.

When the pre-approval has been canceled as shown in the screen of FIG. 10A, the lamp of the holder (general holder) for which the operator has extraction authority with single authentication blinks, and extraction becomes possible. Here, when the operator takes out a holder that requires administrator approval (approval holder), the operator calls the administrator, and the administrator inputs the ID code or inserts the operator card. As shown in FIG. 10(B), when the administrator's approval is completed, the lamp of the general holder which has been blinking is extinguished, the lamp of the approval holder which can be removed blinks, and the operator can take out the approval holder. can.

On the other hand, when the pre-approval information is valid, in addition to the general holders that the operator can take out with single authentication, the approval holders that require the approval of the administrator also blink, and as shown in FIG. 9B can be taken out. At this time, in order to make the general holder and the administrator-approved holder visible, the lamp of the holder may be changed in blinking speed or blinked in a different color.

The key management machine 300, which is the important item management apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment, provides the same effects as the important item management apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment, and manages the taking out or storage of important items. In the important item management device 100 that can set general authority/approval authority for each holder (box, storage), if the pre-approval information is valid, even if the holder requires approval, the officer can authenticate each time. can reduce the time and effort required. In addition, by changing the display mode of the general holder and the approved holder, the operator can easily recognize by visual recognition which holder it is.

<Third embodiment>
The important item management system 10 of the third embodiment will be described below. The configuration of the important item management device 100 included in the important item management system 10 of the third embodiment is the same as the configuration of the important item management device 100 of the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of the important item management system 10. As shown in FIG.

The important item management system 10 of the third embodiment is provided with the executive terminal 200, so that the administrator can use the executive terminal 200 to give prior approval, reducing the administrator's labor involved in approval by the administrator. It is a system that can The important item management system 10 includes an important item management device 100 and an executive terminal 200 . The important item management device 100 and the officer's terminal 200 are connected to each other via a network.

The officer's terminal 200 accepts inputs such as pre-approval, cancellation of pre-approval, valid conditions, etc. from the administrator, and sends a signal indicating the pre-approval, cancellation of pre-approval, and valid conditions to the connected important item management device 100. It is a communication terminal that transmits. It is also a communication terminal that receives a signal from the display unit 170 of the important item management device 100 and displays a screen. Examples of the above communication terminals include mobile communication terminals and desktop computers. Examples of mobile communication terminals include tablet terminals and smartphones.

In the example of the important item management system 10 shown in FIG. 11, the important item management system 10 includes n (n is a natural number) important item management devices from an important item management device 100-1 to an important item management device 100-n. 100, and m (m is a natural number) officer's terminal 200 from an officer's terminal 200-1 to an officer's terminal 200-m.

The important item management device 100 is connected to the executive terminal 200 via wired or wireless communication. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 11 , each important item management device 100 is connected to all executive terminals 200 . Each important item management device 100 may be connected to only some executive terminals 200 .

《Action and effect》
The important item management system 10 according to the third embodiment is an important item management device that enables a specific operation among operations related to the device when the operator is authenticated and the administrator approves. 100, an operation unit 110 that accepts input of an operation related to the device, and pre-approval information that is input by an administrator in the operation unit 110 and indicates that a specific operation is to be pre-approved is recorded in a storage unit 101. and a pre-approval setting unit 140 that determines whether the pre-approval is valid based on the pre-approval information recorded in the storage unit 101 when a specific operation is input by the operator in the operation unit, If it is determined that the pre-approval is valid, the important item management device 100 having a control unit 160 that controls to enable a specific operation without new approval by the administrator, and the terminal that accepts the pre-approval A certain executive terminal 200 is provided.

The above-described important item management system 10 allows the administrator to give prior approval using the executive terminal 200, thereby further reducing the labor involved in approval by the administrator of the important item management device 100. FIG.

<Other embodiments>
Although one embodiment has been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the one described above, and various design changes and the like can be made.

If it is possible to obtain the number of recorded officers who are present and the number of them by linking with an entrance/exit management system, etc., it is possible to do the following.

For devices and models for which pre-approval is set, if multiple administrators are recorded and the presence of even one person can be confirmed, pre-approval cannot be set (officer pre-approval menu cannot be selected). . Also, if the presence of even one of the recorded administrators is confirmed during pre-approval, the pre-approval is automatically canceled.

In addition, in the entry/exit management system, when a manager is recorded as absent, a warning can be issued if there is a device that can be approved only by the manager (without pre-approval). Prevent forgetting to set.

Furthermore, by recording in advance the agent (operator who delegates authority (general operator)) when the administrator is absent, the agent can also give prior approval, and processing can be done without the administrator's absence. prevent the inability to perform

In the important item management system 10 according to the above embodiment, a plurality of important item management apparatuses 100 are provided with the same type of important item management apparatus 100, but different types of important item management apparatuses 100 may be provided. For example, the important item management system 10 may include, as the important item management device 100, a plurality of cash management devices and a plurality of key management machines.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes various modifications and improvements that can be made within the technical scope of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Important-item management system 100... Important-item management apparatus 101... Storage part 110... Operation part 120... Authentication part 140... Pre-approval setting part 150... Pre-approval cancellation part 160... Control part 170... Display part 200... Officer terminal 300 ... Key management machine 310 ... Key management machine body 320 ... Storage unit 330 ... Input/output unit 331 ... Display device 332 ... Button 333 ... Card reader 340 ... Front cover

Claims (6)

An important item management device that enables a specific operation among operations related to the device when an operator is authenticated and an administrator approves,
an operation unit that receives an input for an operation on the device;
a pre-approval setting unit that records, in a storage unit, pre-approval information indicating that the specific operation is to be pre-approved, which is input by an administrator in the operation unit;
When the operator inputs the specific operation in the operation unit, it is determined whether or not the prior approval is valid based on the pre-approval information recorded in the storage unit, and the pre-approval is valid. a control unit that controls to enable the specific operation without new approval by an administrator if it is determined that there is
important item management device. a pre-approval cancellation unit that records, in a storage unit, pre-approval cancellation information indicating cancellation of the pre-approval, which is input by an administrator in the operation unit;
The control unit determines whether or not prior approval is valid based on the prior approval cancellation information recorded in the storage unit when the specific operation is input by the operator through the operation unit. 2. The important item management device according to claim 1, wherein, if it is determined that the prior approval is not valid, the specific operation is enabled when new approval is obtained from the administrator. The pre-approval setting unit acquires a validity condition that is a condition for the pre-approval to be valid and records it in the storage unit;
3. The important item management according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control unit determines whether or not the pre-approval information stored in the storage unit is valid by referring to the validity condition. Device. The important item management device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the prior approval includes one approval made by a plurality of the administrators. An important item management device that enables a specific operation among operations related to the device when the operator is authenticated and the administrator approves, and the operation of accepting the input of the operation related to the device a pre-approval setting unit for recording, in a storage unit, pre-approval information indicating that the specific operation is to be pre-approved, input by an administrator in the operation unit; is input, whether or not the pre-approval is valid is determined based on the pre-approval information recorded in the storage unit, and if it is determined that the pre-approval is valid, the administrator a control unit that controls to enable the specific operation without new authorization by the
an executive terminal that is a terminal that accepts the prior approval;
important item management system. In an important item management device that enables a specific operation among operations related to the device when an operator is authenticated and an administrator approves,
a step of receiving an input of an operation related to the important item management device;
a step of recording, in a storage unit, pre-approval information indicating that the specific operation is to be pre-approved, which is input by an administrator in the important item management device;
When the specific operation is input by the operator in the important item management device, it is determined whether or not the prior approval is valid based on the prior approval information recorded in the storage unit. If determined to be valid, controlling to allow the specific operation without new approval by an administrator;
important item management method.

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