JP7393776B2 - Important item management device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an important item management device.

Patent Document 1 discloses that when an employee (operator) of a financial institution conducts a transaction at a cash processing machine, he or she receives information from an executive terminal connected to the cash processing machine to approve the processing of cash by the cash processing machine. A technique for processing cash has been disclosed.

Patent Document 2 discloses that in a key management device that removably manages a plurality of key holders that hold keys in the main body of the device, when an approval operation by an administrator other than the operator is required to take out a selected key holder, , a technique for displaying a message on a display unit to prompt administrator approval has been disclosed.

JP2003-303286A JP2017-227010A

As mentioned above, in an important property management device that manages the storage or removal of important items such as cash or keys, storage or removal of the important items requires not only the authentication of the operating staff but also the approval of the administrator. There are cases. In this way, each 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 that can reduce the burden of approval by an administrator each time even if a specific operation requires administrator approval.

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 authentication of an operator and approval by a manager are performed. a pre-approval setting unit that records pre-approval information input by an administrator in a storage unit; and a pre-approval setting unit that determines whether or not the pre-approval is valid based on the pre-approval information recorded in the storage unit, and sets the pre-approval. and a control unit that displays on a display unit that the pre-approval is valid when it is determined that the prior approval is valid.

According to the above aspect, by performing prior approval, specific operations that require administrator approval can be performed without requiring approval each time. Thereby, the important item management device can reduce the effort required for approval operations by the administrator.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of an important item management device according to an embodiment. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a pre-approval operation according to an embodiment. 3 is an example of a screen related to a pre-approval operation according to an embodiment. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for canceling prior approval according to an embodiment. It is an example of a screen related to the operation of canceling prior approval according to one embodiment. 3 is an example of an operation related to authentication of an operator of an important item management device according to an embodiment. It is an example of a screen related to operator authentication of the important item management device according to one embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an important item management device according to an embodiment. It is an example of a screen related to operator authentication of the important item management device according to one embodiment. It is an example of a screen related to operator authentication of the important item management device according to one embodiment. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of an important item management system according to an embodiment.

<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 device 100 is a device that enables operations related to the management of important items, such as storing or taking out important items, by authentication of an operator, or by authentication of an operator and approval by a manager. 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 storage, which are used in stores of financial institutions.

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

The important item management device 100 according to the first embodiment stores cash such as bundled banknotes (bundle) in which a predetermined number of banknotes are wrapped in a paper band, and wrapped coins (roll money) in which a predetermined number of coins are wrapped in a sheet. It is equipped with a multi-tiered storage and a free storage that can store 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 locking mechanism for prohibiting the storage from being pulled out. The important items management device 100 authenticates the operator and inputs transaction details specifying the denomination and quantity of the small bundles and coins to be stored or taken out, and then stores the small bundles and coins in the corresponding storage. Enables storage and removal of coins. That is, the important item management device 100 determines whether or not to unlock the locking mechanism of any storage based on the operator's authentication result and the transaction details. In addition, each storage has a designated denomination in advance that determines which denomination of small bundles or coins are stored, and when the storage is closed, the storage is locked and a sensor is used to store it inside the storage. Count the number of small bundles or bars of specified denominations. This sensor can detect the storage of a small bundle or a coin roll of a different denomination other than the specified denomination, or detect a failure in setting a small bundle or a coin roll. In addition, if a different denomination is detected or a set failure occurs, re-unlock the storage area, re-store the abnormal small bundle or coin roll, and close the storage area to perform re-counting. conduct.

Operations such as storing or removing cash from the important item management device 100 may require not only operator authentication but also administrator approval. For example, this may be the case when the amount of cash to be withdrawn is more than a certain amount.

The important item management device 100 includes a storage section 101 , an operation section 110 , an authentication section 120 , a pre-approval setting section 140 , a pre-approval cancellation section 150 , a control section 160 , and a display section 170 .

The storage unit 101 stores operator ID (operator number), operator name, operator rank, authentication data for authenticating the operator, and withdrawal limit amount as operator information of the important item management device 100. . Examples of authentication data include operator ID (operator number), arbitrary PIN number, identification information of the operator card (magnetic card or IC card, etc.) provided to the operator, and biometric information (fingerprint, finger print, etc.) of the operator. veins, etc.). The rank of the operator includes, for example, executive position, counter, and external relations. Here, an operator with administrator authority whose rank is executive is called an administrator. As the withdrawal limit, for example, the maximum amount that the operator can withdraw in one operation is stored. A withdrawal limit may be set for each rank.

The storage unit 101 also stores the operation history of the own device in an electronic journal. The operation history includes, for example, operation date and time, operator ID, and operation information indicating operation details. When depositing or withdrawing cash, the operation information includes, for example, operator identification information, transaction type (deposit, withdrawal, currency exchange, etc.), denomination, amount, etc. related to the deposit or withdrawal. recorded. Here, if a specific operation that requires 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 from the administrator include detection of a different denomination during counting when the storage is closed, re-counting when a set is defective, and equipment abnormality (sensor abnormality, etc.). This includes operations such as error recovery, forced termination, and opening of free storage.

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

The pre-approval person identification information is, for example, the operator ID (operator number) and the name of the administrator who performs the pre-approval or cancellation of the pre-approval. The pre-approval time is the time when the input associated with the pre-approval was made. The cancellation time is the time when an input associated with cancellation of prior approval is made. The validity condition includes at least one of the time period during which the prior approval is valid, the state of the important item management device 100, the number of times the operator stores or takes out items, and the operator's identification information. Note that the number of administrators required to make the prior approval valid may be associated with the validity condition.

The operation unit 110 receives input from the operator of the important item management device 100 of authentication data for uniquely identifying the operator and operation information regarding the content of the operation on the important item management device 100 . The operation unit 110 accepts data input from a touch panel, numeric keypad, or the like.

The authentication unit 120 includes a card reader and a biometric authentication unit, and accepts input from an operator to authenticate the operator. Specifically, the operator authentication data input from the operation unit 110 is compared with the operator authentication data stored in the storage unit 101 to authenticate the operator. The card reader is a magnetic card reader, an IC card reader, etc., and the information recorded on the operator card can be read by inserting a magnetic operator card into the magnetic card reader or by holding the IC card operator card over the IC card reader. Readable. Hereinafter, in order to simplify the explanation, it is assumed that the operator card is a magnetic card and the card reader is a magnetic card reader.

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

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

When the control unit 160 determines that approval by the administrator is required, the control unit 160 compares the details of the authentication performed by the authentication unit 120 with the validity conditions recorded in the storage unit 101, and determines whether the content is stored in the storage unit 101. It is determined whether the pre-approval information provided is valid. Examples of the content of the above-mentioned authentication include the time when the authentication was performed, the amount of money to be stored or removed, and the state of the important item management device 100 at the time when the authentication was performed. Specifically, among a plurality of pieces of pre-approval information recorded in the storage unit 101, if a cancellation flag is not recorded on the electronic journal and the content of the authentication is not valid under the validity condition associated with the pre-approval information, Determine whether something is satisfied.

The control unit 160 controls whether or not cash can be stored or taken out based on the content of the above determination. That is, the control unit 160 accepts the operator's authentication from the authentication unit 120 and controls the electronic locking mechanism of the storage based on the determination result of whether the pre-approval information is valid. Specifically, if it is determined that the administrator's approval is not required to store or take out cash, the control unit 160 accepts the operator's authentication from the authentication unit 120 and controls the storage or withdrawal of cash. enable. Further, if it is determined that the administrator's approval is required to store or take out cash, the control unit 160 accepts the operator's authentication from the authentication unit 120, and also receives the administrator's approval or pre-approval information. and controls the storage or withdrawal of cash. Even if it is determined that the administrator's approval is required to store or take out cash, if prior approval is set, the control unit 160 accepts the operator's authentication and stores or takes out cash. Allows for control of retrieval. That is, when pre-approval is set, the control unit 160 accepts the operator's authentication even without new approval from the administrator, and controls the storage or withdrawal of cash.

The display unit 170 displays a screen that 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 operation of pre-approval will be explained below. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the pre-approval operation. 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 the display unit 170 of the important item management device 100. Thereby, the display unit 170 displays the user setting screen shown in FIG. 3(A) (step S1).

On the user setting screen in FIG. 3A, a "12-office pre-authentication" menu is displayed. In the important property management device 100, when the administrator selects "official pre-authentication" displayed on the user setting screen, the display unit 170 displays the executive pre-authentication screen shown in FIG. 3(B). (Step S2).

On the screen displayed in step S2, when the operator number is input by the administrator or the operator card is inserted and the operation unit 110 accepts the operator number or the information recorded on the operator card, the pre-approval setting unit 140 compares the input operator number or information recorded on 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 administrator. judge. If the pre-approval setting unit 140 determines that the user is the administrator, the pre-approval setting unit 140 acquires the time at which 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 on 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 displays the screen of FIG. 3B, which is the "officer pre-approval" screen, again. In this case, when the operator number is input by all the plurality of managers or when the operator card is inserted, the operation unit 110 accepts the operator number and the information recorded on the operator card, and the pre-approval setting section 140 performs the same determination as above regarding the operator number and the information recorded on the operator card. After that, if it is determined that the operator related to all the inputs is the administrator, the pre-approval setting unit 140 sets the time when the last input or insertion was made as the time associated with the pre-approval as the approval time. get. Further, the pre-approval setting unit 140 acquires the operator number accepted by the operation unit 110 above and the information recorded on the operator card as the identification information of the plurality of managers as approver identification information.

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

After step S4, when the operator selects the "Go to pre-approval condition setting screen" icon on the screen of FIG. 3(B), the display unit 170 displays the pre-approval condition setting shown in FIG. 3(C). The screen is displayed to the administrator (step S5).

In response to the administrator's input on the screen displayed in step S5, the pre-approval setting unit 140 obtains the input of the validity condition associated with the pre-approval in step S3 (step S6). For example, the pre-approval condition setting screen displays options for validity conditions (number of times, period, forced cancellation, etc.). Contents recorded in advance in the storage unit 101 are displayed as options for the validity condition, so that multiple selections can be made. Options include, for example, a valid condition that makes the pre-approval valid for a specified time (valid start time to valid end time), a valid condition that makes the pre-approval valid until a 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 performed in succession by the same operator), the pre-approval is valid. Further, it may be valid until a specific operation such as tightening processing is performed. Further, different valid conditions may be set for each operator. Thereby, the pre-approval for operator A can be made valid, and the pre-approval for operator B can be made invalid.

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

The display unit 170 displays the operator setting screen to the administrator again 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 pre-approval validity conditions that have been set, and if it is valid, displays the icon H on the operator setting screen. do. Icon H indicates that prior approval has been given by the administrator and that the prior approval is valid. Note that in other embodiments, the display unit 170 does not need to display the above-mentioned icon H.

Through the above operation, the important item management device 100 can obtain prior approval from the administrator. Thereby, when the operator requires approval from the administrator, the above-mentioned prior approval can be used, and the time and effort associated with the approval can be reduced.

In the above example of the operation, the display unit 170 displays the valid conditions and the pre-approval setting unit 140 acquires and records the valid conditions from step S5 to step S7, but this is not limited to this in other embodiments. . For example, in other embodiments, if the important item management device 100 does not have a function of setting valid conditions, steps S5 to S7 may not be performed. In this case, after the administrator's approval on the screen of FIG. 3(B), the "Execute" icon on the screen of FIG. 3(B) is selected, and the pre-approval information is added to the electronic journal as in step S4. After recording, the screen of FIG. 3(D) is displayed as in step S8.

《Pre-approval cancellation operation》
The operation of canceling prior approval will be described below. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of canceling prior approval. FIG. 5 is an example of a screen related to the operation of canceling prior approval.

As shown in the screen of FIG. 5A, if 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. .

On the screen displayed in step S11, when the operator number is input by the administrator or the operator card is inserted, the operation unit 110 accepts the operator number or the information recorded on the operator card. Thereafter, 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 is made by the administrator, the pre-approval The release unit 150 obtains 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 in the above or the information recorded on the operator card as approver identification information (step S12).

Even if the approval operation is set to be performed by multiple administrators, unlike the case of pre-approval operation, cancellation from multiple administrators is not required, and the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 performs the above-mentioned Cancellation of prior approval is obtained with input from one of the multiple administrators. Furthermore, even if the administrator who gave the pre-approval and the administrator who canceled the pre-approval are different, the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 obtains the cancellation of the pre-approval.

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

When the cancellation of pre-authorization is completed in step S13, the display unit 170 displays a standby screen where the icon and the pre-authentication cancellation display are removed, as shown in the screen of FIG. 5(C) (step S14).

In addition to the above example of the operation of canceling prior approval, prior approval is not only canceled explicitly by the administrator, but also after a certain period of time has elapsed or when the power of the important property management device 100 is turned off. It may be automatically canceled when For example, the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 may automatically cancel automatic approval when the validity condition is no longer satisfied. Even when the prior approval is automatically canceled as described above, the prior approval cancellation unit 150 records the cancellation flag and the cancellation time in the electronic journal of the storage unit 101.

Note that canceling the prior approval can be said to be an operation to increase the security of the important item management device 100. Therefore, as an emergency response, it may be possible to allow a general operator of the important item management device 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 the pre-approval all at once, regardless of the device/model for which the pre-approval has been set. For example, when obtaining the cancellation of prior approval, the important property management device 100 receives the input of the emergency response, thereby obtaining prior approval for all important property management devices on the system in which the important property management device 100 is installed. may be canceled.

By the operation of canceling the prior approval described above, the administrator of the important item management device 100 can cancel the prior approval, and can strictly manage the security related to the prior approval of the important item management device 100.

《Operations related to operator authentication》
An example of the operation related to authentication of the operator of the important item management device 100 will be described below. FIG. 6 is a flowchart 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 shown in FIG. 7(A) is displayed. That is, the display unit 170 displays an 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 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 screen shown in FIG. 7(H) is displayed.

On the main menu screen in FIG. 7(H), when the operator selects the "3. Retrieve" icon and selects to take out the small bundle of coins, the display unit 170 shows that the operator selects the A withdrawal screen is displayed where the amount of money to be withdrawn can be entered (step S24). In this case, if the prior approval is valid, the display unit 170 displays the screen shown in FIG. 7(B) is displayed. In the main menu screen of FIG. 7(H), when the operator selects the "2. Acceptance" icon, the display unit 170 displays a cash storage screen.

When the operator inputs the withdrawal amount on the withdrawal screen in step S24, the operation unit 110 accepts the input of the withdrawal amount (step S25). For example, when the operator selects the "Complete" icon after inputting "1,000,000 yen" as the withdrawal amount on the withdrawal screen in step S24, 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 withdrawal limit of the operator stored in the storage unit 101, and determines whether approval from the administrator is required (step S26). . For example, the control unit 160 compares “1,000,000 yen” accepted in step S24 with the withdrawal limit of the operator stored in the storage unit 101, and determines whether approval from the administrator is required. .

If the control unit 160 determines that the administrator's approval is not required because the withdrawal amount does not exceed the operator's withdrawal limit (step S26: NO), the control unit 160 withdraws the small bundle of gold bars. (Step S27). After that, the display unit 170 displays the extraction screen shown in FIG. 7(G) (step S28).

On the other hand, if the control unit 160 determines that the administrator's approval is required because the withdrawal amount exceeds the withdrawal limit for the operator (step S26: YES), the control unit 160 determines whether the cancellation flag is associated with It is determined whether there is any pre-approval information that has not been approved and that satisfies the associated validity 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 , control is performed to enable the withdrawal of the small bundle of coins (step S27). After that, the display unit 170 displays the extraction screen shown in FIG. 7(G) (step S28).

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

When the administrator inputs the operator number and password on the screen of step S30 or inserts the operator card, and the important item management device 100 accepts the administrator's approval (step S31), the control unit 160 Control is performed to enable the withdrawal of the bundled gold bars (step S27). After that, the display unit 170 displays a guide screen (guidance screen) for the extraction operation shown in FIG. 7(G) (step S28).

If prior approval was not accepted, the operator would have to call the administrator if the administrator's approval was required, and the administrator would have to go to the target device each time to give approval. On the other hand, among the above-mentioned operations, if pre-approval is effective, it is possible to reduce the effort of the administrator to authenticate each time even if the process requires the administrator's approval.

《Action/Effect》
The important item management device 100 according to the present invention is an important item management device 100 that enables specific operations among the operations related to the device when authentication of the operator and approval by the administrator are performed. an operation unit 110 that accepts input of operations related to the device; and a pre-approval unit that records, in the storage unit 101, pre-approval information input by the administrator on the operation unit 110 indicating that a specific operation is approved in advance. 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 prior approval information recorded in the storage unit 101, and the pre-approval is executed. The control unit 160 includes a control unit 160 that performs control to enable a specific operation without new approval by the administrator if it is determined that the operation is valid.

The important item management device 100 obtains and records prior approval, and allows important items to be taken in and taken out based on the prior approval. Thereby, the important item management device 100 can reduce the effort required for the administrator's approval when the administrator's approval is required for putting in and taking out important items.

The important property management device 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 on the operation unit 110, and a control unit 160. determines whether or not the prior approval is valid based on the prior approval cancellation information recorded in the storage unit 101 when a specific operation is input by the operator on the operation unit 110, and determines whether or not the prior approval is valid. If it is determined that it is not valid, control is performed so that a specific operation is enabled if new approval is obtained from the administrator.

The important item management device 100 records approver identification information, approval time, and cancellation time in the storage unit 101. Thereby, the operator and administrator of the important item management device 100 can check the approver identification information, approval time, and release time recorded in the storage unit 101, and the security related to the important item management device 100 can be confirmed. Can understand the situation.

Further, the pre-approval setting unit 140 of the important property management device 100 acquires the validity condition, which is the condition under which the prior approval is valid, and records it in the storage unit 101. It is determined whether the pre-approval information stored in the unit 101 is valid.

The important item management device 100 can allow important items to be retrieved based on valid conditions. Thereby, the important item management device 100 can strictly manage security based on the validity conditions while reducing labor through prior approval.

Further, the pre-approval includes the approval of a plurality of different administrators before authentication.

Thereby, the important item management device 100 can provide prior approval for putting in and taking out important items that require the approval of a plurality of managers, thereby reducing the effort involved in the prior approval.

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

The key management machine 300 is a device that allows a holder to which a key is connected to be taken out after receiving authentication from 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. The storage unit 320 holds a plurality of holders for each holder. The storage section 320 is covered by a front cover 340 that can be opened and closed. The input/output section 330 is provided adjacent to the storage section 320. It includes a display device 331, buttons 332, and a card reader 333. Like the important matter management device 100 according to the first embodiment, the key management machine 300, which is the important matter management device 100 according to the second embodiment, also has a configuration as shown in FIG.

The operation of pre-approving the key management device 300 and the operation of canceling the pre-approval are the same as the operation of pre-approving the important property management device 100 and the operation of canceling the pre-approval according to the first embodiment. be.

《Operation of opening the front cover related to operator authentication》
The operation of opening the front cover 340 related to authentication of the operator of the key management machine 300 will be described below. FIG. 10 is an example of a screen related to the operation related to authentication of 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, a message will appear on the standby screen as shown by "SV" in FIG. 9(C). A pre-approval icon will be displayed. Note that it is not necessary to display the pre-approval icon. The information may be displayed temporarily only when the corresponding device/model is operated, or when the operator performs an operation that requires prior approval.

As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9C, when the operator inputs the ID code or inserts the operator card at the operation unit 110 and the operator authentication is completed, the control unit 160 Determine whether the pre-approval information provided is valid.

As shown in FIG. 9(B), if the pre-approval has been canceled, a screen requesting approval from the administrator is displayed, and the front cover 340 will not open unless the administrator's approval is completed. The operator calls the administrator, and when the administrator inputs the ID code or inserts the operator card, the front cover 340 opens, as shown in FIG. 9(D), 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 the administrator's approval, and the operator continues the process without being interrupted by the administrator's approval screen. be able to.

《Holder removal operation related to operator authentication》
The operation of removing the holder related to authentication of the operator of the key management machine 300 will be described below. FIG. 10 is an example of a screen related to operations related to operator authentication of the key management machine 300.

It is assumed that authentication by the administrator is required for extraction of a specific folder. As shown in FIG. 10(C), when the pre-approval information is valid, the pre-approval icon "SV" is displayed on the standby screen.

When the operator inputs an ID code or inserts an operator card at the operation unit 110 and the operator authentication is completed, the control unit 160 determines whether or not the pre-approval information is valid.

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

On the other hand, if the pre-approval information is valid, in addition to the general folders that can be retrieved by the operator with single authentication, the approved folders that require administrator approval will also flash, as shown in Figure 9 (B). It becomes possible to take it out. At this time, in order to make the general holder and the administrator-approved holder visible, the blinking speed of the lamp on the holder may be changed or the lamp may be blinked in different colors.

The key management device 300, which is the important item management device 100 according to the second embodiment, provides the same effects as the important item management device 100 according to the first embodiment, and also manages the removal or storage of important items. In the important property management device 100, in which general authority and approval authority can be set for each folder (box, storage), if the pre-approval information is valid, an executive can authenticate each time even if the folder requires approval. This can reduce the effort required to do so. Furthermore, by changing the display mode of the general holder and the approved holder, the operator can easily visually recognize 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 similar to 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 property management system 10 of the third embodiment includes the executive terminal 200, so that the administrator can perform prior approval using the executive terminal 200, thereby reducing the administrator's effort related to approval by the administrator. This is a system that allows you to The important item management system 10 includes an important item management device 100 and an office terminal 200. The important item management device 100 and the executive terminal 200 are connected to each other via a network.

The executive terminal 200 accepts input such as pre-approval, cancellation of prior approval, and valid conditions from the administrator, and sends a signal indicating the pre-approval, cancellation of prior approval, and valid conditions to the connected important property management device 100. It is a communication terminal that transmits data. 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 object management system 10 shown in FIG. 11, the important object management system 10 includes n important object management devices (n is a natural number) from an important object management device 100-1 to an important object management device 100-n. 100, and m (m is a natural number) executive terminals 200 from executive terminal 200-1 to executive terminal 200-m.

The important property management device 100 is connected to the executive terminal 200 through wired or wireless communication. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 11, each important property 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/Effect》
The important item management system 10 according to the third embodiment is an important item management device that enables a specific operation among the operations related to the device when authentication of the operator and approval by the administrator are performed. 100, an operation unit 110 that accepts input of operations related to the device, and pre-approval information input by an administrator on the operation unit 110 indicating that a specific operation is approved in advance is recorded in a storage unit 101. a pre-approval setting unit 140 that determines whether or not 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 on the operating unit; If it is determined that the prior approval is valid, the important property management device 100 includes a control unit 160 that controls to enable specific operations without new approval from the administrator, and a terminal that accepts the prior approval. A certain executive terminal 200 is provided.

With the above-mentioned important object management system 10, the administrator can perform prior approval using the executive terminal 200, and the effort required for approval by the administrator of the important object management device 100 can be further reduced.

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

If it is possible to obtain information about who is present among the recorded officers and the number of people in attendance by linking with a room access control system, etc., the following can be done.

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

In addition, in the access control system, when the administrator records that the administrator is absent, a warning is issued if there is equipment that only the administrator can approve (without prior approval). Prevent forgetting settings.

Furthermore, by recording in advance the name of a substitute (operator who will delegate authority (general operator)) in the event of the administrator's absence, the substitute can also give prior approval and process the process without the administrator being present. prevent the inability to do so.

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

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

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Claims (4)

An important property management device that enables specific operations of the device when authentication of the operator and approval by the administrator are performed,
a pre-approval setting unit that records pre-approval information input by the administrator in a storage unit;
It is determined whether or not the pre-approval is valid based on the pre-approval information recorded in the storage unit, and if it is determined that the pre-approval is valid, a display unit indicates that the pre-approval is valid. a control section for displaying;
An important item management device equipped with The control unit includes:
If the pre-approval is valid, displaying a pre-approval cancellation display on the display unit to guide an operation to cancel the pre-approval when authenticating the operator;
The important item management device according to claim 1. The control unit includes:
The important item management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the device is controlled so that the prior approval can be canceled by an administrator and an operator other than the administrator. It further includes an acquisition unit that acquires presence information,
The pre-approval setting section includes:
Important property management according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein if it is confirmed that the administrator is present based on the presence information, prior approval cannot be set. Device.

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