JP7608859B2 - Automatic transaction device and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a program.

Conventionally, there are various devices that include a housing and a locking mechanism for locking the door of the housing. One example of such a device is an automated teller machine that performs cash deposit and withdrawal transactions. By unlocking the automated teller machine, an attendant can open the door of the housing and access the internal unit. The locking mechanism may be provided for the internal unit.

Regarding the above locking mechanism, Patent Document 1 discloses an automated teller machine with an electromagnetic locking mechanism, which displays operation buttons on a touch panel and releases the electromagnetic lock based on the operation of the operation button.

JP 2016-95674 A

However, when an attendant applies force with one hand in the direction to open the door or pull out the internal unit, while trying to release the electromagnetic lock by operating the touch panel with the other hand, the force applied to the door (or internal unit) creates friction (resistance), which sometimes prevents the electromagnetic lock from being released.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved device and program that can achieve smooth unlocking.

In order to solve the above problem, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cash register comprising: a housing having a storage unit for storing cash therein ; a door provided in the housing for restricting access to the storage unit ; a locking mechanism for locking the door when the door is closed , and for electromagnetically controlling the locking and unlocking of the door ; and a display device for displaying a first object and a second object, wherein a distance between a display position of the first object and a display position of the second object is such that a user cannot touch the first object and touch the second object with the fingers of one hand, and the user cannot touch the first object and touch the second object with the fingers of both hands. a display unit that is disposed on the door and that can be grasped by the user to open and close the door when the door is electromagnetically unlocked by the locking mechanism, and that is disposed at a position that cannot be grasped when the user is touching the first object and the second object with each of the fingers of both hands at the same time; and a control unit that causes the locking mechanism to unlock the door based on a first contact operation being performed on the first object and a second contact operation being performed on the second object by the user's fingers.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to another aspect of the present invention, an automated transaction device includes a housing having a storage unit for storing cash therein, a door provided in the housing for restricting access to the storage unit , a locking mechanism that locks the door when the door is closed and electromagnetically controls the locking and unlocking of the door, a first operation unit which is any one of a biometric authentication sensor, a numeric input key, a handset, a touch panel, or a physical button for operating the automated transaction device, a second operation unit which is any one of a biometric authentication sensor, a numeric input key, a handset, a touch panel, or a physical button for operating the automated transaction device and is a different type of operation unit from the first operation unit, and a locking mechanism that is provided on the door and locks the door by the locking mechanism. an automatic transaction device including a gripping portion that can be gripped by a user to open and close the door with the lock on the door electromagnetically released, the gripping portion being provided in a position where the user cannot grip the door when touching the first operation portion and the second operation portion with each of the fingers of both hands; and a control portion that causes the locking mechanism to unlock the door based on a first contact operation being performed by the user's fingers on the first operation portion and simultaneously a second contact operation being performed on the second operation portion, wherein a distance between the first operation portion and the second operation portion is such that the fingers of the user's one hand cannot touch the first operation portion and the second operation portion at the same time, but the user is required to touch the first operation portion and the second operation portion with each of the fingers of both hands.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a housing having a storage unit for storing cash therein, a door provided in the housing for restricting access to the storage unit , a locking mechanism for locking the door when the door is closed and for electromagnetically controlling locking and unlocking of the door, and a display device for displaying a first object and a second object, wherein a distance between a display position of the first object and a display position of the second object is such that a user cannot touch the first object and the second object at the same time with the fingers of one hand, and the user cannot touch the first object and the second object at the same time with the fingers of both hands. a display unit that is at a distance that requires the user to touch the display unit when the door is opened, and a grip unit that is provided on the door and can be grasped by the user to open and close the door when the door is electromagnetically unlocked by the locking mechanism, and that is provided at a position that the user cannot grip when the user is touching the second object while touching the first object with each of the fingers of both hands , and a control unit that causes the locking mechanism to unlock the door based on a first contact operation being performed on the first object by the user's fingers and simultaneously a second contact operation being performed on the second object .

According to the present invention described above, it is possible to achieve smooth unlocking.

1 is an explanatory diagram showing the external configuration of an automatic transaction device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; 1 is an explanatory diagram showing functions of an automatic transaction device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a release operation screen 40. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a release operation screen 50. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a cash processing device 100 according to another embodiment. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a device body 114 is pulled out in the cash processing device 100. FIG.

The following describes in detail an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that in this specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are designated by the same reference numerals to avoid redundant description.

In addition, in this specification and drawings, multiple components having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished by adding different letters after the same reference numeral. However, if there is no particular need to distinguish between multiple components having substantially the same functional configuration, each of the multiple components will be given only the same reference numeral.

<Configuration of the automated transaction device>
One embodiment of the present invention relates to a device having a housing, a door, and a locking mechanism. The configuration of an automatic transaction device will be mainly described below as an example of such a device. However, the device according to one embodiment of the present invention is not limited to an automatic transaction device, and the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to various other devices having a locking mechanism, such as other currency processing machines such as change dispensers, bankbook issuing machines, KIOSK terminals, or ticket issuing machines.

Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the external configuration of an automated transaction device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the functions of an automated transaction device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. An automated transaction device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is installed in a branch of a financial institution such as a bank or in a store such as a convenience store, and automatically processes transactions with customers.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, an automated transaction device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a housing 2, a door 3, an internal unit 4, a control unit 5, a memory unit 6, an operation display unit 8, a card handling unit 9, a passbook handling unit 9, a banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 11, a coin deposit/withdrawal unit 12, an ID card reading unit 15, a front panel 17, an operation lever 18, an electromagnetic locking mechanism 19, a biometric authentication sensor 20, a handset 21, numeric input keys 22, and physical buttons 23.

The housing 1 constitutes the outer frame of the automated transaction device 1. Inside the housing 1, an internal unit 4, a control unit 5, a memory unit 6, etc. are housed.

The door 3 opens and closes the opening of the housing 1. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the door 3 is provided on the front side of the housing 1, with the side where the customer is located being the front side as viewed from the automated transaction device 1. While the door 3 closes the opening of the housing 1, the door 3 restricts access to the inside of the housing 1. Note that while FIG. 1 illustrates an example in which the door 3 is located on the front side of the automated transaction device 1, the position of the door 3 is not limited to the front side of the automated transaction device 1, and for example, the door 3 may be provided on the rear side of the automated transaction device 1.

The internal unit 4 houses a part of the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 11 and a part of the coin deposit/withdrawal unit 12. For example, the internal unit 4 houses a banknote cassette that stores banknotes, a banknote transport mechanism, a coin storage unit that stores coins, and a coin transport mechanism. The internal unit 4 is arranged so that it can be pulled out from the opening of the housing 1 when the door 3 opens the opening.

The control unit 5 controls the overall operation of the automated transaction device 1. For example, the control unit 5 controls each unit within the automated transaction device 1 to execute transactions such as withdrawal transactions and deposit transactions. The control unit 5 also controls the display on the operation display unit 8, and unlocks the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 based on the operation of an attendant. The control unit 5 also controls communication with a host computer connected via a network.

The memory unit 6 stores the programs executed by the control unit 5, various data used to execute the programs, and the results of processing by the control unit 5.

The operation display unit 8 functions as a display unit that displays various display screens, and as an operation unit operated by customers or staff. The display unit function is realized, for example, by an LCD, and the operation unit function is realized, for example, by a touch panel.

The card handling unit 9 reads and writes customer card information, such as the customer ID and account information, recorded on a card inserted through the card insertion slot 9a. Examples of cards include cash cards and credit cards. Customer card information may be recorded on the card's magnetic stripe or IC chip. The card handling unit 9 also has the function of printing transaction details, etc. on a statement, etc.

The banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 10 reads and writes customer passbook information recorded on the magnetic stripe or the like of the customer's passbook inserted through the passbook insertion slot 10a. The banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 10 also records the details of the executed transaction in the customer's passbook.

The banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 11 includes a banknote deposit/withdrawal port 11a, a banknote transport mechanism, a banknote validation unit, a banknote cassette, etc. In a deposit transaction, the banknote deposit/withdrawal port 11a accepts banknotes inserted by a customer, the validation unit validates the banknotes, and the transport mechanism transports the banknotes to a banknote cassette corresponding to the validation result. In a withdrawal transaction, the banknote cassette feeds out the banknotes, the transport mechanism transports the banknotes to the banknote deposit/withdrawal port 11a, and the banknote deposit/withdrawal port 11a ejects the banknotes.

The coin deposit/withdrawal unit 12 includes a coin deposit/withdrawal port 12a, a coin transport mechanism, a coin validation unit, a coin storage vault, etc. In a deposit transaction, the coin deposit/withdrawal port 12a accepts coins inserted by a customer, the validation unit validates the coin, and the transport mechanism transports the coin to a coin storage vault according to the validation result. In a withdrawal transaction, the coin storage vault releases the coin, and the transport mechanism transports the coin to the coin deposit/withdrawal port 12a.

The ID card reading unit 15 contactlessly reads attendant card information from an attendant card that is always carried by an attendant such as a bank employee. The attendant card information includes an attendant ID (attendant identifier) and information indicating the work qualifications for which the attendant is authorized to work. If the attendant card stores the attendant card information in a magnetic stripe, the automated transaction device 1 may read the attendant card information from the attendant card inserted into the card handling unit 9.

The operating lever 18 is an L-shaped lever that is provided on the door 3. When the door 3 is unlocked by the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19, an attendant can open the door 3 by pulling the operating lever 18.

The electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 electromagnetically locks the door 3 when the door 3 is closed. The electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 unlocks the door 3 according to instructions from the control unit 5. Note that the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 is an example of a locking mechanism, and other types of locking mechanisms may be implemented instead of the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19.

The biometric authentication sensor 20 is a sensor that acquires biometric information of a customer for authentication. For example, the biometric authentication sensor 20 may acquire fingerprint information or vein information of the customer as biometric information.

The handset 21 is a component used by the customer to talk to the attendant. The handset 21 may have a speaker unit that outputs the voice of the attendant or audio guidance, a microphone unit that picks up the voice of the customer, and physical buttons that are operated by the customer when using the handset 21.

The numeric input keys 22 are provided to allow a customer to input numeric values such as a PIN or a transaction amount. The numeric input keys 22 may be, for example, a numeric keypad. The physical buttons 23 are physical buttons provided for operating the automated transaction device 1. The automated transaction device 1 may be provided with a plurality of physical buttons 23. The physical buttons 23 are, for example, provided near the operation and display unit 8 and are buttons for selecting a function to be executed by the automated transaction device 1. Note that when such numeric input keys 22 and physical buttons 23 are provided, the operation and display unit 8 does not need to include a function as an operation unit.

<How to unlock>
The embodiment of the present invention particularly relates to a method for releasing the lock by the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 in the above-mentioned automatic transaction apparatus 1. The method for releasing the lock by the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 will be specifically described below.

An attendant can perform maintenance on the automated transaction device 1 by opening the door 3 and pulling out the internal unit 4 from inside the automated transaction device 1. To perform maintenance, the attendant first holds the attendant's card over the ID card reading unit 15. When the ID card reading unit 15 reads the attendant card information from the attendant's card, the control unit 5 determines whether the attendant has legitimate authority based on the attendant card information.

If the attendant has proper authority, the control unit 5 generates an unlocking operation screen for unlocking the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 and causes the operation display unit 8 to display the unlocking operation screen. The control unit 5 causes the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 to unlock the door 3 based on the fact that the first operation and the second operation are being performed simultaneously on the unlocking operation screen by the fingers of the attendant, who is an example of a user.

The release operation screen includes a first object and a second object, the first operation being an operation on the first object, and the second operation being an operation on the second object. Below, a specific example of such a release operation screen will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

Figure 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the release operation screen 40. As shown in Figure 3, the release operation screen 40 includes a guidance message 42, a door open button 44A, a door open button 44B, and a back button 46. The guidance message 42 is a message that guides the user to simultaneously operate the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B. The back button 46 is a button that is operated by the attendant when returning to the operating procedure.

The door open button 44A is an example of a first object, and the door open button 44B is an example of a second object. The door open button 44A and the door open button 44B are buttons that are operated by an attendant to release the lock provided by the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19.

The display positions of the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B are separated by a distance d as shown in FIG. 3. The distance d is a distance at which the fingers of one hand cannot touch the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B at the same time. The distance d may be, for example, 15 cm or more. Therefore, in order to simultaneously operate the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B, the attendant needs to operate the door open button 44A with the fingers of one hand while operating the door open button 44B with the fingers of the other hand.

The control unit 6 causes the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 to unlock the door 3 when the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B are operated simultaneously.

Note that the operation of the door open button 44A and the operation of the door open button 44B being performed simultaneously may mean that the timing at which the operation of the door open button 44A is detected coincides with the timing at which the operation of the door open button 44B is detected. Alternatively, the operation of the door open button 44A and the operation of the door open button 44B being performed simultaneously may mean that the time span during which the operation of the door open button 44A is performed and the time span during which the operation of the door open button 44B is performed overlap for a predetermined length or more.

<Action and effect>
According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, various actions and effects can be obtained. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B are operated simultaneously, the electromagnetic lock mechanism 19 unlocks the door 3. Since the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B are operated simultaneously, it is considered that the staff operates the door open button 44A with the fingers of one hand while operating the door open button 44B with the fingers of the other hand. In this case, the staff cannot apply force in the direction to open the door 3 while operating the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B, so it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an event in which the lock is not released due to frictional force. It is also possible to prevent the electromagnetic lock from being damaged by force applied to the door (or the internal unit).

In addition, the display positions of door open buttons 44A and 44B are separated by a distance that prevents the fingers of one hand from touching door open button 44A and door open button 44B at the same time. Therefore, in order to simultaneously operate door open button 44A and door open button 44B, an attendant must operate door open button 44A with the fingers of one hand while operating door open button 44B with the fingers of the other hand. This makes it possible to more reliably prevent the occurrence of an incident in which the lock cannot be released due to frictional force. It also makes it possible to reliably prevent the electromagnetic lock from being damaged by force applied to the door (or internal unit).

<Modification>
An embodiment of the present invention has been described above. In the following, some modified examples of the above-described embodiment will be described. Note that each modified example described below may be applied alone to the above-described embodiment, or may be applied in combination to the above-described embodiment. Also, each modified example may be applied in place of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, or may be applied in addition to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

For example, in the above example, the first operation is an operation on the door-opening button 44A, and the second operation is an operation on the door-opening button 44B, but the combination of the first operation and the second operation is not limited to the above example. The automated transaction device 1 may have a first operation unit and a second operation unit, and the first operation may be an operation on the first operation unit, and the second operation may be an operation on the second operation unit.

More specifically, the first operation unit is one of the biometric sensor 20, the handset 21, the numeric input keys 22, the operation display unit 8, or the physical button 23, and the second operation unit is one of the biometric sensor 20, the handset 21, the numeric input keys 22, the operation display unit 8, or the physical button 23, and may be a different type of operation unit from the first operation unit.

When the first operation unit is the operation display unit 8 and the second operation unit is the biometric authentication sensor 20, the control unit 5 may generate, for example, the release operation screen 50 shown below and display the release operation screen on the operation display unit 8.

Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the release operation screen 50. As shown in Figure 4, the release operation screen 50 includes a guidance message 52, a door open button 54, and a back button 56. The guidance message 52 is a message that guides the user to simultaneously operate the door open button 54 and the biometric authentication sensor 20. The back button 56 is a button that is operated by the attendant when returning to the previous operation procedure. When the attendant places his/her finger on the biometric authentication sensor 20 while pressing the door open button 54 while the release operation screen 50 is displayed, the control unit 5 causes the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 to unlock the door 3.

As another example, when the first operation unit is the operation display unit 8 and the second operation unit is the handset 21, a release operation screen (not shown) is generated and displayed in the same manner as described above, inviting the user to simultaneously operate the door open button and the handset 21. The same applies when the first operation unit is the operation display unit 8 and the second operation unit is the numeric input keys 22 or the physical buttons 23.

Furthermore, neither the first nor the second operation unit may be the operation display unit 8. That is, the first operation unit may be any one of the biometric sensor 20, the handset 21, the numeric input key 22, or the physical button 23, and the second operation unit may be any one of the biometric sensor 20, the handset 21, the numeric input key 22, the operation display unit 8, or the physical button 23, and may be a different type of operation unit from the first operation unit. In this case, a release operation screen (not shown) is displayed in the same manner as described above, and the user is prompted to operate the first and second operation units simultaneously to release the lock by the electromagnetic lock mechanism 19. In this case, it is preferable that the combination of the first and second operation units is such that the attendant cannot operate the second operation unit while operating the first operation unit with the fingers of one hand (it is difficult to operate them).

Even in this type of modification, the attendant uses both hands to perform the first and second operations, making it possible to prevent the lock from failing to be released due to friction.

As another example, the first operation unit and the second operation unit may be the same type. For example, the first operation unit may be a first physical button, and the second operation unit may be a second physical button different from the first physical button. In this case, if the first physical button and the second physical button are separated by a distance such that an attendant cannot touch the first physical button and the second first physical button with the fingers of one hand, it is possible to more reliably prevent the occurrence of an event in which the lock is not released due to frictional force. It is also possible to reliably prevent the electromagnetic lock from being damaged by force applied to the door (or the internal unit).

Although the above describes an example in which the target of the locking by the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 is the door 3, the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to other targets. For example, the target of the locking by the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 may be the internal unit 4. That is, the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 may restrict the withdrawal of the internal unit 2 by locking it when the internal unit 4 is stored in the housing 2. In this configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an event in which the lock cannot be released due to frictional force generated when an attendant applies force in a direction to withdraw the internal unit 4. When the target of the locking is the internal unit 4, the physical button 23 may be one or more operation buttons (switches) provided inside the housing 1 so that the attendant can operate it.

<Other embodiments>
In the above, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 has been described as one embodiment of the present invention. In the following, the configuration and operation of a cash processing apparatus 100 will be described as another embodiment. The cash processing apparatus 100 is, for example, a cash dispenser connected to a register or a POS (Point Of Sales) register installed at a checkout counter of a retail store such as a supermarket or convenience store, or a large-scale mass retailer such as a discount store.

(composition)
Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the cash processing device 100. Fig. 6 is a view showing a state in which the device main body 114 is pulled out from the housing 112.

The housing 112 is a case made of, for example, metal, that houses the device body 114. The device body 114 manages the deposit and withdrawal of cash, such as coins and paper money. The device body 114 has guide rails 115 on both sides in the width direction, and is pulled out or inserted into the housing 112 along the guide rails 115. The device body 114 is locked in the inserted state in the housing 112 by an electromagnetic locking mechanism (not shown). When the lock is released, the device body 114 can be pulled out of the housing 112.

As shown in FIG. 6, the device main body 114 has a coin processing unit 120, a banknote processing unit 130, an operation unit 140, and a display unit 150. Note that, although FIG. 6 shows an example in which the device main body 114 having the coin processing unit 120 and the banknote processing unit 130 is pulled out as a unit, the coin processing unit 120 and the banknote processing unit 130 may be pulled out separately.

The coin processing unit 120 is provided in one half of the width direction as shown in FIG. 6, and is used for depositing and dispensing coins. The coin processing unit 120 has an insertion section 122 and a discharge section 123 at the front of the device. The insertion section 122 functions as an insertion port through which the operator inserts deposited coins. The discharge section 123 functions as a discharge port through which dispensing coins are discharged from within the device.

The banknote processing unit 130 is provided in the other half of the width direction as shown in FIG. 6, and performs deposit and withdrawal of banknotes. The banknote processing unit 130 has a banknote insertion and ejection section 132 at the front of the device. The insertion and ejection section 132 functions as an insertion port for deposited banknotes and an ejection port for withdrawn banknotes. Below the insertion and ejection section 132, a cassette 133 is provided so as to be detachable from the banknote processing unit 130. This cassette 133 is used to remove banknotes from the banknote processing unit 130 for various purposes (e.g., collection of banknotes). This cassette 133 is fixed to the banknote processing unit 130 by a mechanical key (not shown).

The push button 140 accepts operation by the operator. For example, the operator may press the push button 140 to select a desired item on a selection screen displayed on the operation display unit 150.

The operation display unit 150 has a function as a display unit that displays various screens, and a function as an operation unit where operations are performed by the operator. The operation display unit 150 may be, for example, a touch panel.

Such a cash processing device 100 is communicably connected to a separate cash register (e.g., a POS terminal) (not shown). The cash processing device 100 can also operate under control from the cash register. The cash register may also have a touch panel type operation display unit.

(Operation)
Next, a method for unlocking the device main body 114 in the cash processing device 100 will be described.

The cash processing device 100 generates an unlocking operation screen for unlocking the device body 114 locked by the electromagnetic locking mechanism, and displays the unlocking operation screen on the operation display unit 150. The unlocking operation screen may include two door open buttons, as in the above-described embodiment. In this case, the cash processing device 100 causes the electromagnetic locking mechanism to unlock the device body 114 when the two door open buttons are operated simultaneously.

Alternatively, the release operation screen may include one door open button. In this case, the cash processing device 100 causes the electromagnetic locking mechanism to release the lock on the device body 114 when the door open button is operated simultaneously with another hard button (e.g., push button 140).

Alternatively, the release operation screen may be a screen that guides the user to simultaneously operate two hard buttons provided on the cash processing device 100. In this case, the cash processing device 100 causes the electromagnetic locking mechanism to release the lock on the device body 114 when two hard buttons (e.g., two push buttons 140) are operated simultaneously.

Alternatively, the cash processing device 100 may cause the electromagnetic locking mechanism to unlock the device body 114 based on a control signal received from the cash register. The cash register may display an unlocking operation screen according to any of the above examples on the operation display unit of the cash register, and transmit a control signal to the cash processing device 100 when an operator performs an unlocking operation (e.g., an operation on the two door opening buttons). In this case, the cash processing device 100 and the cash register may be considered as a single device.

Alternatively, the cash processing device 100 may cause the electromagnetic locking mechanism to unlock the device body 114 based on an operation on the cash processing device 100 and an operation on the cash register. For example, the operation display unit of the cash register displays a first door open button, the operation display unit 150 of the cash processing device 100 displays a second door open button, and the cash processing device 100 may cause the electromagnetic locking mechanism to unlock the device body 114 when an operation on the first door open button and an operation on the second door open button are performed simultaneously.

In addition, an electromagnetic locking mechanism may be used instead of a mechanical key to secure the cassette 133 provided below the insertion/ejection section 132 in the banknote processing unit 130. In this case, the method of unlocking the device main body 114 using the electromagnetic locking mechanism described above can be applied to unlocking the cassette 133 using the electromagnetic locking mechanism.

(Action and Effect)
In this embodiment, as in the embodiment of the automatic transaction device 1, it is considered that the operator performs the first operation for releasing the electromagnetic locking mechanism with one hand and the second operation with the other hand. In this case, the operator cannot apply force in the direction of pulling out the device body 114 while performing the first operation and the second operation, so it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an event in which the lock is not released due to frictional force. It is also possible to prevent the electromagnetic locking mechanism from being damaged by the force applied to the device body 114.

<Additional Information>
Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such an example. It is clear that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can conceive of various modified or altered examples within the scope of the technical ideas described in the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

For example, a computer program can be created to cause hardware such as the CPU, ROM, and RAM built into the automated transaction device 1 to perform functions equivalent to those of the components of the automated transaction device 1 described above. A storage medium storing the computer program is also provided.

Reference Signs List 1 Automatic transaction device 2 Housing 3 Door 4 Internal unit 5 Control unit 6 Memory unit 8 Operation display unit 9 Card handling unit 10 Passbook handling unit 11 Bill deposit/withdrawal unit 12 Coin deposit/withdrawal unit 15 ID card reading unit 19 Electromagnetic lock mechanism 20 Biometric authentication sensor 21 Handset 22 Numeric input key 23 Physical button 100 Cash processing device 112 Housing 114 Device main body 120 Coin processing unit 130 Bill processing unit 140 Push button 150 Operation display unit

Claims (3)

A housing having a storage compartment therein for storing cash ;
a door provided on the housing for restricting access to the storage unit ;
a lock mechanism that locks the door when the door is closed and that electromagnetically controls the locking and unlocking of the door ;
a display unit that displays a first object and a second object, the distance between a display position of the first object and a display position of the second object being such that a user is unable to touch the first object and the second object at the same time with the fingers of one hand of the user, and the user is required to touch the first object and the second object with the fingers of both hands, respectively;
a gripping portion that is provided on the door and that can be grasped by the user to open and close the door in a state where the door is electromagnetically released from the locking mechanism, and that is provided at a position that cannot be grasped by the user when the user is touching the second object while touching the first object with each of the fingers of both hands;
a control unit that causes the lock mechanism to unlock the door based on a first contact operation being performed on the first object and a second contact operation being performed on the second object by the user's finger at the same time ;
An automated transaction device comprising: An automated transaction device,
A housing having a storage compartment therein for storing cash ;
a door provided on the housing for restricting access to the storage unit ;
a lock mechanism that locks the door when the door is closed and that electromagnetically controls the locking and unlocking of the door ;
a first operation unit which is any one of a biometric authentication sensor, a numeric input key, a handset, a touch panel, and a physical button for operating the automated transaction device;
a second operation unit which is a biometric authentication sensor, a numeric input key, a handset, a touch panel, or a physical button for operating the automated transaction device and is a different type of operation unit from the first operation unit;
a gripping portion that is provided on the door and that can be grasped by a user to open and close the door in a state where the door is electromagnetically released from the locking mechanism, and that is provided at a position that cannot be grasped by the user when the user is touching the second operation portion while touching the first operation portion with each of the fingers of both hands;
a control unit that causes the lock mechanism to unlock the door based on a first contact operation being performed on the first operation unit and a second contact operation being performed on the second operation unit at the same time by a finger of the user ;
Equipped with
An automatic transaction device, wherein the distance between the first operation unit and the second operation unit is such that the user cannot touch the first operation unit and the second operation unit at the same time with the fingers of one hand, and the user must touch the first operation unit and the second operation unit at the same time with the fingers of both hands . an automated transaction machine comprising: a housing having a storage unit for storing cash therein ; a door provided in the housing for restricting access to the storage unit ; a locking mechanism for locking the door when the door is closed and for electromagnetically controlling the locking and unlocking of the door ; a display unit for displaying a first object and a second object, the display unit being positioned so that a distance between a display position of the first object and a display position of the second object is such that a user is unable to touch the first object and the second object at the same time with the fingers of one hand of the user, and the user is required to touch the first object and the second object with each of the fingers of both hands; and a grip unit provided on the door, the user being able to hold the door to open and close the door when the door is electromagnetically unlocked by the locking mechanism, and the grip unit being provided at a position where the user cannot hold the door when the user is touching the first object and the second object with each of the fingers of both hands .
a control unit that causes the lock mechanism to unlock the door based on a first contact operation being performed on the first object and a second contact operation being performed on the second object by the user's finger at the same time ;
A program to function as a

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