JPH02108146A - Information terminal operation system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent a terminal from being used by other users, etc., without any permission by allowing both a change from an unused state to a used state for registration and a change from a temporary holding state to the used state only for registered users. CONSTITUTION:Only the registered users are allowed to reset the use state in the case of movement to the used state 12 after user registration 13 in the unused state 11 and movement from the used state 12 to the unused state 11. Further, only the registered users are allowed to move to the used state 12 in the case of movement from the temporary holding state 15 to the used state 12. Consequently, the movement to the temporary holding state of a transaction is enabled to prevent use without permission, and the function and responsibility of the users are made clear.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to an information terminal operating method that allows use only to authorized users.

(Prior Art) For example, in financial institutions, various information terminal devices are used for cash collection and disbursements and various transaction management, depending on the transaction operations.

This information terminal device is connected to a host computer via a communication line, and executes designated tasks while exchanging various information.

Here, in banks and the like, there are cases in which the contents of transactions that can be handled are limited for each user of an information terminal device. In other words, authority may be distributed within a certain range, such as one bank employee handling deposits, etc., and other bank transfers. Therefore, in order for the information terminal device to immediately identify the usage authority for each user, each user
I have an identification card called an ID card.

FIG. 2 shows an external view of a conventionally commonly used information terminal device.

This device includes a keyboard 1, a display 2, a floppy disk device 3, a printer 4, and a card reader 5.

The keyboard 1 is a device in which keys are arranged similarly to those used in general personal computers, word processors, and the like. Further, the display 2 is composed of a cathode ray tube display, and the floppy disk device 3 is a device for mounting a floppy disk storing program files and data files.

The printer 4 is a device that includes a thermal printer or the like and prints transaction results. The card reader 5 is used for operations such as recognizing the usage authority of each user when the previously described ID card owned by the user is inserted, and prohibiting the user from using the terminal device outside of his/her authority. Ru.

FIG. 3 shows an explanatory diagram of the operation of the conventional system.

First, the information terminal is in two states: unused state 11 and used state 12.
It is set up so that it can take on two states. Then, from the unused state 11, when the previously described ID card is inserted into the information terminal and user registration 13 is performed, the state shifts to the used state 12. In other words, the information terminal reads the contents of the ID card,
The contents are registered as the user who is currently using the terminal. Now, when the information terminal shifts to usage state 12, only registered users can use the information terminal, and work outside the authority is prohibited based on the information regarding usage authority included in the ID card. In this use state 12, when the user presses a release key provided on the keyboard of the information terminal and instructs release 14, the device shifts to the initial unused state 11.

FIG. 4 shows a flow chart of the operation of such a conventional system.

First, to start using the device, the information terminal is powered on (step Sl). In this state, the device is unused and is in a transaction-disabled mode in which the device cannot be used for transactions unless an ID card is inserted (step S2). When the user inserts an ID card and the ID is read (step S3), it is determined whether the ID has been registered in the device (step S4). If the ID is not already registered, register the ID (step S5).
), if the IDs have been registered, it is determined whether the IDs match (step S6).

Here, if the user's ID does not match the already registered ID, use of the device is not permitted and the process returns to step S2. However, if the ID matches the registered ID, the mode shifts to transaction mode (step S7). Thereafter, certain transaction processing is performed (step S8), and when the processing is completed, the user presses down the release key (step S9) to cancel the registration of the ID and return to the transaction prohibition mode (step S2).

When operating this type of device, the user usually
They often carry out various tasks one after another.

In that case, the device checks the authority of the user for each task and determines whether or not to perform the task.

Therefore, during a transaction, the read ID is stored in the device's memory and used for verification as appropriate. However, when the transaction is canceled, the ID is deleted from the memory and becomes available for anyone to use again.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, in the conventional system as described above, when a user starts work, it is difficult for the user to leave his/her desk until the process is completed. That is, if a user inadvertently leaves his/her seat during a certain transaction data input operation, there is a risk that the device may be used by an unauthorized third party. Furthermore, even if there is no such risk, if you interrupt use and leave it unattended, other users may cancel the transaction, and the input work you did before the interruption may be wasted. Furthermore, since an authorized third party can continue the interrupted work, there is a problem in that the responsibility becomes unclear in that case.

The present invention has been made with attention to the above points, and enables the transition of transactions to a temporary hold state, prevents unauthorized use, and
The purpose is to provide an information terminal operation method that clearly defines the authority and responsibility of the user.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The information terminal operation method of the present invention moves from an unused state to a used state by registering the user, and when moving from the used state to the unused state, , only the registered user is allowed to cancel the usage state, and when transitioning from the temporary hold state to the usage state, only the registered user is allowed to transition to the usage state. It is characterized by allowing.

(Operation) In the above method, only registered users are allowed to cancel the usage state and transition from the temporary hold state to the usage state.

Therefore, other users cannot use the information terminal without permission while it is in use or temporarily on hold.

As a result, it is possible to safely create a temporary hold state, and the responsibility for transaction work is also made clear.

(Example) Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in detail using embodiments shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an outline of the system of the present invention.

The method of the present invention is, namely, an unused state 11 and a used state 1.
2 and a temporary hold state 15.

To shift from the unused state 11 to the used state 12, first, user registration 13 is performed. Further, when transitioning from the used state 12 to the unused state 11, cancellation 14 is permitted after verification 16 of the registered user. Further, when the device is placed in the temporary hold state 15, even when returning to the use state 12 again, the verification 16 of registered users is executed.

FIG. 5 shows a schematic block diagram of hardware for implementing the method of the present invention.

This device includes a path line 20 that includes a processor 21, a read-only memory (ROM) 22, a random access memory (RAM) 23, a floppy disk controller 24, a printer controller 25, and a keyboard controller. section 26, display control section 27, and line control section 28
are connected.

The read-only memory 22 is a memory that stores programs for operating the processor 21. The random access memory 23 is a memory for storing parameters and the like necessary for the operation of the processor 21 during its operation. A floppy disk (FD) 29 is attached to the floppy disk control unit 24, and necessary data is read and written therein. The printer control unit 25 controls a printer 30 such as a thermal printer, and outputs transaction results. The keyboard control unit 26 has a keyboard (K
B) A circuit that receives data input from the card reader 31 or receives read data from the card reader 32 and controls it.

The display control unit 27 is a circuit that performs control to display a predetermined screen on the display 33. The line control unit 28 is a circuit that includes a communication control device for controlling communication with the upper station 34 and the like.

When executing the method of the present invention shown in FIG.
performs verification of registered users.

FIG. 6 shows an explanatory diagram of a specific memory configuration when implementing the method of the present invention. That is, the random access memory 23 shown in FIG. 5 stores data as shown in FIG. 6.

Figure 6(a) shows the I
Indicates the content of data written on the D card.

The ID card includes a store number 35 indicating the branch where the transaction is conducted and an operator ID to identify the operator.
36 is written. Among these, operator ID
36 is transferred and registered in the memory upon starting the device.

That is, in the memory shown in FIG. 3(b), there is an area 37 indicating whether or not an ID has been registered, an area 36 storing an operator ID, and
An area 38 for storing modes is provided.

The area 37 for storing the presence/absence of ID registration stores, for example, 1-bit information for identifying whether or not the operator rD has already been registered. Area 3 for storing operator ID
6 is the size that can store the data of the ID card shown in FIG. Furthermore, the area 38 for storing the mode consists of approximately 2-bit data indicating whether the device is in an unused state, a used state, or a temporarily suspended state.

The apparatus shown in FIG. 5, when operated in the manner of the invention,
At the start of the operation, the contents of the ID card are registered in the memory as shown in FIG. 3, and the user's authority is confirmed. Furthermore, by storing a mode as shown in FIG. 6(b) in the memory area 38, the operating state of the device can be determined.

An unused state or a temporarily suspended state is identified, and processing according to the state is executed.

FIG. 7 shows a specific flowchart when implementing the method of the present invention.

First, to start using the device, the power to the device is turned on (
Step Sl). Then, in the initial state, the mode is set to a transaction prohibition mode (step S2). Next, when the user inserts the ID card into the card reader, it is read (step 53) and it is determined whether the ID has been registered (step S4). If it has not been registered, registration is executed (step S5), and if it has been registered, its identity is determined (step S6).

If the user is an authorized user, the process shifts to transaction mode S7. In this mode, the user performs certain transaction processing (step S8). Here, if the user wishes to interrupt the transaction, he or she first depresses the release key (step S9). As a result, the transaction interruption mode is entered (step 510).

In the case of the present invention, in this state, it is possible to return to the state before interruption by certain procedures and restart the transaction. This is an effective mode, for example, when the user needs to cancel the transaction data entry process. In the transaction suspension mode, the device is placed on standby for human intervention (step 511). Please note that ID cards must be removed during the middle of the day to prevent unauthorized use by others.

At this point, the ID card is inserted into the device again, and the
When the ID is read (step 512), it is determined whether the ID is the same as an already registered ID (step 513).
At this time, if it is determined that the IDs are the same, the process moves to transaction possible mode (step) S7.

In this way, the transaction can be restarted from the transaction possible mode (step S7) only when the same user reads the ID card.

Otherwise, the trading suspension mode (step 510)
) and is maintained in a state of waiting for input of step Sll.

Furthermore, if an ID is input from the keyboard in the input waiting state (step 514), it is determined whether the ID is the same as a registered ID (step 515). If the ID has been input, step 316) deletes the registration of the ID, and returns to the transaction prohibition mode of step S2. As a result, the device can be returned to its initial state only by ID input from the keyboard by a registered user. On the other hand, even if any other user performs an operation, the process returns to the transaction interruption mode step S10 and the human power waiting state continues.

As a result of the above processing, in the transaction suspension mode of the device,
Only registered users can resume transactions, and only registered users can return the used state to the original unused state.

(Effects of the Invention) According to the information terminal operation method of the present invention explained above, after registering the user from the unused state and transitioning to the used state,
In both cases of transitioning to an unused state and transitioning from a time-holding state to a used state, only registered users are allowed to make the transition, so unauthorized access by other users, etc. Its use can be prevented and its usage authority can be clarified.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the method of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an external view of a conventional general information terminal device, FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the conventional method, FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the conventional method, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram of hardware for implementing the present invention, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of its memory configuration, and FIG. 7 is a specific operational flowchart of the system of the present invention. 11...Unused condition, 12...Used condition, 13...
-User registration, 14...Cancellation, 15...Temporary hold status, 16...Verification of registered users.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] When the unused state is transferred to the used state after user registration, and the used state is transferred to the unused state, only the registered user is allowed to use the An information terminal operating method characterized in that the state is allowed to be released, and when the temporary hold state is transferred to the use state, only the registered user is allowed to enter the use state.