JPH0216274A - Containing device using card lock - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To contrive the use of specific persons only having specific cards by arranging a card reading means for reading user codes stored in the cards, a card retaining mechanism for retaining the cards to be observed from an external section, and the like. CONSTITUTION:A containing device is provided with a card reading means 2, and a card retaining mechanism 4 for retaining read cards 30 to be observed from an external section. After that, the user codes of the cards 30 are read by the means 2, and by a user code detecting means 8, coincidence is detected, and via a first lock releasing signal output means 10, a lock 26 is opened. After that, by users with contained baggages, arbitrary password numbers are stored into a definite password number string means 20 through a password number input means 12, and via a locking signal output means 24, the lock 26 is closed. When the input of the password numbers is provided through the means 12, then coincidence is detected by a password number detecting means 14, and via a second lock releasing signal output means 22, the lock 26 is opened, and the baggages are taken out.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to storage devices such as lockers and safes for valuables.

[Prior Art] In practical use, lockers, safes, etc., are locked by inputting a password when the items are stored, and unlocked by inputting the same password again when the items are taken out. Such a container that uses a password has a great effect in that it does not require a physical key.

Furthermore, since there is no need for a key that corresponds one-to-one with each storage container, when the locker is used as a locker, there is no need to limit the user to one person.

In other words, each locker does not have to be fixed as a personal locker, and lockers can be used efficiently.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Since no key is required, the above-mentioned advantages are brought about, but on the other hand, the following disadvantages have also been pointed out due to the lack of a key.

First, when used as lockers at schools, sports clubs, etc., there is a problem in that even outsiders can use the lockers without any restrictions.

Second, if you forget which storage bin you put something in, you have no clue how to find it (if you have a key, the locker number is usually written on the key).

An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems and provide the following container.

First, it can only be used by specific people who have specific cards, etc.

Second, it must be possible to identify the current user.

Thirdly, while achieving the first and second functions described above, the advantage of not being restricted to a single user of each container is maintained.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The containers according to claims 1 to 3 are premised on being locked when not in use.

FIG. 1 shows the overall configuration of the invention according to claim 1. As shown in the figure, the storage device of claim 1 includes a lock that locks the storage device upon receiving a locking signal and unlocks the storage device upon receiving an unlocking signal, and a card that reads a user code recorded on the card. A reading means, a card holding mechanism that holds the read card so that it can be observed from the outside, and a card holding mechanism that inspects whether the read user code is legitimate and issues a matching signal only if it is legitimate. a first unlocking signal outputting means for outputting an unlocking signal in response to a matching signal from the user code inspecting means; a user inputs a PIN number when locking and unlocking the storage container; A confirmation signal input means for inputting a lock confirmation signal, a lock signal output means for receiving a lock confirmation signal and outputting a lock signal, and a password input at the time the lock confirmation signal is input. A fixed password storage means for storing the number as a fixed password; when the lock is in a locked state, the password entered for unlocking is
A PIN number checking means that checks whether the PIN number is equal to the final PIN number stored in the PIN storage means and outputs a match signal only if they are equal; a second unlocking signal output means for outputting a card; a card ejecting signal outputting means for outputting a card ejection signal after the second unlocking signal outputting means outputs the unlocking signal; The card is equipped with an ejection mechanism for ejecting the card in order to return it to the user.

The storage device according to claim 2 records the user name in addition to the user code on the card,
This is displayed on the user name display means so that the user can be confirmed.

The storage device according to claim 3 is the storage device according to claim 2, which also functions as a user name display means and a password display means, and is caused to normally function as the user name display means by the display control means, and when necessary, displays the password. It is characterized in that it functions as a number display means.

The containers according to claims 4 to 6 are assumed to be unlocked when not in use.

The storage container according to claim 4 includes: a lock that locks the storage container upon receiving a locking signal and unlocks the storage container upon receiving an unlocking signal; a card reading means for reading a user code recorded on the card; and a read card. a card holding mechanism that holds the code so that it can be observed from the outside, a user code inspection means that inspects whether the read user code is valid and outputs a matching signal only if it is valid, and storage. When locking and unlocking the device, a PIN number input means for the user to enter a PIN number, a confirmation signal input means for inputting a lock confirmation signal, and a matching signal from the lock confirmation signal and user code inspection means. locking signal output means 1 which outputs a locking signal in response to the locking confirmation signal; confirmed PIN storage means 1 which stores the PIN input at the time when the locking confirmation signal is input as a confirmed PIN; The entered PIN is
A PIN number checking means that checks whether the PIN number is equal to the final PIN number stored in the PIN storage means and outputs a match signal only if they are equal; a card ejection signal output means for outputting a card ejection signal after the unlock signal is emitted from the unlock signal output means; and a card ejection signal output means for receiving the card ejection signal and returning the card to the user. , an ejection mechanism for ejecting the card.

The storage device according to claim 5 records the user name in addition to the user code on the card,
This is displayed on the user name display means.

The storage device according to claim 6 is the storage device according to claim 5, which also serves as a user name display means and a password display means, and is normally operated as the user name display means by the display control means, and the password is displayed when necessary. It is characterized in that it functions as a number display means.

[Operation] In FIG. 1, the card reading means 2 reads the user code of the inserted card 30. The read card 30 is held in the card holding mechanism 4 so that it can be observed from the outside. On the other hand, the user code checking means 8 checks whether the read user code is correct. If correct, output a match signal. The first unlocking signal output means that receives this coincidence signal outputs an unlocking signal and opens the lock z6 of the container. Therefore, only a person with the correct card can open the container for storage.

After storing the luggage, the user inputs an arbitrary password using the password input means 12. Next, when a confirmation signal is input from the confirmation signal input means 18, the confirmed password storage means 20 stores the input password as a confirmed password. On the other hand, when a confirmation signal is input, the locking signal output means 24 outputs a locking signal in response to this and closes the lock 26.

The luggage is stored and locked in the manner described above. In this baggage storage state (that is, the usage form!@), the card 30 is held by the card holding mechanism 4 so that it can be observed from the outside. Therefore, if the user is displayed on the card 30, the user of the storage device can be easily identified.

Next, when the user takes out the luggage, the user inputs the password using the password input means 12. PIN verification method 1
Step 4 checks whether the input password matches the confirmed password. If they match, a match signal is output to the second unlocking signal output means 22.

The second unlocking signal output means 22 outputs an unlocking signal to lock the lock 2.
Open 6. The card ejection signal output means 16 then
A card ejection signal is given to the card ejection mechanism 6. Thereby, the card 30 is ejected and returned to the user.

[Embodiment] FIG. 2 shows the appearance of a locker according to an embodiment of the present invention. A card reader part 44 is attached to the door 42, and a card insertion slot 44 is attached to the card reader part 44.
A1 discharge slot 44b1 window 44c is provided. The display 46 is for temporarily displaying the password entered using the numeric keypad 48. 52 is a confirmation key;
54 is a card ejection key. The door 42 is also locked by an electronic locking device (not shown) controlled by a control circuit.

A detailed cross-section of the card reader portion 44 is shown in FIG. 3A.

FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the control circuit. The CPU 60 controls each peripheral device via an interface 72. The control program is stored in ROM64,
The flowchart is as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B.

According to this flowchart, Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4
The operation will be explained with reference to the figures.

In use, the user first inserts the magnetic card into the card reader part 44 (step Sl). The card inserted from the card insertion slot 44a in this way is inserted into the sensor 4.
4d and taken in by the transport mechanism 44g44h (see FIG. 3A). At that time, the head 44f
reads the user code magnetically recorded on the card (step S2). The read card is held behind the window 44c by transport mechanisms 44g and 44h. Therefore, by writing the user's name on the front of the card, the user can be identified through the window 44c. Next, the user code read by the head 44f is
It is stored in the RAM 62 via the input/output interface 72.

The CPU 60 determines whether or not a predetermined user code stored in advance in the ROM 64 and the read user code match (step S3). If they do not match, the user is deemed to be an unauthorized user, and step S2 in FIG. 5B is performed.
Jump to step 4, eject and return the card, and end the operation.

Also, if they match, it is determined that the user is the correct user,
The electronic lock device 71 (Fig. 4) is controlled to release the lock (step S4).

Next, the user opens the door 42 (step S5), throws in the luggage (step S6), and then closes the door 42 (step S7). Subsequently, the user inputs the password using the numeric keypad 48, which is a password input means (step S8).
. This password is displayed on the display device 46 (
Step 510). Note that if you wish to cancel use at this stage, you may press a cancel key (not shown) (step S9).

In the case of cancellation of use, the process jumps to step S24, returns the card, and ends the process. If you want to use it as planned, press the confirmation key 52 (step Sl 1).

Upon receiving this input, the CPU 60 controls the electronic locking device to lock the door 42 (step 513). and,
The entered PIN is set as the confirmed PIN and the RAM62
(step 5131), and erases the display of the password on the display device (step 132).

In this embodiment, the display device 46 is provided deep from the front of the door 42. This is to prevent the person next to you from seeing your PIN while you are entering it. Even if you do the above, the numbers in the center may still be visible. In this case, as shown in FIG.
It is good to include a.

Furthermore, a glass plate or the like on the front surface of the display device 46 may be made of a material with unevenness so that the display can be seen only from the front.

The luggage is stored and locked in the manner described above.

Next, the case of taking out the luggage will be explained.

The user can immediately know in which locker he has put his luggage by looking at the window 44C of the card reader part 44. That is, the user can see the card with his or her name written on it through the window 44C. First, the user enters the password using the numeric keypad 48 of the locker in which the luggage is placed (step 514). The CPU 60 checks whether the input password matches the confirmed password stored in the RAM 62 (step 516). If they do not match, the process returns to step S14 and waits for the password to be input again. In addition, in this example, in order to prevent unauthorized use,
If this loop is passed more than a predetermined number of times (that is, if an incorrect PIN number is entered many times), the alarm device 7
4 causes an alarm to be issued (step 515).

When a predetermined period of time (approximately several minutes) has elapsed since the alarm was issued, the system returns to the state where it waits for the password to be input (step 514).

If the passwords match in step S16, C
The PU 60 controls the electronic lock device 78 to unlock the door 42 (step 517). The user must open the door 42.
The door 42 is opened (step 518), the luggage is taken out (step 519), and the door 42 is closed again (step 520).

Next, the card ejection key 54 is pressed (step 521).

Upon receiving this key input, the CPU 60 controls the electronic locking device to lock the door 42 (step 523). Then, the card transport mechanisms 44g and 44h are controlled to eject the card (step 524). The user receives this card and owns it until the next use.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, a master password is determined in case the user forgets the password. That is, a six-digit master password is stored in advance in the RAM 62 or ROM 64, and the door 42 is unlocked by inputting this predetermined master password using the numeric keypad 48.

In this case, if the RAM 62 is used, the master password can be changed. This master password is known only to the locker administrator, and a user who has forgotten the password can ask the administrator to open the door 42.

Note that if a storage location is determined for each locker, a single CPU 60 can control a plurality of lockers.

In the above embodiment, the card reader part 44 as shown in FIG. 3 is used, but it may be configured as shown in FIG. 3B so that cards can be inserted and ejected from the front.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6 ASB, the card reader part 4
4 may not be provided with the window 44c, and the user may be displayed in the following manner. A user's name is magnetically recorded on the card and read by a head 44 when the card is inserted. The read user name is displayed on the display device. As a display device, a device exclusively for displaying the user name may be provided, but
It may also be used as the password display device 46. If it is used for both purposes, the user name may be displayed when it is in use and the password is not displayed.

In each of the above embodiments, a locker is described in which the door 42 is locked when not in use, but the door 42 is locked when not in use.
2 can also be applied to lockers that are not locked. Flowcharts in that case are shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B.

In this way, if the locker is not locked when not in use, the inside of the locker can be easily checked when not in use, and adverse effects caused by deterioration (for example, decomposition of living things, etc.) of items left behind can be prevented.

Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, amount data can also be recorded on the card. That is, by providing a recording head on the card reader part 44, the locker usage fee can be reduced by C.
After paying at PIJ60, the remaining amount may be rewritten when the card is returned. When a locker is installed at a railway station or the like, it is convenient for users to use the card of the present invention as a railway prepay card. Additionally, if the card has a built-in date mechanism, you can easily use the card to pay for excess usage.

Note that, although the above description has been made regarding lockers, the present invention can also be applied to other containers such as storages.

[Effects of the Invention] The storage device according to claim 1.4 is configured to check the user code recorded on the card, and further includes a card holding mechanism that holds the read card so that it can be observed from the outside. . Therefore, firstly, it can be used only by a specific person who owns a specific card, etc., and secondly, the current user can be identified.

In the storage device according to claim 2.5, in addition to the user code on the card,
The user name is recorded and displayed on the user name display means so that the user can be identified. Therefore, the card holding mechanism as in claim 1 is not required.

The container according to claim 3.6 is the container according to claim 2, which comprises:
It is characterized in that it serves both as a user name display means and a password display means, and is made to normally function as a user name display means and as a password display means when necessary, by means of a display control means. Therefore, a dedicated user name display device is not required, and the structure is simplified.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the invention of claim 1, Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the external appearance of a locker according to one embodiment, Fig. 3 8, Fig. 3 B, Fig. 6 8, Fig. 6 B is a sectional view showing details of the card reader part 44, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the control circuit, FIG. 58, FIG. 5B, seventh diagram, and FIG. 7B.
8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a program stored in the ROM 64, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display device in another embodiment. 2...Card reading means 4...Card holding mechanism 6...Card ejection mechanism 8...User code inspection means 10...First unlocking signal output means 12...Password input means 14...Password inspection means 16...Card ejection signal output means 18...Confirmation signal input means 20...Fixed password storage means 22...Second unlocking signal output means 24... Lock signal output means 26...Lock 30...Card patent applicant Limited company Take Figure A 4G 4b Figure A Figure 8 Figure A Figure A ■ Figure 6g

Claims (6)

[Claims] (1) It is locked when not in use, and can be unlocked by a person with a valid card, locked after storing the object and entering the PIN number, and then the PIN code is entered again. A storage container configured to be unlocked when the user enters the storage container, which locks the storage container upon receiving a locking signal and unlocks the storage container upon receiving an unlocking signal; A card reading means that reads the code, a card holding mechanism that holds the read card so that it can be observed from the outside, and a card holding mechanism that checks whether the read user code is valid and matches only if it is valid. a user code inspection means for outputting a signal; a first unlock signal output means for outputting an unlock signal upon receiving a matching signal from the user code inspection means; A PIN input means for inputting a number, a confirmation signal input means for inputting a lock confirmation signal, a lock signal output means for outputting a lock signal upon receiving the lock confirmation signal, and an input at the time the lock confirmation signal is input. A fixed PIN storage means for storing a PIN entered as a fixed PIN in a locked state;
PIN number checking means that checks whether the PIN number is equal to the final PIN number stored in the PIN storage means and outputs a match signal only if they are equal; a second unlocking signal output means for outputting a card; a card ejecting signal outputting means for outputting a card ejection signal after the second unlocking signal outputting means outputs an unlocking signal; The card lock is equipped with an ejection mechanism for ejecting the card in order to return it to the user, and the user can be identified by the card that can be observed from the outside while the storage device is in use. A storage container. (2) It is locked when not in use, and can be unlocked by a person with a valid card, locked after storing the object and entering the PIN number, and then the PIN code is entered again. A storage container configured to be unlocked when the user enters the storage container, which locks the storage container upon receiving a locking signal and unlocks the storage container upon receiving an unlocking signal; Card reading means for reading the code and user name; User name display means for displaying the read user name; Inspecting whether the read user code is legitimate. a first unlocking signal outputting means that outputs an unlocking signal upon receiving the matching signal from the user code inspecting means; and a first unlocking signal outputting means that outputs an unlocking signal when the storage is locked and unlocked; PIN number input means for the user to input the PIN number; PIN number display means for displaying the entered PIN number according to the control of the display control means; confirmation signal input means for inputting a lock confirmation signal; lock confirmation. Locking signal output means for receiving the signal and outputting a locking signal; display control means for controlling the password display means to display the password from the time the password is input until the locking confirmation signal is input. , a fixed PIN storage means for storing the PIN input at the time when the locking confirmation signal is input as a fixed PIN; a fixed PIN storage means for storing the PIN input for unlocking in the locked state; A PIN number checking means that checks whether the PIN number is equal to the final PIN number stored in the PIN code and outputs a match signal only if they are equal; lock signal output means; card ejection signal output means for outputting a card ejection signal after the unlock signal is output from the second unlock signal output means; and card ejection signal output means for receiving the card ejection signal and returning the card to the user. 1. A storage device using a card lock, comprising: an ejecting mechanism for ejecting the card; and a user name display means allows the user to be identified while the storage device is in use. (3) In the storage container according to claim 2, the storage device serves both as a user name display means and a password display means, and is caused to normally function as the user name display means and as a password display means when necessary by the display control means. A device that is characterized by being designed to cause (4) It is configured to be unlocked when not in use, locked after storing the object and after entering the PIN number, and unlocked when the PIN number is entered again. The storage container includes a lock that locks the storage container upon receiving a locking signal and unlocks the storage container upon receiving an unlocking signal, a card reading means for reading a user code recorded on the card, and a means for reading the user code recorded on the card; A card holding mechanism that holds the card so that it can be observed from the outside; a user code inspection means that checks whether the read user code is valid and outputs a matching signal only if it is valid; and a storage lock. A PIN input means for the user to input the PIN number, a confirmation signal input means for inputting the lock confirmation signal, and a matching signal from the lock confirmation signal and the user code inspection means when the lock is unlocked. , a locking signal output means for outputting a locking signal, a fixed password storage means for storing a password input at the time the locking confirmation signal is input as a confirmed password; The PIN number is
PIN number checking means that checks whether the PIN number is equal to the final PIN number stored in the PIN storage means and outputs a match signal only if they are equal; a card ejection signal output means for outputting a card ejection signal after the unlock signal is emitted from the unlock signal output means; and a card ejection signal output means for receiving the card ejection signal and returning the card to the user. 1. A storage device using a card lock, comprising: a discharge mechanism for ejecting a card, and a user can be identified by a card that can be observed from the outside while the storage device is in use. (5) It is configured to be unlocked when not in use, locked after storing the object and after entering the PIN number, and unlocked when the PIN number is entered again. The storage container includes a lock that locks the storage container upon receiving a locking signal and unlocks the storage container upon receiving an unlocking signal, a card reading means for reading a user code and a user name recorded on the card, and a reader. a user name display means for displaying the read user name, and a user code inspection means for inspecting whether the read user code is valid and outputting a matching signal only if it is valid. , a password input means for the user to enter a password when locking and unlocking the storage, a password display means for displaying the input password according to the control of the display control means, and inputting a lock confirmation signal. a locking signal outputting means for outputting a locking signal upon receiving a locking confirmation signal and a matching signal from the user code inspection means; a locking confirmation signal is input after a password is input; display control means for controlling the PIN number to be displayed on the PIN display means; confirmed PIN storage means for storing the PIN input at the time the locking confirmation signal is input as a confirmed PIN number; PIN number checking means that checks whether a PIN entered for unlocking the lock in a locked state is equal to a confirmed PIN stored in a confirmed PIN storage means, and outputs a matching signal only when they are equal; unlocking signal output means for receiving a match signal from the number checking means and outputting an unlocking signal; card ejecting signal outputting means for outputting a card ejecting signal after the unlocking signal is output from the unlocking signal outputting means; In order to return the card to the user upon receiving the card ejection signal, the device is equipped with an ejection mechanism that ejects the card, and the user can be identified by means of displaying the user's name while the storage device is in use. A storage container with a unique card lock. (6) In the storage container according to claim 5, the storage device serves both as a user name display means and a password display means, and is caused to normally function as the user name display means and as a password display means when necessary by the display control means. A device that is characterized by being designed to cause