JPH02212977A - Filing device for seal impression sheet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve reading operability by providing an area designation signal generating means to designate the area of a print of seal, a storing means to store preferentially a designated value designated finally, an area designation finish signal generating means, and a reading means driven by an area designation signal and an area designation finish signal. CONSTITUTION:A main body control part 10 is provided with an arithmetic circuit such as CPU and the storing means such as an optical disk, etc., and performs the inputting operation of a picture signal, filing operation to file the picture signal and an identification toad in the optical disk after compressing them, and operation to display a picture on a CRT display 32, etc. Then, a designation signal designated finally is stored preferentially in the storing means even though the designation signal by the area designation signal generating means is changed, and the reading means is driven by the area designation signal and the area designation finish signal designated finally. Accordingly, even if the erroneous designation is given, the correct designation can be easily performed again, and the seal impression sheet can be read. Thus, the operability at the time to read the seal impression sheet is improved.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a seal stamp filing device that reads and files information such as a seal imprint stamped on a seal stamp, address, name, etc. The present invention relates to a seal stamp file device suitable for verifying stamp impressions.

[Conventional technology]

In the past, financial institutions such as banks required a huge amount of time and effort to verify seal impressions. Therefore, as disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publications No. 56-79374, No. 59-225488, No. 60-134981, etc., there is known a device that verifies the impression of a seal stamped on a seal stamp.

With this type of device, a seal stamp with a seal imprint and written information can be
It was read by an imaging device such as a television camera, converted into an image signal, and stored, and at the time of verification, it was displayed on a CRT or the like, and the seal impression presented by the customer was superimposed.

Furthermore, a device has been proposed that scans the seal stamp multiple times with a reading device to independently read the seal imprint and written items, and can read the seal stamp well even if the seal impression and the written items have different densities.

This device reads the seal stamp, converts it into an image signal, displays it on a display unit such as a CRT, and then specifies the area of the seal impression.
The reading device reads and scans only the seal imprint area of the seal stamp again.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

When specifying a seal imprint area from the contents of the seal stamp displayed on the display unit, if an incorrect area is specified, operations such as canceling the area specifying signal or canceling the reading operation are required. Therefore, in order to avoid such operations, it is necessary to reliably specify the region of the seal impression, and care must be taken.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and to provide a seal stamp file device that can change the region designation of a seal imprint when reading a seal stamp, and has excellent reading operability. be.

[Steps and Actions for Solving the Problems] The above object of the present invention is to read the seal imprint stamped on a seal stamp and the items written on the seal stamp and display it on the display section, and then read the seal imprint area. In a seal stamp file device that reads the seal imprint of the seal stamp again by designating the seal imprint, and stores the seal imprint and written items in a storage means, an area designation signal generating means for designating the seal imprint area, and a designated value last designated by the designation means are provided. A seal stamp having a storage means for preferentially storing a region, an area designation end signal generating means that is operated after the end of the region designation and generates a region designation end signal, and a reading means driven by the region designation signal and the region designation end signal. This is accomplished by a vote file device.

That is, even if the designation signal by the area designation signal generation means is changed, the storage means stores the last designation signal with priority, and the reading means stores the last designation signal and the region designation end signal. Even if you make an incorrect designation, you can easily make the correct designation again and read the seal stamp. Therefore, the operability when reading the seal stamp is improved.

The area designation signal is generated by, for example, a transparent touch panel provided on the display surface or a light panel that exchanges signals with the display surface, and is stored in, for example, a memory in the CPU.

[Embodiment]

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In addition, in describing the embodiments, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the processing function of the seal stamp filing device will be explained first.

(A) Processing function for the entire bag space [1] Regarding filing (registration), image data is filed using two still images and the data identification key (index). Still images undergo data compression and are treated as binary data.

Data handling is not limited, and data information in the index is used to uniquely identify data.

It is also possible to automatically issue branch numbers.

(2) Regarding searches, online searches using the online search interface (R3-232C) and offline searches using the main unit's keyboard are possible at the same time. It also has continuous processing functions such as simple search of search index data, page turning, and density switching.

Note that the simple search is used for uncertain data or group searches, and is displayed continuously at regular intervals. Furthermore, it has a function to display from the latest branch number.

(3) Regarding updating, only the image data is newly updated with the same index, and after the file of the updated data is created, the previous data file is deleted (delete when -). Note that during this processing, images are treated as they are.

(4) Regarding addition, a branch number is issued to the same index to enable branch number addition. The branch number consists of a pair with data, and a two-digit number is used for the branch number.

(5) Regarding deletion, it has deletion functions such as temporary deletion of data and indexes, and complete deletion.

Complete erasure is performed by copy processing. Note that erasing at -time causes processing to be temporarily stopped, but data can be recovered by copy processing.

(6) Regarding display, it has an image data overlapping display function. Note that the display is performed using a video signal, and it is possible to superimpose images and synthesize images.

(7) Regarding copying, disk copies can be made for both one item and all items. In addition, 1
You can confirm and select the erased data for both cases and copying of all cases.

(8) Regarding online, online line connection,
Perform cutting process. Only the search processing function is enabled online.

[9) EJECT] For (EJECT), the optical disk cartridge is removed. This function is effective during offline processing and when waiting for processing.

(B) System functions (1) Regarding logging (LOG) processing, each function process is logged, and necessary files are created and stored. Note that logging is maintained only while the power is turned on.

(2) Regarding disc control, the optical disc is controlled. The control includes data transfer and device control, including failure detection.

(3) Online control involves online control of search processing using an online interface, and also includes failure detection.

(4) Keyboard control controls each function process performed in offline processing (keyboard operation).

(5) Regarding display control, a numeric display that displays index codes, operation messages, fault messages, etc., and an image display that displays image data and index information are controlled.

(6) Regarding function control, each function is processed manually in online and offline processing.

(7) Regarding data editing, logging output, index output, data compression/reproduction, and recovery (error and maintenance) are possible.

(8) Regarding system check, system self-diagnosis can be performed.

(C) Other functions (1) Regarding initial settings, initialization of logging information, initialization and check of memory (for images and processing), hard check of CPU, etc., automatic startup of online programs, Perform initial setup of display devices, monitors, etc.

(2) When setting an OD (Operational Disc), it is configured to check whether an optical disc cartridge is present or not, and if there is no optical disc cartridge, the data in the index portion is read after the cartridge is set.

The processing is also configured to check the operational status of the optical disc.

(3) Regarding the key wait, each function waits for key input and checks the validity of the input key.

The system is configured to execute the process if normal, and to perform failure recovery process if a failure is detected.

(4) Regarding the selection process, if the function selected in the process (3) has an individual selection function, function selection is performed. The process may also perform plausibility checks.

(5) Regarding the data input process, the data (search code, device number, etc.) necessary for the selected process is input. Further, a validity check can also be performed on the processing.

(6) The processing is executed in response to a processing start instruction. Furthermore, if a failure is detected during processing, the process is interrupted and failure recovery processing is executed. Furthermore, if a stop request occurs during execution, the interruption process is promptly executed.

(7) Regarding failure recovery processing, a failure message is displayed for failures that occur in each process, and failure recovery processing is executed. Further, after the recovery process, the normal process start state is restored.

(D) Keyboard Functions The keyboard 3.21.34 described later is provided with keys having the following common functions.

(1) "Cancel" key. Performs processing stop control.

(2) "Start" key. Controls the start of processing.

(3) “△” key. Controls page turning and density switching processing functions.

(4) "" key. Same as item (3) above.

(5) Numeric keys. Human power of identification code.

(6) l”/J key. Same as item (5) above.

(7) rCJ key. Clear number keys.

(8) r * J key. Control of identification code switching function, simple search function, and seal imprint and seal stamp switching function.

In addition, the registration keyboard 34, which will be described later, includes the above (1)
In addition to the functions in items (8) to (8), keys having the following functions are provided.

(9) “Registration” key. Performs processing selection for registration function.

αG1-Search” key. Select processing for search function.

Ql) "r update" key. Select update function processing.

021 "Add" key. Select processing for additional functions.

OJ "file" key. Performs copy selection and deletion function processing selection.

Next, the configuration of a seal stamp filing device having the above-mentioned functions will be explained.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a seal stamp filing device.

The seal stamp file device includes a terminal 1 installed at a bank counter etc., which mainly searches for seal impressions and written items on seal stamps, a registration device 30 that mainly registers seal impressions and written items on seal stamps, and a terminal. The main body control section 10 is connected to the machine 1 and the registration device 30 and controls each of the above processes.

The teller terminal 1 includes a 3-inch liquid crystal display 2, a keyboard 3 having the above functions, and a level converter 4. By operating the keyboard 3, the seal imprint can be displayed at the same size as described later, and the entire seal stamp can be displayed in a reduced size. Note that the level converter 4 converts the TTL signal (
control signal) into an R5232C signal and
0.

Registration device i! 30 is equipped with a scanner 31 that reads the seal imprint and written items such as address and name from the seal stamp by illuminating the seal stamp and detecting the reflected light. Furthermore,
The registration device 30 includes a 9-inch CRT display 32 that displays the contents of the seal stamp read by the scanner 31 and the contents of the seal stamp stored in the main body control unit 10, and a display 3 that displays the seal impression of the seal stamp at the same size or enlarged. inch liquid crystal display 33, keyboard 34 for selecting and inputting the above functions
It is equipped with In addition, 9-inch CRT display 32
A transparent touch panel 35 is provided on the display screen for specifying (cutting out) a region of a seal impression when registering a seal stamp.

The touch panel 35 has microelectrodes for specifying coordinates, with the touch panel 35 as an X-Y coordinate plane, arranged between transparent polyfilms, and by pressing any part, the electrodes come into contact, and the X-Y Coordinates can be specified.

The main body control section 10 is equipped with an arithmetic circuit such as a CPU and a storage means such as an optical disk, and inputs an image signal supplied from a scanner 31 provided in the registration device 30, and inputs an image signal and an identification code to the optical disk. It performs the filing operation of compressing and filing, the operation of storing the seal imprint and written items on the seal stamp into an image memory, the operation of displaying the image on the 9-inch CRT display 32, etc.

To register a seal stamp in the registration device 10, first, the seal stamp is read by the scanner 31, and the entire seal stamp is displayed on the 9-inch CRT display 32. Next, while checking the image of the seal stamp displayed on the display 32, press the seal impression part 37 on the touch panel 35 as shown in FIG.
By pressing the corresponding part, the seal imprint part 37 is displayed at the same size on the 3-inch liquid crystal display 33 as shown in FIG. Loaded. Next, the scanner 31
When only the seal impression part 37 is read again, it is 9 inches C.
Since the seal imprint portion 37 is enlarged and displayed on the RT display 32, after confirming the image, the seal imprint and the written information are stored together on the optical disk with the same identification code.

Since the size of the stamp portion 37 is defined as approximately 25 mm and the stamp position is determined in advance, the center position of the stamp portion 37 will not shift significantly. Since the resolution of the touch panel 35 is set to, for example, 8fflI11 pitch,
When the approximately center position of the seal impression portion 37 is pressed, the image is displayed at the same size approximately at the center of the 3-inch liquid crystal display 33 as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, even if the finger 38 is slightly displaced from the center position when pressing, the diameter of the display surface of the 3-inch liquid crystal display 33 is approximately three times the size of the seal imprint portion 37, so the display surface is shown by the dotted line in FIG. The image will be displayed in a slightly shifted position.

Also, if you press the touch panel 35 on a part away from the seal imprint part 37 and specify the wrong area,
By pressing the seal impression part again, an accurate area can be specified.

If the density of the seal imprint is extremely light or dark compared to the written information, please operate the "△Cokey" and "Seal" keys respectively before reading the seal so that it will be reproduced at an appropriate density. Can be memorized. In addition, the light source of the scanner 31 continues to be lit while the scanner 31 is scanning to read the entire seal stamp and only the seal impression, so that the light source can be illuminated without running out of light when reading and scanning the seal impression.
Moreover, you can stand up in a short time.

The display shown in FIG. 3 is also displayed on the 3-inch liquid crystal display 2 of the teller terminal 1. Therefore, the person in charge at the customer service counter can check the seal impression presented by the customer based on the seal impression displayed at the same size.

The seal stamp file device shown in FIG. 1 has the simplest configuration, and FIG. 4 shows a modification of the seal stamp file device.

This seal stamp file cover includes a plurality of counter terminals 1 connected to a main body control section 10, and a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as a personal computer) 5 connected to the main body control section 10 and each counter terminal 1. .

R output from each counter terminal 1 and registration device 30
The 3232C signal is supplied to the personal computer 5, and the personal computer 5 controls multiple processes using the keyboard 3.34.

Further, FIG. 5 shows another modification of the seal stamp filing device, in which another device is added to the device shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a block diagram thereof.

That is, this seal stamp file cover is connected to a search device 20 for external relations, which is connected to the main body control unit 10 and the computer 5, and mainly performs searches and inquiries, and a registration device 30, which is connected to the display contents of the registration device 30. There are a video printer 40 that outputs a hard copy of information, a printer 6 that is connected to a personal computer 5 and outputs a list of identification codes, etc. as a hard copy, and an additional storage means 12 such as an optical disk.

The external search device 20 simultaneously displays the image data stored in the optical disk of the main unit 10 on the 9-inch CRT display 22 and the 3-inch liquid crystal display 23 by operating the keyboard 21.
The RT display 22 is configured to display the entire seal stamp at the same size and enlarge the seal impression.

Next, the registration operation will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

When registering a seal stamp, the "registration" key of the keyboard 34 is operated in step Sl (hereinafter the step will be omitted) to put the registration device 30 into the registration mode. Next, by operating the keep code 34, in step S2, an identification code such as a branch number, account number, branch number, etc. is input. Next, in S3, set the seal stamp on the scanner 31,
In S4, the "start" key is operated to issue a reading instruction.

When the scanner 31 reads the seal stamp, the seal stamp is displayed at the same size on each of the 9-inch CRT display 32 and the 3-inch liquid crystal display 33, and image confirmation is performed in S5. If there is an error in the image, return to S3 and read the seal stamp again.

If there is no error in the image, it is determined in S6 whether the density read from the seal stamp is appropriate, and if there is a change in density, "
” key or “△” key to reset the density and read the seal stamp again.

At this time, the density level to be read is displayed in an analog or digital manner on the density display section provided on the keyboard 34, thereby improving the workability of changing the density.

In addition, the density can be directly changed to a desired level by manual input using numerical keys, which improves efficiency and workability when reading extremely thin or dark seal stamps.

After reading the seal stamp at an appropriate density, the area for the seal impression or signature is specified using the touch panel 35 in S7.

When an area is specified on the touch panel 35, the 9-inch CRT display 32 specified on the touch panel 35 is displayed.
The part will be surrounded by a square frame, so check that the specification is correct. If the designation is incorrect, press the correct seal imprint portion 37 on the touch panel 35 again to designate the area. At this time,
The square frame that defined the erroneously specified area disappears, and a square frame that defines the newly specified area appears on the 9-inch CRT display 32. This designation is stored in the backup memory until the device is powered off, unless a new designation is made later. Therefore, the operability is good for reading seal stamps of the same format and specifying the area of the seal impression, and the touch panel 35 is prevented from getting dirty, worn out, etc., and its durability is improved.

After specifying the area using the touch panel 35, when the "start" key is operated in S8, the scanner 31 operates to read only the seal impression portion. That is, the scanner 31 receives an area designation signal from the touch panel 35,
It does not operate unless an area specification end signal is generated using the "Start" key. When the reading of the stamp part is completed, an enlarged image of the stamp part is displayed on the 9-inch CRT display 32, and a same-sized image of the seal part is displayed on the 3-inch liquid crystal display 33, so the images are confirmed in S9. .

If the image of the seal imprint is not desirable, the process returns to S7, the area of the seal imprint is specified again, and the seal imprint is read again.

Here, since the area of the seal imprint is stored in the backup memory, it is not necessary to specify the area of the seal imprint using the touch panel 35, but can be done by operating the "start" key.

If the image of the seal impression part is good, in step 310, it is determined whether the read density of the seal impression part is appropriate, and if there is a change in the density, the density is reset using the "" key or the "△" key and the image of the seal impression part is corrected. Read again.

At this time, the density level to be read is displayed in an analog or digital manner on the density display section provided on the keyboard 34, thereby improving the workability of changing the density.

Furthermore, the density can be directly changed to a desired level by inputting using numerical keys, which improves efficiency and workability when reading extremely thin or dark seal impressions.

If the density of the seal impression part is appropriate, by operating the "start" key in Sll, in S12,
The seal impression portion of the seal stamp and the written items are stored in the optical disk in the main body control unit 10 with the same identification code, and the registration is completed in 313.

To subsequently register another seal stamp, return to S2 and perform the same operation. On the right, when registering seal stamps of the same format consecutively, the region of the seal imprint remains unchanged, so the region designation using the touch panel 35 in S7 is omitted. Then, by operating the "start" key in S8, the seal imprint portion is read based on the area designation value stored in the backup mesori.

Next, a search operation performed using the external relations search device 20 will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

In addition, in the registration device 30, after operating the "search" key to set the search mode, proceed to the following operation.

First, in S14, enter the identification code such as the branch number, account number, branch number, etc., and then click "Start" in 315.
Operate the keys. Then, the main processing unit 10 performs a search based on the identification code, and the registration device 30 and external relations search device 20 perform a 9-inch CRT display 3.
At 2.22, the seal stamp is displayed at the same size, and the seal impression portion is displayed at the same size on the 3-inch liquid crystal display 33.23. At this time, the teller terminal 1 has a 3-inch liquid crystal display 2.
The stamp part is displayed at the same size.

Next, the displayed image is confirmed in step 316, and if necessary, in step S17, the display contents on the 9-inch CRT display 32.22 and the 3-inch liquid crystal display 33.23 are switched using the image switching "*" key.

Then, the seal imprint is enlarged and displayed on the 9-inch CRT display 32.22, and the 3-inch liquid crystal display 33
．． At 23, the seal stamp is displayed in a reduced size. Here, in the counter terminal 1, the seal stamp is displayed in a reduced size on the 3-inch liquid crystal display 2 by operating the "*" key.

Next, in S18, the "cancel" key is operated to wait for the next identification code input.

Next, referring to FIG. 9, a copy operation for copying and registering information in a file stored in an optical disk as information of another identification code will be described. Note that this operation is performed on the registration device 30.

First, in S19, the "File" key is operated to wait for the function mode to be set. For example, the operation of the numeric keypad "1" is the setting of copy mode, and the operation of the numeric keypad "2" is the setting of the erase mode, which will be described later.

Next, in S20, when the numeric keypad "1" is operated to set the copy mode, "FROM" is displayed on the 9-inch CRT display 32, and the process waits for manual input of the identification code of the copy source.

Next, in S21, the identification code of the copy source is input, and in 322, the "start" key is operated. Then, "TO" is displayed on the 9-inch CRT display 32, and the user waits for the copy destination identification code to be input.

Next, in 823, the identification code of the copy destination is entered manually, and in 324, the "start" key is operated. Next, in S25, it is set whether or not to confirm the image to be copied. For example, the operation of the numeric keypad "1" is a setting for copying after checking the image, and the operation of the numeric keypad "2" is a setting for copying without checking the image.

When the numeric keypad "1" is operated and the "start" key is operated at 326, the 9-inch CRT is activated at S27.
The copy image will be displayed on the display 32, so press S.
At step 28, the image is confirmed. For example, numeric keypad "1"
The operation on the numeric keypad "2" functions as if the image is appropriate, and the operation on the numeric keypad "2" functions as if the image is inappropriate. When the numeric keypad "2" is operated, the process returns to 321 and waits for input of the copy source identification code.

If the numeric keypad "1" is operated and it is determined that the image is suitable, copying between different identification codes is executed by operating the "start" key in 329,
Copying is completed in S30.

Furthermore, when the numeric keypad "2" is pressed manually at 325 and the "start" key is then operated at S29, copying is executed without displaying the copy image, and the copying is completed at S30.

Next, referring to FIG. 10, an erasing operation for erasing the identification code and stored information in a file will be explained.

Note that the erasing operation is performed in the registration device 30.

First, in S31, the "File" key is operated to wait for the function mode to be set.

Next, in S32, when the numeric keypad "2" is operated to set the erasure mode, in 333, the process waits for the identification code to be erased manually.

When the identification code of the file to be deleted is input in S33 and the "Start" key is operated in S34,
In S35, it is set whether or not to confirm the image to be deleted. For example, the operation of the numeric keypad "1" is a setting to erase the image after confirming the image, and the operation of the numeric keypad "2" is a setting to erase the image without confirming the image.

When the numeric keypad "l" is operated and the "start" key is operated at 336, the 9-inch CRT is displayed at S37.
The erased image is displayed on the display 32, so 33
8. Wipe and check the image. For example, the operation of the numeric keypad "1" functions as if the image is suitable, and the operation of the numeric keypad "2" functions as if the image is inappropriate. When the numeric keypad "2" is operated, the process returns to the initial state at 339 without erasing.

If the numeric keypad "1" is operated and it is determined that the image is suitable, erasing is executed by operating the "start" key in S40, and erasing is completed in S41.

Furthermore, when the numeric key "2" is input in S35 and the "start" key is then operated in S40, erasure is executed without displaying the erased image, and erasure is completed in 341.

Note that the erased information can be restored only once by operating the "Function" key.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, an additional operation for issuing a branch number for the same identification code and additionally registering the same image in the branch number will be explained. Note that the additional operation is performed in the registration device 3Q.

First, in S42, "Additional mode is set by operating the addition J key.

Next, in S43, the user inputs the identification code specifying the branch number, and in S44, by operating the "Start" key, the image and identification code are displayed on the 9-inch CRT display 32, and in S45, the registration operation from S3 to
The same operation as in 312 is performed, and in 846, the registration of the identification code with the image added to the branch number is completed.Next, jl! An update operation for changing the content of information without changing the identification code will be described with reference to FIG. In addition,
The update operation is performed according to the registration device 30.

First, at 347, the user operates the "update" key to set the update mode.

Next, the identification code is input at 348, and the "start" key is operated at S49. Next, in S50, perform the same operations as the registration operations 83 to S12, and proceed to S5.
The update is completed at 1.

Next, various other functions will be explained with reference to FIG. 13 and Table 1.

By operating Table 1-, each function is processed in S56.

Table 2 shows the specifications of each keyboard.

When the "Function" key is operated in S52, the process waits for the input of a function number, and in S53, the function number shown in Table 1 is selected and input. Then, in S54, 9 inch C
The function contents are displayed on the RT display 32, and the "Start" key is pressed in 555. The ○ mark in Table 2 indicates that a function key is provided. Since the reading device is driven by the designation end signal, even if an incorrect designation is made when specifying the stamp area, the reading device will not be driven unless the region designation signal is generated. Since the final area designation signal is stored, it is possible to repeatedly designate an area after making an incorrect designation.

Therefore, even if an incorrect designation is made, it is possible to easily make the correct designation again and read the seal stamp, improving the operability when reading the seal stamp.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the seal stamp filing device, Figure 2 is 9
3 is a plan view of a 3-inch liquid crystal display, FIGS. 4 and 5 are schematic configuration diagrams of other aspects of the seal stamp filing device, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the seal stamp filing device. Figure 7 is a flowchart of the registration operation, Figure 8 is a flowchart of the search operation, Figure 9 is a flowchart of the copy operation, Figure 10 is a flowchart of the deletion operation, Figure 11 is a flowchart of the addition operation, and Figure 12 is a flowchart of the deletion operation. is a flowchart of update operation, No. 13
The figure is a flowchart of other functional operations. Codes in the figure: 1 Counter terminal 2, 23. 33-3 inch liquid crystal display 4 Level converter 5 Personal computer 6 Printer 10 Main body control unit 12 Expansion storage means 20 External relations search device 22, 3: 2-9 inch CRT display 30
Registration device 31 Scanner 35 Touch panel Figure η Value diagram Figure Figure Figure Figure 1゜Figure Figure

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] After reading the seal impression affixed on the seal stamp and the information written on the seal stamp and displaying it on the display section, the area of the seal impression is designated and the seal impression on the seal stamp is read again. A seal stamp filing device that stores recorded items in a storage means, comprising: an area designation signal generation means for designating a seal imprint area; a storage means for preferentially storing a designated value designated last by the designation means; and after completion of region designation. A seal stamp file device comprising: an area designation end signal generating means that is operated and generates an area designation end signal; and a reading means driven by the region designation signal and the area designation end signal.