JPH02236696A - Processing dividing system for automatic machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily switch a processing unit to another one when an accident has occurred at a part of the unit, and to easily share and duplicate a communication line by independently composing the respective processing units. CONSTITUTION:By composing processing units 11, 12... 16, whose functions can be independently processible, as a local network, they can be divided into the respective processing units. That is, the respective processing units 11, 12... 16 notify the processing data and next processing requests to the next processing unit, the next processing unit executes the processing according to processed data and the processing request, and notifies the processed data and the next processing request to the following processing unit in the same way. Thus the processing can be divided according to the respective functions of an automatic machine, and the separation of the troubled unit or parallel processing of the respective processing unit can be easily executed.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] Regarding the processing division method of automatic machines, the purpose of this invention is to divide each function of automatic machines into processing units to enable flexible operation. Each processing unit is configured as a local network that sequentially notifies each processing unit of its processing data and next processing request, and then performs the respective processing in response. [Industrial Application Field] The present invention is applicable to automated teller machines (ATMs), automated teller machines (CDs), and automated teller machines (ADs) used in financial institutions and other institutions (in this specification, each machine collectively refers to "automatic machine"
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An automatic teller machine (ATM) is a device that uses a magnetic card or a passbook with a magnetic stripe to automatically perform both cash payments and deposits under the customer's control. A cash dispenser (CD) is a device that uses a magnetic card or a bankbook with a magnetic stripe to automatically dispense cash (bills) when operated by a customer. Automatic teller machine (A
D) is a device that uses a magnetic card or a bankbook with a magnetic stripe to automatically deposit cash by the customer's operation.

[Conventional technology]

As shown in FIG. 7, a conventional automatic machine (in this case, automatic deposit payment a) has a magnetic card input section 71 that reads the magnetic stripe contents of the card inserted by the customer, and a key manual section that inputs the PIN number, amount, etc. 72, a display unit 73 that displays operation guidance, etc., a cash withdrawal unit 74, a line control unit 75 that transmits and receives data to and from the host computer via a communication line, and other parts that are not shown in the drawings, such as transaction statements and slip journals. The printing section, passbook input section, etc. each have a unit configuration. Each of these processing units is connected to the main control section 76, and in response to customer operations, the main control section 76 communicates with the host computer via the line control section 75, and handles cash withdrawals and other processing. It is configured to control the [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the conventional automatic machine, each processing unit is connected through the main control section in this way, and each automatic machine is configured as an independent device. By the way, when operating an automatic machine, some processing units may malfunction, or media such as receipt paper or cash may run out, and failures involving the entire automatic machine may occur, such as failures in the line control section. Sometimes.

In such cases, the control program of the main control unit may be changed to perform degenerate operation in which some functions (units) are stopped, or in some cases automatic machine operation may be stopped even though other processing units are normal. may be suspended. As described above, conventional automatic machines have a configuration centered around the main control unit, making it difficult to respond flexibly and easily to degenerate operations or suspensions. An object of the present invention is to provide a processing division method for an automatic machine that divides each function of the automatic machine into processing units and enables flexible operation. [Means for Solving the Problems] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the principle of the present invention. In the figure, processing units 11, 12, . . . , 16 are configured to independently process each function of the automatic machine.

Each processing unit is configured as a local network that sequentially notifies each processing unit of its processing data and next processing request, and then performs its respective processing. [Function] In the present invention, the processing I unit capable of independently processing each function of the automatic machine is configured as a local network, thereby making it possible to divide the processing unit into each processing unit.

That is, each processing unit notifies its processing data and next processing request to the next processing unit, the next processing unit performs processing according to the processing data and processing request, and similarly sends processing data and requests to subsequent processing units. By performing the process of notifying the next processing request, it is possible to divide the processing to correspond to each function of the automatic machine, and it becomes possible to easily handle the separation of faulty units and parallel processing of each processing unit. [Example] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention. The present invention divides the automatic machine into units for each processing unit,
Although it is configured as a predetermined local 1i1 (for example, LAN), here, for ease of explanation, an example of a cash dispenser (CD) that handles only magnetic cards is divided into an input section, an output section, and a line control section. is shown. In the figure, an input unit 21 is configured to input customer operation data, input and eject a magnetic card, and print and eject a transaction statement slip, and an output unit 23 is configured to input customer operation data, input and eject a magnetic card, and print and eject a transaction slip.
The line control unit 25 communicates with the host computer based on input data notified from the input unit 21 and notifies the output unit 23 of received data.

In addition, by integrating the input section 2l and the output section 23, it is possible to make it look almost the same as the current automatic teller machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing by the input unit 21.

The input unit 21 monitors whether the output unit 23 and the line control unit 25 are operating normally, and if at least one of each unit is operating, enters a customer transaction waiting loop.

A transaction is started when the customer presses the transaction selection key, the corresponding transaction mode is set, and when the card is inserted, the contents of the magnetic stripe are read and the input PIN number is checked. If the PIN number matches the one on the inserted card (identity verification), processing will proceed according to the set transaction mode. For example, in the case of "payment", the payment amount is input according to the customer's key operation.

Once the various data for the transaction are finalized, it is edited into a predetermined message and sent via the local line to a predetermined (e.g., vacant) line control section 25 (Fig. 2). In addition, when data accompanying the transaction confirmation is received via the local line (Fig. 2 ■), a transaction statement slip is printed accordingly, a magnetic card, a transaction statement slip, or other media is ejected, and further Clear transaction data and exit. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing by the line control unit 25. A transmission message addressed to the host computer is edited from the message sent from the input unit 21 and received via the local line, and is sent to the host computer via the communication line.
It also edits the message addressed to the output unit from the message received via the communication line and sends it to the corresponding output unit via the local line (Figure 2 ■). Note that in the reception process from each line, queuing is performed so that multiple messages can be received.

In addition, by configuring the line control unit 25 to be able to support multiple communication lines, even if a failure occurs in one communication line or line control unit, it can be connected to the host computer via other line control units and communication lines. It becomes possible to send and receive data. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing by the output unit 23. Analyzes the message received via the local line, releases cash if there is a cash payment, edits the message addressed to the input unit, and sends it via the local line to the corresponding input unit ( Figure 2 ■). Note that in the reception process from the local line, queuing is performed so that multiple messages can be received. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, when the input section 21 and output section 23l in one automatic machine are operated in correspondence (
(Apparently similar to current automatic machines), the machine cannot begin another transaction until one transaction is completed.

? On the other hand, if the output section 23■ of an automatic machine different from the input section 2i+ is operated correspondingly due to a failure or other reason in Fig. 2, or as shown in Fig. 6, the input section 2l
When the output unit 23 and the output unit 23 are operated separately, the input unit 21 receives data accompanying the transaction confirmation from the line control unit 25 via the local line, and releases the magnetic card or other medium. , the input section 21 can perform the following processes continuously. In addition, if the output section of an automatic machine that is different from the input section is operated in correspondence, it is necessary to confirm the identity of the person at the output section where cash is dispensed, and the PIN number etc. will be verified in the same way as at the input section. ．． The embodiments of the present invention for automatic teller machines (CDs) that handle only magnetic cards have been described above, but when handling passbooks with magnetic stripes or automatic teller machines (CDs) that handle only magnetic cards,
TM) and automatic teller machines (AD), the method of the present invention can be applied in the same way by adding processing corresponding to passbook entry and transfer processing to the input section and connecting the deposit section to the local network. It is possible to achieve this.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, by configuring each processing unit of an automatic machine independently, even if a failure occurs in one part, it is easy to transfer to another processing unit. It is also easy to share and duplicate communication lines.

In other words, even if you need to replenish cash or other items during operation, you can do so by simply stopping the corresponding processing unit, and as an automatic machine, you can flexibly respond to various failures. Can be done. In addition, it is easy to adjust the operating time of each processing unit, and as an automatic machine it can be operated efficiently at low cost, making it extremely useful in practical terms.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is a block diagram of the principle of the present invention, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a block diagram of the principle of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart explaining an example of processing in the input section; FIG. 4 is a flowchart explaining an example of processing in the line control section; FIG. 5 is a flowchart explaining an example of processing in the output section; FIG. 6 is a configuration of another embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a conventional automatic machine. In the figure, 11, 12,... 16 is a processing unit, 21 is an input section, 23 is an output section, 25 is a line control section, 71 is a magnetic card input section, 72 is a key input section, 73 is a display section, 74 is a cash withdrawal section, 75 is a line Control unit 76 is a main control unit. Block diagram of the principle of the invention Fig. 1 Block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment Fig. 2 Block diagram showing the structure of another embodiment Fig. 6 Flowchart explaining an example of processing of the line control section Fig. 4 Explaining an example of processing of the output section Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing the configuration of a conventional automatic machine. Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a conventional automatic machine.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) Equipped with processing units (11, 12, . . . , 16) that independently process each function of the automatic machine, and sequentially notifies each processing unit of its processing data and next processing request, A processing division method for an automatic machine, characterized in that it is configured as a local network that receives the information and performs each processing.