JPH0454585A - Crime preventing device for automatic teller machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To previously empty a portable safe in order to minimize the criminal damage by transferring the cash into a fixed safe from the portable safe when the detection signal of a door detection means is not obtained and the detection means of an abnormal external force detection means is obtained respectively. CONSTITUTION:A door key detection means 44 detects the lock/unlock states of a main body door 30 and at the same time the abnormal external force detection means 45 and 46 detect a fact that the abnormal external force due to the intensive vibrations, the high heat, etc., is applied to the wall surface of an automatic teller machine with the door 30 kept locked up. Under such conditions, a cash transfer control means 41 immediately transfers the cash into the fixed safes S1 - S3 from a portable safe C1. Thus the safe C1 is immediately emptied if the door 30 of the teller machine is forcibly opened or the wall surface of the teller machine is burnt off with a burner, etc. As a result, a burglar must take out the empty safe C1. Then the criminal damage can be minimized with the automatic teller machine.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (a) Industrial Application Field This invention relates to automatic transaction machines such as automatic teller machines and automatic currency exchange machines used in financial institutions, and more specifically, to improve cash management performance during crime prevention. Concerning enhanced security devices for automatic transaction machines.

(b) Conventional technology In general, security devices for automatic teller machines are designed to prevent fraud when an unmanned automatic teller machine is operated unmanned, for example on a holiday, and if a cash robbery occurs against the unmanned automatic teller machine. An alarm system is activated based on the act, and security guards are dispatched to respond based on the alarm.

However, if only this alarm is issued, the inside of the automated teller machine may be forced open and the lightweight portable safe, which can be attached to and removed from the machine, may be taken away.

(c) Problems to be solved by the invention This invention solves the problem that even if the inside of an automatic transaction machine is illegally opened,
The purpose of this invention is to provide a security device for an automatic transaction machine that can empty the inside of a portable safe in advance.

(d) Means for Solving the Problems This invention provides a portable safe that can be attached and removed inside a device through a main body door, and a transporter that is fixedly installed inside the device and that transports cash dispensed from the portable safe. The automated teller machine is equipped with a fixed safe connected via a wire, and includes door key detection means for detecting that the main body door is unlocked, and a door key detection means for detecting that the main body door is unlocked, and strong vibrations, high heat, etc. on the wall of the automated teller machine. abnormal external force detection means for detecting that an abnormal external force has been applied; and when a detection signal from the door key detection means is not obtained and a detection signal from the abnormal external force detection means is obtained, the cash in the portable safe is secured; This is a security device for an automatic transaction machine, which is equipped with a cash movement control means for transferring cash into a safe.

(E) Effect of the Invention According to this invention, the door key detection means detects the locked/unlocked state of the main body door, and at this time, the main body door remains locked.
When the abnormal external force detection means detects that an abnormal external force such as strong vibration or high heat is applied to the wall of the automatic transaction machine, the cash movement control means immediately transfers the cash in the portable safe to the fixed safe.

(f) Effects of the invention Therefore, if an attempt is made to illegally open the door of the automated teller machine, or if an external force such as burning out the wall with a burner begins to be applied, the inside of the portable safe will immediately become empty. Therefore, even if a mobile safe is stolen during a cash robbery, the safe will be taken away as an empty safe, and the cash itself will not be harmed, and the damage can be kept to a minimum.
It is especially suitable for unmanned operation.

(g) Examples An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below based on the drawings.

The drawing shows a security device for an automatic teller machine, and in FIG. A CR7 display 13, a passbook insertion slot 14 for inserting or returning a passbook, a bill slot 15 for allowing banknotes to be inserted or removed, a coin slot 16 for allowing coins to be inserted or removed, and a card insertion slot 17 for inserting or returning a card. , handling display 18, and staff call button 1
9.

Inside the device main body 11 described above, as shown in FIG.
A receiving section 20 located at the lower part of the bill slot 15 for taking in and taking out bills; a discriminating section 21 for determining the authenticity, denomination, and front and back of bills; and a front-to-back reversing section for flipping a face-down bill from front to back. section 22, a temporary holding section 23 that temporarily holds banknotes, and a simulated banknote storage section 2 that stores simulated banknotes.
4, a return holding section 25 which has the function of discharging and permitting the banknotes held in the - time holding section 23 to pass all at once, and a denomination-based payout section which has a function for feeding and storing banknotes for each denomination. First to third stackers 81-33 as storage units
, a transaction-related collection unit 26 that collects banknotes that have been misidentified during a person-withdrawal transaction, a replenishment-based collection unit 27 that collects banknotes that have failed to be verified when replenishing banknotes, and a forgotten collection unit 28 that collects forgotten banknotes.
, an operational cartridge C1 having various functions for dispensing, inspecting, and collecting banknotes, and a replenishment cartridge C2 that is removable from the device body 11 and replenishes banknotes from the outside. Each of these elements 20
~28.31-83, Cl-C2 are connected by a loop-shaped conveyance line 29.

By the way, when attaching and detaching the above-mentioned operational cartridge c1, as shown in FIG. Cartridge C
1 is provided inside so that it can be attached and detached.

The operation cartridge C1 is of a size and lightweight that can be carried by an attendant, and allows banknotes to be inserted into and taken out of the apparatus through it. For example, before the start of continuous use, a staff member installs the operating cartridge C1 inside the machine, and then feeds it out and stores it in each empty stacker 81-83 fixedly installed inside according to denomination type, so that withdrawal transactions can be performed. At the end of the operation, all banknotes from each stacker 81 to S3 are collected into the operational cartridge CI, and the banknotes are taken out to the outside and the banknotes are managed in and out.

FIG. 4 shows a control circuit block diagram of the automatic teller machine, in which the CPU 41 controls each circuit device according to the program stored in the ROM 42, and stores the necessary data in the RAM.
43, it is stored so that it can be input/output.

The door key detection sensor 44 detects the locked/unlocked state of the main body door 30, and based on this detection signal, the CPU 41 determines whether the main body door 30 has been normally opened using the door key.

The strong vibration detection sensor 45 is installed on the peripheral wall surface of the device main body 11.
The CPU 41 detects that a strong vibration has been applied, and based on this detection signal, determines that an abnormal external force has been applied from the outside to force the wall surface to open.

The high heat detection sensor 46 detects that high heat has been applied to the surrounding wall surface of the device main body 11, and based on this detection signal,
The PU 41 determines that an abnormal temperature has been applied during an unauthorized operation, such as burning out a wall surface with a burner.

The alarm device 47 outputs an alarm sound and an alarm signal when an abnormality detection signal is generated.

The banknote processing unit 48 receives banknotes deposited through the banknote entrance 15 into the device main body 11, processes the reception, and discharges the banknotes from the banknote entrance 15 at the time of withdrawal and cancellation of deposit, and distributes the banknotes. At times, distribution processing is performed by denomination from the operating cartridge CI to the first to third stackers S1 to S3, and when collecting banknotes, the first to third stackers S
The banknotes stored in the replenishment cartridge C2 are sequentially fed out and collected in the operational cartridge CI, and when replenishing banknotes, the banknotes stored in the replenishment cartridge C2 are sequentially fed out and stored in the first to third stackers 5l-83 and 5l-83. Replenish the operational cartridge C1.

Note that coins are also processed using the same processing configuration as that for banknotes described above.

The processing operation of the security device of the automatic teller machine configured as described above will be explained with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6.

FIG. 5 shows the locking management data for the main body door. Normally, when the operating cartridge C1 is set inside the main body 11 as a pre-processing for unmanned operation and the main body door 30 is closed and then locked, the locked state is changed. C via the door key detection sensor 44
It is managed by PU41.

On the other hand, when the door key is used to unlock the door, the unlock data for the main body door 30 is set in the CPU 41 (
1st to 3rd steps n1 to n3).

FIG. 6 shows security management data for banknotes. If the main body door 30 is opened during unmanned operation, the CPU 41 detects whether the door key is operated or not, based on the detection signal from the door key detection sensor 44. If the door 30 is opened normally, it is determined that the operation was performed by an appropriate staff member, but if the main body door 30 is opened without unlocking data, it is determined that the door was opened by unauthorized means (11th step n1l). outputs an alarm sound from the alarm device 47, and if a detection signal from the strong vibration detection sensor 45 is detected, it is determined that an unauthorized abnormal external force has been applied to the wall surface, and furthermore, a detection signal from the high heat detection sensor 46 is detected. If so, the CPU 41 similarly determines that an unauthorized abnormally high heat has been applied to the wall surface, and takes security measures against the abnormal external force (12th and 13th steps n12 and n13).

As a security measure, all the banknotes stored in the operational cartridge c1 are transferred to each stacker 5l-83 fixedly installed inside, and the inside of the operational cartridge C1 is emptied. Send the data of various conditions to the main monitoring center (14th to 15th steps n)
14~n I&).

As mentioned above, if an attempt is made to illegally open the main body door of the device, or if an external force such as burning out the wall surface with a burner begins to be applied, the operational cartridge will be immediately emptied, and if a cash robbery occurs, Even if a working cartridge is taken away, the working cartridge will be taken away as an empty cartridge, and there will be no damage to the cash itself.
Damage can be minimized. Furthermore, since there is less damage when a cash robbery occurs, it is possible to promote unmanned operation.

In the correspondence between this invention and the configuration of the above-mentioned embodiment, the device of this invention corresponds to the device main body 11 of the embodiment, the portable safe corresponds to the operation cartridge C1, and the transport path corresponds to the device main body 11 of the embodiment. , the fixed safe corresponds to the first stacker S1, the second stacker S2, and the third stacker S3, the door key detection means corresponds to the door key detection sensor 44, and the abnormal external force detection means corresponds to the transport line 29. corresponds to the strong vibration detection sensor 45 and the high heat detection sensor 46, and the cash transfer control means corresponds to the CPU 41, but the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a functional configuration diagram of an automatic teller machine, FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the automatic teller machine, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the automatic teller machine. Fig. 4 is a control circuit block diagram of the automatic teller machine, Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing locking management data for the main body door, and Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing security management data for banknotes. . 11... Device main body 29... Conveyance line 30
...Main body door 41...CPU44-46.
...Detection sensors S1 to S3...Stacker C1...Operating cartridge 11...M unit main body Fig. 6 Nanki Hayabusa's security pipe queue Fig. 5 Flowchart shown on the left

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A portable safe that can be attached and removed inside the device via a main body door, and a fixed safe that is fixedly installed inside the device and connected via a conveyance path that transports cash distributed from the portable safe. The automatic transaction machine comprises a door key detection means for detecting that the main body door is unlocked, and an abnormal external force for detecting that an abnormal external force such as strong vibration or high heat is applied to the wall of the automatic transaction machine. and a cash movement control means for transferring cash in the portable safe to a fixed safe when the detection signal from the door key detection means is not obtained and the detection signal from the abnormal external force detection means is obtained. Security device for automatic transaction machines.