JPH05174040A - Slip issuing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate the congestion occurring at the windows, the lobbies, the counters, etc., by selecting a slip format of a desired type together with specification of a user for the automatic issue of a slip where the fixed information is automatically printed so as to evade the conjestion occurring around the handwriting processing desks end to evade the correction of the wrong written contents. CONSTITUTION:A user inputs the magnetic information on various ID cards including a self-identification card, etc., and the cards related to various institutions and the media like various licenses, passports, etc., that have the personal identification functions through an input means 16. Then the fixed information on the user is read out of the storage contents of a 2nd storage means 14 based on the input operation of the user. Then the fixed information on the user is printed over a prescribed slip format stored in a 1st storage means 12 which is previously selected. Thus it is possible to accurately and quickly issue a desired slip that includes the fixed information on the user in a necessary range.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a voucher issuing device created at various counters, which automatically identifies a user according to stored information in a storage medium such as a magnetic card or a visible identification card and automatically issues a desired voucher. Voucher issuing device for

[0002]

[Prior Art] Various financial institutions, insurance related counters, government offices,
There are various forms of voucher forms at schools, travel agencies, ticket sales offices, shipping companies, rental cars, etc., and it is necessary to fill in the required items on the corresponding forms according to their respective purposes. ..

On these slips, for example, an address, a name, a place of work, a postal code, a telephone number, a fax number, an identification number, an account number and the like, which are peculiar to the user, must be surely written.

In such a slip system, since there are many kinds of slips, a large number of sheets are lined up, and the counters and counters tend to be complicated.

Further, users and applicants who are unfamiliar with creating slips tend to take a long time to enter the slips, and mistakes are likely to occur. In particular, it was difficult for the elderly and users with visual and ear disabilities to create an accurate slip by handwriting.

[0006] Further, the same slip, the amount of money, place name,
When creating multiple similar slips except for a part of the date and time, it is necessary to repeat the same complicated description operation, which is a waste of time and labor, and causes unnecessary congestion at the counter counters. There was also concern about erroneous writing due to misunderstanding.

In addition, when the slips are automatically processed by an optical reading device, that is, OCR, which has been increasing in recent years, handwritten slips having different handwritings are not desirable in terms of reading rate. ..

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and simplifies handling of slip sheets at various counters or counters, and at the same time, automatically and quickly writes fixed information. An object of the present invention is to provide a slip issuing device capable of preventing erroneous writing and the like.

[0009]

FIG. 1 is a principle diagram of a slip issuing device according to the present invention. In the figure, 10 is a central processing unit (CPU), which executes control of the entire slip issuing device in accordance with a predetermined program.

A first storage means 12 stores a predetermined slip format to be handled by the slip issuing device.

Reference numeral 14 is a second storage means for pre-registering and storing the unique information of the user to be handled by the slip issuing device. Reference numeral 16 is an input device for inputting information necessary for identifying a user.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a printing device, which prints on the printing paper the unique information of the user identified by the input from the input device 16 in accordance with a predetermined slip format.
A slip is issued. In addition, this printing device 18
If it is configured so that different colors can be printed at least partially according to the slip type, it is convenient because the error in subsequent slip processing is reduced.

[0013]

In the slip issuing apparatus according to the present invention, the predetermined slip format is stored in the first storage means 12. Further, fixed information about the user is also stored in the second storage means 14 in advance.

When it is necessary to issue a voucher of a desired format, the user uses various ID cards for identifying himself from the input device 16 of the voucher issuing device, magnetic information of cards at various institutions, and licenses. A medium having a personal identification function, such as a passport, is input from the input device 16. According to the input, the fixed information about the user is read out from the stored contents of the second storage unit 14.

The fixed information about the user thus read is simultaneously printed on the predetermined slip format stored in the first storage means 12 selected in advance. Therefore, it becomes possible to issue a desired slip accurately in a short time according to a predetermined format and including user's fixed information in a necessary range.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a slip issuing device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

The buses of the CPU 10 for controlling the entire apparatus include storage devices 12 and 14 as first and second storage means, an input device 16, a printing device 18, an external storage device 20, a display device 22, A communication device 24 or the like for exchanging information with the host device is connected.

It is convenient to add a touch panel, a keyboard, or other input means to the display device 22 so that the slip type can be selected and the amount of money, the date of reservation, the place name, etc. can be appropriately input.

The first storage device 12 stores various predetermined slip formats corresponding to the types to be handled by the slip issuing device. For example, a slip for a financial institution includes a deposit slip, a refund slip, a utility bill payment slip, a tax payment request slip, and the like. Various forms of slips are conceivable depending on the characteristics of application forms such as insurance, transportation, and government offices.

Further, the storage device 1 as the second storage means.
4 stores fixed information of the user, such as name, zip code, address, date of birth, telephone number, work place, family name, etc., at the time of first use or in advance. It is stored by the registration process that is performed.

Such fixed information registered in advance is an information medium for identifying the user, such as a cash card, a credit card, an ID card unique to the system,
You can get it with your driver's license, passport, etc.

By fixing these media to a reader suitable for each structure, for example, a reader such as a card reader which is a magnetic reader, an optical reader, an electrostatic reader, or the like of an appropriate type, a user-specific fixation can be achieved. Information is identified.

When the type of the slip and the fixed information to be described in the slip are specified, the fixed information to be written by the user is simultaneously printed on the unprinted slip paper in addition to the predetermined slip format. ..

As a result, it is possible to accurately and promptly issue a voucher of an appropriate type for plain paper stored in the voucher issuing device, in which fixed information has already been written.
Therefore, it is expected that the labor and time of users will be saved and the congestion at the counter will be greatly improved.

Applications of the slip issuing device according to the present invention include, in addition to the above-mentioned financial institutions, insurance services, etc., purchase of regular tickets for transportation institutions, application for designated tickets, family register documents at municipal offices. It can also be applied to the issuance of slips that may be used repeatedly, such as a request to issue a seal stamp certificate.

In these applications, it is possible to create a dedicated user identification medium for each, and it is also possible to use it together with existing personal magnetic cards or cards of other departments.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration when a magnetic card is used to read the unique information of the slip issuing device according to the present invention.

A format memory 112 which is a first memory connected to the processing unit 110, a card reader 116,
The printer 118, the display 122, etc. are housed in a single case and are separated. The user individual data memory 114, which is the second memory, is an external storage device, and is often configured to belong to a higher-level device that is appropriately connected via a line or the like. However, it can be built in the slip issuing device.

In the first memory area, for example, a required number of slip formats as shown in FIG. 4 are stored. This slip format should be set appropriately according to the installation location, and an arbitrary format can be applied.

The fixed information of the user is stored in the second memory area. Name, zip code, address, work place,
It stores required data such as date of birth. An index for selecting the fixed information is also added to this.

The card reader 116 reads a magnetic card in which the user's individual identification information is stored on the magnetic stripe to identify the user. The specific information of the user is transmitted to the processing unit 110.

The processing section 110 selects and extracts a pre-selected type of slip format from the first memory 112. Further, the fixed information stored in the second memory 114 is selected based on the user identification information from the card reader 116. The slip format and the fixed information of the user are input to the printer 118.

The printer 118 executes the print processing of the slip format and the print processing according to the data of the user fixed information on the unprinted paper of a predetermined size, and issues the desired slip as shown in FIG.

In this case, items that may change each time such as the amount of money, section, place name, etc. are input by an auxiliary input device (not shown), or by handwriting on the issued slip. Means to add are adopted.

On the display 122, the required operation is selected, the next step is displayed, etc., a message to the user is displayed, and the operation can be performed interactively with the user using the touch keys or the attached keyboard. It can be configured to provide the required display when recommending.

FIG. 6 is a display example of the display 122 when the voucher issuing device according to the present invention is used at a window of a financial institution.

On the initial screen of the screen display 1, the issuable menu of the device is displayed, and the issuance voucher of the issuance voucher is displayed by the number input instruction from the touch panel or the attached keyboard in which the user inputs with the fingertip. Identify. In this case, it is convenient from the viewpoint of improving the work efficiency that it is possible to issue a plurality of types of slips.

In accordance with the specification of such an issuance slip, the item name on the display is highlighted as shown in screen display 2,
Specify the distinction between selection and non-selection. If an incorrect selection is made, the selection is repeated again. When the display is correct, confirmation input indicating that it is OK is performed.

In response to the confirmation input indicating that the correct selection has been made, a message "Please read the card" is displayed as in the screen display 3. The user identification information is read by inserting the card into the card reader according to this display. The user confirmation data thus obtained is input to the processing unit.

As a result, in accordance with the execution of the required processing by the processing section, a display such as "currently processing. Please wait, a little." Is displayed like the screen display 4. Meanwhile, the processing unit
Selects and prints the corresponding slip format, retrieves and prints user fixed data.

When the printing is completed, the slip is ejected to a predetermined take-out port. In response, “Please receive the slip. Thank you.” Shown on screen display 5.
A message prompting the user to take out the slip is displayed, and after a predetermined time or after confirming that the slip has been taken out,
Return to the initial screen.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the slip issuing device. An initial screen for selecting a slip type is displayed on the display of the apparatus as in step S1.
When the user selects the slip type here, the selected slip type name is highlighted (step S2).

Then, it is checked whether or not the slip type selection completion confirmation input has been made (step S3). The operations of steps S2 and S3 are repeated until confirmation input.

In the repeated execution, when the slip type is confirmed and input, "Please read the card." Is displayed (step S4) to check whether the input is a valid specific information input card. Examine (Step S
5). If it is not a valid card input, step S4
Persists display.

When it is determined that the input is a regular specific information input card, the corresponding processing is performed, that is, the selected slip format data is taken out and the fixed data of the user is read out. At the same time, the message "Processing is in progress. Please wait, please" is displayed on the display (step S6).

Then, the printer prints the slip format and the fixed data of the user (step S7). The printed slip is discharged to a predetermined outlet.

After that, as in step S8, "Please receive the slip. Thank you." Is displayed on the display (step S8), and it is confirmed that the slip has been taken out, or the initial screen is returned after a predetermined time. To do.

[0048]

As described above in detail, according to the voucher issuing apparatus of the present invention, a voucher on which fixed information is automatically printed is selected by selecting a voucher format of a desired type and performing a user specifying operation. Obtainable.

Even when the same user issues a plurality of slips, there is almost no difference in operation, and a desired kind of slip is automatically issued. In this case, the fixed information such as the user's address, name, and date of birth is the registered data itself, and erroneous writing such as handwriting cannot occur. Therefore, the slip processing efficiency is improved.

According to the automatic issuance of the slip, an accurate slip can be created in a shorter time than the handwriting process of the user, and therefore, the congestion of the handwriting processing table and the correction work of the erroneous writing by the person in charge can be avoided. Therefore, the waiting time for subsequent users is reduced, and it is possible to eliminate congestion at the counter, lobby, counter, and the like.

In addition, such a slip issuing device can easily increase the number of installed units, and can easily prepare an optimal processing environment according to the degree of congestion at a window or the like.

The voucher issuing device according to the present invention not only saves the labor and time required for a normal person to create a voucher as described above, but also makes it difficult for the elderly, the visually impaired, and the characters to be written. It is also effective enough to make it easy for people to create slips.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a principle diagram of a voucher issuing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment of the slip issuing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a second embodiment of the slip issuing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an example of a slip format in the slip issuing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an example of an issuance slip by the slip issuing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a display example of a display of the voucher issuing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing operation of the slip issuing device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Processing Means (CPU) 12 First Storage Means 14 Second Storage Means 16 Input Means 18 Printing Device

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A first storage means (12) for storing a predetermined voucher format to be printed on plain paper, and a second storage means (12) for storing required information about a user in advance.
Storage means (14) and input means (16) for inputting information that should identify the user
And a processing means (10) for printing the slip description items corresponding to the fixed information of the user on a plain paper in accordance with the input to the input means (16). Voucher issuing device. 2. The slip issuing device according to claim 1, wherein the input means (16) for inputting the information for specifying the user is a magnetic storage medium and a magnetic reading device adapted to the medium. .. 3. The slip issuing device according to claim 1, wherein the input means (16) for inputting the information for specifying the user is a visible identification card and an optical reading device. 4. The voucher issuing device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the predetermined voucher formats are stored, and can be arbitrarily selected by a selection operation executed in advance. 5. The printing color can be changed at least partially in accordance with a specified slip type when printing the predetermined slip format.
The slip issuing device according to any one of 1.