JPH087017A - Automatic transaction device with electronic calculator function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the function of an electronic calculator through the use of an input part for transaction processing. CONSTITUTION:When an electronic calculator control part 5 detects that a handset 7 which a visually impaired person uses for receiving voice guidance is taken, it connects an input part 6 for a specified purpose, which is accompanied by braille inscription for the visually impaired person with a transaction processing processor 1. When the vision of a customer is not impaired, he does not take the handset 7 and therefore the electronic calculator control part 5 detects it, and it connects a transaction information input part 2 to the transaction processing processor 1. The transaction information input part 2 consists of a CRT/touch key, and it visually executes guidance. The electronic calculator control part 5 turns on an electronic calculator switch 10 and connects the input part 6 for the specified purpose to the electronic calculator processor 3. Consequently, the customer can input transaction information by the transaction information input part 2 by using the input part 6 for the specified purpose as the electronic calculator.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic transaction device with a calculator function which enables a customer to perform necessary calculations in a transaction as a part of customer service.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In the conventional automatic transaction apparatus, a mainstream method is one in which a customer performs an input operation by a touch key formed of a transparent electrode plate or the like provided on a display such as a CRT. On the other hand, with such touch keys,
There is also an automatic transaction device equipped with keys accompanied by Braille notation so that visually impaired people can perform input operations. In these automatic transaction devices, financial institutions and the like are equipped with a calculator or the like so that the customer can calculate the details of the transaction amount. Such a calculator is installed by financial institutions as part of customer service. At financial institutions and the like, this kind of calculator was fixed to the operation panel of the automatic transaction device with an adhesive or the like.

[0003]

However, the above-mentioned conventional techniques have the following problems. That is, the above-mentioned calculator and the like are not necessary for all customers, and many customers do not need them. Further, since such a calculator and the like are simply bonded to the operation panel and the like, they may be stolen. On the other hand, customers who use touch keys for input do not need to use braille notation keys for visually impaired persons, and for such customers, this kind of special-purpose input section is useless and long. . Further, the number of visually impaired persons is a small number compared to the total number of users, and thus the key for such visually impaired persons is considerably less frequently used than the total number of times of use of the automated teller machine. .

[0004]

The automatic transaction device with a calculator function of the present invention is characterized by the following points in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. (1) A transaction processing processor that executes arithmetic processing for performing a transaction is provided. A transaction information input unit for inputting information to the transaction processing processor is provided. Equipped with a calculator processor for performing calculations necessary for transactions. A calculator display unit for displaying a calculation result by the calculator processor is provided. The calculator controller controls a calculator switch for starting and stopping the calculator processor, and includes a calculator controller that uses the transaction information input unit as an information input unit to the calculator processor when the calculator processor is started.

(2) In (1), the following points are characterized. The transaction processing processor is provided with a special purpose input unit for inputting information by a method different from that of the transaction information input unit. The calculator control unit uses an input unit for a specific purpose as an input unit of information to the calculator processor when the calculator processor is activated.

[0006]

When the customer conducts a transaction such as a transfer, if the customer is visually impaired, he or she takes a handset for receiving voice guidance. When the calculator control detects that the handset has been picked up, it connects a special purpose input with Braille notation for the visually impaired to the transaction processor. As a result, even a visually impaired customer can enter transaction information. On the other hand, if the customer's vision is not inconvenient, the above-mentioned handset cannot be taken, so the calculator control unit detects this and uses the transaction information input unit consisting of a CRT / touch key for visual guidance for transaction processing. Connect to the processor. In addition, a special purpose input unit is connected to the calculator processor. As a result, the transaction information can be input through the transaction information input unit while using the input unit for a specific purpose as a calculator.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of an automatic transaction device with a calculator function of the present invention. The illustrated apparatus comprises a transaction processing processor 1, a transaction information input unit 2, a calculator processor 3, a calculator display unit 4, a calculator control unit 5, a special purpose input unit 6, and the like. The transaction processing processor 1 executes a transaction processing program stored in a storage device (not shown) and performs various transaction processing such as withdrawal, deposit, and remittance at a financial institution. That is, the transaction processing processor 1 includes a transaction information input unit 2, a card reader 11, and a banknote deposit / withdrawal machine 1.
2, a bookkeeping machine 13, and a coin depositing / dispensing machine 14 are connected.
Then, according to an instruction from a host device (not shown) connected via the host interface 15, the card reader 11 reads the customer's cash card, and the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 12 and the coin depositing / dispensing machine 14 perform processing such as deposit / withdrawal or remittance. To do. It should be noted that these transaction results are entered in a passbook or the like by the entry machine 13.

The transaction information input unit 2 is composed of a display such as a CRT and a touch key fixed on the surface of the display. As is well known, the touch key is made of a transparent electrode plate or the like, and detects an arbitrary position coordinate designated by pressing a finger of an operator such as a customer on the screen of the display. This allows you to enter the transaction amount using the numeric keypad (numerical key) displayed on the screen.
Enter various transaction information. Calculator processor 3
Consists of an arithmetic processor built into a known calculator. It is used by the customer to make the necessary calculations for the various transactions described above. For example, it is used when calculating the total of the transfer amount and the fee at the time of transfer.

The calculator display unit 4 is composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like and is similar to the display unit of a known calculator. The calculator control unit 5 is composed of a control program executed by the transaction processing processor 1 and controls the calculator switch 10 to turn on / off the current supplied from the power supply unit 9. The special purpose input unit 6 inputs information by an input method different from that of the transaction information input unit 2. For example, the transaction information input unit 2 inputs information using touch keys, whereas the special-purpose input unit 6 is for visually impaired persons who can input information using stroke keys accompanied by Braille notation. It consists of a numeric keypad.

The handset 7 is composed of a handset or the like, and is used by the visually impaired person to receive voice guidance of the transaction. When the handset 7 is taken, the input by the transaction information input unit 2 is automatically switched to the input by the input unit 6 for a specific purpose. The Braille amount display unit 8 displays the transaction amount in Braille. As is well known, this display is performed by controlling the protrusion of the pins that represent the points forming the Braille. The power supply unit 9 supplies a current for operation to the transaction processing processor 1 and each part, and also supplies a current to the calculator processor 3 at a predetermined time through the calculator switch 10.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the operating portion of the apparatus shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the operation unit of the automated teller machine has a CRT
A transaction information input unit 2 composed of a touch key and a special purpose input unit 6 composed of an operation unit for the visually impaired are provided.
The calculator display unit 4 is provided in the input unit 6 for a specific purpose. Below that, transaction designation keys 21, 22, 23, 24 for designating each transaction type of payment, payment, inquiry, and bookkeeping are provided. And each transaction designation key 21, 22, 2
Corresponding to Nos. 3 and 24, notation plates 31, 32, 33, and 34 that indicate the transaction types in Braille are provided.
The number keys 25 are used to specify the transaction amount, and are accompanied by a notation plate 35 in which numbers are written in Braille.
Further, a correction key 26, a ten thousand key 27, a thousand key 28, and a circle key 29 are provided, and a notation plate 36 in which these are written in Braille
37, 38, 39 are provided.

Further, a confirmation key 40 for confirming after inputting the transaction information and starting the transaction and a notation plate 41 for notifying the transaction in Braille are provided, and a cancel key 42 for canceling the transaction and a notation for indicating this in Braille. A plate 43 is provided. Further, a Braille amount display unit 8 is provided for displaying the amount of money input by the numeric keys or the like in Braille. Such an operation unit for the visually impaired person becomes the operation unit of the calculator by switching the input from the transaction processing processor 1 to the calculator processor 3 in FIG. In that case, the number key 2
5 is a numerical key of a calculator, and transaction specifying keys 21, 22, 23, and 24 for payment, deposit, inquiry, and bookkeeping are calculation keys of "+", "-", "x", and "÷", respectively. Become. In addition, the correction key 26, 10,000 key 27, 1,000 key 28, Yen key 2
9. The confirmation key 40 and the cancel key 42 are respectively for inputting numerical value clear C, memory clear MC, and memory addition M.
The keys are +, memory subtraction M-, and calculation execution (equal) "=". Input contents and calculation results obtained by these keys are displayed on the calculator display unit 4 in the same manner as a normal calculator.

Next, the operation of the above-mentioned device will be described. When the visually impaired person uses the device of FIG. 1, the handset 7
, And operate the operation unit of FIG. 2 according to the voice guidance. When a customer who is not visually impaired uses the device shown in FIG. 1, he / she operates according to the guidance displayed on the CRT. This control switching is performed by the calculator control unit 5. An example of the processing procedure of the calculator control unit 5 is shown in the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S1, it is determined whether the handset 7 is on. This is because the customer can use the handset 7 by a micro switch etc. provided on the handset 7.
It can be determined by detecting whether or not If the handset 7 is not on, the CRT / touch key of the transaction information input unit 2 is activated in step S2, and step S2
In step 3, the operation unit for the visually impaired, which is the input unit 6 for the specific purpose, is activated for the calculator. That is, the calculator switch 10 is turned on, the input signal to the transaction processing processor 1 is cut off, and the input signal to the calculator processor 3 is validated.

On the other hand, if the handset 7 is turned on, the operation unit for the visually impaired, which is the input unit 6 for a specific purpose, is activated in place of the transaction information input unit 2 in step S4, and in step S5 the transaction information input unit 2 is activated. Stop the CRT / touch key of. In this way, a person with no visual impairment can use the input unit 6 for a specific purpose such as for a visually impaired person as a key of a calculator. Therefore, the utilization of the input unit 6 for a specific purpose can be increased. The following are examples of using the calculator function. For example, when making a transfer transaction that includes a fee, the amount of money to be input to the automated teller machine is the amount actually transferred to the account of the transfer destination. Need to do. For example, the amount of money transfer transaction including commission is 1
If the transfer fee is 300 yen and the transfer fee is 300 yen, the transfer amount is 9700 yen.

The above is an embodiment of the automatic transaction device with a calculator function that can be used by visually impaired persons. The following is an example of the automatic transaction device with a calculator function having only the CRT / touch key on the operation unit. explain. When the customer presses the calculator display switching designation section 44 of FIG. 4 with his or her finger, as shown in FIG.
A calculator is displayed on the RT. That is, the calculator display unit 4 and the number input key 45 are displayed. The calculator display unit 4 is a part for displaying the input result of the number input key 45 and the calculation result after the calculation is executed. The calculator display unit 4 remains until the customer finishes the transaction such as transfer. This allows the customer to input transaction information while referring to the calculation result.

Switching between the calculator display and the display of the normal transaction information input screen is performed according to the processing procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not the calculator display is designated by pressing the calculator display switching designation unit 44 in step S11. When the calculator display is designated, the calculator operation unit in FIG. 4 is displayed in step S12. Then, in step S13, the calculator switch 10 of FIG. 1 is turned on, and a signal line (not shown) is switched so as to send the input result of the number input key 45 to the calculator processor 3. In the case of this embodiment, in FIG. 1, the input unit 6, the handset 7, and the Braille amount display unit 8 for a specific purpose are not provided.

In this way, since the transaction information input section 2 is used to input information to the calculator processor 3, it is possible to provide the calculator only to the customer who needs the function of the calculator. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the calculator from being stolen. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and can be variously modified. For example, although the automatic transaction apparatus of the above-described embodiment has been described as one capable of deposit / withdrawal and transfer transactions, the same applies to a transfer-only machine or the like.

[0018]

As described above, according to the automatic transaction device with a calculator function of the present invention, the calculator processor incorporated in the device is provided, and information is sent to the calculator processor by using the input section for transaction processing. By inputting, the calculator can be made invisible to the customers who do not need the calculator, and only the customers who need the calculator can use the functions of the calculator. Further, it is possible to prevent the calculator from being stolen. Further, by using the special-purpose input unit for the visually impaired or the like as the ten-key pad for the calculator, the customer who inputs by the general-purpose input unit can utilize the special-purpose input unit. Therefore, it is possible to increase the utilization of the input unit for a specific purpose such as for the visually impaired.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of an automatic transaction device with a calculator function of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of an operation unit.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a calculator control unit.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of another example of the operation unit.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a calculator control unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Processor for transaction processing 2 Transaction information input section 3 Calculator processor 4 Calculator display section 5 Calculator control section 6 Specific purpose input section

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A transaction processing processor for executing arithmetic processing for performing a transaction, a transaction information input section for inputting information to the transaction processing processor, and a calculator for performing calculations required for a transaction. A processor, a calculator display unit for displaying a calculation result by the calculator processor, a calculator switch for starting and stopping the calculator processor, and the transaction information input unit for the calculator when the calculator processor is started. An automatic transaction device with a calculator function, comprising a calculator control unit as an input unit of information to a processor. 2. The transaction processing processor comprises a special purpose input section for inputting information by a method different from that of the transaction information input section, wherein the calculator control section inputs the special purpose when the calculator processor is activated. 2. The automatic transaction device with a calculator function according to claim 1, wherein the part is an input part of information to the calculator processor.