JPS61211773A - Managing device for article storage - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To unlock an article storage according to the input operation of a an identification code by unlocking a lock mechanism under the condition that a predetermined storing charge is paid when a previously registered identification code coincides with an identification code inputted by a predetermined operation. CONSTITUTION:When a coin is inserted into a coin slot 3 and a takeout key 6 is pressed, a CPU performs a control for taking out. When by a ten key 4, inputting the identification number inputted on receiving, it is displayed on a display device 2. The coincidence of the identification code registered in RAM 9 and the inputted identification code is discriminated and when the coincidence is recognized, from the data of a receipt registered in the RAM 9 and the present date, the charge is calculated, and a shortage is displayed on the display device 2. If this shortage is 0, an unlocking is performed, the display of a temporary number is extinguished, and if the shortage is not 0, an additional inserting of the charge is waited. In such a manner, only by inputting the identification code by the ten key, the locker is unlocked, a key is not required and a trouble due to a loss of the key is prevented.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of the Invention) The present invention relates to an article storage management device suitable for coin lockers and the like.

(Summary of the Invention) The present invention is designed to lock and lock an article storage according to a password input operation, etc., and eliminates the need for a key for locking and unlocking.

(Prior art and its problems) Item storage facilities such as coin lockers located at stations, etc. are locked and unlocked using keys, so it is easy to lose the key. In such a case, you will have to go through a very troublesome procedure to receive your luggage in the locker.In addition, even if you go to the location where the locker is installed, you forget to bring the key with you and the locker is opened. In addition to this, there are problems such as the need to hand over the key to the other party in advance by mail, etc., even if the goods can be delivered via the coin locker.

(Object of the Invention) The present invention is to eliminate the need for a key when using a coin locker or the like.

(Structure and Effects of the Invention) In order to achieve the following objects, the present invention (is a receiving means for receiving a specified fee from inputted coins.

and; a registration means for registering a PIN code input in a predetermined operation when locking the door, on the condition that a predetermined basic η' money is received; a match determination means for determining a match with an already registered password; and an unlocking means for unlocking the lock mechanism on condition that a predetermined storage fee is received when the match is determined; ; It is characterized by comprising the following.

According to the above configuration, the article storage can be unlocked according to the input operation of the password code, and it is not necessary to carry a key.

・(Explanation of examples) Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a group of coin lockers in which the present invention is applied to coin lockers.

In the same figure, on the surface of the opening/closing 1-a 1a of each locker 1, there is a display 2 such as an LED display. Coin thrower 1~
3. Numeric keypad 4. "Receive" key 5. A take-out key 6 is arranged respectively.

Further, on the back side of the opening/closing door 1a, 1:A1, various electrical devices for controlling locking and unlocking of the locker, etc., which will be described later, are arranged.

Figure 2 shows the electrical configuration of this embodiment.
U7 consists of a microprocessor, system ROM, etc., and includes a coin mechanism, 8° numeric keypad, 4. , R.A.
M9. and display device 2 are connected.

The in-mechanism 8 has almost the same structure as a normal vending machine, and identifies the inserted coin and stores the coin in a predetermined storage section (not shown).

Further, the identified coin information is manually input to the CPU 7 to calculate the total amount and the like.

In RAMQ, there is a locker number 8 "1" area, a registered court "large area," and "registration 1] 11M" 1 breath area, as well as other FLAGl.
.

Each flag area of rlAG2 and FLAG3 is blocked.

Next, the operation of the device of the present invention is shown in flowchart 1 (not shown in FIG. 3).
Explain according to ~.

First, we will explain the case where you deposit your luggage into an empty locker.

A coin is inserted from coin slot 3 (step 10)
0 affirmative), if the total amount is greater than the prescribed basic fee (
Step 110 affirmative), flag 1 of RAM9 is “'1”
(step 120), and becomes an indicator that the predetermined fee has been paid.

When the acceptance key 5 is pressed in this state (step 130 affirmative, step '140 affirmative, step 150 affirmative), the condition is that the specific temporary number has not been displayed yet, that is, it is an empty locker (step 160 negative). ＞
, FLAG2 is set to 11111 (step 17
0), the future operation becomes an indicator that it is an operation for receiving τ1, and the CPU 7 performs control for receiving.

Next, when the user presses the password (for example, a 4-digit combination number) using the numeric keypad 4 (step 180), the code is displayed on the display 2 (step 190).

Therefore, user t, 11: can clearly write down the number he/she has input.

Thereafter, it is confirmed whether FI AG2-"1" (step 2'OO portrait), and the process moves to a series of processing at the time of reception.

That is, the input code is stored in the RAM 9 (step 210), and the date and time of the input code are stored in the same way (step 220), and then an arbitrary number (temporary number) or a scrambled number is selected. (stored in RAM9) (
Step 230>, the locker number is displayed on the display 2 (Step 240). By memorizing this temporary number, you can locate your locker, and you can also tell others where your locker is. Additionally, this temporary number continues to be displayed while the luggage is stored in the locker.

Therefore, the user can confirm that the locker is in use simply by seeing that the temporary number is displayed. Furthermore, since there is no need to separately provide a usage status indicator for each locker, the design can be simplified and the efficiency of assembly work can be improved.

When you put the luggage in the locker and close the door 1a (Yes in step 250), the lock (not shown) consisting of an electromagnetic lock etc. is the CP.
It is automatically locked according to the command from U7 (step 160).
), FLA91 and Fl-AG'2 are set to "O" (step 270).Next, the case of taking out the luggage will be explained.

Previous) Same as small, a coin is inserted and FLAGl-1l
1 IT (step 10'0 to step 120), and when the eject key 6 is pressed (step 280
Affirmative), [l-8G3 is set to rJ i'' (
Step 290>, the future operation becomes an indicator that there is an operation for taking out, and the CPU 7 performs control for taking out.

Next, when the user enters the password entered at the time of reception using the numeric keypad 4 (step 180), the display 2 displays "-F entered" (step 190).

Next, it is confirmed that FLAG2≠IIP+ (step 200 negative), and FI AG3-"1" is confirmed (step 300 affirmative), and the password registered in the RAM 9 by the CPU 7 and the input password are A match is determined. Here, when it is confirmed whether the two match (
(Yes at step 310), the process then proceeds to a series of processes at the time of □ extraction.

That is, the fee is calculated from the receipt date and time registered in the RAM 9 and the current date and time (step 320), and the insufficient amount is displayed on the display 2 based on the calculation result (step 330). ).

If this shortfall is O (step 340 affirmative), 'C
The lock is unlocked according to the command from PU7 (step 35).
0), the display of the temporary number disappears (step 360), and "l-8G1 and [1-ΔG3 (,tll
It is reset to 0+1 (step 270).

゛Also, if there is not enough money in step 340, the process advances to step 345 and waits for additional payment.

Note that for each error, an instruction corresponding to each case is shown on the display 2. For example, if step 310 is negative, an instruction to return to step 180 and re-enter is displayed as a comment. .

As shown above, the blade and locker can be unlocked by simply entering the password using the numeric keypad, so there is no need for a key like that used in conventional coin lockers.

Therefore, there are no problems due to loss of keys, etc.゛Also, when transferring goods via a coin locker, all you need to do is notify the other party of your PIN and locker number.

Note that the present invention is not limited to coin lockers, but can be widely applied to goods storage facilities such as bank safe deposit boxes.

In addition, in the above embodiment, a coin locker numeric keypad,
Either a display or various electrical devices that control locking, unlocking, etc. of the lockers are installed in each locker, or these devices are shared by one unit, and all lockers can be centrally managed.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 (, I1) is a perspective view of the device of the present invention applied to a coin locker, Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical configuration of the present invention (1A), and Figure 3 is a flowchart 1 to 1 showing the operation of the device of the present invention.
It is. 1...Coin locker 2...Display 3...] Inslot l~ 4...Numeric keypad 5...Reception year - 6...Eject key

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) Receiving means for receiving a specified fee from the inserted money; and registration means for registering a PIN code input in a predetermined operation when locking the door, on the condition that a predetermined basic fee is received. and; a match determining means for determining whether the PIN code input in a predetermined operation matches the already registered PIN code; and; when the match is determined, a predetermined storage fee is received; A management device for an article storage, comprising: an unlocking means for unlocking a locking mechanism;