JPS63236197A - Locker managing system - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a locker management system that can be used using a portable medium such as a magnetic card.

(Prior Art) In facilities used by members, such as athletic gyms and tennis clubs, many individual lockers are installed. In such facilities, clubs, etc., users present their membership cards to staff members upon entering the facility, borrow designated keys, and use designated lockers. Users leave their belongings in lockers while using facilities, clubs, etc., and take them out of the lockers when they are finished using the facilities. For this reason, locker key rentals were managed by staff.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) In conventional FA facilities, clubs, etc. where a plurality of lockers are installed, the lockers are managed by staff members who lend out locker keys. These facilities, clubs, etc. are used by a large number of people, including men, women, children, and the elderly. For this reason, when the locker rooms are separated into men's and women's locker rooms, the key to the women's locker room may be given to the man by mistake. As a result, there were cases where women entered the men's locker room with the key to the women's locker room.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and its purpose is to set the location of the rental locker according to the user,
To provide a locker management system that can appropriately manage lockers.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has the following features as shown in FIG.
A system for managing usage status of a locker, the system comprising: accepting a portable medium storing at least permission information regarding use of the locker; reading at least the permission information from the portable medium; an input control means 83 for inputting the user type of the user who is to use the locker; and a memory storing at least usage information regarding use and authorization information permitting use of the designated locker based on the designated input via the input control means 83. A media issuing means 85 that issues media, and a gate means 87 that restricts entry to or exit from the locker installation location using the storage medium issued by the media issuing means 85, etc., and cash is dispensed according to the user type by the input control means. The present invention further comprises a use monitoring means 89 for setting the position of the accessible locker and controlling the gate in response to the storage medium issued by the medium issuing means 85.

(Function) In the locker management system according to the present invention, the validity of the portable medium that stores at least the permitter information regarding the person who is permitted to use the locker is verified. , the user will be notified of an appropriate locker according to the user and will have the user specify from among them, and upon entering this designation, the user will be able to enter or leave the locker location via a gate means and use the designated locker if possible. The system is designed to issue users with a storage medium that allows them to use the computer.

(Example) Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in detail using the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a locker management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, this embodiment will be described assuming that lockers installed in a members-only sports facility are managed.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 indicates a main body processing section of the system, and reference numeral 3 indicates a rocker driver section that is provided in each of the locker units 5 and controls a drive section 8 such as an indicator 9 provided in each locker unit 7.

The main body processing unit 1 includes a CPU 11 that serves as the core of processing, a ROM 13 that stores processing programs, a RAM 15 that temporarily stores various data, as well as a reading device 17, a display 19, an input device 21, a floppy disk device 23,
It is equipped with a magnetic disk device 25, a token issuing device 26, a printer 27, a gate control section 28, and a locker control section 29. J3, CPU11. ROM13. RAMI 5
is the main component of the usage monitoring means.

The reading device 17 is a device for reading required information from the storage section 32 of the portable medium 31, such as a magnetic card, which constitutes the membership card. J3, the storage unit 32 of this portable medium 31 stores permission information regarding permission to use the locker 7 (e.g., pre-registered user code, valid period of use, etc.), as well as the member's name, age, etc. , address, occupation, and other information are stored.

One display is used to appropriately display various types of information.

The input device 21 mainly constitutes input control means, and together with the CPU 11 constitutes the input control means.
It consists of a keyboard for the administrator of the locker 7, that is, the receptionist at the sports facility, to make necessary inputs as appropriate, and as shown in FIG. be done.

The disk drive 23 and the magnetic disk drive 25 are storage media that store required information. Here, the required information includes, for example, the code of the portable medium 31 that can be used and has been recorded in the locker 7, the code of the portable medium 31 that is unusable due to theft, etc., the code of the portable medium 31 that is unusable due to theft, etc. usage status, etc. In this embodiment, two types of storage media are provided for the above-mentioned information, but either one may be used depending on the amount of information desired to be stored.

The printer 27 is used to make hard copies of various information as appropriate.

The token issuing device 26 constitutes a medium issuing means, and is activated when a receptionist operates the input device 21 to allocate a locker to a member as described later, stores necessary information, and generates a gate as described later. Storage medium (hereinafter referred to as "token") 49 that allows access to and from the locker room via the device 67 and use of the assigned locker
is issued. The four tokens have a structure as shown in FIG. 4, for example, and have a punch hole 51 for storing the required information and a magnetic stripe 53. A punch hole 54 is formed in the punch hole portion 51 to indicate, for example, a unit number and a locker number regarding the locker that can be used with the token. The magnetic stripe 53 stores information such as the date of use, the identification code of the portable medium 31, and the assigned locker number, which are necessary for passage processing at a gate device 67, which will be described later.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the token issuing device 26. As shown in FIG. In the same figure, 55 is a hopper in which the original of the token 49 is stored, 56, 57, 58 is a punch hole forming magnet provided along the conveyance path from the hopper 55 to the token discharge port 61, 59 and Reference numerals 60 denote a write head and a read head, respectively, for reading and writing information to and from the magnetic stripe 53 of the token 49, respectively. Further, 62 is a sensor for detecting the passage of four tokens (or original tokens) in the conveyance path, 63 is a storage stacker for storing 1--kun that has been created incorrectly, and 64 is a storage stacker for storing incorrectly created tokens. This is a storage selector that leads to the stacker 63. In such a configuration, when a token is issued, under the control of the CPU 11, one original note is extracted onto the passage by the drive of the roller 65 and transported, and the position where it passes the sensor 62, that is, the original note state The punch hole portion 51 and magnetic stripe 53 of the token 49 are stopped at positions opposite the punch hole forming magnets 56, 57, 58 and the write head 59, respectively.

Then, based on a command from the CPU 11 to record the required information, each punch hole forming magnet 5 is
6, 57, 58 and the write head 59 are driven to form a token 49 as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the formed token 49 is transported a short distance so that the magnetic stripe 53 is at the position of the reading head 60, and after the CPU 11 checks that the information stored in the magnetic stripe 53 is normal. , and will be transported again and output from the token ejection port 61. If any abnormality is detected in the formed token 49 through this check, the token 49 is conveyed back toward the hopper 55, and the storage selector 64 is driven to guide and store it in the storage stacker 63, as described above again. The process of creating the token 49 will be redone.

The gate control unit 28 is a type of interface for exchanging information with a gate device 67 provided at the entrance/exit of the locker room in which the locker unit 5 is installed under control from the CPU 11.

Gate equipment rlI67 is located at the entrance to the locker.
Those who do not have the token 49 are prohibited from entering or participating in the locker room. FIGS. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing the appearance and internal structure of this gate device 67, respectively. As shown in FIG. 6, the gate device 67 is substantially similar to the device currently used for automatic ticket gate processing in railways, and includes a pair of supports 68 and 69 forming passages 72 to each locker room. , support 69
It has a pair of 51Th70.71 rotatably supported by and blocking the passage 72. The support body 68 includes
A token 49 input/discharge lower 3.74 is provided for determining whether the token 49 can pass through the passage 72. In Figure 7, there is a token 4 between the two input and discharge lowers 3.74.
A conveyance path 75 for conveying the token 49 is formed, and a sensor 76 for detecting passage of the token 49 and a reader 77 for reading required information from the magnetic stripe 53 of the token 49 are provided on the conveyance path 75. In addition, in FIG. 7, 78 is a collection stacker that collects used tokens 49 during the entry process, 79 is a collection selector that guides used tokens 49 to collection stacker 78, and 91.92 is an input/discharge lower 3.74. This is an insertion/ejection sensor that detects when the token 49 is inserted or ejected. In the gate device 67 shown in FIG. 6, the front side of the drawing is the entrance side to the locker room, and the back side is the locker room side.

In such a configuration, when entering the locker room,
Under the control of the CPU 11, the token 49 is inserted and ejected by the member issued and supplied with the i-kun 49 at the reception desk.
When the l.-kun 49 is input into the magnetic strip 53, the input/discharge sensor 91 detects the input and the L.-kun 49 is conveyed along the conveyance path 75 to a position where the radar 77 can read the information on the magnetic stripe 53. If the information on the magnetic stripe 53 read by the reading head 77 does not meet the passing conditions, such as being unreadable or the issue date is not on the same day, the token 49
Return to input/discharge lower 3 and refuse entry. In addition, if the read information meets the passing conditions, we will open the last 70.71 and allow entry and give you a token 49.
is transported and returned from input/discharge lower 4.

On the other hand, when exiting from the locker room, when the token 49 is inserted into the input/output lower 4, it is conveyed to the reading head 77 and the information on the magnetic stripe 53 is read in the same way as when entering. Regarding the read information, if the passing conditions are not met, participation will be refused, but if the passing conditions are met, door 70, 71
Open the token to allow participation, and use the 49 used tokens.
is sent to the collection stacker 78 and collected by driving the collection selector 79.

The locker control unit 29 exchanges information with the locker driver unit 3 according to control from cpui'+≧
It is a kind of interface for

On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
It is composed of a plurality of lockers 7 each having a drive section 8 connected to the rocker.

As shown in FIG. 9, the locker 7 has, on the outer surface of A,
A token insertion slot 36 for inserting a token 49 when starting to use the locker, a keyhole 37 for inserting a key when locking or unlocking, and a locker allocated from among a large number of lockers to a member who starts using the locker. An indicator 9 is provided that is turned on for the purpose of early detection. In addition, in FIG. 9, 39 is a locker door, and 41 is a handle.

As shown in FIG. 10, the drive unit 8 includes, in addition to the indicator 9 described above, a shutter drive unit 42 that opens and closes the insertion slot shutter 38 provided in the token insertion slot 3G.
, a punch hole reading section 44 that reads the punch hole formed in the inserted token 49, a locking mechanism section 43 for locking or unlocking, and a key insertion detection section that detects insertion of a key into the keyhole 37. It has a switch 45 and a door opening/closing detection switch 47 that detects opening/closing of the three lockers.

Each component in this drive section 8 is connected to the rocker driver section 3, and an indicator 9. Shutter drive section 42. The locking mechanism section 43 is controlled as required by the CPU 11 via the rocker driver section, and the other components 44, 45, and 47 output detection information to the CPU 11 via the rocker driver section 3. It is.

Therefore, the rocker driver section 3, like the locker control section 29, has the role of a kind of interface vj.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 11 to 23. Note that FIGS. 11 to 14 are diagrams showing processing flowcharts of the CPU 11, and (A) in FIG.
(B) is the process at the reception desk, Figure 12 (△) is the process when entering the locker room, Figure 12 (B) is the process when starting to use the locker, Figure 13 is the process when the locker is in use, Figure 14 shows the process when entering from locker seedlings. Further, FIGS. 15 to 23 show examples of displays on the display 19 accompanying processing by the CPU 11.

First, the processing at the time of reception will be explained.

When J3 is at the reception desk of a sports facility and the receptionist receives the portable medium 31 which is the membership card presented by the member and inserts it into the reading device 17, the CPU 11 detects this and stores it in the storage unit 32 of the portable medium 31. The displayed information is read (steps 100 and 110). Based on the read information, the CPU 11 first determines whether the portable medium 31 is valid for use of the facility (step 120), and if it is valid, the process proceeds to step 130, but if it is unusable due to expiration of the expiration date or theft, etc. If it is possible, a display as shown in FIG. 15 is made, and the process ends (step 125).

Proceeding to step 130, the CPU 11 determines, based on the read information, whether there is a duplicate entry by the portable medium 31 with the same code. Here, duplicate admission means, for example -
This is a type of unauthorized entry in which a legitimate member enters using a portable medium, and then a person who is not a legitimate member, who has acquired the portable medium by some means, enters using the portable medium.

Based on this judgment result, if there is no duplicate entry, the CPU 11 displays information regarding the member from among the previously read information as shown in FIG. 16 (step 140), and then proceeds to step 1.
The process proceeds to step 50, but if there is a duplicate entry, a display as shown in FIG. 17 is made and the process is terminated (step 135). In addition,
Specifically, this duplicate entry determination process may be performed by, for example, storing a code for each portable medium 31 at the time of reception processing, and determining whether the codes match the codes.

Proceeding to step 150, the receptionist can recognize that the presented portable medium 31 is valid for use of the facility, and then selects some of the input items on the input device 21 to specify the allocation of the locker 7. “Available for use” in 33
After operating the key, select ``Male'' or ``Male'' depending on the gender of the visitor.
The CPU 11 displays the current usage status of the male or female locker unit 5 (for example, in FIG. 18), which is necessary for specifying the allocation of the locker 7, in accordance with the key operation by the receptionist. Step 150
, 160, 170.190). In FIG. 18, "○" marks indicate empty lockers, and "X" marks indicate lockers in use.

The receptionist determines which locker to use from among the empty lockers by looking at the usage status of the locker unit 5 mentioned above, but the system according to this embodiment allows for either manual or automatic designation in this case. I have to. In the case of manual designation, the recipient directly inputs the locker number by operating the number pad 35 on the input device 21, so the CPU 11 receives this number input as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, for example. The corresponding locker among the locker units 5 currently displayed (here, the locker number r
30J) to change the display to an "x" symbol indicating that it is in use (
Steps 200-220). In addition, when inputting the locker number, the CPU 11 displays this number (r30J) on the display 19 (FIGS. 19 and 20).
, ensuring the accuracy of input.

On the other hand, in the case of automatic designation, the receptionist selects the corresponding key in the input item key section 33 of the input device 21 ("Elderly ","adult".

21 and 22, the CPU 11 detects this and selects an appropriate locker (for example, locker number "7") and display it with a "*" mark (steps 230 to 28).
3). After this, the CPU 11 receives the key input from the receptionist and changes the display of the selected locker from among the currently displayed locker units 5 to an "x" mark instead of indicating that it is in use (steps 287 and 290).

Note that the above-mentioned prescribed rules include, for example, rules such as "
When the "Elderly" or "Children" key is operated, the lower two rows of the locker unit 5 are assigned,
When the "adult" key is operated, the upper two rows of the locker unit 5 are assigned. In addition, in the above-mentioned automatic selection, the CPU 11 displays the key selected by the receptionist (in this case, "Children") and the selected [1-Tsuka-scent (here, t-"7"]) on the display 19. This ensures the accuracy of processing.

After completing the locker designation processing as described above, the CPU 11 stores the processing result, that is, the number of the locker to be used in correspondence with the code of the portable medium 31, in the RAM 15, and also stores the locker usage start time in addition to the entry information. The information including the above is stored in the hard disk drive 23 or the magnetic disk drive 25, and the above-mentioned token 49 containing the required information is issued (step 3).
00.310.315). Note that the information is stored in the RAM 15 during the process at the time of participation (described later). This is to check for duplicate admissions. Further, the information is stored in the Cottbee disk device 23 or the magnetic disk device 25 in order to keep track of the usage status of the sports facilities by member, which will be stored later.

After this, the receptionist provides the issued token 49 to the member, so the CPU 11 lights up the indicator 9 of the designated locker 7 and assists in guiding the member who has completed the reception process to the locker. Zuru (Step 32
0). In step 320, the indicator 9 is turned on and the shutter drive unit 42 is driven to open the token insertion slot 36.

After completing the reception, the member inserts the token 49 given from the input/discharge lower 3 into the gate device 67 in order to enter the locker room. The CPU 11 detects the insertion of the token 49 by the signal from the input/discharge sensor 91, and performs the entrance process shown in FIG. 12 (A>).

That is, when the CPU 11 detects the insertion of the token 49 (step 330), the CPU 11 inputs the token 49 as described above.
9 is conveyed to the position of the magnetic strip 53 for reading, and the information recorded on the magnetic stripe 53 is read through the reading head. C.P.
U11 uses this token 4 based on the read information.
Step 335), and if so, step 1i70.
71 is opened to allow passage through the passage 72, and the token 49 is conveyed and output from the input/discharge lower 4 (steps 340 and 350). On the other hand, if the token 49 is not recognized, it is assumed that the token 49 itself is abnormal or some kind of unauthorized entry attempt is made, and the token 49 is returned to the input/discharge lower 3 and the process is terminated (step 345). Furthermore, persons with tokens for lockers other than those in locker rooms where the gate device 67 is installed are not permitted to enter. In addition, C.P.
For details on how to determine whether admission is permitted by U11, please see
As mentioned above.

The member who has successfully completed the above-mentioned entrance process and entered the locker room reaches the locker 7 assigned to him/her whose indicator 9 is lit through the above-described reception process, and uses this locker 7 using the token 49. Insert the tone 49 into the token insertion slot 36 as desired. C.P.
Along with this insertion, U11 performs the locker use start process shown in FIG. 12(B).

That is, the CPU 11 reads the formation state of the punch hole 54 formed in the inserted token 49 and determines whether or not the use of the locker 7 by the corrugated iron 49 is appropriate (steps 370 and 380). As a result of this determination, if the use is appropriate, the CPU 11 drives the shutter drive unit 42 to open the token insertion slot 36, and also drives the locking mechanism unit 43 to close the locker 7. It is made ready for use (step 390). On the other hand, if it is determined that the use of the token 49 is inappropriate due to an increase in the token 49 itself or an attempt at unauthorized use, the CPU 11 will issue some kind of notification to that effect and end the process.

After this, when the member puts the luggage in the designated locker, closes and locks the locker door 39, and handles the key, the CPU
Step 11 detects this by signals from the key insertion detection switch 45 and the door opening/closing detection switch 47.
0,410), the locking mechanism section 43 is driven and locked, and the indicator 9 that is lit is turned off (steps 420 and 430). As a result, this locker becomes unusable.

After this, the CPU 11 moves on to the monitoring process for the locker unit 5 as shown in FIG.

That is, the CPU 11 detects that the key has been inserted into the keyhole 37 and is in the unlocked state based on the signal from the m insertion detection switch 45, and drives the locking mechanism section 43 to unlock it, and also drives the shutter drive section 42. to open the token insertion slot 36 (steps 500, 510, and 515).
>. The reason why the token insertion slot 36 is opened is to allow the token 49 to be taken out for the exit processing described later when the use of the locker 7 is finished.

After this, the CPU 11 detects that the locker door 39 is closed by a signal from the door opening/closing detection switch 47 (
Step 520), it is determined whether the key has been handled based on the signal from the key insertion detection switch 45 (step 530).
). As a result of this determination, if the key is handled, the CPU 1i drives the locking mechanism 43 to lock the locker, assuming that the member is temporarily putting luggage in and out of the locker while using the facility. At the same time, the token insertion slot 36 is closed and the process ends (slab 540.5
45). On the other hand, if the key is not handled, CPUII assumes that the member has finished using the locker and removed the belongings from the locker, and locks the locker to prevent future unauthorized use and locks the locker and locks the locker. 36 will be closed, and the process will proceed to an entry process to be described later at the gate device 67 (steps 550 and 555).

Next, the process at the time of participation will be explained.

After using the locker, the token 49 is inserted into the gate device 67 from the insertion/ejection lower 4 in order to enter the event from the locker room. The CPU 11 detects the insertion of the l--kun 49 based on the signal from the insertion/ejection sensor 92, and performs the exit process shown in FIG.

That is, when the CPIJll detects the insertion of the token 49 (step 60o), it transports the token 49 to the position of the reading pad 77 as described above and transfers the token 49 to the reading pad 77.
The information recorded on the magnetic stripe 53 is read through the magnetic stripe 53. Based on this read information, the CPU 11 determines whether or not to allow the token 49 to exit from the locker room (step 610). If the token 49 is allowed to exit from the locker room, the CPU 11 opens the door 70° 71 and moves the passage 72. at the same time as driving the collection selector 79 to collect the used tokens 49 in the collection stacker 78 (step 620
．． 625). Furthermore, the CPU 11 uses the read information to load the portable medium 31 stored in the RAM 15 during the reception process.
The number of the used locker corresponding to the code is clearly erased to indicate the end of use, and this locker is registered as an empty locker (step 630).

Further, the CPU 11 adds the locker usage end time to the information stored in the floppy disk device 23 or the magnetic disk device 25 in J3 during the reception process, and ends the process (step 640). On the other hand, if participation is not permitted, it is assumed that there is an abnormality in the token 49 itself or an attempt at some kind of illegal participation, and the token 49 in the mouth is returned to the input/discharge lower 4 and the process is ended (step 650).
,.

The details of how the CPU 11 determines whether or not to participate are as described above.

d3, the CPU 11, based on the information accumulated and stored in the floppy disk device 23 or the magnetic disk device 25 through the above-described processing, stores a membership-based locker, for example, as shown in FIG. Usage status, in other words, Sports/11! The usage status of the i-facility can be displayed and printed in hard copy via the printer 27, making it clear that the sports facility can provide detailed services according to the usage level of the facility by each member, for example. can. Specifically, for example, if something is left behind in a locker, the owner can be quickly identified by searching the usage status.

In order to meet these requirements, this system
In the input item key part 33 of the input device 21, keys such as "daily total output", "seasonal total output", "monthly review output", etc. are provided.

Therefore, according to the system according to this embodiment, in addition to being able to quickly and appropriately designate a locker, it is also possible to prevent unauthorized use. In particular, by checking entry and participation in locker rooms in sports facilities, checking locker usage, etc. through tokens, we can respond appropriately even when requests are made by members with different types of portable media. can be expected.

Although this example assumes the case of a membership-based sports facility, it is not limited to this, and can be applied to any industry that provides lockers to customers as part of its business. .

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, after confirming the validity of the presentation of a portable medium that stores at least the permitter information regarding the person who is permitted to use the locker, Notify the user of an appropriate locker according to the user, have the user designate one of them, and upon inputting this designation, the user can enter or leave the location where the locker is installed through a gate means and can use the designated locker. The storage medium is issued to the user. On the other hand, in the locker management system according to the present invention, the [] −
The usage status of lockers can be appropriately managed by updating and monitoring the usage status of lockers from time to time.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the correspondence between claims of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the key surface of the input device, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the external shape of the token. , FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the token issuing device, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the external appearance of the gool device, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the internal configuration of the gate device, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of the locker unit. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the locker, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of the rocker drive unit, and FIGS. 11 to 14 are diagrams showing an operation flowchart of an embodiment of the present invention. 15 to 23 are diagrams showing display examples accompanying the operation. 5...Rocker unit 7...Locker 11.
...CPU 13...ROM15...-
RAM 17...reading device 21...input device 23...floppy disk device 25...magnetic disk device 26...token issuing device 31...portable medium 32...storage unit 49...・1・-kun6
7...Gate equipment @ 83...Input control means 8
5...Media issuing means 87...Gate means 89
...Usage monitoring means

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A system for managing the usage status of a locker, which accepts a portable medium storing at least permission information regarding use of the locker, reads at least the permission information from the portable medium, and reads the permission information from the portable medium; An input control means for inputting the user type of the user who owns the medium, and at least usage information regarding the use and authorization information permitting use of the designated locker are stored based on the designated input via the input control means. a media issuing means for issuing a storage medium; a gate means for restricting entry or exit to a location where the locker is installed by the storage medium issued by the media issuing means; and a position of the locker that can be rented out according to the user type by the input control means. and usage monitoring means for setting a storage medium and controlling a gate in response to a storage medium issued by the medium issuing means. (2) The locker management system according to claim 1, wherein the usage monitoring means has a function of controlling usage of a designated locker by the storage medium.