JPS6364170A - Test action system for automatic transaction processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To set the contents of a test which is rapid and does not have an error by executing the setting of the contents of the test action in an automatic transaction processing device. CONSTITUTION:When a test mode to execute the test action of the action part of a processing device is started, the data of the card inserted into a card reader 17 are read. It is judged whether or not the card is a card for setting the test action contents, and when it is not the card for setting the contents of the test action, the card is returned. When the card is a card for setting the contents of the test action, a program for a test action stored based on the card data is transmitted to an auxiliary control part 11c to control an equivalent action part and after an activating instruction is transmitted, the action is completed. Thus, the action part executes the program to operate actually.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention This invention relates to improving the efficiency of test operations performed after maintenance and inspection of automatic transaction processing devices.

(b) Summary of the Invention The test operation system for an automatic transaction processing device according to the present invention uses card data to set the contents of a test operation, including a test operation program for the operation section, for the automatic transaction processing device. .

This speeds up the setting of test operation contents and eliminates setting errors.

(C) Conventional Technology An automatic transaction processing device such as an automatic teller machine (ATM) has a banknote processing device 1 and a plurality of operating parts such as a passbook printing machine. In order to ensure normal operation, these operating parts are regularly inspected, and maintenance is performed when an abnormality occurs. After this maintenance and inspection, a test operation is performed to check whether the operation has returned to normal. The content of this test operation differs from normal transaction processing operations in many ways, so
This is done based on a test operation program.

The test operation program consists of a collection of subprograms for checking the operating status of each part that makes up the operating section.When actually performing the test operation, several of these subprograms are combined according to the test content. It is necessary to set the necessary parameters and assemble a program to actually run it.

(Problem to be solved by the d1 invention Conventionally, a simulator (CE board) was connected to an automatic transaction processing device to assemble a program to actually operate.
This was done manually by staff using the simulator's keyboard.

However, in order to assemble a program that actually runs, many subprograms must be combined, so the staff must perform complicated tasks while referring to the manual, which has the disadvantage of making operations complicated and time-consuming. . In order to test the operating states of a plurality of operating units, it is necessary to assemble a program for each operating unit, which is extremely time consuming.

In addition, the settings are not uniform for each operating part, and even if the operating part is the same, the settings may differ depending on the inspection details, so there is a risk of setting errors. had the disadvantage that it was not possible to correctly judge the results of maintenance inspections.

This invention was made in consideration of these problems, and by setting the content of the test operation using card data, it is possible to quickly and error-free setting the content of the test operation. The purpose is to provide a test operation system for automatic transaction processing equipment that can perform the following tasks.

+e1 Means for Solving the Problem This invention provides an operation for specifying one or two upper operating units among the plurality of operating units in an automatic transaction processing device having a plurality of operating units including a card reader. A card is provided that records part specification data and a test operation program for the operating part, and when the card is inserted into the card reader, the automatic transaction processing device reads the data and operates based on the data. The present invention is characterized in that a test operation means for operating the section is provided.

(f1 action) In the automatic transaction processing device test operation system of the present invention, when a card with the contents of the test operation etc. recorded is inserted into the card reader of the automatic transaction processing device, the automatic transaction processing device reads this card data. A test operation of a predetermined operating section is performed based on the data.

(g1 Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an ATM used in an ATM system that is an embodiment of this invention. This control section is composed of a so-called master-slave system. The control unit 10 is a master CPU (M
-CPU) 10a, ROM 10b storing control programs, and RAM 10c, and auxiliary control units 112 to 11g that control the respective operating units are connected to this main control unit 10 via a bus. There is. Each auxiliary control unit 11a to l1g is a slave CPU (
S-CPU), a ROM that stores operating programs of the 5-CPU, and a RAM that stores input and output data.

The auxiliary side'<11 section 11a is connected to a banknote deposit/dispensing machine 14 that counts the banknotes to be withdrawn and discharges them to the deposit/withdrawal port on the customer operation panel surface, as well as processes the banknotes deposited from the deposit/withdrawal port. . A pill checker 15 is connected to the auxiliary control section 11b, which discriminates the authenticity of banknotes deposited through the deposit/withdrawal port. A slip issuing machine 16 that issues a transaction statement slip and a card reader 17 that reads card data of an inserted card are connected to the auxiliary control section 11C. A passbook printing machine 18 that prints transaction results and the like on the inserted passbook is connected to the auxiliary control unit lid. A key manual device 21 and a display section 22 including a CRT are connected to the auxiliary control section 11e. IIM assistant system 1 wholesale department 11f has coin processing 11
9 is connected. Auxiliary side? '[[Part 11g contains a test program (
A floppy disk device 23 in which test operation programs are stored is connected. Furthermore, a transmission control section 20 for communicating with a center etc. is connected to the bus via a line.

FIG. 2 shows the bill depositing and dispensing machine 14 as an example of the operating section.
A schematic structural diagram of a banknote processing device including a bill checker 15 is shown. On the back (rear) of the device are 1,000 yen bill cartridges 41. A million yen hole cartridge 42, 43 and a banknote collection box 46 are provided. These cartridges (safes) are for storing banknotes on the ATM side, that is, on the financial institution side. In addition, there is a banknote deposit/withdrawal slot from above on the front of the device. A temporary stocker 7 (escrow) 47 and a temporary stocker 48 for unidentifiable banknotes are installed, and these banknote stockers are for storing banknotes on the customer side. A pill checker 15 is installed in the center of the device to determine the authenticity and denomination of banknotes. A banknote transport path 56 (broken line) is formed between these banknote stockers to transport banknotes to be deposited and withdrawn. This banknote conveyance path 56 is configured so that the banknote always passes through the pill checker 15 when conveying the banknote. Each time a banknote passes through the pill checker 15, the authenticity, denomination, and degree of damage of the banknote are determined. This determination result is determined by the auxiliary control unit 1
Note that the banknote transport path 56 stored in the RAM of 1b is composed of a sorting flapper and the like installed at each branch of a plurality of belts for transporting banknotes. Moreover, each bill cartridge and bill stocker has a bill receiving mechanism and a bill paying mechanism.

FIG. 3 shows a configuration diagram of a card inserted into the card reader. It is an IC card with the same specifications as a general bank card (cash card). In addition to a magnetic stripe 31, an IC contact 32 is formed on the card surface, and an LSI 33 is built inside this contact 32. This L
The SI 33 may include a CPU or may include only memory. That is, if the LSI 33 includes a CPU, this card is a so-called personal computer card, and if it only includes a memory, it is a so-called memory card. This LS
I33 memory (LSI even if it is a PC card)
A memory section is formed in 33.

) stores a test operation program for a predetermined operation section.

This test operation program, for example, performs operations that are not performed during normal transaction processing, such as ``feeding out a bill from a bill cartridge, passing it through a pill checker, and storing it in the same bill cartridge again.'' ,
Based on this movement, the staff determines the condition of the predetermined region. Also, on the front of the card, the model to which this card is applied,
The operating section that performs the test operation and the details of the test operation are printed.

A plurality of IC cards are prepared for each operating section in order to perform an operation corresponding to the maintenance/inspection section. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the main control section. When a test mode for testing the operating section starts, first, in step nl (hereinafter, step ni is simply referred to as ni), the data of the card inserted into the card reader 17 is read.

It is determined whether this card is a card for setting test operation contents (n2), and if it is not a card for setting test operation contents, the card is returned. If the card is for setting test operation details, the test operation program stored based on the card data is sent to the auxiliary control unit that controls the corresponding operation unit (n3), and a start command is sent. (
n4) Finish the operation. As a result, the operating section executes the program to be actually operated.
The operation shown in the figure corresponds to the test operation means of the present invention.

(h) Effects of the Invention According to the present invention, the test operation can be performed simply by inserting a card, so it can be performed in an extremely short time compared to the conventional method in which the operation content is set and performed by key operation. be able to. As a result, the time required for the test operation can be shortened, which can contribute to improving the efficiency of the maintenance 7 and the operating efficiency of the apparatus.

In addition, setting with a card completely eliminates setting errors, so test operations can be performed reliably and maintenance inspection results can be accurately determined, improving the reliability of maintenance inspections. be able to.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of an ATM used in an ATM system that is an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the banknote processing device of the ATV, and Fig. 3 is a block diagram of an ATM used in the ATM system. The configuration diagram and FIG. 4 are flowcharts showing the operation of the main control section of the ATM. 17-card reader, 30-card, 32-contact, 33-LSI.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In an automatic transaction processing device having a plurality of operating parts including a card reader, operating part specification data specifying one or more operating parts among the plurality of operating parts and a test operation of the operating part. A test operation means is provided in the automatic transaction processing device to read the data when the card is inserted into the card reader and operate the operation section based on the data. A test operation system for an automatic transaction processing device characterized by: