KR100299491B1 - Article storage system and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: Provided is an article storage system which uses password to open a storage box without a separate key so that it improves convenience in use. CONSTITUTION: The article storage system is largely consisted of multiple article storage boxes to store articles for multiple users and a control device for storage boxes to control multiple article storage boxes wherein the control device comprises the parts of: a central control tool which includes CPU, RAM and ROM to control the entire system; an operation key which enables users to operate the storage system; a switching tool for the storage box which is controlled by the central control tool to open or close the storage box; a coin/note recognition tool which senses coins or notes inserted; a return tool for change which returns change in excess of coins or notes; an I/O tool which treats data input and output of the operation key, the switch tool for the storage box, the return tool for change, the coin/note recognition tool and the central control tool; and a display tool which visually displays the operation situation of the central control tool.

Description

Goods storage system and control method

1 is a schematic diagram of a water storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the apparatus for controlling a storage box according to the present invention;

3a to 3d are flow charts illustrating an embodiment of a control method of an article storage system according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

1: storage box 2: storage box control device

11: central control unit 12: display control unit

13 monitor 14 input / output unit

15: Operation key 16: Printer

17: door solenoid 18: hopper

19: coin / bank note recognizer

The present invention relates to the control of the storage box that is installed in a large number of stations, libraries, etc. to allow the user to temporarily store and retrieve small baggage, such as a backpack, and in particular, even if the user does not use a key, the user simply sets The present invention relates to an article storage system and a control method of opening and closing a library with a password.

Since the conventional storage box is configured to open and close using a key, the user is inconvenient to store the key, and the user cannot use the key if the user loses or damages the key. As a result, a problem arises in that the entire key set must be exchanged. In fact, as a result of the applicant's inspection, there are over 1,600 key bundles that are exchanged when operating 3000 lockers due to missing or damaged keys, which is 2,000 won per month. The maintenance cost of about 3,200,000 won was added, resulting in not only a major factor to increase the storage cost but also a problem of causing management difficulties.

In addition, because the conventional storage box is configured to pay the use fee using only coins, when the coin is not enough, especially when you want to find after storing the goods for several days, you have to have a lot of coins to find things The inconvenience caused by the use was increased.

Therefore, the present invention proposed in order to solve the above problems, to lock and unlock multiple items of storage only with a password, and to use both banknotes and coins when paying the storage fee, thereby improving the convenience of use. The object is to provide an article storage system and a control method thereof.

The article storage system of the present invention for achieving the above object comprises a plurality of article storage provided for a plurality of users to store the article, and the article storage control device for integrated management of the plurality of article storage, The goods storage control device includes a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM, and includes central control means for controlling the entire system; Operation keys provided to allow users and administrators to operate the goods storage system; Storage opening and closing means installed on each of the storage boxes so as to open or close the storage box under the control of the central control means; Coin / banknote recognition means for detecting the input bill or coins; Change change means for returning change if the inserted bill or coin exceeds the predetermined amount; Input / output means for dedicated data input / output between the operation key, storage box opening means, change return means, coin / bank note recognition means and the central control means; And display means for visually displaying the operation status of the central control means.

In addition, according to the present invention, the control method of the article storage system for integrated management of a plurality of bite storage box, the first step of initializing the system; A second step of displaying an initial screen on the monitor; A third step of performing a storage routine or a find routine according to an input of an operation key; And a fourth step of checking whether there is an error on the system and ending if there is an error, and returning to the second step if there is no error.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, FIGS. 1 to 3D.

First, FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an article storage system according to the present invention. As shown in the drawing, the article storage system according to the present invention includes a plurality of article storage boxes 1 for storing articles, and And a goods storage controller 2 (centrally controlling a plurality of goods storage boxes arranged in a centrally arranged stack) for centrally controlling the goods storage boxes 1 of the apparatus.

2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the apparatus for controlling the storage of the goods.

As shown in FIG. 2, the apparatus for controlling the storage of goods according to the present invention includes a central processing unit (CPU) 11a, a read only memory (ROM) 11b, and a random access memory (RAM) 11c. A control unit 1l is provided to manage the storage of the article. Here, the ROM 11b stores a control program for managing the storage of articles, and the CPU 11a controls the entire system according to the control program stored in the ROM 11b. At this time, the RAM 11c stores instantaneous information for controlling the system, for example, information such as a password of each storage box.

In addition, the article storage controller of the present invention is provided with operation keys 15 for the user and the administrator to operate the central control unit 11, a storage box of several (actually 50 or less are efficient), and each storage box. A door solenoid 17 for opening or closing each storage box under the control of the central control unit 11 is provided. The article storage controller of the present invention may further include a printer 16 for printing information related to article storage under the control of the central control unit 11.

In addition, the inventory control device of the present invention is a coin / banknote recognizer 19 for recognizing the goods management fee to be paid (injected through the opening) with bills or coins, and if the paid fee exceeds the predetermined amount to turn the balance Input / output unit dedicated to input / output data between the hopper 18 for giving, the operation key 15, the printer 16, the door solenoid 17, the hopper 18, and the coin / bank note recognizer 19 and the central control unit 11. (14) is provided.

In addition, the storage box control apparatus of the present invention includes a monitor 13, an indicator light 13 ', and a display control unit 12 so that the operation state of the central control unit 11 can be visually recognized by a user and an operator. It has a display part to display.

Here, the operation key is a storage key for storing the goods, a find key for finding the stored goods, a management key for overall management of the system, a cancel key for canceling the set function, a number for inputting a password into the system. The central control unit 11 is informed via the input / output unit 14 whether the corresponding key is pressed including the key.

On the other hand, the printer 16 is provided with a cutter for cutting the paper which printed the information to a predetermined size.

3A to 3D are flowcharts illustrating a control method of an article storage system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, with reference to this.

First, the method initializes the system (2l) as shown in FIG. 3a, and then checks in advance whether there is a lack of change for the user to pay as a balance, and if so, the change (e.g., a coin prepared in the system). Etc.), so that the user can recognize the lack of (23), and if there is not enough change in the system (22) to pay the balance proceeds to display the initial screen on the monitor (24).

Subsequently, when the operation key is input (25), according to the input operation key, that is, if the input key is a storage key (26), the storage 27 routine is performed, and if the find key is found, the routine is found (29), If the management key, the management 31 routine.

The system then checks if there is an error on the system (32), terminates if there is an error, or returns to step 22 (checking if there is not enough change to pay).

Meanwhile, the storage 27 routine is illustrated in FIG. 3b, the patience 29 routine in FIG. 3c, and the management 31 routine is illustrated in FIG. 3d, respectively. do.

First, as shown in FIG. 3B, the storage 27 routine displays the storage box that can be stored on the monitor (41), receives the number of the storage box (43), and displays the initial storage amount on the monitor (46). At this time, if the number of the storage box is not input for a predetermined time (42), or if the input key is a cancellation key (44), it returns to step 22 of checking whether there is insufficient change to be automatically paid. In addition, the library number input is repeated until the library of the input number is a storage box that can be stored (45).

Subsequently, when the user inputs a fee corresponding to the initial storage amount displayed on the monitor (48), the user inputs a desired password (51) and then switches the door solenoid of the corresponding storage box to the closed state. Here, after displaying the initial storage amount (46), if a coin or bill is not put in for a predetermined time, it returns to the step 22 of checking whether there is a lack of change to be paid. In addition, when an amount exceeding the initial storage amount is input (for example, when a large amount of money is inserted) (49), the change is paid to the user through the hopper, and then a password is input (51). At this time, it is recommended that passwords with the same numbers listed, such as 0000, 1111, 2222, and 3333, that is, passwords that are likely to be exposed, should not be input.

Subsequently, the printer prints information related to the storage of the item, such as the time the user stored the item, the number of the storage box, the password, the location of the storage box (53), and then returns to the step of checking (22) whether there is not enough change to pay. do.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 3C, the find routine 29 displays the storage box storing the article on the monitor (61), receives the number of the storage box (63), and checks the password (65). At this time, if the selected storage box is not in the storage box (64), or if the input password is incorrect (65) and returns to step (63) of receiving the number of the storage box, if the number of the storage box is not input for a predetermined time (62) Return to step 22 of checking if there is not enough change to pay.

In the check 65 of the password, if the password is correct, it is checked whether an additional fee is required (66).

If the additional charge is required (66), the additional charge is displayed on the monitor (67), and when the charge is input for the additional charge indicated on the monitor (68), the door solenoid of the storage box is opened (71). Return to step 22 to check if there is not enough change to pay. Here, if the amount of money exceeded the surcharge (69), the Gusgain is returned (70).

If no additional charge is required (66), the door solenoid of the storage box is switched to the open state (71), and then returned to the step (22) of checking whether there is not enough change to pay.

As shown in FIG. 3D, the management 31 routine displays a screen for the administrator to manage the system on the monitor (81), receives a number (operation key) (82), and displays a function assigned to each number. (84 to 103). At this time, if the cancellation key is entered instead of the numeric key (83), it returns to the step (22) of checking whether there is not enough change to pay. View and modify storage status (85), remove responsible person (87), clear accumulated amount (89), clear usage amount (91), adjust time (93), print storage status (95) according to each number from 0 to 9 , The box opening and closing adjustment 97, the coin holding number adjustment 99, the board test 101, the coin holding number check (103) and the like.

For reference, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to a method of actually using the present invention.

First of all, if you want to keep the goods, it can be handled by the following process.

1. Press the Archive key. The number of lockers that can be stored on the monitor is displayed and the subtitle "Please select a locker number" appears.

2. Press the numeric keys to enter the number of the desired bin. There is a subtitle that says, "Use fee ***."

3. Insert a coin or bill into the slot. At this time, if there is a change, it is returned to the user through the hopper.

4. When the subtitle "Press password" appears, press the password.

5. Receive the print paper, place the item in the selected storage box, and turn the handle to lock it.

In addition, if you want to find a stored article can be made in the following process.

1. Press the Find key. The monitor displays the number of the storage box in which the item is stored and the subtitle "Please select the box number" appears.

2. Enter the number of the storage box in which the item was stored.

3. If there is no additional charge, the subtitle "Press password" will appear immediately.

On the other hand, if there is an additional fee, the subtitle "Please insert an additional fee ***" appears, and the additional fee must be entered to enter the password.

4. Enter your password to find the item.

For those of ordinary skill in the art, it will be apparent that the present invention as described above can be implemented in a product storage system independently as well as the present technology can be used in parallel with the method of using conventional keys. something to do.

According to the present invention as described above, even if the user does not have a key after storing the article, the user can recover the stored article if he / she remembers the password, thereby improving the convenience of use and saving maintenance costs. There is a unique effect that can be done.

Claims (9)

In a goods storage system, Including a plurality of storage boxes provided for the storage of a plurality of users, and a storage box control device for integrated management of the plurality of storage boxes, The article storage control device, A central control means having a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM, and responsible for controlling the entire system; Operation keys provided to allow users and administrators to operate the goods storage system; Storage opening and closing means installed on each of the storage boxes so as to open or close the storage box under the control of the central control means; Coin / banknote recognition means for detecting the inserted bill or coins; Change change means for returning change if the inserted bill or coin exceeds the predetermined amount; Input / output means for dedicated data input / output between the operation key, storage box opening means, change return means, coin / bank note recognition means and the central control means; And And display means for visually displaying the operation status of the central control means. The method of claim 1, The operation key, A storage key for storing the article; Find key to find archived items; Management key for overall management of the system; A key for canceling the set function; And Key to enter password into system Item storage system comprising a. The method of claim 1, Further comprising a printer for printing information related to the storage of goods under the control of the central control means, And the printer is provided with means for cutting the paper on which the information has been printed to a predetermined size. In the control method of the goods storage system for managing a plurality of storage boxes, A first step of initializing the system; A second step of displaying an initial screen on the monitor; A third step of performing a storage routine or a find routine according to an input of an operation key; A fourth step of checking whether there is an error on the system and ending if there is an error, and returning to the second step if there is no error Control method of the article storage system comprising a. The method of claim 4, wherein Before performing the second step, the user checks in advance whether there is not enough change to pay the balance, and if so, indicates that the user is aware of the lack of change and then performs the second step. Otherwise, the second step is performed immediately. The method according to claim 4 or 5, The storage routine is A fifth step of displaying a storage box that can be stored on the monitor and then receiving an input of the number of the storage box to display an initial deposit amount on the monitor; A sixth step of inputting a password when a fee corresponding to the initial storage amount displayed on the monitor is input, and then switching the storage box opening and closing means to the closed state; And A seventh step of printing the information related to the storage of the goods to the printer and then returning to the second step Control method of the article storage system comprising a. The method of claim 6, Input of the password in the sixth step, If an amount exceeding the initial storage amount is input, the control method of the goods storage system, characterized in that is carried out after supplying the change to the change means. The method of claim 6, In the fifth step, if the number of the storage box is not input for a predetermined time or if the input key is a cancel key, the method returns to the second step and repeats the input of the storage number until the storage box of the input number is the storage box. Control method of an article storage system, characterized in that. The method according to claim 4 or 5, The find routine is An eighth step of displaying a storage box in which the goods are stored on a monitor and receiving a number of the storage box to check a corresponding password; A ninth step of checking whether an additional fee is required if the password is correct in the checking of the password; If the additional charge is to be received in the ninth step, the additional charge is displayed on the monitor, and when the charge is input for the additional charge displayed on the monitor, the opening and closing means of the storage box is switched to the open state and returned to the second step. Tenth step; And If the additional charge is not required in the ninth step, the door solenoid of the storage box is switched to the open state, and then the eleventh step of returning to the second step is performed. Control method of the article storage system comprising a.