KR100315778B1 - Automatic issuing apparatus for certificate and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An automatic issuing apparatus for certificate and a method thereof are provided, to increase the convenience of user by making for user decide the insert time of service charge, and to increase the storage capacity of data not by printing the issued information but by storing it with an auxiliary memory, thereby facilitating the manage of the system. CONSTITUTION: The automatic issuing apparatus for certificate comprises a system control unit(120) which is on-line connected to a central processing unit(CPU:110) storing the personal document to receive the information provided from CPU and performs the whole control function by user's order; a data input unit(130) which is connected to the system control unit, provides a display means and a touch screen as menu screen for dialogue between user and system, and performs the function of receiving the user's identification cord and control order; a service charge handling unit(140) receiving the service charge caused by the certificate issuance; a certificate discharging unit(150) which is controlled by the system control unit to print and release the certificate; and a data backup unit(160) which stores the issued data of the certificate discharged from the certificate discharging unit.

Description

Certificate automatic issuing device and method

The present invention relates to an automatic certificate issuing apparatus and a method thereof, and more particularly, to an automatic certificate issuing apparatus and method applied to a system for issuing certificates unattended in a place for providing civil documents, such as a government office.

With the development of computer technology, automation is being promoted throughout the industry in order to save manpower and time, and automated devices are provided to reduce user's waiting time due to rapid work processing in places where many people use. . In particular, due to the establishment of a national administrative computer network, civil affairs are also handled by computerization at the local office, which is a terminal administrative agency. Recently, an automatic certificate issuing device that automatically issues various certificates is used. Generally, a copy of the resident registration and a herb are provided at the office, and the national administrative computer network stores the resident registration number and family relations.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a certificate issuing device according to the prior art.

Referring to FIG. 1, a main computer 10 having personal information records stored therein is connected to the main computer 10 in an on-line manner, and performs various control functions according to a user's command. A control means 20 for receiving data provided from 10), an input means 30 connected to the control means 20 and comprising a plurality of buttons for inputting a user identification code and a user command, and the control In response to a user identification code and a command controlled by the means 20 and inputted through the input means 30, the operation status of the system in progress, such as proof data and various messages, is displayed for dialogue between the user and the system. Display means 40 for providing a menu screen, fee processing means 50 for receiving a fee for issuing a certificate, and control by the control means 20 to print a certificate. And certificate printing device 60 includes an aggregate data printing unit 70 for printing the aggregate data whenever the certificate is issued.

In this case, the fee processing means 50 is recognized by the coin recognizer 51 and the control means 20 to recognize the amount of coins put by the user and transfer the result to the control means 20, the user The amount of money input unit 52 that displays the amount of money recognized by the coin recognizer 51 or the coin recognizer 51 and the presence or absence of change money, and is controlled by the controller 20, and a certificate issuance fee among coins put by the user. It includes a coin box 53 to withdraw a predetermined amount of coins stored in order to collect or pay the change of coins corresponding to the amount.

Referring to the flowchart of FIG. 2, a certificate automatic issuing method of the related art applied to the certificate automatic issuing system having the configuration shown in FIG. 1 will be described in detail as follows.

First, when power is supplied to the system and the operation is started, the control means 20 is connected with the main computer 10 online and whether the certificate printing means 60 and the aggregate data printing means 70 are operating normally. (Refer to S1, S2.) At this time, if the main computer 10 is not connected or if the printing means (60, 70) does not operate normally, the display means that the device can not be used. (40). (See S3, S4.)

When the control means 20 is connected to the main computer 10 online, and each of the printing means (60, 70) is operating normally, the control means 20 log in to the main computer 10, the certificate Activate the program for the issuance of a certificate (see S5);

When the initialization of the system is performed by the above operation, the display means 40 displays a main logotype and a subtitle “Please insert a coin” to request the user to insert a coin. At this time, when the user inserts a coin, the coin recognizer 51 of the fee processing means 50 recognizes the amount and transfers it to the control means 20 to be displayed on the amount display unit 52. do. The control means 20 continuously determines whether the amount displayed on the amount display unit 52 is equal to or greater than the minimum amount for issuing a certificate (see S7), and when the amount exceeds the minimum amount, the user indicates to the display means 40. Please input the identification code ", the user is asked to input the user identification code, such as the resident registration number and name through the input means 30, and determines whether the user identification code is input. (See S9)

If the user identification code is not input in the above, it is checked whether the return of the coin input is requested (see S10), and if the return is requested, the coin corresponding to the deposit amount is returned from the coin box 53. The process returns to step S6 (see S11), and when there is no request for return of the put coin, the process returns to the step S8.

On the other hand, if the user identification code is input in step S9, it is checked whether the input is canceled (see S12). If there is a request for canceling an input, the process returns to the step S10. The user ID code is provided to the main computer 10 to check whether the user ID code is registered. (Refer to S13) In this case, if the user ID code is not registered, the user ID code is requested again (see S14). The flow returns to step S10.

If the user identification code is registered in step S13, the display means 40 displays the type of certificate and requests the user to select it (see S15). Then, the user selects the type of certificate through the input means 30. If there is no request for returning the coin, if the certificate type selection is not made (see S17), the process returns to step S11. If there is no request to return the coin, the process returns to the step S15.

On the other hand, if the type of certificate has been selected by the user, it is examined whether or not to cancel the input (see S18). If there is a request for canceling the input, the process returns to the step S17. In this case, if the selected certificate is not issueable, the message “Issuance of a certificate is impossible” is displayed on the display means 40 (S20), and the process returns to step S17. do.

If issuance of the certificate selected in step S19 is possible, the master computer 10 receives data related to issuance of the certificate (see S21) and locks the coin return module (see S22).

Then, the control means 20 requests the display means 40 to display the type of the selected certificate and to input the number of issued certificates (see S23). At this time, it is checked whether the number of copies is made (see S24). When the number of sheets is input, it is required to confirm whether the number of sheets entered is correct (see S25).

Then, it is checked whether the purchase confirmation of the user is made (see S26), and when the purchase confirmation is made, a fee for issuing a certificate for the required number of purchases is calculated (see S27), and whether the amount of the coin put is greater than the calculated fee. (Refer to S28.) At this time, if the input amount is more than the fee, the caption " printing " is displayed on the display means 40 and at the same time, the data received from the main computer 10 is displayed. Print and discharge through (see S29), and automatically settles a predetermined amount corresponding to the coin box 53 is stored. In addition, the personal information of the user, the type and number of certificates, and the like are printed by the aggregate data printing means 70, and the aggregate data is provided to the main computer 10.

When the issue of the number of certificates requested by the user is completed by the above operation, the coin return module is unlocked (see S30), and if there is a change money to be returned to the user, the change money is returned (see S31). The certificate issuance ends.

On the other hand, if the number of sheets is not input in step S24, it is examined whether a predetermined time has elapsed (see S32). If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S23. (See S33), the process returns to step S30.

On the other hand, if the user cannot confirm the number of copies in step S26, it is checked whether the correction button is input through the input means 30 by the user (see S34). In step S23, if the correct button is not input, it is checked whether the cancel button is input through the input means 30 by the user (see S35). If the cancel button is input, the process returns to step S33. If the cancel button is not input, the number of sheets entered is ignored (see S36), and the process returns to step S27.

On the other hand, if the input amount is smaller than the fee in step S28, it is checked whether the cancel button is input through the input means 30 by the user (see S37). If the cancel button is not input, additional input of coins is requested (see S38), and the process returns to step S28.

However, in the prior art as described above, it is possible to proceed with the issuing procedure only by first inserting a coin for issuing a certificate, and after receiving proof data from the main computer, at least one certificate must be issued. There is a problem that occurs when issued.

In addition, by providing a printing means for printing a separate aggregate data, there is a problem that the cost is increased to build the system, the management cost is also increased.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, the object of the present invention is to provide a certificate automatic issuing device and method that can improve the user's convenience by allowing the user to put the coin into the desired time. .

Another object of the present invention is to provide a means for storing the aggregate data without having to separately print the aggregate data printing means to facilitate the management of the system, and to automatically reduce the costs required to build the system It is to provide an issuing device and a method thereof.

1 is a block diagram of an automatic certificate issuing device according to the prior art,

2A to 2C are flowcharts illustrating a certificate issuing operation according to the prior art;

3 is a block diagram of a certificate automatic issuing apparatus according to the present invention;

4 is an external view of an automatic certificate issuing device to which the present invention is applied;

5A to 5B are flowcharts showing a certificate issuing operation according to the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Main Parts of Drawings>

110: main computer 120: system control unit

130: data input unit 140: fee processing unit

141: coin deposit machine 142: banknote machine

143: card reader 144: amount display unit

150: certificate issuing unit 160: data backup unit

170: authentication unit 180: remote control unit

181: remote monitor 182: power controller

190: system monitoring unit 191: surveillance camera

192: communication means

According to a first aspect of the present invention for achieving the above objects, the personal computer records are connected to the main computer in which the personal record is stored in an on-line manner to accept the data provided from the main computer and according to the user's command. It provides a system control unit that performs various control functions, a display unit and a touch screen which are connected to the system control unit and are a menu screen for dialogue between a user and the system, and simultaneously input a user identification code and a user's control command. A data input unit for performing a receiving function, a fee processing unit for receiving a fee for issuing a certificate, a certificate issuing unit controlled by the system control unit for printing and discharging a certificate, and issuance history of a certificate issued by the certificate issuing unit Automatic certificate issuance including a data backup unit for storing data Provide value.

In this case, according to an additional feature of the present invention, the data input unit includes a menu screen display means and a touch screen. The fee processing unit may further include a coin deposit machine for recognizing coins put by a user, a banknote receptor for recognizing banknotes put by a user, and a card reader for recognizing a card when the user uses a card. It includes any one or more of the, and includes an amount display unit for displaying the amount deposited by the user. The data backup unit may include any one of a hard disk drive (HDD), an optical file disk drive, and a CD ROM drive.

In addition, the present invention may further include an authentication unit for displaying the seal of the certificate issuing authority corresponding to the certificate is issued after the printing of the certificate in the certificate issuing unit; And a remote controller for remotely controlling the operation of the system by having a remote monitor for remotely checking the operation of the system and a power controller for outputting a control signal for turning on / off the system. Can be.

In addition, when an abnormal physical force is applied to the system from the outside, the operation proceeds to acquire an image around the system, and the communication means for informing the status to the external security company computer when the surveillance camera operates The system may further include a monitoring unit.

On the other hand, according to a second aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a first process of displaying a menu screen to receive the type of certificate, the user identification code and the number of certificates; A second step of allowing a user to confirm by receiving and displaying data of a certificate selected in the first step; A third step of informing a fee necessary for issuance of a certificate and confirming a deposit after confirmation of the user is made in the second step; A fourth step of printing the certificate data, performing authentication, and providing a certificate to the user when the deposit is completed in the third step; And a fifth process of storing the issued data in the memory and returning the change after the provision of the certificate is made in the fourth process.

At this time, according to an additional feature of the present invention, in the fourth process, setting the lock of the coin return module before printing the certificate data, and unlocking the coin return module after the certificate is provided. May be included.

In addition, the fourth process may include calling an employee and stopping the operation of the system when the certificate is not provided normally.

In addition, the fourth process may include checking whether the user wants to reissue another certificate after providing the certificate, and returning to the first process if the user wants to reissue the certificate.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the automatic certificate issuing apparatus according to the present invention, Figure 4 is a view showing the appearance of the system to which the present invention is applied.

Referring to FIG. 3, reference numeral 110 denotes a main computer in which personal record is stored, and 120 denotes a system controller for controlling the operation of the entire system, and is connected to the main computer 110 in an online manner. It performs communication, accepts data provided from the main computer 110, performs operations, and performs various control functions according to a user's command.

In addition, reference numeral 130 denotes a data input unit connected to the system control unit 120 and providing a menu screen for dialogue between the user and the system and performing a function of receiving a user identification code and a control command of the user. A fee processing unit for receiving a fee for issuing a certificate is input, and a 150 is a certificate issuing unit that is controlled by the system control unit 120 to print and discharge a certificate. In addition, reference numeral 160 denotes a data backup unit for storing the aggregate data according to the certificate issued by the certificate issuing unit 150, 170 is a certificate corresponding to the certificate is printed after the certificate is issued in 150 An authentication unit 170 for displaying the issuer of the issuer is displayed, 180 represents a remote control unit 180 for remotely controlling the operation of the system, and 190 is a system to prevent theft and damage of the system or to quickly recognize the state. Represents a system monitoring unit.

In the above, the data input unit 130 includes a menu screen display means and a touch screen. In addition, the fee processing unit 140 includes a coin deposit machine 141 for recognizing coins put by the user, a bank note deposit machine 142 for recognizing the bills put by the user, and a card when the user uses the card. A card reader 143 for recognition and an amount display unit 144 for displaying the amount of money deposited by the user are provided.

In addition, the certificate issuing unit 150 may be provided with a general paper printer, a printer capable of printing a specification table and tickets.

In addition, the data backup unit 160 uses an auxiliary memory device, and preferably any one of a hard disk drive (HDD), an optical file disk drive, and a CD ROM drive.

In addition, the remote controller 180 includes a remote monitor 181 for remotely checking the operation of the system, and a power controller 182 for outputting a control signal for turning on / off the system. do. In addition, when the system monitoring unit 190, the surveillance camera 191 and the surveillance camera 191 for acquiring an image around the system proceeds when an abnormal physical force is applied to the system from the outside, when the surveillance camera 191 operates An external security company computer is provided with a communication means 192 for reporting the status.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 4, the system of the present invention is protected by an enclosure 110 of a predetermined type, in which a call button 101 and an interphone for calling a manager when a failure occurs during operation of the system. 102 is provided. In addition, a coin inlet 141A for accepting coins, a bill inlet 142A for accepting bills, a card inlet 143A for accepting a user's card, and a deposit display window 144A for displaying the deposited amount ), A specification table outlet 145 for providing a specification table after the issuance of the certificate, a return switch 146 for allowing the user to select the return of the deposit amount, and a coin deposited if the return switch 146 is selected Coin return port (147) for returning is provided.

Below. The operation of the automatic certificate issuing device and the certificate issuing method according to the present invention having the above configuration will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 5.

First, when power is supplied to the system and the operation is started, the system controller 120 initializes each part of the system through an initial booting procedure, and a program is executed according to a general procedure of a computer device to touch the data input unit 130. The initial screen is displayed on the screen (see S101). At this time, the control signal of the user is input through the touch screen.

When the user selects the issuing mode for issuing the certificate through the data input unit 130 (see S102), the types of certificates that can be issued on the touch screen of the data input unit 130 are displayed, and at the same time Subtitles are output so that the user can select the type of certificate (see S103).

When the certificate type is selected by the user, the system controller 120 checks the type of the certificate to determine whether the applicant needs to be confirmed. (Refer to S104.) Display a subtitle "Enter a user identification code" on the screen so that the user inputs a user identification code such as a social security number and a name (see S105). After that, the subtitle "Please enter the number of copies issued" is displayed to allow the user to enter the desired number of copies (see S106). If there is an error in the entered user identification code, an error message may be displayed on the touch screen. have.

When the type and number of certificates are input by the above operation, the system controller 120 receives the proof data from the main computer 110 in an online manner and displays the data on the touch screen of the data input unit 130. (Refer to S107) At this time, the user can confirm the number of copies by displaying a caption whether the number of certificate sheets is desired to be corrected (see S108). (See S109)

If the correction of the number of inputs is not necessary in the above, confirm whether the user wants to be issued (refer to S110), calculate and display the type of certificate and the amount according to the number of purchases, and request a deposit (see S111). When it is input, the coin deposit machine 141 of the fee processing means 140 recognizes the amount and transfers it to the system controller 120 so that the amount is displayed on the amount display unit 144. Recognition of the amount may be performed simultaneously by the banknote machine 142 and the card reader 143.

The system controller 120 determines whether the amount displayed on the amount display unit 144 is greater than or equal to the amount for certificate issuance (see S112). When the deposit is completed, the system control unit 120 issues the final issue on the touch screen of the data input unit 130. Display the subtitle for confirmation and wait for a confirmation signal from the user (see S113). At this time, if the final confirmation by the user is not performed during the predetermined time, the input amount is returned and the process returns to the step S101. , S115)

On the other hand, when the final issuance is confirmed by the user in the above, the system control unit 120 locks the coin return module (see S116), and operates the certificate issuing unit 150 to print the certificate data. At this time, it is determined whether authentication is required (see S118), and if necessary, the authentication unit 170 is operated to perform authentication (see S119).

When the printing and authentication of the certificate is completed by the above operation, the certificate is provided to the user through the certificate outlet 151. At this time, check whether the certificate is normally discharged (see S120), and if the normal discharge is not made, call the staff and stop the operation of the system (see S121 and S122).

On the other hand, if the normal discharge of the certificate has been made, the issue amount is settled to be displayed after subtracting the amount of money required for issuance of the certificate from the amount displayed on the amount display unit 144 (see S123). Then, the system control unit 120 ) Unlocks the coin return module (see S124), and records the issued data in the data backup unit 160 (see S125).

After the above operation is performed, the subtitle " Would you like to receive more certificates? &Quot; is displayed to check whether the certificate is reissued. (Refer to S126) In this case, if reissue is desired, the process returns to step S103 to select the type of certificate. . In addition, if you do not want to reissue, return the coin corresponding to the change and end the certificate issuance program.

During the above operation, the administrator can check the state of the system through the remote monitor 181 of the remote control unit 180, and in the absence of a user, the administrator may turn off the power of the system through the power controller 182. Can be.

In addition, the system monitoring unit 190 operates the surveillance camera 191 when an abnormal physical force is applied to the system from the outside to obtain an image around the system and at the same time an external security company through the communication means 192 The computer can report the status so that you can cope with theft or damage.

The technical idea of the present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. In the embodiment of the present invention has been described taking the issue of a certificate as an example, it is also applicable to a ticket vending machine that sells tickets for tickets or other performances.

The automatic certificate issuing device and method of the present invention as described above has the effect of improving the convenience of the user by making the deposit time of the fee to the desired time of the user.

In addition, the storage capacity of the data can be increased by using the auxiliary storage device rather than printing and storing the issued information, and the management of the system can be easily performed.

Claims (11)

A system controller connected to the main computer in which personal records are stored in an on-line manner to receive data provided from the main computer and to perform various control functions according to a user's command; A data input unit which provides a display means and a touch screen, which are menu screens for dialogue between the user and the system, and receives a user identification code and a user's control command, and receives a fee for issuing a certificate. Automatic certificate issuing device comprising a fee processing unit, a certificate issuing unit controlled by the system control unit for printing and discharging the certificate, and a data backup unit for storing the issuance history data of the certificate issued by the certificate issuing unit . The method of claim 1, The fee processing unit includes any one or more of a coin deposit machine for recognizing coins put by the user, a banknote machine for recognizing banknotes put by the user, and a card reader when the user uses a card. Certificate automatic issuing device, characterized in that. The method of claim 2, Automatic certificate issuing device, characterized in that it further comprises an amount display unit for displaying the amount deposited by the user. The method of claim 1, And the data backup unit includes any one of a hard disk drive (HDD), an optical file disk drive, and a CD ROM drive. The method of claim 1, The certificate issuing unit is characterized in that it further comprises an authentication unit for displaying the seal of the certificate issuing authority corresponding to the certificate after the printing of the certificate is performed. The method of claim 1, And a remote controller for remotely controlling the operation of the system by having a remote monitor for remotely checking the operation of the system and a power controller for outputting a control signal for turning on / off the system. Certificate automatic issuing device, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, When an abnormal physical force is applied to the system from the outside, the operation proceeds to obtain an image around the system, and if the surveillance camera is operated by a communication means for informing the status to the external security company computer Certificate issuing device, characterized in that it further comprises a system monitoring unit. A first step of displaying a menu screen and receiving a type of certificate, a user identification code, and the number of certificates; A second step of allowing a user to confirm by receiving and displaying data of a certificate selected in the first step; A third step of informing a fee necessary for issuance of a certificate and confirming a deposit after confirmation of the user is made in the second step; A fourth step of printing the certificate data, performing authentication, and providing a certificate to the user when the deposit is completed in the third step; And And a fifth process of storing the issued data in a memory and returning the change after providing the certificate in the fourth process. The method of claim 8, The fourth process includes the step of setting the lock of the coin return module before printing the certificate data, and releasing the lock of the coin return module after the provision of the certificate is provided. . The method of claim 8, The fourth process includes automatically calling the employee and stopping the operation of the system when the certificate is not provided normally. The method of claim 8, And the fourth step includes checking whether the user wants to reissue another certificate after providing the certificate, and returning to the first step if the user wants to reissue the certificate.