KR100717212B1 - Rise to the outside shock in an atm and method for operating the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, when an external shock is detected by a financial automation device such as an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) or a CD (Cash Dispenser), the data stored in the financial automation device and the image data shot by the photographing unit are transmitted to the bank's host computer. Security measures to prevent or minimize the damage to the intentional device shocks of malicious customers by sending police and rescue teams to take prompt action by connecting to security company and transmitting video data. The present invention relates to a financial automation device having a device and a security method.

According to the present invention, in order to counteract a deliberate device impact, a photographing unit for photographing an object and generating image data, a communication unit for exchanging information with a host computer and a security company of a bank, and measuring a shock applied from the outside to a constant value In a security method corresponding to an external shock of a financial automation device having a shock sensor for converting the signal to a sound and a speaker for reproducing a warning sound by the user, the external shock is impacted by a malicious customer. Determining whether the detected shock amount is greater than or equal to a preset setting level, and if the shock amount is greater than or equal to a predetermined level, operating the camera to photograph an object and generating image data through a photographing unit; To transfer the data stored in the data and the captured image data to the host computer of the bank And transmitting the current alarm situation by accessing the security company.

Financial Automation Equipment, Security, Surveillance Cameras, External Shock, Shock Sensor, Security Company

Description

Rise to the outside shock in an ATM and method for operating the same}

1 is an internal block diagram of a financial automation device equipped with a security device and a security method corresponding to an external shock according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of responding to a financial automation device equipped with a security device and a security method corresponding to an external shock according to an embodiment of the present invention.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

120: shock sensor 130: speaker

140: recording unit 142: camera

144: microphone 146: analog to digital converter

148: encoder 150: control unit

According to the present invention, when an external shock is detected by a financial automation device such as an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) or a CD (Cash Dispenser), the data stored in the financial automation device and the image data shot by the photographing unit are transmitted to the bank's host computer. Security measures to prevent or minimize the damage to the intentional device shocks of malicious customers by sending police and rescue teams to take prompt action by connecting to security company and transmitting video data. The present invention relates to a financial automation device having a device and a security method.

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are automated devices that can assist basic financial services, such as deposits or withdrawals, without the need for a bank employee, anytime, anywhere and with regard to financial services. The financial automation device is configured to automatically perform a transaction such as withdrawal (withdrawal) or deposit (deposit) of cash (banknotes) using a medium such as a card or a bankbook.

In recent years, most companies use a five-day week system to use financial automation devices such as ATMs and CDs, rather than going directly to the bank, which leads to an increase in the installation of financial automation devices. The number of people is increasing. Currently, financial automation devices are being implemented in consideration of not only main tasks but also various additional functions, and are continuously developing financial automation devices to improve bank competitiveness and customer satisfaction.

As the number of financial automation devices increases, malicious or drunken customers or thieves deliberately impact the device, causing them to damage the device or steal cash.

However, due to the poor response to the intentional device shock, the situation is suffering from considerable financial loss. In particular, such a shock may damage the fragile monitor or the external case, and may cause damage to internal circuit components, and even if there is no external damage or damage, a short circuit may occur between the circuit components to cause a device failure. It will shorten the life of financial automation equipment.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, when the external shock is detected in the financial automation device, and transfers the data stored in the financial automation device and the image data taken by the recording unit to the host computer of the bank, security company By connecting video data and transmitting video data at the same time, the police or rescue team will be dispatched to take quick action, thereby preventing or minimizing the damage to the malicious device shock of a malicious customer.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention, if the external shock is detected by the shocked customer by a malicious customer to determine whether the detected shock amount is a predetermined level or more, and the shock amount is set level In case of abnormality, operating the camera to photograph an object and generating image data through the photographing unit; transmitting the data stored in the storage unit and the photographed image data to a host computer of a bank; Sending a current alert condition.

In addition, in the present invention, the key input unit for receiving a key input from the user, a bankbook / card recognition unit for recognizing the inserted bankbook or card, the transaction details, and the like, in order to control each of the above steps on the screen. The display unit, which displays the transaction details on the account book, the printing unit which prints and prints the transaction statement, the check / cash in / out unit for checking / cashing out checks, and the transaction details of the program or cash machine for controlling the system. A financial automation device having a storage unit for storing an information, comprising: a photographing unit for photographing an object and generating image data, connected to a bank host computer and a security company through a wired or wireless network, and performing information exchange. The communication unit transmits the alarm status by connecting to the controller, and measures the impact from the outside and changes it to a constant value. A shock sensor, a speaker for reproducing a warning message as an audible sound by the user, and when an external shock is detected by the shock sensor, it is determined whether the shock is above a predetermined level, and the storage unit is transferred to a bank host computer. It is provided with a control unit for transmitting the data stored in, and transmitting the image data photographed by the photographing unit to the security company to inform the alarm situation.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals have the same reference numerals as much as possible even if displayed on different drawings.

1 is an internal configuration of a financial automation device having a security function and a security method corresponding to an external shock according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a financial automation device generally includes a plurality of keys for basic input for a transaction task, and converts a user's input information into an electrical signal and transmits it to the control unit 150 (not shown). And a bankbook / card recognition unit (not shown) for recognizing the inserted bankbook or card, and a check / cash deposit / withdrawal unit (not shown) that performs check and cash withdrawal.

In addition, for a general transaction, a storage unit (not shown) for storing a program for controlling the system or transaction details of a financial automation device, a communication unit 110 for exchanging information with a host computer of the bank, A display unit (not shown) for displaying transaction details and the like on the screen, and a control unit 150 for controlling each configuration, and exchange information with the bank headquarters through the communication unit 110.

In a financial transaction, when a user inserts a passbook or card, the passbook / card recognition unit recognizes this, and then the user proceeds with the financial transaction through the key input unit while checking the contents displayed on the display unit, and enters a password according to the instructions. Then, the controller 150 connects with the central computer of the main store through the communication unit 110 to exchange data, and proceed with the financial transaction.

Subsequently, the transaction contents of the financial automation device are stored in the storage unit, the printing unit prints the transaction history on the account book, and prints and prints the transaction statement, and then provides the check or cash to the user through the check / cash withdrawal unit. By doing so, the above transaction can be completed.

In the present invention, the photographing unit 140 is located inside or outside the financial automation device to photograph a malicious customer to apply an external shock and generate image data. The photographing unit 140 includes a camera 142 for photographing an object, a microphone 144 for converting a voice signal of a customer having a malicious impact and an ambient situation into an electrical signal, and the camera 142. Compresses the captured video signal and the audio signal output from the microphone 144 into an analog / digital converter 146 for converting a digital image and audio data, and the output data of the analog / digital converter 146 into MPEG2 The encoder 148 extracts image data at predetermined time intervals, for example, at one minute intervals.

The camera 142 may be a widely used CCTV (Closed Circuit Television), a large-capacity data storage, and easy to search, such as DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is widely used these days. The camera 142 is located inside or outside the financial automation device.

The camera 142 of the photographing unit 140 photographs a malicious customer who exerts an external shock, and the microphone 144 converts a voice signal of an malignant customer and the surrounding situation into an electrical signal that exerts the external shock. In this case, the analog-to-digital converter 146 converts the analog video signal captured by the camera 142 and the analog audio signal output from the microphone 144 into digital video and audio data, respectively. The digital video and audio data are input to the encoder 148, compressed into MPEG2, and then transmitted to the host computer of the bank through the communication unit 110.

In addition, the encoder 148 compresses the digital video and audio data, extracts the video data at a predetermined time interval, for example, one minute interval, and transmits the video data to the security company through the communication unit 110. The reason for transmitting the video data to the security company is that the security company can accurately determine the alarm situation and take a predetermined action against it, as well as prevent unnecessary dispatch due to malfunction of the system.

The shock sensor 120 detects a shock applied from the outside of the financial automation device, outputs a signal proportional to the shock, and transmits the signal to the controller 150. The shock sensor 120 generally used here can be divided into those using inertial force and gyroscope, and using inertial force using non-electrical means such as mechanical, fluid, and optical means, and piezoelectric, capacitive, and inductive. Electric or magnetic means, such as a mold | type and a resistance type | mold, are used.

The shock sensor 120 can be implemented in various ways, such as by the inertial force, the gyroscope, but the present invention will be described with an example of the shock sensor using the spring elasticity. As the impact sensor using the elasticity of the spring, a spring-mass sensor combining a mass having a predetermined mass and a spring having a predetermined elastic force is used. When the external shock is transmitted to the sensor, the mass installed in front of the spring is decelerated. Starting a degree movement causes a change in its relative position.

The change in the relative position is converted into a predetermined electric physical quantity (for example, a resistance value) which is proportional to the magnitude of the deceleration according to the impact, and is provided to the controller 150.

The communication unit 110 performs information exchange with the host computer of the bank under the control of the controller 150, and transmits the data stored in the storage unit to the host computer of the bank so that the data stored in the storage unit is not damaged during an external shock. In addition, the image data captured by the photographing unit 140 is transmitted to the host computer of the bank. The communication unit 110 is built using a dedicated network, the Internet network or a wireless communication network.

In addition, the communication unit 110 reads the telephone number of the security company that is stored in advance, or extracts the IP (Internet Protocol) of the security company, after connecting to the security company with the extracted number or IP The video data output by the encoder 148 at predetermined time intervals is transmitted to the security company as an alarm situation signal.

In the present invention, the speaker 130 reproduces the warning message as a sound that can be audibly heard by the user, it is preferably installed on the appearance of the financial automation device. The warning message may be a voice message through the speaker 130, a warning ring sound, or a screen message displayed through a screen, or a combination thereof.

When the external shock is detected by the impact sensor 120, the controller 150 determines whether the impact is greater than or equal to a predetermined level, photographs an object through the photographing unit 140, and outputs a warning message through the speaker 130. do. In addition, the security company transmits the data stored in the storage unit and the image data photographed by the photographing unit 140 through the communication unit 110 to the host computer of the bank, and the image data output by the encoder 148 at predetermined time intervals. To transmit. The security company to accurately determine the current situation with the received image data, and dispatch the staff to handle the situation.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of responding to a financial automation device equipped with a security device and a security method corresponding to an external shock according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, when an external shock by a malicious customer is detected by the shock sensor (S202), the controller determines whether the detected shock amount is equal to or greater than a predetermined setting level (S204). When the impact amount is more than the set level, the camera of the photographing unit is operated to photograph the customer with the malignant external shock (S206), and converts the voice signal into an electrical signal through a microphone and outputs it. Subsequently, when the output video and audio signals are converted into digital video and audio data through an analog / digital converter, the encoder receives the digital video and audio data and compresses it to generate video data (S208). In addition, the image data is extracted at a predetermined time interval when the encoder is compressed (S210).

Subsequently, the generated image data is transmitted to the host computer of the bank through the communication unit together with the data stored in the storage unit (S212), and the security company is notified by transmitting the extracted image data (S214). . When transmitting the image data, the unique number of the financial automation device subjected to an external shock, the impacted time, and the recording time are transmitted together.

In addition, in order to prevent any further external shocks output a warning message through the speaker (S216).

In the above description of the present invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments, such as financial automation equipment, various modifications can be carried out without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is not to be determined by the embodiments described above, but will be apparent in the claims as well as equivalent scope.

As described above, in the present invention, when an external shock is detected by the financial automation device, the data stored in the financial automation device is transmitted to the host computer of the bank, and the image data photographed by the photographing unit is transmitted to the security company. By having police or rescue teams dispatch to take quick action, there is an effect of preventing or minimizing damage to the intentional device impact of a malicious customer.

Claims (6)

Key input unit receiving key input from the user for general transaction business, bankbook / card recognition unit for recognizing the inserted bankbook or card, display unit for displaying the transaction history, and the transaction history on the bankbook, A financial automation device having a printing unit for printing and printing a transaction statement, a check / cash deposit and withdrawal unit for checking and withdrawing cash, and a storage unit for storing the transaction contents of a program or cash machine for controlling the system. In A photographing unit for photographing an object and generating image data; The communication unit connects with the bank's host computer and security company through wired and wireless networks, exchanges information, and communicates with the security company to transmit alarm conditions. A shock sensor that measures the impact from the outside and converts it into a constant value; Speakers that play warning messages as audible to the user, When an external shock is detected by the shock sensor, it is determined whether the shock is above a predetermined level, and then the data stored in the storage unit is transmitted to the bank's host computer, and the image data captured by the photographing unit is transmitted to the security company for an alarm situation. Control unit Financial automation device with a security device that responds to the external shock. The method of claim 1, wherein the photographing unit A camera for shooting the object, A microphone that converts voice signals into electrical signals, An analog / digital converter for converting the video signal captured by the camera and the audio signal output from the microphone into digital video and audio data; And an encoder for compressing output data of the analog / digital converter and extracting image data at a predetermined time interval. According to claim 1, wherein the impact sensor is a financial automation device having a security device corresponding to the external shock, characterized in that installed inside the side of the financial automation device using an impact sensor using the elasticity of the spring. Shooting unit for photographing an object and generating image data, communication unit for exchanging information with the bank's host computer and security company, shock sensor for measuring external shock and converting it to a certain value, and warning message In the security method corresponding to the external shock of the financial automation device having a speaker for reproducing with audible audible sound, Determining whether the detected shock amount is greater than or equal to a preset level when an external shock is detected by the shock sensor by a malicious customer; Photographing an object by operating a camera when the impact amount is greater than or equal to a predetermined level, and generating image data through a photographing unit; Transmitting the data stored in the storage unit and the photographed image data to a host computer of a bank; Security method that responds to external shock in financial automation device, which consists of sending a current alarm situation by accessing the security company. The method of claim 4, wherein the transmitting of the current alarm situation comprises extracting image data at predetermined time intervals and transmitting the image data to a security company. The security method of claim 5, wherein the image data is transmitted together with a unique number of the corresponding financial automation device, an impacted time, and a recording time.

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