KR101461790B1 - Apparatus and method for indicating state of module operating program of financial apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for confirming and outputting status information of a module operation program of each module configured in a financial instrument.
The integrated operation program in which the respective module operation programs FW are combined is stored in the first memory unit and the status information of the module operation program is confirmed and stored in the second memory unit, Lt; / RTI >
The result of checking the state information of the module operation program stored in each module is output as a code value and a converted value, so that the user can easily check and control the code value.

Description

[0001] Apparatus and method for indicating the status of a financial instrument module operating program [0002]

The present embodiment relates to an apparatus and method for confirming and outputting status information of each module operation program configured in a financial instrument.

Generally, a financial instrument is a device that processes a financial business desired by a customer.

The financial instrument can deposit and withdraw the medium or automatically transfer the medium. For example, the financial instrument may deposit or withdraw bills or checks.

The Smart Cash Recycle Module (SCRM) is a software package that can be used for various modules (Main B / D, FDU (Feeding Unit), CAM (Customer Access Module), BV (Bill Validator), RJB (Reject Box), RJP ), Etc.). However, FW (FirmWare), which is a module operation program for operation of each module, is separated, so that various versions may be combined between modules.

Therefore, when a combination of modules is assembled and the integration test is not completed, a financial mismatch may occur due to inconsistency in specifications and operational inconsistency.

In addition, when a module replacement and a main B / D replacement occur while using a module operation program (FW) which is used differently for each module, the possibility of using the optimum combination and a module operation program (FW) of a different version is prevented There was no way to identify it effectively.

For example, in the past determination of the combination of the module operation program (FW), the user confirms whether or not the version of the module operation program (FW) downloaded by reading the version of each module is the same, And there are cases in which it is omitted or inaccurate.

The embodiment provides that the integrated operation program for the module is stored / updated from the outside (PC, terminal, server, etc.) in the memory unit (CPU, Flash Memory) of the main B / D.

The embodiment proposes that a module operation program for each module of the module memory section is stored or updated from the memory section.

The embodiment may request status information (version, CRC, etc.) of each module operation program in the module memory unit and send status information (version information, CRC, etc.) To be compared with the state information of each module operation program stored in the module operation program.

The embodiment provides that the comparison result is displayed at a bit position assigned to each module at a predetermined code value.

The embodiment provides that the module operation program can be stored or updated by converting / outputting the code value indicated by the status for each module according to a predetermined method.

An apparatus for displaying a status of a financial instrument module operation program according to an embodiment includes a first memory unit for storing each module operation program; A second memory unit for downloading a module operation program for a module that does not match the status information of the module operation program for module operation stored in the first memory unit, from the first memory unit; A module unit for performing a predetermined module operation and storing a module operation program; And a predetermined code value generated based on a result of comparison between the status information of the module operation program stored in at least one of the first and second memory units and the status information of each module operation program of the module, And a display unit.

A method of indicating a state of a financial instrument module operation program includes: storing a module operation program for each module in a memory unit and a module unit; A step of requesting operation program state information of each module as a module unit; The state information of each module operation program received from the module unit is compared with the state information of the module operation program stored in the memory unit; And a step in which the information indicating whether the status information of the module operation program is matched is generated and converted into a predetermined code value and output to the display means through the comparison.

According to the present embodiment, when a module replacement and / or a main B / D replacement occurs during a combined use by combining module operation programs FW that are used differently for respective modules, each module operation The status information of the program can be easily confirmed.

In the embodiment, when an integrated operation program for all modules is stored in a memory unit (CPU, Flash Memory) of Main B / D and a module operation program is stored in each module memory unit and the state information of each module is checked during use, And compares the status information (version information, CRC, etc.) of each module operation program with the status information of each module stored in the Main B / D memory unit to determine a bit position value It is possible to easily confirm whether the integrated state of the module operation program is appropriate based on the value converted and output according to the predetermined method.

FIG. 1A is an external view of a financial instrument for explaining an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a configuration diagram of a financial instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention
2 is a block diagram showing a module operation program state verification system according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 shows that the integrated operation program FW in which tests are completed by combining the respective module operation programs FW is stored in the terminal memory unit of FIG. 2, downloaded to the memory unit of the financial instrument, and downloaded to each module of the module unit Flow chart
FIG. 4 shows the result of the comparison with the module operation program stored in the flash memory by requesting the status information of the module operation program stored in each module of the module unit 16 and expressing the result as a predetermined code value. A flowchart showing conversion and output and updating according to the method
5 is an embodiment of a verification code value that may indicate the status of a module operation program (FW) for each module;

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. It should be noted that, in adding reference numerals to the constituent elements of the drawings, the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals whenever possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the difference that the embodiments of the present invention are not conclusive.

In describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are intended to distinguish the constituent elements from other constituent elements, and the terms do not limit the nature, order or order of the constituent elements. When a component is described as being "connected", "coupled", or "connected" to another component, the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, Quot; may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected. &Quot;

The financial device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a financial device that obtains various media such as banknotes, securities (including checks), geographies, coins, vouchers, etc. and processes and / or dispatches such as deposits, Such as processing such as issuance of paper money, release of paper money, release of gift certificate, and the like. Examples of such financial instruments include an automated teller machine (ATM) such as a cash dispenser (CD), a cash recycling machine, and the like. However, the financial instrument is not limited to the above-described example, and may be various devices for automating the financial business such as FIS (Financial Information System).

In the description of the embodiment, the integrated operation program represents a module operation program for the entire module, and the module operation program is a module for operating each module.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described on the assumption that the financial instrument is a financial automatic instrument. However, this assumption is only for convenience of explanation, and the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to the financial automation equipment.

FIG. 1A is an external view of a financial instrument for explaining an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a configuration diagram of a financial instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figs. 1A and 1B, a plurality of modules are configured in the financial instrument 10, and each module is operated based on each module operation program FW.

As shown in the figure, the financial instrument 10 includes a medium input / output section 11, a recognizer 12, a temporary storage section 13, a medium storage section 14, a collection box 15, a carry section 17, And a main control unit 19. The media input / output unit 11 receives or ejects media such as banknotes, checks, gift certificates, and the like. The recognizer 12 recognizes the medium and verifies the type, state, and validity of the medium. The temporary storage unit 13 temporarily stores and stores the medium inserted through the medium input / output unit 11 and recognized through the recognizer 12 before final storage. The media storage unit 14 stores the media loaded into the financial equipment 10 through the media input / output unit 11 or stores the stored media in the financial device 10 so that the stored media can be discharged through the media input / To separate and emit the accumulated medium. The withdrawal bin 15 retrieves and stores the media loaded into the financial instrument 10 when it is not suitable for storage or circulation and / or when the medium to be discharged outside the financial instrument 10 is not suitable for discharging. The transport unit 17 transports the above described modules, that is, the media input / output unit 11, the recognizer 12, the temporary storage unit 13, the medium storage unit 14, And the like. The main control unit 19 controls the overall operation of the financial instrument 10. The main control unit 19 stores the module operation program (for example, firmware) for each module in the financial instrument 10 and the status information of the module operation program and instructs the sub control unit (not shown) And requests status information of the module operation program to a sub-control unit (not shown) of each module and compares the status information of the module operation program with the status information of each stored module operation program, Confirm and display the match.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a system operation program state verification system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The operation program state verification system 20 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 19, sub control units 17a, 11a, 12a, 14a, and 15a of respective modules corresponding to the respective modules, an input unit 22, And may be connected to the terminal 21 outside the financial device 10 by wired or wireless communication to perform communication.

Here, the terminal 21 may be various types of terminals such as a PC or a server, and may include a memory unit that can store an integrated operation program that integrates the module operation programs of each tested module. The terminal 21 may also be configured with an input unit 22 for inputting a command for downloading the stored integrated operation program to the main control unit 19 of the financial instrument 10. Accordingly, the terminal 21 stores the module operation program and the integrated operation program for each module in which the respective modules in the financial instrument 10 operate, and distributes the stored module operation program and the integrated operation program to the financial instrument 10. Here, the integrated operation program refers to the entire module operation program.

The financial instrument 10 includes an input unit 22 through which a user command or the like for confirming the status information of each module operation program can be input, and an input unit 22 for controlling the operation of the financial instrument. A first memory unit connected to the first memory unit for storing a module operation program for the operation of each module and for storing status information of the module operation program stored in the first memory unit; A second memory unit 19b for downloading and updating a module operation program having different status information from the first memory unit, a memory unit (not shown) for storing each module operation program so that each module performs a predetermined operation 11a, 12a, 14a, and 15a including the status information of the module operation program stored in the second memory unit 19b and the status information of the module operation programs stored in the second memory unit 19b, And a display unit 18 for converting and outputting a code value based on a result of comparison between the status information of the module operation program stored in each module control unit.

The operation of each of the above configurations can be controlled by a CPU or a separately configured controller.

The integrated operation program for the module stored in the first memory unit is used for operating the modules, and the module operation program stored in the second memory unit 19b is used for the backup operation and / But the present invention is not limited thereto, and is generally used as checking for comparing the status information of module operation programs of modules.

Although the CPU is described as storing the module programs while controlling the operation of the system, the present invention is not limited to this, and the module program may be stored in another separate memory means.

In the above, a plurality of modules are constituted in the module section 16. For example, a transport unit (FDU) 17, a media input / output unit 11, a recognizer 12, a media storage unit 14 and a collection box 15.

The operation of the above configuration is as follows. An integrated operation program that collects module operation programs for operation of each module is downloaded from the terminal 21 to the first memory unit of the CPU 19a which is the first memory unit and the integrated operation program stored in the first memory unit (Version information, CRC, etc.) of each module operation program of the second memory unit 19b and the state information of the module operation program stored in the second memory unit 19b, To the second memory unit 19b.

 If the status information of the module operation program stored in the second memory unit 19b is compared with the status information of the module operation program stored in each module, (Not shown) of the module is downloaded and updated from the second memory unit 19b to the memory unit (not shown) of the corresponding module.

In the above description, the status information of the module operation program stored in the first memory unit of the CPU 19a is compared with the status information of the module operation program stored in each module, The module operation program of the unmatched module may be downloaded from the first memory unit to the memory unit (not shown) of the corresponding module and updated.

As shown in FIG. 5, whether or not the state information of the module operation program stored in the second memory unit 19b and the state information of the module operation program stored in each module match with the position of the predetermined code value And is output to the display unit 18 so that the user can confirm it.

As shown in lower 4 bits of FIG. 5, bit positions are set for each module in order to indicate the status of each module in the code value.

3 shows the integrated operation program FW in which the tested operation programs FW of the respective modules are combined and stored in the terminal memory unit 22 of FIG. 2 and the memory units 19a and 19b of the financial instrument 10, And is downloaded to each module of the module unit 16, as shown in FIG.

The integrated operation program for each module that has been tested is downloaded from the terminal to the CPU 19a of the financial instrument including the memory unit and the integrated operation program stored in the CPU is stored or updated in the flash memory 19b And stored.

Then, through the validation of the module operation program FW stored in each module (whether or not the module operation program FW can be operated as FW of the module), the integrated operation program stored in the flash memory in the CPU memory, (Not shown).

The integrated operation program stored in the CPU is used for operating the system (financial instrument), and the integrated operation program stored in the flash memory is used for checking the Back-up / each module operation program However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be commonly used.

3 will be described below.

An integrated operation program (integrated FW) for collecting module operation programs for operation of each module is stored in the memory of the CPU 19a as the first memory unit from the terminal memory unit 22 or status information (version information and / or CRC Etc.) and stored. (S 301).

Thereafter, the integrated operation program (integrated FW) stored in the first memory unit is stored in the flash memory unit 19b, which is the second memory unit, or each module operation program stored in the first memory unit, (Module FW) already stored in the second memory unit 19b with the state information of the module operation program stored in the second memory unit 19b to update the module operation program of the module that is not matched to the second memory unit 19b . (S 303)

As described above, when the integrated operation program is stored in the CPU and the flash memory of the main B / D, the operation state information (version, CRC, Tag, etc.) with the module operation program stored in each module is checked , And an error value is displayed and / or downloaded to a bit position corresponding to a corresponding module of a predetermined confirmation code value.

The reason for adding the Tag to check the operation status information is to confirm other information more surely.

The status information of the module operation program of the module operation program for each of the modules constituted in the module unit 16 of FIG. 2 is checked and validity checking is performed to confirm whether the module operation program is operable as a module operation program (FW). (S305).

When the module operation program FW is valid, for example, it is checked whether the status information (version, CRC) of the module operation program are identical, for example, the version is different but the operation is possible. (S307, S309)

 If it is determined that the module operation program FW is invalid or the state information (version, CRC) of the module operation state program does not coincide with each other, an error previously set in the bit position indicating the corresponding module of the predetermined code value The value (1) is input. (S 311).

Each value in a predetermined code value including error values for the state of each module operation program is converted according to a predetermined method (for example, expressed by four bits in an 8-bit code value and expressed as a number, The CPU 19a / flash memory 19b is controlled by the user command / control unit based on the output information, and the CPU 19a / The corresponding module operation program stored in the memory unit is downloaded. (S 313).

FIG. 4 shows an integrated operation program FW in which a module operation program FW of each module is combined with a main B / D CPU and a flash memory as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, In the state where the module operation program for the module operation program is stored in the memory section of each module, requests the status information of the module operation program stored in each module of the module section 16, And outputs the result as a predetermined code value, and outputs the converted result according to a predetermined method.

First, as shown in FIG. 5, a code value indicating a state of the module operation program FW for each module, for example, a bit position indicating a module operation program state of each module from a predetermined bit, It is assumed that a value indicating the program state is set.

As shown in Figs. 2 and 4, a module program version check command is selected through the input unit 22. Fig. (S 401).

The version check command is received at the Main B / D CPU 19a. (S403)

A status information request for each module operation program is transmitted from the main control unit 19 to each module 16. [ (S405).

In response to the request, status information (version information, CRC) of each module operation program is received by the CPU 19a, which is a control unit. (S407).

And the received information is compared with state information of a module operation program stored in at least one of the first memory unit and the second memory unit. (S409).

In the embodiment of the present invention, the state information of the received module operation program and the state information of the module operation program stored in the second memory unit are compared with each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this and is compared with the state information stored in the first memory unit It is possible.

Through the above comparison, information indicating whether the status information of the module operation program is matched is input to the position of the corresponding module of the predetermined code value in Fig. (S411).

A code value indicating a state of each module is converted according to a predetermined method, and the converted information is output to the display means. (S413)

Through the above process, the module operation program of the module stored in the flash memory will be downloaded to the module operation program of the module whose status information does not match.

5 shows an example of a confirmation code value that can indicate the status of the module operation program FW for each module, which can represent the module operation program status of each module in a predetermined bit (for example, lower 4 bits) (0,1) to indicate the bit position and program state of the program.

As shown in FIG. 5, the confirmation code value includes a module operation program (FW) type 51, an integration date 52, an integrated time 53, and a validity code 54.

The validity code is 8 bits in one embodiment, and the lower 4 bits (ABCD) 54a indicate the state (normal / abnormal, coincidence / inconsistency, etc.) of the status information (version information, CRC) The upper 4 bits (0XXX) 54b are combined with the lower 4 bits to indicate the state of the system or the state information (version, CRC, etc.) of the corresponding module (normal / abnormal, / Inconsistency, etc.).

For example, the information (0, 1) in the first bit (D), which is the lowest bit, may indicate whether the status information of the second memory unit (Flash CRC error) is normal or not (55). This can check the status of the tag by checking the tag information and the like.

The information (0,1) in the second lower bit (C) may indicate whether the status information of the recognizer (BV) 12 module (main BV, sbu BV version error) is normal. (56)

The information (0, 1) in the third lower bit (B) may indicate whether the status information (version error) of the media storage unit (14, CST) and the withdrawal unit (15, RJB) is normal. (57)

The information (0, 1) in the fourth lower bit A can indicate whether or not the status information (version error) of the RJP module of the transport unit 17, the FDU, and the media input / output unit 11 . (58).

If the value of the lower 4 bits 54a of the predetermined code value is a value (0000) indicating the normal state of the financial instrument including each module, the upper 4 bits 54b of the code value is set to 0011 (59), and the code value 8-bit value (00110000) by the code value is output to the converted information (0) according to a predetermined method, thereby indicating that the status information matches.

For example, in the 8-bit value, the upper 4 bits (0011) become 3, and the lower 4 bits (0000) become 0. The two values 30 are recognized as hexadecimal HEXA values, and the corresponding character / number information is "0 ".

If the value of the lower 4 bits (54a) of the predetermined code value is a value (1111) indicating an abnormality of the financial instrument including each module, the upper 4 bits of the code value are set to 0101, (60), and outputs the code value 8-bit value (01010000) as information (P) converted according to a predetermined method in accordance with the value (1100) indicating the abnormality with a value (0000) Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > not all < / RTI >

For example, in the 8-bit value, the upper 4 bits (0101) becomes 5 and the lower 4 bits (0000) becomes 0. The two values 50 are recognized as hexadecimal HEXA values and the corresponding character / number information is "P ". A new module program based on the CPU / user control based on the converted information can be stored / updated in the corresponding module.

When the value of the lower 4 bits of the predetermined code value 54a is a value (0001,0010,0011,0100,0101, etc.) indicating a part of the financial instrument including the module and an abnormal part , The upper 4 bits of the code value are set to 0100, and the information obtained by converting the code 8-bit value (0100 ****) corresponding thereto according to the above-mentioned predetermined method is output, Can not be matched.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. That is, within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively coupled to one or more of them. Furthermore, the terms "comprises", "comprising", or "having" described above mean that a component can be implanted unless otherwise specifically stated, But should be construed as including other elements. All terms, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, unless otherwise defined. Commonly used terms, such as predefined terms, should be interpreted to be consistent with the contextual meanings of the related art, and are not to be construed as ideal or overly formal, unless expressly defined to the contrary.

In addition, although all of the components may be implemented as one independent hardware, some or all of the components may be selectively combined to perform a part or all of the functions in one or a plurality of hardware. As shown in FIG. The codes and code segments constituting the computer program may be easily deduced by those skilled in the art. Such a computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, readable and executed by a computer, thereby realizing an embodiment of the present invention. As the storage medium of the computer program, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a carrier wave medium, or the like may be included.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of equivalents should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

10: financial instrument 11: media input / output section
12: recognizer (BV) 13: temporary storage
14: Media storage unit 21: Terminal

Claims (11)

A sub-control unit for storing a module operation program for each of at least one module;
A main controller for storing a module operation program for each of the at least one module;
A display unit for displaying whether the status information of the module operation program stored in the main control unit matches the status information of the module operation program stored in the sub-
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The display unit includes:
And a module operation program stored in the main control unit and a module operation program stored in the sub-control unit, respectively, when at least one of a version and a CRC of each of the module operation program stored in the main control unit and the module operation program stored in the sub- The status information indicating that the status information matches. delete The display device according to claim 1,
Wherein the status display unit displays the status information of the module operation program stored in the main control unit and the status information of the module operation program stored in the sub-control unit in the form of a code value. 2. The apparatus of claim 1,
And controls the display unit to display whether the status information of the module operation program stored in the main control unit coincides with the status information of the module operation program stored in the sub-control unit. 4. The method of claim 3,
And a plurality of bits indicating status information of the module operation program. 6. The method of claim 5,
Further comprising a plurality of bits indicating at least one of a module operation program type, an integrated date, and an integrated time of the integrated module operation program stored in the main control unit. 6. The method of claim 5,
And a plurality of bits indicating whether or not the status information of the module operation program of the at least one module coincide with a bit position predefined for each module or each module group. 2. The apparatus of claim 1,
When the status information of the module operation program stored in the main control unit does not match the status information of the module operation program stored in the sub-control unit, the module operation program stored in the main control unit for the non- To be updated by the operation program. A financial instrument comprising the status display device of any one of claims 1 and 3 to 8. Determining whether the status information of the module operation program for each of the at least one module stored in the main control unit matches the status information of the module operation program stored in each of the plurality of sub-control units; And
A step of displaying whether the status information of the module operation program is matched for each module or each module group
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And a module operation program stored in the main control unit and a module operation program stored in the sub-control unit, respectively, when at least one of a version and a CRC of each of the module operation program stored in the main control unit and the module operation program stored in the sub- A status indication method that indicates that status information is matched. delete

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