KR101579271B1 - Apparatus of ATM and method for operating the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a financial automation apparatus for guiding a notice of neglecting a belonging article and an operation method thereof, and more particularly to a financial automation apparatus and a method for operating the same, including a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of an object placed on an outer surface of a body frame of a financial automatic machine, A camera for photographing an object placed on the outer surface of the body frame of the automatic teller machine; and a controller for, when a pressure of the object is sensed after a predetermined time elapses after the financial transaction of the financial trader, And a controller for capturing an object through the camera when the pressure of the object is continuously sensed after the warning, and for transmitting the sensed image to the automated teller machine management center.

Bank, financial automation equipment, belongings, neglect, lost, pressure, detection, warning

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to an automated teller machine

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an automatic teller machine for guiding a neglected goods warning and an operation method thereof.

An ordinary automated teller machine (hereinafter referred to as "ATM") acts as a substitute for the cashier of a bank to deposit and pay cash.

These financial automation devices enable easy banking transactions with simple key operation, which improves the convenience and can be used even after the bank hours are over. Therefore, it is possible to expand the service for customers such as 24-hour operation through financial automation equipment, and it is possible to save the labor force and to use it effectively

In order to allow many people in the public to easily view financial transactions, financial automation devices are installed in places other than banks such as underground stations, department stores, etc. where many people flow.

Since the financial business is popularized through the financial automation device as described above, a financial trader often mistakes his or her personal belongings after finishing financial transactions.

In other words, a financial trader often places his purse, key, and ID on a financial automatic machine after mistakenly viewing his / her work through a financial automatic machine. There is a high possibility that a third party acquires a neglected object and abuses it in illegal activities.

Conventionally, there is no special technical method for processing a neglected object by mistake of a financial trader, and only the face of the acquaintance can be photographed through a camera installed in the financial automation device.

Therefore, when a financial trader accidentally leaves goods and leaves, there is a need for technological measures to deal with them.

The present invention is intended to prevent a financial trader using a financial automation device from accidentally leaving his belongings.

The present invention relates to an automatic teller machine for financial institutions, which comprises an outer frame, a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of an object placed on the outer frame, a warning unit for warning that an object is placed on the outer frame when the pressure sensor detects pressure of the object, A camera for photographing an object placed on the outer frame, and a control unit for transmitting a video image photographed through the camera to a management center.

The present invention also provides a method of monitoring a financial transaction of a financial trader, the method comprising the steps of: monitoring, through a pressure sensor, whether an object is placed on an outer surface of a body frame of the automated teller machine when a financial transaction of the financial trader is started; A step of performing warning guidance when the pressure of an object is sensed; and a step of transmitting a sensed image after capturing the object to the financial center, .

The present invention has an effect of reducing the occurrence of lost and stolen items by warning the user of accidentally placing his / her belongings after using the financial automatic machine.

Hereinafter, a detailed description of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the same reference numerals are used to denote the same or similar components in the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a financial automation apparatus for notifying the notification of the possession of personal belongings according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

The financial business processing unit 140 supports the financial transaction customer so as to automatically perform transactions such as withdrawal (withdrawal) of cash (paper money) or deposit (deposit) using a medium such as a card or bankbook Function.

The banking service processing unit 140 includes a key input module 141, a bank card detection module 142, a banknote deposit / withdrawal module 143, a bill printing module 144, a display module 145, a communication module 146 . Each module in these financial transaction processing units will be briefly described.

The key input module 141 is a user interface (UI) that receives financial transaction information such as a password, a financial account number, a deposit amount, and a withdrawal amount from a user using a financial automatic machine, and is a keypad comprising a plurality of numeric keys and function keys Or implemented with a touch-screen touch input panel.

The bankbook card detection module 142 detects a bankbook or a card inserted into the financial automation device and reads the information of the bankbook or the card (for example, an account number, an expiration date, a card number, etc.). The readout may be a method of reading the magnetic or RF attached to a passbook or a card.

The banknote deposit / withdrawal module 143 is a place where the banknotes to be deposited are deposited or withdrawn, and has a structure including a banknote stack where the banknotes are placed and a shutter. When the money is deposited or withdrawn, a predetermined bill is placed on the bill stack while the shutter is open.

The document printing module 144 is a printing device that prints the financial transaction information on the sheet, and can be printed in various ways such as inkjet printing, laser printing, and the like. Various information such as a transaction card number, a transaction account number, a transaction date, a transaction amount, a transaction point code, and a transaction financing automation device code are printed and provided to the user.

The display module 145 displays financial transaction progress and transaction results and also displays financial information requested by the financial trader.

The communication module 146 is an interface for communicating with a financial server of a financial institution and includes a local area network (LAN), a metropolitan area network (MAN), a wide area network (WAN) And an interface with a Packet Switched Data Network (PSDN) through which the data is transmitted.

The automated teller machine includes a key input module 141, a bank card detection module 142, a banknote deposit / withdrawal module 143, a bill print module 144, a display module 145, a communication module 145, (146), and the like, and processes the financial service requested by the financial trader.

Meanwhile, the pressure sensor 110 of the present invention is a sensor for detecting an object placed on a financial automatic machine, and notifies the control unit of a load of the object when the object is loaded on the automated teller machine.

In general, when a financial trader wishes to view financial transactions through a financial automation device, the transaction is carried out using a financial card. In order to do this, the customer often withdraws a financial card from his / her wallet and then places his / . Likewise, if you have a cell phone, an umbrella, or a handbag in your hand, you often put your belongings on a banking machine to ease transactions.

2, the belongings of financial traders such as wallets, mobile phones, umbrellas, and handbags are placed on the outer frame (the outer surface of the body frame), such as the top cover 201 and the trading plate panel 202 of the automatic teller machine .

The pressure sensor 110 is located below the outer surface of the body frame such as the top cover 201 of the automatic teller machine or the transaction sign board panel 202 and senses the pressure when the belongings of the financial trader are placed. Detection information is transmitted to the control unit 100 while the pressure is sensed.

When the financial trader leaves his or her personal belongings after finishing the business, the warning unit 120 generates a warning warning sound and a warning warning light. That is, even if a certain time has elapsed since the end of the financial service, when the belonging is detected by the pressure sensor 110, a warning is given to the financial trader so that the financial trader can recognize it.

The camera 130 may take an image of the belonging object closely and transmit the image of the belonging object through the communication module 146 to the financial automation equipment management center Lt; / RTI >

The camera 130 for photographing the belongings may be provided in the financial automation device itself or as a surveillance camera which is separated from the financial automation device.

On the other hand, when the images of the belongings are transferred to the financial automation equipment management center, the manager contacts the security guard of the security company and immediately retrieves the belongings.

Also, the image of the photographed belongings is stored together with the image reception time in the financial automation equipment management center, and is used as the lost goods search information when the financial trader searches for the goods later.

The control unit 100 controls the operation of the financial automation equipment by controlling each functional unit, and provides an OS (operating system) and a hardware driver of each functional unit.

In particular, the controller 100 controls the warning unit 120 to warn the user that his / her belongings are left unattended when the user senses his / her belongings by the pressure sensor 110 even after a predetermined time has elapsed since finishing the transaction.

In addition, in the case where the personal belongings are detected by the pressure sensor 110 in spite of the warning guidance, the camera 130 photographs the belongings closely and images the image of the belongings through the communication module 146 And performs control to be transmitted to the device management center. And transmits financial transaction information together with the object when the captured image is transmitted.

Such a personal belongings warning notification algorithm will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for notifying a non-owner of a belonging article according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When a financial trader inserts a card or bankbook into a financial automation device to start a financial business (S31), the pressure sensor periodically performs pressure monitoring until the financial transaction service is terminated (S32). When a personal belonging is placed on the automatic teller machine, the pressure sensor detects that the personal belongings have been detected.

It is determined whether the belongings are still detected by the pressure sensor even after a predetermined time (e.g., 5 seconds) has elapsed since the financial task is completely terminated (S33).

If a certain period of time has elapsed after finishing the financial service, the financial trader determines that the financial trader has left his / her belongings near the automated teller machine and broadcasts a warning notice (S34).

This is to allow the financial trader to recover his / her belongings after hearing the warning that his / her belongings have been raised on the automated teller machine.

It is determined whether or not the belongings are still detected (S35). If it is detected, it is determined that the financial trader has totally deviated from the automated teller machine to the outside, (S36).

Thereafter, the image of the belonging is transmitted to the financial-instrument management center through the communication module (S37). The image of the photographed belongings is stored together with the image reception time in the financial automation equipment management center, and can be used as the lost goods search information when the financial trader searches for the goods later.

Once the image of the belongings is transferred to the Financial Automation Equipment Management Center, the manager of the financial automation equipment can contact the security guard of the security company and recover the belongings immediately.

On the other hand, in addition to the notification to the financial automation equipment management center, it is possible to promptly take the recovery action by notifying directly that the object of the financial trader has been left unattended by the manager (for example, security guard)

While the present invention has been described in connection with certain exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, the scope of the patent of the present invention is not limited by the above-described embodiments, and it will be obvious that the patent scope covers not only the claims but also the equivalents.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a financial automation apparatus for notifying the notification of the possession of personal belongings according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

2 is a view showing a financial automatic machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for notifying a non-owner of a belonging article according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (4)

An outer frame; A pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of an object placed on the outer frame; A warning unit for warning that the object is placed on the outer frame when the pressure sensor senses a pressure corresponding to a load of the object; A camera for photographing an object placed on the outer frame when the pressure of the object is continuously detected even after the warning is given; And And a controller for transmitting to the management center the image image photographed through the camera and the financial transaction information performed in a state in which the pressure of the object is sensed. The method according to claim 1, Wherein, And when the pressure of the object is sensed even after a predetermined time elapses after finishing the financial business of the financial trader, the warning is guided through the warning unit. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the warning guidance is implemented by at least one of voice guidance and lamp guidance. The method according to claim 1, Wherein when the pressure of the object is continuously sensed after the warning, the control unit notifies the administrator of the fact that the object of the financial trader has been left as communication means of the manager.

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