KR19980053128A - Automatic check issuing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic check issuing apparatus that enables automatic printing and issuance of an amount of money, a date of occurrence, a payment point, a branch name, a place of issue, a currency code, a name plate, a seal, and the like.

The apparatus of the present invention includes a processor for controlling the functions and operations of the entire system, input means for inputting data for the check issuing job start command and the description of the check to be issued and the check sheet connected to the processor. And a loading port for transferring the check sheet under the control of the processor to mechanically print the contents of the variable item while stamping the contents of the fixed item on the check sheet, and output through the mechanical operating means. It has an unloading port for stacking normal checks.

According to the present invention, a check can be issued quickly by continuously feeding a large amount of check paper into the loading port to enable continuous work. The apparatus of the present invention also applies to the issue of securities and gift certificates.

Description

Automatic check issuing device

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an automatic check issuing apparatus according to the present invention.

2 is a view showing in more detail the configuration of the mechanical operating portion of the configuration of the automatic check issuing device shown in FIG.

3 illustrates a typical form of non-sperm check.

Figure 4 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the automatic check issuing apparatus according to the present invention.

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

10: Processor 12: mechanical operation

14: Loading port 16: Unloading port

18: Key input 20: RS-232C communication port

22: display unit 30: guide groove

32: 1st stamp roller 34: 1st printer head

36: second print head 38: stamp roller

40: ink roller 42: supply roller

44: start supply roller

S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7: Sensor

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a check issuer, and more particularly, to an automatic check issuing device that enables automatic printing of a fixed amount of money, an issue date, a payment address, a branch name, a place of issue, a currency code, a name plate, a seal, will be.

In modern society, checks are widely used along with cash, and the number of checks issued is increasing rapidly in recent years. Accordingly, the research and development of the check issuing machine which can issue a check more easily and quickly has been in progress.

Conventionally, checks are temporarily sealed in a so-called fixed check sealer to issue a check, and then the seal is sealed in a so-called non-check check machine. It was only possible to issue a complete check of what is currently in circulation (hereinafter referred to as a normal check) only after feeding the sheets and printing them by entering only the amount and date, or in reverse order. In other words, for the issuance of a normal check, two machines were required: the semen check tensioner and the non-settle check tensioner, which required separate operations.

The flat check sealer loads check paper onto a loading port, commonly referred to as a hopper, and then uses a stamper and roller to pay, issue, exchange code, branch name, name plate, Seal the seal or the like in a fixed state. In addition, the non-confirmed check issuer supplies a check sheet in which the necessary contents are tensioned by the straight check check tensioner by manual processing and prints the issued amount and date. This prevented continuous work on issuing checks.

As described above, conventionally, a separate check machine such as a semen check tensioner and an unchecked check issuing machine is required for issuance of a normal check, and it is inconvenient for the user because it has to go through a two-step cumbersome process by the separate machine. . In addition, since the check paper must be manually supplied sheet by sheet in the non-check check generator, it was not possible to perform a continuous operation, and there was a disadvantage in that it was not possible to issue a normal check quickly.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to improve the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to integrate the function of the fixed check checker and the function of the non-check check issuer into one, it is possible to issue a normal check simply and quickly To provide one automatic check issuing device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic check issuing device capable of quickly issuing a check by continuously feeding a large amount of check paper into the hopper to enable continuous operation.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic check issuing device that controls the issuance of checks and also allows the user to grasp the number of copies and the total amount of the checks.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic check issuing device which can selectively perform only the function of the above-mentioned check check tensioner or the function of the non-fixed check tensioner.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide an automatic securities issuing device capable of quickly and simply issuing securities by continuously feeding a large amount of securities paper into a hopper.

In order to achieve these objects, the automatic check issuing device according to the present invention includes a processor for controlling the function and operation of the system as a whole, and a check connection start command connected to the processor and data about the description of the check to be issued. An input means for input, a loading port for loading check paper, and a mechanical operation for transferring the check paper under the control of the processor to stamp the content of the fixed item on the check paper and to print the content of the variable item. Means and an unloading port for accumulating normal checks output through the mechanical actuating means.

In addition, the automatic securities issuing apparatus according to the present invention is a processor for controlling the function and operation of the entire system, and connected to the processor for inputting data on the securities issuance operation start command and the description of the securities to be issued; An input means for loading the securities paper, a loading port for loading the securities paper, and a machine for transferring the securities paper under the control of the processor to stamp the contents of the fixed items on the securities paper and to print the contents of the variable items. An actuating means and an unloading port for stacking the circulating normal securities output through the mechanical actuating means.

The above and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention.

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

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an automatic check issuing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows the structure of the mechanical operation unit shown in FIG. 1 in detail.

As shown in FIG. 1, the automatic check issuing apparatus according to the present invention includes a processor 10 for overall control of the function and operation of the apparatus and a loading port 12 for loading check paper (hereinafter referred to as a check). And a mechanical actuator 14 for stamping and printing the contents to be written in the coupon under the control of the processor 10, and stacking a normal check output through the mechanical actuator 14. And an unloading port 16 for. The processor 10 uses, for example, a low-cost 8-bit one-chip MPU, and in order to increase the reliability of the device, a position dog timer can automatically return to a normal routine when a malfunction occurs during program execution. It is desirable to have a built-in program protection function. The loading port 12 is generally referred to as a hopper, and sets a form to be printed, and automatically feeds only one sheet of the plurality of sheets to the mechanical actuator 14 according to a command received from a processor.

In addition, the automatic check issuing device of the present invention is a key input unit 18 mounted in the present invention for use in the offline (Off-line) mode, and RS interfaced with the terminal of the computer for use in the online (One-line) mode A -232C serial communication port 20 and a display section 22 for displaying the amount, quantity, total amount, issue date, etc. of each sheet of the check issued. Here, the off-line mode refers to the case of using the device of the present invention alone, and the off-line mode refers to the case of using the device of the present invention by connecting to the terminal of the computer through the connection of the communication port 20. Say.

The key input 18 used in the offline mode is generally composed of a function key pressed to cause the apparatus to perform a specific function and a numeric key pressed to print the amount and date of issue of the check. The number of such function keys and numeric keys can be appropriately provided as necessary in order to efficiently operate the apparatus. For example, the function keys include a number key for specifying the number of copies to be printed, a date key for automatically printing the date at a predetermined position, an amount key for automatically printing the amount at a predetermined position, and an immutable value. Fixed key to memorize the contents in advance and print it at the designated place, Clear key to erase the wrong input, Reset key to cancel all operations, Enter key to start the operation, Selection to select the operation mode Keys and the like may be provided. In addition, the number of keys may be provided with an appropriate number of keys so that the amount can be easily entered. In the offline mode, the user operates the function keys and the numeric keys of the key input unit 18 as described above. On the other hand, in the online mode, the key input unit 18 is ignored, and the user designates a position or content to be printed by using a program of a computer connected through the RS-232C communication port 20. In addition, when it is necessary to print characters or pictures that cannot be displayed through the key input unit 18, data may be input from the computer via the communication port 20.

On the other hand, the display unit 22 is made of a conventional liquid crystal display, and is installed adjacent to the key input unit as much as possible so that the user can easily recognize. The display unit 22 has a function of displaying the amount, quantity, total amount, issue date, and the like of each chapter of the check issued as described above. For example, in the case of a check automatic machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, a check amount can be displayed up to 12 digits by inserting a comma every 3 digits, and a quantity can be displayed up to 999. . If necessary, the identification number of the teller should be indicated.

Figure 3 illustrates a non-settle check that is commonly distributed to aid in understanding the principles of the present invention. In Figure 3, the payment address is ①, the branch name is ②, the exchange code is ③, the amount is ④, the date is ⑤, the issuance sheet is ⑥, the name plate is ⑦, the seal is ⑧, and the exchange number is ⑨. The description of each item of this non-scheduled check is as illustrated in the drawings. Non-confirmed checks are generally issued among check items as shown, unlike fixed checks, where the amount of the check is preprinted and printed, for example, 10, 30, 50, 100, 500, 10 million won, etc. A check that does not have an amount and date and a part number (if necessary) only.

As shown in FIG. 2, the mechanical actuating unit 12 of the automatic check issuing apparatus according to the present invention includes a guide groove 30 for guiding and conveying a check (check paper) transferred from a loading port step by step. A pair of first stamp rollers 32 installed on both sides of the guide groove 30 so as to face each other and for printing a payment sheet, a branch name, a printing place, a currency code, and a nameplate in a stamping manner, and the stamp roller 32 A first printer head 34 installed at a rear end and installed at a rear end of the first printer head 34 for printing the amount of money on the slip sent through the stamp roller 32, and the first printer head The second printer head 36 for printing the date on the slip conveyed past the 34 and the opposite side of the guide groove 30 at the rear end of the second printer head 36 are installed opposite to each other. The stamp on the conveyed sheet past the second print head 36 And a pair of second stamping roller (38) for tamping.

The pair of first stamp rollers 32 are provided with ink rollers 40 for supplying ink to the rollers, respectively. In addition, the guide groove 30 includes a plurality of sensors S1, S2, and S3 for detecting a transfer state and a printing state of the document to perform a necessary operation step by step with respect to the document conveyed along the guide groove 30 as shown. , S4, S5) are installed. In addition, the first and second stamp rollers 32 and 38 are provided with sensors S6 and S7, respectively, to detect the printing state of the document.

In addition, a pair of feed rollers 42 are provided to face each other along the guide groove 30 so as to facilitate the transfer of the payload. These supply rollers 42 are arranged between the first stamp roller 32 and the first printer head 34, between the first printer head 34 and the second printer head 36 and the first printer roller 34. It is preferable to be installed between the second print head 36 and the second stamp roller 38. The first print head 34 uses a 24-pin printer head to properly print a 12-digit amount as described above, while the second print head 36 uses a 9-pin printer to properly print the date. It is good to use the head. The sizes of the circumferences of the first and second stamp rollers 32 and 38 are made to be the same as the lengths in the length direction of the check sheet, that is, the check sheet. Since the first and second stamp rollers 32 and 38 have their own contents fixed for each financial institution, the contents to be tensioned are provided in a fixed state by etching. Therefore, if the stamp rollers are properly replaced according to each financial institution, it is possible to seal the desired content.

On the other hand, the loading port 14 is provided with two starting supply rollers 44 so that only one of the plurality of documents (about 300 sheets in this embodiment) can be moved. This loading port 14 also has a function of loading a bill thereon and then instructing the start of operation by operation of the start switch, for example, by operation of the enter key in the function keys of the key input unit 18 as in the present embodiment. The overall drive of the device according to the invention is by means of a conventional stepping motor (not shown).

4 is a flowchart for explaining a process of issuing a normal check by the automatic check issuing apparatus according to the present invention.

Now, with reference to Figure 4 will be described the operation of the automatic check issuing apparatus according to the present invention.

Step 100 is first loaded in the loading port 14 in the step 100, and then the stepping motor is driven when a job start command is issued by the user through the key input unit 18 or the RS-232C communication port 20. At this time, a start signal is input and the operation of the mechanical actuation part 12 is started so that the start supply roller 44 is activated (step 102).

By the operation of the starting feed roller 44, the sheet is conveyed along the guide groove 30 one by one (step 104). The sensor S1 detects the sheet conveyed along the guide groove 30 and operates the first stamp roller 32 so that a fixed item such as a payment address, a branch name, a currency code, a publication sheet, a name plate, etc. is tensioned on the sheet (step) 106). The fixed item is then tensioned is sent along the guide groove 30 by a supply roller 42 installed between the first stamped roller 32 and the first printer head 34, the sensor sent to the sensor The amount of variable items is printed on the worksheet by S2 sensing and operating the first printer head 34 (step 108). Then, the printed form is conveyed along the guide groove 30 by a supply roller 42 installed between the first print head 34 and the second print head 36, and the transferred form The sensor S3 senses and operates the second printer head 36 to print the date of the light item (step 110). The printed date stamp is transported along the guide groove 30 by a supply roller 42 installed between the second printer head 36 and the second stamp roller 38, and the sensor S4 is transferred. By detecting and operating the second stamp roller, the stamp of the fixed item is printed (step 112).

Then, the sensor S5 checks whether an error has occurred in the process of each of the above steps, such as whether there is a defect in printing of the document or a problem occurs during the conveyance of the document (step 114). If an error is detected during the test, an error alert signal is issued and the process returns to step 100 to repeat each previous step. This process is performed by a suitable apparatus, not shown. On the other hand, if no error is detected during the inspection, it is transferred to the unloading port 16 and a normal check is loaded (step 116).

The automatic check issuing apparatus of the present invention generally operates in the same manner as described above, but if necessary, the steps 108 to 112 may be printed so as to print only fixed items, that is, a payment address, a branch name, a currency code, a place of issue, a name plate, a seal, and the like. Alternatively, steps 106 and 112 may be omitted to print only variable items, that is, amounts and dates, as necessary. Therefore, the automatic check issuing machine of the present invention integrates the functions of the conventionally provided check tensioner and non-consecutive check issuing machine into one in case of controlling the mechanical operation unit 12 to perform all the above steps. I can publish it. On the other hand, as described above, if the step of printing the variable item of the previous step is excluded as a conventional check tensioner, and if the step of printing the fixed item may be performed only the function of the conventional non-secured check issuer, respectively. . In other words, the present invention can be used as a single machine in combination with the function of the conventional check tensioner and the non-consecutive check issuing machine, as well as the sole function of the check tensioner or non-consecutive check issuing machine as needed. Can be used.

In addition, the automatic check issuing device according to the present invention can be applied to issuance of securities such as securities and bonds and gift certificates as well as various checks.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily and quickly issue a normal check by integrating the functions of the conventional check check tensioner and the non-scheduled check issuer into one, Only the function or function of the non-sperm check tensioner can be selectively performed. In addition, a check can be issued quickly by continuously feeding a large amount of check paper into the loading port to enable continuous work. In addition, it is possible to control the issuance of checks and to grasp the number of purchases and the total amount of money at the same time as the issuance to obtain a user-friendly effect.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the detailed description of the specification but should be defined by the claims.

Claims (12)

A processor for controlling the function and operation of the entire system, Input means connected to the processor for inputting a check issuance operation start command and data on a description of a check to be issued; A loading port for loading means paper, Mechanical operation means for transferring the check sheet under the control of the processor to step the contents of the fixed items on the check sheet and to print the contents of the variable items; Automatic check issuing device characterized in that it comprises an unloading port for stacking the normal check output through the mechanical operating means. The method of claim 1, And a display means connected to the processor for displaying the amount, quantity, total amount, issue date, etc. of each sheet of the generated check. The method of claim 1, The fixed item to be stamped is an automatic check issuing device, characterized in that the payment address, branch name, currency code, issue place, reputation, seal. The method of claim 1, The variable item to be printed is an automatic check issuing device, characterized in that the issued amount and date. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, And said input means is a key input means comprising a function key for performing a specific function and a numeric key for inputting a number. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, And said input means is an RS-232C communication port connected to a computer. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, The mechanical actuating means includes a guide groove for guiding and transporting the check paper transferred from the loading port; A plurality of first stamp rollers installed opposite to each other on the guide grooves for printing a payment sheet, a branch name, a printing place, a currency code, and a name plate of the fixed items on a check sheet by stamping; A first printer head installed at a rear end of the first stamp roller to print an amount of money on a check sheet conveyed through the first stamp roller; A second print head installed at a rear end of the first print head to print a date on a check sheet conveyed past the first print head; And a plurality of second stamp rollers installed at both ends of the guide grooves at the rear end of the second printer head so as to face each other and for stamping a seal on a check sheet conveyed past the second printer head. Automatic check issuing device. The method of claim 7, wherein The mechanical operation means further comprises an ink roller for supplying ink to each of the first stamp rollers, and a plurality of sensors for detecting a transfer state and a printing state with respect to the check paper transferred along the guide groove. Automatic check issuing device. The method of claim 7, wherein The mechanical actuating means is provided between the first stamp roller and the first printer head, between the first printer head and the second printer head, and between the second printer head and the first printer to facilitate transfer of check paper. Automatic check issuing device, characterized in that it further comprises a pair of supply rollers facing each other installed between the two stamp rollers. A processor for controlling the function and operation of the entire system, An input means connected to the processor for inputting a command for starting a security issuance operation and for inputting data on the items of the security to be issued; A loading port for loading the security paper, Mechanical operating means for conveying the securities paper under the control of the processor to stamp the contents of the fixed items on the securities paper and to print the contents of the variable items; And an unloading port for stacking the normal circulation securities output through the mechanical operating means. The method of claim 10, And a display means connected to the processor for displaying the amount, quantity, total amount, issue date, etc. of the securities issued. The method of claim 11, The mechanical operating means includes a guide groove for guiding conveying the securities paper conveyed from the loading port; A plurality of first stamp rollers installed on opposite sides of the guide groove to print a part of the fixed item on a security sheet by stamping; A first printer head installed at a rear end of the first stamp roller to print an amount of money on the securities paper transferred through the first stamp roller; A second printer head installed at a rear end of the first printer head to print a date on the security paper conveyed through the first printer head; And a plurality of second stamp rollers installed on both sides of the guide grooves at the rear ends of the second printer heads to stamp the seals on the securities paper transferred through the second printer heads. Automatic check issuing device.