KR20030035285A - System for automation management service of visitor and method for thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A system and method of automatically managing a visitor is provided to enable a registered user to freely enter and leave an admitted region without a companion by using a marked calling card or a data-processed card/equipment. CONSTITUTION: An inner computer(20) receives data of a predetermined form for visitor reservation and outputs data for visitor reservation to a central computer(30) according to the data of the predetermined form. The central computer(30) outputs the data of the predetermined form to the inner computer(20) according to a request of the inner computer(20), and stores data input from the inner computer(20) to process the visitor reservation of a specific outsider. The central computer(30) compares visitor calling card data uploaded from a visitor registration mean(50) with visitor reservation data stored in a visitor database(40). The central computer(30) generates a visit code for entrance registration of a corresponding visitor and outputs a print control signal for printing the visit code to the visitor calling card to the visitor registration mean(50). The visitor registration mean(50) scans the calling card of the visitor and converts the scan data into digital data. The visitor registration mean(50) uploads the converted data to the central computer(30) via a communication network(10). The visitor registration mean(50) prints the visit code at the calling card when the visit code and the print control signal are downloaded.

Description

System for automation management service of visitor and method for

The present invention relates to a visitor automatic management system and method.

In more detail, the user who performs the registration or data processing to permit access of the business (building, office, etc.) of the company to various cards / devices equipped with a business card or digital memory possessed by the visitor, Regarding the automatic visitor management system and method that allows users to freely access the workplaces of authorized areas without a separate companion by using signs or data-processed business cards or various cards / devices, and accumulates and manages the visitor information. will be.

In general, each company is equipped with a visitor management system to verify the identity of outsiders in order to prevent the leakage of company information. It is limited.

In other words, in order to protect corporate information, each company issues an identity card for identification to allow insiders (employees) to verify their identity through access devices installed at all entrances and exits of each workplace. Is to control as much as possible.

Accordingly, in order to visit a company equipped with a visitor management system, an outsider must make a reservation in advance through an insider of the company, and after confirming the visitor at the information desk installed near the entrance of each company, Accompany and enter the workplace.

However, the visitor management system operated by each of the conventional companies as described above should have a separate space for carrying out the visit reservation process around each entrance to the business site, and have a separate management personnel performing the visit reservation process. There was a problem that the cost of the system equipment and manpower management because it must be placed.

Visitors who performed visitor registration had to wait for an insider to lead themselves to the workplace at the designated location, and the insiders who guided the visitor had to inconvenience each other until the visitor finished all the work and left the workplace.

In addition, the conventional visitor management system merely performs the function of visiting reservation processing of outsiders who visit the relevant company, and since the visitor information was not constructed systematically by managing the visitor information, the insiders can separate the business cards provided by the visitors. The visitor information should be stored in the case or used by the insider to save the visitor's information on his / her own PC, etc. Because there is no systematic visitor information built into the database, the insiders later communicate with the visitor in relation to their work (for example, by phone call In order to perform the e-mail sending, etc., there was an inconvenience of having to find the corresponding visitor information one by one.

An object of the present invention is to provide a business card or digital memory of a visitor, such as IC card, RF, infrared communication, magnetic card, etc. Visitor registration is performed by performing sign or data processing to permit access, and the user who performed visitor registration is free to use the marked business card or various data processed cards / devices to free the workplace in the authorized area without a separate companion. The present invention provides a system and method for automatically managing visitors to allow access.

Another object of the present invention, by accumulating and managing the information of each visitor in a database, a visitor automatic management system and method for maintaining the continuity of work based on the cumulatively managed database even if the insider in charge of the visitor changes frequently To provide.

Still another object of the present invention is an automatic visitor management system and method for enabling an enterprise operator to connect and communicate with a visitor by a simple operation when using a telephone, an e-mail, etc. necessary for work based on each visitor information accumulated in a database. To provide.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an embodiment of an automatic visitor management system according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of another embodiment of the automatic visitor management system according to the present invention,

Figure 3 is a flow chart showing in detail an embodiment of the operation of the automatic visitor management method according to the present invention;

4 to 7 are flowcharts showing in detail the operation of each subroutine of FIG.

8 is a flowchart showing another embodiment of an operation process of an automatic visitor management method according to the present invention;

9 to 11 are flowcharts showing in detail the operation of each subroutine of FIG.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

10, 100: network communication network 20, 200: insider computer

30, 300: central computer 40, 400: visitor database

50, 500: visitor registration means 51: business card input and discharge means

52: business card scanning means 53: business card data conversion means

54 control means 55 interface means

56: visit code printing means 57: shooting means

510: card / device reader 520: control means

530: interface means 540: visit code data input means

550: photographing means 60, 600: door control means

The automatic visitor management system according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a local area network (LAN) provided in a specific enterprise, the network communication network for performing data communication on the automatic visitor management; An insider computer that outputs the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information input by the insider according to predetermined form data provided externally for the visitor reservation; At the request of an insider computer connected through the network, certain form data for the visitor reservation is output to the insider computer, and the reservation of a visitor of a specific outsider is made based on the scheduled visit time, visitor details and contact information input from the insider computer. The visitor checks the visitor card data uploaded from the outside installed near the entrance to the business site with the visitor reservation data, generates the visit code for the access registration of the visitor, and then places the visit code on the business card presented by the visitor. A central computer which outputs a print control signal for printing to the outside; Under the control of the central computer, the scheduled visit time, visitor details, and contact reservation data of the contact information input from the insider computer are classified and stored for each visitor, and when the visitor's details and contact information are changed, the corresponding data is accumulated and stored. A visitor database; Installed near the entrance of the workplace, the business card presented by an outsider who visited the business site is scanned and converted into digital data, and the visitor's business card data is uploaded to the central computer through the network network. Visitor registration means for performing visitor registration by printing a visit code at a predetermined position of a business card presented by the visitor when the control signal is downloaded; It is installed near the door of each office or building inside the workplace and recognizes the visit code according to the presentation of the visitor's business card with the business card printed with the visit code through the visitor registration means to access the door of the office or building inside the workplace. It characterized in that it comprises a plurality of door control means for opening.

In addition, the automatic visitor management system according to the present invention is a local area network (LAN) provided in a specific enterprise, and a network communication network for performing data communication about automatic visitor management; An insider computer that outputs the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information input by the insider according to predetermined form data provided externally for the visitor reservation; At the request of an insider computer connected through the network, certain form data for the visitor reservation is output to the insider computer, and the reservation of a visitor of a specific outsider is made based on the scheduled visit time, visitor details and contact information input from the insider computer. The visitor identification data is compared with the visitor reservation data, and the visitor identification data uploaded from the outside installed near the entrance of the workplace is generated. A central computer for outputting a visit code input control signal for input to the apparatus; Visitor database that stores the scheduled visit time, visitor details and contact reservation data of contact information inputted from insider computer according to the control of central computer by each visitor, and accumulates and stores the visitor's details and contact data. Wow; It recognizes the card / device which is installed near the entrance of the workplace and records the outsider's personal information presented by the outsider who visited the workplace, and uploads the visitor recognition data to the central computer through the network communication network, and visits the visitor from the central computer. Visitor registration means for inputting a visit code to a card / device presented by the visitor when the code and the visit code input control signal are downloaded; It is installed near the door of each office or building inside the workplace and recognizes the visit code according to the presentation of the card / device of the visitor who has the card / device with the visit code entered through the visitor registration means. Another feature is that it comprises a plurality of door control means for opening the door of the building.

And, the automatic visitor management method according to the present invention, (1) outputs the predetermined form data for inputting the visitor reservation data from the central computer to the corresponding insider computer requesting the visitor reservation registration, the specific visitor input from the insider computer Storing the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information in a visitor database to perform visitor reservation registration; (2) The identity of the visitor is confirmed by comparing the visitor's card data, which is scanned by the visitor's card uploaded from the visitor registration means provided at the entrance and exit of the workplace at the central computer, to the visitor's reservation data stored in the visitor database. Process of doing; (3) Generates a visit code and a print control signal for accessing the business site of the visitor whose identity is confirmed by the central computer, and outputs the generated visit code and print control signal to the visitor registration means to provide a predetermined position of the business card presented by the visitor. Printing a visit code on; (4) controlling the door opening by the door control means provided in each office or building entrance according to the presentation of the business card printed with the visit code of the visitor who issued the visit code for access to the workplace under the control of the central computer; Characterized in that made.

In addition, the automatic visitor management method according to the present invention, (A) outputs the predetermined form data for inputting the visitor reservation data from the central computer to the corresponding insider computer requesting the visitor reservation registration, the specific visitor input from the insider computer Storing the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information in a visitor database to perform visitor reservation registration; (B) Based on the visitor identification data recognized by the card / device with the digital memory presented by the visitor uploaded from the visitor registration means provided at the entrance and exit of the workplace at the central computer, the visitor is compared with the visitor reservation data stored in the visitor database. Verifying the identity of the; (C) Generates a visit code and a visit code input control signal for accessing the business site of the visitor whose identity is confirmed by the central computer, and outputs the generated visit code and visit code input control signal to the visitor registration means to present the visitor. Inputting a visit code into a card / device having a digital memory; (D) The process of controlling the door opening in the door control means provided in each office or building entrance according to the presentation of the card / device in which the visitor code issued by the visitor who is issued the visit code for entry into the workplace under the control of the central computer. It is made to include other features.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the automatic visitor management system and method of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an embodiment of an automatic visitor management system according to the present invention.

As shown, the network communication network 10 is a local area network (LAN) provided inside a specific enterprise, the insider computer 20 and the central computer 30 to be described later, the central computer 30 and the visitor registration means 50 Perform data communication regarding automatic visitor management between).

The insider computer 20 is connected to the central computer 30 that performs automatic visitor management through the network communication network 10, and receives an appointment request for a visit to the workplace from an outsider (e.g., a partner employee, etc.). According to the operation, the communication connection with the central computer 30 is performed through the network communication network 10 to receive predetermined form data for the visitor reservation, and the insider inputs according to the predetermined form data provided by the central computer 30. Outputting the data for the visitor reservation such as the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information and contact information to the central computer (30).

The central computer 30 outputs predetermined form data for visitor reservation to the corresponding insider computer 20 according to a request of the insider computer 20 connected through the network communication network 10, and inputs from the insider computer 20. Data such as scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information are stored in the visitor database 40 to process a visitor reservation of a specific outsider.

The visitor card data uploaded from the visitor registration means 50 installed near the entrance to the business place is compared with the visitor reservation data stored in the visitor database 40 to perform visitor verification, and generate a visit code for access registration of the visitor. After that, a print control signal for printing the visit code on the business card presented by the visitor is output to the visitor registration means 50.

The visitor database 40 stores the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and visitor reservation data of the contact information inputted from a specific insider computer 20 according to the control of the central computer 30, and stores the visitor's reservation information for each visitor. If a contact is changed, the data is accumulated and stored.

The visitor registration means 50 is installed near the entrance to the workplace, scans a business card presented by an outsider who visits the workplace, converts it into digital data, and then visits the visitor's card data (for example, company name, name, job title, contact information, E-mail address, etc.) is uploaded to the central computer 30 through the network communication network 10, and when the visitor's visit code and print control signal are downloaded from the central computer 30, the visitor visits a predetermined position of the business card presented by the visitor. Print the code to perform visitor registration.

Visitor registration means 50 is a visitor who visited a particular enterprise to enter the business card containing the information of the user to perform the visitor registration, the business card input and discharge means 51 for receiving the business card printed with the visit code and Business card data of a specific visitor scanned through the business card scanning means 52 by using a business card scanning means 52 for scanning and outputting the business card of the visitor inserted into the business card input and output means 51 and a pre-stored text recognition program. To convert the visitor card data converted through the business card data conversion means 53 and the visitor card data converted through the business card data conversion means 53 to the central computer 30 through the network communication network 10. And prints a visit code at a predetermined position of a business card presented by the visitor according to the visit code and print control signal of the visitor downloaded from the central computer 30. The control means 54 and the visitor business card data are uploaded to the central computer 30 through the network communication network 10 under the control of the control means 54, and the visitor's visit code and Interface means 55 for downloading the print control signal and outputting it to the control means 54, and the visit code downloaded from the central computer 30 at the predetermined position of the business card presented by the visitor under the control of the control means 54. A visit code printing means 56 for printing and a photographing means 57 for photographing a visitor performing visitor registration with a camera to manage image information of the visitor together with visitor data as text information.

The plurality of door control means 60 is installed near each door of the office or building inside the business place, and the visit code according to the business card of the visitor who has a business card printed with the visit code through the visitor registration means 50. Recognize and open the door of the office or building inside the workplace.

2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of another embodiment of the automatic visitor management system according to the present invention. As described above, a card having a digital memory in which visitor information is recorded, rather than automatic visitor management using a business card, is provided. It shows the visitor automatic management using / device.

As shown, the network communication network 100 is a premises communication network provided inside a specific enterprise, and is described between the insider computer 200 and the central computer 300, and between the central computer 300 and the visitor registration means 500. Perform data communication regarding automatic visitor management.

The insider computer 200 is connected to the central computer 300 which performs automatic visitor management through the network communication network 100, and the network inside the network communication network 100 according to the operation of an insider who receives a reservation request for a visit to the workplace from an outsider. Through the communication connection with the central computer 300 through the predetermined form data for the visitor reservation is received, according to the predetermined form data provided by the central computer 300, the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information and Data for booking a visitor such as a contact point is output to the central computer 300.

The central computer 300 outputs predetermined form data for visitor reservation to the corresponding insider computer 200 according to a request of the insider computer 200 connected through the network communication network 100, and from the insider computer 200. Visitor database 400 stores data for visitor reservation, such as a scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information, to be input to the visitor database 400 to process a visitor reservation of a specific outsider.

In addition, the visitor identification data uploaded from the visitor registration means 500 installed near the entrance to the workplace is compared with the visitor reservation data, and the visitor is checked. The visitor code is generated after generating the visit code for the access registration of the visitor. The visit code input control signal for inputting to the presented card / device is output to the visitor registration means 500.

The visitor database 400 stores visitor reservation data such as scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information, which are input from a specific insider computer 200 under the control of the central computer 300, and stores the visitor reservation data for each visitor. Accumulate and store personal information and contact data.

The visitor registration means 500 is installed near the entrance to the workplace and recognizes the card / device in which the outsider's personal information presented by an outsider who visited the workplace is recorded, and then visitor recognition data (for example, a company name, a name, a job title). , Contacts, e-mail addresses, etc.) are uploaded to the central computer 300 through the network communication network 100, and when the visitor's visit code and visit code input control signal are downloaded from the central computer 300, the card presented by the visitor Visitor registration is performed by entering a visit code into the device.

Visitor registration means 500 is a visitor who visits a particular company to enter a predetermined card / device equipped with a digital memory in which his information is recorded in order to perform the visitor registration, visit code that can enter and exit the company Card / device reader 510 for receiving his / her recorded card / device and visitor recognition data read through the card / device reader 510 to the central computer 300 via the network communication network 100. And a control means 520 for controlling the visitor to input the visit code to the card / device presented by the visitor according to the visit code and the visit code input control signal of the visitor downloaded from the central computer 300, and the control means 520. Upload the visitor recognition data to the central computer 300 through the network communication network 100, and the visitor's visit code from the central computer 300 Interface means 530 for downloading the visit code input control signal and outputting it to the control means 520, and the visit code downloaded from the central computer 300 to the card / device presented by the visitor under the control of the control means 520. Visit code data input means (540) for inputting and photographing means (550) for capturing a visitor performing visitor registration with a camera to manage image information of the visitor together with visitor data as text information. do.

The plurality of door control means 600 is installed near each door of the office or building inside the business place, and the visitor registration means 500 is used to present a card / device of a visitor who has a card / device in which a visit code is input. Therefore, it recognizes the visit code and opens the door of the office or building inside the workplace.

On the other hand, the visit code generated by the above-described central computer 30, 300 is specified for each visitor business place and accessible time zone, so that the visitor is allowed to visit the office or building in the permitted area (eg For example, access can be made only 3 hours).

In addition, the above-described central computer (30) 300, if a specific visitor scheduled to visit the visitor registration through the visitor registration means 50, 500, the communication means set by the corresponding insider who performed the visitor reservation ( For example, by telephone, e-mail, etc.), the visitor registration can be automatically notified.

In addition, the above-described central computer (30) 300, the specific visitor data stored in the visitor database (40) 400 at the request of the insider computer (20) (200) to the insider computer (20) (200) It provides a service for outputting and communicating with the visitor according to the data selection of the insider who checks the visitor data. For example, when an insider selects a phone number through a mouse operation on the visitor data screen, the central computer 30 or 300 automatically connects the Internet phone to the visitor's contact even if the insider does not press a normal telephone button as in the related art. It provides services to help the convenience of communication and reduce the company's communication costs.

In addition, the above-described central computer (30) 300, through the visitor registration means 50, 500 to the visitor who performs the visitor registration predetermined voice message (for example, "your head office visit Welcome, "," Park your car in Zone 2 "," Come to the reception room A on the 5th floor 5012 ". Of course, for the voice message service described above, the speaker must be provided in the visitor registration means (50, 500).

Next, each embodiment of the automatic visitor management method according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

3 to 7 are flowcharts showing in detail the operation of the embodiment of the automatic visitor management method according to the present invention.

First, the central computer 30 that performs automatic visitor management outputs predetermined form data for inputting visitor reservation data to the corresponding insider computer 20 that has requested the visitor reservation registration, and inputs the specific input data from the insider computer 20. The visitor reservation registration is performed by storing the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information of the visitor in the visitor database (S10).

In detail, since the insider for performing the visitor reservation proceeds to the central computer 30 through the network communication network 10 using the insider computer 20 (S11), the central computer 30 It is determined whether the visitor reservation registration is requested from the insider computer 20 (S12).

As a result, when the visitor reservation registration is requested from the insider computer 20, the central computer 30 outputs predetermined form data for inputting the visitor reservation data to the insider computer 20 that has requested the visitor reservation registration (S13). .

Thereafter, the central computer 30 determines whether a predetermined visit time, visitor personal information, and visitor reservation data of a specific visitor are input from the insider computer 20 (S14), and the specific inputted from the insider computer 20 is inputted. The visitor reservation registration is performed by storing the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information of the visitor in the visitor database (S15).

Then, the data on the visitor reservation registration result is output to the corresponding insider computer 20 which has performed the visitor reservation (S16).

On the other hand, if the visitor reservation registration is not requested from the insider computer 20 as a result of the above-described determination (S12), the central computer 30 requests specific visitor data stored in the visitor database from the insider computer 20. It is determined whether or not (S121).

As a result of the determination, when specific visitor data stored in the visitor database is requested from the insider computer 20, the central computer 30 extracts the specific visitor data requested from the insider computer 20 from the visitor database, and the corresponding insider computer 20 (S122).

Then, it is determined whether the selection data for communication connection with the visitor is input from the insider computer 20 confirming specific visitor data (S123), and when the selection data for communication connection with the visitor is input, the center is input. The computer 30 performs a communication connection between the visitor and the visitor who requested the communication connection (S124).

After performing the visit reservation registration of a specific visitor based on the data inputted by the insider through the above-described process (S10), the central computer 30 presents the visitor uploaded from the visitor registration means 50 provided at the entrance to the workplace. The identity of the visitor is confirmed by comparing the visitor reservation data stored in the visitor database 40 based on the visitor card data converted by scanning the business card.

In detail, when the visitor presents his or her own business card to the visitor registration means 50 installed at the entrance to the workplace (S21), the visitor registration means 50 scans the business card presented by the visitor. After converting the text data into text data through a previously stored text recognition program (S22), the visitor card data converted into text data is uploaded to the central computer 30 through the network communication network 10 (S23).

When visitor business card data of a specific visitor is uploaded from the visitor registration means 50, the central computer 30 determines whether the visitor's reservation data is stored in the visitor database 40 (S24), and as a result of the visitor's reservation If the data is stored in the visitor database 40, the reservation data of the visitor stored in the visitor database 40 is extracted (S25).

Thereafter, the central computer 30 compares the visitor card data uploaded from the visitor registration means 50 with the corresponding visitor reservation data extracted from the visitor database 40 to check whether the visitor is a scheduled visitor (S26).

However, if the visitor's reservation data is not stored in the visitor database 40 as a result of the determination of step S24 described above, the central computer 30 outputs a message regarding the visit not available and a visit reservation message to the visitor. (S27).

After confirming the visit reservation of the visitor based on the business card presented by the visitor through the above-described process (S20), the central computer 30 generates a visit code and a print control signal for accessing the business of the visitor whose identity has been identified. , And outputs the visit code and the print control signal to the visitor registration means 50 to print the visit code on the business card presented by the visitor (S30).

In detail, the central computer 30, after confirming the reservation information of the specific visitor who presented the business card to the visitor registration means 50, generates a visit code indicating the business place and time zone that the visitor can access ( S31), after generating a visit code to be provided to the visitor, and generates a print control signal for printing the visit code on the business card presented by the visitor (S32).

Then, the central computer 30 downloads the generated visit code and the print control signal to the visitor registration means 50 through the network communication network 10 (S33).

Thereafter, the visitor registration means 50, which has downloaded the visit code and the print control signal from the central computer 30, prints the visit code at a predetermined position of the business card presented by the visitor and provides the visitor to register the visitor (S34). ).

When the visitor registration of the specific visitor is finished, the central computer 30 stores the visitor according to the visitor registration of the specific visitor in the visitor database 40 and sends the visitor of the visitor to the insider who has performed the reservation registration of the visitor. A message informing of registration is output (S35).

After performing the visitor registration by printing the visit code on the business card presented by the visitor through the above-described process (S30), each office or building according to the presentation of the business card printed with the visitor code issued by the visitor for accessing the workplace The door control means 60 provided at the entrance to control the door opening (S40).

In detail, when a visitor who has registered a visitor under the control of the central computer 30 presents a business card with a visit code printed on the door control means 60 provided in each office or building entrance to be visited ( S41), the door control means 60 recognizes the visit code printed on the business card presented by the visitor and determines whether the visit code is allowed to access (S42).

As a result of the determination, if the visit code printed on the business card presented by the visitor is the visit code allowed to enter, the door control means 60 outputs a control signal for opening the door to open the door so that the visitor can enter the workplace. In operation S43, if the access code is not permitted to be accessed, a message indicating that access is not allowed is output (S44).

8 to 11 are flowcharts showing in detail the operation of another embodiment of the automatic visitor management method according to the present invention.

First, a predetermined form data for inputting visitor reservation data is output to a corresponding insider computer 200 requesting a visitor reservation registration from a central computer 300 performing automatic visitor management, and the specific inputted from the insider computer 200. The scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information of the visitor are stored in the visitor database 400 to perform visitor reservation registration (S100). Since the detailed operation of the above-described process (S100) is the same as in FIG. 4 described above, a description thereof will be omitted.

After performing the visit reservation registration of a specific visitor based on the data inputted by the insider through the above-described process (S100), the central computer 300 presents the visitor uploaded from the visitor registration means 500 provided at the entrance to the workplace. The identification of the visitor is confirmed by comparing the visitor reservation data stored in the visitor database 400 based on the visitor recognition data recognized through the card / device having the digital memory (S200).

In detail, when the visitor presents a card / device having a digital memory in which his or her information is recorded in the visitor registration means 500 installed at the entrance to the workplace (S210), the visitor registration means 500 The visitor information recorded on the card / device presented by the visitor is read (S220), and the corresponding visitor recognition data is uploaded to the central computer 300 through the network communication network 100 (S230).

When the visitor recognition data of a specific visitor is uploaded from the visitor registration unit 500, the central computer 300 determines whether the visitor's reservation data is stored in the visitor database 400 (S240), and as a result, the visitor's reservation is determined. If the data is stored in the visitor database 400, the reservation data of the visitor stored in the visitor database 400 is extracted (S250).

Thereafter, the central computer 300 compares the visitor recognition data uploaded from the visitor registration means 500 with the corresponding visitor reservation data extracted from the visitor database 400 to determine whether the visitor is a visited scheduled visit (S260).

However, if the visitor's reservation data is not stored in the visitor database 400 as a result of the determination of step S240 described above, the central computer 300 outputs a message regarding a visit not available and a visit reservation message to the visitor. (S270).

After confirming the visitor's visit reservation based on the card / device provided with the digital memory presented by the visitor through the above-described process (S200), the central computer 300 visits the visitor code that allows the visitor to enter the workplace And generates a visit code input control signal and outputs the generated visit code and the visit code input control signal to the visitor registration means 500 to input the visit code to a card / device having a digital memory presented by the visitor ( S300).

In detail, the central computer 300 displays the visitor's reservation information of the visitor presenting the card / device having the digital memory in the visitor registration means 500, and then indicates the workplace and the time zone that the visitor can access. After generating a visit code (S310) and generating a visit code to be provided to the visitor, a visit code input control signal for generating the visit code on the card / device presented by the visitor is generated (S320). .

Then, the central computer 300 downloads the generated visit code and visit code input control signal to the visitor registration means 500 through the network communication network 100 (S330).

Thereafter, the visitor registration means 500, which has downloaded the visit code and the visit code input control signal from the central computer 300, inputs the visit code into the digital memory in the card / device presented by the visitor and provides the visitor to register the visitor. It performs (S340).

When the visitor registration of the specific visitor is completed, the central computer 300 stores the visitor according to the visitor registration of the specific visitor in the visitor database 400 and sends the visitor of the visitor to the insider who has performed the reservation registration of the visitor. A message informing of registration is output (S350).

After the visitor registration is performed by entering a visit code into a card / device having a digital memory presented by the visitor under the control of the central computer 300 through the above-described process (S300), a visit code for entry and exit of the workplace is issued. The door control means 600 provided in each office or building entrance is controlled according to the presentation of the visited visitor's visit code of the received visitor (S400).

In detail, the card / device in which the visit code is input to the door control means 600 provided at the entrance of each office or building to be visited by the visitor who has performed visitor registration under the control of the central computer 300 will be described. If present (S410), the door control means 600 recognizes the visit code input to the card / device presented by the visitor to determine whether the visit code is permitted access (S420).

As a result of the determination, if the visit code inputted in the card / device presented by the visitor is a visit code permitted to enter, the door control means 600 outputs a control signal for opening the door to open the entrance door so that the visitor can enter and exit the workplace. If not (S430), and if the access code is not permitted access, and outputs a message about the access is not allowed (S440).

Meanwhile, in the above-described embodiments of the present invention, the visitor access and management are performed by using a visitor's own business card or a card / device equipped with a digital memory, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Of course, all of them can be used interchangeably.

As described above, according to the automatic visitor management system and method of the present invention, visitors who visit a specific company use a business card printed with a visit code or various cards / devices in which a visit code is input, without a separate companion. By allowing the workplace to freely enter and exit, a separate space for visiting reservation processing must be provided around the entrance and exit of each workplace as in the prior art, and a system facility for operating separate management personnel performing the visiting reservation processing must be operated. And manpower management costs can be significantly reduced, and the inconvenience of having visitors who have registered as visitors waiting for an insider to lead them to a place of business at a designated location, and insiders who lead the visitor, Inconvenience to be delivered one by one before leaving the workplace It has the effect of eliminating.

In addition, by accumulating and managing visit history information of visitors in the database, even if the employee changes the job to transfer, retirement, or leave of absence from the company side, the customer information (for example, contact information, contact person, visit history, etc.) remain. Not only does the successor succeed in taking over the business, but it also has the advantage that insiders can check it immediately if the address, phone number, etc. of the customer are changed.

In addition, the visitor database, such as the visitor list and job titles are recorded in the visitor database, so that it is possible to immediately identify who is in charge of the account and to facilitate new transactions or consultations. Visitors can be checked through the registered video, so there is an advantage of preventing the user from seeing the face.

Herein, while the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will variously modify the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below. And can be changed.

Claims (20)

A local area network (LAN) provided in a specific enterprise, comprising: a network communication network for performing data communication about automatic visitor management; An insider computer that outputs the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information input by the insider according to predetermined form data provided externally for the visitor reservation; In response to a request of an insider computer connected through the network communication network, predetermined form data for visitor reservation is output to the corresponding insider computer, and a visitor of a specific outsider is based on the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information inputted from the insider computer. The visitor checks the visitor's business card data uploaded from the outside installed near the entrance to the business site with the visitor's reservation data, generates a visit code for entry and exit of the visitor, and then presents the visit code. A central computer which outputs a print control signal for printing on one business card to the outside; Under the control of the central computer, the scheduled visit time, visitor details, and contact reservation data of the contact information inputted from the insider computer are classified and stored for each visitor, and if the visitor's details, contact information are changed, the corresponding data is accumulated. A visitor database for storing; Installed near the entrance of the workplace, the business card presented by an outsider who visited the workplace is scanned and converted into digital data, and the visitor's business card data is uploaded to the central computer through the network communication network, and the visitor's visit code from the central computer. Visitor registration means for performing visitor registration by printing a visit code at a predetermined position of a business card presented by the visitor when the print control signal is downloaded; And It is installed near the doors of each office or building inside the workplace and recognizes the visit code according to the presentation of the visitor's business card with the visitor card with the visit code printed through the visitor registration means. Visitor automatic management system comprising a plurality of door control means for opening the door. The method of claim 1, wherein the visitor registration means, A visitor who visits a specific enterprise to input a business card containing his or her own information to perform visitor registration, and to receive a business card printed with a visit code; Business card scanning means for scanning and outputting the business card of the visitor inserted into the business card input and discharge means; Business card data conversion means for converting business card data of a specific visitor scanned through the business card scanning means into predetermined text data using a pre-stored text recognition program; The visitor business card data converted by the business card data converting means are controlled to be uploaded to the central computer through the network communication network, and the predetermined number of business cards presented by the visitor according to the visitor's visit code and print control signal downloaded from the central computer. Control means for controlling to print the visit code at the position; Interface means for uploading visitor business card data to the central computer through the network communication network, downloading the visitor's visit code and print control signal from the central computer, and outputting the visited business card data to the control means; And And a visit code printing means for printing a visit code downloaded from the central computer at a predetermined position of a business card presented by the visitor under the control of the control means. According to claim 1 or 2, wherein the visitor registration means, And a photographing means for photographing a visitor performing a visitor registration with a camera to manage image information of the visitor together with visitor data in text information. A local area network (LAN) provided in a specific enterprise, comprising: a network communication network for performing data communication about automatic visitor management; An insider computer that outputs the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information input by the insider according to predetermined form data provided externally for the visitor reservation; In response to a request of an insider computer connected through the network communication network, predetermined form data for visitor reservation is output to the corresponding insider computer, and a visitor of a specific outsider is based on the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information inputted from the insider computer. The visitor checks by comparing the visitor identification data uploaded from the outside installed near the business entrance with the visitor reservation data, generates the visit code for the access registration of the visitor, and then presents the visit code. A central computer outputting a visit code input control signal for input to a card / device; Under the control of the central computer, the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and visitor reservation data of the contact information inputted from the insider computer are classified and stored for each visitor, and later, the personal information of the visitor and the change data of the contact information are accumulated and stored. Visitor database; It recognizes the card / device which is installed near the entrance of the workplace and records the outsider personal information presented by the outsider who visited the workplace, and uploads the visitor recognition data to the central computer through the network communication network, and the visitor from the central computer. Visitor registration means for inputting a visit code to a card / device presented by the visitor when the visit code and the visit code input control signal of the visitor are downloaded; And It is installed near the entrance of each office or building inside the workplace and recognizes the visit code according to the presentation of the card / device of the visitor who has a card / device in which the visit code is input through the visitor registration means. Or a visitor automatic management system comprising a plurality of door control means for opening the door of the building. The method of claim 4, wherein the visitor registration means, A visitor who visits a certain company inputs a predetermined card / device equipped with a digital memory in which his / her information is recorded in order to perform visitor registration, and inserts his / her own card / device where a visit code that the company can access is recorded. Card / device reader for receiving; A card / device presented by the visitor according to a visit code and a visit code input control signal of the visitor downloaded from the central computer, the control to upload the visitor recognition data read through the card / device reader to the central computer through the network communication network; Control means for controlling a visit code to be input to the device; Interface means for uploading visitor identification data to the central computer through the network communication network, downloading the visitor's visit code and the visit code input control signal from the central computer and outputting the visitor's visit code to the control means; And And a visit code data input means for inputting a visit code downloaded from the central computer to a card / device presented by the visitor under the control of the control means. According to claim 4 or 5, wherein the visitor registration means, And a photographing means for photographing a visitor performing a visitor registration with a camera to manage image information of the visitor together with visitor data in text information. The visit code according to claim 1 or 4, wherein the visit code generated at the central computer comprises: Visitor automatic management system, characterized in that each visitor can enter the business place and access time zone. The method of claim 1 or 4, wherein the central computer, And when a specific visitor registers the visitor through the visitor registration means, automatically notifies whether or not the visitor registration is performed by a communication means set by the corresponding insider who performed the visitor reservation. The method of claim 1 or 4, wherein the central computer, A visitor characterized by outputting specific visitor data stored in the visitor database to the corresponding insider computer according to a request of the insider computer, and providing a service so that the visitor can communicate with the visitor according to the data selection of the insider who checks the visitor data. Automated Management System. The method of claim 1 or 4, wherein the central computer, And controlling the visitor registering means to output a predetermined voice message to the visitor performing visitor registration. (1) A predetermined form data for inputting visitor reservation data is output from the central computer performing visitor reservation management to the corresponding insider computer that has requested visitor reservation registration, and the predetermined visit time and visitor's visit time of the specific visitor inputted from the insider computer. Performing visitor reservation registration by storing details and contacts in a visitor database; (2) The identity of the visitor is confirmed by comparing the visitor's card data, which is scanned by the visitor's card uploaded from the visitor registration means provided at the entrance and exit of the workplace at the central computer, to the visitor's reservation data stored in the visitor database. Process of doing; (3) Generates a visit code and a print control signal for accessing the business site of the visitor whose identity is confirmed by the central computer, and outputs the generated visit code and print control signal to the visitor registration means to provide a predetermined position of the business card presented by the visitor. Printing a visit code on; (4) controlling the door opening by the door control means provided in each office or building entrance according to the presentation of the business card printed with the visit code of the visitor who has been issued the visit code for entry into the workplace under the control of the central computer; Visitor automatic management method, characterized in that made. The method of claim 11, wherein the process (1), (1-1) an insider for performing visitor reservations, using an insider computer to make a connection to a central computer through a network communication network; (1-2) determining whether a visitor reservation registration is requested from the insider computer at the central computer; (1-3) outputting predetermined form data for inputting visitor reservation data from the central computer to the corresponding insider computer that has requested visitor reservation registration; (1-4) determining, at the central computer, whether the scheduled visit time, visitor details, and visitor reservation data of the specific visitor are input from the insider computer; (1-5) storing the scheduled visit time, visitor personal information, and contact information of the specific visitor inputted from the insider computer in the visitor database to perform visitor reservation registration; And (1-6) A visitor automatic management method comprising the step of outputting data on a visitor reservation registration result to the corresponding insider computer that has performed the visitor reservation. The method of claim 11, wherein the process (2), (2-1) the visitor presenting his or her own business card to the visitor registration means provided at the entrance to the workplace; (2-2) scanning the business card presented by the visitor in the visitor registration means and converting the business card into text data through a pre-stored text recognition program; (2-3) uploading the corresponding visitor card data converted into text data by the visitor registration means to the central computer through the network communication network; (2-4) if the visitor business card data of the specific visitor is uploaded from the visitor registration means, determining whether the visitor's reservation data is stored in the visitor database in the central computer; (2-5) if the visitor's reservation data is stored in the visitor database, extracting the visitor's reservation data stored in the visitor database at the central computer; (2-6) comparing the visitor card data uploaded from the visitor registration means with the corresponding visitor reservation data extracted from the visitor database in the central computer to confirm whether the visitor is a reserved visitor; And (2-7) If the reservation data of the visitor is not stored in the visitor database as a result of the determination in the step (2-4), the central computer outputs a message about the visit not available and a visit reservation message to the visitor. Visitor automatic management method characterized in that the made. The method of claim 11, wherein the process (3), (3-1) after confirming the reservation information of the visitor who has presented the business card to the visitor registration means at the central computer, generating a visit code indicating a business place that the visitor can access and an accessible time zone; (3-2) generating, by the central computer, a visit control code for providing the visitor with the visitor, and generating a print control signal for printing the visit code on the business card presented by the visitor; (3-3) downloading the visit code and the print control signal generated by the central computer to the visitor registration means through the network communication network; (3-4) performing a visitor registration by printing the visit code at a predetermined position of a business card presented by the visitor in the visitor registration means which has downloaded the visit code and the print control signal from the central computer and providing the visitor to the visitor; And (3-5) storing the visitor according to the visitor registration of the specific visitor in the visitor database in the central computer, and outputting a message informing the insider who performed the reservation registration of the visitor to inform the visitor registration of the visitor; Visitor automatic management method characterized in that. The method of claim 11, wherein the process (4), (4-1) presenting a business card with a visit code printed on the door control means provided in each office or building entrance to be visited by a visitor who has registered a visitor under the control of the central computer; (4-2) recognizing the visit code printed on the business card presented by the visitor in the door control means to determine whether the visit code is permitted access; (4-3) opening the door by outputting a control signal for opening the door in the door control means, if the visit code permits access; And And (4-4) outputting a message indicating that no access is allowed unless the visit code permits access, as a result of the step (4-1). The visitor reservation registration is not requested from the insider computer as a result of the determination of step (1-2). (1-2-1) determining, at the central computer, whether specific visitor data stored in the visitor database is requested from the insider computer; (1-2-2) extracting the specific visitor data requested from the insider computer from the visitor database in the central computer and outputting to the insider computer; (1-2-3) determining whether selection data for communicating with the visitor is input from an insider computer for confirming the specific visitor data; And (1-2-4) A visitor automatic management method comprising performing a communication connection between an insider and a corresponding visitor in a central computer according to selection data for performing a communication connection input from an insider computer. (A) A predetermined form data for inputting visitor reservation data is output from the central computer performing visitor automatic management to the corresponding insider computer that has requested visitor reservation registration, and the predetermined visit time and visitor's visit time of the specific visitor inputted from the insider computer. Performing visitor reservation registration by storing details and contacts in a visitor database; (B) Based on the visitor identification data recognized by the card / device with the digital memory presented by the visitor uploaded from the visitor registration means provided at the entrance and exit of the workplace at the central computer, the visitor is compared with the visitor reservation data stored in the visitor database. The process of verifying the identity of; (C) Generates a visit code and a visit code input control signal for accessing the business site of the visitor whose identity is confirmed by the central computer, and outputs the generated visit code and visit code input control signal to the visitor registration means to present the visitor. Inputting a visit code into a card / device having a digital memory; And (D) The process of controlling the door opening in the door control means provided in each office or building entrance according to the presentation of the card / device in which the visitor code issued by the visitor who is issued the visit code for entry into the workplace under the control of the central computer. Visitor automatic management method characterized in that the made. The method of claim 17, wherein the process (B), (B-1) the visitor presenting a card / apparatus equipped with a digital memory in which his information is recorded in the visitor registration means provided at the entrance and exit of the workplace; (B-2) reading visitor information recorded on the card / device presented by the visitor in the visitor registration means; (B-3) uploading the corresponding visitor recognition data read by the visitor registration means to the central computer through the network communication network; (B-4) when the visitor identification data of the specific visitor is uploaded from the visitor registration means, determining whether the visitor's reservation data is stored in the visitor database in the central computer; (B-5) if the visitor's reservation data is stored in the visitor database, extracting the visitor's reservation data stored in the visitor database at the central computer; (B-6) comparing the visitor identification data uploaded from the visitor registration means with the corresponding visitor reservation data extracted from the visitor database in the central computer to confirm whether the visitor is a visited scheduled visitor; And (B-7) if the visitor's reservation data is not stored in the visitor database as a result of the determination in step (B-4), outputting a message on the visitor and a visit reservation message from the central computer to the visitor; Visitor automatic management method characterized in that the made. The method of claim 17, wherein the process (C), (C-1) after confirming the reservation information of the visitor presenting the card / device with the digital memory in the visitor registration means at the central computer, generating a visit code indicating a business place where the visitor can enter and the access time zone; (C-2) generating a visit code input control signal for allowing the central computer to generate a visit code for the visitor and recording the visit code on the card / device presented by the visitor; (C-3) downloading the visit code and the visit code input control signal generated by the central computer to the visitor registration means through the network communication network; (C-4) performing visitor registration by providing a visitor with a visit code after inputting the visit code into a digital memory in the card / device presented by the visitor in the visitor registration means which has downloaded the visit code and the visit code input control signal from the central computer ; And (C-5) storing the visitor according to the visitor registration of the specific visitor in the visitor database in the central computer, and outputting a message informing the insider who performed the reservation registration of the visitor to inform the visitor registration of the visitor. Visitor automatic management method characterized in that. The method of claim 17, wherein the process (D), (D-1) presenting a card / device in which a visit code is input to a door control means provided in each office or building entrance to which a visitor who has registered a visitor under the control of the central computer wants to visit; (D-2) the door control means for recognizing the visit code input to the card / device presented by the visitor to determine whether the access code is permitted access; (D-3) opening the door by outputting a control signal for opening the door in the door control means if the visit code permits access; And And (D-4) outputting a message indicating that access is not allowed unless the visit code permits access, as a result of the step (D-1).