KR20030076105A - System for automated lend/return books in the library and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A system and a method for automatically lending and returning a book are provided to extend a library use time and to enhance the convenience for lending and returning the book by enabling users to automatically lend and return books without a help from an exclusive charged person. CONSTITUTION: Book lending/returning devices(200) are installed inside of the library, are equipped with various kinds of programs for processing a lending/returning process of the users, and perform the process for lending or returning a desired book in an order by to the key operation of the user after confirming the user through an ID card. A central computer manages a database and the data pictured by a CCD(Charge Coupled Device) camera, and corrects a failed operation file when an error is occurred in the book lending/returning devices(200) by remotely monitoring the normal operation of each book lending/returning device(200) through a communication network(100).

Description

System for automated lend / return books in the library and method

The present invention relates to an automatic book loan return system and method.

More specifically, the present invention relates to an automatic book loan return system and method that enables library users to automatically perform book loans or book returns without the help of a dedicated person in charge of book loans / returns.

Generally, each library operated by a school or a public institution has a large amount of academic and general books for students and the general public.

Students and the general public who use these libraries can read various books in the library and apply for a loan to the library to receive the loan, and return the borrowed books before the end of the loan period. .

At this time, the user for borrowing a specific book from the library should present his / her ID (student ID card, resident registration card, etc.) required by the library's book lender / return staff (for example, a librarian) to verify his / her identity. The person in charge of returning the book records the contents of the book (book name, loan period, etc.) after confirming the user's identity and borrows the book. In addition, when returning a loaned book, the user should return the book to the book loan / return manager after returning the book after checking the loan.

However, for the library loan and return service according to the conventional method as described above, each library must have a manager in charge of loaning / returning the book, thereby increasing the cost of increasing the number of managers. / The return work caused a problem of not using the professional manpower properly.

In addition, if there is no manpower in charge of borrowing / returning books during library opening (for example, when they leave work due to the end of business hours), users who use the library may not be free to carry out book rental / returning for 24 hours. As a result, the library was inevitably used, and as a result, the users of the library, as well as the schools and public institutions that operate the library, further weakened the internal and external competitiveness of the country.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, the user using the library operated by the school, public institutions, etc. to automatically perform the book loan or book return without the help of a separate dedicated personnel in charge of the book loan / return The present invention provides an automatic book loan return system and method for increasing the library usage time and increasing the convenience of book loan / return.

Another object of the present invention is to minimize the number of dedicated personnel such as library librarians in charge of book loans / returns through automation of book loans / returns, thereby reducing manpower costs and allowing library librarians to devote themselves to specialized tasks. An automatic book loan return system and method are provided.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an automatic book loan return system according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing in detail the configuration of the book lending and delivery machine of FIG.

3 is a block diagram showing in detail the configuration of the central computer of FIG.

Figure 4 is a flow chart showing in detail the operation of the automatic book loan return method according to the invention,

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

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100: dedicated communication network 200: book lending and returning machine

210: PC 220: Monitor

230: identification unit 240: key input unit

250: barcode scanner 260: inductive tape removal / player

270: printer 280: CCD camera

300: central computer 310: communication interface unit

320: control unit 330: database unit

Automatic book loan return system according to the present invention for achieving this object, and a dedicated communication network to connect the unspecified plurality of communication lines to perform data communication between each other; It has a program for removing / playing inductive tape, scanner operation, user interface, lottery loan prevention, and remote A / S program for users to borrow and return books. It is installed at a predetermined location inside the library to borrow specific books. After confirming the user's identity through the identification card presented by the user, according to the user's loan key manipulation, the user scans the barcode of the book for the specific book you want, database update, CCD camera shooting, induction tape removal, loan result Print processing of the book sequentially, and according to the user's return key operation to return the specific book loaned, the user can scan the barcode of the book for the return of the specific book that he / she wants, play the sensitive tape, update the database, and check the loan result. A plurality of book lending and returning machines which sequentially perform print processing; Database management according to the book loan and return of each user who uses a plurality of book lending machines and management of photographed data through CCD camera, and connected to a plurality of book lending machines through a dedicated communication network It is characterized in that it comprises a central computer for performing a remote monitoring of the operation whether to modify the malfunction file in the event of an error of a particular book lending machine.

In addition, the automatic book loan return method according to the present invention, (1) the user to automatically borrow or return a particular book in the book loan return machine to confirm the identity of the user through the identification card that is inserted into the ID card entrance of the book loan return machine And instructing the user to place a book, which is to be loaned or returned, on a work desk of the book loan return machine; (2) determining whether the user selects the loan key or the return key after the user whose identity has been confirmed has placed the loan or return book on the workbench according to the instructions displayed on the monitor of the book lending and returning machine; (3) When the user selects the loan key according to the instructions displayed on the monitor of the book loan dispenser, the barcode is scanned, the database is updated, the CCD camera is photographed, the tape is removed, and the loan result is taken according to the procedure specified in the book loan dispenser. Proceeding with the loan by sequentially performing the print processing of; (4) When the user selects the return key according to the instructions displayed on the monitor of the book lending machine, the user can scan the barcode, regenerate the tape, update the database, and print the loan result according to the procedure specified in the book lending machine. Performing a return process sequentially; (5) When the loan or return of a particular book is terminated, the book loan return machine checks whether the user selects the loan or return again, and then proceeds with the book loan return process or ends.

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

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an automatic book loan return system according to the present invention.

As shown, the dedicated communication network 100 is a communication line between the plurality of book lending and returning machines 200 installed in various places inside the library and the central computer 400 for data management of each book lending and returning machine 200. Connect the data communication between the book loan and return.

The plurality of book lending and returning machines 200 is installed at a predetermined position in the library, and removes / plays a sensitive tape for performing book lending and return processing of users, scanner driving, user interface, lottery loan prevention, and remote A / S. It is equipped with a variety of programs such as a credit card, and the user's identity is checked through the identification card presented by the user for loaning a specific book, and the barcode scanning of the book for the loan of the specific book desired by the user is made according to the user's loan key manipulation. Update the database, shoot the CCD camera, remove the sensitive tape, and print the loan results sequentially.

And, the book loan return machine 200 is a bar code scan of the book for the return of the specific book desired by the user according to the return key operation of the user to perform the return of the particular book borrowed, playing the response tape, database update, loan results Print processing is performed sequentially.

At this time, each book lending and returning machine 200 provides a user interface of a graphic environment so that users performing loans or returns of a particular book can easily check the loan and return procedures through a monitor.

The central computer 300 manages the database according to the book lending and return of each user using the plurality of book lending and dropping machines 200 and the management of the data photographed through the CCD camera, and the plurality of book lending machines 200 through the dedicated communication network 100. By connecting with the book lending and delivery machine 200, the remote monitoring of the normal operation of each book lending and delivery machine 200 is performed to correct a malfunction file when an error occurs in the specific book lending and delivery machine 200.

2 is a block diagram showing in detail the configuration of the book loan and return machine 200 of FIG.

As shown, the PC 210 is equipped with a program for removing and playing the tape, the scanner operation, the user interface, the lottery loan prevention, remote A / S program for performing the book loan and return processing of the user, the book loan Or control user identification for book loans or returns, barcode scanning of books, database updates, CCD camera photography, induction tape removal / reproduction, print processing of book loans / returns according to the key operation of the user who wants to perform the return When the user's use of the book is returned and returned, the central computer 300 is connected to input and output updated information according to the book loan and the return used by each user.

The monitor 220 displays a graphic screen for various procedures on the screen so that users can easily borrow or return books under the control of the PC 210.

The identity verification unit 230 reads the information of the identification card that the user who wants to borrow a particular book into the identification card inlet (not shown) and outputs the identification information of the user to the PC 210.

The key input unit 240 is provided with a loan / return selection button, a number and a letter key, and outputs a loan or return key signal and a password selected by a user for performing a book loan or return to the PC 210.

When the user presses a loan or return key through the key input unit 240, the barcode scanner 250 reads the barcode information printed on the loan or return book under the control of the PC 210, and outputs the barcode information to the PC 210. .

At this time, the barcode scanner 250 is configured to be mobile to read the barcode information of a particular book placed on the workbench (not shown in the drawing) of the book lending and delivery machine 200, and the position of the barcode printed on the book is constant. If you don't, you can scan the book's barcode efficiently.

The sensitive tape removing / reproducing unit 260 checks whether the sensitive tape is attached to the book when the user borrows or returns the specific book, and generates or removes the electromagnetic wave under the control of the PC 210.

That is, when a user borrows a book, the user's status is changed (removing the sensitive tape) so that the sensitive tape inserted in the book is not sensed, and when the user returns the book, the sensitive tape inserted in the book is normally sensed. It is to prevent illegal leakage of books by changing its status (playing inductive tape).

The printer 270 prints the result of the book loan or return performed by the user under the control of the PC 210. That is, by providing the user with information about the loan or return of the book, it is to prevent the application due to the loan or return.

The CCD camera 280 is installed at a position capable of capturing a space in which books to be borrowed are stored. The CCD camera 280 photographs a book currently being loaned under the control of the PC 210 to prevent lottery loans and theft. Output That is, by photographing the loan situation at the time of the book loan, it is to completely block the application by the book loan, and to prevent the lottery loan and theft in advance.

3 is a block diagram showing in detail the configuration of the central computer 300 of FIG.

As shown, the communication interface 310 is a book loan according to the book loan / return of the plurality of book lending and delivery machines 200 and each user connected through the dedicated communication network 100 under the control of the control unit 320 Input / output information and moving image data photographed through the CCD camera 280, and input and output data for remote monitoring whether or not the plurality of book lending and delivery machine 200 operates normally.

The control unit 320 removes / plays a sensitive tape for performing book loan and return processing of users using the book loan dispenser 200, scanner driving, user interface, lottery loan prevention, and remote A / S. Control the management, and store and output the book loan / return information according to the book loan / return information input from the book loan dispenser 200 through the communication interface 310 and the video data photographed through the CCD camera 280. Control and perform remote monitoring on whether the plurality of book lending machines 200 operate normally, and if an error occurs in a specific book lending machine 200 when performing monitoring, correct the malfunction file of the book lending machine 200. .

The database unit 330 stores book loan / return information performed by each user under the control of the controller 320 and video data containing a book loan situation photographed by the CCD camera 280.

Next, an embodiment of the automatic book loan return method according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7.

4 to 7 are flowcharts showing in detail the operation of the automatic book loan return method according to the present invention.

First, the user's identity is checked through an ID card that a user for automatically borrowing or returning a specific book from the book lending machine 200 installed at a predetermined position of the library into the ID slot of the book lending machine 200. And, the user is instructed to put the book to be loaned or returned to the workbench of the book loan return machine 200 (S100).

In detail, the PC 210 of the book lending and dropping machine 200 installed at a predetermined position in the library may determine whether a user for lending or returning a specific book inputs an identification card to the ID card opening of the lending and dropping machine 200. Determine (S110).

As a result of the determination, when the user inserts the ID card into the ID card input slot, the PC 210 of the book lending and returning machine 200 reads the ID card inserted into the ID card slot to check the identity of the user (S120).

Then, when the identity of the user is confirmed, the PC 210 of the book lending and returning machine 200 instructs the monitor 220 to place the book, which is to be loaned or returned, on the work table of the book lending and returning machine 200 (S130). In step S140, the user who checks the monitor 220 determines whether the user intends to place the book on loan or return on the worktable of the book loan return machine 200 (S140).

After confirming the user's identity through the above-described process (S100), and instructing the user to place the loan or return book on the workbench, the corresponding user whose identity is confirmed in the PC 210 of the book loan return machine 200 Determines whether the key selects the loan key or the return key (S200).

As a result of the determination, when the user selects the loan key according to the instructions displayed on the monitor 220, the PC 210 of the book lending and delivery machine 200 according to a predetermined procedure scans the barcode of the book, updates the database, and photographs the CCD camera. In order to proceed with the loan by sequentially performing the printing process of removing the response tape, the loan result (S300).

In detail, when a user selects a loan key to automatically perform a loan of a specific book, the PC 210 of the book lending and delivery machine 200 drives the barcode scanner 250 to a specific book placed on a workbench. Reading the printed barcode to obtain the information of the book (S310).

After acquiring the information of the book by scanning the barcode printed on the book, the PC 210 of the book lending and returning machine 200 determines whether the book is a loanable book (S320).

If it is determined that the book is a loanable book, the PC 210 of the book lending and delivery machine 200 updates the loan information of the book in the database (S330).

However, as a result of the above-described determination (S320), if the book is a book that is not loanable, the PC 210 of the book lending and delivery machine 200 outputs a message indicating that the loan of the book is impossible through the monitor 220. (S340).

Then, after updating the loan information of the book through the above-described step (S330) to the database, the PC 210 of the book loan and return machine 200 photographs the loan situation of the book through the CCD camera 280 (S350). By controlling the sensitive tape removal / reproducer 260, the magnetic state is changed (removed sensitive tape) so that the sensitive tape inserted in the book is not sensitive (S360).

After removing the sensitive tape, the PC 210 of the book lending and delivery machine 200 displays the loan information including the book information and the loan period through the monitor 220 (S370), and prints the loan contents of the book (printer). 270) to provide the user and to end the loan processing of the book (S380).

On the other hand, when the user selects the return key according to the instruction displayed on the monitor 220 as a result of the above-described determination (S200) of determining whether the user selects the key of the loan key or the return key, the book lending and delivery machine 200 In step (210), the PC 210 performs a bar code scan of the book, reproduction of the sensitive tape, database update, and print processing of the loan result according to a predetermined procedure (S400).

In detail, when the user selects a return key for automatically returning a specific book, the PC 210 of the book lending and dropping machine 200 drives the barcode scanner 250 to a specific book placed on a workbench. Reading the printed barcode to obtain the information of the book (S410).

After acquiring the information of the book by scanning the barcode printed on the book, the PC 210 of the book lending and returning machine 200 determines whether the book is a book that can be automatically returned because the loan period has not elapsed (S420).

If it is determined that the book is a book that can be returned, the PC 210 of the book lending and returning machine 200 controls the sensitive tape removal / reproducer 260 to change its state so that the sensitive tape inserted in the book is normally sensed. (Sensing Tape Regeneration) (S430).

However, if the book recognized through the barcode scanner 250 as a result of the above-described determination (S420) is a book that cannot be automatically returned due to the elapse of the loan period, the monitor 210 (the PC 210 of the book loan return machine 200) In step S440, a message indicating the delinquency of the book is outputted and a movement message to the loan counter for payment of the late fee is output (S440).

After reproducing the sensitive tape of the book through the above-described step (S430), the PC 210 of the book lending and delivery machine 200 updates the return information of the book to the database (S450).

In addition, after updating the return information of the book in the database, the PC 210 of the book lending and returning machine 200 displays the return content of the book through the monitor 220 (S460), and prints the return content of the book. 270) to the user to print and end the return process of the book (S470).

Finally, when the loan or return of a particular book is terminated by the user, the PC 210 of the book loan return machine 200 confirms whether the user selects the loan or return again and proceeds with the book loan return or continues. (S500).

As described above, according to the automatic book loan return system and method of the present invention, users can borrow or return a specific book through a book loan return machine installed in a plurality of locations at a predetermined location inside the library without the help of a separate professional manpower. By automatically performing the library, the library can be borrowed / returned at any time during the opening of the library, which can increase the library usage time and increase the convenience of the loan / return of the library. By inducing users to reduce their traffic flow, they can maintain the quietness in the library, and by performing the receipt processing according to the loan / return, there is an effect of preventing the expenditure due to the loan / return.

In addition, personnel costs can be reduced by minimizing dedicated personnel such as library librarians who are in charge of borrowing and returning books, and librarians can devote themselves to more creative and professional work than simple repetitive work. .

In addition, automated book lending and return can greatly enhance the publicity effect of the library, as well as gain an edge over other libraries in library evaluation. There is an effect that can prevent unauthorized removal.

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 (7)

Dedicated communication network to connect a plurality of unspecified communication lines to perform data communication with each other; It has a program for removing / playing inductive tape, scanner operation, user interface, lottery loan prevention, and remote A / S program for users to borrow and return books. It is installed at a predetermined location inside the library to borrow specific books. After confirming the user's identity through the identification card presented by the user, according to the user's loan key manipulation, the user scans the barcode of the book for the specific book you want, database update, CCD camera shooting, induction tape removal, loan result Print processing of the book sequentially, and according to the user's return key operation to return the specific book loaned, the user can scan the barcode of the book for the return of the specific book that he / she wants, play the sensitive tape, update the database, and check the loan result. A plurality of book lending and return machines that sequentially perform print processing; And Database management according to book lending and return of each user using the plurality of book lending machines and management of data photographed through a CCD camera are performed, and each book lending machine is connected to a plurality of book lending machines through the dedicated communication network. Automatic book lending and returning system comprising a central computer for performing a remote monitoring of the normal operation of the normal operation to correct the malfunction file when an error occurs in the specific book lending machine. According to claim 1, wherein the book loan and return machine, Responsive tape removal / replay, scanner operation, user interface, lottery loan prevention, remote A / S program installed to perform book loan and return processing of users, and key operation of user who wants to perform book loan or return Control user identification for book loans or returns, scan barcodes of books, update database, CCD camera shooting, remove / play back of sensitive tape, print processing of book loans / returns, Upon termination, the PC proceeds with the central computer and inputs and outputs the update information according to the book loan and return used by each user; A monitor which displays graphic screens for various procedures on the screen according to the control of the PC so that users can easily loan or return books; An identity verification unit for reading information of an identification card that a user who wants to borrow a particular book into an identification card slot and outputting identification information of the user to the PC; A key input unit for outputting a loan or return key signal selected by a user for performing a book loan or return, and a password to the PC; A barcode scanner that reads the barcode information of the loan or return book and outputs the barcode information to the PC under the control of the PC when the user presses a loan or return key through the key input unit; A response tape remover / regenerator that checks whether a response tape is attached to the book when the user borrows or returns the specific book, and generates or removes the response by generating electromagnetic waves under the control of the PC; A printer for printing a result of the book loan or return performed by the user under the control of the PC; And It is installed at a location that can photograph a space where a book to be borrowed is stored, and is configured to include a CCD camera that photographs a book currently being loaned under the control of the PC and outputs it to the PC for lottery loan and theft prevention. Automatic book loan return system. The method of claim 1, wherein the central computer, Input / output book loan / return information and CCD camera photographing data according to book loan / return of each user and book loan / return through the dedicated communication network, and remotely check whether the book loan / return machine is normally operated. Communication interface unit for inputting and outputting data for monitoring; Control the management of programs for removing / playing the tape, scanner driving, user interface, lottery loan prevention, remote A / S for performing book loan and return processing of users using the plurality of book loan dispensers, and the communication Controls the storage and output of book loan / return information and CCD camera photographing data according to book loan / return input from the book loan / departure machine through an interface unit, and performs remote monitoring of normal operation of the plurality of book loan / departure machines. And a controller for correcting a malfunction file of the book loan payer when an error occurs in the specific book loan payer during monitoring; And And a database unit configured to store book loan / return information and CCD camera photographing data performed by each user under the control of the controller. (1) The user who checks the identity of the user through the ID card that the user who automatically borrows or returns a specific book from the book lender returns to the ID slot of the book lender and checks the identity of the user. Instructing the borrower to place it on a workbench; (2) determining whether the user selects the loan key or the return key after the user whose identity has been confirmed has placed the loan or return book on the workbench according to the instructions displayed on the monitor of the book loan return machine; (3) If the user selects the loan key according to the instruction displayed on the monitor of the book loan deposit machine as a result of the process (2), the barcode scanning of the book, database update, CCD camera is performed according to the procedure set forth in the book loan dispenser. Proceeding with the loan by sequentially photographing, removing the sensitive tape, and printing the loan result; (4) If the user selects the return key according to the instruction displayed on the monitor of the book lending machine, as a result of the process (2), the barcode scanning of the book, replaying the sensitive tape, database Performing a return process by sequentially performing an update and printing of the loan result; And (5) When the loan or return of a particular book is terminated, the book loan return machine checks whether the user selects the loan or return again, and proceeds to return or continue the book loan. How to return. The method of claim 4, wherein the process (1), (1-1) judging whether the user for loaning or returning a specific book inputs the identification card to the identification slot of the book loan returning machine; (1-2) verifying the identity of the user by reading the ID card inserted into the ID card insertion slot in the book lending machine; (1-3) if the user is identified, instructing the book lending machine to place the book to be loaned or returned on the work desk of the book lending machine through the monitor; And (1-4) The automatic book loan return method comprising the step of determining whether the user who checks the monitor to place the book to be loaned or returned to the work desk of the book lending machine. The method of claim 4, wherein the process (3) (3-1) when the user selects the loan key, driving the barcode scanner in the book lending machine to read the barcode printed on the specific book placed on the work desk to obtain information of the book; (3-2) scanning the barcode printed on the book and acquiring the information of the book and determining whether the book is a loanable book in the book lending and returning machine; (3-3) if the book can be borrowed, updating the loan information of the book in the database at the book lending and returning machine; (3-4) if it is determined that the loan is impossible as a result of the step (3-2), outputting a message indicating that the loan is impossible through the monitor at the book lending and returning machine; (3-5) photographing the book status through a CCD camera in the book lending and returning machine after updating the book loan information in the database; (3-6) changing the magnetic state (removing the sensitive tape) so that the sensitive tape inserted in the book is not sensitized after the book is scheduled to be borrowed by the CCD camera; (3-7) after removing the sensitive tape, displaying the contents of the loan including the book information and the loan period in the book loan delivery machine on a monitor; And (3-8) After the user checks the contents of the loan displayed on the monitor, the book loan delivery machine prints the contents of the loan on the printer and provides the user with the printer and ends the loan processing of the book. Automatic book loan return method. The method of claim 4, wherein the process (4), (4-1) when the user selects the return key, driving the barcode scanner in the book lending machine to read the barcode printed on the specific book placed on the work desk to obtain information of the book; (4-2) scanning the barcode printed on the book and acquiring the information of the book and determining whether the book is a book that can be automatically returned due to the loan period not exceeding the book rental period; (4-3) if the book is capable of returning, changing the state (replaying the sensitive tape) so that the sensitive tape inserted in the book is normally sensed in the book lending and returning machine; (4-4) As a result of the determination in step (4-2), if the book cannot be returned automatically due to the elapse of the loan period, the book loan return machine outputs a message informing the delinquency of the book through the monitor and pays the late fee. Outputting a move message to a loan counter for the; (4-5) updating the return information of the book in the database at the book lending and returning machine after playing the sensitive tape; (4-6) after updating the return information of the book in the database, displaying the return contents of the book on the monitor at the book lending and returning machine through a monitor; And (4-7) After the user checks the contents of the return displayed on the monitor, the book lending machine returns the contents of the book to the printer and provides them to the user and ends the return processing of the book. Automatic book loan return method.