KR200348874Y1 - Locker system with rf reader - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rocker system equipped with an RF reader in the locker door. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system for controlling a plurality of lockers equipped with an RF reader in a locker door by a management computer. The system consists of a plurality of lockers, each of which is attached an RF door lock. The RF door lock of the first locker is connected to an external power source and a manager computer through a first terminal attached to the first locker, and the second locker is connected to an external power source and a manager computer through a second terminal attached to the first locker. do.

Description

Locker system with RF reader {LOCKER SYSTEM WITH RF READER}

The present invention relates to a rocker system equipped with an RF reader in the locker door. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system for controlling a plurality of lockers equipped with an RF reader in a locker door by a management computer.

In general, various types of lockers are operated in baths, gyms, swimming pools, saunas, and the like. These lockers are mainly installed and operated in a place used by a large number of unspecified users, and since the lockers are to store personal items of the user, most lockers are provided with a system for preventing the goods from being stolen.

The most basic is to install a lock, which locker users store the key to open and close the lock. As a further improved form, there is a locker room in which a key lock is installed and operated without a key. However, in this case, the number of the number lock is exposed to the user, which is not suitable in a place used by a large number of unspecified users. As another form, an electronic locker system using a password is used as an anti-theft system.

Such systems are a form in which the locker user operates the system, and the locker installer is excluded from the locker system operation to be blocked from information on the system usage situation. The locker installer's interception of the locker system from the locker system provides a means of dispute between the administrator and the user in case of missing or false loss notification and prevents the efficient operation of the system.

In one method, Korean Patent Application No. 10-2001-0030153 discloses a content that allows an administrator to manage a system using biometric data of a locker room user. This design includes a plurality of lockers including a receiving space for storing a user's goods and a locker door that is opened and closed; A biometric data input unit installed in each of the plurality of lockers to receive biometric data of a user; A management computer installed in the plurality of lockers, receiving biometric data input through the biometric data input unit, registering for each user, and comparing the biometric data input later to determine whether the locker door is opened or closed; And an opening and closing device installed in the plurality of lockers to transmit biometric data input through the biometric data input unit to the management computer, and to open and close the locker door under the control of the management computer. Doing.

This plan proposes to introduce it to the locker system, but the existing facilities such as baths, gyms, gyms, swimming pools, etc., for example, vending machines, PC rooms, massage machines, hair dryers, shops, etc. There has been a disadvantage that a separate operation is required from the RF system that is attached and used. Therefore, there has been a continuing need for systems that can be integrated and operated using the RF door lock system in the rocker system.

However, unlike conventional electronic door locks, the RF reader has a high power consumption and cannot use a battery method. This means that power must be supplied only by wire. In locker systems where hundreds of RF door locks are required to be installed, this may cause security problems such as cutting of exposed wiring, electric shocks when installing in a bathroom, or power failures and short circuits, and complicated installation work. Done.

Therefore, there has been a continuing need for a system with an RF door lock that can solve the above problems while being wired.

The present invention is to provide a rocker system with an RF door lock attached to each rocker.

The present invention is to provide a locker system that is provided with an I / O terminal in each rocker to supply power to each RF door lock through the interconnection of the I / O terminal, and to exchange information with the management computer. .

1 is a block diagram showing an RF door lock system of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a locker installed RF door lock of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a rocker system is connected to the lockers installed RF door lock of the present invention.

4 is a simplified diagram showing a male connector 1 and a female connector 2 installed on a rocker wall according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The locker system of the present invention for achieving the above object is composed of two or more lockers provided with a management computer and a line communicating therewith, the door of the locker is equipped with an RF door lock system, and on the wall of the locker Two or more I / O terminals connected to the RF door lock system and connected to each other are attached, and each of the RF door lock systems is connected to the outside through a line formed through the connection of the I / O terminals, thereby opening or closing the RF door lock. It is characterized by being managed.

In the present invention, the RF door lock system may use a conventional door lock system, there is no particular limitation. In one embodiment of the invention, the RF door lock system comprises an RF tag, an RF reader, a driver for driving the door lock, a microcomputer for generating a door lock control signal according to the RF reader data, and a communication unit capable of communicating with the manager computer. In an embodiment of the present invention, when the RF tag storing the schedule information approaches the proximity of the RF reader, after the RF reader recognizes the information from the RF tag, it is determined by a control device such as a microcomputer to drive the door lock. do. The state of the RF door lock system is described in the manager computer through the communication unit. The communication system may exchange information with the manager computer through a wired or wireless manner.

The RF door lock system may be installed with a system that can be forcibly opened and closed by the administrator in an emergency. The emergency switchgear may use a conventional emergency switchgear, there is no particular limitation.

In one embodiment of the present invention, in order to increase the security of the RF door lock system, the system may include a keypad for additionally inputting a password. In this case, while accessing the RF tag, it is necessary to enter a password to open and close the RF door lock system. In case the user forgets the password when the password is input, it is preferable to store the input password in the management computer through the communication unit when the password is input through the keypad.

In the present invention, the locker's RF door lock system must be connected to an external power source for operation. In one embodiment of the invention, the RF door lock system must be powered continuously for communication with the RF tag. Therefore, it is preferable to be connected to an external power source in a wired manner so that it can be used continuously, and a battery type power source is preferably attached for emergency use.

In one embodiment of the invention, the rocker system preferably further comprises a UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply in case of power failure. The UPS is more preferably installed in close contact with the locker by a connector formed on the outer surface of the UPS, as described in the following examples, in order to prevent exposure of connecting wires.

The management computer serves to receive information such as a password, opening / closing time, and opening / closing time from the RF door lock system, and uses an ordinary general computer, in which an administrator actually executes an operating program. The management computer can be used by using a computer that manages using an existing RF reader.

A DB is further connected to the management computer to establish a use situation of the system as a DB.

In the present invention, the outer shape of the locker is made of a storage space and a locker door for storing the user's articles. In one embodiment of the design, the outer shape of the lacquer may use a conventional form, preferably rectangular to the same size so as to be in close contact with each other during installation or vertical stacking. Locker doors are attached to the front for convenient storage and removal of objects in the receiving space.

In the present invention, the door of the locker is an RF door lock is opened to protect the contents of the locker. In addition, two or more I / O terminals are attached to the wall of the locker. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the two or more I / O terminals may be 2, 3, 4, 5, preferably two terminals. In one embodiment of the invention, two or more I / O terminals attached to the wall are interconnected and are also connected to the RF door lock system. In one embodiment of the invention, one I / O complex connected to a wall can be connected to another I / O terminal in series via the RF door lock system, and also branched between two I / O terminals connected. It may be connected to the RF door lock system.

Power is connected through an I / O terminal connected to the RF door lock system so that the RF door lock system can be supplied with electricity, and when a communication line is connected, it can be connected to the management computer by wire. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the wire and the communication line can be connected to the RF door lock system at the same time through the I / O terminal.

In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the lines connecting the I / Os to the RF door lock system are preferably connected through the interior of the locker or through the interior of the locker wall to prevent exposure of the lines.

In one embodiment according to the invention, there may be multiple lockers in the system. After the power line and the communication line are connected through the first terminal of the first locker, the power line and the communication line are connected to the second rocker by connecting the first terminal of the second rocker to the second terminal of the first rocker, The power supply and the communication line are connected to the third locker by connecting the first terminal of the third locker to the two terminals. In this manner, a plurality of lockers can be provided with power and communication lines.

In one embodiment of the invention, the first terminal and the second terminal are optionally attached to each of the lockers by a male connector and a female connector, so that the first locker and the second locker are connected to each other by the first locker and the second locker. It is preferable that the connector and the female connector of the second rocker are directly connected while being fitted.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the system of the present invention may optionally further comprise a multiplex to connect a plurality of RF door locks to a management computer.

In one embodiment of the invention, the terminals are connected to a power source, and the data can be wirelessly connected to a manager computer.

In one embodiment of the invention, the locker system in which the RF door lock is installed may be integrated with other systems for collecting information through an RF reader and operated as the management computer.

The following examples illustrate the system in more detail.

EXAMPLE

1 is a block diagram showing an RF door lock system using a wireless tag in an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, an RF door lock system using an RF tag according to the present invention includes a wireless tag 100, an RF reader 200, a microcomputer 300, a driver 400, and a communicator 500. The wireless tag 100 generates an RF signal corresponding to the information in response to an RF signal from the outside.

The RF reader 200 receives an RF signal generated from the wireless RF tag 100, demodulates the received RF signal, and provides a demodulated signal to the microcomputer 300.

When the demodulated data from the RF reader 200 is input, the microcomputer 300 determines whether the input data matches data stored in a memory (not shown). Subsequently, when the micom 300 matches the demodulated data and the stored data, the microcomputer 300 generates a control signal for releasing a lock (not shown) of the door and provides the control signal to the driver 400. .

The driver 400 releases the lock (not shown) of the door according to the control signal from the microcomputer 300. Those skilled in the art will understand that the door lock release of the driving unit 400 may be variously modified according to the structure of the door lock.

The RF door lock also includes a communication unit 500 for communication with a management computer (not shown). The communication unit 500 communicates with a management computer according to a communication protocol such as the Internet (TCP / IP) or RS-232 (or 422, 485). The microcomputer 300 may transmit information related to the door lock control to the outside through the communication unit 500.

The wireless tag 100 includes a memory for storing user information. The wireless tag 100 is driven by an RF signal from the outside, and transmits an identifier stored in the memory through an antenna (not shown).

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a locker installed with the RF door lock of the present invention.

The RF door lock 1000 is installed on the front locker door of the locker. The RF door lock 1000 is connected to the female connector F and the male connector M attached to the left and right sides of the locker, respectively.

3 is a rocker system of the lockers installed RF door lock of the present invention. As shown, the respective RF door locks are connected to the male connector and the female connector of each locker by a line 20, respectively. The male connector and the female connector are located at the same position on the left and right wall surfaces, so that the male connector is fitted to the female connector when in close contact with the locker of the same shape. A power supply is connected to the left female connector F of the first locker (left). The power supply is further connected to a UPS. In addition, a management computer is connected to the left female connector F of the first locker. The management computer is further connected to a database (DB). When the second rocker (middle) is installed adjacent to the first rocker (left), the right male connector of the first rocker is fitted to the left female connector of the second rocker. Further, when the third rocker (right) is installed adjacent to the second rocker (middle), the right male connector of the second rocker is fitted to the left female connector of the third rocker. A female connector of a fourth locker (not shown) is fitted to the male connector of the third locker, and is connected to a power supply and a management computer.

4 shows a male connector 1 and a female connector 2 installed in a rocker wall according to an embodiment of the present invention. (3) and (4) represent the walls of the lacquer in close contact with each other. It is preferable that the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 have a corresponding shape so as to fit correctly. The male connector 1 protrudes outside the rocker wall 4 of the first locker, and the female connector 2 is formed inside the rocker wall 3 of the second locker, so that the locker wall surface is in close contact with each other. It is formed to be in full contact.

Although the present invention has been described in detail by the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto, and modifications and improvements are possible within the scope of ordinary knowledge of those skilled in the art.

The present invention provides a locker system to which an RF door lock is attached and managed as a system by an administrator computer. The rocker system may be integrated with and operate with systems using a conventionally installed RF reader.

In addition, according to the present invention, there is provided a system of lockers to which an RF door lock is attached and externally opened I / O terminals. When the I / O terminals are installed in the locker, they are connected to each other to provide power and data communication lines to the entire RF door lock systems with one external power source. This makes it possible to easily manage a number of lockers by a management computer by assembling the lockers in a block in installing an RF door lock on the lockers.

Claims (7)

A locker system comprising two or more lockers with a management computer and a line communicating therewith, The locker is a door is equipped with an RF door lock system, and the wall surface of the locker is attached to the RF door lock system, two or more I / O terminals connected to each other, Each RF door lock system is connected to the outside through a line formed through the connection of the I / O terminals, the locker system, characterized in that whether the RF door opening and closing is managed. The locker system of claim 1, further comprising a database coupled to the management computer for storing data. According to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the RF door lock system is a radio tag for generating an RF signal, an RF reader, a driver for driving the door lock, a microcomputer for generating a door lock control signal in accordance with the RF reader data, and the manager computer Rocker system comprising a communication unit for communicating with. 3. The locker system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the RF door lock system further comprises a keypad for inputting a password, the input password being recorded on an administrator computer. 3. The locker system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the RF door lock system further comprises an emergency opening and closing key forcibly opened and closed by an administrator. The locker system according to claim 1, wherein the lockers are connected by close contact with the lockers using the male and female connectors formed on the wall. The locker system of claim 1, wherein the RF door lock can also communicate wirelessly with the management computer.