TWM613136U - Automatic teller machine sterilization device - Google Patents

Abstract

In order to prevent the operation keyboard of the automatic teller machine from being used by too many people to cause many bacteria to become a vector of disease transmission, the present invention provides an automatic teller machine sterilization device, including a detection device, a processing device and a sterilization device. The above-mentioned detection device is used to detect the use state of the ATM and generate a detection result. The above-mentioned processing device receives the detection result, and sends a sterilization instruction when the use state of the detection result changes from in use to idle. The sterilization device includes a sterilization unit, and the sterilization light source of the sterilization light is arranged in the transparent keyboard of the automatic teller machine, receives a sterilization instruction, emits a sterilization light, and stops emitting the sterilization light after maintaining a fixed time.

Description

Automatic teller machine sterilization device

The new model relates to a sterilization device, especially a sterilization device of an automatic teller machine.

Nowadays, ATM withdrawals can be said to be the most common way for people to withdraw money. There is no need to wait for a long line at a bank branch. You can also operate ATM withdrawals outside of bank branch business hours. Although the ATM brings many conveniences, the operating keyboard of the ATM will be stained with many bacteria after being used by many people and become a vector of disease transmission. If it is necessary to clean and disinfect manually, it takes a lot of time and manpower, and it is impossible to clean and disinfect the keyboard of the ATM in real time. In view of this, if a sterilization device that can be automatically sterilized on an automated teller machine can be developed, it will greatly reduce labor costs and reduce the probability of disease transmission.

In view of the above-mentioned problems to be solved and their reasons, specifically, the present invention provides an automatic teller machine sterilization device, including a detection device, a processing device, and a sterilization device. The detection device is used to detect a use state of an automated teller machine to generate a detection result, wherein the use state includes idle and in use. The above-mentioned processing device is connected to the detection device, receives the detection result, and sends a sterilization command when the usage status of the detection result changes from in use to idle, and when the usage status changes from idle to in use When in the middle, send a lighting command and a stop sterilization command. The above-mentioned sterilization device, connected to the processing device, includes a sterilization unit and a lighting unit. The sterilization device receives the sterilization instruction, emits a sterilization light, and stops transmitting the sterilization light after maintaining a fixed time, and receives the sterilization stop instruction, and stops emitting the sterilization light, wherein the sterilization light source of the sterilization light is configured in the automatic teller machine One of the translucent keyboard. The above-mentioned lighting unit receives the lighting instruction and turns on a lighting lamp.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned automatic teller machine sterilization device further includes a display module for displaying a disinfection state of the automatic teller machine, wherein the disinfection state is disinfection in progress or disinfection completed.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the sterilization unit includes a timer for timing the emission time of the sterilization light.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned lighting unit is arranged above the ATM.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the use state of the detection result is changed from in use to idle, the lighting unit turns off the lighting lamp.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned sterilization light is ultraviolet light.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the detection device includes an infrared sensor for sensing whether there is an object moving in front of the ATM.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned sterilization unit includes a light barrier to block the sterilization light from irradiating the customer.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the sterilization light source of the sterilization light is arranged between the keyboard shell of the light-transmitting keyboard and the keyboard circuit board.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned sterilization device further includes an ultraviolet lamp, and the ultraviolet light is disposed above the automated teller machine.

In summary, the automatic teller machine sterilization device provided by the present invention can automatically detect the use state of the automatic teller machine through the interconnection of the detection device, the processing device and the sterilization device. When the use state changes from being in use to being idle, Sterilization starts automatically. After a period of exposure, the sterilization light will be automatically turned off. When the state of use changes from being idle, that is, when there is a customer in front of the automated teller machine, the sterilization device automatically shuts down and stops emitting the sterilization light. It can be seen that, through the automatic teller machine sterilization device of the present invention, instant sterilization, energy saving and avoiding sterilization light from irradiating customers can be achieved.

Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the relationship structure of each device and module in an automatic teller machine sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The automatic teller machine sterilization device 100 in FIG. 1 includes a detection device 110, a processing device 120 and a sterilization device 130.

The detection device 110 is used to detect a use state of an automated teller machine 10 (shown in FIG. 3) to generate a detection result, wherein the use state includes idle and in use. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the detection device 110 includes an infrared sensor 112 for sensing whether there is an object moving in front of the ATM 10. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned infrared sensor 112 may be, for example, an existing sensor of the automated teller machine 10 to save the construction cost of the automatic sterilization device 100.

The processing device 120 is connected to the detection device 110 and receives the detection result. When the use state of the detection result changes from being in use to being idle, that is, when the customer finishes using the ATM 10, a sterilization instruction is sent. When the use state is changed from idle to in use, that is, when a customer wants to use the automated teller machine 10, a lighting instruction and a sterilization stop instruction are sent.

The above-mentioned sterilization device 130 is connected to the processing device 120, and the sterilization device 130 includes a sterilization unit 132 and a lighting unit 134. Please refer to FIGS. 1-2 at the same time. The sterilization light source 1322 of the sterilization unit 132 is disposed in a transparent keyboard 133 of the automatic teller machine 10. After receiving the sterilization instruction, the sterilization unit 132 turns on a sterilization light source 1322 to emit sterilization light. After maintaining for a fixed period of time, the sterilization light source 1322 is stopped to emit the sterilization light source 1322. In addition, the sterilization unit 132 will also receive a sterilization stop instruction, and stop the sterilization light source 1322 from emitting sterilization light. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the sterilization unit 132 further includes a timer 1324 for timing the emission time of the sterilization light source 1322, which may be 3-10 minutes, for example. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the automatic teller machine sterilization device 100 performs complete sterilization once a day at a fixed time, and the emission time of the sterilization light source 1322 is 30-60 minutes. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned sterilization light source 1322 may be, for example, an ultraviolet light source. The preferred wavelength of the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source is 365-400 nm. The power of the aforementioned sterilizing light source 1322 is 1.5 W or more.

Please refer to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a translucent keyboard and a sterilization unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. The light-transmitting keyboard 133 of FIG. 2 includes a keyboard cap 1331, a keyboard shell 1332, a keyboard circuit board 1333, and a sterilization light source 1322 of a sterilization unit 132 (shown in FIG. 1). The sterilization light source 1322 is disposed between the keyboard housing 1332 and the keyboard circuit board 1333. The above-mentioned transparent keyboard 133 is a transparent keyboard through which the sterilization light emitted by the sterilization light source 1322 can penetrate.

The above-mentioned lighting unit 134 receives the lighting instruction and turns on a lighting lamp 1342. According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the use status of the detection result of the detection device 110 is changed from being in use to being idle, that is, when a customer has completed a financial transaction, the lighting unit 134 turns on the lighting lamp 1342 Turn off to save energy. Please refer to FIG. 3, which is a schematic diagram of an automated teller machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The lighting lamp 1342 in FIG. 3 is arranged above the ATM 10.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the sterilization unit 132 includes a light barrier 1326 to block the sterilization light of the sterilization light source 1322 from irradiating the customer. The light barrier 1326 of FIG. 3 is disposed above the ATM 10, outside the detection module 110 and the illuminating lamp 1342.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned sterilization device 130 further includes an ultraviolet lamp 1328. The ultraviolet light 1328 in FIG. 3 is disposed above the automated teller machine 10.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the automatic teller machine sterilization device 100 includes a display module 140 (shown in FIG. 3) for displaying a disinfection state of the automatic teller machine 10, wherein the disinfection state is being disinfected or has been disinfected. Disinfection is complete. The above-mentioned display module 140 may be, for example, an existing display interface of the automatic teller machine 10 to save the construction cost of the automatic sterilization device 100.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned processing device 120 further includes a bank server (not shown in the figure) for storing the sterilization record of the automated teller machine 10 and monitoring the sterilization status of the sterilization device 130. When the sterilization device 130 fails, a failure notification can be sent to the bank server immediately to notify the bank personnel for repair and processing.

Please refer to FIGS. 1-4 at the same time. FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart of an automated teller machine sterilization method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Step 200 in FIG. 4 is the beginning.

In step 201, the detecting device 110 detects a use state of an automated teller machine 10 and generates a detection result, wherein the use state includes idle and in use.

In step 202, the processing device 120 receives the detection result, and determines whether the usage status of the detection result has changed from being in use to being idle, that is, whether the customer has completed the financial transaction of the ATM 10 or not. If yes, enter step 203, and the processing device 120 sends a sterilization instruction. In step 204, the sterilization light source 1322 of the sterilization device 130 emits a sterilization light to start sterilization for a fixed period of time, and the display module 140 displays that the automated teller machine 10 is being sterilized. After the above-mentioned fixed time has passed, for example, after 3-10 minutes. In step 206, the sterilization device 130 stops emitting the sterilization light, and the display module 140 displays that the automated teller machine 10 has been sterilized. The final step 207 is the end.

Continuation of the above step 202, if the use state is not changed from in use to idle. Preferably, the use state is changed from being idle to being used, and the sterilization light source 1322 of the sterilization device 130 is emitting sterilization light. That is, during the disinfection process, the detection device 110 detects that a customer wants to use the ATM 10 hours. In order to enable the customer to use the automated teller machine 10 normally, in step 205, the processing device 120 sends a sterilization stop instruction and a lighting instruction. In step 206, the sterilization unit 132 of the sterilization device 130 receives the sterilization stop instruction and stops emitting the sterilization light. The lighting unit 134 receives the lighting instruction and turns on a lighting lamp 1342 so that the customer has a better view of operating the ATM 10. The final step 207 is the end.

In summary, the automatic teller machine sterilization device provided by the present invention can prevent the automatic teller machine keyboard from becoming the transmission medium of bacterial infections and save the electricity and labor consumed by the sterilization light by automatically sterilizing the keyboard of the automatic teller machine. The labor cost of cleaning the keyboard of the ATM. In addition, the customer can clearly know whether the automated teller machine is being disinfected or has been disinfected through the display module, so that the customer can clearly know whether the automated teller machine has been disinfected when operating the automated teller machine. Since being irradiated with sterilization light such as ultraviolet light can cause discomfort to the eyes and skin, the design of the light barrier can prevent the sterilization light from directly irradiating the customer, so that the customer can use the ATM with more peace of mind.

Although the implementation of this model has been disclosed as above, it is not intended to limit this model. Anyone familiar with the art can make various changes without departing from the spirit and scope of this model according to the spirit of this model. Therefore, the scope of protection of this new model shall be subject to those defined by the scope of patent application in the future.

10: ATM 100: Automated Teller Machine Sterilization Device 110: Detection device 112: Infrared sensor 120: processing device 130: Sterilization device 132: Sterilization unit 1322: Sterilization light source 1324: timer 1326: light barrier 1328: UV lamp 133: Translucent keyboard 1331: keyboard cap 1332: keyboard shell 1333: keyboard circuit board 134: lighting unit 1342: Lighting 140: display module 200-207: steps

In order to make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the description of the attached drawings is as follows: FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the relationship structure of each device and module in an automatic teller machine sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a transparent keyboard and a sterilization unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an automatic teller machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4 is a schematic flow chart of an automated teller machine sterilization method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

100: Automated Teller Machine Sterilization Device

110: Detection device

112: Infrared sensor

120: processing device

130: Sterilization device

132: Sterilization unit

1322: Sterilization light

1324: timer

1326: light barrier

134: lighting unit

1342: Lighting

Claims (10)

A sterilization device for an automatic teller machine, including: A detection device for detecting a use state of an automated teller machine to generate a detection result, wherein the use state includes idle and in use; A processing device, connected to the detection device, receives the detection result, when the use state of the detection result changes from in use to idle, sends a sterilization command, and when the use state changes from idle to use When in the middle, send a lighting instruction and a sterilization stop instruction; and A sterilization device connected to the processing device, which includes: A sterilization unit receives the sterilization instruction, emits a sterilization light, and stops emitting the sterilization light after maintaining for a fixed time, and stops emitting the sterilization light after receiving the sterilization stop instruction, wherein the sterilization light source of the sterilization light is configured in the automatic In the transparent keyboard of one of the teller machines; and A lighting unit receives the lighting instruction and turns on a lighting lamp. The automatic teller machine sterilization device described in claim 1 further includes a display module for displaying a disinfection status of the automatic teller machine, wherein the disinfection status is disinfection in progress or disinfection completed. The automatic teller machine sterilization device according to claim 1, wherein the sterilization unit further includes a timer for timing the emission time of the sterilization light. The automatic teller machine sterilization device according to claim 1, wherein the lighting unit is arranged above the automatic teller machine. The automatic teller machine sterilization device according to claim 1, wherein when the use state of the detection result is changed from in use to idle, the lighting unit turns off the lighting lamp. The automatic teller machine sterilization device according to claim 1, wherein the sterilization light is ultraviolet light. The automatic teller machine sterilization device according to claim 1, wherein the detection device includes an infrared sensor for sensing whether there is an object moving in front of the automatic teller machine. The automatic teller machine sterilization device according to claim 1, wherein the sterilization unit includes a light barrier for blocking the sterilization light from irradiating the customer. The automatic teller machine sterilization device according to claim 1, wherein the sterilization light source of the sterilization light is arranged between the keyboard shell of the light-transmitting keyboard and the keyboard circuit board. The automatic teller machine sterilization device according to claim 1, wherein the sterilization device further includes an ultraviolet lamp, and the ultraviolet light is disposed above the automatic teller machine.

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