WO2023085044A1 - Locker device, locker system, and method for managing locker device - Google Patents

Locker device, locker system, and method for managing locker device Download PDF

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WO2023085044A1
WO2023085044A1 PCT/JP2022/039244 JP2022039244W WO2023085044A1 WO 2023085044 A1 WO2023085044 A1 WO 2023085044A1 JP 2022039244 W JP2022039244 W JP 2022039244W WO 2023085044 A1 WO2023085044 A1 WO 2023085044A1
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淳 久永
寿 竹内
克己 前田
英生 山本
敦 田中
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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    • A47G29/12—Mail or newspaper receptacles, e.g. letter-boxes; Openings in doors or the like for delivering mail or newspapers
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    • G06Q10/08—Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
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    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/10—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property
    • G07F17/12—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned

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  • the present invention relates to a locker device, a locker system, and a locker device management method.
  • the locker device disclosed in Patent Document 1 below includes a plurality of individually lockable storage units, a depth camera and an odor sensor provided in one of these storage units set as a measurement room, It includes an operation panel and a control unit.
  • This locker device can be used not only for a user to temporarily deposit a package in the storage unit, but also for a delivery company to deliver a package that the user wants to request for shipping.
  • the control unit uses the output of the depth camera to calculate the dimensions of the package. At that time, the control unit examines the possibility that the luggage is perishables or the like using the output of the odor sensor. If the measurement result of the cargo is not appropriate because the cargo is perishable, the control unit notifies the user of the reason why the measurement result is inappropriate. If the package measurement result is correct, the control unit displays the measurement result and the shipping fee determined based on the calculated dimensions on the operation panel. When the user transfers the package from the measuring room to another storage unit and settles the shipping fee, the locker device notifies the delivery company, and the delivery company comes and collects the package from the storage unit.
  • the locker device of Patent Document 1 notifies the user that the odorous item has been set in the measuring room when measuring a load that emits an odor like a putrefactive item (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an "odorous item"). can be done. However, the user may ignore the notification and move the odorant from the measuring room to another storage unit. If the odorous matter transferred to another storage section is left as it is, other users will not use this storage section, which may make it difficult for users to increase the usage rate of the locker device. It is conceivable that the manager periodically checks the locker device to confirm the presence or absence of the storage section, but it is possible to quickly find the storage section where the odorant exists and respond so that the next user can use it. is not limited.
  • the present invention has been made under such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a locker device, a locker system, and a locker device management method that can improve the utilization rate of odorous substances.
  • An embodiment of the present invention comprises a locker, a detector for detecting an odor inside the locker, a storage for storing specific odor information that is information about a specific odor, a detection result of the detector and the specific odor.
  • a control unit that compares the odor information with the odor information, and outputs to the outside that an article having the specific odor is stored in the locker when the detection result of the detection unit matches the specific odor information. and a control unit.
  • the storage unit stores the specific odor information in association with articles that cannot be stored in the locker.
  • the control unit acquires time information regarding storage of the article having the specific odor, and Store in the storage unit.
  • control unit when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit outputs the relevant information when the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker.
  • a peripheral image of the locker is acquired and stored in the storage unit.
  • the control unit when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit outputs the time information regarding the storage of the article having the specific odor and the specific odor information. is stored in the locker, and the time information and the peripheral image are associated with each other and stored in the storage unit.
  • the control unit locks the lockers in which the articles having the specific odor are stored. .
  • the locker device includes a plurality of lockers. Then, when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit selects not only the locker storing the article having the specific odor but also the specific odor information among the plurality of lockers. Other lockers located around the locker are also locked.
  • the control unit locks the locker in which the article having the specific odor is stored. and externally outputting that the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker.
  • one embodiment of the present invention includes: a plurality of lockers; a detection unit for detecting odors inside each of the plurality of lockers; a storage unit for storing specific odor information that is information about a specific odor; Provided is a locker device including a control unit that compares a detection result of the detection unit with the specific odor information for each of a plurality of lockers.
  • the detection unit is provided in each of the plurality of lockers.
  • the locker device further includes a display for users of the locker. Then, when the detection result of the detection section and the specific odor information match, the control section displays the predetermined information on the display section.
  • the locker device further includes a settlement unit that settles a usage fee for the locker. Then, when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit displays the predetermined information on the display unit before the payment is completed by the payment unit.
  • one embodiment of the present invention is the locker device and a management device capable of communicating with the locker device, wherein the locker device externally outputs that the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker. and a management device to provide a locker system.
  • control unit externally outputs to a mobile terminal capable of communicating with the locker device that an article having the specific odor is stored in the locker.
  • one embodiment of the present invention includes a locker device including a locker, a detection unit that detects an odor inside the locker, a management device that can communicate with the locker device, and a specific smell information that is information about a specific odor.
  • a storage unit that stores odor information; and a control unit that compares the detection result of the detection unit with the specific odor information, wherein when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the and a control unit for outputting to the management device that an article having a specific odor is stored in the locker.
  • one embodiment of the present invention provides a management method for a locker device including a locker, a detection unit that detects odor inside the locker, and a storage unit that stores specific odor information that is information about the specific odor. offer.
  • the management method of the locker device includes a collation step of collating the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information, and if the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match in the collation step, and an external output step of externally outputting that the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker.
  • the present invention it is possible to improve the utilization rate of the locker device with respect to odorous substances.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a locker system according to an embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the locker system. It is a figure which shows the content of the 1st table memorize
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of display contents on a display section or the like of a management device that constitutes a locker system; It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display content in the display operation part of a locker apparatus.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a locker system 100 according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the locker system 100 includes a single or a plurality of locker devices 1 installed in a station premises, a sports gym, etc. (a station premises in this embodiment), and a host device for the locker devices 1, which is installed in the station premises or any other location. and the management device 2 installed at the location of
  • Each locker device 1 includes a single or a plurality of lockers 3 for storing luggage, which is an example of an article deposited by a user, a control device 4 for controlling the operation of the lockers 3, and an imaging device for capturing an image around the lockers 3. 5 and a display unit 6 for displaying the state of the locker device 1 and the like.
  • two rows of normal-sized lockers 3 arranged vertically in five rows are provided on each of the left and right sides of the control device 4 .
  • One is provided on each of the upper and lower sides.
  • the number and layout of lockers 3 can be changed as appropriate.
  • the size of the lockers 3 may be common to all the lockers 3 or may differ depending on the lockers 3 .
  • Each locker 3 in each locker device 1 is assigned locker identification information for identifying each locker 3 .
  • the locker identification information in this embodiment is, for example, a locker number starting from 1, but symbols other than numbers may be used as the locker identification information.
  • Individual lockers 3 in each locker device 1 can be identified by a combination of location name and locker number.
  • each locker 3 has a box-shaped main body 3B having an entrance 3A that opens to the front side, that is, the front side, and is rotatably supported by the main body 3B to open the entrance.
  • a door 3C for opening and closing 3A is provided.
  • a locker number (not shown) of each locker 3 is displayed in, for example, an area 3D on the right side of the entrance 3A on the front surface of the main body 3B.
  • a display unit (not shown) for displaying information such as whether or not the locker 3 can be used, and a door 3C for temporarily locking the door 3C until payment of the usage fee for the locker 3 is completed.
  • a temporary locking lever (not shown) operated by the user may be provided for this purpose.
  • the door 3C in this embodiment is rotatable around a vertical axis (not shown) provided at the left end of the front surface of the main body 3B.
  • a handle 3E that is gripped by a user to open and close the door 3C is provided at the right end of the surface of the door 3C when the doorway 3A is closed.
  • the main body 3B of each locker 3 has a built-in locking/unlocking section 7 configured by, for example, an electromagnetic lock or solenoid.
  • the locking/unlocking part 7 can lock/unlock the door 3C with the doorway 3A of the main body 3B containing itself closed.
  • locking/unlocking of the door 3C and locking/unlocking of the locker 3 provided with this door 3C have the same meaning.
  • a detection unit 8 for detecting odors in the interior 3F is provided on the inner surface 3G of each locker 3 facing the interior 3F of the main body 3B.
  • the detection unit 8 is provided on the ceiling surface 3H facing the interior 3F from above in the main body 3B so as not to interfere with the luggage stored in the interior 3F.
  • a so-called QCM (Quartz Crystal Microbalance) type odor sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) type odor sensor can be employed. Both odor sensors have an adsorption film that adsorbs odorants.
  • a QCM-type odor sensor has a crystal oscillator provided under an adsorption membrane.
  • a QCM-type odor sensor detects odor based on a change in the frequency of a crystal oscillator when an odorant is adsorbed on an adsorption film.
  • a CMOS type odor sensor has a semiconductor electrode.
  • a CMOS type odor sensor detects an odor based on a voltage change of a semiconductor electrode when an odorant is adsorbed on an adsorption film.
  • An example of the detection result of the detection unit 8 is waveform data indicating changes in the frequency of the crystal oscillator or changes in the voltage of the conductor electrodes.
  • the detection unit 8 may include a guide member (not shown) for guiding the odorant to the adsorption film for efficient adsorption.
  • the control device 4 has, for example, a vertically long box shape, and a display operation unit 11 is provided in the upper area on the front.
  • An example of the display operation unit 11 is a liquid crystal touch panel.
  • the display operation unit 11 has a function as a display unit that displays various information for the user and the administrator of the locker device 1 and a function as an operation unit that is operated by the user and the administrator.
  • the display section and the operation section may not be integrated into the display operation section 11, but may exist separately. In that case, the operation section may be a physical mechanical button.
  • a speaker 12 and a code reader 13 are arranged vertically in the area on the right side of the display operation unit 11 on the front of the control device 4, for example.
  • the code to be read by the code reader 13 is a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) in this embodiment, which is a combination of large and small dots. may be a two-dimensional code.
  • a coin slot 14 In the area below the display operation unit 11 on the front of the control device 4, there are a coin slot 14, a bill slot 15, a return lever 16, a coin return slot 17, and an issue slot for issuing various forms. 18, an IC reader 19 for reading information from an IC card or the like carried by the user without contact, and a maintenance lock 20 for the administrator.
  • the layout of these configurations is appropriately set so that users and administrators can easily access them.
  • a user who wants to deposit his or her luggage in one of the lockers 3 opens the door 3C of an available locker 3 in the locker device 1, stores the luggage from the entrance 3A into the interior 3F of the main body 3B, and then closes the door 3C. .
  • the user temporarily locks the door 3C by operating the above-described temporary locking lever.
  • the user operates the display operation unit 11 of the control device 4 to select the baggage deposit process, specifies the locker number of the locker 3 to be used this time, and determines the usage period and usage fee of this locker 3.
  • a user who chooses to pay the usage fee in cash inserts coins into the coin slot 14 or bills into the bill slot 15 .
  • the change is returned to the user through the bill entrance/exit 15 and the coin return opening 17.
  • the banknote entrance/exit 15 may be divided into a banknote insertion port for charging banknotes and a banknote return port for returning banknotes.
  • the usage certificate includes the locker number of the locker 3, the paid usage fee, the key number required to unlock the door 3C of the locker 3, and information on these items (hereinafter referred to as "usage information").
  • usage information information on these items.
  • a code representing is described.
  • a plurality of issue ports 18 are provided in consideration of problems related to the issuance of forms. Issued with priority.
  • a user who chooses to pay the usage fee with electronic money holds his or her IC card over the IC reader 19 . Then, electronic money for the usage fee linked to the IC card is withdrawn, and the payment of the usage fee with electronic money, that is, the IC payment is completed. is stored in the control device 4 in association with the aforementioned usage information.
  • An example of the IC card identification information is IDm, which is the manufacturing number of the IC chip of the IC card.
  • the locker 3 at the destination will be permanently locked.
  • the aforementioned usage certificate may be issued from the issue port 18 .
  • IC payment may be made using a communication terminal (not shown) such as a smartphone of the user. IDm of may be used as identification information.
  • the payment may be made by the user's credit card without being limited to cash payment or IC payment.
  • the user When the user wants to take out the baggage deposited in the locker 3, the user operates the display operation unit 11 of the control device 4 and selects the baggage removal process.
  • a user who settles the usage fee in cash holds the code described in the usage certificate issued when the cash settlement is completed over the code reader 13. - ⁇ Then, the corresponding locker 3 is unlocked based on the key number in the usage information included in this code.
  • the user who made the IC payment for the usage fee holds the IC card or communication terminal used for the IC payment over the IC reader 19 .
  • the identification information read from the IC card or communication terminal by the IC reader 19 matches the identification information stored in the control device 4, the key number in the usage information stored in the control device 4 in association with this identification information.
  • the corresponding locker 3 is unlocked. The user can open the door 3C of the locker 3 thus unlocked and take out the luggage in the main body 3B from the doorway 3A.
  • the control device 4 switches from the normal mode for the user to the management mode for the administrator.
  • a login screen (not shown) is switched and displayed on the display operation unit 11 . After logging in by operating the login screen, the administrator can change the setting conditions and the like in the locker device 1 .
  • the imaging unit 5 is composed of a camera and the like. An image captured by the imaging unit 5 may be a moving image or a still image.
  • the imaging range of the imaging unit 5 is set so as to include all lockers 3 and control devices 4 . For this reason, a plurality of imaging units 5 may be provided.
  • the imaging unit 5 is fixed to the top surface 1A of the locker device 1 in this embodiment, but may be arranged at a position away from the locker device 1 as an imaging device independent of the locker device 1 .
  • the imaging device in this case also constitutes the locker system 100 .
  • An example of the display section 6 is a signal indicator light, which has a base section 6A fixed to the top surface 1A of the locker device 1 and one or more light emitting sections 6B stacked on the base section 6A.
  • all the light-emitting portions 6B are turned off in the display portion 6 in the standby state.
  • the color of light emitted from the light-emitting portion 6B may change according to the vacancy of the locker 3 .
  • the luminescent color is green when more than a predetermined number of lockers 3 are vacant, and the luminescent color is yellow when the number of vacant lockers 3 is less than the predetermined number. For example, when 3 is exhausted, the emission color becomes red.
  • the management device 2 is a so-called server or personal computer.
  • the management device 2 in this embodiment includes a display unit 21 configured by a monitor or the like, and an input unit 22 configured by a keyboard or the like.
  • the display unit 21 and the input unit 22 may be integrated into a display operation unit configured by a liquid crystal touch panel or the like.
  • the management device 2 can communicate with each locker device 1 via a public line X such as the Internet.
  • the administrator may carry a mobile terminal 23 such as a smartphone.
  • the mobile terminal 23 can communicate with each locker device 1 via the public line X.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the locker system 100.
  • the control device 4 of each locker device 1 includes a control unit 25, a cash processing unit 26 electrically connected to the control unit 25, an internal communication unit 27, an issuing unit 28, an external communication unit 29, and a storage unit 30. is further provided.
  • the control unit 25 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU, ROM, timer, and the like. The same applies to other control units to be described later.
  • the display/operation unit 11 , speaker 12 , code reader 13 and IC reader 19 are also electrically connected to the control unit 25 .
  • the control unit 25 controls display on the display/operation unit 11 and receives operation input of the display/operation unit 11 by a user or an administrator.
  • the control unit 25 controls the alarm operation of the speaker 12 .
  • Information included in the code read by the code reader 13 from a form or the like is input to the control unit 25 .
  • the control unit 25 performs non-contact communication with the user's IC card or communication terminal through the IC reader 19, and performs IC payment for the usage fee of the locker 3 with electronic money linked to the IC card or communication terminal.
  • the control unit 25 and the IC reader 19 in this case are an example of a settlement unit that settles the usage fee of the locker 3 with electronic money.
  • the cash processing unit 26 has a configuration for taking cash inserted into the coin slot 14 or bill slot 15 (see FIG. 1) into the inside of the locker device 1, a configuration for identifying the denomination and authenticity of the taken-in cash, and a configuration for identifying change. It includes a configuration for ejecting cash for return such as the banknote entrance 15 or the coin return opening 17 .
  • the control unit 25 deducts the usage fee of the locker 3 from the inserted cash, thereby paying the usage fee in cash.
  • the control unit 25 and the cash processing unit 26 in this case are an example of a settlement unit that settles the usage fee of the locker 3 with cash.
  • the internal communication unit 27 is an interface electrically connected to the locker 3, the imaging unit 5, and the display unit 6.
  • the internal communication section 27 is electrically connected to the locking/unlocking section 7 and the detection section 8 in each locker 3 . Therefore, the control unit 25 can individually lock and unlock each locker 3 by individually controlling the locking/unlocking operation of the locking/unlocking unit 7 of each locker 3 .
  • the control unit 25 receives the detection result of the detection unit 8 of each locker 3, that is, the information about the odor inside 3F of the locker 3 detected by the detection unit 8 (hereinafter referred to as “odor information”).
  • control unit 25 directly controls the locking/unlocking operation of each locker 3 and directly receives the input of the detection result of the detection unit 8 of each locker 3, but the control unit 25 is used as the main control unit.
  • another sub-controller (not shown) may be provided corresponding to each locker 3 or a predetermined number of lockers 3 .
  • the internal communication section 27 relays between the control section 25 and each sub-control section.
  • a sub-controller is provided for each row of lockers 3, and the sub-controller locks and unlocks each locker 3 in the corresponding row according to a command from the control unit 25, or detects the detection result of the detection unit 8. You may transfer to the control part 25.
  • the control unit 25 can acquire the data of the image captured by the imaging unit 5.
  • the control unit 25 controls the display on the display unit 6, that is, the light emitting operation of each light emitting unit 6B.
  • Each issuing unit 28 is a printer that prints necessary information on roll paper from a print head to create a form, separates this form, and issues it to the corresponding issue port 18 .
  • One issuer 28 is used as a backup when the other issuer 28 fails. Of course, there may be a case where only one issuing port 18 and one issuing unit 28 are provided.
  • the external communication unit 29 is an interface for the locker device 1 to communicate externally with the management device 2 and the like, and is connected to the public line X. The same applies to other external communication units to be described later.
  • the storage unit 30 stores various information such as the location name of the locker device 1 , the locker number of each locker 3 , and the usage status of each locker 3 .
  • the management device 2 further includes a control unit 31, and a storage unit 32 and an external communication unit 33 electrically connected to the control unit 31.
  • the display unit 21 and the input unit 22 described above are also electrically connected to the control unit 31 .
  • the control unit 31 controls display on the display unit 21 and accepts operation input of the input unit 22 by the administrator.
  • the storage unit 32 is a storage device built into the management device 2 in this embodiment, but may be an external database provided separately from the management device 2 .
  • the storage unit 32 stores various information.
  • the mobile terminal 23 includes a control unit 34, a display operation unit 35 electrically connected to the control unit 34, a storage unit 36, and an external communication unit 37.
  • the display/operation unit 35 is a liquid crystal touch panel in the present embodiment, but may be divided into a display unit and an operation unit, like the display/operation unit 11 of the control device 4 .
  • the control unit 34 controls display on the display/operation unit 35 and receives operation input of the display/operation unit 35 by the administrator who carries the mobile terminal 23 .
  • the storage unit 36 stores various information.
  • odorous substances which are articles having specific odors such as rotting odors, volatile odors, and irritating odors, include rotting materials such as garbage, fermented foods, and dangerous materials such as explosives.
  • Articles are generally defined in the terms of use of the locker device 1 as articles that cannot be stored in the locker 3 . Also, the terms of use are displayed at a position where the user can see, such as the display operation unit 11 of the locker device 1 . A method of managing the locker device 1 when focusing on odorous substances will be described below.
  • the storage unit 30 of the locker device 1 stores a first table T1 shown in FIG.
  • the administrator may be able to edit or view the first table T1 by switching the control device 4 of the locker device 1 to the management mode using the maintenance lock 20 as described above.
  • the first table T1 stores at least specific odor information, which is information about specific odors.
  • the specific odor information is a template that matches or substantially matches the detection result when the specific odor is detected by the detection unit 8, and there may be a plurality of templates depending on the type of rotten odor, irritating odor, or the like.
  • Each piece of specific odor information is stored in the first table T1 in association with the type information of the corresponding odorant. Therefore, when the detection result of the detection unit 8 regarding the odor in the interior 3F of the locker 3 matches the specific odor information, the administrator accesses, for example, the first table T1 to store the odor in the locker 3.
  • the type of odorant present can be specifically identified.
  • the control unit 25 collates the detection result of the detection unit 8 regarding the odor in the interior 3F of the locker 3 with each specific odor information in the first table T1 for each of the plurality of lockers 3 (locker Verification step in the management method of the device 1).
  • the timing at which the control unit 25 performs collation may be the timing when the user puts the article in the interior 3F, may be always, or may be periodic timing.
  • the control unit 25 causes the odorous substance having the odor corresponding to the specific odor information to be stored in the corresponding locker 3. It is determined that it is stored in Considering that the detection result of the detection unit 8 may vary, a certain range may be set for the specific odor information. In that case, when the detection result of the detection unit 8 falls within the range of the specific odor information, the control unit 25 determines that the detection result of the detection unit 8 and the specific odor information match.
  • the administrator can browse the second table T2 as well as the first table T1.
  • the image data of the peripheral image captured by the imaging unit 5 in , and the remarks are stored in order of discovery time.
  • the image of the surrounding area and the time of identification stored together in this way can be used to enhance patrols around the locker device 1 by the manager, and to assist in criminal investigation when a crime using the locker device 1 occurs.
  • the control unit 25 checks the detection result and the specific odor information. The time at which the odor information matches is acquired as the identification time. Then, the control unit 25 acquires the locker number of this locker 3 . In addition, the control unit 25 identifies the type of article associated with the odor information in the first table T1 as the type of stored article, that is, the odorous article. Further, the control unit 25 acquires from the imaging unit 5 the image data of the peripheral image of the locker 3 when the odorant is stored. The control unit 25 newly stores the acquired identification time, locker number, type of stored items, and image data in the second table T2.
  • the identification time is an example of time information regarding the storage of odorants.
  • the identified time may be the time when the user puts the odorant in the locker 3, that is, the time when the storage is started.
  • the control unit 25 calculates the elapsed time from the storage start time by subtracting the storage start time from the identified time. and may be stored in the remarks of the second table T2.
  • Elapsed time is also an example of the above-described time information. By accessing the second table T2, the administrator can grasp the time when the odorant was stored and the elapsed time from this time.
  • the administrator identifies the odorous substance, the locker 3 in which the odorous substance is stored, and the user who has stored the odorous substance in the locker 3 based on the peripheral image. can do.
  • the image of the user who put the odorant in the locker 3 may be stored for a predetermined period of time as evidence instead of being discarded immediately.
  • the control unit 25 may warn the user not to store the odorant in the locker 3 by means of the display operation unit 11 or the like.
  • the image data itself of the peripheral image may be stored in another storage area or the like in the storage unit 30 instead of the second table T2.
  • the time information such as the time of discovery and the surrounding images are associated with each other and stored in the second table T2, but only one of the time information and the surrounding images is stored in the second table T2.
  • the control unit 25 indicates that the odorant is stored in the locker 3. External output (external output step in the management method of the locker device 1). At that time, the control unit 25 also outputs the locker number of the locker 3 , the time when it was found, and the type of stored items obtained as described above, in association with the location name of the locker device 1 .
  • the warning screen 41 includes a message 41A to the effect that the odorant is stored in the locker device 1, a location name 41B of the locker device 1 (" ⁇ station south exit" in FIG. A locker number 41D of the locker 3 and information 41E of the items stored in the locker 3 are displayed. Note that the image data of the peripheral image may also be externally output from the locker device 1 to the management device 2 and displayed on the caution screen 41 .
  • Information such as the fact that the odorant is stored in the locker 3 may also be externally output to the mobile terminal 23 by the control unit 25 of the locker device 1 .
  • the control unit 34 of the mobile terminal 23 also displays the caution screen 41 on the display/operation unit 35 .
  • the content of the caution screen 41 displayed on the display unit 21 of the management device 2 and the content of the caution screen 41 displayed on the display operation unit 35 may be the same, or may differ in detail.
  • the administrator who sees the caution screen 41 immediately after the user puts the odorant in the locker 3 immediately rushes to the locker device 1 and urges the user not to put the odorant in the locker 3. be able to. As described above, it is possible to suppress long-term monopoly of the locker 3 by odorous substances, so that the utilization rate of the locker device 1 can be improved with respect to odorous substances.
  • the detection unit 8 detects the odor in the interior 3F of each of the plurality of lockers 3 . Therefore, the existence or non-existence of the odorous substance can be accurately grasped for each of the plurality of lockers 3. Therefore, for the lockers 3 in which the odorous substance is present, the work such as removing the odorous substance from the locker 3 can be performed promptly.
  • the locker 3 can be made available to the next user. As a result, it is possible to improve the utilization rate of the locker device 1 with respect to odorous substances. Note that if one detector 8 can collectively detect the odors in the interiors 3F of the plurality of lockers 3, the detector 8 does not have to be provided in each of the plurality of lockers 3.
  • the control unit 25 may lock the locker 3 in which the odorant is stored. As a result, it is possible to prevent other users from opening the locker 3 abruptly and feeling uncomfortable due to the specific odor. Furthermore, the control unit 25 may lock not only the locker 3 but also other lockers 3 located around the locker 3 . As the other locker 3 to be locked, lockers 3 that are vertically and horizontally adjacent to the locker 3 storing the odorant can be mentioned. As a result, since articles cannot be stored in the other locker 3, it is possible to prevent the specific odor from adhering to the articles to be stored in the other locker 3 from now on. In addition, when the specific odor may affect all the lockers 3, the control section 25 may lock all the lockers 3 including the locker 3 in which the odorant is stored.
  • the control unit 25 After locking the corresponding locker 3 in this manner, the control unit 25 outputs to the outside that the odorant is stored in the locker 3 in the external output step described above.
  • the administrator rushes to the locker device 1 upon seeing the warning screen 41 output from the external device, and then forcibly unlocks the locker 3 as described above, and then removes the odorant from the locker 3 . After that, the administrator unlocks the other lockers 3 located around the locker 3, thereby making all the lockers 3 that are locked with respect to odors available.
  • a warning screen 42 for the user shown may be displayed on the display/operation unit 11 .
  • the warning screen 42 displays predetermined information including a message 42A to the effect that the article stored by the user emits a specific odor and cannot be deposited. Assuming that the user is a foreigner, a message 42B obtained by translating the message 42A into a foreign language may also be displayed on the warning screen 42 .
  • the warning screen 42 can instantly call attention to the user who has stored the odorant.
  • the control unit 25 may display the warning screen 42 on the display operation unit 11 before completing the payment. As a result, the user who stored the odorous item in the locker 3 can be urged to take out the item from the locker 3 before the payment is completed.
  • the control unit 25 causes the light emitting unit 6B (see FIG. 1) of the display unit 6 to display a predetermined color such as red.
  • the user may be warned by emitting light in a warning color.
  • the display unit 6 in which the light emitting unit 6B emits light in the warning color displays predetermined information corresponding to the message 42A of the warning screen 42.
  • FIG. It should be noted that the user may be warned by combining not only the light emitting color of the light emitting section 6B but also the light emitting pattern. As an example, blinking the light emitting unit 6B can be mentioned.
  • the locker device 1 and the management device 2 can communicate with each other via the relay device.
  • a server or the like having a control unit and a storage unit may be used as the relay device.
  • the controller of the relay device may output to the management device 2 instead of the controller 25 of the locker device 1 that the odorant is stored in the locker 3 of the locker device 1. .
  • the control unit of the relay device may also execute the collation step. For this reason, at least one of the first table T1 and the second table T2 described above may be stored in the storage unit of the relay device.
  • at least one of the first table T ⁇ b>1 and the second table T ⁇ b>2 may be stored in the storage unit 32 of the management device 2 .
  • locker device 1 locker device 2 management device 3 locker 3F inside 6 display unit 8 detection unit 11 display operation unit 19 IC reader 23 portable terminal 25 control unit 26 cash processing unit 30 storage unit 100 locker system

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This locker device includes: a locker; a detection unit for detecting an odor in the interior of the locker; a storage unit for storing specific odor information, which is information about a specific odor; and a control unit that compares a detection result from the detection unit and the specific odor information, and that, when the detection result from the detection unit matches the specific odor information, outputs to the outside information indicating that an article having the specific odor is housed in the locker.

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ロッカー装置、ロッカーシステム及びロッカー装置の管理方法Locker device, locker system and method for managing locker device
　本発明は、ロッカー装置、ロッカーシステム及びロッカー装置の管理方法に関する。 The present invention relates to a locker device, a locker system, and a locker device management method.
　下記特許文献１に開示されたロッカー装置は、個別に施錠可能な複数の収納部と、これらの収納部のうち採寸室として設定された１つの収納部に設けられた深度カメラ及び臭気センサと、操作パネルと、制御部とを含む。このロッカー装置は、利用者が収納部に荷物を一時的に預け入れる用途の他に、利用者が発送を依頼したい荷物を配送業者に受け渡すための用途にも使用できる。 The locker device disclosed in Patent Document 1 below includes a plurality of individually lockable storage units, a depth camera and an odor sensor provided in one of these storage units set as a measurement room, It includes an operation panel and a control unit. This locker device can be used not only for a user to temporarily deposit a package in the storage unit, but also for a delivery company to deliver a package that the user wants to request for shipping.
　利用者が発送を依頼したい荷物を採寸室にセットすると、制御部は、深度カメラの出力を用いて荷物の寸法を算出する。その際、制御部は、荷物が腐敗物等である可能性を臭気センサの出力を用いて検査する。荷物が腐敗物である等によって荷物の採寸結果が適正でない場合には、制御部は、採寸結果が適正でない理由を利用者に報知する。荷物の採寸結果が適正である場合には、制御部は、採寸結果と、算出した寸法に基づいて決定した送付料金とを操作パネルに表示する。利用者が荷物を採寸室から別の収納部に移し替えて送付料金を精算すると、ロッカー装置から配送業者に対して通知が行われるので、配送業者がやってきて収納部から荷物を回収する。 When the user places the package they wish to request for shipping in the measurement room, the control unit uses the output of the depth camera to calculate the dimensions of the package. At that time, the control unit examines the possibility that the luggage is perishables or the like using the output of the odor sensor. If the measurement result of the cargo is not appropriate because the cargo is perishable, the control unit notifies the user of the reason why the measurement result is inappropriate. If the package measurement result is correct, the control unit displays the measurement result and the shipping fee determined based on the calculated dimensions on the operation panel. When the user transfers the package from the measuring room to another storage unit and settles the shipping fee, the locker device notifies the delivery company, and the delivery company comes and collects the package from the storage unit.
特開２０２１－３３７３２号公報Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-33732
　特許文献１のロッカー装置は、腐敗物のように臭気を発する荷物（以下「臭気物」ということがある。）の採寸時には、臭気物が採寸室にセットされた旨を利用者に報知することができる。しかし、利用者が、報知を無視して臭気物を採寸室から別の収納部に移し替えてしまうかもしれない。別の収納部に移し替えられた臭気物がそのまま放置されると、別の利用者が、この収納部を利用しないので、利用者によるロッカー装置の利用率の向上が困難になるおそれがある。管理者が定期的にロッカー装置を見回ることによって収納部における存否を確認することも考えられるが、臭気物が存在する収納部を速やかに発見して次の利用者が利用できるように対応できるとは限らない。 The locker device of Patent Document 1 notifies the user that the odorous item has been set in the measuring room when measuring a load that emits an odor like a putrefactive item (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an "odorous item"). can be done. However, the user may ignore the notification and move the odorant from the measuring room to another storage unit. If the odorous matter transferred to another storage section is left as it is, other users will not use this storage section, which may make it difficult for users to increase the usage rate of the locker device. It is conceivable that the manager periodically checks the locker device to confirm the presence or absence of the storage section, but it is possible to quickly find the storage section where the odorant exists and respond so that the next user can use it. is not limited.
　本発明は、かかる背景のもとにおいてなされたものであり、臭気物に関して利用率の向上を図れるロッカー装置、ロッカーシステム及びロッカー装置の管理方法を提供することを目的とする。 The present invention has been made under such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a locker device, a locker system, and a locker device management method that can improve the utilization rate of odorous substances.
　本発明の一実施形態は、ロッカーと、前記ロッカーの内部における臭気を検知する検知部と、特定臭気についての情報である特定臭気情報を記憶する記憶部と、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とを照合する制御部であって、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されている旨を外部出力する制御部とを含む、ロッカー装置を提供する。 An embodiment of the present invention comprises a locker, a detector for detecting an odor inside the locker, a storage for storing specific odor information that is information about a specific odor, a detection result of the detector and the specific odor. A control unit that compares the odor information with the odor information, and outputs to the outside that an article having the specific odor is stored in the locker when the detection result of the detection unit matches the specific odor information. and a control unit.
　また、本発明の一実施形態では、前記記憶部が、前記特定臭気情報を、前記ロッカーに収納できない物品に関連付けて記憶している。 Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the storage unit stores the specific odor information in association with articles that cannot be stored in the locker.
　また、本発明の一実施形態では、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部が、前記特定臭気を有する物品の収納に関する時間情報を取得して前記記憶部に記憶する。 Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit acquires time information regarding storage of the article having the specific odor, and Store in the storage unit.
　また、本発明の一実施形態では、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部が、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されたときの当該ロッカーの周辺画像を取得して前記記憶部に記憶する。 Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit outputs the relevant information when the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker. A peripheral image of the locker is acquired and stored in the storage unit.
　また、本発明の一実施形態では、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部が、前記特定臭気を有する物品の収納に関する時間情報と、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されたときの前記周辺画像とを取得して、当該時間情報と当該周辺画像とを互いに関連付けて前記記憶部に記憶する。 Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit outputs the time information regarding the storage of the article having the specific odor and the specific odor information. is stored in the locker, and the time information and the peripheral image are associated with each other and stored in the storage unit.
　また、本発明の一実施形態では、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部が、前記特定臭気を有する物品が収納されている前記ロッカーを施錠する。 Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit locks the lockers in which the articles having the specific odor are stored. .
　また、本発明の一実施形態は、前記ロッカー装置が、複数の前記ロッカーを含む。そして、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部が、複数の前記ロッカーのうち、前記特定臭気を有する物品が収納されているロッカーだけでなく、当該ロッカーの周辺に位置する他のロッカーも施錠する。 Also, in one embodiment of the present invention, the locker device includes a plurality of lockers. Then, when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit selects not only the locker storing the article having the specific odor but also the specific odor information among the plurality of lockers. Other lockers located around the locker are also locked.
　また、本発明の一実施形態では、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部が、前記特定臭気を有する物品が収納されているロッカーを施錠した後に、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されている旨を外部出力する。 Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit locks the locker in which the article having the specific odor is stored. and externally outputting that the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker.
　また、本発明の一実施形態は、複数のロッカーと、前記複数のロッカーのそれぞれの内部における臭気を検知する検知部と、特定臭気についての情報である特定臭気情報を記憶する記憶部と、前記複数のロッカーのそれぞれについて、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とを照合する制御部とを含む、ロッカー装置を提供する。 Further, one embodiment of the present invention includes: a plurality of lockers; a detection unit for detecting odors inside each of the plurality of lockers; a storage unit for storing specific odor information that is information about a specific odor; Provided is a locker device including a control unit that compares a detection result of the detection unit with the specific odor information for each of a plurality of lockers.
　また、本発明の一実施形態では、前記検知部が、前記複数のロッカーのそれぞれに設けられている。 Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the detection unit is provided in each of the plurality of lockers.
　また、本発明の一実施形態では、前記ロッカー装置が、前記ロッカーの利用者向けの表示部をさらに含む。そして、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部が、所定情報を前記表示部に表示する。 In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, the locker device further includes a display for users of the locker. Then, when the detection result of the detection section and the specific odor information match, the control section displays the predetermined information on the display section.
　また、本発明の一実施形態では、前記ロッカー装置が、前記ロッカーの利用料金を決済する決済部をさらに含む。そして、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部が、前記決済部による決済が完了する前に、前記所定情報を前記表示部に表示する。 In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, the locker device further includes a settlement unit that settles a usage fee for the locker. Then, when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit displays the predetermined information on the display unit before the payment is completed by the payment unit.
　また、本発明の一実施形態は、前記ロッカー装置と、前記ロッカー装置と通信可能な管理装置であって、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されている旨が前記ロッカー装置から外部出力される管理装置とを含む、ロッカーシステムを提供する。 Further, one embodiment of the present invention is the locker device and a management device capable of communicating with the locker device, wherein the locker device externally outputs that the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker. and a management device to provide a locker system.
　また、本発明の一実施形態では、前記制御部が、前記ロッカー装置と通信可能な携帯端末に対して、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されている旨を外部出力する。 Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit externally outputs to a mobile terminal capable of communicating with the locker device that an article having the specific odor is stored in the locker.
　また、本発明の一実施形態は、ロッカーと、前記ロッカーの内部における臭気を検知する検知部とを含むロッカー装置と、前記ロッカー装置と通信可能な管理装置と、特定臭気についての情報である特定臭気情報を記憶する記憶部と、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とを照合する制御部であって、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されている旨を前記管理装置に出力する制御部とを含む、ロッカーシステムを提供する。 Further, one embodiment of the present invention includes a locker device including a locker, a detection unit that detects an odor inside the locker, a management device that can communicate with the locker device, and a specific smell information that is information about a specific odor. a storage unit that stores odor information; and a control unit that compares the detection result of the detection unit with the specific odor information, wherein when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the and a control unit for outputting to the management device that an article having a specific odor is stored in the locker.
　また、本発明の一実施形態は、ロッカーと、前記ロッカーの内部における臭気を検知する検知部と、特定臭気についての情報である特定臭気情報を記憶する記憶部とを含むロッカー装置の管理方法を提供する。前記ロッカー装置の前記管理方法は、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とを照合する照合ステップと、前記照合ステップにおいて前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されている旨を外部出力する外部出力ステップとを含む。 Further, one embodiment of the present invention provides a management method for a locker device including a locker, a detection unit that detects odor inside the locker, and a storage unit that stores specific odor information that is information about the specific odor. offer. The management method of the locker device includes a collation step of collating the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information, and if the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match in the collation step, and an external output step of externally outputting that the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker.
　本発明によれば、臭気物に関してロッカー装置の利用率の向上を図れる。 According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the utilization rate of the locker device with respect to odorous substances.
本発明の一実施形態に係るロッカーシステムの模式図である。1 is a schematic diagram of a locker system according to an embodiment of the invention; FIG. ロッカーシステムの電気的構成を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the locker system. ロッカーシステムを構成するロッカー装置の記憶部に記憶された第１テーブルの内容を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the content of the 1st table memorize|stored in the memory|storage part of the locker apparatus which comprises a locker system. ロッカー装置の記憶部に記憶された第２テーブルの内容を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the content of the 2nd table memorize|stored in the memory|storage part of a locker apparatus. ロッカーシステムを構成する管理装置の表示部等における表示内容の一例を示す模式図である。FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of display contents on a display section or the like of a management device that constitutes a locker system; ロッカー装置の表示操作部における表示内容の一例を示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display content in the display operation part of a locker apparatus.
　以下には、図面を参照して、本発明の実施形態について具体的に説明する。図１は、本発明の一実施形態に係るロッカーシステム１００の模式図である。ロッカーシステム１００は、駅の構内やスポーツジム等（本実施形態では駅の構内）に設置された単数又は複数のロッカー装置１と、ロッカー装置１に対する上位装置であって駅の構内又はその他の任意の場所に設置された管理装置２とを含む。 Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a locker system 100 according to one embodiment of the invention. The locker system 100 includes a single or a plurality of locker devices 1 installed in a station premises, a sports gym, etc. (a station premises in this embodiment), and a host device for the locker devices 1, which is installed in the station premises or any other location. and the management device 2 installed at the location of
　各ロッカー装置１には、各ロッカー装置１を識別するための装置識別情報の一例として、「○○駅南口」といったロッカー装置１のロケーション名が割り当てられている。ロケーション名の代りに、記号等を装置識別情報として用いてもよい。各ロッカー装置１は、利用者が預け入れる物品の一例である荷物を収納する単数又は複数のロッカー３と、ロッカー３の動作制御等を実行する制御装置４と、ロッカー３の周辺画像を撮像する撮像部５と、ロッカー装置１の状態等を表示する表示部６とを備えている。 As an example of device identification information for identifying each locker device 1, a location name of the locker device 1 such as "○○ station south exit" is assigned to each locker device 1. A symbol or the like may be used as the device identification information instead of the location name. Each locker device 1 includes a single or a plurality of lockers 3 for storing luggage, which is an example of an article deposited by a user, a control device 4 for controlling the operation of the lockers 3, and an imaging device for capturing an image around the lockers 3. 5 and a display unit 6 for displaying the state of the locker device 1 and the like.
　本実施形態では、通常サイズであれば縦５段に並ぶ複数のロッカー３によって構成された列が、制御装置４の左右両側に２列ずつ設けられ、通常サイズのロッカー３が、制御装置４の上下両側に１つずつ設けられている。ロッカー３の数及びレイアウトは、適宜変更可能である。また、ロッカー３のサイズは、全てのロッカー３において共通であってもよいし、ロッカー３に応じて異なってもよい。本実施形態では、通常サイズの他に、通常サイズよりも上下に大きい大サイズが存在する。 In this embodiment, two rows of normal-sized lockers 3 arranged vertically in five rows are provided on each of the left and right sides of the control device 4 . One is provided on each of the upper and lower sides. The number and layout of lockers 3 can be changed as appropriate. Also, the size of the lockers 3 may be common to all the lockers 3 or may differ depending on the lockers 3 . In this embodiment, in addition to the normal size, there is a large size that is vertically larger than the normal size.
　各ロッカー装置１における各ロッカー３には、各ロッカー３を識別するためのロッカー識別情報が割り当てられている。本実施形態におけるロッカー識別情報は、例えば１から始まるロッカー番号であるが、ロッカー識別情報として、数字以外の記号を用いてもよい。ロケーション名とロッカー番号との組み合わせによって、各ロッカー装置１における個々のロッカー３を特定することができる。 Each locker 3 in each locker device 1 is assigned locker identification information for identifying each locker 3 . The locker identification information in this embodiment is, for example, a locker number starting from 1, but symbols other than numbers may be used as the locker identification information. Individual lockers 3 in each locker device 1 can be identified by a combination of location name and locker number.
　図１のロッカー装置における左上のロッカー３を参照して、各ロッカー３は、正面側つまり前側へ開放された出入口３Ａを有するボックス状の本体３Ｂと、本体３Ｂによって回動可能に支持されて出入口３Ａを開閉する扉３Ｃとを備えている。本体３Ｂの前面において、例えば出入口３Ａの右隣の領域３Ｄには、各ロッカー３のロッカー番号（図示せず）が表示されている。また、領域３Ｄには、ロッカー３の使用可否等の情報を表示する表示部（図示せず）や、ロッカー３の利用料金の支払いが完了するまでの間において扉３Ｃを一時的に仮施錠するために利用者によって操作される仮施錠レバー（図示せず）が設けられてもよい。 Referring to the upper left locker 3 in the locker device of FIG. 1, each locker 3 has a box-shaped main body 3B having an entrance 3A that opens to the front side, that is, the front side, and is rotatably supported by the main body 3B to open the entrance. A door 3C for opening and closing 3A is provided. A locker number (not shown) of each locker 3 is displayed in, for example, an area 3D on the right side of the entrance 3A on the front surface of the main body 3B. In addition, in the area 3D, a display unit (not shown) for displaying information such as whether or not the locker 3 can be used, and a door 3C for temporarily locking the door 3C until payment of the usage fee for the locker 3 is completed. A temporary locking lever (not shown) operated by the user may be provided for this purpose.
　本実施形態における扉３Ｃは、本体３Ｂの前面の左端部に設けられた縦軸（図示せず）まわりに回動可能である。出入口３Ａを閉じた状態における扉３Ｃの表面の右端部には、扉３Ｃを開閉するために利用者によって掴まれる取っ手３Ｅが設けられている。 The door 3C in this embodiment is rotatable around a vertical axis (not shown) provided at the left end of the front surface of the main body 3B. A handle 3E that is gripped by a user to open and close the door 3C is provided at the right end of the surface of the door 3C when the doorway 3A is closed.
　各ロッカー３の本体３Ｂには、例えば電磁ロックやソレノイド等によって構成された施解錠部７が内蔵されている。施解錠部７は、自身を内蔵する本体３Ｂの出入口３Ａを閉じた状態にある扉３Ｃを施解錠することができる。なお、以下の説明において、扉３Ｃの施解錠と、この扉３Ｃが設けられたロッカー３の施解錠とは、同じ意味である。 The main body 3B of each locker 3 has a built-in locking/unlocking section 7 configured by, for example, an electromagnetic lock or solenoid. The locking/unlocking part 7 can lock/unlock the door 3C with the doorway 3A of the main body 3B containing itself closed. In the following description, locking/unlocking of the door 3C and locking/unlocking of the locker 3 provided with this door 3C have the same meaning.
　各ロッカー３において本体３Ｂの内部３Ｆに臨む内面３Ｇには、内部３Ｆにおける臭気を検知する検知部８が設けられている。本実施形態では、検知部８は、内部３Ｆに収納される荷物の邪魔にならないように、本体３Ｂにおいて内部３Ｆに上側から臨む天井面３Ｈに設けられている。 A detection unit 8 for detecting odors in the interior 3F is provided on the inner surface 3G of each locker 3 facing the interior 3F of the main body 3B. In this embodiment, the detection unit 8 is provided on the ceiling surface 3H facing the interior 3F from above in the main body 3B so as not to interfere with the luggage stored in the interior 3F.
　検知部８として、いわゆるＱＣＭ（Quartz Crystal Microbalance）型の匂いセンサやＣＭＯＳ（Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor）型の匂いセンサを採用できる。どちらの匂いセンサも、匂い物質を吸着する吸着膜を有する。ＱＣＭ型の臭いセンサは、吸着膜の下に設けられた水晶振動子を有する。ＱＣＭ型の匂いセンサは、匂い物質が吸着膜に吸着したときの水晶振動子の周波数の変化に基づいて、臭気を検知する。ＣＭＯＳ型の匂いセンサは、半導体電極を有する。ＣＭＯＳ型の匂いセンサは、匂い物質が吸着膜に吸着したときの半導体電極の電圧の変化に基づいて、臭気を検知する。検知部８の検知結果の一例は、水晶振動子の周波数の変化又は導体電極の電圧の変化を示す波形データである。なお、検知部８は、匂い物質を吸着膜へ導いて効率的に吸着させるためのガイド部材（図示せず）を備えてもよい。 As the detection unit 8, a so-called QCM (Quartz Crystal Microbalance) type odor sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) type odor sensor can be employed. Both odor sensors have an adsorption film that adsorbs odorants. A QCM-type odor sensor has a crystal oscillator provided under an adsorption membrane. A QCM-type odor sensor detects odor based on a change in the frequency of a crystal oscillator when an odorant is adsorbed on an adsorption film. A CMOS type odor sensor has a semiconductor electrode. A CMOS type odor sensor detects an odor based on a voltage change of a semiconductor electrode when an odorant is adsorbed on an adsorption film. An example of the detection result of the detection unit 8 is waveform data indicating changes in the frequency of the crystal oscillator or changes in the voltage of the conductor electrodes. Note that the detection unit 8 may include a guide member (not shown) for guiding the odorant to the adsorption film for efficient adsorption.
　制御装置４は、例えば縦長のボックス形状を有し、その正面における上側領域には、表示操作部１１が設けられている。表示操作部１１の一例は、液晶のタッチパネルである。表示操作部１１は、利用者やロッカー装置１の管理者に向けた様々な情報が表示される表示部としての機能と、利用者や管理者によって操作される操作部として機能とを有する。表示部と操作部とは、表示操作部１１にまとめられるのでなく、別々に存在してもよく、その場合の操作部は、物理的なメカボタンであってもよい。 The control device 4 has, for example, a vertically long box shape, and a display operation unit 11 is provided in the upper area on the front. An example of the display operation unit 11 is a liquid crystal touch panel. The display operation unit 11 has a function as a display unit that displays various information for the user and the administrator of the locker device 1 and a function as an operation unit that is operated by the user and the administrator. The display section and the operation section may not be integrated into the display operation section 11, but may exist separately. In that case, the operation section may be a physical mechanical button.
　制御装置４の正面において、例えば表示操作部１１の右側の領域には、スピーカー１２と、コードリーダー１３とが上下に並んで配置されている。コードリーダー１３の読み取り対象となるコードは、本実施形態ではＱＲコード（登録商標）のように大小多数のドットの組み合わせた二次元コードであるが、バーコード等の一次元コードや、ＱＲコード以外の二次元コードであってもよい。 A speaker 12 and a code reader 13 are arranged vertically in the area on the right side of the display operation unit 11 on the front of the control device 4, for example. The code to be read by the code reader 13 is a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) in this embodiment, which is a combination of large and small dots. may be a two-dimensional code.
　制御装置４の正面において表示操作部１１よりも下側の領域には、硬貨投入口１４と、紙幣出入口１５と、返却レバー１６と、硬貨返却口１７と、様々な帳票が発行される発行口１８と、利用者が携帯するＩＣカード等から非接触にて情報を読み取るＩＣリーダー１９と、管理者向けのメンテナンス錠２０とが配置されている。これらの構成のレイアウトは、利用者や管理者にとってアクセスしやすいように適宜設定される。 In the area below the display operation unit 11 on the front of the control device 4, there are a coin slot 14, a bill slot 15, a return lever 16, a coin return slot 17, and an issue slot for issuing various forms. 18, an IC reader 19 for reading information from an IC card or the like carried by the user without contact, and a maintenance lock 20 for the administrator. The layout of these configurations is appropriately set so that users and administrators can easily access them.
　荷物をいずれかのロッカー３に預け入れたい利用者は、ロッカー装置１における使用可能な空きのロッカー３の扉３Ｃを開いて出入口３Ａから本体３Ｂの内部３Ｆに荷物を収納した後に、扉３Ｃを閉じる。その際、利用者は、前述した仮施錠レバーを操作して扉３Ｃを仮施錠する。そして、利用者は、制御装置４の表示操作部１１を操作して、荷物の預入処理を選択し、今回利用するロッカー３のロッカー番号を特定して、このロッカー３の利用期間や利用料金の支払い方法を選択する。本実施形態では、現金又は電子マネーによって利用料金を支払うことができる。 A user who wants to deposit his or her luggage in one of the lockers 3 opens the door 3C of an available locker 3 in the locker device 1, stores the luggage from the entrance 3A into the interior 3F of the main body 3B, and then closes the door 3C. . At that time, the user temporarily locks the door 3C by operating the above-described temporary locking lever. Then, the user operates the display operation unit 11 of the control device 4 to select the baggage deposit process, specifies the locker number of the locker 3 to be used this time, and determines the usage period and usage fee of this locker 3. Choose a payment method. In this embodiment, the usage fee can be paid in cash or electronic money.
　利用料金を現金によって支払うことを選択した利用者は、硬貨投入口１４に硬貨を投入したり紙幣出入口１５に紙幣を投入したりする。お釣りは、紙幣出入口１５や硬貨返却口１７から利用者に返却される。なお、紙幣出入口１５は、紙幣を投入するための紙幣投入口と、紙幣を返却するための紙幣返却口とに分かれていてもよい。 A user who chooses to pay the usage fee in cash inserts coins into the coin slot 14 or bills into the bill slot 15 . The change is returned to the user through the bill entrance/exit 15 and the coin return opening 17.例文帳に追加Note that the banknote entrance/exit 15 may be divided into a banknote insertion port for charging banknotes and a banknote return port for returning banknotes.
　現金による利用料金の決済つまり現金決済が完了すると、利用先のロッカー３の扉３Ｃが施錠、厳密には本施錠されるとともに、利用者向けの帳票である利用証明書（図示せず）が、発行口１８から発行される。利用証明書には、ロッカー３のロッカー番号と、決済済みの利用料金と、このロッカー３の扉３Ｃを解錠するのに必要な鍵番号と、これらの情報（以下「利用情報」という。）を表わすコードとが記載されている。発行口１８は、帳票の発行に関する不具合等を考慮して複数設けられており、本実施形態では、２つの発行口１８が、左右に並んでおり、帳票は、いずれか一方の発行口１８から優先して発行される。 When the payment of the usage fee in cash, that is, the payment in cash is completed, the door 3C of the locker 3 at the place of use is locked, strictly speaking, fully locked, and a usage certificate (not shown), which is a form for the user, is issued. Issued from issue port 18 . The usage certificate includes the locker number of the locker 3, the paid usage fee, the key number required to unlock the door 3C of the locker 3, and information on these items (hereinafter referred to as "usage information"). A code representing is described. A plurality of issue ports 18 are provided in consideration of problems related to the issuance of forms. Issued with priority.
　利用料金を電子マネーによって支払うことを選択した利用者は、自身のＩＣカードをＩＣリーダー１９にかざす。すると、このＩＣカードに紐づいた利用料金分の電子マネーが引き落とされることによって、電子マネーによる利用料金の決済つまりＩＣ決済が完了するとともに、このＩＣカードの識別情報が、ＩＣリーダー１９によって読み取られて、前述した利用情報と紐付いて制御装置４に記憶される。ＩＣカードの識別情報の一例は、ＩＣカードのＩＣチップの製造番号であるＩＤｍである。 A user who chooses to pay the usage fee with electronic money holds his or her IC card over the IC reader 19 . Then, electronic money for the usage fee linked to the IC card is withdrawn, and the payment of the usage fee with electronic money, that is, the IC payment is completed. is stored in the control device 4 in association with the aforementioned usage information. An example of the IC card identification information is IDm, which is the manufacturing number of the IC chip of the IC card.
　電子マネーによる利用料金の決済が完了すると、利用先のロッカー３が本施錠される。この場合にも、前述した利用証明書が発行口１８から発行されてもよい。なお、ロッカー装置１では、ＩＣカードの代わりに、利用者のスマートフォン等の通信端末（図示せず）を用いてＩＣ決済ができてもよく、その場合には、通信端末に内蔵されたIＣチップのＩＤｍが識別情報として用いられてもよい。また、現金決済やＩＣ決済に限らず、利用者のクレジットカードによって決済できてもよい。 　When the payment of the usage fee with electronic money is completed, the locker 3 at the destination will be permanently locked. In this case as well, the aforementioned usage certificate may be issued from the issue port 18 . In addition, in the locker device 1, instead of the IC card, IC payment may be made using a communication terminal (not shown) such as a smartphone of the user. IDm of may be used as identification information. In addition, the payment may be made by the user's credit card without being limited to cash payment or IC payment.
　利用者は、ロッカー３に預け入れた荷物を取り出したい場合には、制御装置４の表示操作部１１を操作して、荷物の取り出し処理を選択する。利用料金を現金決済した利用者は、現金決済の完了時に発行された利用証明書に記載されたコードをコードリーダー１３にかざす。すると、このコードに含まれる利用情報における鍵番号に基づいて、該当するロッカー３が解錠される。 When the user wants to take out the baggage deposited in the locker 3, the user operates the display operation unit 11 of the control device 4 and selects the baggage removal process. A user who settles the usage fee in cash holds the code described in the usage certificate issued when the cash settlement is completed over the code reader 13. - 特許庁Then, the corresponding locker 3 is unlocked based on the key number in the usage information included in this code.
　一方、利用料金をＩＣ決済した利用者は、ＩＣ決済に用いたＩＣカードや通信端末をＩＣリーダー１９にかざす。ＩＣリーダー１９がＩＣカードや通信端末から読み取った識別情報と、制御装置４に記憶されている識別情報とが一致すると、この識別情報に紐付いて制御装置４に記憶されている利用情報における鍵番号に基づいて、該当するロッカー３が解錠される。利用者は、このように解錠されたロッカー３の扉３Ｃを開いて、本体３Ｂ内の荷物を出入口３Ａから取り出すことができる。 On the other hand, the user who made the IC payment for the usage fee holds the IC card or communication terminal used for the IC payment over the IC reader 19 . When the identification information read from the IC card or communication terminal by the IC reader 19 matches the identification information stored in the control device 4, the key number in the usage information stored in the control device 4 in association with this identification information. , the corresponding locker 3 is unlocked. The user can open the door 3C of the locker 3 thus unlocked and take out the luggage in the main body 3B from the doorway 3A.
　メンテナンス錠２０に関し、管理者が、メンテナンス錠２０の表面の鍵穴２０Ａに専用の鍵を差し込んで捻じると、制御装置４が、利用者向けの通常モードから管理者向けの管理モードに切り替わって、表示操作部１１にログイン画面（図示せず）が切替表示される。管理者は、ログイン画面を操作してログインした後に、ロッカー装置１における設定条件等を変更できる。 Regarding the maintenance lock 20, when the administrator inserts the dedicated key into the keyhole 20A on the surface of the maintenance lock 20 and twists it, the control device 4 switches from the normal mode for the user to the management mode for the administrator. A login screen (not shown) is switched and displayed on the display operation unit 11 . After logging in by operating the login screen, the administrator can change the setting conditions and the like in the locker device 1 .
　撮像部５は、カメラ等によって構成されている。撮像部５によって撮影される画像は、動画でもよいし、静止画でもよい。撮像部５の撮像範囲は、全てのロッカー３及び制御装置４を収めるように設定されている。そのために、撮像部５は、複数設けられてもよい。撮像部５は、本実施形態ではロッカー装置１の天面１Ａに固定されるが、ロッカー装置１から独立した撮像装置として、ロッカー装置１から離れた位置に配置されてもよい。この場合の撮像装置もロッカーシステム１００を構成する。 The imaging unit 5 is composed of a camera and the like. An image captured by the imaging unit 5 may be a moving image or a still image. The imaging range of the imaging unit 5 is set so as to include all lockers 3 and control devices 4 . For this reason, a plurality of imaging units 5 may be provided. The imaging unit 5 is fixed to the top surface 1A of the locker device 1 in this embodiment, but may be arranged at a position away from the locker device 1 as an imaging device independent of the locker device 1 . The imaging device in this case also constitutes the locker system 100 .
　表示部６の一例は、信号表示灯であり、ロッカー装置１の天面１Ａに固定されたベース部６Ａと、ベース部６Ａ上に積層された単数又は複数の発光部６Ｂとを有する。本実施形態では、待機状態の表示部６では、全ての発光部６Ｂが消灯している。例えば、ロッカー３の空き具合に応じて発光部６Ｂの発光色が変化してもよい。具体的には、所定数以上のロッカー３が空いている場合の発光色が緑色であって、空いているロッカー３の数が所定数未満になると発光色が黄色になって、空いているロッカー３が無くなると発光色が赤色になる運用が挙げられる。 An example of the display section 6 is a signal indicator light, which has a base section 6A fixed to the top surface 1A of the locker device 1 and one or more light emitting sections 6B stacked on the base section 6A. In this embodiment, all the light-emitting portions 6B are turned off in the display portion 6 in the standby state. For example, the color of light emitted from the light-emitting portion 6B may change according to the vacancy of the locker 3 . Specifically, the luminescent color is green when more than a predetermined number of lockers 3 are vacant, and the luminescent color is yellow when the number of vacant lockers 3 is less than the predetermined number. For example, when 3 is exhausted, the emission color becomes red.
　管理装置２は、いわゆるサーバーやパソコンである。本実施形態における管理装置２は、モニター等によって構成された表示部２１と、キーボード等によって構成された入力部２２とを含む。表示部２１と入力部２２とは、液晶のタッチパネル等によって構成された表示操作部に一体化されてもよい。管理装置２は、インターネット等の公衆回線Ｘを介して各ロッカー装置１と通信可能である。 The management device 2 is a so-called server or personal computer. The management device 2 in this embodiment includes a display unit 21 configured by a monitor or the like, and an input unit 22 configured by a keyboard or the like. The display unit 21 and the input unit 22 may be integrated into a display operation unit configured by a liquid crystal touch panel or the like. The management device 2 can communicate with each locker device 1 via a public line X such as the Internet.
　管理者は、スマートフォン等の携帯端末２３を携帯してもよい。携帯端末２３は、公衆回線Ｘを介して各ロッカー装置１と通信可能である。 The administrator may carry a mobile terminal 23 such as a smartphone. The mobile terminal 23 can communicate with each locker device 1 via the public line X. FIG.
　図２は、ロッカーシステム１００の電気的構成を示すブロック図である。各ロッカー装置１の制御装置４は、制御部２５と、制御部２５に対して電気的に接続された現金処理部２６、内部通信部２７、発行部２８、外部通信部２９及び記憶部３０とをさらに備えている。 FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the locker system 100. As shown in FIG. The control device 4 of each locker device 1 includes a control unit 25, a cash processing unit 26 electrically connected to the control unit 25, an internal communication unit 27, an issuing unit 28, an external communication unit 29, and a storage unit 30. is further provided.
　制御部２５は、ＣＰＵやＲＯＭやタイマー等を含んだマイクロコンピューター等によって構成されている。後述する他の制御部についても同様である。制御部２５には、前述した表示操作部１１、スピーカー１２、コードリーダー１３及びＩＣリーダー１９も電気的に接続されている。制御部２５は、表示操作部１１における表示を制御したり、利用者や管理者による表示操作部１１の操作入力を受け付けたりする。制御部２５は、スピーカー１２の発報動作を制御する。コードリーダー１３が帳票等から読み取ったコードに含まれる情報は、制御部２５に入力される。 The control unit 25 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU, ROM, timer, and the like. The same applies to other control units to be described later. The display/operation unit 11 , speaker 12 , code reader 13 and IC reader 19 are also electrically connected to the control unit 25 . The control unit 25 controls display on the display/operation unit 11 and receives operation input of the display/operation unit 11 by a user or an administrator. The control unit 25 controls the alarm operation of the speaker 12 . Information included in the code read by the code reader 13 from a form or the like is input to the control unit 25 .
　制御部２５は、ＩＣリーダー１９によって利用者のＩＣカードや通信端末と非接触通信して、ＩＣカードや通信端末に紐付いた電子マネーによってロッカー３の利用料金についてＩＣ決済する。この場合の制御部２５及びＩＣリーダー１９は、ロッカー３の利用料金を電子マネーによって決済する決済部の一例である。 The control unit 25 performs non-contact communication with the user's IC card or communication terminal through the IC reader 19, and performs IC payment for the usage fee of the locker 3 with electronic money linked to the IC card or communication terminal. The control unit 25 and the IC reader 19 in this case are an example of a settlement unit that settles the usage fee of the locker 3 with electronic money.
　現金処理部２６は、硬貨投入口１４や紙幣出入口１５（図１参照）に投入された現金をロッカー装置１の内部に取り込む構成や、取り込んだ現金の金種及び真贋を識別する構成や、釣銭等の返却用の現金を紙幣出入口１５や硬貨返却口１７に排出する構成等を含む。制御部２５は、投入された現金からロッカー３の利用料金を差し引くことによって、利用料金について現金決済する。この場合の制御部２５及び現金処理部２６は、ロッカー３の利用料金を現金によって決済する決済部の一例である。 The cash processing unit 26 has a configuration for taking cash inserted into the coin slot 14 or bill slot 15 (see FIG. 1) into the inside of the locker device 1, a configuration for identifying the denomination and authenticity of the taken-in cash, and a configuration for identifying change. It includes a configuration for ejecting cash for return such as the banknote entrance 15 or the coin return opening 17 . The control unit 25 deducts the usage fee of the locker 3 from the inserted cash, thereby paying the usage fee in cash. The control unit 25 and the cash processing unit 26 in this case are an example of a settlement unit that settles the usage fee of the locker 3 with cash.
　内部通信部２７は、ロッカー３、撮像部５及び表示部６に対して電気的に接続されたインターフェースである。内部通信部２７は、各ロッカー３における施解錠部7及び検知部８に対して電気的に接続されている。そのため、制御部２５は、各ロッカー３の施解錠部７の施解錠動作を個別に制御することによって、各ロッカー３を個別に施解錠することができる。制御部２５には、各ロッカー３の検知部８の検知結果、つまり、検知部８が検知したロッカー３の内部３Ｆの臭気についての情報（以下「臭気情報」という。）が入力される。 The internal communication unit 27 is an interface electrically connected to the locker 3, the imaging unit 5, and the display unit 6. The internal communication section 27 is electrically connected to the locking/unlocking section 7 and the detection section 8 in each locker 3 . Therefore, the control unit 25 can individually lock and unlock each locker 3 by individually controlling the locking/unlocking operation of the locking/unlocking unit 7 of each locker 3 . The control unit 25 receives the detection result of the detection unit 8 of each locker 3, that is, the information about the odor inside 3F of the locker 3 detected by the detection unit 8 (hereinafter referred to as “odor information”).
　本実施形態では、制御部２５が、各ロッカー３の施解錠動作を直接制御したり、各ロッカー３の検知部８の検知結果の入力を直接受け付けたりするが、制御部２５をメイン制御部として、別のサブ制御部（図示せず）が、各ロッカー３又は所定数毎のロッカー３に対応して設けられてもよい。この場合には、内部通信部２７は、制御部２５と各サブ制御部とを中継する。例えば、サブ制御部がロッカー３の各列に設けられて、サブ制御部が、制御部２５の指令に応じて、対応する列における各ロッカー３を施解錠したり、検知部８の検知結果を制御部２５に転送したりしてもよい。 In this embodiment, the control unit 25 directly controls the locking/unlocking operation of each locker 3 and directly receives the input of the detection result of the detection unit 8 of each locker 3, but the control unit 25 is used as the main control unit. , another sub-controller (not shown) may be provided corresponding to each locker 3 or a predetermined number of lockers 3 . In this case, the internal communication section 27 relays between the control section 25 and each sub-control section. For example, a sub-controller is provided for each row of lockers 3, and the sub-controller locks and unlocks each locker 3 in the corresponding row according to a command from the control unit 25, or detects the detection result of the detection unit 8. You may transfer to the control part 25. FIG.
　制御部２５は、撮像部５の撮像した画像のデータを取得することができる。制御部２５は、表示部６における表示、つまり各発光部６Ｂの発光動作を制御する。 The control unit 25 can acquire the data of the image captured by the imaging unit 5. The control unit 25 controls the display on the display unit 6, that is, the light emitting operation of each light emitting unit 6B.
　発行部２８は、２つの発行口１８に対応して２つ設けられている。それぞれの発行部２８は、必要な情報を印字ヘッドからロール紙に印字して帳票を作成し、この帳票を切り離して、対応する発行口１８に発行するプリンターである。一方の発行部２８は、他方の発行部２８が故障したときのバックアップとして使用される。もちろん、発行口１８及び発行部２８のそれぞれが１つだけ設けられる場合もあり得る。 Two issuing units 28 are provided corresponding to the two issuing ports 18 . Each issuing unit 28 is a printer that prints necessary information on roll paper from a print head to create a form, separates this form, and issues it to the corresponding issue port 18 . One issuer 28 is used as a backup when the other issuer 28 fails. Of course, there may be a case where only one issuing port 18 and one issuing unit 28 are provided.
　外部通信部２９は、ロッカー装置１が管理装置２等と外部通信するためのインターフェースであって、公衆回線Ｘに接続されている。後述する他の外部通信部についても同様である。記憶部３０は、ロッカー装置１のロケーション名や、各ロッカー３のロッカー番号や、各ロッカー３の利用状況等の様々な情報を記憶している。 The external communication unit 29 is an interface for the locker device 1 to communicate externally with the management device 2 and the like, and is connected to the public line X. The same applies to other external communication units to be described later. The storage unit 30 stores various information such as the location name of the locker device 1 , the locker number of each locker 3 , and the usage status of each locker 3 .
　管理装置２は、制御部３１と、制御部３１に対して電気的に接続された記憶部３２及び外部通信部３３とをさらに備えている。制御部３１には、前述した表示部２１及び入力部２２も電気的に接続されている。制御部３１は、表示部２１における表示を制御したり、管理者による入力部２２の操作入力を受け付けたりする。 The management device 2 further includes a control unit 31, and a storage unit 32 and an external communication unit 33 electrically connected to the control unit 31. The display unit 21 and the input unit 22 described above are also electrically connected to the control unit 31 . The control unit 31 controls display on the display unit 21 and accepts operation input of the input unit 22 by the administrator.
　記憶部３２は、本実施形態では管理装置２に内蔵された記憶装置であるが、管理装置２とは別に設けられた外部データベースであってもよい。記憶部３２は、様々な情報を記憶している。 The storage unit 32 is a storage device built into the management device 2 in this embodiment, but may be an external database provided separately from the management device 2 . The storage unit 32 stores various information.
　携帯端末２３は、制御部３４と、制御部３４に対して電気的に接続された表示操作部３５、記憶部３６及び外部通信部３７とを備えている。表示操作部３５は、本実施形態では液晶のタッチパネルであるが、制御装置４の表示操作部１１と同様に、表示部と操作部とに分かれて構成されてもよい。制御部３４は、表示操作部３５における表示を制御したり、携帯端末２３を携帯する管理者による表示操作部３５の操作入力を受け付けたりする。記憶部３６は、様々な情報を記憶している。 The mobile terminal 23 includes a control unit 34, a display operation unit 35 electrically connected to the control unit 34, a storage unit 36, and an external communication unit 37. The display/operation unit 35 is a liquid crystal touch panel in the present embodiment, but may be divided into a display unit and an operation unit, like the display/operation unit 11 of the control device 4 . The control unit 34 controls display on the display/operation unit 35 and receives operation input of the display/operation unit 35 by the administrator who carries the mobile terminal 23 . The storage unit 36 stores various information.
　ところで、腐敗臭や揮発臭や刺激臭等の特定臭気を有する物品である臭気物の一例として、生ごみ等の腐敗物や、発酵食品や、爆発物等の危険物が挙げられ、これらの臭気物は、ロッカー３に収納できない物品としてロッカー装置１の利用規約において定められていることが一般的である。また、この利用規約は、ロッカー装置１の表示操作部１１等の利用者の目の届く位置に表示される。以下では、臭気物に着目した場合におけるロッカー装置１の管理方法について説明する。 By the way, examples of odorous substances, which are articles having specific odors such as rotting odors, volatile odors, and irritating odors, include rotting materials such as garbage, fermented foods, and dangerous materials such as explosives. Articles are generally defined in the terms of use of the locker device 1 as articles that cannot be stored in the locker 3 . Also, the terms of use are displayed at a position where the user can see, such as the display operation unit 11 of the locker device 1 . A method of managing the locker device 1 when focusing on odorous substances will be described below.
　ロッカー装置１の記憶部３０には、図３に示す第１テーブルＴ１が記憶されている。管理者は、前述したようにメンテナンス錠２０によってロッカー装置１の制御装置４を管理モードに切り替えること等によって第１テーブルＴ１を編集したり閲覧したりすることができてもよい。第１テーブルＴ１には、特定臭気についての情報である特定臭気情報が少なくとも記憶されている。特定臭気情報は、特定臭気を検知部８によって検知したときの検知結果と一致又は略一致するテンプレートであって、腐敗臭や刺激臭等の種類に応じて複数存在してもよい。 The storage unit 30 of the locker device 1 stores a first table T1 shown in FIG. The administrator may be able to edit or view the first table T1 by switching the control device 4 of the locker device 1 to the management mode using the maintenance lock 20 as described above. The first table T1 stores at least specific odor information, which is information about specific odors. The specific odor information is a template that matches or substantially matches the detection result when the specific odor is detected by the detection unit 8, and there may be a plurality of templates depending on the type of rotten odor, irritating odor, or the like.
　第１テーブルＴ１には、それぞれの特定臭気情報が、対応する臭気物の種類情報に関連付けて記憶されている。そのため、ロッカー３の内部３Ｆにおける臭気についての検知部８の検知結果と特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、管理者は、例えば第１テーブルＴ１にアクセスすることによって、このロッカー３に収納されている臭気物の種類を具体的に特定することができる。 Each piece of specific odor information is stored in the first table T1 in association with the type information of the corresponding odorant. Therefore, when the detection result of the detection unit 8 regarding the odor in the interior 3F of the locker 3 matches the specific odor information, the administrator accesses, for example, the first table T1 to store the odor in the locker 3. The type of odorant present can be specifically identified.
　ロッカー装置１では、制御部２５が、複数のロッカー３のそれぞれについて、ロッカー３の内部３Ｆにおける臭気についての検知部８の検知結果と、第１テーブルＴ１における各特定臭気情報とを照合する（ロッカー装置１の管理方法における照合ステップ）。制御部２５が照合を実行するタイミングは、利用者が物品を内部３Ｆに収納したタイミングでもよいし、常時であってもよいし、定期的なタイミングであってもよい。 In the locker device 1, the control unit 25 collates the detection result of the detection unit 8 regarding the odor in the interior 3F of the locker 3 with each specific odor information in the first table T1 for each of the plurality of lockers 3 (locker Verification step in the management method of the device 1). The timing at which the control unit 25 performs collation may be the timing when the user puts the article in the interior 3F, may be always, or may be periodic timing.
　検知部８の検知結果と、第１テーブルＴ１におけるいずれかの特定臭気情報とが一致した場合には、制御部２５は、この特定臭気情報に対応する臭気を有する臭気物が、該当するロッカー３に収納されていると判定する。なお、検知部８の検知結果にばらつきが存在し得ることを考慮して、特定臭気情報には、ある程度の範囲が設定されてもよい。その場合には、検知部８の検知結果が特定臭気情報の範囲に収まると、制御部２５は、検知部８の検知結果と当該特定臭気情報とが一致したと判定する。 When the detection result of the detection unit 8 matches any of the specific odor information in the first table T1, the control unit 25 causes the odorous substance having the odor corresponding to the specific odor information to be stored in the corresponding locker 3. It is determined that it is stored in Considering that the detection result of the detection unit 8 may vary, a certain range may be set for the specific odor information. In that case, when the detection result of the detection unit 8 falls within the range of the specific odor information, the control unit 25 determines that the detection result of the detection unit 8 and the specific odor information match.
　臭気物がロッカー３に収納されたことが判明した場合の関連情報を記憶するために、図４に示す第２テーブルＴ２が、ロッカー装置１の記憶部３０に記憶されている。管理者は、第１テーブルＴ１と同様に、第２テーブルＴ２も閲覧することができる。第２テーブルＴ２には、臭気物がロッカー３に収納されたことが判明した時刻である判明時刻と、このロッカー３のロッカー番号と、このロッカー３における収納物つまり臭気物の種類と、判明時刻における撮像部５が撮像した周辺画像の画像データと、備考とが、判明時刻の順に記憶されている。このように一緒に記憶された周辺画像及び判明時刻は、管理者によるロッカー装置１の周辺の見回りの強化や、ロッカー装置１を用いた犯罪が発生した際の犯罪捜査等に役立てることができる。 A second table T2 shown in FIG. The administrator can browse the second table T2 as well as the first table T1. In the second table T2, the time when it was found that the odorant was stored in the locker 3; The image data of the peripheral image captured by the imaging unit 5 in , and the remarks are stored in order of discovery time. The image of the surrounding area and the time of identification stored together in this way can be used to enhance patrols around the locker device 1 by the manager, and to assist in criminal investigation when a crime using the locker device 1 occurs.
　前述した照合ステップにおいて、あるロッカー３の内部３Ｆについての検知部８の検知結果と、第１テーブルＴ１におけるいずれかの特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、制御部２５は、検知結果と特定臭気情報とが一致した時刻を判明時刻として取得する。そして、制御部２５は、このロッカー３のロッカー番号を取得する。また、制御部２５は、第１テーブルＴ１において当該臭気情報に関連付けれた物品の種類を、収納物つまり臭気物の種類として特定する。また、制御部２５は、この臭気物が収納されたときの当該ロッカー３の周辺画像の画像データを撮像部５から取得する。制御部２５は、取得した判明時刻、ロッカー番号、収納物の種類及び画像データを第２テーブルＴ２に新たに記憶する。 In the collation step described above, when the detection result of the detection unit 8 for the interior 3F of a certain locker 3 matches any of the specific odor information in the first table T1, the control unit 25 checks the detection result and the specific odor information. The time at which the odor information matches is acquired as the identification time. Then, the control unit 25 acquires the locker number of this locker 3 . In addition, the control unit 25 identifies the type of article associated with the odor information in the first table T1 as the type of stored article, that is, the odorous article. Further, the control unit 25 acquires from the imaging unit 5 the image data of the peripheral image of the locker 3 when the odorant is stored. The control unit 25 newly stores the acquired identification time, locker number, type of stored items, and image data in the second table T2.
　判明時刻は、臭気物の収納に関する時間情報の一例である。判明時刻は、利用者がロッカー３に臭気物を収納したときの時刻、つまり収納開始時刻である場合もある。また、物品がロッカー３に収納されてしばらくしてから腐って臭気物になった場合には、制御部２５は、判明時刻から収納開始時刻を差し引くことによって、収納開始時刻からの経過時間を算出して、第２テーブルＴ２の備考に記憶してもよい。経過時間も、前述した時間情報の一例である。管理者は、第２テーブルＴ２にアクセスすることによって、臭気物が収納された時刻や、この時刻からの経過時間を把握することができる。 The identification time is an example of time information regarding the storage of odorants. The identified time may be the time when the user puts the odorant in the locker 3, that is, the time when the storage is started. In addition, if the article has been stored in the locker 3 and becomes odorous after a while, the control unit 25 calculates the elapsed time from the storage start time by subtracting the storage start time from the identified time. and may be stored in the remarks of the second table T2. Elapsed time is also an example of the above-described time information. By accessing the second table T2, the administrator can grasp the time when the odorant was stored and the elapsed time from this time.
　さらに、管理者は、第２テーブルＴ２にアクセスすることによって、臭気物や、この臭気物が収納されたロッカー３や、この臭気物をロッカー３に収納した利用者等を周辺画像に基づいて特定することができる。また、臭気物をロッカー３に収納した利用者の画像は、すぐに破棄されずに、証拠として所定期間保存されてもよい。その場合、撮像部５が同一人物を今後撮像すると、制御部２５は、臭気物をロッカー３に収納しないように表示操作部１１等によって警告してもよい。なお、周辺画像の画像データそのものは、第２テーブルＴ２でなく、記憶部３０における別の記憶領域等に記憶されてもよく、その場合には、画像データに辿り着くためのハイパーリンクが、第２テーブルＴ２における周辺画像の欄に記憶されてもよい。また、本実施形態では、判明時刻等の時間情報と、周辺画像とが、互いに関連付けられて第２テーブルＴ２に記憶されるが、時間情報及び周辺画像の一方だけが第２テーブルＴ２に記憶されてもよい。 Furthermore, by accessing the second table T2, the administrator identifies the odorous substance, the locker 3 in which the odorous substance is stored, and the user who has stored the odorous substance in the locker 3 based on the peripheral image. can do. Also, the image of the user who put the odorant in the locker 3 may be stored for a predetermined period of time as evidence instead of being discarded immediately. In this case, when the imaging unit 5 images the same person in the future, the control unit 25 may warn the user not to store the odorant in the locker 3 by means of the display operation unit 11 or the like. It should be noted that the image data itself of the peripheral image may be stored in another storage area or the like in the storage unit 30 instead of the second table T2. 2 may be stored in the peripheral image column of the table T2. Further, in the present embodiment, the time information such as the time of discovery and the surrounding images are associated with each other and stored in the second table T2, but only one of the time information and the surrounding images is stored in the second table T2. may
　前述した照合ステップにおいて、ロッカー３の内部３Ｆについての検知部８の検知結果と、特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、制御部２５は、臭気物が当該ロッカー３に収納されている旨を外部出力する（ロッカー装置１の管理方法における外部出力ステップ）。その際、制御部２５は、前述したように取得した当該ロッカー３のロッカー番号、判明時刻及び収納物の種類も、ロッカー装置１のロケーション名に紐付けて外部出力する。 In the collation step described above, when the detection result of the detection unit 8 for the interior 3F of the locker 3 matches the specific odor information, the control unit 25 indicates that the odorant is stored in the locker 3. External output (external output step in the management method of the locker device 1). At that time, the control unit 25 also outputs the locker number of the locker 3 , the time when it was found, and the type of stored items obtained as described above, in association with the location name of the locker device 1 .
　臭気物がロッカー３に収納されている旨等の情報は、ロッカー装置１から管理装置２に対して外部出力される。これに応じて、管理装置２の制御部３１は、図５に示す注意画面４１を表示部２１に表示する。注意画面４１には、臭気物がロッカー装置１に収納されている旨のメッセージ４１Ａと、このロッカー装置１のロケーション名４１Ｂ（図５では「○○駅南口」）と、判明時刻４１Ｃと、当該ロッカー３のロッカー番号４１Ｄと、当該ロッカー３内の収納物の情報４１Ｅとが表示されている。なお、周辺画像の画像データもロッカー装置１から管理装置２に外部出力されて、注意画面４１に表示されてもよい。 Information such as the fact that the odorant is stored in the locker 3 is externally output from the locker device 1 to the management device 2 . In response to this, the control unit 31 of the management device 2 displays a warning screen 41 shown in FIG. The warning screen 41 includes a message 41A to the effect that the odorant is stored in the locker device 1, a location name 41B of the locker device 1 ("○○ station south exit" in FIG. A locker number 41D of the locker 3 and information 41E of the items stored in the locker 3 are displayed. Note that the image data of the peripheral image may also be externally output from the locker device 1 to the management device 2 and displayed on the caution screen 41 .
　臭気物がロッカー３に収納されている旨等の情報は、ロッカー装置１の制御部２５によって携帯端末２３に対しても外部出力されてもよい。この場合には、携帯端末２３の制御部３４も、注意画面４１を表示操作部３５に表示する。なお、管理装置２の表示部２１に表示される注意画面４１の内容と、表示操作部３５に表示される注意画面４１の内容とは同じであってもよいし、細部が異なってもよい。 Information such as the fact that the odorant is stored in the locker 3 may also be externally output to the mobile terminal 23 by the control unit 25 of the locker device 1 . In this case, the control unit 34 of the mobile terminal 23 also displays the caution screen 41 on the display/operation unit 35 . Note that the content of the caution screen 41 displayed on the display unit 21 of the management device 2 and the content of the caution screen 41 displayed on the display operation unit 35 may be the same, or may differ in detail.
　ロッカー装置１からの外部出力先となる管理装置２や携帯端末２３を担当する管理者は、注意画面４１を見た場合には、ロッカー装置１に駆け付ける。そして、この管理者は、必要に応じて管理モードによってロッカー３を強制的に解錠してから、臭気物を当該ロッカー３から取り除く等の作業を速やかに行うことができる。これにより、このロッカー３を次の利用者が利用できるようにすることができる。また、利用者が臭気物をロッカー３に収納した直後に注意画面４１を見た管理者は、ロッカー装置１に速やかに駆け付けて、臭気物をロッカー３に収納しないように、この利用者に促すことができる。以上により、臭気物によるロッカー３の長期独占を抑制できるので、臭気物に関してロッカー装置１の利用率の向上を図れる。 The administrator in charge of the management device 2 and the mobile terminal 23, which are external output destinations from the locker device 1, rushes to the locker device 1 when they see the caution screen 41. Then, the manager can forcibly unlock the locker 3 in the management mode as necessary, and then quickly perform work such as removing the odorant from the locker 3 . This allows the locker 3 to be used by the next user. In addition, the administrator who sees the caution screen 41 immediately after the user puts the odorant in the locker 3 immediately rushes to the locker device 1 and urges the user not to put the odorant in the locker 3. be able to. As described above, it is possible to suppress long-term monopoly of the locker 3 by odorous substances, so that the utilization rate of the locker device 1 can be improved with respect to odorous substances.
　また、本実施形態では、検知部８が複数のロッカー３のそれぞれの内部３Ｆにおける臭気を検知する。そのため、複数のロッカー３のそれぞれについて、臭気物の存否を正確に把握できるので、臭気物が存在するロッカー３については、この臭気物をロッカー３から取り除く等の作業を速やかに行うことによって、このロッカー３を次の利用者が利用できるようにすることができる。これにより、臭気物に関してロッカー装置１の利用率の向上を図れる。なお、１つの検知部８が複数のロッカー３のそれぞれの内部３Ｆにおける臭気をまとめて検知できるのであれば、検知部８が複数のロッカー３のそれぞれに設けられなくてもよい。 Also, in this embodiment, the detection unit 8 detects the odor in the interior 3F of each of the plurality of lockers 3 . Therefore, the existence or non-existence of the odorous substance can be accurately grasped for each of the plurality of lockers 3. Therefore, for the lockers 3 in which the odorous substance is present, the work such as removing the odorous substance from the locker 3 can be performed promptly. The locker 3 can be made available to the next user. As a result, it is possible to improve the utilization rate of the locker device 1 with respect to odorous substances. Note that if one detector 8 can collectively detect the odors in the interiors 3F of the plurality of lockers 3, the detector 8 does not have to be provided in each of the plurality of lockers 3.
　ロッカー３の内部３Ｆについての検知部８の検知結果と、特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、制御部２５は、臭気物が収納されているロッカー３を施錠してもよい。これにより、他の利用者がこのロッカー３を不意に開けて特定臭気によって不快な思いをすることを防止できる。さらに、制御部２５は、当該ロッカー３だけでなく、当該ロッカー３の周辺に位置する他のロッカー３も施錠してもよい。施錠対象である当該他のロッカー３として、臭気物が収納されているロッカー３に上下左右に隣り合うロッカー３を挙げることができる。これにより、当該他のロッカー３に物品を収納することができないので、これから当該他のロッカー３に収納される物品に特定臭気が付着することを防止できる。なお、特定臭気が全てのロッカー３に影響を与える得る場合には、制御部２５は、臭気物が収納されているロッカー３を含む全てのロッカー３を施錠してもよい。 When the detection result of the detection unit 8 for the interior 3F of the locker 3 matches the specific odor information, the control unit 25 may lock the locker 3 in which the odorant is stored. As a result, it is possible to prevent other users from opening the locker 3 abruptly and feeling uncomfortable due to the specific odor. Furthermore, the control unit 25 may lock not only the locker 3 but also other lockers 3 located around the locker 3 . As the other locker 3 to be locked, lockers 3 that are vertically and horizontally adjacent to the locker 3 storing the odorant can be mentioned. As a result, since articles cannot be stored in the other locker 3, it is possible to prevent the specific odor from adhering to the articles to be stored in the other locker 3 from now on. In addition, when the specific odor may affect all the lockers 3, the control section 25 may lock all the lockers 3 including the locker 3 in which the odorant is stored.
　制御部２５は、このように該当するロッカー３を施錠した後に、前述した外部出力ステップにおいて、臭気物がロッカー３に収納されている旨を外部出力する。外部出力による注意画面４１を見てロッカー装置１に駆け付けた管理者は、前述したようにロッカー３を強制的に解錠してから、臭気物をロッカー３から取り除く。その後、管理者は、当該ロッカー３の周辺に位置する他のロッカー３等も解錠することによって、臭気物に関して施錠された全てのロッカー３を使用可能にする。 After locking the corresponding locker 3 in this manner, the control unit 25 outputs to the outside that the odorant is stored in the locker 3 in the external output step described above. The administrator rushes to the locker device 1 upon seeing the warning screen 41 output from the external device, and then forcibly unlocks the locker 3 as described above, and then removes the odorant from the locker 3 . After that, the administrator unlocks the other lockers 3 located around the locker 3, thereby making all the lockers 3 that are locked with respect to odors available.
　利用者が物品をロッカー３の内部３Ｆに収納したタイミングにおいて、当該ロッカー３の内部３Ｆについての検知部８の検知結果と特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、制御部２５は、図６に示す利用者向けの警告画面４２を表示操作部１１に表示してもよい。警告画面４２には、利用者が収納した物品が特定臭気を発するので預け入れできない旨のメッセージ４２Ａを含む所定情報が表示される。利用者が外国人である場合を想定して、メッセージ４２Ａを外国語に翻訳したメッセージ４２Ｂも警告画面４２に表示されてもよい。警告画面４２により、臭気物を収納した利用者に対して瞬時に注意を促すことができる。 At the timing when the user stores the article in the interior 3F of the locker 3, if the detection result of the detection unit 8 for the interior 3F of the locker 3 and the specific odor information match, the control unit 25 changes to FIG. A warning screen 42 for the user shown may be displayed on the display/operation unit 11 . The warning screen 42 displays predetermined information including a message 42A to the effect that the article stored by the user emits a specific odor and cannot be deposited. Assuming that the user is a foreigner, a message 42B obtained by translating the message 42A into a foreign language may also be displayed on the warning screen 42 . The warning screen 42 can instantly call attention to the user who has stored the odorant.
　制御部２５は、決済を完了する前に警告画面４２を表示操作部１１に表示するとよい。これにより、臭気物をロッカー３に収納した利用者に対しては、決済が完了する前に、この物品をロッカー３から取り出すように促すことができる。 The control unit 25 may display the warning screen 42 on the display operation unit 11 before completing the payment. As a result, the user who stored the odorous item in the locker 3 can be urged to take out the item from the locker 3 before the payment is completed.
　制御部２５は、警告画面４２を表示操作部１１に表示するのに加えて、又は、警告画面４２の表示に代えて、表示部６の発光部６Ｂ（図１参照）を赤色等の所定の警告色にて発光させることによって利用者に警告してもよい。発光部６Ｂが警告色にて発光している状態にある表示部６は、警告画面４２のメッセージ４２Ａに相当する所定情報を表示している。なお、発光部６Ｂの発光色だけでなく発光パターンも組み合わせることによって、利用者に警告してもよい。一例として、発光部６Ｂを点滅させることが挙げられる。 In addition to displaying the warning screen 42 on the display/operation unit 11, or instead of displaying the warning screen 42, the control unit 25 causes the light emitting unit 6B (see FIG. 1) of the display unit 6 to display a predetermined color such as red. The user may be warned by emitting light in a warning color. The display unit 6 in which the light emitting unit 6B emits light in the warning color displays predetermined information corresponding to the message 42A of the warning screen 42. FIG. It should be noted that the user may be warned by combining not only the light emitting color of the light emitting section 6B but also the light emitting pattern. As an example, blinking the light emitting unit 6B can be mentioned.
　本発明は、以上の実施形態の内容に限定されるものではなく、請求項に記載の範囲内において種々の変更が可能である。 The present invention is not limited to the contents of the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims.
　例えば、ロッカー装置１と管理装置２との間における情報の送受信を中継する別の中継装置（図示せず）が存在してもよい。つまり、ロッカー装置１と管理装置２とは、中継装置を介して通信可能である。中継装置として、制御部及び記憶部を有するサーバー等を用いてもよい。 For example, there may be another relay device (not shown) that relays transmission and reception of information between the locker device 1 and the management device 2. That is, the locker device 1 and the management device 2 can communicate with each other via the relay device. A server or the like having a control unit and a storage unit may be used as the relay device.
　この場合には、中継装置の制御部が、臭気物がロッカー装置１のロッカー３に収納されている旨を、当該ロッカー装置１の制御部２５の代りに、管理装置２に出力してもよい。中継装置の制御部は、このように外部出力ステップを実行するのに加えて、照合ステップも実行してもよい。このために、前述した第１テーブルＴ１及び第２テーブルＴ２の少なくとも一方が中継装置の記憶部に記憶されてもよい。もちろん、第１テーブルＴ１及び第２テーブルＴ２の少なくとも一方は、管理装置２の記憶部３２に記憶されてもよい。 In this case, the controller of the relay device may output to the management device 2 instead of the controller 25 of the locker device 1 that the odorant is stored in the locker 3 of the locker device 1. . In addition to executing the external output step in this manner, the control unit of the relay device may also execute the collation step. For this reason, at least one of the first table T1 and the second table T2 described above may be stored in the storage unit of the relay device. Of course, at least one of the first table T<b>1 and the second table T<b>2 may be stored in the storage unit 32 of the management device 2 .
　以上に説明した様々な特徴は、取捨選択のうえ、必要に応じて適宜組み合わせてもよい。 The various features described above may be selected and combined as necessary.
　本出願は、２０２１年１１月１２日に日本国特許庁に提出された特願２０２１－１８４７１３号に対応しており、この出願の全開示はここに引用により組み込まれる。 This application corresponds to Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-184713 filed with the Japan Patent Office on November 12, 2021, and the entire disclosure of this application is incorporated herein by reference.
　１　　　ロッカー装置
　２　　　管理装置
　３　　　ロッカー
　３Ｆ　　内部
　６　　　表示部
　８　　　検知部
　１１　　表示操作部
　１９　　ＩＣリーダー
　２３　　携帯端末
　２５　　制御部
　２６　　現金処理部
　３０　　記憶部
　１００　ロッカーシステム 1 locker device 2 management device 3 locker 3F inside 6 display unit 8 detection unit 11 display operation unit 19 IC reader 23 portable terminal 25 control unit 26 cash processing unit 30 storage unit 100 locker system

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  1. 　ロッカーと、
    　前記ロッカーの内部における臭気を検知する検知部と、
    　特定臭気についての情報である特定臭気情報を記憶する記憶部と、
    　前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とを照合する制御部であって、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されている旨を外部出力する制御部とを含む、ロッカー装置。     a locker and
    a detection unit that detects an odor inside the locker;
    a storage unit that stores specific odor information that is information about the specific odor;
    A control unit that compares the detection result of the detection unit with the specific odor information, and if the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker. A locker device including a control unit that outputs to the outside that the locker device is stored.
  2. 　前記記憶部は、前記特定臭気情報を、前記ロッカーに収納できない物品に関連付けて記憶している、請求項１に記載のロッカー装置。 The locker device according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit stores the specific odor information in association with articles that cannot be stored in the locker.
  3. 　前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部は、前記特定臭気を有する物品の収納に関する時間情報を取得して前記記憶部に記憶する、請求項１又は２に記載のロッカー装置。 2. When the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit acquires time information related to storage of the article having the specific odor and stores it in the storage unit. 3. The locker device according to 2.
  4. 　前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部は、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されたときの当該ロッカーの周辺画像を取得して前記記憶部に記憶する、請求項１～３のいずれか一項に記載のロッカー装置。 When the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit acquires and stores an image of the surroundings of the locker when the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker. 4. A locker device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the locker device is stored in a unit.
  5. 　前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部は、前記特定臭気を有する物品の収納に関する時間情報と、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されたときの前記周辺画像とを取得して、当該時間情報と当該周辺画像とを互いに関連付けて前記記憶部に記憶する、請求項４に記載のロッカー装置。 When the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit outputs time information regarding the storage of the article having the specific odor and the time when the article having the specific odor was stored in the locker. 5. The locker device according to claim 4, wherein the peripheral image of a time is acquired, and the time information and the peripheral image are associated with each other and stored in the storage unit.
  6. 　前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部は、前記特定臭気を有する物品が収納されている前記ロッカーを施錠する、請求項１～５のいずれか一項に記載のロッカー装置。 The controller according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit locks the locker storing the article having the specific odor. 10. A rocker device as described in paragraph 1 above.
  7. 　複数の前記ロッカーを含み、
    　前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部は、複数の前記ロッカーのうち、前記特定臭気を有する物品が収納されているロッカーだけでなく、当該ロッカーの周辺に位置する他のロッカーも施錠する、請求項６に記載のロッカー装置。     including a plurality of said lockers;
    When the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit selects not only the locker containing the article having the specific odor among the plurality of lockers, but also the locker of the locker. 7. The locker device according to claim 6, which also locks other lockers located in the periphery.
  8. 　前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部は、前記特定臭気を有する物品が収納されているロッカーを施錠した後に、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されている旨を外部出力する、請求項６又は７に記載のロッカー装置。 When the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit locks the locker in which the article having the specific odor is stored, and then the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker. 8. The locker device according to claim 6 or 7, which outputs to the outside that it is stored in the locker.
  9. 　複数のロッカーと、
    　前記複数のロッカーのそれぞれの内部における臭気を検知する検知部と、
    　特定臭気についての情報である特定臭気情報を記憶する記憶部と、
    　前記複数のロッカーのそれぞれについて、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とを照合する制御部とを含む、ロッカー装置。     multiple lockers and
    a detection unit that detects an odor inside each of the plurality of lockers;
    a storage unit that stores specific odor information that is information about the specific odor;
    A locker device, comprising: a control unit that compares a detection result of the detection unit with the specific odor information for each of the plurality of lockers.
  10. 　前記検知部は、前記複数のロッカーのそれぞれに設けられている、請求項９に記載のロッカー装置。 The locker device according to claim 9, wherein the detector is provided in each of the plurality of lockers.
  11. 　前記ロッカーの利用者向けの表示部をさらに含み、
    　前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部は、所定情報を前記表示部に表示する、請求項１～１０のいずれか一項に記載のロッカー装置。     further comprising a display unit for users of the locker;
    The locker device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the controller displays predetermined information on the display when the detection result of the detector matches the specific odor information.
  12. 　前記ロッカーの利用料金を決済する決済部をさらに含み、
    　前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記制御部は、前記決済部による決済が完了する前に、前記所定情報を前記表示部に表示する、請求項１１に記載のロッカー装置。     further comprising a settlement unit that settles a usage fee for the locker;
    12. The method according to claim 11, wherein when the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the control unit displays the predetermined information on the display unit before payment by the payment unit is completed. Locker device as described.
  13. 　請求項１～１２のいずれか一項に記載のロッカー装置と、
    　前記ロッカー装置と通信可能な管理装置であって、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されている旨が前記ロッカー装置から外部出力される管理装置とを含む、ロッカーシステム。     A locker device according to any one of claims 1 to 12;
    A locker system, comprising: a management device communicable with the locker device, the management device outputting from the locker device an indication that the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker.
  14. 　前記制御部は、前記ロッカー装置と通信可能な携帯端末に対して、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されている旨を外部出力する、請求項１３に記載のロッカーシステム。 14. The locker system according to claim 13, wherein the control unit externally outputs to a portable terminal capable of communicating with the locker device that the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker.
  15. 　ロッカーと、前記ロッカーの内部における臭気を検知する検知部とを含むロッカー装置と、
    　前記ロッカー装置と通信可能な管理装置と、
    　特定臭気についての情報である特定臭気情報を記憶する記憶部と、
    　前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とを照合する制御部であって、前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されている旨を前記管理装置に出力する制御部とを含む、ロッカーシステム。     a locker device including a locker and a detector for detecting odor inside the locker;
    a management device communicable with the locker device;
    a storage unit that stores specific odor information that is information about the specific odor;
    A control unit that compares the detection result of the detection unit with the specific odor information, and if the detection result of the detection unit and the specific odor information match, the article having the specific odor is stored in the locker. and a control unit that outputs to the management device that the locker is stored.
  16. 　ロッカーと、前記ロッカーの内部における臭気を検知する検知部と、特定臭気についての情報である特定臭気情報を記憶する記憶部とを含むロッカー装置の管理方法であって、
    　前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とを照合する照合ステップと、
    　前記照合ステップにおいて前記検知部の検知結果と前記特定臭気情報とが一致する場合には、前記特定臭気を有する物品が前記ロッカーに収納されている旨を外部出力する外部出力ステップとを含む、ロッカー装置の管理方法。     A method for managing a locker device including a locker, a detection unit for detecting an odor inside the locker, and a storage unit for storing specific odor information that is information about the specific odor,
    a matching step of matching the detection result of the detection unit with the specific odor information;
    an external output step of outputting to the outside that an article having the specific odor is stored in the locker when the detection result of the detection unit matches the specific odor information in the collation step. How to manage your equipment.
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