JP2006331049A - Security monitoring system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a security monitoring system for preventing a criminal from peeping cash transaction or password. <P>SOLUTION: This corner monitor camera 2 is installed at a corner where an ATM device 100 is installed, and configured to continuously photograph the movement of a person existing around the ATM device 100. A photographic image database 3 stores an image photographed by a corner monitor camera 2 through a monitor server device 4 as a frame image, and the monitor server device 4 detects a suspicious person who is around the ATM device 100 by analyzing the frame image stored in the photographic image database 3, and calls a transactor's attention or warns the transactor. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a security monitoring system, and more particularly to a security monitoring system for monitoring the vicinity of an automatic teller machine (ATM).

  Personal information is stolen during transactions of an automatic teller machine (ATM), cash is illegally withdrawn from a cash account, or cash is exploited during transactions. In order to prevent these damages, the ATM transaction corner is usually equipped with a rearview mirror for checking whether there is any other person behind. A wall such as a screen is provided so that the user cannot look into the hand from the side.

  However, usually a trader tends to be careless about the screen and button operation during ATM operation, and careless about the back sign. In addition, a trader who has made a payment transaction tends to be relaxed despite having a large amount of money. In order to dispel such deficiencies, a surveillance camera is arranged around the ATM transaction corner (including outside the store), and the video is displayed on the corner of the ATM operation screen to raise the attention of the trader. Is also disclosed (see Patent Document 1).

According to this technique, since the video of the monitoring camera is displayed at the corner of the operation screen (on the same surface as the operation screen) during the ATM operation, the trader can grasp the surrounding situation while operating the ATM. Displaying the video of the surveillance camera on the same plane as the operation screen is very effective for raising the attention of the trader. However, since the camera image was displayed as it was, the image portion was too large. In addition, since it is determined by the transaction person whether or not the person displayed on the video portion of the camera is a suspicious person, it is sometimes overlooked.
JP 2002-63629 A Oki Technical Review July 2003 / No. 195 Vo, 70No, 3 “Sophistication of Video Monitoring by Moving Image Processing Technology”

  The problem to be solved is that in the above prior art, the video of the camera is displayed as it is on the ATM operation screen, and whether or not the person displayed in the video portion of the camera is a suspicious person. This is the point that the trader made.

  An anti-crime monitoring system for monitoring an automatic teller machine with a corner monitoring camera, an image analysis unit for analyzing images taken by the corner monitoring camera over time, and monitoring an analysis result by the image analysis unit to detect a suspicious person A monitoring server device comprising: a suspicious person detection unit to detect; and a warning notification unit that transmits a warning notification signal to the automatic teller machine when the suspicious person detection unit detects the suspicious person; The main feature is that it includes an automatic teller machine including a message insertion unit that displays a predetermined message on a transaction display screen when receiving the warning notification signal.

  The monitoring server device monitors the image of the automatic teller machine taken by the corner monitoring camera, and when a suspicious person is detected from the monitoring result, a predetermined message is sent to the trader. Protecting transactions from criminals by allowing them to pause and prompt confirmation of their surroundings, as well as quickly picking up and securing them so that they are not exploited when receiving cash and checking their surroundings while standing The effect that can be done.

  When the ATM device accepts a warning notification signal from the monitoring server device, the ATM device not only displays a predetermined message on the transaction screen, but also temporarily stops the ongoing operation and generates a warning sound. Intimidated.

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a security monitoring system according to the present invention.
As shown in the figure, the security monitoring system according to the present invention includes an ATM device (100 in the first embodiment, 200 in the second embodiment, 300 in the third embodiment), a corner monitoring camera 2, a captured image database 3, and a monitoring server. A device 4 and a LAN 5 are included.

The ATM device 100 is an automatic teller machine. The corner monitoring camera 2 is a moving image photographing camera that is laid in a corner where the ATM device 100 is disposed and continuously photographs the movement of a person existing around the ATM device 100. The captured image database 3 is a database that stores an image captured by the corner monitoring camera 2 as a frame image via the monitoring server device 4. The monitoring server device 4 is a part that analyzes frame images stored in the photographed image database 3 to detect a suspicious person in the vicinity of the ATM device 100 and warns / warns a trader. The LAN 5 is a local area network that connects all the components by communication.
Next, the contents of the ATM device 100 will be described in detail, and then the contents of the monitoring server device 4 will be described in detail.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the automatic teller machine (ATM) according to the first embodiment.
As shown in the figure, the ATM device 100 according to the first embodiment includes an IF unit 11, a transaction unit 12, an authentication unit 13, an operation display unit 14, a card R / W unit 15, a message insertion unit 16, and a CPU 17. And a storage unit (ROM / RAM) 18.

The IF unit 11 is an interface part between the ATM device 100 and the LAN 5 that connects the ATM device 100 and the LAN 5 based on a predetermined protocol.
The transaction unit 12 is connected to a host computer (not shown) connected to the LAN 5 via the IF unit 11 in accordance with the transaction content, amount, etc. input by the transaction from the operation display unit 14, and actual transaction This is the part that performs processing.

  The authentication unit 13 is a part that performs personal authentication of a trader and authentication of an account number. In a normal transaction, the transaction is made to insert a card into the card R / W unit 15. Subsequently, the key input of the password is accepted through the operation display unit 14. Further, the magnetic information (store number, subject, account number, etc.) recorded on the card is read from the card via the card R / W unit 15, and further, a host computer connected to the LAN 5 via the IF unit 11 ( The information read from the card and the personal identification number are transmitted, and the host reads the personal identification number recorded for each account number in a predetermined database (not shown) and collates the two.

The operation display part 14 is a part which performs the interactive guide function of a transaction process with a trader. Specifically, each transaction content option such as cash deposit / withdrawal / transfer / settlement is displayed on the screen, and the transaction is selected through the screen, and deposit / withdraw according to the transaction content selected by the transaction This is the part that executes transaction processing based on the procedure.
The card R / W unit 15 is a part that reads magnetic information (store number, subject, account number, etc.) printed on the card from the card inserted by the trader.

  The message insertion unit 16 is a part that inserts a predetermined message into the screen of the operation display unit 14 based on the warning notification signal received from the monitoring server device 4 (FIG. 1) via the IF unit 11. The content of this message can be changed according to the transaction stage. Here, an example of a message will be described.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a message example according to the first embodiment.
(A) is an example of the message at the time of password input operation, (b) is an example of the message at the time of cash receipt.

  In (a), at the initial stage of transaction processing (when the password is entered), based on the warning notification signal received from the monitoring server device 4 (FIG. 1), there is a possibility that the password may be seen. The message “Please note” is displayed on the screen of the operation display unit 14.

  In (b), at the final stage of transaction processing (at the time of cash receipt), based on the warning notification signal received from the monitoring server device 4 (Fig. 1), "Cash may be exploited. Please display "message is displayed on the screen of the operation display unit 14.

Returning to FIG.
The CPU 17 is a microprocessor that controls the entire ATM device 100, and in particular, the transaction unit 12, the authentication unit 13, the operation display unit 14, and the message insertion unit 16 are stored in a storage unit (ROM / RAM) 18 by the CPU 17. It is started by executing a predetermined program.
In addition, when the ATM device 100 is started or ended, a function of notifying the monitoring server 4 of the start or end of use together with the unit number is provided via the IF unit 11.

  The storage unit (ROM / RAM) 18 is a memory that stores a control program executed by the CPU 17 in advance. It is also a memory that provides a calculation area necessary for the CPU 17 to execute the control program. In addition, in this embodiment, in particular, the message “Be careful with your surroundings because your PIN may be stolen,” and the message “Cash may be exploited. Please also store in advance in association with the transaction stage.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the monitoring server device.
As shown in the figure, the monitoring server device 4 includes an IF unit 21, an image analysis unit 22, a suspicious person detection unit 23, a warning notification unit 24, a CPU 25, and a storage unit (ROM / RAM) 26.

The IF unit 21 is an interface part between the monitoring server device 4 and the LAN 5 that connects the monitoring server device 4 and the LAN 5 by communication based on a predetermined protocol.
The image analysis unit 22 is a part that analyzes a frame image that is captured for the purpose of detecting a suspicious person around the automatic teller machine and stored in the captured image database 3 (FIG. 1). An outline of image analysis will be described below (see Non-Patent Document 1).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of functions of the image analysis unit.
(A) is a photographed image (when normal) of a corner surveillance camera.
(B) is a photographed image (at the time of abnormality 1) of a corner surveillance camera.
(C) is a photographed image (at the time of abnormality 2) of the corner surveillance camera.
(D) is a photographed image (accumulated image) of a corner surveillance camera.

  In (a), each of the traders stands in front of the ATM device, but no other figures are detected. The image analysis unit 22 identifies this state as a normal state. In (b), the mobile person M other than the transaction person is detected by subtracting the frame image after the elapse of a predetermined time from the frame image in the normal state as a reference by the difference method.

  In (c), it is detected that the moving person M has moved a predetermined distance by subtracting a frame image after a predetermined time from the frame image in (b) by the difference method. The same process is continuously executed. In (d), a plurality of screens acquired by the difference method are displayed in an overlapping manner in (a) in the order of elapsed time. By such a method, the image analysis unit 22 detects a time-dependent change of the image of the cash dispenser peripheral image from the frame image stored in the photographed image database by the difference method.

Returning to FIG.
The suspicious person detection unit 23 is a part that detects a suspicious person from the analysis result of the image analysis unit 22. Specifically, the moving person M is detected from FIGS. 5B, 5C,..., Which are the analysis results of the image analysis unit 22, and the moving direction (arrow direction in the figure) has already been detected from FIG. When heading to the ATM device being used, it is determined that the suspicious person is approaching.
The warning notification unit 24 is a part that transmits a warning notification signal to the corresponding ATM device 100 (FIG. 1) via the IF unit 21 when the suspicious person detection unit 23 detects a suspicious person.

The CPU 25 is a microprocessor that controls the entire monitoring server device 4. In particular, the image analysis unit 22, the suspicious person detection unit 23, and the warning notification unit 24 are stored in a storage unit (ROM / RAM) 26. It is started by executing a predetermined program.
In addition, the storage unit 26 has a function for storing information indicating which ATM device is being used by the machine number and the signal indicating the start or end of use received from the ATM device 100.

  The storage unit (ROM / RAM) 26 is a memory that stores in advance a control program executed by the CPU 25. It is also a memory that provides a calculation area necessary for the CPU 25 to execute the control program.

Returning to FIG. 1 again, an outline of the operation of the security monitoring system according to the present embodiment will be described by disassembling from step S1-1 to step S1-3.
Step S1-1
The corner monitoring camera 2 constantly monitors and photographs the periphery of the ATM device 100, and the frame image is transmitted to the captured image database 3 via the LAN 5 and stored.

Step S1-2
The monitoring server device 4 (image analysis unit 22 (FIG. 4)) accepts a frame image from the captured image database 3 and continuously executes image analysis. At this time, the monitoring server device 4 (suspicious person detection unit 23 (FIG. 4)) continuously monitors the analysis result of the image analysis unit 22 (FIG. 4), and when a suspicious person is detected, a warning notification signal is sent to the corresponding ATM device 100. (Warning notification unit 24 (FIG. 4)).

Step S1-3
The ATM device 100 (IF unit 11 (FIG. 2)) receives a warning notification signal via the LAN 5. When the ATM device 100 (message insertion unit 16 (FIG. 2)) accepts the warning notification signal, the ATM device 100 inserts a predetermined message into the operation display unit 14 (FIG. 2) to alert the trader. If the transaction stage is the PIN code entry stage, the message "Pay your attention to the surroundings because there is a possibility that the PIN code can be seen" will be displayed on the PIN code entry screen (example), and the transaction stage will receive cash If it is a stage, the message “Please pay attention to the surroundings because there is a possibility of being exploited cash” is displayed on the cash receipt screen (one example) of the operation display unit 14 (FIG. 2) to warn the trader. .

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the monitoring server device monitors the image taken by the ATM corner monitoring camera, and when a suspicious person is detected from the monitoring result, a predetermined message is sent to the trader. , Because the trader can suspend the password input operation to prompt confirmation of the surroundings, quickly take out and secure it so that it will not be exploited when receiving cash, and will be able to check the surroundings while holding , You get the effect that you can protect transactions from criminals.

  In the first embodiment, when the ATM device 100 receives a warning notification signal from the monitoring server device 4, the ATM device 100 displays a predetermined message on the operation display unit 14, but does not stop the ongoing operation. However, in this embodiment, when the warning notification signal is accepted, a predetermined message is displayed on the operation display unit 14 and the ongoing process is temporarily stopped. Thereafter, the processing is resumed based on the display of the intention of the trader to continue the processing.

Only differences from the first embodiment will be described below. Portions similar to those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and description thereof is omitted.
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of an automatic teller machine (ATM) according to the second embodiment.
As shown in the figure, the ATM device 200 according to the second embodiment includes an IF unit 11, a transaction unit 12, an authentication unit 13, an operation display unit 14, a card R / W unit 15, a message insertion unit 31, and a CPU 32. And a storage unit (ROM / RAM) 33.

  The message insertion unit 31 is a part that inserts a predetermined message into the screen of the operation display unit 14 based on a warning notification signal received from the monitoring server device 4 (FIG. 1) via the IF unit 11. At the same time, the ongoing process is temporarily stopped, and then the process is resumed based on the intention of the trader to continue the process. Here, an example of a message will be described.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a message example according to the second embodiment.
(A) is a password input operation restriction message, and (b) is a cash receipt restriction message.

  In (a), at the initial stage of transaction processing (at the time of password input), the password input process is temporarily stopped based on the warning notification signal received from the monitoring server device 4 (FIG. 1). The message “Please pay attention to the surroundings” and a continuation button are displayed on the screen of the operation display unit 14. Based on this display, the transaction number is restarted when the trader presses (or touches) the continuation button.

In (b), at the final stage of transaction processing (at the time of cash receipt), processing of the cash receipt procedure is temporarily stopped based on the warning notification signal received from the monitoring server device 4 (FIG. 1). There is a possibility, please pay attention to the surroundings ”message and a cash receipt button are displayed on the screen of the operation display unit 14. When the trader presses (or touches) the cash receipt button based on this display, the cash receipt procedure is resumed.
That is, the shutter of the cash receiving port is kept closed until the transaction person presses the cash receiving button, and the shutter is opened by pressing the cash receiving button.

Returning to FIG.
The CPU 32 is a microprocessor that controls the entire ATM device 200. In particular, the transaction unit 12, the authentication unit 13, the operation display unit 14, and the message insertion unit 31 are stored in a storage unit (ROM / RAM) 33 by the CPU 32. It is started by executing a predetermined program.

  The storage unit (ROM / RAM) 33 is a memory that stores in advance a control program executed by the CPU 32. It is also a memory that provides a calculation area necessary for the CPU 32 to execute the control program. Furthermore, in this embodiment, in particular, the message “Please be careful about the surroundings because the security code may be stolen,” the cash receipt button and the message “The cash may be exploited, Note that this is also the memory that stores the cash receipt button in advance.

Returning to FIG. 1 again, an outline of the operation of the security monitoring system according to the present embodiment will be described by disassembling from step S2-1 to step S2-3.
Step S2-1
The corner monitoring camera 2 constantly monitors and photographs the periphery of the ATM device 200, and the frame image is transmitted to the captured image database 3 via the LAN 5 and stored.

Step S2-2
The monitoring server device 4 (image analysis unit 22 (FIG. 4)) accepts a frame image from the captured image database 3 and continuously executes image analysis. At this time, the monitoring server device 4 (suspicious person detection unit 23 (FIG. 4)) continuously monitors the analysis result of the image analysis unit 22 (FIG. 4), and transmits a warning notification signal to the ATM device 200 when a suspicious person is detected. (Warning notification unit 24 (FIG. 4)).

Step S2-3
The ATM device 200 (IF unit 11 (FIG. 6)) receives the warning notification signal via the LAN 5. When the ATM device 600 (the message insertion unit 31 (FIG. 6)) accepts the warning notification signal, the ATM device 600 inserts a predetermined message into the operation display unit 14 (FIG. 6) to alert the trader and temporarily stop the processing. . Specifically, if the transaction stage is the PIN code input stage, the message “PIN code may be stolen because there is a possibility of being stolen” is displayed on the PIN code input screen (example), The password input process is temporarily stopped. When the trader is wary of the surroundings and determines that there is no particular problem with the continuation of the process, or after removing the suspicious person, the trader continues to resume the process by pressing (or contacting) the continuation button. In addition, if the transaction stage is the cash receipt stage, the message “Please pay attention to the surroundings because cash may be exploited” is displayed on the cash receipt screen (one example) on the operation display unit 14 (FIG. 6). The cash receipt process is temporarily stopped. Therefore, the shutter of the cash outlet is kept closed. When the trader is wary of the surroundings and determines that there is no particular problem with the continuation of the process, or after eliminating the suspicious person, the transaction is continued (returned) by pressing (or contacting) the cash receiving button.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the monitoring server device monitors the image taken by the ATM corner monitoring camera, and when a suspicious person is detected from the monitoring result, only a predetermined message is sent to the trader. In addition, since the process is temporarily stopped, the trader can temporarily check the surroundings by temporarily stopping the password input operation and the procedure for receiving the cash. , You get the effect that you can protect the transaction from criminals.

  In the second embodiment, when the ATM device 200 accepts the warning notification signal from the monitoring server device 4, the ATM device 200 displays a predetermined message on the operation display unit 14 and stops the operation in progress. The processing is resumed based on the intention to continue the processing. In this embodiment, it is further assumed that a warning sound is generated while the ongoing operation is stopped.

Only differences from the second embodiment will be described below. Portions similar to those in the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the second embodiment, and description thereof is omitted.
FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of an automatic teller machine (ATM) according to the third embodiment.
As shown in the figure, the ATM device 300 according to the third embodiment includes an IF unit 11, a transaction unit 12, an authentication unit 13, an operation display unit 14, a card R / W unit 15, a message insertion unit 31, and a warning. A sound generation unit 41, a CPU 42, and a storage unit (ROM / RAM) 43 are provided.

  The warning sound generating unit 41 generates a predetermined warning sound based on the warning notification signal received from the monitoring server device 4 (FIG. 1) via the IF unit 11, and when the processing is continued by the trader, This is the part that stops generation.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a message example according to the third embodiment.
Since this figure is the same as that of the second embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.
The CPU 42 is a microprocessor that controls the entire ATM device 300. In particular, the transaction unit 12, the authentication unit 13, the operation display unit 14, the message insertion unit 31, and the warning sound generation unit 41 are stored in a storage unit (ROM / ROM). It is started by executing a predetermined program stored in the (RAM) 43.

  The storage unit (ROM / RAM) 43 is a memory that stores a control program executed by the CPU 42 in advance. It is also a memory that provides a calculation area necessary for the CPU 42 to execute the control program. Also, continue with the message “Be careful with your surroundings because your PIN might be stolen” and continue with the message “Be careful with your surroundings as you may be exploited” It is also a memory that stores buttons in advance. Further, in the present embodiment, it is also a part for storing a warning sound generation program. The content of the warning sound is effective when it is set not only to alert the trader but also to threaten the suspicious person.

Returning to FIG. 1 again, an outline of the operation of the security monitoring system according to the present embodiment will be described by disassembling from step S3-1 to step S3-3.
Step S3-1
The corner monitoring camera 2 constantly monitors and photographs the periphery of the ATM device 300, and the frame image is transmitted to the captured image database 3 via the LAN 5 and stored.

Step S3-2
The monitoring server device 4 (image analysis unit 22 (FIG. 4)) accepts a frame image from the captured image database 3 and continuously executes image analysis. At this time, the monitoring server device 4 (suspicious person detection unit 23 (FIG. 4)) continuously monitors the analysis result of the image analysis unit 22 (FIG. 4), and transmits a warning notification signal to the ATM device 300 when a suspicious person is detected. (Warning notification unit 24 (FIG. 4)).

Step S3-3
The ATM device 300 (IF unit 11 (FIG. 8)) receives a warning notification signal via the LAN 5. When the ATM device 600 (message insertion unit 31 (FIG. 8)) accepts the warning notification signal, the ATM device 600 inserts a predetermined message into the operation display unit 14 (FIG. 6) to alert the trader and temporarily stop the processing. . Further, the warning sound generator 41 generates a predetermined warning sound. Specifically, if the transaction stage is the PIN code input stage, the message “PIN code may be stolen because there is a possibility of being stolen” is displayed on the PIN code input screen (example), The password input process is temporarily stopped and a warning sound is generated. When the trader is wary of the surroundings and determines that there is no particular problem with the continuation of the process, or after removing the suspicious person, the trader presses (or contacts) the continuation button to continue the process. At this time, the generation of the warning sound is stopped. In addition, if the transaction stage is the cash receipt stage, the message “Please pay attention to the surroundings because cash may be exploited” is displayed on the cash receipt screen (one example) on the operation display unit 14 (FIG. 6). Then, the cash receipt process is temporarily stopped and a warning sound is generated. When the trader is wary of the surroundings and determines that there is no particular problem with the continuation of the process, or after removing the suspicious person, the trader presses (or contacts) the continuation button to continue the process. At this time, the generation of the warning sound is stopped.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the ATM device 300 receives a warning notification signal from the monitoring server device 4, the ATM device 300 displays a predetermined message on the operation display unit 14 and stops an ongoing operation. Since the warning sound is generated while the ongoing operation is stopped, the effect of threatening the suspicious person can be obtained in addition to the effect of the second embodiment.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a crime prevention monitoring system that monitors the periphery of an automated teller machine installed in a store of a financial institution has been described, but the present invention is limited to this example. It is not something. That is, the present invention can be applied to a crime prevention monitoring system that monitors the outside of a cash automatic transaction apparatus disposed outside the store.

1 is a system configuration diagram of a crime prevention monitoring system according to the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the automatic teller machine (ATM) by Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the example of a message by Example 1. FIG. It is a functional block diagram of a monitoring server device. It is function explanatory drawing of an image analysis part. It is a functional block diagram of the automatic teller machine (ATM) by Example 2. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a message example according to Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a functional block diagram of the automatic teller machine (ATM) by Example 3. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a message example according to Embodiment 3. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

2 corner surveillance camera 3 photographed image database 4 monitoring server device 100 ATM device 200 ATM device 300 ATM device

Claims (5)

A security monitoring system for monitoring an automatic teller machine with a corner monitoring camera,
An image analysis unit that analyzes images taken by the corner monitoring camera over time;
A suspicious person detecting unit that detects the suspicious person by monitoring the analysis result by the image analyzing unit;
A monitoring server device comprising a warning notification unit that transmits a warning notification signal to the automatic teller machine when the suspicious person detection unit detects the suspicious person;
An anti-crime monitoring system comprising: an automatic cash transaction apparatus including a message insertion unit that displays a predetermined message on a transaction display screen when receiving the warning notification signal from the monitoring server apparatus. The message insertion unit
The security monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein when the warning notification signal is accepted, the content of the message is changed according to a processing stage at that time. The message insertion unit
The security monitoring according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the warning notification signal is accepted, the currently executed process is temporarily stopped, and when the continuation request is accepted, the currently executed process is resumed and continued. system. The automatic teller machine is
It further includes a warning sound generator for generating a warning sound,
4. The crime prevention according to claim 3, wherein the warning sound generating unit generates a predetermined warning sound when receiving the warning notification signal, and stops generating the warning sound when receiving the continuation request. Monitoring system. The image analysis unit analyzes a frame image as a reference and a frame image after a predetermined time has elapsed to detect a moving person,
The security monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein the suspicious person detection unit detects the suspicious person as a suspicious person when the moving person is heading to an ATM that is already in use.

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