JP6778057B2 - Money processing system and money processing method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a money processing system and a money processing method that can efficiently and strictly prevent unauthorized use of a key when, for example, unlocking a money processing device using a key stored in a key management device. ..

Conventionally, in order to manage cash (money) in a financial institution such as a bank, a money processing device called a so-called cashier is often provided. This money processing device is operated by an operator such as a counter clerk (teller) who conducts transactions with customers at the counter of a branch office or a cashier behind the counter, and is used when performing deposit processing and withdrawal processing associated with transactions. Will be done.

Further, there is known a technique of providing a key management device at a business office of a financial institution and locking / unlocking the money processing device using a key taken out from the key management device. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a key is taken out from a key management device, an operator performs ID card authentication, and when the event information to be executed is input, the corresponding key can be removed. Is disclosed. The operator brings the key removed from the key management device, moves to the money processing device, unlocks the money processing device, and performs a predetermined process.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-07975

However, according to the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, after the operator removes the key from the key management device, the key is handed over to a third party other than the operator, and the third party uses the key to process the money. Since it is possible to unlock the key, there is a problem that unauthorized use of the key cannot be prevented. Another problem is that if a key is misused, it is not possible to track who used the key.

In addition, it is possible that the above-mentioned third party is, for example, a clerk at a business office of a financial institution and has no intention of illegally using the key. However, if such a key is allowed to be lent again, strict key management should be performed. This causes security problems.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and when unlocking a money processing device using a key stored in a key management device, the key can be efficiently and strictly used. It is an object of the present invention to provide a money processing system and a money processing method capable of preventing unauthorized use.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention presents a money processing device having a lock portion that permits or prohibits access to the inside of the device, and a key that stores at least a key for unlocking the lock portion of the money processing device. A money processing system having a management device , a first imaging unit that images an operator who operates the key management device , and a second imaging unit that images an operator who operates the money processing device . The first image captured by the first imaging unit is collated with the second image captured by the second imaging unit, and the operator included in the first image and the first image are collated. A determination unit for determining whether or not the operators included in the image 2 match, and a key taken out from the key management device are used on condition that the determination unit determines that the operators match . It is characterized by being provided with a control unit that controls the unlocking of the lock unit .

Further, the present invention is a currency having a money processing device having a lock portion for permitting or prohibiting access to the inside of the device, and a key management device for storing at least a key for unlocking the lock portion of the money processing device. a processing system, the key management apparatus includes a key storage unit for storing the key retrievable in a first imaging unit that captures an operator to take out the key, is captured by the first imaging unit A transmission unit that transmits a first image to the money processing device is provided, and the money processing device includes a money processing unit that stores and / or pays out money, and a second imaging unit that images an operator. , The first image transmitted from the key management device and the second image captured by the second imaging unit are collated, and the operator included in the first image and the second image are collated. A lock using a key taken out from the key management device , provided that the determination unit for determining whether or not the operators included in the image match match, and the determination unit determines that the operators match. It is characterized by being provided with a control unit for controlling the unlocking of the unit.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the control unit issues a predetermined warning when the determination unit determines that the operators do not match.

Further, in the above invention, the present invention further includes a history information storage unit that stores history information regarding the usage history of the key and the determination result by the determination unit, and determines the history information stored in the history information storage unit. It is characterized in that it can be viewed from the device of.

The present invention, in the above invention, the key management device is housed available-money, the control unit, on condition that it is determined that the operator matches by the determining unit, the key management It is characterized by controlling so as to allow the acceptance of money taken out from the device.

Further, the present invention is a currency having a money processing device having a lock unit that permits or prohibits access to the inside of the device, and a key management device that stores at least a key for unlocking the lock unit of the money processing device. A method of processing money in a processing system, wherein the key management device transmits a first image captured by a first imaging unit that images an operator who takes out the key to the money processing device. The money processing device collates the second image captured by the second imaging unit that captures the operator who operates the own device with the first image transmitted from the key management device, and performs collation processing. The determination step of determining whether or not the operator included in the first image and the operator included in the second image match, and the money processing device determines that the operators match by the determination step. It is characterized by including a control step of controlling to allow unlocking of the lock portion using the key taken out from the key management device on condition that the lock portion is unlocked .

According to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently and strictly prevent unauthorized use of a medium.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the money processing system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a system configuration of the money processing system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the key management device shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing an internal configuration of the key management device shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a table stored in the storage unit shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of data transmitted from the key management device to the money changer. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the money changer shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the money changer shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the key management device shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart (1) showing a processing procedure of the change machine shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart (2) showing a processing procedure of the money changer shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the money processing system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the money processing apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the money processing apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart (1) showing a processing procedure of the money processing apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart (2) showing a processing procedure of the money processing apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the money processing system according to the third embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of data transmitted from the money storage device shown in FIG. 18 to the money processing device. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the money processing system according to the fourth embodiment.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the money processing system and the money processing method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the first embodiment, a case where the money processing device called the cashier is unlocked by using the key stored in the key management device will be shown.

<Concept of money processing system according to Example 1>
First, the concept of the money processing system according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the money processing system according to the first embodiment. Here, a case where the lock portion for locking and unlocking the door of the money changer 200 is unlocked by using the key managed by the key management device 100 will be shown. The "lock mechanism" described later means a mechanism that prevents the lock portion from being unlocked with a key. Since the money changer 200 is a device for processing money, it corresponds to the "money processing device" described in the claims.

As shown in FIG. 1, the key management device 100 is provided with an image pickup unit 127, and the image pickup unit 127 captures an image of an operator A who operates (keys are taken out) the key management device 100 (S11). The image a is transmitted to the change machine 200 (S12). On the other hand, the money changer 200 is also provided with an image pickup unit 236, and the image pickup unit 236 captures an image of the operator B who operates the money changer 200 (S13).

After that, the money changer 200 collates the image b obtained by capturing the operator B with the image a received from the key management device 100, and determines whether or not the operator A and the operator B are the same person (S14). .. As a result, when it is determined that the operator A and the operator B are the same person, the unlocking of the lock portion using the key is permitted (S15), and the operator A and the operator B are not the same person. If it is determined that, unlocking of the lock portion using the key is not permitted (S16).

As described above, on the condition that the operator A who has taken out the key from the key management device 100 and the operator B who is trying to unlock the lock of the change machine 200 are the same person, the lock portion of the change machine 200 is released. Since the lock is permitted, it is possible to prevent the operator A who has taken out the key from the key management device 100 from handing the key to a third party to unlock the lock portion of the change machine 200.

<System configuration>
Next, the system configuration of the money processing system according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a system configuration of the money processing system according to the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, here, the key management device 100, the money changer 200, and the safe 300 are communicably connected via a LAN (Local Area Network) or the like.

The key management device 100 is a device that manages keys of various devices including a money processing device installed in a store of a financial institution. Although a detailed description thereof will be described later, the key management device 100 is provided with an imaging unit 127 for imaging an operator, and the captured image is transmitted to the money changer 200. When the key of the safe 300, which will be described later, is taken out, an image is transmitted to the safe 300.

The money changer 200 is a device installed in a store of a financial institution to exchange money. Although a detailed description thereof will be described later, the money changer 200 is provided with an imaging unit 236 for imaging an operator, and collates the captured image with the image received from the key management device 100. It is determined whether or not the operators included in both images are the same person, and if they are the same person, unlocking with a key is permitted. On the other hand, if they are not the same person, unlocking with a key is not permitted. Specifically, it is controlled so that it does not rotate even if the key is inserted into the key hole.

The safe 300 is a safe for storing money. Although detailed description thereof will be omitted here, the safe 300 is provided with an imaging unit. Then, similarly to the change machine 200, the captured image and the image received from the key management device 100 are collated to determine whether or not the operators included in both images are the same person, and they are the same person. In that case, unlocking with a key is permitted. On the other hand, if they are not the same person, unlocking with a key is not permitted. Specifically, it is controlled so that it does not rotate even if the key is inserted into the key hole.

<Appearance configuration of key management device 100>
Next, the appearance configuration of the key management device 100 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the key management device 100 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the key management device 100 is provided with a door 102 that can be opened and closed, and has a key storage unit 103 inside the door 102. The key storage unit 103 has a plurality of key holding units 105. The key holder 105 makes it possible to attach and detach the key 140 for locking and unlocking the door of the exchange machine 200 and the key holder 104 to which the key for locking and unlocking the door of the safe for each denomination of the exchange machine 200 is connected. Hold.

The door 102 is locked in the standby state, and when the preset operator's ID code is read, the door 102 is unlocked and the key holding unit 105 can be accessed. Each key holding unit 105 holds (attaches) a specific key holder 104, and a key 140 is connected to the key holder 104. It should be noted that each key holding unit 105 cannot be held (mounted) except for the corresponding key holder 104. Further, each key holding unit 105 is provided with a lock mechanism 124 so that the removal of the key holder 104 can be permitted or prohibited. When the key holding unit 105 permits the removal of the key chain 104 from the specific key holding unit 105, the key holding unit 105 can prohibit the removal of the key chain 104 from another key holding unit 105. Since the lock mechanism 124 of the key chain 104 is a well-known technique, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The key usage status display unit 106 is provided corresponding to the key holding unit 105. The key usage status display unit 106 lights up when the key holder 104 is taken out from the key holding unit 105. Further, when the key chain 104 is held by the key holding unit 105 and the key chain 104 can be taken out, the key usage status display unit 106 blinks. Further, when the key chain 104 is held by the key holding unit 105 and the key chain 104 cannot be taken out, the key usage status display unit 106 is turned off. Further, it can be configured to light up only the key holding unit 105 of the key that can be taken out by the operator according to the ID code of the operator.

The emergency unlocking unit 107 is provided so that all the key holders 104 can be taken out from the key holding unit 105 in an emergency. The printer 108 is provided to print a log showing the usage status of the key 140.

The door open / close detection unit 112 detects the open state or the closed state of the door 102. When the door 102 is closed, the door open / close detection unit 112 detects the closed state of the door 102 by inserting the detection protrusion 113 provided on the door 102, and when the door 102 is opened, the door open / close detection unit 112 detects the closed state of the door 102. The open state of the door 102 is detected by pulling out the detection protrusion 113 provided on the door 102.

The card reader 115 is a reader unit that reads the ID card of the operator who uses the key. Further, an operation unit 117 and a display unit 116 for the operator to input information to the key management device 100 are provided. The operation unit 117 is provided with a plurality of buttons, and information is input by pressing the buttons. The display unit 116 is a liquid crystal display unit. The operation unit 117 and the display unit 116 can be integrated into a touch panel type liquid crystal display. A power switch 119 is provided on the right side of the main body.

The image pickup unit 127 is a camera that captures an image of the operator, and captures the face of the operator who passes the ID card through the card reader 115 of the key management device 100. When the operator takes out the key of the money changer 200, the face image is transmitted to the money changer 200 via the communication interface unit 125. When the operator takes out the key of the safe 300, the face image is transmitted to the safe 300.

With such a configuration, the key management device 100 can allow an arbitrary key holder 104 to be taken out from the key holding unit 105, and can prohibit other key holders 104 from being taken out from the key holding unit 105.

<Internal configuration of key management device 100>
Next, the internal configuration of the key management device 100 shown in FIG. 3 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the key management device 100 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the key management device 100 includes a control unit 121, a storage unit 122, a communication interface unit 125, and a warning unit 126. The detailed description of the parts already described will be omitted.

The storage unit 122 is a storage device including a non-volatile memory or a hard disk device. The storage unit 122 stores key usage status data and the like related to the removal and return of the key 140. In addition, the storage unit 122 stores the image of the operator captured when the operator swipes the ID card.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a table in which the key number, the withdrawal permission ID code, and the presence / absence of the key are associated with each other is stored. In this way, since the extraction permission ID code of the operator who can use the key management device 100 is stored, it is possible to restrict the extraction of the key 140 to which the operator does not have the authority. For example, since the operator whose ID code is "A1236" does not have the authority to retrieve the key number "K001", the retrieval of the corresponding key is prohibited.

The lock mechanism 124 is a mechanism for permitting or prohibiting the removal of the key holder 104 from the key holding unit 105. When the operator has the authority to take out the key, the lock mechanism 124 of the corresponding key number is unlocked, and the key holder 104 can be taken out.

The communication interface unit 125 is an interface unit for communicating with another device. The key management device 100 exchanges data with the money changer 200 and the safe 300 via the communication interface unit 125. For example, when the key of the change machine 200 is taken out from the key management device 100, the information shown in FIG. 6 including a data number, a take-out date and time, a key number, a card ID, and image data is transmitted to the change machine 200.

The warning unit 126 is a processing unit that issues a warning sound, displays a warning, or notifies warning information in an emergency such as when the door 102 is pryed open or the key chain 104 is forcibly removed from the key holding unit 105. ..

<Appearance configuration of money changer 200>
Next, the appearance configuration of the money changer 200 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the money changer 200 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the money changer 200 includes a main body having a hollow housing structure. The upper part of the main body on the front side (front side) is cut out in an L shape. For this reason, the front surface of the main body has an inclined surface 203 extending slightly inclined to the rear side toward the upper end side thereof, a horizontal plane 204 extending substantially horizontally from the lower end of the inclined surface 203 to the front side, and a lower surface from the front end of the horizontal plane 204. Includes a vertical plane 205 that extends substantially vertically.

The display operation unit 206 is provided on the inclined surface 203 at a substantially central position in the width direction. The display operation unit 206 includes a touch panel display having a wide rectangular liquid crystal display screen and a transparent touch panel laminated on the display screen so as to cover the surface of the display screen. The display operation unit 206 displays screens such as a currency exchange content selection screen and a currency exchange content confirmation screen, guidance, and the like.

Below the display operation unit 206, a receipt issuing port 207 for issuing a currency exchange statement (receipt) to the operator and a card handling port 208 for inserting and removing the operator's ID card are provided. On the inclined surface 203, an identification display plate called "exchange" is attached to the right side of the display operation unit 206 to indicate that the change machine 200 is a change machine. The inclined surface 203 is provided with a coin handling port 210 for inserting and receiving loose coins. Below the coin handling port 210, a call switch 211 for calling a staff member of a financial institution and a keyhole 212 for inserting a key by the staff member for maintenance of the money changer 200 or the like are provided. The coin handling port 210 is closed by the shutter 213 when the loose coins are not inserted or received. The keyhole 212 is normally electromagnetically locked so that the key cannot rotate. Then, the keyhole 212 is unlocked and can be used when only an authorized operator uses it.

The horizontal plane 204 has a wrapping coin handling port 214 for receiving coins (hereinafter referred to as "wrapping coins") packaged in a predetermined number (for example, 50), and inserting and receiving banknotes. A bill handling port (withdrawal port) 215 is provided for this purpose. The packaging coin handling port 214 is closed by the shutter 216 except when receiving the packaging coin. The bill handling port 215 is closed by the shutter 217 except when inserting or receiving bills. At the connecting portion between the horizontal plane 204 and the inclined surface 203, one confirmation mirror 218 is provided at two locations located in the vicinity of the packaging coin handling port 214 and the bill handling port 215. Each confirmation mirror 218 is inclined toward the front side while extending upward. With each of the packaged coin handling port 214 and the bill handling port 215 open, the inside of the handling ports 214 and 215 can be visually recognized by the confirmation mirror 218 corresponding to each handling port, so that you do not forget to remove the packaged coins and bills. Can be prevented.

A motion sensor 219 for detecting whether or not there is a person in front of the change machine 200 is provided at substantially the center of the upper end of the vertical surface 205 in the width direction. On the vertical surface 205, almost the entire area below the motion sensor 219 projects one step toward the front side. At the upper end of this overhanging portion, an insertion port 220 for inserting a fee (coin) for exchange and a return lever 221 operated to return the fee inserted in the insertion port 220 are provided. ing. In front of the overhanging part, there is a coin return port 222 where the inserted fee (including change) is returned, and a foreign object return port 223 where the foreign substance other than coins is returned when a foreign substance other than coins is inserted into the insertion port 220. And are provided.

In addition, there is a door on the back for putting in and out the stored coins, and the door is locked so that even if the key is inserted into the keyhole, the key will not turn unless you are a legitimate key operator. A lock mechanism is provided to lock the key. Further, a motion sensor 219 that detects an operator trying to unlock the key and an imaging unit 236 that captures an image of the operator are provided.

<Internal configuration of money changer 200>
Next, the internal configuration of the exchange machine 200 shown in FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the money changer 200 shown in FIG. 7. As shown in the figure, the main body has a control unit 225 configured by, for example, a microcomputer. The control unit 225 is connected to a main body storage unit 226, a display operation unit 206, a staff operation unit 227, a coin deposit unit 228, a card reader unit 229, a receipt issuing unit 230, and the like. Further, the control unit 225 has a bill deposit / withdrawal unit 231, a packaging coin withdrawal unit 232, a loose coin withdrawal unit 233, a lock mechanism 237, a key extraction detection unit 238, and a communication interface unit via a hub such as a USB hub. 239 is connected.

The main body storage unit 226 is composed of a storage device such as a non-volatile memory or a hard disk drive. The main body storage unit 226 stores a program and various data tables related to the exchange transaction processing in the exchange machine 200. Specifically, the main body storage unit 226 stores, for example, a change machine control program, a face image imaging program, a face matching program, a currency exchange transaction content storage table, and a fee determination table.

The main body storage unit 226 stores key retrieval data including the operator's image received from the key management device 100, and also stores the operator's face image captured by the imaging unit 236. Further, the main body storage unit 226 stores the operator ID code, key information, and image data received from the key management device 100 as log data in association with the date and time information.

The clerk operation unit 227 is an operation unit for being operated by a clerk of a financial institution, and is provided on the back side of the main body, for example. The clerk operation unit 227 is usually covered with a back cover, and the clerk operation unit 227 is exposed with the back cover open. The staff operation unit 227 may be omitted. The coin deposit unit 228 is provided with a coin transport mechanism for transporting the loose coins inserted into the coin handling port 210 to a plurality of loose coin storage sections for storing the loose coins for each denomination. The loose coin storage section is housed inside the main body.

The card reader unit 229 is built in at a position slightly rearward from the front surface of the main body unit. The card reader unit 229 reads the card ID from the operator's ID card inserted in the card handling port 208. This ID card is ejected from the card handling port 208 after the exchange process and returned to the operator. The receipt issuing unit 230 prints the details of the exchange transaction and the fee on the recording paper, and issues it as a receipt. The receipt issued from the receipt issuing unit 230 is output from the receipt issuing port 207 toward the front of the main body.

The bill deposit / withdrawal unit 231 includes a bill transport mechanism (not shown) and an identification unit 234. The bill transport mechanism transports bills between a plurality of (for example, seven) bill storages housed in the main body and the bill handling port 215. Of the seven storages, six are stored in the main body as a safe, and the remaining one is stored in the main body as a safe. The six storages are, for example, 10,000 yen bills for new tickets, 5,000 yen bills for new tickets, 1,000 yen bills for new tickets, 10,000 yen bills for distribution tickets, 5,000 yen bills for distribution tickets, and 1,000 yen for distribution tickets. It is provided to store yen bills. In other words, the six storages store banknotes according to both new and distribution tickets and the denomination of banknotes. The safe deposit box stores all the deposited banknotes. The new ticket is a beautiful banknote without creases, wrinkles, or stains, and the distribution ticket is a banknote already on the market.

The bill transport mechanism transports the bills deposited in the bill handling port 215 to each storage via the transport path one by one, and transports the bills stored in each storage to the bill handling port 215 via the transport path 1 The banknotes are transported one by one, and the banknotes are discharged from the banknote handling port 215 to be withdrawn. The identification unit 234 is arranged in the middle of the transport path and identifies the denomination, positive loss, authenticity, etc. of the banknotes transported along the transport path. In addition to the storage for exclusively storing bills, a storage that functions as a temporary holding unit can also be provided as the storage.

The packaging coin withdrawal unit 232 provides a packaging coin ejection unit for ejecting the packaging coins sent from each of the plurality of packaging coin storage units for storing the packaging coins for each denomination into the packaging coin handling port 214. I have. The packaging coin storage unit is housed in the main body. The loose coin withdrawal unit 233 is provided with a loose coin ejection unit for ejecting loose coins sent from each loose coin storage unit to the loose coin handling port 210.

The lock mechanism 237 is a mechanism for disabling the key for opening the door for maintenance. When the operator takes out the key of the change machine 200 from the key management device 100 and the same operator uses this key, the lock mechanism 237 is unlocked. For example, regarding this lock mechanism 237, when a pin is present in the key insertion portion and the key cannot be inserted, the pin is controlled to retract when the lock is released, so that the key can be inserted into the keyhole 212. It can be inserted. The key extraction detection unit 238 is a sensor that detects that the key inserted in the keyhole 212 has been removed. As a result, the device can detect that the maintenance work has been completed. The communication interface unit 239 is an interface for communicating with an external device, and can communicate with the key management device 100 and receive key extraction data.

<Processing procedure of key management device 100>
Next, the processing procedure of the key management device 100 shown in FIG. 4 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the key management device 100 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the card reader 115 reads the operator's ID card (step S101). Then, it is authenticated whether or not the ID code of the read ID card is the ID code registered in the storage unit 122 (step S102).

As a result, if the ID code cannot be authenticated (step S102; No), a predetermined warning is issued (step S103), and the ID card is waiting to be read. On the other hand, if the ID code is correctly authenticated (step S102; Yes), the image pickup unit 127 captures an image of the operator (step S104). At this time, it is determined whether or not the captured image is an appropriate image including the face portion of the operator, and if it is not an appropriate image, the image is taken again. It should be noted that a well-known technique such as template matching can be used to determine whether or not the operator's face is included. In addition, when taking a picture again, it is possible to give voice guidance or display to that effect.

After that, the lock mechanism 124 of the door 102 is released (step S105). Specifically, the key usage status display unit 106 of the key holding unit 105 associated with the ID code is blinked, and the lock mechanism 124 of the corresponding key holding unit 105 is released. However, with respect to the key holding unit 105 from which the key chain 104 associated with the ID code has already been removed, the key usage status display unit 106 remains lit. Regarding the key holding unit 105 that is not associated with the ID code, the key usage status display unit 106 is in the lit state or the off state, the lock mechanism 124 corresponding to the key holding unit 105 is not released, and the key holder 104 cannot be extracted.

Then, the state of waiting for the key chain 104 to be removed by the operator (step S106; No) is reached, and when the key chain 104 is removed (step S106; Yes), the information from the key holding unit 105 is stored in the storage unit 122. The device in which the key is used is specified (step S107). Then, data is transmitted to the specified device (step S108), and the process is terminated. At this time, if a plurality of key chains 104 are pulled out, data is transmitted to each device. When the operator obtains the key holder 104, the operator closes the door 102 of the key management device 100.

<Processing procedure of money changer 200>
Next, the processing procedure of the money changer 200 shown in FIG. 8 will be described. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing a processing procedure of the money changer 200 shown in FIG. Here, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the operator is in the mode of performing maintenance on the change machine 200. As shown in the figure, the motion sensor 219 first detects that the operator has approached the door of the money changer 200 (step S201). Then, if the motion sensor 219 detects the operator (step S201; Yes), the operator is imaged (step S202).

After that, it is determined whether or not the captured image contains the front image of the person (operator) (step S203), and if the image does not include the front image of the person (step S203; No), after issuing a warning such as "Look at the camera" (step S204), the process proceeds to step S201.

On the other hand, when the front image of the person is included in the image (step S203; Yes), the collation process is performed between the image and the image received from the key management device 100 (step S205). Then, it is determined whether or not the operators match based on the collation result (step S206), and if it is determined that the operators do not match (step S206; No), "there is no authority to unlock" or the like. After issuing the warning (step S207), the upper officer waits for the error to be cleared (step S208).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the operators match (step S206; Yes), the lock mechanism 237 is released (step S209), and the door can be released by using the operator's key. Therefore, the operator can load or collect money from the door. If the door is opened for a predetermined time after the lock mechanism 237 is released, an alarm can be issued. This is to prevent the situation where the door is left open.

After that, if the key is removed after the door is closed and it is detected that the lock portion is locked (step S210; Yes), the log is saved (step S211), and the face image data received from the key management device 100 is saved. Is deleted (step S212), and the above series of processes is completed.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the image of the operator captured by the image pickup unit 127 provided in the key management device 100 is transmitted to the change machine 200, and the change machine 200 uses the image pickup provided in the own device. The image captured by the unit 236 is collated with the image received from the key management device 100 to determine whether or not the operator is the same person, and if it is determined that the operator is the same person, the key. When it is determined that the operator is not the same person, the lock part of the change machine 200 is not allowed to be unlocked by using the key. Therefore, the key management is performed. It is possible to prevent a situation in which an operator who has taken out the key from the device 100 hands the key to a third party to unlock the lock portion of the change machine 200.

It is also possible to perform a timer check from the time the key is taken out until the unlocking operation is performed. For example, if it exceeds 5 minutes after the key is taken out, it is possible to control so that the lock mechanism 237 is not released even if the same person is determined by the image collation. This is to prevent the possibility of fraud. The time that becomes the threshold value in this case is set in advance.

Further, the number of times the key can be used can be limited, and when the key is used for unlocking the lock portion, it can be configured to prohibit the second and subsequent unlocking of the lock portion using the same key. In this case, the operator once returns the key to the key management device 100 and performs the extraction operation again.

Further, if the image captured by the imaging unit is insufficient, the image is captured again without releasing the lock mechanism. In this case, by displaying a message such as "Look at the camera", it is possible to promote the acquisition of a normal image and improve the authentication accuracy.

In addition, when collating images, it is also possible to perform appearance collation in consideration of the clothes of the upper body. This makes it possible to improve the collation accuracy. In addition, as a type of alarm notification, not only the warning screen is displayed or the warning sound is generated as a single device, but also the contact information (management device, administrator's smartphone / tablet terminal) registered in advance is notified. it can.

Further, when a plurality of keys are continuously taken out from the key management device 100, a determination is made individually for each key. Further, after the unlocking operation or the key is returned, log information such as the collation result, the collation date and time, the unlock date and time, and the key return date and time is saved. In addition, the image acquired when the key is taken out or the image acquired when the door is opened may be saved. It is also possible to store the history information related to the key usage history and the determination result in the history information storage unit so that the history information stored in the history information storage unit can be viewed from a predetermined device (tablet terminal or the like). ..

Further, the imaging unit can be separated from the key management device 100 and the money changer 200 and arranged on the ceiling, for example, or a surveillance camera provided near the device can be used. It is also possible to arrange image pickup units on the front and rear surfaces of the money changer 200 and use the images captured by the image pickup unit on the operated side for collation.

Although the case where the change machine 200 determines whether or not the lock can be unlocked is mainly shown here, the safe 300 can be prevented from being unlocked by a third party by adopting the same configuration as the change machine 200. it can.

Further, in the first embodiment, the case where the money changer 200 performs the collation processing of the two images and the determination processing of whether or not the operator matches, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to newly provide a management device and perform such processing on this management device. In this case, if the key management device 100 and the change machine 200 capture an image of the operator, the image is transmitted to the management device, and the management device notifies the change machine 200 of the determination result.

Further, in the above description, the case where the approach of the operator is detected by the motion sensor 219 is shown, but the image taken by the image pickup unit 236 is image-processed to detect the unlocking operation, and the operation is triggered by this. You can also let it.

By the way, in the first embodiment, the case where the door of the change machine 200 is unlocked by using the key taken out from the key management device 100 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the key management device is not limited to this. It can also be applied when the door of the money processing device 400, which is a so-called money changer, is unlocked by using the key taken out from 100. Therefore, in the second embodiment, such a case will be described.

<Concept of money processing system according to Example 2>
The concept of the money processing system according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the money processing system according to the second embodiment. Here, a case where the lock portion of the money processing device 400 called the cashier is unlocked by using the key managed by the key management device 100 will be shown.

As shown in FIG. 1, the key management device 100 is provided with an image pickup unit 127, and the image pickup unit 127 captures an image of an operator A who operates (keys are taken out) the key management device 100 (S21). The image a is transmitted to the money processing device 400 (S22). On the other hand, the money processing device 400 is also provided with an image pickup unit 432, and the image pickup unit 432 captures an image of the operator B who operates the money processing device 400 (unlocks the door) (S23).

After that, the money processing device 400 collates the image b obtained by capturing the operator B with the image a received from the key management device 100, and determines whether or not the operator A and the operator B are the same person (S24). ). As a result, when it is determined that the operator A and the operator B are the same person, the unlocking of the lock portion using the key is permitted (S25), and the operator A and the operator B are not the same person. If it is determined that, unlocking of the lock portion using the key is not permitted (S26).

As described above, the lock of the money processing device 400 is provided on the condition that the operator A who has taken out the key from the key management device 100 and the operator B who is trying to unlock the lock portion of the money processing device 400 are the same person. Since the unlocking of the unit is permitted, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the operator A who has taken out the key from the key management device 100 hands the key to a third party to unlock the lock unit of the money processing device 400. be able to.

<Appearance configuration of money processing device 400>
Next, the appearance configuration of the money processing apparatus 400 shown in FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the money processing device 400 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the currency processing device 400 is located between a bill processing device including a loose bill processing unit 411 and a bundled bill processing unit 412 and a coin processing device including a loose coin processing unit 413 and a packaged coin processing unit 414. The loss ticket processing device 416 is arranged in, and the loss ticket processing device 415 is arranged on the upper surface of the loss ticket processing device 416. In addition, a display operation unit 428 and a printer 430 are arranged above the bill processing device and the coin processing device, respectively, and an operator working in each device can move the display operation unit 428 from the front of each device without moving. You can check the operation and display information.

The loose bill processing unit 411 has a loose bill deposit port for accepting the loose bills to be deposited and a deposit reject unit for ejecting the rejected loose bills on the front surface of the housing. It has a loose bill withdrawal port for taking out loose bills to be gold. The bundled bill processing unit 412 has a bundled bill withdrawal port for taking out bundled bills at the upper part of the front surface of the housing, and a bundled bill outlet for ejecting the bundled bills out of the machine at the lower part of the front surface of the housing. Have.

The loose coin processing unit 413 has a loose coin deposit port for receiving loose coins to be deposited on the upper surface of the housing, and a loose coin withdrawal for taking out the loose coins to be withdrawn on the front surface of the housing. Mouth, deposit reject opening for throwing out rejected loose coins, bag-picking chute part formed so that loose coins can be collected in the coin bag, and ejecting loose coins whose processing was canceled during the deposit process I have a return collection box for.

The wrapping coin processing unit 414 has a wrapping coin withdrawal port for taking out wrapping coins at the upper part of the front surface of the housing, and a wrapping coin lump sum box and wrapping coins for collecting a large amount of wrapping coins at the lower part. It has a packaging coin outlet for throwing out the machine.

The loss processing device 415 includes a loss deposit slot for receiving coins (loss coins, commemorative coins, etc.) that cannot be accepted by the coin processing device, a circulation coin storage unit for sorting and storing the accepted coins, and a circulation coin storage unit. It has a commemorative coin storage unit and a return coin storage unit for storing the returned coins. Of the received coins, the loss coins of the circulation coins are stored in the circulation coin storage section, and the commemorative coins (genuine coins and loss coins) are stored in the commemorative coin storage section.

The loss ticket processing device 416 has a paper leaf deposit slot for accepting paper leaves such as banknotes, checks, and bills, which cannot be accepted by the banknote processing device, on the front surface of the upper surface of the housing. It has a paper leaf withdrawal port for discharging paper leaves such as loss tickets and a post for inserting and storing the loss tickets.

The operation display unit 428 is an input / output device including a touch panel type display unit and the like, and inputs various information or displays and outputs various information. The operator uses the operation display unit 428 to perform a payment operation of a valuable medium, a ticket face confirmation operation, and the like. In addition, here, the case where two operation display units 428 are provided is shown, and it can be used properly according to the input / output contents for each operator. The printer 430 is an output device for printing detailed information of stored money and the like.

<Internal configuration of money processing device 400>
Next, the internal configuration of the money processing apparatus 400 shown in FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the money processing device 400 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the control unit 420 of the money processing device 400 includes the loose bill processing unit 411, the bundled bill processing unit 412, the loose coin processing unit 413, the packaging coin processing unit 414, and the loss coin processing device 415, which have already been described. , The loss ticket processing device 416, the operation display unit 428, and the printer 430 are connected.

Further, the control unit 420 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 421, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 422, a storage unit 424 such as a hard disk device, two ID card readers 426 that are input devices for operator ID information, and an operator. The communication interface unit 434 is connected.

The control unit 420 is a control unit that controls the money processing device 400 as a whole. The image of the operator who operates the money processing device 400 is captured by the imaging unit 432, and the captured image and the image received from the key management device 100 are captured. And are collated to determine whether or not the operator is the same person, and when it is determined that the operator is the same person, control is performed to release the lock mechanism 417.

The storage unit 424 stores an image of an operator who operates the control program and the money processing device 400. The ID card reader 426 is a device that reads the ID code information of the ID card possessed by the operator. Based on the ID information read by the ID card reader 426, the authority of the operator and the like are authenticated. The communication interface unit 434 is an interface unit for communicating with the key management device 100.

The lock mechanism 417 is a mechanism that locks the key so that even if an unauthorized operator tries to open the door or the storage portion with the key, the door or the storage portion is not opened. When the same person as the operator who took out the key from the key management device 100 uses the key of the money processing device 400, the control unit 420 controls the key of the lock mechanism 417 to be unlocked.

<Processing procedure of money processing equipment>
Next, the processing procedure of the money processing apparatus 400 shown in FIG. 14 will be described. 15 and 16 are flowcharts showing a processing procedure of the money processing apparatus 400 shown in FIG. Further, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen.

First, as shown in the screen G1 of FIG. 17, the money processing device 400 displays a standby screen on the display operation unit 428. Here, if the ID card reader 426 reads the ID card of the operator who intends to maintain the money processing device 400 (step S301), it authenticates whether or not the ID code has the operation authority (step). S302). If the ID code cannot be authenticated (step 302; No), a predetermined warning (warning display to the display operation unit 428, issuance of an alarm sound) is performed (step S303), and the ID card is read. It will be in a waiting state. On the other hand, if the ID code is correctly authenticated (step S302; Yes), the menu selection operation is accepted on the screen G2 of FIG. 17 (step S304). If this selection operation is not "maintenance" (step S305; No), processing other than maintenance is performed. Since the case of performing maintenance is described here, the description of processing other than maintenance will be omitted.

On the other hand, if the selection operation is "maintenance" (step S305; Yes), the image pickup unit 432 captures an image of the operator (step S306). In this case, the screen G3 shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the display operation unit 428.

Then, it is determined whether or not the image (included in the key retrieval data) has been acquired from the key management device 100 (step S307). Here, if the key retrieval data (including the image) does not exist in the storage unit 424 (step S307; No), a warning is displayed to that effect and the process ends (step S308). On the other hand, when the key retrieval data (including the image) exists in the storage unit 424 (step S307; Yes), the image collation process is performed to determine whether or not the operator is the same person (step S309). ). At this time, the screen G4 or the screen G5 shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the display operation unit 428.

As a result, if it is determined that the operators are not the same person (step S310; No), an error notification on the screen G4 shown in FIG. 17 is given to the display operation unit 428 to give a warning (step S311), and key management is performed. The data acquired from the device 100 is erased (step S316), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the operators are the same person (step S310; Yes), the lock mechanism 417 is set to be unlockable (step S312), and the operator can unlock using the key. Then, the screen G5 shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the display operation unit 428.

Then, when the door is unlocked by the key possessed by the operator (step S313; Yes), maintenance by the operator is performed. After that, if locked (step S314; Yes), the log is saved in the storage unit 424 (step S315), and the data acquired from the key management device 100 is erased from the key management device 100 (step S316). Ends a series of processes.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the image captured by the operator by the imaging unit 127 provided in the key management device 100 is transmitted to the currency processing device 400, and in the currency processing device 400, the image is provided in the own device. The image captured by the image pickup unit 432 is compared with the image received from the key management device 100 to determine whether or not the operator is the same person, and if it is determined that the operator is the same person, , The operator who took out the key from the key management device 100 was configured to allow unlocking using the key and not to allow unlocking using the key when it was determined that the operator was not the same person. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the key is handed over to a third party to unlock the lock portion of the key management device 100. The modified example is the same as that of the first embodiment.

By the way, in the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2, the case where the money changer 200 or the money processing device 400 is unlocked by using the key taken out from the key management device 100 has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It can also be applied when the key management device 100 does not exist. Therefore, in the third embodiment, such a case will be described.

<Concept of money processing system according to Example 3>
The concept of the money processing system according to the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the money processing system according to the third embodiment. Here, the case where the money taken out from the money storage device 500 is stored (replenished) in the money processing device 400 will be shown. The money storage device 500 is a device that mainly stores a large amount of money such as bundled banknotes and wrapping coins. It is equipped with a lockable drawer-shaped storage unit, and the type and quantity of money stored is managed as inventory information.

As shown in FIG. 18, the money storage device 500 is provided with an image pickup unit 501, and the image pickup unit 501 captures an image of the operator A who operates the money storage device 500 (opens and closes the storage unit) (S31). The captured image a is transmitted to the money processing device 400 (S32). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, data including a data number, a transaction date and time, a card ID, image data, and transaction details will be transmitted to the money processing device 400. On the other hand, the money processing device 400 is also provided with an image pickup unit 432, and the image pickup unit 432 captures an image of the operator B who operates the money processing device 400 (S33).

After that, the money processing device 400 collates the image b obtained by capturing the operator B with the image a received from the money storage device 500, and determines whether or not the operator A and the operator B are the same person (S34). ). As a result, when it is determined that the operator A and the operator B are the same person, the money processing device 400 is permitted to be replenished with money (S35), and the replenishment process is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operator A and the operator B are not the same person, the money processing device 400 is not permitted to be replenished with money, and an alarm is notified (S36).

In this way, the money processing device 400 is replenished with money, provided that the operator A who has taken out the money from the money storage device 500 and the operator B who is trying to replenish the money to the money processing device 400 are the same person. Since it was decided to allow money, it is possible to store money only when the operator is the same person, and the handling of money is strict.

By the way, in the third embodiment, the case where the money stored in the money storage device 500 is stored in the money processing device 400 is shown, but the money taken out (collected) from the money processing device 400 is stored in the money storage device 500. It can also be applied when storing in. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, such a case will be described.

<Concept of money processing system according to Example 4>
The concept of the money processing system according to the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the money processing system according to the fourth embodiment. Here, the case where the money stored in the money processing device 400 is stored in the money storage device 500 is shown.

As shown in FIG. 20, an image pickup unit 432 provided in the money processing device 400 captures an image of an operator B operating (taking out money) the money processing device 400 (S41), and the captured image b is a money storage device. It is transmitted to 500 (S42). On the other hand, the image pickup unit 501 provided in the money storage device 500 images the operator A who operates the money storage device 500 (S43).

After that, the money storage device 500 collates the image a obtained by capturing the operator A with the image b received from the money processing device 400, and determines whether or not the operator A and the operator B are the same person (S44). ). As a result, when it is determined that the operator A and the operator B are the same person, the money storage device 500 is permitted to store the money (S45), and the money is stored. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operator A and the operator B are not the same person, the money storage device 500 is not permitted to store money, and an alarm is notified (S46).

As described above, the money in the money storage device 500 is provided on the condition that the operator B who takes out the money from the money processing device 400 and the operator A who intends to store the money in the money storage device 500 are the same person. Since it was decided to allow the storage of money, it is possible to store money only when the operator is the same person, and the handling of money will be strict.

In the above-mentioned Examples 3 and 4, authentication processing by two-party imaging can be performed to open and close the drawer that does not have the automatic scrutiny function. Further, the same processing can be performed between the safe and the money storage device by using an external imaging unit.

In addition, even if the device is not provided with a lock mechanism and its use cannot be controlledly prohibited, unauthorized use can be suppressed by notifying an alarm when it is determined by authentication that the person is not the same person. it can.

Further, by storing the face image of each operator in the management device, it is possible to transfer the key between the operators. For example, when the operator A and the operator B are associated with each other on the management device and the key taken out by the operator A is handed over to the operator B, the unlocking by the operator B can be permitted. .. It should be noted that the association between the operator A and the operator B can be temporarily permitted.

Further, in the above-mentioned Examples 1 to 4, the case where the image authentication process is performed is shown, but the money processing system having the operator's image log storage function alone does not perform the authentication process using such an image. , It is possible to tighten security. This is because it is possible to check for fraud by referring to the log storage result.

It should be noted that each configuration shown in Examples 1 to 4 above is a schematic function, and does not necessarily have to be physically shown. That is, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or part of the device is functionally or physically distributed / integrated in an arbitrary unit according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be configured.

The money processing system and money processing method of the present invention are useful when the operator wants to strictly handle media such as keys and money.

100 Key management device 102 Door 103 Key storage unit 104 Key holder 105 Key holding unit 106 Key usage status display unit 107 Emergency unlocking unit 108 Printer unit 112 Door open / close detection unit 113 Detection protrusion 115 Card reader 116 Display unit 117 Operation unit 119 Power supply Switch 121 Control unit 122 Storage unit 124 Lock mechanism 125 Communication interface unit 126 Warning unit 127 Imaging unit 140 Key 200 Exchanger 203 Inclined surface 204 Horizontal surface 205 Vertical surface 206 Display operation unit 207 Receipt issuing port 208 Card handling port 210 Coin handling port 211 Call switch 212 Keyhole 214 Packaging coin handling port 215 Banknote handling port 216, 217 Shutter 218 Confirmation mirror 219 Human sensor 220 Insertion port 221 Return lever 222 Coin return port 223 Foreign object return port 225 Control unit 226 Main unit storage unit 227 Staff operation unit 228 Coin deposit section 229 Card reader section 230 Receipt issue section 231 Banknote deposit / withdrawal section 232 Packaging coin withdrawal section 233 Loose coin withdrawal section 236 Imaging section 237 Lock mechanism 238 Key extraction detection section 239 Communication interface section 300 Safe 400 Money processing device 500 coin storage device

Claims (6)

A money processing system having a money processing device having a lock unit that permits or prohibits access to the inside of the device, and a key management device that stores at least a key for unlocking the lock unit of the money processing device .
A first imaging unit that images an operator who operates the key management device , and
A second image pickup unit that captures an image of an operator operating the money processing device , and
The first image captured by the first imaging unit and the second image captured by the second imaging unit are collated, and the operator included in the first image and the first image are collated. A determination unit that determines whether or not the operators included in the image 2 match, and
The feature is that the control unit is provided to control the unlocking of the lock unit using the key taken out from the key management device , provided that the determination unit determines that the operators match. Money processing system. A money processing system having a money processing device having a lock unit that permits or prohibits access to the inside of the device, and a key management device that stores at least a key for unlocking the lock unit of the money processing device .
The key management device is
A key storage unit for storing the key takeout capable,
A first imaging unit that captures an image of an operator who takes out the key ,
A transmission unit that transmits a first image captured by the first imaging unit to the money processing device is provided.
The money processing device is
A money processing department that stores and / or pays out money,
A second imaging unit that captures the operator,
The first image transmitted from the key management device and the second image captured by the second imaging unit are collated to be collated with the operator included in the first image and the second image. A determination unit that determines whether or not the operators included in the image match,
The feature is that the control unit is provided to control the unlocking of the lock unit using the key taken out from the key management device on condition that the operator is determined to match by the determination unit. Money processing system. The money processing system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the control unit issues a predetermined warning when it is determined by the determination unit that the operators do not match. A history information storage unit for storing history information regarding the key usage history and the determination result by the determination unit is further provided.
The money processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the history information stored in the history information storage unit can be viewed from a predetermined device. The key management device is a storage available-the money,
The control unit, on condition that it is determined that the operator matches by the determining unit, according to claim 1, wherein the controller controls so as to permit the acceptance of the money taken out of the key management device The money processing system described in any one of. A method for processing money in a money processing system having a money processing device having a lock unit that permits or prohibits access to the inside of the device, and a key management device that stores at least a key for unlocking the lock unit of the money processing device. And
A transmission step in which the key management device transmits a first image captured by a first imaging unit that images an operator who takes out the key to the money processing device.
The money processing device collates the second image captured by the second imaging unit that captures the operator who operates the own device with the first image transmitted from the key management device, and performs collation processing. A determination step of determining whether or not the operator included in the first image and the operator included in the second image match.
A control step of controlling the money processing device to allow unlocking of the lock portion using the key taken out from the key management device , provided that the operator is determined to match by the determination step. A monetary processing method characterized by inclusion.

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