KR101254810B1 - Automatic teller machine and method for supplying display test mode - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a financial automation device and a method for providing a screen checking mode. More specifically, the financial automation device receives manager information through an interface, authenticates the manager information through an authentication processing unit, and checks a screen checking mode. When the driver succeeds in authenticating the manager information, the driver may operate a screen check mode including a check list, and output a check execution detail of each item of the check list.

Financial Automation, ATM, CD, Management, Screen Inspection

Description

Financial automation equipment and method that provides a screen check mode {AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING DISPLAY TEST MODE}

1 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of a financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen output by a financial automation device operating in a screen check mode.

3 is a diagram illustrating a check list to which check execution details are applied according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating a method for providing a screen checking mode in a financial automation device according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: financial automation equipment

110: interface

120: authentication processing unit

130: screen check mode drive unit

140: output device

150: printer

160: check history transmission unit

The present invention relates to a financial automation device and method, and more particularly, to a financial automation device and method for driving a screen check mode including a check list by receiving manager information and outputting a check performed history of each item of the check list. will be.

With respect to traditional financial transactions that have been carried out by banks in direct contact with clerks, the advent of Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) has revolutionized in many ways. The waiting time of the user is significantly reduced, and even after the work of the financial institution, the user can enjoy the benefit of being able to perform financial transactions whenever they want.

Such convenient financial automation equipment needs periodic management and maintenance. The current management personnel displays the check contents on the sheet on which the predetermined check list is output to check the screen of the financial automation device. However, the checking procedure according to the checklist of the financial automation device is a large part of the repetitive operation, and thus the checklist is composed of a very large number of items. For example, management personnel must repeat a cumbersome procedure, such as testing from 10,000 won to 300,000 won in increments of 10,000 won, or repeatedly testing each button on the touch screen.

In addition, management personnel should have in their hands papers with a fairly thick checklist and write down the results of repeated inspection procedures. As the management personnel checks a large number of items on this checklist, the checking time can be considerably longer. In addition, the management personnel should perform the complicated and cumbersome process of executing the financial automation device to confirm the operation according to each item at the same time as the direct check and the execution result. As a result, errors in the execution result may occur. In addition, an error on the service screen of the financial automation device may lead to an actual accident such as holding during a transaction, which is very fatal. Therefore, an error check on the service screen is very important. Therefore, there is a need for a technical idea that provides a function for more efficient and clear screen inspection of financial automation equipment.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, an object of the present invention is to display a check list on the screen, and to automatically apply the check details to the check list, the screen check is completed If so, the present invention provides a financial automation device and a method for outputting a check list to which the check performance is applied.

In order to achieve the above object and solve the above problems of the prior art, the financial automation device according to the present invention is an interface for receiving manager information, an authentication processing unit for authenticating the manager information, and upon successful authentication of the manager information. And a screen check mode driving unit for driving a screen check mode including a check list, and outputting check details of each item of the check list, wherein the check performing details of each item of the check list are included in the check list. And a flag indicating a normal or error of the screen test of each item.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the financial automation device further includes a printer for outputting the check list and the details of each check performed on the check list on a predetermined sheet according to a predetermined request.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the financial automation device further includes a check history transmission unit for transmitting the check list and the check performance details of the check list to a predetermined server through the internet network according to a predetermined request.

If the check history transmission unit according to an embodiment of the present invention is unable to communicate with the predetermined server, the check list and the check performance history of the check list are recorded in a predetermined memory, and communication with the predetermined server is performed. Where possible, characterized in that the check list and the check performance history of the check list is retransmitted to the predetermined server.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a financial automation device, the method comprising: receiving manager information, authenticating the manager information, and driving a screen checking mode including a check list when authentication of the manager information is successful. And outputting a check performance history of each item of the check list including a flag indicating a normal or error of the screen test of each item of the check list.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like elements throughout.

As shown in FIG. 1, the financial automation device 100 includes an interface 110, an authentication processor 120, and a screen check mode driver 130. In addition, an output device 140 including a display means such as an LCD, a printer 150 for outputting each check execution detail due to the screen check mode on a predetermined sheet, and a check for transmitting the check execution details to the predetermined server. The history transmission unit 160 may further include.

The management agent adds a new service menu to the financial automation device 100 or periodically performs a screen check to check whether various service menus are normally displayed on the screen for each transaction step. In the present invention, when the management agent is dispatched to the financial automation device 100 for the screen check, the financial automation device 100 is driven in the screen check mode to perform the screen check for each service. . At this time, the check list necessary for the screen check is recorded on the financial automation device 100, and each of the check execution details according to the screen check is applied to the check list, and the management personnel when the screen check is completed. The check list including the check performance history may be output to the monitor or a predetermined sheet for checking.

More specifically, the interface 110 receives the manager information from the management personnel to provide the screen check mode. To this end, the interface 110 may include input devices such as a touch screen, a keypad, an RFID reader, and an ID reader for receiving predetermined information.

The authentication processor 120 authenticates the manager information input from the interface 110. For example, when a predetermined number string is input as administrator information through the keypad, the authentication processing unit 120 transmits the number string to a management server to request authentication, and receives whether to authenticate in response to the authentication request. Authentication can be performed. As another example, when the management personnel inserts the employee ID or identification card into the interface 110, the authentication processing unit 120 may read the identification information displayed on the employee ID or identification card, and transmit the identification information to the management server for authentication.

The screen check mode driving unit 130 drives a screen check mode including a check list when authentication of the manager information is successful. The screen check mode driver 130 may maintain a predetermined application on a ROM to drive the screen check mode. In addition, the screen check mode driver 130 may update the application to the latest version by collecting update data from a predetermined management server.

The screen check mode driving unit 130 outputs a check execution detail for each item of the check list. At this time, the check performance history of each item of the check list may be a flag indicating the normal or error of the screen test for each item of the check list. More specifically, the screen check mode driving unit 130 drives the application according to the screen check, and writes the details of the check performed in each check list according to the check procedure proceeded from the management personnel. For example, to check the input of the number '1' of the touch screen, the application requests '50, 000 won withdrawal 'on the screen, and confirms the input of the touch screen input from the management personnel. At this time, the management personnel may input the confirmation button when the number of inputs for the number '1' and the number of inputs confirmed by the application match. In this case, the check on the number '1' of the touch screen is completed, and the check execution details are written in the corresponding items on the check list according to the checked check. In this manner, the screen check can be completed for all items on the checklist.

The financial automation device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may output a check list in which all the check execution details are written after completion of the screen check to a monitor such as an LCD or a predetermined sheet. The management personnel may transmit the check list output to the monitor to the management server to request a recording or to store the output of the predetermined sheet.

Generally, a plurality of financial automation devices are concentrated. In this case, when the financial automation devices including the configuration module of the financial automation device 100 according to the present invention are concentrated, the management agent may simultaneously perform screen checks on all the financial automation devices. That is, the management personnel can perform the screen check more quickly and accurately than the screen check of the conventional financial automation device.

If the financial automation device 100 is unable to communicate with the management server, the financial automation device 100 records the check list to which the check execution details are applied to a predetermined memory, and subsequently with the management server. When communication is enabled, the checklist recorded in the memory may be transmitted to the management server.

The check list stored in the management server can be read not only in the financial automation device 100 but also on a predetermined communication terminal connected through the Internet network. For example, the management personnel may access a predetermined web server interworking with the management server through a computer terminal capable of Internet access and view the checklist reflecting the check performance details.

After all, through the financial automation device 100 according to the present invention, not only the management personnel need to hold the papers marked with the check list directly, but each check procedure is completed, and the check execution details are checked. There is no need to write directly to the list. Therefore, the financial automation device 100 may not only prevent the wrong entry of the inspection performance history input by the management personnel according to the screen inspection, but also achieve a faster processing speed.

2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen output by the financial automation device 100 operating in the screen check mode.

Referring to FIG. 2, as the financial automation device 100 operates in the screen check mode, the LCD 200 displays some items included in each check list and check details according to the check procedure. All items of the checklist thus checked and the result of the check performed accordingly may be summarized later and displayed on the LCD 200 or may be output on a predetermined sheet.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a check of 'withdrawal' among items included in a checklist. That is, the screen checking mode driver 130 checks an input button related to 'withdrawal' while increasing from 10,000 won to 300,000 won in units of 10,000 won. Accordingly, the management personnel can confirm the button input of each number by pushing each input button of the touch screen according to the command displayed on the LCD 200. In response to the confirmation of each button input, the screen check mode driving unit 130 applies the check execution details on the check list. That is, the screen check mode driving unit 130 may display a specific item of a check list in which an error occurs as an error, and display a specific item of a check list confirmed in the normal operation as a check completion.

3 is a diagram illustrating a checklist 200 to which check performance details are applied according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the check list 200 includes each check item and a check performance history for the check item. For example, '3. For the check item for “Does the withdrawal button operate normally?”, It can be confirmed that 'O' is written in 'YES' which means normal operation. In addition, '9. In the check item for the check item 'Does the account transfer button operate normally?', 'O' is written in 'NO' which means that an error has occurred. In addition, it can be seen that, for example, additional contents of 'non-screen change' are written in the 'remarks' field as the check performance history of the error. Here, the additional information is information input by the management personnel to the financial automation device 100 through a predetermined input means, and may be filled when the screen is not called to the screen of the transfer screen despite the push of the 'bank transfer button'. have.

4 is a diagram illustrating a method for providing a screen check mode in the financial automation device 100 according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, in step 401, the financial automation device 100 receives manager information from a management agent. To this end, the financial automation device 100 may include an input device such as a touch screen, a keypad, an RFID reader, and an ID reader, and the management agent inputs the manager information corresponding to the input device.

In step 402, the financial automation device 100 that has received the manager information determines whether the manager information is authenticated. As a result of determination, when the manager information is not authenticated, the financial automation device 100 maintains a standby state without performing any operation.

As a result of the determination, when the manager information is authenticated, the financial automation device 100 operates the screen checking mode in step 403. The screen check mode may be driven through an application burned in the ROM. Accordingly, the financial automation device checks the screen in step 404. The check of the screen is displayed on the screen for each item recorded in the checklist, and the check execution details are applied to the checklist according to a check procedure carried out by the management personnel.

Next, in step 405, the financial automation device 100 outputs the check list and the check performance history applied to the check list. For example, the check list and the check performance history applied to the check list may be output on a screen of the financial automation device 100 or may be output on a predetermined sheet through a printer. In addition, the check list and the check performance history applied to the check list may be transmitted to a predetermined management server and stored as data.

As a result, by reducing the errors that may occur during the screen check through the financial automation device 100 according to the present invention, it is possible to perform a quick and accurate screen check. In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to perform screen checks on a plurality of financial automation devices at the same time, and to share the check execution details with remote locations such as the head office.

Embodiments of the present invention include computer readable media including program instructions for performing various computer implemented operations. The computer readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc. alone or in combination. The media may be those specially designed and constructed for the purposes of the present invention, or they may be of the kind well-known and available to those having skill in the computer software arts. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tape, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, magnetic-optical media such as floppy disks, and ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute the same program instructions are included. The medium may be a transmission medium such as an optical or metal line, a wave guide, or the like, including a carrier wave for transmitting a signal designating a program command, a data structure, or the like. Examples of program instructions include not only machine code generated by a compiler, but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like.

As described above, the present invention has been described by specific embodiments such as specific components and the like, but the embodiments and the drawings are provided only to help a more general understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and variations are possible from such description.

Accordingly, the spirit of the present invention should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described, and all of the equivalents or equivalents of the claims, as well as the following claims, belong to the scope of the present invention .

According to the present invention, a financial automation device and method for displaying a check list on a screen, automatically applying the check performance details to the check list, and outputting a check list to which the check performance details are applied when the screen check is completed. Can be provided.

According to the present invention, in screen inspection of a financial automation device, by reducing the possible errors, it is possible to perform a quick and accurate screen inspection.

According to the present invention, screen checks for a plurality of financial automation devices can be performed at the same time.

According to the present invention, the inspection performance history can be quickly transmitted to a remote place such as the head office.

Claims (6)

In a financial automation device that provides a screen check mode, An interface for receiving manager information; An authentication processor for authenticating the manager information; And A screen check mode driving unit which drives a screen check mode including a check list when authentication of the manager information is successful; Including, The screen check mode driving unit, When an application for displaying an item of the required checklist is displayed on a screen, and a confirmation button is input from a management personnel according to a check procedure based on the item of the checklist, the screen test of the corresponding item of the checklist is performed. The financial automation device, characterized in that for outputting the inspection performance history including a flag indicating normal for. The method of claim 1, The financial automation device, A printer for outputting the check list or the check execution history on paper Financial automation device further comprising a. The method of claim 1, The financial automation device, Check history transmission unit for transmitting the check list or the check performance history to the server via the Internet network Financial automation device further comprising a. The method of claim 3, The inspection history transmission unit, If the communication with the server is possible after recording the check list or the check performance history in the memory when the communication with the server is impossible, the check list or the check performance history is retransmitted to the server Financial automation equipment. In the method for providing a screen checking mode of the financial automation device, Receiving administrator information; Authenticating the manager information; Driving a screen check mode including a check list upon successful authentication of the manager information; Running an application for displaying on the screen an item of the required checklist; And Outputting a check execution history including a flag indicating normal to a screen test of a corresponding item of the check list when a check button is input from a management person according to the check procedure based on the check list item; Method for providing a screen checking mode of the financial automation device comprising a. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the method of claim 5 on a computer.

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