JPH01149190A - Automatic cash transactor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To simplify input matterns by calling a prescribed identifying number from a registering means by means of an inputted abbreviation number and storing it in an identifying number storing means. CONSTITUTION: When a clerk in charge sets an identifying number input mode at the time of setting the identifying number, an input operation key 39 is changed-over as an abbreviation number input operation key for designating the specified identifying number which is registered in a table memory 46. When the clerk inputs the abbreviation number by the input operation key 39, the prescribed identifying number is called from the table memory 46. The identifying number is stored in an identifying number memory 44. A control part 33 retrieves the list of bank/branch numbers inside an external storage device 47 based on the identifying number and transmits a retrieval result to a receipt control part 43. The receipt control part 43 prints an already set bank name, a branch name and a machine number on a receipt and discharges it from a money receiving and paying port 31.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention provides deposit transactions, withdrawal transactions,
The present invention relates to an automatic teller machine that performs various cash transaction processes such as balance inquiries, and particularly to an automatic teller machine that is mounted on a car or the like and is required to move from one business location to another.

[Conventional technology]

-C, when a transaction is processed, the automated teller machine includes a terminal-specific identification number in the transaction data sent to the center computer, so that the center computer can determine which terminal is processing the transaction. That's what I do.

These automated teller machines are generally installed fixedly in a specific location, but in recent years, machines that are installed in cars and are frequently moved from one business location to another have appeared. In this case, the identification number usually differs depending on the destination.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a conventional example of this type of automated teller machine.

In the figure, 1 is a control section, and the control section 1 performs various controls using a built-in microprocessor.

2 is a passbook control unit, and the passbook control unit 2 receives the passbook from the passbook insertion/return slot 3 according to instructions from the control unit 1, sets the print position, and prints transaction details and the passbook on the passbook using the passbook printer 4. Print.

5 is a card control section, and the card control section 5 is connected to the control section 1.
The card is taken in from the card insertion/return slot 6 according to instructions from the card reader, the information on the magnetic stripe of the card is read by the card rewriter, and the information is sent to the control section l.

Reference numeral 8 denotes an operation panel control section, and the operation panel control section 8 sends input information from input operation keys 9 including function keys, numeric keys, fi recognition key, cancel key, etc. to the control section 1. In response to the instruction, the screen of the operation guidance display unit 10 is changed to guide the customer to the operation.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a cash processing control section, and the cash processing control section 11 controls the deposit/withdrawal port 1 in the case of deposit according to instructions from the control section 1.
2 and wait for the banknotes to be inserted. When deposited, deposit/withdrawal port 1
2 is closed, the banknotes are discriminated and counted by the discrimination and counting section 13, and the deposited amount is sent to the control section.

When the control unit 1 instructs the transaction to be completed, each banknote is stored in the money [14].

In the case of withdrawal, the amount of banknotes requested by the customer is taken out from the safe 14, counted, and the deposit/withdrawal port 12 is opened to pay the customer.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a receipt control section, and the receipt control section 15 prints transaction details on a receipt using a receipt blink 16 according to instructions from the control section 1, and sends it to the deposit/withdrawal port 12.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a group of identification number setting switches, and the group of identification number setting switches 17 is directly connected and mounted on a printed circuit board in the control section l.

18 is an interface control unit that connects the center computer 19 and this device.

With the above configuration, various cash transaction processes such as deposit transactions, withdrawal transactions, and balance inquiries are performed according to the customer's operations, and the control unit 1 reads the information set in the identification number setting switch group 17. This data was sent to a central computer 19 (not shown) as part of transaction record data.

Furthermore, when the device is mounted in a car or the like and moved from one work location to another, a staff member opens the device and resets the setting number of the destination using the internal identification number setting switch group 17.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, according to the prior art having the above-mentioned configuration, the group of identification number setting switches is located inside the device, so it is necessary to open the inside of the device for switching operations, and the setting In addition to being complicated to operate, the number of operating staff must be limited for maintenance purposes, and there is a problem in that the operational effects of movement cannot be fully demonstrated.

In addition, the identification number setting switch groups are usually provided in correspondence with the number of digits of the identification number, whereas the identification number has a large number of digits because it includes elements such as bank number, branch number, machine number, etc. In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a configuration in which operations can be performed from outside the device, and there is no need to limit the number of operating personnel. The purpose is to realize an automated teller machine.

The present invention further obtains a configuration that simplifies input items,
It is an object of the present invention to realize an automated teller machine in which the setting operation of an identification number is easy and the probability of occurrence of erroneous setting is low.

[Means for solving problems]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention makes it possible to specify a specific pre-registered identification number by inputting a small number of inputs using an input means external to the device, in the same way as speed dialing on a telephone.

That is, the present invention has input operation keys for customer operations, and performs various cash transaction processes such as deposit transactions, withdrawal transactions, balance inquiries, etc. according to customer operations, and also inputs an identification number unique to the device. In an automated teller machine that has an identification number storage means that stores it in a readable and writable manner, and inputs the identification number into the identification number storage means and uses it as one data of transaction record when processing a transaction, the identification number is stored in an automated teller machine. and a setting means for setting an identification number input mode, and when the setting means sets the identification number input mode, the input operation key is pressed to input the abbreviated number. In addition to switching as an operation key, a predetermined identification number is called from the registration means based on the input abbreviated number and stored in the identification number storage means, and the information stored in the identification number is output and displayed by the output display means existing in the device. It is characterized by prompting the staff for confirmation.

[For production]

With the configuration described above, the present invention enables, when setting an identification number, when the staff member sets the identification number input mode by the setting means, the input operation key is used for an abbreviated number input operation for specifying a specific identification number registered in the registration means. When the staff member inputs an abbreviated number using this input operation key, a predetermined identification number is called from the registration means from the entered abbreviated number, stored in the identification number storage means, and the existing output of the device is displayed. By the means, it is possible to output and display the information stored in the identification number to prompt the staff for confirmation.

(Example〕 Embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a device according to the same embodiment. First, explanation will be given from FIG.

In the figure, 20 is a housing of the device, and the following components are provided in the customer service section at the upper front of the housing.

First, reference numeral 21 is a passbook insertion/return slot for inserting and returning a deposit passbook.A continuous bookkeeping machine is placed behind it, and passbooks issued by financial institutions to customers are inserted into this passbook insertion/return slot during transactions. When the passbook is inserted through the passbook 21, the details of the transaction are recorded in the passbook, and when the transaction is completed, the passbook is returned to the customer through the passbook insertion/return port 21.

22 is a card insertion return slot; this card insertion return slot 22
A card reader/writer is installed at the back of the card slot 22, and the card issued to the customer by the financial institution is inserted into the card insertion/return slot 22.
When the card is inserted, the data written on the card is read.

Reference numeral 23 denotes a transaction information display section, and the transaction details currently specified in this transaction information display section 23, such as "Withdrawal", "
``Deposit'', ``Enter passbook'', etc. are now displayed.

Reference numeral 24 denotes a status display section that displays the status of the device, ie, the status of handling or discontinuation of use.

Reference numeral 25 denotes an operation guidance display section using a CRT display, which displays operation procedures in sequence.The operation guidance display section 25 is used by the customer when in the customer service mode, and by the staff when in the maintenance mode.
Each key described below can be operated according to the procedure displayed in 5.

26 is a function key for inputting item selection; 27
28 is a confirmation key that is pressed when approving the continuation of the process, and 29 is a cancel key that is pressed when canceling the process. In addition, the operations with the above keys arranged! ll30 is shown in plan view in FIG.

Returning to FIG. 2, reference numeral 31 is a deposit/withdrawal port corresponding to the cash deposit/withdrawal mechanism built into the housing 20, and is a part for the customer to insert deposited banknotes and receive paid bills. It functions as a return slot for returning banknotes and also as a receipt issuing slot.

Reference numeral 32 denotes an attendant key as a setting means for setting the identification number input mode. When a predetermined key is inserted into the attendant key 32 and rotated, the apparatus switches the control program to one for maintenance of the apparatus.

The above device is installed in a car and moves from one work location to another, and communication with the center computer at each destination is done by connecting to a line prepared in advance at the destination, or by satellite communication from the car. conduct.

Next, the configuration of the control system of the apparatus having the above configuration will be explained with reference to FIG.

In the figure, 33 is a control section, and the control section 33 performs various controls using a built-in microprocessor.

34 is a passbook control unit, and the passbook control unit 34 is connected to the control unit 3.
3, the passbook is taken in through the passbook insertion/return slot 21, the printing position is set, and the details of the transaction are printed on the passbook by the passbook printer 35.

Reference numeral 36 denotes a card control unit. The card control unit 36 takes in the card from the card insertion/return slot 22 according to instructions from the control unit 33, reads information on the magnetic stripe of the card with a card reader/writer 37, and transfers the information to the control unit 33. send to

38 is an operation panel control section, and this operation panel control section 38 is a second operation panel control section.
Funk Silk Key 26 in the figure. Input operation keys 39 consisting of numeric keypad 27, confirmation key 28 and cancel key 29
Send the input information to the control unit 33, and according to the instructions of the control unit 33,
Operation guidance is performed by changing both sides of the operation guidance display section 25.

Reference numeral 40 denotes a cash processing control section, and in the case of depositing money, the cash processing control section 40 opens the deposit/withdrawal port 31 and waits for banknotes to be inserted.

When the banknotes are inserted, the deposit/withdrawal port 31 is closed, the verification/counting unit 41 identifies and counts the banknotes, and sends the deposited amount to the control unit.

When the control unit 33 issues an instruction to complete the transaction, each banknote is stored in the safe 42 .

In the case of withdrawal, the amount of banknotes requested by the customer is taken out from the safe 42, counted, and the deposit/withdrawal port 31 is opened to pay the customer.

Reference numeral 43 denotes a receipt control section, and the receipt control section 43 prints transaction details on a receipt using a receipt printer 44 according to instructions from the control section 33, and sends it to the deposit/withdrawal port 31.

Reference numeral 45 denotes an identification number memory provided in the control section 33 as an identification number storage means, and the identification number memory 45 stores an identification number unique to the device in a readable/writable manner.

46 is a table memory provided in the control unit 33;
The table memory 46 registers identification numbers in correspondence with abbreviated numbers.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of this table memory 46, in which specific identification numbers are registered in advance for each of the abbreviated numbers 01, 02.03, . . . n. Identification numbers are bank numbers and branch numbers.

It is a combination of machine numbers, and the machine number is a classification number when multiple machines are installed in the same store.

In addition, a predetermined number of identification numbers and their abbreviated numbers can be registered in the same way as the abbreviated dials of telephones, and they can be easily replaced.

The original contents of the identification number memory 45 and table memory 46 are stored in an external storage device 47, and are recalled to both memories when the device is started up, and when updated, rewritten, or erased, etc., are stored in the external storage device 47. The memory contents of 47 can also be rewritten.

48 is an interface control unit that connects the center computer 49 and this device.

With the above configuration, various cash transaction processes such as deposit transactions, withdrawal transactions, and balance inquiries are performed according to the customer's operations, and the control unit 33 reads the identification number from the identification number memory 45 and uses it during transaction processing. , and send it to the center computer 49 as one data of the transaction record.

Since the transaction processing operation of this embodiment is similar to that of the known one,
A detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

Here, if the identification number is changed due to a change in business location, etc., the staff member performs an operation to set the identification number.

The identification number setting operation of this embodiment will be explained below using a flowchart.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the identification number setting processing operation of this embodiment, and FIG. 6(a), ())) is a plan view showing an example of the display screen of the operation guidance display section 25 in this flow.

Sl: First, when the staff member sets the staff key 32, the control unit 33 switches to maintenance mode.

S2: Display a work white screen on the operation guide display section 25 to select the identification number setting mode shown in FIG. 6(a) or another maintenance mode, and switch the numeric keypad 27 to -11-4 selection IR number input.

S3: Here, if there is pressure to press ■ on the numeric keypad 27, S4
If not, the process moves to 312.

34: When the identification number setting mode is selected using the numeric keypad 27 in S3, the operation guide display section 25 displays both sides of the guide as shown in FIG.

S5: If there is a 2-digit number entered from the numeric keypad 27, the process goes to S6; otherwise, the process returns to S4.

S6: At 35, there is a two-digit number on the numeric keypad 27, and the control unit 33 calls out the identification number registered corresponding to the abbreviated number from the table memory 46 and stores it in the identification number memory 45.

S7: Next, the control unit 33 searches the list of bank/branch numbers in the external storage device 47 based on the identification number stored in the identification number memory 45, and converts the identification number into a specific bank name and branch name. 9 machine number, and sends this data to the receipt control section 43.

S8: Receipt control unit 43 has already set bank name.

The branch name and N class number are printed on the receipt and released from the deposit/withdrawal port 31.

S9: The staff member confirms the contents using the received receipt, and if there is an error, presses the cancel key 29 on the SIO and returns 3.
11, the contents of the identification number memory 45 are cleared, the process returns to St, and the input operation is performed again.

When the confirmation key 28 is pressed in S9, the process returns to 82, and the operation guidance display section 25 becomes a double-sided guide for selecting either the identification number setting mode shown in FIG. 6(a) or another maintenance mode.

If ■ is not pressed on the numeric keypad 27 in S3 and ■ is not pressed in S12, the process returns to Sl, and when the attendant key 32 is removed, the control unit switches to the customer service mode and becomes ready for transaction processing. Become.

The above is the operation of this embodiment.

In this embodiment, receipt printing is used as a confirmation method for the staff member, but the receipt may be displayed on both sides of the operation guide display section 25 to request Vf1 confirmation.

In addition, the n key 3 is used as a setting means to set the maintenance mode.
2 is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special card may be read to switch to the maintenance mode.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above in detail, the present invention has input operation keys for customer operations, and performs various cash transaction processes such as deposit transactions, withdrawal transactions, balance inquiries, etc. in accordance with customer operations. , has an identification number storage means for storing an identification number unique to the device in a readable/inputable manner, inputs the identification number into the identification number storage means, and uses this as one data of the transaction record during transaction processing. In automated teller machines that
A registration means for registering an identification number and an abbreviated number for calling the identification number, and a setting means for setting an identification number input mode are provided, and when the identification number input mode is set by the setting means, the input operation keys are shortened. In addition to being switched as a number input operation key, a predetermined special number is called up from the registration means based on the entered abbreviated number and stored in the identification number storage means. , it is possible to specify a specific pre-registered identification number with a small number of inputs.

This makes it possible to set the identification number from outside the device, eliminating the need to limit the number of operating staff, and eliminating the need for maintenance personnel to appear, allowing the staff at the destination of the device to set the identification number. This has the effect of realizing a transaction device.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to simplify input items, and it is possible to realize an automated teller machine in which the operation for setting an identification number is easy and the probability of occurrence of erroneous settings is low.

Further, according to the present invention, the information stored in the identification number is output and displayed using the existing output display means of the device to prompt the staff to confirm the information, so input items can be confirmed, and the settings can be double-checked. This has the effect of being able to be checked.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an external perspective view of the embodiment, Fig. 3 is a plan view of essential parts showing the operation panel of the embodiment, and Fig. 4. is an explanatory diagram of the table memory of the same embodiment, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the same embodiment, and FIG. 6(a). (c) is a plan view of the main part showing an example of the guidance screen of the same embodiment;
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a conventional control configuration. 25...Operation guidance display section 27...Numeric keypad 28...Confirmation key 32...
- Attendant key 33...Control unit 38...Operation panel control unit 39...Input operation key 40...Cash processing control unit 45...Identification number memory 46...Table memory Patent applicant Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. Representative Patent Attorney Takashi Kanakura Perspective external view of this example Tsumugi 2 l

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. It has input operation keys for customer operations, and performs various cash transaction processes such as deposit transactions, withdrawal transactions, balance inquiries, etc. according to customer operations, and also has an identification device unique to the device. An automatic teller machine having an identification number storage means for storing a number in a readable and writable manner, and inputting the identification number into the identification number storage means and using it as one data of a transaction record when processing a transaction, A registration means for registering an identification number and an abbreviated number for calling the identification number, and a setting means for setting an identification number input mode are provided, and when the identification number input mode is set by the setting means, the input operation key is shortened. It is switched as a number input operation key, calls a predetermined identification number from the registration means based on the input abbreviated number, stores it in the identification number storage means, and displays the information stored in the identification number using the output display means existing in the device. An automatic cash transaction device characterized by displaying output to prompt an attendant for confirmation.