JPH11141209A - Storage device for information recorded medium and the like - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storage device which can safely store information recorded medium such as floppy disk, can limit the number of users in accordance with secrecy and nature, and stores information of opening and closing operations. SOLUTION: This storage device 1 is provided with an electric lock means in each door provided in a plurality of storage parts in which floppy disks are stored. In this case, it is provided with a card reader 5 which reads a card key in which user's ID information and limit information by which a user limits a scope of unlocking are recorded, a display 3 which displays a door which can be unlocked by the card key, a keyboard 4 in which the number of unlocking desired door is input, and a controller provided with a storage device in which unlocking conditions of each door are stored. Furthermore, an unlocking signal generation means which compares and checks the limit information and the inputted door number with and against unlocking conditions stored in the storage device to unlock the lock means and an unlocking operation information recording means which stores and manages the unlocking operation by the card key are provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage for safely storing information recorded on a floppy disk, a compact disk, an optical disk, and the like.
In particular, the present invention relates to a storage in which opening and closing operations of the storage are carefully recorded and stored.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, information recorded on a floppy disk or the like is often managed and stored personally in a company or the like. Therefore, the management of the floppy disk etc. is left to the individual, the administrator is ambiguous,
It may happen that a third party does not notice even if he takes it out without permission. In addition, depending on the contents of the floppy disk, even if the floppy disk is versatile or can be used in a wide range in a specific department, the usage of the floppy disk is low and the work is wasted. On the other hand, especially for recording media that requires confidentiality, even if the confidentiality varies, it is collectively managed by a specific person in charge. Inviting messy. In addition, the borrowed floppy disk, etc., by the time it is returned,
There were also problems with confidentiality and security, such as being left on the desk.

[0003]

A first object of the present invention is to disclose a storage which can safely store an information recording medium such as a floppy disk. A second object of the present invention is to disclose a storage which can set a use range according to the confidentiality and nature of an information recording medium. A third object of the present invention is to disclose a storage in which, in the event that a trouble occurs in a stored item, detailed information on the opening and closing operation of the storage is stored for each opening and closing operation, and it can be taken out at a later date. Is to do. A fourth object of the present invention is to disclose a storage which issues an alarm or an emergency alarm when the door of the storage is forgotten to be closed or when the door is forcibly opened without a valid operation.

[0004]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage having a plurality of storage sections for information recording media, wherein each door provided in each storage section is provided with an electric lock means. A card key in which information for identifying a user and limited information for limiting an unlockable range among the plurality of locking means are recorded; a card reader for reading information recorded in the card key; (CRT) that displays the unlockable range read by the
A keyboard for inputting a door number desired to be unlocked, and a storage device for storing unlocking conditions for each door, wherein the limited information and the input door number are stored in the storage device. An information recording apparatus comprising: an unlocking signal generating means for unlocking the locking means in comparison with an unlocking condition; and an unlocking operation information recording means for storing and managing a series of unlocking operations by the card key. It is in the storage of media.

[0005] In the storage, the ID information for identifying the user and the limited information for specifying the door number for which the user is allowed to unlock are recorded in the card key, and the card information is read by a card reader. The record information and the door number specified by the user in response to the unlock request from the keyboard are compared with the unlock condition stored in the storage device of the computer, and the input condition is set within a range satisfying the unlock condition. If so, an unlocking signal is sent to the locking means, and the desired door can be opened and closed.
In such a series of opening / closing operations, the operator, the date of the opening / closing operation, the time of each operation, and the like are recorded in the storage device.

Since these opening / closing operation records are recorded in a nonvolatile memory, they are not erased even by a power failure or the like. In the unlikely event that a magnetic medium such as a floppy disk that has recorded confidential information is lost, such as loss, check the open / closed record of the door number on a display or print it out with a printer described later. Thus, the cause can be easily located.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the storage defined by the first aspect, there is provided an alarm generating means which is activated when a door is opened for a predetermined time or more. It is in the characteristic storage.

With this configuration, forgetting to close the door is prevented, and the safety of the storage is improved. Further, it is possible to generate an emergency signal such as an emergency bell when the door is opened regardless of the predetermined unlocking operation condition.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a printer which prints out the storage information of the unlocking operation information recording means and / or retrieves the storage information in the storage defined by the first or second aspect. Terminal device is provided in a storage provided.

[0010] With this configuration, the administrator can retrieve the details of the opening / closing usage record of the storage at any time as necessary, print out the necessary portions, and prepare for a failure. Thus, backup processing such as periodically copying the storage information relating to the opening and closing of the door to another recording unit can be performed.

[0011]

FIG. 1 shows an example of a storage of an information recording medium of the present invention. The storage 1 of the present application has a plurality of storage units (ten locations in FIG. 1) for storing a medium recording electronic information typified by a floppy disk, a compact disk, an optical disk, and the like. , Doors T1, T2,..., T9, T10 are provided so as to be freely opened and closed. These doors are provided with suitable electrical locking means. Such locking means include:
For example, it is locked and unlocked by a keyhole piece 30 fixed to the storage part side wall 1a and a solenoid lock 35 fixed to the door side. Reference numeral 36 denotes a lock bar of the solenoid lock, and when a solenoid coil 37 is energized,
The door is urged and enters the keyhole 31 provided in the keyhole piece 30 to keep the door locked.

An operation panel 2 provided above the storage 1
Is provided with a liquid crystal display 3, a keyboard 4 provided with a numeric keypad, and a card reader 5 having a slit 5a for inserting a card key 10. A panel on the back side of the operation panel is provided. The box includes a controller 6 for controlling these devices and the solenoid lock 35.
Is stored. A clock circuit (not shown) is attached to the card reader 5, and when the unlocking operation is performed using the card key 10 as shown in FIG. 3, the date and time are set for each operation. In addition to accurate measurement, information (card key owner ID number) identifying a user, which is recorded in advance in a format area formed on the magnetic stripe 10a of the card key 10, a door number in an unlockable range Such setting information is read and sent to the controller 6 and stored in a nonvolatile memory provided as unlocking operation information recording means provided in the controller 6.

FIG. 3 shows a block circuit of the controller 6. The main CPU operates the connected devices such as the card reader 5, the display 3, the keyboard 4, and the printer 7 in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 62. Control. The sub CPU 64 receives an R signal based on signals input from the card reader 5 and the keyboard 4 through the main CPU.
In accordance with the program stored in the OM 65, the driving of the door lock means R1, R2,..., R9, R10 and the alarm device 67 is controlled. The RAM 66 stores an ID number and the I
Data such as the door number of the unlockable range corresponding to the D number is stored.

The sub CPU 64 also serves as a means for inputting limited information such as an ID number and a door number in an unlockable range to the card key 10, and compares the limited information with an unlocking designation signal from the keyboard 4. And an unlocking signal generating means for transmitting an unlocking signal to the locking means. Reference numeral 67 denotes an alarm device for generating an alarm when the opened door is not closed within a predetermined time set in advance. The sub CPU 64 also functions as an alarm signal generating means. The means for detecting the opening and closing of the door is a microswitch that closes a contact when the door is opened. The signal from the microswitch starts time measurement by the sub CPU, and sends a warning signal to the warning device 67 when a predetermined set time has elapsed. Can be

[0015]

The storage 1 of the present invention having such a configuration divides the respective storage sections according to criteria such as the importance and confidentiality of the electronic information medium to be stored therein and the range of departments requiring use. The information specifying the user and the limiting information for limiting the unlockable range are recorded on the card key of the user (operator) via the sub CPU, and are also stored in the ROM 65. Next, when the operator inserts the card key 10 into the card reader 5 of the storage (step 1), which is in a standby state after the power is turned on (step 1), the controller 6 determines the ID number of the card key 10 (step 2). (Step 73). If the ID number is correct, a message prompting you to enter the door number
This is shown on the display 3 (step 75).

If the ID number does not match the registered item,
An error sound sounds and the operation history is recorded in the storage unit. When the operator inputs the door number from the keyboard 4 (step 7)
6) The door number and the registered item are collated, and if the input door number is appropriate, an unlock signal is sent from the unlock signal generation means to the locking means of the door, and the door is opened and The door time is recorded. If the input door number is not proper, an error sound is made, and the error history is recorded. When a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) sufficient for the door to select and take out the target object elapses, a warning sound is generated. The history information may also be recorded. When the operator closes the door, the time is recorded (steps 80 and 81), and the operation returns to the standby state.

[0017]

[Effect] As described above, the storage of the present invention opens and closes the doors of a plurality of storage units according to the qualifications, duties, and necessity of the operator.
As well as being able to restrict freely, it is possible to automatically record when, who opened and closed which door, and how, so information can be managed accurately,
The use of necessary information is also improved, and it is easy to deal with accidents and security is high.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a storage of the present application as viewed from the front.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing an example of a lock means of a door of a storage;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a card key used for a storage of the present application.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a controller that controls the operation of the storage of the present application.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an opening / closing operation state of the storage of the present application.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Storage of information recording medium 2 Operation panel 3 Liquid crystal display 4 Keyboard 5 Card reader 6 Controller 7 Printer 10 Card key 35 Solenoid lock R1-R10 Lock means T1-T10 Door number

Claims (3)

[Claims] An information storage medium is provided with a plurality of storage sections for storing information recording media, and each door provided in each storage section is provided with an electric lock means. A card key in which limited information for limiting the unlockable range of the lock means is recorded, a card reader for reading information recorded on the card key, and an unlockable range read by the card reader are displayed. Display, a keyboard for inputting a door number desired to be unlocked, and a storage device for storing unlocking conditions of each door, wherein the limited information and the input door number are stored in the storage device. Unlocking signal generating means for unlocking the locking means in comparison with the unlocking condition, and unlocking operation information recording means for storing and managing the unlocking operation by the card key. Storehouse of information such as the recording medium. 2. An alarm generating means which is activated when the door is opened for a predetermined time or more.
Vault. 3. The storage according to claim 1, further comprising a printer for printing out information stored in the unlocking operation information recording means and / or a terminal device for extracting stored information.