JP4941787B2 - Container locking / unlocking system, method and program thereof - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a container locking / unlocking system using a GPS function, a method thereof, and a program thereof.

  Until now, it was possible to unlock the lock even if there was a key, even if it was not the destination. Since it was difficult to track during transportation, it was insufficient in terms of security.

  Therefore, Patent Document 1 incorporates a position information processing apparatus including a GPS receiver, and manages the unlocking of the valuable goods using the position verification data of the position information processing apparatus at a predetermined time. Is disclosed.

JP 2003-221955 A

  However, the invention disclosed in Patent Document 1 is premised on a vehicle, and is not a specification that can be carried by one individual. In addition, the set transportation route, etc. can be changed as appropriate according to the information sent from the management center, but on the other hand, it is changed to an incorrect transportation route due to the transmission of false information by a malicious person. There is a point.

  Furthermore, the invention disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is necessary to receive radio waves from a GPS satellite in order to release the lock. For this reason, for example, in a place where radio waves from a GPS satellite such as a building do not reach, an antenna for receiving radio waves from the GPS satellite must be installed outside the building.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and does not require a radio wave received from a GPS satellite at the time of unlocking, can be transported by human power, and does not receive control from a malicious other person, An object is to provide the method and the program.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the container locking / unlocking system according to the present invention has an operation panel that can be operated with keys, and is locked by inputting a predetermined password using the keys of the operation panel. A container locking / unlocking system having a container that can be transported manually and a management terminal that grasps the current position of the container through wireless communication with the container, wherein the container locks and unlocks the container. After the lock is controlled and the password is entered and locked, the electronic lock control unit that locks the operation panel, the GPS unit that receives GPS positioning information from a GPS satellite, and the current position from the positioning information A GPS control unit that generates GPS position information, a communication card that wirelessly transmits the GPS position information to the management terminal, and a destination to be unlocked A flash memory for storing registered position information, which is position information, and the GPS position information and the registered position information are compared, and if both match, a signal for unlocking the operation panel is sent to the electronic lock control unit A processor that sends a signal to unlock the operation panel if an error between the position indicated by the GPS position information and the position indicated by the registered position information is within 100 m, The electronic lock control unit receives the signal for releasing the lock of the operation panel from the processor, and allows the operation panel to be operated.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the container locking / unlocking method according to the present invention has an operation panel that can be operated with keys, and is locked by inputting a predetermined personal identification number with the keys of the operation panel. The container is a container that can be transported by human power, and the container is locked and unlocked by wirelessly communicating the current position of the container to the management terminal. A procedure for locking the panel; a procedure for receiving GPS positioning information from a GPS satellite; a procedure for generating GPS position information which is information on the current position from the positioning information; and wirelessly transmitting the GPS position information to the management terminal. The procedure of transmitting by communication, the procedure of storing the registered location information that is the location information of the destination to be unlocked, the GPS location information and the registered location information are compared, and the GPS location information is If the error between the position indicated by the registered position information to position is within 100 m, characterized in that it comprises, a step of so as to release the lock of the operation panel.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the container locking / unlocking method according to the present invention has an operation panel that can be operated with keys, and is locked by inputting a predetermined personal identification number with the keys of the operation panel. The container is a container that can be transported by human power, and is a locking / unlocking program for the container that wirelessly communicates the current position of the container to the management terminal, and after the password is entered and locked, the operation A process for locking the panel, a process for receiving GPS positioning information from a GPS satellite, a process for generating GPS position information as information on the current position from the positioning information, and wirelessly transmitting the GPS position information to the management terminal The process of transmitting by communication, the process of storing the registered position information that is the position information of the destination to be unlocked, the GPS position information and the registered position information are compared, and the GPS position If distribution error between the position indicated by the position and the registration position information indicated is within 100 m, characterized in that to execute a process of so as to release the lock of the operation panel, to the computer.

  According to the present invention, a container locking / unlocking system that does not require a radio wave received from a GPS satellite at the time of unlocking, can be transported by human power, and is not controlled by a malicious other person, a method thereof, and a program thereof Can be provided.

1 is a configuration diagram of a locking / unlocking system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the locking / unlocking system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the locking / unlocking system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the position information transmission function of the locking / unlocking system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the position information check system of the locking / unlocking system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the security lock cancellation | release of the locking / unlocking system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation panel of the security box of the locking / unlocking system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention.

[First Embodiment]
Next, the locking / unlocking system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the locking / unlocking system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, the locking / unlocking system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a security box 11 that can receive GPS position information, and a management PC 21 that is a management terminal.

  The security box 11 includes a GPS control unit 1, a processor 2, an electronic lock control unit 3, an electronic lock unit 4, an operation panel 5, a flash memory 6, and a communication card 7.

  The security box here is a container that has an operation panel that can be operated with keys, and is locked and unlocked by inputting a predetermined personal identification number from the keys of the operation panel, and can be transported manually. Say things.

  Each of these operates as follows. First, the operation panel 5 performs input of a password and lock / unlock (lock / unlock) operation of the security box 11. After locking, the operation of the operation panel 5 is locked by an electronic lock control unit 3 described later.

  In this way, the operation panel 5 is locked after being locked, so that it is possible to prevent the security box 11 from being opened and closed arbitrarily during transportation.

  Next, while the security box 11 is in transit, the GPS unit 8 receives a positioning signal from a GPS satellite, and the position information GPS control unit 1 generates GPS position information that is position information of the current position from the received positioning signal, This GPS position information is transferred to the processor 2.

  The flash memory 6 stores registered position information that is position information of a destination that is a place where the lock is unlocked, and the processor 2 compares the registered position information with the GPS position information, and if both match, Has a function of sending a signal for releasing the lock of the operation panel 5 to the electronic lock control unit 3.

  Furthermore, the communication card 7 transmits the GPS position information calculated based on the positioning signal received by the GPS unit 8 to the management PC 21.

  The electronic lock control unit 3 receives a signal for unlocking the operation panel from the processor 2 and enables the operation panel 5 to be operated.

  Further, a battery 9 is incorporated as a power supply unit.

[Operation of First Embodiment]
Next, the operation of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings of FIGS.

  Here, FIG.2 and FIG.3 is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the locking / unlocking system based on the 1st Embodiment of this invention.

  First, according to FIG. 2, the management PC 21 registers the registered position information in the flash memory. The flash memory in which the registered position information is registered is set in the memory slot of the security box 11 (step 1).

  A predetermined personal identification number is input on the operation panel 5 of the security box 11, the "LOCK" button is pressed, and the "confirm" button is further pressed, whereby the electronic lock is locked by the security lock. (Step 2). After this locking, the operation panel 5 is locked by the electronic lock control unit 3, and the operation becomes impossible.

  The predetermined password is a password registered in advance in the security box 11, and may be changed as needed.

  This security lock is electronic, but in addition, a mechanical dial lock may be provided.

  During movement, the current GPS position information is transmitted from the communication card 7 to the management PC 21 by e-mail at regular intervals (step 3). On the management PC 21 side, the security box 11 is tracked based on the received GPS position information.

  The processor 2 of the security box 11 compares the current GPS position information with the registered position information (step 4), and when it reaches the vicinity of the destination (within a position information error range of 100 m), that is, the position indicated by the GPS position information If the error between the position indicated by the registered position information is within 100 m, a signal for releasing the lock of the operation panel is issued (step 4: Yes). Upon receiving this signal, the electronic lock control unit 3 displays on the LCD display unit of the operation panel 5 a message that the operation panel of the security box 11 is enabled and can be unlocked (step 5).

  Step 6 and subsequent steps will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 illustrates a procedure for releasing the security lock.

  First, in step 6, the operation panel 5 is unlocked. Next, a predetermined password is input to the operation panel 5 (step 7), it is confirmed whether or not the input password is registered (step 8), and the input password is registered. If it matches the password (step 8: Yes), the electronic security lock is unlocked (step 9).

  If a mechanical dial lock is provided, the security box 11 can be opened (step 11) by matching the dial lock number and releasing the lock (step 10).

  FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the position information transmission function of the locking / unlocking system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 4, the registered position information registered in the flash memory 6 by the processor 2 is read and compared with the current GPS position information sent from the GPS control unit 1. Further, the processor 2 controls the communication card 7 and transmits the current position information via the communication card 7 to the management PC 21 via the wireless communication via the Internet. As a result, the management PC 21 can track the movement of the security box 11 based on the data transmitted by mail.

  FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the position information check system of the locking / unlocking system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 5, the processor 2 compares the registered position information read from the flash memory 6 with the GPS position information generated from the positioning signal received by the GPS control unit 1 from the GPS satellite. Only when both are matched in this comparison, a signal to that effect is sent to the electronic lock control unit 3, and the electronic lock control unit 3 can operate the operation panel 5 on the LCD unit of the operation panel 5 in FIG. A message to the effect is displayed.

  FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of releasing the security lock of the locking / unlocking system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 6, the electronic lock control unit 3 receives a signal indicating that the registered position information matches the current GPS position information from the processor 2, releases the operation lock of the operation panel 5, and displays a lock release message on the LCD panel. Display.

  The electronic lock control unit 3 releases the lock of the electronic lock unit by inputting the personal identification number from the operation panel 5 that can be operated and instructing the lock release. Further, the dial-type lock in the dial lock unit is released. The security box 11 can be opened by manually releasing it.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the operation panel 5 of the security box 11 of the locking / unlocking system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In the operation panel 5 shown in FIG. 7, when the security lock is locked, the registered five-digit password is set by the button operation on the operation panel 5, and the “LOCK” button is pushed and finally “confirmed”. I press the button. The security lock can be locked by this series of operations.

To release the security lock, enter the 5-digit password when the security lock is activated by operating the buttons on the operation panel 5, press the “UNLOCK” button, and finally press the “OK” button. . With this series of operations, the security lock can be released. The function for limiting the number of re-inputs of the personal identification number may not be provided, but may be provided.
The present invention can be implemented not only as an apparatus but also as a method and program invention.

  The present invention can be used for transporting valuable items such as cash that require a high level of security.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 GPS control part 2 Processor 3 Electronic lock control part 4 Electronic lock part 5 Operation panel 6 Flash memory 7 Communication card 8 GPS part 9 Battery 11 Security box 21 Management PC

Claims (9)

A container having an operation panel that can be operated with keys, and a container that can be transported by human power that is locked / unlocked by inputting a predetermined personal identification number with the keys of the operation panel; A container locking / unlocking system having a management terminal grasped by wireless communication,
The container is
Controlling locking and unlocking of the container, and after the password is entered and locked, an electronic lock control unit that locks the operation panel;
A GPS unit that receives GPS positioning information from a GPS satellite;
A GPS control unit that generates GPS position information, which is information of the current position, from the positioning information;
A communication card for transmitting the GPS position information to the management terminal by wireless communication;
A flash memory for storing registered position information which is position information of a destination to be unlocked;
A processor that compares the GPS position information with the registered position information, and if both match, sends a signal to the electronic lock control unit to unlock the operation panel;
With
If the error between the position indicated by the GPS position information and the position indicated by the registered position information is within 100 m, the processor issues a signal for unlocking the operation panel, and the electronic lock control unit The container locking / unlocking system is characterized in that the operation panel can be operated in response to a signal for releasing the lock of the operation panel.   The container locking / unlocking system according to claim 1, wherein the registration position information is recorded in advance in the flash memory by the management terminal.   3. The container locking / unlocking system according to claim 1, wherein the communication card transmits the GPS position information by mail through wireless communication via the Internet. A container that has an operation panel that can be operated by keys and that can be transported by human power that is locked by inputting a predetermined personal identification number using the keys on the operation panel, and wirelessly communicates the current position of the container to a management terminal A method for locking and unlocking the container,
After the password is entered and locked, a procedure for locking the operation panel;
A procedure for receiving GPS positioning information from a GPS satellite;
A procedure for generating GPS position information, which is information of the current position, from the positioning information;
Transmitting the GPS position information to the management terminal by wireless communication;
A procedure for storing registered location information that is location information of the destination to be unlocked;
The GPS position information is compared with the registered position information, and if the error between the position indicated by the GPS position information and the position indicated by the registered position information is within 100 m, the operation panel is unlocked. Procedure and
A container locking / unlocking method characterized by comprising:   5. The container locking / unlocking method according to claim 4, wherein the registration location information is stored in advance in the flash memory set in the container by the management terminal. the method of.   6. The container locking / unlocking method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein, in the transmitting step, the GPS position information is transmitted by e-mail by wireless communication via the Internet. A container having an operation panel that can be operated with keys, and being transported by human power that is locked and unlocked by inputting a predetermined personal identification number with the keys of the operation panel. The current position of the container is used as a management terminal. A program for locking and unlocking the container for wireless communication,
After the password is entered and locked, the process of locking the operation panel;
A process of receiving GPS positioning information from a GPS satellite;
Processing for generating GPS position information which is information of the current position from the positioning information;
Processing for transmitting the GPS position information to the management terminal by wireless communication;
Processing for storing registered position information, which is position information of a destination to be unlocked;
The GPS position information is compared with the registered position information, and if the error between the position indicated by the GPS position information and the position indicated by the registered position information is within 100 m, the operation panel is unlocked. Processing,
A container locking / unlocking program characterized by causing a computer to execute.   8. The container locking / unlocking according to claim 7, wherein in the process of storing the registered position information, the registered position information is recorded in advance by the management terminal in a flash memory set in the container. Program.   9. The container locking / unlocking program according to claim 7 or 8, wherein in the transmitting process, the GPS position information is transmitted by e-mail by wireless communication via the Internet.

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