KR100745812B1 - Portable Relay Manipulator, Financial Automation System, and Method of Using Portable Relay Manipulator - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable relay operating apparatus for performing a relay operation by wirelessly connecting to a plurality of financial teller machines independently. The present invention includes a wireless module for connecting to one or more financial teller machines according to a wireless communication method, and a library module for providing a user with a corresponding operation or a standardized operation method for another financial teller machine having a different cashier operation method. A portable cashier operating device is provided, and further includes a financial automation system including a financial automation device for performing connection authentication and performing a cashier operation according to a connection request of the portable cashier operating device, and using the portable cashier operating device. Provides a method of using the cashier's services by selectively connecting with the automated teller machine. Accordingly, the cashier can use a plurality of automated teller machines as a single cashier control device, and the cashier's operation or standardized control method is selectively provided for financial teller machines with different operating methods. There is an advantage.

Cashier control panel, automatic teller machine, financial server, wireless communication, Bluetooth.

Description

Portable input board apparatus, Finance automation system, Method for using the Portable input board apparatus

1 is a block diagram of a general automatic teller machine.

2 is a block diagram of a portable relay operation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is an embodiment configuration of a financial automation system to which the portable relay operating apparatus of Figure 2 is applied.

4 is a flowchart of a method of using a portable relay device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flow chart showing a processing method when the method of operating a cashier is different when performing a cashier task according to the present invention;

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102: central processing unit 104: Bluetooth module

106: memory 108: library module unit

110: key button portion 112: display window

114: battery 116: charging power unit

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a cashier operating device, and more particularly, to a portable cashier operating device, a financial automation system, and a method of using the portable cashier that perform a cashier's work by wirelessly connecting to the automated teller machine.

1 is a block diagram of a general automatic teller machine.

As shown in the figure, the automated teller machine such as an automatic teller machine, a cash dispenser, etc., is provided with a customer control unit 10 on the front side to provide convenience when customers view the financial business. It is provided with a member of the relay operator 20 for the maintenance of the instrument. The cashier control unit 20 is for performing maintenance, such as power control, banknote replenishment and recovery of the automated teller machine, recovery measures for device failure.

The automatic teller machine further includes a receipt printer 12 for outputting a receipt according to a financial transaction, a card reader 14 for reading card information such as a credit card or a cash card, and a cash section 16 for cash storage and withdrawal. In addition, a memory 18 for storing a program and data necessary for the operation of the automated teller machine, and an interface unit 20 for communication with the financial server is provided. In addition, a central processing unit (CPU) 1 for controlling each of the components is provided. According to the control operation of the CPU 1, a display window 22 for displaying data related to the operation of the device is provided.

The automated teller machine can be installed in public places (terminals, convenience stores, theaters, etc.) as well as financial institutions such as banks. I could work. In the financial business transaction, the customer performs a device operation through an input means such as a touch screen or a button provided in the customer control unit 10 and checks the display window 22 on which the progress according to the device operation is displayed. It was.

On the other hand, if a failure occurs in the automated teller machine during a financial business transaction, a corresponding action method is displayed on the cashier control unit 20 together with information on the failure state in order to help the convenience of customers in a quick response. For example, when a failure occurs due to a banknote defect or negligence in use, an error message is displayed through the account operator 20, and the accountant performs an action on the failure by referring to the error message. Of course, in addition to the occurrence of the obstacle, the clerk operates the clerk operation unit 20 to replenish the bills, or to replenish the receipt paper.

However, the conventional automated teller machine equipped with the cashier operating unit 20 had the following problems.

Since the cashier control unit 20 is integrally wired to the rear portion of the automatic teller machine, the cashier control unit 20 should be provided integrally with the number of the automated teller machines, and according to the manufacture and installation of the cashier control unit 20. There was a problem that the manufacturing cost of the automated teller machine increases.

In addition, when a failure occurs in the automated teller machine or an alarm indicating a maintenance occurs, the attendant had to visit the place where the corresponding automated teller machine is installed and have to check it visually.

In addition, because the manufacturers of the automated teller machines are different, the accountants may need to operate the automated teller machines having different specifications. In this case, the method of operation of the teller operator 20 is different for each of the automated teller machines, so refer to the corresponding manual. There was a difficulty in operation, such as should.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable cashier operating device and a method of using the same, which are connected wirelessly with a financial automation device to perform the cashier's work.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a financial automation system in which a portable cashier operating device is selectively wirelessly connected to a financial automated device to perform the cashier's work.

Portable meter operation apparatus of the present invention for achieving the above object, the wireless communication module for wireless communication with at least one or more financial devices, and stores the information for the self-authentication and authentication process with the automated teller machine A storage module, a library module unit for accessing the automated teller machine according to the authentication process, and providing one or more operation tools for a cashier's work, a key button unit for input operation for the cashier's work, and the cashier's work It comprises a central processing unit that controls the overall.

The wireless communication module is characterized in that the Bluetooth module.

The information stored in the storage unit is a user ID for user authentication, a unique device ID of the cashier operating device, and a serial number assigned to the one or more financial teller machines.

The library module unit includes a first library module that provides a wireless access protocol so that the one or more financial teller machines can connect, and a second library module that provides different operation tools.

In addition, the financial automation system of the present invention, a portable relay operating device having a wireless communication module to perform the accounting operation wirelessly, and at least one financial unit for transmitting and receiving data related to the accounting operation after the authentication with the portable relay operation device is completed. It is configured to include an automated device, and a financial server that is networked with the financial automation device and stores and manages all financial business data.

The portable cashier operating device and the automated teller machine are connected by a wireless communication connection.

The wireless communication connection is characterized in that the Bluetooth connection method.

The automated teller machine includes a registration number having unique device ID information and its own serial number of a portable relay operating device set in advance to allow access, and the unique device ID information and its own serial number from the portable relay operating device. When the connection request signal containing a is generated is configured to include a main control unit for controlling the access allowed according to the comparison with the registration number.

In addition, the method of using the portable relay apparatus according to the present invention, the portable relay operation apparatus having a wireless communication module attempts to establish a wireless connection with the automatic teller machine according to the wireless communication method, and whether the automatic teller machine attempts to connect Determining, and if the connection attempt is allowed, wirelessly connecting the portable cashier operating device and the automated teller machine according to the wireless communication method, and performing the cashier service using the wirelessly connected portable cashier operating device. It consists of steps.

The portable cashier operating device may be connected to at least one financial automated device to perform the cashier's work.

The connection attempt step may include selecting a serial number of the automated teller machine to be accessed by the portable relay operator, and a connection request signal including a serial number of the selected automated teller machine and a unique device ID of the portable relay operator. Transmitting to the automated teller machine.

In the connection attempt determining step, the automated teller machine compares the received access request signal with a registration number including its serial number and the unique device ID, and if the access request signal and the registration number are the same, access is allowed. The response signal for the transmission to the portable relay operating device.

According to the present invention having the configuration as described above it can be seen that using a single portable relay operating device to perform a relay operation by selectively wirelessly connecting to a plurality of financial automated devices.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a preferred embodiment of a method for using a portable relay operation apparatus, a financial automation system, and a portable relay apparatus according to the present invention having the configuration as described above will be described in detail.

2 shows a portable relay operating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 shows an exemplary configuration of a financial automation system to which the portable relay operating apparatus of FIG. 2 is applied.

According to these drawings, the portable meter operating apparatus 100 is provided with a wireless communication module 104 for performing a metering task by wirelessly communicating with at least one or more financial automatic devices 200 at a predetermined interval. The wireless communication module 104 provides a wireless network technology to form a communication network with the at least one automated teller machine 200 by transmitting voice and data in real time without a physical cable for communication between various digital equipment using radio frequency. Bluetooth connection method is applied. Therefore, hereinafter, the wireless communication module 104 will be described as a Bluetooth module.

In addition, the Bluetooth automated device 200 that is wirelessly connected to the portable field operator 100 according to the present invention should also be provided with a Bluetooth module 204 (FIG. 3).

Subsequently, the portable cashier operating device 100 stores a user ID, a unique device ID of the portable cashier operating device 100, and a serial number of the automated teller machine 200 so that only the authenticated user can use it. Memory 106 is provided. The unique device ID and serial number are data necessary for performing authentication between the portable meter operating device 100 and the automated teller machine 200. This will be described in detail in the automatic teller machine 200 to be described later. Since the automated teller machine 200 may be additionally installed, the memory 106 may be a removable memory so that the unique device ID may be added or deleted.

The automated teller machine 200 may be provided with a device of the same type or a device having a different specification. Accordingly, the first library module unit 108a which provides a wireless access protocol so that the portable accounting device 100 is also connected to all the above-mentioned financial teller machines, and different operating methods provided by the said teller machine 200 is provided. It is provided with a second library module unit 108b is provided with an operation tool (tool) to provide.

The first and second library module units 100 and 200 are selectively called by the central processing unit 102 to execute the field operation process. The central processing unit 102 controls the accounting operation as a whole, controls the series of authentication processes by accessing the ID provided in the memory 106, and operates the key button unit 110 and the display window 112 described later. Control and so on. The key button unit 110 is provided with a plurality of function keys for the accountant to perform the authentication procedure or to select any financial automated device 200 to execute the cashier operation process through the Bluetooth module 104. Accordingly, the key button unit 110 is provided with a power on / off button, the automatic teller machine selection button, the authentication execution button, the numeric key and the like. The display window 112 displays information necessary for proceeding the accounting business.

Charging power supply unit 116 to receive a predetermined power from the automated teller machine 200 to be used as the operating power when mounted to the battery 114 or the automated teller machine 200 to supply the operating power according to the power on button operation Is provided. Therefore, the portable meter operating apparatus 100 of the present invention is provided with a battery storage unit (not shown) in which the battery 114 is stored, or is charged to receive a predetermined power when mounted on the automated teller machine 200. 118 is provided.

On the other hand, the portable meter operating apparatus 100 of the present invention is interconnected by at least one financial automated device 200 and the Bluetooth wireless connection method. As described above, the automatic teller machine 200 is not provided with a cashier operating unit integrally as in the conventional configuration, but is provided with a Bluetooth module 204 to be connected to the portable cashier operating apparatus 100 by a Bluetooth wireless connection method. do. The Bluetooth module 204 receives the authentication data or data related to the cashier operation from the portable cashier operating device 100 and transmits the data to the main control unit 202 of the automatic teller machine 200, and the main control unit ( It transmits the response signal from the 202 to the Bluetooth module 104 of the portable field operation apparatus 100. The main control unit 202 checks the authentication data applied through the Bluetooth module 204, and controls the transmission path to allow mutual access with the portable field operation device 100 only in the case of valid authentication data. The transmission paths are synchronized by the Bluetooth modules 104 and 204 which provide the same wireless access method. This transmission path synchronization method is a well-known technique, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, the automated teller machine 200 has a serial number assigned to itself, and the serial number is provided as registration information 206 necessary for authentication along with the unique device ID. For example, in FIG. 3, the automated teller machine 200a has a serial number '001' and the portable accounting operator 100 registers the automated teller machine 200a in a state in which a unique device ID is set to '00A'. If the unique device ID of '00A' is registered in the number 206, the financial teller machine 200a can be connected to only the portable accounting device 100. In other words, if the portable meter operating device 100a having the unique device ID '00B' is not registered in the registration number 206 of the automated teller machine 200a, the portable meter operating device 100a is the financial automated device. It cannot be connected with the apparatus 200a. Of course, since one portable cashier operating device is connected to a plurality of automated teller machines, the registration information 206 for each financial teller machine has its own serial number along with its own unique device ID.

Meanwhile, the plurality of financial teller machines 200 are connected to the financial server 300 via a predetermined communication network. The financial server 300 stores and manages all financial business data made by the automated teller machine 200.

Next, the method of using the cashier operating device in the financial automation system of the present invention having the above configuration will be described in detail.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of processing a cashier service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step 100, the accountant powers on and drives the portable meter operation apparatus 100 and performs a self-certification procedure. In step 102, when the accountant inputs the user ID by operating the key button unit 110, the central processing unit 102 determines whether or not the user ID matches the pre-stored user ID. This is to ensure that only authorized officers can use the portable relay operator 100, and if the user ID of another officer is input to the portable relay operator 100 by the central processing unit 102; Access is denied and disabled. In other words, one portable relay operating device can be used only by authorized officers. However, in some cases, when a plurality of user IDs are stored, a plurality of portable relay operators can be used.

When the authentication procedure is normally completed (YES in step 104), the mobile communication device 100 and the financial automatic device 200 to be used are attempted to be connected. As in step 106, the clerk operates the financial automatic device selection button of the key button unit 110 to select the serial number of the financial automatic device 200 from the memory 106 to request a connection attempt. In the connection illustration, the central processing unit 102 uses the wireless connection protocol of the first library module unit 108a.

The central processing unit 102 transmits a request signal for the connection attempt to the corresponding financial automatic device (eg, the first financial automatic device) 200a through the Bluetooth module 104 through the wireless access protocol. do. The request signal includes a unique device ID and a serial number of the field source operating device 100 that attempted to connect.

Then, the Bluetooth module 204 of the first automatic teller machine 200a transmits the request signal to the main control unit 202, and the main control unit 202 is a field operating device included in the request signal ( In step 108, the unique device ID and the serial number of the 100 and the registration number 206 are compared to determine whether the device is legitimate. For example, when the unique ID of the cashier operating device 100 is '00A' and the serial number of the first automated teller machine 200a is '001', the first teller machine 200a receives the request signal. By checking the '00A' and '001' signals included in the to determine the connection attempt request.

According to the result of the validity determination, the main control unit 202 includes the unique device ID and the serial number of the request signal in the registration number 206, and proceeds to step 110 and the portable relay operation apparatus 100 is performed. Send an acknowledgment (ACK) to allow access to the network and activate the transmission path. Therefore, the portable cashier operating device 100 and the first automatic teller machine 200a are normally connected by the wireless connection protocol related to the connection attempt.

Of course, the second automatic teller machine 200b to the fourth automatic teller machine 200d also access each other if the registration number 206 stores the unique device ID '00A' of the portable cashier operating device 100. Successfully done Accordingly, if the unique device ID is set to '00B', the other portable meter operating device 100a cannot be connected to the first to fourth financial teller machines 200a to 200d.

On the other hand, the various information transmitted and received wirelessly in the connection process and the data processing process described later is provided with encryption / decryption according to the wireless access method supported by the Bluetooth module 104, 204 to perform data processing and security.

When the connection with the pre-set financial automatic device is normally completed, the accountant may proceed with the accountant business by using the portable accountant operating device 100 (step 112). The accountant's task is to replenish the bills / checks or bills in accordance with signals from the first automated teller machine 200a to notify the banks of insufficient bills, lack of checks, lack of statement, etc., or even if there is an obstacle such as a jam being generated. Actions may be taken according to the signal transmitted from the automated teller machine 200a. For example, when a customer using the first automatic teller machine 200a wants to withdraw a certain amount of cash through a customer control unit, when the withdrawal cash is insufficient, the main control unit 202 recognizes this and is associated with the shortage of cash. The signal is transmitted to the field operating device 100 through the Bluetooth module 204. Then, the central processing unit 102 of the meter operating device 100 to access the corresponding message to display on the display window 112, or to output an alarm light or alarm sound. Thus, the cashier can take a series of measures to replenish cash by checking the message currently displayed on the display window 112 of the cashier operating device 100. In this case, the central processing unit 102 receives information such as an operation tool from the second library module 108b having a function related to the cashier's work.

Therefore, the present invention is equipped with a conventional automated teller machine and a cashier operating device integrally, and the main controller of the automated teller machine detects a signal for a lack of a bill, a check shortage, a lack of a specification mark, a failure occurrence signal, etc. By wired to the cable, the staff will be able to resolve the inconvenience of having to visit the site and take action.

Next, the clerk releases the connection with the first automatic teller machine 200a and attempts to perform the correspondent business by connecting with another financial teller machine, for example, the third financial teller machine 200c (YES in step 114).

When the connection is terminated when the end button provided in the key button unit 110 is operated, the central processing unit 102 receives the end signal generated by the end button operation through the Bluetooth module 104 (the first automatic teller machine ( The main controller 202 of 200a). The main control unit 202 transmits a response signal relating to the termination of the cashier service to the central processing unit 102, and releases the connection by the radio connection protocol.

Once the connection is released, the accountant attempts to connect with the third automatic teller machine 200c by manipulating the key button unit 110 of the portable accountant operating device 100. The connection attempt proceeds in the same manner as the connection procedure with the first automatic teller machine 200a. That is, the process proceeds to step 106. At this time, the portable cashier operating device 100 must select the serial number for the third automatic teller machine 200c from the memory 106 according to the operation of the key button unit 110, and the serial number with its own unique device ID. Attempt to access the number to the third automated teller machine 200c. That is, all of the serial numbers of the automated teller machines 200a to 200d are stored in the memory 106 of the cashier operating device 100, and the automated teller machine that has received a connection request signal and its registered information. Will be compared.

The main control unit 202 of the third automated teller machine 200c determines the validity of the connection request and activates the wireless transmission path to allow the accountant to proceed. Of course, if the ID is abnormal, the wireless transmission path is kept in the connection blocking state by the wireless access protocol. At this time, if abnormally occurs more than a predetermined number of times for the connection request, the main control unit 202 to make the system down for a certain time to improve the system security.

Similarly, the procedure of the accountant using the portable cashier operating device 100 to access the second financial teller 200b and the fourth financial teller 202d to perform the accounting work is the same.

In this case, when the first to fifth financial teller machines 200a to 200e are all the same type and the usage of the meter operating devices 100 and 100a is the same, the central processing unit 102 includes the second library module unit. Only the same operation tool data can be received from 108b to perform the accounting work. However, when the first to fifth financial teller machines 200a to 200 are different models, and the method of operating the relay operator is different from each other, operation tool data related to the operation method are respectively transferred from the second library module unit 108b. Must be called and used

For example, referring to FIG. 5, when performing the accounting operation from step 120, when the first automatic teller machine 200a needs to replenish banknotes due to a lack of banknotes, the number keys '1' and the figure are not shown. The operation needs to be made by pressing the 'banknote replenishment key', and the operation method may be different from that of the 5th automated teller machine 200e by pressing the 'banknote replenishment key' and 'use key' (step 122). At this time, when the clerk selects the serial number of the automated teller machine in the connection process, the central processing unit 102 calls the operation tool of the corresponding automated teller machine from the second library module unit 108b to display window 112 or the like. (Step 124) (step 126). Therefore, the clerk can easily perform the clerk's work even if the operation methods are different (step 128).

On the other hand, since the portable meter operating apparatus 100 of the present invention can be operated by the battery 114, it can be stored separately from the automated teller machine 200, or the charge provided in a predetermined portion of the rear portion of the teller machine 200 Connected to the terminal 118 to charge the operating power. Since both the battery 114 power source and the charging power source are provided, the portable field operation device 100 may use two power sources selectively, or use either of the two power sources first to extend the operation time, When consumed, the remaining power can be automatically supplied. However, in the present exemplary embodiment, a selection switch for selecting one of the two power sources and a switching means for receiving different power according to power consumption are not shown.

As described above, the present invention described in the above embodiment can be connected to a plurality of financial teller machines by using a single portable teller machine and perform the accounting work. You can see that it can be used by calling.

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, a plurality of financial automated devices can be used by using a single portable source operating device, so that the manufacturing cost of the conventional wired type automatic device is installed in the financial automated device, respectively. It is possible to reduce the cost, and the clerk can recognize obstacles that occur in the automated teller machine even in the spaces separated from each other, thereby improving work efficiency.

In addition, the portable relay operating apparatus of the present invention has the effect of being able to select and receive the operation tool information related to the operation method even if different financial automation devices are provided and the operation methods of the respective employee operation units are different.

Claims (12)

A first library module for providing a wireless access protocol so as to be accessible with at least one financial automation device, A second library module for providing different operation tools of the automated teller machines, A storage unit having its own unique device ID and each serial number assigned to the automated teller machines, Select a serial number of a corresponding financial automated device to perform a cashier's work by wirelessly accessing one of the selected automated financial devices, and transmit the unique device ID and serial number to the automated teller machine; It includes a central processing unit to perform the authentication process, And the central processing unit accesses and provides a corresponding operation tool from the second library module according to the financial automation device to be connected. delete delete delete A portable relay operating device consisting of claim 1, And a registration number having a unique device ID information and a serial number of the portable relay control device set in advance to allow access to the portable relay control device. At least two automatic teller machines that allow access according to a comparison with the registration number when a connection request signal including a number is transmitted; A financial automation system comprising a financial server connected to the automatic teller machine and storing and managing all financial business data. delete delete delete Selecting, by the portable cashier operating device, one of the at least two automated teller machines in order to perform a relay business and attempting a wireless connection with the selected automated teller machine according to transmission of a connection request signal; Determining, by the selected automated teller machine, whether to attempt an access; If the connection attempt is allowed to include the step of performing the accounting service for the automated teller machine using the portable cashier operating device, And when the attempt is made to access the automated teller machine, the portable teller operating device calls and provides operation tool information related to the operation method of the selected teller machine. delete The method of claim 9, The access request signal is a unique device ID of the portable relay operating device and a serial number of the selected financial automation device. The automatic teller machine uses the serial number and the registration number including the unique device ID and the access request signal by using the method of using a portable relay device, characterized in that for determining whether to attempt the connection. delete

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