JP6225488B2 - Account information input support device, account information input support method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an account information input support device, an account information input support method, and a program.

  Currently, there are a plurality of different financial institutions, and each financial institution has a plurality of types of accounts. For this reason, branch numbers and account numbers that specify accounts held by each financial institution have a plurality of digits for each financial institution and account type.

  Here, for example, when performing a transaction at a financial institution, the user designates the financial institution of the customer, the branch number, the account number, and the like. Since the number of digits of the branch number and account number specified by the user differs depending on the financial institution and account type of the business partner, the user must enter the input position of the form corresponding to the number of digits of the branch number and account number. It was necessary to make a judgment for each destination account. Incidentally, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for determining the card type of a corresponding account from the number of digits of the account number.

JP 2011-123629 A

  As described above, branch numbers and account numbers with multiple digits currently exist for each financial institution and account type. Therefore, when performing transactions by specifying an account, the branch number and account number must be entered in the form. There was a problem that the user was confused about the position.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is a novel that can support the user's account information input according to the input contents of the user. Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved account information input support apparatus, account information input support method, and program.

In order to solve the above-described problem, according to an aspect of the present invention, account information including information related to either a financial institution type designated by a user or a specific financial institution name and information related to an account type is provided. When the information about the specific financial institution name is acquired as the account information acquisition unit and the account information to be acquired, the number of digits is determined based on the financial institution name, and the specific financial institution name is used as the account information If the information regarding the number of digits is determined based on the financial institution type and the account type , and the input support processing corresponding to the number digits is instructed to the user An account information input support device comprising an input support unit is provided.

A screen generation unit configured to generate an account information input screen including a first selection instruction unit that receives a selection instruction of the financial institution type and a second selection instruction unit that receives a selection instruction of the specific financial institution name; The account information acquisition unit accepts a selection instruction to either the first selection instruction unit or the second selection instruction unit, so that either the financial institution type or the specific financial institution name You may acquire the information regarding .

The account information acquisition unit further includes a form image acquisition unit that acquires an image of a form on which a first option for selecting the financial institution type and a second option for selecting the specific financial institution name are printed. Relates to either the financial institution type or the specific financial institution name by determining which one of the first option or the second option is selected based on the image of the form Information may be acquired .

  The account information input support device further includes a screen generation unit that generates a screen to be displayed to the user, and the input support unit generates a screen including a number input area having the number of digits. You may instruct | indicate to a screen production | generation part.

  The account information acquisition unit may recognize characters input to the screen by the user and acquire account information from the recognized characters.

  The account information input support device further includes a form type determination unit that determines a type of form that the user fills in, and a form position acquisition unit that acquires a placement position of the form, and the input support unit includes: In the number input area of the form, it may be instructed to perform light projection that emphasizes the number of number digits.

  The input support unit may control a light projection pattern to be instructed based on the type and position of the form.

In order to solve the above-described problem, according to another aspect of the present invention, information relating to either a financial institution type designated by a user or a specific financial institution name and an account type are calculated by an arithmetic processing unit. Obtaining information about the account including information about the specific financial institution name as the account information, determining the number of digits based on the name of the financial institution, and as the account information When information regarding a specific financial institution name is not acquired, a step of determining the number of digit digits based on the financial institution type and the account type , and an input support process corresponding to the number of digit digits to the user comprising the steps of: instructing, and account information input assist method is provided.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, according to still another aspect of the present invention, information on either a financial institution type designated by a user or a specific financial institution name, and information on an account type And when the information on the specific financial institution name is acquired as the account information, the number of digit digits is determined based on the financial institution name, and the account information is acquired as the account information. If the information about the specific financial institution name has not been acquired , the number of digits determining unit that determines the number of digit digits based on the financial institution type and the account type , and corresponding to the number of digits to the user A program that functions as an input support unit that instructs input support processing is provided.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to support the user's account information input according to the input contents of the user.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of the account information input assistance apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram explaining the internal structure of the account information input assistance apparatus which concerns on the embodiment, and an electronic book stand. It is a sequence chart figure explaining operation | movement of the account information input assistance apparatus which concerns on the same embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the example of the screen displayed on an electronic book stand in the same embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the example of the screen displayed on an electronic book stand in the same embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the example of the screen displayed on an electronic book stand in the same embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the example of the screen displayed on an electronic book stand in the same embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the example of the screen displayed on an electronic book stand in the same embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the example of the screen displayed on an electronic book stand in the same embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of the account information input assistance apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram explaining the internal structure of the account information input assistance apparatus, imaging device, and light projection apparatus which concern on the embodiment. It is a sequence chart figure explaining operation | movement of the account information input assistance apparatus which concerns on the same embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the specific example of the transfer form to which the account information input assistance apparatus which concerns on the embodiment is applied. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the specific example of the light projection with respect to the transfer form shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the specific example of the light projection with respect to the transfer form shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the specific example of the light projection with respect to the transfer form shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the specific example of the light projection with respect to the transfer form shown in FIG.

  Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in this specification and drawing, about the component which has the substantially same function structure, duplication description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol.

  In the following description, the case where the present invention is applied to account information input (hereinafter referred to as form input) for a form related to a transfer transaction in a financial institution will be mainly described, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, the form may be an electronic form or may be input by reading a form entered on a paper form. Alternatively, instead of the form format, the corresponding item information may be input on the screen. The present invention can be applied to a form input for various transactions in a financial institution.

  In the following, the account information input support device is also expressed as a form input support device.

<1. First Embodiment>
[1.1. Outline of First Embodiment]
First, an outline of a form input support apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a form input support apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a form input support apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is connected to an electronic book table 13. Input to the electronic bookkeeping table 13 is performed using the electronic pen 15.

  The form input support device 10 generates a screen (for example, an electronic form or the like) for inputting information necessary for a user to perform a transaction at a financial institution and displays the screen on the electronic bookkeeping table 13. Specifically, the form input support device 10 generates and displays a screen for the user to input account information. Further, the account information specified by the user is acquired from the electronic bookkeeping table 13, an input screen including a branch number having the number of digits corresponding to the acquired account information and a number input area of the account number is generated, and the electronic bookkeeping table 13 Send to and display.

  The electronic bookkeeping table 13 displays a screen generated by the form input support device 10. The electronic bookkeeping table 13 transmits the account information input by the user to the form input support device 10. The electronic bookkeeping table 13 may include a display unit such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display, and a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. Specifically, the electronic bookkeeping table 13 may be a terminal device having a touch panel that can be input with a touch pen or the like.

  The form input support device 10 and the electronic bookkeeping table 13 may be connected by an image signal communication cable that complies with a standard such as VGA (Video Graphics Array) or DVI (Digital Visual Interface). Further, the form input support device 10 and the electronic bookkeeping table 13 may be further connected by an information communication cable compliant with a standard such as USB (Universal Serial Bus) or IEEE1394.

  The electronic pen 15 is an input device used when a user inputs to the electronic bookkeeping table 13. Specifically, the electronic pen 15 functions as a pointing device. For example, when the user brings the electronic pen 15 into contact with the input detection surface of the electronic book table 13, the electronic book table 13 can detect and acquire the coordinate position and pressure information with which the electronic pen 15 has contacted.

  In addition, although the case where the electronic pen 15 was used for the input to a user's electronic book stand 13 was illustrated above, the 1st Embodiment of this invention is not limited to the illustration which concerns. For example, a mouse, a keyboard, a switch, a button, a lever, or the like may be used for input to the electronic bookkeeping table 13 by the user.

  As described above, the form input support apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention supports user input for the electronic form by changing the screen displayed on the electronic entry table 13. This is a form input support device.

  Specifically, the form input support apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention displays a screen including a branch number having a number of digits corresponding to the account information input by the user and an account number input area as an electronic book. It can be displayed on the table 13. Therefore, according to the form input support apparatus 10, when the user inputs the branch number and the account number, the number input area of the number of digits to be entered is displayed on the screen, so that the branch can be smoothly and without confusion. Number and account number can be entered.

[1.2. Internal Configuration of First Embodiment]
Next, the internal configuration of the form input support apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the internal configuration of the form input support device 10 and the electronic bookkeeping table 13 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

(1.2.1 Internal configuration of form input support device)
First, the internal configuration of the form input support apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the form input support apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a support apparatus communication unit 101, an account information acquisition unit 103, a digit number determination unit 105, and an account digit number storage unit. 107, an input support unit 109, and a screen generation unit 111.

  The support device communication unit 101 transmits and receives data to and from the electronic bookkeeping table 13. Specifically, the support device communication unit 101 receives account information input by the user from the electronic bookkeeping table 13, and transmits the screen image information generated by the screen generation unit 111 to the electronic bookkeeping table 13. The support apparatus communication unit 101 is a connection interface corresponding to the bookkeeping communication unit 135, and includes, for example, a connection port capable of image communication such as a VGA port or a DVI port, and information such as a USB port or an IEEE 1394 port. It may be a connection interface constituted by a connection port capable of communication.

  The account information acquisition unit 103 acquires account information designated by the user from information input to the electronic bookkeeping table 13 by the user. Specifically, the account information acquisition unit 103 acquires information about the financial institution type, financial institution name, and account type of the account designated by the user from the electronic bookkeeping table 13. Here, the account information represents information including, for example, a financial institution type, a financial institution name, and an account type.

  The account information acquisition unit 103 may acquire account information based on the item content selected by the user from the display screen of the electronic bookkeeping table 13. Moreover, the account information acquisition part 103 recognizes the character which the user input from input information, such as the electronic pen 15 which the user performed with respect to the electronic book stand 13, and acquires account information based on the recognized character. May be.

  The digit number determination unit 105 determines the number of digit digits corresponding to the account information based on the account information acquired by the account information acquisition unit 103. Specifically, the digit number determination unit 105 is based on the correspondence relationship between the financial institution type, the financial institution name, the account type, and the like stored in the account digit number storage unit 107 and the number of digits of the branch number and the account number. The branch number corresponding to the account information specified by the user and the number of digits of the account number are determined.

  The account digit number storage unit 107 stores a correspondence relationship between the financial institution type, the financial institution name, the account type, and the like, and the branch number and the number of digits of the account number. For example, in the account digit number storage unit 107, when the financial institution type is “bank” and the account type is “normal”, a correspondence relationship in which the branch number and the account number are 3 to 7 digits is stored. . Further, when the bank type is “bank” and the account type is “current”, a correspondence relationship in which the branch number and the account number are 3 to 6 digits is stored. Furthermore, when the name of the financial institution is a specific bank (in this embodiment, XX bank), a correspondence relationship in which the branch number and the account number are 5 digits-1 digits-8 digits is stored.

  Note that the account digit number storage unit 107 is a correspondence between a bank name, a branch number, and an account number individually for a specific bank having a branch number and an account number having a characteristic number of digits different from those of other financial institutions. Remember the relationship. If the bank name is specified, the number of digits of the branch number and the account number is uniquely determined regardless of the transfer destination account type. Therefore, the account digit number storage unit 107 has a corresponding relationship separately. It is preferable to memorize. In the embodiment, it is described that there is one specific bank. However, by storing information of a plurality of banks, it is possible to cope with a plurality of banks.

  The input support unit 109 instructs the screen generation unit 111 to generate a screen corresponding to the number of digits determined by the digit number determination unit 105. Specifically, the input support unit 109 instructs the screen generation unit 111 to generate a screen including a number input area corresponding to the number of digits of the branch number and the account number determined by the digit number determination unit 105.

  The screen generator 111 generates a screen to be displayed on the electronic bookkeeping table 13. Specifically, the screen generation unit 111 generates a screen for allowing the user to input account information, and also generates a screen including a number input area having the number of digits specified by the input support unit 109. Furthermore, the screen generation unit 111 may generate various screens such as a reception screen and an advertisement screen displayed on the electronic bookkeeping table 13.

  The account information acquisition unit 103, the digit number determination unit 105, the input support unit 109, and the screen generation unit 111 described above are, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that is an arithmetic processing device, a program used by the CPU, and arithmetic parameters. Are stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory), a program used in the execution of the CPU, a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores parameters that change as appropriate in the execution, and the like.

  The account digit number storage unit 107 is configured by a storage device for data storage such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive).

(1.2.2. Internal structure of electronic bookkeeping)
Next, the internal configuration of the electronic bookkeeping table 13 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic bookkeeping table 13 includes an input unit 131, a bookkeeping control unit 133, a bookkeeping communication unit 135, and a screen display unit 137.

  The input unit 131 acquires input from the user and generates input information. Specifically, the input unit 131 includes input means for a user to input information, an input control circuit that generates input information based on the input by the user, and the like. For example, the input unit 131 may be a touch panel that acquires coordinate information, pressure information, and the like when the electronic pen 15 contacts the input detection surface. In addition to the above, the input unit 131 may use a mouse, a keyboard, a button, a switch, a lever, and the like as input means for a user to input information.

  The accounting table control unit 133 controls the operation of the entire electronic accounting table 13. Specifically, the accounting table control unit 133 controls the operations of the electronic accounting table 13 as a whole by controlling the operations of the input unit 131, the accounting table communication unit 135, and the screen display unit 137. The accounting table control unit 133 temporarily stores, for example, a CPU that is an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM that stores programs used by the CPU, calculation parameters, and the like, programs used in the execution of the CPU, parameters that change as appropriate in the execution, and the like. It consists of RAM etc.

  The accounting table communication unit 135 transmits / receives data to / from the form input support device 10. Specifically, the bookkeeping communication unit 135 transmits account information specified by the user input to the input unit 131, and receives screen information displayed on the screen display unit 137 from the form input support device 10. To do. Further, the bookkeeping communication unit 135 is a connection interface corresponding to the support device communication unit 101, such as a connection port capable of image communication such as a VGA port or a DVI port, a USB port, an IEEE 1394 port, or the like. And a connection port capable of various information communication.

  The screen display unit 137 displays the screen received from the form input support device 10. The screen display unit 137 may be, for example, a liquid crystal display, an OLED display, a CRT display, or the like, or may be a touch panel integrated with the input unit 131 or the like.

[1.3. Operation of First Embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 3 to 9, the operation of the form input support apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with a specific example of a screen displayed on the electronic bookkeeping table 13. Here, FIG. 3 is a sequence chart for explaining the operation of the form input support apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 4 to 9 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of screens displayed on the electronic bookkeeping table 13.

  As shown in FIG. 3, first, a financial institution type selection screen 300 for selecting a financial institution type as shown in FIG. In addition, the user selects a designated financial institution type on the financial institution type selection screen 300 (S101).

  For example, in the financial institution type selection screen 300 shown in FIG. 4, a message prompting the user to select a transfer destination financial institution type is displayed. In order to select the transfer destination financial institution type, a “bank” selection button 301, “credit” is selected. A “safe” selection button 303 and a “XX bank” selection button 305 are provided. The user presses one of the “bank” selection button 301, the “credit bank” selection button 303, and the “XX bank” selection button 305 in order to select the transfer destination financial institution type, and the “next” button 307. By pressing, it is possible to proceed to the next screen.

  The “XX bank” selection button 305 is provided for a specific bank (in this embodiment, XX bank) having, for example, a branch number and an account number having a characteristic number of digits different from those of other financial institutions. Is done. Such a specific bank is preferably provided with a separate selection button because the number of digits of the branch number and the account number is uniquely determined regardless of the transfer destination account type if the bank name is specified. In addition, before the user inputs the name of the financial institution and the account type, it is preferable to first determine whether or not the specific bank is a transfer destination financial institution.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 3, when a transfer destination financial institution type is selected on the financial institution type selection screen 300 (S101), the electronic bookkeeping table 13 supports the form input financial institution type as a form input support. The data is transmitted to the apparatus 10 (S103), and the form input support apparatus 10 determines whether or not the bank is selected (S105).

  When no bank is selected (S105 / No), the form input support apparatus 10 transmits a financial institution name input screen 310 for inputting a financial institution name as shown in FIG. 5 (S107). It is displayed on the book table 13. Further, the user inputs the designated financial institution name on the financial institution name input screen 310 (S109).

  For example, on the financial institution name input screen 310 shown in FIG. 5, a message prompting the user to input a transfer destination financial institution name is displayed, and a transfer destination financial institution name input area 311 is installed. For example, the user inputs the name of the designated financial institution with the electronic pen 15 in the destination financial institution name input area 311 and presses the “Next” button 313 to proceed to the next screen. it can. In FIG. 5, for example, “Oki” bank and financial institution name are entered.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 3, when the name of the transfer destination financial institution is input on the financial institution name input screen 310 (S109), or when XX bank is selected (S105 / Yes), the form is input. The support apparatus 10 transmits an account type selection screen 320 for selecting a transfer destination account type as shown in FIG. 6 (S111), and displays it on the electronic bookkeeping table 13. In addition, the user selects a transfer destination account type to be designated on the account type selection screen 320 (S113).

  For example, on the account type selection screen 320 shown in FIG. 6, a message prompting the user to select a transfer account type is displayed. In order to select the transfer account type, an “ordinary deposit” selection button 321 and a “current account” are selected. A selection button 323 and a “savings deposit” selection button 325 are provided. The user presses one of the “ordinary deposit” selection button 321, the “current account” selection button 323, and the “savings deposit” selection button 325 to select the transfer destination account type, and the “next” button 327 is clicked. By pressing the button, it is possible to proceed to the next screen.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 3, when the transfer account type is selected on the account type selection screen 320 (S113), the electronic bookkeeping table 13 displays the input transfer financial institution name and the selected transfer account. The destination account type is transmitted to the form input support apparatus 10 (S115). Here, again, the form input support apparatus 10 determines whether or not the bank has been selected (S117).

  When the bank is selected (S117 / Yes), the form input support device 10 displays the number input screen in which the branch number and the account number are 5 digits-1 digits-8 digits as shown in FIG. 350 is transmitted (S119) and displayed on the electronic bookkeeping table 13. Further, the user inputs the branch number and account number of the designated bank account on the number input screen 350 (S125).

  For example, FIG. 9 shows a number input screen 350 displayed on the electronic bookkeeping board 13 when the financial institution name is “XX bank”. On the number input screen 350 shown in FIG. 9, a message prompting the user to input a branch number and an account number is displayed, and branch number and account number input areas 351 and 353 having 5 to 1 to 8 digits. 355 is installed. The user enters the branch number and account number of the bank account to be designated in the branch number and account number input areas 351, 353, and 355, and proceeds to the next screen by pressing the “Next” button 357. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when XX bank is not selected (S117 / No), the form input support apparatus 10 determines the corresponding branch number and account number from the financial institution type and account type of the transfer destination. Is determined (S121). Further, the form input support device 10 transmits a number input screen having the branch number and the account number determined in S121 (S123), and displays it on the electronic bookkeeping table 13. In addition, the user inputs the branch number and account number of the designated bank account on the number input screen (S125).

  For example, FIG. 7 shows that when the financial institution type is “bank” and the account type is “checking account”, the branch number and account number displayed on the electronic book table 13 are 3-6 digits. This is a certain number input screen 330. Specifically, the number input screen 330 shown in FIG. 7 displays a message prompting the user to enter a branch number and an account number. A branch number input area 331 having a three-digit number and a six-digit number are displayed. An account number input area 333 having “” is installed. The user proceeds to the next screen by inputting the branch number and account number of the payee account specified in the branch number input area 331 and the account number input area 333 and pressing the “Next” button 335. Can do.

  Further, for example, FIG. 8 shows that when the financial institution type is “bank” and the account type is “ordinary deposit”, the branch number displayed on the electronic book 13 and the number of digits of the account number are 3 digits−7. It is a number input screen 340 which is a digit. Specifically, the number input screen 340 shown in FIG. 8 displays a message prompting the user to input a branch number and an account number, and a branch number input area 341 having a three-digit number and a seven-digit number. An account number input area 343 having “” is installed. The user enters the branch number and account number of the bank account to be specified in the branch number input area 341 and the account number input area 343, and proceeds to the next screen by pressing the “Next” button 345. Can do.

[1.4. Summary of the first embodiment]
The form input support device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has been described above. The form input support apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has a branch number displayed on a screen based on account information that has been input when a user inputs a branch number and an account number. And the number of digits of the number input area of the account number can be changed. Therefore, according to the form input support device 10, when the user inputs the branch number and the account number, the number input area of the number of digits to be entered is displayed. You can enter your account number.

  In the above embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the branch number and the number of digits in the number input area of the account number are changed based on the account information input by the user. However, the present invention is not limited to the above. For example, the present invention may be configured to change the number of characters that can be input and the number of characters that can be limited to input in subsequent screens based on the input information. The present invention can also be used for input support other than forms relating to transaction contents in a financial system.

<2. Second Embodiment>
[2.1. Outline of Second Embodiment]
Next, an outline of the form input support apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a form input support apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10, the form input support device 20 according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention is connected to an imaging device 23 and a light projecting device 25. In addition, the imaging device 23 images the form 29 on the book table 27, and the light projecting device 25 similarly projects the form 29 on the book table 27.

  The form input support device 20 controls the light projecting pattern on the form 29 with respect to the light projecting device 25 based on the contents entered in the form 29 by the user. Specifically, the form input support device 20 acquires account information entered by the user in the form 29 using the imaging device 23, and projects the branch number corresponding to the acquired account information and the number of digits of the account number. Is issued to the number input area of the form 29.

  The imaging device 23 captures and acquires an image of the form 29 at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the imaging device 23 is installed at a position about the height of the user's face on the bookkeeping stand 27, and images the form 29 at a predetermined timing (for example, at intervals of 1 to 4 seconds so as to look down from above). ) The imaging device 23 may be installed at any position as long as the image of the form 29 can be taken.

  The light projecting device 25 performs light projection so as to emphasize the number of digits in the number input area designated by the form input support device 20 on the form 29. Specifically, the light projecting device 25 is a light projecting device having a variable light projecting pattern. For example, the light projecting device 25 surrounds the number of digits in the number input area designated by the form input support device 20 with respect to the form 29. I do. For example, the light projecting device 25 may be a device that emits visible laser light or a device that emits light with high directivity and convergence, such as a spotlight. The light projecting device 25 may be installed at any position as long as it can project the form 29 as in the case of the imaging device 23.

  Here, the form input support device 20 and the imaging device 23, and the form input support device 20 and the light projecting device 25 may be connected by an information communication cable compliant with a standard such as USB or IEEE1394, for example. Further, the form input support device 20 may support a plurality of form inputs by connecting a plurality of imaging devices 23 and a plurality of light projecting devices 25.

  The entry table 27 is a table on which a user enters a form 29. In addition, an imaging device 23 and a light projecting device 25 are installed on the book table 27. Note that the bookkeeping table may be any table as long as it is suitable for the user to fill out the form.

  The form 29 is a form on which a user enters account information. For example, the form 29 includes an input area such as a financial institution type, a financial institution name, and an account type, and a branch number and an account number input area. The form 29 is printed with a print pattern for recognizing the type of the form 29, a one-dimensional barcode, or a two-dimensional barcode. Here, the branch number and account number input area provided in the form 29 corresponds to the branch number and account number having a different number of digits for each financial institution and account type. It has become a number. For example, the number of digits in the branch number and account number input area of the form 29 is 14 digits.

  As described above, the form input support apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is used for a paper medium form by changing the light projection pattern from the light projecting apparatus 25 to the form 29. It is a form input support device that supports a user's input.

  Specifically, the form input support apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention acquires account information entered by the user in the form 29 by the imaging apparatus 23, and the corresponding branch number and the number of digits of the account number. Judging. In addition, the form input support device 20 can instruct the number input area of the form 29 to project light that emphasizes the number of digits of the determined branch number and account number. Therefore, according to the form input support apparatus 20, when the user enters the branch number and the account number in the form 29, the number of digits to be entered is emphasized, so the branch number can be smoothly input without confusion. You can also fill in your account number.

[2.2. Internal Configuration of Second Embodiment]
Next, the internal configuration of the form input support apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating the internal configuration of the form input support device 20, the imaging device 23, and the light projecting device 25 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

(2.2.1. Internal configuration of form input support device)
First, the internal configuration of the form input support apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, a form input support apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes an imaging information receiving unit 201, a form type determining unit 203, a form position acquiring unit 205, and an account information acquiring unit 207. , An account digit number storage unit 211, a digit number determination unit 209, a light projection pattern storage unit 213, an input support unit 215, and a light projection information transmission unit 217.

  The imaging information receiving unit 201 receives image information. Specifically, the imaging information receiving unit 201 receives the image information of the form 29 entered by the user from the imaging device 23. The imaging information reception unit 201 may be a connection interface configured by a connection port capable of information communication such as a USB port corresponding to the imaging information transmission unit 233 or an IEEE 1394 port, for example.

  The form type determination unit 203 determines the type of the form 29 entered by the user from the image information of the form 29 captured by the imaging device 23. Specifically, the form type determination unit 203 recognizes a form identification print pattern, a one-dimensional barcode, or a two-dimensional barcode printed on the form 29 from the image information, and based on the recognized pattern, The type of the form 29 entered by the user is determined.

  The form position acquisition unit 205 acquires the position and inclination of the form 29 from the image information of the form 29 captured by the imaging device 23. Specifically, the form position acquisition unit 205 recognizes the outline of the form 29, the frame shape of the entry column, the position calculation mark, and the like for the image information of the form 29 captured by the imaging device 23, and the recognized shape, etc. As a reference, the position and inclination of the form 29 are acquired.

  The account information acquisition unit 207 acquires account information designated by the user from information entered in the form 29 by the user. Specifically, the account information acquisition unit 207 determines and recognizes the area entered by the user from the image information of the form 29 captured by the imaging device 23. Further, the account information acquisition unit 207 acquires information on the financial institution type, the financial institution name, and the account type entered by the user by using OCR (Optical Character Recognition), image recognition, and the like. Here, the account information represents information including a financial institution type, a financial institution name, and an account type.

  The account information acquisition unit 207 refers to the area entered by the user with reference to the type of the form 29 determined by the form type determination unit 203 and the position and inclination of the form 29 acquired by the form position acquisition unit 205. May be determined and recognized.

  Based on the account information acquired by the account information acquisition unit 207, the number of digits determination unit 209 determines the number of digits corresponding to the account information. Specifically, the digit number determining unit 209 is based on the correspondence relationship between the financial institution type, the financial institution name and the account type, and the branch number and the number of digits of the account number stored in the account digit number storage unit 211. The branch number corresponding to the account information specified by the user and the number of digits of the account number are determined.

  The account digit number storage unit 211 stores a correspondence relationship between the financial institution type, the financial institution name and the account type, and the branch number and the number of digits of the account number. For example, in the account digit number storage unit 211, when the financial institution type is “bank” and the account type is “normal”, a correspondence relationship in which the branch number and the account number are 3 to 7 digits is stored. . Further, when the bank type is “bank” and the account type is “current”, a correspondence relationship in which the branch number and the account number are 3 to 6 digits is stored. Furthermore, when the name of the financial institution is a specific bank (in this embodiment, XX bank), a correspondence relationship in which the branch number and the account number are 5 digits-1 digits-8 digits is stored.

  In addition, the account digit number storage unit 211 is a correspondence between a bank name, a branch number, and an account number individually for a specific bank having a branch number and an account number having a characteristic number of digits different from those of other financial institutions. Remember the relationship. If the bank name is specified, the number of digits of the branch number and the account number is uniquely determined regardless of the transfer destination account type. Therefore, the account digit number storage unit 211 has a corresponding relationship separately. It is preferable to memorize. In the embodiment, it is described that there is one specific bank. However, by storing information of a plurality of banks, it is possible to cope with a plurality of banks.

  The projection pattern storage unit 213 stores a projection pattern projected onto the form 29 by the projection device 25. Specifically, the light projecting pattern storage unit 213 stores a light projecting pattern projected by the light projecting device 25 for each form type, each branch number, and each account number. For example, the light projection pattern stored in the light projection pattern storage unit 213 may have a rectangular frame shape.

  The input support unit 215 instructs the light projecting device 25 on the light projection pattern based on the number of digits determined by the digit number determination unit 209. Specifically, the input support unit 215 determines a projection pattern from the projection pattern storage unit 213 based on the branch number corresponding to the account information specified by the user and the number of digits of the account number, and the projection The projector 25 is instructed to project the pattern.

  Further, the input support unit 215 matches the light projection pattern with the number input area of the form 29 based on the form type determined by the form type determining unit 203 and the position and inclination of the form acquired by the form position acquiring unit 205. The light projection pattern may be deformed as described above. With such a configuration, even if the placement position of the form 29 is not strictly determined on the writing table 27, the number input area of the form 29 can be projected accurately.

  Further, when the input support unit 215 determines from the image information captured by the imaging device 23 that there is a shielding object such as a user's hand or a writing instrument at a position where the projection is performed, the input support unit 215 The light projection pattern may be deformed so as not to project light on the shield.

  The light projection information transmission unit 217 transmits a light projection instruction to the light projection device 25. Specifically, the light projection information transmission unit 217 transmits a light projection pattern to the form 29 to the light projection device 25. The projection information transmission unit 217 may be a connection interface configured by a connection port capable of information communication such as a USB port corresponding to the projection information reception unit 253 or an IEEE 1394 port.

  Note that the above-described form type determination unit 203, form position acquisition unit 205, account information acquisition unit 207, digit number determination unit 209, and input support unit 215 are used by, for example, a CPU or CPU that is an arithmetic processing unit. A ROM that stores programs, calculation parameters, and the like, a program that is used in the execution of the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores parameters that change as appropriate in the execution, and the like are included.

  Further, the account digit number storage unit 211 and the light projection pattern storage unit 213 are configured by a storage device for data storage such as an HDD or an SSD, for example.

(2.2.2. Internal Configuration of Imaging Device and Projecting Device)
Next, the internal configurations of the imaging device 23 and the light projecting device 25 will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the imaging device 23 includes an imaging unit 231 and an imaging information transmission unit 233. The light projecting device 25 includes a light projecting unit 251 and a light projecting information receiving unit 253.

  The imaging unit 231 includes an imaging lens, an imaging element, and the like, and acquires an image of the form 29 at a predetermined timing (for example, at intervals of 1 to 4 seconds). Here, the image sensor is composed of, for example, a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and receives light from a subject incident through an imaging lens and performs photoelectric conversion. And convert it to an image signal.

  The imaging information transmission unit 233 transmits the image information of the form 29 captured by the imaging unit 231 to the form input support apparatus 20. The imaging information transmission unit 233 may be a connection interface configured by a connection port capable of information communication such as a USB port corresponding to the imaging information reception unit 201 or an IEEE 1394 port, for example.

  The light projecting unit 251 performs light projection on the form 29 entered by the user. Specifically, the light projecting unit 251 forms a light projecting pattern instructed from the form input support device 20 and projects the form 29. For example, the light projecting unit 251 may be an optical device having a variable light projecting shape by an optical mechanism and using a visible light semiconductor laser as a light source. In addition, the light projecting unit 251 may be a spotlight or the like using light with high directivity and convergence other than a laser as a light source.

  The light projection information receiving unit 253 receives a light projection instruction from the form input support device 20. Specifically, the light projection information receiving unit 253 receives a light projection pattern performed on the form 29 from the form input support apparatus 20. The projection information receiving unit 253 may be a connection interface configured by a connection port capable of information communication such as a USB port corresponding to the projection information transmission unit 217 or an IEEE 1394 port.

[2.3. Operation of Second Embodiment]
Subsequently, the operation of the form input support apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 12 is a sequence chart for explaining the operation of the form input support apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12, first, the imaging device 23 captures the form 29 and acquires image information of the form 29 (S201). Further, the imaging device 23 transmits the image information of the captured form 29 to the form input support device 20 (S203).

  Next, the form input support device 20 detects the type, position, and inclination of the form 29 in the image information of the form 29 received from the imaging device 23 (S205). Subsequently, the form input support apparatus 20 determines an area filled in by the user in the form 29 based on the detected type, position, and inclination of the form 29 (S207). Further, the form input support apparatus 20 recognizes and acquires the entry contents of the entry area (S209).

  Here, the form input support apparatus 20 determines whether or not the number of input digits of the branch number and the account number can be determined based on the contents entered in the form 29 (S211). When the number of digits entered for the branch number and the account number can be determined based on the contents entered in the form 29 (S211 / Yes), the form input support apparatus 20 determines the branch number and the number based on the contents entered in the form 29. The number of input digits of the account number is determined (S213).

  Subsequently, the form input support device 20 instructs the floodlight device 25 to perform floodlighting that emphasizes the number of digits of the determined branch number and account number (S215). Further, the form input support device 20 transmits a light projection pattern that indicates an area to be emphasized to the light projecting device 25 (S217), and the light projecting device 25 performs light projection of the instructed light projection pattern (S223). ).

  On the other hand, when the number of digits entered for the branch number and the account number cannot be determined based on the contents entered in the form 29 (S211 / No), the form input support apparatus 20 emphasizes the area where the account information is entered by the user. The projector 25 is instructed to project light (S219). Further, the form input support device 20 transmits a light projection pattern that indicates an area to be emphasized to the light projecting device 25 (S221), and the light projecting device 25 performs light projection of the instructed light projecting pattern (S223). ).

  Here, when the number of digits entered for the branch number and the account number cannot be determined based on the contents entered in the form 29 (S211 / No), for example, before the account information is entered by the user or the user In the middle of entering account information. In such a case, the form input support device 20 can prompt the user to fill in the account information by instructing the floodlight device 25 to perform floodlighting that emphasizes the entry area of the account information.

[2.4. Specific Example of Light Projection Pattern According to Second Embodiment]
Further, a specific example of light projection instructed by the form input support apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a transfer form 400 to which the form input support apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is applied. FIGS. 14 to 17 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of light projection on the transfer form 400 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 14 to FIG. 17, the light projection pattern is indicated by a broken line in order to distinguish it from the frame line printed on the transfer form 400. Here, the light projection pattern by the light projecting device 25 may be, for example, a solid line frame shape or a broken line frame shape. Further, the light projecting pattern by the light projecting device 25 may have a shape in which the inside of the broken line shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the transfer form 400 includes a bank name entry area 401, an account type entry area 403, and a branch number and account number entry area 405 as account information entry areas. In order to designate a transfer destination account, the user enters the name of the financial institution having the transfer destination account and the name of the financial institution in the bank name entry area 401, and the account of the transfer destination account in the account type entry area 403. Enter the type. Further, the user enters the branch number and account number of the transfer destination account in the branch number and account number entry area 405.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14, before the account information is entered by the user, the form input support apparatus 20 uses a floodlight 407 having a frame shape surrounding the bank name entry area 401 for cooperation. 25. When the user finishes filling only the bank name entry area 401 and the account type entry area 403 is not filled in, the form input support device 20 projects a floodlight having a frame shape surrounding the account type entry area 403. The device 25 may be instructed.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, after the user has completed the entry of the account information, the form input support device 20 is based on the financial institution type, the financial institution name, and the account type entered by the user. Thus, the projector 25 is instructed to project different projection patterns.

  First, in the transfer form 410 shown in FIG. 15, the case where the user enters “Oki Bank” in the bank name entry area 411 and “ordinary” in the account type entry area 413 will be described. In this case, since the financial institution type is “bank” and the account type is “ordinary”, the form input support apparatus 20 determines that the branch number and the account number are 3 to 7 digits. Therefore, the form input support device 20 projects the light projection 412 that emphasizes the 3 digits of the branch number and the light projection 414 that emphasizes the 7 digits of the account number in the branch number and account number entry area 415. Instruct the device 25.

  Next, in the transfer form 420 shown in FIG. 16, a case where the user enters “Oki Bank” in the bank name entry area 421 and “temporary” in the account type entry area 423 will be described. In this case, since the financial institution type is “bank” and the account type is “current”, the form input support device 20 determines that the branch number and the account number are 3 to 6 digits. Therefore, the form input support apparatus 20 projects the light projecting 422 having a shape for emphasizing 3 digits of the branch number and the light projecting 424 having a shape for emphasizing 6 digits of the account number in the branch number and account number entry region 425. Instruct the device 25.

  Further, in the transfer form 430 shown in FIG. 15, the user enters “XX bank” as a specific bank in the bank name entry area 431 and “ordinary” is entered in the account type entry area 433. explain. In this case, since the name of the financial institution is a specific bank stored in the account digit number storage unit 211, the form input support device 20 determines that the branch number and the account number are 5 digits-1 digits-8 digits. . Therefore, the form input support device 20 instructs the light projecting device 25 to project the light beams 432, 434, and 436 having a shape that emphasizes 5 digits-1 digits-8 digits in the branch number and account number entry area 435.

[2.5. Summary of second embodiment]
Heretofore, the form input support apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. The form input support apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is configured such that when a user enters a branch number and an account number in the form 29, the branch number and number in the number input area are based on the entered account information. It is possible to determine the number of digits of the account number and instruct light projection that emphasizes the number of digits. Therefore, according to the form input support device 20, when the user enters the branch number and the account number in the form 29, the entry position is emphasized by the floodlight. You can enter your account number.

  Further, since the form input support apparatus 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention can instruct the floodlight that sequentially highlights the areas to be filled in by the user, the user is prompted to fill in the form 29 smoothly. be able to.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the user enters a form used in a financial institution has been described, but the present invention is not limited to the above. For example, the present invention can also be used for input support when a user makes an entry on a sheet on which an entry field is printed.

<3. Summary>
As described above, the form input support device according to the present invention determines the number of digit digits corresponding to the account information specified by the user, and performs input support processing for the user based on the number of digit digits. It is possible. Therefore, according to the form input support device according to the present invention, the user can smoothly input the form.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is obvious that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can come up with various changes or modifications within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. Of course, it is understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  A computer program is also created for causing hardware such as a CPU, ROM, and RAM incorporated in the form input support apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention to perform the same functions as the components of the form input support apparatus described above. Is possible. A storage medium storing the computer program is also provided.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10, 20 Form input support device 13 Electronic book stand 15 Electronic pen 23 Imaging device 25 Projection device 27 Book stand 29 Form 101 Support device communication part 103, 207 Account information acquisition part 105, 209 Digit judgment part 107, 211 Account digit Number storage unit 109, 215 Input support unit 111 Screen generation unit 201 Imaging device reception unit 203 Form type determination unit 205 Form position acquisition unit 213 Projection pattern storage unit 217 Projection information transmission unit

Claims (9)

An account information acquisition unit for acquiring account information including information on either a financial institution type designated by a user or a specific financial institution name and information on an account type;
When information on the specific financial institution name is acquired as the account information, the number of digits is determined based on the financial institution name, and information on the specific financial institution name is not acquired as the account information , A digit number determination unit for determining the number of digit digits based on the financial institution type and the account type;
An account information input support apparatus comprising: an input support unit that instructs an input support process corresponding to the number of digits to the user. A screen generation unit configured to generate an account information input screen including a first selection instruction unit that receives a selection instruction of the financial institution type and a second selection instruction unit that receives a selection instruction of the specific financial institution name; ,
The account information acquisition unit accepts a selection instruction to either the first selection instruction unit or the second selection instruction unit, so that either the financial institution type or the specific financial institution name is received. The account information input support device according to claim 1, wherein information relating to the account information is acquired. A form image obtaining unit for obtaining a form image printed with a first option for selecting the financial institution type and a second option for selecting the specific financial institution name;
The account information acquisition unit determines whether the first option or the second option is selected based on the image of the form, and thereby determines the type of the financial institution or the name of the specific financial institution. The account information input support device according to claim 1 which acquires information about any of them. The account information input support device further includes a screen generation unit that generates a screen to be displayed to the user,
The input support unit instructs the generation of the screen including the number input area having the number digits on the screen generation unit, account information input support device according to claim 1 or 2. The account information input support device according to claim 4 , wherein the account information acquisition unit recognizes characters input to the screen by the user and acquires account information from the recognized characters. The account information input support device
A form type determination unit that determines the type of form that the user fills in;
A form position obtaining unit for obtaining the placement position of the form, and
The input support unit, in the number input area of the document, an instruction to perform the highlight projecting the number digits, account information input support device according to claim 1 or 3. The account information input support apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the input support unit controls a light projection pattern to be instructed based on a type and a position of the form. A step of obtaining account information including information related to either a financial institution type designated by a user or a specific financial institution name and information related to an account type by an arithmetic processing unit;
When information on the specific financial institution name is acquired as the account information, the number of digits is determined based on the financial institution name, and information on the specific financial institution name is not acquired as the account information Determining the number of digits based on the financial institution type and the account type;
Instructing an input support process corresponding to the number of digits to the user. An account information acquisition unit for acquiring account information including information on either a financial institution type designated by a user or a specific financial institution name and information on an account type;
When information on the specific financial institution name is acquired as the account information, the number of digits is determined based on the financial institution name, and information on the specific financial institution name is not acquired as the account information , A digit number determination unit for determining the number of digit digits based on the financial institution type and the account type;
A program that functions as an input support unit that instructs an input support process corresponding to the number of digits to the user.

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