JPH05202659A - Microcomputer locker - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To omit input of a code number of a locker user and the like by reading out a bar code printed on a card, and then inputting a key word switch and a locker number switch so as to unlock. CONSTITUTION:In the condition of locking the doors of all lockers, the bar code of a user's card is read out by means of a bar code reader 1. Next, when suitability of the read information is discriminated and confirmed by a bar code information collating and discriminating means 9 and a used record temporary registering means 11, all display lamps of key word switches 2 are lighted. Next, when one of the key word switches 2 is input, all display lamps of the locker number switches 3 of unused lockers are lighted. Further, when one of the lighted locker number switches 3 is input, the door of the said locker is released. Because energization of a solenoid applied on the door is set with a timer means 12, the door is opened with in a decided time, and automatically locked after receiving an article and closing the door.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention has a microprocessor, collates and judges bar code information read by a bar code reader, and operates a keyword switch and a rocker number switch to open a door of a locker having the locker number. The present invention relates to a microcomputer locker that unlocks an electric lock mechanism.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

a. Conventionally, for example, in a clubhouse on a golf course,
I kept the valuables of the visitors at the front desk and handed the bids.
For this reason, there was a problem in that staff members were required to be placed and troubles occurred due to the loss of the bidding slips of the visitors. Therefore, a coin locker type was provided as one that does not require staffing, but a new trouble occurred due to the loss of the key piece. b. From the above, there is provided a microcomputer locker that unlocks the door by inputting the password and the locker door number using the numeric keypad of a single operation unit without using any key piece. -116174).

The above-mentioned microcomputer locker uses a single numeric keypad without providing a numeric keypad for each door, and has the feature that the locker does not become expensive and the space for each locker is wide. But
The following problems remained. a. Before the locker is used, the operation of the operation key for setting the locker number is performed by the administrator, and then the password and locker number can be input by the user. I need. b. There is no limit to the number of corrective inputs for the personal identification number and locker number, so if a third party knows about the above-mentioned numbers, unlocking can be done by performing corrective input several times. c. If you forget your PIN, it will be difficult to unlock.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems of the prior art, and its object is to:
An object of the present invention is to provide a microcomputer locker that solves the problems of the conventional technology by making it unnecessary for the administrator to set the locker number and to input the unique password of the locker user.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the microcomputer locker of the present invention will be described with reference to the overall configuration diagram shown in FIG. 1. The microcomputer locker is provided at each door of a plurality of lockers configured in a storage cabinet. A microcomputer locker in which an electric lock mechanism is controlled by a microprocessor. A) a bar code reader 1 for reading a bar code printed on a card; and b) selecting and inputting one of a plurality of keywords. A keyword switch 2 for displaying the locker number, c) a locker number switch 3 for selecting and inputting one of the locker numbers of the locker number, and d) a printer start switch 4 for printing out the locker number by the selection input. , E) The keyword switch 2, the locker number switch 3 of an empty locker, or the locker in use Indicator light of the rocker number switch 3 of the above-mentioned, and a lighting display mechanism 5 for turning on and off respectively,

F) An electric lock mechanism 6 which is normally locked and unlocks the locker door when it receives an unlocking signal, and g) a printer mechanism which prints out the locker number of the locker used. 7) and h) A warning sound is generated when the card reader forgets to pull out the card from the barcode reader 1 and the wrong input of the keyword switch 2 and the rocker number switch 3 is corrected again. Alarm mechanism 8 that emits a sound and turns on an indicator light indicating the storage
I) Bar code information collation judging means 9 for comparing and collating the information read by the bar code reader 1 with the previously stored permissible information and discriminating the coincidence between the two.

J) The barcode information collation judging means 9
From the keyword switch 2, the keyword input from the keyword switch 2, the locker number input from the locker number switch 3, the printer start switch 4, the bar code card was forgotten to be removed, and the correction was erroneously input. Sometimes, a control signal generating means 10 for generating a required control signal to the lighting display mechanism 5, the electric lock mechanism 6, the printer mechanism 7 and the alarm mechanism 8, respectively, and k) reading by the barcode reader 1. Information, the keyword and rocker number inputted from the keyword switch 2 and the rocker number switch 3, and the use history temporary registration means 11 for temporarily recording the record and referencing the record to the control signal generating means 10.

L) Set by a timer set signal from the control signal generating means 10, each keyword input 2, the rocker number switch 3 and the printer start switch 4 allow each input time and the electric lock mechanism 6 to be input. It is characterized in that it is provided with timer means 12 capable of setting the holding time of the unlocking signal, respectively.

[0009]

[Action]

a) Before using lockers All the locker doors are unlocked with the solenoids de-energized. b) When using a locker The bar code of the card carried by the user is read by the bar code reader 1 into the shape and number of the code. The above-mentioned read information is collated by the bar code information collation discriminating means 9 with the pre-stored unlocking permissible information, and it is discriminated that they coincide with each other. The indicator light turns on. By selecting and inputting one of the above-mentioned lit keyword switches 2, all the lighting is extinguished and all the indicator lights of the locker number switch 3 of the unused locker are lit. By selecting and inputting one of the lit locker number switches 3 described above, the switches other than the switch are turned off, and the door of the locker is released by energizing the solenoid.

Since the energization of the solenoid is set with the timer means 12, if the door is opened within a predetermined time to store the article in the locker and the door is closed, the energization of the solenoid is released and the door is locked. At the same time, the rocker number switch 3 is turned off. When the printer start switch 4 is input, the printer mechanism 7 operates, and the card on which the locker number of the locker used by the printer is printed is printed out. The bar code information, the input keyword, and the locker number of the locker used are registered in the use history temporary registration means 11.

C) Use for taking out stored items The bar code of the card carried by the user is read by the bar code reader 1. It is determined that the read information is matched by the bar code information collation determination means 9 with the unlocking permission information stored in advance, and it is determined that the information coincides with the unlocking permission information. The indicator light turns on. By inputting the previously selected and input keyword for the above-mentioned turned-on keyword switch 2, all the lights are turned off and all the indicator lights of the locker number switch 3 of the locker in use are turned on. Regarding the lit rocker number switch 3 above,
By inputting the locker number previously selected and input, the switches other than the switch are turned off, and the door of the locker is unlocked by energizing the solenoid.

Since the above-mentioned energization of the solenoid is set with the timer means 12, if the door is opened within a predetermined time and the stored item is taken out and closed, the energization of the solenoid is released and the locker is closed. The number switch 3 is turned off. The record registered in the usage history temporary registration means 11 is erased. In addition, the erroneous input of the keyword switch 2 and the rocker number switch 3 is permitted only once, and if the corrected input is erroneous again, an alarm sound is generated by the operation of the alarm mechanism 8. , The indicator light indicating the storage is turned on, and the sound and the lighting are continued until the manager processes.

D) Common items With respect to the keyword switch 2, the rocker number switch 3 and the printer switch starting switch 4, the respective input allowable times are set by the timer means 12. The card can be pulled out from the barcode reader 1 at any time after the reading by the reader 1, but a caution sound of pulling out is generated when the card is forgotten to be pulled out finally. The operation of the alarm mechanism 8 is not known to the user.

E) Effect Since there is no need to input a personal identification number, the problem of forgetting the number does not occur. Use of the locker requires three means of reading the barcode by the reader 1 and inputting the keyword switch 2 and the locker number switch 3, and the correction input is limited to only once, so the security against illegal use is high. Extremely high.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. a. FIG. 2 is a front view of the microcomputer locker.
Reference numeral 0 indicates a microcomputer rocker that is composed of 50 rockers 20a. This microcomputer rocker 20 has 6 rows of 50 rockers 20a and an operation panel 30 at approximately the center of the rocker group, and a control board is provided below. The power supply box 40 accommodating is integrally provided. b. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the E-roller portion of FIG. 2, and the door 20b of the locker 20a is attached so as to always close the door. A sticker 20e indicating a door number is attached to the upper left corner of the door 20b, and a puller 2f is attached below the sticker 20e. An electric lock mechanism 6 using a solenoid is provided inside the door 20b. Reference numeral 6a is a projecting hole of the latch shaft fitting.

C. Returning to FIG. 2, 40a is a door of the power supply box 40, 40b is a louver, and 40c is a master lock.

D. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the operation panel 30, with the keyword switch 2 and the rocker number switch 3 on the left side.
Each group of is arranged, the card insertion slot 1a of the bar code reader 1 is arranged on the upper right side of each group, the printer start switch 4 and the printer output slot 4a are arranged on the lower part of the group, and a locker is used in the middle. 30a is described. e. In the keyword switch 2, six circular switches are arranged in two rows, and the keyword is a zodiac symbol indicating the year of birth of the locker user. The rocker number switch 3 is formed by arranging circular switches in 6 columns so as to indicate the position of the rocker 20a, and the rocker numbers 01 to 55 (04, 08, 13, 42, 4) are arranged in the switches.
9 is a missing number) is displayed. Then, indicator lights 5a and 5b made of light emitting diodes are attached to the left side of each of the keyword switch 2 and the rocker number switch 3.

F. Next, 3a below the locker number switch 3 is a switch for correcting the keyword number and the locker number, and 8a is a lighting alarm. g. The operation panel 30 is mounted so that the upper portion is inclined inward so that the user can easily operate it. Inside the operation panel 30, the barcode reader 1 and the printer mechanism 7 are arranged, and the keyword switch is installed. The wiring 2 and the rocker number switch 3 are connected to the power box 40 below the rocker 20.

H. Since the use of the microcomputer rocker of this embodiment is the same as that described in the above [Operation] section, its explanation is omitted and the setting of the timer will be explained. Input of the keyword switch 2 is 10 after lighting.
Input of the rocker number switch 3 for 10 seconds is set to 10 seconds after lighting, and if the input is not made within this allowable time, the following functions will stop and the user will have to restart the use means. The unlocking time is 15 seconds, and the tablet is closed after the elapse of time. Further, the input of the printer start switch 4 is within 10 seconds after the lock is closed, and the printer is not operated when the switch is turned on thereafter. i. The alarm signal is also sent to the front desk. j. In order to unlock the locker at the time of checking the locker or at the time of power failure, the lever provided inside the power supply chamber 40 is rotated to the right half a turn (not shown) to mechanically unlock the locker for each column. Lock. In this case, the signal or the like being used is retained without being erased.

[0020]

[Structure and Operation of Microcomputer] The bar code information collation judging means 9, the control signal generating means 10, the use history temporary registration means 11 and the timer means 12 of FIG. 1 constitute a control section 50 using a microcomputer. FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram thereof. a. The microcomputer system constituting the control unit 50 includes a CPU 50a, a ROM 50b, and a RAM 50.
c, a timer mechanism 50d, a buffer memory 50e and an I / 0 port 50f. The I / 0 port 50f includes a bar code reader 1, a keyword switch 2, a rocker number switch 3 and a printer start switch 4. "Input circuit", lighting display mechanism 5 of the indicator light 5a of the keyword switch 2 and the indicator light 5b of the rocker number switch 3, the electric lock mechanism 6 by the solenoid lock of the door 20b of the locker 20a, the printer mechanism 7, and the lighting alarm alarm 8a. The "output circuit" of the alarm mechanism 8 is connected.

B. A program for controlling the CPU 50a is written in the ROM 50b, and the CPU fetches necessary information from the I / 0 port 50f according to this program, or gives and receives data to and from the RAM 50c. While processing, the data processed as necessary is output to the I / 0 port 50f. Then, the I / 0 port 50f outputs the designation signal from the CPU 50a to the lighting display mechanism 5, the electric lock mechanism 6, the printer mechanism 7, and the alarm mechanism 8, respectively. The timer mechanism 50d is

As described in the item of h of the CPU,
Referred to by the reference numeral 50, the CPU 50a determines whether or not the timer mechanism 50d has elapsed a set time, and generates a required control signal. The buffer memory 50e temporarily records the bar code information, the keyword, and the locker number used, is referred to by the CPU 50a, and is checked for unlocking for taking out the stored items. Erase records for locker use.

C. The program written in the ROM 50b will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 6 (first use of the locker), FIG. 7 (unlocking the locker in use), and FIG. 8 (alarm generation due to correction input mistake of keyword and locker number). To do. First Use of Locker (Step 100) The information of the barcode shape and number combination read by the barcode reader 1 is collated with the unlocking permission information stored in advance. (Step 101) If the bar code information agrees with the unlocking permission information, it is judged that the legitimate bar code is used, and if they do not coincide, the procedure returns to Step 100.

(Step 102) The above bar code information is collated with the buffer memory 50e to collate whether the locker 20a is newly used. If it ’s in use,
Continuing from step 202 shown in FIG. (Step 103) It is judged from the above that it is a new use and the indicator light 5a of the keyword switch 2 is turned on. (Step 104) The timer is set, and the input of step 105 within 10 seconds is permitted. If there is no input, the process returns to step 100. (Step 105) One selected keyword in the keyword switch 2 is input. (Step 106) All the indicator lights 5a of the keyword switch 2 are turned off. (Step 107) All the indicator lights 5b of the locker number switch 3 of the empty locker are turned on.

(Step 108) The timer is set, and the input of step 109 within 10 seconds is allowed. If there is no input, the process returns to step 100. (Step 109) One selected locker number in the locker number switch 3 of the empty locker is input. (Step 110) The switches 3 other than the selected locker number are turned off. (Step 111) The lock of the locker with the input locker number is unlocked. (Step 112) The timer is set and the unlock signal for unlocking is continued for 15 seconds. During this time, the state of step 111 is maintained. (Step 113) After the lapse of 15 seconds, the unlocking signal is stopped and the locker is closed. (Step 114) The rocker number switch is turned off.

(Step 115) The timer is set, and the input of the printer start switch 4 is allowed within 10 seconds after the light is turned off. If there is no input, the printer does not start and the process continues to step 118. (Step 116) Input from the printer start switch 4 is made within 10 seconds. (Step 117) The printer mechanism 7 is operated to print out the card on which the date, the start time of use, and the locker number used are printed as shown. (Step 118) Check for forgetting to pull out the bar code, and if it has been pulled out, the program in use ends. (Step 119) If the bar code is forgotten to be pulled out, a caution sound is generated and the process returns to step 118.

Unlocking the locker in use (step 200) Information on the shape of the barcode and the combination of numbers read by the barcode reader 1 is collated with unlocking permission information stored in advance. (Step 201) If the bar code information agrees with the unlocking permission information, it is judged that the legitimate bar code is used, and if they do not agree, the procedure returns to Step 200. (Step 202) The above bar code information is collated with the buffer memory 50e and it is collated whether the locker is in use. If the locker usage history based on the bar code information does not exist, the process continues from step 102 shown in FIG.

(Step 203) From the above, it is discriminated that it is in use, and all the indicator lamps 5a of the keyword switch 2 are turned on. (Step 204) The timer is set, and the input of Step 205 within 10 seconds is permitted. If there is no input, the process returns to step 200. (Step 205) The previously entered keyword in the keyword switch 2 is entered. (Step 206) All the indicator lights 5a of the keyword switch 2 are turned off. (Step 207) All the indicator lights 5b of the locker number switch 3 in use are turned on. (Step 208) The timer is set, and the input of Step 209 within 10 seconds is permitted. If there is no input, the process returns to step 200.

(Step 209) The locker number input for use in the locker number switch 3 for use is input. (Step 210) The switches 3 other than the entered rocker number are extinguished. (Step 211) The lock of the locker with the input locker number is unlocked. (Step 212) The timer is set and the unlock signal for unlocking is continued for 15 seconds. During this time, the state of step 211 is maintained. (Step 213) After 15 seconds, the unlocking signal is stopped and the locker is closed. (Step 214) The rocker number switch 3 is turned off. (Step 215) It is checked whether the bar code has been pulled out. If it has been pulled out, the unlocking program ends. (Step 216) If the user forgets to pull out the bar code, a caution sound is generated and the process returns to step 215.

The program of FIG. 8 activates the alarm mechanism when there is a mistaken input of the keyword and the locker number when unlocking the locker, and the correction input is again a mistaken input. (Step 300) The keyword used previously in step 205 of FIG. 7 is input. (Step 301) If the keyword is correct, the process continues to 206 in FIG. 7. (Step 302) When the correction switch 3a is input, the keyword that was miss-input is erased. (Step 303) The corrected keyword is input. (Step 304) If the re-inputted keyword is correct, the process continues to Step 206 of FIG. 7. (Step 305) If the re-input keyword is a mistake, the warning light 8a is turned on. (Step 306) An alarm sound is generated simultaneously with Step 305.

(Step 307) In step 209 of FIG. 7, the locker number in use is input. (Step 308) If it is the correct locker number, then FIG.
To step 210 (Step 309) The input of the correction switch 3a erases the locker number which was input by mistake. (Step 310) The corrected locker number is input. (Step 311) If the re-entered locker number is correct, the process continues to step 210 of FIG. 7. If it is a mistake, the process returns to step 305.

[0031]

The microcomputer locker having a large number of lockers according to the present invention has the structure described in the text and has the following effects. a. No need to carry a magnetic card, etc.When using a microcomputer locker, you do not need a magnetic card, etc. to prove the user.For example, a bar code attached to the score card case delivered at the front of the golf club house is used. No need to carry magnetic cards. b. Resolving forgetting of input code and number There is almost no chance of forgetting because the keyword is 1 character, the locker number is 2 characters, and the locker number is printed out.

C. Prevention of unauthorized use Corrective input of the keyword and locker number is allowed only once, and if the corrective input is a mistaken input again, the alarm mechanism will activate and crime prevention will be protected. d. Lower manufacturing costs Bar code readers are less expensive than magnetic card readers and have a single control panel, which has a positive impact on the locker manufacturing costs. e. No need for a special administrator No administrator staff is required to set the locker number. f. Impact on users There is no need to carry a magnetic card or the like to identify themselves or to set a personal identification number. In addition, the operation of using the locker is extremely easy, which gives the user a positive impression.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a microcomputer rocker.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the E-roller portion of FIG.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the operation panel in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram in the case of using a microcomputer.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a program for first use of a locker.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a use program for unlocking a locker in use.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a program for operating an alarm mechanism.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Bar Code Reader 2 Keyword Switch 3 Rocker Number Switch 4 Printer Start Switch 5 Lighting Display Mechanism 6 Electric Lock Mechanism 7 Printer Mechanism 8 Alarm Mechanism 9 Bar Code Information Matching Discrimination Means 10 Control Signal Generating Means 11 Use History Temporary Registering Means 12 Timer Means

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A microcomputer locker in which an electric lock mechanism provided on each door of a plurality of lockers configured in a storage cabinet is controlled by a microprocessor, wherein: a) a bar code printed on a card; A bar code reader 1 for reading, b) a keyword switch 2 for selecting and inputting one of a plurality of keywords, and c) a locker number switch 3 for selecting and inputting one locker number of the number of lockers. D) a printer start switch 4 for printing out the locker number by the selection input, and e) an indicator light of the keyword switch 2, the locker number switch 3 of an empty locker or the locker number switch 3 of the locker in use. , A lighting display mechanism 5 which lights up and goes out respectively, and f) is normally locked, An electric lock mechanism 6 for unlocking the lock of the locker door when receiving an unlock signal, g) a printer mechanism 7 for printing out the locker number of the locker used, and h) from the bar code reader 1. A warning sound for forgetting to pull out the card is generated, and an alarm sound is generated and the storage is indicated when the input that corrects the incorrect input of the keyword switch 2 and the rocker number switch 3 is an incorrect input again. Alarm mechanism 8 that lights the indicator light
I) Bar code information collation judging means 9 for comparing and collating the information read by the bar code reader 1 with the pre-stored permissible information, and judging whether they match each other; j) The bar code information collation judging means 9 From the keyword switch 2, the keyword input from the keyword switch 2, the locker number input from the locker number switch 3, the printer start switch 4, the bar code card was forgotten to be removed, and the correction was erroneously input. Sometimes, to the lighting display mechanism 5, the electric lock mechanism 6, the printer mechanism 7 and the alarm mechanism 8, respectively.
Control signal generating means 10 for generating a required control signal, and k) information read by the barcode reader 1, keywords and rocker numbers input from the keyword switch 2 and rocker number switch 3 are temporarily recorded and recorded. The use history temporary registration means 11 for making reference to the control signal generating means 10, and 1) the keyword switch 2, which is set by the timer set signal from the control signal generating means 10,
A microcomputer rocker, comprising: timer means 12 capable of setting an allowable input time by the locker number switch 3 and the printer start switch 4 and a holding time of an unlock signal to the electric lock mechanism 6, respectively. ..