JP2007039890A - Rental locker system - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] In a locker locker system, even if a baggage is left in a locker box, the baggage itself is not collected and stored separately, facilitating management, and improving user service and management efficiency. Let
An administrator ID is read from an administrator IC card Cd by a card reader 1c to enter an administrator mode. The locker door 2a of the locker box 2 with the left luggage is closed, and the lock switch 23 is operated to temporarily lock it. This operation is locked by operating the operation display unit 1b1, and a personal identification number and locker information are printed by the printer 1a to output a “postpaid method management slip” (receipt). If the user can be authenticated with the locker information by the communication from the user, the personal identification number is notified. The user pays a post-payment fee and performs a pick-up process using a personal identification number.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a rental locker system that is installed, for example, in a station or the like and can use a locker box for a plurality of users.

  Conventionally, as disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-325660, there is one that controls the unlocking of a temporary custody box based on ID information from a mobile phone, an input personal identification number, or the like. There are also many password type locker devices, and such locker devices do not need to store keys, and have the advantage of avoiding inconveniences such as lost or stolen keys, and are widely used. . For example, some sports facilities such as golf courses provide members (members) with a locker box.

In addition, there are situations where rental lockers installed at stations etc. leave luggage without intentionally locking it, or forgetting the locking operation and leaving the luggage as it is. This will hinder the efficient operation of lockers. For this reason, a management method is adopted in which the administrator periodically circulates and separately stores the left luggage, for example, sets a separate storage period of one month, and waits for the user to pick up the luggage during that period. ing. When the customer comes to pick up the item during the separate storage period, the person and the package are confirmed, and the storage cost is collected based on the record of the copy that was recorded separately.
JP 2001-325660 A

  Here, if the administrator finds a neglected item, it will be stored separately immediately, so that if the user accidentally left the item unattended, he / she has no baggage when he / she comes out of the locker device. I was surprised and contacted the administrator. However, since the manager's whereabouts (and a separate storage place for the luggage) are usually located away from the locker device, there is a problem that much time is taken for taking the luggage and the service and efficiency are poor.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and it is an object of the present invention to facilitate management of left luggage in a rental locker system, and to improve service and management efficiency for users. .

  The rental locker system according to claim 1 includes a plurality of locker boxes and control means for controlling locking / unlocking of the locker boxes, pays a usage fee to bring the locker box into a locked use state, and locks the locker box by collating a password. In the rental locker system that unlocks the box, the control means executes a management mode by inputting a specific administrator ID, and when the locker box that is not in the locked use state is designated and input in the management mode, A receipt in which locker information and a personal identification number of the locker box are recorded is issued, and the locker box is set in a locked use state in which the usage fee is paid later.

  In the rental locker system according to claim 1, the manager circulates the locker device and enters the manager mode by inputting the manager ID using an IC card or the like, for example. Designate and input the locker box where the package is left (unlocked locker box). Thereby, a receipt (post-payment method management slip) in which the locker number of the locker box or the locker information such as the location information indicating the place where the locker device is arranged and the personal identification number is recorded. In addition, the locker box is in a locked use state in which the usage fee is paid later. Therefore, when there is an inquiry from the user, the administrator confirms the information such as the locker number with the locker information of the receipt, and informs the user of the personal identification number when confirmed (authenticated). Thereby, the user can pay a fee (post-payment fee) to the locker box and unlock it by the personal identification number. In addition, the payment of the usage fee can be made by inserting cash such as coins or banknotes, withdrawing from electronic cash charged in a non-contact IC card, or with a billing system through communication with a mobile phone. It may be a thing.

  The loan locker system according to claim 2 is the loan locker system according to claim 1, wherein the locker box is temporarily locked to the locker box that is not in the locked use state in the management mode. The locker box is designated and input.

  3. The rental locker system according to claim 2, wherein, for example, the locker door of the locker box is closed and a predetermined switch provided on the locker box is operated to temporarily lock the locker box, and the lock is executed on the operation screen of the control means, for example. As a result, the locker box is in a locked use state after payment of the usage fee, so that the operation is simplified. Moreover, it can confirm again when this locking is carried out.

  According to the locker system of claim 1, in the administrator mode, a receipt recording the locker information and the personal identification number of the locker box in which the luggage is left is issued, and the locker box is put into a locked use state in which the usage fee is paid later. Therefore, the administrator can deliver the package to the user only by confirming the user based on the locker information of the receipt and notifying the personal identification number. In other words, the administrator can keep the left baggage in the locker box and collect the usage fee, so that the left baggage can be managed easily while taking the same measures as the separate storage. , Service and management efficiency for users can be improved.

  According to the locker system of claim 2, in addition to the effect of claim 1, the operation of setting the locker box to the locked use state of the postpayment of the usage fee is simplified, and the locker box is confirmed and surely operated. be able to.

  Next, an embodiment of the rental locker system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external front view of a rental locker system according to an embodiment. In this system, a centralized control device 1 as “control means” and a plurality of rocker boxes 2 are arranged on both sides thereof. Inside the central control device 1, a printer 1a for issuing a receipt (user receipt and post-payment method management slip), an LCD display 1b with a touch panel, a non-contact IC card Cd (user IC card or A card reader 1c that receives radio waves from the administrator IC card), an infrared module 1d that receives infrared rays from the mobile phone T, a banknote discriminator 1e that discriminates banknotes, and a cashier 1f that identifies coins are provided. Has been.

  On the panel surface of the central control apparatus 1, a receipt outlet 1a1 for discharging a receipt from the printer 1a, an operation display unit 1b1 serving as a display window of the LCD display 1b, an antenna unit 1c1 for transmitting and receiving radio waves with a card reader 1c, From an infrared receiving unit 1d1 that receives infrared rays with the infrared module 1d, a bill insertion slot 1e1 for inserting a bill into the bill validator 1e, a coin insertion slot 1f1 for inserting a coin into the checker 1f, and a checker 1f A coin return port 1f2 and a coin return lever 1g for returning coins are provided.

  Each locker box 2 includes a lock device 2b for locking and unlocking the locker door 2a based on a control signal from the central control device 1 inside the locker door 2a, a door opening / closing switch 2c for detecting the open / closed state of the locker door 2a, A lock switch 2d disposed on the hook on the side of the lock device 2b, a lock confirmation LED 2e disposed on the lock switch 2d, and a status display LED 2f disposed near the lock device 2b of the locker 2a, respectively. I have.

  FIG. 2 is a principal block diagram of the centralized control device 1. The centralized control apparatus 1 includes a control unit (control unit) 100 configured by a microcomputer and a power source 100A. The control unit 100 includes a printer 1a, an LCD display 1b, a card reader 1c, an infrared module 1d, and a bill validator. 1e, the checker 1f, and each lock device 2b of each locker box 2 are connected. Further, a door opening / closing switch 2c, a lock switch 2d, a lock confirmation LED 2e, and a status display LED 2f are connected to the lock device 2b via a substrate (not shown). The control unit 100 outputs print data to the printer 1a, outputs display data to the LCD display 1b, and detects an operation state.

  Moreover, the control unit 100 detects the input state of the data from the card reader 1c, the infrared module 1d, the bill validator 1e, and the checker 1f and the discrimination state of bills and coins. Furthermore, the control unit 100 detects the operation state of the door opening / closing switch 2c and the lock switch 2d via the lock device 2b, and controls the drive of the lock confirmation LED 2e and the state display LED 2f. The control unit 100 controls the rental locker system based on a control program described later.

  In this embodiment, the first to third modes and the administrator mode with different operation modes can be selected. In the first mode, locking by cash-in and issuing a password are performed, and unlocking by the password is performed. In the second mode, locking and unlocking are performed using the ID code of the non-contact IC card Cd. In the third mode, locking and unlocking are performed using the ID code of the mobile phone T. In the administrator mode, the administrator mode can be entered by the administrator ID of the administrator IC card used by the administrator.

  Hereinafter, processing in the first mode, the second mode, and the administrator mode will be mainly described. When the locker box 2 is in an empty state (non-use state), the lock device 2b is unlocked and the status display LED 2f is lit in green. The initial screen of the operation display unit 1b1 displays “deposit”, “removal”, etc., and the user operates the touch panel of the operation display unit 1b1 to select a desired process. When “deposit” is selected and the luggage is stored in the empty locker box 2 and the locker door 2a is closed, the lock confirmation LED 2e blinks in orange, and the lock switch 2d is pressed. Thereby, the locking device 2b is temporarily locked. The operation display unit 1b1 displays a guidance to select a mode by displaying "PIN code", "IC card", and "mobile phone". Therefore, the mode is operated by operating the touch panel of the operation display unit 1b1. Select.

  In the first mode (password), the user selects “deposit”, presses the load and lock switch 2d, and selects “password”. As a result, a display for guiding the user to input the usage fee (amount) and the usage fee on the operation display unit 1b1 is performed. When a coin (for example, a 100-yen coin) is inserted from the coin insertion slot 1f1 or a bill is inserted from the banknote insertion slot 1e1, the lock device 2b is locked (main locking), and the status display LED 2f changes to red lighting, A receipt is issued. This receipt is printed with various locker information such as a 6-digit password for unlocking, a locker number, a location (location information) where the locker device is located, and a use date and time.

  When performing the unlocking operation, “Eject” is selected on the initial screen of the operation display unit 1b1, and “PIN” is selected on the next screen. When the personal identification number is input from the operation display unit 1b1, the lock device 2b is unlocked and the status display LED 2f is red if it is not within the predetermined usage time if it is not in the “locked usage state after use charge”. Blinks. If there is an additional charge due to overtime, or if it is "locked usage state with postpaid use fee", after entering the password, a display for guiding the additional charge is displayed on the operation display unit 1b1. Is called. When an additional fee is inserted from the coin slot 1f1 or the banknote slot 1e1, a receipt and a receipt are issued by the printer 1a, the lock device 2b is unlocked, and the status display LED 2f flashes red. . Thereafter, when the luggage is taken out and the locker door 2a is closed in the same manner as described above, the status display LED 2f changes to green.

  In the second mode (IC card), “deposit” is selected to load the package and the lock switch 2d is pressed to select “IC card”. As a result, a display prompting the user to hold the IC card Ca over the antenna unit 1c1 of the centralized control device 1 is displayed on the operation display unit 1b1. Therefore, when the user holds the non-contact IC card Ca over the antenna unit 1c1 of the central control device 1, the ID code and charge data of the non-contact IC card Ca are read on the central control device 1 side. If the amount of charge data is equal to or higher than the usage fee, the usage fee is deducted from the charge data, the charge data is rewritten, and the lock device 2b is locked. The status display LED 2f changes to red lighting similarly to the above, and displays the usage status. In addition, a receipt is issued when locked. In addition, when the amount of charge data is less than the usage fee, you can choose to pay the shortage by cash input or “postpay” to be paid at the time of unlocking, but explanation of these details is omitted To do. When the unlocking operation is performed, “IC card” is selected on the operation display unit 1b1, the ID code and the charge data of the non-contact IC card Ca are read, and the unlocking is performed by the authentication of the ID code. At this time, if there is an additional fee due to “postpay” or overtime, an additional fee is paid.

  In the third mode (mobile phone), after pressing the lock switch 2d in “deposit”, “mobile phone” is selected. Then, a predetermined application is activated on the mobile phone T, “Locker and communication processing” is selected, and communication is performed by holding the mobile phone T over the infrared receiving unit 1 d 1 of the central control device 1. As a result, various information such as the ID code, charge data, and telephone number of the mobile phone T is read on the central control device 1 side, the usage fee is deducted from the charge data, and the lock device 2b is locked. The case where the amount of these operations and charge data is less than the usage fee is the same as in the case of the IC card. When the unlocking operation is performed, the user selects “removal” and “mobile phone” on the operation display unit 1b1, communicates with the mobile phone T, and the ID code, the charge data, the phone number in the central control device 1 as described above. Are read out and unlocked by authentication of the ID code.

  In each mode, the locker box 2 to be locked / unlocked corresponds to the personal identification number (first mode), the ID code of the non-contact IC card Ca (second mode), and the ID code of the mobile phone T. The unlocking number (third mode) is associated with each other, and at the time of unlocking operation, the central control device 1 confirms the code number, ID code, and unlocking number, and the authenticated code The target locker box 2 corresponding to the number, ID code or unlock number is specified and unlocked.

  In the administrator mode, when the administrator IC card is held over the antenna unit 1c1 in the state of the initial screen, the administrator ID (ID code) is read on the central control apparatus 1 side. If the manager ID is registered for the manager, the mode is switched to the manager mode. In the administrator mode, various processes such as sales aggregation, box contents inspection, forced unlocking, forced locking, postpaid method storage processing, separate storage, and new reception prohibition setting can be performed. Among these processes, in the post-payment method storage process, the administrator sets the locker box (unlocked locker box) in which the luggage is left in the locker box to “locked usage state for post-payment of usage fee” and is left unattended. The package and its locker box can be put into a substantial use state.

  That is, when the locker door 2a of the desired locker box 2 is closed, the lock confirmation LED 2e blinks in orange, so the lock switch 2d is pressed. Thereby, the locking device 2b is temporarily locked. When the “Continue” switch for confirmation is operated on the operation display unit 1b1, the lock device 2b is locked (main lock), the status display LED 2f changes to red lighting, and a receipt and a receipt are issued. . On this receipt, various information such as a 6-digit personal identification number for unlocking, a locker number, a location (location information) where the locker device is arranged, and a use date and time are printed. Along with issuance of the receipt, a flag (hereinafter referred to as “postpay flag”) indicating that the locker device has not been paid yet (“locked usage state of postpay usage fee”) is set. Thereby, the left luggage can be delivered and a fee can be collected using the locker box.

  FIG. 3 is a main part flowchart of the depositing process of the control program in the control unit 10 of the centralized control apparatus 1, FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the IC card process, FIG. 5 is a main part flowchart of the extraction process by the personal identification number, and FIG. The operation will be described with reference to the flowchart.

  In the depositing process of FIG. 3, it is monitored that the lock switch 2d is turned on in step S1 and step S2, and when a predetermined time elapses without being turned on, the process returns from step S2 to the main routine. When the locking switch 2d is turned on, the locking device 2b is temporarily locked in step S3, a timer is started in step S4, and the mode selection in the operation display unit 1b1 is monitored in steps S5 and S6. When a predetermined time has elapsed without selecting the key, the lock device 2b of the locker is unlocked in step S7, and the process returns to the main routine. When the mode is selected, it is determined in step S8 which of the first to third modes has been selected. If the first mode is selected, the personal identification number processing (first mode processing) is performed in step S11 and subsequent steps, and if the second mode is selected, the IC card processing of FIG. 4 is performed in step S9. If selected, the mobile phone process (third mode process) is performed in step S10.

  In the first mode, a usage fee is displayed in step S11 and a guidance for injecting the fee is displayed. Next, a timer is started in step 12, and a charge is monitored in steps S13 and S14. When a predetermined time elapses without a charge being inserted, the locker locking device 2b is unlocked in step S15. Return to the main routine. When the fee is charged within the predetermined time, a password is generated in step S16, and a receipt printed with the password, the locker number, and the location (location information) where the locker device is placed is issued in step 17. In step 18, the lock device 2b is finally locked and the process returns to the main routine.

  In the IC card processing of FIG. 4, the usage fee is displayed in step S19, the data is read from the IC card Ca in step S20, the ID code and charge data information of the IC card Ca is read, the ID code is confirmed and charged. Check the data. Next, in step S21, it is determined whether or not the amount of charge data (charge amount) is equal to or greater than the usage fee. If the charge amount is equal to or greater than the usage fee (including the same amount), the usage fee is deducted from the charge data at step S22, a receipt printed with a locker number, location information, etc. is issued at step 28, and the lock device 2b is activated at step 29. Return to the main routine after locking.

  If the charge amount is not equal to or greater than the usage fee in step S22, a display of the shortage amount and a request to input a fee are performed in step S23. Next, in step S24, a timer is started, and in step S25 and step S26, it is monitored whether a charge is inserted. If a predetermined time has passed without the charge being inserted, the locker 2b of the locker is unlocked in step S27. Return to the main routine. When a fee is charged within a predetermined time, a receipt is issued and the lock is performed in steps S28 and S29, and the process returns to the main routine.

  In the extraction process of FIG. 5, it is monitored whether or not a password is input in steps S30 and S31, and when a predetermined time elapses without inputting a password, the process returns from step S31 to the main routine. When the personal identification number is input, the personal identification number is authenticated in step S32, and if authenticated in step S33, the process proceeds to step S34. If not authenticated, the process returns to the main routine. In step S34, it is determined whether an insufficient fee has been generated for unlocking, such as an excess fee being generated or a postpaid fee being required in the “locked usage state for postpaid usage fee”. If there is no shortage fee, the locker locking device 2b is unlocked in step S39 and the process returns to the main routine.

  If there is a shortage charge, in step S35, the shortage charge is displayed and a guidance for injecting the charge is displayed. Next, in step S36, a timer is started, and in step S37 and step S38, it is monitored whether or not a fee is charged. When a predetermined time has passed without charging, a return is made from step S38 to the main routine. When the fee is charged within the predetermined time, the lock device 2b of the locker is unlocked in step S39 and the process returns to the main routine.

  In the above processing, when the user leaves without performing any operation while the lock switch 2d is pressed while depositing the baggage, the time is up in steps S5 and S6, and the baggage is left in the unlocked state. It becomes a state. The same applies to the case where the time is up in step S14 and step S26 without charging. In addition, luggage may be left on purpose in an empty locker. In such a case, conventionally, the administrator lifts the baggage and transports it to another storage location, and performs a processing such as sticker on the locker or the like indicating that the storage processing is separately performed. However, it was extremely difficult to manage when considering the time and labor for the administrator to carry the luggage. Therefore, the administrator mode process is performed as follows.

  In FIG. 6, the operation of the administrator is also shown in the flow. In step S40, the administrator confirms the locker box in which the luggage is left out of the locker boxes, and enters the administrator mode as described above in step S41. In step S42, it is determined whether or not the administrator mode is to be ended based on whether or not the end switch or the like is displayed on the operation display unit 1b1, and if not, the administrator displays “ Select the “Postpaid method storage” processing mode. Next, in step S44, it is determined whether or not to end the “postpay method storage” processing mode depending on whether or not the end switch or the like displayed on the operation display unit 1b1 is operated. The locker door 2a of the locker box that performs “post-payment method storage” is closed and the locking switch 2d is pressed to temporarily lock the locking device 2b. When temporarily locked, the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, according to the display on the operation display unit 1b1, it is confirmed whether or not the “payment method storage” of the temporarily locked locker box is continued. If not, the temporary locking is stopped in step S47 and the process proceeds to step S45. Return. If it is to be continued, the continuation switch or the like is operated in step S48 to select the continuation process. As a result, the apparatus 2b is finally locked in step S49, a postpaid method management slip (receipt) is issued (printed out) in step S50, and the process returns to step S44. This post-payment method management slip is printed with locker information such as a security code for unlocking, a locker number, and a location (location information) where the locker device is arranged.

  With the above processing, the administrator confirms the locker number and which locker box was used (will be used) to the user based on the locker information on the post-payment method management slip when there is an inquiry from the user. If the user is authenticated, the user is notified of the personal identification number of the postpaid method management slip. As a result, the user can pay a fee (post-payment fee) corresponding to the take-out process shown in FIG.

  In the embodiment, the locker door is temporarily locked and locked, so that the locker box to be set to “locked usage state of postpaid usage fee” is specified. However, for example, it is specified by inputting a locker number or the like. May be.

  In the embodiment, in order to enter the process of the administrator mode, the administrator ID is read by the administrator IC card. However, the administrator inputs a specific administrator ID by an operation display unit, a key switch, or the like. You may make it do.

It is an external appearance front view of the rental locker system of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a principal part block diagram of the centralized control apparatus in embodiment. It is a flowchart of the deposit processing in an embodiment. It is a flowchart of the IC card process in the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the extraction process by a PIN code in the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the administrator mode in embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Centralized control apparatus 2 Rocker box 100 Control unit 1a Printer 1b1 Operation display part 2b Locking device

Claims (2)

Lending provided with a plurality of locker boxes and control means for controlling the lock / unlock of the locker box, paying a usage fee to bring the locker box into a locked use state, and unlocking the locker box by collating a personal identification number In the locker system,
The control means executes a management mode by inputting a specific administrator ID, and when a locker box that is not in a locked use state is designated and input in the management mode, the locker information and a password of the locker box are recorded. A rental locker system characterized by issuing a receipt and placing the locker box in a locked use state after payment for the usage fee.   The rental locker system according to claim 1, wherein the locker box is designated and input by temporarily locking the locker box and locking the locker box that is not in the locked use state in the management mode.

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