Safe devices and safe systems

Abstract

To enable input of information regarding articles stored from one side out of an ATM corner side and a backyard side of a financial institution, and information regarding articles taken out from the other side .SOLUTION: A safe device includes: a first door provided on a first side that is one side of an ATM corner side or a backyard side of a financial institution; a second door provided on a second side which is the other side of the ATM corner side or the backyard side; a first operation part that is provided on the first side and is operated to input first information regarding articles stored from the first door; and a second operation part that is provided on the second side and is operated to input second information regarding articles taken out from the second door.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a safe device and a safe system.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a storage shelf for an inner container in a rental safe device in which a storage space for the inner container is formed in a double-row multi-stage manner, and each storage space is provided with a ceiling material, a floor material, and left and right side wall materials arranged vertically and horizontally, and an opening / closing door with a lock is attached to the front side to enable manual loading and unloading of the inner container from the front side, and the rear side is fully opened to enable automatic loading and unloading of the inner container by a loading / unloading device from the rear side.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] ATM area and back room side of financial institutions Among them, in a safe device that only takes out an article stored from one side from the other side, it was not possible to input information regarding the article stored from one side and information regarding the article taken out from the other side.

[0005] An object of the present invention is ATM area and back room side of financial institutions to be able to input information regarding an article stored from one side and information regarding an article taken out from the other side.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To this end, the present invention comprises: a first door provided on the first side, which is one side of a first space and a second space separated by a wall; a second door provided on the second side, which is the other side of the first space and the second space; a first operating unit provided on the first side, which is operated to input first information relating to articles stored through the first door; and a second operating unit provided on the second side, which is operated to input second information relating to articles taken out through the second door. The first space is the ATM area of ​​the financial institution, and the second space is the back office of the financial institution. , to provide safekeeping devices. The second operating unit may be operated to input consistency determination information as second information, indicating whether or not the first information and the item taken out from the second door are consistent. In that case, the second operating unit may be operated to input consistency information, which indicates that the first information and the item taken out from the second door are consistent, as consistency judgment information. In that case, the second operating unit may be operated to input inconsistency information as consistency judgment information, indicating that the first information and the item taken out from the second door are inconsistent. Alternatively, in that case, the second operating unit may be operated to input the information after correcting the first information to be consistent with the item taken out from the second door, as inconsistency information. The safe device may further include a notification unit that notifies the user that inconsistency information has been input by operating the second operating unit. The safe device may further include a determination unit that determines whether the first information and the second information are consistent. In that case, the safe device may further include a notification unit that notifies the user if the determination unit determines that the first information and the second information are inconsistent. The first operating unit may be operated to input information after correcting the first information to match the items stored through the first door. The safe device may further include an output unit provided on one of the first and second sides, which outputs information indicating that the operating unit on the opposite side of the first and second operating units is being operated. The safe device may further include an output unit provided on one of the first and second sides, which outputs information indicating that the door on the opposite side of the first and second doors is open. The safe device may further include a first imaging unit provided on the first side, and a first storage unit that stores the user's facial image captured by the first imaging unit, linked to the user's operations on the first operating unit. The safe device may further include a second imaging unit provided on the second side, and a second storage unit that stores the user's facial image captured by the second imaging unit, linked to the user's operations on the second operating unit. 。 gold The storage device may be provided on the ATM corner side of the first side and the second side, and may further include a printing unit that prints operation information for the first operating unit and the operating unit on the ATM corner side of the second operating unit. The safe device may further include a first locking / unlocking unit for locking and unlocking a first door, a second locking / unlocking unit for locking and unlocking a second door, a first unlocking operation unit operated to electrically perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit, and a second unlocking operation unit operated to electrically perform unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit. In that case, the safe device may further include a first emergency unlocking operation unit operated to mechanically perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit in an emergency, a second emergency unlocking operation unit operated to mechanically perform unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit in an emergency, and a third emergency unlocking operation unit operated to perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit and the locking / unlocking unit on the ATM corner side of the second locking / unlocking unit in an emergency using a key input signal. The safe device may further include: a first emergency unlocking operation unit operated to mechanically unlock the safe using a first locking / unlocking unit in an emergency; a second emergency unlocking operation unit operated to mechanically unlock the safe using a second locking / unlocking unit in an emergency; and a small door that conceals the first emergency unlocking operation unit and the emergency unlocking operation unit on the ATM corner side of the second emergency unlocking operation unit.

[0007] The present invention comprises a safe device including a first door provided on the first side, which is one side of a first space and a second space separated by a wall, and a second door provided on the second side, which is the other side of the first space and the second space; a first operating unit operated for inputting first information relating to an article stored through the first door; and a second operating unit operated for inputting second information relating to an article taken out through the second door. The first space is the ATM area of ​​the financial institution, and the second space is the back office of the financial institution. They also provide safekeeping systems. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, ATM area and back room side of financial institutions Of these, it becomes possible to input information about items stored from one side and information about items retrieved from the other side. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This figure shows an overview of the safe device in this embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing an example of the external configuration of the safe device in the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of the external appearance when the small door of the locking / unlocking operation section of the safe device in the first embodiment is opened. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing an example of the external configuration of the safe device in the first embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a safe device in the first embodiment. [Figure 6] This figure shows the storage information stored in the memory unit of the safe device in the first embodiment. [Figure 7] This figure shows the operation information stored in the memory unit of the safe device in the first embodiment. [Figure 8] This diagram shows the menu screen displayed when there are no items stored inside the safe. [Figure 9] This diagram shows the menu screen that appears when there are items stored inside the safe. [Figure 10]This is a diagram showing the storage screen displayed on the safe device when the storage button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 11] This is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the safe device when the storage button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 12] This is a diagram showing the storage correction screen displayed on the safe device when the storage correction button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 13] This is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the safe device when the storage correction button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 14] This is a diagram showing the withdrawal screen displayed on the safe device when the withdrawal button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 15] This is a diagram showing the withdrawal correction screen displayed on the safe device when the withdrawal correction button is pressed on the withdrawal screen. [Figure 16-1] This is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the safe device when the withdrawal button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 16-2] This is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the safe device when the withdrawal button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 17] This is a diagram showing a configuration example of the safe system in the second embodiment.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0011] [Background of the Embodiment] Financial institutions entrust important items to security transport companies daily via mail delivery, for example, between branches and distribution centers. Since the items to be delivered include checks that need to be sent immediately, the mail delivery service typically makes at least two trips per day to each branch. However, with the introduction of electronic checks in financial institutions from the second half of 2022, same-day delivery of mail delivery will no longer be necessary, and each financial institution is considering reducing the number of mail delivery trips and the associated workload. Currently, the items to be delivered are handled in person, but further efficiency improvements can be expected if contactless delivery is possible using safekeeping equipment.

[0012] On the other hand, some financial institutions are exploring ways to utilize the empty space created when ATMs are removed, as the number of ATMs (Automatic Teller Machines) installed is decreasing year by year (hereinafter referred to as "empty ATM space"). Therefore, in this embodiment, the safe device used for the exchange of goods is installed in the empty space of an ATM, which can be safely operated by both the financial institution and the security transport company.

[0013] [Summary of the Embodiment] The following describes how this embodiment can be applied to a bank. Figure 1 is a diagram showing an overview of the safe device 1 in this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the safe device 1 in this embodiment is installed in the empty space of the ATM between the wall W and the floor F that separates the ATM corner S1 and the back yard S2. Therefore, the safe device 1 has a housing size that fits into the empty space of the ATM. Here, the ATM corner S1 is the space that general customers can enter to operate the ATM from the front. The ATM corner S1 is also called the automated transaction machine corner or the CD (Cash Dispenser) corner. The back yard S2 is the space where bank employees operate the ATM from the rear, and is a space that general customers cannot enter.

[0014] In this configuration, the safe device 1 is used for the exchange of goods delivered by the security transport company to the bank. Specifically, first, the security transport company's security personnel store the goods to be delivered in the safe device 1 on the ATM corner S1 side. Then, the bank employees retrieve the delivered goods from the safe device 1 on the back yard S2 side. Furthermore, the safe device 1 is also used for the exchange of goods collected by the security transport company from the bank. Specifically, first, bank employees store the goods to be collected in the safe device 1 on the back yard S2 side. Then, security transport personnel from the security transport company retrieve the goods to be collected from the safe device 1 on the ATM corner S1 side. In some cases, bank employees may operate the safe device 1 at ATM corner S1, but in the following explanation, we will assume that only security personnel operate the safe device 1 at ATM corner S1.

[0015] Here, the safe device 1, as shown in the figure, has an ATM corner side enclosure 10 located on the ATM corner S1 side and a backyard side enclosure 20 located on the backyard S2 side. However, in order to enable the exchange of the aforementioned items, the internal space of the safe device 1 is not partitioned between the ATM corner side enclosure 10 and the backyard side enclosure 20, but is integrated. Furthermore, this internal space is fire-resistant and theft-proof.

[0016] [First Embodiment] (External configuration of the safe device) Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the external configuration of the safe device 1 in the first embodiment. In particular, Figure 2 shows the external configuration of the safe device 1 as viewed from the ATM corner side. Accordingly, Figure 2 shows the components of the ATM corner side housing 10. As shown in the figure, the ATM corner enclosure 10 includes a door 11, a locking / unlocking mechanism 12, a locking / unlocking operation unit 13, and an operation terminal 14.

[0017] Door 11 is opened and closed when a security officer stores or retrieves items. When a security officer stores items on the ATM corner side, door 11 is an example of a first door located on the first side, which is the ATM corner side. When a security officer retrieves items on the ATM corner side, door 11 is an example of a second door located on the second side, which is the ATM corner side.

[0018] The locking / unlocking mechanism 12 locks and unlocks the door 11. When a security officer stores items on the ATM corner side, the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 is an example of a first locking / unlocking unit that locks and unlocks the first door. When a security officer retrieves items on the ATM corner side, the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 is an example of a second locking / unlocking unit that locks and unlocks the second door. Furthermore, the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 should be controlled so as not to unlock door 11 when the backyard-side door 21 (described later) is unlocked.

[0019] The locking / unlocking operation unit 13 is operated by a security officer to lock and unlock the door 11 in the event of an emergency such as a power outage when storing items. As will be described later, the locking / unlocking operation unit 13 includes a key operation unit 131, a keypad 132, and a small door 133, but in Figure 2 only the small door 133 is visible.

[0020] The operation terminal 14 is a terminal used by security personnel when operating the safe device 1. The operation terminal 14 includes a display operation unit 141, a camera 142, a light-emitting unit 143, a reading unit 144, and a printer 145.

[0021] The display operation unit 141 is, for example, a touch panel display, which receives information entered by the user and displays information to be presented to the user.

[0022] Specifically, the display operation unit 141 is operated by the security officer to cause the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 to lock and unlock the door 11 when storing items under normal circumstances, such as when there is no power outage. When the security officer stores items on the ATM corner side, the display operation unit 141 is an example of a first unlocking operation unit that is operated to electrically unlock the door using the first locking / unlocking unit.

[0023] Furthermore, when a security officer stores items, they input storage information about the items to be stored, and the display operation unit 141 receives this storage information. Here, the storage information can be any information about the items to be stored, but for example, it may be the name and quantity of the items. Also, if the storage information entered by the security officer when storing items does not correctly represent the name and quantity of the items actually stored, they can input storage correction information to correct the storage information, and in that case, the display operation unit 141 receives this storage correction information. Here, the storage correction information can be any information that indicates how to correct the storage information, but for example, it may be the corrected name and quantity of the items. When a security officer stores items on the ATM corner side, the storage information is an example of first information about the items stored from the first door, and the display operation unit 141 is an example of a first operation unit provided on the first side and operated to input the first information. The storage correction information is an example of information after correcting the first information to match the items stored from the first door, and the display operation unit 141 is an example of a first operation unit that is operated to input the information after correcting the first information.

[0024] On the other hand, the display operation unit 141 is operated by the security officer to lock and unlock the door 11 when items are retrieved under normal circumstances, such as when there is no power outage. When the security officer retrieves items from the ATM corner, the display operation unit 141 is an example of a second unlocking operation unit that is operated to electrically unlock the door by the second locking / unlocking unit.

[0025] Furthermore, when a security officer retrieves an item, the display operation unit 141 receives the retrieval information about the item to be retrieved. Here, the retrieval information can be any information about the item to be retrieved, but for example, it could be information resulting from the security officer actually retrieving an item stored by a bank employee and determining whether the storage information entered by the bank employee when storing the item is correct. Such information could include information indicating that the storage information entered by the bank employee when storing the item is correct. Alternatively, such information could include information indicating that the storage information entered by the bank employee when storing the item is incorrect. And as information indicating that the storage information is incorrect, retrieval correction information for correcting the storage information when retrieving the item could also be included. When a security officer retrieves an item on the ATM corner side, the retrieval information is an example of second information about an item retrieved from the second door, and the display operation unit 141 is an example of a second operation unit provided on the second side and operated to input the second information. Information indicating whether the storage information is correct is an example of consistency judgment information showing whether the first information and the item taken out from the second door are consistent, and the display operation unit 141 is an example of a second operation unit operated to input consistency judgment information as second information. Information indicating that the storage information is correct is an example of consistency information showing that the first information and the item taken out from the second door are consistent, and the display operation unit 141 is an example of a second operation unit operated to input consistency information as consistency judgment information. Information indicating that the storage information is incorrect is an example of mismatch information showing that the first information and the item taken out from the second door are not consistent, and the display operation unit 141 is an example of a second operation unit operated to input mismatch information as consistency judgment information. Take-out correction information is an example of information after correcting the first information to be consistent with the item taken out from the second door, and the display operation unit 141 is an example of a second operation unit operated to input the information after correcting the first information as mismatch information.

[0026] Camera 142 captures an image of the security officer operating the display control unit 141. In particular, camera 142 is directed towards the position where the security officer's face is located while operating the display control unit 141, and captures an image of the security officer's face. The captured image is then recorded in the safe device 1, as will be described later. When the security officer stores an item on the ATM corner side, camera 142 is an example of a first imaging unit provided on the first side. When the security officer retrieves an item on the ATM corner side, camera 142 is an example of a second imaging unit provided on the second side.

[0027] The light-emitting unit 143 notifies the ATM corner by emitting light when an item is stored inside the safe device 1. The light-emitting unit 143 can be implemented by, for example, a lamp, but it can be implemented by any device that emits light. Incidentally, the information that the light-emitting unit 143 notifies may also be configured to be notified by the display operation unit 141.

[0028] The light-emitting unit 143 may also emit light to inform the ATM corner side when the display operation unit 241 (described later) on the backyard side is being operated. Alternatively, the safe device 1 may also inform the ATM corner side that the display operation unit 241 on the backyard side is being operated by means other than light, such as sound. When a security officer stores an item on the ATM corner side, the light-emitting unit 143 is an example of an output unit provided on the first side that outputs information indicating that the second operation unit is being operated. Similarly, when a security officer retrieves an item on the ATM corner side, the light-emitting unit 143 is an example of an output unit provided on the second side that outputs information indicating that the first operation unit is being operated.

[0029] The light-emitting unit 143 may also emit light to inform the ATM corner side that the back-of-house door 21 (described later) is open. Alternatively, the safe device 1 may also indicate that the back-of-house door 21 is open by means other than light, such as sound. When a security officer stores an item in the ATM corner, the light-emitting unit 143 is an example of an output unit provided on the first side that outputs information indicating that the second door is open. Similarly, when a security officer retrieves an item in the ATM corner, the light-emitting unit 143 is an example of an output unit provided on the second side that outputs information indicating that the first door is open.

[0030] The light-emitting unit 143 may also notify the ATM corner by emitting light if an error occurs in the safe device 1. The light-emitting unit 143 may also notify the ATM corner by emitting light if the printer 145 runs out of paper. The light-emitting unit 143 may also notify the ATM corner by emitting light if any other change in the state of the safe device 1 occurs.

[0031] In this example, one light-emitting unit 143 is used to indicate multiple states of the safe device 1. This can be achieved, for example, by associating a light-emitting pattern with each of the multiple states and illuminating one light-emitting unit 143 with the light-emitting pattern corresponding to the state to be indicated. However, this is not the only option; multiple light-emitting units 143 can also be used to indicate multiple states of the safe device 1. This can be achieved, for example, by associating a light-emitting unit 143 with each of the multiple states and illuminating the light-emitting unit 143 corresponding to the state to be indicated.

[0032] The reading unit 144 reads information from an IC (Integrated Circuit) card when the IC card is held over the device. Alternatively, the reading unit 144 may read information from a smartphone or the like equipped with FELICA® functionality when the smartphone or the like is held over the device. The information read in this manner is used for authentication when the security officer logs in. However, authentication during login may be performed using biometric information read by a biometric information reading unit (not shown), or using an ID and password entered from the display operation unit 141.

[0033] The printer 145 prints a record of the processing performed by the safe device 1 onto paper such as roll paper. The paper printed by the printer 145 is ejected, for example, to the front of the safe device 1. The printer 145 is located on the ATM corner side and is an example of a printing unit that prints the operation details of the operation panel on the ATM corner side.

[0034] Figure 3 shows an example of the external configuration when the small door 133 of the locking / unlocking operation section 13 of the safe device 1 is opened in the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, the locking / unlocking operation unit 13 includes a key operation unit 131, a keypad 132, and a small door 133.

[0035] The key operation unit 131 locks and unlocks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 when a physical key is inserted and operated during an emergency such as a power outage. When a security officer stores an item on the ATM corner side, the key operation unit 131 is an example of a first emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to mechanically unlock the first locking / unlocking unit in an emergency. Also, when a security officer retrieves an item on the ATM corner side, the key operation unit 131 is an example of a second emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to mechanically unlock the second locking / unlocking unit in an emergency.

[0036] The keypad 132 is provided to lock and unlock the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 without using a physical key in the event of an emergency such as a power outage. The security officer can unlock the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 by entering a password on the keypad 132. The keypad 132 should preferably be powered by a battery, for example, so that it can operate even in the event of an emergency such as a power outage. If only the key operation unit 131 is provided, the security officer, who visits multiple branches to collect and deliver goods, would need to always carry the physical keys to multiple safe devices 1 for emergencies. Therefore, in this embodiment, the keypad 132 is provided so that the security officer does not need to always carry the physical keys to multiple safe devices 1. It is desirable that the password entered on the keypad 132 be a password that can only be used for a certain period of time, such as a one-day password or one-time password. The keypad 132 is an example of a third emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated in order to unlock the locking / unlocking unit on the ATM corner side using a key input signal in the event of an emergency.

[0037] The small door 133 conceals the key operation unit 131 and keypad 132 so that the safe device 1 installed in the empty space of the ATM does not attract the attention of general customers. The small door 133 is an example of a small door that conceals the emergency unlocking operation unit on the ATM corner side.

[0038] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing an example of the external configuration of the safe device 1 in the first embodiment. In particular, Figure 4 shows the external configuration of the safe device 1 as viewed from the backyard side. Therefore, Figure 4 shows the components of the backyard side enclosure 20. As shown in the figure, the backyard side enclosure 20 includes a door 21, a locking / unlocking mechanism 22, a locking / unlocking operation unit 23, and an operation terminal 24.

[0039] Door 21 is opened and closed when bank employees store or retrieve items. When bank employees store items on the back-of-house side, door 21 is an example of a first door located on the first side, which is the back-of-house side. When bank employees retrieve items on the back-of-house side, door 21 is an example of a second door located on the second side, which is the back-of-house side.

[0040] The locking / unlocking mechanism 22 locks and unlocks the door 21. When an employee is storing items in the back room, the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 is an example of a first locking / unlocking unit that locks and unlocks the first door. When an employee is retrieving items in the back room, the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 is an example of a second locking / unlocking unit that locks and unlocks the second door. Furthermore, the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 should be controlled so as not to unlock door 21 when door 11 on the ATM corner side is unlocked.

[0041] The locking / unlocking operation unit 23 is operated by an employee to lock and unlock the door 21 in the event of an emergency such as a power outage when storing items. The locking / unlocking operation unit 23 includes a key operation unit 231.

[0042] The key operation unit 231 locks and unlocks the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 when a physical key is inserted and operated during an emergency such as a power outage. When an employee stores items in the back room, the key operation unit 231 is an example of a first emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to mechanically unlock the locking mechanism using the first locking / unlocking unit in an emergency. Furthermore, when an employee retrieves items in the back room, the key operation unit 231 is an example of a second emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to mechanically unlock the locking mechanism using the second locking / unlocking unit in an emergency.

[0043] Furthermore, there is no keypad on the back-of-house side. This is because the only physical key used by bank employees is the physical key to their own branch's vault 1, and there is no need for them to constantly carry physical keys to multiple vault 1s for emergencies. Furthermore, there are no small doors leading to the back area. This is because the back area is not accessible to the general public, and there is no reason to keep it from attracting their attention.

[0044] The operation terminal 24 is a terminal used by bank employees when operating the vault device 1. The operation terminal 24 includes a display operation unit 241, a camera 242, a light-emitting unit 243, and a reading unit 244.

[0045] The display operation unit 241 is, for example, a touch panel display, which receives information entered by the user and displays information to be presented to the user.

[0046] Specifically, the display operation unit 241 is operated by an employee during normal storage of items when there is no power outage or other issues, so that the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 locks and unlocks the door 21. When an employee stores items in the back room, the display operation unit 241 is an example of a first unlocking operation unit that is operated to electrically unlock the door using the first locking / unlocking unit.

[0047] Furthermore, when an employee stores items, if they input storage information about the items to be stored, the display operation unit 241 receives this storage information. Here, the storage information can be any information about the items to be stored, but for example, it may be the name and quantity of the items. Also, if the storage information entered by the employee when storing items does not correctly represent the name and quantity of the items actually stored, the employee can input storage correction information to correct the storage information, and in that case, the display operation unit 241 receives this storage correction information. Here, the storage correction information can be any information that indicates how to correct the storage information, but for example, it may be the corrected name and quantity of the items. When an employee stores items on the back-of-house side, the storage information is an example of first information about the items stored from the first door, and the display operation unit 241 is an example of a first operation unit provided on the first side and operated to input the first information. The storage correction information is an example of information after correcting the first information to match the items stored from the first door, and the display operation unit 241 is an example of a first operation unit that is operated to input the information after correcting the first information.

[0048] On the other hand, the display operation unit 241 is operated by an employee to lock and unlock the door 21 using the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 when retrieving items under normal circumstances, such as when there is no power outage. When an employee retrieves items from the back room, the display operation unit 241 is an example of a second unlocking operation unit that is operated to electrically unlock the door using the second locking / unlocking unit.

[0049] Furthermore, when an employee retrieves an item, the display operation unit 241 receives the retrieval information about the item to be retrieved. Here, the retrieval information can be any information about the item to be retrieved, but for example, it could be information resulting from an employee actually retrieving an item stored by a security officer and determining whether the storage information entered by the security officer when storing the item is correct. Such information could include information indicating that the storage information entered by the security officer when storing the item is correct. Alternatively, such information could include information indicating that the storage information entered by the security officer when storing the item is incorrect. And as information indicating that the storage information is incorrect, retrieval correction information for correcting the storage information when retrieving the item could also be included. When an employee retrieves an item on the back-of-house side, the retrieval information is an example of second information about an item retrieved from the second door, and the display operation unit 241 is an example of a second operation unit provided on the second side and operated to input the second information. Information indicating whether the storage information is correct is an example of consistency judgment information showing whether the first information and the item taken out from the second door are consistent, and the display operation unit 241 is an example of a second operation unit operated to input consistency judgment information as second information. Information indicating that the storage information is correct is an example of consistency information showing that the first information and the item taken out from the second door are consistent, and the display operation unit 241 is an example of a second operation unit operated to input consistency information as consistency judgment information. Information indicating that the storage information is incorrect is an example of mismatch information showing that the first information and the item taken out from the second door are not consistent, and the display operation unit 241 is an example of a second operation unit operated to input mismatch information as consistency judgment information. Take-out correction information is an example of information after correcting the first information to be consistent with the item taken out from the second door, and the display operation unit 241 is an example of a second operation unit operated to input the information after correcting the first information as mismatch information.

[0050] Camera 242 captures an image of the employee operating the display and operation unit 241. In particular, camera 242 is directed towards the position where the employee's face is located while operating the display and operation unit 241, and captures an image of the employee's face. The captured image is then recorded in the safe device 1, as will be described later. When an employee is storing items in the back room, camera 242 is an example of a first imaging unit located on the first side. When an employee is retrieving items in the back room, camera 242 is an example of a second imaging unit located on the second side.

[0051] The light-emitting unit 243 notifies the back room by emitting light when an item is stored inside the safe device 1. The light-emitting unit 243 can be implemented by, for example, a lamp, but it can be implemented by any device that emits light. Incidentally, the information to be communicated by the light-emitting unit 243 may also be communicated by the display operation unit 241.

[0052] The light-emitting unit 243 may illuminate to inform the back room side when the display operation unit 141 on the ATM corner side is being operated. Alternatively, the safe device 1 may inform the back room side that the display operation unit 141 on the ATM corner side is being operated by means other than light, such as sound. When an employee stores an item in the back room, the light-emitting unit 243 is an example of an output unit provided on the first side that outputs information indicating that the second operation unit is being operated. Also, when an employee retrieves an item in the back room, the light-emitting unit 243 is an example of an output unit provided on the second side that outputs information indicating that the first operation unit is being operated.

[0053] The light-emitting unit 243 may illuminate to inform the back room side that the door 11 on the ATM corner side is open. Alternatively, the safe device 1 may indicate that the door 11 on the ATM corner side is open by means other than light, such as sound. When an employee stores items in the back room, the light-emitting unit 243 is an example of an output unit provided on the first side that outputs information indicating that the second door is open. Also, when an employee retrieves items in the back room, the light-emitting unit 243 is an example of an output unit provided on the second side that outputs information indicating that the first door is open.

[0054] The light-emitting unit 243 may also notify the back-of-house side by emitting light if an error occurs in the safe device 1. The light-emitting unit 243 may also notify the back office by emitting light if the printer 145 on the ATM corner side runs out of paper. The light-emitting unit 243 may also notify the back-of-house side by emitting light if any other change in the state of the safe device 1 occurs.

[0055] In this example, one light-emitting unit 243 is used to indicate multiple states of the safe device 1. This can be achieved, for example, by associating a light-emitting pattern with each of the multiple states and illuminating one light-emitting unit 243 with the light-emitting pattern corresponding to the state to be indicated. However, this is not the only option; multiple light-emitting units 243 can also be used to indicate multiple states of the safe device 1. This can be achieved, for example, by associating a light-emitting unit 243 with each of the multiple states and illuminating the light-emitting unit 243 corresponding to the state to be indicated.

[0056] The reading unit 244 reads information from an IC (Integrated Circuit) card when the IC card is held over it. Alternatively, the reading unit 244 may read information from a smartphone or the like equipped with FELICA® functionality when the smartphone or the like is held over it. The information read in this way is used for authentication when bank employees log in. However, authentication during login may also be performed using biometric information read by a biometric information reading unit (not shown), or using an ID and password entered from the display operation unit 241.

[0057] Furthermore, there is no printer installed in the back room. This is because the bank has no need to print out the operation information for vault device 1 and take it with them. In other words, since vault device 1 itself is installed at the bank, if the bank wants to check the operation information, they can simply check the operation information stored in vault device 1 directly.

[0058] (Functional configuration of a safe device) Figure 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the safe device 1 in the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, the safe device 1 includes a locking / unlocking mechanism 12, a display operation unit 141, a camera 142, a light-emitting unit 143, a reading unit 144, and a printer 145. The safe device 1 also includes a locking / unlocking mechanism 22, a display operation unit 241, a camera 242, a light-emitting unit 243, and a reading unit 244. Furthermore, the safe device 1 includes a control unit 30, a storage unit 40, and a communication unit 50.

[0059] The locking / unlocking mechanism 12, display operation unit 141, camera 142, light-emitting unit 143, reading unit 144, printer 145, locking / unlocking mechanism 22, display operation unit 241, camera 242, light-emitting unit 243, and reading unit 244 have already been explained using Figures 2 to 4, so their explanation will be omitted here.

[0060] The control unit 30 is equipped with arithmetic circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and controls each part of the safe device 1 according to the operation program stored in the memory unit 40.

[0061] The memory unit 40 includes ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), etc., and stores the operation program of the control unit 30. It is also used as a work area during the control processing of the control unit 30. The operation program includes a program for the control unit 30 to execute the processes described later. Furthermore, the memory unit 40 stores storage information regarding the items stored in the safe device 1. Furthermore, the memory unit 40 also stores operational information regarding the actions of the security officer or bank employee on the safe device 1. In this case, the memory unit 40 may store the facial image of the security officer or bank employee, linked to the content of the operation. In this case, the memory unit 40 is an example of a first memory unit that stores the facial image of the user captured by the first imaging unit, linked to the content of the operation of the first operation unit by the user. Alternatively, the memory unit 40 is an example of a second memory unit that stores the facial image of the user captured by the second imaging unit, linked to the content of the operation of the second operation unit by the user.

[0062] The communication unit 50 communicates information with other devices via a communication line. Specifically, when a security officer retrieves an item and inputs from the display operation unit 141 that the storage information entered by the bank employee when storing the item is incorrect, the communication unit 50 transmits that information to another device. Also, when a bank employee retrieves an item and inputs from the display operation unit 241 that the storage information entered by the security officer when storing the item is incorrect, the communication unit 50 transmits that information to another device. In this case, the communication unit 50 is an example of a notification unit that notifies that inconsistent information has been entered by operating the second operation unit.

[0063] Furthermore, if multiple safe devices 1 are installed in one branch, the communication unit 50 may be used to synchronize the status and setting information of the devices with these multiple safe devices 1 by sending and receiving device status and setting information.

[0064] Figure 6 shows the information stored in the memory unit 40. As shown in the diagram, the storage information is a correspondence between the item name and the quantity. The item name is the name of the item stored in the safe device 1. The quantity is the number of items stored in the safe device 1. However, it is also possible to set the quantity to "present". This is because there are items for which the presence or absence is more important than the quantity, and it is also possible that information other than items may be exchanged through the safe device 1. This indicates that there is one item A, two items B, and item C, among other things.

[0065] Figure 7 shows the operation information stored in the memory unit 40. As shown in the diagram, the operation information is a combination of date and time, user ID, item name, quantity, operation details, and captured image. The date and time are the date and time the operation was performed. The user ID is the identification information of the user who performed the operation, i.e., the security officer or bank employee. Normally, operation information for multiple users is stored together, but here, only the operation information for user ID "U0001" is extracted and shown. The item name is the name of the item that was the subject of the operation. The quantity refers to the number of items that were subjected to the operation. The operation details are the details of the operation. The captured image is a picture of the security officer or bank employee who performed the operation. This indicates that at 11:01 AM on July 4, 2022, a user with user ID "U0001" retrieved four items G, and that the user's captured image was saved as "img1005".

[0066] (Operation of the safe device) First, let's explain what happens when a security officer or bank employee successfully logs in. When a security officer successfully logs in using the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 displays a menu screen on the display operation unit 141. Similarly, when a bank employee successfully logs in using the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 displays a menu screen on the display operation unit 241.

[0067] Figure 8 shows the menu screen 610 that is displayed when there are no items stored in the safe device 1. Note that the same menu screen 610 is displayed on both the display operation unit 141 and the display operation unit 241. As shown in the figure, the menu screen 610 includes a storage information display area 611, an operation information display area 614, a storage button 617, an retrieval button 618, and a notification icon 619. The storage information display area 611 is an area that displays storage information about the items stored in the safe device 1, and includes an item name display field 612 and a quantity display field 613. However, in this case, there are no items stored in the safe device 1, so the storage information display area 611 is blank. The operation information display area 614 is an area for displaying operation information related to operations performed by a security officer or bank employee on the safe device 1, and includes a date and time display field 615 and an operation content display field 616. The operation information display area 614 displays the date and time and operation content of several of the most recent operation information stored in the storage unit 40. The storage button 617 is a button that is pressed by a security officer or bank employee when storing an item. The retrieval button 618 is a button that is pressed when a security officer or bank employee retrieves an item. However, in this case, there are no items stored in the safe device 1, so the retrieval button 618 is grayed out and cannot be pressed. The notification icon 619 is an icon that notifies the user when an abnormality occurs in the safe device 1, or when the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 or the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 is unlocked in an emergency.

[0068] Figure 9 shows the menu screen 620 that is displayed when there are items stored inside the safe device 1. Note that the same menu screen 620 is displayed on both the display operation unit 141 and the display operation unit 241. As shown in the figure, the menu screen 620 includes a storage information display area 621, an operation information display area 624, a storage correction button 627, an retrieval button 628, and a notification icon 629. The storage information display area 621 is the same as the storage information display area 611 in Figure 8. However, since there are items stored inside the safe device 1, the storage information display area 621 is not blank, and the storage information stored in the storage unit 40 is displayed. The operation information display area 624 is the same as the operation information display area 614 in Figure 8. The storage correction button 627 is a button pressed by a security officer or bank employee when correcting storage information entered when storing an item. The retrieval button 628 is a button that is pressed when a security officer or bank employee retrieves an item. Notification icon 629 is the same as notification icon 619 in Figure 8.

[0069] Next, we will explain the operation when a security officer or bank employee presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610. When a security officer presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 unlocks the door 11 and then displays the storage screen 630 on the display operation unit 141. Also, when a bank employee presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 unlocks the door 21 and then displays the storage screen 630 on the display operation unit 241.

[0070] Figure 10 shows the storage screen 630. As shown in the diagram, the storage screen 630 includes a storage information input area 631, a temporary storage button 635, and a complete button 636. The storage information input area 631 is an area for inputting storage information regarding items to be stored in the safe device 1, and includes an item name input field 632 and a quantity input field 633. The security officer or bank employee inputs the item name in the item name input field 632 by selecting from a pre-registered list of item names. In addition, there are two input methods for the quantity input field 633: one using a set consisting of a quantity, plus buttons, and minus buttons (e.g., set 633a), and another using a set consisting of a yes button and an no button (e.g., set 633b). In the former input method, the security officer or bank employee inputs the quantity determined by increasing the quantity with the plus button or decreasing it with the minus button. In the latter input method, the security officer or bank employee inputs "yes" determined by the yes button. This is based on the assumption that some items stored in the safe device 1 may be more important in terms of presence or absence than quantity, and that the safe device 1 may also be used to notify information other than items. One example of a contact item is whether or not express delivery is desired. For instance, one could add a line "0007" after the line "0006" in the storage information input area 631, enter "Express delivery desired" in the item name input field 632, and enter "Yes" in the quantity input field 633, which is determined by the "Yes" button. In this case, this line would be a contact item requesting that all items A through F be delivered by express delivery. The temporary storage button 635 is pressed when a security officer or bank employee enters an item name other than those pre-registered. For example, when the temporary storage button 635 is pressed, the safe device 1 displays a temporary storage screen (not shown), and when a security officer or bank employee enters an item name in free text on this temporary storage screen, the entered item name is displayed in the item name input field 632. Alternatively, item names other than those pre-registered may be entered in free text on the bottom line of the item name input field 632 on the storage screen 630. However, if there are many types of items to be stored, the amount of operation required to scroll to the bottom line of the item name input field 632 becomes large, so here, the input is made from the temporary storage screen. The completion button 636 is pressed when a security officer or bank employee confirms the items to be stored.

[0071] Figure 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the safe device 1 in this case.

[0072] As shown in the diagram, when a security officer or bank employee presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610, the safe device 1 acquires an image of the security officer or bank employee who pressed the storage button 617 (step 301). Specifically, when a security officer presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 uses the camera 142 to image the security officer and acquires an image of the security officer. Also, when a bank employee presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 uses the camera 242 to image the bank employee and acquires an image of the bank employee.

[0073] Next, the safe device 1 unlocks either the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 or the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 (step 302). Specifically, when the security officer presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 unlocks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12. This allows the security officer to open the door 11 and store the items. Alternatively, when a bank employee presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 unlocks the locking / unlocking mechanism 22. This allows the bank employee to open the door 21 and store the items.

[0074] Next, the safe device 1 displays the storage screen 630 on the display operation unit 141 or the display operation unit 241 (step 303). Specifically, when a security officer presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 displays the storage screen 630 on the display operation unit 141. This allows the security officer to input storage information about the stored items. Also, when a bank employee presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 displays the storage screen 630 on the display operation unit 241. This allows the bank employee to input storage information about the stored items.

[0075] Next, the safe device 1 determines whether the completion button 636 was pressed on the storage screen 630 displayed in step 303 (step 304). Specifically, the safe device 1 determines whether the completion button 636 was pressed on the storage screen 630 displayed on the display operation unit 141. The safe device 1 also determines whether the completion button 636 was pressed on the storage screen 630 displayed on the display operation unit 241.

[0076] If the complete button 636 is not pressed on the storage screen 630, the safe device 1 repeats the process in step 304. If the complete button 636 is pressed on the storage screen 630, the safe device 1 acquires the storage information entered on the storage screen 630 displayed in step 303 (step 305). Specifically, when a security officer enters storage information on the storage screen 630 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 acquires this storage information. Also, when a bank employee enters storage information on the storage screen 630 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 acquires this storage information. Then, the safe device 1 stores the storage information acquired in step 305 in the storage unit 40 (step 306).

[0077] Next, the safe device 1 stores operation information in the storage unit 40, including the details of the actions taken by the security officer or bank employee and the image of the security officer or bank employee acquired in step 301 (step 307). At this time, the safe device 1 may also include the name and quantity of the items in the storage information acquired in step 304 in the operation information.

[0078] Next, the safe device 1 locks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 or the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 (step 308). Specifically, when the security officer presses the complete button 636 on the storage screen 630 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 locks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12. Also, when the bank employee presses the complete button 636 on the storage screen 630 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 locks the locking / unlocking mechanism 22.

[0079] Subsequently, the safe device 1 illuminates either the light-emitting unit 143 or the light-emitting unit 243 (step 309). Specifically, when a security officer presses the completion button 636 on the storage screen 630 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 illuminates the light-emitting unit 143. Also, when a bank employee presses the completion button 636 on the storage screen 630 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 illuminates the light-emitting unit 243. At this time, the safe device 1 may illuminate the light-emitting units in any manner that indicates the presence of stored items inside the safe device 1. For example, the safe device 1 may illuminate one light-emitting unit in a light-emitting pattern that indicates the presence of stored items inside the safe device 1. Alternatively, the safe device 1 may illuminate one of the multiple light-emitting units that indicates the presence of stored items inside the safe device 1.

[0080] Next, the operation when a security officer or bank employee presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 will be explained. When a security officer presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 unlocks the door 11 and then displays the storage correction screen 640 on the display operation unit 141. Also, when a bank employee presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 unlocks the door 21 and then displays the storage correction screen 640 on the display operation unit 241.

[0081] Figure 12 shows the storage correction screen 640. As shown in the figure, the storage correction screen 640 includes a storage correction information input area 641, a temporary correction button 645, and a complete button 646. The storage correction information input area 641 is an area for inputting storage correction information to correct the storage information entered on the storage screen 630, and includes an item name input field 642, a field for displaying the quantity before correction 643, and a field for inputting the quantity after correction 644. The item name input field 642 displays the item name entered on the storage screen 630. The quantity before correction display field 643 displays the quantity entered on the storage screen 630. Furthermore, the quantity after correction input field 644 is entered for the quantity after correction of the quantity entered on the storage screen 630. The input method in the quantity after correction input field 644 and the reasons for providing these input methods are the same as those described for the quantity input field 633 in Figure 10. The temporary correction button 645 is pressed when a security officer or bank employee enters an item name other than those pre-registered and makes a correction. For example, when the temporary correction button 645 is pressed, the safe device 1 displays a temporary correction screen (not shown), and when the security officer or bank employee enters an item name in free text on this temporary correction screen, the entered item name is displayed in the item name input field 642. The reason for requiring the input of item names other than those pre-registered on a separate screen is the same as that described for the temporary storage button 635 in Figure 10. The completion button 646 is pressed by the security officer or bank employee when confirming the payment correction information.

[0082] Figure 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the safe device 1 in this case.

[0083] As shown in the figure, when a security officer or bank employee presses the deposit correction button 627 on the menu screen 620, the safe device 1 acquires an image of the security officer or bank employee who pressed the deposit correction button 627 (step 321). Specifically, when a security officer presses the deposit correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 uses the camera 142 to image the security officer and acquires an image of the security officer. Also, when a bank employee presses the deposit correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 uses the camera 242 to image the bank employee and acquires an image of the bank employee.

[0084] Next, the safe device 1 unlocks either the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 or the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 (step 322). Specifically, when the security officer presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 unlocks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12. This allows the security officer to open the door 11 and check the stored items. Alternatively, when a bank employee presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 unlocks the locking / unlocking mechanism 22. This allows the bank employee to open the door 21 and check the stored items.

[0085] Next, the safe device 1 displays the storage correction screen 640 on the display operation unit 141 or the display operation unit 241 (step 323). Specifically, when a security officer presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 displays the storage correction screen 640 on the display operation unit 141. This allows the security officer to input storage correction information to correct the storage information. Also, when a bank employee presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 displays the storage correction screen 640 on the display operation unit 241. This allows the bank employee to input storage correction information to correct the storage information.

[0086] Next, the safe device 1 determines whether the completion button 646 was pressed on the storage correction screen 640 displayed in step 323 (step 324). Specifically, the safe device 1 determines whether the completion button 646 was pressed on the storage correction screen 640 displayed on the display operation unit 141. The safe device 1 also determines whether the completion button 646 was pressed on the storage correction screen 640 displayed on the display operation unit 241.

[0087] If the complete button 646 is not pressed on the storage correction screen 640, the safe device 1 repeats the process in step 324. If the complete button 646 is pressed on the storage correction screen 640, the safe device 1 acquires the storage correction information entered on the storage correction screen 640 displayed in step 323 (step 325). Specifically, when a security officer enters storage correction information on the storage correction screen 640 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 acquires this storage correction information. Also, when a bank employee enters storage correction information on the storage correction screen 640 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 acquires this storage correction information. Then, the safe device 1 updates the storage information stored in the storage unit 40 with the storage correction information acquired in step 325 (step 326).

[0088] Next, the safe device 1 stores operation information in the storage unit 40, including the details of the actions taken by the security officer or bank employee and the image of the security officer or bank employee acquired in step 321 (step 327). At this time, the safe device 1 may also include the name and quantity of the items in the storage correction information acquired in step 324 in the operation information.

[0089] Next, the safe device 1 locks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 or the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 (step 328). Specifically, when the security officer presses the complete button 646 on the storage correction screen 640 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 locks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12. Also, when the bank employee presses the complete button 646 on the storage correction screen 640 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 locks the locking / unlocking mechanism 22.

[0090] Subsequently, the safe device 1 illuminates either the light-emitting unit 143 or the light-emitting unit 243 (step 329). Specifically, when a security officer presses the complete button 646 on the storage correction screen 640 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 illuminates the light-emitting unit 143. Also, when a bank employee presses the complete button 646 on the storage correction screen 640 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 illuminates the light-emitting unit 243. The manner in which the light-emitting units are illuminated is the same as described in step 309 of Figure 11.

[0091] Next, we will explain the operation when a security officer or bank employee presses the retrieval button 628 on the menu screen 620. When a security officer presses the retrieval button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 unlocks the door 11 and then displays the retrieval screen 650 on the display operation unit 141. Also, when a bank employee presses the retrieval button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 unlocks the door 21 and then displays the retrieval screen 650 on the display operation unit 241.

[0092] Figure 14 shows the retrieval screen 650. As shown in the figure, the retrieval screen 650 includes a retrieval information input area 651, a retrieval correction button 655, and a completion button 656. The retrieval information input area 651 is an area for inputting retrieval information regarding items to be retrieved from the safe device 1, and includes an item name display field 652, a quantity display field 653, and a confirmation button 654. The item name display field 652 and the quantity display field 653 display the item name and quantity included in the storage information stored in the storage unit 40. If the item name displayed in the item name display field 652 and the quantity displayed in the quantity display field 653 are the same as the item name and quantity of the items actually retrieved from the safe device 1, the security officer or bank employee presses the confirmation button 654. Before being pressed, the confirmation button 654 displays the words "Unconfirmed" and the checkbox is unchecked, but after being pressed, it displays the words "Confirmed" and the checkbox is checked. The retrieval correction button 655 is pressed when the item name displayed in the item name display field 652 or the quantity displayed in the quantity display field 653 differs from the item name or quantity of the item actually retrieved from the safe device 1, in order to correct the item name or quantity of the item. The Completion button 656 is pressed when a security officer or bank employee confirms that they have retrieved an item. In this case, since there is a confirmation button 654 that has not been pressed, the Completion button 636 is grayed out and cannot be pressed. For example, once the storage information is corrected on the retrieval correction screen 660 (described later) and all confirmation buttons 654 are pressed, the Completion button 656 will no longer be grayed out and will become pressable.

[0093] Figure 15 shows the retrieval correction screen 660. As shown in the figure, the retrieval correction screen 660 includes a retrieval correction information input area 661, a temporary correction button 665, and a complete button 666. The retrieval correction information input area 661 is an area for inputting retrieval correction information to correct the storage information entered on the storage screen 630 when retrieving items, and includes an item name input field 662, a pre-correction quantity display field 663, and a post-correction quantity input field 664. The item name input field 662 displays the item names of items that have not been confirmed on the retrieval screen 650 from the item names in the storage information stored in the memory unit 40. The pre-correction quantity display field 663 displays the quantity of items that have not been confirmed on the retrieval screen 650 from the quantity in the storage information stored in the memory unit 40. Furthermore, the post-correction quantity input field 664 is entered with the quantity after correcting the quantity displayed in the pre-correction quantity display field 663. The input method in the post-correction quantity input field 664 and the reasons for providing these input methods are the same as those described for the quantity input field 633 in Figure 10. The temporary correction button 665 is pressed when a security officer or bank employee enters an item name other than those pre-registered and makes a correction. For example, when the temporary correction button 665 is pressed, the safe device 1 displays a temporary correction screen (not shown), and when the security officer or bank employee enters an item name in free text on this temporary correction screen, the entered item name is displayed in the item name input field 662. The reason for requiring the input of item names other than those pre-registered on a separate screen is the same as that described for the temporary storage button 635 in Figure 10. The completion button 666 is pressed by the security officer or bank employee when confirming the retrieval correction information.

[0094] Figures 16-1 and 16-2 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation of the safe device 1 in this case.

[0095] As shown in Figure 16-1, when a security officer or bank employee presses the retrieval button 628 on the menu screen 620, the safe device 1 acquires an image of the security officer or bank employee who pressed the retrieval button 628 (step 341). Specifically, when a security officer presses the retrieval button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 uses the camera 142 to image the security officer and acquires an image of the security officer. Also, when a bank employee presses the retrieval button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 uses the camera 242 to image the bank employee and acquires an image of the bank employee.

[0096] Next, the safe device 1 unlocks either the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 or the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 (step 342). Specifically, when a security officer presses the retrieval button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 unlocks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12. This allows the security officer to open the door 11 and retrieve the items. Alternatively, when a bank employee presses the retrieval button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 unlocks the locking / unlocking mechanism 22. This allows the bank employee to open the door 21 and retrieve the items.

[0097] Next, the safe device 1 displays the retrieval screen 650 on the display operation unit 141 or the display operation unit 241 (step 343). Specifically, when a security officer presses the retrieval button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 displays the retrieval screen 650 on the display operation unit 141. This allows the security officer to input retrieval information regarding the retrieved items. Also, when a bank employee presses the retrieval button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 displays the retrieval screen 650 on the display operation unit 241. This allows the bank employee to input retrieval information regarding the retrieved items.

[0098] Next, the safe device 1 determines whether or not the retrieval correction button 655 was pressed on the retrieval screen 650 displayed in step 343 (step 344). Specifically, the safe device 1 determines whether or not the retrieval correction button 655 was pressed on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141. The safe device 1 also determines whether or not the retrieval correction button 655 was pressed on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241.

[0099] If the retrieval correction button 655 is not pressed on the retrieval screen 650, the safe device 1 proceeds to step 351 in Figure 16-2. If the retrieval correction button 655 is pressed on the retrieval screen 650, the safe device 1 displays the retrieval correction screen 660 on the display operation unit 141 or the display operation unit 241 (step 345). Specifically, when a security officer presses the retrieval correction button 655 on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 displays the retrieval correction screen 660 on the display operation unit 141. This allows the security officer to input retrieval correction information to correct the retrieval information. Also, when a bank employee presses the retrieval correction button 655 on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 displays the retrieval correction screen 660 on the display operation unit 241. This allows the bank employee to input retrieval correction information to correct the retrieval information.

[0100] Next, the safe device 1 determines whether the completion button 666 was pressed on the retrieval correction screen 660 displayed in step 345 (step 346). Specifically, the safe device 1 determines whether the completion button 666 was pressed on the retrieval correction screen 660 displayed on the display operation unit 141. The safe device 1 also determines whether the completion button 666 was pressed on the retrieval correction screen 660 displayed on the display operation unit 241.

[0101] If the complete button 666 is not pressed on the retrieval correction screen 660, the safe device 1 repeats the process in step 346. If the complete button 666 is pressed on the withdrawal correction screen 660, the safe device 1 acquires the withdrawal correction information entered on the withdrawal correction screen 660 displayed in step 345 (step 347). Specifically, when a security officer enters withdrawal correction information on the withdrawal correction screen 660 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 acquires this withdrawal correction information. Also, when a bank employee enters withdrawal correction information on the withdrawal correction screen 660 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 acquires this withdrawal correction information. Then, the safe device 1 closes the withdrawal correction screen 660 (step 348) and reflects the withdrawal information corrected by the withdrawal correction information acquired in step 347 on the withdrawal screen 650 (step 349).

[0102] Next, as shown in Figure 16-2, the safe device 1 determines whether all confirmation buttons 654 were pressed on the retrieval screen 650 displayed in step 343 (step 351). Specifically, the safe device 1 determines whether all confirmation buttons 654 were pressed on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141. The safe device 1 also determines whether all confirmation buttons 654 were pressed on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241.

[0103] If not all confirmation buttons 654 have been pressed on the retrieval screen 650, the safe device 1 returns to step 344 in Figure 16-1. If all confirmation buttons 654 are pressed on the retrieval screen 650, the safe device 1 determines whether or not the completion button 656 was pressed on the retrieval screen 650 displayed in step 343 (step 352). Specifically, the safe device 1 determines whether or not the completion button 656 was pressed on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141. The safe device 1 also determines whether or not the completion button 656 was pressed on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241.

[0104] If the complete button 656 is not pressed on the retrieval screen 650, the safe device 1 returns to step 344 in Figure 16-1. If the complete button 656 is pressed on the retrieval screen 650, the safe device 1 acquires the retrieval information entered on the retrieval screen 650 displayed in step 343 or the retrieval information corrected on the retrieval correction screen 660 displayed in step 345 (step 353). Specifically, when a security officer enters retrieval information on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 acquires this retrieval information. When a security officer enters retrieval correction information on the retrieval correction screen 660 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 acquires the retrieval information corrected by this retrieval correction information. Also, when a bank employee enters retrieval information on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 acquires this retrieval information. When a bank employee enters retrieval correction information on the retrieval correction screen 660 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 acquires the retrieval information corrected by this retrieval correction information.

[0105] Next, the safe device 1 determines whether the security officer or bank employee has corrected the storage information entered when the items were stored (step 354). This determination may be made, for example, by comparing the number of items before correction and the number of items after correction on the retrieval screen 650, or by receiving information from the retrieval correction screen 660 indicating that the storage information has been corrected.

[0106] If the storage information entered when the items were stored has not been corrected by the security officer or bank employee, the safe device 1 proceeds to step 356. If the storage information entered when the items were stored is corrected by the security officer or bank employee, the safe device 1 notifies the external device of this (step 355).

[0107] Next, the safe device 1 deletes the storage information stored in the memory unit 40 (step 356). However, as will be described in the next step 357, the safe device 1 retains the storage information as a history.

[0108] Next, the safe device 1 stores operation information in the storage unit 40, including the details of the actions taken by the security officer or bank employee and the image of the security officer or bank employee acquired in step 341 (step 357). At this time, the safe device 1 may also include the name and quantity of the items in the retrieval information acquired in step 345 or step 352 in the operation information.

[0109] Next, the safe device 1 locks either the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 or the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 (step 358). Specifically, when the security officer presses the complete button 656 on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 locks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12. Also, when the bank employee presses the complete button 656 on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 locks the locking / unlocking mechanism 22.

[0110] Subsequently, the safe device 1 stops the illumination of the light-emitting unit 143 or the light-emitting unit 243 (step 359). Specifically, when a security officer presses the complete button 656 on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 stops the illumination of the light-emitting unit 143. Also, when a bank employee presses the complete button 656 on the retrieval screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 stops the illumination of the light-emitting unit 243.

[0111] (modified version) In the above, the information used as retrieval information when a security officer or bank employee retrieves an item is the result of determining whether the storage information entered when the item was stored is correct, but this is not the only option. When a security officer or bank employee retrieves an item, they may use the item name and quantity of the item actually retrieved, regardless of the item name and quantity in the storage information entered when the item was stored.

[0112] In this case, the control unit 30 may determine whether the item name and quantity in the storage information entered when the item is stored match the item name and quantity in the retrieval information entered when the item is retrieved. In this case, the storage information is an example of the first information, the retrieval information is an example of the second information, and the control unit 30 is an example of a determination unit that determines whether the first information and the second information are consistent.

[0113] Furthermore, if the item name and quantity in the storage information do not match the item name and quantity in the retrieval information, the control unit 30 may notify the system of this fact. Here, the notification may be made by displaying it on the display operation unit 141 or the display operation unit 241, or by transmitting it to a higher-level device. In this case, the control unit 30 is an example of a notification unit that notifies the system when the determination unit determines that the first information and the second information do not match.

[0114] [Second Embodiment] Figure 17 shows an example of the configuration of the safe system 100 in the second embodiment. As shown in the figure, the safe system 100 includes a safe device 1, a display and operation device 2, a display and operation device 3, and a server device 4. Of these, the display and operation device 2, the display and operation device 3, and the server device 4 are connected to each other via a communication line 8.

[0115] The safe device 1 has substantially the same configuration as the safe device 1 in the first embodiment. That is, the safe device 1 has a door 11, a locking / unlocking mechanism 12, a locking / unlocking operation unit 13, and an operation terminal 14 on the ATM corner side, and a door 21, a locking / unlocking mechanism 22, a locking / unlocking operation unit 23, and an operation terminal 24 on the backyard side. On the other hand, the safe device 1 does not have the function of receiving storage information, storage correction information, retrieval information, and retrieval correction information that the operation terminals 14 and 24 had in the safe device 1 in the first embodiment. Furthermore, the safe device 1 does not have the function of storing storage information that the storage unit 40 had in the safe device 1 in the first embodiment. The safe device 1 is an example of a safe device that includes a first door provided on the first side, which is one side of the ATM corner side and the backyard side, and a second door provided on the second side, which is the other side of the ATM corner side and the backyard side.

[0116] The display and operation device 2 has the function of receiving storage information, storage correction information, retrieval information, and retrieval correction information, which were provided by the operation terminal 14 in the safe device 1 in the first embodiment. The display and operation device 2 is a terminal device carried by the security officer, and may be, for example, a smartphone. When the security officer stores an item on the ATM corner side, the storage information is an example of first information concerning the item stored from the first door, and the display and operation device 2 is an example of a first operation unit operated to input the first information. When the security officer retrieves an item on the ATM corner side, the retrieval information is an example of second information concerning the item retrieved from the second door, and the display and operation device 2 is an example of a second operation unit operated to input the second information.

[0117] The display and operation device 3 has the function of receiving storage information, storage correction information, retrieval information, and retrieval correction information, which were previously handled by the operation terminal 24 in the safe device 1 of the first embodiment. The display and operation device 3 is a terminal device used by bank employees, and may be, for example, a personal computer installed in the bank. When an employee stores items in the back room, the storage information is an example of first information relating to items stored through the first door, and the display and operation device 3 is an example of a first operation unit operated to input the first information. When an employee retrieves items in the back room, the retrieval information is an example of second information relating to items retrieved through the second door, and the display and operation device 3 is an example of a second operation unit operated to input the second information.

[0118] The server device 4 has the function of storing the storage information that was held by the storage unit 40 in the safe device 1 in the first embodiment. For example, when a security officer inputs storage information into the display operation device 2, the server device 4 receives and stores this storage information, and when a bank employee inputs retrieval information into the display operation device 3, the server device 4 receives this retrieval information. The server device 4 then determines whether the storage information and retrieval information match. If they match, it deletes the storage information, indicating that the exchange of goods was successful. If they do not match, it notifies the user that there was a problem with the exchange of goods. Furthermore, when a bank employee inputs storage information into the display operation device 3, the server device 4 receives and stores this storage information, and when a security officer inputs retrieval information into the display operation device 2, the server device 4 receives this retrieval information. The server device 4 then determines whether the storage information and retrieval information match. If they match, it deletes the storage information, indicating that the exchange of goods was successful. If they do not match, it notifies the user that there was a problem with the exchange of goods.

[0119] [Effects of the embodiment] In this embodiment, the safe device 1 is installed in the empty space of an ATM. This makes it possible to install the safe device 1 in a financial institution without carrying out large-scale construction work. In addition, it eliminates the need for security personnel to enter the premises and for bank employees to leave the premises, and enables the safe exchange of goods. Furthermore, in this embodiment, if there is a discrepancy between the item being retrieved and the item stored in the safe device 1, notification is immediately provided. This makes it possible to clarify the scope of responsibility in the event of problems with the exchange of items. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0120] 1…Safe device, 10…ATM corner side enclosure, 20…Backyard side enclosure, 11,21…Door, 12,22…Locking / unlocking mechanism, 13,23…Locking / unlocking operation unit, 131,231…Key operation unit, 132…Keypad, 133…Small door, 14,24…Operation terminal, 141,241…Display operation unit, 142,242…Camera, 143,243…Light-emitting unit, 144,244…Reading unit, 145…Printer, 30…Control unit, 40…Storage unit, 50…Communication unit

Claims

1. A first door is provided on the first side, which is one side of the first and second spaces separated by a wall, A second door provided on the second side, which is the other side of the first space and the second space, A first operating unit is provided on the first side and is operated to input first information relating to the articles stored through the first door, A second operating unit is provided on the second side and is operated to input second information relating to an article to be removed from the second door, Equipped with, The first space is an ATM corner of a financial institution, The second space is the vault facility, which is the back room of the financial institution.

2. The safe device according to claim 1, wherein the second operating unit is operated to input consistency determination information as second information, indicating whether or not the first information and the article taken out from the second door are consistent.

3. The safe device according to claim 2, wherein the second operating unit is operated to input consistency information, which indicates that the first information and the article taken out from the second door are consistent, as consistency determination information.

4. The safe device according to claim 2, wherein the second operating unit is operated to input mismatch information indicating that the first information and the article taken out from the second door are not consistent, as consistency determination information.

5. The safe device according to claim 4, wherein the second operating unit is operated to input, as the mismatched information, the information after correcting the first information to match the article taken out from the second door.

6. The safe device according to claim 4, further comprising a notification unit that notifies the user that the inconsistent information has been input by operating the second operation unit.

7. The safe device according to claim 1, further comprising a determination unit for determining whether the first information and the second information are consistent.

8. The safe device according to claim 7, further comprising a notification unit that notifies the user if the determination unit determines that the first information and the second information are inconsistent.

9. The safe device according to claim 1, wherein the first operating unit is operated to input information after correcting the first information to match the article stored through the first door.

10. The safe device according to claim 1, further comprising an output unit provided on one of the first and second sides, which outputs information indicating that the first operating unit and the second operating unit on the opposite side from the said side are being operated.

11. The safe device according to claim 1, further comprising an output unit provided on one of the first and second sides, which outputs information indicating that the door on the opposite side of the first and second doors is open.

12. The first imaging unit provided on the first side, A first storage unit stores the user's face image captured by the first imaging unit, linked to the user's operation of the first operating unit; The safe device according to claim 1, further comprising the following:

13. A second imaging unit provided on the second side, A second storage unit stores the user's facial image captured by the second imaging unit, linked to the user's operations on the second operation unit; The safe device according to claim 1, further comprising the following:

14. The safe device according to claim 1, further comprising a printing unit provided on the ATM corner side of the first side and the second side, which prints operation information of the first operating unit and the operating unit on the ATM corner side of the second operating unit.

15. A first locking / unlocking unit for locking and unlocking the first door, A second locking / unlocking unit for locking and unlocking the second door, A first unlocking operation unit, which is operated to electrically unlock the lock by the first locking / unlocking unit, The safe device according to claim 1, further comprising: a second unlocking operation unit operated for electrically performing the unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit.

16. A first emergency unlocking operation unit, which is operated to perform the unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit by mechanical action in an emergency, A second emergency unlocking operation unit, which is operated to perform the unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit by mechanical action in an emergency, A third emergency unlocking operation unit is operated in an emergency to unlock the first locking / unlocking unit and the second locking / unlocking unit on the ATM corner side using a key input signal, The safe device according to claim 15, further comprising the following:

17. A first emergency unlocking operation unit, which is operated to perform the unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit by mechanical action in an emergency, A second emergency unlocking operation unit, which is operated to perform the unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit by mechanical action in an emergency, A small door conceals the first emergency unlocking operation unit and the emergency unlocking operation unit on the ATM corner side of the second emergency unlocking operation unit, The safe device according to claim 15, further comprising the following:

18. A safe device including a first door provided on the first side, which is one side of the first and second spaces separated by a wall, and a second door provided on the second side, which is the other side of the first and second spaces, A first operating unit operated to input first information relating to an item stored through the first door, A second operating unit operated to input second information relating to an item to be removed from the second door, Equipped with, The first space is an ATM corner of a financial institution, The second space is the vault system, which is the back office of the financial institution.

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