Safe device and safe system

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 technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a storage shelf for inner boxes in a safe deposit box device in which storage spaces for inner boxes are formed in multiple rows and multiple levels, and each storage space has ceiling materials, floor materials, left and right side wall materials arranged vertically and horizontally, and a locked opening and closing door is attached to the front side to allow the inner boxes to be manually loaded and unloaded from the front side, and the rear side is fully open to allow the inner boxes to be automatically loaded and unloaded from the rear side by a loading and unloading device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6298698 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] To provide a safe device which only allows items stored on one side of a financial institution's ATM corner side or backyard side to be taken out from the other side, it is not possible to input information on items stored on one side and information on items taken out from the other side.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to enable input of information regarding items to be stored from one of the ATM corner side and the backyard side of a financial institution, and information regarding items to be removed from the other side. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] With this objective in mind, the present invention provides a safe device comprising: a first door provided on a first side which is one of the ATM corner side and the back yard side of a financial institution; a second door provided on a second side which is the other of the ATM corner side and the back yard side; a first operating unit provided on the first side and operated to input first information relating to items to be stored through the first door; and a second operating unit provided on the second side and operated to input second information relating to items to be removed through the second door. The second operating unit may be operated to input, as the second information, consistency determination information indicating whether the first information and the item to be removed from the second door are consistent. In this case, the second operating unit may be operated to input consistency information indicating that the first information and the item to be removed from the second door are consistent as consistency determination information. In this case, the second operation unit may be operated to input inconsistency information indicating that the first information and the item to be taken out from the second door are not consistent as consistency determination information. Also, in this case, the second operation unit may be operated to input information obtained by correcting the first information so as to be consistent with the item to be taken out from the second door as inconsistency information. The safe device may further include a notification unit that notifies information that inconsistency information has been input by operating the second operation unit. The safe device may further include a determination unit that determines whether the first information and the second information are consistent. In this case, the safe device may further include a notification unit that notifies a user that the first information and the second information are not consistent when the determination unit determines that the first information and the second information are not consistent. The first operating section may be operated to input information after correcting the first information so as to match the item stored through the first door. The safe device may further include an output unit provided on one of the first side and the second side, which outputs information that the operation unit opposite to the one side of the first operation unit and the second operation unit is being operated. The safe device may further include an output unit provided on one of the first side and the second side for outputting information that the door opposite to one of the first door and the second door is open. The safe device may further include a first imaging unit provided on the first side, and a first memory unit that stores a facial image of the user captured by the first imaging unit in association with the operation content of the first operating unit by the user. The safe device may further include a second imaging unit provided on the second side, and a second memory unit that stores the face image of the user captured by the second imaging unit in association with the operation content of the second operation unit by the user. The safe device may further include a printing unit that is provided on the ATM corner side of the first side or the second side and prints operation information of the operation unit on the ATM corner side of the first operation unit or the second operation unit. The safe device may further include a first locking / unlocking unit that locks / unlocks the first door, a second locking / unlocking unit that locks / unlocks the second door, a first unlocking operation unit that is operated to electrically perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit, and a second unlocking operation unit that is operated to electrically perform unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit. In this case, the safe device may further include a first emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit by mechanical operation in an emergency, a second emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to perform unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit by mechanical operation in an emergency, and a third emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to perform unlocking by the ATM corner locking / unlocking unit of the first locking / unlocking unit and the second locking / unlocking unit by a key input signal in an emergency. The safe device may further include a first emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit through mechanical operation in an emergency, a second emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to perform unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit through mechanical operation in an emergency, and a small door that hides the emergency unlocking operation unit on the ATM corner side of the first emergency unlocking operation unit and the second emergency unlocking operation unit.

[0007] The present invention also provides a safe system including a safe device including a first door provided on a first side, which is one of the ATM corner side and the back yard side of a financial institution, and a second door provided on a second side, which is the other side of the ATM corner side and the back yard side, a first operation unit operated to input first information regarding an item to be stored through the first door, and a second operation unit operated to input second information regarding an item to be removed from the second door. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to input information regarding items to be stored from one of the ATM corner side and the backyard side of a financial institution, and information regarding items to be removed from the other side. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a safe device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the external configuration of a safe device according to a first embodiment; [Diagram 3] 2 is a diagram showing an example of the external configuration of a safe device according to the first embodiment when a small door of the locking / unlocking operation section is open. FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the external configuration of a safe device according to a first embodiment; [Diagram 5] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a safe device according to the first embodiment; FIG. [Figure 6] 4 is a diagram showing deposit information stored in a storage unit of a safe device according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 7] 4 is a diagram showing operation information stored in a storage unit of the safe device in the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 shows a menu screen that is displayed when there is no item stored in the safe device. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a menu screen that is displayed when there is an item stored in the safe device. [Figure 10] 13 is a diagram showing a storage screen that is displayed on the safe device when a storage button is pressed on the menu screen. FIG. [Figure 11] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the safe device when a storage button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a storage correction screen that is displayed on the safe device when the storage correction button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 13] 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the safe device when a storage correction button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a removal screen displayed on the safe device when a removal button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a withdrawal correction screen that is displayed on the safe device when a withdrawal correction button is pressed on the withdrawal screen. [Figure 16-1] 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the safe apparatus when a removal button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 16-2] 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the safe apparatus when a removal button is pressed on the menu screen. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a safe system according to a second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

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

[0011] [Background of the implementation] Financial institutions entrust important items to security companies every day in the form of mail delivery, for example to be collected and delivered between branches and centers. Since the items to be collected and delivered include checks that need to be sent on the same day, mail delivery usually goes to each branch at least twice a day. However, as financial institutions will start to use electronic checks 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 and the labor costs. Currently, items to be collected and delivered are handed over in person, but if the safe device allows for non-face-to-face delivery, further efficiency can be expected.

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

[0013] [Outline of the embodiment] The following describes the case where this embodiment is applied to a bank. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a safe apparatus 1 according to the present 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 separate the ATM corner S1 and the backyard 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 a space where general customers can enter to operate the ATM from the front. The ATM corner S1 is also called an automatic transaction machine corner or a CD (Cash Dispenser) corner. The backyard S2 is a space where bank employees operate the ATM from the rear, and where general customers cannot enter.

[0014] In this state, the safe device 1 is used to receive and deliver items that a security company delivers to a bank. That is, first, a security officer of the security company stores the items to be delivered in the safe device 1 on the ATM corner S1 side. Then, a bank employee takes out the delivered items from the safe device 1 on the backyard S2 side. The safe device 1 is also used for the delivery of goods collected by a security transport company from a bank. That is, first, a bank employee stores the goods to be collected in the safe device 1 on the backyard S2 side. Then, a security transport employee of the security transport company takes out the goods to be collected from the safe device 1 on the ATM corner S1 side. In some cases, a bank employee may operate the safe device 1 at the ATM corner S1 side, but in the following description, it is assumed that only the security officer operates the safe device 1 at the ATM corner S1.

[0015] As shown in the figure, the safe device 1 has an ATM corner side housing 10 on the ATM corner S1 side and a backyard side housing 20 on the backyard S2 side. However, in order to enable the transfer of the above-mentioned items, the internal space of the safe device 1 is not partitioned between the ATM corner side housing 10 and the backyard side housing 20, but is integrated. This internal space has fire resistance and theft resistance.

[0016] [First embodiment] (External configuration of safe device) Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the external configuration of the safe device 1 in the first embodiment. In particular, Fig. 2 shows the external configuration of the safe device 1 as seen from the ATM corner side. Therefore, Fig. 2 shows components of the ATM corner side housing 10. As shown in the figure, the ATM corner housing 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 the security guard stores or retrieves an article. When the security guard stores an article on the ATM corner side, door 11 is an example of a first door provided on the first side, which is the ATM corner side. When the security guard retrieves an article on the ATM corner side, door 11 is an example of a second door provided on the second side, which is the ATM corner side.

[0018] The locking / unlocking mechanism 12 locks and unlocks the door 11. When the security officer stores an item on the ATM corner side, the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 is an example of a first locking / unlocking section that locks and unlocks the first door. When the security officer removes an item from the ATM corner side, the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 is an example of a second locking / unlocking section that locks and unlocks the second door. It is preferable that the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 is controlled so as not to unlock the door 11 when a door 21 (described later) on the backyard side is unlocked.

[0019] The locking / unlocking operation unit 13 is operated by a security guard so that the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 locks and unlocks the door 11 when storing items in an emergency such as a power outage. As described below, the locking / unlocking operation unit 13 includes a key operation unit 131, a numeric keypad 132, and a small door 133, although only the small door 133 is visible in FIG.

[0020] The operation terminal 14 is a terminal used when a security officer operates the safe apparatus 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] Display operation unit 141 is, for example, a touch panel display, which accepts information input by the user and displays information to be presented to the user.

[0022] Specifically, when storing items during normal times when there is no power outage or the like, the display operation unit 141 is operated by a security guard so that the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 locks and unlocks the door 11. When a security guard 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 perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit.

[0023] In addition, when the security officer inputs storage information regarding the items to be stored when storing the items, the display operation unit 141 accepts this storage information. Here, the storage information may be any information regarding the items to be stored, and may be, for example, the item name and number of the items. In addition, the security officer can input storage correction information to correct the storage information when the storage information input by the security officer when storing the items does not correctly represent the item name and number of the items actually stored, and in that case, the display operation unit 141 accepts this storage correction information. Here, the storage correction information may be any information that indicates how to correct the storage information, and may be, for example, the corrected item name and number. When the security officer stores the items on the ATM corner side, the storage information is an example of first information regarding the items to be stored from the first door, and the display operation unit 141 is an example of a first operation unit that is provided on the first side and is operated to input the first information. The storage correction information is an example of information after the first information has been corrected to match the items stored through 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 the first information has been corrected.

[0024] On the other hand, when an article is to be removed during normal times when there is no power outage or the like, the display operation unit 141 is operated by a security guard so that the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 locks and unlocks the door 11. When the security guard removes an article on the ATM corner side, the display operation unit 141 is an example of a second unlocking operation unit that is operated to electrically perform unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit.

[0025] In addition, when the security officer inputs removal information regarding the item to be removed when removing the item, the display operation unit 141 accepts this removal information. Here, the removal information may be any information regarding the item to be removed, but may be information resulting from the security officer actually removing the item stored by the bank employee and determining whether the storage information input by the bank employee when storing the item is correct. Such information may be information indicating that the storage information input by the bank employee when storing the item is correct. Alternatively, such information may be information indicating that the storage information input by the bank employee when storing the item is incorrect. Furthermore, information indicating that the storage information is incorrect may be removal correction information for correcting the storage information when removing the item. When the security officer removes the item on the ATM corner side, the removal information is an example of second information regarding the item to be removed 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. The information resulting from the determination of whether the storage information is correct is an example of consistency judgment information indicating 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 the consistency judgment information as the second information. The information indicating that the storage information is correct is an example of consistency information indicating 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 the consistency information as the consistency judgment information. The information indicating that the storage information is incorrect is an example of inconsistency information indicating 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 the inconsistency information as the consistency judgment information. The removal correction information is an example of information after the first information is corrected so as 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 the first information is corrected as the inconsistency information.

[0026] Camera 142 captures an image of the security guard operating display operation unit 141. In particular, camera 142 is directed toward a position where the face of the security guard operating display operation unit 141 is located, and captures an image of the face of the security guard. The captured image is then recorded in safe device 1, as described below. When the security guard stores an item on the ATM corner side, camera 142 is an example of a first imaging unit provided on the first side. Also, when the security guard removes an item on the ATM corner side, camera 142 is an example of a second imaging unit provided on the second side.

[0027] When an article is stored in the safe apparatus 1, the light emitting unit 143 notifies the ATM corner side by emitting light to that effect. The light emitting unit 143 may be realized by, for example, a lamp, but may be realized by any device that emits light. Incidentally, the information notified by the light emitting unit 143 may be configured to be notified by the display operation unit 141.

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

[0029] When the door 21 (described later) on the backyard side is open, the light-emitting unit 143 may notify the ATM corner side by emitting light to that effect. Alternatively, the safe device 1 may notify the ATM corner side that the door 21 on the backyard side is open by means other than light emission, such as sound. When the security guard stores an item on the ATM corner side, the light-emitting unit 143 is provided on the first side and is an example of an output unit that outputs information that the second door is open. Also, when the security guard removes an item on the ATM corner side, the light-emitting unit 143 is provided on the second side and is an example of an output unit that outputs information that the first door is open.

[0030] When an error occurs in the safe apparatus 1, the light emitting unit 143 may notify the ATM corner side of the occurrence of the error by emitting light. When the printer 145 runs out of paper, the light emitting unit 143 may emit light to notify the ATM corner of that fact. When any other state change occurs in the safe apparatus 1, the light emitting unit 143 may notify the ATM corner side of the change by emitting light.

[0031] Here, one light-emitting unit 143 is configured to notify multiple states of the safe device 1. This can be realized, for example, by associating a light-emitting pattern with each of the multiple states and causing one light-emitting unit 143 to emit light in a light-emitting pattern corresponding to the state to be notified. However, this is not limited to this, and multiple light-emitting units 143 may be configured to notify multiple states of the safe device 1. This can be realized, for example, by associating a light-emitting unit 143 with each of the multiple states and causing the light-emitting unit 143 corresponding to the state to be notified to emit light.

[0032] The reading unit 144 reads information from an IC (Integrated Circuit) card when an IC card is held up. Alternatively, the reading unit 144 may read information from a smartphone or the like equipped with a FELICA (registered trademark) function when such a smartphone or the like is held up. The information read in this manner is used for authentication of the security guard when logging in. However, authentication at the time of login may be performed using biometric information read by a biometric information reading unit (not shown), or may be performed using an ID and password input from the display operation unit 141.

[0033] The printer 145 prints a copy of the processing of the safe device 1 on paper such as roll paper. The paper printed by the printer 145 is discharged, for example, to the front of the safe device 1. The printer 145 is an example of a printing unit that is provided on the ATM corner side and prints the operation contents of the operation unit on the ATM corner side.

[0034] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the external configuration when the small door 133 of the locking / unlocking operation unit 13 of the safe apparatus 1 in the first embodiment is open. As shown in the figure, the locking / unlocking operation unit 13 includes a key operation unit 131 , a numeric keypad 132 , and a small door 133 .

[0035] The key operation unit 131 locks and unlocks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 by inserting a physical key and operating it in 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 perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit by mechanical operation in an emergency. When a security officer removes an item from the ATM corner side, the key operation unit 131 is an example of a second emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to perform unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit by mechanical operation in an emergency.

[0036] The numeric keypad 132 is provided to lock and unlock the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 without using a physical key in an emergency such as a power outage. The security officer can unlock the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 by inputting a password from the numeric keypad 132. The numeric keypad 132 may be operable even in an emergency such as a power outage, for example, by being supplied with power from a battery. If only the key operation unit 131 is provided, the security officer will travel to multiple branches to collect and deliver goods, so he or she will need to always carry physical keys for multiple safe devices 1 in case of an emergency. Therefore, in this embodiment, the numeric keypad 132 is provided so that the security officer will not need to always carry physical keys for multiple safe devices 1. It is preferable that the password entered into the numeric keypad 132 is a password that can only be used for a certain period of time, such as a one-day password or a one-time password. The numeric keypad 132 is an example of a third emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to unlock the ATM corner side locking / unlocking unit by a key input signal in an emergency.

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

[0038] Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of the external configuration of the safe apparatus 1 in the first embodiment. In particular, Fig. 4 shows the external configuration of the safe apparatus 1 as seen from the backyard side. Therefore, Fig. 4 shows the components of the backyard side housing 20. As shown in the figure, the backyard side housing 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 a bank employee stores or retrieves an item. When a bank employee stores an item on the back yard side, door 21 is an example of a first door provided on the first side, which is the back yard side. When a bank employee retrieves an item on the back yard side, door 21 is an example of a second door provided on the second side, which is the back yard side.

[0040] The locking / unlocking mechanism 22 locks and unlocks the door 21. When a bank clerk stores an item in the back yard, the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 is an example of a first locking / unlocking section that locks and unlocks the first door. When a bank clerk takes out an item in the back yard, the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 is an example of a second locking / unlocking section that locks and unlocks the second door. It is preferable that the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 is controlled so as not to unlock the door 21 when the door 11 on the ATM corner side is unlocked.

[0041] The locking / unlocking operation unit 23 is operated by a bank clerk so that the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 locks and unlocks the door 21 when storing items in an emergency such as a power outage. 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 by inserting a physical key and operating it in an emergency such as a power outage. When a bank clerk stores an item in the back yard, the key operation unit 231 is an example of a first emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit by mechanical operation in an emergency. When a bank clerk takes out an item in the back yard, the key operation unit 231 is an example of a second emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to perform unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit by mechanical operation in an emergency.

[0043] There is no numeric keypad installed in the back yard. This is because the only physical key used by bank employees is the physical key for the safe device 1 of their own branch, and there is no need for them to always carry physical keys for multiple safe devices 1 in case of emergency. There is also no small door on the back yard side. This is because general customers do not enter the back yard side, and there is no reason to not want general customers to be interested in it.

[0044] The operation terminal 24 is a terminal used by a bank clerk to operate the safe apparatus 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 accepts information input by the user and displays information to be presented to the user.

[0046] Specifically, when storing items under normal circumstances when there is no power outage or the like, the display operation unit 241 is operated by a bank clerk so that the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 locks and unlocks the door 21. When a bank clerk stores items in the back yard, the display operation unit 241 is an example of a first unlocking operation unit that is operated to electrically perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit.

[0047] When the clerk inputs storage information on the items to be stored when storing items, the display operation unit 241 accepts the storage information. Here, the storage information may be any information on the items to be stored, and may be, for example, the item name and number of items. When the storage information input by the clerk when storing items does not correctly represent the item name and number of items actually stored, the clerk can input storage correction information to correct the storage information, and in that case, the display operation unit 241 accepts the storage correction information. Here, the storage correction information may be any information that indicates how to correct the storage information, and may be, for example, the corrected item name and number. When the clerk stores items on the back yard side, the storage information is an example of first information on the items to be stored from the first door, and the display operation unit 241 is an example of a first operation unit that is provided on the first side and operated to input the first information. The storage correction information is an example of information after the first information has been corrected to match the items stored through 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 the first information has been corrected.

[0048] On the other hand, when an article is being removed during normal times when there is no power outage or the like, the display operation unit 241 is operated by a bank clerk so that the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 locks and unlocks the door 21. When a bank clerk removes an article in the back yard, the display operation unit 241 is an example of a second unlocking operation unit that is operated to electrically perform unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit.

[0049] In addition, when the bank employee inputs removal information regarding the item to be removed when removing the item, the display operation unit 241 accepts this removal information. Here, the removal information may be any information regarding the item to be removed, but may be, for example, information resulting from a judgment as to whether the storage information input by the security officer when storing the item is correct when the bank employee actually removes the item stored by the security officer. Such information may be information indicating that the storage information input by the security officer when storing the item is correct. Alternatively, such information may be information indicating that the storage information input by the security officer when storing the item is incorrect. And, as information indicating that the storage information is incorrect, removal correction information for correcting the storage information when removing the item may be considered. When the bank employee removes the item on the back yard side, the removal information is an example of second information regarding the item to be removed 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. The information resulting from the determination of whether the storage information is correct is an example of consistency judgment information indicating 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 the consistency judgment information as the second information. The information indicating that the storage information is correct is an example of consistency information indicating 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 the consistency information as the consistency judgment information. The information indicating that the storage information is incorrect is an example of inconsistency information indicating 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 the inconsistency information as the consistency judgment information. The removal correction information is an example of information after the first information is corrected so as 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 the first information is corrected as the inconsistency information.

[0050] Camera 242 captures an image of the clerk operating display operation unit 241. In particular, camera 242 is directed toward the position where the face of the clerk operating display operation unit 241 is located, and captures an image of the clerk's face. The captured image is then recorded in safe apparatus 1, as described below. When the clerk stores an item on the back yard side, camera 242 is an example of a first imaging unit provided on the first side. When the clerk removes an item on the back yard side, camera 242 is an example of a second imaging unit provided on the second side.

[0051] When an article is stored in the safe device 1, the light emitting unit 243 notifies the backyard side by emitting light to that effect. The light emitting unit 243 may be realized by, for example, a lamp, but may be realized by any device that emits light. Incidentally, the information notified by the light emitting unit 243 may be configured to be notified by the display operation unit 241.

[0052] When the display operation unit 141 on the ATM corner side is being operated, the light-emitting unit 243 may notify the backyard side by emitting light to that effect. Alternatively, the safe device 1 may notify the backyard side that the display operation unit 141 on the ATM corner side is being operated by means other than light emission, such as sound. When the bank clerk stores an item on the backyard side, the light-emitting unit 243 is provided on the first side and is an example of an output unit that outputs information that the second operation unit is being operated. When the bank clerk removes an item on the backyard side, the light-emitting unit 243 is provided on the second side and is an example of an output unit that outputs information that the first operation unit is being operated.

[0053] When the door 11 on the ATM corner side is open, the light-emitting unit 243 may notify the backyard side by emitting light. Alternatively, the safe device 1 may notify the backyard side that the door 11 on the ATM corner side is open by means other than light emission, such as sound. When the bank clerk stores an item on the backyard side, the light-emitting unit 243 is provided on the first side and is an example of an output unit that outputs information that the second door is open. When the bank clerk takes out an item on the backyard side, the light-emitting unit 243 is provided on the second side and is an example of an output unit that outputs information that the first door is open.

[0054] When an error occurs in the safe apparatus 1, the light emitting unit 243 may notify the backyard side of the occurrence of the error by emitting light. When the printer 145 at the ATM corner runs out of paper, the light emitting unit 243 may emit light to notify the backyard of the fact. When any other state change occurs in the safe apparatus 1, the light emitting unit 243 may notify the backyard side of that fact by emitting light.

[0055] Here, one light-emitting unit 243 is configured to notify multiple states of the safe device 1. This can be realized, for example, by associating a light-emitting pattern with each of the multiple states and causing one light-emitting unit 243 to emit light in a light-emitting pattern corresponding to the state to be notified. However, this is not limited to this, and multiple light-emitting units 243 may be configured to notify multiple states of the safe device 1. This can be realized, for example, by associating a light-emitting unit 243 with each of the multiple states and causing the light-emitting unit 243 corresponding to the state to be notified to emit light.

[0056] The reading unit 244 reads information from an IC (Integrated Circuit) card when an IC card is held up. Alternatively, the reading unit 244 may read information from a smartphone equipped with FELICA (registered trademark) functionality when such a device is held up. The information read in this manner is used for authentication of the bank clerk when logging in. However, authentication at the time of login may be performed using biometric information read by a biometric information reading unit (not shown), or may be performed using an ID and password input from the display operation unit 241.

[0057] Incidentally, no printer is provided on the back yard side. This is because the bank has no desire to print out the operation information for the safe apparatus 1 on paper to take home. In other words, since the safe apparatus 1 itself is provided in the bank, if the bank wants to check the operation information, it can directly check the operation information stored in the safe apparatus 1.

[0058] (Functional configuration of safe device) 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the safe apparatus 1 in the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, the safe apparatus 1 includes the 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 apparatus 1 also includes the locking / unlocking mechanism 22, a display operation unit 241, a camera 242, a light-emitting unit 243, and a reading unit 244. The safe apparatus 1 further 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 explanation will be omitted here.

[0060] The control unit 30 includes an arithmetic circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and controls each part of the safe apparatus 1 according to an operation program stored in the storage unit 40.

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

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

[0063] In addition, when multiple safe devices 1 are installed at one branch office, the communication unit 50 may be used to synchronize device status and setting information by transmitting and receiving device status and setting information between these multiple safe devices 1.

[0064] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing storage information stored in the storage unit 40. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the storage information associates the item name with the number of items. The item name is the name of the item stored in the safe apparatus 1. The number is the number of items stored in the safe device 1. However, it is also possible to set the number as "present." This is based on the assumption that among items, the presence or absence of an item is more important than the number of items, and that messages other than items may also be exchanged through the safe device 1. Here, it is shown that there is one item A, two items B, and one item C, etc.

[0065] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing operation information stored in the storage unit 40. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the operation information associates a date and time, a user ID, an item name, a quantity, an operation content, and a captured image. The date and time is the date and time when 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, the operation information of multiple users is stored together, but here, only the operation information of the user with user ID "U0001" is extracted and shown. The item name is the name of the item that is the target of the operation. The number is the number of items that are the subject of an operation. The operation content is the content of the operation. The captured image is an image of the security officer or bank employee who performed the operation. Here, it is shown that at 11:01 on July 4, 2022, a user with user ID "U0001" took out four items G, and that the captured image of that user was saved as "img1005."

[0066] (Safe device operation) First, the operation when a security guard or bank employee successfully logs in will be described. When a security guard successfully logs in on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 displays a menu screen on the display operation unit 141. When a bank employee successfully logs in on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 displays a menu screen on the display operation unit 241.

[0067] 8 is a diagram showing a menu screen 610 that is displayed when there is no stored item in the safe apparatus 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, a removal button 618, and a notification icon 619. The storage information display area 611 is an area that displays storage information regarding items stored in the safe device 1, and includes an item name display field 612 and an item quantity display field 613. However, since there is no item stored in the safe device 1 in this example, the storage information display area 611 is blank. The operation information display area 614 is an area for displaying operation information related to the operation of the security officer or bank employee on the safe apparatus 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 the operation content of the most recent pieces of operation information among the operation information stored in the storage unit 40. The storage button 617 is pressed when a security officer or a bank employee stores an item. The take out button 618 is a button that is pressed when a security officer or a bank employee takes out an item. However, since there is no stored item in the safe device 1 in this case, the take out 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 apparatus 1 or when the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 or the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 is unlocked in an emergency.

[0068] 9 is a diagram showing a menu screen 620 that is displayed when there is an item stored in the safe apparatus 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 , a removal button 628 , and a notification icon 629 . The storage information display area 621 is the same as the storage information display area 611 in Fig. 8. However, here, since there is an item stored in the safe device 1, the storage information display area 621 is not blank, and the storage information stored in the memory unit 40 is displayed. The operation information display area 624 is the same as the operation information display area 614 in FIG. The storage correction button 627 is a button that is pressed when a security officer or bank employee corrects the storage information that was entered when storing an item. The remove button 628 is pressed when a security officer or bank employee removes an item. The notification icon 629 is the same as the notification icon 619 in FIG.

[0069] Next, a description will be given of the operation when a guard or bank clerk presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610. When a guard presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 unlocks the door 11 and then displays the storage screen 630 on the display operation unit 141. Also, when a bank clerk presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 unlocks the door 21 and then displays the storage screen 630 on the display operation unit 241.

[0070] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the storage screen 630. As shown in the figure, the storage screen 630 includes a storage information input area 631 , a temporary storage button 635 , and a done button 636 . The storage information input area 631 is an area for inputting storage information regarding the items to be stored in the safe device 1, and includes an item name input field 632 and a quantity input field 633. The transporter or bank employee inputs the item name in the item name input field 632 by selecting from among the item names registered in advance. The input mode in the quantity input field 633 includes an input mode using a set of the number, a plus button, and a minus button (for example, set 633a), and an input mode using a set of a yes button and a no button (for example, set 633b). In the former input mode, the transporter or bank employee inputs the determined number by increasing the number with the plus button or decreasing the number with the minus button. In the latter input mode, the transporter or bank employee inputs "yes" determined by the yes button. This is based on the assumption that there are items stored in the safe device 1 for which the presence or absence is more important than the number, and that the safe device 1 may also be used to notify of contact information other than items. The message may include, for example, whether or not express delivery is desired. For example, a line "0007" may be added next to the line "0006" in the storage information input area 631, "whether or not express delivery is desired" may be entered in the item name input field 632, and "yes" determined by clicking the yes button in the quantity input field 633. In this case, this line is a message requesting that all items A to F be delivered by express delivery. The temporary storage button 635 is a button that is pressed when the transport officer or bank employee inputs an item name other than the pre-registered item names. For example, the safe device 1 displays a temporary storage screen (not shown) when the temporary storage button 635 is pressed, and when the transport officer or bank employee inputs an item name in free text on this temporary storage screen, the input item name is displayed in the item name input field 632. Note that item names other than the pre-registered item names may be input in free text in 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 increases, so here, the item is input from the temporary storage screen. The completion button 636 is pressed when the security officer or bank employee confirms the items to be stored.

[0071] FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the safe apparatus 1 in this case.

[0072] As shown in the figure, when a security officer or a bank employee presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610, the safe apparatus 1 acquires a captured image of the security officer or the 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 apparatus 1 captures an image of the security officer with the camera 142 and acquires a captured image of the security officer. In addition, when a bank employee presses the storage button 617 on the menu screen 610 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 captures an image of the bank employee with the camera 242 and acquires a captured image of the bank employee.

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

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

[0075] Next, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the Complete button 636 has been pressed on the storage screen 630 displayed in step 303 (step 304). Specifically, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the Complete button 636 has been pressed on the storage screen 630 displayed on the display operation unit 141. In addition, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the Complete button 636 has been pressed on the storage screen 630 displayed on the display operation unit 241.

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

[0077] Next, the safe apparatus 1 stores operation information including the operation content of the security officer or bank employee and the captured image of the security officer or bank employee acquired in step 301 in the storage unit 40 (step 307). At that time, the safe apparatus 1 may include the item name and number in the storage information acquired in step 304 in the operation information.

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

[0079] Thereafter, the safe device 1 causes the light-emitting unit 143 or the light-emitting unit 243 to emit light (step 309). Specifically, when the security officer presses the completion button 636 on the storage screen 630 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe device 1 causes the light-emitting unit 143 to emit light. Also, when the bank clerk presses the completion button 636 on the storage screen 630 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe device 1 causes the light-emitting unit 243 to emit light. At that time, the safe device 1 may cause the light-emitting unit to emit light in any manner as long as it indicates that a stored item exists in the safe device 1. For example, the safe device 1 may cause one light-emitting unit to emit light in a light-emitting pattern indicating that a stored item exists in the safe device 1. Alternatively, the safe device 1 may cause a light-emitting unit to emit light to indicate that a stored item exists in the safe device 1, among the multiple light-emitting units.

[0080] Next, a description will be given of the operation when a guard or bank clerk presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620. When a guard presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 unlocks the door 11 and then displays the storage correction screen 640 on the display operation unit 141. Also, when a bank clerk presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 unlocks the door 21 and then displays the storage correction screen 640 on the display operation unit 241.

[0081] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing 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 for correcting the storage information input on the storage screen 630, and includes an item name input field 642, an uncorrected quantity display field 643, and a corrected quantity input field 644. The item name input field 642 displays the item name input on the storage screen 630. The uncorrected quantity display field 643 displays the quantity input on the storage screen 630. The corrected quantity input field 644 inputs the number after correcting the quantity input on the storage screen 630. The input modes in the corrected quantity input field 644 and the reasons for providing these input modes are the same as those described for the quantity input field 633 in FIG. 10. The temporary correction button 645 is a button that is pressed when a security officer or a bank employee inputs an item name other than the pre-registered item names to make a correction. For example, the safe apparatus 1 displays a temporary correction screen (not shown) when the temporary correction button 645 is pressed, and when the security officer or the bank employee inputs an item name in free text on this temporary correction screen, the input item name is displayed in the item name input field 642. The reason for inputting an item name other than the pre-registered item names on a separate screen is the same as that described with respect to the temporary storage button 635 in FIG. 10. The completion button 646 is pressed when the transport officer or bank employee finalizes the collection correction information.

[0082] FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the safe apparatus 1 in this case.

[0083] As shown in the figure, when a security officer or a bank employee presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620, the safe apparatus 1 acquires a captured image of the security officer or the bank employee who pressed the storage correction button 627 (step 321). 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 apparatus 1 captures an image of the security officer with the camera 142 and acquires a captured image of the security officer. In addition, when a bank employee presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 captures an image of the bank employee with the camera 242 and acquires a captured image of the bank employee.

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

[0085] Next, the safe apparatus 1 displays the storage correction screen 640 on the display operation unit 141 or the display operation unit 241 (step 323). 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 apparatus 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 the bank clerk presses the storage correction button 627 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 displays the storage correction screen 640 on the display operation unit 241. This allows the bank clerk to input storage correction information to correct the storage information.

[0086] Next, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the Complete button 646 has been pressed on the storage correction screen 640 displayed in step 323 (step 324). Specifically, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the Complete button 646 has been pressed on the storage correction screen 640 displayed on the display operation unit 141. In addition, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the Complete button 646 has been pressed on the storage correction screen 640 displayed on the display operation unit 241.

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

[0088] Next, the safe apparatus 1 stores operation information including the operation content of the security officer or bank employee and the captured image of the security officer or bank employee acquired in step 321 in the storage unit 40 (step 327). At that time, the safe apparatus 1 may include the item name and number in the storage correction information acquired in step 324 in the operation information.

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

[0090] Thereafter, the safe apparatus 1 causes the light-emitting unit 143 or the light-emitting unit 243 to emit light (step 329). Specifically, when the guard presses the Complete button 646 on the storage correction screen 640 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 causes the light-emitting unit 143 to emit light. Also, when the bank clerk presses the Complete button 646 on the storage correction screen 640 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 causes the light-emitting unit 243 to emit light. The manner in which the light-emitting unit is caused to emit light is the same as that described with respect to step 309 in FIG. 11.

[0091] Next, a description will be given of the operation when a security guard or bank clerk presses the take out button 628 on the menu screen 620. When a security guard presses the take out button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 unlocks the door 11 and then displays the take out screen 650 on the display operation unit 141. When a bank clerk presses the take out button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 unlocks the door 21 and then displays the take out screen 650 on the display operation unit 241.

[0092] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the take-out screen 650. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the extraction screen 650 includes an extraction information input area 651 , an extraction correction button 655 , and a complete button 656 . The removal information input area 651 is an area for inputting removal information regarding the items to be removed from the safe apparatus 1, and includes an item name display field 652, an item number display field 653, and a confirmation button 654. The item name display field 652 and the item number display field 653 display the item name and the number included in the storage information stored in the memory unit 40. If the item name displayed in the item name display field 652 and the number displayed in the item number display field 653 are the same as the item name and the number of items actually removed from the safe apparatus 1, the security officer or bank employee presses the confirmation button 654. Before the confirmation button 654 is pressed, the wording "unconfirmed" is arranged and the check box is displayed in an unchecked state, but after the button is pressed, the wording "confirmed" is arranged and the check box is displayed in a checked state. The removal correction button 655 is a button that is pressed when correcting the name or number of items when the name of the item displayed in the item name display field 652 or the number displayed in the number display field 653 differs from the name or number of items actually removed from the safe device 1. The Complete button 656 is pressed when the security officer or bank employee confirms the items that have been removed. In this example, since there are Confirmation buttons 654 that have not been pressed, the Complete button 636 is grayed out and cannot be pressed. For example, when the storage information is corrected on the Remove Correction screen 660 (described below) and all Confirmation buttons 654 are pressed, the Complete button 656 will no longer be grayed out and will be able to be pressed.

[0093] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the extraction correction screen 660. As shown in the figure, the extraction correction screen 660 includes an extraction correction information input area 661 , a temporary correction button 665 , and a complete button 666 . The take-out correction information input area 661 is an area for inputting take-out correction information for correcting the storage information input on the storage screen 630 at the time of take-out, and includes an item name input field 662, a pre-correction number display field 663, and a post-correction number input field 664. The item name input field 662 displays the item names of items that are unconfirmed on the take-out screen 650 among the item names in the storage information stored in the memory unit 40. The pre-correction number display field 663 displays the number of items that are unconfirmed on the take-out screen 650 among the numbers in the storage information stored in the memory unit 40. Furthermore, the post-correction number input field 664 is input with the number after correcting the number displayed in the pre-correction number display field 663. The input mode in the post-correction number input field 664 and the reason for providing these input modes are the same as those described for the number input field 633 in FIG. 10. The temporary correction button 665 is a button that is pressed when a security officer or a bank employee inputs an item name other than the pre-registered item names to make a correction. For example, the safe device 1 displays a temporary correction screen (not shown) when the temporary correction button 665 is pressed, and when the security officer or the bank employee inputs an item name in free text on this temporary correction screen, the input item name is displayed in the item name input field 662. The reason for inputting an item name other than the pre-registered item names on a separate screen is the same as that described with respect to the temporary storage button 635 in FIG. 10. The completion button 666 is pressed when the police officer or bank employee finalizes the withdrawal correction information.

[0094] 16-1 and 16-2 are flow charts showing an example of the operation of the safe apparatus 1 in this case.

[0095] As shown in Fig. 16-1, when a security officer or a bank employee presses the take out button 628 on the menu screen 620, the safe apparatus 1 acquires a captured image of the security officer or the bank employee who pressed the take out button 628 (step 341). Specifically, when a security officer presses the take out button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 captures an image of the security officer with the camera 142 and acquires a captured image of the security officer. In addition, when a bank employee presses the take out button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 captures an image of the bank employee with the camera 242 and acquires a captured image of the bank employee.

[0096] Next, the safe apparatus 1 unlocks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12 or the locking / unlocking mechanism 22 (step 342). Specifically, when the guard presses the take-out button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 unlocks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12. This allows the guard to open the door 11 and take out the article. Also, when the bank clerk presses the take-out button 628 on the menu screen 620 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 unlocks the locking / unlocking mechanism 22. This allows the bank clerk to open the door 21 and take out the article.

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

[0098] Next, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the removal correction button 655 has been pressed on the removal screen 650 displayed in step 343 (step 344). Specifically, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the removal correction button 655 has been pressed on the removal screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141. In addition, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the removal correction button 655 has been pressed on the removal screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241.

[0099] If the withdrawal correction button 655 on the withdrawal screen 650 has not been pressed, the safe apparatus 1 advances the process to step 351 in FIG. 16-2. When the take-out correction button 655 is pressed on the take-out screen 650, the safe apparatus 1 displays the take-out correction screen 660 on the display operation unit 141 or the display operation unit 241 (step 345). Specifically, when the security officer presses the take-out correction button 655 on the take-out screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 displays the take-out correction screen 660 on the display operation unit 141. This allows the security officer to input take-out correction information for correcting the take-out information. Also, when the bank clerk presses the take-out correction button 655 on the take-out screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 displays the take-out correction screen 660 on the display operation unit 241. This allows the bank clerk to input take-out correction information for correcting the take-out information.

[0100] Next, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the Complete button 666 has been pressed on the withdrawal correction screen 660 displayed in step 345 (step 346). Specifically, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the Complete button 666 has been pressed on the withdrawal correction screen 660 displayed on the display operation unit 141. In addition, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the Complete button 666 has been pressed on the withdrawal correction screen 660 displayed on the display operation unit 241.

[0101] If the Complete button 666 on the withdrawal correction screen 660 is not pressed, the safe apparatus 1 repeats the process of step 346 . When the completion button 666 is pressed on the withdrawal correction screen 660, the safe apparatus 1 acquires the withdrawal correction information input on the withdrawal correction screen 660 displayed in step 345 (step 347). Specifically, when the security officer inputs withdrawal correction information on the withdrawal correction screen 660 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 acquires this withdrawal correction information. Also, when the bank clerk inputs withdrawal correction information on the withdrawal correction screen 660 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 acquires this withdrawal correction information. Then, the safe apparatus 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 Fig. 16-2, the safe apparatus 1 judges whether or not all of the confirmation buttons 654 have been pressed on the removal screen 650 displayed in step 343 (step 351). Specifically, the safe apparatus 1 judges whether or not all of the confirmation buttons 654 have been pressed on the removal screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141. The safe apparatus 1 also judges whether or not all of the confirmation buttons 654 have been pressed on the removal screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241.

[0103] If not all of the confirmation buttons 654 on the removal screen 650 have been pressed, the safe apparatus 1 returns the process to step 344 in FIG. 16-1. When all the confirmation buttons 654 on the removal screen 650 have been pressed, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the Complete button 656 has been pressed on the removal screen 650 displayed in step 343 (step 352). Specifically, the safe apparatus 1 determines whether or not the Complete button 656 has been pressed on the removal screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141. The safe apparatus 1 also determines whether or not the Complete button 656 has been pressed on the removal screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241.

[0104] If the Complete button 656 on the removal screen 650 has not been pressed, the safe apparatus 1 returns the process to step 344 in FIG. 16-1. When the completion button 656 is pressed on the take-out screen 650, the safe apparatus 1 acquires the take-out information input on the take-out screen 650 displayed in step 343 or the take-out information corrected on the take-out correction screen 660 displayed in step 345 (step 353). Specifically, when the security officer inputs take-out information on the take-out screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 acquires this take-out information. When the security officer inputs take-out correction information on the take-out correction screen 660 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 acquires the take-out information corrected by this take-out correction information. Also, when the bank clerk inputs take-out information on the take-out screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 acquires this take-out information. When the bank clerk inputs take-out correction information on the take-out correction screen 660 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 acquires this take-out information.

[0105] Next, the safe apparatus 1 judges whether the security officer or the bank employee has corrected the storage information that was input when the goods were stored (step 354). This judgment may be made, for example, by comparing the number of goods before and after correction on the take-out screen 650, or by receiving information from the take-out correction screen 660 that the storage information has been corrected.

[0106] If the security officer or bank employee has not corrected the storage information that was entered when the item was stored, the safe apparatus 1 advances the process to step 356. If the security officer or bank employee corrects the storage information that was input when the article was stored, the safe apparatus 1 notifies the external device of this (step 355).

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

[0108] Next, the safe apparatus 1 stores operation information including the operation content of the security officer or bank employee and the captured image of the security officer or bank employee acquired in step 341 in the storage unit 40 (step 357). At that time, the safe apparatus 1 may include the item name and number in the removal information acquired in step 345 or step 352 in the operation information.

[0109] Next, the safe apparatus 1 locks 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 removal screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 locks the locking / unlocking mechanism 12. Also, when the bank clerk presses the Complete button 656 on the removal screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 locks the locking / unlocking mechanism 22.

[0110] Thereafter, the safe apparatus 1 stops the emission of light from the light-emitting unit 143 or the light-emitting unit 243 (step 359). Specifically, when the security officer presses the Complete button 656 on the removal screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 141, the safe apparatus 1 stops the emission of light from the light-emitting unit 143. In addition, when the bank clerk presses the Complete button 656 on the removal screen 650 displayed on the display operation unit 241, the safe apparatus 1 stops the emission of light from the light-emitting unit 243.

[0111] (Modification) In the above, the information input by the security officer or bank employee when retrieving an item is the information resulting from judging whether the storage information input when the item was put away is correct, but this is not limited to this. The information input by the security officer or bank employee when retrieving an item may be the name and number of the item actually retrieved, regardless of the name and number of the item in the storage information input when the item was put away.

[0112] At that time, the control unit 30 may determine whether or not the item name and number in the storage information input when the items are stored match the item name and number in the removal information input when the items are removed. In this case, the storage information is an example of the first information, the removal 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] Then, when the item name and number in the storage information do not match the item name and number in the removal information, the control unit 30 may notify that fact. Here, the notification may be performed by displaying on the display operation unit 141 or the display operation unit 241, or by transmitting to a higher-level device. In this case, the control unit 30 is an example of a notification unit that notifies that fact when the determination unit determines that the first information and the second information are not consistent.

[0114] [Second embodiment] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a safe system 100 according to the second embodiment. As shown in the figure, the safe system 100 includes a safe device 1, a display operation device 2, a display operation device 3, and a server device 4. Among these, the display operation device 2, the display 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 the storage information, the storage correction information, the removal information, and the removal correction information that the operation terminal 14 and the operation terminal 24 have in the safe device 1 in the first embodiment. In addition, the safe device 1 does not have the function of storing the storage information that the storage unit 40 has in the safe device 1 in the first embodiment. The safe device 1 is an example of a safe device including a first door provided on a first side, which is one side of the ATM corner side and the backyard side, and a second door provided on a second side, which is the other side of the ATM corner side and the backyard side.

[0116] The display operation device 2 has a function of receiving storage information, storage correction information, removal information, and removal correction information, which the operation terminal 14 has in the safe apparatus 1 in the first embodiment. The display operation device 2 is a terminal device carried by the security guard, and may be, for example, a smartphone. When the security guard stores an item at the ATM corner side, the storage information is an example of first information related to the item stored from the first door, and the display operation device 2 is an example of a first operation unit operated to input the first information. When the security guard removes an item at the ATM corner side, the removal information is an example of second information related to the item removed from the second door, and the display operation device 2 is an example of a second operation unit operated to input the second information.

[0117] The display operation device 3 has a function of receiving storage information, storage correction information, removal information, and removal correction information, which the operation terminal 24 had in the safe apparatus 1 in the first embodiment. The display operation device 3 is a terminal device used by a bank clerk, and may be, for example, a personal computer installed in the bank. When a bank clerk stores an item in the back yard, the storage information is an example of first information related to the item stored through the first door, and the display operation device 3 is an example of a first operation unit operated to input the first information. When a bank clerk removes an item in the back yard, the removal information is an example of second information related to the item removed through the second door, and the display operation device 3 is an example of a second operation unit operated to input the second information.

[0118] The server device 4 has a function of storing deposit information, which is the function of the storage unit 40 in the safe device 1 in the first embodiment. For example, when a security officer inputs putting-in information to the display operation device 2, the server device 4 receives and stores this putting-in information, and when a bank clerk inputs removal information to the display operation device 3, the server device 4 receives this removal information. Then, the server device 4 judges whether the putting-in information and the removal information match, and if they match, it deletes the putting-in information as it is determined that the transfer of the goods was successful, and if they do not match, it notifies the user that there was a problem with the transfer of the goods. Furthermore, when a bank clerk inputs putting information into the display operation device 3, the server device 4 receives and stores this putting information, and when a security officer inputs removal information into the display operation device 2, the server device 4 receives this removal information. Then, the server device 4 judges whether the putting information and the removal information match, and if they match, it deletes the putting information, assuming that the transfer of the goods was successful, and if they do not match, it notifies the user that there was a problem with the transfer of the goods.

[0119] [Effects of the embodiment] In this embodiment, the safe device 1 is installed in an empty space of an ATM. This makes it possible to install the safe device 1 in a financial institution without large-scale construction work. In addition, it also makes it possible to safely receive and deliver goods without the need for security guards to enter the building or for bank employees to carry the goods out of the building. In this embodiment, when an article is taken out, if there is a difference between the article stored in the safe device 1 and the article taken out, a notification is sent immediately. This makes it possible to clarify the scope of responsibility in the case of a problem in the delivery of the article. [Explanation of symbols]

[0120] 1... safe device, 10... ATM corner side housing, 20... backyard side housing, 11, 21... door, 12, 22... locking / unlocking mechanism, 13, 23... locking / unlocking operation unit, 131, 231... key operation unit, 132... numeric 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... memory unit, 50... communication unit

Claims

1. A first door provided on a first side which is one side of a first space and a second space separated by a wall; a second door provided on a second side that is the other side of the first space and the second space; and a first operation unit provided on the first side and operated to input first information related to an article to be stored through the first door; a second operation unit provided on the second side and operated to input second information related to an article to be removed from the second door; A safe device comprising:

2. 2. The safe device according to claim 1, wherein the second operation unit is operated to input, as the second information, consistency determination information indicating whether the first information and an item to be removed from the second door are consistent.

3. 3. The safe device according to claim 2, wherein the second operating unit is operated to input, as the consistency determination information, consistency information indicating that the first information and the item to be removed from the second door are consistent.

4. 3. The safe device according to claim 2, wherein the second operating unit is operated to input inconsistency information indicating that the first information and the item to be removed from the second door are not consistent as the consistency determination information.

5. 5. The safe device according to claim 4, wherein the second operating unit is operated to input, as the mismatch information, information obtained by correcting the first information so as to match an item to be removed from the second door.

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

7. The safe device according to claim 1 , further comprising a determination unit that determines whether or not the first information and the second information are consistent.

8. 8. The safe device according to claim 7, further comprising a notification unit that, when the determination unit determines that the first information and the second information do not match, notifies the user of that effect.

9. 2. The safe apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first operating portion is operated to input information after correcting the first information so as to match an item stored through the first door.

10. 2. The safe device according to claim 1, further comprising an output unit provided on one of the first side and the second side, the output unit outputting information that one of the first operating unit and the second operating unit opposite to the one side is being operated.

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

12. a first imaging unit provided on the first side; a first storage unit that stores a face image of a user captured by the first imaging unit in association with an operation of the first operation unit by the user; The safe apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:

13. a second imaging unit provided on the second side; a second storage unit that stores a face image of the user captured by the second imaging unit in association with an operation of the second operation unit by the user; The safe apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:

14. The first space is an ATM corner of a financial institution, 2. The safe apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second space is a back yard of the financial institution.

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

16. A first locking / unlocking unit that locks and unlocks the first door; A second locking / unlocking unit that locks and unlocks the second door; a first unlocking operation unit that is operated to electrically perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit; 15. The safe apparatus according to claim 14, further comprising: a second unlocking operation unit that is operated to electrically perform unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit.

17. a first emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit by mechanical operation in an emergency; a second emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to perform unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit by mechanical operation in an emergency; a third emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated in an emergency to unlock the ATM corner side locking / unlocking unit of the first locking / unlocking unit and the second locking / unlocking unit by a key input signal; 17. The safe apparatus of claim 16, further comprising:

18. a first emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to perform unlocking by the first locking / unlocking unit by mechanical operation in an emergency; a second emergency unlocking operation unit that is operated to perform unlocking by the second locking / unlocking unit by mechanical operation in an emergency; a small door for hiding the emergency unlocking operation unit on the ATM corner side of the first emergency unlocking operation unit and the second emergency unlocking operation unit; 17. The safe apparatus of claim 16, further comprising:

19. A safe device including a first door provided on a first side that is one side of a first space and a second space separated by a wall, and a second door provided on a second side that is the other side of the first space and the second space; a first operation unit that is operated to input first information related to an article to be stored through the first door; a second operation unit that is operated to input second information related to an article to be removed from the second door; A safe system comprising:

20. The first space is an ATM corner of a financial institution, 20. The safe system according to claim 19, wherein the second space is a back yard of the financial institution.

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