Automatic transaction device and program

Abstract

To ensure smooth unlocking.SOLUTION: A device includes: an enclosure; a door that is provided on the enclosure and regulates access to the inside of the enclosure; a locking mechanism that locks the door in a state where the door is closed; and a control unit that allows the locking mechanism to unlock the door based on the fact that a first operation and a second operation are simultaneously performed by user's fingers.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are various devices that include a housing and a locking mechanism for locking the door of the housing. One example of such a device is an automated teller machine that performs cash deposit and withdrawal transactions. An attendant can unlock the automated teller machine to open the door of the housing and access the internal unit. The locking mechanism may be provided for the internal unit.

[0003] Regarding the above-mentioned locking mechanism, Patent Document 1 discloses an automatic transaction device having an electromagnetic locking mechanism, which displays operation buttons on a touch panel and releases the electromagnetic lock based on an operation on the operation button. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-95674 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, when an attendant applies force with one hand in the direction to open the door or pull out the internal unit, while using the other hand to operate the touch panel to release the electromagnetic lock, the force applied to the door (or internal unit) creates friction (resistance), and the electromagnetic lock sometimes does not release.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved device and program that can achieve smooth unlocking. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, Equipped with an internal storage compartment for storing cash A housing and the Storage a door provided in the housing for restricting access to the The door is locked and unlocked electromagnetically. A locking mechanism; a display unit that displays a first object and a second object, the distance between a display position of the first object and a display position of the second object being such that a user is unable to touch the second object while touching the first object with the fingers of one hand of the user, and is required to touch the second object while touching the first object with each of the fingers of both hands; a grip unit that is provided on the door, the user can grasp to open and close the door in a state where the lock of the door by the lock mechanism is electromagnetically released, and is provided at a position where the user cannot grasp the grip when the user touches the second object while touching the first object with each of the fingers of both hands; By the user's finger , to the first object 1. contact Operation and simultaneously to the second object Second contact and a control unit that causes the locking mechanism to unlock the door based on the operation being performed. Automatic transaction device is provided.

[0010] In order to solve the above problems, according to another aspect of the present invention, An automated teller machine having a storage unit for storing cash inside A housing and the Storage a door provided in the housing for restricting access to the The door is locked and unlocked electromagnetically. A locking mechanism; a first operation unit which is a biometric sensor, a key for inputting numerical values, a handset, a touch panel, or a physical button for operating the automated transaction device; a second operation unit which is a different type of operation unit from the first operation unit and which is a biometric sensor, a key for inputting numerical values, a handset, a touch panel, or a physical button for operating the automated transaction device; a gripping unit which is provided on the door and which can be grasped by a user to open and close the door when the door is electromagnetically unlocked by the locking mechanism, and which is provided at a position which cannot be grasped by the user when the user is touching the first operation unit with each of the fingers of both hands and touching the second operation unit at the same time; By the user's finger , to the first operation unit 1. contact Operation At the same time, the second operation unit Second contact A control unit that causes the lock mechanism to unlock the door based on the operation being performed, An automatic transaction device is provided in which the distance between the first operation unit and the second operation unit is such that the user cannot touch the first operation unit and the second operation unit at the same time with the fingers of one hand, but must touch the first operation unit and the second operation unit with the fingers of both hands.

[0013] In order to solve the above problems, according to another aspect of the present invention, Equipped with an internal storage compartment for storing cash The housing, Storage A door provided in the housing for restricting access to the The door is locked and unlocked electromagnetically. Locking mechanism, a display unit which displays a first object and a second object, the distance between a display position of the first object and a display position of the second object being such that a user is unable to touch the second object while touching the first object with the fingers of one hand, but is required to touch the second object while touching the first object with the fingers of both hands; and, a gripping portion that is provided on the door, the gripping portion being capable of being grasped by the user to open and close the door in a state where the door is electromagnetically unlocked by the locking mechanism, and that is provided at a position where the user cannot grip the gripping portion when the user is touching the second object while touching the first object with each of the fingers of both hands. have Automatic transaction device of, The above By the user's fingers, To the first object 1. contact Operation and simultaneously to the second object Second contactA program is provided to cause the lock mechanism to function as a control unit that causes the lock mechanism to unlock the door based on the operation being performed. Effect of the Invention

[0015] According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to realize a smooth unlocking. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an external configuration of an automatic transaction device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing functions of an automatic transaction device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a release operation screen 40. [Figure 4] 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a release operation screen 50. FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a cash processing device 100 according to another embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a device main body 114 is drawn out in the cash processing device 100. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicated explanations will be omitted.

[0018] In addition, in this specification and drawings, multiple components having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished by adding different alphabets after the same reference numeral. However, when there is no need to particularly distinguish between multiple components having substantially the same functional configuration, each of the multiple components is given only the same reference numeral.

[0019] <Configuration of automated transaction device> One embodiment of the present invention relates to a device having a housing, a door, and a locking mechanism. The configuration of an automatic transaction device will be mainly described below as an example of such a device. However, the device according to one embodiment of the present invention is not limited to an automatic transaction device, and the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to various other devices having a locking mechanism, such as other currency processing machines such as change dispensers, bankbook issuing machines, KIOSK terminals, or ticket issuing machines.

[0020] Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the external configuration of an automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing functions of the automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is installed in a branch of a financial institution such as a bank or in a store such as a convenience store, and automatically processes transactions with customers.

[0021] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, an automatic transaction device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a housing 2, a door 3, an internal unit 4, a control unit 5, a memory unit 6, an operation display unit 8, a card handling unit 9, a passbook handling unit 9, a banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 11, a coin deposit / withdrawal unit 12, an ID card reading unit 15, a front panel 17, an operation lever 18, an electromagnetic locking mechanism 19, a biometric authentication sensor 20, a handset 21, numeric input keys 22 and physical buttons 23.

[0022] The housing 1 constitutes the outer frame of the automated transaction device 1. Inside the housing 1, an internal unit 4, a control unit 5, a storage unit 6, and the like are housed.

[0023] The door 3 opens and closes the opening of the housing 1. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the door 3 is provided on the front side of the housing 1, where the side where a customer is located is defined as the front side as viewed from the automated transaction device 1. While the door 3 closes the opening of the housing 1, the door 3 restricts access to the inside of the housing 1. Note that, although an example in which the door 3 is located on the front side of the automated transaction device 1 has been described in FIG. 1, the position of the door 3 is not limited to the front side of the automated transaction device 1, and the door 3 may be provided on the rear side of the automated transaction device 1, for example.

[0024] The internal unit 4 houses a part of the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 11, a part of the coin deposit / withdrawal unit 12, etc. For example, the internal unit 4 houses a banknote cassette for storing banknotes, a banknote transport mechanism, a coin storage vault for storing coins, a coin transport mechanism, etc. The internal unit 4 is provided so as to be able to be pulled out from the opening of the housing 1 when the door 3 opens the opening.

[0025] The control unit 5 controls the overall operation of the automated transaction device 1. For example, the control unit 5 controls each unit in the automated transaction device 1 to execute transactions such as withdrawal transactions and deposit transactions. The control unit 5 also controls the display of the operation display unit 8, and unlocks the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 based on an operation by an attendant. The control unit 5 also controls communication with a host computer connected via a network.

[0026] The storage unit 6 stores the programs executed by the control unit 5, various data used in executing the programs, the results of processing by the control unit 5, and the like.

[0027] The operation display unit 8 includes a function as a display unit that displays various display screens, and a function as an operation unit operated by customers or staff. The function as the display unit is realized, for example, by an LCD, and the function as the operation unit is realized, for example, by a touch panel.

[0028] The card handling unit 9 reads and writes customer card information, such as a customer ID and account information, recorded on a card inserted through the card insertion slot 9a. Examples of cards include cash cards and credit cards. The customer card information may be recorded on the magnetic stripe or IC chip of the card. The card handling unit 9 also has a function of printing transaction details, etc. on a statement or the like.

[0029] The banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 10 reads and writes customer passbook information recorded on the magnetic stripe or the like of a customer's passbook inserted through the passbook insertion slot 10a. The banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 10 also records the details of executed transactions in the customer's passbook.

[0030] The banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 11 includes the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 11a, a banknote transport mechanism, a banknote validation unit, a banknote cassette, etc. In a deposit transaction, the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 11a accepts banknotes inserted by a customer, the validation unit validates the banknotes, and the transport mechanism transports the banknotes to a banknote cassette corresponding to the validation result. In a withdrawal transaction, the banknote cassette feeds out the banknotes, the transport mechanism transports the banknotes to the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 11a, and the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 11a ejects the banknotes.

[0031] The coin deposit / withdrawal unit 12 includes a coin deposit / withdrawal port 12a, a coin transport mechanism, a coin validation unit, a coin storage vault, etc. In a deposit transaction, the coin deposit / withdrawal port 12a accepts coins inserted by a customer, the validation unit validates the coins, and the transport mechanism transports the coins to a coin storage vault according to the validation results. In a withdrawal transaction, the coin storage vault releases the coins, and the transport mechanism transports the coins to the coin deposit / withdrawal port 12a.

[0032] The ID card reading unit 15 contactlessly reads clerk card information from an clerk card that is always carried by a clerk such as a bank employee. The clerk card information includes an clerk ID (clerk identifier) ​​and information indicating the work qualifications for which the clerk is permitted to work. If the clerk card stores the clerk card information in a magnetic stripe, the automated transaction device 1 may read the clerk card information from the clerk card inserted into the card handling unit 9.

[0033] The operating lever 18 is an L-shaped lever, and is provided on the door 3. An attendant can open the door 3 by pulling the operating lever 18 when the door is unlocked by the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19.

[0034] The electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 electromagnetically locks the door 3 when the door 3 is closed. The electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 unlocks the door 3 in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 5. Note that the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 is an example of a locking mechanism, and other types of locking mechanisms may be implemented instead of the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19.

[0035] The biometric authentication sensor 20 is a sensor that acquires biometric information of a customer for authentication. For example, the biometric authentication sensor 20 may acquire fingerprint information or vein information of a customer as the biometric information.

[0036] Handset 21 is a component used by customers to talk to staff members. Handset 21 may have a speaker unit that outputs the voice of staff members or voice guidance, a microphone unit that picks up the voice of customers, and physical buttons that are operated by customers when using handset 21.

[0037] The numeric input keys 22 are provided for a customer to input numeric values ​​such as a PIN or a transaction amount. The numeric input keys 22 may be, for example, a numeric keypad. The physical buttons 23 are physical buttons provided for operating the automated transaction apparatus 1. The automated transaction apparatus 1 may be provided with a plurality of physical buttons 23. The physical buttons 23 are, for example, buttons provided near the operation and display unit 8 for selecting a function to be executed by the automated transaction apparatus 1. Note that when such numeric input keys 22 and physical buttons 23 are provided, the operation and display unit 8 does not need to include a function as an operation unit.

[0038] <How to unlock> The embodiment of the present invention particularly relates to a method for releasing the lock by the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 in the above-mentioned automatic transaction apparatus 1. The method for releasing the lock by the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 will be specifically described below.

[0039] An attendant can perform maintenance on the automated transaction apparatus 1 by opening the door 3 and pulling out the internal unit 4 from inside the automated transaction apparatus 1. To perform such maintenance, the attendant first holds the attendant's card over the ID card reading unit 15. When the ID card reading unit 15 reads the attendant card information from the attendant's card, the control unit 5 determines whether or not the attendant has legitimate authority based on the attendant card information.

[0040] If the attendant has proper authority, the control unit 5 generates an unlocking operation screen for unlocking the lock set by the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19, and causes the unlocking operation screen to be displayed on the operation display unit 8. The control unit 5 causes the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 to unlock the door 3, based on the fact that the first operation and the second operation are being performed simultaneously on the unlocking operation screen by the finger of the attendant, who is an example of a user.

[0041] The release operation screen includes a first object and a second object, the first operation being an operation on the first object, and the second operation being an operation on the second object. A specific example of such a release operation screen will be described below with reference to FIG. 3.

[0042] Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the release operation screen 40. As shown in Fig. 3, the release operation screen 40 includes a guidance message 42, a door open button 44A, a door open button 44B, and a back button 46. The guidance message 42 is a message that guides the user to simultaneously operate the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B. The back button 46 is a button that is operated by the attendant when returning to the previous operation procedure.

[0043] The door open button 44A is an example of a first object, and the door open button 44B is an example of a second object. The door open button 44A and the door open button 44B are buttons operated by a staff member to release the lock by the electromagnetic lock mechanism 19.

[0044] The display positions of the door open buttons 44A and 44B are separated by a distance d as shown in Fig. 3. The distance d is a distance that makes it impossible to touch the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B at the same time with the fingers of one hand. The distance d may be, for example, 15 cm or more. Therefore, in order to simultaneously operate the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B, the attendant needs to operate the door open button 44A with the fingers of one hand while operating the door open button 44B with the fingers of the other hand.

[0045] The control unit 6 causes the electromagnetic lock mechanism 19 to unlock the door 3 when the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B are operated simultaneously.

[0046] Note that the operation of the door open button 44A and the operation of the door open button 44B being performed simultaneously may mean that the timing at which the operation of the door open button 44A is detected coincides with the timing at which the operation of the door open button 44B is detected. Alternatively, the operation of the door open button 44A and the operation of the door open button 44B being performed simultaneously may mean that the time span during which the operation of the door open button 44A is performed and the time span during which the operation of the door open button 44B is performed overlap for a predetermined length or more.

[0047] <Action and effect> According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, various operational effects can be obtained. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B are operated simultaneously, the electromagnetic lock mechanism 19 unlocks the door 3. Since the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B are operated simultaneously, it is considered that the staff operates the door open button 44A with the fingers of one hand while operating the door open button 44B with the fingers of the other hand. In this case, the staff cannot apply force in the direction to open the door 3 while operating the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B, so it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an event in which the lock is not released due to frictional force. It is also possible to prevent the electromagnetic lock from being damaged by force applied to the door (or the internal unit).

[0048] In addition, the display positions of the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B are separated by a distance that prevents the fingers of one hand from touching the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B at the same time. Therefore, in order to simultaneously operate the door open button 44A and the door open button 44B, the attendant must operate the door open button 44A with the fingers of one hand while operating the door open button 44B with the fingers of the other hand. This makes it possible to more reliably prevent the occurrence of an event in which the lock is not released due to frictional force. It also makes it possible to reliably prevent the electromagnetic lock from being damaged by force applied to the door (or the internal unit).

[0049] <Modification> An embodiment of the present invention has been described above. In the following, some modified examples of the above-described embodiment will be described. Note that each modified example described below may be applied alone to the above-described embodiment, or may be applied in combination to the above-described embodiment. Also, each modified example may be applied in place of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, or may be applied in addition to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

[0050] For example, in the above, the first operation is an operation on the door open button 44A, and the second operation is Although an example of an operation on the door-opening button 44B has been described, the combination of the first operation and the second operation is not limited to the above example. The automated transaction device 1 may have a first operation unit and a second operation unit, and the first operation may be an operation on the first operation unit and the second operation may be an operation on the second operation unit.

[0051] More specifically, the first operation unit is any one of the biometric authentication sensor 20, the handset 21, the keys for inputting numerical values ​​22, the operation display unit 8 or the physical button 23, and the second operation unit is any one of the biometric authentication sensor 20, the handset 21, the keys for inputting numerical values ​​22, the operation display unit 8 or the physical button 23, and may be a different type of operation unit from the first operation unit.

[0052] When the first operation unit is the operation display unit 8 and the second operation unit is the biometric authentication sensor 20, the control unit 5 may generate, for example, a release operation screen 50 shown below and display the release operation screen on the operation display unit 8.

[0053] 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the release operation screen 50. As shown in FIG. 4, the release operation screen 50 includes a guidance message 52, a door open button 54, and a back button 56. The guidance message 52 is a message that guides the user to simultaneously operate the door open button 54 and the biometric authentication sensor 20. The back button 56 is a button that is operated by the attendant when returning to the previous operation procedure. When the attendant places his / her finger on the biometric authentication sensor 20 while pressing the door open button 54 while the release operation screen 50 is displayed, the control unit 5 causes the electromagnetic lock mechanism 19 to unlock the door 3.

[0054] As another example, when the first operation unit is the operation display unit 8 and the second operation unit is the handset 21, a release operation screen (not shown) is generated and displayed in the same manner as described above, inviting the user to simultaneously operate the door open button and the handset 21. The same applies when the first operation unit is the operation display unit 8 and the second operation unit is the numeric input keys 22 or the physical buttons 23.

[0055] Furthermore, neither the first operation unit nor the second operation unit may be the operation display unit 8. That is, the first operation unit may be any one of the biometric authentication sensor 20, the handset 21, the numeric input key 22, and the physical button 23, and the second operation unit may be any one of the biometric authentication sensor 20, the handset 21, the numeric input key 22, the operation display unit 8, and the physical button 23, and may be a different type of operation unit from the first operation unit. In this case, too, a release operation screen (not shown) is displayed as described above, and the user is prompted to simultaneously operate the first operation unit and the second operation unit to release the lock by the electromagnetic lock mechanism 19. Note that the combination of the first operation unit and the second operation unit in this case is preferably such that the attendant cannot operate the second operation unit while operating the first operation unit with the fingers of one hand (it is difficult to operate them).

[0056] Even in this modified example, the attendant uses both hands to perform the first and second operations, making it possible to prevent an incident in which the lock cannot be released due to friction.

[0057] As another example, the first operation unit and the second operation unit may be the same type. For example, the first operation unit may be a first physical button, and the second operation unit may be a second physical button different from the first physical button. In this case, if the first physical button and the second physical button are separated by a distance such that an attendant cannot touch the first physical button and the second first physical button with the fingers of one hand, it is possible to more reliably prevent the occurrence of an event in which the lock is not released due to frictional force. It is also possible to reliably prevent the electromagnetic lock from being damaged by force applied to the door (or the internal unit).

[0058] In addition, although the above describes an example in which the target of locking by the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 is the door 3, the embodiments of the present invention can be applied to other targets. For example, the target of locking by the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 may be the internal unit 4. That is, the electromagnetic locking mechanism 19 may restrict the drawing out of the internal unit 2 by locking it when the internal unit 4 is stored in the housing 2. In this configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an event in which the lock is not released due to frictional force generated when an attendant applies force in a direction to draw out the internal unit 4. When the target of locking is the internal unit 4, the physical button 23 may be one or more operation buttons (switches) provided inside the housing 1 so as to be operable by an attendant.

[0059] <Other embodiments> In the above, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 has been described as one embodiment of the present invention. In the following, the configuration and operation of a cash processing apparatus 100 will be described as another embodiment. The cash processing apparatus 100 is, for example, a cash dispenser connected to a register or a POS (Point Of Sales) register installed at a checkout counter of a retail store such as a supermarket or convenience store, or a large-scale mass merchandiser such as a discount store.

[0060] (composition) Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the cash processing device 100. Fig. 6 is a view showing a state in which the device main body 114 is pulled out from the housing 112.

[0061] The housing 112 is, for example, a metal case that houses the device main body 114. The device main body 114 manages the deposit and withdrawal of coins and paper money, which are cash. The device main body 114 has guide rails 115 on both sides in the width direction, and is pulled out or inserted into the housing 112 along the guide rails 115. The device main body 114 is locked in a state inserted into the housing 112 by an electromagnetic locking mechanism (not shown). When the lock is released, the device main body 114 can be pulled out of the housing 112.

[0062] As shown in Fig. 6, the device main body 114 has a coin processing unit 120, a banknote processing unit 130, an operation unit 140, and a display unit 150. Note that, although Fig. 6 shows an example in which the device main body 114 having the coin processing unit 120 and the banknote processing unit 130 is pulled out as a unit, the coin processing unit 120 and the banknote processing unit 130 may be pulled out individually.

[0063] The coin handling unit 120 is provided in one half of the width direction as shown in Fig. 6, and performs deposit and withdrawal of coins. The coin handling unit 120 has an insertion section 122 and a discharge section 123 at the front of the device. The insertion section 122 functions as an insertion port through which an operator inserts deposited coins. The discharge section 123 functions as a discharge port through which dispensed coins are discharged from within the device.

[0064] The banknote processing unit 130 is provided in the other half of the width direction as shown in Fig. 6, and performs deposit and withdrawal of banknotes. The banknote processing unit 130 has a banknote insertion / ejection section 132 at the front of the device. The insertion / ejection section 132 functions as an insertion port for deposited banknotes and an ejection port for withdrawn banknotes. A cassette 133 is provided below the insertion / ejection section 132 so as to be detachable from the banknote processing unit 130. This cassette 133 is used to remove banknotes from the banknote processing unit 130 for various purposes (for example, collection of banknotes). This cassette 133 is fixed to the banknote processing unit 130 by a mechanical key (not shown).

[0065] The push button 140 receives an operation by an operator. For example, the operator may press the push button 140 to select a desired item on a selection screen displayed on the operation display unit 150.

[0066] The operation display unit 150 has a function as a display unit that displays various screens, and a function as an operation unit through which an operator performs operations. The operation display unit 150 may be, for example, a touch panel.

[0067] Such a cash processing device 100 is communicably connected to a separate cash register (e.g., a POS terminal) (not shown). The cash processing device 100 can also operate under control of the cash register. The cash register may also have a touch panel type operation display unit.

[0068] (operation) Next, a method for unlocking the device main body 114 in the cash processing device 100 will be described.

[0069] The cash processing device 100 generates an unlocking operation screen for unlocking the device body 114 locked by the electromagnetic locking mechanism, and displays the unlocking operation screen on the operation display unit 150. The unlocking operation screen may include two door open buttons, as in the above-described embodiment. In this case, the cash processing device 100 causes the electromagnetic locking mechanism to unlock the device body 114 when the two door open buttons are operated simultaneously.

[0070] Alternatively, the release operation screen may include one door open button. In this case, the cash processing device 100 causes the electromagnetic lock mechanism to release the lock of the device body 114 when the door open button is operated simultaneously with another hard button (for example, the push button 140).

[0071] Alternatively, the release operation screen may be a screen that guides the user to simultaneously operate two hard buttons provided on the cash processing device 100. In this case, the cash processing device 100 causes the electromagnetic locking mechanism to release the lock of the device main body 114 when two hard buttons (for example, two push buttons 140) are operated simultaneously.

[0072] Alternatively, the cash processing device 100 may cause the electromagnetic locking mechanism to unlock the device body 114 based on a control signal received from the cash register. The cash register may display an unlocking operation screen according to any of the above-mentioned examples on an operation display unit of the cash register, and transmit a control signal to the cash processing device 100 when an operator performs an unlocking operation (for example, an operation on two door opening buttons). In this case, the cash processing device 100 and the cash register may be regarded as a single device.

[0073] Alternatively, the cash processing device 100 may cause the electromagnetic locking mechanism to unlock the device body 114 based on an operation on the cash processing device 100 and an operation on the cash register. For example, the operation display unit of the cash register displays a first door open button, the operation display unit 150 of the cash processing device 100 displays a second door open button, and the cash processing device 100 may cause the electromagnetic locking mechanism to unlock the device body 114 when an operation on the first door open button and an operation on the second door open button are performed simultaneously.

[0074] Note that an electromagnetic locking mechanism may be used instead of a mechanical key to secure cassette 133 provided below insertion / ejection section 132 in banknote processing unit 130. In this case, the above-mentioned method for unlocking device main body 114 using the electromagnetic locking mechanism can be applied to unlocking cassette 133 using the electromagnetic locking mechanism.

[0075] (Action and effect) In this embodiment, as in the embodiment of the automatic transaction device 1, it is considered that the operator performs the first operation for releasing the electromagnetic locking mechanism with one hand and the second operation with the other hand. In this case, since the operator cannot apply force in the direction of pulling out the device body 114 while performing the first operation and the second operation, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an event in which the lock is not released due to frictional force. It is also possible to prevent the electromagnetic locking mechanism from being damaged by the force applied to the device body 114.

[0076] <Supplementary Information> Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such an example. It is clear that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can conceive of various modified or altered examples within the scope of the technical ideas described in the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[0077] For example, a computer program can be created to cause hardware such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM built into the automated transaction device 1 to perform functions equivalent to those of the above-described components of the automated transaction device 1. Also provided is a storage medium storing the computer program. [Explanation of symbols]

[0078] 1. Automatic transaction device 2. Chassis 3 Doors 4 Internal Unit 5. Control section 6 Memory section 8 Operation display section 9. Card handling section 10 Bankbook handling department 11 Banknote deposit and withdrawal section 12 Coin deposit and withdrawal section 15 ID card reader 19 Electromagnetic locking mechanism 20 Biometric Sensors 21 Handset 22 Numeric input keys 23 Physical Buttons 100 Cash handling equipment 112 Cabinet 114 Device body 120 Coin Handling Unit 130 Bill Processing Unit 140 Push Button 150 Operation display section

Claims

1. A housing having a storage compartment for storing cash therein; a door provided on the housing for restricting access to the storage unit; a lock mechanism that locks the door when the door is closed and that electromagnetically controls the locking and unlocking of the door; a display unit that displays a first object and a second object, the distance between a display position of the first object and a display position of the second object being such that a user is unable to touch the first object and the second object at the same time with the fingers of one hand of the user, and the user is required to touch the first object and the second object with the fingers of both hands, respectively; a gripping portion that is provided on the door and that can be grasped by the user to open and close the door in a state where the door is electromagnetically released from the locking mechanism, and that is provided at a position that cannot be grasped by the user when the user is touching the second object while touching the first object with each of the fingers of both hands; a control unit that causes the lock mechanism to unlock the door based on a first contact operation being performed on the first object and a second contact operation being performed on the second object by the user's finger at the same time; An automated transaction device comprising:

2. An automated transaction device, A housing having a storage compartment therein for storing cash; a door provided on the housing for restricting access to the storage unit; a lock mechanism that locks the door when the door is closed and that electromagnetically controls the locking and unlocking of the door; a first operation unit which is any one of a biometric authentication sensor, a numeric input key, a handset, a touch panel, and a physical button for operating the automated transaction device; a second operation unit which is a biometric authentication sensor, a numeric input key, a handset, a touch panel, or a physical button for operating the automated transaction device and is a different type of operation unit from the first operation unit; a gripping portion that is provided on the door and that can be grasped by a user to open and close the door in a state where the door is electromagnetically released from the locking mechanism, and that is provided at a position that cannot be grasped by the user when the user is touching the second operation portion while touching the first operation portion with each of the fingers of both hands; a control unit that causes the lock mechanism to unlock the door based on a first contact operation being performed on the first operation unit and a second contact operation being performed on the second operation unit at the same time by a finger of the user; Equipped with An automatic transaction device, wherein the distance between the first operation unit and the second operation unit is such that the user cannot touch the first operation unit and the second operation unit at the same time with the fingers of one hand, and the user must touch the first operation unit and the second operation unit at the same time with the fingers of both hands.

3. An automated transaction device comprising: a housing having a storage unit for storing cash therein; a door provided in said housing for restricting access to said storage unit; a locking mechanism for locking said door when said door is closed and for electromagnetically controlling the locking and unlocking of said door; a display unit for displaying a first object and a second object, wherein a distance between a display position of said first object and a display position of said second object is such that a user is unable to touch said first object and touch said second object while touching the second object with the fingers of one hand of a user, and said user is required to touch said first object and touch said second object with each of the fingers of both hands; and a gripping unit provided on said door, which allows said user to grasp and open / close said door when the door is electromagnetically unlocked by said locking mechanism, and which is provided at a position which cannot be grasped when said user is touching said second object while touching said first object with each of the fingers of both hands, a control unit that causes the lock mechanism to unlock the door based on a first contact operation being performed on the first object and a second contact operation being performed on the second object by the user's finger at the same time; A program to function as a

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