Key management device

Abstract

To reduce an effort of a manager giving approval each time in an important object management device, even if a specified operation requires the approval of the manager.SOLUTION: The important object management device enables the specified operation among operations related to the device when an authorization by an operator and the approval by the manager are carried out. The management device comprises: an operation unit that accepts an input of the operation related to the device; an advance approval setting unit that records, in a storage unit, advance approval information indicating advance approval of the specified operation, which is inputted in the operation unit by the manager; and a control unit that determines whether or not the advance approval is valid based on the advance approval information recorded in the storage unit when the specified operation is inputted in the operation unit by the operator, and enables the specified operation without new approval from the manager when it is determined that the advance approval is valid.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a key management device.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which, when a staff member (operator) of a financial institution conducts a transaction on a cash processing machine, information indicating approval of the cash processing of the cash processing machine is received from a seat terminal connected to the cash processing machine, and the cash processing is performed.

[0003] Patent Document 2 discloses a key management device that detachably manages a plurality of key holders that hold keys in a device main body. When an approval operation by an administrator other than an operator is required to remove a selected key holder, a message prompting administrator approval is displayed on a display unit.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] As described above, in an important item management device that manages the storage or retrieval of important items such as cash and keys, the storage or retrieval of the important items may require not only authentication of the operating staff member but also administrator approval. Every time such administrator approval was required, the administrator had to perform an approval operation.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a key management device that can reduce the labor of the administrator's approval each time for a specific operation that requires administrator approval.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] The key management device according to the present invention includes a pre-approval setting unit capable of setting pre-approval information regarding the removal of an approval holder that requires administrator approval, and a control unit that controls to enable the operator to remove the approval holder based on the pre-approval information set by the pre-approval setting unit. The control unit sets pre-approval for holders that require approval by multiple administrators. 。

Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the above aspect, by performing pre-approval, specific operations that require administrator approval can be enabled even without approval each time. As a result, the key management device can reduce the labor of the approval operation by the administrator.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] 〈First Embodiment〉 《Configuration of the Important Item Management Device》 Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of an important item management device 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0011] The important item management device 100 is a device that enables operations related to the management of important items, such as the storage or retrieval of important items, through operator authentication or operator authentication and administrator approval. Examples of the important item management device 100 include currency processing machines, cash management devices, key management machines, card management machines, change lockers, and important item safes used in financial institution branches.

[0012] Examples of important items include currencies such as banknotes and coins, negotiable securities such as bills and checks, keys, cards, passbooks, seals, etc. The important item management device 100 according to the first embodiment is a currency management device (cash bus) that manages currencies and negotiable securities as important items.

[0013] The important item management device 100 according to the first embodiment includes a plurality of storage compartments for storing cash such as banded banknotes (small bundles) obtained by band-sealing a predetermined number of banknotes with a paper tape and packaged coins (coin bars) obtained by packaging a predetermined number of coins with a sheet, and a free storage compartment capable of storing negotiable instruments such as bills and checks. Each storage compartment is configured to be pull-outable with respect to the main body, and a locking mechanism for prohibiting the pull-out of the storage compartment is provided. The important item management device 100 authenticates the operator and enables the storage and retrieval of small bundles and coin bars in the corresponding storage compartment by inputting transaction details specifying the denomination and quantity of the small bundles and coin bars to be stored or retrieved. That is, the important item management device 100 determines whether to unlock the locking mechanism of any of the storage compartments based on the authentication result of the operator and the transaction details. Also, each storage compartment is pre-specified as to which denomination of small bundles or coin bars will be stored, and when the storage compartment is closed, it is locked, and a sensor counts the quantity of the specified denomination of small bundles or coin bars stored in the storage compartment. This sensor can detect the storage of small bundles or coin bars of different denominations other than the specified denomination or detect a defective set of small bundles or coin bars. In the case where detection of different denominations or defective sets occurs, the lock of the storage compartment is released again, the abnormal small bundles or coin bars are properly re-stored, and the storage compartment is closed to perform re-counting.

[0014] For operations such as storing or retrieving cash in the important item management device 100, not only operator authentication but also administrator approval may be required. For example, when the amount of cash to be retrieved is above a certain amount.

[0015] The important item management device 100 includes a storage unit 101, an operation unit 110, an authentication unit 120, a pre-approval setting unit 140, a pre-approval cancellation unit 150, a control unit 160, and a display unit 170.

[0016] The memory unit 101 stores, as operator information of the important item management device 100, the operator ID (operator number), the name of the operator, the rank of the operator, the authentication data for authenticating the operator, and the withdrawal limit amount. Examples of the authentication data include the operator ID (operator number), an arbitrary password, the identification information of an operator card (such as a magnetic card or an IC card) issued to the operator, and the biometric information of the operator (fingerprint, finger vein, etc.). The rank of the operator includes, for example, positions, windows, foreign affairs, etc. Here, an operator with administrator authority whose rank is a position is called an administrator. The withdrawal limit amount stores, for example, the upper limit amount that the operator can withdraw in one operation. The withdrawal limit amount may be set for each rank.

[0017] In addition, the memory unit 101 stores the operation history related to the own device in an electronic journal. The operation history includes, for example, the operation date and time, the operator ID, and operation information indicating the operation content. When cash is received or withdrawn, as the operation information, for example, the operator identification information, the transaction type (deposit, withdrawal, exchange, etc.) related to the receipt or withdrawal, the currency type, the quantity, and other transaction details are recorded. Here, when a specific operation that requires approval by the administrator is performed, the operation history includes the approval time, and as the approver identification information, the operator ID (operator number) of the administrator who performed the approval operation and the name of the operator. In addition, the specific operations that require approval by the administrator include operations such as different currency type detection related to counting when closing the storage, recounting operations in case of set defects, operations to recover from errors or force termination when a device abnormality (such as a sensor abnormality) occurs, and operations to open a free storage.

[0018] In addition, the storage unit 101 stores pre-approval information which is information associated with pre-approval. Pre-approval refers to the approval given in advance to one or more administrators regarding a specific operation before the operator performs the operation that requires approval by the administrator. The pre-approval information is associated with, for example, pre-approval person identification information, pre-approval time, valid conditions, cancellation flag, and cancellation time. Note that the pre-approval information may not include the valid conditions. In this case, the pre-approval information is valid until the pre-approval is cancelled regardless of whether the valid conditions are met.

[0019] The pre-approval person identification information is, for example, the operator ID (operator number) and the name of the operator of the administrator who performs the pre-approval or cancellation of the pre-approval. The pre-approval time is the time when the input associated with the pre-approval is made. The cancellation time is the time when the input associated with the cancellation of the pre-approval is made. The valid conditions include at least any one of the time period for making the pre-approval valid, the state of the important item management device 100, the number of times of storage or retrieval by the operator, and the identification information of the operator. Note that the number of administrators required to make the pre-approval valid may be associated with the valid conditions.

[0020] The operation unit 110 accepts input of authentication data for uniquely identifying the operator and operation information regarding the operation content for the important item management device 100 from the operator of the important item management device 100. The operation unit 110 accepts input of data from a touch panel, a numeric keypad, etc.

[0021] The authentication unit 120 is composed of a card reader and a biometric authentication unit, accepts input from the operator, and authenticates the operator. Specifically, it compares the authentication data of the operator input from the operation unit 110 with the authentication data of the operator stored in the storage unit 101 to authenticate the operator. The card reader is a magnetic card reader, an IC card reader, etc. It can read the information recorded on the operator card by inserting the operator card using a magnetic card into the magnetic card reader or holding the operator card using an IC card over the IC card reader. Hereinafter, for the sake of simplicity, it is assumed that the operator card is a magnetic card and the card reader is a magnetic card reader.

[0022] The pre - approval setting unit 140 acquires pre - approval, pre - approval approver identification information, pre - approval time, and pre - approval valid conditions. After the acquisition, the pre - approval setting unit 140 records, as pre - approval information, a table associating approver identification information, approval time, and valid conditions in the electronic journal of the storage unit 101.

[0023] The pre - approval cancellation unit 150 acquires the cancellation of the already set pre - approval. After the acquisition of the pre - approval by the pre - approval cancellation unit 150, the pre - approval setting unit 140 records a cancellation flag and a cancellation time in the electronic journal related to the cancellation of the pre - approval among the electronic journals stored in the storage unit 101.

[0024] When the control unit 160 determines that approval by the administrator is required, it compares the content of the authentication performed by the authentication unit 120 with the valid conditions recorded in the storage unit 101 to determine whether the pre - approval information stored in the storage unit 101 is valid. Examples of the content of the above - mentioned authentication include the time when the authentication was performed, the amount of storage or retrieval, the state of the important item management device 100 at the time when the authentication was performed, etc. Specifically, among the plurality of pre - approval information recorded in the storage unit 101, it is determined whether there is any pre - approval information for which a cancellation flag is not recorded on the electronic journal and the content of the authentication satisfies the valid conditions associated with the pre - approval information.

[0025] Based on the content of the above determination, the control unit 160 controls whether cash can be deposited or withdrawn. That is, the control unit 160 accepts the operator's authentication from the authentication unit 120 and controls the electronic lock mechanism of the storage vault based on the determination result of whether the pre-approval information is valid. Specifically, when it is determined that the administrator's approval is not required for cash deposit or withdrawal, the control unit 160 accepts the operator's authentication from the authentication unit 120 and enables cash deposit or withdrawal. Also, when it is determined that the administrator's approval is required for cash deposit or withdrawal, the control unit 160 accepts the operator's authentication from the authentication unit 120 and accepts the administrator's approval or pre-approval information, and controls to enable cash deposit or withdrawal. Even when it is determined that the administrator's approval is required for cash deposit or withdrawal, if pre-approval is set, the control unit 160 accepts the operator's authentication and controls to enable cash deposit or withdrawal. That is, when pre-approval is set, the control unit 160 accepts the operator's authentication without a new approval from the administrator and controls to enable cash deposit or withdrawal.

[0026] The display unit 170 displays a screen, which is a user interface for operating the important item management device 100, to the operator or the administrator. An example of the display unit 170 is a display device.

[0027] 《Operation of Pre-Approval》 The operation of pre-approval will be described below. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of pre-approval. FIG. 3 is an example of a screen related to the operation of pre-approval.

[0028] The administrator selects "User Settings" from the main menu screen displayed on the display unit 170 of the important item management device 100. Thereby, the display unit 170 displays the user settings screen shown in FIG. 3(A) (step S1).

[0029] On the user setting screen of Fig. 3(A), a "12-seat pre-authentication" menu is displayed. When the "seat pre-authentication" displayed on the user setting screen is selected by the administrator, the important item management device 100 causes the display unit 170 to display the seat pre-authentication screen shown in Fig. 3(B) (step S2).

[0030] In the screen displayed in step S2, when the operator number is input by the administrator or the operator card is inserted and the operation unit 110 accepts the information recorded on the operator number or the operator card, the pre-authorization setting unit 140 compares the information recorded on the input operator number or operator card with the operator number or operator card information stored in the storage unit 101 to determine whether the operator related to the input is an administrator. If the pre-authorization setting unit 140 determines that the operator is an administrator, it acquires the time of the input or insertion as the approval time. Further, the pre-authorization setting unit 140 acquires the information recorded on the operator number or operator card accepted by the operation unit 110 as the approver identification information (step S3).

[0031] When the above approval operation is set to be performed by a plurality of administrators, after step S3, the display unit 170 displays again the screen of Fig. 3(B), which is the "seat pre-authorization" screen. In this case, when the operator number is input or the operator card is inserted by all of the plurality of administrators, the operation unit 110 accepts the information recorded on the operator number and the operator card, and the pre-authorization setting unit 140 makes the same determination as above regarding the information recorded on the operator number and the operator card. Thereafter, if the pre-authorization setting unit 140 determines that all the operators related to the inputs are administrators, it acquires the time of the last input or insertion as the approval time associated with the pre-authorization. Further, the pre-authorization setting unit 140 acquires the information recorded on the operator number and the operator card accepted by the operation unit 110 above as the identification information of the plurality of administrators as the approver identification information.

[0032] The prior approval setting unit 140 associates the prior approval obtained by determining that the user is an administrator in step S3, the approver identification information, and the approval time, and records them as prior approval information in the electronic journal of the storage unit 101 (step S4).

[0033] After step S4, when the "Go to Prior Approval Condition Setting Screen" icon on the screen of Fig. 3(B) is selected by the operator, the display unit 170 displays the prior approval condition setting screen shown in Fig. 3(C) for the administrator (step S5).

[0034] Based on the administrator's input to the screen displayed in step S5, the prior approval setting unit 140 acquires the input of the valid conditions associated with the prior approval in step S3 (step S6). For example, on the prior approval condition setting screen, options for valid conditions (such as number of times, period, forced cancellation, etc.) are displayed. The options for valid conditions display the contents previously recorded in the storage unit 101 and allow multiple selections. Examples of the options include a valid condition that makes the prior approval valid during a specified time (from the valid start time to the valid end time), a valid condition that makes the prior approval valid up to a specified number of transactions, a valid condition that makes the prior approval valid until the operator is changed (i.e., until different operator cards are inserted assuming consecutive transactions are performed by the same operator), and a valid condition that makes the prior approval valid until a specific operation such as a closing process is performed. Also, different valid conditions may be set for each operator. This allows the prior approval to be made valid for operator A and invalid for operator B.

[0035] The prior approval setting unit 140 records the valid conditions acquired in step S6 in the prior approval information in the electronic journal recorded in the storage unit 101 in step S4 (step S7).

[0036] The display unit 170 displays the operator setting screen for the administrator again (step S8) as shown in FIG. 3(D). At this time, the display unit 170 determines whether the pre-approval is valid based on the set valid conditions for the pre-approval. If it is valid, the icon H is displayed on the operator setting screen. The icon H indicates that the pre-approval has been made by the administrator and the pre-approval is in an effective state. In other embodiments, the display unit 170 may not perform the above display of the icon H.

[0037] Through the above operations, the important item management device 100 can obtain pre-approval from the administrator. Thereby, when the operator needs the approval of the administrator, the above pre-approval can be used, and the time and effort related to the approval can be reduced.

[0038] In the example of the above operation, from step S5 to step S7, the display unit 170 displays the valid conditions, and the pre-approval setting unit 140 obtains and records the valid conditions. However, in other embodiments, it is not limited to this. For example, in other embodiments, when the important item management device 100 does not have a valid condition setting function, steps S5 to S7 may not be performed. In this case, after the administrator's approval on the screen of FIG. 3(B), when the "Execute" icon on the screen of FIG. 3(B) is selected, pre-approval information is recorded in the electronic journal in the same manner as in step S4, and then the screen of FIG. 3(D) is displayed as in step S8.

[0039] 《Operation of Canceling Pre-Approval》 Hereinafter, the operation of canceling the pre-approval will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of canceling the pre-approval. FIG. 5 is an example of a screen related to the operation of canceling the pre-approval.

[0040] As shown in the screen of Fig. 5(A), when the pre-approval information stored in the storage unit 101 is valid, the important item management device 100 displays the icon H as shown in part I of Fig. 5. In this case, when the administrator selects the pre-authentication cancellation in part J of Fig. 5, the display unit 170 displays the screen of Fig. 5(B), which is the "Pre-authentication cancellation for the operator's seat" screen (step S11).

[0041] In the screen displayed in step S11, when the operator number is input by the administrator or the operator card is inserted and the operation unit 110 accepts the information recorded on the operator number or the operator card. Then, when the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 compares the information recorded on the operator number or the operator card with the information stored in the storage unit 101 and determines that the input is by the administrator, the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 acquires the time when the input or insertion was made as the cancellation time. Also, the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 acquires the information recorded on the operator number or the operator card accepted by the operation unit 110 above as the approver identification information (step S12).

[0042] Even when the approval operation is set to be by a plurality of administrators, unlike the case of the pre-approval operation, cancellation by a plurality of administrators is not required, and the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 acquires the cancellation of the pre-approval with the input by one of the plurality of administrators. Also, even if the administrator who performed the pre-approval and the administrator who performed the cancellation of the pre-approval are different, the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 acquires the cancellation of the pre-approval.

[0043] After step S12, the pre-approval cancellation unit 150 records the cancellation flag, the approver identification information, and the cancellation time in the electronic journal of the storage unit 101 (step S13).

[0044] When the cancellation of the pre-approval is completed by step S13, the display unit 170 displays a standby screen without the display of the icon and the display of the pre-authentication cancellation as shown in the screen of Fig. 5(C) (step S14).

[0045] In addition to the example of the operation for canceling the above-mentioned prior approval, the prior approval may be automatically canceled not only when the administrator explicitly cancels it, but also, for example, when a certain period of time has elapsed or when the power of the important item management device 100 is turned off. For example, the prior approval cancellation unit 150 may be configured to automatically cancel the automatic approval when the valid conditions are no longer met. Even when the prior approval is automatically canceled as described above, the prior approval cancellation unit 150 records a cancellation flag and a cancellation time in the electronic journal of the storage unit 101.

[0046] Note that the cancellation of the prior approval can be said to be an operation to enhance the security of the important item management device 100. Therefore, as an emergency response, even general operators of the important item management device 100 other than the administrator may be able to cancel the prior approval. When accepting the cancellation of the prior approval as an emergency response, regardless of the devices and models for which the prior approval is set, it may be possible to cancel them all at once. For example, when the important item management device 100 acquires the cancellation of the prior approval, by accepting the input for emergency response, the prior approval of all important item management devices on the system where the important item management device 100 is installed may be canceled.

[0047] By the operation of canceling the above-mentioned prior approval, the administrator of the important item management device 100 can cancel the prior approval and can strictly manage the security related to the prior approval of the important item management device 100.

[0048] 《Operations related to operator authentication》 Hereinafter, an example of the operation related to the authentication of the operator of the important item management device 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the important item management device 100 by the operator. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen related to the operation of the important item management device 100 by the operator.

[0049] The display unit 170 displays a screen that requests authentication from the operator of the important item management device 100 (step S21). If the pre-approval information is valid, the display unit 170 displays the screen of FIG. 7(E), and if the pre-approval information is not valid or does not exist, the display unit 170 displays the screen of FIG. 7(A). That is, the display unit 170 displays an icon on the operator authentication screen when the pre-approval information is valid, and does not display an icon when the pre-approval is not valid.

[0050] When the operator of the important item management device 100 inputs an operator number and a password, or when the operator of the important item management device 100 inserts an operator card, the operation unit 110 accepts the input of authentication data. The authentication unit 120 compares the authentication data accepted by the operation unit 110 with the authentication data of the operator stored in the storage unit 101 to authenticate the operator (step S23). When the authentication is completed, a main menu screen such as the screen of FIG. 7(H) is displayed.

[0051] On the main menu screen of FIG. 7(H), when the operator selects the icon of "3. Withdrawal" and the operator selects the withdrawal of small bundles of cash, the display unit 170 displays a withdrawal screen on which the operator can input the withdrawal amount of small bundles of cash (step S24). In this case, if the pre-approval is valid, the display unit 170 displays the screen of FIG. 7(F), and if the pre-approval is not valid or does not exist, the display unit 170 displays the screen of FIG. 7(B). On the main menu screen of FIG. 7(H), when the operator selects the "2. Reception" icon, the display unit 170 displays a cash storage screen.

[0052] On the withdrawal screen in step S24, when the operator inputs the withdrawal amount, the operation unit 110 accepts the input of the withdrawal amount (step S25). For example, after the operator inputs "1,000,000 yen" as the withdrawal amount on the withdrawal screen in step S24 and then selects the "Complete" icon, the operation unit 110 accepts the input of the "1,000,000 yen".

[0053] The control unit 160 determines whether administrator approval is required by comparing the withdrawal amount received in step S25 with the withdrawal limit amount of the operator stored in the storage unit 101 (step S26). For example, the control unit 160 compares the "1,000,000 yen" received in step S24 with the withdrawal limit amount of the operator stored in the storage unit 101 to determine whether administrator approval is required.

[0054] If the control unit 160 determines that administrator approval is not required because the withdrawal amount does not exceed the withdrawal limit amount of the operator (step S26: NO), the control unit 160 controls to enable the withdrawal of small-denomination bills (step S27). Thereafter, the display unit 170 displays the withdrawal screen of FIG. 7(G) (step S28).

[0055] On the other hand, if the control unit 160 determines that administrator approval is required because the withdrawal amount exceeds the withdrawal limit amount of the operator (step S26: YES), the control unit 160 determines whether there is pre-approval information that is not associated with a release flag and for which the associated valid conditions are satisfied (step S29).

[0056] If, in step S29, the control unit 160 determines that there is pre-approval for which the release time is not set and for which the associated valid conditions are satisfied (step S29: YES), the control unit 160 controls to enable the withdrawal of small-denomination bills (step S27). Thereafter, the display unit 170 displays the withdrawal screen of FIG. 7(G) (step S28).

[0057] If, in step S29, the control unit 160 determines that there is no pre-approval information that is not associated with a release flag, or that the pre-approval information is pre-approval that does not satisfy the valid conditions for the pre-approval information (step S29: NO), the display unit 170 displays the screen of FIG. 7(C), which is a "teller authentication" screen requesting administrator approval (step S30).

[0058] When the manager inputs the operator number and password on the screen of step S30, or inserts the operator card, and the important item management device 100 accepts the manager's approval (step S31), the control unit 160 controls to enable the withdrawal of small bundles of money (step S27). Thereafter, the display unit 170 displays the withdrawal operation guidance screen (guidance screen) of FIG. 7(G) (step S28).

[0059] In the case where prior approval is not accepted, when prior approval by the manager becomes necessary, the operator has to call the manager, and the manager has to go to the target device each time to give approval. On the other hand, among the above operations, when prior approval is effective, even for a process that requires the manager's approval, the trouble of the manager's authentication each time can be reduced.

[0060] 《Function and Effect》 The important item management device 100 according to the present invention is an important item management device 100 that enables a specific operation among the operations related to the device when the operator's authentication and the manager's approval are performed. It includes an operation unit 110 that accepts the input of an operation related to the device, a prior approval setting unit 140 that records in the storage unit 101 the prior approval information indicating that a specific operation is pre-approved by the manager and is input by the manager in the operation unit 110, and when a specific operation is input from the operator in the operation unit, it determines whether the prior approval is effective based on the prior approval information recorded in the storage unit 101, and when it is determined that the prior approval is effective, a control unit 160 that controls to enable a specific operation without a new approval by the manager.

[0061] The important item management device 100 obtains and records a prior approval, and enables the putting in and taking out of important items by this prior approval. Thereby, the important item management device 100 can reduce the trouble related to the manager's approval when the manager's approval is required for the putting in and taking out of important items.

[0062] In addition, the important item management device 100 includes a pre-approval cancellation unit 150 that records, in the storage unit 101, pre-approval cancellation information indicating cancellation of pre-approval, which is input by an administrator at the operation unit 110. When a specific operation is input from an operator at the operation unit 110, the control unit 160 determines whether the pre-approval is valid based on the pre-approval cancellation information recorded in the storage unit 101. If it is determined that the pre-approval is not valid, the control unit 160 controls to enable the specific operation when a new approval is obtained from the administrator.

[0063] The important item management device 100 records the approver identification information, the approval time, and the cancellation time in the storage unit 101. Thereby, the operator and the administrator of the important item management device 100 can confirm the approver identification information, the approval time, and the cancellation time recorded in the storage unit 101, and can grasp the security situation related to the important item management device 100.

[0064] In addition, the pre-approval setting unit 140 of the important item management device 100 acquires valid conditions, which are conditions for the pre-approval to be valid, and records them in the storage unit 101. The control unit 160 determines whether the pre-approval information stored in the storage unit 101 is valid in light of the valid conditions.

[0065] The important item management device 100 can enable the removal of important items based on the valid conditions. Thereby, the important item management device 100 can manage security strictly with the valid conditions while reducing the effort by pre-approval.

[0066] In addition, the pre-approval includes approvals from a plurality of different administrators before authentication.

[0067] Thereby, the important item management device 100 can also enable pre-approval for the entry and exit of important items that require approval from a plurality of administrators, and thus can reduce the effort related to the pre-approval.

[0068] <Second Embodiment> Hereinafter, the important item management device 100 of the second embodiment will be described. The important item management device 100 of the first embodiment was a cash management device, but the important item management device 100 of the second embodiment is a key management machine 300. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the key management machine 300 which is the important item management device 100 of the second embodiment.

[0069] The key management machine 300 is a device that receives the authentication of an operator and enables the extraction of a holder to which a key is connected. The key management machine 300 includes a key management machine main body 310, a storage unit 320, and an input / output unit 330. The storage unit 320 holds a plurality of holders individually. The storage unit 320 is covered with an openable front cover 340. The input / output unit 330 is provided adjacent to the storage unit 320. The input / output unit 330 includes a display device 331, a button 332, and a card reader 333. Similar to the important item management device 100 according to the first embodiment, the key management machine 300 which is the important item management device 100 according to the second embodiment also has the configuration as shown in FIG. 1.

[0070] The operation of pre-approval for the key management machine 300 and the operation of canceling the pre-approval are the same as the operation of pre-approval for the important item management device 100 according to the first embodiment and the operation of canceling the pre-approval.

[0071] 《Operation of opening the front cover related to operator authentication》 Hereinafter, the operation of opening the front cover 340 related to the authentication of the operator of the key management machine 300 will be described. FIG. 10 is an example of a screen related to the operation related to the authentication of the operator of the key management machine 300.

[0072] Regarding the operation of opening the front cover 340 of the key management machine 300, when approval by the administrator is required and the pre-approval information is valid, a pre-approval icon is displayed on the standby screen as shown in the display of "SV" in FIG. 9(C). Note that the display of the pre-approval icon may not be performed. It may be temporarily displayed only when the corresponding device / model is operated or when the operator performs an operation that requires pre-approval.

[0073] As shown in FIGS. 9(A) and 9(C), when the operator inputs an ID code or inserts an operator card at the operation unit 110 and the operator authentication is completed, the control unit 160 determines whether the pre-approval information stored in the storage unit 101 is valid.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 9(B), when the pre-approval is canceled, a screen for requesting approval from the administrator is displayed, and if the administrator's approval is not completed, the front cover 340 will not open. When the operator calls the administrator and the administrator inputs an ID code or inserts an operator card, as shown in FIG. 9(D), the front cover 340 opens and the operation can be continued.

[0075] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9(D), when the pre-approval is valid, the front cover 340 opens without the approval of the administrator, and the operator can continue the process without the administrator's approval screen interrupting.

[0076] 《Operation of Taking out the Holder Related to Operator Authentication》 Hereinafter, the operation of taking out the holder related to the operator authentication of the key management machine 300 will be described. FIG. 10 is an example of a screen related to the operation related to the operator authentication of the key management machine 300.

[0077] Assume that authentication by the administrator is required for taking out a specific holder. As shown in FIG. 10(C), when the pre-approval information is valid, the icon "SV" which is the pre-approval icon is displayed on the standby screen.

[0078] When the operator inputs an ID code or inserts an operator card at the operation unit 110 and the operator authentication is completed, the control unit 160 determines whether the pre-approval information is valid.

[0079] When pre-approval is cancelled as shown in the screen of Fig. 10(A), the lamp of the holder (general holder) that the operator has the right to take out with single authentication blinks, and it becomes possible to take out. Here, when the operator takes out a holder (approval holder) that requires administrator approval, the operator calls the administrator and the administrator inputs an ID code or inserts an operator card. As shown in Fig. 10(B), when the administrator's approval is completed, the lamp of the blinking general holder goes out, the lamp of the approval holder that can be taken out blinks, and the operator can take out the approval holder.

[0080] On the other hand, when the pre-approval information is valid, in addition to the general holder that the operator can take out with single authentication, the approval holder that requires administrator approval also blinks and becomes removable as shown in Fig. 9(B). At this time, in order to make the general holder and the administrator approval holder visible, the blinking speed of the holder lamp may be changed or the holder lamp may blink in different colors.

[0081] The key management machine 300 which is the important item management device 100 according to the second embodiment described above has the same effect as the important item management device 100 according to the first embodiment. In the important item management device 100 in which general authority and approval authority can be set for each holder (box, storage vault) that manages the taking out or storing of important items, if the pre-approval information is valid, even for a holder that requires approval, the labor of authenticating the seat each time can be reduced. Further, by changing the display mode of the general holder and the approval holder, the operator can easily grasp which holder it is by visual confirmation.

[0082] <Third Embodiment> Hereinafter, the important item management system 10 of the third embodiment will be described. The configuration of the important item management device 100 included in the important item management system 10 of the third embodiment is the same as the configuration of the important item management device 100 of the first embodiment. Fig. 11 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of the important item management system 10.

[0083] The important item management system 10 of the third embodiment is a system that can reduce the administrative effort related to the approval by the administrator by including the seat terminal 200, enabling the administrator to perform pre-approval using the seat terminal 200. The important item management system 10 includes an important item management device 100 and a seat terminal 200. The important item management device 100 and the seat terminal 200 are connected to each other via a network.

[0084] The seat terminal 200 is a communication terminal that accepts inputs such as pre-approval, cancellation of pre-approval, and valid conditions from the administrator and transmits signals indicating pre-approval, cancellation of pre-approval, and valid conditions to the connected important item management device 100. It is also a communication terminal that receives a signal from the display unit 170 of the important item management device 100 and displays a screen. Examples of the above communication terminals include mobile communication terminals and desktop computers. Examples of mobile communication terminals include tablet terminals and smartphones.

[0085] In the example of the important item management system 10 shown in FIG. 11, the important item management system 10 includes n (n is a natural number) important item management devices 100 from the important item management device 100-1 to the important item management device 100-n, and m (m is a natural number) seat terminals 200 from the seat terminal 200-1 to the seat terminal 200-m.

[0086] The important item management device 100 is connected to the seat terminal 200 by wired or wireless communication. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 11, each important item management device 100 is connected to all the seat terminals 200. Each important item management device 100 may be connected to only some of the seat terminals 200.

[0087] 《Function and Effect》 The important item management system 10 according to the third embodiment is an important item management device 100 that enables a specific operation among the operations related to the device when the operator's authentication and the administrator's approval are performed. The important item management device 100 includes an operation unit 110 that accepts the input of the operation related to the device, a pre-approval setting unit 140 that records in the storage unit 101 the pre-approval information indicating that a specific operation is pre-approved and input by the administrator in the operation unit 110, and when a specific operation is input from the operator in the operation unit, determines whether the pre-approval is valid based on the pre-approval information recorded in the storage unit 101, and when it is determined that the pre-approval is valid, controls to enable the specific operation without new approval by the administrator. The important item management system 10 also includes a seat terminal 200 that accepts the pre-approval.

[0088] With the above important item management system 10, the administrator can perform pre-approval using the seat terminal 200, and can further reduce the labor related to the approval by the administrator of the important item management device 100.

[0089] 〈Other Embodiments〉 Although one embodiment has been described in detail with reference to the drawings above, the specific configuration is not limited to the above, and various design changes and the like are possible.

[0090] When it is possible to obtain the present occupants or the number of occupants among the recorded seat occupants in conjunction with an entry / exit management system or the like, the following can also be done.

[0091] Regarding the device and model for setting the pre-approval, when it is possible to confirm the presence of even one person among the multiple recorded administrators, the pre-approval cannot be set (the menu for seat pre-approval cannot be selected). Also, during the pre-approval, when the presence of even one of the recorded administrators is confirmed, the pre-approval is automatically cancelled.

[0092] Also, in the entry / exit management system, when an administrator makes a record of being absent, if there is a device (without prior approval) that can only be approved by that administrator, a warning is issued to prevent the oversight of setting prior approval.

[0093] Furthermore, by pre-recording a proxy (an operator who is delegated authority (a general operator)) when the administrator is absent, the proxy can also be pre-approved, preventing the inability to process due to the administrator's absence.

[0094] In the important item management system 10 according to the above embodiment, a plurality of important item management devices 100 are provided with the same type of important item management device 100, but different types of important item management devices 100 may also be provided. For example, the important item management system 10 may include a plurality of cash management devices and a plurality of key management machines as the important item management device 100.

[0095] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes various changes and improvements that can be made within the scope of its technical idea.

Explanation of Signs

[0096] 10…Important item management system 100…Important item management device 101…Storage unit 110…Operation unit 120…Authentication unit 140…Prior approval setting unit 150…Prior approval cancellation unit 160…Control unit 170…Display unit 200…Station terminal 300…Key management machine 310…Key management machine main body 320…Storage unit 330…Input / output unit 331…Display device 332…Button 333…Card reader 340…Front cover

Claims

1. Regarding the removal of an approval holder that requires administrator approval, a pre-approval setting unit capable of setting pre-approval information, and a control unit that controls to enable an operator to remove the approval holder based on the pre-approval information set by the pre-approval setting unit, comprising: The control unit sets pre-approval of a holder that requires approval by a plurality of administrators Key management device.

2. The control unit controls to enable the cancellation of the pre-approval of a holder that requires approval by a plurality of administrators to be cancellable by a cancellation operation of one of the plurality of administrators The key management device according to Claim 1.

3. When the pre-approval information is valid, the control unit controls to enable the removal of a general holder and an approval holder that can be removed by operator authentication The key management device according to Claim 1 or 2.

4. The display modes of the general holder and the approval holder are different The key management device according to Claim 3.

5. The pre-approval information includes at least one of time, period, number of removals, operator identification information, and target holder The key management device according to any one of Claims 1 to 4.

6. Capable of setting pre-approval information using a terminal connected via a network The key management device according to any one of Claims 1 to 5.

7. Further comprising an acquisition unit that acquires presence information, When the presence information acquired by the acquisition unit is absence information of an administrator, the control unit issues a warning if there is a device that has not been pre-approved by a device that only an administrator can approve The key management device according to any one of Claims 1 to 6.

8. It is possible to set a proxy who can perform pre-approval when the administrator is absent The key management device according to Claim 7.

9. During pre-approval, when the presence of the administrator is confirmed, the pre-approval is cancelled The key management device according to Claim 7 or Claim 8.

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