JPH0736195B2 - Automatic message device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Object of the Invention (Industrial field of application) The present invention relates to an automatic message device for transmitting a message instead of a message board in, for example, a station.

(Prior Art) Recently, the utility value of a station itself has been reconsidered as a place for exchanging information by taking advantage of not only getting on and off a vehicle but also gathering people.

However, in such a station, although automatic guidance for eating and drinking has been put into practical use, old-fashioned message boards are used for messages used for waiting and the like.

However, the message boards as described above have the drawbacks that the message space is limited and the amount of information exchange is small, the place of information transmission is limited, privacy is disclosed, and there is a risk of being tampered with by others. .

Therefore, there has been a demand for a large amount of information exchange, a place for information transmission is not limited, privacy is not disclosed, and there is no fear of being tampered with by others.

Therefore, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 61-16899 describes a message board system that stores a telephone number and a message content in association with each other, searches the message content based on the input of the telephone number, and displays the message content. There is. In addition, it is described that this message board system also has a function of automatically deleting a registered message after a predetermined time has elapsed.

In the above message board system, when calling up the message content, as a result of searching the message content based on the telephone number input,
When the corresponding telephone number is not registered, it is displayed that the corresponding message is not registered.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, in the above automatic message device, when the message indicating that the corresponding message is not registered is displayed, the message was originally not registered, or it was registered but the predetermined message was registered. It does not show whether it was erased due to the passage of time. This is because in order to determine whether or not the message has been deleted, it is necessary to store information indicating that the deleted message has been deleted. For this reason,
If the user who could not call up the message, search again or
Or, since we often take measures such as calling staff,
The occupancy time of the device per person and the stoppage of the device due to the calling of staff will increase. Therefore, although the device is installed for the purpose of asking many users to use the automatic message device, there is a problem in that the use efficiency of the device is poor.

In view of this, the present invention provides an automatic message device capable of displaying appropriate information to the user of the device when needed, facilitating the operation without confusing the user, and improving the utilization efficiency of the device. The purpose is to provide.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) An automatic message device according to the present invention includes first input means for inputting message content and password information, and message content and password input by the first input means. Storage means for storing information in association with each other, erasing means for erasing the message content stored in the storage means after a predetermined time has passed from the time of storage in the storage means, and password information for recalling the message content from the storage means. Second input means for inputting, search means for searching the matching password information from the storage means based on the password information input by the second input means, and searching for the password information matching the password information by the searching means. Output means for outputting the message content stored corresponding to the password information, and when the password information matching the password information cannot be retrieved by the searching means, the message content is stored. When there is a guide display means for displaying a guide to input whether or not a fixed time has elapsed, and when a predetermined time has elapsed for the guide display by the guide display means, the stored message content is already deleted. The first display means for displaying that the information has been erased by the means, and the password input by the second input means when there is an input indicating that the predetermined time has not elapsed with respect to the guide display by the guide display means. Second display means for displaying the information and confirmation of the personal identification information input by the second input means, and that the personal identification information is incorrect with respect to the confirmation display of the personal identification information by the second display means. And a permission unit that permits re-input of the password information by the second input unit.

(Operation) According to the present invention, the message content and the secret code are key-inputted or image-inputted by the input means, the inputted message content is stored in the storage means in association with the secret code, and is input by the input means when the message is taken out. The message corresponding to the secret code is read from the storage means and the read message is output.

(Embodiment) An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a message system according to the present invention, which is installed in one large station.

This message system is composed of automatic message devices 1a, 1b, ... As a plurality of terminal devices, and a central processing unit 3 connected to these automatic message devices 1a, 1b ,. There is. The exchange 2 is configured to connect each part using a public line or a dedicated line.

The central processing unit 3 is provided with a password storage unit 4, and the password storage unit 4 includes the automatic message devices 1a, 1b,
Data indicating by which automatic message device 1a, 1b, ... the secret code for the message stored in ... is processed,
That is, the data in which the secret code and the terminal number correspond to each other is stored.

The secret code is a combination of a secret code number of about 8 digits and the name of the user. For example, "19881223-Takeda." As a result, even if an unspecified number of people use it, it is not necessary to increase the number of digits of the personal identification number, and it is possible to prevent duplication of personal identification numbers, input errors, and forgetting numbers. It has become.

In the automatic message device 1a (, 1b, ...), a substantially L-shaped operation portion 21 is formed on the front surface of the main body 20, as shown in FIG. On the horizontal surface of the operation unit 21, guidance for message and message calling is displayed, and operation including message start, message call start instruction, and key for inputting message content is performed. A key unit 22 is provided. For example, as shown in Figure 4,
The message start key 31 and message call start key are displayed along with guidance on when to call messages and messages.
32, numeric keypad 33, katakana (50 sounds) key 34, input confirmation key 35, erase key 36, stop key 37, correction key 38 and cursor movement key 39. In addition, the operation unit 21
A discharge port 23 is provided on the horizontal plane for discharging the paper on which the message contents output from the printer 13 described later are printed out.

Further, on the vertical surface of the operation unit 21, a display unit 2 for displaying the usage time, the usage fee for one time, the message valid period, the number of message characters, etc.
4, liquid crystal display 25, card insertion slot 26 for inserting prepaid cards (or cash cards, credit cards) or banknotes, coin slot 27 for inserting coins, coin change slot 28 for receiving coin change Is provided with a usable monitor display 29 and an attendant call key 30. The liquid crystal display unit 25 displays the operation procedure and other information on the screen in words to guide the user.

As shown in FIG. 5, the internal configuration of the above automatic message device 1a (, 1b, ...) is composed of a CPU 11 for controlling the whole, a printer 13 connected to this CPU 11 for printing out message contents, a password registration date and time, and the like. A timer 15 to indicate, a memory in which the secret code registered by the corresponding automatic message device and the message content thereof are stored in association with each other.
16 and a transmission control unit 17, a card (banknote) that receives a card (banknote) inserted from the card insertion slot 26 and receives a predetermined amount of money, a coin (banknote) processing unit 18 that receives a coin inserted into the coin slot 27, and a change The coin processing unit 19 is configured to pay out coins to the coin change receiving port 28. In addition, the above CPU11
The operation key section 22, the liquid crystal display section 25 and the like are connected to the alga.

Next, the message registration operation and the message guidance operation in such a configuration will be described.

First, the message registration operation will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. For example, now
The user stands in front of the automatic message device 1a and turns on the message start key 31 in response to the guidance display on the operation key unit 22. Then, the CPU 11 causes the liquid crystal display unit 25 to display, as shown in FIG.
"Follow the steps below. Enter your address. Enter your name."
Is displayed.

In response to this guidance, the user uses the Katakana key 34 to send the address (Tokyo ...) and name (Tokyo Taro).
Enter. By this input, the CPU 11 displays the input contents 50 and 51 during the operation guidance of the liquid crystal display unit 25.

Next, the CPU 11 is the liquid crystal display unit 25, and as shown in FIG.
"Enter your phone number. If you do not have a phone number, enter" 0 "for all numbers. Please enter the message content. Please enter today's date first. You can enter up to 10 message lines. If you want to correct the input characters, enter the correction key. When you finish inputting the message contents, enter "Shuryo !!" Is displayed.

In response to this guidance, the user uses the ten-key pad 33 to input the telephone number or all "0" and then inputs today's date. By this input, the CPU 11 makes those input contents 5
2 and 53 are displayed between the operation guides of the liquid crystal display unit 25.
Further, the user uses the katakana key 34 to input the message content, and after the input is completed, uses the katakana key 34 to input “Shuryoo !!”. By inputting this message, CPU1
For 1, check whether the message input is within 10 lines or not, and if it is over 10 lines, the LCD display section 25 will say "There are too many message contents, please try again or correct with the correction key." Is displayed.

When the above message input is within 10 lines and "SHURYO !!" is input, CPU11 displays the message content on the liquid crystal display 25 as shown in FIG. 8 and "There is no mistake in input". Or, enter the correction key if there is any. Please enter the secret code for calling up the message contents. Is there any mistake in the input? If there is, enter the correction key. Then, enter the input confirmation key 35. "

In response to this guidance, the user confirms the message content, then uses the numeric keypad 33 and the katakana key 34 to enter a password that combines the password and the user's name, and the input confirmation key 35 Enter. By inputting this password, CPU11
The secret code 54 is displayed during the operation guidance of the liquid crystal display unit 25, and the message contents and the like can be registered.

To correct the message contents, secret code, etc., the correction key 38 is input. When the correction key 38 is entered, the CPU 11 causes the liquid crystal display 25 to display, as shown in FIG. 9, "Move the cursor over the character to be corrected and press the delete key 36 to erase the character. Enter the character. Please insert the katakana key or numeric keypad when you want to do it. "

In response to this guidance, the user uses the Katakata key 34 or the numeric keypad 33 to correct the message content and secret code.

When the input of the input confirmation key 35 is confirmed, the CPU1
The liquid crystal display unit 1 displays a guidance message "please pay the usage fee". In response to this guidance, the user pays the usage fee by inserting a coin into the coin insertion slot 27 or inserting a prepaid card into the card insertion slot 26.

When the payment of this fee is confirmed, the CPU 11 stores (registers) the message contents and the like in the memory 16 in correspondence with the secret code and the registration time when the timer 16 calls. Also, CPU1
1 transfers the above-mentioned secret code to the central processing unit 3 via the transmission control unit 17 and the exchange 2.

As a result, the central processing unit 3 stores the transferred secret code and the terminal number in the secret code storage unit 4 in association with each other.

Next, the CPU 11 discharges the change for the above-mentioned registration operation to the coin change receiving port 28, or returns the prepaid card deducting the usage fee from the card insertion port 26.

In addition, the CPU 11 causes the liquid crystal display 25 to display, "Your message has been recorded. I will print your message just in case, so please accept it." The printer 13 will print two copies of the message copy, one copy will be delivered to the user by being discharged from the outlet 23, and the other copy will be printed on the machine. It can be stored internally as a reserve.

Also, if the stop key 37 is pressed before the above-mentioned "Jourry !!" is input or before the input confirmation key 35 is pressed, the CPU 11 will clear all the message contents up to that time after 10 seconds. Then, the process ends. In addition, even when the operation is not continued for 60 seconds, all message contents up to that point are cleared and the process ends.

Next, the message guidance operation will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. For example, now, the user stands in front of the automatic message device 1a and turns on the message call start key 32 in accordance with the guidance display on the operation key unit 22. Then, the CPU 11 guides on the liquid crystal display unit 25, "Please input the secret code". In response to this guidance, the user uses the ten-key 33 and the katakana key 34 to input the secret code. In response to this input, the CPU 11 first searches the memory 16 for the corresponding secret code.

If there is a matching secret code by this search, the CPU 11 reads out the message content or the like stored corresponding to the secret code and displays it on the liquid crystal display unit 25. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, "date, messageer's address, name, telephone number, secret code, message content" are displayed. Also, the content of the message is
It is printed out by the printer 13 and discharged to the discharge port 23 to be delivered to the user. After this printout, the CPU 11 erases the message content in the memory 16 and ends the processing.

If there is no matching secret code in the memory 16, the CPU 11 transfers the secret code to the central processing unit 3 via the transmission control unit 17 and the exchange 2.

As a result, the central processing unit 3 searches the secret code storage unit 4 for a secret code that matches the transferred secret code, and if a matching secret code is found by this search, it is stored corresponding to the secret code. According to the terminal number, the message calling instruction is transferred to the corresponding automatic message device through the exchange 2. Then, the automatic message device to which the message calling command is transferred reads the message corresponding to the secret code and transfers it to the inquired automatic message device 1a via the exchange 2. As a result, the CPU 11 of the automatic message device 1a displays the transferred message on the liquid crystal display unit 25. Further, the CPU 11 prints out the message by the printer 13. After this printout, the CPU 11 sends the message erasure to the automatic message device to which the message has been transferred.

Further, when the matching personal identification number cannot be retrieved by the retrieval by the central processing unit 3, a reply command indicating that is transmitted to the automatic message device 1a via the exchange 3. As a result, the CPU 11 in the automatic message device 1a determines that there is no corresponding message, and the liquid crystal display unit 25 displays a guide "3 days (predetermined time) has elapsed since the message was registered". Depending on this time, the user can use the Katakana key 34 to select “High”.
If the user inputs "," the CPU 11 displays a message "Message has been deleted, no message" on the liquid crystal display unit 25, and ends the process.

If the user inputs “yes” using the Katakana key 34 in response to the guidance as to whether 3 days have passed or not, the CPU 11
Displays the secret code on the liquid crystal display unit 25 and also displays a guide saying "Is the secret code correct?" When the user inputs "No" with the Katakana key 34 in accordance with this guidance, the CPU 11 restarts the process from the secret code input. When "NO" is input, the CPU 11 causes the liquid crystal display 25 to display "Call the clerk with the clerk call key."
Is displayed. As a result, the user calls the clerk with the clerk call key 30, performs confirmation processing by using a copy inside the machine or a copy of another machine, and ends the process.

The message stored in the memory 16 is erased by the erase command from the CPU 11 three days after the registration time by the function of the timer.

As described above, with one of the plurality of automatic message devices, the message contents and the secret code are keyed in with the keyboard, and the inputted message contents are stored in the memory in correspondence with the secret code, and are input with the key when the message is taken out. A message corresponding to the secret code is retrieved from the memory and read out, or retrieved from another automatic message device and transferred, and the read out message or the transferred message is displayed. .

As a result, the amount of information exchange can be increased by increasing the key input limit for each message. In addition, since the message can be viewed from any of the plurality of automatic message devices, the place of information transmission is not limited. Further, since the message is read out by the secret code, the message is not read out without permission, privacy can be protected, and it is possible to prevent others from tampering with it.

In addition, although there is a telephone transmission as a message transmission, there is a limit to the message because it is a voice message, and when the message is difficult to hear, there is a drawback that it is difficult to transmit, but key input or Since the message is input by the image input, the message can be sufficiently and surely transmitted, and a large amount of information can be transmitted as compared with the voice-only message. Also, it is possible to keep a copy of the message contents when registering a message or when guiding a message.

In addition, in the said Example, although the case where a charge was collected only at the time of message registration was demonstrated, you may make it collect not only this but a charge at the time of message registration and message guidance. Further, although it has been explained that the secret code storage unit provided in the central processing unit grasps the secret code processed by each automatic registration device, the stored contents are not limited to this, and are stored in the memory of each automatic message device. It may be done. In this case, the contents of the memory are updated with the contents transferred from another automatic message device at regular intervals.

Further, the message may be word-processor input by using the known kana-kanji conversion method for the input information from the katakana key 34.
In addition, the input method is not limited to this, you can select from several words, enter with a light pen, or use a two-dimensional image information reading device to create an image of the message in handwritten characters or pictures as it is. It may be entered.

Furthermore, although the case where it is configured by a plurality of automatic message devices has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one automatic message device can operate independently.

[Effects of the Invention] As described in detail above, according to the present invention, in order to display appropriate information to the user of the device when needed,
The operation can be facilitated without confusing the user, and the utilization efficiency of the device can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a flow chart for explaining a message registration operation and a message guidance operation, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing a configuration of a message system, and FIG. Fourth perspective view showing the configuration of the message device,
FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the configuration of the operation key section, FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the automatic message device, and FIGS. 6 to 11 are display examples of the liquid crystal display section in the message registration operation and message guidance operation. FIG. 1a, 1b, --- Automatic message device (terminal device), 2 ... exchange, 3 ... central processing unit, 4 ... password storage unit, 11 ...
CPU, 13 ... printer, 15 ... timer, 16 ... memory, 1
7 …… Transmission control unit, 21 …… Operating unit, 22 …… Operating key unit, 2
5: Liquid crystal display, 31 ... Message start key, 32 ... Message call start key, 33 ... Numeric keypad, 34 ... Katakana key, 35 ... Input confirmation key.

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A first input means for inputting message content and personal identification information, a storage means for storing the message content and personal identification information input by the first input means in association with each other, and to this storage means. Erasing means for erasing the message content stored in the storage means after a lapse of a predetermined time from the storage of, and second input means for inputting the personal identification information in order to call the message content from the storage means, Searching means for searching the matching password information from the storage means based on the password information input by the second input means; and when the searching means searches for the password information matching the password information, Output means for outputting the stored message content corresponding to the password information; and storage of the message content when the password information that matches the password information cannot be retrieved by the retrieval means. Guide display means for displaying a guide to input whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed, and a message stored when the predetermined time has been input to the guide display by the guide display means. A first display indicating that the content has already been erased by the erasing means
The display means and the guide display by the guide display means, when there is an input that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the personal identification information input by the second input means is displayed and the second information is displayed. Second display means for displaying the confirmation of the personal identification information input by the input means, and when there is an input indicating that the personal identification information is incorrect with respect to the confirmation display of the personal identification information by the second display means. An automatic message device comprising: a permission unit that permits re-input of the password information by the second input unit.