EP0065605A1 - Locker system controlled by a microprocessor - Google Patents

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EP0065605A1
EP0065605A1 EP81400811A EP81400811A EP0065605A1 EP 0065605 A1 EP0065605 A1 EP 0065605A1 EP 81400811 A EP81400811 A EP 81400811A EP 81400811 A EP81400811 A EP 81400811A EP 0065605 A1 EP0065605 A1 EP 0065605A1
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André Canino
Jean-Paul Harmand
Jean-Louis Gouin
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  • the present invention relates to locker devices or lockable compartments whose functions, as defined in the description below, are controlled by a microprocessor.
  • the invention has been studied to solve the problem while preserving the interests of the investor, the operator and the user. It is a decentralized and modular system allowing the user to choose his locker himself, to pay a certain amount of money indicated by the automation using a coin mechanism, to put his goods safely in a locker which is locked by the microprocessor by an electric strike system, to receive a paper ticket on which are printed in clear, the place, the date and the time of dep8t, the locker number chosen by the 'user, a unique secret code which will be used for withdrawal, various other information of an advertising or promotional nature and the user manual of the system; then during withdrawal, the system allows the user to enter his secret code on a keyboard and, if recognized, to open his locker to recover his goods.
  • the system is in the form of a column of 4 metal compartments with which are associated, on the right side of the front panel, the devices allowing the operations indicated above to be carried out.
  • the modular design of the system allows it to be installed in large quantities in one place and cancels any possibility of creating waiting line.
  • the system is furthermore equipped with microprograms which only a maintenance person can call up using the aforementioned keypad, and which are used for operations of locking the locker, opening for police checks, opening of emergency, cash register and statistics, price change and self-diagnosis.
  • the microprocessor activates the ga In the electric locker of the selected locker, the customer can then open the door (1) to deposit his luggage, if it is not already done, and close it by pressing fully, which locks it definitively.
  • the microprocessor (21) prints a paper or cardboard receipt (16), using a printer (14) located behind the service panel.
  • a printer (14) located behind the service panel.
  • This ticket falls into a bowl (11) with, if necessary the overpayment of money, while the indicator (6) starts to flash reminding the user that he must take his ticket and his money.
  • the microprocessor then switches off the indicator light (2) corresponding to the locker now locked.
  • FIG. 1 also shows the safety box (12) into which the coins fall and which the attendant can periodically pick up.
  • Figure 2 shows the details of the devices for user use on the service panel. We recognize the four luminous selection pushbuttons (2), the coin insertion slot (4), the payment canceller (3), the alpha-digital display (5), the indicator lights (6- 7-8), the keypad (9), the cancel key (10), the refund and issue ticket holder (11).
  • FIG. 3 shows the diagram of the system control electronics.
  • the microprocessor (21) of the type with integrated ROM memory containing the software necessary for the realization of the functionality claimed in the present invention, the keypad for entering the codes (9), the alpha-numeric displays (5).
  • the general INPUT / OUTPUT bus (23) of the microprocessor allows the system to be easily extended.
  • the system will remain in "attendant" mode until the switch has been returned to the normal service position.
  • functions number 2 EMPTYING A LOCKER AND RESETTING IN SERVICE, and number 4 GENERAL OPENING the system delivers to the attendant a ticket identical to that issued to the customer when his goods are stored.
  • the goods of the user remain identified.
  • the attendant can compare the two tickets, which must be identical, thus avoiding any risk of theft or fraud or malice.
  • the microcomputer can be programmed to communicate through the telecommunications interface (19), with a computer (or a microcomputer) through telephone lines. It can therefore behave like a computer peripheral. This is particularly useful if a large number of lockers are installed in the same place; you can then monitor the entire locker fleet from a central point, and obtain information in real time on the contents of the boxes, occupancy statistics, etc., or carry out remote monitoring.
  • the lockable locker system controlled by an integrated microprocessor can be used in all cases where it is necessary to put goods in a safe place for a certain period of time against the payment of a fee. This concerns in particular the lockout systems in railway stations, airports, sports grounds, gymnasiums, swimming pools, shopping centers, department stores, banks, factories etc.

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1. Racking device comprising a plurality of lockers (1) arranged over several columns, each column comprising several superimposed lockers, a control unit comprising a micro-processor connected via an electronic entry/exit system to the opening and closing locks for the lockers by electrical control, to buttons (2), to indicators (6, 7, 8), to a ticket distributor (14) provided with a cutter (15), to a cash checking unit (13) and to a safe box (12), characterised in that it comprises as many control units as there are columns of lockers, each locker comprising an indicator to show its free or used state and a button to permit its selection by a user, in that the said ticket distributor comprises a printer for printing data on the tickets, in that each control unit comprises code wheels (22) for identifying each locker with respect to the other lockers of the column and to all of the lockers of the other columns, an alphanumeric touch key pad (9) permitting the user to input data into the control unit with a view to opening the locker once this has been filled, and in that the racking device comprises in addition an anti-burglar alarm device.

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La présente invention concerne les dispositifs de casier ou compartiments verrouillables dont les fonctions, telles que définies dans la description ci-dessous, sont pilotées par un microprocesseur.The present invention relates to locker devices or lockable compartments whose functions, as defined in the description below, are controlled by a microprocessor.

Le problème posé consiste à garantir pendant une période de temps donné et contre une certaine somme de monnaie, la mise en sécurité de biens déposés par un usager dans un casier, et de les lui rendre lorsqu'il le souhaite. Les réalisations techniques permettant de résoudre ce problème doivent tenir compte de 3 paramètres importants :

  • 1) FAIBLE COUT D'INVESTISSEMENT : le prix de l'appareil, qui est destiné a être installé en grande quantité doit être très faible.
  • 2) FAIBLE COUT D'EXPLOITATION : le coût de l'exploitation doit être réduit au minimum. Les interventions de rechargement des monnayeurs, les interventions de relevé de caisse, les interventions nécessaires lors de la perte de clefs doivent être réduites au minimum.
  • 3) FACILITE D'UTILISATION : il est fondamental que les habitudes et les réflexes de l'usager soient préservés, en particulier :
    • a - C'est l'usager qui doit choisir son casier (et non le système qui choisit pour l'usager). En effet, en fonction de la taille de ses bagages, en fonction de la taille de l'usager lui-même, ce dernier choisira instinctivement le casier qui lui demandera le moins d'effort pour déposer ses biens. Pour les systèmes dans lesquels le processeur de commande attribue son casier à l'usager, la simulation a montré que celui-ci est totalement désorienté et que sa première opération est de déposer ses bagages dans un casier qui n'est jamais celui que le processeur lui indiquera.
    • b - Les opérations de dép8t et d'ouverture de casier doivent être rapides. En effet, en particulier dans le cas des consignes de gare, l'usager est toujours pressé de récupérer son bien avant le départ d'un train. La simulation a montré que les systèmes à serveur unique desservant un grand nombre de casiers (type 2 ci-dessous) conduisent à la création de files d'attente devant l'appareil, induisant des situations conflictuelles entre usagers ou des réflexes d'anxiété pour les usagers désirant retirer rapidement leur bien et se trouvant bloqués dans une file d'attente. Il est donc impératif que le système évite la création de files d'attente.
    • c - Les opérations de dép8t et de retrait des biens doivent être très simples et aussi proches que possible des systèmes de type 1 ci-dessous.
The problem posed consists in guaranteeing for a given period of time and against a certain sum of money, the security of goods deposited by a user in a locker, and to return them to him when he wishes. The technical achievements enabling this problem to be resolved must take into account 3 important parameters:
  • 1) LOW COST OF INVESTMENT: the price of the device, which is intended to be installed in large quantities must be very low.
  • 2) LOW OPERATING COST: the operating cost must be reduced to a minimum. Interventions of recharging of coin acceptors, interventions of cash register, interventions necessary during the loss of keys must be reduced to the minimum.
  • 3) EASE OF USE: it is essential that the habits and reflexes of the user are preserved, in particular:
    • a - It is the user who must choose his locker (and not the system which chooses for the user). Indeed, depending on the size of his luggage, depending on the size of the user himself, the latter will instinctively choose the locker that will require the least effort to deposit his goods. For systems in which the control processor assigns its locker to the user, the simulation has shown that the latter is completely disoriented and that his first operation is to deposit his luggage in a locker which is never the one that the processor will tell him.
    • b - The operations for depositing and opening the locker must be rapid. Indeed, in particular in the case of station instructions, the user is always in a hurry to recover his property before the departure of a train. The simulation showed that single server systems serving a large number of lockers (type 2 below) lead to the creation of queues in front of the device, leading to conflicting situations between users or anxiety reflexes for users wishing to quickly collect their goods and find themselves stuck in a queue. It is therefore imperative that the system avoids the creation of queues.
    • c - The operations of dep8t and withdrawal of goods must be very simple and as close as possible to the type 1 systems below.

Les dispositifs connus à ce jour sont de deux types.

  • TYPE 1 - Système de casiers verrouillables, par module vertical de 4 casiers dont le verrouillage est assuré par une serrure de sécurité à clef, chaque serrure possédant une variure unique et une clef unique. Ces systèmes respectent les intérêts de l'investisseur et ceux de l'usager, mais pas ceux de l'exploitant. En effet, à chaque fin de période d'occupation allouée, si le client n'a pas retiré ses biens lui-même, les biens sont retirés par un préposé qui doit alors changer la serrure. Il en est de même si le client égare sa clef. Or, les serrures de sécurité à variure unique sont des dispositifs très couteux. Il en résulte des coûts d'exploitation exhorbitants.
  • TYPE 2 - Système de casier verrouillables commandés par un processeur centralisé assurant les fonctions de dép8t et de retrait de biens, délivrant des tickets à piste magnétique, ou des badges magnétiques en guise de clef, et desservant un grand nombre de casiers.Cependant ilsne respectent pas l'intérêt des usagers, car
    • 1) ils sont basés sur le principe des serveurs uniques ce qui engendre des files d'attentes anxiogènes,
    • 2) ils imposent à l'usager l'utilisation d'un casier choisit par le processeur selon un algorithme qui ne peut tenir compte des paramètres anthropomorphiques de l'usager,
    • 3) ils imposent une séquence d'opération totalement inhabituelles pour l'usager.
The devices known to date are of two types.
  • TYPE 1 - Lockable locker system, by vertical module of 4 lockers whose locking is ensured by a key security lock, each lock with a unique variance and a unique key. These systems respect the interests of the investor and those of the user, but not those of the operator. Indeed, at each end of the allocated occupation period, if the customer has not removed his goods himself, the goods are removed by an attendant who must then change the lock. It is the same if the customer misplaces his key. However, single-variance security locks are very expensive devices. This results in exorbitant operating costs.
  • TYPE 2 - Lockable locker system controlled by a centralized processor ensuring the functions of deposit and withdrawal of goods, issuing magnetic strip tickets, or magnetic badges as a key, and serving a large number of lockers. not the interest of the users, because
    • 1) they are based on the principle of single servers which generates anxiety-provoking queues,
    • 2) they impose on the user the use of a locker chosen by the processor according to an algorithm which cannot take account of the anthropomorphic parameters of the user,
    • 3) they impose a completely unusual sequence of operations for the user.

L'invention a été étudiée pour résoudre le problème en préservant les intérêts de l'investisseur, de l'exploitant et de l'usager. Il s'agit d'un système décentralisé et modulaire permettant à l'usager de choisir lui-même son casier, de payer une certaine somme d'argent indiquée par l'automatisme à l'aide d'un monnayeur, de mettre ses biens en sécurité dans un casier qui est verrouillé par le microprocesseur par un système de gache électrique, de recevoir un ticket de papier sur lequel sont imprimés en clair, le lieu, la date et l'heure du dép8t, le numéro de casier choisi par l'usager, un code secret unique qui servira au retrait, diverses autres informations de nature publicitaire ou promotionnelle et le mode d'emploi du système ; puis lors du retrait, le système permet à l'usager de composer son code secret sur un clavier et, s'il est reconnu, d'ouvrir son casier pour récupérer ses biens.The invention has been studied to solve the problem while preserving the interests of the investor, the operator and the user. It is a decentralized and modular system allowing the user to choose his locker himself, to pay a certain amount of money indicated by the automation using a coin mechanism, to put his goods safely in a locker which is locked by the microprocessor by an electric strike system, to receive a paper ticket on which are printed in clear, the place, the date and the time of dep8t, the locker number chosen by the 'user, a unique secret code which will be used for withdrawal, various other information of an advertising or promotional nature and the user manual of the system; then during withdrawal, the system allows the user to enter his secret code on a keyboard and, if recognized, to open his locker to recover his goods.

Le système se présente sous forme d'une colonne de 4 casiers métalliques à laquelle sont associés, sur la partie droite de la face avant, les dispositifs permettant la réalisation des opérations indiquées ci-dessus. La conception modulaire du système lui permet d'être installé en quantités importantes en un même lieu et annule toute possibilité de création de file d'attente.The system is in the form of a column of 4 metal compartments with which are associated, on the right side of the front panel, the devices allowing the operations indicated above to be carried out. The modular design of the system allows it to be installed in large quantities in one place and cancels any possibility of creating waiting line.

Le système est en outre doté de microproprogrammes que seul un préposé à l'entretien peut appeler à l'aide du clavier déjà mentionné, et qui servent aux opérations de condamnation de casier, d'ouverture pour vérification de police, d'ouverture d'urgence, de relevé de la caisse et de statistiques, de changement de tarification et à l'auto diagnostic.The system is furthermore equipped with microprograms which only a maintenance person can call up using the aforementioned keypad, and which are used for operations of locking the locker, opening for police checks, opening of emergency, cash register and statistics, price change and self-diagnosis.

Les dessins figures 1 et 2, illustrent l'aspect extérieur et intérieur du système de casiers verrouillables :

  • FIGURE 1 : ce dessin montre l'aspect général d'une colonne de 4 casiers.
  • FIGURE 2 : ce dessin détaille le panneau de contrôle disponible à l'usager
  • FIGURE 3 : ce dessin montre le diagramme général de l'électronique de commande à microprocesseur.
The drawings in Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the exterior and interior appearance of the lockable locker system:
  • FIGURE 1 : this drawing shows the general appearance of a column of 4 compartments.
  • FIGURE 2: this drawing details the control panel available to the user
  • FIGURE 3: this drawing shows the general diagram of the microprocessor control electronics.

Le système, tel que présenté sur la Figure 1, se compose d'une armoire métallique offrant quatre casiers de taille identique ou différente (1) destinés au logement des biens du client. Un bouton poussoir à voyant lumineux coloré incorporé (2) est associé à chaque casier. Ce voyant lumineux indique dans quel état se trouve le casier :

  • Voyant éteint = casier indisponible
  • Voyant allumé = casier libre
  • Voyant clignotant = casier ayant dépassé la période d'utilisation permise. Les boutons poussoirs (2) servent à l'usager à manifester son désir d'utiliser un casier et indiquent au microprocesseur quel casier a été choisi. Un usager qui se présente pour un dépôt de biens, repère donc un casier libre en examinant les voyants allumés et appuie sur le bouton correspondant. A ce moment, une indication apparaît sur l'afficheur alpha-numérique (5) : c'est le prix à payer pour obtenir le verrouillage du casier choisi. L'usager introduit alors ses pièces de monnaie dans la fente (4) du monnayeur (13). L'afficheur alpha-numérique (5) se décrémente de la valeur de la pièce, indiquant ainsi le solde à payer et ainsi de suite jusqu'à ce que ce solde soit nul. Au cas où l'usager introduit plus d'argent que nécessaire, l'afficheur alpha-numérique (5) indique alors le trop perçu qui est rendu au client. La monnaie introduite est mise sous séquestre jusqu'à ce que le solde soit nul. A tout moment, l'usager peut changer d'avis, annuler ses opérations et récupérer sa monnaie.en appuyant sur le bouton d'annulation (3). De même le microprocesseur annulera de lui-même les opérations et rendra la monnaie si il s'écoule plus de 30 secondes entre 2 introductions de pièces de monnaie dans la fente (4).
The system, as shown in Figure 1, consists of a metal cabinet offering four lockers of the same or different size ( 1 ) intended for the accommodation of the client's goods. A push button with incorporated colored indicator light (2) is associated with each locker. This indicator light indicates the condition of the locker:
  • LED off = locker not available
  • LED on = free locker
  • Flashing light = locker that has exceeded the permitted use period. The push buttons (2) are used by the user to express his desire to use a locker and indicate to the microprocessor which locker has been chosen. A user who comes for a deposit of goods, therefore locates a free locker by examining the indicator lights and presses the corresponding button. At this time, an indication appears on the alpha-numeric display (5): it is the price to pay to obtain the locking of the chosen locker. The user then introduces his coins into the slot (4) of the coin mechanism (13). The alpha-numeric display (5) decrements by the value of the coin, thus indicating the balance to be paid and so on until this balance is zero. If the user enters more money than necessary, the alpha-numeric display (5) then indicates the overpayment which is returned to the customer. The currency entered is sequestrated until the balance is zero. At any time, the user can change his mind, cancel his operations and recover his change by pressing the cancel button (3). Likewise, the microprocessor will cancel operations by itself and will give change if there is more than 30 seconds between 2 introductions of coins in the slot (4).

Dès que le solde à payer est devenu nul, le microprocesseur active la gache électrique du casier sélectionné, le client peut alors ouvrir la porte (1) pour déposer ses bagages, si ce n'est déjà fait, et la refermer en appuyant à fond, ce qui la verrouille définitivement. En même temps, le microprocesseur (21) imprime un ticket de papier ou de carton (16), à l'aide d'une imprimante (14) se trouvant derrière le panneau de service. Sur ce ticket, qui est découpé automatiquement par un massicot (15), se trouvent imprimés en clair, le nom du lieu, l'heure et la date de dépôt des biens, le numéro du casier choisi, ainsi qu'un code unique. Ce ticket tombe dans une sébille (11) avec, si nécessaire le trop perçu de monnaie, pendant que le voyant (6) se met à clignoter rappelant à l'usager qu'il doit prendre son ticket et sa monnaie. Le microprocesseur éteint alors le voyant lumineux (2) correspondant au casier maintenant verrouillé.As soon as the balance to be paid has become zero, the microprocessor activates the ga In the electric locker of the selected locker, the customer can then open the door (1) to deposit his luggage, if it is not already done, and close it by pressing fully, which locks it definitively. At the same time, the microprocessor (21) prints a paper or cardboard receipt (16), using a printer (14) located behind the service panel. On this ticket, which is automatically cut by a cutter (15), are printed in clear, the name of the place, the time and date of deposit of the goods, the number of the locker chosen, as well as a unique code. This ticket falls into a bowl (11) with, if necessary the overpayment of money, while the indicator (6) starts to flash reminding the user that he must take his ticket and his money. The microprocessor then switches off the indicator light (2) corresponding to the locker now locked.

Le code dont il est fait mention ci-dessus est généré à l'aide de la date, de l'heure maintenue par le microprocesseur et d'autres informations obtenues par un algorithme mathématique. Il contient un nombre variable de digit dont le dernier est une clef de contrôle. Il est mis en mémoire dans le microprocesseur. Ceci termine une opération de dép8t de bien. Lorsqu'un usager désire retirer ses biens, deux situations peuvent se présenter :

  • 1) Ce retrait s'effectue dans la "période", c'est-à-dire dans la tranche de temps maximale permise. Dans ce cas, le voyant lumineux (2) est éteint. Le client frappe le code qui lui a été donné sur son ticket à l'aide du clavier (9) mis à sa disposition sur le panneau de service. Pour éviter les erreurs, chaque touche frappée est affichée aussit8t sur l'afficheur alpha-numérique (5). Cependant, en cas d'erreur, l'usager peut appuyer sur la touche spéciale (10) qui permet d'annuler l'entrée du code, et recommencer l'opération. Si le code est reconnu par le micro-ordinateur, ce dernier déverrouille la gache électrique. La porte peut alors être ouverte pour le retrait des biens. En même temps, un voyant (7) s'allume, indiquant à l'usager qu'il peut retirer ses biens. Le microprocesseur rallume le bouton lumineux (2) correspondant au casier libéré. Si le code n'est pas reconnu, le voyant lumineux (8) se met à clignoter, indiquant au client de s'adresser au préposé, car soit il s'agit d'une tentative de retrait illicite, soit le casier a été vidé par le préposé à l'expiration de la période et réoccupé depuis par un autre-client, soit une panne s'est déclarée dans le système.
  • 2) Ce retrait s'effectue après la "période". Dans ce cas, à l'expiration de la période, le voyant lumineux (2) s'est mis à clignoter. Le préposé doit alors vider le casier et déposer les biens au consignage manuel.
The code mentioned above is generated using the date, the time maintained by the microprocessor and other information obtained by a mathematical algorithm. It contains a variable number of digits, the last of which is a control key. It is stored in the microprocessor. This completes a deposit operation. When a user wishes to withdraw his goods, two situations can arise:
  • 1 ) This withdrawal is made in the "period", that is to say in the maximum time slot allowed. In this case, the indicator light (2) is off. The customer enters the code given to him on his ticket using the keyboard (9) available to him on the service panel. To avoid errors, each key pressed is immediately displayed on the alpha-numeric display (5). However, in the event of an error, the user can press the special key (10) which makes it possible to cancel the entry of the code, and start the operation again. If the code is recognized by the microcomputer, the latter unlocks the electric strike. The door can then be opened for the removal of goods. At the same time, an indicator (7) lights up, indicating to the user that he can withdraw his goods. The microprocessor turns on the light button (2) corresponding to the released locker. If the code is not recognized, the indicator light (8) starts to flash, indicating to the customer to contact the agent, because either it is an attempted illegal withdrawal, or the locker has been emptied by the attendant at the end of the period and since reoccupied by another client, a breakdown has occurred in the system.
  • 2) This withdrawal is made after the "period". In this case, at the end of the period, the indicator light (2) started to flash. The attendant must then empty the locker and deposit the goods in the manual lockout.

S'il ne le fait pas, le voyant lumineux (2) reste clignotant. Un client qui tente de frapper son code au clavier est alors dirigé sur le préposé à l'aide du voyant lumineux (8)• Le client peut à tout mo;nent annuler la frappe de son code à l'aide de la touche d'annulation (10). De même le microprocesseur annulera automatiquement l'opération s'il s'écoule plus de 10 secondes entre la frappe de 2 touches. Ceci termine une opération de retrait. La Figure 1 montre en outre la caisse de sécurité (12) dans laquelle tombent les pièces de monnaie et que le préposé peut relever périodiquement. La Figure 2 montre le détail des dispositifs à l'usage de l'usager sur le panneau de service. On y reconnaît les quatre boutons poussoirs lumineux de sélection (2), la fente d'introduction des pièces (4), l'annulateur de paiement (3), l'afficheur alpha-numérique (5), les voyants indicateurs(6-7-8), le clavier (9), la touche d'annulation (10), la sébille de remboursement et délivrance de ticket (11).If it does not, the indicator light (2) remains flashing. A customer who attempts to enter their code on the keyboard is then directed to the attendant using the indicator light (8) • The customer can at any time cancel the entry of their code using the cancellation (10). Similarly, the microprocessor will automatically cancel the transaction if it takes more than 1 0 seconds between playing two keys. This completes a removal operation. Figure 1 also shows the safety box (12) into which the coins fall and which the attendant can periodically pick up. Figure 2 shows the details of the devices for user use on the service panel. We recognize the four luminous selection pushbuttons (2), the coin insertion slot (4), the payment canceller (3), the alpha-digital display (5), the indicator lights (6- 7-8), the keypad (9), the cancel key (10), the refund and issue ticket holder (11).

La Figure 3 montre le diagramme de l'électronique de contrôle du système. On y distingue le microprocesseur (21) du type à mémoire ROM intégrée, contenant le logiciel nécessaire à la réalisation de la fonctionnalité revendiquée dans la présente invention, le clavier d'entrée des codes (9), les afficheurs alpha-numérique (5), l'interface du monnayeur (13), l'interface de commande de l'imprimante (14) et du massicot (15), l'interface de puissance (17) permettant la commande des voyants et des gaches électriques (18), une interface de télécommunication série synchrone ou asynchrone à la norme V 24 (19), permettant de connecter ce système à d'autres systèmes informatiques à travers les lignes téléphoniques (20), et des roues codeuses (22) permettant d'afficher un numéro N propre à la colonne de casiers permettant au microprocesseur de générer des numéros uniques de casiers selon la formule : 4N + I, I = 1, 2, 3 ou 4. Avec 2 roues codeuses hexadécimales, on peut ainsi installer 16 x 16 x 4 = 1 024 casiers en un même lieu.Figure 3 shows the diagram of the system control electronics. We distinguish the microprocessor (21) of the type with integrated ROM memory, containing the software necessary for the realization of the functionality claimed in the present invention, the keypad for entering the codes (9), the alpha-numeric displays (5). , the interface of the coin mechanism (13), the control interface of the printer (14) and of the cutter (15), the power interface (17) allowing the control of the indicator lights and the electric strikes (18), a V 24 standard synchronous or asynchronous telecommunication interface (19), allowing this system to be connected to other computer systems through telephone lines (20), and coding wheels (22) enabling a number to be displayed N specific to the column of lockers allowing the microprocessor to generate unique numbers of lockers according to the formula: 4N + I, I = 1, 2, 3 or 4. With 2 hexadecimal coding wheels, we can thus install 16 x 16 x 4 = 1,024 traps in one place.

Le Bus d'ENTREE/SORTIE général (23) du microprocesseur permet l'extension aisée du système.The general INPUT / OUTPUT bus (23) of the microprocessor allows the system to be easily extended.

Le système peut être utilisé par les préposés à l'entretien pour réaliser des opérations particulières. Dans ce cas, le préposé doit basculer un commutateur (24) placé à l'intérieur du panneau de commande (et donc innac- cessible aux clients). Dès que le micro-ordinateur a reconnu ce basculement, tout le dialogue avec le préposé se fait à l'aide du clavier. Celui-ci, frappe un numéro sur le clavier, numéro correspondant au service désiré. Le micro-ordinateur a été programmé pour fournir les services suivants: Touche φ = AUTO-TEST, suite de programmes s'enchainant les uns les autres et testant successivement, les voyants lumineux, les afficheurs alphanumériques, le monnayeur, l'imprimante, le massicot, les roues codeuses,

  • Touche 1 = CONDAMNATION D'UN CASIER,
  • Touche 2 = VIDAGE D'UN CASIER ET REMISE EN SERVICE,
  • Touche 3 = OUVERTURE D'UN CASIER PUIS REFERMETURE,
  • Touche 4 = OUVERTURE GENERALE D'UNE COLONNE ET REMISE EN SERVICE DES 4 CASIERS,
  • Touche 5 = RELEVE DE CAISSE ET STATISTIQUES,
  • Touche 6 = CHANGEMENT DE TARIFICATION,
  • Touche 7 = MISE A LA DATE ET A L'HEURE.
The system can be used by maintenance workers to perform specific operations. In this case, the attendant must switch a switch (24) placed inside the control panel (and therefore inaccessible to customers). As soon as the microcomputer has recognized this changeover, all dialogue with the attendant is done using the keyboard. This one, hits a number on the keyboard, number corresponding to the desired service. The microcomputer has been programmed to provide the following services: Φ button = SELF-TEST, series of programs which link together and successively test, the indicator lights, alphanumeric displays, coin mechanism, printer, cutter, encoder wheels,
  • Key 1 = CONVICTION OF A LOCKER,
  • Key 2 = EMPTYING A LOCKER AND RESUMPTION,
  • Key 3 = OPENING A LOCKER THEN CLOSING,
  • Key 4 = GENERAL OPENING OF A COLUMN AND RESETTING OF THE 4 LOCKERS,
  • Key 5 = CASH REPORT AND STATISTICS,
  • Key 6 = CHANGE OF PRICE,
  • Key 7 = DATE AND TIME.

Le système restera en mode "préposé" jusqu'à ce que-le commutateur ait été basculé à nouveau en position de service normale. Lors des fonctions numéro 2 VIDAGE D'UN CASIER ET REMISE EN SERVICE, et numéro 4 OUVERTURE GENERALE le système délivre au préposé un ticket identique à celui délivré au client lors du dép8t de ses biens. Ainsi les biens de l'usager restent identifiés. Lorsque l'usager se présentera au consignage manuel pour retirer ses biens, le préposé pourra comparer les deux tickets qui devront être identiques, évitant ainsi tout risque de vol ou de fraude ou de malveillance.The system will remain in "attendant" mode until the switch has been returned to the normal service position. During functions number 2 EMPTYING A LOCKER AND RESETTING IN SERVICE, and number 4 GENERAL OPENING, the system delivers to the attendant a ticket identical to that issued to the customer when his goods are stored. Thus the goods of the user remain identified. When the user goes to the manual locker to collect his goods, the attendant can compare the two tickets, which must be identical, thus avoiding any risk of theft or fraud or malice.

De même, lors de l'opération numéro 5 RELEVE DE CAISSE ET STATISTIQUES le système délivre un ticket imprimé indiquant le cumul théorique de la caisse à des fins de vérification comptable, ainsi qu'un certain nombre de statistiques sur les nombres et temps d'occupation des casiers depuis le dernier relevé. Ces statistiques permettent d'optimiser le nombre de casiers en fonction de la fréquentation du lieu d'installation, et donc de diminuer les investissements nécessaires tout en maximisant le chiffre d'affaire.Likewise, during operation number 5 CASH STORAGE AND STATISTICS the system delivers a printed ticket indicating the theoretical accumulation of the cash for accounting purposes, as well as a certain number of statistics on the numbers and times of locker occupancy since the last survey. These statistics make it possible to optimize the number of lockers according to the frequentation of the place of installation, and therefore to decrease the necessary investments while maximizing the turnover.

Le micro-ordinateur peut être programmé pour dialoguer à travers l'interface de télécommunication (19), avec un ordinateur (ou un micro-ordinateur) à travers des lignes téléphoniques. Il peut donc se comporter comme un périphérique d'ordinateur. Ceci est particulièrement utile dans le cas ou un nombre important de casiers sont installés dans un même lieu ; on peut alors surveiller tout le parc de casiers à partir d'un point central, et obtenir en temps réel, des informations sur le contenu des caisses, sur les statistiques d'occupation, etc., ou faire de la télésurveillance.The microcomputer can be programmed to communicate through the telecommunications interface (19), with a computer (or a microcomputer) through telephone lines. It can therefore behave like a computer peripheral. This is particularly useful if a large number of lockers are installed in the same place; you can then monitor the entire locker fleet from a central point, and obtain information in real time on the contents of the boxes, occupancy statistics, etc., or carry out remote monitoring.

Il est également possible à l'aide de lignes téléphoniques multipoints, de connecter les systèmes entre eux en réseaux et de les faire s'entre surveiller.It is also possible, using multipoint telephone lines, to connect the systems to one another in networks and to have them monitor each other.

Le système de casiers verrouillables commandé par un microprocesseur intégré peut être utilisé dans tous les cas où il est nécessaire de mettre des biens en lieu sur, pendant une certaine période de temps contre l'acquittement d'une redevance. Ceci concerne en particulier les systèmes de consignage dans les gares ferroviaires, les aéroports, les terrains de sports, les gymnases, les piscines, les centres commerciaux, les grands magasins, les banques, les usines etc.The lockable locker system controlled by an integrated microprocessor can be used in all cases where it is necessary to put goods in a safe place for a certain period of time against the payment of a fee. This concerns in particular the lockout systems in railway stations, airports, sports grounds, gymnasiums, swimming pools, shopping centers, department stores, banks, factories etc.

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1. Systèmes de casiers verrouillables commandés par microprocesseur raccordé par un système électronique d'entrée/sortie à divers périphériques caractérisé par le fait que ce microprocesseur pilote un ensemble de boutons poussoirs (2), et de voyants lumineux (6,7,8), une imprimante de tickets (14) équipée d'un massicot (15), un clavier numérique à touche (9), des roues codeuses (22), un vérificateur-rendeur de monnaie (13), une caisse de sécurité (12), des serrures d'ouverture et de fermeture des casiers à commande électrique, un dispositif d'alarme anti- effraction. 1 . Lockable locker systems controlled by a microprocessor connected by an electronic input / output system to various peripherals, characterized in that this microprocessor controls a set of push buttons (2), and indicator lights (6,7,8), a ticket printer (14) equipped with a cutter (15), a keypad with key (9), coding wheels (22), a money changer (13), a safety box (12), locks for opening and closing lockers, electrically controlled, burglar alarm. 2. Système de casiers verrouillables selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le micro-calculateur et les organes associés commandent une colonne de 4 casiers (1), évitant ainsi la création de files d'attente lors du dépôt de biens et de leur retrait.2. Lockable locker system according to claim 1, characterized in that the microcomputer and the associated members control a column of 4 lockers (1), thus avoiding the creation of queues when depositing goods and their withdrawal. 3. Système de casiersverrouillablesselon les revendications 1 et 2 caractérisé en ce que chaque casier est repéré par un bouton poussoir, un bouton thermo-sensible ou un bouton de type "TOUCH-CONTROL" (2), avec indicateur lumineux coloré incorporé, permettant de sélectionner lui-même le casier qu'il désire occuper, l'indicateur lumineux incorporé servant à donner l'indication de l'un des trois états possibles du casier : occupé, libre à vider.3. Locker system according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that each locker is identified by a push button, a heat-sensitive button or a "TOUCH-CONTROL" type button (2), with incorporated colored light indicator, making it possible to select the locker he wants to occupy himself, the built-in light indicator used to give the indication of one of the three possible states of the locker: occupied, free to empty. 4. Système de casiersverrouillablesselon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'imprimante (14) et le massicot (15) associé délivrent, après sélection d'un casier selon la revendication 3, un banal ticket de-pa- 'pier ou de carton, sur lequel sont imprimées en clair : a) Les informations relatives : - au lieu d'installation des casiers, - au numéro du casier sélectionné, - au code secret et unique réservé à ce casier, - à la date et à l'heure de la réservation du casier. b) Des informations relatives au mode d'emploi du système. c) Des informations de nature publicitaire ou promotionnelle. 4. Lockers system lockable according to claim 1, characterized in that the printer (14) and the cutter (15) associated deliver, after selection of a locker according to claim 3, an ordinary ticket of-pa- ' pier or cardboard, on which are printed in clear: a) Information relating to: - instead of installing lockers, - the number of the selected locker, - the secret and unique code reserved for this locker, - on the date and time of booking the locker. b) Information on how to use the system. c) Information of an advertising or promotional nature. 5. Système de casiersverrouillablesselon la revendication (1) caractérisé en ce que le clavier numérique (9) à touche est utilisé pour entrer le code unique qui a été réservé au casier par le micro-calculateur selon les revendications 3 et 4, et permettre au micro-calculateur de reconnaître un usagers ayant déposé des biens dans un casier et de réaliser l'ouverture de ce casier en toute sécurité.5. Locker system according to claim (1) characterized in that the numeric keypad (9) with key is used to enter the unique code which has been reserved for the locker by the micro-computer according to claims 3 and 4, and allow the micro-calculator to recognize a user having deposited goods in a locker and to carry out the opening of this locker in complete safety. 6. Système de casiers verrouillables, selon la revendication 5 caractérisé en ce que le clavier est utilisé également par les agents d'entretien pour la sélection d'un nombre quasiment infini de fonctions de services.6. Lockable locker system according to claim 5 characterized in that the keypad is also used by maintenance workers for the selection of an almost infinite number of service functions. 7. Système de casier verrouillable selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'il est doté de fonction d'auto-diagnostic microprogrammée .7. Lockable locker system according to claim 1 characterized in that it is provided with microprogrammed self-diagnostic function. 8. Système de casiers verrouillables selon les revendications 4 et 6 caractérisé en ce que les agents d'entretien peuvent interroger le microprocesseur à l'aide du clavier et obtenir en réponse des informations sur l'imprimante concernant les statistiques d'utilisation de la colonne de casiers (nombre d'utilisation, durée de chaque utilisation, durée moyenne d'utilisation de la colonne de 4 casiers pendant une période de temps, solde de la caisse).8. Lockable locker system according to claims 4 and 6 characterized in that the maintenance agents can interrogate the microprocessor using the keyboard and obtain in response information on the printer concerning the statistics of use of the column of lockers (number of uses, duration of each use, average duration of use of the column of 4 lockers over a period of time, balance of the box). 9. Système de casiersverrouillablesselon la revendication 1 caractérisé par le fait qu'un dispositif (13) vérificateur et rendeur (ou non rendeur) de monnaie, à fente unique ou multiple, recyclant ou non la monnaie est disponible pour 4 casiers, limitant d'office la possibilité de création de files d'attente devant l'appareil.9. Lockers system lockable according to claim 1 characterized in that a device (13) verifier and money changer (or not), single or multiple slot, recycling or not the money is available for 4 compartments, limiting the possibility of creating queues in front of the device 10. Système de casiersverrouillables selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le microprocesseur peut lire des roues codeuses (22) connectées sur son système d'entrée/sortie permettant de faire varier les plages des numéros affectés à la colonne de casiers.10. Lockable locker system according to claim 1 characterized in that the microprocessor can read encoder wheels (22) connected to its input / output system making it possible to vary the ranges of the numbers assigned to the column of lockers. 11. Système de casiersverrouillablesselon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le microprocesseur est équipé d'une interface (19) de télécommunication en mode série SYNCHRONE et ASYNCHRONE et des programmes adéquats permettant à la colonne de 4 casiers d'être réliée à distance par ligne téléphonique à un autre ordinateur ou micro-ordinateur et de dialoguer avec lui (connection en périphérique d'ordinateur).11. lockersverrouillablesselon system according to claim 1 characterized in that the microprocessor is equipped with a telecommunication interface (19) in SYNCHRONE and ASYNCHRONOUS serial mode and adequate programs allowing the column of 4 lockers to be linked remotely by line telephone to another computer or microcomputer and to dialogue with it (connection in computer peripheral). 12. Système de casiersverrouillablesselon la revendication 11 caractérisé par la possibilité de gérer ces casiers par un système informatique centralisé en temps réel (interrogation des soldes de caisse, gestion comptable, etc).12. Lockers system lockable according to claim 11, characterized by the possibility of managing these boxes by a centralized computer system in real time (interrogation of cash balances, accounting management, etc.). 13. Système de casiersverrouillablesselon les revendications 7 et 11 caractérisé par le fait qu'il peut être télémaintenu à distance. 1 3. Lockersverrouillablesselon system according to claims 7 and 11 characterized in that it can be remotely maintained remotely. 14. Système de casiersverrouillablesselon la revendication 11 caractérisé par le fait qu'il peuvent être connectés en réseau à d'autres colonnes de casier identique et s'entre surveiller.14. Lockers system lockable according to claim 11, characterized in that they can be networked to other identical locker columns and can be monitored. 15. Système de casiers verrouillables selon les revendications 1 et 4 caractérisé en ce que le personnel de service peut clairement identifier les biens qui ont été retirés après la période d'utilisation normale par comparaison visuelle du ticket présenté par le client et celui délivré au moment du vidage des biens par le préposé, ce qui élimine tout risque de fraude.15. Lockable locker system according to claims 1 and 4 characterized in that the service personnel can clearly identify the goods which have been removed after the normal period of use by compa visual reason of the ticket presented by the customer and that issued at the time of the emptying of the goods by the attendant, which eliminates any risk of fraud. 16. Système de casiers verrouillables suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé par l'absence de tout dispositif de serrure dont le remplacement ou la transformation couteuse sont rendus nécessaires par la perte ou l'altération de la clé. 1 6. Lockable locker system according to claim 1 , characterized by the absence of any lock device whose costly replacement or transformation is made necessary by the loss or alteration of the key.
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