KR940004918B1 - Method and apparatus of a certificate - Google Patents

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Method for Issuing Certificate Automatically and Its Device (THE ISSUE METHOD AND APPARATUS OF A CERTIFICATE)

1 is a schematic external view of a device according to the invention.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an apparatus according to the present invention.

3a-3c are flow charts illustrating the method of the present invention.

4 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5A to 5G schematically show examples of screen configurations displayed on the monitor.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

1: instructions for use 2: coin slot

1: amount display unit 4: key board

5: monitor 6: certificate outlet

7: coin return lever 8: coin return hole

9: call button 10: main computer

11: control unit 12: coin recognizer

13: coin box 14: printer for issuance

15: Printer for printing aggregate data 16: Enclosure

17: wheels for movement

The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus capable of eliminating inefficient matters related to issuance of various certificates and capable of quickly and accurately processing certificate issuance with an unmanned automatic.

Thanks to the remarkable developments in electronic and computer technology, automation is being promoted throughout the industry. In particular, the rapid development of the computer industry plays a leading role in transforming the industrial society of today into an information society. Mass production of commodity computers has resulted in conditions that make computers available to businesses, research institutions, schools, banks, public organizations, and even at home. It is well known that almost all tasks in schools and businesses have been computerized for a long time, and that various kinds of information required in each field are being constructed as a database. Work is being processed by computerization. The structural restructuring of society has broadened the perspective and knowledge of the computation of individual citizens, and as a result, work in all fields is required to be processed quickly and accurately. However, despite these demands, in reality, various civil complaints in schools, public institutions, etc. are still performed by manual processing or manual processing of a computer according to an operator's operation. For this reason, civil servants or managers suffer from heavy work, and civil complaints suffer from inconvenience due to delays in processing. As of today, the process from the petitioner's application to the petitioner's application for the certificate issuing by reading the data related to the issuance of the certificate or by manipulating the computer is issued to the applicant. Has been pointed out.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the problems in issuing a certificate as described above, and an object thereof is to provide a method and apparatus for issuing various certificates automatically and automatically.

Automatic certificate issuing method according to an aspect of the present invention is connected to the main computer (on-line) and the main computer that stores the data (data) associated with the issuance of various certificates and according to the user's command Control means for performing a control function and accepting proof data provided from the main computer, a user command input means connected to the control means, an input user identification code and the user's command and each component Display means for displaying data and messages in relation to the state of the element, money recognition means for recognizing the amount of money to be put and transferring the result to the control means, and a certificate for issuing a certificate controlled by the control means, respectively; Whenever a means of printing and a certificate are issued, the aggregated data (who, when, and how many certificates were issued) is printed. Using the automatic certificate issuing apparatus that includes the aggregate data printing means to issue a certificate that the user selects an unmanned automatic.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for automatically issuing a certificate, comprising: a first step of checking whether there is an abnormality of a device for issuing a certificate when power is supplied to the automatic issuing device; In addition to displaying the main logo on the display means, receiving the predetermined data signals provided from the currency recognition means to calculate the deposit amount P and the minimum amount required for the use of the device (or issuing a certificate) (P _min). A second step of requesting the input of money until the money in) is displayed and displaying the amount of the input money; A third step of displaying a caption for inputting a user identification code if it is determined that a currency equal to or greater than the minimum amount (P _min ) is input, and checking whether the identification code has been entered; If there is no input of the identification code, it is examined whether or not the return of the input money is requested, and if the return is requested, the currency corresponding to the payment amount P is returned and then executed again from the second step. If there is no request for return of money, performing again from the third step; In the third step, if there is an input of the identification code, it is checked whether the input is canceled. If there is an input cancellation request, it is performed again from the fourth step, and if there is no input cancellation request, the user ID code is transferred to a main computer. A fifth step of examining whether the code is registered by providing a; A sixth step of requesting re-entry of the user identification code if the input identification code is found not to be a registered code and performing it again from the third step; A seventh step of requesting selection of a certificate type if it is found that the input identification code is a registered code, and checking whether the type of the certificate is selected; In the seventh step, if it is determined that the certificate type has not been selected, it is examined whether there is a return request for the entered currency, and if there is a return request, the process is performed again from the fourth step; Performing an eighth step; If it is determined in step 7 that the type of certificate has been selected, it is examined whether there is an input cancellation request, and if there is an input cancellation request, the process is performed again from step 8, and if there is no cancellation request, whether the selected certificate can be issued. A ninth step of examining; If it is determined that the selected certificate cannot be issued, a tenth step of displaying the message that the certificate cannot be issued and the reason thereof as a message and then performing the process again from the eighth step; If it is determined that the selected certificate can be issued in the ninth step, data (certificate data) related to issuance of the certificate from the main computer is received, and the module is stored in order to prevent the operation of a software module for currency return. An eleventh step of performing a lockout on the device; Displaying a type of the selected certificate and requesting input of the number of issued certificates, and checking whether the number of issued certificates has been entered and requesting confirmation of the entered number of copies when it is determined that the number of issued certificates has been completed; If input of the number of copies is confirmed, the amount of money required for issuance of the required number of purchase certificates (P _min ), which is the cost of issuing a certificate of the total number of required pieces, is calculated, and a check is made to see whether the deposit amount (P) is greater than or equal to the amount of money ( _min ) A thirteenth step; If the deposit amount (P) is found to be greater than the _issueable amount (P _min ), it indicates that the certificate is being printed, and prints the data received from the main computer by the certificate printing means and automatically settles the predetermined amount corresponding thereto. A fourteenth step of printing the aggregated data such as the user's recognition matters, the type and number of certificates, by printing means and providing the aggregated data to the main computer; When the printing of the certificate is completed, a message indicating a warning is displayed along with a message to receive the certificate from the container outlet, and the coin return module is unlocked and there is a change to be returned to the user. A fifteenth step of returning the change and ending the issuance of the certificate; In the twelfth step, when the number of sheets is not input despite the number of sheets input request, it is checked whether a predetermined time has elapsed, and when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed from the beginning of step 12, printing one copy of the certificate, printing the aggregated data according to the issuance of the certificate by printing means, and providing the aggregated data to the main computer for storage. A sixteenth step of performing the fifteenth step again; In the twelfth step, if the confirmation of the number of purchases is not made despite the request for confirmation of the number of issued certificates, it is examined whether there is a request for correction of the number of purchases. Performing a second step, and if it is determined that there is no request to correct the number of copies, checking whether there is a cancellation request; If it is determined that the cancellation request is made, printing one copy of the certificate, printing the aggregated data according to the issuance of the certificate by printing means, providing the aggregated data to the main computer, storing the aggregated data, and then performing step 15 again. If it is determined that there is no cancellation request, an eighteenth step of disregarding the number of sheets entered and performing again from the thirteenth step; In step 13, if it is determined that the deposit amount P is not equal to or greater than the issueable amount P _min , it is examined whether there is a cancellation request, and if it is determined that the cancellation request is made, the process is performed again from the beginning of the twelfth step. And if it is found that there is no cancellation request, requesting additional input of money, and performing the process again from the step of checking whether the deposit amount P is equal to or greater than the _issueable amount P _{min in} the thirteenth step. Steps.

According to another feature of the method according to the invention, the first step checks whether the certificate automatic issuing device is connected online with the main computer to indicate whether the user can use the device. And waiting for a connection; If the device is found to be in online connection with the main computer, it is examined whether the certificate printing means and the aggregate data printing means are in a normal operation state, and if it is determined that the device is not in the normal operation state, the device is marked as unavailable. Waiting for normal operation; If it is determined that the printing means are in a normal operating state, logging in to the main computer with a given login name and starting the program for issuing a certificate.

As another feature of the present invention, a device for automatically issuing a certificate in connection with a main computer that stores data related to issuance of various certificates is displayed on the front surface of at least one currency inlet and the amount of money charged or changed. A means for indicating the amount of money, a means for displaying the amount of money, a means for discharging the certificate, a means for requesting the amount of money for returning the entered money, and a currency return for the change of money or returned money are formed. ) Is equipped with a large door for exchange of paper and maintenance of components installed therein, and at least one heat dissipation fan for dissipating heat generated by the operation of the equipment. And the lower end of the enclosure is formed with a vent (通氣 口); Control means connected to the main computer on-line and performing general control functions according to a user's command, and receiving proof data provided from the main computer; Input means connected to the control means and for inputting an identification code and a command of a user; Display means for displaying proof data and a message in association with the user identification code and command controlled and inputted by the control means; Money amount recognition means for recognizing an amount of money introduced into the at least one money input port and transferring the result to the control means; Certificate printing means controlled by the control means to print a certificate; An aggregate data printing means for printing the aggregate data (who, when and how many certificates of which type were issued) each time a certificate is issued; The control means comprises the steps of: (a) checking the presence of the device when power is supplied and taking a predetermined action according to the result; Displaying a main logo on the display means, calculating a deposit amount from predetermined data signals provided from the currency recognition means, and requesting money input until a minimum amount of money required for the use of the device is input; (B) displaying the amount of money entered; (C) requesting input of an identification code of a user if it is determined that more than the minimum amount of money is input, and checking whether the identification code has been input through the input means; If there is no input of the identification code, it is examined whether or not the return of the input money is requested, and if the return is requested, the currency corresponding to the deposit amount is returned and the process is performed again from the step (b). If there is no return request, performing step (d) again from step (c); In the above step (c), it is examined whether the input is canceled when there is an input of the identification code. (E) checking whether the code is a registered code by providing the identification code with the identification code; If it is determined that the input identification code is not a registered code, requesting re-entry of the identification code and performing it again from the step (c); (G) requesting selection of a certificate type and checking whether the type of certificate is selected when it is determined that the input identification code is a registered code; In the above step (g), if it is found that the certificate type is not selected, it is examined whether there is a return request for the entered currency, and if there is a return request, the process is performed again from the above step (d); performing step (h) again from (g); In step (g), if it is determined that the certificate type is selected, it is checked whether there is an input cancellation request, and if there is an input cancellation request, it is performed again from the above step (h), and if there is no cancellation request, the main computer is contacted. (I) checking whether the selected certificate is issueable; If it is determined that issuance of the selected certificate is impossible, step (j) of performing the above step (h) after controlling the display means to display the message and the reason for the issue of the certificate; In the above step (i), if it is determined that the selected certificate can be issued, the authentication data related to the issuance of the certificate is accepted from the main computer, and the lock on the module is prevented to prevent the software module for the currency return from being driven. Performing step (k); (L) requesting input of the number of issuances of the certificate, displaying the type of the selected certificate, and checking whether the number of issuances has been entered and requesting confirmation of the number of inputs when it is determined that the number of issuances is completed; (M) calculating an amount of money available for issuance of a certificate of purchase required to issue a certificate of the total number of requested pieces, if the input of the number of pieces is confirmed, and checking whether the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the amount of money available for issue; If the deposit amount is determined to be more than the issueable amount, it indicates that the certificate is being printed and controls the printing means to print the data received from the main computer and automatically settle the predetermined amount corresponding to the user's personal information. (N) printing the aggregated data, such as the type and number of certificates, by printing means and providing the aggregated data to the main computer; When printing of the certificate is completed, a message indicating the precautions is displayed along with a message to receive the certificate from the paper outlet, unlocking the coin return module, and if there is a change of money to be returned to the user. Returning the money and ending the issuance of the certificate is performed (o).

According to a device according to another embodiment of the present invention, the enclosure includes at least one moving wheel for the convenience of movement at the bottom; In step (l), the control means checks whether a predetermined time has elapsed even when the number of copies is not made despite the request for the number of sheets, and determines that the predetermined time has not elapsed. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed from the beginning of (l), the printing means is controlled to print one copy of the certificate, and to print the aggregated data according to the issuance of the certificate. (P) performing the above step (o) again after providing the computer and storing the same; In the above step (l), if the confirmation of the number of purchases is not made despite the request for confirmation of the number of issued certificates, it is examined whether there is a request for correction of the number of purchases, (Q) checking whether there is a cancellation request if it is determined that there is no request to correct the number of copies; If it is found that there is a request for cancellation, it prints one copy of the certificate, prints the aggregate data according to the certificate issuance, provides the aggregate data to the main computer, saves it, and then performs the above step (o) again. If it is found that there is no request, ignoring the number of sheets entered and performing again from step m above; In the above step (m), if it is determined that the deposit amount is not more than the issueable amount, it is examined whether there is a cancellation request, and if it is determined that there is a cancellation request, it is performed again from the beginning of the step (l), and the cancellation request is made. If it is found that there is no money, additional input of money is required, and step (s) of performing step (s) again is performed after checking whether the deposit amount is more than the issueable amount during step (m).

In another embodiment of the device according to the invention, the enclosure is made of a rigid material (eg steel) and the surface of the material is subjected to special heat treatment to prevent corrosion and enhance durability. It is painted.

The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 schematically shows the appearance of the automatic certificate issuer according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the part indicated by the reference number 1 is a guide for using the device for the convenience of the user, the part indicated by 2 is a coin inlet , The part indicated by 3 is an amount indicating part indicating the amount of money put in or the change of money, and 4 is a keyboard for inputting a user identification code (text letter, number or a combination thereof) and a user's instruction (command), 5 is a monitor, 6 is a certificate outlet, 7 is a coin return lever for returning inserted coins, 8 is a coin return port with change money or returned coins, and 9 is a call to the device's manager when there is something wrong with the device. Each call button is displayed. Also in FIG. 1, reference numeral 16 denotes an enclosure of the apparatus, and reference numeral 17 denotes a wheel for convenient movement of the apparatus. The enclosure 17 is made of a material having rigidity (for example, steel), and the surface of the material is coated by a special heat treatment to prevent corrosion and enhance durability. In addition, although not shown in the figure, a large door is installed at the rear of the enclosure 17 to replace paper and maintain and repair components installed therein, and emits heat generated by operation of the equipment. To this end, at least one heat dissipation fan is installed at the rear of the enclosure 17, and a vent is formed at the bottom thereof.

The apparatus according to the present invention is connected in an on-line manner with a main computer which stores data (information) related to issuance of various certificates. The apparatus according to the present invention provides a user computer with an identification code (eg, social security number, student number, etc.) input by the user. The main computer determines whether the user identification code provided from the device in the present invention is registered in its user directory, and if determined to be a registered user, responds to the request of the automatic certificate issuing device according to the present invention. By providing the data (data) associated with the issue of the certificate to the device of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an automatic certificate issuance system including a device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, the same or corresponding components as those in FIG. 1 are given the same reference numerals as in FIG. Referring to FIG. 2, the apparatus of the present invention is composed of a computer or a high performance microprocessor, is connected to the main computer 10, the control unit 11 for performing the overall control function according to the user's command and the state of each component, etc. And a monitor (4) connected to the control unit (11) to allow a user to issue a command to the device and to display data and messages related to the inputted user identification code and the user's command and status of each component. (5) and the coin recognizer 12 and the control unit 11 to recognize the amount of the coin to be input and transfer the result to the control unit 11 to display the amount of the coin entered by the user or change the change Amount display unit 3 indicating the presence or absence of money, Amount display unit 3 controlled by the control unit 11 to display the amount of coins put by the user or indicating the presence or absence of change money, and A coin box 13 which is controlled by the fisherman 11 and withdraws a coin of a predetermined amount stored to collect coins of the amount corresponding to the certificate issuance cost or to pay change money among the coins put by the user; Each of the certificate issuance printers 14, which are controlled by the control unit 11 and prints the certificate, and each time the certificate is issued, printing the aggregated data (who, when and how many kinds of certificates were issued) And a logging printer 15, which is a means.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for automatically issuing a certificate according to the present invention. When power is supplied to the apparatus according to the present invention, the components of the apparatus are controlled by the control unit 11 which performs a control function according to a program (program corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. 3) stored in advance. Certificate issuing function is automatically performed. Referring to Figure 3 will be described in detail with respect to the automatic certificate issuing method of the present invention.

First, when the system is running (ie power is applied to the device), the control unit 11 checks whether or not the user is able to use the device by checking whether it is connected with the main computer 10 online. Mark on. That is, if it is determined that the device (control unit) is not connected to the main computer 10 online (if NO in S1), the control unit 11 waits until the connection is made online and the user is not allowed to use the device. The impossibility is displayed on the monitor 5 (S2).

If it is determined that the online connection to the main computer has been made (YES in S1), the control unit 11 checks whether the printer for printing issuance 14 and the printer 15 for aggregate data printing are in a normal operating state. If it is determined that the device is not in the normal operating state (NO in S3), the device 5 is not available on the monitor 5 (S4), and the printers wait until the operating state is normal. If it is determined that, 15 is in the normal operating state, the control unit 11 logs in to the main computer 10 with a login name given to the user and starts a program for issuing a certificate (S5).

When the initial operation described above is completed, the control unit 11 performs all the control functions related to automatic certificate issuance according to the certificate issuance program, and this automatic certificate issuing method will be described in detail below. In describing a method of automatically issuing a certificate, in this specification, for the purpose of simplifying the description and for a quicker understanding of the present invention, various certificates (eg, graduation certificate, grades, etc.) related to the bachelor's work at the school are provided. Certificate, enrollment certificate, degree award certificate, etc.) will be described in detail with reference to the method of the present invention as an example.

4 schematically shows a preferred embodiment of a keyboard configuration in the case where the present invention is applied to automatic issuance of various certificates in a school. The key board 4 according to the present embodiment has an English keyboard and a numeric keypad, and various certificates (graduation, graduation, attendance, leave of absence, enrollment, completion, completion, removal, degree schedule, degree award, grades) Keys for selecting a type, a correction key for correcting an input, a cancel key for canceling an input, a confirmation key for confirming an input, and a help key for inquiring how to use the apparatus are provided.

5A to 5G schematically show an example of the screen configuration displayed on the monitor 5 when it is applied to the issuance of the school certificate of the present invention as described above.

Referring to FIG. 3, when the initial operation described above is completed, as shown in FIG. 5A, the controller 11 displays a main logo on the monitor 5 as well as a coin recognizer 12. Accept the given data signals from the e) to calculate the amount of coin (p) and "coin" until the minimum amount of coin (P _min ) required for the use of the device (or issuance of the certificate) is inserted. Display the subtitles (字幕) by moving them up and down, left and right on the screen (S6, S7). At this time, the control unit 11 displays the amount calculated by the coin input on the display unit (3).

Then, if it is determined that more than the minimum amount (P _min ) of coins (if yes in S7), as shown in Figure 5b, enter the "student number (user identification code)" on the monitor (5). A subtitle is displayed to request the user to input the student number through the keyboard 4 (S8), and check whether the student number corresponding to the user identification code is input (S9). At this time, if the user does not enter the identification code (if no in S9) check whether the return of the coin entered (S10), and if the return is requested (if yes in S10) the deposit amount ( After returning the coin corresponding to P) through the coin outlet 8 (S11), the process returns to the above-described step S6, and if there is no request for return of the inserted coin (if NO in S10), the above-mentioned step S8 Return to.

On the other hand, if the user identification code (student number) is input (Yes in S9), it is checked whether the input is canceled (S12), and if there is a request for canceling the input (YES in S12), the process goes to step S10. If there is no cancellation request (if NO in S12), the code is provided to the main computer 10 to check whether it is a registered user identification code (S13).

At this time, if you are notified that the user identification code entered from the main computer (10) is not a registered identification code (if no in S13), check and enter the student ID number again in the monitor (5). Display the subtitle " to request re-input of the user identification code (S14), and then the process returns to the above-described step S10.

If the inputted identification code (student number) is found to be a registered code (YES in S13), as shown in FIG. 5C, a subtitle "Please select the type of certificate" is displayed on the monitor 5. The user will select the type of certificate through the keyboard 4 (S15).

Subsequently, it is checked whether the user has selected the type of certificate through the keyboard 4 (S16). If it is determined that the type of certificate is not selected, it is checked whether there is a return request for the coin input (S17). .

At this time, if there is a coin return request (YES in S17), the process returns to the above-described step S11, and if not, the process returns to the above-described step S15.

On the other hand, when the user selects the type of certificate to be issued through the keyboard 4 (if YES in S16), it is checked whether the input is canceled (S18), and if there is a request for canceling the input ( If yes in S18, the process returns to the above-described step S17, and if there is no cancellation request (no in S18), what kind of certificate is selected that can be issued (i.e., an error has occurred in the selection of the certificate type or note). Whether an abnormality of the data stored in the computer 10 occurs) is examined (S19).

At this time, if it is determined that the selected certificate is not issueable (No in S19), a message "No certificate is issued" is displayed on the monitor 5, and the reason for the subtitle (for example, " The selection of the certificate type is incorrect. "Or" There is no data for issuing the selected certificate. "(S20), and the flow returns to the above-described step S17.

On the other hand, if it is determined that issuance of the selected certificate is possible, the main computer 10 receives data (certification data) related to issuance of the certificate (S21), and in order to prevent the operation of the software module (software module) for coin return. A lockout is performed on the module (S22S).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5D, the type of the selected certificate is displayed on the monitor 5, and the subtitle " Please enter the number. &Quot; It is required to enter the number of copies (S23).

Next, it is checked whether the number of copies of the certificate is issued (S24). If it is determined that the number of copies has been completed, as shown in FIG. 5e, "If correct, press the [OK] key. Subtitles are displayed on the monitor 5 to request confirmation of the number of copies (S25).

Subsequently, it is checked whether the [OK] key is pressed (S26), and when it is determined that the verification is completed, the amount of purchase request certificate issuable amount (P _min ), which is the cost required to issue the certificate of the required number of sheets, is calculated ( S27).

When the calculation of the _issueable amount P _{min of the} required number of sheets is completed, it is checked whether the deposit amount P is equal to or greater than the _issueable amount P _min (S28), and the deposit amount P is the issueable amount P. _min ), the subtitle "Printing" is displayed on the monitor 5 as shown in Fig. 5f, and the data received from the main computer 10 is printed through the printer 14 for issuing the certificate. The predetermined amount is automatically settled and stored in the coin box 13, and the user's personal information, the type and number of certificates, etc. are printed on the printer 15 for printing the aggregate data, and the aggregate data is displayed on the main computer (10). Provided in (S29).

After the user has issued the required number of certificates, as shown in Fig. 5g, please get the certificate from the paper outlet on the monitor (5). Display the subtitle "and release the lock of the coin return module (S30), and if there is a change money to be returned to the user, the change money is returned (S31), and the certificate issuance is terminated. .

On the other hand, in spite of a request for inputting the number of issued certificates (see S23), when the number of copies is not made (if NO in S24), a predetermined time (preferably about 10 to 15 seconds) If the predetermined time has not elapsed, and returns to the above-mentioned step S23, and if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, a copy of the certificate is issued and a certificate is issued. At the same time as printing the data by the printing means and providing the aggregate data to the main computer 10 and storing (S33), the process returns to step S30 described above to return the change money and terminate the issuance of the certificate.

In response to the confirmation request (see S25) of the number of certificate issuances, if it is determined that the user has not pressed the [OK] key (if NO in S26), it is examined whether or not the [correct] key is pressed (S34). If it is determined that the [correct] key has been pressed, the process returns to step S23 described above and requests re-entry of the number of issues. At this time, if it is determined in S34 that the user has not pressed the [correct] key, it is checked whether the [Cancel] key is pressed (S35), and if it is determined that the [Cancel] key is pressed, the process returns to the above-described step S33. If it is determined that the [Cancel] key has not been pressed, the number of sheets entered is ignored (S36), and the flow returns to the above-described step S27.

On the other hand, in the above-described step S28, if it is determined that the deposit amount P is not more than the issueable amount P _min , it is checked whether the [Cancel] key is pressed (S37), and if it is determined that the [Cancel] key is pressed. If it returns to the above-mentioned step S33, and it turns out that the said [Cancel] key was not pressed, it requires to input additional coins (S38), and returns to the above-mentioned step S27.

Although the present invention has been described in detail above by way of example, it will be well understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various embodiments of the present invention may be made without departing from the spirit and gist of the present invention. will be.

In the example described above, only the case where a coin is used has been described, but a bill recognizer may be used instead of or in conjunction with a coin recognizer, which is a currency recognition means, to recover the cost of issuing a certificate. In addition, if the user identification code is bar-coded, a bar code recognizer may be used instead of using a keyboard as an input means for inputting the user identification code.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain various certificates automatically and promptly and accurately, unattended, and to obtain advantages that can improve the reliability of certificate issuance, as well as reduce the manpower associated with certificate issuance. It can be economical in the long run. In addition, it is possible to minimize the inconvenience of complaints due to delay in issuance of certificate, unkindness of the person in charge of complaints, etc.

The present invention can be applied to issuing any kind of certificate if a computerized system having information related to issuance of various kinds of certificates is established.

Claims (3)

Control means connected online with the main computer that stores the proof data and performing all the control functions according to the user's command, and receiving proof data provided from the main computer, and connected with the control means. Input means for inputting an identification code and a command, display means for displaying proof data and various messages in response to the identification code and command controlled and inputted by the control means, and recognizing the amount of money entered Certificate automatic issuing apparatus comprising: a money amount recognition means for transmitting a value to the control means, a certificate printing means for printing a certificate controlled by the control means, respectively, and an aggregate data printing means for printing the aggregated data each time a certificate is issued. In the method for automatically issuing a certificate selected by the user using; A second step of checking whether there is an abnormality of the apparatus for issuing a certificate when power is supplied to the automatic issuing apparatus and taking a predetermined action according to the result; Displaying the main logo on the display means, calculating the payment amount P from predetermined data signals provided from the coin recognition means, and inserting money until a minimum amount of money (Pmin) necessary for the use of the device is introduced. A second step of displaying the amount of money put into demand; A third step of requesting input of an identification code of a user if it is determined that a currency equal to or greater than the minimum amount (P _min ) is input, and checking whether the identification code has been input; If there is no input of the identification code, it is examined whether or not the return of the input money is requested, and if the return is requested, the currency corresponding to the deposit amount P is returned and then executed again from the second step. A fourth step of performing again from the third step if there is no request to return; In the third step, it is examined whether the input is canceled when the identification code is input, and if the input cancellation request is requested, the process is performed again from the fourth step, and if the input cancellation request is not provided, the identification code is provided to the main computer. A fifth step of checking whether the code is registered; A sixth step of requesting re-entry of the user identification code and performing it again from the third step if it is determined that the input identification code is not a registered code; A seventh step of requesting selection of a certificate type if it is found that the input identification code is a registered code, and checking whether the type of certificate is selected; In the seventh step, if it is determined that the certificate type has not been selected, it is examined whether there is a return request for the entered currency, and if there is a return request, the process is performed again from the fourth step; Performing an eighth step again; In the seventh step, if it is determined that the certificate type is selected, it is examined whether there is a request for canceling the input, and if there is a request for canceling the input, it is performed again from the eighth step. A ninth step of examining whether If it is determined that the selected certificate cannot be issued, a tenth step of displaying the message that the certificate cannot be issued and the reason thereof as a message and then performing the process again from the eighth step; In the ninth step, if it is determined that the selected certificate can be issued, the authentication data related to the issuance of the certificate is accepted from the main computer, and the module is locked to prevent driving of the software module for money return. An eleventh step; A twelfth step of displaying the type of the selected certificate and requesting input of the number of issuances of the certificate and checking whether the number of issuances has been entered and requesting confirmation of the number of inputs if it is determined that the number of inputs has been completed; When the input of the number of copies is confirmed, a request amount of the issued certificate of purchase (P _max ), which is a cost used to issue a certificate of the total number of required copies, is calculated, and whether the deposit amount (P) is equal to or greater than the amount of issue (P _max ). A thirteenth step of examining; If the deposit amount (P) is found to be greater than the _issueable amount (P _max ), it indicates that the certificate is being printed and prints the data received from the main computer by the certificate printing means and automatically prints a predetermined amount corresponding thereto. A fourteenth step of calculating and storing the aggregated data such as the personal information, the type and the number of users of the user by printing means, and providing the aggregated data to the main computer and storing the aggregated data; When printing of the certificate is completed, a message indicating a caution is displayed along with a message to receive the certificate from the paper outlet, unlocking the coin return module, and if there is a change of money to be returned to the user. A fifteenth step of returning the change and ending the issuance of the certificate; In the twelfth step, when the number of sheets is not input despite the number of sheets input request, it is checked whether a predetermined time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed from the beginning, and prints one copy of the certificate, prints the aggregated data according to the issuance of the certificate, provides the aggregated data to the main computer, and stores the calculated data. Performing a sixteenth step again; In the twelfth step, if the confirmation of the number of purchases is not made despite the request for confirmation of the number of issued certificates, it is examined whether there is a request for correction of the number of purchases. A seventeenth step of checking whether there is a cancellation request if it is determined that there is no request for correction of the number; If it is found that there is a cancellation request, printing one copy of the certificate, printing the aggregate data according to the certificate issuance, providing the aggregate data to the main computer, storing the aggregate data, and performing the above step 15 again. If it is determined that there is no, the eighteenth step of disregarding the number of sheets entered and performing again from the thirteenth step; If it is determined in step 13 that the deposit amount P is not equal to or greater than the _issueable amount P _max , it is examined whether there is a cancellation request, and if it is determined that there is a cancellation request, the process is performed again from the beginning of step 12; If it is determined that there is no cancellation request, the method further includes a nineteenth step of requesting additional input of money and performing the step of checking whether the deposit amount P is equal to or greater than the _issueable amount P _max of the thirteenth step. Certificate issuing method, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, wherein the first step comprises: checking whether the certificate issuing device is online with the main computer, indicating whether the user can use the device, and waiting for the connection; ; If the device is found to be in online connection with the main computer, it is examined whether the certificate printing means and the aggregate data printing means are in the normal operating state, and if it is determined that the device is not in the normal operating state, the device is marked as unavailable. Waiting for normal operation; And if the printing means is determined to be in a settlement operation state, logging in to the main computer with a given log-in name and starting a program for issuing a certificate. On the front, at least one or more money inlets, an amount indicating means for displaying the amount of money input or the presence or absence of change, a certificate outlet for the dispensing of a certificate and a means for returning the amount of money, A currency return opening is formed, each with a change of money or returned currency, and at the rear, at least one door is provided for exchanging paper and for maintenance of internal parts and at least one for releasing heat generated by the operation of the equipment. An enclosure 16 to which a fan for heat dissipation is installed and a vent is formed at a lower end thereof; Control means (11) connected to the main computer in an on-line manner and performing general control functions according to a user's command and accepting proof materials provided from the main computer; Input means (4) connected to the control means and for inputting an identification code and a command of a user; Display means (5) for displaying attestation data and messages in association with the user identification code and command controlled and entered by the control means; Money amount recognition means (12) for recognizing the amount of money introduced into the at least one currency input port and transferring the result to the control means; Certificate printing means (14) controlled by the control means for printing a certificate; An aggregate data printing means 15 for printing the aggregate data each time a certificate is issued; The control means (11) comprises the steps of (a) checking for the abnormality of the apparatus when the power is supplied and taking a predetermined action according to the result; Displaying the main logo on the display means, calculating the deposit amount from the predetermined data signals provided from the currency recognition means, and requesting the input of money until the minimum amount of money required for the use of the device is input. Displaying the amount of money (b); (C) requesting input of a user identification code if it is determined that more than the minimum amount of money is input, and checking whether the identification code has been input through the input means; If there is no input of the identification code, it is examined whether or not the return of the input money is requested, and if the return is requested, the currency corresponding to the deposit amount is returned and the process is performed again from the step (b). If there is no return request, performing step (d) again from step (c); In the above step (d), if there is an input of the identification code, it is examined whether or not the input is canceled, and if there is an input cancellation request, it is performed again from the above step (d); (E) checking whether the code is registered by providing the identification code; If it is determined that the input identification code is not a registered code, requesting re-entry of the identification code and performing it again from the step (c); (G) requesting selection of a certificate type if it is found that the input identification code is a registered code, and checking whether the type of certificate is selected; In the above step (g), if it is found that the certificate type has not been selected, it is examined whether there is a return request for the entered currency, and if there is a return request, it is performed again from the above step (d); performing step (h) again from (g); In step (g), if it is determined that the certificate type is selected, it is checked whether there is an input cancellation request, and if there is an input cancellation request, it is performed again from the above step (h), and if there is no cancellation request, the main computer is contacted. (I) checking whether the selected certificate is issueable; If it is determined that issuance of the selected certificate is impossible, step (j) of performing the above step (h) after controlling the display means to display the certificate and the reason thereof as a message; In the above step (i), if it is determined that the selected certificate can be issued, the authentication data related to the issuance of the certificate is accepted from the main computer, and the module is locked to prevent the software module for the currency return from being driven. (K); (L) requesting input of the number of issuances of the certificate, displaying the type of the selected certificate, and checking whether the number of issuances has been entered and requesting confirmation of the number of inputs when it is determined that the number of issuances is completed; (M) calculating an amount of money available for issuance of a certificate of purchase required for issuing a certificate of the total number of requested pieces, if the input of the number of pieces is confirmed, and checking whether the deposit amount is the amount of money available for issue; If the deposit amount is found to be more than the issued amount, it indicates that the certificate is being printed, and controls the printing means to print the data received from the main computer and automatically settle the predetermined amount corresponding to the user's personal information. (N) printing the aggregate data, such as the type and number of certificates, by printing means and providing the aggregate data to the main computer; When the printing of the certificate is completed, a message indicating a warning is displayed along with a message to receive the certificate from the paper outlet, unlocking the coin return module, and if there is a change money to be returned to the user. Returning, and the certificate automatic issuing device, characterized in that the step (o) to terminate the issuance of the certificate.