Abstract: Provided is a highly reliable automatic transaction apparatus. This automatic transaction apparatus comprises a control unit which generates transaction data related to a transaction, and generates a command for payout, deposit or remittance based on the transaction data, and a first device which detects an abnormality of the control unit based on a command sent from the control unit according to an input from a device that is different from the control unit, wherein the first device sends the command to a second device that is different from the first device when the first device determines that an abnormality of the control unit is not detected based on a command sent from the control unit.

Abstract: Proposed are a highly reliable automatic transaction device and a control method thereof. Specifically provided is an automatic transaction device, and a control method thereof, including a main body control unit which generates first withdraw transaction data including amount information as information related to an amount in a withdraw transaction and a withdraw command for instructing a withdraw of a paper currency based on the first withdraw transaction data, a paper currency processing unit which receives the withdraw command and pays out the paper currency, and a first device which is a device that is different from the paper currency processing unit and which determines a feasibility of a withdraw based on the first withdraw transaction data sent from the main body control unit. When the first device determines that the withdraw is possible, the first device generates withdraw credit information with security that is higher than the withdraw command based on the first withdraw transaction data.

Abstract: A highly reliable automatic transaction apparatus and control method thereof which are capable of suppressing unauthorized transactions and the like are proposed.

Abstract: A highly reliable automatic transaction apparatus and control method thereof which are capable of suppressing unauthorized transactions and the like are proposed.

Abstract: Provided is a highly reliable automatic transaction apparatus. This automatic transaction apparatus comprises a control unit which generates transaction data related to a transaction, and generates a command for payout, deposit or remittance based on the transaction data, and a first device which detects an abnormality of the control unit based on a command sent from the control unit according to an input from a device that is different from the control unit, wherein the first device sends the command to a second device that is different from the first device when the first device determines that an abnormality of the control unit is not detected based on a command sent from the control unit.

Abstract: Proposed are a highly reliable automatic transaction device and a control method thereof. Specifically provided is an automatic transaction device, and a control method thereof, including a main body control unit which generates first withdraw transaction data including amount information as information related to an amount in a withdraw transaction and a withdraw command for instructing a withdraw of a paper currency based on the first withdraw transaction data, a paper currency processing unit which receives the withdraw command and pays out the paper currency, and a first device which is a device that is different from the paper currency processing unit and which determines a feasibility of a withdraw based on the first withdraw transaction data sent from the main body control unit. When the first device determines that the withdraw is possible, the first device generates withdraw credit information with security that is higher than the withdraw command based on the first withdraw transaction data.

Abstract: A highly reliable automatic transaction system is capable of minimizing damage caused by malware. In an automatic transaction system, a first storage unit stores first transaction information in a paper currency transaction device and a second storage unit stores first transaction information in an external device. In a second transaction, a transaction after a first transaction, an ATM control unit sends second transaction information as information related to an amount to be handled in the second transaction, an external device sends the first transaction information from the second storage unit, and the paper currency handling device receives the second transaction information, and the external device sends the first transaction information, and determines whether the first transaction information stored in the first storage unit and the first transaction information sent by the external device are a match. When a match occurs paper currencies are transferred based on the second amount information.

Abstract: An automatic transaction device includes a first device mounted internally and a control unit that controls devices send and receive data between the first device and the control unit. The first device executes processing that generates a first code relating to the first device and sends same to the control unit and executes processing that verifies a second code received from the control unit and generates an encryption key in accordance with the verification results. The control unit executes: processing whereby, after the first code has been received, verification is made that the operation environment is within the automatic transaction device; and processing whereby, if a determination is made that the operation environment is within the automatic transaction device, a second code is generated and sent to the first device.

Abstract: A biometric authentication apparatus for performing user authentication based on finger/palm print information representing a biological characteristic of fingerprint or palm print and vein information representing a biological characteristic of vein, comprises: a finger/palm print information acquirer arranged and adapted to obtain finger/palm print information from a selected portion of a person; a vein information acquirer arranged and adapted to obtain vein information from the selected portion of the person; a sensor arranged and adapted to come in contact with the selected portion of the person and to output a signal corresponding to a pressing degree of the selected portion of the person against the sensor; a controller arranged and adapted to identify, responsive to the signal output from the sensor, whether a state of the selected portion of the person is suitable for obtaining the finger/palm print information and the vein information and to control the finger/palm print information acquirer and

Abstract: A biometric authentication apparatus for performing user authentication based on finger/palm print information representing a biological characteristic of fingerprint or palm print and vein information representing a biological characteristic of vein, comprises: a finger/palm print information acquirer arranged and adapted to obtain finger/palm print information from a selected portion of a person; a vein information acquirer arranged and adapted to obtain vein information from the selected portion of the person; a sensor arranged and adapted to come in contact with the selected portion of the person and to output a signal corresponding to a pressing degree of the selected portion of the person against the sensor; a controller arranged and adapted to identify, responsive to the signal output from the sensor, whether a state of the selected portion of the person is suitable for obtaining the finger/palm print information and the vein information and to control the finger/palm print information acquirer and

Abstract: A structure holds a medium itself to be scanned flat on an installation base in a stand type image input device. The installation base of the image recognition apparatus is provided with a mechanism which clips a medium and straightens creases and curls in the medium. the installation base may be provided with adhesion. Alternatively a mechanism for holding down a medium with filaments finer than the resolution of the image input device maybe provided.

Abstract: A simple non-contact image reader of high degree of freedom comprising a reading unit for reading images, a reading condition changing unit for changing the reading conditions of the reading unit, a storage unit for storing two read images which are read under two different reading conditions changed, and an image correction unit for composing two read images stored and developing them on a plane, wherein characters written on the surface of a folded form or a thick book can be read in a good operability state and on a high image quality basis by reading images in non-contact.

Abstract: A structure holds a medium itself to be scanned flat on an installation base in a stand type image input device. The installation base of the image recognition apparatus is provided with a mechanism which clips a medium and straightens creases and curls in the medium. the installation base may be provided with adhesion. Alternatively a mechanism for holding down a medium with filaments finer than the resolution of the image input device maybe provided.

Abstract: A character reading method has enhanced character segmentation accuracy and character string recognition accuracy for reading correctly hand-written addresses on postal matters. The method extracts provisional character patterns from image information of the address character string (step 206), creates a table 219 of tentative character patterns and implements the character classification for the tentative character patterns (step 207), extracts, specifically for characters of the street number portion of the address character string, periphery information (vertical and horizontal lengths, vertical/horizontal length ratio, pattern spacings, etc.) of tentative character patterns (step 212), and segments the character string into characters accurately based on the information (step 215).

Abstract: A general neuro-computer and system using it is capable of executing a plurality of learning algorithms, providing an instruction execution speed comparable with a hard wired system, and practically neglecting a time required for rewriting microprograms. The neuro-computer is constituted by a neuron array having a plurality of neurons, a control storage unit for storing microinstructions, a parameter register, a control logic, and a global memory. A host computer as a user interface inputs information necessary for the learning and execution of the neuro-computer to the system, the information including learning algorithms, neural network architecture, the number of learnings, the number of input patterns, input signals, and desired signals. The information inputted from the host computer is transferred via a SCSI to the neuro-computer to perform a desired neural network operation.

Abstract: A neural network (100) has an input layer, a hidden layer, and an output layer. The neural network stores weight values which operate on data input at the input layer to generate output data at the output layer. An error computing unit (87) receives the output data and compares it with desired output data from a learning data storage unit (105) to calculate error values representing the difference. An error gradient computing unit (81) calculates an error gradient, i.e. rate and direction of error change. A ratio computing unit (82) computes a ratio or percentage of a prior conjugate vector and combines the ratio with the error gradient. A conjugate vector computing unit (83) generates a present line search conjugate vector from the error gradient value and a previously calculated line search gradient vector. A line search computing unit (95) includes a weight computing unit (88) which calculates a weight correction value.

Abstract: A learning control method reduces overall learning time by displaying data related to an appropriate determination of learning protraction and a proper restoring method. Prior to initiating the learning, the user is inquired about the current problem and a problem data set representing items associated with the problem is obtained. Evaluation data indicating a state of learning obtained during the learning on the current problem is sequentially stored and displayed. When there is a high possibility of learning protraction during the learning, a message informing the user is displayed. When the learning is stopped by the user in this case, the problem data set and evaluation data set are stored. Then, a list of restoring methods is displayed and a particular restoring method is selected by the user once the learning is stopped. The learning is restarted on the current problem in accordance with the selected restoring method.

Abstract: A device for interconnecting turbine blades comprises a pair of projections extending towards each other from the opposing sides of the tips of adjacent blades, having an inclined inward surface, and having a radially extending perforation. A cover piece has a pair of inclined outward surfaces conforming to the inward surfaces of the projections. The cover piece also has lugs extending through the perforations in the projections. One of the lugs has its end peened to form an overhang for abutting the projection. The perforation of the opposite projection is elongated to permit untwist of the turbine blades.