Centrally controlled safe management system

摘要

A cash management system utilizes a cloud computing model wherein a cloud of one or more servers may be locally networked or may be geographically dispersed and accessed by the client device over the Internet. The client device is a cash management safe. More than one safe may be employed in a system. Metrics, control functions, and interactions normally handled by an autonomous safe are shunted directly to a cloud server on the network. Usage data, currency validations, coin validations, security entries, etc. are communicated to the cloud server. The cloud server(s), based on database information and software settings, can transmit configuration, updates and information to remote safes. The information transmitted may include user configuration, access rules, currency configuration, alert configuration, and software and firmware updates. The cloud server based cash management system allows the entire cash management of an enterprise to be provided as a service to that enterprise.

主权项

1. A safe management and transaction tracking system, comprising:
a safe enclosing a first secure interior, said safe comprising, a solid state central processing unit, a currency validating apparatus having a microprocessor in communication with said central processing unit, a touch screen display in communication with said central processing unit and controlled by said central processing unit, a first door allowing access to said first secure interior, said first door secured by a first electronic lock in communication with said central processing unit, a dedicated relay circuit for each said currency validating apparatus, said central processing unit capable of resetting each said relay circuit independently of said safe; and a first external communication port associated with said central processing unit; a network, said network comprising, a solid state server, a work station comprising a display and an interface and, a first communication link between said work station and said solid state server; and, a second communications link between said first external communication port of said safe and said network; wherein said currency validating apparatus is programmable via said network to accept a variety of currency sets.