JP2018060265A - Valuable media processor, valuable media processing system, and valuable media processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a valuable media processor capable of collecting stored valuable media in a state classified according to a predetermined condition.SOLUTION: A valuable media processor 600 performs classification/collection processing for classifying valuable media stored in a storage part 30a according to priority information indicating conditions of the valuable media to be dispensed preferentially from a dispensing part 60. The classification/collection processing delivers the valuable media from the storage part 30a, conveys the valuable media meeting a first condition to the dispensing par 60 and conveys the valuable media not meeting the first condition to a holding part 20, other than the storage part 30a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The technology disclosed herein relates to a valuable medium processing apparatus that processes valuable media such as checks.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, financial institutions such as banks have been carrying out cashier operations for managing money handled in banks. Cashier work is often performed by using a valuable medium processing device such as a cashier machine from the viewpoint of safety, certainty, and labor saving as much as possible. The valuable medium processing device has a function of executing various processes related to valuable media such as deposit and withdrawal processing and management of securities such as coins, banknotes, and checks.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration of a valuable medium processing apparatus that appropriately and strictly manages a valuable medium (mainly damaged banknotes, checks, etc.).

JP 2014-71523 A

  For example, a check that is one of valuable media needs to be exchanged at a corresponding exchange in order to cash it. However, the exchanges where checks can be exchanged differ depending on the issuer of the checks. For this reason, when checks are collected from the valuable medium processing device, it is necessary to classify them into exchanges that can exchange them. However, under the present circumstances, checks collected from the valuable medium processing apparatus are manually classified. Therefore, there are problems in that the number of work steps is increased and manual misclassification is likely to occur. This is a common problem in the business of sorting and collecting valuable media other than checks.

  The technology disclosed herein has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to enable collection of valuable media stored in a valuable media processing apparatus in a state of being classified under a predetermined condition.

  The technology disclosed herein is a valuable medium processing apparatus, and includes a loading unit into which a valuable medium is input, a payout unit from which a valuable medium is dispensed, a plurality of the storage of the valuable medium while storing the valuable medium. A storage section, a transport section for transporting the valuable medium, and a control section for controlling the operation of the valuable medium processing device, wherein the control section pays priority to the valuable medium stored in the storage section. The valuable medium processing apparatus is controlled to perform classification collection processing for classifying based on priority information indicating the condition of the valuable medium to be dispensed and paying out from the dispensing unit.

  According to this configuration, in the valuable medium processing device, when the control unit performs the classification collection process, the valuable medium such as a check stored in the storage unit is converted to priority information indicating the condition of the valuable medium to be preferentially paid out. It is classified based on the payout unit. For this reason, since the valuable medium can be collected from the valuable medium processing apparatus in a state where the valuable medium is classified for each condition, a manual operation for classifying the valuable medium after the collection can be eliminated. Therefore, the number of work steps can be reduced, and manual classification errors can be avoided.

  In the valuable medium processing apparatus, the control unit feeds out the valuable medium stored in the first storage unit among the plurality of storage units and controls the transport unit in the classification and collection process. The valuable medium that satisfies the first condition indicated by the priority information is conveyed to the payout unit, and the valuable medium that does not satisfy the first condition is other than the first storage unit in the plurality of storage units. It is good also as conveying to the 2nd storage part.

  Thereby, in the classification collection process, among the valuable media fed out from the first storage unit, valuable media that satisfy the first condition indicated by the priority information are paid out, while valuable media that do not satisfy the first condition are stored in the second storage. It is conveyed to the part. Therefore, a valuable medium that satisfies the first condition can be paid out preferentially.

  Further, in the classification collection process, the control unit feeds out the valuable medium stored in the second storage unit, controls the transport unit, and selects a valuable medium that satisfies the second condition indicated by the priority information, It is good also as conveying the valuable medium which does not satisfy | fill the said 2nd condition to storage parts other than the said 2nd accommodating part in the said several accommodating part while conveying to the said discharge part.

  Thus, in the classification and collection process, the valuable medium stored in the second storage unit is paid out, and among the fed out valuable media, the valuable medium that satisfies the second condition indicated by the priority information is paid out, while the second condition The valuable medium that does not satisfy is stored in a storage unit other than the second storage unit. Therefore, the valuable medium satisfying the second condition can be paid out with priority after the valuable medium satisfying the first condition.

  Here, in order to classify and collect valuable media, a configuration is also possible in which a large number of storage units are provided in the valuable medium processing apparatus and are classified and stored in advance in each storage unit when the valuable media are loaded. However, in this case, the device configuration becomes large, leading to an increase in size and cost of the device. Moreover, one storage part tends to be full. In the present disclosure, it is possible to realize the collection and collection of valuable media with a simple configuration.

  Further, a plurality of storage units other than the second storage unit are provided, and the control unit selects a valuable medium that does not satisfy the second condition among the valuable media fed out from the second storage unit. Based on conditions other than the first and second conditions indicated by the priority information, it may be classified and transported to a plurality of storage units other than the second storage unit.

  Thereby, valuable media that do not satisfy the first and second conditions are classified and stored in a plurality of storage units based on other conditions. Therefore, thereafter, valuable media that do not satisfy the first and second conditions can be easily classified and dispensed.

  The second storage unit may be a holding unit that temporarily holds a valuable medium input to the input unit.

  As a result, it is possible to perform a category medium recovery process using the holding unit.

  The valuable medium may be a check or a bill, and the condition indicated by the priority information may relate to an exchange where the check or the bill can be exchanged.

  As a result, the check or bill can be collected in a state of being classified based on the conditions regarding the exchange that can be exchanged.

  The valuable medium processing apparatus includes a storage unit that stores the priority information, and the priority information stored in the storage unit can be set and changed via an operation unit. Also good.

  Thus, the priority information can be set and changed from the outside of the valuable medium processing apparatus via the operation unit.

  The valuable medium processing device includes a storage unit that stores a storage medium information database that manages individual information of the valuable medium stored in the storage unit, and the control unit includes the storage unit in the classification and recovery process. The valuable media may be classified with reference to the medium information database.

  Thereby, since the individual information of the valuable medium stored in the storage unit is managed by the storage medium information database, it is possible to easily classify the valuable medium in the classification collection process.

  In the valuable medium processing apparatus, the control unit may set the priority information based on individual information of the valuable medium managed in the storage medium information database.

  Thereby, the priority information is set based on the individual information of the valuable medium managed in the storage medium information database.

  Further, in the above-described valuable medium processing device, the control unit, when paying out the valuable medium satisfying the condition indicated by the priority information, from the payout unit, the condition and the payment managed in the storage medium information database. A list including individual information of valuable media to be output may be created.

  Thereby, when a valuable medium is paid out in the classification collection process, the operator can confirm the prioritized condition and the individual information of the valuable medium from the output list.

  Further, in the above-described valuable medium processing apparatus, the control unit may create a list in which individual information of valuable media included in the storage medium information database is arranged according to the priority information.

  Thereby, the operator can easily recognize the status of the classification of the valuable medium based on the priority information from the created list.

  The technique disclosed herein is a valuable medium processing system including the above-described valuable medium processing apparatus and a management apparatus that manages the valuable medium processing apparatus, and the management apparatus stores the priority information. And storing the priority information to the valuable medium processing device.

  Thereby, priority information can be managed in the management device.

  Further, in the above-described valuable medium processing system, the storage unit included in the management device stores a storage medium information database in which individual information of the valuable medium stored in the storage unit is registered, and the valuable medium processing The control unit included in the apparatus may classify the valuable medium with reference to the storage medium information database in the classification collection process.

  Thereby, since the individual information of the valuable medium stored in the storage unit is managed by the storage medium information database, it is possible to easily classify the valuable medium in the classification collection process.

  In addition, the technology disclosed herein includes an input unit into which a valuable medium is input, a payout unit from which the valuable medium is dispensed, and a plurality of storage units that store the valuable medium and feed out the stored valuable medium. A valuable medium processing method for a valuable medium processing apparatus, wherein a valuable medium is fed out from a first storage unit among the plurality of storage units, and a priority is given to the valuable media fed out from the first storage unit. The valuable medium that satisfies the first condition indicated by the priority information indicating the condition of the valuable medium to be paid out is transported to the payout unit and the first condition is not satisfied among the valuable media fed out from the first storage unit. The valuable medium is transported to a second storage unit other than the first storage unit among the plurality of storage units.

  Thereby, among the valuable media fed out from the first storage unit, the valuable media satisfying the first condition indicated by the priority information are paid out, while the valuable media not satisfying the first condition are the second media other than the first storage unit. It is conveyed to the storage unit. Therefore, a valuable medium that satisfies the first condition can be paid out with a simple configuration.

  According to the present disclosure, in the valuable medium processing apparatus, the valuable medium can be collected in a state of being classified for each condition, and the classification work after the collection can be made unnecessary. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the work man-hours and avoid manual classification mistakes.

Example of overall configuration of valuable medium processing system including valuable medium processing apparatus according to embodiment Internal configuration diagram of a valuable medium processing apparatus according to an embodiment The block diagram which shows the function structure of the valuable medium processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment An example of priority information Example of storage medium information database Flow chart showing check deposit process Image of operation of valuable media processing device in check deposit processing Flow chart showing the check collection process Image of operation of valuable media processing device in check collection process The figure which shows the specific operation example of the valuable media processing apparatus in the classification | category collection process of a check An example of the storage medium information database in the process of the operation example of FIG. An example of the storage medium information database in the process of the operation example of FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The “valuable medium” to be processed by the valuable medium processing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes securities such as coins, banknotes, and checks. In the present embodiment, a check will be described as an example of a valuable medium.

<Example of overall system configuration>
FIG. 1 is an external view of an example of a valuable medium processing system including a valuable medium processing apparatus according to the embodiment. A valuable medium processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a banknote processing device 10 including a bulk banknote processing unit 100 and a bundled banknote processing unit 200, a coin processing device 20 including a bulk coin processing unit 300 and a wrapping coin processing unit 400, and a coin. A loss processing apparatus 500 that processes the coins and commemorative coins that cannot be accepted by the processing apparatus 20 or the like, and a valuable medium processing apparatus 600 that processes a slip, check, bill, etc. that cannot be received by the banknote processing apparatus 10 or the like It has. An operation display unit 700 that is a touch panel and a printer 800 are disposed on the top surfaces of the banknote processing apparatus 10 and the coin processing apparatus 20, respectively. The user operates each device via the operation display unit 700, checks various information on the screen of the operation display unit 700, and outputs necessary information from the printer 800. The valuable medium processing system 1 may be configured to be able to communicate with a management computer 2 in a bank, for example. This management computer 2 is connected to other devices such as a window terminal at a bank window.

<Configuration example of valuable medium processing device>
FIG. 2 is an internal configuration diagram of the valuable medium processing apparatus 600. In FIG. 2, the surface on the left side of the drawing is the front surface of the valuable medium processing device 600, and the surface on the right side of the drawing is the back surface of the valuable medium processing device 600.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the valuable medium processing apparatus 600 includes a loading unit 10 for loading a valuable medium such as a check into the machine body, and a payout for dispensing the valuable medium stored in the machine body outside the machine body. A portion 60 is provided. The input unit 10 and the payout unit 60 are provided on the front surface of the valuable medium processing device 600 (the left side surface in FIG. 2). In addition, the feeding unit 10 is provided with a feeding mechanism 12, and valuable media that are thrown into the feeding unit 10 in a bundled state by the operator are fed into the body one by one by the feeding mechanism 12. The transport unit 14 transports the valuable media fed one by one from the input unit 10 by the feed mechanism 12 one by one.

  An imaging unit 16 is provided in the transport unit 14. The imaging unit 16 captures the input valuable medium and acquires image data. The holding unit 20 temporarily holds the input valuable medium. Here, the holding unit 20 is of a tape winding type in which a valuable medium is sandwiched and wound between tapes. More specifically, the holding unit 20 has a drum 20a that can be rotated in both forward and reverse directions, and the drum 20a winds up or feeds a pair of tapes. The valuable medium sent to the holding unit 20 is wound up and stored one by one by the drum 20a one by one while being sandwiched between the pair of tapes. Further, when the drum 20 a is reversed, the wound valuable media are fed out one by one and sent out to the transport unit 14.

  Further, in the machine body of the valuable medium processing device 600, a check storage unit 30 for storing a check, and a non-conformity storage unit 40, 42 for storing a non-use ticket or an old ticket are provided. Here, the check storage unit 30 includes three storage units, a first storage unit 30a, a second storage unit 30b, and a third storage unit 30c. Each of the storage units 30a, 30b, and 30c is an accumulation-type storage unit, and the check sent from the transport unit 14 to the storage units 30a, 30b, and 30c is a check that is already stored in the storage units 30a, 30b, and 30c. Stored in a stacked manner. It also has a function to feed out stored checks. Note that the check storage unit 30 may store securities such as bills other than checks. The check storage unit 30 is an example of a storage unit in the present disclosure.

  The non-ticket storage unit 40 is a stacking type storage unit, and the non-use ticket and the old ticket sent from the transport unit 14 to the non-use ticket storage unit 40 are already stored in the non-use ticket storage unit 40. It is stored so that it can be stacked on top. On the other hand, the non-payment storage unit 42 is a tape winding type storage unit. More specifically, similarly to the holding unit 20, the damaged ticket storage unit 42 has a drum 42 a that can rotate in both forward and reverse directions. Then, the slips and old bills sent to the slip ticket storage unit 42 are sequentially wound and stored by the drum 42a one by one while being sandwiched between the pair of tapes. Further, when the drum 42 a is reversed, the wound tickets and old tickets that have been wound up are fed out one by one and sent to the transport unit 14.

  In addition, a new ticket storage unit 50 for storing new tickets is provided in the body of the valuable medium processing device 500. Here, the new ticket storage unit 50 includes four storage units including a first storage unit 50a, a second storage unit 50b, a third storage unit 50c, and a fourth storage unit 50d. New tickets stored in the storage units 50a, 50b, 50c, and 50d are fed out one by one to the transport unit 14 by the feeding mechanisms 52a, 52b, 52c, and 52d, respectively.

  The payout unit 60 is connected to the transport unit 14, and the valuable media transported by the transport unit 14 are thrown out so as to be stacked by the payout unit 60. The dispensing unit 60 is provided with an impeller 62, and the valuable medium sent from the transport unit 14 to the impeller 62 is sandwiched between a pair of blades forming the impeller 62. Is sent to the dispensing unit 60 by rotating in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. Further, the dispensing unit 60 is provided with a shutter 61a, and the operator can take out valuable media accumulated in the dispensing unit 60 when the shutter 61a is opened. In addition, the dispensing unit 60 is provided with a sampling detection unit 61b so that it is possible to detect that the valuable medium accumulated in the dispensing unit 60 has been extracted.

  Moreover, the conveyance part 14 is comprised from the 1st conveyance part 14a and the 2nd conveyance part 14b. The 1st conveyance part 14a conveys the valuable medium thrown into the machine body from the injection | throwing-in part 10 to the holding | maintenance part 20, the check storage part 30, and the loss ticket storage parts 40 and 42. The second transport unit 14 b transports the new ticket stored in the new ticket storage unit 50 to the dispensing unit 60. Here, the conveyance path of the 1st conveyance part 14a and the conveyance path of the 2nd conveyance part 14b are provided mutually independently. That is, the 1st conveyance part 14a is provided in the right side of the virtual line L shown in FIG. 2, and the 2nd conveyance part 14b is provided in the left side of the virtual line L. FIG. Although the 1st conveyance part 14a and the 2nd conveyance part 14b are connected by the connection location 14p, they are mutually independent in the location other than that.

  In addition, a simple identification unit 64 is provided in the second transport unit 14b. The simple identification unit 64 identifies the denomination of the new ticket fed out from the new ticket storage unit 50. Further, a door 18 is provided on the front surface (the left side surface in FIG. 3) of the valuable medium processing apparatus 600, and a person having a specific authority can open the door 18 and access the inside of the body of the valuable medium processing apparatus 600. It is like that.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of a functional configuration of the valuable medium processing apparatus 600. In FIG. 3, the control unit 80 controls each component of the valuable medium processing device 600. Specifically, the conveyance operation of the conveyance unit 14, the input unit 10, the check storage unit 30, and the storage of damaged tickets. The operation of mechanisms such as the units 40 and 42, the new ticket storage unit 50, the holding unit 20 and the dispensing unit 60, the imaging operation of the imaging unit 16, and the like are controlled. The control unit 80 also manages data such as checks stored in the check storage unit 30, non-contained tickets stored in the non-contained ticket storage units 40 and 42, and the number and amount of new tickets stored in the new ticket storage unit 50. To do. The storage unit 82 stores setting values necessary for each control, managed data, and the like. The control unit 80 is connected to the display unit 710, the operation unit 720, and the printer 800 via the communication unit 84. The display unit 710 and the operation unit 720 are realized by an operation display unit 700 which is a touch panel here.

  The valuable medium processing apparatus 600 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a classification collection process in which checks stored in the check storage unit 30 are classified based on priority information and are paid out from the payout unit 60. ing. Here, the priority information is information indicating a check condition to be paid out preferentially. Details of the classification collection process will be described later.

  FIG. 4 is an example of priority information 822 stored in the storage unit 82. In the example of FIG. 4, the condition indicated by the priority information 822 relates to an exchange where the check can be exchanged. In other words, the priority of the checks stored in the check storage unit 30 is determined based on the exchange where the checks can be exchanged. Here, the exchange number is used as information for identifying the exchange. Specifically, the exchange number “1212” for identifying the A exchange is set as the priority 1 having the highest priority, and the B exchange is identified as the priority 2 having the next highest priority. The exchange number “3434” is set. As the priority 3, other exchange number is set. Here, the other exchange numbers include an exchange number “5656” that identifies the C exchange and an exchange number “7878” that identifies the D exchange.

  FIG. 5 is an example of the storage medium information database 821 stored in the storage unit 82. The example of FIG. 5 shows information related to the check storage unit 30a among the information stored in the storage medium information database 821. As shown in FIG. 5, individual information is managed for each check stored in the check storage unit 30a. In the example of FIG. 5, the individual information items include the order in which they are stored, the medium code that identifies the check, the ticket type, the deposit date and time, the transaction ID, the depositor ID, the amount, the exchange number, and the image data of the check. Yes. For the other check storage units 30b and 30c), the same information as in FIG. 5 is stored. As will be described later, when the check is temporarily held in the holding unit 20, individual information similar to that in FIG. 5 is also stored in the storage medium information database 821 for the holding unit 20.

  The individual information of the check is automatically acquired when the check is inserted into the valuable medium processing apparatus 600. The operator can check the automatically acquired individual information via the display unit 710. If necessary, the individual information can be corrected via the operation unit 720. Further, when a part of the individual information of the check cannot be acquired, the operator can input information via the operation unit 720.

  Since the individual information of the checks stored in the check storage unit 30 is managed by the storage medium information database 821, the checks can be easily classified in the classification collection process described later.

<Operation example of valuable media processing device>
The processing executed in the valuable medium processing apparatus 600 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 and the operation at that time will be described by way of example. The following operation is performed by the control unit 80 controlling each component of the valuable medium processing apparatus 600.

(Check deposit processing)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process flow in the check deposit process. FIG. 7 is an image diagram of the operation of the valuable medium processing apparatus 600 in the check deposit process.

  First, the operator causes an ID card reader (not shown) of the valuable medium processing system 1 to read the owned ID card (S101). The ID card reader is installed near the operation display unit 700, for example. A control unit (not shown) of the valuable medium processing system 1 confirms the authority of the operator based on the ID information of the ID card. Next, the operator operates the operation display unit 700 of the valuable medium processing system 1 to select the deposit mode (S102). Here, the check deposit mode is selected.

  Thereafter, the operator inputs a check into the input unit 10 of the valuable medium processing apparatus 600. The checked checks are taken one by one into the body of the valuable medium processing apparatus 600 by the feeding mechanism 12 and conveyed by the conveying unit 14 (S103). The image of the conveyed check is picked up by the image pickup unit 16. The control unit 80 of the valuable medium processing device 600 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the check (for example, conveyance abnormality such as skew feeding or double feeding) based on the captured image data (S104). When there is no abnormality (Yes in S104), the control unit 80 stores the image data of the check in the storage unit 82 or the like (S107), and the check is stored in the holding unit 20 as indicated by a thick line in the left diagram of FIG. It is transported and temporarily held (S108). On the other hand, when there is an abnormality in the check (No in S104), the check is conveyed to the dispensing unit 60 and returned to the outside of the machine (S105). If the next check is in the input unit 10, the process returns to S103, and if not, the process is terminated (S106).

  When the check is temporarily held in the holding unit 20 (S108), the operation display unit 700 displays the image data of the check imaged by the imaging unit 16 (S109). Based on the image data of the check displayed on the operation display unit 700, the operator inputs deposit data via the operation display unit 700 (S110). Here, the deposit data refers to data indicating the ticket type, value, etc. of the valuable medium. In the present embodiment, the check deposit data includes the exchange number. Some data may be automatically acquired from image data or the like. The operator can check and correct the automatically acquired data via the operation display unit 700.

  The above operation is repeated until all the checks put in the loading unit 10 are taken into the valuable medium processing apparatus 600 (S111). The taken check is temporarily held in the holding unit 20. Then, a display requesting confirmation of the deposit data is displayed on the operation display unit 700 (S112). When the operator issues an instruction to confirm the payment data (Yes in S112), the checks temporarily held in the holding unit 20 are conveyed one by one by the conveying unit 14, as shown in the right side of FIG. It is stored in the check storage unit 30 (S113). At this time, for example, according to the type of check, the check may be stored in the first storage unit 30a, the second storage unit 30b, and the third storage unit 30c. The input payment data is stored in the storage unit 82 of the valuable medium processing apparatus 600 (S114). Here, a receipt receipt on which the deposit details are printed may be issued. On the other hand, when the operator does not confirm the deposit data (No in S112) and corrects the deposit data (Yes in S115), the operation display unit 700 is modified after the deposit data is corrected (S117). Then, a display requesting confirmation of the corrected payment data is displayed. On the other hand, when the payment data is not corrected and a check return instruction is input via the operation display unit 700 (No in S115), the check temporarily held in the holding unit 20 is transferred by the transport unit 14. It is transported to the dispensing unit 60 and returned outside the machine (S116). In this way, the check deposit process is completed.

(Check collection processing)
The classification collection process in the present disclosure is a process of classifying the valuable medium stored in the storage unit based on priority information indicating the condition of the valuable medium to be paid out of the apparatus and paying out from the payout unit. is there. In the present embodiment, as the classification collection process, the checks stored in the check storage unit 30 are classified based on priority information regarding an exchange where the check can be exchanged as shown in FIG. . Further, the valuable medium processing device 600 includes the check storage unit 30 and the storage unit 20 as a plurality of storage units in the present disclosure, and uses the storage unit 20 as a save destination of a check with low priority. .

  The operator sets priority information used for class collection before executing the class collection process for checks. The valuable medium processing device 600 is configured such that priority information can be set and changed via an operation display unit 700 which is an example of an operation unit. The operator sets priority information via the operation display unit 700 in consideration of daily transaction contents and the like. Thereby, the priority information 822 as shown in FIG. 4 is set in the storage unit 82.

  Further, the control unit 80 of the valuable medium processing device 600 may be configured such that the priority information 822 can be automatically set based on the individual information of the valuable medium stored in the storage medium information database 821. . For example, when “exchange” is given as a priority condition item via the operation display unit 700, the individual information of the check included in the storage medium information database 821 is referred to, and the priority of the exchange is Set in ascending order of checks. Further, the automatically set priority information is displayed on the operation display unit 700, and the operator corrects or approves the displayed priority information via the operation display unit 700. Good.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing flow in the check collection processing. FIG. 9 is an image diagram of the operation of the valuable medium processing apparatus 600 in the check collection processing.

  First, the operator causes an ID card reader (not shown) of the valuable medium processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 to read the owned ID card (S201). A control unit (not shown) of the valuable medium processing system 1 confirms the authority of the operator based on the ID information of the ID card. Next, the operator operates the operation display unit 700 of the valuable medium processing system 1 to select the collection mode (S202). Here, the check collection mode is selected. Other collection modes may include “all collection”, “exchange designated collection”, “medium designated collection”, and the like.

  When the classification collection mode is selected, the control unit 80 of the valuable medium processing device 600 confirms the priority information 822 stored in the storage unit 82 (S203). Then, the checks are fed out one by one from the check storage unit 30 (S204). Depending on whether or not the priority 1 condition is satisfied, the payout check is distributed to the payout unit 60 or the holding unit 20 and conveyed (S205). When the payout check satisfies the priority 1 condition, it is conveyed to the payout unit 60 as shown in the path (a) in the left diagram of FIG. On the other hand, when the checked check does not satisfy the condition of priority 1, it is conveyed to the holding unit 20 as shown in the path (b) in the left diagram of FIG. Such an operation is repeated until there is no check stored in the check storage unit 30 (S206).

  Next, the check is fed out one by one from the holding unit 20 (S207, S208). Depending on whether or not the condition of priority 2 is satisfied, the drawn-out check is sorted and conveyed to the payout unit 60 or the check storage unit 30 (S209). When the payout check satisfies the priority 2 condition, the check is conveyed to the payout unit 60 as shown in the path (c) in the right side of FIG. On the other hand, when the drawn-out check does not satisfy the priority 2 condition, it is conveyed to the check storage unit 30 as shown in the route (d) in the diagram on the right side of FIG. Such an operation is repeated until there is no check temporarily held in the holding unit 20 (S210).

  The above operation is repeated for each priority condition. At the end of the repetition, all the remaining checks are conveyed to the dispensing unit 60. When all of the checks stored in the check storage unit 30 are conveyed to the dispensing unit 60 (No in S207, No in S211), the shutter 61a of the dispensing unit 60 is opened (S212). The operator can take out checks arranged in accordance with the priority condition from the dispensing unit 60. The shutter 61a of the payout unit 60 may be opened each time a check having the same priority condition is conveyed to the payout unit 60. Thereby, the operator can take out a check from the dispensing unit 60 for each priority condition.

  A specific operation example will be described with reference to FIG. Now, it is assumed that seven checks are stored in the check storage unit 30a, and individual information as shown in FIG. 5 is registered in the storage medium information database 822 (state 1). Further, it is assumed that priority information 821 as shown in FIG. 4 is set. In the check collection process, first, a check with priority 1, that is, exchange number “1212” (A exchange) is conveyed to the dispensing unit 60 via the route (a), and other checks are route (b) ) To the holding unit 20. As a result, the check storage unit 30a becomes empty, three checks are conveyed to the dispensing unit 60, and the remaining four checks are temporarily held in the holding unit 20 (state 2). At this time, the individual information of the check as shown in FIG. 11 regarding the holding unit 20 is stored in the storage medium information database 822. In the individual information of FIG. 11, the individual information of the check that has been paid out, that is, the check with the exchange number “1212” is deleted.

  Next, a check with priority 2, that is, exchange number “3434” (B exchange) is conveyed to the dispensing unit 60 via the route (c), and other checks are stored in the check via the route (d). It is conveyed to the part 30a. As a result, the two checks are conveyed to the dispensing unit 60, and the remaining two checks are stored in the check storage unit 30a (state 3). At this time, the individual information on the check as shown in FIG. 12 regarding the check storage unit 30 a is stored in the storage medium information database 822. In the individual information in FIG. 12, the individual information of the check that has been paid out, that is, the check with the exchange number “3434” is deleted. Finally, priority 3, that is, other checks are conveyed to the dispensing unit 60.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the valuable medium processing device 600, the check stored in the check storage unit 30 is performed based on the priority information related to the exchange number by the control unit 80 performing the classification collection process. They are classified and paid out from the payout unit 60. For this reason, since the check can be collected from the valuable medium processing device 600 in a state where the check is classified for each exchange, manual work for classifying the check for each exchange after the collection can be eliminated. Therefore, the number of work steps can be reduced, and manual classification errors can be avoided.

  In the classification collection process, among the checks fed out from the check storage unit 30, checks that satisfy the priority 1 are paid out, while checks that do not satisfy the priority 1 are reserved in the storage unit 20. Therefore, a check satisfying priority 1 can be paid out with priority. Further, among the checks drawn out from the holding unit 20, checks satisfying the priority 2 are paid out, while checks not satisfying the priority 2 are stored in the check storage unit 30. Therefore, after a check satisfying priority 1, a check satisfying priority 2 can be paid out preferentially.

  Here, in order to collect and collect checks, a configuration is possible in which a large number of storage units are provided in the valuable medium processing device and are sorted and stored in each storage unit when the check is inserted. However, in this case, the device configuration becomes large, leading to an increase in size and cost of the device. Moreover, one storage part tends to be full. In the present embodiment, the check can be collected and collected with a simple configuration.

(Modification)
In the classification collection process described above, when returning a check from the holding unit 20 to the check storage unit 30, the check is classified according to priority and distributed to the first to third check storage units 30a to 30c. Good. For example, in the priority information 822 shown in FIG. 4, the exchange number “5656” (C exchange) is set as priority 3, and the exchange number “7878” (D exchange) is set as priority 4. It is assumed that In the specific example shown in FIG. 10, when the state 2 is changed to the state 3, for example, the check having the priority 3, that is, the exchange number “5656” is conveyed to the check storage unit 30 a, and the priority 4, that is, the exchange The check with the number “7878” is conveyed to the check storage unit 30b. At the next payout time, a check with priority 3 is conveyed from the check storage unit 30 a to the payout unit 60, and subsequently, a check with priority 4 is transferred from the check storage unit 30 b to the payout unit 60. By such an operation, it is possible to collect and collect checks of priority levels 3 and 4 without going through the holding unit 20.

  Further, in the classification collection process described above, it is not always necessary to collect all of the stored checks. For example, checks with priority levels 1 and 2 may be classified and collected, and other checks may be left in the machine of the valuable medium processing apparatus 600, for example, in the check storage unit 30. The check remaining in the check storage unit 30 is collected at another timing.

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(Part 1)
The valuable medium processing device 600 may output a list of checks that have been paid out when paying out checks with a certain priority. As a result, the operator can transport the checked check and its list as a set. For example, the priority condition (exchange number in the above example), check information such as the number of collected sheets, collection date and time, individual amount, total amount, etc. may be described. That is, the control unit 80 has a function of creating a list including priority conditions and individual information of checks to be paid managed in the storage medium information database 821 when paying a check with a certain priority. The list created by the control unit 80 may be output from the printer 800 or displayed on the display unit 710 of the operation display unit 700.

(Part 2)
In the classification collection process described above, a check with a low priority is saved in the holding unit 20. However, a check destination with a low priority is not limited to the holding unit 20. For example, one or a plurality of normal storage units may be used as the retreat destination, such as retreating to another storage unit having sufficient capacity in the check storage unit 30. Alternatively, if the apparatus includes an overflow storage unit, the check may be retreated to the overflow storage unit. That is, the valuable medium processing apparatus includes a plurality of storage units, and any one of the plurality of storage units may be used as a retreat destination of a check with low priority.

(Part 3)
For example, the valuable medium processing device 600 may create a list of individual information of checks arranged according to priority conditions before executing the classification collection process. The created list may be displayed on the display unit 710 of the operation display unit 700 or printed from the printer 800. Thereby, the operator can confirm what sort collection | recovery is performed before a classification | category collection process. That is, the control unit 80 has a function of creating a list in which individual information included in the storage medium information database 821 is arranged according to the priority information 822.

(Part 4)
The priority may be set for items other than the exchange. For example, the priority may be set within a range of amounts, or the priority may be set by a financial institution. A plurality of exchanges may be set as one group, and priority may be set for each group.

  In addition, it is possible to execute the classification collection process as described above for valuable media other than checks, such as bills and bills. For example, since bills input exchange numbers at the time of deposit processing, as with checks, classification collection processing can be executed in the same manner as above by setting priorities for exchange numbers. Further, for example, when the valuable medium processing apparatus 600 includes a storage unit that collectively stores securities such as checks and bills, the priority is determined depending on the type of securities (for example, corporate checks, promissory notes, etc.). By setting, classification collection processing can be executed in the same manner as above. Also, for example, since the non-conventional bill storage units 40 and 42 store multi-type denominations, the classification collection process can be executed in the same manner as described above by setting the priority by denomination. In addition, for example, when the valuable medium processing device 600 includes a banknote batch storage unit that stores non-performing bills, old banknotes, overflow banknotes, etc., the priority is set by setting the type of banknote. The classification collection process can be executed in the same manner as described above.

(Other embodiments)
(Part 1)
In the above-described valuable medium processing device 600, detection means such as an imaging unit is arranged on the conveyance path (the path (a) in the left side of FIG. 9) connected to the payout unit 60 so as to check the actual check to be paid out. It may be. For example, when a check with a priority of 1 is paid out and a check other than priority 1 is detected by the detection means, the conveyance is stopped and a warning is issued by voice or the like.

  In addition, detection means such as an imaging unit is arranged on the conveyance path from the check storage unit 30 to the sorting position and the conveyance path from the holding unit 20 to the sorting position to identify the check to be conveyed. You may do it. The check destination is sorted from the identification result. For example, a detecting unit having a function of reading magnetic ink characters is arranged, and the checker's exchange number is read by this detecting unit, and based on the read exchange number and priority information 822, the transport destination of the check is determined. . With such a configuration, the storage medium information database 821 is not necessarily required when performing the classification collection process.

(Part 2)
In the above-described embodiment, the storage medium information database 821 and the priority information 822 are stored in the storage unit 82 of the valuable medium processing apparatus 600. Instead, it may be stored outside the valuable medium processing apparatus 600, for example, in the management computer 2 which is an example of a management apparatus that manages the valuable medium processing system 1. That is, the management computer 2 may include a storage unit that stores the priority information 822 and may be configured to be able to transmit the priority information 822 to the valuable medium processing device 600. The storage unit included in the management computer 2 stores the storage medium information database 821, and the control unit 80 included in the valuable medium processing apparatus 600 refers to the storage medium information database 821 in the classifying and collecting process. Media classification may be performed.

  In the case of such a configuration, for example, when the valuable medium processing apparatus 600 executes the classification collection process, the storage medium information database 821 and the priority information 822 are transmitted from the management computer 2 to the valuable medium processing apparatus 600. Then, the valuable medium processing device 600 may update the storage medium information database 821 in the course of the classification collection process, and transmit the updated storage medium information database 821 to the management computer 2 after the classification collection process is completed. . The storage medium information database 821 and the priority information 822 may be stored in another storage unit in the valuable medium processing system 1, for example, a storage unit in the operation display unit 700.

1 Valuable Media Processing System 2 Management Computer (Management Device)
10 Loading section 14 Transport section 20 Reservation section (storage section)
30 Check storage (storage)
60 Dispensing unit 80 Control unit 82 Storage unit 600 Valuable medium processing device 821 Storage medium information database 822 Priority information

Claims (14)

A valuable medium processing device,
An input section into which a valuable medium is input;
A dispensing unit from which valuable media are dispensed;
A plurality of storage units for storing the valuable medium and feeding out the stored valuable medium;
A transport unit for transporting valuable media;
A control unit for controlling the operation of the valuable medium processing device,
The control unit classifies the valuable medium stored in the storage unit based on priority information indicating the condition of the valuable medium to be paid out preferentially, and performs a classification collection process of paying out from the paying unit. A valuable medium processing apparatus for controlling the valuable medium processing apparatus. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 1,
The control unit, in the classification collection process,
The valuable medium stored in the first storage section among the plurality of storage sections is fed out, and the transport section is controlled to transport the valuable medium satisfying the first condition indicated by the priority information to the payout section. At the same time, a valuable medium processing apparatus that transports a valuable medium that does not satisfy the first condition to a second storage unit other than the first storage unit in the plurality of storage units. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 2,
The control unit, in the classification collection process,
The valuable medium stored in the second storage unit is fed out, the conveyance unit is controlled, and the valuable medium satisfying the second condition indicated by the priority information is conveyed to the payout unit, and the second condition is satisfied. A valuable medium processing apparatus for transporting an unfilled valuable medium to a storage unit other than the second storage unit among the plurality of storage units. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 3,
A plurality of storage units other than the second storage unit are provided,
The control unit, based on a condition other than the first and second conditions indicated by the priority information, a valuable medium that does not satisfy the second condition among valuable media fed out from the second storage unit, A valuable medium processing device, which is classified into a plurality of storage units other than the second storage unit and transported. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
2. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second storage unit is a holding unit that temporarily holds the valuable medium input to the input unit. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The valuable medium is a check or bill,
The condition indicated by the priority information relates to an exchange where the check or bill can be exchanged. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A storage unit for storing the priority information;
The valuable medium processing apparatus, wherein the priority information stored in the storage unit can be set and changed from the outside of the valuable medium processing apparatus via an operation unit. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A storage unit for storing a storage medium information database for managing individual information of valuable media stored in the storage unit;
The said control part classifies a valuable medium with reference to the said storage medium information database in the said classification | category collection process, The medium processing apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 8,
The said control part sets the said priority information based on the individual information of the valuable medium managed by the said storage medium information database, The valuable medium processing apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 8,
The control unit, when paying out from the payout unit a valuable medium that satisfies the condition indicated by the priority information, a list including the condition and individual information of the payout medium managed in the storage medium information database A valuable medium processing apparatus characterized by creating a medium. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 8,
The said control part produces the list | wrist which arranged the individual information of the valuable media contained in the said storage medium information database according to the said priority information. The valuable medium processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A management device for managing the valuable medium processing device,
The management device
A valuable medium processing system comprising a storage unit for storing the priority information, and configured to transmit the priority information to the valuable medium processing apparatus. 13. The valuable medium processing system according to claim 12,
The storage unit included in the management device stores a storage medium information database in which individual information of valuable media stored in the storage unit is registered.
The valuable medium processing system, wherein the control unit included in the valuable medium processing device classifies the valuable medium with reference to the storage medium information database in the classification collection processing. A valuable medium in a valuable medium processing apparatus including an input unit into which a valuable medium is input, a payout unit from which the valuable medium is dispensed, and a plurality of storage units that store the valuable medium and feed out the stored valuable medium. Processing method,
Paying out the valuable medium from the first storage section among the plurality of storage sections,
Among the valuable media fed out from the first storage unit, a valuable medium satisfying the first condition indicated by the priority information indicating the condition of the valuable medium to be paid out is transported to the dispensing unit,
The valuable medium that does not satisfy the first condition among the valuable media fed out from the first storage unit is conveyed to a second storage unit other than the first storage unit in the plurality of storage units. A valuable medium processing method.

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