JP2022045550A - Control method and system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a control method and a system that can improve an operating rate.SOLUTION: According to an embodiment, a control method executed by a processor includes: supplying paper sheets; inspecting the paper sheets; binding a plurality of the paper sheets with a band; and in a case in which at least one of the plurality of the paper sheets is abnormal, printing abnormality determination information indicating that the at least one of the plurality of the paper sheets is abnormal on the band.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to control methods and systems.

An inspection system for inspecting paper leaves such as banknotes and binding them into a predetermined number of sheets is provided. Such an inspection system transports the paper sheets determined to be abnormal to a dedicated accumulation unit and stops the operation. The operator replaces the paper sheets determined to be abnormal with substitute paper and restarts the operation of the inspection system.

Conventionally, the inspection system has a problem that the operating rate is lowered due to the stoppage of operation.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-176209

In order to solve the above problems, a control method and a system capable of improving the operating rate are provided.

According to embodiments, the control method performed by the processor is to feed the paper sheets, inspect the paper sheets, bind the plurality of the paper sheets with a band, and at least the plurality of the paper sheets. When one is abnormal, abnormality determination information indicating that at least one of the plurality of paper sheets is abnormal is printed on the band.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an inspection system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the control device according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a label printed by the inspection system according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a label printed by the inspection system according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the inspection system according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
The inspection system according to the embodiment inspects paper sheets such as banknotes and then binds them to the inspected paper sheets. For example, a predetermined number of sheets (for example, 1000 sheets) of paper sheets are loaded into the inspection system by the operator. The inspection system inspects and accumulates paper leaves. The inspection system binds the accumulated paper leaves with a band or the like and discharges them.

FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of the inspection system 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the inspection system 1 includes a control device 10, an inspection device 20, and the like. The control device 10 and the inspection device 20 are connected to each other.

The control device 10 controls the operation of the inspection device 20 according to the operation of an operator or the like. For example, the control device 10 controls the transport, inspection, binding, and the like of paper sheets. The control device 10 will be described in detail later.

The inspection device 20 transports, inspects, and binds paper sheets according to the control from the control device 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the inspection device 20 includes a supply unit 21, a sensor 22, an integration unit 23, a first binding unit 25, a first transport unit 24, a second binding unit 26, a printing unit 27, and a second unit. The transport unit 28 and the like are provided.

The supply unit 21 supplies the paper leaves to the first transport unit 24. The supply unit 21 stores the paper sheets thrown in by the operator. The supply unit 21 supplies the paper sheets one by one to the first transport unit 24 based on the control from the control device 10.

For example, the supply unit 21 includes a storage for storing paper leaves, a pickup roller for taking out the paper leaves from the storage, and the like.

The sensor 22 is used to inspect paper sheets. The sensor 22 detects the feature amount from the paper sheets transported by the first transport unit 24. The sensor 22 transmits a sensor signal indicating the detected feature amount to the control device 10. For example, the sensor 22 is an image sensor that detects the reflected light from the paper sheets transported by the first transport unit 24. The sensor 22 may be further provided with an optical system for forming an image of the reflected light from the paper sheets on the image sensor. Further, the sensor 22 may be provided with a light source. Further, the sensor 22 may be composed of a plurality of sensors. The configuration of the sensor 22 is not limited to a specific configuration.

The stacking unit 23 collects the paper sheets transported by the first transport unit 24. The stacking unit 23 collects a predetermined number of paper sheets. Here, the accumulation unit 23 accumulates 100 sheets of paper. For example, the accumulating portion 23 is composed of an impeller having blades for holding one copy of each piece of paper.
Here, the inspection device 20 includes integrated units 23a to c.

The first transport unit 24 transports the paper sheets supplied by the supply unit 21 under the control of the control device 10. The first transport unit 24 transports paper sheets on a transport path formed in the vicinity of the sensor 22.

The first transport unit 24 transports paper sheets from the supply unit 21 to the stacking unit 23. That is, the first transport unit 24 transports paper sheets from the supply unit 21 to any of the integration units 23a to c under the control of the control device 10.

The first transport unit 24 is composed of a plurality of motors, a plurality of rollers, a plurality of belts, a plurality of guides, and the like. The plurality of motors rotate the shaft based on the control of the control device 10, thereby rotating the belt linked to the rotation of the shaft. The plurality of belts carry paper sheets by rotating. The plurality of guides control the transport direction of the paper leaves according to the control of the control device 10.

The first binding portion 25 binds the paper leaves accumulated in the collecting portion 23 by a band. The first binding unit 25 receives a predetermined number of sheets of paper released from the accumulating unit 23. The first binding portion 25 wraps a band in the lateral direction of the received paper leaf. The first binding portion 25 heats the wound band in a state where both ends thereof are overlapped with each other to fix both ends of the band to each other. As a result, the first binding portion 25 binds the paper leaves. Here, the first binding portion 25 binds 100 sheets of paper.

For example, the first binding unit 25 includes a rectangular discharge table on which paper leaves released from the accumulation unit 23 are deposited, a band feeder that sends out a band, and a band feeding mechanism that pulls out a band from the band feeder and sends it out in a loop shape. It consists of a band winding mechanism that winds the band around a bundle of paper leaves, a heater that heats the wound band, and a cutter that cuts the band.

The inspection device 20 includes first binding portions 25a to c. The first binding portions 25a to c bind the paper leaves accumulated in the collecting portions 23a to c, respectively.

The second binding portion 26 further binds the bundle of paper leaves bound by the first binding portion 25. That is, the second binding portion 26 binds a bundle of a plurality of sheets of paper. The second binding portion 26 superimposes a plurality of bundles of paper leaves. The second binding portion 26 winds the band in the lateral direction and the longitudinal direction of the plurality of bundles. The second binding portion 26 heats the wound belts in a state where both ends of the wound strips are overlapped with each other to fix the both ends of the strips to each other. As a result, the second binding portion 26 binds the bundle of paper leaves into a cross.

Here, the second binding portion 26 binds 10 bundles. That is, the second binding portion 26 binds 1000 sheets of paper.

For example, the second binding portion 26 is a rectangular discharge table on which a bundle of paper leaves bound by the first binding portion 25 is deposited, a band feeder that sends out a band, and a band feeder that pulls out a band from the band feeder and sends it out in a loop shape. It consists of a band feed mechanism, a band winding mechanism that winds the band around a bundle of paper leaves, a heater that heats the wound band, and a cutter that cuts the band.

The printing unit 27 forms an image on the band in which the second binding unit 26 binds the paper leaves according to the control from the control device 10. Here, the printing unit 27 prints an image on the label and attaches the label on which the image is printed to the band.

For example, the printing unit 27 heats a label made of thermal paper to form an image. Further, the printing unit 27 may form an image on the label by an inkjet method.

For example, the printing unit 27 includes a label supply mechanism for supplying a label, a forming mechanism for forming an image on a label, a sticking mechanism for attaching a label to a band, and the like.

The second transport unit 28 supplies a bundle of paper sheets bound by the first binding unit 25 to the second binding unit 26 under the control of the control device 10. Further, the second transport unit 28 supplies a bundle of paper sheets bound by the second binding unit 26 to the printing unit 27 under the control of the control device 10. In addition, the second transport unit 28 discharges the bundle on which the image is printed to the outside.

The second transport unit 28 includes a holding mechanism for holding a bundle of paper sheets (a bundle of 100 or 1000 sheets), a moving mechanism for moving the holding mechanism for holding the bundle of paper leaves, and the like. .. For example, the holding mechanism is composed of a tray or a belt for loading a bundle of paper sheets. The moving mechanism is composed of a motor (actuator) or the like that moves the holding mechanism by rotating.

In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the inspection device 20 may have a configuration as required, or a specific configuration may be excluded from the inspection device 20.

Next, the control device 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the control device 10 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the control device 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 10 includes a processor 11, a ROM 12, a RAM 13, an NVM 14, a communication unit 15, an operation unit 16, a display unit 17, and the like.

The processor 11, the ROM 12, the RAM 13, the NVM 14, the communication unit 15, the operation unit 16, and the display unit 17 are connected to each other via a data bus or the like.
In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the control device 10 may have a configuration as required, or a specific configuration may be excluded from the control device 10.

The processor 11 has a function of controlling the operation of the entire control device 10. The processor 11 may include an internal cache, various interfaces, and the like. The processor 11 realizes various processes by executing a program stored in advance in the internal memory, ROM 12 or NVM 14.

It should be noted that some of the various functions realized by the processor 11 executing the program may be realized by the hardware circuit. In this case, the processor 11 controls the functions performed by the hardware circuit.

The ROM 12 is a non-volatile memory in which a control program, control data, and the like are stored in advance. The control program and control data stored in the ROM 12 are preliminarily incorporated according to the specifications of the control device 10.

The RAM 13 is a volatile memory. The RAM 13 temporarily stores data and the like being processed by the processor 11. The RAM 13 stores various application programs based on instructions from the processor 11. Further, the RAM 13 may store data necessary for executing the application program, an execution result of the application program, and the like.

The NVM 14 is a non-volatile memory capable of writing and rewriting data. The NVM 14 is composed of, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), a flash memory, or the like. The NVM 14 stores a control program, an application, various data, and the like according to the operational use of the control device 10.

The communication unit 15 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the inspection device 20. For example, the communication unit 15 is an interface that supports a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) connection. Further, the communication unit 15 may support a Bluetooth (registered trademark) connection.

The operation unit 16 receives inputs of various operations from the operator. The operation unit 16 transmits a signal indicating the input operation to the processor 11. The operation unit 16 may be composed of a touch panel.

The display unit 17 displays the image data from the processor 11. For example, the display unit 17 is composed of a liquid crystal monitor. When the operation unit 16 is composed of a touch panel, the display unit 17 may be integrally formed with the operation unit 16.
For example, the control device 10 is a desktop PC or the like.

Next, the functions realized by the control device 10 will be described. The function realized by the control device 10 is realized by the processor 11 of the control device 10 executing a program stored in the internal memory, the ROM 12 or the NVM 14.

First, the processor 11 has a function of inspecting the paper sheets supplied by the supply unit 21.
Here, it is assumed that a predetermined number (for example, 1000 sheets) of paper leaves are set in the supply unit 21.

The processor 11 supplies paper sheets from the supply unit 21 according to the operations input to the operation unit 16 and the like. When the paper leaves are supplied from the supply unit 21, the processor 11 transports the paper leaves one by one using the first transport unit 24. The first transport unit 24 transports paper sheets from the supply unit 21 to the integration unit 23 according to the control from the processor 11.

Here, the sensor 22 detects the feature amount from the paper sheets transported by the first transport unit 24 between the supply unit 21 and the integration unit 23. As the sensor signal, a sensor signal indicating the detected feature amount is transmitted to the processor 11.

The processor 11 acquires a sensor signal from the sensor 22. When the sensor signal is acquired, the processor 11 inspects the paper sheets based on the acquired sensor signal.

For example, processor 11 inspects the authenticity or quality of paper sheets. When the feature amount indicated by the sensor signal satisfies a predetermined condition, the processor 11 determines that the paper sheets are normal (pass). When the feature amount indicated by the sensor signal does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the processor 11 determines that the paper sheets are abnormal (failed). For example, the processor 11 determines, as a predetermined condition, whether the value calculated from the feature amount is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value, equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value, or is within a predetermined range.
Further, the processor 11 may inspect paper sheets using a network or the like.

When the processor 11 determines that the paper sheets are abnormal, the processor 11 stores specific information for identifying the paper sheets determined to be abnormal in the RAM 13 or the NVM 14. For example, the specific information is the number of sheets of paper (in order from the beginning).

Further, the processor 11 acquires a number (print number) printed on paper sheets based on a sensor signal or the like.
The specific information may be a print number printed on paper sheets.
The processor 11 inspects each leaflet supplied from the supply unit 21.

In addition, the processor 11 has a function of bundling paper sheets that have been inspected.
As described above, the processor 11 uses the first transport unit 24 to transport paper sheets from the supply unit 21 to the integration unit 23.

When the paper leaves are transported to the stacking unit 23, the processor 11 throws the paper leaves into the stacking unit 23. For example, the processor 11 puts paper sheets into the integration unit 23a. When a predetermined number (here, 100 sheets) of paper sheets are charged into the stacking unit 23a, the processor 11 loads the paper sheets into the stacking unit 23b. Similarly, when the processor 11 puts a predetermined number of paper sheets into the stacking unit 23b, the processor 11 puts the paper sheets into the stacking unit 23c.

When the accumulating unit 23a receives a predetermined number of paper sheets, the accumulating unit 23a puts a predetermined number of paper sheets into the first binding unit 25a. The first binding unit 25a binds the inserted paper sheets according to the control from the processor 11.

Similarly, when the accumulating unit 23b receives a predetermined number of paper sheets, the accumulating unit 23b throws a predetermined number of paper sheets into the first binding unit 25b. The first binding unit 25b binds the inserted paper sheets according to the control from the processor 11.

Similarly, when the accumulating unit 23c receives a predetermined number of paper sheets, the accumulating unit 23c puts a predetermined number of paper sheets into the first binding unit 25c. The first binding unit 25c binds the inserted paper sheets according to the control from the processor 11.

When the processor 11 puts a predetermined number of paper sheets into the stacking unit 23c, the processor 11 again puts the paper sheets into the stacking unit 23a.

Further, the processor 11 uses the second transport unit 28 to transport the bundle of paper sheets bound by each of the first binding portions 25 to the second binding portion 26.

The processor 11 repeats the above operation to sequentially convey a bundle of paper leaves from the first binding portion 25 to the second binding portion 26.

When a predetermined number of bundles (here, 10 sheets) are conveyed to the second binding unit 26, the processor 11 binds the predetermined number of bundles using the second binding unit 26. That is, the processor 11 creates a bundle of 1000 sheets of paper.

Further, the processor 11 has a function of printing information indicating that each paper leaf is normal (normality determination information) on the band binding the paper leaves when each paper leaf constituting the bundle is normal. Have.

The processor 11 uses the second transport unit 28 to transport a bundle of 1000 sheets of paper to the printing unit 27.

When the bundle of 1000 sheets of paper leaves is conveyed to the printing unit 27, the processor 11 prints the normality determination information on the label using the printing unit 27. Here, the processor 11 prints the print number of the bottom paper of the bundle (paper sheets on the side opposite to the side on which the normality determination information is printed) on the label as the normality determination information.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the label 30 on which the normality determination information is printed. As shown in FIG. 3, a print area 31 is formed on the label 30. The print area 31 prints normality determination information. Here, the print area 31 prints the print number of the bottom paper of the bundle as normality determination information. Here, the print number is composed of alphabets and numbers.

The processor 11 may print a code or the like obtained by encoding a print number or the like according to a predetermined algorithm on the print area 31.

The content printed by the processor 11 in the print area 31 is not limited to a specific configuration.
Further, the processor 11 may further print the number of bundles (here, 1000) or the like on the print area 31.

When the normality determination information is printed on the label 30, the processor 11 uses the printing unit 27 to attach the label 30 on which the normality determination information is printed to the band of the bundle of paper sheets. When the label 30 is attached to the band, the processor 11 uses the second transport unit 28 to discharge the bundle of paper leaves to the outside.

Further, when the paper leaves constituting the bundle are abnormal, the processor 11 provides information (abnormality determination information) indicating that at least one part of the paper leaves is abnormal to the band that binds the paper leaves. Has a function to print on.

The processor 11 uses the second transport unit 28 to transport a bundle of 1000 sheets of paper to the printing unit 27.

When the bundle of 1000 sheets of paper leaves is conveyed to the printing unit 27, the processor 11 prints the abnormality determination information on the label using the printing unit 27.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the label 40 on which the abnormality determination information is printed. As shown in FIG. 4, a print area 41 is formed on the label 40. The print area 41 prints the abnormality determination information. Here, the print area 41 prints the code 42 and the message 43 as abnormality determination information.

Code 42 indicates specific information of the paper leaves determined to be abnormal. That is, the code 42 is a code obtained by encoding specific information of paper sheets determined to be abnormal according to a predetermined algorithm. When there are a plurality of sheets of paper that are determined to be abnormal, the code 42 indicates a plurality of specific information.

Here, the code 42 is a bar code (one-dimensional code). The code 42 may be a two-dimensional code.
The content and form indicated by the code 42 are not limited to a specific configuration.
The message 43 is a character that can be visually recognized by the operator. Message 43 indicates that at least one part of the paper sheets constituting the bundle is abnormal. Here, message 43 is "abnormal". The message 43 may indicate specific information of the paper sheets determined to be abnormal. The content of the message 43 is not limited to a specific configuration.
The code 42 or the message 43 may further indicate the number of bundles.

When the abnormality determination information is printed on the label 40, the processor 11 uses the printing unit 27 to attach the label 40 on which the normality determination information is printed to the band of the bundle of paper sheets. When the label 40 is attached to the band, the processor 11 uses the second transport unit 28 to discharge the bundle of paper leaves to the outside.

Next, an operation example of the inspection system 1 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the inspection system 1.

Here, it is assumed that paper sheets are set in the supply unit 21.

First, the processor 11 supplies paper sheets from the supply unit 21 (S11). When the paper sheets are supplied, the processor 11 inspects the paper sheets according to the sensor signal from the sensor 22 (S12). When the paper leaves are inspected, the processor 11 collects the paper leaves in the collecting unit 23 (S13).

When the paper leaves are accumulated in the accumulation unit 23, the processor 11 determines whether or not a predetermined number (here, 100 sheets) of paper leaves are accumulated (S14). When it is determined that a predetermined number of paper sheets are not accumulated (S14, NO), the processor 11 returns to S11.

When it is determined that a predetermined number of paper sheets have been accumulated (S14, YES), the processor 11 binds the predetermined number of paper sheets (S15). Here, the processor 11 stacks and binds 10 bundles of 100 sheets.

When the paper sheets are bound, the processor 11 determines whether at least one part of the paper sheets is abnormal (S16). When it is determined that each sheet of paper is normal (S16, NO), the processor 11 uses the printing unit 27 to print the print number of the sheet of paper on the bottom paper in a band (S17).

When it is determined that at least one part of the paper sheets is abnormal (S16, YES), the processor 11 generates a code indicating specific information of the paper sheets determined to be abnormal (S18). When the code is generated, the processor 11 uses the printing unit 27 to print the generated code and the message in a band (S19).

When the print number of the paper sheet of the bottom paper is printed on the band (S17), or when the generated code and message are printed on the band (S19), the processor 11 sends the bundle of paper sheets to the outside. Discharge (S20).
When the bundle of paper sheets is discharged to the outside, the processor 11 ends the operation.

The processor 11 does not have to further bind a plurality of bundles to form a bundle of paper sheets. The processor 11 may bind a predetermined number of sheets of paper once with a band and print normality determination information or abnormality determination information on the band.

Further, the inspection system 1 may include a reader for reading the code 42 and a display unit for displaying the read information.

Further, the processor 11 does not have to print the message 43.
Further, the printing unit 27 may be one that ejects ink to the band to form an image.

Further, the paper leaves do not have to be banknotes. The composition of paper leaves is not limited to a specific composition.
Further, the control device 10 and the inspection device 20 may be integrally formed.

The inspection system configured as described above continues to bind the paper leaves even if it is determined that the paper leaves are abnormal. As a result, the inspection system can prevent a decrease in the operating rate.

In addition, the inspection system collects and binds the paper sheets determined to be abnormal and the paper sheets determined to be normal in the same accumulation portion. As a result, the inspection system does not need to be provided with an accumulation unit for accumulating the paper sheets determined to be abnormal.

In addition, the inspection system prints abnormality determination information on a band when the paper sheets are abnormal. As a result, the inspection system can suggest that it contains anomalous paper sheets.

Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

1 ... Inspection system, 10 ... Control device, 11 ... Processor, 12 ... ROM, 13 ... RAM, 14 ... NVM, 15 ... Communication unit, 16 ... Operation unit, 17 ... Display unit, 20 ... Inspection device, 21 ... Supply unit , 22 ... Sensor, 23 (23a to 23c) ... Integrated section, 24 ... First transport section, 25 (25a to 25c) ... First binding section, 26 ... Second binding section, 27 ... Printing section, 28. ... second transport unit, 30 ... label, 31 ... print area, 40 ... label, 41 ... print area, 42 ... code, 43 ... message.

Claims (8)

A control method performed by a processor
Supply paper leaves,
Inspect the paper leaves and
Bundling the multiple paper leaves with a band,
When at least one of the plurality of paper sheets is abnormal, abnormality determination information indicating that at least one of the plurality of paper sheets is abnormal is printed on the band.
Control method. The abnormality determination information includes specific information for identifying the paper sheets determined to be abnormal.
The control method according to claim 1. The specific information is the number of sheets of the paper sheets determined to be abnormal.
The control method according to claim 2. A code indicating the specific information is printed on the band.
The control method according to claim 2 or 3. The code indicates the number of bundled strips of paper.
The control method according to claim 4. A label on which the abnormality determination information is printed is affixed to the band.
The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The paper leaves are banknotes and
If there is no abnormality in the plurality of paper sheets, normality determination information indicating that the paper sheets are normal is printed on the band.
The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The supply department that supplies paper leaves and
A sensor for inspecting the paper sheets and
A binding part that binds the plurality of paper leaves with a band,
When at least one of the plurality of paper sheets is abnormal, a printing unit that prints abnormality determination information indicating that at least one of the plurality of paper sheets is abnormal on the band.
A system equipped with.

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