JPH07306974A - Receipt issue device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent a receipt from being left untaken and to prevent a jam of paper by providing a storage case, where the receipt is stored, in the front of the device to easily take out the storage case and monitoring the receipt and the set state of the storage case to output a warning. CONSTITUTION:A storage case detecting means 107 detects whether the storage case is set to a storage means 105 or not or a receipt detecting means 108 detects whether the receipt is left untaken in the storage case or not, and a warning message is outputted in accordance with detected information. An operator confirms this warning message to surely deliver the receipt. Consequently, the receipt is prevented from being left untaken, and a jam of receipt paper is prevented. Further, a control means non stops the control of receipt issue processing to prevent the following erroneous operation.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

The present invention relates to ATM / CD, ECR,
More specifically, the present invention relates to a receipt issuing device such as a POS or T / M (Terra's Machine), and more particularly, to a receipt issuing device having a function of preventing a customer from forgetting to take a receipt when he / she finishes a transaction.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, ATM / CD, E have been used as a device for issuing a receipt when conducting a transaction with a customer.
There are devices such as CR, POS, and T / M (Terra's machine). In particular, among these, the equipment used by the dedicated operator is ECR, POS, T / M (Terra's Machine)
There is a device that can register money, has two thermal printers, one rolls up, one issues a receipt, and has a copy function as a copying machine.

However, in the conventional device, even if the receipt is issued to the customer after the transaction work is completed and the receipt must be handed over, there is no one that manages the receipt and it is merely issued. there were. Therefore, the customer may forget to take the receipt, or the full-time operator may forget to hand over the receipt. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-43127 discloses ATM /
In a CD device, an issuing device such as a receipt that automatically collects a receipt that has been forgotten when the receipt is temporarily stopped at the receipt outlet for delivering the receipt to the customer and the customer forgets to take the receipt Proposed.

[0004]

However, as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 5-43127, there is a function of collecting a forgotten receipt after the receipt is issued.
When issuing a plurality of receipts to the same customer in transaction business, for example, since there is no mechanism for accumulating a plurality of receipts, a large number of receipts cannot be delivered at one time. Therefore, when a large number of receipts are delivered to the same customer, the operation must be performed every time a receipt is issued, which increases the number of operations and takes a lot of time to operate.

Further, conventionally, in the case of an apparatus capable of accumulating a plurality of receipts, there were the following problems. (1) If the customer does not receive the receipt, the receipt may accumulate too much, causing a paper jam or dropping the receipt. (2) Receipts do not stack smoothly and paper jams occur. (3) If a receipt outlet is provided separately, it will be difficult to remove if there is an obstacle at the outlet or a place that is difficult to reach. (4) Since there is no means to constantly monitor and warn the issued receipt, the receipt may be forgotten.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances. For example, a storage case for storing a receipt is provided on the front surface of the apparatus so that the storage case can be easily taken out and the receipt and the storage case are stored in the storage case. The present invention provides a receipt issuing device capable of preventing the receipt from being forgotten and preventing the paper jam of the receipt by constantly monitoring the set state of and receiving a warning message. The “receipt” referred to here is ATM / C
In equipment such as D, ECR, POS, T / M (Terra's machine), etc., it means a receipt, a balance notice, etc. issued when conducting a transaction with a customer.

[0007]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic construction of the present invention. According to the present invention, a control unit 101 for controlling a receipt issuing process, an input unit 102 for inputting various slip information and setting information relating to a receipt issuing process, and a receipt based on various slip information and setting information input from the input unit 102. A receipt issuing device including a receipt data generation unit 103 for generating data, a printing unit 104 for printing the generated receipt data on a receipt, and a storage unit 105 for setting a storage case for storing the printed receipt. There
A warning message storage unit 106 that stores in advance a warning message that warns that a storage case is not set in the storage unit 105 and a receipt remains in the storage case, and a receipt remains in the storage case. Receipt detecting means 108 for detecting whether or not the storage case is present, and storage case detecting means 1 for detecting whether or not the storage case is set in the storage means 105 as necessary.
07, and reading means 109 for selecting and reading a warning message stored in the warning message storage means 106 from the information detected by these detection means 107, 108.
And output means 110 for outputting the read warning message, and the control means 101 stops the control of the receipt issuing process when receiving the information detected by the detection means 107, 108. Is a receipt issuing device.

According to the above construction, the storage case detecting means 1
07 detects whether or not the storage case is set in the storage means 105, or the receipt detection means 108 detects whether or not the receipt remains in the storage case. Since a warning message is output, the operator can confirm receipt of this warning message to reliably deliver the receipt. Therefore, it is possible to prevent forgetting to take the receipt and jam of the receipt paper. Further, the control means 101
Since the control of the receipt issuing process is stopped, the subsequent erroneous operation can be prevented.

When the set number of receipts to be stored in the storage case is set by the input means 102, a set data storage means 111 for storing the set number and a number of sheets for each receipt printed by the printing means 104 are set. Counting means 112 for counting and judging means 113 for judging whether or not the number of printed receipts reaches a set number.
When the determination means 113 determines that the number of printed receipts has reached the stored set number, the determination means 113 sends a warning message to the output means 110 to prompt the removal of the receipts. The receipt issuing process can be stopped by instructing 109 and outputting the determination result to the control unit 101. According to the above configuration, when the set number of receipts are stored in the storage case, a warning message prompting to take out the receipt is output to the output means 110, and the control of the receipt issuing process is stopped. There is no need to operate each.

A switch sensor is used as the storage case detection means 107, and when the storage case is set in the storage means, the rear surface of the storage case contacts the front surface of the storage means 105 and the switch sensor is operated so that the switch sensor operates. The switch sensor can be configured to detect a state where the storage case is set in the storage means 105 and output the information. According to the above configuration, the storage case detection means 107 can detect the set state of the storage case with a simple mechanism including a switch sensor.

The receipt detecting means 108 comprises an optical sensor and a rocking lever for blocking or transmitting the light, and the rocking lever is provided with an elongated hole for rocking downward from the bottom surface of the storage case. When the receipt remains in the case, the swing lever is pushed upward by the receipt, and the optical sensor detects the state where the receipt remains in the storage case by transmitting or blocking the light. It can be configured to output information.
According to the above configuration, the receipt detection unit 108 can detect the presence or absence of a receipt with a simple mechanism including an optical sensor and a swing lever that blocks or transmits the light.

When a warning message is output to the output means 110 and the control means 101 stops controlling the receipt processing, the control means 101 inputs a cancellation instruction as setting information from the input means 102.
Can be configured to initiate the receipt issuing process. According to the above configuration, when the control unit 101 stops the control of the receipt issuing process, the receipt of the storage case is taken out, the storage case is set in the storage unit 105, and the release instruction is issued from the input unit 102. By inputting, the control means 101 can start the receipt issuing process, so that the receipt can be delivered without fail.

The output means 110 is preferably provided with a display device having a display screen capable of displaying character information and image information, and is configured to display a warning message on the display screen of the display device. According to the above configuration, the operator can visually confirm the warning message.

If the output means 110 is further provided with a voice generating device, it is possible to give a voice warning of the warning message. Therefore, the operator can confirm the warning message by voice.

The printing means 104 comprises two thermal printers, one is a journal printer and the other is a printer.
It is preferable that the stands are arranged in parallel as a receipt printer and have a function of copying image information. According to the above configuration, since two thermal printers are installed in parallel, it is possible to improve the utilization efficiency of the device space.

An image scanner 114 for reading image information is further provided, and the control means 10 is provided.
Reference numeral 1 indicates the slip information such as the account, the amount of money, the fee, the reception date, the transaction number, and the image information read by the image scanner 114, which is input from the input unit 101, and the image information read by the image scanner 114 is displayed on the display device. Is preferably configured for copying. According to the above configuration, the image information can be printed on the receipt as receipt data, so that the operator does not need to manually input all the slip information from the input unit 101.

In the present invention, the control means 101,
Receipt data generation means 103, warning message storage means 106, reading means 109, setting data storage means 11
1, C as the counting means 112 and the judging means 113
A microcomputer including a PU, ROM, RAM, and I / O port is used. In particular, the ROM therein is usually used as the warning message storage means 106, and the RA therein is used as the setting data storage means 111.
M is used. As the input means 102, an input device such as a keyboard, a tablet, a touch panel or the like is used. As the printing unit 104, a printer such as a thermal printer, an inkjet printer, a dot impact printer or a laser printer is used.

It is preferable that the storage means 105 is provided on the front surface of the main body of the apparatus so that a storage case for storing the receipt can be set. As the storage case detecting means 107 and the receipt detecting means 108, a micro switch, a photo sensor (optical sensor), a Hall IC sensor, or the like is used. As the output means 110, a display device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) device, a CRT display device, an EL display device, a fluorescent display (VFD) device, or the like is used, and a voice generating device is further used. A CCD image pickup device is usually used as the image scanner 114.

[0019]

The present invention will be described in detail below based on the embodiments shown in the drawings. The present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is mainly suitable for ECR, POS, T / M (Terra's machine), etc. having a receipt issuing function, and each constituent element is usually used in addition to achieving the forgetting prevention function at the time of issuing a receipt of the present invention. Will be described as a receipt issuing device operated by a dedicated operator.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing an embodiment in which the receipt issuing device of the present invention is applied to a transfer payment slip classification and aggregation machine. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 is a keyboard for inputting slip information such as a transfer destination, a transfer amount, a deposit, etc., and various information such as cancellation in case of an error, and is fixed to the keyboard cabinet 11. Reference numeral 2 denotes a display device for displaying various information input from the keyboard 1 and a message / warning at the time of error, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) device, a CRT display device, an EL display device, and a fluorescent display (VFD) device. Used. The display device 2 is located below the slip transport device 15, the paper detection sensors S1, S2, S3, S4, the image reading device (scanner) 7, the validation printing device 8, and the rear display cabinet 14. Reference numeral 3 is a power switch for turning on / off the power supplied to the apparatus.

Reference numeral 4 is a clerk key, which is a key for managing the contents of input data for each person in charge. By inserting the clerk key 4, the machine is operated and is fixed to the keyboard cabinet 11. . Reference numeral 5 denotes a mode key, which can be changed among various modes by rotating the key and is fixed to the keyboard cabinet 11. Reference numeral 6 denotes a slip insertion unit. When a slip to be copied is set at the position of the slip insertion unit 6, the paper detection sensors S1 and S2 detect the paper and hold the slip, and a device for feeding the slip (feed roller). ) 15 (see FIG. 3). Reference numeral 7 denotes an image reading device (scanner) that reads image information of an area of the slip conveyed by the slip conveying device 15 that conveys the slip (see FIG. 3).

Reference numeral 8 denotes a validation printing device for performing authentication printing (validation), which confirms the information after inputting information for one slip (see FIG. 3). Reference numeral 9 is a receipt storage port having a storage case for temporarily storing a receipt (receipt), and fixedly formats the image information from the image reading device 7 and various information input from the keyboard 1 and locates it under the keyboard 1. Print on thermal paper of a thermal printer is stored in a storage case as a customer receipt, and the receipt is taken out together with the storage case. Reference numeral 10 denotes a transparent journal window for printing the image information from the image reading device 7 and various slip information input from the keyboard 1 on a thermal paper which is rotated 180 degrees on a thermal paper by a thermal printer located under the keyboard 1 and wound. It is for winding up in the take-up section, and the contents can be confirmed from outside by a dedicated operator of this machine.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the internal structure of the transfer payment slip classification and aggregation machine of the present invention. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 11 denotes a keyboard cabinet, which fixes the keyboard 1, the Clarke key 4, the mode key 5, and the journal window 10. Reference numeral 12 denotes a lower cabinet, which fixes printer parts, which will be described later, and a board of the image reading device 7. 13 is an upper cabinet, and a display cabinet 14
I support you. The display cabinet 14 covers the liquid crystal display device 2. Reference numeral 15 denotes a slip conveying device (feed roller) for conveying a slip, which conveys the slip inserted from the slip insertion portion 6 by the paper detection sensors S1 and S2, holds it, and then in the direction A shown in the figure. , Located behind the keyboard 1 and next to the image reading device 7.

The image reading device 7 reads the image information of the slip, and is located behind the keyboard 1 and next to the feed roller of the slip conveying device 15. After reading, the validation printing device 8 detects the slip sent by the feed roller of the slip conveying device 15 by the paper detection sensors S3 and S4, and performs authentication printing (validation). Further, it is located behind the keyboard 1 and next to the image reading device 7. Reference numeral 16 denotes a journal feeder that supplies the journal thermal roll paper to the journal printer, which is located behind the journal thermal printer 17 and in front of the image reading device 7.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a journal for printing a copy of information from the image reading device 7 on the thermosensitive roll paper for journal supplied from the journal feeder 16 or for rotating the information copy input from the keyboard 1 by 180 degrees. The thermal printer is located below the keyboard 1 and behind the journal winder 18. Reference numeral 19 denotes a receipt feeder that supplies the receipt thermal roll paper to the receipt printer. The receipt thermal printer 20
Is located at the rear of the validation printing device 8 and is below the keyboard 1. 20 is a receipt (receipt) of a fixed format obtained by processing the information from the image reading device 7 and the information input from the keyboard 1 on the thermal roll for receipt supplied from the feeder 19 for receipt.
Is a thermal printer for receipt that prints as, and is located under the keyboard 1 and before the receipt feeder 19.

Reference numeral 21 denotes a receipt cutter / roll paper pressing portion, which bends the thermal paper printed by the thermal printer 20 for receipt in the opposite direction with the paper press and takes a roll (bend) of the thermal paper roll to obtain an arbitrary length. Cut it and issue it as a receipt in front of you. Keyboard 1
Is located below the thermal printer 20 for receipt. 22 is the issued receipt (receipt)
It is a storage case that stores in order and is inserted into the lower portion 23 of the storage portion.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the transfer payment slip classification and aggregation machine of the present invention. In FIG. 4, 201
Is an input unit including a keyboard 1, a Clarke key 4, and a mode key 5. The keyboard 1 is used for inputting the account management agency (where payment slips are collected and processed for each region), slip amount, commission, deposit amount, etc. and error cancellation.
The clerk key 4 reads the key carried by each person in charge and manages each person in charge. Mode key 5 is installed on the next day (a mode that incorporates the total number of slips and the total amount of slips into the accounting for the next day although the correspondence with the customer will be completed today)
Selection of 4 modes: operation (mode to perform accounting process today), setting (mode in which specifications can be changed according to office work when using transfer classification and aggregation machine), service (mode to use during maintenance) Switch over.

Reference numeral 202 denotes an output unit composed of a display device 2 (liquid crystal display device) and a voice generating device 2a. The display device 2 displays a numerical value, operation guidance, calculation result, error / warning display and the like. The sound generation device 2a performs a long sound buzzer at the time of an error and a single sound buzzer at the time of warning. A read-only memory (ROM) 203 and a read / write memory (RA
M) is a storage unit. The ROM stores a program for controlling and a message at the time of error / warning. In addition, the RAM stores data such as image copies, manually input amount of money, and the maximum number of receipts set value.

Reference numeral 204 denotes a communication unit including a depositing / dispensing machine connecting unit, a network connecting unit, and an external storage connecting unit. The deposit / withdrawal connection unit connects the deposit / withdrawal machine through the RS-422 interface. The network connection unit connects a plurality of transfer payment slip classification / aggregation machines by an RS-485 interface. The external storage connection unit connects an external FD (floppy disk) device via an RS-485 interface. Reference numeral 205 denotes an image input unit, which is a reflected light detection original moving method for detecting presence / absence of a slip by the reflected light of the optical sensor, and is read by an image input sensor (CCD image pickup device). An image output unit 206 includes the image input unit 20.
The output of the image read in 5, the fixed format of numbers and characters / symbols from the input unit 201, and the operation data are output and printed.

Reference numeral 207 is a control unit composed of a microcomputer, each input unit 201, 205, storage unit 203,
The communication unit 204 and the output units 202 and 206 are controlled.
Reference numeral 208 denotes a storage unit for storing the output receipt, and set data of the storage case by the storage case detection sensor to the control unit 207 through the input port of the microcomputer,
Also, receipt / non-receipt data is input by the receipt detection sensor, an error / warning display and a voice are output from the output unit 202, and the input unit 201 prompts the cancellation to proceed with the operation.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing an example of the key arrangement of the keyboard of the present invention. In FIG. 5, the 4-vote key 1a does not perform copying even if a 4-vote slip that is not copied in the transfer payment slip is set, and only the validation printing is performed. The end key 1b is used when closing the work at the end of the day, deleting the data for today and incorporating the data for the next day, or when using the withdrawal connection to clear the balance in the withdrawal machine This is the key used for. or,
It is also possible to output a handling detailed table as a reference report for tightening.

The daily total key 1c is a key capable of printing the daily total table at the end of the day's work or at the end of the operation of each person in charge. At this time, it is also possible to output the sum total date table by using the in-line function for the data of other classification and aggregation machines.
The fund key 1d is a key used for accepting the funds in hand and for performing a payment operation for returning the funds in hand to the cash dispenser. When using the withdrawal machine, the key for storing the funds in the withdrawal machine and checking the balance in the withdrawal machine Is. The correction key 1e is a key for correcting a slip amount in the middle of a transaction and an input value of an account management agency.

The cancel key 1f can perform all cancel during transaction and post-cancel after transaction.
The intermediate total key 1g is a key for outputting a detailed table when the data input slip is brought out. The assembling key 1h is used when the transaction is completed by means other than the classification and aggregation machine and the data of only the slip is input. The payment key 1i is used when inputting the payment amount. The inspection paper feed key 1j is used to feed the inspection tape (paper on the journal side).

The screen switching key 1k is used for switching between the slip detail input screen during the transfer and payment operation and the total display screen for plural number of slips. The repeat (number of cases) 1l is used at the time of a transfer payment operation and a slip of a plurality of sheets. The payment key 1m is used at the time of starting the payment process and inputting the payment slip amount. The charge key 1n is used for automatically calculating a charge from the payment amount input with the payment key 1i or used when inputting the charge amount. Sheet / = key 1o is used when the number of securities is input. The special charge key 1p is used when entering the special charge amount.

The-key 1q is used for subtraction in the addition / subtraction mode, for setting no authentication printing at the time of setting, or for inputting a subtraction value for correction processing. It is also used for adjusting the copy density during operation, and for scrolling down the screen when canceling a specified operation. Deposit key 1r
Will be used during transfer payment processing and when the customer enters the amount of cash to be deposited. + Key 1s is addition in addition and subtraction mode,
Used to set whether or not to have authentication print when setting, or to input additional value for correction processing. It is also used for adjusting the copy density during operation and scrolling up the screen when canceling the specified operation. Securities key 1t
Is used to input the amount of securities held by the customer.

The lower key 1u is used to specify the account management agency or the account management agency / subject set in the lower row of the subject key. The CL key 1v is used for clearing the numerical value of the 7th line on the screen display and for clearing the error at the time of error.
The completion key 1w is used at the end of one transaction or at the end of setting. The numeric keypad 1x is used when inputting a number such as an amount of money or a fee, and when selecting a menu. The account office / subject key 1y is used when inputting a transliteration of a slip type and also has an automatic copy start function.

6 to 11 are processes 1 to 1 of the control unit of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart showing No. 6. In addition, FIGS.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating presence / absence of a storage case, presence / absence of a receipt, and operation. FIG. 18 shows a display example of the warning message, and FIG. 19 shows the structure of the ROM. Figure 20 is RAM
Shows the configuration of. Further, FIG. 21 shows a display example of the display screen in the processing flow of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the process 1 of the control unit of the present invention, and the process 1 will be described. First, when the operator turns on the power at the start of the operation to display the key insertion waiting screen (step a1), the operator inserts the clerk key in charge of each individual (step a2). As in the configuration of the RAM shown in FIG. 20, from this key, the totalizer and the like required by each person in charge for the transaction are read from the secondary totalizer into the primary totalizer. At this time, when one transaction is completed, the result content calculated by the primary totalizer is returned to the secondary totalizer area and the data is updated. After updating, the contents of the primary totalizer are cleared. After inserting the key in charge, the transaction start screen is displayed (step a4). At this time, the process 1 in FIG. 6 and the process 2 in FIG. 7 are simultaneously performed after the power is turned on.

Before the start of processing, the presence / absence of a set of storage cases and the presence / absence of receipts are detected by the storage case detection sensor and receipt detection sensor shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 (step a5, Step a6). When the storage case is not set, the relative address contents are read inside the error / comment table held in the ROM as shown in the ROM configuration shown in FIG. 19, and as shown in the display screen shown in FIG. The display is continued on the 7th line of the display screen until the storage case is set.

At this time, since it is impossible to continue the processing, an error sound which is a one-shot buzzer is sounded except for the inspection paper feed key 1j. Regarding this detection, FIG. 12 and FIG.
As indicated by 3, the storage case detection sensor (switch sensor) 31 is pressed by the pressing portion 30 of the storage case. As shown in FIG. 13, if the tray is set in the direction of the arrow, the switch sensor 31 can be pushed in.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 13, in (a) of FIG. 13 before setting the storage case, the operating portion of the switch sensor 31 (micro switch) is projecting, and during the projecting, The storage case is not detected. or,
After setting, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the switch sensor 31 is pressed by the pressing portion 30 of the storage case, so that the switch sensor 31 is pushed in. In this state, the storage case is detected as being present. When the receipt case is forgotten, the receipt forgetting detection is performed (step a6). If the receipt is forgotten, an error is read as shown in the ROM of FIG.
As shown in the display screen of FIG. 18A, an error is displayed on the 7th line of the display screen.

For this detection, as shown in FIGS. 12, 13 and 14, the storage case is composed of a plate having a gentle curve at the long hole portion 32, and the receipt is placed on the long hole portion 32. It has become. As shown in FIG. 12, a swing lever 33 projects from the upper portion of the storage case into the elongated hole portion 32 as shown in FIG. 12, and when there is no receipt as shown in FIG. 13, the swing lever 33 includes the elongated hole portion of the plate. 32, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 14, the transmissive optical sensor 3 attached to the U-shaped portion 34.
When 5 is blocked by the swing lever 33,
Detects no receipt. This is because the swing lever 33 is pushed up in the direction of the arrow as in the state with the receipt shown in FIG. 14B, so that the upper portion of the swing lever 33 is in the direction of the arrow as shown in FIG. The transmission-type optical sensor 35 becomes transparent, and this state is detected as the presence of paper. Further, this paper present state is judged as an error and a message prompting the receipt to be taken out is displayed as shown in FIG.

Next, a two-vote type of transfer payment processing (with copy)
Represents an example (step a7). The payment slip voucher received from the customer is set in the voucher insertion section 6 shown in FIG. 2 (step a8). Select the account agency / subject key 1y specified on the payment slip from the keyboard 1 and press it (in the case of the lower row, press the lower key 1u, then select from the account agency / subject key 1y and press it) (step a9) ). At this time, the name of the account management agency is displayed on the screen (step a10), and the set slip is started by the process of [* 2] (step a).
8). The payment amount specified in the payment slip is input (step a11) and displayed on the screen (step a12).

The flowchart of the process 2 shown in FIG. 7 will be described. At this time, the RA shown in FIG. 20 is used to determine whether or not copying has been completed by turning the copy flag ON / OFF.
Read the primary integrator flag of M (step a1
3). Turning on / off of the copy flag is performed according to the flowchart of process 4 (copy process) shown in FIG. 9 (steps b1 to b3). When the copy flag is ON,
Wait for key input. When the copy flag is OFF, [*
2] is performed.

Next, if there are payment fees and special fees, the process proceeds to step a14. At this time, the copy flag indicating whether the copy has been completed is detected, and the processing of [* 2] is performed when the copy is not processed and the slip is set (step a).
15). The charges entered in step a14 are displayed on the screen in step a16. When deposit money is input, the processes of steps a17 and a18 are performed, and when deposit money is input, the processes of steps a19 and a20 are performed. Before the steps a17 to a19, when the data input for one sheet is completed, by pressing the repeat key 11 (step a21), it is checked whether the data for one voucher has been input (step a22), and no data is input. In the case of No, it is regarded as a misoperation, and when it has been input, the slip data for one sheet is pooled in the primary memory (totalizer) shown in FIG. 20 (step a23).

It is checked whether or not the receipt is required to be issued for the two-vote slip (step a24), and the receipt output management process of FIG. 10 is performed (step a25). As shown in the flowchart of the process 5 in FIG. 10, the presence / absence of the setting of the storage case is detected (step c1), and the above-described detection is performed by the switch sensor 31 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13. At this time, if the saucer is not set, "Set saucer (storage case)!" Is displayed on the 7th line of the display screen (step c2). For this, see FIG.
FIG. 19 shows an example. At this time, operation is prohibited until the storage case is set, and wait100mse
Automatic waiting monitoring is performed at intervals of c.

Thereafter, when the storage case set is detected (step c3), the error display on the 7th line of the display screen is erased (step c4), and the set confirmation is confirmed again in step c1.
Then, the receipt is issued (step c5). The receipt output number counter in the primary totalizer shown in FIG. 20 is increased by 1 (step c6), and the receipt output number counter is compared with the maximum receipt output number (maximum number of receipts that can be stored in the storage case) (step c).
7). The maximum number of sheets at this time can be changed by the process 6 shown in FIG.

The maximum number of sheets is read from the setting data shown in FIG. 20. If the maximum number of sheets is smaller than the maximum number, the process proceeds to the next process. Take out)! ”
Error is displayed as shown in the examples of FIGS. 18 and 19 (step c8). At this time, in order to proceed to the next process, the storage case is removed, the receipt is taken out, the storage case is set again, and the CL key 1u is pressed to proceed to the next process. The receipt / non-receipt detection at this time is as shown in FIG.
4, the CL key 1u is accepted only when the detection as described in FIG. 15 is performed, the storage case is set again, and the receipt is not present (step c).
9).

After the input is completed, the input is completed with the completion key 1w (step a26), and the input data is checked (step a27). If all the necessary input data have been input, the necessary totalizer is read from the primary totalizer shown in FIG. 20 into the work area (step a28), and the update check for overflow etc. is performed inside the work area (step a29). , Check OK (step a
30), the total screen is displayed (step a31), and if the receipt / authentication print is not processed, the process of [* 3] (step a32) and the receipt issuance / transaction copy print are processed (step). a33). The update is OK, the data required for the update is read from the work area, the primary totalizer is updated, and the update result is returned inside the secondary total (step a).
34). An end message is displayed, and the end screen is erased by the next operation valid key (step a35).

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the process 3, in which the power supply is turned on, and sensing is performed at intervals of wait 100 msec, and the opening / closing of the operating portion, the paper end, and the opening / closing of the release lever are monitored. A sensor detects if the operation part of the keyboard lid is open (step e1),
If it is opened, the error message "The operation part is open!" Is displayed on the 7th line of the display screen (step e2).
At this time, if it is not open, it senses whether the operation unit is open at intervals of wait 100 msec.

When it is open, it is wa
It senses at an interval of it100msec and waits (step e3). When it closes, "Do you want to cut the receipt side?" is displayed on the 7th line of the screen display (step e4). If you want to cut, press the completion key from the keyboard. It is pressed to cut the receipt-side receipt (step e8). When not cutting, the CL key is pressed from the keyboard (step e7) to cancel the cutting of the receipt on the receipt side.
The processing of steps e7 and e8 is ended, and the comment display on the 7th line of the screen display is erased (step e
9).

It is detected whether or not the release lever of the thermal printer for journal (inspection department) is opened (step e
10) If it is open, the error "Paper presser on the audit department side is open" is displayed on the 7th line of the screen display (step e11). If it is not open at this time, wait
Senses at intervals of 100 msec and senses whether the release lever is open. If it is open, it senses that the release lever is closed and waits (step e
12) When closed, the error display is erased on the 7th line of the display screen (step e13).

Regarding steps e14 to e17, the management is performed in the same manner as the processing of the inspection section side, and the error "the receipt side paper presser is open" is displayed on the 7th line of the display screen (step e15). When the paper near end on the inspection department side and the receipt side is detected (step e18), "paper warning" is highlighted on the right end of the first line of the screen display (step e19). When the paper end is detected (step e20), the operation is stopped and an error message "please change the paper" is displayed on the 7th line of the screen display (step e21). After the heat-sensitive roll paper has been replaced, after replacing the heat-sensitive roll paper, the "Paper warning" on the 1st line of the screen display and the "Please replace the paper" error on the 7th line of the screen display are turned off (step e2
2).

With respect to these displays, the equal error is read and displayed on the 7th line of the screen display as shown in the ROM of FIG. At this time, all the processes shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are interrupted, and after releasing the error, the CL key is pressed to erase the error message, and the process proceeds to the next operation. At this time, the display priority order when the monitoring result error occurs is the operation unit opening / closing, the release lever opening / closing, and the paper end. 12-
Although FIG. 15 has been described above, FIG.
FIG. 14 is a mechanism diagram of a storage case for storing a receipt and a storage portion, and FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of detecting the storage case by a storage case detection sensor. Also, FIG.
As for the above, FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a receipt detection method by a receipt detection sensor, and FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a receipt detection sensor using a transmissive optical sensor.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory view showing a process until the receipt is stored in the storage case. FIG. 17 is a mechanism diagram showing the structure of the printing unit. 16 and 17,
Reference numeral 40 is a heat-sensitive roll paper for receipt, and 41 is a holding mechanism for correcting the curve of the roll paper for receipt in the opposite direction. 42 is a thermal printer for receipts, 43 and 44 are receipt near-end and end sensors, 45 is a platen for receipts, and 46 is an automatic cutter for issuing receipts of fixed length. Reference numeral 47 is a heat-sensitive roll paper for journals. Reference numeral 49 denotes a cabinet for fixing the keyboard lid portion 48, which is fixed to the cabinet 49 and the lower cabinet 50. On the back side of the keyboard cover 48, the board 5
1 and a paper pressing mechanism 41 fixed to the substrate protection plate on the back surface thereof. This presses the portion 52 of the thermal paper roll 40 for receipt, and by this pressing, the thermal printer for receipt is fed by the roller and the curve disappears. Reference numeral 53 is a portion where a storage case for storing receipts is set.

FIG. 18A is a display example of a receipt forgetting error, and FIG. 18B is a display example of a storage case setting error. FIG. 19 shows the internal structure of the ROM, which stores a comment table of error contents (warning messages). Then, the comment table is displayed on the seventh line of the screen display. FIG. 20 shows the internal structure of the RAM, and shows the structure of the internal data stored in the RAM. Inside the RAM, there are four storage areas consisting of a work area, a setting data section, a primary totalizer section, and a secondary totalizer section. As for the work area, a flag up to the end of one transaction in each transaction, input data, a calculation area, etc. are stored, and are erased at the end of one transaction.

In the setting data section, the standard setting data is initially stored, and the contents change depending on the operation of the setting mode. In this way, the setting data is not erased but remains. Regarding the contents of the primary totalizer, the data necessary for transactions can be read from the secondary totalizer, and the flag relations that hold the necessary conditions to be able to read and temporarily update or recover from a power failure during operation are saved. There is. Regarding the contents of the secondary totalizer, the contents of the data are not cleared except that the unnecessary data is deleted by the ending process performed at the end of the work day.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the process 6, which is a process flow when the setting of the maximum number of receipts issued is changed. If the mode switch is in the setting mode position (step d1) and the Clarke key is 0 (administrator key) (step d2), a setting initial screen is displayed as shown in the display example of FIG. Step d3). The 3 key is pressed from the ten keys, and the 3 key is selected by the completion key (step d4). As shown in the display example of FIG. 21B, the account management agency / subject setting menu screen is displayed (step d5). )

Pressing the 3 key from the numeric keypad, and selecting the warning number setting, which is the menu of 3, with the completion key (step d6). As shown in the display example of (c) of FIG. 21, a warning number setting menu screen is displayed (step d7),
Press the 2 key on the numeric keypad, and select the receipt issuance maximum number setting input of menu 2 with the completion key (step d8), the input screen shown in the display example of FIG. 21 (d) is displayed, and step d9, At d10, the numeric keypad is used to enter a number within the range of 0 to 50, and the completion key is pressed. The setting change is completed by pressing the completion key (step d11).

[0060]

Since the present invention has the above-mentioned structure,
The following effects can be achieved. (1) By providing a receipt storage portion in the main body and providing a storage case that can be taken out at that portion, the receipt can be taken out easily and can be taken out reliably. Also, before issuing a receipt, by detecting the presence or absence of a receipt stored in the storage case, detecting the set state of the storage case, and outputting a warning message,
It is possible to prevent forgetting to remove the receipt and to prevent the receipt from jamming. (2) If the receipt remains in the storage case, or if the storage case is not set in the storage section, the issuance of the next receipt can be stopped to prevent operational mistakes. (3) Since the number of receipts stored in the storage case can be set, it is not necessary to operate for each receipt. Further, it is possible to prevent the paper jam of the receipt. (4) Since a switch sensor is used as the storage case detection means, the set state of the storage case can be reliably detected with a simple mechanism, and maintenance can be easily performed. (5) Since the receipt detection means uses an optical sensor and a swing lever that blocks or transmits the light, the presence or absence of a receipt can be reliably detected with a simple mechanism.
And maintenance can be done easily. (6) If control of the receipt issuing process is stopped, if a keyboard is provided for canceling the stop, the cancellation can be easily performed from the keyboard. (7) By providing a display device for displaying the warning message on the display screen, the operator can visually confirm the warning message. (8) If a voice generating device for warning the warning message is provided, the operator can check the warning message by voice, and thus can quickly respond to the trouble. (9) If an image scanner for reading the image information is installed, the image information can be copied on the receipt by the thermal printer, so that the operator does not need to manually input all the slip information from the input section.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a basic configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing an embodiment in which the receipt issuing device of the present invention is applied to a transfer payment slip classification and aggregation machine.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal structure of a transfer payment slip classification and aggregation machine of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a transfer payment slip classification and aggregation machine of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a key arrangement of the keyboard of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing 1 of the control unit of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing processing 2 of the control unit of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing processing 3 of the control unit of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing processing 4 of the control unit of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing processing 5 of the control unit of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing processing 6 of the control unit of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a mechanism diagram of a storage case and storage portion of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of detecting a storage case by a storage case detection sensor.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a receipt detection method by a receipt detection sensor.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a receipt detection sensor using a transmissive optical sensor.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a process until a receipt is stored in a storage case.

FIG. 17 is a mechanism diagram showing a configuration of a printing unit.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a warning message.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal configuration of a ROM of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal configuration of a RAM of the present invention.

21 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a display screen in the processing flow of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Keyboard 2 Display Device 3 Power Switch 4 Clarke Key 5 Mode Key 6 Voucher Insertion Section 7 Image Reading Device 8 Validation Printing Device 9 Receipt Storage Port 10 Journal Window 201 Input Port 202 Output Port 203 Storage Unit 204 Communication Port 205 Image Input Port 206 Image output unit 207 Control unit 208 Storage unit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A control unit for controlling the receipt issuing process, an input unit for inputting various slip information and setting information relating to the receipt issuing process, and receipt data from the various slip information and setting information input by the input unit. A receipt issuing device comprising: receipt data generating means for generating; printing means for printing the generated receipt data on a receipt; and storage means for setting a storage case for storing the printed receipt, Warning message storage means for storing in advance a warning message for warning that the storage case is not set in the means and the state that the receipt remains in the storage case, and whether or not the receipt remains in the storage case Receipt detection means for detecting the Storage case detection means for detecting whether or not a state is present, reading means for selecting and reading a warning message stored in the warning message storage means from the information detected by the detection means, and outputting the read warning message The receipt issuing apparatus is characterized in that the control means stops the receipt issuing process when receiving the information detected by the detecting means. 2. A setting data storage means for storing the set number of receipts stored in the storage case when the input means sets the set number of receipts, and a count for each receipt printed by the printing means. Further comprising a counting means and a determining means for determining whether or not the number of printed receipts has reached a set number, and the determining means determines that the number of printed receipts has reached the set number. 2. When the determination is made, the receipt issuing process is stopped by instructing the reading means to send a warning message for prompting the output means to output and outputting the determination result to the control means. Receipt issuing device. 3. The storage case detection means is composed of a switch sensor, and when the storage case is set in the storage means, the back surface of the storage case contacts the front surface of the storage means and the switch sensor is operated so that the switch sensor operates. 2. The receipt issuing device according to claim 1, wherein the switch sensor detects a state in which the storage case is set in the storage means and outputs the information. 4. The receipt detecting means comprises an optical sensor and a swing lever for blocking or transmitting the light, and the swing lever is provided with an elongated hole capable of swinging downward from a bottom surface of the storage case. When the receipt remains in the case, the swing lever is pushed up by the receipt, and the light sensor transmits or blocks the light,
The receipt issuing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the receipt issuing device detects a state where a receipt remains in the storage case and outputs the information.