JP2011060009A - Currency processing device and method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a currency processing device freely adjusting the present amount of loose coins and coin rolls according to purposes. <P>SOLUTION: The currency processing device includes: a loose coin storage unit 604 for storing received loose coins; a coin packaging unit 5A for packaging loose coins delivered from the loose coin storage unit 604; a drive control unit 25A which controls the drive of the coin packaging unit 5A such that the coin packaging unit 5A starts packaging of loose coins when the number of loose coins stored at present reaches a start threshold, and ends the packaging of the loose coins when the number of loose coins stored at present becomes less than an end threshold; and a control unit 25B for changing the setting of the start threshold and the end threshold of automatic collection processing according to change timing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a money handling apparatus and a money handling method having a packaging and binding function for packaging or binding loose money, for example.

  In the conventional money handling apparatus, a rose money storage unit for storing rose money, a bundling wrapping part for binding or wrapping rose money stored in the rose money storage part, and a money bundled or packaged by the bundling wrapping part are stored. And a packaged money storage unit.

  In this money handling apparatus, there is known a technique for performing automatic collection processing for binding or packaging rose money stored in a rose money storage unit and storing the bundled or packaged money in a packaged money storage unit (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

  In the money handling apparatus of Patent Document 1, the automatic collection process is started based on the priority conditions from the first place to the third place described below.

  For example, the first priority condition is that the current number of stored coins in the rose money storage unit is full, and the second priority condition is that the current number of stored items in the package currency storage unit is less than a specified amount and the rose money storage unit. This is a case where the current storage number of the copy is greater than or equal to near empty. Furthermore, the third priority condition is the case where the current number of sheets stored in the rose money storage unit is greater than or equal to near full.

  The first and third priority conditions are conditions for securing an empty storage capacity of the rose money storage unit. On the other hand, the second priority condition is a condition for reducing the current number of pieces stored in the rose money storage unit by wrapping loose money because the current number of pieces stored in the package money storage unit has decreased.

  Also, in general, in the case of cash collection by current delivery of a financial institution, when the collection target is a coin, it is customary to collect it with a loose coin instead of a bar for packing a predetermined number of coins, for example, 50 coins. It is.

  Moreover, when a collection object is a banknote, it is customary to bundle a banknote by a predetermined number, for example, 100 sheets, and collect | recover by the bundle banknote. In other words, the actual situation is that the collection form differs according to the type of money to be collected, such as a loose coin and a banknote a bundle of banknotes.

JP 2006-215810 A (refer to claim 1 and FIG. 1)

  However, in the money handling apparatus of Patent Document 1, when the number of rose coins currently stored becomes full or near full, the automatic collection process is started to wrap rose coins and create a bar. Sometimes the number of coins to be collected decreases and the amount of coins collected decreases.

  Therefore, in the money handling apparatus of Patent Document 1, in order to increase the amount of coins to be collected, it is necessary to break down the bar metal and secure the loose coins to be collected, which requires a wasteful work.

  Moreover, in the money handling apparatus of patent document 1, since the bundled banknote cannot be created when the current number of stored banknotes exceeds a specified amount, the current number of stored banknotes increases. The target banknotes are reduced, and the amount of banknotes collected is reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and the object of the present invention is to provide a monetary process that can adjust the current amount of loose coins and bundled wrapping money according to conditions such as the use of loose coins and bundled wrapping money. The object is to provide an apparatus and a money handling method.

  In order to achieve the above object, the money handling apparatus of the present invention includes a rose money storage part for storing received rose money, a bundling wrapping part for binding or wrapping rose money fed out from the rose money storage part, A drive control unit that drives and controls the bundling and packaging unit to start bundling or packaging of the bulky currency stored in the loose currency storage unit when the current number of pieces stored in the loose currency storage unit reaches a start threshold; A control unit configured to change the setting of the start threshold according to a predetermined condition.

  Further, in the money handling apparatus according to the present invention, in the configuration of the invention, the drive control unit is configured to store the loose money storage unit stored in the loose money storage unit when a current storage number of the loose money storage unit is less than an end threshold. In order to terminate the binding or packaging of loose money, the bundling and packaging unit is controlled to stop, and the control unit sets and changes the termination threshold according to the predetermined condition.

  In the money handling apparatus of the present invention, in the configuration of the above invention, the loose money corresponds to a loose banknote, and the control unit satisfies the predetermined condition for requesting collection of the bundled banknotes bundled in the bundling wrapping section. When detected, the start threshold value is set in a decreasing direction in order to reduce the current number of stored rose banknotes stored in the loose money storage unit.

  In the money handling apparatus of the present invention, in the configuration of the above invention, the loose money corresponds to loose coins, and the control unit detects the loose money storage when detecting the predetermined condition for requesting collection of the loose coins. The starting threshold value is set in the increasing direction in order to increase the current number of stored loose coins stored in the section.

  In the money handling apparatus of the present invention, in the configuration of the invention described above, the control unit is connected to a management device that manages the possession amount of all loose money in a store, and possesses all loose money managed by the management device. The start threshold value is changed based on the amount.

  In order to achieve the above object, the money handling method of the present invention includes a storing step for storing the received rose money in the rose money storage section, and a bundled package for binding or packing the rose money fed out from the rose money storage section. Step, when the current storage number of the rose money storage unit reaches a start threshold, a drive control step for starting binding or packaging of the rose money stored in the rose money storage unit, and according to a predetermined condition, And a control step for changing the setting of the start threshold value.

  The money handling apparatus of the present invention configured as described above starts bundling or packaging the rose money stored in the rose money storage part when the current number of pieces stored in the rose money storage part reaches a start threshold. At the same time, the start threshold value is changed according to a predetermined condition. As a result, in the money handling apparatus of the present invention, for example, according to a predetermined condition such as an application, the start threshold for starting the binding or packaging of loose money is appropriately set and changed, and the loose money and the bundled money in the money handling apparatus are changed. There is an effect that the current amount of can be adjusted.

  In addition, in the money handling apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the above invention, when the current number of pieces stored in the loose money storage unit is less than the end threshold, the loose money bundled in the loose money storage unit or While ending packaging, the end threshold is set and changed according to the predetermined condition. As a result, in the money handling apparatus of the present invention, for example, according to a predetermined condition such as an application, the end threshold value for terminating the binding or packaging of loose money is appropriately set and changed, and the loose money and the bundled wrapping banknote in the money handling apparatus are set. There is an effect that the current amount of can be adjusted.

  Moreover, in the money handling apparatus of this invention, in addition to the effect of the said invention, if the predetermined condition which requests | requires collection | recovery of a banknote is detected, a start threshold value is set to a reduction | decrease direction in order to reduce the now stored number of loose banknotes. As a result, in the present invention, there are increased opportunities for binding loose banknotes, and a large amount of bundled banknotes to be collected at the time of banknote collection can be secured.

  Moreover, in the money handling apparatus of this invention, in addition to the effect of the said invention, if the predetermined condition which requests | requires the collection | recovery of a loose coin is detected, a start threshold value will be set to an increase direction in order to increase the number of rose coins currently accommodated. As a result, in the present invention, the opportunity to wrap rose coins is reduced, and there is an effect that a large amount of rose coins to be collected at the time of coin collection can be secured.

  In addition, in the money handling apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the above invention, the start threshold is changed based on the amount of all loose money in the store. In addition, there is an effect that the current amount of the bundled wrapping money can be adjusted.

  Further, in the money handling method of the present invention configured as described above, when the current number of pieces stored in the loose money storage portion reaches a start threshold, the loose money bundled or packaged in the loose money storage portion is bound. At the same time, the start threshold value is changed according to a predetermined condition. As a result, in the money handling method of the present invention, for example, according to a predetermined condition such as an application, the start threshold for starting the binding or packaging of loose money is appropriately set and changed, and the current amount of loose money and bundled money is adjusted. There is an effect that can be done.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an external configuration of the money handling apparatus according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the money handling apparatus. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the storage unit and the CPU. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a threshold setting screen for automatic collection processing. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the loose banknote deposit / withdrawal unit. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the bundled bill dispensing unit. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the loose coin deposit / withdrawal unit. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the bar metal dispensing unit. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing operation inside the control unit related to the automatic coin collection process. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a start threshold value and an end threshold value related to the normal automatic collection process related to the automatic coin collection process and the automatic collection process before collection. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing operation inside the control unit related to the automatic bill collection process. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the start threshold value and the end threshold value related to the automatic collection processing during busy hours.

  Hereinafter, a money handling apparatus showing an embodiment relating to a money handling apparatus and a money handling method of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  First, the outline of the present embodiment will be described. The outline of the embodiment is that a rose money storage section for storing the received rose money, and a bundling packaging section for binding or packaging the rose money fed out from the rose money storage section. A money handling apparatus.

  Furthermore, the money handling apparatus is configured to drive and control the bundling and packaging unit so as to start bundling or packaging of the loose money stored in the rose money storage unit when the current number of pieces stored in the rose money storage unit reaches the start threshold. It has a control part and a control part which sets and changes a start threshold according to predetermined conditions.

  In the present embodiment, when the current number of pieces stored in the rose money storage unit reaches the start threshold value, bundling or packaging of the rose money stored in the rose money storage unit is started, and a start threshold value is set according to a predetermined condition. change.

  As a result, in this embodiment, the start threshold for starting the binding or packaging of loose coins is appropriately set and changed according to the predetermined conditions such as the use, and the current amount of loose coins and bundled wrapped coins in the money handling apparatus is adjusted. It can be done.

  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an external configuration of the money handling apparatus according to the present embodiment.

  A money handling apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a bundled banknote dispensing unit 2 for dispensing bundled banknotes, a rose banknote depositing / withdrawing unit 3 for depositing and dispensing rose banknotes, and a new ticket dispensing unit 4 for dispensing new tickets. And have.

  Furthermore, the money handling apparatus 1 includes a bar money dispensing unit 5 for dispensing wrapping coins (hereinafter simply referred to as a bar metal) and a rose coin depositing / withdrawing unit 6 for depositing and dispensing rose coins.

  Furthermore, the money handling apparatus 1 includes an authentication printing printer 11 that performs authentication printing on a withdrawal slip, and an operation display unit 12 including a touch panel that displays keys for various operations of the money handling apparatus 1. .

  Further, the money handling apparatus 1 includes a card processing unit 13 for processing an ID card storing ID information for identifying a user, a receipt issuing unit 14, a non-cash box 15 for storing a check, a bill, and the like, and printing on a passbook. And a passbook processing unit 16 for performing the above and the like.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the money handling apparatus 1.

  The money handling apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 2 performs processing on banknotes in addition to the authentication printing printer 11, the operation display unit 12, the card processing unit 13, the receipt issuing unit 14, the passbook processing unit 16, and the new note dispensing unit 4. It has the banknote process part 17 to perform, and the coin process part 18 which performs the process with respect to a coin.

  The banknote processing unit 17 includes a bundled banknote dispensing unit 2 and a bulky banknote depositing / dispensing unit 3. The banknote handling unit 17 binds loose banknotes in units of 100 inside the bundled banknote dispensing unit 2 to create a bundled banknote of the corresponding denomination. The banknote bundling part 2A to perform is provided.

  The coin processing unit 18 has a bar metal withdrawal unit 5 and a rose coin deposit / withdrawal unit 6 and wraps rose coins in units of 50 inside the bar metal withdrawal unit 5 to create a bar of the corresponding denomination. It has a coin wrapping part 5A.

  Furthermore, the money handling apparatus 1 has a terminal unit 19 for controlling the money handling apparatus 1 as a whole.

  Furthermore, the terminal unit 19 includes a communication control unit 21 that controls communication control of the money handling apparatus 1 as a whole, a storage unit 22 that stores various types of information, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 23 that stores various types of programs. ing.

  The terminal unit 19 includes a random access memory (RAM) 24 such as a work area and a central processing unit (CPU) 25 that controls the entire money handling apparatus 1.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the internal configuration of the storage unit 22 and the CPU 25.

  The CPU 25 shown in FIG. 3 includes a drive control unit 25A that drives and controls the coin processing unit 18, the banknote processing unit 17, and the new note dispensing unit 4, and a control unit 25B that controls the entire CPU 25.

  The storage unit 22, which will be described later, sets a threshold for each preset automatic collection process, that is, a threshold table 22A for managing a start threshold and an end threshold, and a current threshold storage for setting and storing a set threshold for the automatic collection process that is currently set. Part 22B.

  The control unit 25B can arbitrarily set a start threshold value and an end threshold value of the automatic collection process through the operation display unit 12, and manages the set start threshold value and end threshold value in the threshold value table 22A.

  In addition, the control unit 25B presents the set threshold value of the automatic collection process according to the application conditions from the threshold value table 22A and the threshold value table 22A, which monitors the current stored number of loose coins and bundled wrapping money in the money handling apparatus 1. A threshold value setting unit 252 set in the threshold value storage unit 22B.

  The stored number monitoring unit 251 includes the current number of stored rose coins in the rose coin deposit / withdrawal unit 6, the currently stored number (number) of the bar in the bar deposit / withdrawal unit 5, and the rose bills in the rose bill deposit / withdrawal unit 3. The currently stored number of sheets and the currently stored number (number of bundles) of bundled banknotes in the bundled bill dispensing unit 2 are monitored for each denomination.

  Automatic collection processing means that when the current storage number of loose coins reaches the start threshold, the packaging operation or bundling operation for the loose coins automatically starts, and when the current storage number of loose coins is less than the end threshold, The wrapping operation or bundling operation for loose money is terminated.

  The threshold setting unit 252 sets and stores the start threshold value and the end threshold value of the automatic collection process to be set from the threshold value table 22A as the current setting threshold value in the current threshold value storage unit 22B.

  Further, the control unit 25B determines whether or not the currently stored number of loose coins has reached the start threshold of the automatic collection process through the stored number monitoring unit 251, and the current stored number of loose coins is less than the end threshold. It has a threshold determination unit 253 that determines whether or not there is.

  The threshold value determination unit 253 starts the wrapping operation of the coin wrapping unit 5A for the rose coin when the current number of rose coins stored reaches the start threshold of the automatic coin collection process. When it becomes less than the end threshold value of the automatic collection process, the packaging operation is ended.

  Moreover, the threshold value determination part 253 starts the binding operation | movement of the banknote binding part 2A with respect to a rose banknote, when the now accommodation number of rose banknotes reaches the start threshold value of the automatic collection process for banknotes. Furthermore, the threshold determination unit 253 ends the bundling operation when the current number of loose banknotes stored is less than the end threshold of the automatic bill collection process.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a threshold setting screen for automatic collection processing.

  On the setting screen 120 of the operation display unit 12 shown in FIG. 4, for example, a screen for setting a setting threshold value for automatic coin collection processing is displayed on the screen. The end sheet number 123 can be set as a threshold value.

  When the setting threshold value of the corresponding denomination is set for each automatic collection process on the threshold setting screen, the control unit 25B manages the setting threshold value of the corresponding denomination in the threshold value table 22A. That is, the user can appropriately change the setting threshold on the threshold setting screen.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the loose banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 3.

  The rose banknote depositing / withdrawing unit 3 shown in FIG. 5 includes a banknote depositing port 301 for depositing rose banknotes, a banknote dispensing port 302 for dispensing rose banknotes, and a deposit identifying unit for identifying the type and authenticity of the deposited banknotes. 303 and a front / back reversing unit 304 for aligning the front and back of the deposited banknote.

  Furthermore, the loose banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 3 has a first reject unit 305 that rejects a deposited banknote based on the identification result of the deposit identification unit 303 when the deposited banknote cannot be identified due to fake banknotes or fouling. .

  Further, the rose banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 3 is fed out from the rose banknote storage unit 306 and the rose banknote storage unit 306 that stores rose banknotes for each denomination based on the identification result of the deposit identification unit 303 and the rose banknote withdrawal. And a withdrawal identification unit 307 for identifying the banknotes. The rose bill storage unit 306 has five storage units, and each storage unit stores, for example, rose bills such as 10,000 yen bills, 5000 yen bills, 2000 yen bills, and 1000 yen bills. It is to be stored.

  Moreover, the rose banknote depositing / withdrawing unit 3, when starting an automatic collection process for making a rose banknote into a bundled banknote, collects two bundled stacking units that stack the rose banknotes fed out from the rose banknote storage unit 306 in units of 100 sheets. 308.

  The bulk banknote depositing / withdrawing unit 3 includes a bundle transport unit 309 that transports the bulk banknotes of 100 sheets accumulated in the bundling stacking unit 308 to the bundled banknote dispensing unit 2, and the withdrawal bills are collected by the withdrawal identification unit 307. When it cannot be identified, it has the 2nd rejection part 305A which rejects the payment | withdrawal banknote.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the bundled bill dispensing unit 2.

  When the bundled banknote dispensing unit 2 shown in FIG. 6 acquires the 100-sheet unit banknotes before binding through the bundle dispensing port 201 for dispensing the bundled banknotes and the bundle conveyance unit 309 of the discrete banknote depositing / dispensing unit 3, It has a banknote binding part 2A for binding these loose banknotes with a binding band to create a banknote.

  Further, the bundled bill dispensing unit 2 includes a temporary stacking unit 202 that temporarily stacks bundled bills, and a bundled bill storage unit 203 that identifies and stores the bundled bills stacked in the temporary stacking unit 202 for each denomination. Have. Note that the bundled bill storage unit 203 includes five storage units, and each storage unit stores, for example, a bundled bill such as a 10,000 yen bill, a 5000 yen bill, a 2000 yen bill, and a 1000 yen bill. It is to be stored.

  The bundled banknote dispensing unit 2 is configured to convey the bundled banknotes to the bundle dispensing port 201 or the temporary stacking unit 202 when the bundled banknotes are created by the banknote binding unit 2A.

  Further, the bundled banknote dispensing unit 2 conveys and stacks the bundled banknotes of the corresponding denomination from the bundled banknote storage unit 203 to the temporary stacking unit 202 when the withdrawal of the bundled banknotes is requested by exchange or the like. Is discharged from the cash collection outlet 201.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the loose coin deposit / withdrawal unit 6.

  The rose coin depositing / withdrawing unit 6 shown in FIG. 7 includes a coin depositing slot 601 for depositing rose coins, a coin dispensing slot 602 for dispensing rose coins, and a deposit identifying unit for identifying the type and authenticity of the deposited coins. 603 and a rose coin storage unit 604 that stores rose coins for each denomination. Note that the rose coin storage unit 604 includes six storage units, and each storage unit includes, for example, 1-yen coins, 5-yen coins, 10-yen coins, 50-yen coins, 100-yen coins, and 500-yen coins. Each one stores coins.

  In the case of withdrawal, the loose coin deposit / withdrawal unit 6 discharges coins of the corresponding denominations fed from the bulk coin storage unit 604 from the coin withdrawal port 602.

  Also, when the rose coin deposit / withdrawal unit 6 starts an automatic collection process for creating a bar, the coin is transferred to the bar in order to create a bar in which coins fed out from the rose coin storage unit 604 are packed in units of 50 sheets. A coin transport unit 605 for transporting to the dispensing unit 5 is provided.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the bar metal dispensing unit 5.

  8, when a 50-unit coin is conveyed through the coin conveyance unit 605 of the loose coin deposit / withdrawal unit 6, a coin packaging unit 5 </ b> A that wraps the coin and creates a bar metal, It has a bar metal storage unit 501 for storing the bar metal created by the packaging unit 5A for each denomination. The bar metal storage unit 501 has six storage units, and each storage unit has, for example, a 1-yen coin, a 5-yen coin, a 10-yen coin, a 50-yen coin, a 100-yen coin, and a 500-yen coin. Each one stores gold.

  Further, the bar metal withdrawal unit 5 takes out a bar of the corresponding denomination from the bar metal storage unit 501 and discharges it from the bar metal withdrawal port 502 when a withdrawal with a bar metal is required for exchange or the like. Is done.

  The money handling device described in the claims is the money handling device 1, the loose money storage part is the loose banknote storage part 306 or the loose coin storage part 604, the bundling wrapping part is the banknote binding part 2A or the coin wrapping part 5A, and the drive control part is The drive control unit 25A, the stored number monitoring unit 251, the threshold value determination unit 253, and the control unit correspond to the control unit 25B and the threshold setting unit 252.

  Next, operation | movement of the money processing apparatus 1 of a present Example is demonstrated. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing operation inside the control unit 25B related to the automatic coin collection process.

  For example, in order to have a large amount of coins collected one week before the coin collection date for collecting coins in the money handling apparatus 1, it is necessary to secure a large amount of loose coins by the coin collection date.

  Therefore, the user needs to set the start threshold value and the end threshold value of the automatic coin collection process in order to secure a large amount of loose coins by reducing the number of bars than usual.

  In the threshold table 22A, for example, in addition to the normal automatic collection processing setting threshold of 700 sheets for the start threshold and 500 sheets for the end threshold, the pre-recovery automatic that sets the start threshold to 1800 sheets and the end threshold to 1600 sheets is used. Assume that the threshold value for collection processing is managed.

  The control unit 25B determines whether or not the change timing for coins has been detected (step S11). The change timing for coins corresponds to the timing for changing the setting threshold for automatic coin collection processing, for example, the current date and time corresponds to the timing one week before the coin collection date. This corresponds to the timing for changing the setting to the setting threshold value of the automatic collection process before collection.

  When the threshold setting unit 252 inside the control unit 25B detects the change timing for coins (Yes in step S11), among the set threshold values in the threshold table 22A corresponding to the change timing for coins, for example, automatic collection before collection A process setting threshold is set in the current threshold storage unit 22B (step S12). The threshold setting unit 252 sets a start threshold value and an end threshold value, which are setting threshold values for the automatic collection process before collection, in the current threshold value storage unit 22B.

  When the threshold value determination unit 253 in the control unit 25B sets the start threshold value and the end threshold value, the threshold value determination unit 253 determines whether or not the current storage number of loose coins has reached the start threshold value through the storage number monitoring unit 251 (step S13). The stored number monitoring unit 251 monitors the current stored number of rose coins of the corresponding denomination in the rose coin storage unit 604.

  When the currently stored number of loose coins reaches the start threshold value (Yes at Step S13), the control unit 25B starts an automatic collection process for the loose coins through the drive control unit 25A (Step S14), and performs a wrapping operation on the loose coins. An instruction is given to the bar metal dispensing unit 5 (step S15). As a result, the coin wrapping unit 5A in the bar metal dispensing unit 5 wraps the rose coins of the corresponding denomination in the rose coin storage unit 604 to create a bar.

  The threshold determination unit 253 determines whether or not the current number of stored coins of the corresponding denomination is less than the end threshold through the stored number monitoring unit 251 (step S16).

  When the currently stored number of loose coins of the corresponding denomination is less than the end threshold value (Yes at Step S16), the control unit 25B ends the automatic collection process to stop the packaging operation for creating the bar metal (Step S16). S17), the processing operation shown in FIG.

  Control part 25B complete | finishes the processing operation shown in FIG. 9, when the change timing for coins is not detected (step S11 negative).

  Moreover, the threshold value determination part 253 determines whether the change timing for coins was detected, when the now accommodation number of the rose coins of the denomination has not reached the start threshold value (No at Step S13) (Step S18). ).

  Moreover, when the change timing for coins is detected (Yes at Step S18), the control unit 25B proceeds to Step S12 in order to set the start threshold value and the end threshold value corresponding to the new change timing for coins.

  In addition, when the change timing for coins is not detected (No at Step S18), the control unit 25B determines whether or not the current number of stored coins of the relevant denomination has reached the start threshold value at Step S13. Migrate to

  In addition, when the current number of stored coins of the corresponding denomination is not less than the end threshold value (No in step S16), the control unit 25B determines whether or not a new coin change timing has been detected. The process proceeds to S18.

  In the automatic coin collection process shown in FIG. 9, when the automatic collection process before collection is set, the number of rose coins of the corresponding denomination is gradually increased by reducing the chance of creating a bar for the denomination of the corresponding denomination. Thus, a large amount of coins to be collected can be secured. As a result, in order to secure the rose coins to be collected, there is no need to bother to destroy the bar metal, and a large amount of rose coins to be collected can be secured.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a start threshold value and an end threshold value related to the normal automatic collection process related to the automatic coin collection process and the automatic collection process before collection.

  The start threshold value and the end threshold value of the pre-collection automatic collection process shown in FIG. 10B are set as the start threshold value and the end threshold value compared to the start threshold value and the end threshold value in the normal automatic collection process shown in FIG. Set the value higher. As a result, opportunities for making bar metal for rose coins are reduced.

  In the automatic collection process before collection, the number of rose coins to be collected is increased. For example, when the number of rose coins is reduced to secure the number of bar metal, the start threshold value and the end threshold value of the coin automatic collection process are collected. This can be realized by setting a lower value than the normal automatic collection processing.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing operation inside the control unit 25B related to the automatic bill collection process.

  For example, in order to have a large amount of banknotes collected one week before the banknote collection date for collecting banknotes in the money handling apparatus 1, it is necessary to secure a large amount of banknotes by the banknote collection date.

  Therefore, the user needs to set the start threshold value and the end threshold value of the automatic collection process for banknotes in order to secure a large number of banknotes by reducing the number of loose banknotes than usual.

  In the threshold table 22A, for example, in addition to the setting threshold of the normal automatic collection process in which the start threshold is 1200 sheets and the end threshold is 800 sheets, the pre-recovery automatic in which the start threshold is 800 sheets and the end threshold is 400 sheets. Assume that the threshold value for collection processing is managed.

  Control part 25B judges whether change timing for bills was detected (Step S21). Note that the change timing for banknotes corresponds to the timing for changing the set threshold value for the automatic collection process for banknotes, for example, the time when the current date and time arrives one week before the banknote collection date. This corresponds to the timing when the setting is changed to the setting threshold of the automatic collection process before collection.

  When the threshold setting unit 252 detects the change timing for banknotes (Yes in step S21), the threshold setting unit 252 sets, for example, the setting threshold for the automatic collection process before collection among the thresholds set in the threshold table 22A corresponding to the change timing for banknotes. The current threshold value storage unit 22B is set (step S22). The threshold setting unit 252 sets a start threshold value and an end threshold value, which are setting threshold values for the automatic collection process before collection, in the current threshold value storage unit 22B.

  When the threshold value determination unit 253 sets the start threshold value and the end threshold value, the threshold value determination unit 253 determines whether or not the current storage number of loose banknotes has reached the start threshold value through the storage number monitoring unit 251 (step S23). The stored number monitoring unit 251 monitors the current stored number of loose banknotes of the corresponding denomination in the loose banknote storage unit 306.

  When the currently stored number of loose banknotes reaches the start threshold (Yes at Step S23), the control unit 25B starts an automatic collection process for the loose banknotes through the drive control unit 25A (Step S24), and performs a binding operation on the loose banknotes. An instruction is given to the bundled bill dispensing unit 2 (step S25). As a result, the banknote binding unit 2A in the bundled banknote dispensing unit 2 binds rose banknotes of the corresponding denomination in the bulk banknote storage unit 306 to create a bundled banknote.

  The threshold determination unit 253 determines whether or not the current number of stored banknotes of the corresponding denomination is less than the end threshold (step S26).

  When the current number of stored banknotes of the corresponding denomination falls below the end threshold value (Yes at Step S26), the control unit 25B ends the automatic collection process (Step S27) and ends the processing operation illustrated in FIG. .

  Control part 25B complete | finishes the processing operation shown in FIG. 11, when the change timing for banknotes is not detected (step S21 negative).

  Moreover, the threshold value determination part 253 determines whether the change timing for banknotes was detected, when the present accommodation number of the rose banknote of the applicable denomination has not reached the start threshold value (step S23 negative) (step S28). ).

  Moreover, when the change timing for banknotes is detected (Yes at Step S28), the control unit 25B proceeds to Step S22 to set the start threshold value and the end threshold value corresponding to the new banknote change timing.

  Moreover, when the control part 25B does not detect the change timing for banknotes (No in step S28), in order to determine whether or not the current number of stored banknotes of the corresponding denomination has reached the start threshold value, step S23 is performed. Migrate to

  Moreover, the threshold value determination unit 253 determines whether or not a change timing for a new banknote has been detected when the current number of stored banknotes of the corresponding denomination is not less than the end threshold value (No in step S26). Control goes to step S28.

  In the automatic collection process for banknotes shown in FIG. 11, when the automatic collection process before collection is set, the number of rose banknotes of the corresponding denomination is gradually reduced by increasing the chances of creating bundled banknotes for the corresponding denomination of rose banknotes. However, a large amount of banknotes to be collected can be secured.

  In the automatic collection process before collection, the number of bundled banknotes to be collected is increased. For example, when the number of bundled banknotes is increased by decreasing the number of bundled banknotes, the threshold for starting the automatic collection process for banknotes This can be realized by setting the end threshold value lower than that in the normal automatic collection process.

  In this embodiment, when the number of rose coins currently stored reaches the start threshold value, the packing operation of the rose coins is started, and the start threshold value is changed according to the change timing. As a result, in the present embodiment, for example, the start threshold value for starting the packing operation of the loose coins is appropriately set and changed according to the change timing of the usage, etc., and the current amounts of the rose coins and the metal bars in the money handling apparatus 1 are changed. Can be adjusted.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of loose coins currently stored is less than the end threshold value, the packing operation of the loose coins is ended, and the end threshold value is set and changed according to the change timing. As a result, in the present embodiment, for example, according to the change timing of the usage or the like, the end threshold value for ending the packing operation of the loose coins is appropriately set and changed, and the current amounts of the loose coins and the metal bars in the money handling apparatus 1 are changed. Can be adjusted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the current number of stored banknotes reaches the start threshold value, the binding operation of the banknotes is started and the start threshold value is changed according to the change timing. As a result, in this embodiment, for example, the start threshold value for starting the binding operation of loose banknotes is appropriately set and changed according to the change timing of the usage, etc. Can be adjusted.

  In this embodiment, when the current number of loose banknotes stored is less than the end threshold value, the bundling operation for loose banknotes is ended, and the end threshold value is set and changed according to the change timing. As a result, in the present embodiment, for example, according to the change timing of the usage, etc., the end threshold value for terminating the binding operation of loose bills is appropriately set and changed, and the current amount of loose bill money and bundle bills in the money handling apparatus 1 is changed. Can be adjusted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the change timing to shift to the automatic collection process before collection requiring collection of loose coins is detected, the start threshold is set in the increasing direction in order to increase the current number of loose coins stored. As a result, in this embodiment, the opportunity to wrap loose coins is reduced, and a large amount of loose coins to be collected at the time of coin collection can be secured.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the change timing to shift to the automatic collection process before collection requiring collection of bundled banknotes is detected, the start threshold value is set in the decreasing direction in order to reduce the current number of stored banknotes. As a result, in this embodiment, opportunities for binding loose banknotes are increased, and a large number of bundled banknotes to be collected at the time of banknote collection can be secured.

  In the present embodiment, the current amounts of loose coins (rose bills) and metal bars (bundle bills) in the money handling apparatus 1 are adjusted based on the start threshold value and the end threshold value of the automatic collection process. However, since the start threshold value and the end threshold value can be appropriately changed by a user setting operation on the threshold setting screen, the current amount of loose coins (rose bills) and bar money (bundle bills) can be freely adjusted according to the application.

  In the present embodiment, in order to collect coins as loose coins and banknotes as bundled banknotes, the threshold is set and changed so that these coins increase at the timing of recovery. Needless to say, in the case of bills and rose bills, the threshold value is changed so that these currencies increase.

  Further, in this embodiment, for example, when the normal automatic collection process is set, when the current storage number of loose coins (rose bills) reaches the start threshold value, the packaging operation (binding operation) for the loose coins (rose bills) is performed. ). However, similarly, when a wrapping operation (bundling operation) is performed on loose coins (rose bills) during busy hours, the burden on the bundled bill dispensing unit 2 and the bar dispensing unit 5 is large. It is also conceivable that the gold operation is degraded. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the start threshold value and the end threshold value related to the automatic collection processing during busy hours.

  Therefore, in the busy hours, the start threshold value and the end threshold value of the automatic collection process are automatically changed as shown in FIG. 12 in order to reduce the chance of packing operation (binding operation) of loose coins (rose bills). In this case, the burden on the bundled bill dispensing unit 2 and the bar dispensing unit 5 side can be greatly reduced. Thereafter, when the current time reaches the tightening time zone, the start threshold value and the end threshold value of the automatic collection process may be set and changed in order to create a large amount of bar money (bundled bills). As a result, the burden of counting money can be greatly reduced by creating a large number of metal bars and banknotes.

  In this embodiment, when the current date and time arrives one week before the money collection date, the start threshold value and the end threshold value of the automatic collection process before collection are automatically set. However, it is necessary to consider the amount of money to be loaded into an ATM or a change machine in a financial institution store.

  Therefore, the money handling apparatus 1 is connected in communication with a management apparatus that manages the amount of all money held in the store, and the setting threshold for automatic collection processing is changed based on the amount of all money held in the management apparatus. It ’s okay. In this case, the current amount of rose coins (rose bills) and bar money (bundle bills) can be adjusted based on the amount of all loose coins in the store. As a result, it is possible to secure an amount of money to be loaded into an ATM, a change machine or the like.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the number of rose coins (rose bills) currently stored reaches the start threshold value, the packaging (binding) operation for the rose coins (rose bills) is started, and the rose coins (rose bills) are currently stored. When the number of sheets is less than the end threshold, the packaging (binding) operation for the loose coins (rose bills) is stopped. However, instead of rose coins (rose bills), the current number of stored bars (bundle bills) is monitored, and when the current number of stored bars (bundle bills) is less than the first set threshold, rose coins (rose bills) The packaging (binding) operation for is started. And when the present accommodation number of metal bars (bundle banknotes) is more than the second set threshold, it goes without saying that the same effect can be obtained even if the packaging (binding) operation for the loose coins (rose banknotes) is stopped. . In this case, it is assumed that the first setting threshold value <the second setting threshold value.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the current date and time arrives one week before the money collection date, the start threshold value and the end threshold value of the automatic collection process before collection are set uniformly. However, it goes without saying that the same effect can be obtained even if the start threshold value and the end threshold value are changed in stages from one week before the money collection date to the day of the money collection date.

  The embodiment has been described above, but the scope of the technical idea of the present application is not limited by the present embodiment, and various implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. It goes without saying that examples are feasible. Moreover, the effect described in the present Example is not limited to this.

  Of course, all or some of the processes described as being automatically performed among the various processes described in this embodiment can be performed manually, and vice versa. It goes without saying that all or part of the processing described as being possible can be performed automatically. Further, it goes without saying that the processing procedure, control procedure, specific name, information including various data and parameters described in the present embodiment can be appropriately changed unless otherwise specified.

  In addition, each component of each device illustrated is functionally described, and is not necessarily physically configured as illustrated, and a specific aspect of each device is illustrated. Needless to say, it cannot be limited.

  Further, various processing functions performed in each apparatus are performed on a CPU (Central Processing Unit), (or a micro computer such as an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), MCU (Micro Controller Unit), etc.), or on the same CPU (or MPU, MCU). It goes without saying that all or any part of the program may be executed on a program that is analyzed and executed by a microcomputer).

  The money handling apparatus and the money handling method of the present invention appropriately change and change the starting threshold for starting the binding or packaging of loose money according to predetermined conditions such as usage, and the loose money and bundled money in the money handling apparatus. Therefore, it is useful for, for example, a money handling apparatus used in a financial institution or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Money processing apparatus 2A Bill binding part 5A Coin packaging part 22 Storage part 22A Threshold table 22B Current threshold storage part 25A Drive control part 25B Control part 251 Stored number monitoring part 252 Threshold setting part 253 Threshold judgment part 306 Rose banknote storage part 604 Rose Coin storage

Claims (6)

A rose money storage section for storing the received rose money;
A bundling wrapping unit for bundling or packaging rose coins fed out from the rose currency storage unit;
A drive control unit that drives and controls the bundling and packaging unit to start bundling or packaging of the bulky currency stored in the loose currency storage unit when the current number of pieces stored in the loose currency storage unit reaches a start threshold; ,
And a control unit configured to change the setting of the start threshold according to a predetermined condition. The drive control unit
When the current storage number of the loose money storage unit is less than the end threshold, to stop the binding or packaging of the loose money stored in the loose money storage unit, stop control the binding package unit,
The controller is
2. The money handling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the end threshold value is set and changed according to the predetermined condition. The rose money corresponds to a rose banknote,
The controller is
When the predetermined condition for requesting collection of the bundled banknotes bundled in the bundled wrapping unit is detected, the start threshold is set in a decreasing direction so as to reduce the current number of loose banknotes stored in the loose money storage unit. The money handling apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The rose coin corresponds to a rose coin,
The controller is
The start threshold value is set in an increasing direction in order to increase the current number of rose coins stored in the rose coin storage unit when the predetermined condition for requesting collection of the rose coins is detected. The money handling apparatus according to 1 or 2. The controller is
5. The start threshold value is set and changed based on a holding amount of all loose money managed by the management device, connected to a management device that manages the holding amount of all loose money in the store. The money handling apparatus according to any one of the above. A storing step of storing the received rose money in the rose money storage unit;
A bundling and packaging step of bundling or packaging the rose currency fed out from the rose currency storage unit;
A drive control step of starting bundling or packaging of the rose money stored in the rose money storage portion when the current storage number of the rose money storage portion reaches a start threshold;
And a control step of setting and changing the start threshold according to a predetermined condition.

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