JP2011181040A - Statement printer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem wherein three stages of sensor outputs of a white level, a black level and a medium-free level are required to bring complication of circuit constitution, and a problem wherein a mark detecting length is required to be slightly longer, because using the mark detecting length in determination as a method of determining a mark and a binding hole. <P>SOLUTION: This statement printer includes a reflection sensor 34 for detecting the mark printed on a statement form 1, a light emitting sensor 35 arranged opposedly to the reflection sensor 34, a printing head 36 for executing printing onto the statement form, and a sensor control part for controlling the reflection sensor and the light emitting sensor, and the sensor control part detects the mark imparted to the statement form, without being affected by the binding hole, using a measured value in a light emitting sensor light-on state, and determines a printing position, using the detected mark as a reference. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a statement slip printing apparatus for an automatic transaction apparatus installed in a financial institution or the like.

  Conventionally, when a user performs a transaction using an automatic transaction apparatus installed in a financial institution or the like, a statement slip on which transaction details are printed is discharged.

  In general, perforation sheets that are the basis of a detailed slip are perforated at regular intervals, and a print format is printed in advance. At the time of transaction, necessary items are printed according to the printing format, cut into a predetermined size, and a statement slip is discharged from the apparatus.

  In general, a black mark is printed in addition to the print format in order to print at a print position and to cut it into a predetermined size.

  In addition, there are some types of statement slips that are provided with a binding hole for binding the issued statement slip to a file. The position of the black mark and the position of the spell hole differ depending on the type of statement slip paper.

  The conventional black slip detection method of the detailed slip printing device uses a reflective sensor to continuously measure the amount of reflected light on the bill slip paper surface, and to detect the quantitative change in reflected light from the white background to the black mark. Detected. The white background portion of the statement slip has a large amount of reflection (hereinafter, the value of the reflection amount at this time is set to the white level), and the black mark portion has a reduced reflection amount (hereinafter, the value of the reflection amount at this time is referred to as the black level). Yes, the amount of reflection decreases even without a binding hole or paper (hereinafter, the value of the amount of reflection at this time is set to a level without a statement slip). Here, when the amount of reflection at each level is compared, the order is white level> black level> no detail slip level.

  As a method for detecting a black mark, a method is generally used in which a threshold value is set between a white level and a black level, and the change point is detected while the statement slip is being conveyed.

  First, in the state where there is no statement slip in the conveyance path, after the statement slip is detected by the sensor that has been conveyed and arranged in the conveyance passage, it is described below the reflective sensor that is arranged to detect the black mark. The statement slip is conveyed by the distance that the leading edge of the vote reaches. Then, the amount of reflected light on the statement slip sheet is continuously measured while the medium is conveyed.

  If the white background portion, black mark portion, and white background portion of the statement slip are conveyed on the reflective sensor, the output of the reflective sensor changes to a white level, a black level, and a white level. At this time, if there is a point that is equal to or less than the threshold, it is determined as a black mark.

  However, the statement slip has a spelling hole on the same line as the black mark, and the black mark and the spelling hole cannot be distinguished only by the change in the sensor described above. For this reason, the first line print position (that is, the cut position) is determined as black mark detection when a portion where the black level continues for a predetermined length or more is detected.

  Also, a threshold value between the white level and the black level (hereinafter referred to as a black mark threshold value) and a threshold value between the black level and the mediumless level (hereinafter referred to as a mediumless threshold value) are respectively set, and the output of the reflective sensor. Is determined to be a black mark detection if the state is less than the black mark threshold for a specified length or longer, and it is determined to be a spell hole if the sensor output is equal to or longer than the specified threshold for a medium output. Thus, an apparatus for determining a printing position has been proposed. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-3748 A

  However, the apparatus having the above configuration requires three levels of level sensor outputs, ie, a white level, a black level, and a mediumless level, and the circuit configuration becomes complicated. Further, since the detection length is determined as a method for determining the mark and the spelling hole, there is a problem that the detection length of the mark is required to be longer.

  In existing products, the reflective amount such as the conveyance guide provided opposite to the reflective sensor is coated with white or white tape, etc., and the amount of reflection is the same as when there is a statement slip sheet (white). Some products have been adjusted so that they have a countermeasure against spell holes. However, pasting white or white tape in this way leads to an increase in the number of parts and the manufacturing process, resulting in a high cost.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to reliably determine the print position of the first line without complicating the circuit configuration of the conventional statement slip issuing device.

  The statement slip printing apparatus according to the present invention includes a statement slip box for setting a statement slip, a statement slip conveyance path for conveying the statement slip, a reflection sensor for detecting a mark printed on the statement slip, and the reflection sensor. A light emitting sensor arranged opposite to each other, a print head for printing on the statement slip, and a sensor control unit for controlling the reflection sensor and the light emission sensor, wherein the sensor control unit is in a state in which the light emission sensor is turned on. In this case, the mark attached to the statement slip is detected without being influenced by the spelling hole using the measured value in, and the print position is determined based on the detected mark.

  Here, the statement slip printing apparatus includes storage means for storing information indicating the type of the statement slip sheet composed of successive statement slips, and the sensor control unit is provided at a predetermined location in the statement slip sheet. Recognizing an identification mark for identifying the type of form slip sheet, storing information indicating the type of form slip sheet based on the recognition result in the storage means, and a predetermined location in the form slip sheet The mark attached to the statement slip that follows may be detected using information indicating the type of the statement slip sheet read from the storage means.

  Further, in the statement slip printing device, a maintenance staff operation unit for selecting and registering the type of statement slip sheet composed of successive statement slips, and the type of the slip slip sheet selected and registered by the maintenance staff operation portion. Storage means for storing information to be displayed, and the sensor control unit has a configuration for detecting a mark attached to the statement slip using information indicating the type of the statement slip sheet read from the storage means. It is good as well.

  Also, the statement slip printing apparatus according to the present invention detects a statement slip box for setting a statement slip, a statement slip conveyance path for conveying the statement slip, and a belt-like mark of a specified length or more printed on the statement slip. A reflection sensor, a light emission sensor disposed opposite to the reflection sensor, a print head for printing on the statement slip, and a sensor control unit for controlling the reflection sensor and the light emission sensor. Using the measured values in the light emission states of the light emitting portions of the reflective sensor that alternately emit light and the light emitting sensors arranged opposite to the reflective sensor, the blank paper portion, the mark portion, and the binding hole portion of the specification slip are A configuration is provided in which the mark is identified, the mark attached to the statement slip is detected when the length of the mark portion is equal to or greater than a specified length, and the print position is determined based on the detected mark.

  In addition, the specification printing apparatus according to the present invention detects a specification slip box for setting a specification slip, a specification slip transport path for transporting the specification slip, and a belt-like mark of a specified length or more printed on the specification slip. A reflection sensor, a light emission sensor disposed opposite to the reflection sensor, a print head for printing on the statement slip, and a sensor control unit for controlling the reflection sensor and the light emission sensor. Only the light emitting sensor is turned on by comparing the set threshold value, the light emitting unit of the reflective sensor, and the measured value in each light emitting state of the light emitting sensor disposed opposite to the reflective sensor, and the specification In a state where the white background portion of the vote is detected, when a change in the state to the mark portion is detected, the state is switched to a state where only the light emitting portion of the reflection sensor is turned on. When a change in state to the ground is detected, only the light emitting sensor is switched to a lighting state, and the length of the mark portion detected in a state where only the light emitting portion of the reflection sensor is turned on is longer than a specified length. In some cases, a mark attached to the statement slip is detected, and a printing position is determined based on the detected mark.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reliably determine the printing position without complicating the circuit configuration of the conventional specification slip issuing apparatus.

Schematic of statement slip sheet 1. The block diagram of an automatic transaction apparatus. The schematic diagram of a statement slip processing part. Withdrawal transaction processing flow. Explanatory drawing of a reflection sensor. The output time chart of the statement slip detection by a reflection sensor. Schematic of statement slip sheet 1b. Schematic of statement slip sheet 1c. The output time chart of the identification mark detection by a reflective sensor. Detail form correspondence table with identification marks. The output time chart of the statement slip detection by a reflection sensor. Statement form type registration flow. The output time chart of the statement slip detection by a reflection sensor. Output level table of the reflection sensor light receiving element. The output time chart of the statement slip detection by a reflection sensor.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a statement slip issuing device according to the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a statement slip sheet used in the present invention.
The statement slip sheet 1 is pre-printed in a print format (not shown), and includes two binding holes 3 for binding to a file, a black mark 2 for printing at a printing position and separating to a predetermined size, It consists of a perforation 4 as a cutting position guide. The spelling hole 3 and the black mark 2 are arranged at the same distance from the side edge of the statement slip sheet 1 and are arranged on the same straight line. The presence or absence of the perforation 4 is not related to the present invention.

  The dimensions of the statement slips used in the following examples are: statement slip length 101.6 mm, black mark length 10 mm, white background portion = detail slip length-black mark = 91.6 mm, and spell hole diameter 4 mm. The invention is not limited to this value. Further, the color / shape / dimension of the mark attached to the statement slip is not limited to the black mark in the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an overall block diagram of the present invention.
The automatic transaction apparatus 10 includes a card processing unit 11 that reads and writes a magnetic stripe part of a card and an IC card, a statement form processing part 12 that prints and issues transaction details on a statement slip, a print of transaction contents on a passbook, and a magnetic stripe portion of a passbook A bankbook processing unit 13 for reading and writing, a banknote processing unit 14 for identifying, counting, accumulating and taking out banknotes, a coin processing unit 15 for identifying, counting, accumulating and taking out coins, and a transaction content record for recording transaction details The unit 16 includes a customer operation unit 17 for a customer to select transaction contents, a maintenance worker operation unit 18 used by maintenance personnel for maintenance, and a control unit 19 for controlling these units. The control unit 19 is connected to the host computer 20.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the statement slip processing unit 12 of FIG. 2 in the present invention.
1 is a statement slip sheet, 30 is a conveyance path through which the statement slip is conveyed, and 31 is a statement slip box in which the statement slip sheet 1 is set.
32 is a statement box medium presence / absence sensor for detecting that the statement slip sheet 1 is set in the statement slip box 31, 33 is a conveyance path sensor for detecting the presence / absence of the statement slip arranged on the conveyance path, and 34 is a statement slip printing A reflection sensor 35 detects a black mark for determining the position, and a light emitting sensor 35 is disposed opposite to the reflection sensor 34. The statement slip processing unit 13 includes a sensor control unit (not shown) that monitors / controls the output results of these various sensors.
36 is a print head for printing on the statement slip sheet 1, 37 is a cutter for cutting the statement slip sheet 1, 38 is a conveyance path sensor arranged on the conveyance path to detect the presence or absence of the statement slip, and 39 is discharged. A receipt detection sensor for detecting receipt of a statement slip, 40 is a discharge port for discharging the statement slip, and 41 is a statement slip cut from the statement slip sheet 1 with a cutter 37 to issue a statement slip. .

  FIG. 4 is a transaction processing flowchart showing an example of a withdrawal transaction in the automatic transaction apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  When a customer selects a withdrawal transaction from the customer operation unit 17, the transaction is started. First, an instruction to insert a card is displayed on the customer operation unit 18.

  When the customer inserts the card into the card insertion slot, the card processing unit 11 detects that the card has been inserted and inhales the card. After inhaling the card, the card processing unit 11 reads information such as an account number from the card. The read data is transmitted to the control unit 19.

  Next, a screen for inputting the withdrawal amount is displayed on the customer operation unit 17, and the customer is requested to input the withdrawal amount. The control unit 19 transmits the withdrawal amount information and the data previously read by the card processing unit to the host computer 21. The host computer 20 returns customer information data such as the deposit amount to the control unit 19 based on the received information such as the account number.

  The control unit 19 instructs the statement slip processing unit 12 to print the statement slip sheet 1 based on the returned information. The statement slip processing unit 12 notifies the control unit 19 of completion when printing is completed.

  After printing, the control unit 19 instructs cutting and discharging. The statement slip processing unit 12 receives an instruction from the control unit 19, cuts the statement slip sheet 1, and discharges the statement slip 41.

  The discharged statement slip 41 monitors whether the customer has received it, and when the customer receives it, notifies the control unit 19 that the statement slip 41 has been received. After confirming that the statement slip 41 has been received, the control unit 19 issues a return instruction to the card processing unit. The card processing unit 11 returns the card in response to an instruction from the control unit 19.

  Similarly to the statement slip, the card processing unit 11 monitors whether the customer has received, and notifies the control unit 19 when the customer has received it. After confirming receipt of the card, the control unit 19 instructs the banknote processing unit 14 and the coin processing unit 15 to withdraw money.

  The banknote processing unit 14 and the coin processing unit 15 receive an instruction from the control unit 19 and withdraw it. The banknote processing unit 14 and the coin processing unit 15 also monitor whether the customer has received them, and notify the control unit 19 when the customers have received them.

  When the control unit 20 receives the notification, it is assumed that the transaction has been established, and communicates with the host computer 20, and the host computer 20 updates the information.

The operation related to the issuance of detailed slips in the transaction contents will be described in detail.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the reflection sensor 34 shown in FIG. 42a is a light emitting element of the reflection sensor 34, and 42b is a light receiving element.

  When there is a printing instruction from the control unit 19, the statement slip processing unit 12 starts a printing operation. A conveyance motor (not shown) is activated to convey the statement slip sheet 1 in the direction of the statement slip discharge port 40 by a conveyance belt, and then the sensor output of the reflection sensor 34 is continuously measured. At this time, the light emitting sensor 35 is also turned on.

  FIG. 6 is an output level time chart of the reflection sensor 34 at this time. The print positioning method according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the statement slip issuing operation, the statement slip sheet 1 is conveyed in the direction of the statement slip discharge port 40 by the transport belt while printing by the print head 36. A point that has been transported a certain distance from the start of transport is defined as point X.

  At point X, the reflection sensor 34 is on the white background portion of the statement slip, and the sensor output of the reflection sensor 34 is at the white level b.

  When further conveyed, it passes through the spell hole 3. When the spell hole passes through the reflection sensor 34, the light from the light emitting sensor 35 directly strikes the light receiving element 42 b of the reflection sensor 34, so that the medium-less level “a” is higher (brighter) than the white level “b”.

  When the spelling hole passes, it becomes a white background again, so that the white level b is obtained. Thereafter, when the black mark passes, the black level is c, and after the black mark passes, the white level portion is obtained again, so that the white level b is reached.

  Here, as a method of detecting the mark 2, a threshold value is set (level d) between the white level and the black level as in the conventional apparatus, and the determination is made. If the interval between t1 and t2 is equal to or less than the threshold value and the length is equal to or greater than the specified length, it is determined as a black mark (the size of the specified length is 6 mm, which is common in the following embodiments, but the present invention is limited to this value) However, after a predetermined amount is conveyed with reference to the front or rear end of the black mark 2, the statement slip is cut by the cutter 37, and then the statement slip 41 is discharged from the statement slip discharge port 40.

  After discharging, the statement slip receipt detection sensor 39 monitors whether or not the customer has received the statement slip 41. When the statement slip 41 is received, the control unit 20 is notified of the receipt. Note that the stop position of the leading edge of the remaining statement slip sheets cut by the cutter 37 is the start position of the next statement slip.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the light emitting sensor 35 disposed opposite to the reflection sensor 34 causes the output level of the light receiving element of the reflection sensor 34 in the spell hole portion to be equal to or higher than the white background, and is affected by the spell hole. A black mark can be detected.

  Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the automatic transaction apparatus according to the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 7 shows the statement slip sheet 1b. The specification slip sheet 1b differs from the specification slip sheet 1 of FIG. 1 in that one of the spell holes is arranged in a black mark.

  In the first embodiment, the light emitting sensor 35 is provided opposite to the reflection sensor 34 so as not to be affected by the spell hole 3. However, the black slip level 1b in which the spell hole is arranged in the black mark has a black level. The mark is below the specified length and the mark cannot be detected.

FIG. 8 shows a statement slip sheet 1c used in the second embodiment.
The statement slip sheet 1c is provided with a black mark 5a, a mark 5b, and a mark 5c for identifying the statement slip sheet type on the first sheet of the statement slip sheet 1b in FIG.
The configuration of the statement slip processing unit 12 in the second embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the first embodiment, but in addition, type statement sheet type information based on the black mark recognition result for identifying the statement slip sheet type. Storage means such as a memory for storing.

Hereinafter, the operation relating to the issuance of the statement slip in the second embodiment will be described in detail.
First, the statement slip sheet 1 c is set in the statement slip box 31. When the statement slip box medium presence sensor 32 detects the statement slip sheet 3, the loading operation is performed. In the loading operation, the statement slip sheet 1 c is moved by a conveyance belt (not shown) and conveyed to the statement slip conveyance path 30. At this time, the statement slip conveyance path sensor 33 monitors the presence / absence of the statement slip, and if the statement slip conveyance route sensor 33 detects the presence of the statement slip, the sensor output of the reflection sensor 34 is continuously measured after a certain distance of conveyance. At this time, the light emitting sensor 35 is also turned on.

  FIG. 9 is an output level time chart of the reflection sensor 34 at this time. With reference to FIG. 9, a description sheet type identification method required in the second embodiment will be described.

  A point where the statement slip conveyance path sensor 33 conveys a certain distance from the detection of the presence of the statement slip is defined as a Y point. At the point Y, the reflection sensor 34 is on the white background portion of the statement slip, and further, the section from t10 to t11 before the black mark 5a for recognizing the statement slip type reaches the reflection sensor 34 is the white level b.

  The output of the reflection sensor 34 in the sections t11 to t12 passing through the black mark 5a for recognizing the statement slip type is a black level c.

  After passing through the black mark 5a, the t12 to t13 period from the next black mark 5b to the white level b again.

  The sections t13 to t14 that pass through the black mark 5b for recognizing the slip form are at the black level c, and after passing through the black mark 5b, the sections t14 to t15 up to the next black mark 5c are at the white level b again.

  Sections t15 to t16 passing through the black mark 5c for recognizing the statement slip type are at the black level c.

  As described above, when the t11 to t12 interval, the t13 to t14 interval, and the t15 to t16 interval are equal to or less than the threshold value and the length is equal to or greater than the specified length, it is determined that there are three black marks. Correspondence between the black mark for recognizing the detailed slip type and the detailed slip type is determined as shown in FIG. The statement slip processing unit 12 recognizes the statement slip loaded as there are three marks as a statement slip sheet in which the spelling hole 3 is in the mark, and stores the recognition result in the storage means of the statement slip sheet type information. To do.

  One statement slip on which a black slip for recognizing the slip slip is printed is conveyed by a predetermined amount with reference to the front end or the rear end of the black mark, and is not shown after the slip slip sheet 3 is cut by the cutter 37. It is taken into the statement slip take-in box.

When the type of statement slip sheet is determined, black marks are detected based on this information (specification sheet type information).
When there is a printing instruction from the control unit 19, the statement slip processing unit 12 starts a printing operation. A conveyance motor (not shown) is started and the statement slip sheet 1c is conveyed by a conveyance belt in the direction of the statement slip discharge port 40 for a certain distance, and then the sensor output of the reflection sensor 34 is continuously measured. At this time, the light emitting sensor 35 is also turned on.

  FIG. 11 is an output level time chart of the reflection sensor 34 at this time. The print positioning method according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the statement slip issuing operation, the print head 36 conveys the statement slip toward the statement slip discharge port while printing. A point that has been transported a certain distance from the start of transport is defined as point X.

  At point X, the reflection sensor 34 is on the white background of the statement slip. Furthermore, the white level b is reached in the section from t20 to t21.

  Next, the black mark 2 is passed. In the sections t21 to t22, the black level is c, and the sections t22 to t23 pass through the binding hole 3. Therefore, the light from the light emitting sensor 35 directly strikes the light receiving element 42b of the mark reflection sensor 34, which is higher than the white level b ( Bright) No medium level a.

  Since the sections t23 to t24 become black marks again, the black level c is reached. When the sheet is further conveyed, the white level portion is obtained again, so that the white level b is obtained.

  Here, according to the identification result of the black mark for recognizing the statement slip type described above, the statement slip paper is recognized as the type in which the spell hole is arranged in the black mark. The detection is performed based on whether or not the total length of the three sections of the black level from t21 to t22, the medium-free level from t22 to t23, and the black level from t23 to t24 is equal to or longer than the specified length. .

  If the length is equal to or longer than the specified length, the black mark is detected, and a predetermined amount is conveyed with reference to the leading edge or the trailing edge. After the statement slip is cut by the cutter 37, the statement slip 41 is removed from the statement slip discharge port 40. Discharge. After discharging, the statement slip receipt detection sensor 39 monitors whether or not the customer has received the statement slip 41. When the statement slip 41 is received, the control unit 19 is notified of the receipt.

  In the second embodiment, the type of the statement slip paper is determined based on the number of black marks, but the type may be identified based on the distance between the black mark for identifying the statement slip type and the black mark.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, by specifying the type of the statement slip sheet by the black mark for recognizing the statement slip type provided on the statement slip sheet, the statement slip sheet having a spell hole in the black mark. The black mark can also be detected for, and the print position can be set and the statement slip can be cut.

  Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the automatic transaction apparatus according to the present invention will be described.

  In the second embodiment, a black sheet for recognizing the detailed slip type is provided on the detailed slip sheet, and by specifying the detailed slip sheet type, it is possible to handle the detailed slip sheet having a spell hole in the black mark. Only the first sheet of the statement slip sheet has a black mark for recognizing the statement slip type and cannot be used from the middle. As a countermeasure for this, it is conceivable to provide a black mark for recognizing the detailed slip sheet type for identifying the detailed slip sheet type, but there are a plurality of black marks, which makes it difficult to detect and erroneously recognizes. There is also a fear. In addition, the cost of the statement slip sheet will increase.

    The configuration of the statement slip processing unit 12 in the third embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the first embodiment, but in addition, a memory or the like for storing type slip sheet type information based on the selection registration from the maintenance staff operation unit. A storage means is provided.

    FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure for selecting and registering the slip sheet type performed in the third embodiment.

  The maintenance person selects the statement slip sheet type registration process from the maintenance person operation unit 18. The type of medium to be used after selection is stored and registered in the specification sheet type information storage means.

The black mark detection method after registration is the same as in the second embodiment.
When there is a printing instruction from the control unit 19, the statement slip processing unit 12 starts a printing operation. A conveyance motor (not shown) is started and the statement slip sheet 1b is conveyed by a conveyance belt in the direction of the statement slip discharge port 40 for a certain distance, and then the sensor output of the reflection sensor 34 is continuously measured. At this time, the light emitting sensor 35 is also turned on.

  FIG. 11 is an output level time chart of the reflection sensor 34 at this time. The print positioning method according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the statement slip issuing operation, the print head 36 conveys the statement slip toward the statement slip discharge port while printing. A point that has been transported a certain distance from the start of transport is defined as point X.

  At point X, the reflection sensor 34 is on the white background of the statement slip. Furthermore, the white level b is reached in the section from t20 to t21.

  Next, the black mark 2 is passed. In the sections t21 to t22, the black level is c. In the sections t22 to t23, the light passes through the binding hole 3. Therefore, the light from the light emitting sensor 35 directly strikes the light receiving element 42b of the reflective sensor 34, which is higher than the white level b (bright ) Media-less level a.

  Since the sections t23 to t24 become black marks again, the black level c is reached. When the sheet is further conveyed, the white level portion is obtained again, so that the white level b is obtained.

  Here, based on the previously registered statement slip sheet type, the used statement slip is recognized as a type having a spell hole in the black mark. Therefore, the black mark is detected at the black level from t21 to t22, t22. Judgment is made based on whether or not the total length of the three sections of the white level at t23 and the black level at t23 to t24 is equal to or greater than the specified length.

  If the length is equal to or longer than the specified length, the black mark is detected, and a predetermined amount is conveyed with reference to the leading edge or the trailing edge. After the statement slip is cut by the cutter 37, the statement slip 41 is removed from the statement slip discharge port 40. Discharge. After discharging, the statement slip detection sensor 39 monitors whether the customer has received the statement slip 41. When the customer receives the statement slip 41, the customer is notified of the receipt.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, black marks are detected by detecting black marks based on the statement slip information registered in the apparatus without providing the statement slip type recognition black mark on the statement slip. A black mark can also be detected for a statement slip sheet having a spell hole in the mark, and a print position can be set and a statement slip can be cut.

  Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the automatic transaction apparatus according to the present invention will be described.

  In the third embodiment, by registering the statement slip paper type in the device, it is possible to handle the statement slip having a spell hole in the black mark. However, if the registration slip is forgotten, the print position is erroneously detected. Resulting in. Moreover, there is annoyance of changing the setting when the medium type changes.

  The configuration of the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. However, in this embodiment, a transmissive light emitting sensor is used as the light emitting sensor 35. Also in such a transmissive light emitting sensor, the black mark portion is less transmissive than other portions and is attenuated, so that the light receiving side can detect this dimming and detect the black mark portion.

  When there is a printing instruction from the control unit 19, the statement slip processing unit 12 starts a printing operation.

  A conveyance motor (not shown) is started and the statement slip sheet 1b is conveyed by a conveyance belt in the direction of the statement slip discharge port 40 for a certain distance, and then the sensor output of the reflection sensor 34 is measured. At this time, the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 and the light emitting sensor 35 emit light alternately, and the sensor output when each light is emitted is measured.

  FIG. 13 is an output level time chart of the reflection sensor 34 at this time. The print positioning method according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the statement slip issuing operation, the print head 36 conveys the statement slip toward the statement slip discharge port while printing. A point that has been transported a certain distance from the start of transport is defined as point X.

  At point X, the reflection sensor 34 is on the white background of the statement slip. Further, when the light is emitted from the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 in the section t30 to t31, the white level b is obtained both when the light emitting sensor 35 emits light.

  Next, in the sections t31 to t32 that pass through the black mark 2, when the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 emits light, the light level of the light emitting sensor 35 becomes black level c.

  Since the sections t32 to t33 pass through the spell hole 3, the light from the light emitting sensor 35 directly strikes the light receiving element 42b of the reflective sensor 34. In this section, when the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 emits light, the output is below the black mark portion, and when the light emitting sensor 35 emits light, the level a is higher (brighter).

  Since the sections t33 to t34 pass through the black mark 2 again, when the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 emits light, the light level of the light emitting sensor 35 becomes black level c.

  Further, in the sections t34 to t35, the white background portion is obtained again, so that when the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 emits light, the light level of the light emitting sensor 35 becomes white level b.

  Since the sections t35 to t36 pass through the spell hole 3, the light from the light emitting sensor 35 directly strikes the light receiving element 42b of the reflective sensor 34. In this section, when the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 emits light, the output is below the black mark portion, and when the light emitting sensor 35 emits light, the level a is higher (brighter).

  The sections t36 to t37 again become a white background portion, and when the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 emits light, the white level b is obtained even when the light emitting sensor 35 emits light.

  FIG. 14 shows the output state of the reflection sensor 34 from t30 to t37. FIG. 14 shows the following.

  When the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 emits light, the white background portion is the white level b even when the light emitting sensor 35 emits light. When the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 emits light, the black mark portion is the black level c even when the light emitting sensor 35 emits light. When the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 emits light, the level is below the black level. When the light emitting sensor 35 emits light, the level is above the white level.

  From the above, the white background portion, the black mark portion, and the spell hole portion are obtained from the sensor output of the light receiving element 42b of both the reflection sensors when the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 emits light and when the light emitting sensor 35 emits light. Can be distinguished.

  Since the white background portion, the black mark portion, and the spell hole portion can be determined, it can be determined in FIG. 13 that there is a spell hole in the black mark. For this reason, in the black mark detection, is the length obtained by adding the lengths of the three sections t31 to t32, t32 to t33, and t33 to t34 the same as in the second and third embodiments or more? Judge by no.

  If the length is equal to or longer than the specified length, the black mark is detected, and a predetermined amount is conveyed with reference to the leading edge or the trailing edge. After the statement slip is cut by the cutter 37, the statement slip 41 is removed from the statement slip discharge port 40. Discharge. After discharging, the statement slip receipt detection sensor 39 monitors whether or not the customer has received the statement slip 41. When the statement slip 41 is received, the control unit 19 is notified of the receipt.

  In Example 4, the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 and the light emitting sensor 35 were alternately caused to emit light in a time-sharing manner, and the sensor output when each of them was caused to emit light was measured. An effect is obtained.

  FIG. 15 is an output level time chart of the reflection sensor 34. The print positioning method will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, during a period from t40 to t41, the sensor output of the light receiving element 42b of the reflection sensor 34 is monitored with the light emitting sensor 35 turned on and the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 turned off. In this section, the sensor output is the white level b.

  The sensor output changes to the black level c at the point t41. When the level changes to the black level c, the light emitting sensor 35 is turned off and the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 is turned on. In this state, the sensor output of the light receiving element 42b of the reflection sensor 34 is monitored. The sensor output in the period t41 to t42 is the black level c, the sensor output in the period t42 to t43 is equal to or less than the black level c, and the sensor output in the period t43 to t44 is the black level c.

  The sensor output changes to the white level b at the point t44. When the white level b is changed, the light emitting sensor 35 is turned on, and the light emitting element 42a of the reflection sensor 34 is turned off. In this state, the sensor output of the light receiving element 42b of the reflection sensor 34 is monitored. The sensor output in the period t44 to t45 is the white level b, the sensor output in the period t45 to t46 is equal to or higher than the white level c, and the sensor output in the period t46 to t47 is the white level c.

  The black mark can be detected by changing the light emitting element as described above.

  As described above, in the fourth embodiment, the light emitting element 42a and the light emitting sensor 35 of the reflection sensor 34 are caused to emit light alternately according to the output level of the reflection sensor 34, and the output of the reflection sensor 34 is detected. Even if there is no black mark for recognizing the slip slip type or registering the slip slip paper type in the device, it is possible to detect the black mark of the slip slip that has a spell hole in the black mark, and Set and statement slips can be cut.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be applied to various transaction apparatuses that can be used for issuing statement slips.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Statement slip paper 2 Black mark 3 Spell hole 10 Automatic transaction apparatus 11 Card processing part 12 Statement slip processing part 13 Passbook processing part 14 Banknote processing part 15 Coin processing part 16 Transaction content recording part 17 Customer operation part 18 Maintenance staff operation part 19 Control unit 20 Host computer 30 Statement slip conveyance path 31 Statement slip box 33 Transport path sensor 1
34 Reflection sensor 35 Light emission sensor 35 Print head 41

Claims (12)

A statement box to set the statement,
A statement slip conveyance path for conveying the statement slip;
A reflection sensor for detecting a mark printed on the statement slip;
A light emitting sensor disposed opposite the reflection sensor;
A print head for printing on the statement slip;
A sensor control unit for controlling the reflection sensor and the light emission sensor;
The sensor control unit detects a mark attached to the statement slip without being affected by a spell hole using a measurement value in a state where the light emitting sensor is turned on, and determines a print position based on the detected mark. A statement slip printing apparatus characterized by determining. In the statement slip printing apparatus according to claim 1,
The sensor control unit detects the mark portion by identifying it as a spell hole portion by comparing the set threshold value with the measured value in the lighting state of the light emitting sensor, and detects the mark attached to the statement slip A statement slip printer characterized by the above. In the statement slip printing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
The mark is a band-shaped mark having a length equal to or longer than a specified length,
The said sensor control part detects the mark attached | subjected to the said statement slip when the state which shows the said mark part is more than regulation length, The statement slip printing apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. In the statement slip printing apparatus according to claim 1, claim 2, or claim 3,
Storage means for storing information indicating the type of statement slip paper comprising the successive statement slips;
The sensor control unit
Recognizing an identification mark for identifying the type of statement slip sheet provided at a predetermined location in the statement slip sheet, and storing information indicating the type of statement slip sheet based on the recognition result in the storage means The mark attached to the statement slip that follows the predetermined location in the statement slip sheet is detected using information indicating the type of the statement slip sheet read from the storage means. Vote printing device. In the statement slip printing apparatus according to claim 1, claim 2, or claim 3,
A maintenance staff operation unit for selecting and registering the type of statement slip paper consisting of successive statement slips;
Storage means for storing information indicating the type of the statement slip sheet selected and registered by the maintenance staff operation unit;
The sensor control unit
A statement slip printing apparatus, wherein the mark attached to the statement slip is detected using information indicating the type of the statement slip sheet read from the storage means. In the statement slip printing apparatus according to claim 4 or 5,
The type of slip sheet is a slip sheet made up of a slip that has only a mark attached thereto, a slip sheet made up of a slip that is attached with a mark and a binding hole apart, and spelled in the mark of the statement slip A statement slip printing apparatus, characterized in that there are at least three types of statement slip sheets made of statement slips with holes. In the statement slip printing apparatus according to claim 4, claim 5, or claim 6,
The mark is a band-shaped mark having a length equal to or longer than a specified length,
The sensor control unit recognizes from the information indicating the type of the statement slip sheet read from the storage means that the type of the statement slip sheet is a statement slip sheet including a statement slip with a spell hole in a mark. If
(1) a state indicating a mark part, (2) a state indicating a part other than the mark part, and (3) a state indicating a mark part are recognized to be continuous, and (1) to (1) to A statement slip printing apparatus that detects a mark attached to the statement slip when a length obtained by adding (3) is equal to or longer than a specified length. A statement box to set the statement,
A statement slip conveyance path for conveying the statement slip;
A reflection sensor for detecting a band-shaped mark of a specified length or longer printed on the statement slip;
A light emitting sensor disposed opposite the reflection sensor;
A print head for printing on the statement slip;
A sensor control unit for controlling the reflection sensor and the light emission sensor;
The sensor control unit uses a measurement value in each light emitting state of the light emitting unit of the reflective sensor that alternately emits light and the light emitting sensor disposed opposite to the reflective sensor, and includes a blank paper part and a mark part of the specification slip , Identifying a spelling hole portion, detecting a mark attached to the statement slip when the length of the mark portion is equal to or greater than a predetermined length, and determining a print position based on the detected mark. Statement slip printing device. In the statement slip printing apparatus according to claim 8,
The sensor control unit is configured by comparing a set threshold value, a light emitting unit of the reflection sensor that alternately emits light, and a measurement value in each light emitting state of the light emitting sensor disposed opposite to the reflection sensor.
When it is detected that the level is white in both the light emitting part of the reflection sensor and the light emitting sensor, the white background part of the statement slip is recognized.
Recognizing the mark portion of the statement slip when it is detected that the mark portion level in both the state where the light emitting portion of the reflection sensor emits light and the state where the light emitting sensor emits light,
A statement slip printing apparatus that recognizes a spelling hole portion of the statement slip when a level detected in each of a state in which the light emitting portion of the reflection sensor emits light and a state in which the light emission sensor emits light are different. In the statement slip printing apparatus according to claim 8 or 9,
The sensor control unit
(1) It recognizes that three states of the state recognized as a mark part, (2) the state recognized as a spell hole part, (3) the state recognized as a mark part, and said (1)-( 3. A statement slip printing apparatus that detects a mark attached to the statement slip when a length obtained by adding 3) is equal to or longer than a specified length. A statement box to set the statement,
A statement slip conveyance path for conveying the statement slip;
A reflection sensor for detecting a band-shaped mark of a specified length or longer printed on the statement slip;
A light emitting sensor disposed opposite the reflection sensor;
A print head for printing on the statement slip;
A sensor control unit for controlling the reflection sensor and the light emission sensor;
The sensor control unit is configured by comparing a set threshold value, a light emitting unit of the reflection sensor, and a measured value in each light emitting state of the light emitting sensor disposed opposite to the reflection sensor.
In a state where only the light emitting sensor is lit and the white background portion of the statement slip is detected, when a change in the state to the mark portion is detected, the state is switched to a state where only the light emitting portion of the reflection sensor is lit.
Then, when the change of the state to the white background is detected in the state, only the light emitting sensor is switched to a lighting state,
When the length of the mark portion detected in a state where only the light emitting portion of the reflection sensor is lit is not less than a specified length, the mark attached to the statement slip is detected, and the print position is determined based on the detected mark. A statement slip printing apparatus characterized by determining. Claim slip printing according to claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, claim 4, claim 5, claim 7, claim 8, claim 9, claim 10, or claim 11. An automatic transaction apparatus comprising the apparatus.

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