JP2011186974A - Medium processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform desired medium processing by conveying a medium without uselessly increasing processing time for medium processing where high accuracy is not required, and meanwhile, conveying the medium by making it approach a reference side in medium processing where it is necessary to exactly position the medium. <P>SOLUTION: A medium processing apparatus includes: an approach detection sensor 7 which detects whether the medium inserted using either of left or right side guides as the reference side 5a is made to approach the reference side 5a; and an approach roller 16 which makes the medium approach the reference side 5a, conveys the medium by making it approach based on a detection result of the approach detection sensor 7 to perform predetermined processing, and is constituted to set whether to execute a forcible approaching operation even when it is detected that the medium is made to approach the reference side 5a by the approach detection sensor 7. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a medium width alignment technique in a medium processing apparatus such as a passbook slip printer that performs printing or magnetic recording on a passbook or slip (hereinafter referred to as “medium”) used in a financial institution or the like.

  In general, in a passbook slip printer used in a financial institution or the like, an optical sensor is arranged in the vicinity of the reference side with either the left or right as a reference side in order to accurately perform printing on a medium or recording and reproduction of a magnetic stripe, When the optical sensor detects that the medium is inserted obliquely with respect to the reference side and is not abutted against the reference side, the medium is taken into the apparatus after performing a width-shifting operation to abut the medium against the reference side. ing.

  On the other hand, when the inserted medium is abutted against the reference side surface and inserted and the optical sensor detects the width of the medium, the medium is taken into the apparatus without performing the width-shifting operation in order to shorten the processing time. The method was taken (for example, refer patent document 1).

JP 2002-338085 A

  However, in the above conventional passbook slip printer, if the processing time is prioritized and the width alignment is detected by the optical sensor, the width alignment operation is not detected by the optical sensor. In some cases, however, the reference side surface may not be accurately aligned due to optical sensor mounting or detection errors, and the medium is transported obliquely, making it possible to perform recording / reproduction and format printing on magnetic stripes that require high accuracy. The problem of not being done correctly occurs.

  On the other hand, priority is given to high-precision processing, and even if the width alignment is detected by the optical sensor, if the width alignment operation is always performed, there is no magnetic stripe, and a deposit / withdrawal slip that does not require format printing Even if the media can be processed even if it is transported at a slant, it is necessary to adjust the width when performing authentication printing that prints the transaction date, account number, etc. in the prescribed fields such as for fraud prevention. There is a problem that the processing time is wasted and the processing time becomes uselessly long.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above-described problems. That is, a width-adjusting detection sensor that detects whether or not a medium inserted using either the left or right side guide as a reference side is width-adjusted to the reference side, and a width-adjusting roller that width-adjusts the medium to the reference side A medium processing apparatus that performs a predetermined process by transporting the medium by shifting the medium based on a detection result of the width-shifting detection sensor, wherein the medium is shifted to the reference side surface by the width-shifting detection sensor. It is now possible to set whether or not to perform forced width-shifting operation even when it is detected.

  According to the passbook slip printer of the present invention, the width-adjusting detection sensor that detects whether or not a medium inserted using either the left or right side guide as a reference side is width-adjusted to the reference side, and the medium as the reference A media processing device that includes a mediating roller that mediates laterally, and mediates and conveys the medium based on a detection result of the mediating detection sensor, and performs a predetermined process. Even if it is detected that the medium is justified to the reference side, whether or not to perform the forced justification operation can be set, so in the case of processing that does not require high accuracy A medium that needs to be accurately positioned can be transported without wastefully increasing time, while the medium can be transported with an accurate width to the reference side surface, and desired medium processing can be performed.

1 is a configuration diagram of a passbook slip printer according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a passbook slip printer according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a passbook of a passbook slip printer according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a control system of the passbook slip printer according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an operation flowchart of the passbook slip printer according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is an operation flowchart of the passbook slip printer according to the second embodiment. 10 is an example of an operation screen of a passbook slip printer according to a second embodiment. FIG. 10 is an operation flowchart of a passbook slip printer according to a modification of the second embodiment. 10 is an operation screen example of a passbook slip printer according to a modification of the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is an operation flowchart of the passbook slip printer according to the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is an operation flowchart of a passbook slip printer according to a modification of the third embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Elements common to the drawings are given the same reference numerals. In the following description, a passbook slip printer that performs predetermined processing on a passbook or a slip will be described as an example, but a medium processing apparatus that performs predetermined processing on other media may be used.

(Constitution)
(Medium structure)
As an example of a medium used in the passbook slip printer according to the first embodiment, an exemplary view of the passbook 30 is shown in FIG. 3A, and an exemplary view of the slip 31 is shown in FIG. Note that the slip 31 in FIG. 4B is an example of a withdrawal slip.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the bankbook 30 includes a magnetic stripe 30a on which identification information and the like are recorded, and a page mark 30b indicating an opened page, and is a booklet spelled by a center hold 30c. A transaction history or the like as shown in the figure is printed by a print head described later. In magnetic recording and format printing on the passbook, it is necessary to perform recording and printing at an accurate position. In this example, the right end of the bankbook 30 is an example of the conveyance reference end 30d.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the slip 31 is filled with a slip ID (31a) pre-printed to identify the type of slip, a store number, an account type, an account number, an amount, and a customer name. An entry field 31e, a stamp field 31b for a customer to stamp a registration mark, and an authentication print area 31c for preventing fraud are provided. In this example, as with the bankbook 30, the right end of the slip 31 is an example of a conveyance reference end 31d.

  In the authentication print area 31c, when the transaction is terminated, transaction date and time, customer account information, customer name, transaction amount, and verification data such as an operator ID and a name for confirming the operator are added and printed. . Therefore, there is no need for accurate processing such as magnetic recording or format printing in the case of a bankbook.

  The customer fills in a predetermined column of the slip 31, stamps the seal registered with the financial institution into the seal column 31b, and brings it to the counter, thereby receiving a transaction service corresponding to the slip and terminating the transaction. In doing so, the predetermined authentication printing is performed in the authentication printing area 31c.

(Appearance structure of passbook slip printer)
FIG. 1 is a front view and a top view of a passbook slip printer according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a side view thereof.

  As shown in the figure, the passbook slip printer of the first embodiment is provided with an insertion slot 11 into which a medium such as a passbook 30 and a slip 31 is inserted, and an upper guide 3 and a lower guide 4 behind the insertion slot 11 and left and right sides. A conveyance path 2 formed by the side guides 5a and 5b is provided. In the description of the present embodiment, an example in which the right side surface is the reference side surface is shown, and 5a is the reference side surface guide.

  A medium insertion detection sensor 6 for detecting medium insertion is provided in the vicinity of the insertion slot 11, and in the vicinity of the reference side guide 5a, it is detected whether the medium is set against the reference side. Alignment detection sensors 7a and 7b are arranged. In addition, medium detection sensors (not shown) that detect the medium are arranged at various locations on the conveyance path 2. These sensors are generally transmissive sensors in which the upper guide 3 and the lower guide 4 are provided with a light receiving portion and a light emitting portion, respectively, but may be of course a reflective sensor.

  The transport path 2 is provided with transport rollers 9 and 10 for transporting the medium, and a transport motor 13 serving as a drive source is connected to the transport rollers 9 and 10 as shown in FIG.

  The pinch rollers 14 and 15 can be moved up and down in the direction of arrow D by driving means such as a motor or a solenoid (not shown).

  Further, a width adjusting roller 16 connected to the width adjusting motor 19 is provided on the upper guide 3 side substantially at the center of the transport path 2, and the medium is moved in the direction of arrow C by the rotation of the width adjusting roller 16. The width is fed to the reference side guide 5a by feeding.

  The width adjusting roller 16 is provided with a rubber portion 21, and the rotation is controlled so that the rubber portion 21 does not reach the conveyance surface position so as not to become a load during normal medium conveyance.

  A width adjusting press roller 20 is disposed opposite the width adjusting roller 16 and can be pressed against the width adjusting roller 16 and retracted from the lower guide 4 by a driving means such as a motor or a solenoid (not shown). It has become.

  Further, a magnetic head 17 is provided in the vicinity of the width adjusting roller 16, and recording / reproduction of the passbook 30 stopped on the magnetic stripe 30a by moving the medium back and forth in the transport direction as shown by an arrow B in FIG. Is possible.

  Further, a print head 18 and a platen 22 are provided in the rear, so that the print head 18 can be moved in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction to print at a predetermined position on the passbook 30 or the slip 31. Yes.

  Although not shown, the configuration as described above is generally provided in the upper stage of FIG. 2, but is omitted for simplification.

(Control system configuration)
Next, as shown in the control system block diagram of FIG. 4, the control system of the passbook slip printer of the first embodiment includes a control unit 40 that performs overall control, and a drive unit 41 that performs drive control of each unit described later. The detection unit 42 that receives the detection results of each sensor is connected to a storage unit 40a that stores a control program and various setting values and control parameters set at the time of shipment of various devices.

  In the drive unit 41, recording is performed on a conveyance motor 13 serving as a driving source for the conveyance rollers 9 and 10 that convey the medium, a width-shifting roller 19 that causes the medium to be widened to the reference side surface 5a, and a magnetic stripe 30a of the bankbook 30 that is stopped. An MS motor 44 for moving the magnetic head 17 for reproduction in the direction of arrow B in FIG. 1 is connected, and the magnetic head 17 and the print head 18 for printing on the medium are connected. .

  The detection unit 42 includes a medium insertion detection sensor 6 that detects that a medium has been inserted, width adjustment sensors 7a and 7b that detect whether or not the medium has been correctly adjusted to the reference side surface 5a, and others. Although not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a medium detection sensor 45 for detecting the position of the medium provided in each part of the transport path is connected.

(Operation)
With the above configuration, the passbook slip printer of the first embodiment operates as follows. This operation will be described in detail below with reference to the operation flowchart of FIG.

  By the way, in the passbook slip printer of the first embodiment, whether or not to perform the media width adjusting operation when the width detection sensors 7a and 7b (to be described later) are shielded from light by the medium when the device is shipped or when the device is activated. This forced width adjustment setting can be set in a dip switch, a register, or the like as information of “no forced width alignment” or “with forced width alignment”. When processing mechanisms are provided in the upper and lower stages of the passbook slip printer, these settings may be set for the upper and lower processes.

  First, when a medium is inserted and the medium insertion detection sensor 8 detects the insertion of the medium (step S01), the transport motor 13 is driven (step S02), and the transport rollers 9, 10 and the pinch roller 14 are driven. 15, the medium is pinched and conveyed to a predetermined position (step S 03).

  At this time, when the medium is set obliquely or at a position away from the reference side guide 5a, at least one of the width-shift detection sensors 7a and 7b is not shielded by the medium and is in a transmissive state. In step S04), the process proceeds to step S05, and the shifting operation to the reference side guide 5a is performed as follows.

  That is, in the width aligning operation, the pinch rollers 14 and 15 are lowered, the width aligning press roller 20 is raised and pressed against the medium, the width aligning motor 19 is driven to rotate the width aligning roller 16, and the medium is removed. Feed in the direction of the reference side guide 5a.

  When the width-shifting detection sensors 7a and 7b detect that the medium is shielded from light by the medium (step S06), the width-shifting operation end process is stopped at a position where the rubber portion 21 of the width-shifting roller 16 does not become the conveying surface side. Then, the pinch rollers 14 and 15 are raised, and the width adjusting press roller 20 is retracted from the lower guide 4 (step S07).

  In the case of the bankbook 30, the medium is transported to the magnetic head 17 and recording / reproduction is performed on the magnetic stripe 30 a (step S 10), and the medium is transported to the position of the print head 18. When it is the slip 31, printing processing such as authentication printing is performed (step S11).

  On the other hand, if both the width-shifting detection sensors 7a and 7b are shielded from light by the medium in step S04, the above-mentioned “no forced width-shifting” set in the dip switch or the register at the time of shipping the device or starting the device. Alternatively, the following operation is performed in accordance with the information “with forced width alignment” (step S08).

  That is, when priority is given to the processing speed and “no forced width alignment” is set, the medium width alignment operation is not performed, and when the bankbook 30 is used, the medium is conveyed to the magnetic head 17 and recorded on the magnetic stripe 30a. Then, the medium is conveyed to the position of the print head 18, the transaction history or the like is printed for the bankbook 30, and the authentication printing or the like is printed for the slip 31 and the process is terminated (steps S10 and S11).

  On the other hand, when priority is given to high-precision processing and “with forced width alignment” is set, the medium width alignment operation in step S05 described above is forcibly performed for a predetermined time (step S09). At this time, in order to prevent the deflection of the medium, before feeding the medium to the reference side guide 5a, the width adjusting roller 16 is slightly reversed to once separate the medium from the reference side 5a, and again in the direction of the reference side guide 5a. It is even better to feed them to the width.

  In the case of the bankbook 30, the medium is transported to the magnetic head 17 and recording / reproduction is performed on the magnetic stripe 30 a, and the medium is transported to the position of the print head 18. Performs printing processing such as authentication printing, and ends this processing (steps S10 and S11).

(Effect of Example 1)
As described above, according to the passbook slip printer of the first embodiment, it is possible to set in advance whether or not to perform the forcibly shifting operation even when the medium is set along the reference side. Therefore, it is possible to select in advance whether to give priority to processing time or to give priority to recording / reproduction or printing on a high-precision magnetic stripe.

(Constitution)
Since the configuration of the passbook slip printer of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment except for the control unit 40, detailed description thereof is omitted for the sake of brevity. The control unit 40 of the passbook slip printer according to the second embodiment can select whether or not the operator performs a forced shifting operation according to the type of the medium and the processing content when the medium is inserted or after the medium is inserted. It is like that.

(Operation)
With the above configuration, the passbook slip printer of the second embodiment operates as follows. This operation will be described in detail below using the operation flowchart of FIG. 6 and the operation screen example of FIG. In addition, about the process similar to Example 1, it is set as the same step number, and description is simplified for simplification.

  By the way, in the passbook slip printer according to the second embodiment, whether or not the media width adjusting operation is forcibly performed when both the width detection sensors 7a and 7b described later are shielded by the medium when the device is shipped or when the device is activated. As the setting for forced width alignment, “no forced width alignment”, “with forced width alignment”, and “selection” information can be set in a dip switch, a register, or the like. When processing mechanisms are provided in the upper and lower stages of the passbook slip printer, these settings can be set for the upper and lower processes, respectively. It is.

  First, when the medium is inserted and the medium insertion detection sensor 8 detects the medium insertion, the conveyance motor 13 is driven, and the medium is sandwiched between the conveyance rollers 9 and 10 and the pinch rollers 14 and 15. Transport to a predetermined position (steps S01 to S03).

  Next, when the setting of forced width alignment is set to “select” (step S21), an operation screen as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, and the medium is set against the reference side surface 5a. It is set whether or not the width aligning operation is always performed or not (step S22).

  For example, when the medium is the bankbook 30, it is necessary to perform high-precision magnetic recording and printing, and therefore, “perform forced forcing even when the medium is set correctly” is set. On the other hand, since rough printing is sufficient when the medium is the slip 31, “Do not perform forced width alignment operation when the medium is correctly set” is selected.

  On the other hand, if “selection” is not set in step S21, the selection screen of FIG. 7 is not displayed, and the process proceeds to step S04. Thereafter, the same processing as in the first embodiment is performed.

  That is, when the medium is set obliquely or is set at a position away from the reference side guide 5a, and at least one of the width-shift detection sensors 7a and 7b is not shielded by the medium and is in a transmissive state, A width aligning operation to the side guide 5a is performed (steps S04 to S06).

  On the other hand, if both the width-shifting detection sensors 7a and 7b are shielded from light by the medium in step S04, the “forced width-shifting” set at the time of shipping the device, at the time of starting the device, or on the operation screen of FIG. The following operation is performed in accordance with the information of “none” or “forced width alignment present” (step S08).

  If “no forced width alignment” is set, the medium width alignment operation is not performed, and when the bankbook 30 is used, the sheet is conveyed to the magnetic head 17 and recorded on and reproduced from the magnetic stripe 30a. The medium is conveyed to the 18th position. When the bankbook 30 is used, the transaction history and the like are printed. When the slip 31 is used, a printing process such as authentication printing is performed, and the present process is terminated (steps S10 and S11).

  On the other hand, when “with forced width alignment” is set, the medium width alignment operation of the above-described step S05 is forcibly performed for a predetermined time. Recording / reproduction to / from the stripe 30a is performed, the medium is conveyed to the position of the print head 18, the transaction history and the like are printed for the passbook 30, and the authentication printing and the like are printed for the slip 31, and this processing is finished (step). S09 to S11).

  In the description of the second embodiment described above, when the medium is set obliquely in step S04 and at least one of the width-shift detection sensors 7a and 7b is not shielded by the medium and is in a transmissive state, step S05 and the subsequent steps are performed. Although the width adjusting operation has been described, as shown in the operation flowchart of the modified example of the second embodiment in FIG. 8, regardless of the detection results of the width detecting sensors 7a and 7b, the device is shipped and the device The width adjusting operation may be performed or the width adjusting operation may not be performed according to the information of “no forced forced shifting” or “forced forced shifting” set on the operation screen of FIG. .

  In this case, when the setting for forced width alignment is set to “select”, the operation screen displayed in step S22 is an operation screen as shown in FIG. That is, regardless of whether or not the medium is set correctly, an operation of selecting “always perform the width aligning operation” or “convey without being performed the width aligning operation”. Display the screen.

(Effect of Example 2)
As described above, according to the passbook slip printer of the second embodiment, whether or not the operator performs a forcibly shifting operation according to the type and processing content of the medium when or after the medium is inserted. Since the selection can be made, it is possible to arbitrarily set whether the operator gives priority to the processing time or to give priority to the recording and printing on the magnetic stripe according to the type of medium and the type of processing.

(Constitution)
Since the configuration of the passbook slip printer of the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment except for the control unit 40, detailed description thereof is omitted for the sake of brevity. The control unit 40 of the passbook slip printer according to the third embodiment extracts the type of the medium and the processing content from the processing content selected by the operator, and performs the forcibly shifting operation according to the type of the medium and the processing content. Is to decide.

(Operation)
With the above configuration, the passbook slip printer according to the third embodiment operates as follows. This operation will be described in detail below with reference to the operation flowchart of FIG.

  By the way, in the passbook slip printer of the third embodiment, when the device is shipped, when the device is started up or on the operation screen, “no forced width alignment” or “with forced width alignment” is selected and set by the operator. The type of the medium and the processing content are extracted from the processing content, and it is determined whether or not to perform the forcible width adjustment operation according to the type of the medium and the processing content.

  First, when a medium is inserted and the medium insertion detection sensor 8 detects the insertion of the medium, the conveyance motor 13 is driven, and the medium is sandwiched between the conveyance rollers 9 and 10 and the pinch rollers 14 and 15, and a predetermined amount is detected. Transport to position (steps S01 to S03).

  At this time, when the medium is set obliquely or at a position away from the reference side guide 5a, and at least one of the width-shift detection sensors 7a and 7b is not shielded by the medium and is in a transmissive state, A width-shifting operation to the reference side guide 5a is performed (steps S04 and S05). When the bankbook 30 is used, the medium is transported to the magnetic head 17 to perform recording and reproduction on the magnetic stripe 30a, and the medium is transported to the print head 18 position. When it is a bankbook 30, a transaction history or the like is printed, and when it is a slip 31, a printing process such as authentication printing is performed, and this process ends (steps S10 and S11).

  On the other hand, if both the width-shifting detection sensors 7a and 7b are shielded from light by the medium in step S04, the medium type and processing content are extracted from the processing content selected by the operator, and the medium type and processing content are extracted. In response to this, it is determined whether or not to perform a forced width-shifting operation (step S31).

  For example, in the case of a transaction in which authentication printing is performed on the slip 31, printing with rough accuracy is sufficient and no forced width-shifting operation is required. In the case of a transaction for recording / reproducing or format printing, it is necessary to perform magnetic recording / reproducing or printing at an accurate position, so it is determined that “forced width adjustment exists”.

  Then, the following operation is performed according to whether or not the forced width-shifting operation determined in step S31 is performed (step S08).

  That is, when it is determined not to perform the forced width aligning operation, the width aligning operation is not performed, and when the bankbook 30 is used, the sheet is transported to the magnetic head 17 to perform recording / reproduction on the magnetic stripe 30a, and the print head 18 The medium is transported to the position, transaction history or the like is printed for the bankbook 30 and authentication printing or the like is performed for the slip 31 and the process is terminated (steps S10 and S11).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the forced width-shifting operation is performed, the medium width-shifting operation of step S05 is forcibly performed for a predetermined time (step S09). To the magnetic stripe 30a, the medium is transported to the position of the print head 18, the transaction history is printed for the passbook 30, and the authentication print is printed for the slip 31. The process ends (steps S10 and S11).

  When processing mechanisms are provided in the upper and lower stages of the passbook slip printer, it is better that these determinations can be made for the upper and lower processes.

  In the description of the third embodiment described above, when the medium is set obliquely in step S04 and at least one of the width-adjustment detection sensors 7a and 7b is not shielded by the medium and is in a transmissive state, the process after step S05 is performed. Although the width adjusting operation has been described, as shown in the operation flowchart of the modification of the third embodiment in FIG. 11, the determination is made in step S31 regardless of the detection results of the width adjusting sensors 7a and 7b. Depending on whether or not the forced shifting operation is performed, the forced shifting operation may or may not be performed.

(Effect of Example 3)
As described above, in the passbook slip printer according to the third embodiment, whether or not the medium type and the processing content are extracted from the processing content selected by the operator, and the forcibly narrowing operation is performed according to the medium type and the processing content. Therefore, it is possible to reliably set whether to give priority to processing time or to give priority to high-precision printing or magnetic recording without selection by the operator.

  As described above, the present invention can be widely used in a medium processing apparatus including a passbook slip printer that performs printing or magnetic recording on a passbook or slip used in a financial institution or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Passbook slip printer 2 Conveyance path 3 Upper guide 4 Lower guide 5a Reference side guide 6 Medium insertion detection sensor 7a, 7b Width-adjustment detection sensor 9, 10 Conveyance roller 11 Insertion port 13 Conveyance motor 14, 15 Pinch roller 16 Width-adjustment roller 17 Magnetic head 19 Width-adjusting motor 20 Press roller 21 Rubber part 30 Passbook 30a Magnetic stripes 30d and 31d Transport reference end 31 Voucher 31c Authentication printing area 40 Control part 40a Storage part

Claims (4)

A width-adjusting detection sensor that detects whether or not a medium inserted using either the left or right side guide as a reference side is width-adjusted to the reference side; and a width-adjusting roller that widths the medium to the reference side A medium processing apparatus that performs a predetermined process by transporting the medium based on the detection result of the width detection sensor,
A medium characterized in that it is possible to set whether or not to perform a forced width-shifting operation even when the width-detection sensor detects that the medium is width-aligned to the reference side surface. Processing equipment. A storage unit for storing information on whether or not to perform the forced width-shifting operation;
2. The medium processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein information regarding whether or not to perform the forced width-shifting operation can be set before the medium insertion. A storage unit that stores information on whether or not to perform the forced width-shifting operation;
When information indicating that selection is performed is stored in the storage unit, it is possible to select whether or not to perform the compulsory width-shifting operation when the medium is inserted or after the medium is inserted. Item 4. The medium processing apparatus according to Item 1.   The type and processing contents of the medium are extracted from the selected medium processing contents, and it is determined and set whether or not to perform the forced shifting operation according to the type or processing contents of the medium. The medium processing apparatus according to claim 1.

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