JP2013101542A - Currency processing machine and currency processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a currency processing machine and a currency processing system such that power consumption is reduced in a power-saving mode substantially to that in a power-OFF mode, and the currency processing machine speedily returns to a normal mode in which currency is processed.SOLUTION: Currency processing machines 100, 200 include currency processing machine control sections 120, 230 which control respective components of the currency processing machines 100, 200, and a host control section 120 which is connected to communicate with the currency processing machine control sections 130, 230. The currency processing system is switched between two processing modes, i.e. the power-saving mode in which the currency processing machine control sections 130, 230 are stopped and an external device 300 provided outside the currency processing machines 100, 200 and the host control section 120 are enabled to communicate with each other, and the power-OFF mode in which the currency processing machine control sections 130, 230 are stopped and the external device 300 and host control section 120 are disabled to communicate with each other.

Description

  The present invention relates to a money handling machine that processes money, such as banknotes and coins, and a money handling system including the money handling machine.

  Conventionally, various types of money handling machines for processing money such as banknotes and coins are known. Specifically, a coin change machine, which is a combination of a bill change machine and a coin change machine, is installed in a store, etc., and a clerk deposits a bill or coin received from a customer into the money change machine, and a bill as change And coins are withdrawn from money change machines. As such a money change machine, for example, one disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known.

JP 2009-230680 A

  By the way, in recent years, it is demanded to save energy in various fields, and it can be said that it is desirable to reduce power consumption as much as possible for a money processing machine that processes money such as banknotes and coins. However, simply turning off the power of the money handling machine when the money handling machine is not used has a problem that it takes time to return to the normal mode in which the money handling machine processes money.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of such points, and the money handling machine control unit that controls each component of the money handling machine is stopped, and the external device and the host control unit can communicate with each other. By executing the power saving mode, money processing can reduce power consumption to the same extent as the power-off mode, and the money processing machine can quickly return to the normal mode in which money is processed. An object is to provide a machine and a money handling system.

  The money handling machine of the present invention is a money handling machine that processes money, and a money handling machine control unit that controls each component of the money handling machine, and a higher-level communication connected to the money handling machine control unit A power saving mode in which the money handling machine control unit is stopped and an external device provided outside the money handling machine can communicate with the host control unit, and the money handling machine Two processing modes including a power-off mode in which communication between the external device and the host control unit is interrupted while the control unit is stopped can be switched.

  According to such a money handling machine, by executing the power saving mode, the power consumption can be reduced to the same level as the power-off mode, and the money handling machine performs a money deposit / withdrawal process. The return to can be performed quickly. More specifically, since the time required for shifting from the power saving mode to the normal mode is sufficiently shorter than the time required for shifting from the power-off mode to the normal mode, the power-off mode is not used when the money processor is not used. By setting the power saving mode instead, it becomes possible to quickly return to the normal mode when it becomes necessary to use the money handling machine.

  In the money handling machine of the present invention, when the power saving mode is being executed, when an instruction to operate the money handling machine is transmitted from the external device to the host control unit, the power saving mode Therefore, the money handling machine may return to the normal mode for processing money.

  In this case, when the power saving mode is being executed, the power saving mode is maintained when an instruction not accompanied by the operation of the money handling machine is transmitted from the external device to the upper control unit. It may be like this.

  In the money handling machine of the present invention, when the power handling mode is being executed, when the money handling machine is operated by an operator, the money handling machine performs processing of money from the power saving mode. You may come to return to the normal mode to perform.

  In the money handling machine of the present invention, when the power saving mode is being executed, the money handling machine processes money from the power saving mode when money is inserted into the money handling machine. You may return to normal mode.

  In the money handling machine according to the present invention, when the money handling machine does not operate for a predetermined time when the money handling machine is in a normal mode for processing money, the normal handling is performed. The mode may be switched to the power saving mode.

  A money handling system according to the present invention is a money handling system including a money handling machine that processes money, and an external device that is provided separately from the money handling machine and connected to the money handling machine. The money handling machine includes a money handling machine control unit that controls each component of the money handling machine, and a higher-level control unit that is connected to the money handling machine control unit. The money handling machine control unit is stopped, the power saving mode in which the external device and the host control unit of the money handling machine can communicate with each other, and the money handling machine control unit of the money handling machine is stopped. In addition, the money handling system is capable of switching between two modes including a power-off mode in which communication between the external device and the host control unit of the money handling machine is interrupted.

  According to such a money handling system, by executing the power saving mode, the power consumption in the money handling machine can be reduced to the same level as in the power-off mode, and the money handling machine can process money deposit / withdrawal. It is possible to quickly return to the normal mode. More specifically, since the time required for shifting from the power saving mode to the normal mode is sufficiently shorter than the time required for shifting from the power-off mode to the normal mode, the power-off mode is not used when the money processor is not used. By setting the power saving mode instead, it becomes possible to quickly return to the normal mode when it becomes necessary to use the money handling machine.

  According to the money handling machine and the money handling system of the present invention, by executing the power saving mode, power consumption can be reduced to the same extent as the power-off mode, and the money handling machine processes money. It is possible to quickly return to the normal mode.

It is a schematic block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the money processing system in one embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the coin change machine, banknote change machine, and POS register in the money handling system shown in FIG. It is a control block diagram of the money handling system shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the normal mode, power saving mode, and power-off mode which are performed in the money handling system shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows switching operation | movement between normal mode and power saving mode.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5 are diagrams showing a money handling system according to the present embodiment. Among these, FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the money handling system in the present embodiment. 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a coin change machine, a bill change machine, and a POS register in the money handling system shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of the money handling system shown in FIG. is there. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a normal mode, a power saving mode, and a power-off mode, which are executed in the money handling system shown in FIG. 1 and the like, and FIG. 5 shows a normal mode and a power saving mode. It is a flowchart which shows the switching operation | movement between.

  First, the whole structure of the money processing system 1 of this Embodiment is demonstrated using FIG. 1 and FIG. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the money handling system 1 includes a coin change machine 100, a banknote change machine 200, and a POS register 300. The coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are configured to perform deposit and withdrawal processing of coins and banknotes, respectively. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. The POS register 300 is placed on the upper surfaces of the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200. Hereinafter, the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are collectively referred to as a money change machine.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the POS register 300 is communicatively connected to the store server 400. Sales information and the like are transmitted from the POS register 300 to the store server 400. In addition, various setting information is distributed from the store server 400 to the POS register 300 (a plurality of units may be used).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the coin change machine 100 includes a host control unit 120 and a coin change machine control unit 130, and the host control unit 120 and the coin change machine control unit 130 are connected for communication. Moreover, the banknote change machine 200 has a banknote change machine control unit 230, and the banknote change machine control unit 230 is communicatively connected to the host control unit 120 of the coin change machine 100. The POS register 300 also has a POS control unit 330, and the upper control unit 120 of the coin change machine 100 is communicatively connected to the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300.

  Hereinafter, the coin change machine 100, the banknote change machine 200, and the POS register 300 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  First, the configuration of the coin change machine 100 will be specifically described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the coin change machine 100 includes a housing 110 provided with an operation display unit 112 such as a touch panel on the upper surface of the front part. A coin receiving unit 114 and a coin dispensing unit 116 are provided at the front of the housing 110.

  The coin receiving unit 114 is driven when the inserted coins are detected, and takes the received coins one by one in a one-layer, one-row state. As shown in FIG. 1, the coin receiving unit 114 is connected to a deposit transport unit 103 that transports coins taken into the machine body by the coin receiving unit 114.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a coin identifying unit 101 for identifying coins and a branching unit 104 are provided in the middle of the deposit conveyance unit 103. The branching unit 104 guides (conveys) coins to be dispensed from the coin dispensing unit 116, such as reject coins, to the dispensing conveyance unit 108 based on the coin identification result by the coin identification unit 101.

  On the other hand, coins such as normal coins to be stored in the machine body are transported to the coin storage unit 106 by the deposit transport unit 103. The coin storage unit 106 stores coins by denomination. Specifically, for example, coins are stored in descending order from the upstream side of the deposit conveyance unit 103.

  The withdrawal conveyance unit 108 conveys the coins fed from the coin storage unit 106 to the coin dispensing unit 116. Further, the withdrawal conveyance unit 108 conveys reject coins guided from the branching unit 104 to the coin dispensing unit 116.

  Next, the configuration of the bill change machine 200 will be specifically described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the banknote change machine 200 includes a housing 210 and an annular circulation transport unit 203 a provided at a substantially central portion in the housing 210. Moreover, the banknote receiving part 214, the three banknote accommodating part 206, the banknote paying part 216, the withdrawal rejection part 204, and the banknote collection cassette 207 are arrange | positioned so that the outer periphery may be surrounded from the circulation conveyance part 203a.

  Moreover, in the inside of the housing | casing 210 of the banknote change machine 200, the banknote acceptance part 214, each banknote storage part 206, the banknote discharge part 216, the withdrawal rejection part 204, the banknote collection cassette 207, and the circulation conveyance part 203a A plurality of connection transport sections 203b are formed to connect each other. Moreover, the banknote identification part 201 is provided in the circulation conveyance part 203a, and this banknote identification part 201 recognizes the banknote which passes the said banknote identification part 201 concerned.

  Further, a path switching unit (not shown) for switching the banknote transport path between the circulation transport unit 203a and each connection transport unit 203b is arranged along the circuit transport unit 203a.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the front surface of the housing 210, a banknote receiving port 214 a of the banknote receiving unit 214 and a banknote outlet 216 a of the banknote dispensing unit 216 are provided. Moreover, the banknote collection cassette 207 is detachably attached to the housing 210 and is provided with a lock mechanism.

  The banknote receiving unit 214 is driven when it detects an inserted banknote, and collects the banknotes inserted into the banknote receiving port 214a in a lump and feeds them one by one to the circulating transport unit 203a. Each banknote storage unit 206 stores banknotes by denomination based on the identification result of the banknote identification unit 201. The banknote dispensing unit 216 discharges the banknotes fed out from each banknote storage unit 206 to the circulation transport unit 203a from the banknote outlet 216a.

  The withdrawal reject unit 204 stores, among the banknotes fed out from the banknote storage unit 206, banknotes that cannot be identified by the banknote identification unit 201 due to a conveyance abnormality such as skewing, as a withdrawal reject banknote. Further, among the banknotes taken into the machine body from the banknote receiving unit 214, banknotes that cannot be identified by the banknote identifying unit 201 due to contamination or the like are returned to the banknote dispensing unit 216 as deposit reject banknotes.

  Next, the configuration of the POS register 300 will be specifically described. The POS register 300 registers merchandise purchase information and allows the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 to perform deposit and withdrawal processing of coins and banknotes.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 is connected to the host control unit 120 of the coin change machine 100 and also connected to the store server 400. Then, the POS control unit 330 sends a command to the coin change machine control unit 130 of the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine control unit 230 of the banknote change machine 200 via the host control unit 120 of the coin change machine 100. Thus, the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are made to perform deposit and withdrawal processing of coins and banknotes. Further, the POS control unit 330 receives the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 from the coin change machine control unit 130 of the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine control unit 230 of the banknote change machine 200 via the host control unit 120. Information related to the processing status of coins and banknotes is received.

  The operation unit 304 can be operated by an operator, and can give various commands to the POS control unit 330. In addition, the display unit 302 displays the processing status of coins and banknotes in the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200, and the amount of coins and banknotes stored in the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200. It has become. In addition, the POS register 300 is provided with an additional display unit 302a. Instead of displaying various information on the display unit 302 or in addition to the display on the display unit 302, the display is performed on the additional display unit 302a. It may come to be. The POS register 300 is provided with a card reader 336 and a printing unit 338 (see FIG. 3, not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2). The card reader 336 acquires information related to the operator's ID, authority, etc. by reading the operator's ID card. The printing unit 338 is constituted by a printer, for example, and prints various information such as the amount of coins and banknotes stored in the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200.

  In FIG. 3, the control block diagram of the money processing system 1 which consists of the above structures is shown. As shown in FIG. 3, an interface 132, an operation display unit 112, and a storage unit 134 of the coin change machine 100 are connected to the upper control unit 120 of the coin change machine 100. The upper control unit 120 transmits and receives signals to and from the banknote change machine control unit 230 of the banknote change machine 200 and the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 through the interface 132. In addition, a command input to the operation display unit 112 by the operator is sent from the operation display unit 112 to the host control unit 120, and the host control unit 120 sends a command to the operation display unit 112, thereby the operation display unit 112. Various information is displayed on the screen. More specifically, the operation display unit 112 displays the processing status of coins and banknotes in the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200, and the presence of coins and banknotes stored in the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200. High is to be displayed. The storage unit 134 also has various processing conditions such as the processing status of coins and banknotes in the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200, and the amount of coins and banknotes stored in the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200. Information is stored.

  The coin change machine control unit 130 of the coin change machine 100 includes a coin receiving unit 114, a deposit transport unit 103, a coin identification unit 101, a branch unit 104, a coin storage unit 106, a withdrawal transport unit 108, a coin dispensing unit 116, and the like. The coin identification unit 101 sends a coin identification result to the coin changer control unit 130, and the coin changer control unit 130 receives a coin acceptance unit 114, a deposit transport unit 103, a branch unit 104, and a coin storage. Various commands are sent to each of the section 106, the withdrawal conveyance section 108, the coin dispensing section 116, and the like.

  The banknote change machine control unit 230 of the banknote change machine 200 includes an interface 232, a banknote receiving unit 214, a circulation transport unit 203 a, a connection transport unit 203 b, a banknote recognition unit 201, a banknote storage unit 206, a withdrawal reject unit 204, and a banknote dispensing 216 and the like are connected to each other, and the banknote identification unit 201 sends a banknote identification result to the banknote change machine control unit 230. The banknote change machine control unit 230 also sends a banknote acceptance unit 214, a circulation transport unit 203a, and a connection transport. Various commands are sent to each of the unit 203b, the bill storage unit 206, the withdrawal reject unit 204, the bill dispensing unit 216, and the like. The banknote change machine control unit 230 of the banknote change machine 200 transmits and receives signals to and from the upper control unit 120 of the coin change machine 100 through the interface 232.

  Further, a display unit 302, an operation unit 304, a storage unit 334, an interface 332, a card reader 336, a printing unit 338, and the like are connected to the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300, respectively. An input command is sent from the operation unit 304 to the POS control unit 330, and information related to the operator's ID card read by the card reader 336 is sent to the POS control unit 330. The POS control unit 330 is configured to display various information on the display unit 302 by sending a command to the display unit 302. Note that the POS control unit 330 may display an additional display unit 302 a instead of displaying various information on the display unit 302 or in addition to the display on the display unit 302. Further, the POS control unit 330 prints various information by the printing unit 338 by sending a command to the printing unit 338. Further, the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 transmits and receives signals to and from the host control unit 120 of the coin change machine 100 and the store server 400 through the interface 332. Further, the storage unit 334 stores the processing status of coins and banknotes in the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 transmitted from the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200, and the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200. Various information such as the amount of coins and banknotes stored inside is stored.

  Next, operation | movement of the money processing system 1 which consists of such a structure is demonstrated. The following operations of the money handling system 1 are performed by the coin change machine control unit 130 of the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine control unit 230 of the banknote change machine 200. Is performed by controlling each of the above.

  First, the operation when depositing coins into the coin change machine 100 will be described below. When a coin is received by the coin receiving unit 114 of the coin change machine 100, the coin receiving unit 114 takes the received coins one by one in a single layer in a single layer, and the received coins are received by the deposit transport unit 103. Be transported. The coins conveyed by the deposit conveyance unit 103 are identified by the coin identification unit 101. Coins identified as coins to be paid out from the coin payout unit 116, such as reject coins, based on the result of coin identification by the coin identification unit 101 are guided (conveyed) by the branch unit 104 to the withdrawal transport unit 108. Then, it is conveyed to the coin dispensing unit 116 by the dispensing conveyance unit 108. On the other hand, the coins identified as coins to be stored in the machine body such as normal coins based on the coin identification result by the coin identification unit 101 are conveyed to the coin storage unit 106 by the deposit conveyance unit 103, and It is stored in the coin storage unit 106 by denomination.

  Further, when dispensing coins as change from the coin change machine 100, the operator inputs the number of coin types to be dispensed, the total amount, and the like by the operation display unit 112. Alternatively, a withdrawal command is sent from the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 to the coin changer control unit 130 via the host control unit 120 so that coins as change are withdrawn from the coin changer 100. Become. When a withdrawal command is given to the coin changer control unit 130, the coins stored in the coin storage unit 106 are paid out from the coin storage unit 106, and the paid out coins are paid out by the withdrawal transport unit 108. To the unit 116. In this manner, the operator can take out coins from the coin payout unit 116.

  Next, the operation for depositing banknotes into the banknote change machine 200 will be described below. When a banknote is inserted into the banknote receiving port 214a of the banknote receiving unit 214, the banknote receiving unit 214 takes in all the banknotes inserted into the banknote receiving port 214a and feeds them one by one to the circulating transport unit 203a. And the banknote drawn | fed out to the circumference conveyance part 203a side is conveyed by the said circumference conveyance part 203a, and identification of a banknote is performed by the banknote identification part 201 in this case. A banknote identified as a normal banknote by the banknote recognition unit 201 is stored in each banknote storage unit 206 by denomination. On the other hand, among the banknotes taken in from the banknote receiving unit 214, banknotes that cannot be identified by the banknote identifying unit 201 due to stains or abnormal conveyance are returned to the banknote dispensing unit 216 as deposit reject banknotes.

  When the banknote as change is to be withdrawn from the banknote change machine 200, the operator inputs the number of denominations of the banknote to be withdrawn, the total amount, and the like by the operation display unit 112. Alternatively, a withdrawal command is sent from the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 to the banknote change machine control unit 230 via the host control unit 120, so that banknotes as change are withdrawn from the banknote change machine 200. Become. When a withdrawal command is given to the banknote change machine control unit 230, the banknotes stored in the banknote storage unit 206 are fed out from the banknote storage unit 206, and the fed banknotes are identified by the banknote identification unit 201. Thereafter, the paper is delivered to the banknote dispensing unit 216 by the circumferential conveyance unit 203a. And the banknote discharge part 216 discharges | emits the banknote sent from the banknote accommodating part 206 out of the housing | casing 210 from the banknote outlet 216a. In this way, the operator can obtain the banknotes withdrawn from the banknote change machine 200. Note that, among the banknotes fed out from the banknote storage unit 206, banknotes that cannot be identified by the banknote identification unit 201 due to a conveyance error such as skew are stored in the withdrawal reject unit 204 as a withdrawal reject banknote.

  In the present embodiment, the money handling system 1 can be switched between three processing modes including a normal mode, a power saving mode, and a power-off mode. These three processing modes will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the normal mode is executed in the money handling system 1, the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 perform the above-described coin and banknote deposit and withdrawal process. When such a normal mode is executed, the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 and the host control unit 120 of the coin change machine 100 can communicate with each other as shown in FIG. Further, when the normal mode is executed, the coin change machine control unit 130 of the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine control unit 230 of the banknote change machine 200 are activated, and the upper control unit 120 and the coin change machine control are activated. The unit 130 and the bill change machine control unit 230 can communicate with each other.

  When the power saving mode is executed in the money handling system 1, the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 and the host control unit 120 of the coin change machine 100 can communicate with each other as shown in FIG. . However, when the power saving mode is executed, the coin change machine control unit 130 of the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine control unit 230 of the banknote change machine 200 are stopped, and the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are stopped. Will not be able to process deposits and withdrawals of coins and banknotes. At this time, the upper control unit 120 monitors the coin change machine control unit 130 and the banknote change machine control unit 230 in order to detect whether the unit has been opened in the coin change machine 100 or the banknote change machine 200. To come. Here, “the unit is opened in the coin change machine 100 or the bill change machine 200” means that an internal unit including each coin storage unit 106 is pulled out from the housing 110 of the coin change machine 100 or a bill change is made. This refers to a process of drawing the banknote collection cassette 207 from the casing 210 of the machine 200 to the near side.

  When the power-off mode is executed in the money handling system 1, communication between the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 and the host control unit 120 of the coin changer 100 is performed as shown in FIG. Blocked. When the power-off mode is executed, the coin change machine control unit 130 of the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine control unit 230 of the banknote change machine 200 are stopped as in the case where the power saving mode is executed. Thus, the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 cannot perform the deposit and withdrawal processing of coins and banknotes. At this time, the upper control unit 120 monitors the coin change machine control unit 130 and the banknote change machine control unit 230 in order to detect whether the unit has been opened in the coin change machine 100 or the banknote change machine 200. To come.

  Comparing the normal mode as shown in FIG. 4 (a) and the power saving mode as shown in FIG. 4 (b), in the power saving mode, the coin change machine control unit 130 of the coin change machine 100 and the bill change machine 200 are used. When the banknote change machine control unit 230 stops, the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 stop, so that power consumption is reduced accordingly. For this reason, in the power saving mode, the power consumption is substantially the same as in the power-off mode.

  Further, when viewed from the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 when the power saving mode is executed, the POS control unit 330 and the host control unit 120 are in a communicable state. When viewed from the unit 330, the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are in a state similar to the standby state in the normal mode, and information such as the amount of money in the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 is obtained from the host control unit 120. Transmission / reception to / from the POS control unit 330 can be performed.

  Further, when the money handling system 1 is in the normal mode or the power saving mode, a power button (not shown) provided on the coin change machine 100 or the banknote change machine 200 is turned off, so that FIG. The power-off mode as shown in c) is shifted to. In this case, the coin change machine control unit 130 of the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine control unit 230 of the banknote change machine 200 are stopped, so that the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are stopped. On the other hand, when the money handling system 1 is in the power-off mode, by turning on the power button provided on the coin change machine 100 or the bill change machine 200, a normal mode as shown in FIG. It is supposed to move to.

  Next, the switching operation between the normal mode and the power saving mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, when the normal mode is being executed and the money changer is in a standby state and does not operate for a predetermined time (for example, 15 minutes) (STEP 1), power saving Enter mode. At this time, the coin change machine control unit 130 of the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine control unit 230 of the banknote change machine 200 are stopped, so that the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are stopped (STEP 2). ).

  When the unit is opened in the coin change machine 100 or the banknote change machine 200 when the power saving mode is executed (“YES” in STEP 3), the operation system command (command) is the POS control unit of the POS register 300. When it is sent from 330 to the host control unit 120 (“YES” in STEP 4), or when any button operation is performed on the operation display unit 112 (“YES” in STEP 5), it shifts to the normal mode. At this time, the coin change machine control unit 130 of the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine control unit 230 of the banknote change machine 200 are activated, whereby the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are activated (STEP 6). ).

  Note that the “operational instruction” in STEP 4 refers to an instruction to operate the coin change machine 100 or the banknote change machine 200. Specifically, for example, a specified amount of coins or banknotes is dispensed. Processing, processing to withdraw coins and banknotes specified for each denomination, processing to collect coins and banknotes from the coin change machine 100 and banknote change machine 200, counting start processing of deposits, coin change machine 100 and This refers to an instruction related to processing for replenishing the bill change machine 200 with coins and bills. Note that even when an instruction is sent from the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 to the host control unit 120, such an instruction is not accompanied by the operation of the coin change machine 100 or the bill change machine 200. The power saving mode is maintained. Specifically, an instruction sent from the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 to the host control unit 120 is, for example, a scrutiny process on data, a clear or read of information stored in the storage unit 134, a tightening process on data In such a case, the power saving mode is maintained.

  Moreover, when the power saving mode is executed, when a coin or bill is inserted into the coin change machine 100 or the bill change machine 200, the normal mode may be restored from the power saving mode.

  In the money handling system 1 according to the present embodiment, the time required for shifting from the power saving mode to the normal mode is sufficiently shorter than the time required for shifting from the power-off mode to the normal mode. Specifically, the time taken for shifting from the power-off mode to the normal mode was 4.5 seconds, for example, whereas the time taken for shifting from the power saving mode to the normal mode was 0.4 seconds, for example. Met. The reason is that, even when the power saving mode is being executed, the POS control unit 330 and the host control unit 120 can communicate with each other, so communication between the POS control unit 330 and the host control unit 120 is possible. This is because there is no need to change the state. In addition, when shifting from the power saving mode to the normal mode, the mechanical initial processing is not performed on the coin receiving unit 114, the bill receiving unit 214, the bill dispensing unit 216, and each transport mechanism. This contributes to shortening the time required to shift to the normal mode. In other words, when shifting from the power-off mode to the normal mode, the state of each part such as the coin receiving unit 114, the banknote receiving unit 214, the banknote dispensing unit 216, and each transport mechanism is unknown, so that the mechanical initials Since the process enters the normal mode after confirming the state, it takes a long time to shift from the power-off mode to the normal mode. Thus, when the power saving mode is being executed, the return to the normal mode can be performed more quickly than when the power-off mode is being executed. With both the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 in the power saving mode, conditions for returning to the normal mode (such as receiving an instruction from the power system or inserting money) are established for one of the change machines. In this case, not only the change machine but also the other change machine is controlled to return to the normal mode.

  In the money handling system 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a triangular LED whose top is directed to the coin receiving unit 114 is located at the front side of the coin receiving unit 114 in the coin change machine 100. A lamp 150 is provided. Further, a triangular LED lamp 152 is provided at a position above the coin dispensing unit 116 in the coin change machine 100 so that the apex thereof faces the coin dispensing unit 116. Further, a triangular LED lamp 250 is provided at a position on the lower surface of the banknote receiving port 214a of the banknote receiving unit 214 in the banknote change machine 200 so that the apex thereof faces the banknote receiving port 214a. Further, a triangular LED lamp 252 is provided at a position above the banknote outlet 216a of the banknote dispenser 216 in the banknote change machine 200 so that the apex thereof faces the banknote outlet 216a.

  When these LED lamps 150, 152, 250, and 252 are in a state where they can normally perform coin and banknote depositing and dispensing processes in the normal mode, the corresponding LED lamps light blue. It is like that. More specifically, the LED lamps 150 and 250 are turned on when depositing coins and bills in the normal mode. On the other hand, the LED lamps 152 and 252 are lit when performing a withdrawal process of coins and bills in the normal mode. On the other hand, regarding these LED lamps 150, 152, 250, and 252, when any trouble occurs in the coin change machine 100 or the banknote change machine 200, the corresponding LED lamps are lit in red. For example, when a banknote depositing process is performed on the banknote change machine 200, if a banknote or the like already exists in the banknote receiving unit 214, the LED lamp 250 is lit in red. In addition, when the operator does not take out the banknote from the banknote outlet 216a of the banknote payout section 216 for a predetermined time despite the banknote being paid out to the banknote payout section 216, the LED lamp 252 turns red. It comes to light up. Further, when the deposit reject coin or the deposit reject banknote is returned to the coin dispensing unit 116 or the banknote dispensing unit 216, the LED lamps 250 and 252 are lit in red.

  As described above, the LED lamps 150, 152, 250, and 252 that are turned on when necessary and express directions for prompting the operator to operate are provided so that the operator can perform the deposit process. It is possible to immediately know where to insert coins and banknotes, or where to remove coins and banknotes when performing the withdrawal process. Further, when any trouble occurs in the coin change machine 100 or the banknote change machine 200, the LED lamps 150, 152, 250, and 252 are lit (may be blinking) in a color different from that of the normal deposit / withdrawal process. The operator can immediately recognize the occurrence of the trouble.

  Further, in the money handling system 1 according to the present embodiment, the operation display unit 112 is provided only in the coin change machine 100 and is not provided in the banknote change machine 200. Then, by operating the operation display unit 112, a command is sent from the host control unit 120 to each of the coin changer control unit 130 and the banknote changer control unit 230, whereby the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are controlled. You will be able to operate both. As described above, the operation display unit 112 displays information related to both the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200. Thus, the operator can operate both the coin change machine 100 and the bill change machine 200 at one place on the operation display unit 112, and information on both the coin change machine 100 and the bill change machine 200 is operated. Since it is displayed at one place on the display unit 112, the operator does not get lost when operating two connected change machines, namely the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200, and the operability is improved and each change machine is improved. The cost can be reduced compared to the case where the operation display unit is provided in the case. In particular, when the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are installed below the POS register 300, most of the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are hidden by the POS register 300, and the operator from the outside. Since the range that can be accessed (operated and visually recognized) is limited, the configuration in which the operation display unit 112 is provided only in the upper front portion of the coin change machine 100 is very effective. Moreover, the recessed part 254 which can put small articles, such as a pen and a seal stamp, is formed in the front upper part in the banknote change machine 200. FIG.

  As described above, according to the money changer and money handling system 1 of the present embodiment, the coin changer control unit 130 and the banknote changer control unit 230 are stopped and the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 and the upper control are controlled. Power saving mode (see FIG. 4B) that enables communication with the unit 120, the coin changer control unit 130 and the bill changer control unit 230 are stopped, and the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 and the upper control Two processing modes including a power-off mode (see FIG. 4C) in which communication with the unit 120 is interrupted can be switched. Therefore, by executing the power saving mode, the power consumption can be reduced to the same level as the power-off mode, and the money changer can quickly return to the normal mode in which money is deposited / withdrawn. be able to. More specifically, since the time required for shifting from the power saving mode to the normal mode is sufficiently shorter than the time required for shifting from the power-off mode to the normal mode, the power-off mode is not used when the money changer is not used. By setting the power saving mode instead, it becomes possible to quickly return to the normal mode when it is necessary to use the money changer.

  In the money change machine and the money handling system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the power saving mode is executed, an instruction to operate the money changer is sent from the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 to the host control unit 120. When transmitted (“YES” in STEP 4 in the flowchart of FIG. 5), the power saving mode returns to the normal mode. Note that, when the power saving mode is being executed, the power saving mode is maintained when an instruction not involving the operation of the money changer is transmitted from the POS control unit 330 of the POS register 300 to the host control unit 120. It is like that.

  Further, in the money changer and the money handling system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the money changer is operated and the money changer is operated by an operator, the money changer returns to the normal mode. It is supposed to be. For example, as shown in “YES” of STEP 3 in the flowchart of FIG. 5, the internal unit including each coin storage unit 106 is pulled out from the housing 110 of the coin change machine 100, or the case of the banknote change machine 200. When the unit is opened in the coin change machine 100 or the banknote change machine 200 by pulling out the banknote collection cassette 207 from the front side 210, the normal mode is restored from the power saving mode.

  Further, in the money changer and the money handling system 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, when coins or bills are inserted into the money changer when the power saving mode is being executed, The mode may return to the normal mode.

  Further, in the money changer and the money handling system 1 of the present embodiment, when the money change machine has not been operated for a predetermined time when the normal mode is being executed, the money change machine and the money handling system 1 can be omitted. The mode can be switched to the power mode (“YES” in STEP 1 in the flowchart of FIG. 5).

  In addition, the money change machine by this Embodiment and the money processing system 1 provided with this money change machine are not limited to said aspect, A various change can be added.

  For example, not the coin change machine 100 but the banknote change machine 200 includes the upper control unit 120, the banknote change machine 200 functions as a parent machine, and the coin change machine 100 is connected to the banknote change machine 200 as a child machine. It may be like this. Each of the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 includes a high-order control unit 120, and these coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are connected to the POS register 300 in parallel. Also good. In addition, a change machine in which the coin change machine 100 and the banknote change machine 200 are integrated may be connected to the POS register 300. Further, only one of the coin change machine 100 or the banknote change machine 200 is connected to the POS register 300 and operated by the POS register 300, and the other change machine is operated independently from the POS register 300 and one change machine. It may be like this.

  The conditions for switching from the normal mode to the power saving mode are not limited to those described above. For example, the normal mode may be switched to the power saving mode when the operator presses a specific button on the operation display unit 112 or simultaneously presses a plurality of buttons.

  The conditions for returning from the power saving mode to the normal mode are not limited to those described above. For example, it may be configured to automatically return from the power saving mode to the normal mode at a specific time such as when business starts in a store.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Coin handling system 100 Coin change machine 101 Coin identification part 103 Depositing conveyance part 104 Branching part 106 Coin storage part 108 Withdrawal conveyance part 110 Case 112 Operation display part 114 Coin receiving part 116 Coin dispensing part 120 Host control part 130 Coin change Machine control unit 132 Interface 134 Storage unit 150 LED lamp 152 LED lamp 200 Banknote change machine 201 Banknote recognition unit 203a Circulation transport unit 203b Connection transport unit 204 Withdrawal rejection unit 206 Banknote storage unit 207 Banknote collection cassette 210 Case 214 Banknote acceptance unit 214a Banknote receiving port 216 Banknote dispensing unit 216a Banknote outlet 230 Banknote change machine control unit 232 Interface 250 LED lamp 252 LED lamp 254 Concavity 300 POS register 302 Display unit 302a Additional display unit 304 Operation unit 33 POS controller 332 interface 334 storage unit 336 the card reader 338 printing unit 400 store server

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A money handling machine for processing money,
A money handling machine controller that controls each component of the money handling machine;
An upper control unit communicatively connected to the money handling machine control unit;
With
A power saving mode in which the money handling machine control unit is stopped and an external device provided outside the money handling machine can communicate with the host control unit, and the money handling machine control unit is stopped. 2. A money handling machine, wherein two processing modes including a power-off mode in which communication between the external device and the host control unit is interrupted can be switched.   When the power saving mode is being executed, when the instruction for operating the money handling machine is transmitted from the external device to the higher-level control unit, the money handling machine can 2. The money handling machine according to claim 1, wherein the money handling machine is returned to a normal mode in which processing is performed.   When the power saving mode is being executed, the power saving mode is maintained when an instruction not accompanied by an operation of the money handling machine is transmitted from the external device to the host control unit. The money handling machine according to claim 2, wherein the money handling machine is provided.   When the money handling mode is being executed, when the money handling machine is operated by an operator, the money handling machine returns from the power saving mode to a normal mode in which money is processed. The money handling machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the money handling machine is provided.   When the power saving mode is being executed, when money is inserted into the money handling machine, the money handling machine returns from the power saving mode to a normal mode in which money is processed. The money handling machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the money handling machine is provided.   When the money handling machine is in a normal mode for processing money, the money handling machine is switched from the normal mode to the power saving mode when the money handling machine has not been operated for a predetermined time. The money handling machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the money handling machine is configured as described above. A money handling machine for processing money;
An external device provided separately from the money handling machine and connected to the money handling machine;
A money handling system comprising:
The money handling machine includes a money handling machine control unit that controls each component of the money handling machine, and a higher-level control unit that is connected to the money handling machine control unit.
The money handling machine control unit of the money handling machine is stopped and the external device and the host control unit of the money handling machine can communicate with each other, and the money handling machine control of the money handling machine. The money can be switched between two modes consisting of a power-off mode in which communication between the external device and the higher-order control unit of the money handling machine is interrupted while the unit is stopped Processing system.

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