JP2016085596A - Money handling device, money handling system, and handling method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make conspicuous any decrease in the number of bank notes or coins in money handling devices.SOLUTION: Money handling devices 100 and 200 capable of handling at least payment of money are equipped with denomination-classified storages 161 and 261 that store money classified by denomination, a control unit 10 that determines whether or not the number of bank notes or coins of a given denomination stored in the denomination-classified storages 161 and 261 is a set threshold or larger, and a display unit 40 that displays in different modes information on the number of bank notes or coins of the denomination depending on whether the control unit 10 determines that the number of bank notes or coins of the denomination stored in the denomination-classified storages 161 and 261 is the set threshold or larger or that the number of bank notes or coins of the denomination therein is smaller than the set threshold.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a money processing apparatus, a money processing system, and a processing method for processing money.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a money handling apparatus that processes money and includes a display unit that displays various information is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, the number of coins and banknotes stored in the coin processing device and the banknote processing device for each denomination are always displayed on the operation display unit using character information and indicators.

JP 2013-101546 A

  However, like the money processing apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1, the number of coins and banknotes stored in the banknote processing apparatus for each denomination is always displayed using character information and indicators. Even when the number of money in the money handling apparatus is reduced and replenishment is required, the information becomes inconspicuous.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a money handling apparatus, a money handling system, and a processing method that can make it conspicuous that the number of money in the money handling apparatus has decreased.

The money handling apparatus according to the present invention comprises:
A money handling device capable of at least withdrawing money,
A denomination storage unit for storing money in denominations;
A control unit that determines whether or not the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of a denomination is equal to or greater than a set threshold;
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold value, and when the control unit determines that the denomination is less than the threshold value, A display that displays information about the height in different ways;
Is provided.

In the money handling apparatus according to the present invention,
When the control unit determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination storing unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold, the display unit displays character information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination. Do not display
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit displays character information regarding the amount of the denomination. It may be displayed.

In the money handling apparatus according to the present invention,
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the display unit displays a graph regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination. And
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is less than the threshold value, the display unit displays a graph regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination. You don't have to.

In the money handling apparatus according to the present invention,
Information regarding a certain denomination when the control unit determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination storing unit of the certain denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold value and less than the threshold value Or you may display the background of the area | region which displays the information regarding the said certain money type with the color from which the said display part differs.

In the money handling apparatus according to the present invention,
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the display unit displays information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination. Without
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storing unit of the certain denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit displays information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination. May be.

In the money handling apparatus according to the present invention,
The information regarding the amount of money may include character information regarding the amount of money.

In the money handling apparatus according to the present invention,
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold, the display unit displays information related to the replenishment process of the denomination. Without
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storing unit of the certain denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit displays information related to the replenishment process of the denomination. May be.

In the money handling apparatus according to the present invention,
The threshold includes a first threshold and a second threshold that is smaller than the first threshold;
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storing unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the first threshold, it is less than the first threshold and greater than or equal to the second threshold. The display mode in the display unit may be different in each of the case where it is determined that the display unit is less than the second threshold value.

In the money handling apparatus according to the present invention,
The threshold includes a first threshold and a second threshold that is smaller than the first threshold;
The threshold value may be the first threshold value.

In the money handling apparatus according to the present invention,
In the normal processing mode, the control unit determines whether or not the number of coins stored in the denomination storing unit of a denomination is equal to or more than a set threshold value,
In the normal processing mode, when the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold, and when determined to be less than the threshold, Information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination may be displayed in a manner in which the display unit is different.

In the money handling apparatus according to the present invention,
In the normal processing mode, when the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storing unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the display unit displays the denomination of the denomination Do not display text information on the number of money stored in the money type storage, or display a graph,
In the normal processing mode, when the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit displays the denomination of the denomination Character information related to the number of money stored in the money type storage unit may be displayed, or a graph may not be displayed.

In the money handling apparatus according to the present invention,
In the replenishment processing mode, the control unit determines whether or not the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of a denomination is equal to or greater than a set threshold value,
In the replenishment processing mode, when the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold, and when determined to be less than the threshold, Information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination may be displayed in a manner in which the display unit is different.

In the money handling apparatus according to the present invention,
In the replenishment processing mode, when the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold, the display unit displays the denomination of the denomination Do not display stock information on the number of coins stored in the money storage,
In the replenishment processing mode, when the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit displays the denomination of the denomination You may display the stock information regarding the number of the money accommodated in the money classification storage part.

A money handling system according to the present invention includes:
A money handling system having a money type storage unit for storing money in a money type and including at least a money processing device capable of performing a withdrawal process;
A control unit that determines whether or not the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of a denomination is equal to or greater than a set threshold;
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold value, and when the control unit determines that the denomination is less than the threshold value, A display that displays information about the height in different ways;
Is provided.

The processing method according to the present invention comprises:
In a processing method using a money processing apparatus that has a money type storage unit that stores money in a money type and is capable of at least withdrawing money,
Determining whether or not the number of coins stored in the denomination storing unit of a denomination is equal to or greater than a set threshold by the control unit;
Displaying information about the amount of money of the certain denomination by the display unit;
With
The display unit includes a case where the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, and a case where the control unit determines that the number is less than the threshold value. Information about the amount of money of a certain denomination is displayed in a different manner.

  According to the present invention, it is determined whether or not the number of money stored in a denomination denomination storage unit is greater than or equal to a set threshold value, and the money stored in a denomination denomination storage unit is determined. Information regarding the amount of money of a certain denomination is displayed in a different manner depending on whether it is determined that the number of coins is greater than or equal to the threshold and less than the threshold. For this reason, it can be made conspicuous that the number of money in the money handling apparatus has decreased.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a part of a money handling system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram showing the configuration of the money handling system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a control block diagram showing a simplified configuration of the money handling system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a control block diagram showing the configuration of the money handling system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a configuration of a money handling system according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an outline of the flow of the scrutinization process in the money handling system according to the modification of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing an outline of the flow of the overflow saving process in the money handling system according to the modification of the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7B is the flow of the overflow restoration process. FIG. FIG. 8 is a view showing a display mode displayed on the display unit employed in the embodiment of the present invention and showing a mode when there is no money less than the first threshold. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode displayed on the display unit employed in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the display mode displayed on the display unit employed in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 (a) is a display mode displayed on the display unit employed in the embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a mode when the overflowed coin is equal to or more than a third threshold value, FIG. 11B is a diagram showing an aspect when the overflowed coin becomes equal to or more than the fourth threshold value. FIG. 12 (a) is a display mode displayed on the display unit employed in the embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a mode when the overflowed banknote becomes the third threshold value or more. FIG.12 (b) is the figure which showed the aspect when the overflowed banknote becomes more than a 4th threshold value. FIG. 13 (a) is a diagram showing still another example of the display mode displayed on the display unit employed in the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 (b) is shown in FIG. 13 (a). FIG. 13C is an example of an image displayed when the 100 yen coin replenishment process is performed from the state shown in FIG. 13C. FIG. 13C shows the 100 yen coin replenishment process performed from the state shown in FIG. It is another example of the image displayed in the case. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing another example of the money handling apparatus employed in the embodiment of the present invention.

"Constitution"
Embodiments of a money handling apparatus, a money handling system, and a processing method according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 to FIG. 14 are diagrams for explaining an embodiment of the present invention. In the present application, “money” means “coin”, “banknote” or both “coin” and “banknote”. Therefore, the “money processing device” of the present application means “coin processing device 100”, “banknote processing device 200”, or both “coin processing device 100” and “banknote processing device 200”. In addition, below, it demonstrates using the aspect in which the money processing apparatuses 100 and 200 include both the coin processing apparatus 100 and the banknote processing apparatus 200. FIG. Incidentally, in the aspect in which the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 are provided with only the banknote handling apparatus 200, it is possible to adopt a structure in which the banknote handling apparatus 200 is provided with a display unit similar to the operation display unit 152 described later.

  The money handling system of the present application may include a bar management device 500 having a bar drawer 506 for storing a bar (see FIGS. 1 to 4). Further, the money handling system of the present application may include a POS register 300, a personal computer, a server 400, and the like connected to any one or more of the coin handling device 100, the bill handling device 200, and the bar management device 500. In addition, although each of the coin processing apparatus 100, the banknote processing apparatus 200, and the bar metal management apparatus 500 may be a separate body, any one of the coin processing apparatus 100, the banknote processing apparatus 200, and the bar metal management apparatus 500 may be used. Two or more may be integrated. For this reason, the coin processing apparatus 100 and the banknote processing apparatus 200 may be separate or may be integrated. Further, the coin processing device 100 and the bar metal management device 500 may be separate or integrated. The external device means a device other than the target device. For example, when viewed from the coin processing device 100, any device other than the coin processing device 100 corresponds to the external device, and is described above. For example, the banknote processing device 200, the bar management device 500, the POS register 300, the personal computer, the server 400, and the like correspond to external devices. In addition, when viewed from the banknote processing apparatus 200, any apparatus other than the banknote processing apparatus 200 corresponds to an external apparatus. In the example described above, the coin processing apparatus 100, the bar management apparatus 500, the POS register 300, a personal computer. The server 400 or the like corresponds to an external device. Further, for example, when viewed from the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 including the coin handling apparatus 100 and the banknote handling apparatus 200, any apparatus other than the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 corresponds to an external device. The bar management device 500, the POS register 300, the personal computer, the server 400, and the like correspond to external devices.

  In the present embodiment, description will be made using a money handling system including a coin handling device 100, a bill handling device 200, a bar management device 500, a POS register 300, and a server (for example, a store server) 400. 2 to 4 are drawings for showing the configuration of the money handling system of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the POS register 300 according to the present embodiment is communicatively connected to a server 400. Then, information such as sales information is transmitted from the POS register 300 to the server 400. In addition, information such as various setting information is transmitted from the server 400 to the POS register 300 (a plurality of units may be used).

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the coin processing device 100 includes a higher control unit 101 that controls a part of the coin processing device 100 including an operation display unit 152 described later, a part of the banknote processing device 200, and the like, A coin control unit 102 that controls the processing apparatus 100 is provided, and the host control unit 101 and the coin control unit 102 are connected for communication. Moreover, the banknote processing apparatus 200 has the banknote control part 202 which controls the banknote processing apparatus 200, and this banknote control part 202 is connected by communication with the high-order control part 101 of the coin processing apparatus 100. Further, the bar management machine 500 has a bar control unit 502 for controlling the bar management machine 500, and this bar control unit 502 is connected to the upper control unit 101 of the coin processing apparatus 100 by communication. . As shown in FIG. 4, the POS register 300 includes a POS control unit 302 that controls the POS register 300, and the POS control unit 302 of the POS register 300 is connected to the host control unit 101 of the coin processing apparatus 100. Communication connection is established.

  When various processes such as a coin deposit process, a withdrawal process, a scrutiny process, and a collection process are performed in the coin processing apparatus 100, the result identified by the coin identifying unit 150 (see FIG. 2) of the coin processing apparatus 100 is The coin processing apparatus 100 outputs the result to the POS register 300 and displays the result on a POS display unit 351 described later. Moreover, when various processes, such as a banknote depositing process, a withdrawal process, a scrutiny process, and a collection process, are performed in the banknote processing apparatus 200, the result identified by the banknote identifying unit 250 of the banknote processing apparatus 200 is also obtained from the banknote processing apparatus 200. The result is output to the POS register 300 via the host control unit 101, and the result is displayed on the POS display unit 351. In addition, information on the presence / absence of a bar metal output from the bar metal management machine 500, information on the type of bar metal, and the like are also output from the bar metal management machine 500 to the POS register 300 via the host controller 101, and the information Is displayed on the POS display unit 351.

  Hereinafter, the structure of the banknote processing apparatus 200, the coin processing apparatus 100, the bar management machine 500, and the POS register 300 will be described.

<< Bill Processing Device 200 >>
First, the structure of the banknote processing apparatus 200 of this Embodiment is demonstrated. Incidentally, the banknote processing apparatus 200 according to the present embodiment is used in various places such as a supermarket, a convenience store, a shopping mall, a department store, etc., and is a banknote change machine that performs banknote deposit and withdrawal processing. By the way, the banknote handling apparatus 200 is not limited to such a banknote change machine, and includes, for example, a banknote dispensing machine, a ticket vending machine, a vending machine, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the banknote handling apparatus 200 is deposited from the banknote housing 203 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, the banknote receiving unit 210 for depositing banknotes from the outside of the banknote housing 203, and the banknote receiving unit 210. The banknote transport unit 220 that transports banknotes, the banknote identification unit 250 that identifies and counts the denominations of banknotes deposited from the banknote receiving unit 210, and the banknotes transported by the banknote transport unit 220 are stored and stored. A banknote storage unit 260 for feeding out the banknotes, and a banknote dispensing unit 290 for withdrawing the banknotes stored in the reject banknotes or the banknote storage unit 260. As shown in FIG. 2, the banknote transport unit 220 includes an annular circulation transport unit 220 a provided at a substantially central part in the banknote housing 203, a banknote receiving unit 210, a banknote storage unit 260, and a banknote dispensing unit 290. And a plurality of connection transport sections 220b that connect the respective transport sections 220a to each other. Incidentally, the banknote identification part 250 is provided in the circulation conveyance part 220a. Moreover, the banknote storage part 260 of this Embodiment has the three money type banknote storage parts 261 (261a, 261b, 261c) which store a banknote in a money type.

  The banknote receiving unit 210 is automatically driven when a banknote is received, or is driven by an input signal from an operation display unit 152, a button-type operation unit 153, a POS operation unit 352, etc., which will be described later, and the banknote housing 203 It has a deposit banknote handling part (not shown) that feeds it inside. Moreover, the banknote storage part 260 has the withdrawal banknote delivery part (not shown) which pays out a banknote from the banknote storage part 260 as needed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the banknote transport unit 220 is connected to a collection cassette 235 that stores banknotes fed out from the banknote storage unit 260 when performing the recovery process. In addition, when the banknote accommodating part 260 for accommodating the money type of the banknote identified by the banknote identification part 250 is a full (full) state or a near full (almost full) state, this banknote is collect | recovered as an overflow banknote. Housed in cassette 235.

  As shown in FIG. 2, when the banknote fed out from the banknote storage unit 260 cannot be identified by the banknote identification unit 250, the banknote transport unit 220 stores the banknote (withdrawal reject banknote). The part 230 is connected.

  The stock amount relating to each denomination of the banknote handling apparatus 200 can be calculated by subtracting the number of banknotes fed out from the denomination banknote storage unit 261 from the number of banknotes stored in the target banknote storage unit 261. It becomes. More specifically, it is detected based on information from the detection sensor 225 provided corresponding to each denomination banknote storage unit 261 that a banknote is stored in the target denomination banknote storage unit 261, On the other hand, based on information from the detection sensor 225, it is detected that a banknote has been fed out from the denominated banknote storage unit 261.

  Each of the denomination banknote storage units 261 may be provided with a storage amount detection sensor 262 (see FIG. 4) that detects the remaining amount of banknotes stored in the denomination banknote storage unit 261. When such a storage amount detection sensor 262 is provided, whether the banknote is in a near-full state or a full state in the denomination banknote storage unit 261 in response to information from the storage amount detection sensor 262, The bill control unit 202 may determine whether the state is near empty (substantially empty) or empty (empty).

  Information on the amount of banknotes stored in each banknote storage unit 261 (number of banknotes) and storage state of banknotes (whether they are in a near full state, a full state, a near empty state, or an empty state) Is sent to the upper storage unit 155 (see FIG. 4) of the coin processing apparatus 100 and stored in the upper storage unit 155.

  Each denomination banknote storage unit 261 can store, for example, 100 to 200 banknotes. A specific example will be described. The money-type banknote storage unit 261 can store 200 thousand yen banknotes, and the money-type banknote storage unit 261 can store 100 thousand yen banknotes. The type banknote storage unit 261 can store 200 10,000 yen banknotes. Incidentally, the overflowed banknote can be stored in the recovery cassette 235, for example, up to 200 sheets.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the detection sensor 225 is also provided to correspond to each of the withdrawal reject unit 230 and the collection cassette 235, and the withdrawal rejection is performed based on information from the detection sensor 225. The number of banknotes stored in each of the section 230 and the recovery cassette 235 can also be detected. Information regarding the number of banknotes stored in each of the withdrawal unit 230 and the collection cassette 235 may also be sent to the upper storage unit 155 of the coin processing apparatus 100 and stored in the upper storage unit 155. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the detection sensor 225 is provided corresponding to the banknote receiving unit 210 and the banknote dispensing unit 290, but the banknote received by the banknote receiving unit 210 is the detection sensor 225. It is used to detect whether the banknote to be paid out from the banknote payout unit 290 has passed through the detection sensor 225.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the banknote control unit 202 of the banknote processing apparatus 200 includes an interface 232, a banknote receiving unit 210, a banknote transport unit 220, a withdrawal rejection unit 230, a banknote recognition unit 250, a banknote storage unit 260, and a banknote payout. The unit 290, the accommodation amount detection sensor 262, the detection sensor 225, etc. are connected to each other. And the banknote control part 202 is with the banknote acceptance part 210, the banknote conveyance part 220, the withdrawal rejection part 230, the banknote identification part 250, the banknote storage part 260, the banknote discharge part 290, the accommodation amount detection sensor 262, the detection sensor 225, etc. It is configured to transmit and receive signals and to control them. The banknote control unit 202 includes a banknote storage unit 205 that stores various information, a card reader 270 that reads information recorded on a card, a banknote storage unit 260, a withdrawal rejection unit 230, a collection cassette 235, and the like. An electromagnetic lock unit 275 for locking a predetermined unit or unlocking a predetermined unit such as the banknote storage unit 260, the withdrawal reject unit 230, the collection cassette 235, etc. is also connected, and signals are transmitted to and received from these units. , Configured to control these.

  As an example, the depositing speed of banknotes in the banknote handling apparatus 200 of the present embodiment is 2.5 sheets / second, while the dispensing speed of banknotes is 2.0 sheets / second. Further, as an example, the number of banknotes that can be inserted into the banknote receiving unit 210 at a time is 20, and the number of banknotes that can be withdrawn at a time by the banknote dispensing unit 290 is 10.

  Moreover, the banknote processing apparatus 200 of this Embodiment may be able to perform an automatic scrutiny, that is, an automatic amount check operation. That is, the banknote processing apparatus 200 receives banknotes stored in each denomination banknote storage unit 261 by receiving an execution instruction input from the operation display unit 152, the POS operation unit 352, or the like, or at a predetermined set time. It may be possible to confirm whether the actual banknote amount matches the banknote amount stored in the banknote storage unit 205 or the like.

<< Coin Processing Device 100 >>
Next, the structure of the coin processing apparatus 100 of this Embodiment is demonstrated. Incidentally, the coin processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is used in various places such as a supermarket, a convenience store, a shopping mall, a department store, etc., and is a coin change machine that performs deposit / withdrawal processing of coins. By the way, the coin processing apparatus 100 is not limited to such a coin change machine, and includes, for example, a coin dispensing machine, a ticket vending machine, a vending machine, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the upper control unit 101 of the coin processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes an interface 132, an operation display unit 152, a button type operation unit 153 including physical buttons, and various types. An upper storage unit 155 for storing information is connected to the apparatus, and is configured to transmit / receive signals to / from these and to control them. The coin control unit 102 includes an interface 133, a coin receiving unit 110, a deposit coin transport unit 120, a coin identification unit 150, a coin storage unit 160, and sorting units 127 and 129, which will be described later. , A withdrawal coin transport unit 180, a coin dispensing unit 190, detection sensors 124, 125, 165 for detecting that a coin has passed, a coin storage unit 105 for storing various information, and the like are connected. The upper control unit 101 is configured to transmit and receive signals to and from the operation display unit 152, the button-type operation unit 153, the upper storage unit 155, and the like, and to control them. The coin control unit 102 includes a coin receiving unit 110, a deposited coin transport unit 120, a coin identifying unit 150, a coin storage unit 160, a sorting unit 127, 129, a withdrawal coin transport unit 180, a coin dispensing unit 190, and a detection sensor. 124, 125, 165, the coin storage unit 105, and the like are configured to transmit and receive signals and to control them. The coin control unit 102 locks a card reader 170 that reads information recorded on the card and a predetermined unit such as the coin storage unit 160, or unlocks a predetermined unit such as the coin storage unit 160. An electromagnetic lock unit 175 is also connected, and is configured to transmit and receive signals to and control them.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the coin processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is provided in a coin housing 103, a coin receiving unit 110 for depositing coins from the outside of the coin housing 103, and the coin housing 103. The coin storage unit 160 for storing coins and feeding out the stored coins, and the coins inserted from the coin receiving unit 110 in the coin housing 103 are conveyed one by one along the deposit path to the coin storage unit 160. And a coin identifying unit 150 that is provided along the depositing path and that identifies and counts the coins conveyed by the deposited coin transport unit 120. As shown in FIG. 1, an operation display unit 152 is provided on the upper surface of the coin housing 103 so that the operator can input an operation signal or display predetermined information to the operator. The operation display unit 152 of this embodiment is a touch panel, and an operator can input an operation signal by directly touching the operation display unit 152. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1, the coin deposit port 111 may be provided with an openable / closable shutter 115. The operation display unit 152 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the payment path receives a detection sensor 125 corresponding to each of the later-described denomination coin storage units 161 (that is, denomination coin storage units 161 a to 161 f) and information from the detection sensor 125. A plurality of (six in this embodiment) deposit distribution units 127 that distribute coins of denominations corresponding to the respective denomination type coin storage units 161 are provided. Each detection sensor 125 is provided corresponding to the upstream position of the corresponding denomination coin storage unit 161.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, coins whose coin type could not be identified by the coin identifying unit 150 at the downstream position of the coin identifying unit 150 and upstream of the coin storage unit 160 are rejected coins. A reject distribution unit 129 for distribution is provided. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reject distribution unit 129 is located downstream of coin identification unit 150 and upstream of deposit distribution unit 127.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a detection sensor 124 is provided at an upstream position immediately before the reject distribution unit 129. Then, when the coin identifying unit 150 determines that the coin is a rejected coin and the detection information indicating that the coin has reached or passed from the detection sensor 124, the coin control unit 102 opens the reject sorting unit 129. The reject coins may be taken in by the reject distribution unit 129. Of course, it is possible to adopt a mode in which when the coin identifying unit 150 determines that the coin is a reject coin, the reject distribution unit 129 is maintained in an open state and the reject coin is captured by the reject distribution unit 129. In addition, after the reject distribution part 129 is opened and taken into the reject distribution part 129, the coin is removed from the deposit path and dropped in the reject transport path (not shown), and then the withdrawal coin described later. It is sent to the coin dispensing unit 190 by the transport unit 180.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the coin processing apparatus 100 of the present embodiment is fed to a withdrawal coin transport unit 180 that transports coins fed from the coin storage unit 160 along the withdrawal path, and to the withdrawal path. A coin dispensing unit 190 that dispenses the coins conveyed by the dispensing coin conveying unit 180 is also provided.

  As an example, the coin depositing speed in the coin processing apparatus 100 of the present embodiment is about 6 sheets / second, while 999 yen coins (500 yen 1 piece, 100 yen 4 pieces, 50 yen 1 piece, 10 pieces It takes about 2.7 seconds to withdraw 4 yen, 5 yen and 1 yen. As an example, the number of coins that can be inserted into the coin receiving unit 110 at a time is 50, and the number of coins that can be withdrawn at a time by the coin dispensing unit 190 is 50.

  The coin storage unit 160 of the present embodiment has a plurality (six in this embodiment) of denomination coin storage units 161 for storing coins by denomination, and each denomination coin storage unit 161 is horizontal. Arranged in parallel in the direction. The money type coin storage unit 161 stores 500 yen coins, 100 yen coins, 50 yen coins, 10 yen coins, 5 yen coins, and 1 yen coins in order from the bottom of FIG. Each denomination coin storage unit 161 can store, for example, about 100 to 200 corresponding coins. A more specific example will be described. The coin-type coin storage unit 161a can store 105 500 yen coins, the coin-type coin storage unit 161b can store 160 100-yen coins, The type coin storage unit 161c can store 120 50 yen coins, the money type coin storage unit 161d can store 160 10 yen coins, and the money type coin storage unit 161e can store 120 5 yen coins. The coin-type coin storage unit 161f can store 160 1-yen coins.

  Each of the denomination coin storage units 161 includes a denomination delivery storage unit that stores coins, and a supply unit (not shown) for feeding out coins stored in the denomination supply storage unit to the withdrawal path. A detection sensor 165 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the number of coins fed out by the feeding unit, and for stopping the feeding of coins so that no more coins are fed out when a predetermined number of coins are fed out. And a stopper (not shown).

  In the present embodiment, the stock amount relating to each denomination of the coin processing device 100 is calculated based on the number of coins fed out from the coin type coin storage unit 161 from the number of coins stored in the target coin type coin storage unit 161. It can be calculated by subtracting. When calculating the number of coins stored in the denominated coin storage unit 161, specifically, a detection sensor of the upstream position of the deposit distribution unit 127 provided corresponding to each denomination coin storage unit 161 When the passage of the coin is confirmed at 125 but the passage of the coin is not confirmed by the detection sensor 125 at the downstream position of the deposit distribution unit 127, the coin is taken in by the deposit distribution unit 127, and the deposit is performed. It is determined that a coin has been stored in the denominated coin storage unit 161 corresponding to the distribution unit 127 and is calculated. However, regarding the denominated coin storage unit 161f located on the most downstream side, the number of coins that have passed through the detection sensor 125 positioned immediately before the denomination coin storage unit 161f is stored in the denomination coin storage unit 161f. The number of coins. On the other hand, the number of coins fed out from each denomination coin storage unit 161 is calculated based on information from the detection sensor 165.

  Each of the denomination coin storage units 161 may be provided with a storage amount detection sensor 162 that detects the remaining amount of coins stored in the denomination coin storage unit 161 (see FIG. 4). When such a storage amount detection sensor 162 is provided, whether the coin is in a near-full state or a full state in the denominated coin storage unit 161 in response to information from the storage amount detection sensor 162, The coin control unit 102 or the host control unit 101 may determine whether the state is near empty or empty. The accommodation amount detection sensor 162 is connected to the coin control unit 102, transmits and receives signals to and from the coin control unit 102, and is controlled by the coin control unit 102.

  The amount information (number of coins) of coins stored in each type of coin storage unit 161 and the storage state of coins (whether they are in a near full state, a full state, a near empty state, or an empty state) Is sent to the upper storage unit 155 of the coin processing apparatus 100 and stored in the upper storage unit 155.

  Moreover, the coin processing apparatus 100 of this Embodiment may be able to perform an automatic scrutiny, that is, an automatic amount checking operation. In other words, the coin processing device 100 receives coins stored in each coin storage unit 161 by receiving an execution instruction input from the operation display unit 152, the POS operation unit 352, or the like, or at a predetermined set time. It may be possible to confirm whether or not the actual amount of coins matches the amount of coins stored in the coin storage unit 105 or the like. When performing the scrutiny processing, for example, coins are fed out from the target coin storage unit 161 and sent to the coin dispensing unit 190 by the dispensing coin transport unit 180, and thus to the coin dispensing unit 190. The sent coins may be inserted into the coin receiving unit 110, and the coin identifying unit 150 may identify and count each coin.

  In addition, the coin processing apparatus 100 provided with the auxiliary storage part 199 as shown in FIG. 5 is also employable. Thus, if it is the coin processing apparatus 100 provided with the auxiliary | assistant accommodating part 199, it will also receive the input from the operation display part 152, the POS operation part 352, etc., and it can also start a scrutiny process automatically at predetermined time. . The auxiliary storage unit 199 is disposed below the deposit path so that coins can be fed from the auxiliary storage unit 199 to the coin receiving unit 110.

  The auxiliary storage unit 199 is used to store coins that are not dispensed by the coin dispensing unit 190 among the coins fed out to the dispensing path. An example when automatic scrutiny is performed shows that coins are paid out from a denominated coin storage unit 161 with a coin storage unit 160 (see (1) in FIG. 6), and transported by a withdrawal coin transport unit 180. The coins are taken into the auxiliary storage unit 199 (see (2) in FIG. 6). The coins thus taken into the auxiliary storage unit 199 are sent from the auxiliary storage unit 199 to the coin receiving unit 110 (see (3) in FIG. 6), and are fed out from the coin receiving unit 110 to the deposit path (see FIG. 6). 6 (see (4) in FIG. 6), after being identified by the coin identifying unit 150 (see (5) in FIG. 6), it is returned to the originally denominated coin storage unit 161 (see (6) in FIG. 6).

  By the way, when the auxiliary storage unit 199 as described above is adopted, a certain coin-type coin storage unit 161 is in a full state or a near-full state and cannot be stored in the certain coin-type coin storage unit 161 ( Overflow coins) can be stored in the auxiliary storage unit 199. For example, 70 overflow coins can be stored in the auxiliary storage unit 199. An example when the overflow process is performed is as follows. First, coins are paid out from the coin receiving unit 110 to the deposit route (see (1) in FIG. 7A) and identified by the coin identifying unit 150 to be in a full state or When it is determined that the coin is a denomination in the near-full state (see (2) in FIG. 7A), the deposit distribution unit 126 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is opened (see FIG. 7A). (See (3)), the coin of the denomination is taken into the auxiliary storage unit 199 by the deposit distribution unit 126 (see (4) in FIG. 7A) and stored in the auxiliary storage unit 199. When the overflow coins thus taken into the auxiliary storage unit 199 are returned to the target coin type coin storage unit 161, coins are sent from the auxiliary storage unit 199 to the coin depositing unit 110 (FIG. 7B). ) (See (1))), the coin is fed out from the coin depositing unit 110 to the depositing path (see (2) in FIG. 7B) and identified by the coin identifying unit 150 (see FIG. 7B). ) (See (3))), the corresponding coin type coin storage unit 161 is distributed (see (4) in FIG. 7B). Note that, in a mode in which such a deposit distribution unit 126 is provided, the deposit distribution unit 126 is connected to the coin control unit 102, transmits and receives signals to and from the coin control unit 102, and receives the coin control unit 102. Controlled by.

<< Bar metal management machine 500 >>
Next, the bar metal management machine 500 of this embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a bar metal management machine 500 according to the present embodiment is provided with a bar metal housing 503 and a bar metal that can be pulled out of the bar metal housing 503 and stores the bar metal one by one. A metal bar drawer 506 having a plurality of storage portions 520. The bar metal storage unit 520 of the present embodiment may be configured to store a bar of a corresponding denomination. In addition, a bar of a denomination (for example, a 10-yen coin and a 100-yen coin) that is frequently used and frequently withdrawn / withdrawn may be disposed on the withdrawal direction side (front side). In the mode shown in FIG. 3, in the column on the right side from the front, 100 yen coin bars (8), 500 yen coin bars (1), and 50 yen coins (1) are placed in this order. It is designed to be stowed, and in the row on the left side, the 10 yen coin bar (6), 1 yen coin bar (4) and 5 yen coin (1) are placed in this order from the front side. Gold is stored. Note that the bar metal storage unit 520 does not need to store a bar of a corresponding denomination, and may store a bar of any denomination.

  Further, a rotary encoder (displacement detecting means) (not shown) connected to the bar metal control unit 502 is provided between the bar metal drawer 506 and the bar metal housing 503. The position with respect to the bar metal housing 503 can be detected. And, by detecting the diameter of the bar metal by the sensor and the rotary encoder (displacement detecting means), not only the presence of the bar metal but also the denomination of the bar metal can be determined. These sensors and the rotary encoder (displacement detection means) constitute a bar metal detector 580 (see FIG. 4). Incidentally, in this embodiment, an opening 525 is formed on the bottom surface of the metal rod drawer 506 (see FIG. 2), and light from the sensor is transmitted through the opening 525, so that the diameter of the metal rod and the bar The presence or absence of gold can be detected. The means for detecting the presence / absence of the bar metal and the denomination in the bar metal storage unit 520 is not limited to this method, and a sensor for detecting the presence / absence and denomination (material) is arranged in each bar metal storage unit 520. May be. Further, the bar metal housing 503 is provided with a lock portion 560 (see FIG. 4) for fixing the bar metal drawer 506 to the bar metal housing 503 in a closed position. The bar metal management machine 500 according to the present embodiment also detects whether the bar metal drawer 506 is open or closed with respect to the bar metal housing 503 (see FIG. 4). ).

  As shown in FIG. 4, an interface 532, a bar metal detector 580, an opening / closing detector 570, a lock unit 560, and the like are connected to the bar metal controller 502 of the bar metal management machine 500. The bar metal control unit 502 is configured to transmit and receive signals to and from the bar metal detection unit 580, the open / close detection unit 570, the lock unit 560, and the like to control them. The bar metal control unit 502 is also connected to a bar metal storage unit 505 that stores various information. Incidentally, the amount information (the number of bars) of the bar metal stored in the bar metal storage unit 520 of the bar metal drawer 506 is sent to the upper storage unit 155 of the coin processing apparatus 100 and is stored in the upper storage unit 155. It will be memorized.

  A notification unit 590 (see FIG. 4) such as an LED lamp may be provided corresponding to each bar metal storage unit 520. Then, the denomination that needs to be replenished and the LED lamp at the position corresponding to the denomination and the number of the denomination and number is lit or blinks, so that the denomination or denomination that needs to be replenished The number may be notified.

<< POS register 300 >>
Next, the configuration of the POS register 300 of this embodiment will be described. The POS register 300 registers product purchase information and inputs commands to the coin processing device 100 and the banknote processing device 200 to perform coin and banknote deposit processing, withdrawal processing, scrutiny processing, collection processing, and the like. It is supposed to be done.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the POS control unit 302 of the POS register 300 is communicatively connected to the host control unit 101 of the coin processing apparatus 100 and is also communicatively connected to the server 400. Then, the POS control unit 302 sends a command to the coin control unit 102, the bill control unit 202, and the bar control unit 502 via the host control unit 101 of the coin processing device 100, and as a result, the coin processing device 100 is instructed. The coin processing, the withdrawal processing, the scrutiny processing, the recovery processing, etc., the banknote processing apparatus 200 to perform the banknote deposit processing, the withdrawal processing, the scrutiny processing, the collection processing, etc. The lock of the 500 metal bar drawers 506 is released. In addition, the POS control unit 302 receives coins from the coin control unit 102, the bill control unit 202, and the bar control unit 502 via the host control unit 101, in the coin processing device 100, the bill processing device 200, and the bar control unit 502. In addition, information related to the processing status and banknotes of banknotes and bars is received.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a POS register 300 includes a POS operation unit 352 that can be operated by an operator such as a store clerk, a transaction status of a commodity, a coin processing status in the coin processing device 100, and a banknote in the banknote processing device 200. Processing status, amount of coins stored in the coin processing apparatus 100, amount of banknotes stored in the banknote processing apparatus 200, amount of bar metal stored in the bar management machine 500, etc. And a POS display unit 351 for displaying. Then, the operator can give various commands to the POS control unit 302 (see the drawing) via the POS operation unit 352. The POS display unit 351 described above includes a purchaser display unit 351a (see FIG. 1) for displaying the purchase price of the product to the purchaser.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the POS control unit 302 of the POS register 300 transmits / receives signals to / from the host control unit 101 of the coin processing apparatus 100 and the server 400 via the interface 332. Further, the POS storage unit 305 stores the processing status of coins in the coin processing device 100, the amount of coins stored in the coin processing device 100, the processing status of banknotes in the banknote processing device 200, and the inside of the banknote processing device 200 Various information such as the amount of banknotes stored in the bank and the amount of bars stored in the bar management machine 500 are stored.

  The POS register 300 also includes a card reader 360 that reads various cards such as a credit card, and a printing unit 370 that includes a printer or the like. Note that any information displayed on the POS display unit 351 and any information stored in the POS storage unit 305 can be printed by the printing unit 370.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the POS control unit 302 of the POS register 300 includes a card reader 360, a printing unit 370 including a printer, a POS display unit 351, a POS operation unit 352, a POS storage unit 305, an interface 332, and the like. It is connected. The POS control unit 302 is configured to transmit and receive signals to and control the card reader 360, the printing unit 370, the POS display unit 351, the POS operation unit 352, the POS storage unit 305, and the like.

≪Display mode≫
The apparatus control unit 11 according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is equal to or greater than a set threshold value. The term “apparatus control unit 11” in the present embodiment means any one or more of the upper control unit 101, the coin control unit 102, the banknote control unit 202, and the bar control unit 502. A typical example of the device control unit 11 is the host control unit 101.

  In addition, the operation display unit 152 of the present embodiment is less than the threshold when it is determined that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit 161, 261 of the denomination of the device control unit 11 is greater than or equal to the threshold. The information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination is displayed in a different manner. The denomination storage units 161 and 261 include a denomination coin storage unit 161 and a denomination banknote storage unit 261. By the way, once the number of money of a certain denomination falls below the threshold (including the first threshold and the second threshold described later), the number of money of the certain denomination once again exceeds the threshold. In this case, the information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination is displayed in the original display mode.

  When it is determined that the value of the first threshold value and the second threshold value, which will be described later, and the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 are equal to or greater than the first threshold value, it is less than the first threshold value and equal to or greater than the second threshold value. The display mode and the like for each denomination in each case when it is determined that it is less than the second threshold value are stored in the device storage unit 60. The term “device storage unit” means any one or more of the upper storage unit 155, the coin storage unit 105, the banknote storage unit 205, and the bar storage unit 505. A typical example of the device control unit 11 is the upper storage unit 155.

  The apparatus control unit 11 of the present embodiment is included in the “control unit” described in the claims, and the operation display unit 152 of the present embodiment is the “display” described in the claims. Are included.

  As a first aspect, when the device control unit 11 determines that the number of coins stored in a denomination denomination storage unit 161 or 261 is equal to or greater than a threshold value, the operation display unit 152 displays the certain money type. When the character information relating to the amount of seeds is not displayed and the apparatus control unit 11 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is less than the threshold, The operation display unit 152 may display character information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination (see FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like). In addition, when a threshold value contains a 1st threshold value and a 2nd threshold value smaller than a 1st threshold value, the threshold value in this aspect may be a 1st threshold value larger than a 2nd threshold value.

  By the way, as an example of the first threshold, it is set to 20 for 5,000 yen bills, 500 yen coins, 50 yen coins and 5 yen coins, and for 1000 yen bills, 100 yen coins, 10 yen coins and 1 yen coins. Can be 30 sheets. In addition, as an example of the second threshold, there are 10 for the 5,000 yen bill and the thousand yen bill, and three for the 100 yen coin, the 10 yen coin, and the 1 yen coin, and the 500 yen coin, the 50 yen coin, It is possible not to set a 5-yen coin. In addition, regarding the second threshold value of 5,000 yen bills, not only 5,000 yen bills are 10 or less, but 5,000 yen bills are 10 or less, and 1000 yen bills are 10 or less. In such a case, it may be set so that it is determined that the amount of money is less than the second threshold. These settings are as follows: for 5,000 yen bills, 500 yen coins, 50 yen coins, and 5 yen coins, even if there are not enough denominations of money, thousand yen bills, 100 yen coins, 10 yen coins, and 1 yen respectively. This is due to the fact that alternative withdrawals can be made with coins. Further, the values of the first threshold value and the second threshold value may be changed and set for each denomination from an operation unit such as the operation display unit 152 or an external operation unit of an external device (for example, a host device). .

  By the way, since 10,000 yen banknotes are not paid out as change, neither the first threshold nor the second threshold may be set. Further, since the 10,000 yen banknote is not paid out as change, the amount of the 10,000 yen banknote does not have to be displayed on the display unit such as the operation display unit 152. Thus, not displaying the amount of 10,000 yen banknotes is useful in terms of security because it is difficult for a third party to notice that many 10,000 yen banknotes are stored in the banknote processing apparatus 200. Is something. In addition, in the aspect shown to FIG. 8 thru | or 12, the information regarding the amount of money of a 10,000 yen banknote is not displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and information regarding the amount of money in the 10,000 yen banknote may be displayed. In such an aspect, the first threshold value and / or the second threshold value is set for the 10,000 yen banknote. It may be set.

  As a second mode, when the device control unit 11 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is equal to or greater than a threshold, the operation display unit 152 displays the certain money. When the graph regarding the amount of seeds is displayed and the apparatus control unit 11 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is less than the threshold value, the operation display The unit 152 may not display the graph regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination (see FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like). In addition, when a threshold value contains a 1st threshold value and a 2nd threshold value smaller than a 1st threshold value, the threshold value in this aspect may be a 1st threshold value larger than a 2nd threshold value. 8 to 12 are described using an indicator as a graph, the present invention is not limited to this, and the graph includes a bar graph, a pie chart, and the like.

  As a third aspect, when the device control unit 11 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261 is greater than or equal to the threshold, The operation display unit 152 may display the background of the area displaying the information related to the certain denomination or the information related to the certain denomination (see FIGS. 9 and 10). When the threshold includes a first threshold and a second threshold that is smaller than the first threshold, the threshold in this aspect may be a second threshold that is smaller than the first threshold.

  Further, the threshold value according to the third aspect may be both the first threshold value and the second threshold value. In this case, when the apparatus control unit 11 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is equal to or greater than the first threshold value, it is less than the first threshold value and the second threshold value. The operation display unit 152 changes the background of the area for displaying the information related to the certain denomination or the information related to the certain denomination depending on whether it is determined to be above or less than the second threshold. You may make it display with a color. As an example, when it is determined that the number of coins stored in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination is greater than or equal to the first threshold value, the device control unit 11 includes information on the certain denomination and The background of the area for displaying information on the denomination is displayed in a normal manner. However, if the device control unit 11 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination is less than the first threshold and greater than or equal to the second threshold, The information is displayed in an emphasized color (for example, red), and the background of the area for displaying information related to the certain denomination is displayed in a semi-emphasized color (for example, yellow). Further, when it is determined that the number of money stored in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination of the device control unit 11 is less than the second threshold value, an area for displaying information on the denomination is displayed. The background is displayed in a highlighted color (for example, red), and the information related to the certain denomination is displayed in a color that stands out from the background (for example, white).

  In addition, it is not restricted to such a 3rd aspect, In every aspect (For example, each of the 1st aspect, the 2nd aspect, the 4th aspect and the 5th aspect which are mentioned later, or 1st aspect) ), The second aspect, the third aspect, the fourth aspect and the fifth aspect in any combination of two or more), the device control unit 11 is a denomination storage unit 161, 261 of a denomination. Each of the cases where it is determined that the number of pieces of money stored in the container is greater than or equal to the first threshold, less than the first threshold and greater than or equal to the second threshold, and when less than the second threshold Thus, the display mode in the operation display unit 152 may be different.

  As a fourth aspect, when the apparatus control unit 11 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is equal to or greater than a threshold value, the operation display unit 152 displays the certain money When the information regarding the amount of money of the seed is not displayed and the apparatus control unit 11 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is less than the threshold, The display unit 152 may display information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination (see FIG. 13A). The “information regarding the amount of money” in this aspect may include character information regarding the amount of money. In addition, when a threshold value contains a 1st threshold value and a 2nd threshold value smaller than a 1st threshold value, the threshold value in this aspect may be a 1st threshold value larger than a 2nd threshold value. FIG. 13A is an image that is typically displayed when the replenishment process is performed, but a similar display mode can also be employed when performing the normal process described later.

  As a fifth aspect, when the device control unit 11 determines that the number of coins stored in a denomination storage unit 161, 261 of a denomination is equal to or greater than a threshold value, the operation display unit 152 displays the certain money If the information regarding the seed replenishment process is not displayed and the apparatus control unit 11 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is less than the threshold value, The display unit 152 may display information related to the replenishment process of the certain denomination (see FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like). The “information regarding replenishment processing” includes a message prompting replenishment, the amount of money that can be replenished, and the like. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, “bar 1 → rose” (meaning that 1 bar can be refilled and refilled), “bar 2 → rose 2” (2 bars disengaged) And “100 replenishment sheets” (meaning that 100 banknotes can be replenished) correspond to “information relating to replenishment processing” and represent the amount of money that can be replenished. The threshold value in this aspect may be the first threshold value and the second threshold value described above, but in the case of coins, the threshold value is a value obtained by subtracting the number of coins (for example, 50) included in the bar from the maximum accommodated number. If it is a banknote, it can also be set as the value which reduced only the number (for example, 100 sheets) of the banknote contained in a banknote bundle from the largest accommodation number.

  The first to fifth aspects described above can be appropriately combined within a consistent range. Therefore, for example, two or more of the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, and the fifth aspect can be appropriately combined, and the third aspect and the fourth aspect can be combined. it can.

  In the present embodiment, the first to fifth aspects described above may be employed in the normal processing mode. That is, in the normal processing mode, the apparatus control unit 11 determines whether or not the number of money stored in a denomination denomination storage unit 161 or 261 is equal to or greater than a set threshold, and the normal processing is performed. In the mode, when the device control unit 11 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261 is greater than or equal to the threshold value, The operation display unit 152 may display information related to the amount of seeds in different modes (see FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like). Incidentally, the normal processing mode is, for example, a mode other than the replenishment mode for replenishing money into the denomination storage units 161 and 261 and the recovery mode in which the denomination storage units 161 and 261 collect money.

  As described above, when the first to fifth aspects are employed in the normal processing mode, the following aspects can be employed as an example.

  In the normal processing mode, when it is determined that the number of coins stored in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the operation display unit 152 displays the denomination of the denomination. Character information regarding the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 is not displayed and / or a graph is displayed. On the other hand, in the normal processing mode, the device control unit 11 stores a denomination of denominations. When it is determined that the number of coins stored in the units 161 and 261 is less than the threshold value, the operation display unit 152 displays character information regarding the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination. It is possible to adopt a mode of displaying or displaying no graph (see the first mode and the second mode).

  In this aspect, when the threshold value includes a first threshold value and a second threshold value that is smaller than the first threshold value, the following aspects may be employed. That is, when it is determined that the number of coins stored in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination of the device control unit 11 is greater than or equal to the first threshold, the operation display unit 152 displays the denomination of the denomination. In the normal processing mode, there is a device control unit 11 that does not display character information and / or information on replenishment processing regarding the number of coins stored in the type storage units 161 and 261 and / or displays a graph. When it is determined that the number of coins stored in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261 is less than the first threshold, the operation display unit 152 stores in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261. It is possible to adopt a mode of displaying character information on the number of coins and / or information on replenishment processing and / or not displaying a graph (first mode, second mode) And reference to a fifth aspect). Further, in this aspect, when the apparatus control unit 11 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is equal to or greater than the first threshold, it is less than the first threshold and the second The operation display unit displays the background of the area for displaying the information related to the certain denomination and / or the information related to the certain denomination in each of the case where it is determined that the value is greater than or equal to the threshold value and the case where the value is determined to be less than the second threshold 152 may be displayed in different colors (see third aspect).

  In the present embodiment, the first to fifth aspects described above may be employed in the replenishment processing mode (see FIG. 13 and the like). That is, in the replenishment processing mode in which coins are stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261, the apparatus control unit 11 has the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination equal to or greater than a set threshold value. In the replenishment processing mode, and when it is determined that the number of coins stored in the denomination storage unit 161, 261 of a denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold in the replenishment processing mode. The operation display unit 152 may display information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination in a different manner.

  As described above, when the first to fifth aspects are employed in the replenishment processing mode, the following aspects can be employed as an example.

  In the replenishment processing mode, when the device control unit 11 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261 is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the operation display unit 152 displays the denomination of the denomination. The balance information on the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 is not displayed. On the other hand, in the replenishment processing mode, the device control unit 11 is stored in the denomination denomination storage unit 161 or 261 of a denomination. When it is determined that the number of coins is less than the threshold value, the operation display unit 152 may display the stock information relating to the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination. Good (see fourth aspect).

  In this aspect, when the threshold value includes a first threshold value and a second threshold value that is smaller than the first threshold value, the following aspects may be employed. That is, in the replenishment processing mode, when it is determined that the number of coins stored in the denomination storage unit 161, 261 of the denomination of the denomination is greater than or equal to the first threshold, the operation display unit 152 The stock amount information regarding the number of coins stored in a denomination denomination storage unit 161, 261 is not displayed. On the other hand, in the replenishment processing mode, the device control unit 11 has a denomination denomination storage unit 161, 261. When the operation display unit 152 determines that the number of coins stored in the money type is less than the first threshold, the operation display unit 152 displays the stock amount information regarding the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination. You may make it display (refer 4th aspect). Moreover, in this aspect, when the apparatus control unit 11 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261 is greater than or equal to the second threshold, it is determined that the number is less than the second threshold. Depending on the case, the operation display unit 152 may display the background of the area for displaying the information related to the certain denomination or the information related to the certain denomination (see the third aspect).

  Here, the mode shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C will be described. When an input indicating that a replenishment process is to be performed is input from an operation unit such as the operation display unit 152 or the POS operation unit 352, as shown in FIG. The seed currency is displayed. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 13A, 100 yen, 10 yen, and 1 yen correspond to the denomination. At this time, money of denominations stored less than the second threshold is displayed in a manner different from the denominations of money less than the first threshold and greater than or equal to the second threshold. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 13A, 1 yen corresponds to the denomination. When the deficient money of the denomination is replenished, the replenishment number of the money of the denomination is displayed on the operation display unit 152 in real time (including a case where it is delayed for several seconds). In the mode shown in FIG. 13 (b), the result when 50 100 yen coins (one bar) is replenished is shown. During the counting operation, the numerical value is counted up. When a predetermined time (about 5 seconds) elapses after the counting is completed, the mode is switched to the mode shown in FIG. The mode shown in FIG. 13C shows the result when 50 coins (one bar) are replenished with 100 yen coins. Is turned off. By the way, while the replenished money is being counted, the image shown in FIG. 13B (image showing the content of the replenished money) is displayed by default, and the replenished money has been counted. At the time of standby, that is, at the time of standby, the image shown in FIG. For this reason, according to this aspect, the operator can check which denomination of money is insufficient during standby, and the replenishment processing of money can be performed efficiently.

  Further, the image shown in FIG. 13B (image showing the count contents of the replenished money) and the image shown in FIG. It may be possible to appropriately switch by an operation unit such as 152 or a button-type operation unit 153 ("change" button displayed on the operation display unit 152 in FIG. 13). According to such an aspect, the operator can confirm by appropriately switching between the counting contents including the counting result of the replenished money and the information on the stock amount. In addition, when displaying the count result of the replenished money, the total sum of the money type of money replenished during the replenishment process may be displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like, the display unit such as the operation display unit 152 according to the present embodiment may also display the number of bar bars stored in the bar bar managing machine 500. . In this aspect, a denomination in which the number of bars stored in the bar management machine 500 is not more than a predetermined number (for example, “0”) may be highlighted. When the number of metal bars stored in the money management machine 500 is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, “0”) and the number of denominations stored in the coin processing apparatus 100 is decreasing. Information (for example, when it becomes less than the first threshold value or the second threshold value) indicating the amount of the money of the denomination may be highlighted.

  It should be noted that when the number of banknotes stored in the banknote handling apparatus 200 is decreasing (for example, when the banknote processing apparatus 200 is less than the first threshold value or the second threshold value), The same mode when the number is equal to or less than the predetermined number and the number of denominations stored in the coin processing apparatus 100 is reduced (for example, when the number is less than the first threshold or the second threshold). (E.g., it may be displayed using a background of the same highlight color or semi-highlight color). In these cases, in general, it is necessary to bring a bundle of banknotes or metal bars that are bound together from a cashier room or an accounting room, and it is necessary to perform the same operation. Therefore, when such an aspect is used, it is possible to make the operator recognize that it is necessary to go to a cashier room or an accounting room. Incidentally, when the number of banknotes stored in the banknote processing apparatus 200 is reduced, the number of bar bars stored in the bar management machine 500 is equal to or less than a predetermined number, and the coin processing apparatus 100 The highlighting employed when the number of stored denominations is reduced may not be used under other conditions. In this case, it is possible to make the operator recognize that it is necessary to go to the cashier room or the accounting room more clearly.

  In addition, information related to the overflowed money may be displayed on the display unit such as the operation display unit 152 of the present embodiment (see FIGS. 10 to 12, etc.). When the overflowed money is equal to or greater than the third threshold, information indicating “near full” (almost full) is displayed (see FIG. 11A and FIG. 12A). May be displayed as “full” (full) (see FIGS. 11B and 12B). In the mode shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the information regarding the overflowed coin is displayed in the area where the information indicating the amount of the bar is normally displayed at the bottom of the screen. In the case where the number of coins selected is greater than or equal to the third threshold and less than the fourth threshold, it is displayed on the display unit such as the operation display unit 152 that “near full” is in the background of the semi-emphasized color (eg, yellow) When the number of coins that overflowed is equal to or greater than the fourth threshold value, a state where “full” is displayed on the background of the highlighted color (for example, red) is displayed on the display unit such as the operation display unit 152. In the mode shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), the information regarding the overflowed banknote is displayed in the upper left empty area, and the number of overflowed banknotes is equal to or greater than the third threshold value, and the fourth threshold value. If the number of coins that overflowed is greater than or equal to the fourth threshold value, it is displayed on the display unit such as the operation display unit 152 that the near-emphasized color background is “near full”. In the background, “full” is displayed on the display unit such as the operation display unit 152.

  Further, although there are overflowed coins and / or banknotes, even if the number is less than the third threshold value, the fact that there is overflowed money may be displayed on the display unit such as the operation display unit 152. By performing such display, the operator can recognize that there is overflowed money, and can collect the overflowed money at some timing. In the mode shown in FIG. 10, information indicating that there is overflowed money (indicated as “with overflow” in FIG. 10) is displayed in the upper left empty area. . In the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the information to that effect may be displayed only when there is an overflowed coin, the information to that effect may be displayed only when there is an overflowed banknote, When there is a coin or bill that has been made, information to that effect may be displayed.

  In addition, even when there is a coin and / or bill rejected, the fact that there is a coin and / or bill may be displayed on the display unit such as the operation display unit 152 (see FIGS. 9 and 10). By performing such display, the operator can recognize that the coins and / or banknotes withdrawn are rejected, and the coins and / or banknotes withdrawn at a certain timing are collected. Can do. In the mode shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the information indicating that the banknotes withdrawn and rejected (indicated in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 by “with rejected banknotes”) is the empty area at the upper left. It is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and information indicating that may be displayed on the display unit such as the operation display unit 152 even when there is a coin withdrawn.

  Incidentally, the POS display unit 351 of the POS register 300, an external display unit (not shown), and the external display unit of other external devices are included in the “display unit” recited in the claims.

  Although the description has been made centering on the display mode of the operation display unit 152, the operation display unit 152 will also be described for the POS display unit 351 of the POS register 300, the external display unit, and the external display unit of other external devices. The same display mode as the content that has been done can be adopted.

  Incidentally, when the above-described display mode (see FIGS. 8 to 12) is displayed on the POS display unit 351, information on the amount of one or more denominations may be issued as a warning. Since the POS display unit 351 is used in a normal cash register operation such as registering a product, if information on the amount of money of the denomination continues to be displayed, the normal cash register operation may be disturbed. For this reason, for example, when there is a denomination that is less than the first threshold and / or less than the second threshold, information on the amount of one or more denominations is displayed in the display mode described above, and the operation The information regarding the amount of one or more denominations in the POS display unit 351 may be erased by the user performing a predetermined input from the operation unit such as the POS operation unit 352. In addition, while there is a denomination that is less than the first threshold and / or less than the second threshold, for example, after each transaction ends or during standby before each transaction is started, You may make it display the information regarding the amount of money of the said denomination in a display mode. In addition, as an example, while there is a denomination that is less than the first threshold and is higher than the second threshold, the amount of the denomination is displayed in the above-described display mode after each transaction is completed. As long as there is a denomination that has a balance of less than the second threshold, information on the balance of the denomination is displayed in the display mode described above at the standby time before each transaction is started. It may be displayed. The reason why such a mode is adopted is that there is a possibility that trouble may occur in a transaction that is started from now on when there is a denomination that is less than the second threshold.

  In addition, as a display mode in the display unit such as the operation display unit 152 and the POS display unit 351, only the amount of money denominated in the amount less than the first threshold and / or less than the second threshold is enlarged and displayed. You may do it.

  In the above description, the control mode in the device control unit 11 has been mainly described. However, the control performed by the device control unit 11 may be performed by an external control unit of an external device such as the POS control unit 302.

  In the following description, the “display unit 40” is used as a term indicating any one of the operation display unit 152 and the external display unit including the POS display unit 351 and an external display unit (not shown). Further, the term “control unit 10” is used as a term indicating any one of the external control units including the device control unit 11 and the POS control unit 302.

"Method"
The processing method according to the present embodiment includes the following steps.

  The control unit 10 determines whether or not the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is equal to or greater than a set threshold (determination step).

  Information on the amount of money of a certain denomination is displayed by the display unit 40 (display process). In this display process, when the display unit 40 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is greater than or equal to a threshold value, the control unit 10 determines that the number is less than the threshold value. And the information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination is displayed in a different manner. As the display mode on the display unit 40 in the “method”, all of the matters described in the “configuration” can be adopted. However, since it becomes the description which overlaps, only the main aspects which can be adopted are listed below.

  In the determination step, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the display unit 40 displays the certain money in the display step. It is not necessary to display character information regarding the amount of seeds. On the other hand, in the determination step, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is less than the threshold value, the display unit 40 You may display the character information regarding stock amount (refer 1st aspect) (refer FIG. 8 thru | or FIG. 10 etc.).

  In the determination step, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the display unit 40 displays the certain money in the display step. You may display the graph regarding the amount of seeds. On the other hand, in the determination step, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit 40 It is not necessary to display a graph regarding the amount of money of a certain denomination (see the second aspect) (see FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like).

  In the determination process, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold value and when it is determined that the number is less than the threshold value, The display unit 40 may display the background of the area for displaying the information related to the certain denomination or the information related to the certain denomination in different colors (see the third aspect) (see FIGS. 9 and 10, etc.). reference).

  In the determination step, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the display unit 40 displays the certain money in the display step. When the information on the amount of seeds is not displayed and, on the other hand, in the determination step, the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is less than the threshold value. In the display step, the display unit 40 may display information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination. At this time, the information relating to the stock amount may include character information relating to the stock amount (see the fourth mode) (see FIG. 13A).

  In the determination step, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the display unit 40 displays the certain money in the display step. When the control unit 10 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is less than the threshold value, the display process is not performed. The display unit 40 may display information relating to the replenishment process of the certain denomination (see the fifth aspect) (see FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like).

  The threshold value may include a first threshold value and a second threshold value smaller than the first threshold value. In this aspect, in the determination step, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is greater than or equal to the first threshold, it is less than the first threshold. The display mode of the display unit 40 in the display process may be different for each of the case where it is determined that the threshold value is equal to or greater than the second threshold value and the case where it is determined that the threshold value is less than the second threshold value.

  In addition, when the threshold value includes the first threshold value and the second threshold value smaller than the first threshold value, for example, in the first aspect, the second aspect, the fourth aspect, and the fifth aspect. The threshold value may be a first threshold value, and the threshold value in the third aspect may include a first threshold value and a second threshold value.

  Further, in the normal processing mode, in the determination step, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is equal to or greater than a set threshold value. When the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold value and when it is determined that the number is less than the threshold value, The part 40 may display the information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination in a different manner. In this aspect, in the normal processing mode, when it is determined in the determination process that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination of the denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold value, The display unit 40 may not display character information regarding the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the certain denomination and / or display a graph. On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination step that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination of a certain denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit 40 is in the display step. You may make it display the character information regarding the number of the money accommodated in the money type storage part 161,261 of a money type, and / or make it not display a graph.

  Further, in the replenishment processing mode, in the determination step, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is greater than or equal to a set threshold value. When the control unit 10 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is greater than or equal to a threshold value and when it is determined that the number is less than the threshold value, the display unit 40 However, you may make it display the information regarding the amount of money of the said certain money type in a different aspect. In this aspect, when it is determined in the determining step that the number of coins stored in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination of the denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold value, in the display step, the display unit 40 In the determination process, the control unit 10 has a denomination denomination storage unit 161, 261 to display the stock information on the number of coins stored in the denomination denomination storage unit 161, 261. When it is determined that the number of stored coins is less than the threshold value, in the display step, the display unit 40 displays the stock amount information regarding the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the certain denomination. You may make it display.

"effect"
Next, effects achieved by the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, which have not yet been described, or particularly important effects will be described.

  According to the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the number of coins stored in a denomination denomination storage unit 161, 261 is greater than or equal to a set threshold, and a denomination denomination storage unit Information regarding the amount of money of a certain denomination is displayed differently when it is determined that the number of coins stored in 161, 261 is greater than or equal to the threshold and when it is determined that the number is less than the threshold. For this reason, it can be made conspicuous that the number of money in the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 has decreased.

  More specifically, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, as in the first aspect described above, the display The part 40 does not display character information relating to the amount of money of the certain denomination, and the control unit 10 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination storing parts 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is less than the threshold value. When the display unit 40 adopts a mode in which the display unit 40 displays character information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination, the denomination of money denominated in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 is less than the threshold value. Only character information relating to the amount of money of the denomination is displayed (see FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like). For this reason, it can be made conspicuous by starting the display of the character information of the denomination that the number of money in the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 has decreased. Incidentally, when a sufficient number of coins are stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261, there is a tendency that it is not necessary how much money is stored, which may be annoying. On the other hand, when the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 decreases, there is a need to know how many coins are stored. In this respect, when this embodiment is adopted, it is also excellent in that the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 corresponding to these points can be provided.

  Further, as in the second aspect described above, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold, the display unit 40 When the graph regarding the amount of money of a certain denomination is displayed and the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storing unit 161 or 261 of a certain denomination is less than the threshold value, the display unit 40 Adopts a mode that does not display a graph relating to the amount of money of a certain denomination, for money of denominations that are stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 only in numbers less than the threshold, The graph relating to the height disappears (see FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like). For this reason, it can be made conspicuous by turning off the display of the graph of the denomination that the number of money in the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 has decreased.

  When the first mode and the second mode have the same threshold value and the first mode and the second mode are combined, the number of sheets equal to or greater than the threshold value is stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261. If the amount of money of the denomination is displayed on the display unit 40, and the number of sheets less than the threshold is stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261, The graph relating to the amount of money of the seed disappears and character information relating to the amount of money of the denomination is displayed. For this reason, whether the number of money in the money handling apparatus 100, 200 is greater than or less than a threshold value is operated depending on whether a graph is displayed on the display unit 40 or character information is displayed. Can judge at a glance.

  Also, as in the third aspect described above, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit 161, 261 of a denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold, it is determined that the control unit 10 is less than the threshold. When the display unit 40 uses a different color to display the background of the area for displaying the information related to the certain denomination or the information related to the certain denomination, the number of sheets equal to or greater than the threshold is stored in the denomination. Information on the denomination is displayed on the display unit 40 in different colors depending on whether it is stored in the units 161 and 261 and only when the number of coins is stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261, or The background of the area for displaying information on the denomination is displayed in a different color on the display unit 40 (see FIGS. 9 and 10). For this reason, it can be made conspicuous whether the number of money in the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 is equal to or greater than the threshold value or less than the threshold value, and the operator can determine this at a glance.

  In addition, while combining this 3rd aspect with a 1st aspect, the threshold value in a 1st aspect is a 1st threshold value, and the aspect in which the threshold value in a 3rd aspect is a 2nd threshold value smaller than a 1st threshold value Is adopted, the number of money of a denomination in the money handling apparatus 100, 200 decreases, and the number of money of the denomination in the money handling apparatus 100, 200 becomes less than the first threshold. Sometimes the character information of the denomination is displayed on the display unit 40. Further, when the number of money in the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 decreases and the number of money in the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 becomes less than the second threshold, information on the amount of money of the denomination and / or The background of the area for displaying information relating to the amount of money of the denomination may be displayed in a different color (preferably a highlighted color). In this case, the operator only has to look at the display mode on the display unit 40 to determine whether each denomination is in the normal state (whether it is a normal state, a near empty state, or an empty state). Can be understood at a glance.

  Incidentally, the third aspect is combined with the first aspect and the second aspect, the threshold value in the first aspect and the second aspect is the first threshold value, and the threshold value in the third aspect is more than the first threshold value. In the case of adopting a mode in which the second threshold value is a small value, the number of money of a denomination in the money handling apparatus 100, 200 decreases, and the money of the denomination in the money handling apparatus 100, 200 decreases. When the number of sheets is less than the first threshold, the character information of the denomination is displayed on the display unit 40 and the graph regarding the amount of money of the denomination disappears. After that, it is the same as the above-described aspect, and when the number of money in the money handling apparatus 100, 200 is further reduced and the number of money in the money handling apparatus 100, 200 is less than the second threshold value, Information regarding the amount of money of the denomination and / or the background of the area displaying information about the amount of money of the denomination may be displayed in different colors (preferably emphasized colors). In this case, the operator can grasp the status of the amount of each denomination more easily.

  Further, as in the fourth aspect described above, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the display unit 40 When the information on the amount of money of a certain denomination is not displayed and the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit 161, 261 of a certain denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit When 40 displays information on the amount of money of the certain denomination, information on the amount of money of the denomination is only for money of denominations that are stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 only in the number less than the threshold. Will be displayed (see FIG. 13A). For this reason, it can be made conspicuous by starting the display of the information on the denomination that the number of money in the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 has decreased. In addition, when the “information regarding the amount of money” in this aspect is the character information regarding the amount of money, an operation is performed to determine the amount of money of the denomination based on the character information displayed on the display unit 40. Can be grasped easily. By the way, even if the “information about the amount of money” is not text information but a graph or the like, the operator can grasp to some extent how much the amount of money of the denomination is.

  The fourth mode when the “information about the cash balance” includes character information about the cash balance is combined with the third mode, the threshold value in the fourth mode is the first threshold value, and the threshold value in the third mode is the first value. In the case of adopting an aspect that is a second threshold value that is smaller than one threshold value, the number of denominations of money in the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 decreases, and the money in the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 is reduced. When the number of coins of the seed becomes less than the first threshold value, the character information of the denomination is displayed on the display unit 40 from the state where nothing is displayed for the denomination. Further, when the number of money in the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 decreases and the number of money in the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 becomes less than the second threshold, information on the amount of money of the denomination and / or The background of the area for displaying information relating to the amount of money of the denomination may be displayed in a different color (preferably a highlighted color). In this case, the operator can grasp the status of the amount of each denomination more easily.

  Further, as in the fifth aspect described above, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the display unit 40 When the information regarding the replenishment processing of a certain denomination is not displayed and the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storing unit 161, 261 of a certain denomination is less than the threshold value, the display unit When 40 adopts an aspect in which information relating to the replenishment process of a certain denomination is displayed, only denominations of denominations that are stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 are less than the threshold value. Information about the replenishment process is displayed (see FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like). For this reason, it can be made conspicuous by starting the display of the information regarding the replenishment process of the said denomination that the number of the money in the money processing apparatuses 100 and 200 has decreased.

  In addition, when the “information regarding replenishment processing” includes a message prompting replenishment, the amount of money that can be replenished, etc., it is useful in that the operator can know what replenishment processing should be performed. It is. The amount of money that can be replenished may be indicated by using the number of metal bars in the case of coins, or may be indicated by using the number of bundles of bundled banknotes in the case of banknotes. The bar is calculated as 50 coins (the 500 yen coin may be calculated as 20 coins), and the bundle of banknotes is 100 banknotes. May be calculated as

  The fifth mode is combined with the third mode, and the mode in which the threshold value in the fifth mode is the first threshold value and the threshold value in the third mode is the second threshold value smaller than the first threshold value is adopted. In this case, when the number of money of a denomination in the money handling apparatus 100, 200 decreases and the number of money of the denomination in the money handling apparatus 100, 200 becomes less than the first threshold, Information about the depletion replenishment process is displayed. Further, when the number of money in the money handling apparatus 100, 200 decreases and the number of money in the money handling apparatus 100, 200 becomes less than the second threshold, information on the depletion replenishment process and / or The background of the area for displaying the information related to the replenishment process is displayed in a different color (preferably highlighted color). For this reason, the operator can grasp | ascertain the amount of money of each denomination more easily.

  Note that the threshold value includes a first threshold value and a second threshold value smaller than the first threshold value, and the control unit determines the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a denomination. In the display unit 40, when it is determined that it is greater than or equal to the first threshold, when it is less than the first threshold and greater than or equal to the second threshold, and when it is determined that it is less than the second threshold In the case where different display modes are adopted, the display mode on the display unit 40 can be changed in three situations of the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of a certain denomination. For this reason, the operator can grasp | ascertain the state of the amount of money only by the display mode of the display part 40. FIG.

  In addition, when any one of the first aspect to the fifth aspect described above or any combination of two or more is adopted in the normal processing mode, the money handling apparatus is associated with each denomination in the normal processing mode. It can be made conspicuous that the number of coins in 100, 200 has decreased. For this reason, the operator can easily grasp the currency that needs to be replenished during normal processing. As a result, the operator can perform the replenishment process at an appropriate timing, and can prevent a situation in which money in the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 is insufficient.

  Incidentally, in the normal processing mode, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit 161, 261 of a certain denomination is equal to or more than the first threshold, the display unit 40 In the normal processing mode, the control unit 10 does not display character information regarding the number of money stored in the seed type storage units 161 and 261 and / or information regarding replenishment processing and / or displays a graph. When it is determined that the number of coins stored in the denomination storage unit 161, 261 of a certain denomination is less than the first threshold, the display unit 40 displays the denomination denomination storage unit 161, 261. When the aspect which displays the character information regarding the number of stored coins and / or the information regarding the replenishment process and / or does not display the graph is adopted (first aspect, second aspect) And the fifth mode), when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit 161, 261 of the denomination is greater than or equal to the second threshold value and less than the second threshold value. And when the display unit 40 displays the background of the area for displaying the information related to the certain denomination or the information related to the certain denomination in different colors (see the third aspect). Can provide information on the amount of money to the operator in two stages of the first threshold value and the second threshold value. For this reason, it can prevent more reliably that the situation where the money in the money processing apparatuses 100 and 200 runs short occurs.

  In addition, when any one of the first to fifth aspects described above or any combination of two or more is adopted in the replenishment processing mode, which denomination of money should be replenished in the replenishment processing mode. You can make the kika stand out. For this reason, a replenishment processor such as an operator can easily grasp which denomination of money should be replenished when performing the replenishment process. As a result, the replenishment processor can efficiently perform the replenishment process.

  Incidentally, in the replenishment processing mode, when the control unit 10 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit 161, 261 of a denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold, the display unit 40 The money amount stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the denomination of certain denominations in the replenishment processing mode is not displayed on the other hand, while the stock information on the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 is displayed. When the display unit 40 determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 of the certain denomination is displayed, the display unit 40 displays information on the amount of money stored in the denomination storage units 161 and 261 (fourth mode). )) Is displayed, only the stock information of the denomination to be replenished is displayed, so that the replenishment processor can more easily know which denomination of money should be replenished .

  Further, in the replenishment processing mode, when the device control unit 11 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination denomination storage units 161 and 261 is greater than or equal to the first threshold, the operation display unit 152 The stock amount information regarding the number of coins stored in a denomination denomination storage unit 161, 261 is not displayed. On the other hand, in the replenishment processing mode, the device control unit 11 has a denomination denomination storage unit 161,261 When the operation display unit 152 determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit 161, 261 of the certain denomination is present, In the case of display (see the fourth mode), it is determined that the number of coins stored in the denomination storage unit 161, 261 of the denomination of the device control unit 11 is greater than or equal to the second threshold value. And the second threshold When the operation display unit 152 displays the background of the area for displaying the information related to the certain denomination or the information related to the certain denomination in different colors. Reference) can provide information on the amount of money to the operator in two stages of the first threshold value and the second threshold value. For this reason, the replenishment process can be performed more efficiently.

  Incidentally, a voice notification unit (not shown) that notifies information using voice may be further provided. And this voice alerting | reporting part may alert | report the information regarding the amount of money of each denomination by voice. At this time, it may be notified that the amount of money is less than the first threshold or less than the second threshold. In addition, an auxiliary notification unit (not shown) such as a patrol lamp is provided, and the fact that there is money whose balance is less than the first threshold or that there is money less than the second threshold is provided via the auxiliary notification unit (for example, You may make it alert | report by changing the color of a patrol lamp.

  Further, the display mode on the operation display unit 152 and the display mode on the POS display unit 351 may be the same or substantially the same. When such an aspect is adopted, the operator can check the amount of money using the same display form in the operation display unit 152 and the POS display unit 351, and it becomes easy to intuitively grasp the amount of money. Useful in terms. In addition, in the display unit (included in the external display unit) of the host device installed in the teller room or accounting room, the display mode on the operation display unit 152 and / or the display mode on the POS display unit 351 is exactly the same. Or it may be substantially the same. Also in this case, it is beneficial in that it is easy for an administrator or the like to intuitively grasp the stock.

  The description of each embodiment and the disclosure of the drawings described above are merely examples for explaining the invention described in the scope of the claims, and the claims are made according to the description of the above-described embodiments or the disclosure of the drawings. The invention described in the scope is not limited. For this reason, instead of the money processing apparatuses 100 and 200 in which the deposit process can be performed as in the above-described embodiment, a money processing apparatus in which the deposit process cannot be performed and only the withdrawal process can be performed is adopted. You can also. Further, the money handling apparatuses 100 and 200 do not need to be money change machines, and money deposit / withdrawal machines 100 ′ and 200 ′ (see FIG. 14) installed at a window of a financial institution such as a bank may be employed. . Reference numeral 152 ′ denotes a display unit in the money depositing and dispensing machine 100 ′, 200 ′.

  In the above description, the operation mode of the operation display unit 152 has been mainly described. However, the operation performed on the operation display unit 152 includes a button type operation unit 153, a POS operation unit 352, and an external operation unit. You may perform from the external operation part of an external device. In the above description, the information is stored in the device storage unit 60. However, the contents stored in the device storage unit 60 are stored in the POS storage unit 305 and the storage unit (not shown) of the server 400. You may memorize | store in the external memory | storage part of the external apparatus containing.

40 display unit 60 storage unit 100 coin processing device 152 operation display unit (operation unit, display unit)
153 Button-type operation unit (operation unit)
200 banknote processing apparatus 300 POS register 351 POS display section (display section)
352 POS operation unit (operation unit)
500 Bar metal management machine

Claims (15)

At least in money handling equipment that can process withdrawals,
A denomination storage unit for storing money in denominations;
A control unit that determines whether or not the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of a denomination is equal to or greater than a set threshold;
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold value, and when the control unit determines that the denomination is less than the threshold value, A display that displays information about the height in different ways;
A money handling apparatus comprising: When the control unit determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination storing unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold, the display unit displays character information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination. Do not display
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit displays character information regarding the amount of the denomination. The money handling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the money handling apparatus is displayed. When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the display unit displays a graph regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination. And
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is less than the threshold value, the display unit displays a graph regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination. The money handling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the money handling apparatus is not.   Information regarding a certain denomination when the control unit determines that the number of coins stored in the denomination storing unit of the certain denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold value and less than the threshold value The money processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the display unit displays a background of an area for displaying information on the certain denomination in different colors. When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the display unit displays information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination. Without
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storing unit of the certain denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit displays information regarding the amount of money of the certain denomination. The money handling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:   The money processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the information relating to a stock amount includes character information relating to a stock amount. When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold, the display unit displays information related to the replenishment process of the denomination. Without
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storing unit of the certain denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit displays information related to the replenishment process of the denomination. The money handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The threshold includes a first threshold and a second threshold that is smaller than the first threshold;
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storing unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the first threshold, it is less than the first threshold and greater than or equal to the second threshold. The money according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a display mode of the display unit is different in each of the case where it is determined that the display unit is less than the second threshold value. Processing equipment. The threshold includes a first threshold and a second threshold that is smaller than the first threshold;
The money handling apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the threshold is the first threshold. In the normal processing mode, the control unit determines whether or not the number of coins stored in the denomination storing unit of a denomination is equal to or more than a set threshold value,
In the normal processing mode, when the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold, and when determined to be less than the threshold, The money handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the display unit displays information relating to the amount of money of the certain denomination in a different manner. In the normal processing mode, when the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storing unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the display unit displays the denomination of the denomination Do not display text information on the number of money stored in the money type storage, or display a graph,
In the normal processing mode, when the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit displays the denomination of the denomination 11. The money handling apparatus according to claim 10, wherein character information relating to the number of money stored in the money type storage unit is displayed or a graph is not displayed. In the replenishment processing mode, the control unit determines whether or not the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of a denomination is equal to or greater than a set threshold value,
In the replenishment processing mode, when the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold, and when determined to be less than the threshold, The money handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the display unit displays information related to the amount of money of the certain denomination in a different manner. In the replenishment processing mode, when the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold, the display unit displays the denomination of the denomination Do not display stock information on the number of coins stored in the money storage,
In the replenishment processing mode, when the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is less than the threshold, the display unit displays the denomination of the denomination 13. The money handling apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the cash amount information relating to the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit is displayed. A money handling system having a money type storage unit for storing money in a money type and including at least a money processing device capable of performing a withdrawal process;
A control unit that determines whether or not the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of a denomination is equal to or greater than a set threshold;
When the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is greater than or equal to the threshold value, and when the control unit determines that the denomination is less than the threshold value, A display that displays information about the height in different ways;
A money handling system comprising: In a processing method using a money processing apparatus that has a money type storage unit that stores money in a money type and is capable of at least withdrawing money,
Determining whether or not the number of coins stored in the denomination storing unit of a denomination is equal to or greater than a set threshold by the control unit;
Displaying information about the amount of money of the certain denomination by the display unit;
With
The display unit includes a case where the control unit determines that the number of money stored in the denomination storage unit of the certain denomination is equal to or greater than the threshold value, and a case where the control unit determines that the number is less than the threshold value. The processing method characterized by displaying the information regarding the amount of money of a certain denomination in a different aspect.

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