JP2016146034A - Valuable-medium processing system, valuable-medium processing device, and valuable-medium processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently complete deposit processing that an operator originally intends to perform by providing proper information to the operator, even when the operator tries to perform the deposit processing with a device having no necessary function.SOLUTION: A valuable-medium processing system reads a cash register card prior to deposit to identify a cash register corresponding to the deposit to be performed; specifies a function of a deposit machine 10 required for the deposit corresponding to the identified cash register; and, when the function of the specified deposit machine 10 is in a state of not functioning as the deposit machine 10, performs notification that the necessary function of the deposit machine 10 does not function.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a valuable medium processing system, a valuable medium processing apparatus, and a valuable medium processing method for depositing cash in a facility and sales from a tenant store in commercial facilities such as department stores, supermarkets, and shopping malls.

  Conventionally, in a complex retail store where multiple stores have entered, the money that is the sales proceeds of the store is received, the authenticity of the received money is determined, the amount of the received money is counted, and the counted money Is stored in an internal storage unit, and information on the stored money is printed and output.

  For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a card reader that reads identification information of an operator who performs a depositing operation stored in a card, a currency processing device that performs authenticity determination, counting, and storage of bills and coins in an internal storage unit. A printer that outputs information on money stored in the money handling apparatus, and obtains operator identification information from the operator's ID card with a card reader to authenticate the money set in the money handling apparatus. A technique is disclosed in which determination and counting are performed to store in a storage unit, and information related to money stored in the money handling apparatus is output to a printer.

  It is possible to deposit sales using this money processing apparatus not only directly managed by the parent store that manages the money processing apparatus but also by a tenant store that is another company. However, receipts for deposits made by tenant stores need to be issued after sticking stamps under the Stamp Tax Act, and in addition to the cost of stamping for each issuance of receipts, it takes time to stick stamps. End up. On the other hand, in the case of a tenant store, a technique is also known that uses a passbook that can record a plurality of receipts as a result of receipt of money. When a receipt is attached to a booklet-like medium that can be recorded multiple times, such as a passbook, a single stamp can be affixed to one book, so a stamp fee or a stamp is affixed Time and effort can be greatly reduced.

  For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-228688, a card storing cash register identification information is read by a card reader to obtain cash register identification information, and whether the cash register is a directly managed cash register or a tenant cash register. If it is determined that it is a cash register of a directly managed store, a one-sheet receipt will be output, and if it is determined to be a tenant store's cash register, a receipt can be recorded multiple times. A technique for outputting to the network is disclosed.

JP 2010-224609 A Japanese Patent No. 3559652

  However, when a plurality of money handling devices are installed in a complex retail store, a passbook printer that performs printing on the passbook is not necessarily connected to all the money handling devices installed. If the operator performs a deposit operation with a money processing apparatus not connected to the passbook printer, although the bankbook is desired to be printed, the deposit process is terminated without printing on the passbook. In such a case, in order to reflect the contents of the payment that was not printed in the passbook, it is necessary for the manager of the parent company to deal with it manually, and for both the operator and the manager of the parent company. Efficiency will be impaired. Also, even if the operator notices in the middle of the deposit process, if the money has already been counted, the process is interrupted, the counted money is collected, and the passbook printer's It is necessary to move to another connected money handling apparatus and start the deposit process from the beginning, and the efficiency of the operator is also lost.

  In this way, when a deposit process is to be performed by an apparatus that does not have a function (not limited to a passbook printer) necessary for the deposit process, it is possible to efficiently complete the deposit process to be performed originally. Is an important issue.

  The present invention is intended to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and by providing appropriate information to the operator even if an attempt is made to perform a deposit process using an apparatus that does not have a necessary function. It is an object of the present invention to provide a valuable medium processing system, a valuable medium processing apparatus, and a valuable medium processing method capable of efficiently completing a deposit process to be originally performed.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a valuable medium processing system having a valuable medium processing apparatus for storing a valuable medium brought in from a cash register responsible for settlement of goods, the valuable medium processing apparatus When receiving the valuable medium, necessary function management means for managing for each cash register whether or not it is necessary to provide an additional function related to storage of the valuable medium, and the valuable medium processing device provides the additional function. Providing function management means for managing whether or not it is possible to provide; cash register specifying means for specifying a target cash register when receiving the valuable medium; and for the cash register specified by the cash register specifying means, Determining means for determining whether or not provision is necessary, and reporting when it is determined by the determining means that provision of the additional function is necessary and the additional function cannot be provided. Characterized by comprising a notification means for.

  Further, in the present invention, in the above invention, when the notification unit cannot provide the additional function determined to be necessary by the determination unit, a notification of a message indicating that the own device cannot provide the additional function is provided. It is characterized by performing.

  The present invention also provides another apparatus for managing whether or not another valuable medium processing apparatus other than the own apparatus can provide the additional function when a plurality of the valuable medium processing apparatuses exist in the above invention. When the additional function determined to be necessary by the determination unit cannot be provided, the notification unit further includes another function medium processing that can provide the additional function determined to be necessary. Information identifying the device is reported.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the valuable medium processing device further comprises print control means for printing information relating to the stored valuable medium to a passbook, and the determination means is provided in the valuable medium processing apparatus. When a passbook printer capable of printing on the passbook is connected, it is determined that it is possible to provide a function for printing information relating to valuable media stored in the passbook by the print control means.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the valuable medium processing device is usable and unusable with respect to a cassette unlocking machine capable of unlocking a recovery cassette for recovering the sales proceeds of the cash register. A switching means for switching between possible states, wherein the determination means determines that it is possible to provide a function of unlocking the collection cassette when the cassette unlocking machine is connected to the own apparatus. Features.

  Also, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the necessary function management means is provided in the valuable medium processing apparatus.

  In addition, the present invention further includes an additional function control unit that suppresses an operation of a device that provides the additional function when the additional function determined to be unnecessary by the determination unit can be provided. It is characterized by that.

  Further, the present invention is a valuable medium processing apparatus for storing a valuable medium brought in from a cash register responsible for settlement of merchandise, and manages whether or not the own apparatus can provide an additional function relating to the storage of the valuable medium. Determining whether provision of the additional function is necessary for the provided function management means, the cash register specifying means for specifying the target cash register when receiving the valuable medium, and the cash register specified by the cash register specifying means; And determining means for determining that the provision of the additional function is necessary by the determining means and notifying when the additional function cannot be provided.

  The present invention also relates to a valuable medium processing method in a valuable medium processing system having a valuable medium processing apparatus that stores a valuable medium brought in from a cash register responsible for settlement of goods, wherein the valuable medium processing apparatus accepts the valuable medium. When performing the above, the necessary function management step for managing whether or not it is necessary to provide an additional function related to storage of the valuable medium for each cash register, and whether or not the valuable medium processing apparatus can provide the additional function. A provision function management step for managing the above, a cash register specifying step for specifying a target cash register when receiving the valuable medium, and whether the additional function needs to be provided for the cash register specified by the cash register specifying step. A determination step for determining whether or not the provision of the additional function is determined by the determination step, and the additional function can be provided. Characterized in that it includes a notification step of notifying when have.

  According to the present invention, when a valuable medium processing apparatus accepts a valuable medium, whether or not it is necessary to provide an additional function related to storage of the valuable medium is managed for each cash register, and the additional function is processed in the valuable medium processing. Controls whether or not the device can be provided, specifies the target register when accepting valuable media, determines whether or not it is necessary to provide an additional function for the specified register, and adds the additional function If it is determined that it is necessary to provide the additional function and the additional function cannot be provided, it is configured to notify the operator even if an attempt is made to perform a deposit process using a device that does not have the necessary function. By providing such information, it is possible to efficiently complete the deposit process that is intended to be performed.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of a deposit process according to a connection configuration of a depositing machine when a collection cassette is brought in and deposited and a deposit result is printed on a passbook. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the depositing machine. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of a conveyance path when depositing banknotes and coins of the depositing machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the external configuration of the cassette unlocking machine and the recovery cassette. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a procedure for unlocking the collection cassette using a cassette unlocking machine. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration according to the present embodiment of the deposit machine. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (No. 1) for explaining a data configuration according to the present embodiment of the deposit machine. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) for explaining the data configuration according to the present embodiment of the deposit machine. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the screen display contents related to the depositing process when the collection cassette is brought in and deposited, and the depositing result is printed on the passbook. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of deposit processing in the deposit machine. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a detailed processing procedure of the cash register identification information acquisition process of the deposit process in the deposit machine shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a detailed processing procedure of the deposit completion process of the deposit process in the deposit machine shown in FIG.

  Exemplary embodiments of a valuable medium processing system, a valuable medium processing apparatus, and a valuable medium processing method according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  First, an outline of the depositing process according to the connection configuration of the depositing machine 10 when the collection cassette 40 is brought in and deposited and the depositing result is printed on the passbook will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of a depositing process according to the connection configuration of the devices of the depositing machine 10 when the collection cassette 40 is brought in and deposited and the depositing result is printed on a passbook.

  A depositing machine 10 installed in a complex retail store where a directly managed store of a parent company and a tenant store of another company enter can be connected with a passbook printer 21 and a cassette unlocking machine 22 as an option. The passbook printer 21 is a printer that can print on the passbook the contents of the deposit made by the depositing machine 10. The cassette unlocking machine 22 is a device that can unlock the collection cassette 40 that collects cash at the cash register. In the case of a tenant store among the stores entering the complex retail store, many of the deposits made by the depositing machine 10 are printed on a passbook. In addition, since the structure of the cash register side of the stores entering the complex retail store is not necessarily unified, depending on the cash register, not only the case where the sales proceeds are brought in with the collection cassette 40 and the cash is stored. In some cases, gift certificates are brought in directly.

  In the case where a plurality of depositing machines 10 are introduced in a complex retail store, it is not necessary to unify the configuration of the connected devices of all the depositing machines 10, so the number of cashiers that want to output the deposit contents to the passbook at the time of depositing, the collection cassette Generally, the number of depositing machines 10 to which the passbook printer 21 and the cassette unlocking machine 22 are connected is determined in accordance with the number of cash registers that bring in sales and deposits at 40. That is, the deposit machine 10 to be introduced into the complex retail store is not necessarily connected to the passbook printer 21 and the cassette unlocking machine 22 by the apparatus. As in the case of cash register No. 10 shown in FIG. 1, when it is desired to collect the money collected in the collection cassette 40 and deposit it, and to output the deposit contents to the passbook, the cassette unlocking machine 22 and the passbook printer 21 are connected. It is necessary to deposit money with a depositing machine 10 having a configuration such as the depositing machine 10 (No. 2 machine).

  First, an outline of the processing when depositing the sales proceeds of the cash register No. 10 using the depositing machine 10 (No. 2 machine) will be described. The depositing machine 10 (No. 2 machine) obtains the identification information of the cash register to be deposited by accepting the reading of the cash register card corresponding to the cash register No. 10 machine. Here, the depositing machine 10 (No. 2 machine) discriminates the function required for deposit processing at the cash register from the acquired cash register identification information, and determines whether or not the cash register has the function required by the cash register. I do.

  Specifically, the depositing machine 10 (No. 2) determines that the unlocking function of the collection cassette 40 and the output function to the passbook are necessary for the depositing process of the No. 10 cash register. In addition, since the depositing machine 10 (No. 2 machine) is connected to the cassette unlocking machine 22 having the function of unlocking the collection cassette 40 and the bankbook printer 21 having the function of outputting to the bankbook, the alert is issued. Absent.

  Next, the operator unlocks the collection cassette 40 by setting the collection cassette 40 brought in the cassette unlocking machine 22 connected to the depositing machine 10 (No. 2 machine). The operator takes out the sales money from the unlocked collection cassette 40, inputs the sales money taken out into the depositing machine 10 (No. 2 machine), and performs an operation of instructing the deposit. The depositing machine 10 (No. 2 machine) that has received the deposit operation of the sales proceeds to authenticate and count the money and gift certificate inserted as sales, store them in the apparatus, and pass the deposited contents on the book printer 21. Print on the passbook and end the process.

  Next, an outline of processing when the operator tries to deposit the sales of the cash register No. 10 with the depositing machine 10 (No. 1 machine) without confirming the device to which the operator is connected will be described. The depositing machine 10 (No. 1 machine) obtains the identification information of the register to deposit by accepting the reading of the register card corresponding to the No. 10 register. Here, the deposit machine 10 (No. 1 machine) discriminates the function required for deposit processing at the cash register from the acquired cash register identification information, and determines whether or not the self-device has the function required by the cash register. I do.

  Specifically, the depositing machine 10 (No. 1 machine) determines that the unlocking function of the collection cassette 40 and the output function to the passbook are necessary for the depositing process of the No. 10 cash register. However, since the cassette unlocking machine 22 having the function of unlocking the collection cassette 40 is not connected to the depositing machine 10 (No. 1 machine), the cassette unlocking machine 22 is not connected as shown in FIG. Is displayed, and a screen for selecting whether to continue the process is displayed. If “No”, which is a selection not to continue the process, is selected, the process is terminated without performing the deposit process.

  If “Yes” is selected to continue the processing when the cassette can be released by means other than the cassette unlocking machine 22, the passbook printer 21 having a function for outputting to the passbook is not connected. As shown in FIG. 1, an alert indicating that the passbook printer 21 is not connected is displayed, and a screen for selecting whether to continue the processing is displayed. If “No”, which is a selection not to continue the process, is selected, the process is terminated without performing the deposit process.

  Normally, if an alert notification that the cassette unlocking machine 22 is not connected or an alert notification that the passbook printer 21 is not connected is received, “No” is selected and the process is interrupted. The processing is performed again by the depositing machine 10 to which the other cassette unlocking machine 22 and the passbook printer 21 are connected. In this case, the process is interrupted before the operation necessary for the deposit process is performed and the process is performed again by another depositing machine 10, so that the efficiency is not impaired by performing the process again.

  However, it is also possible to select to continue processing as a countermeasure when another depositing machine 10 is in an unusable state due to failure or the like. Even if the passbook printer 21 is not connected, the deposit process is continued without interruption only when “Yes” indicating the continuation of the deposit process is selected. In this case, the operator takes out the sales from the collection cassette 40 unlocked by a method other than the cassette unlocking machine 22 and inserts it into the depositing machine 10 (No. 1 machine) to instruct the depositing. The deposit machine 10 (No. 1 machine) that has received a deposit operation for the entered sales proceeds to authenticate, count, and store the entered cash and gift certificates, etc., and does not output to the passbook. The process will end.

  In this way, by reading the cash register card prior to deposit, the cash register corresponding to the deposit to be performed is identified, and the function of the deposit machine 10 necessary for deposit corresponding to the identified cash register is identified and identified. When the function of the depositing machine 10 is not functioning in the depositing machine 10, the notification is made that the necessary function is not functioning in the depositing machine 10, and therefore the necessary function is not provided. Even if it is going to perform the deposit process with the apparatus, it is possible to efficiently complete the deposit process to be performed by providing appropriate information to the operator.

  Next, the external configuration of the deposit machine 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the depositing machine 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the depositing machine 10 has a display operation unit 11, a journal printing unit 12, an IC card reader / writer 13, a bill insertion port 14a, a bill reject port 14b, and a bill stacker unit 14c in terms of appearance configuration. And a bill stacker shutter 14d, a coin slot 15a, and a coin reject port 15b.

  The display operation unit 11 is an input / output unit that can perform display and input such as a touch panel display. A menu for a function of the depositing machine 10 is displayed, or an input in a depositing operation or the like is accepted. The journal printing unit 12 is an output unit that prints a journal output in the deposit process. The IC card reader / writer 13 is an input / output unit that can read the contents stored in the IC card by holding the IC card such as a cash register card and employee card, and can update the contents stored in the IC card. is there.

  The bill insertion slot 14a is a slot for inserting bills and gift certificates that are inserted into the depositing machine 10 for authenticity determination and counting. The banknote reject port 14b is a port that discharges banknotes and gift certificates that cannot be determined to be authentic as a result of authenticity determination of the banknotes and gift certificates inserted into the bill insertion slot 14a. The banknote stacker unit 14c is a place for temporarily storing banknotes and gift certificates that are counted when the depositing machine 10 performs a counting process that only performs authenticity determination and counting, but does not store the deposits. The banknote stacker shutter 14d is for protecting the withdrawal of banknotes and gift certificates stored in the banknote stacker section 14c. The banknote stacker shutter 14d is closed during the counting process and can be removed by the operator when the counting is completed. Open to be.

  The coin slot 15a is a slot into which coins are inserted into the depositing machine 10 for authenticity determination and counting. The coin reject port 15b is a port that discharges a coin that could not be determined as a genuine coin as a result of authenticating the coin inserted into the coin insertion port 15a.

  Next, an outline of a conveyance path when depositing banknotes and coins of the depositing machine 10 will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of a conveyance path when depositing banknotes and coins of the depositing machine 10. Note that the content shown in FIG. 3 is not a description of the physical structure or arrangement, but is a conceptual diagram showing the functions of the processing unit related to the deposit processing of banknotes, gift certificates, and coins, and the relationship thereof.

  First, with reference to FIG. 3A, the conveyance path of banknotes and gift certificates, the function of the processing unit existing in the conveyance path, and the relationship between the processing units will be described. The banknotes or gift certificates inserted into the banknote insertion slot 14a are fed out one by one to the banknote transport unit 14e. The banknote transport unit 14e transports the fed banknote or gift certificate to the banknote identification unit 14f on the banknote transport path. The banknote identification part 14f performs the authenticity of the conveyed banknote or gift certificate, and determination of a money type.

  If the bill identifying unit 14f does not determine that the bill is a genuine bill or a gift certificate, it is conveyed to the bill reject port 14b. In addition, in the depositing process, if the bill identifying unit 14f determines that the bill is a genuine bill or a gift certificate, it is conveyed to the bill temporary holding unit 14g. The banknotes or gift certificate conveyed to the banknote temporary storage part 14g will be accommodated in the banknote storage part 14h collectively, if the accommodation instruction | indication is received from a control part based on approval operation by a depositor. Moreover, if the banknote or gift certificate conveyed to the banknote temporary storage part 14g receives the instruction | indication of the return (non-approval) from a control part, it will be in the state which an operator can return without accommodating.

  In addition, when only the counting is specified instead of depositing, if the bill identifying unit 14f determines that the bill is a genuine bill or a gift certificate, the bill is transferred to the bill stacker unit 14c, and a predetermined number of sheets is stored in the bill stacker unit 14c. When all of the accumulated bills or gift certificates have been counted, the bill stacker shutter 14d (not shown) is opened and can be taken out.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3B, the coin conveyance path, the functions of the processing units present in the conveyance path, and the relationship between the processing units will be described. The coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 15a are fed out one by one to the coin transport unit 15c. The coin transport unit 15c transports the fed coin to the coin identifying unit 15d on the coin transport path. The coin identifying unit 15d determines the authenticity and denomination of the conveyed coin.

  If the coin identifying unit 15d does not determine that the coin is a genuine coin, it is conveyed to the coin reject port 15b. When the coin identifying unit 15d determines that the coin is a genuine coin, the coin is temporarily transferred to the coin temporary holding unit 15e. The coins transported to the temporary coin storage unit 15e are stored in the coin storage unit 15f in a lump when receiving a storage instruction from the control unit based on an approval operation by the depositor. Moreover, when the coin conveyed to the coin temporary storage part 15e receives the instruction | indication of the return (non-approval) from a control part, it will be in the state which an operator can return without accommodating.

  Next, the external configuration of the cassette unlocking machine 22 and the recovery cassette 40 will be described. FIG. 4 is a view showing the external configuration of the cassette unlocking machine 22 and the recovery cassette 40.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the cassette unlocking machine 22 can be loaded with a collection cassette 40, a slide base portion 22a that can set the collection cassette 40 and push it into the back side, and a collection cassette. The push-in of 40 can be regulated or released, and the slidable cover portion 22b, the lock unlocking portion 22c for unlocking the lock portion of the collection cassette 40, and the state of the collection cassette 40 And a display unit 22d for displaying predetermined information. The lock unlocking portion 22c has a key therein, and the key is rotated in conjunction with pushing the collection cassette 40 inward, and the lock of the lock portion of the collection cassette 40 is unlocked. It will be.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the collection cassette 40 has a swing shaft that extends in the short direction and in the horizontal direction, and the upper housing portion 40a of the collection cassette 40 is connected to the lower housing portion 40b. On the other hand, it is possible to freely swing up and down reports around the swing axis (see FIG. 5D). When locked by the lock portion, the upper housing portion 40a of the recovery cassette 40 cannot swing around the swing shaft with respect to the lower housing portion 40b, but the lock portion is unlocked. Thus, the upper housing part 40a can swing in the vertical direction around the swing axis. And the banknote accommodated in the collection | recovery cassette 40 can be taken out now that the upper housing | casing part 40a is rocked upwards.

  Next, the procedure for unlocking the collection cassette 40 using the cassette unlocking machine 22 will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a procedure for unlocking the collection cassette 40 using the cassette unlocking machine 22.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a positional relationship in which the collection cassette 40 is loaded into the cassette unlocking machine 22. The recovery cassette 40 is loaded into the cassette unlocking device 22 by setting the slide base portion 22a of the cassette unlocking device 22 so that the bottom surface of the lower housing portion 40b of the recovery cassette 40 is in contact. FIG. 5B shows a diagram loaded in such a manner.

  In the state of FIG. 5 (b), when the operator selects depositing with the display / operation unit 11, the restriction on the pressing of the cover unit 22b is released, and the display unit 22d displays that unlocking is permitted. The recovery cassette 40 can be pushed into the back side.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), when the collection cassette 40 installed on the slide base portion 22a is pushed inward, the pushing operation causes the lock portion of the collection cassette 40 to be inside the lock / unlock portion 22c. The key is inserted, and the key is rotated in conjunction with the pushing operation to unlock the lock portion. By unlocking the lock, as shown in FIG. 5D, it is possible to swing (open) the upper housing portion 40a of the collection cassette 40 upward. By swinging the upper casing portion 40a of the recovery cassette 40 upward, the money stored in the recovery cassette 40 can be taken out. When the collection cassette 40 is pushed inward in this way and the lock portion is unlocked, a display indicating that the lock is being unlocked is displayed on the display portion 22d.

  Next, an internal configuration according to the present embodiment of the deposit machine 10 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the depositing machine 10 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the depositing machine 10 includes a bankbook printer 21 that prints a bankbook, a cassette unlocking machine 22 that unlocks a key of a collection cassette 40 that collects cash at the cash register, and 50 coins. It is possible to connect a wrapping coin depositing machine 23 capable of receiving and depositing wrapping coins wrapped in a rod shape. However, the passbook printer 21, the cassette unlocking machine 22, and the wrapping coin depositing machine 23 are not necessarily connected. In general, when a plurality of depositing machines 10 are installed in a complex retail store, the passbook printer 21, the cassette unlocking machine 22, and the wrapping coin depositing machine 23 are connected to the apparatus connected by the depositing machine 10. There is a device that is not connected.

  The depositing machine 10 includes a display operation unit 11, a journal printing unit 12, an IC card reader / writer 13, a bill control unit 14, a coin control unit 15, a communication unit 16, a storage unit 17, and a main body control unit 18. The banknote control unit 14 includes the banknote insertion slot 14a, the banknote transport section 14e, the banknote recognition section 14f, the banknote rejection port 14b, the banknote stacker section 14c, the banknote stacker shutter 14d, and the banknote temporary shown in FIGS. The holding unit 14g and the banknote storage unit 14h are controlled to control the authentication of banknotes and gift certificates, and the processing of counting and storage. The coin control unit 15 controls the coin insertion port 15a, the coin transport unit 15c, the coin recognition unit 15d, the coin rejection port 15b, the coin temporary storage unit 15e, and the coin storage unit 15f shown in FIGS. 2 and 3B. Then, the authenticity determination, counting, and storage of coins are controlled. The communication unit 16 is an interface unit for performing data communication with the management PC 30 and a plurality of other depositing machines 10 installed.

  When a plurality of depositing machines 10 are installed in a complex retail store, data communication can be performed between the parent machine and the child machine by using one as a parent machine and the other as a child machine. The main body control unit 18 has a function as a master unit, a function as a slave unit, and a function common to the master unit / slave unit.

  The storage unit 17 is a storage device including a hard disk device, a nonvolatile memory, and the like. The storage unit 17 includes a deposit machine number 17a, a payment determination target time setting data 17b, a deposit machine setting data 17c, a cash register setting data 17d, a cash register characteristic setting data 17e, an authority setting data 17f, a cash card mapping data 17g, and a user. Data 17h and deposit history data 17i.

  The deposit machine number 17a is identification information of the own apparatus that identifies a plurality of deposit machines 10 installed in the complex retail store. The payment completion determination target time setting data 17b is data in which a time range is set, and it is determined that the payment processing for the sales on the current day has been completed for the cash register where payment has been made in the time within the set range. . This is used as a reference value of time for determining whether a part of the sales proceeds has been received during the business hours or whether the entire sales amount has been received after the business has ended.

  The depositing machine setting data 17c is data defining information such as the presence / absence of connection of devices and the presence / absence of functions in association with the depositing machine numbers of the respective depositing machines 10 installed in the complex retail store. The cash register setting data 17d is data specifying the cash register name, optional equipment and functions of the depositing machine 10 necessary for depositing in association with the identification information of each cash register installed in the complex retail store. is there. The register characteristic-specific setting data 17e is data that defines the optional devices and functions of the depositing machine 10 necessary for depositing in association with the characteristics of the cash register installed in the complex retail store.

  The authority setting data 17f is data in which whether or not an administrator can perform an operation and whether or not an operator can perform an operation is set for each input operation in a deposit process. The register card mapping data 17g is data for mapping the store number, department number, and register number stored in the IC chip of the register card to the store number, department number, and register number on the screen display. Even if there is a significant change in the store structure included in a complex retail store where a cash register card must be recreated, the existing card can be used effectively by setting this cash card mapping data 17g. It becomes.

  The user data 17h is data relating to the cash register and / or the operator read from the cash register card or the store clerk card by the IC card reader / writer 13 during the deposit process. The user data 17h can also be input from the display operation unit 11. The deposit history data 17 i is a history of deposit operations performed by the deposit machine 10. The deposit history data 17i is only the history data of the deposit processed by the own device in the slave unit, but the deposit history data 17i transmitted from the slave unit is also registered in the master unit. It includes a history of deposit processing in the deposit machine 10 of the entire store.

  The main body control unit 18 is a control unit for overall control of the depositing machine 10, and includes a depositing machine information setting unit 18a, a cash register information setting unit 18b, a deposit processing unit 18c, a deposit status inquiry unit 18d, a passbook printing unit 18e, and deposit history data. It has a concentrator 18f. Actually, a program corresponding to this functional unit is stored in a ROM or non-volatile memory (not shown), and these programs are loaded into a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and executed to execute processes corresponding to the respective programs. Will be executed.

  The depositing machine information setting unit 18a has a function of setting and updating the depositing machine setting data 17c as a function of the parent machine, and the set and updated depositing machine setting data 17c is installed in the complex retail store. To other depositing machines 10. Further, the depositing machine information setting unit 18a updates the depositing machine setting data 17c in the own apparatus with the depositing machine setting data 17c distributed from the parent machine as a function of the slave unit.

  The cash register information setting unit 18b has a function of setting and updating cash register setting data 17d and cash register characteristic setting data 17e as functions of the master unit. The cash register setting data 17d and cash register characteristic setting data that have been set and updated. 17e is distributed to another depositing machine 10 which is a child machine installed in the complex retail store. In addition, the cash register information setting unit 18b updates the cash register setting data 17d and the cash register characteristic setting data 17e in the own device with the cash register setting data 17d and the cash register characteristic setting data 17e distributed from the master machine as functions of the slave unit. To do.

  The deposit processing unit 18c is a common function of the parent machine and the slave unit, and is a processing unit that controls the entire deposit process of the deposit machine 10 by utilizing the book printing unit 18e and the deposit history data collecting unit 18f.

  The payment status inquiry unit 18d is a function of the parent machine, and uses the cash register setting data 17d, the payment history data 17i on the current day, and the payment completion determination target time setting data 17b to check all cash registers in the complex retail store. It is a processing unit that inquires about the completion status of the receipt of sales. Specifically, with respect to all the cash registers defined in the cash register setting data 17d, whether or not there is a deposit record in the cash history data 17i within the time range defined in the cash payment determination target time setting data 17b. Judgment is made and it is determined that the cash register for which there is no record of payment has not completed the payment of the current day's sales.

  The passbook printing unit 18e controls the passbook printer 21 so that the contents instructed by the deposit processing unit 18c can be printed on the passbook.

  The deposit history data collecting unit 18f transmits the deposit history data 17i updated by the deposit processing unit 18c to the parent device as a function of the slave unit according to the instruction of the deposit processing unit 18c. Also, the deposit history data collecting unit 18f reflects the update information of the deposit history data 17i transmitted from the slave unit to the deposit history data 17i in its own device as a function of the parent device.

  Next, a data configuration according to the present embodiment of the deposit machine 10 will be described. 7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the data configuration of the depositing machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the deposit machine setting data 17 c is related to the deposit machine number that is the identification information of the deposit machine 10, the parent / child classification, the presence / absence of connection of the passbook printer 21, the presence / absence of connection of the cassette unlocking machine 22 It is data having whether or not the wrapping coin depositing machine 23 is connected, whether or not banknotes are deposited, whether or not coins are deposited, and whether or not a gift certificate is deposited as record items. Banknote depositing, coin depositing and gift certificate depositing can be processed as a device of the depositing machine 10, but in operation, for example, when making a depositing machine 10 dedicated to gift certificates or a depositing machine 10 dedicated to coins, It is also possible to restrict some functions by setting whether or not banknotes can be received, whether or not coins can be received, and whether or not gift certificates can be received.

  In the example of the deposit machine setting data 17c in FIG. 7, the deposit machine 10 with the deposit machine number “01” is the “parent” machine, the connection to the passbook printer 21 is “none”, and the cassette unlocking machine 22 is connected. “No” indicates that the connection of the wrapping coin deposit machine 23 is “none”, the bill deposit is “possible”, the coin deposit is “possible”, and the gift certificate deposit is “possible”. Further, the depositing machine 10 with the depositing machine number “02” is a “child” machine, the connection of the passbook printer 21 is “Yes”, the connection of the cassette unlocking machine 22 is “Yes”, and the wrapping coin depositing machine 23. This indicates that the connection of “No” is “no”, the deposit of banknotes is “possible”, the deposit of coins is “possible” and the deposit of gift certificates is “possible”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the cash register setting data 17d is associated with the store number, department number, and cash register number, which are cash register identification information. This is data in which the necessity, the output destination of the result of the deposit process, the necessity of the cassette unlocking machine 22 at the time of deposit, and the information on the settlement means being handled are recorded. The information on the settlement means handled includes information on whether or not cash, gift certificates, credits, electronic money, etc. can be used as a settlement means.

  In the example of the cash register setting data 17d in FIG. 7, the cash register having the store number “01”, the department number “010”, and the cash register number “001” has the cash register name “A store cash register # 1”, the change reserve, the deposit The necessity of inputting the total amount of the slip at the time and the output destination of the result of the deposit process are not stipulated, the cassette unlocking machine 22 at the time of deposit is “necessary”, the handling settlement means is cash, gift certificate, credit Handling is not stipulated, indicating that electronic money cannot be handled. In addition, the cash register of the store number “02”, the department number “001”, and the cash register number “021” has the cash register name “B store cash register # 1” and the change reserve of “20,000” yen. The necessity of inputting the total amount of the slip and the output destination of the result of the deposit processing are not stipulated, the cassette unlocking machine 22 at the time of deposit is “unnecessary”, and the handling settlement method is handling of cash, gift certificates and credits “Yes” indicates that handling of electronic money is “not possible”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the cash register characteristic setting data 17e is associated with cash register characteristics, the change reserve included in the cash register setting data 17d, the necessity of inputting the total amount of the slip when depositing, and the result of the deposit process. The output destination, the necessity / unnecessity of the cassette unlocking machine 22 at the time of depositing, and the information of the settlement means being handled are data items. If there is an item in which the content of the registration characteristic-specific setting data 17e for the characteristic data corresponding to the registration and the content specified in the registration setting data 17d corresponding to the registration do not match for a specific registration, the registration setting data 17d has priority.

  In the example of the setting data 17e by cash register characteristic in FIG. 7, when the cash register characteristic is “direct store”, the change reserve is “20,000” yen, the slip total amount input at the time of deposit is “necessary”, The output destination of the deposit processing result is “journal”, the necessity of the cassette unlocking machine 22 at the time of deposit is not stipulated, the handling settlement means is “acceptable” for handling cash, gift certificates and credits, electronic It shows that the handling of money is not stipulated. In addition, when the cashier characteristic is “tenant store”, change reserve is not stipulated, input of the total amount of slips at the time of deposit is “unnecessary”, and the output destination of the deposit processing result is “passbook”, The necessity of the cassette unlocking machine 22 at the time of depositing is not defined, and the handling settlement means does not regulate the handling of cash, gift certificates, credits and electronic money.

  As illustrated in FIG. 7, the authority setting data 17 f includes information on whether or not the administrator can perform the operation contents and whether or not the person in charge can perform the operation contents. In the example of the authority setting data 17f in FIG. 7, the manual input of the slip total amount indicates that the administrator is “permitted” and the person in charge is “permitted”. Further, the manual input of the cash amount indicates that the administrator is “permitted” and the person in charge is “impossible”. Further, the manual entry of the non-current item indicates that the administrator is “permitted” and the person in charge is “impossible”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the cashier card mapping data 17g is data defining mapping card information corresponding to card physical information. The card physical information includes a store number, a department number, and a cash register number that are actually stored in the cash card. Further, the mapping card information internally has a store number, a department number, and a cash register number as a conversion destination when a card storing information set in the card physical information is read.

  In the example of the registration card mapping data 17g in FIG. 8, when the IC card reader / writer 13 does not set the store number and department number and the registration card with the registration number “001” is read, the store number “01” is stored. This indicates that the department number is “010” and the cash register number is “001”. Further, when the IC card reader / writer 13 reads a register card with a store number “02”, a department number “001”, and a register number “001”, the store number “02” Is “001” and the register number is “021”. In addition, if the register corresponding to the register number read by the IC card reader / writer 13 does not exist in the register card mapping data 17g, the store number read from the register card is not converted. The department number and cash register number shall be used as they are.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the user data 17h has cash register card information and store clerk card information. The cashier card information includes a store number, a department number, and a cashier number read from the cashier card. Further, the clerk card information includes a clerk classification and a clerk number read from the clerk card. The example of the user data 17h in FIG. 6 indicates that a cash register card having a store number “01”, a department number “010”, and a cash register number “001” has been read.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the deposit history data 17i is data that is created for each record of deposit, and includes the date and time of deposit, deposit machine number of the deposit machine 10, store number, department Number, cash register number, store clerk classification, store clerk number, slip total amount, deposit amount, journal and / or output result to the passbook printer 21 and data collection history to the master unit are data items. The deposit amount includes the deposit amount of cash, the deposit amount of the current item, and the amount of change reserve taken out before the start of the deposit amount. Further, the deposit amount of the non-current item includes a deposit amount of a gift certificate, a credit settlement amount, an electronic money settlement amount, and the like. However, the credit settlement amount and the electronic money settlement amount are not stored in the depositing machine 10.

  The example of the deposit history data 17i in FIG. 8 is the deposit machine 10 with the deposit machine number “03” at the time “20:30” on the date “2013/4/1”, the store number “01”, and the department The deposit of the cash register with the number “010” and the cash register number “003” is deposited, the total amount of the slip is “280,000” yen, the cash deposit is “220,000” yen, and the gift certificate Payment is “25,000” yen, credit settlement amount is “55,000” yen, electronic money settlement amount is “0” yen, change reserve is “20,000” yen, This indicates that the record has been “normally” and the record of the deposit history data 17i is “sent” to the parent device.

  Next, the screen display contents related to the deposit process when the collection cassette 40 is brought in and deposited and the deposit result is printed on the passbook will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the screen display contents related to the deposit process when the collection cassette 40 is brought in and deposited and the deposit result is printed on the passbook.

  If the depositing process is selected in the depositing machine 10, a message to the effect that the register card is touched to the IC card reader / writer 13 is displayed as shown in FIG. In addition, when the pressing of the “Registration number manual input” button displayed at the bottom of FIG. 9A is accepted, a screen for inputting the registration number is displayed on the display operation unit 11 and the registration number by the screen operation is displayed. It is possible to substitute reading of the cash register card by the IC card reader / writer 13 by input.

  When information on the cash register card is read by touching the cash card to the IC card reader / writer 13 according to the message, the store number, department number, cash register number, etc. of the cash register that is going to deposit based on the information read from the IC card Get the cash register identification information. Whether the cassette unlocking machine 22 and the passbook printer 21 are necessary when depositing the cash register from the identification information of the cash register that is about to deposit, the cash register setting data 17d, and the cash register characteristic setting data 17e. Is determined. The example shown in FIG. 9 is a screen display example when it is determined that the cassette unlocking machine 22 and the passbook printer 21 are necessary when depositing.

  It is determined whether or not the cassette unlocking machine 22 is connected to the own apparatus from the deposit machine number 17a and the deposit machine setting data 17c, which are identification information of the deposit machine 10 of the own apparatus. When the cassette unlocking machine 22 is not connected to the own apparatus, as shown in FIG. 9B, a message that the cassette unlocking machine 22 is not connected to the own apparatus and the depositing machine setting data 17c are displayed. The identification information of the depositing machine 10 to which the cassette unlocking machine 22 is connected is displayed, and a “Yes” button indicating the continuation of the process and a “No” button indicating the interruption of the process are displayed at the bottom of the screen. To display. If “No” is selected on the screen of FIG. 9B, the process is interrupted and the process ends. In addition, when the cassette unlocking machine 22 is connected, or when the cassette unlocking machine 22 is not connected but “Yes” indicating processing continuation is selected on the screen of FIG. The process proceeds to a process of determining whether or not the passbook printer 21 is connected to the own apparatus.

  It is determined whether or not the passbook printer 21 is connected to the own apparatus from the deposit machine number 17a which is the identification information of the deposit machine 10 of the own apparatus and the deposit machine setting data 17c. When the passbook printer 21 is not connected to the own device, as shown in FIG. 9C, the passbook is referred to by referring to the message that the passbook printer 21 is not connected to the own device and the deposit machine setting data 17c. The identification information of the depositing machine 10 to which the printer 21 is connected is displayed, and a “Yes” button indicating the continuation of the process and a “No” button indicating the interruption of the process are displayed at the bottom of the screen. If “No” is selected on the screen of FIG. 9C, the process is interrupted and the process ends. Further, when the passbook printer 21 is connected, and when the passbook printer 21 is not connected but “Yes” indicating processing continuation is selected on the screen of FIG. 9C, FIG. 9D. Transition to the screen.

  In accordance with the message “Set cash or gift certificate and press start” displayed on the screen of FIG. 9 (d), set cash or gift certificate at the slot and select “Cash When either the “payment” button or the “gift certificate deposit” button is selected and the “start” button is pressed, counting of the inserted cash or gift certificate is started. In the example of FIG. 9, in the state of FIG. 9 (d), bills are inserted into the bill insertion slot 14a, coins are inserted into the coin insertion slot 15a, and cash deposit is selected by pressing the “cash deposit” button. It indicates that the cash counting is started by pressing the “Start” button.

  The identification information of the cash register is specified from the information of the cash register card read in FIG. 9A, and the information related to the deposit processing control for the cash register is acquired. The example of FIG. 9 is an example of cashier deposit processing of a tenant store, and the screen transition when the input of the total amount of slip is not required based on the setting value of the cash register setting data 17d or cash register characteristic setting data 17e. Show. Since it is not necessary to input the slip total amount, the input screen for the slip total amount is not displayed. When the counting of cash (150,000 yen) ends, the screen transitions to the screen of FIG.

  The screen of FIG. 9 (e) is a screen for confirming the contents of payment and instructing additional payment. The received cash counting result (150,000 yen) is reflected in the cash column on the screen. The Also, “130,000” yen obtained by subtracting change (20,000 yen) from the cash count result (150,000 yen) is displayed in the total sales and deposit total column. At the bottom of the screen, there is a problem with the "Cash Deposit Start" button that gives instructions for depositing additional cash, the "Gift Certificate Start" button that gives instructions for depositing gift certificates, and the deposit details displayed on the screen Rather, a “complete” button to be pressed when the deposit process is executed with this content is arranged.

  In the state of FIG. 9 (e), when a gift certificate is set in the bill insertion slot 14a and a “gift certificate deposit start” button is pressed, counting of gift certificates is started. When the count of gift certificates (70,000 yen) is completed, the screen transitions to the screen of FIG. In the screen of FIG. 9F, the counting result of the gift certificate is reflected, and “70,000” yen that is the counting result of the product is displayed in the column of the outside item. The counting result of the gift certificate is also added to the column of total deposit and total sales, and the display in the total deposit and total sales column is “200,000” yen.

  In the state of FIG. 9F, by pressing the “complete” button, the journal and / or the passbook are printed, the record for the deposit in the deposit history data 17i is confirmed, and the temporary banknote storage unit 14g The banknotes and gift certificates that have been held are stored in the banknote storage unit 14h, and the coins that have been stored in the coin temporary storage unit 15e are stored in the coin storage unit 15f. However, when the passbook printer 21 is not connected, the passbook is not printed.

  If it is determined that the cassette unlocking machine 22 and / or the passbook printer 21 are not required when depositing the cash register, the screen of FIG. 9B and / or FIG. 9C is skipped. .

  Next, the processing procedure of the deposit process in the deposit machine 10 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the depositing process in the depositing machine 10.

  First, the deposit processing unit 18c acquires cash register identification information such as a store number, a department number, and a cash register number by reading a cash register card, reading a magnetic tape in a bankbook, or accepting manual input from a screen. The register identification information and change reserve acquired by adding a new record to 17i are written (step S101). The detailed processing procedure of step S101 will be described later.

  Next, from the cash register identification information such as the store number, department number, and cash register number acquired in step S101, cash register setting data 17d, and cash register characteristic specific setting data 17e, the cash register sales information for the cash register identification information is received. Whether or not the equipment required for depositing is connected to the own apparatus from the deposit machine number 17a which is identification information of the cash register of the own apparatus and the deposit machine setting data 17c. Is checked (step S102). As a result of the check in step S102, if all devices necessary for depositing are connected (step S103; Yes), the process proceeds to step S107. Further, if any of the devices necessary for depositing is not connected as a result of the check in step S102 (step S103; No), the depositing processing unit 18c performs the processing shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C. ) Is displayed on the display operation unit 11 (step S104). If the “No” button indicating that processing is not continued for the message displayed in step S104 is pressed (step S105; No), the record once added to the deposit history data 17i in step S101 is deleted. (Step S106), and the process ends. When the “Yes” button indicating that processing is to be continued for the message displayed in step S104 is pressed (step S105; Yes), the process proceeds to step S107.

  Next, the deposit processing unit 18c performs an initial process related to the deposit process (step S107). The initial process will be specifically described. The deposit processing unit 18c displays a screen at the start of the deposit process shown in FIG. However, if neither banknote deposit nor coin deposit is possible depending on the contents of the deposit machine setting data 17c, the “cash deposit” button is not displayed. If it is not possible to deposit a gift certificate, the “gift certificate deposit” button is not displayed. Further, the deposit processing unit 18c instructs the bill control unit 14 and the coin control unit 15 to open the bill insertion slot 14a and the coin insertion slot 15a so that money or a gift certificate can be inserted. In addition, when the cassette unlocking machine 22 is connected and the cassette unlocking machine 22 is necessary, the deposit processing unit 18c makes the cassette unlocking machine 22 usable. In addition, when the wrapping coin depositing machine 23 is connected and the wrapping coin depositing machine 23 is a necessary device, the deposit processing unit 18c puts the wrapping coin depositing machine 23 into a state in which wrapping coins can be inserted. In this way, for optional devices that are connected, if the device is not needed, leave the device in an unusable state, improving the overall performance of the deposit process and unnecessary operations. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation due to the occurrence of the error.

  If pressing of the “Start” button is accepted in a state where “cash deposit” is specified on the screen of FIG. 9D (Step S108; Yes, Step S109; Yes), the deposit processing unit 18c 14 for counting the number of bills inserted into the bill insertion slot 14a, for counting the coin control unit 15 for counting the coins inserted into the coin slot 15a, and for the wrapping coin depositing machine 23. The cash counting process is started by giving an instruction to count the wrapping coins (step S110). In addition, if pressing of the “Start” button is received in a state where “Gift certificate deposit” is specified on the screen of FIG. 9D (Step S108; Yes, Step S109; No), the bill controller 14 is instructed. The counting process of the gift certificate is started by instructing the counting of the gift certificate inserted into the bill insertion slot 14a (step S111). If the “start button” is not pressed on the screen of FIG. 9D displayed in step S107 (step S108; No), the process returns to step S108 to wait for the “start” button to be pressed.

  If the cash counting process is started in step S110 or the gift certificate counting process is started in step S111, the deposit processing unit 18c acquires the cash register identification information acquired in step S101, the cash register setting data 17d, and the cash register. It is determined from the characteristic-specific setting data 17e whether or not it is necessary to input the slip total amount (step S112). When it is determined that the slip total amount needs to be input (step S112; Yes), the input of the slip total amount is received by displaying the slip total amount input screen, and the received slip total amount is received in step S101. The voucher total amount of the deposit history data 17i added in step 1 is updated (step S113). If it is determined that the input of the total amount of the slip is unnecessary (step S112; No), step S113 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S114.

  When the input of the total amount of slip is accepted, or when it is determined that the input of the total amount of slip is unnecessary, the deposit processing unit 18c displays a screen indicating that the cash or gift certificate is being counted (step) S114).

  Next, when the instructed counting process is finished (step S115; Yes), the deposit processing unit 18c deposits cash in the deposit history data 17i in which the content notified as the count result is added in step S101. Alternatively, it is reflected in the deposit amount of the gift certificate (step S116), and the screen for confirming the deposit contents reflecting the contents of the record after the update of the deposit history data 17i and instructing the additional deposit is displayed (step S116). S117). If the instructed counting process has not ended (step S115; No), the process returns to step S115 to wait for the instructed counting process to end. If it is determined that it is not necessary to input the total amount of the slip, the screen for confirming the payment contents and the instruction for additional payment is displayed as shown in FIG. When it is determined that it is necessary and the input of the total amount of the slip is accepted, an item indicating the difference between the total amount of the slip, the sales amount, and the total amount of the slip is added in addition to the items shown in FIG. A screen is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), at the bottom of the screen for confirming the contents of the deposit and instructing additional deposit, a “cash deposit start” button for instructing additional cash deposit, There is a "Gift certificate start" button that gives instructions for depositing gift certificates, and a "Done" button that is pressed when there is no problem with the deposit contents displayed on the screen and the deposit process is executed with these contents. The

  When the pressing of the “complete” button is accepted on the screen displayed in step S117 (step S118; Yes), the deposit processing unit 18c prints the journal and / or passbook, and performs the deposit of the deposit history data 17i. Completion of payment such as confirmation of records, storage of banknotes and gift certificates held in the banknote temporary storage unit 14g in the banknote storage unit 14h, and storage of coins stored in the coin temporary storage unit 15e in the coin storage unit 15f Time processing is performed (step S119), and the deposit process is completed. The detailed processing procedure of the process at the time of completion of deposit will be described later.

  In addition, when the pressing of the “cash deposit start” button is accepted on the screen displayed in step S117 (step S118; No, step S120; Yes), the deposit processing unit 18c makes a bill to the bill control unit 14. An instruction for counting the bills inserted into the insertion slot 14a, an instruction for counting the coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 15a with respect to the coin control unit 15, and a count of the wrapping coins inserted into the packaging coin depositing machine 23. By performing the instruction, the cash counting process is started (step S121), and the process proceeds to step S115.

  In addition, if the press of the “gift certificate deposit start” button is accepted on the screen displayed in step S117 (step S120; No, step S122; Yes), the bill controller 14 inserts the bill into the bill insertion slot 14a. By instructing the counting of the gift certificate that has been issued, the counting process of the gift certificate is started (step S123), and the process proceeds to step S115.

  In addition, in the screen displayed in step S117, when the item name of the slip total amount, cash, and non-existing item displayed on the screen is touched (step S122; No, step S124; Yes), the touched item The screen for manual input is displayed, the received manual input content is reflected in the deposit history data 17i added in step S101 (step S125), and the process proceeds to step S117.

  In addition, on the screen displayed in step S117, the “Cash Deposit Start” button is pressed, the “Gift Certificate Start” button is pressed, and the total amount of the slip displayed on the screen, cash, and the item name of the current item are displayed. If the touch is not received (step S124; No), the process returns to step S118 to wait for any operation.

  Next, a detailed processing procedure of the cash register identification information acquisition process (step S101) of the deposit process in the deposit machine 10 shown in FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a detailed processing procedure of the cash register identification information acquisition process (step S101) of the deposit process in the deposit machine 10 shown in FIG.

  When the deposit is selected from the menu displayed on the display operation unit 11, the deposit processing unit 18c displays a screen for accepting the register identification information shown in FIG. An input is accepted (step S201). When the cashier card is held over the IC card reader / writer 13 and the reading of the cashier card content is accepted (step S202; Yes), the deposit processing unit 18c determines the store number, the department number, and the information from the information read from the cashier card. Cash register identification information such as a cash register number is acquired (step S203). Further, the deposit processing unit 18c determines the shop number, department number, and cash register number converted by the cash card mapping data 17g from the acquired shop number, department number, cash register number, and cash card mapping data 17g (step S204). ).

  Furthermore, the deposit processing unit 18c registers the converted store number, department number, and register number determined using the register card mapping data 17g in step S204 in the user data 17h, and adds one record to the deposit history data 17i. Then, the converted shop number, department number, and cash register number determined using the cash card mapping data 17g in step S204 are also registered in the added record (step S209). In addition, the deposit processing unit 18c, from the converted store number, department number and cash register number determined using the cash card mapping data 17g in step S204, cash register setting data 17d, and cash register characteristic specific setting data 17e, The cashier's change reserve is specified and written in the change reserve of the record of the added deposit history data 17i (step S210), and the cash register identification information acquisition process is terminated.

  If the passbook is inserted into the passbook printer 21 while the screen for accepting the register identification information shown in FIG. 9A is displayed, reading of the passbook magnetic tape is accepted (step S202). ; No, Step S205; Yes), the deposit processing unit 18c acquires cash register identification information such as a store number, a department number, and a cash register number from the read magnetic tape information of the bankbook (Step S206), and proceeds to Step S204. Transition.

  In the screen for accepting the register identification information shown in FIG. 9A, if pressing of the “Register Number Manual Input” button arranged at the bottom of the screen is accepted (Step S205; No, Step S207; Yes), the deposit processing unit 18c displays a screen on which the store number, department number, and cash register number can be manually input, accepts the input of the store number, department number, and cash register number (step S208), and step The process proceeds to S209.

  On the screen for accepting cash register identification information shown in FIG. 9 (a), neither the reading of the contents of the cash register card, the reading of the magnetic tape of the bankbook, or the pressing of the “Register Number Manual Input” button is accepted. If it is detected (step S207; No), the process returns to step S202 to wait for any operation to be performed.

  Next, a detailed process procedure of the deposit completion process (step S119) of the deposit process in the depositing machine 10 shown in FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a detailed processing procedure of the deposit completion process (step S119) of the depositing process in the depositing machine 10 shown in FIG.

  When the “Done” button arranged at the bottom of the screen is pressed on the screen for confirming the deposit content and instructing additional deposit as shown in FIG. 9 (f), the deposit processing unit 18 c The current date is registered in the date of the record of the deposit history data 17i added in step S101 of FIG. 10 and the current time is registered in the time (step S301). Also, based on the information on the cash register identification information such as the cash register store number, department number and cash register number, the cash register setting data 17d, and the cash register characteristic specific setting data 17e, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to output the journal as the payment result output. (Step S302), if it is determined that journal output is necessary (Step S302; Yes), the deposit processing unit 18c edits the contents of the deposit and outputs it from the journal printing unit 12 (Step S303). When it is determined that journal output is unnecessary (step S302; No), the process proceeds to step S304.

  Similarly, based on the identification information of the cash register, such as the register number of the cash register, the department number, and the cash register number, the information of the cash register setting data 17d and the cash register characteristic-specific setting data 17e, The necessity determination is performed (step S304). If it is determined in step S304 that output to the passbook is unnecessary (step S304; No), the process proceeds to step S308. If it is determined in step S304 that output to the passbook is necessary (step S304; Yes), the deposit processing unit 18c edits the content to be printed on the passbook, and passes the edited data to the passbook printing unit 18e. The passbook printing unit 18e transmits the received print data to the book printer 21 (step S305). When the passbook printing unit 18e sends the print data to the passbook printer 21, the passbook printer 21 waits for a print end notification from the passbook printer 21, and the print end notification is not received even if a predetermined time has passed since the print data was sent. If this is the case (step S306; Yes), the print data sent to the passbook printer 21 is cancelled, and the fact that it has not been output due to a timeout is written in the output result of the deposit history data 17i added in step S101 of FIG. S309), the process proceeds to step S310. In addition, when the predetermined time has not yet passed since the print data is sent (step S306; No), and the notification that the passbook printing is finished is not received from the passbook printer 21 (step S307; No), The process returns to step S306. Further, when a notification that the passbook printing has been completed is received from the passbook printer 21 (step S307; Yes), it has been output to the output result of the record of the deposit history data 17i added in step S101 of FIG. Is written (step S308). However, if the bankbook printer 21 is not connected to the depositing machine 10, the processing from step S304 to step S308 is not performed.

  Next, based on the deposit machine number 17a and the deposit machine setting data 17c, it is determined whether it is a parent machine or a child machine (step S310), and if it is determined that it is a child machine (step S310; Yes), the record of the deposit history data 17i added in step S101 of FIG. 10 is transmitted to the deposit machine 10 of the parent machine, and the deposit history of the record in the deposit history data 17i is updated to “transmitted” (step S311), the process at the time of completion of payment is terminated. If it is determined that the device itself is a parent device (step S310; No), the processing at the completion of payment is terminated without performing the processing of step S311.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the cashier 10 required for the deposit corresponding to the identified cash register is identified by identifying the cash register corresponding to the deposit to be performed by reading a cash register card prior to deposit. In the state where the function of the specified depositing machine 10 is not functioning in the depositing machine 10, a notification that the required function is not functioning in the depositing machine 10 and the deposit required for depositing Since it is configured to notify the identification information of the depositing machine 10 in which the function of the machine 10 is functioning, even if an attempt is made to perform the depositing process with an apparatus that does not have the necessary function, appropriate information is given to the operator. By providing, it is possible to efficiently complete the deposit process that is originally intended to be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, when an attempt is made to start depositing with the depositing machine 10, the necessary apparatus is connected to the depositing machine 10 when the necessary apparatus for depositing is not connected. Is displayed, and the identification information of the depositing machine 10 to which the necessary equipment is connected is also notified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a message indicating that the necessary equipment is not connected by notifying the master machine of the start and end information of use of the depositing machine 10 and managing the operating status of all the depositing machines 10 in the master machine. , Not only the information of the deposit machine setting data 17c, but also the movable status of all the deposit machines 10 managed by the parent machine, and the currently used deposit machine that is connected to the necessary equipment is not used. You may be made to alert | report 10 identification numbers collectively.

  In the above-described embodiment, the cash register characteristics are described as being held by the depositing machine 10 as setting information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, information indicating characteristics may be held in an IC chip of a cash register card. Further, for example, information indicating characteristics for each cash register is held in the management PC 30 capable of data communication with the depositing machine 10, and information indicating characteristics for each cash register is acquired from the management PC 30 by performing data communication during the deposit processing. It may be. In addition, for example, not all the depositing machines 10 hold the setting information, but the information indicating the characteristics of each cash register is held in one predetermined depositing machine 10 out of a plurality of depositing machines 10 for depositing. You may make it acquire the information which shows the characteristic for every cash register by performing data communication at the time of a process.

  Moreover, although the example applied to the depositing machine 10 having a depositing function for depositing sales proceeds has been described in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same function may be applied to a deposit / withdrawal machine that can deposit sales and deposit change reserves. In addition, according to the characteristics of each cash register, information on whether or not the change function of change reserves is used and whether or not changes can be made by manipulating the amount of change reserves when used will be included. You may make it control the display and screen of an item concerning payment according to the characteristic for every cash register.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, control such as message display is performed depending on whether or not the depositing machine 10 has optional functions such as the passbook printer 21 and the cassette unlocking machine 22. It is not limited to. For example, even if the passbook printer 21 is provided, the same control as that in the case where no device is provided may be performed when the function cannot be realized such as running out of ink. Further, the control is not limited to the presence / absence of an optional function that can be installed in the depositing machine 10, and for example, the control is performed based on the presence / absence of connection of an externally connected device such as a UBS cable. It may be. In addition, for example, for devices that can be used via a communication line such as a LAN, control may be performed depending on whether or not the environment setting is performed so that the device can be used from the deposit machine 10. Good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, control such as message display is performed depending on whether or not the depositing machine 10 has optional functions such as the passbook printer 21 and the cassette unlocking machine 22, and the necessary optional functions are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, although the operator's intention is confirmed by displaying a message or the like. For example, if a necessary optional function is not provided, the processing may be forcibly terminated without confirming the operator's intention by displaying a message or the like.

  In addition, each configuration illustrated in the above-described embodiments is functionally schematic and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. That is, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be functionally or physically distributed / integrated in an arbitrary unit according to various loads or usage conditions. Can be configured.

  As described above, the valuable medium processing system, the valuable medium processing apparatus, and the valuable medium processing method according to the present invention operate at any store in a complex retail store where a directly managed store of a parent company and a tenant store of another company enter. It is suitable for making it possible to deposit the sales proceeds for each cash register by an operation that is easy for a person to understand.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Deposit machine 11 Display operation part 12 Journal printing part 13 IC card reader / writer 14 Banknote control part 14a Banknote insertion port 14b Banknote rejection port 14c Banknote stacker part 14d Banknote stacker shutter 14e Banknote conveyance part 14f Banknote identification part 14g Banknote temporary storage part 14h Banknote storage unit 15 Coin control unit 15a Coin insertion port 15b Coin reject port 15c Coin transport unit 15d Coin identification unit 15e Coin temporary storage unit 15f Coin storage unit 16 Communication unit 17 Storage unit 17a Deposit machine number 17b Payment determination target time setting data 17c Deposit machine setting data 17d Cash register setting data 17e Cash register characteristic setting data 17f Authority setting data 17g Cash card mapping data 17h User data 17i Payment history data 18 Main body control unit 18a Deposit machine information setting unit 1 b Cash register information setting section 18c Deposit processing section 18d Deposit status inquiry section 18e Passbook printing section 18f Deposit history data collecting section 21 Passbook printer 22 Cassette unlocking machine 22a Slide base section 22b Cover section 22c Lock unlocking section 22d Display section 23 Packaging Coin depositing machine 30 Management PC
40 Collection cassette 40a Upper housing part 40b Lower housing part

Claims (9)

A valuable medium processing system having a valuable medium processing device for storing a valuable medium brought in from a cash register responsible for settlement of goods,
When the valuable medium processing apparatus accepts the valuable medium, necessary function management means for managing whether or not it is necessary to provide an additional function related to storage of the valuable medium for each cash register;
Providing function management means for managing whether or not the valuable medium processing apparatus can provide the additional function;
A cash register specifying means for specifying a cash register for receiving the valuable medium;
Determination means for determining whether or not provision of the additional function is necessary for the cash register specified by the cash register specifying means;
A valuable medium processing system comprising: an informing unit that notifies when the determining unit determines that the additional function needs to be provided and the additional function cannot be provided.   2. The notification unit, when an additional function determined to be necessary by the determination unit cannot be provided, notifies a message that the additional unit cannot provide the additional function. The valuable media processing system described in 1. When there are a plurality of the valuable medium processing devices, the device further comprises other device providing function management means for managing whether other valuable medium processing devices other than the own device can provide the additional function,
If the additional function determined to be necessary by the determination means cannot be provided, the notification means notifies information identifying other valuable medium processing devices that can provide the additional function determined to be necessary. The valuable medium processing system according to claim 2, wherein: The valuable medium processing apparatus further includes a print control unit that prints information on the stored valuable medium on a passbook,
The determination means provides a function of printing information relating to the valuable medium stored in the passbook by the print control means when a passbook printer capable of printing to the passbook is connected to the valuable medium processing apparatus. 4. The valuable medium processing system according to claim 1, wherein the value is determined to be possible. The valuable medium processing device further includes switching means for switching between a usable state and an unusable state with respect to the cassette unlocking machine capable of unlocking the collection cassette for collecting the sales proceeds of the cash register. Prepared,
The said determination means determines with the provision of the function which can unlock | release the said collection | recovery cassette, when the said cassette unlocking machine is connected to an own apparatus, The any one of Claims 1-4 characterized by the above-mentioned. The valuable media processing system described in 1.   The valuable medium processing system according to claim 1, wherein the necessary function management unit is provided in the valuable medium processing apparatus. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: an additional function control unit that suppresses an operation of a device that provides the additional function when the additional function determined to be unnecessary by the determination unit can be provided. The valuable media processing system described in 1. A valuable medium processing device for storing a valuable medium brought in from a cash register responsible for settlement of goods,
Providing function management means for managing whether or not the own apparatus can provide an additional function related to storage of the valuable medium;
A cash register specifying means for specifying a cash register for receiving the valuable medium;
Determination means for determining whether or not provision of the additional function is necessary for the cash register specified by the cash register specifying means;
A valuable medium processing apparatus comprising: an informing unit that informs when the determining unit determines that the additional function needs to be provided and the additional function cannot be provided. A valuable medium processing method in a valuable medium processing system having a valuable medium processing device for storing a valuable medium brought in from a cash register responsible for settlement of goods,
A necessary function management step for managing, for each cash register, whether or not it is necessary to provide an additional function related to storage of the valuable medium when the valuable medium processing apparatus accepts the valuable medium;
A providing function management step for managing whether or not the valuable medium processing apparatus can provide the additional function;
When accepting the valuable medium, a cash register specifying step that specifies a target cash register;
A determination step for determining whether or not the provision of the additional function is necessary for the cash register specified by the cash register specifying step;
A valuable medium processing method comprising: a notification step of notifying when it is determined by the determination step that the additional function needs to be provided and the additional function cannot be provided.

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