JP2016184243A - Automatic adjustment system and automatic adjustment device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic adjustment system and an automatic adjustment device such that when cash payment and electronic money payment are combined in adjustment of charge for use of a parking lot etc., and payment is deficient for the charge with only one of the electronic money and cash, what is called complementary payment using the other one is enabled so as to enhance convenience while maintaining speedy and simple processing.SOLUTION: A complementary payment processing part 91 provided to a control part 90 cooperates with respective parts so as to function as a complementary payment acceptance part which, when the balance is deficient in payment using one of cash and electronic money, accepts complementary payment utilizing the other, so that even if the payment is deficient for the charge only with one of the electronic money and cash, automatic adjustment processing can be performed which is enhanced in convenience while maintaining speedy and simple processing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to an automatic settlement system and an automatic settlement apparatus that can accept settlement using electronic money and cash together.

  Conventionally, for example, an unattended automatic payment machine provided in a parking lot or a vending machine can select either cash settlement or electronic money settlement. However, such an unattended automatic payment machine does not have a mode in which cash and electronic money are used together. For example, the balance of the electronic money card held by the user is insufficient to pay only. In that case, the electronic money card could not be used for payment. In addition, for example, when the user inserts cash on hand and the amount of money is insufficient, the shortage cannot be settled with an electronic money card.

  As a technology related to a service using electronic money, for example, a technology that accepts payment by electronic money and other payment means (payment by credit card, etc.) by a user pre-registering with a central server (see Patent Document 1) It has been known.

  However, in the case of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is assumed that user information is registered in advance. For example, the quickness of the settlement process, such as unattended automatic settlement such as a parking lot or a vending machine. In a scene where the demand for simplicity is high, there is a possibility that the aspect is not necessarily highly convenient.

JP2013-92949A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and in combination with cash settlement and electronic money settlement in the settlement of parking lot usage fees, etc., there is a lack of charges in settlement with only one of electronic money and cash To provide an automatic checkout system and automatic checkout device that can make payments on the other side, or in other words, make payments that are complementary, and maintain quick and simple processing while improving convenience. With the goal.

  In order to achieve the above object, an automatic settlement system according to the present invention includes a cash acceptance unit that accepts settlement with cash, an electronic money acceptance unit that accepts settlement with electronic money, a cash acceptance unit, and an electronic money acceptance unit. A supplementary settlement accepting unit that accepts a supplementary settlement using the settlement on the other side when there is a charge shortage in the settlement on the other side.

  According to the above automatic settlement system, by having a complementary settlement acceptance unit, it is possible to perform complementary settlement by combining cash settlement and electronic money settlement in settlement. Only one of electronic money and cash is insufficient for settlement. Even if this happens, it is possible to perform automatic settlement processing with higher convenience while maintaining quick and simple processing.

  In a specific aspect of the present invention, the supplementary settlement accepting unit, in addition to the supplementary settlement using the settlement at the cash acceptance unit when the remaining amount is insufficient in the settlement at the electronic money acceptance unit, new electronic money Accept supplementary payment by card. In this case, payment can be made with a plurality of electronic money cards.

  In another aspect of the present invention, the supplementary settlement acceptance unit is configured to cancel the settlement on the one side and the other side when the charge is insufficient on the settlement on either the cash reception unit or the electronic money reception unit. Accept payments with. In this case, the settlement method can be changed.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, the payment means notification section further notifies the user that payment with cash or electronic money is possible, and the payment means notification section includes a cash reception section and an electronic money reception section. The user is informed that supplementary payment is possible when there is a shortage of charges in either of the payments. In this case, guidance can be provided by notification in the settlement means notification unit, and for example, convenience can be particularly improved for a user who is unfamiliar with the operation of the system.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is further provided a printing unit for printing cash payment information and electronic money payment information on a receipt upon completion of settlement when a complementary payment is made. In this case, the contents of the complementary settlement can be recorded on the receipt.

  In still another aspect of the present invention, a parking fee calculation unit that calculates a parking fee and a fee notification unit that informs the user of the parking fee calculated by the parking fee calculation unit are further provided to settle the parking fee. In this case, it is possible to perform an automatic checkout process with higher convenience while making it quick and simple in the charge adjustment at the parking lot.

  In order to achieve the above object, an automatic settlement apparatus according to the present invention includes an insertion slot into which cash is inserted, a cash reception unit that receives settlement with cash inserted from the insertion slot, and a reader / writer that transmits and receives data related to electronic money. The electronic money accepting unit that accepts payment by electronic money based on transmission and reception at the reader / writer unit, and when the payment is insufficient for either the cash accepting unit or the electronic money accepting unit, A supplementary settlement acceptance unit that accepts supplementary settlement using one settlement.

  According to the above automatic settlement apparatus, by having a complementary settlement acceptance unit, it is possible to perform complementary settlement by combining cash settlement and electronic money settlement in settlement, and there is a lack of charge for settlement with only one of electronic money and cash Even if this occurs, it is possible to perform automatic checkout processing with higher convenience while maintaining quick and simple checkout.

It is a block diagram shown about an example of the whole structure of the automatic adjustment system which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a block diagram explaining the example of 1 structure of the automatic adjustment apparatus incorporated in an automatic adjustment system. (A) is a figure which shows one structural example of the front part of an automatic adjustment apparatus, (B) is a figure which shows an example of the screen display in an automatic adjustment apparatus. (A) is a figure which shows one structural example of the front part of an automatic adjustment apparatus, (B) is a figure which shows an example of the display regarding a charge shortage, (C) and (D) are operation guidance. It is a figure which shows an example, respectively. (A) is a figure which shows another example of the display regarding a charge shortage, (B)-(E) is a figure which respectively shows an example of operation guidance. It is a figure which shows another example of the display regarding a charge shortage. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the screen display at the time of the completion of payment in an automatic adjustment apparatus, (B) is a figure which shows an example about the printing of a receipt. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process regarding payment.

  Hereinafter, an automatic payment system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The automatic settlement system 100 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of automatic settlement apparatuses α, β, γ, a parking lot management apparatus 700, a plurality of management servers A, B, C, etc. of electronic money management companies, for example, the Internet. It is configured with a line IN such as a line, and electronic money transactions via a plurality of types of electronic money cards are possible through the line IN. Here, it is assumed that the automatic settlement apparatus α functions as an automatic settlement apparatus 500 for parking fee settlement of the parking lot management apparatus 700.

  Hereinafter, the automatic settlement apparatus 500 incorporated in the automatic settlement system 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. Here, as an example, it is assumed that the automatic settlement apparatus 500 (the automatic settlement apparatus α in FIG. 1) is an automatic settlement apparatus for parking fee settlement as described above. Specifically, the automatic checkout device 500 is a device that is installed at the exit of the pay parking lot and performs the checkout for the parking fee. The automatic checkout device 500 is connected to the parking lot management device 700 that manages and manages the corresponding parking lot. Under the management of the parking lot management device 700, the control of the automatic settlement is performed as part of the parking lot management. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 (A), the automatic checkout apparatus 500 includes a cash insertion slot 10, a cash reception unit 10a, a reader / writer unit 20, an electronic money reception unit 20a, and a parking ticket insertion. The mouth 30, the parking ticket reception part 30a, the printer 40, the printer control part 40a, the communication part 50, the touch panel part TO, the speaker SP, and the control part 90 which controls these collectively are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the cash slot 10 has, for example, a money slot 13 that is a slot for money and a bill slot 12 that is a slot for bills, for example, a currency slot 13 and the like. It is a window for sending and receiving cash, such as cash input for payment of parking fees, payment for fishing, and refunds. The cash accepting unit 10a shown in FIG. 2 is disposed between the cash insertion slot 10 and the control unit 90, and is necessary for accepting the settlement with the cash inserted from the cash insertion slot 10 based on the instruction from the control unit 90. Various processes are performed. That is, the cash acceptance unit 10a is a device for accepting settlement with cash and performing settlement, that is, transaction.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the reader / writer unit 20 is a terminal that is attached to the front part of the automatic checkout apparatus 500 and touches the electronic money card to read / write information on the electronic money card. Here, it is assumed that a plurality of companies and a plurality of electronic money cards can be handled. The electronic money accepting unit 20a shown in FIG. 2 is arranged between the reader / writer unit 20 and the control unit 90, and accepts settlement of electronic money using the reader / writer unit 20 based on an instruction from the control unit 90. Perform various necessary processes. That is, the electronic money accepting unit 20a is a device for accepting settlement with electronic money and performing settlement, that is, transaction execution.

  The parking ticket insertion slot 30 inserts a parking ticket distributed to each vehicle when entering the parking lot, that is, a parking ticket window. The parking ticket reception unit 30 a transmits a signal indicating that the parking ticket has been inserted into the parking ticket insertion slot 30 to the control unit 90. That is, the control unit 90 starts various processes for payment based on a signal from the parking ticket receiving unit 30a.

  The printer 40 is a printing unit that operates under the control of the printer control unit 40a connected to the control unit 90, and prints a receipt upon completion of payment (at the time of final settlement).

  The communication unit 50 receives and transmits various information necessary for calculating the parking fee, such as information on the parking ticket and the relationship between the parking time and the parking fee, and the line IN ( 1), communication with each electronic money management company is performed.

  The touch panel unit TO is a device configured by providing a transparent sensor unit on a liquid crystal panel, for example, and is a monitor unit (display unit) that guides various information transmission, various instructions, and the like in charge settlement to the user by a display operation. And functions as an input device that accepts an input instruction by a user's touch operation. In addition to the liquid crystal panel (LCD panel) or the like, the touch panel unit TO is configured from various modes. The speaker SP performs voice guidance corresponding to display guidance on the touch panel unit TO. That is, the touch panel unit TO and the speaker SP function as a payment means notification unit that notifies the user of various information for payment. Thereby, for example, convenience can be improved particularly for a user who is unfamiliar with the operation of the system. In addition, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, in particular, in the case of cash settlement and electronic money settlement, supplementary settlement that is supplemented by settlement on the other side when there is a shortage of charges in either settlement. It is possible to inform the user that such a settlement is possible.

  The control unit 90 has a CPU and the like, and controls the operation of each of the above units to control the entire automatic payment processing of the parking fee by the automatic payment apparatus 500. The control unit 90 includes a complementary settlement processing unit 91, a calculation unit 92, and a data storage unit 93.

  The complementary payment processing unit 91 is a circuit device capable of executing various arithmetic processes and the like, and among the various types of processing performed in the control unit 90, in particular, one of cash payment and electronic money payment is complemented by the other. Various processes necessary to perform complementary settlement are performed. The complementary payment processing unit 91 functions as a complementary payment reception unit that can receive the complementary payment by controlling various reception processes and the like via the cash reception unit 10a and the electronic money reception unit 20a.

  The calculation unit 92 performs various calculations necessary for settlement. For example, a parking fee calculation unit 92a that calculates a parking fee based on information acquired from the parking lot management device 700 via the communication unit 50; Insufficient payment due to the amount of money inserted into the cash slot 10 via the cash acceptance unit 10a or the remaining amount of the electronic money card read by the reader / writer unit 20 via the electronic money acceptance unit 20a And a shortage charge calculation unit 92b for calculating the amount of money.

  The data storage unit 93 is a variety of information storage units for storing predetermined information such as image display, voice guidance, and other programs required for various processes, as well as the amount of money to be charged, the remaining amount of electronic money cards, etc. It is the information storage part for storing the information which is needed at the time of payment. In particular, here, it is assumed that a payment breakdown data holding unit 93a is provided for storing a breakdown when the settlement is performed with both cash and electronic money by complementary settlement.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 3 etc., an example of each operation | movement of the automatic adjustment apparatus 500 which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated.

  FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a configuration example of the front part of the automatic settlement apparatus 500. On the front side, the parking ticket insertion slot 30, the cash insertion slot 10, the reader / writer unit 20 and the like described above are shown. In the automatic settlement apparatus 500, all components necessary for the user to settle the parking fee are arranged and function as a reception window for the fee settlement. FIG. 3A shows the display of the initial screen before the settlement is started. In this state, a parking ticket can be received from the parking ticket insertion slot 30. In the example shown in the figure, the notation indicating the insertion location of the parking ticket is made on the image display surface DS of the touch panel unit TO.

  When the parking ticket is inserted from the parking ticket insertion slot 30, the automatic checkout apparatus 500 calculates the fee and displays the usage fee on the image display surface DS of the touch panel unit TO as shown in FIG. 3B. (I.e., it functions as a charge notification unit that informs the user of the parking fee) and displays a payment instruction by cash or electronic money as an image. In the example shown in the figure, an arrow indicating the position of the cash slot 10 and the position of the reader / writer unit 20 (that is, the touch position of the electronic money card) is also displayed. That is, the user settles the usage fee depending on whether the user inserts cash from the cash insertion slot 10 or touches the reader / writer unit 20 with the electronic money card.

  When the user inserts, for example, cash from the cash input slot 10 in accordance with the instruction displayed on the image display surface DS shown in FIG. 3B, the automatic settlement apparatus 500 shown in FIG. Counting is performed to determine whether there is a lack of charges, that is, whether an amount greater than the usage fee has been entered. Here, when the input amount is less than the usage fee (use fee> input amount), the input amount is as shown in FIG. 4B in which the portion of the image display surface DS is enlarged in FIG. Display that is missing. Further, at this time, as shown in the drawing, a display for notifying that there are a plurality of payment methods is performed, and three options S1 to S3 for selecting a payment method are displayed. Specifically, as shown in the figure, an option S1 “pay the deficit (= utilization fee−input amount) with electronic money” and an option S2 “pay the entire amount with electronic money (the input cash is refunded)” Is displayed. In addition, an option S3 “cancel” (that is, an option to start over from the beginning) is also displayed. In particular, in the present embodiment, as a payment method, that is, a payment method, electronic money when payment cannot be completed (settled) due to a shortage of charges with only cash payment, as in the above-described option S1. This makes it possible to complete the payment by paying the remaining balance (deficiency). Further, in the present embodiment, voice guidance by the speaker SP can be made in synchronization with the display timing for the display content shown in FIG. By prompting attention regarding the settlement method not only by display but also by voice, it is possible to smoothly guide the operation method to a user who is particularly unfamiliar with the operation for settlement. Similarly, at other display timings, voice guidance by the speaker SP can be performed in synchronization.

  When the user touches (selects), for example, the option S1 in accordance with the instruction displayed on the image display surface DS shown in FIG. 4B, the automatic checkout apparatus 500 displays an image as shown in FIG. A display for prompting the electronic money card to be touched is displayed on the display surface DS. At this time, as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the user touches, for example, the option S2 in the state shown in FIG. 4B, the automatic settlement apparatus 500 pays back the cash for the input amount, and as shown in FIG. The DS is prompted to touch the electronic money card. In this case, since the cash is refunded, the item of “cash input amount” is 0 (zero) yen among the matters relating to the charges displayed together.

  When the user selects option S3, that is, to start over from the beginning, according to the instruction displayed on the image display surface DS shown in FIG. 4B, the parking ticket is discharged from the parking ticket insertion slot 30 and inserted. The amount of cash is refunded, and an initial screen (see FIG. 3A) is displayed on the image display surface DS.

  On the other hand, when the user touches the reader / writer unit 20, for example, with the electronic money card according to the instruction displayed on the image display surface DS shown in FIG. The remaining amount of the electronic money card is read to determine whether or not there is a charge shortage, that is, whether or not the remaining amount of the card exceeds the usage fee. Here, if the remaining card amount is less than the usage fee (usage fee> card remaining amount), as shown in FIG. 5 (A), a message indicating that the remaining card amount is insufficient is displayed, and a plurality of payments are made. Inform the method. In this case, five options S11 to S15 are displayed as shown. Specifically, an option S11 “pay the deficit (= use fee−the remaining amount of the current electronic money card) with a new electronic money card different from the current electronic money card” and “a new electronic money card with a total amount” (Sending transaction with current electronic money card) ", option S13" paying the shortage (= usage fee-remaining card amount of current electronic money card) in cash ", and An option S14 of “pay (the transaction with the current electronic money card is canceled)” and an option S15 of “cancel” that is redone from the beginning are displayed.

  When the user touches the option S11 among the above options S11 to S15, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), a display prompting the user to touch a new electronic money card is made on the image display surface DS. Display is made. In the example shown in the figure, the amount to be deducted from the current electronic money card is displayed as “card 1 remaining amount”. Further, when the user touches the option S12, the transaction is canceled with the current electronic money card, and the user is prompted to touch a new electronic money card on the image display surface DS as shown in FIG. 5C. A display is made and a display about the charge is also made. In this case, since the transaction with the current electronic money card is cancelled, “card 1 transaction cancel” is displayed here, and this item is displayed as 0 (zero) yen.

  On the other hand, when the user touches the option S13, as shown in FIG. 5D, a display prompting the user to insert cash into the image display surface DS is made, and a display related to the charge is also made. In this case, “card 1 remaining amount” is displayed as one of the items. Further, when the user touches the option S14, the transaction is canceled with the current electronic money card, and at the same time, as shown in FIG. 5 (E), a display prompting the user to insert cash into the image display surface DS In addition, a display about the charge is made. In this case, “card 1 transaction cancellation” is displayed as one of the items.

  When the user touches option S15, all transactions are canceled and the initial screen (see FIG. 3A) is displayed on image display surface DS, as in the case where option S3 in FIG. 4B is touched. Return.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of display on the image display surface DS in the case where the above-described cash and electronic money are used together even when the shortage of charges has not been resolved. In this case, as shown in the figure, for example, seven options S21 to S27 are displayed. Specifically, “the amount of cash input and the shortage of the sum of the electronic money card touched earlier (here, card 1) (= use charge−input amount−card 1 remaining amount) with respect to the total amount of card 1 Option S21 "pay with a new electronic money card (here, card 2)" and "pay with cash 2 for the shortage (= usage fee-input amount) with respect to the input amount of cash (card 1) Option S22 "to cancel the transaction at" and option S23 to "refund the inserted cash and pay the shortage (= usage fee-remaining amount of card 1) with card 2" and "pay with full card 2 (injection) Refund the cash and cancel the transaction with the card 1) and pay the cash shortage (= use fee-amount of money-amount of card 1 remaining) in cash (ie cash Option S25, “pay in full cash (cancel transaction with card 1 and add cash)”, and option S27 “cancel” to redo from the beginning. The Even when each of the options S21 to S26 is touched, the same display as that shown in FIG. 4C or the like can be made on the image display surface DS. Further, when the user touches the option S27, all transactions are canceled and the initial screen is displayed on the image display surface DS (see FIG. 3A), as in the case where the option S3 in FIG. 4B is touched. Return to.

  In the above fee payment, when the fee shortage is resolved and the settlement process including the change payment is completed, that is, when the settlement is completed, as shown in FIG. In addition to displaying on the image display surface DS, a receipt RE is issued by the printer 40, which is a printing unit, as necessary. Specifically, the control unit 90 in FIG. 2 reads the data temporarily stored in the payment breakdown data holding unit 93a of the data storage unit 93, and stores the data in the printer 40 via the printer control unit 40a based on the data. The book RE is printed. In the case of the one shown in FIG. 7A, the automatic checkout apparatus 500 displays on the image display surface DS an indication that the receipt RE has been issued and an arrow that indicates the issued location.

  FIG. 7B is a diagram showing an example of a receipt RE issued by the printer 40. As shown in the figure, here, based on the data temporarily stored in the payment breakdown data holding unit 93a (see FIG. 2), the payment breakdown is printed in addition to the description of the amount received. The illustrated example is for a case where a complementary payment is made, and information on payment by cash and information on payment by electronic money are printed. More specifically, in the example of FIG. 7B, payment is made with cash and two electronic money cards (cards 1 and 2) as in the case where payment is made by touching the option S21 shown in FIG. It has been done. In this case, the user can leave the contents of the complementary settlement on the receipt as a record.

  Hereinafter, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 8, in the automatic settlement system 100 according to the present embodiment, the entire series of operations (from the start to completion of settlement) for settlement by the automatic settlement apparatus 500 will be described. However, in the following, the matters for canceling the settlement operation (that is, the operation items related to the options S3, S15, and S27 for “Cancel” shown in FIG. 4B, etc.) only return to the initial state. Is omitted.

  First, when the control unit 90 of the automatic checkout apparatus 500 receives a signal for inserting a parking ticket into the parking ticket insertion slot 30 transmitted from the parking ticket receiving unit 30a, it starts various processes for enabling payment reception. (Step S101). That is, the control unit 90 collates the information on the parking ticket with the information acquired from the parking lot management apparatus 700 via the communication unit 50, calculates the parking fee in the parking fee calculation unit 92a, and uses it as a usage fee. A signal for starting cash reception and electronic money card reading is transmitted to the cash reception unit 10a and the electronic money reception unit 20a. The cash reception unit 10a and the electronic money reception unit 20a activate the cash insertion slot 10 and the reader / writer unit 20 according to the signal, respectively, so that cash and electronic money can be received.

  When payment acceptance is started in step S101, the control unit 90 confirms whether or not cash has been inserted via the cash acceptance unit 10a (step S102), and electronic money via the electronic money acceptance unit 20a. The operation of checking whether or not there is reading (step S103) is continued until either one is performed.

  If it is confirmed in step S102 that there has been cash input (step S102: Yes), the control unit 90 uses the shortage charge calculation unit 92b to check whether payment is insufficient from the usage charge and the input amount. The determination of whether or not is made together with the calculation of the shortage amount in the case of a shortage of charges (step S201). At this time, the control unit 90 also stops accepting the electronic money card via the electronic money accepting unit 20a, and prevents new electronic money information from entering. If it is determined in step S201 that there is no charge shortage (input amount ≧ use charge) (step S201: No), for example, the settlement completion operation described with reference to FIG. 7, that is, the payment completion operation is performed (step S109). ), And a series of operations are terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S201 that the fee is insufficient (usage fee> input amount) (step S201: Yes), the control unit 90 displays an image of the touch panel unit TO as illustrated in FIG. 4B. A display (display pattern 1) regarding the lack of charges and options for the coping method is displayed on the display surface DS (step S202), and the selection based on the display pattern 1 in step S202 is accepted (step S203).

  When option S1 (see FIG. 4B) is selected in step S203, the control unit 90 starts necessary processing in the complementary settlement processing unit 91. That is, the supplementary settlement processing unit 91 first holds the cash input via the cash reception unit 10a in order to enable supplementary settlement that supplements the settlement with cash with the settlement with electronic money. Is temporarily stored in the payment breakdown data holding unit 93a of the data storage unit 93 (step S204a). At the same time, the complementary settlement processing unit 91 resumes reading of the electronic money card via the electronic money receiving unit 20a (step S204b). For this reason, the display operation as illustrated in FIG. 4C is also performed on the touch panel unit TO.

  On the other hand, when option S2 (see FIG. 4B) is selected in step S203, the complementary settlement processing unit 91 of the control unit 90 pays back the cash inserted through the cash receiving unit 10a (step S205a). At the same time, reading of the electronic money card is resumed via the electronic money receiving unit 20a (step S205b). For this reason, the touch panel unit TO is caused to perform a display operation as exemplified in FIG. In other words, the complementary payment processing unit 91 is a complementary payment accepting unit that accepts cash settlement and electronic money settlement. If the shortage of charges is resolved at this point and the transaction is executed as it is, complementary settlement will not be made.

  In step S204b or step S205b described above, when the electronic money card is read, the control unit 90 confirms again whether there is a shortage of charges using the shortage charge calculation unit 92b (step S208). In addition, with the start of charge recalculation in step S208, the cash acceptance and reader / writer at the cash insertion slot 10 through the cash acceptance unit 10a and the electronic money acceptance unit 20a so as not to accept new cash or electronic money. The acceptance of the electronic money card at the unit 20 is stopped. If it is determined in step S208 that there is no charge shortage (total amount ≧ use charge) (step S208: No), a payment completion operation is performed (step S109), and the series of operations is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S208 that the charge is still insufficient (usage charge> total amount) (step S208: Yes), the control unit 90 displays the display (display) shown in FIG. 6 as another display pattern. Pattern 3) is performed on the image display surface DS of the touch panel unit TO (step S302). The operation after step S302 will be described later.

  On the other hand, when it is not confirmed in step S102 that cash has been inserted (step S102: No), and in step S103, when reading of the electronic money card is confirmed (step S103: Yes), the control unit 90 is insufficient. The fee calculation unit 92b is used to determine whether or not the payment is insufficient from the usage fee and the remaining amount of the electronic money card, together with the calculation of the insufficient amount in the case of insufficient fee (step S301). At this time, the control unit 90 also stops the reception of the cash insertion slot 10 via the cash reception unit 10a, and via the electronic money reception unit 20a so as not to receive a new electronic money card. Stop accepting electronic money cards. If it is determined in step S301 that there is no fee shortage (input amount ≧ use fee) (step S301: No), a payment completion operation is performed (step S109), and the series of operations is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S301 that the fee is insufficient (usage fee> the remaining amount of the electronic money card) (step S301: Yes), the control unit 90, as illustrated in FIG. The display (display pattern 2) regarding the shortage of charges and the options for the countermeasures is displayed on the image display surface DS of TO (step S302), and the selection based on the display pattern 2 in step S302 is accepted (step S303).

  When option S11 (see FIG. 5A) is selected in step S303, the control unit 90 starts necessary processing in the complementary settlement processing unit 91. That is, the complementary payment processing unit 91 first reads an electronic money card read via the electronic money accepting unit 20a in order to enable complementary payment in which payment with one electronic money is complemented with payment with another electronic money. Information on the remaining amount of the (current electronic money card) is temporarily stored in the payment breakdown data holding unit 93a of the data storage unit 93 (step S304a). At the same time, the complementary settlement processing unit 91 newly resumes reading of the electronic money card via the electronic money accepting unit 20a (step S304b). For this reason, the touch panel unit TO is caused to perform a display operation as illustrated in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the option S12 (see FIG. 5A) is selected in step S303, the complementary settlement processing unit 91 of the control unit 90 stops the transaction using the current electronic money card (step S305a). The reading of the electronic money card is newly resumed via the electronic money receiving unit 20a (step S305b). For this reason, the touch panel unit TO is caused to perform a display operation as illustrated in FIG. That is, the complementary payment processing unit 91 is a complementary payment accepting unit that accepts cancellation of payment with one electronic money and payment with other electronic money. If the shortage of charges is resolved at this point and the transaction is executed as it is, complementary settlement will not be made.

  On the other hand, when the option S13 (see FIG. 5A) is selected in step S303, the control unit 90 starts necessary processing in the complementary settlement processing unit 91. That is, the supplementary settlement processing unit 91 first enables an electronic money card (current electronic money card) read via the electronic money accepting unit 20a in order to enable supplementary settlement in which electronic money settlement is supplemented with cash settlement. ) Is temporarily stored in the payment breakdown data holding unit 93a of the data storage unit 93 (step S306a). At the same time, the complementary settlement processing unit 91 restarts the reception of the cash insertion slot 10 via the cash reception unit 10a, and counts the inserted cash (step S306b). For this reason, the touch panel unit TO is caused to perform a display operation as illustrated in FIG.

  On the other hand, when option S14 (see FIG. 5A) is selected in step S303, the complementary settlement processing unit 91 of the control unit 90 stops the transaction using the current electronic money card (step S307a), and together with this, The reception of the cash insertion slot 10 is resumed via the cash reception unit 10a, and the amount of cash inserted is counted (step S307b). For this reason, the touch panel unit TO is caused to perform a display operation as illustrated in FIG. In other words, the complementary payment processing unit 91 is a complementary payment accepting unit that accepts cancellation of payment with electronic money and payment with cash. If the shortage of charges is resolved at this point and the transaction is executed as it is, complementary settlement will not be made.

  In step S304b to step S307b, when the electronic money card is read or the cash is counted, the control unit 90 confirms again whether there is a shortage of charges using the shortage charge calculation unit 92b (step S308). In addition, with the start of charge recalculation in step S308, cash acceptance and reader / writer at the cash insertion slot 10 via the cash acceptance unit 10a and the electronic money acceptance unit 20a so as not to accept new cash or electronic money. The acceptance of the electronic money card at the unit 20 is stopped. In step S308, when it is determined that there is no charge shortage (total amount ≧ use charge) (step S308: No), a payment completion operation is performed (step S109), and the series of operations is terminated. On the other hand, in step S308, if it is determined that the charge is still insufficient (usage charge> total amount) (step S308: Yes), the control unit 90 displays the display (display) shown in FIG. 6 as another display pattern. Pattern 3) is performed on the image display surface DS of the touch panel unit TO (step S302).

  Here, when step S302 is reached through step S208 or step S308, the control unit 90 is based on the display (display pattern 3) illustrated in FIG. 6, that is, the seven options S21 to S27 as described above. The selection will be accepted. However, even if it passes through step S308, when there is no cash input and the procedure is performed only with electronic money using a plurality of electronic money cards, cash is not refunded, and therefore it is illustrated in FIG. Even the display (display pattern 3) has substantially the same selection as the display (display pattern 2) shown in FIG. Further, the description of the option S27 is omitted as described above.

  When the choices S21 and S23 are selected from the remaining six choices S21 to S26, the same processing as in steps S304a and S304b is performed. That is, a new electronic money card is accepted after holding information on all electronic money cards. However, when option S21 is selected, cash information is also retained, whereas when option S23 is selected, cash is refunded and cash information is discarded, or cash is 0 (zero) ) Recorded as a circle.

  On the other hand, when the choices S22 and S24 are selected, the same processing as in steps S305a and S305b is performed. That is, the transaction of all the electronic money cards so far is stopped, information on all the electronic money cards so far is discarded, and a new electronic money card is accepted. However, when option S22 is selected, cash information is retained, whereas when option S24 is selected, cash is refunded and cash information is discarded, or cash is 0 (zero). ) Recorded as a circle.

  On the other hand, when option S25 is selected, the same processing as in steps S306a and S306b is performed. That is, processing for accepting additional cash is performed while holding information on all electronic money cards.

  On the other hand, when option S26 is selected, the same processing as steps S307a and S307b is performed. That is, the transaction of all the electronic money cards so far is stopped, the information about all the electronic money cards so far is discarded, and the process of accepting additional cash is performed.

  The above operation is repeated in automatic settlement apparatus 500 until payment is made, that is, payment is completed.

  As described above, in the automatic settlement system 100 of this embodiment, in the automatic settlement apparatus 500, the complementary settlement processing unit 91 provided in the control unit 90 cooperates with each unit, and either one of cash and electronic money is selected. If payments are insufficient for payments in Japan, it will function as a complementary payment acceptance unit that accepts complementary payments using payments on the other side. Even if this happens, it is possible to perform an automatic checkout process with higher convenience while maintaining a quick and simple process.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the scope of the invention.

  First, in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of electronic money cards can be handled. However, only one electronic money card may be accepted. That is, it is good also as what can perform complementary payment only with cash and one electronic money card. Further, when it is possible to handle a plurality of electronic money cards, electronic money cards of different electronic money card issuing / management companies may be combined, but one type of electronic money card (any one) Only in the case of a company's electronic money card), it may be possible to handle settlement with a plurality of electronic money cards.

  The automatic checkout apparatus 500 may further have a charge function for charging electronic money to the electronic money card. In this case, it may be further displayed that charging is possible, and charging the electronic money card as an option for a settlement method may be added.

  In the above embodiment, in the automatic payment system 100, the parking lot management apparatus 700 manages one automatic payment apparatus 500 (the automatic payment apparatus α in FIG. 1). However, it is also possible to collectively manage a plurality of automatic settlement apparatuses. Further, the parking lot management device 700 may directly communicate with the management servers A, B, C,... Of each electronic money management company through the line IN to manage one or a plurality of automatic settlement devices.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, in the automatic settlement system 100, various automatic settlement processes are performed in the automatic settlement apparatus 500, but some of the various processes in the automatic settlement apparatus 500 are performed, for example, It may be assigned to an external system such as the parking lot management device 700. For example, the control unit 90 is provided in the parking lot management device 700, and the automatic checkout device 500 receives various command signals from the control unit 90 provided in the parking lot management device 700 from the communication unit 50 and via the communication unit 50. Various operations for payment may be performed by transmitting a signal including information such as parking ticket insertion and insertion amount to the parking lot management apparatus 700.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the automatic adjustment apparatus installed in the parking lot of the motor vehicle is made into an example, not only this but an automatic adjustment apparatus which has the same function as the above is provided in various vending machines, for example Also good.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Cash insertion slot, 10a ... Cash reception part, 11 ... Money insertion slot, 12 ... Banknote insertion slot, 13 ... Money insertion slot, 20 ... Reader / writer part, 20a ... Electronic money reception part, 30 ... Parking ticket insertion slot, 30a ... parking ticket reception unit, 40 ... printer, 40a ... printer control unit, 50 ... communication unit, 90 ... control unit, 91 ... complementary settlement processing unit, 92 ... calculation unit, 92a ... parking fee calculation unit, 92b ... shortage fee calculation , 93 ... Data storage unit, 93a ... Payment breakdown data holding unit, 100 ... Automatic payment system, 500 ... Automatic payment device, 700 ... Parking lot management device, A, B, C ... Management server, DS ... Image display surface, IN ... Line, RE ... Receipt, S1-S3 ... Option, S11-S15 ... Option, S21-S27 ... Option, SP ... Speaker, TO ... Touch pad Le part, α, β, γ ... automatic checkout equipment

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A cash reception unit that accepts cash settlement;
An electronic money reception unit that accepts payment by electronic money;
An automatic settlement system comprising: a complementary settlement accepting unit that accepts a complementary settlement using a settlement on the other side when there is a charge shortage in the settlement on either one of the cash acceptance unit and the electronic money acceptance unit .   The supplementary settlement accepting unit accepts a supplementary settlement using a new electronic money card in addition to the supplementary settlement using the settlement at the cash accepting unit when the balance at the electronic money accepting unit is insufficient. The automatic settlement system according to claim 1.   The supplementary settlement accepting unit, when a charge is insufficient in one of the cash accepting unit and the electronic money accepting unit, cancels the settlement on the one side and settles on the other side. The automatic settlement system according to claim 1, which is received. A settlement means notifying unit for notifying the user that settlement with cash or electronic money is possible;
2. The settlement means notifying unit indicates to a user that supplementary payment is possible when a charge is insufficient in the settlement of either one of the cash reception unit and the electronic money reception unit. The automatic settlement system according to any one of items 1 to 3.   5. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a printing unit that prints cash payment information and electronic money payment information on a receipt when the settlement is completed. Automatic payment system described.   The parking fee calculation part which calculates a parking fee, and the charge alerting | reporting part which notifies a user of the parking fee calculated by the said parking fee calculation part are further provided, and the payment of a parking fee is performed, Any one of Claim 1 to 5 The automatic payment system according to one item. A slot where cash is thrown in;
A cash reception unit that accepts a settlement with cash input from the input port;
A reader / writer section for transmitting and receiving data relating to electronic money;
An electronic money accepting unit that accepts settlement by electronic money based on transmission / reception in the reader / writer unit;
An automatic settlement apparatus comprising: a complementary settlement accepting unit that accepts a complementary settlement using a settlement on the other side when there is a charge shortage in the settlement on either the cash acceptance unit or the electronic money acceptance unit .

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