JP2017072905A - Money depositing/dispensing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a money depositing/dispensing apparatus which causes a logical balances before and after training to match each other.SOLUTION: The money depositing/dispensing apparatus includes: a first memory part for memorizing a first logical balance of money stored in a storage part; saving means for memorizing in a second memory part a second logical balance at the time of switching the mode of the money depositing/dispensing apparatus to a training mode related to depositing/dispensing of the money; update means for updating the first logical balance memorized in the first memory part according to the amount of the money deposited/dispensed to/from the storage part in response to execution of training processing in the training mode; and switching means for switching the mode of the money depositing/dispensing apparatus from the training mode to a regular mode related to depositing/dispensing of the money under the condition that the first logical balance memorized in the first memory part coincides with the second logical balance memorized in the second memory part after completing the training processing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a deposit / withdrawal apparatus.

  In recent years, there is a deposit / withdrawal apparatus having a function of depositing / withdrawing banknotes or coins (collectively referred to as “money”) to be delivered to / from a customer in a commodity transaction. This deposit / withdrawal apparatus is connected to a POS (Point of Sales) terminal and executes deposit / withdrawal processing according to an instruction from the POS terminal.

  Incidentally, some deposit / withdrawal apparatuses have a training mode for training an operator in addition to a normal mode in which the apparatus can process deposit / withdrawal. In order to perform training in the deposit / withdrawal device, the key of the deposit / withdrawal device is operated to switch to the training mode. In the training mode, the operator performs training for depositing / withdrawing money with respect to the deposit / withdrawal apparatus.

  However, in the conventional deposit / withdrawal apparatus, there is a case where it is forgotten to return the money deposited / withdrawn during training to the state before training at the end of training. In such a case, the amount of money stored in the deposit / withdrawal device may not match before and after training, and if the state remains unmatched, the checkout process of the deposit / withdrawal device will be executed smoothly at the end of work. There was a problem of not being.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a deposit / withdrawal apparatus that matches the amount of money before and after training.

  The deposit / withdrawal device according to the embodiment includes a first storage unit that stores a first logical amount of money stored in the storage unit, and a second when the deposit / withdrawal device is switched to the training mode for depositing / withdrawing money. Saving means for storing the logical amount in the second storage unit, and storing in the first storage unit according to the amount of money deposited / withdrawn to the storage unit in accordance with execution of the training process in the training mode Update means for updating the first logical amount, and the first logical amount and the second storage unit stored in the first storage unit at the end of the training process. Switching means for switching the deposit / withdrawal device from the training mode to the normal mode for depositing / withdrawing money on condition that the second logical amount of money matches.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a change machine and a POS terminal in the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electrical connection relationship among a POS terminal, a bill change machine, and a coin change machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 4 is a plan view schematically showing a plane from which the housing of the coin change machine is removed. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the coin change machine. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a part of the flow of control processing of the POS terminal. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the coin change machine. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a part of the control processing flow of the coin change machine. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a part of the flow of the control process related to the training process of the coin change machine. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the self-POS.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1-10, the depositing / withdrawing apparatus concerning embodiment is demonstrated. In the embodiment, a coin change machine will be described as an example of a deposit and withdrawal device. A POS (Point of Sales) terminal will be described as an example of a sales data processing apparatus. In addition, in embodiment, money means a coin or a banknote, the money which deposits into a coin change machine and the money which a coin change machine dispenses is explained as a coin, and the money and banknote change machine which deposits into a banknote change machine. The money to be withdrawn will be described as a banknote. In the embodiment, the amount of money that should be stored in each change machine calculated based on the money deposited and withdrawn in the coin change machine or the coin change machine is referred to as a logical balance. In addition, this invention is not limited by embodiment described below.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a change machine 1 and a POS terminal 4 placed on the change machine 1. The change machine 1 includes a coin change machine 11 and a banknote change machine 12. The coin change machine 11 identifies received coins and stores them in denominations, and withdraws the stored coins as change. The banknote change machine 12 identifies the received banknotes and stores them in denominations, and withdraws the stored banknotes as change.

  The POS terminal 4 is connected to a store server (not shown) in the store via a LAN (Local Area Network). The store server is connected to a headquarters server (not shown) in the headquarters outside the store via a communication line, and performs data transmission / reception (downloading of product information, uploading of sales data, etc.) with the headquarters server.

  The POS terminal 4 includes an operator display unit 47, a customer display unit 48, an operation unit 49, a printing unit 50, a reading unit 51, and the like. The operator display unit 47 is a display (for example, a liquid crystal display) that is installed toward the operator and displays information to the operator. The customer display unit 48 is a display (for example, a liquid crystal display) that is installed toward the customer and displays information to the customer.

  The operation unit 49 is a keyboard for inputting, for example, a product code or a number for specifying a product. The printing unit 50 is a printer such as a thermal printer that prints product information, settlement information, and the like, which will be described later, on a roll of paper and issues them as a receipt. The reading unit 51 is a code reader that optically reads a product code from a symbol such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code attached to the product.

  When the POS terminal 4 reads the product code added to the product by the reading unit 51, based on the product code, the POS terminal 4 makes an inquiry about product information (product name, unit price, etc.) related to the product to the store server. The store server searches for a product master file (not shown) in response to an inquiry from the POS terminal 4, reads product information corresponding to the product code, and transmits it to the POS terminal 4. The POS terminal 4 receives product information from the store server. Further, the POS terminal 4 executes a sales registration process for the product with the product code based on the received product information. In the sales registration process, product information such as the product name and price of the product is displayed on the operator display unit 47 and the customer display unit 48 based on the input product code and stored in the RAM 43 (see FIG. 3). The process to do.

  After the POS terminal 4 executes the sales registration process for all commodities related to one transaction, the operator of the POS terminal 4 operates a closing key (not shown) that is operated when starting the settlement process. The settlement process is based on the product information for which the sales registration process has been executed, and displays the total amount or change amount for the transaction on the display unit 47 for the operator and the display unit 48 for the customer. This is a process of issuing a receipt printed with information and payment information. Information obtained by the payment process is referred to as payment information.

  The coin change machine 11 includes a coin depositing unit 13 and a coin dispensing unit 31 that are depositing units. The coin depositing unit 13 is an insertion slot for depositing coins out of money received from customers. The coin dispensing unit 31 is a payout port for dispensing coins out of the change paid to the customer.

  The banknote change machine 12 includes a banknote depositing unit 32 and a banknote dispensing unit 33 that are depositing units. The banknote depositing unit 32 is a deposit port for depositing banknotes out of money received from customers. The banknote dispensing unit 33 is a payout port that withdraws banknotes out of the change paid to the customer.

  The customer who has confirmed the payment amount displayed on the customer display unit 48 hands over the money corresponding to the payment amount to the operator. The operator deposits coins out of money (deposits) received from the customer into the coin depositing unit 13 of the coin change machine 11. The operator deposits banknotes out of money (deposits) received from the customer into the banknote depositing unit 32 of the banknote change machine 12. The coin change machine 11 and the banknote change machine 12 carry and transfer the received money using a transport system (for example, a transport belt), and store the money in the money storage unit according to denomination.

  On the other hand, the POS terminal 4 calculates the change amount from the difference between the payment amount and the money (deposited money) handed to the operator by the customer. The coin change machine 11 and the banknote change machine 12 withdraw changes based on the change amount. The operator hands the change dispensed from the coin change machine 11 and the banknote change machine 12 to the customer.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an electrical connection relationship among the POS terminal 4, the bill change machine 12, and the coin change machine 11. In FIG. 2, the POS terminal 4 and the bill change machine 12 are electrically connected by a communication line 7. The bill change machine 12 and the coin change machine 11 are electrically connected by a communication line 8. The POS terminal 4 transmits change information indicating the change amount to the banknote change machine 12 via the communication line 7. The bill change machine 12 withdraws the change for the bill based on the received change information. Moreover, the banknote change machine 12 transmits change information for coins out of the received change information to the coin change machine 11 via the communication line 8. The coin change machine 11 withdraws the change for the coin based on the received change information.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the POS terminal 4 according to the embodiment. In FIG. 3, the POS terminal 4 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 42, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 43, a memory unit 44, and the like. The CPU 41 is a control subject. The ROM 42 stores various programs. The RAM 43 expands various data. The memory unit 44 stores various programs. The CPU 41, ROM 42, RAM 43, and memory unit 44 are connected to each other via a data bus 45. The CPU 41, ROM 42, and RAM 43 constitute the control unit 400. That is, the control unit 400 executes the control process shown in FIG. 6 when the CPU 41 operates according to a control program stored in the ROM 42 or the memory unit 44 and developed in the RAM 43.

  The memory unit 44 includes a non-volatile memory such as an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) or a flash memory that retains stored information even when the power is turned off, and includes a control program unit 441 that stores a control program. The memory unit 44 includes a mode storage unit 442 and a scenario information storage unit 443. The mode storage unit 442 stores whether the POS terminal 4 is in a normal mode for executing sales registration processing or payment processing, or whether the operator is in a training mode for training the operation of the POS terminal 4.

  In addition, the memory unit 44 includes a scenario information storage unit 443 that stores a plurality of scenario information for specifying a scenario for operating the coin change machine 11 in the training mode. The scenario is a program for causing the coin change machine 11 to perform a predetermined specific operation. When the POS terminal 4 transmits scenario information to the coin change machine 11 in the training mode, the coin change machine 11 operates based on the scenario corresponding to the received scenario information. The operator is trained by having the operator experience dealing with the operation of the coin change machine 11 based on the scenario.

  The control unit 400 is connected to the operator display unit 47, the customer display unit 48, the operation unit 49, the printing unit 50, and the reading unit 51 via the data bus 45 and the controller 46. The operation unit 49 includes a training mode key 49a for switching the POS terminal 4 to the training mode, and a normal mode key 49b for switching the POS terminal 4 to the normal mode. The control unit 100 is connected to the communication unit 53 via the data bus 45. The communication unit 53 is connected to the store server and the bill change machine 12 via the communication line 7.

  FIG. 4 is a plan view with the housing of the coin change machine 11 removed. In FIG. 4, the coin change machine 11 includes a coin depositing unit 13. The coin depositing unit 13 is an insertion slot for depositing coins out of money received from customers. The coin depositing unit 13 has three pairs of depositing sensors 29 at the bottom. Each of the three pairs of deposit sensors 29 includes a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. The light receiving unit receives the light emitted by the light emitting unit. The deposit sensor 29 detects that the coin has been deposited when the light emitted from the light emitting unit is blocked by the coin deposited in the coin depositing unit 13 and the light receiving unit does not receive the light.

  Further, the coin change machine 11 includes a carry-in belt 15 and a transport belt 16 (collectively referred to as “transport system”). The carry-in belt 15 is located on the bottom surface portion of the coin depositing unit 13 and carries the coins deposited in the coin depositing unit 13 into the coin change machine 11. The conveyor belt 16 is composed of a belt that conveys the coins that are carried in to the back side of the apparatus, and a belt that conveys coins whose direction has been changed at a substantially right angle on the back side of the apparatus to the coin sorting unit 18 described later.

  Three types of sensors (material sensor 22, thickness sensor 23, and diameter sensor 24) for determining the denomination of the coin to be conveyed are provided in the middle of the conveyance path 28 for conveying the coin by the conveyance belt 16. All three types of sensors are magnetic sensors. The material sensor 22 detects the material of the coin. The thickness sensor 23 detects the thickness of the coin. The diameter sensor 24 detects the diameter of the coin. The control unit 600 to be described later determines the denomination and authenticity of the passing coin based on the detection results of the three types of sensors.

  For example, the output voltage of the material sensor 22 varies depending on the material of the coin, the output voltage of the thickness sensor 23 increases as the thickness of the coin increases, and the diameter sensor 24 increases the output voltage of a coin having a larger diameter. By detecting the output voltage from these sensors, the control unit 600 can identify the denomination of the coin.

  In addition, the coin change machine 11 is provided with a reject unit 25 for discharging the coins in the middle of the transport path 28, and opens and closes the reject shutter 26 to discharge only the coins. The control unit 600 to be described later determines the authenticity of the passing coin based on the detection results of the three types of sensors. If it is determined that the coin is a coin, the reject shutter 26 is opened and the coin is transferred from the reject unit 25 to the coin. Is discharged.

  In addition, the coin change machine 11 includes a coin sorting unit 18 on the back side of the apparatus. The coin sorting unit 18 has six gold-type sorting holes with different sizes of 1-yen coin sorting holes to 500-yen coin holes, and the 1-yen coin sorting hole is a 1-yen coin. Only can fall and other coins pass over it. Similarly, the coin sorting unit 18 has a hole from which a 1-yen coin falls, a hole from which a 50-yen coin falls, a hole from which a 5-yen coin falls, and a 100-yen coin fall from the right side to the left side in FIG. A hole for dropping a 10-yen coin and a hole for dropping a 500-yen coin are formed. Coins transported by the transport belt 16 are sorted by denomination by the coin sorting unit 18.

  The coin sorting unit 18 includes a drop sensor 20 in the vicinity of each sorting hole. The drop sensor 20 detects a falling coin. Based on detection of coins by the drop sensor 20, the control unit 600 described later counts and manages the number of coins dropped for each denomination.

  Moreover, the coin change machine 11 is provided with the coin storage part 19 for every money type. The coin storage unit 19 stores the coins dropped from the coin sorting unit 18 for each denomination. A withdrawal belt 27 is provided on the bottom surface of the coin storage unit 19. The withdrawal belt 27 has a surface portion that moves from the coin storage portion 19 toward the front portion of the coin change machine 11, and conveys the coins stored in the coin storage portion 19 toward the coin dispensing portion 31. A withdrawal sensor 21 is provided at the downstream end of each withdrawal belt 27. The dispensing sensor 21 detects the coin immediately before being dispensed to the coin dispensing unit 31 by the dispensing belt 27. The control unit 600 to be described later manages the number of coins dispensed to the coin dispensing unit 31 for each denomination based on the detection of coins by the dispensing sensor 21.

  Further, the coin change machine 11 includes a display unit 30 that displays an error message, for example, and an operation button 17 that is operated to give an instruction to collect coins or change a display item of the display unit 30.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the coin change machine 11. In FIG. 5, a CPU 61 serving as a control subject, a ROM 62 for storing various programs, a RAM 63 for developing various data, a memory unit 64 including a hard disk for storing various programs and data, and the like are provided. The CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, and memory unit 64 are connected to each other via a data bus 65. The CPU 61, the ROM 62, and the RAM 63 constitute the control unit 600. That is, the control unit 600 performs control processing described later with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 by the CPU 61 operating in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 62 or the memory unit 64 and expanded in the RAM 63.

  The memory unit 64 includes a control program unit 641, a mode storage unit 642, a scenario information storage unit 643, a scenario storage unit 644, a logical storage unit 645 as a second storage unit, and a storage unit 646 as a first storage unit. The random flag unit 647 is provided.

  The control program unit 641 stores a control program for the control unit 600 to execute various control processes of the coin change machine 11. The mode storage unit 642 stores the operation mode (either the normal mode or the training mode) of the coin change machine 11 changed in accordance with the operation mode of the POS terminal 4. When the POS terminal 4 is in the normal mode, the mode storage unit 642 stores the normal mode. When the POS terminal 4 is in the training mode, the mode storage unit 642 stores the training mode.

  The scenario information storage unit 643 stores scenario information that is transmitted from the POS terminal 4 and identifies the type of scenario in which the coin change machine 11 operates in the training mode.

  The scenario storage unit 644 stores a plurality of types of scenarios for the operator to train. The scenario is a program for causing the coin change machine 11 to perform a predetermined operation. The scenario includes a normal scenario in which the coin change machine 11 operates normally and an abnormal scenario for causing the coin change machine 11 to malfunction. The scenario includes an individual scenario for causing the coin change machine 11 to perform a specific event and a series of scenarios for causing the coin change machine 11 to continuously perform a series of actions.

  The normal individual scenario includes, for example, the coin storage unit 19 based on the movement of coins deposited in the coin depositing unit 13 and stored in the coin storage unit 19 (see FIG. 4) according to denomination, change information. The operation of withdrawing the coins stored in the coin to the coin dispensing unit 31, the settlement operation when closing the store, and the sales collection operation.

  In addition, abnormal individual scenarios include, for example, the operation of clogging coins being transported in the process of storing coins and the process of dispensing, the action of discharging when a different denomination is detected, and the case of excessive withdrawal of coins This is an error operation when a coin of a specific denomination in the coin storage unit 19 overflows due to a storage limit.

  The series scenario is, for example, a normal scenario in which the coin change machine 11 continuously performs a series of operations from depositing coins to dispensing coins. A normal scenario in which a series of operations from the startup of the coin change machine 11 to the closing process of the coin change machine 11 is continuously performed is also a series scenario.

  The logical stock amount storage unit 645 stores the second logical stock amount of coins that should be stored in the coin change machine 11 immediately after the coin change machine 11 is changed from the normal mode to the training mode. The stock amount storage unit 646 stores the first logical stock amount of coins that the coin change machine 11 should currently store. The random flag unit 647 stores a random flag for the control unit 600 to determine whether or not to arbitrarily generate an arbitrary abnormal scenario. When the random flag is “1”, the control unit 600 determines that an abnormal scenario is randomly generated during the operation of a series of scenarios.

  The control unit 600 also includes an operation button 17, a display unit 30, a carry-in belt 15, a carry belt 16, a withdrawal belt 27, a reject shutter 26, a deposit sensor 29, a material sensor 22, via the data bus 65 and the controller 66. The thickness sensor 23, the diameter sensor 24, the drop sensor 20, and the withdrawal sensor 21 are connected.

  The control unit 600 is connected to the communication unit 67 via the data bus 65. The communication unit 67 has an interface function. The communication unit 67 is connected to the communication line 8. The communication unit 67 receives change information and the like from the banknote change machine 12 via the communication line 8. The communication unit 67 transmits the deposit information and logical balance information of the coin change machine 11 to the banknote change machine 12 via the communication line 8.

  The coin change machine 11 operates in two types of modes, a normal mode and a training mode, according to the mode information transmitted from the POS terminal 4. In the normal mode, the coin change machine 11 deposits a coin deposited from a customer. Further, the coin change machine 11 withdraws the coins stored in the coin storage unit 19 based on the change information associated with the transaction received from the POS terminal 4 via the banknote change machine 12. And the coin change machine 11 updates the 1st logical amount of money of the coin with which it memorize | stored.

  In the training mode, the coin change machine 11 operates according to the scenario by executing a scenario program corresponding to the scenario information received from the POS terminal 4. There are the following four types of scenarios in which the coin change machine 11 operates according to the program.

  1. “Individual scenario”: When scenario information of an individual normal scenario or abnormal scenario is received from the POS terminal 4, the coin change machine 11 operates according to the scenario according to the received scenario information. When the coin change machine 11 operates in an individual scenario, the operator can intensively train a specific scenario (for example, a scenario in which the operator is not good or a scenario with little experience).

  2. “Sequential scenario”: When scenario information of a series of scenarios is received from the POS terminal 4, the coin change machine 11 continuously operates according to the series of scenarios according to the received scenario information. The operator can train a series of operations of the coin change machine 11. Beginners will train in this scenario.

  3. “Sequence scenario + individual scenario”: When the scenario information of the series scenario and the individual scenario is received from the POS terminal 4, the coin change machine 11 operates in accordance with the series scenario according to the received scenario information and has a predetermined timing. It operates according to the individual scenario according to the scenario information received in. When the coin change machine 11 operates in a series of scenarios + individual scenarios, the operator can train a series of operations of the coin change machine 11 and can train a specific individual scenario at an appropriate timing. it can.

  4). “Sequence scenario + Random scenario”: When scenario information of a series of scenarios is received from the POS terminal 4, the coin change machine 11 operates according to the series of scenarios according to the received scenario information, and at an irregular timing, The change machine 11 operates according to an arbitrary abnormal scenario (individual scenario) selected. When the coin change machine 11 operates in a series scenario + random scenario, the operator can train a series of operations of the coin change machine 11 and train any abnormal scenario at an unexpected timing. be able to. That is, during a series of operations of the coin change machine 11, advanced training can be performed for abnormal scenarios that the operator does not expect.

  In addition, the bill change machine 12 is provided with each structure of a deposit system, a conveyance system, and a withdrawal system similarly to the coin change machine 11. Specifically, a deposit sensor for detecting a deposited banknote, a denomination sensor for determining the denomination of the banknote, a storage sensor for detecting that the banknote is stored in the storage unit, and a dispensing sensor for detecting the dispensed banknote. It has a gold sensor. In addition, a transport belt that carries the deposited banknotes and transports them to the storage unit, and a withdrawal belt that withdraws banknotes stored in the storage unit are provided.

  Subsequently, a control process of the POS terminal 4 executed by the control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the control unit 400 determines whether or not the training mode key 49a has been operated (S11). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S11), the control unit 400 stores the training mode information in the mode storage unit 442, and switches the POS terminal 4 to the training mode (S12). And the control part 400 transmits the training mode information memorize | stored in the mode memory | storage part 442 to the coin change machine 11 via the banknote change machine 12 (S13). In the following description, the description of the main point of “transmit from the POS terminal 4 to the coin change machine 11 via the banknote change machine 12” is simplified as “transmit from the POS terminal 4 to the coin change machine 11”. explain.

  Next, the control unit 400 determines whether scenario information for specifying a scenario to be transmitted to the coin change machine 11 is specified (S14). The scenario information to be transmitted to the coin change machine 11 is specified by the operator specifying the scenario information displayed on the operator display unit 47 using the operation unit 49.

  The controller 400 waits until it is designated (No in S14), and if it is determined that it is designated (Yes in S14), the control unit 400 reads the designated scenario information from the scenario information storage unit 443 and stores it in the coin change machine 11. Transmit (S15). Next, the control part 400 judges whether report information was received from the coin change machine 11 (S16). The report information is information on the result of training performed by the operator in the coin change machine 11, and for example, in the training mode, the date and time of training, the contents of the training performed, and the amount of coins processed for withdrawal during training. And all or a part of information on the practice results operated in the training, such as the number of coins for each denomination, the amount of coins deposited by training and the number of coins for each denomination. When determining that the report information has been received (Yes in S16), the control unit 400 prints and issues a report based on the received report information using the printing unit 51 based on the received report information. Then, the control unit 400 returns to S11. If it is determined that report information has not been received (No in S16), the control unit 400 returns to S11.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S11 that the training mode key 49a has not been operated (No in S11), the control unit 400 determines whether or not the normal mode key 49b has been operated (S21). When it is determined that the normal mode key 49b has been operated (Yes in S21), the control unit 400 stores the normal mode information in the mode storage unit 442 and switches the POS terminal 4 to the normal mode (S22). And the control part 400 transmits the normal mode information memorize | stored in the mode memory | storage part 442 to the coin change machine 11 (S23).

  Next, the control unit 400 determines whether or not a product code is input from the reading unit 51 (S31). If it is determined that a product code has been input (Yes in S31), the control unit 400 executes a sales registration process based on the input product code (S32). Then, the control unit 400 returns to S31. On the other hand, when it is determined that the product code has not been input (No in S31), the control unit 400 determines whether or not the closing key has been operated (S33). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S33), the control unit 400 executes a settlement process based on the merchandise information of the merchandise registered for sales in S32 (S34). Then, the control unit 400 transmits the change information generated by the settlement process to the coin change machine 11 (S35). Then, the control unit 400 returns to S31.

  On the other hand, when determining that the tightening key has not been operated (No in S33), the control unit 400 determines whether or not the training mode key 49a has been operated (S36). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S36), the control unit 400 returns to S12. If it is determined that the training mode key 49a has not been operated (No in S36), the control unit 400 returns to S31 and executes a sales registration process for the next transaction.

  According to such a POS terminal 4, when the operator designates the training mode, the control unit 400 transmits the training mode information and the designated scenario information to the coin change machine 11, and the normal mode is designated. In the case where it is detected, the control unit 400 transmits the normal mode information to the coin change machine 11. In addition, the control unit 400 executes sales registration processing, settlement processing, and the like of merchandise related to transactions in the normal mode.

  Then, the control processing of the coin change machine 11 is demonstrated using FIGS. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the coin change machine 11. The control unit 600 follows a variety of programs including control programs stored in the control program unit 641 of the ROM 62 and the memory unit 64, so that the saving unit 601, the updating unit 602, the switching unit 603, the notification unit 604, the determination unit 605, and the execution Functions as means 606.

  The saving means 601 has a function of storing the first logical amount in the logical amount storage unit 645 as the second logical amount when the coin change machine 11 is switched to the training mode for depositing / withdrawing money.

  The updating unit 602 has a function of updating the first logical balance stored in the cash storage unit 646 according to the amount of money deposited / withdrawn from the storage unit in accordance with the execution of the training process in the training mode. Have.

  The switching means 603 is conditioned on the condition that, at the end of the training, the first logical stock amount stored in the stock amount storage unit 646 matches the second logical stock amount stored in the logical stock storage unit 645. In addition, the coin change machine 11 has a function of switching from the training mode to the normal mode for depositing / withdrawing money.

  The notification unit 604 has a function of displaying, on the display unit 30, a message for returning the money deposited / withdrawn with the execution of the training to the original state in the switching unit 603 at the end of the training.

  The determination unit 605 has a function of determining a match after the notification unit 604 notifies the message in the switching unit 603.

  The execution means 606 has a function of referring to the scenario storage unit 644 and executing a type of scenario according to the instruction of the POS terminal 4 when receiving an instruction to execute a predetermined scenario from the POS terminal 4 in the training mode.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing of the coin change machine 11. In FIG. 8, the control unit 600 determines whether normal mode information has been received from the POS terminal 4 (S41). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S41), the normal mode information is stored in the mode storage unit 642, and the coin change machine 11 is switched to the normal mode (S42). Then, the control unit 600 returns to S41.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal mode information is not received from the POS terminal 4 (No in S41), the control unit 600 determines whether or not the deposit sensor 29 is turned on to detect the coin deposit. (S43). When it is determined that the deposit sensor 29 has detected the deposit of coins (Yes in S43), the control unit 600 conveys the deposited coins into the coin change machine 11 and stores them in the coin storage unit 19 according to denomination. (S44). Then, the control unit 600 calculates the amount of money deposited based on the coins detected by the drop sensor 20, and adds the calculated amount of money to the first logical amount stored in the stock amount storage unit 646 to add a new amount. It is updated as the first logical stock amount and stored in the stock storage unit 646 (S45).

  The logical amount of money means the amount of money that should logically be stored in the coin storage unit 19. The logical balance adds the amount of coins deposited into the coin change machine 11 to the amount of reserves prepared as change when starting business, and calculates the amount of coins withdrawn from the coin change machine 11 Calculated by reducing the amount. When the coins deposited / withdrawn cannot be detected, or when the denomination of the coins is erroneously detected, the actual amount stored in the coin change machine 11 may be different from the logical amount.

  When it is determined that the deposit sensor 29 has not detected the deposit of coins (No in S43), the control unit 600 determines whether or not the change information transmitted by the POS terminal 4 in S35 has been received. (S46). If it is determined that the change information has been received (Yes in S46), the control unit 600 dispenses the coins stored in the coin storage unit 19 as change based on the received change information (S47). Then, the control unit 600 reduces the amount withdrawn from the first logical stock amount stored in the stock amount storage unit 646, and stores it in the stock amount storage unit 646 as a new first logical stock amount (S48). .

  If it is determined that change information has not been received from the POS terminal 4 (No in S46), the control unit 600 determines whether or not training mode information has been received from the POS terminal 4 (S51). . If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S51), the control unit 600 stores the training mode information in the mode storage unit 642, and switches the coin change machine 11 to the training mode (S52). And the control part 600 performs a training process (S53).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of the training process of the coin change machine 11. In FIG. 9, the controller 600 (the saving unit 601) stores the first logical presence stored in the cash storage unit 646 when the training mode information is stored in the mode storage unit 642 and switched to the training mode in S52. The high is saved as the second logical value in the logical value storage unit 645 and stored (S61).

  Next, the control unit 600 determines whether or not scenario information has been received from the POS terminal 4 (S62). The control unit 600 stores the received scenario information in the scenario information storage unit 643 when it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S62) (S63).

  Next, the control unit 600 determines whether or not the scenario information stored in the scenario information storage unit 643 includes scenario information of a series of scenarios (S64). If it is determined that the scenario information is not included (No in S64), it is determined that the received scenario information is scenario information of an individual scenario, and the control unit 600 (execution unit 606) stores the scenario information in the scenario information storage unit 643. Based on the scenario information, the operation of “individual scenario” is executed (S70).

  When it is determined that the scenario information stored in the scenario information storage unit 643 includes scenario information of a series of scenarios (Yes in S64), the control unit 600 stores the scenario information in the scenario information storage unit 643. It is determined whether or not scenario information of the individual scenario is further included in the scenario information (S65). If it is determined that it is included (Yes in S65), the control unit 600 (execution means 606) executes the operation of “sequential scenario + individual scenario” (S67).

  If it is determined that the scenario information stored in the scenario information storage unit 643 does not include scenario information of an individual scenario (No in S65), then the control unit 600 is stored in the random flag unit 647. It is determined whether the random flag is “1” (S66). If it is determined that the random flag is “1” (Yes in S66), the control unit 600 (execution means 606) executes the operation “series scenario + random scenario” (S68). That is, the control unit 600 operates the coin change machine 11 continuously based on a series of scenarios and operates an arbitrary individual scenario at an arbitrary timing. For example, the control unit 600, during the operation of a series of normal scenarios in which the coin change machine 11 transports a received coin and dispenses the coin stored in the coin storage unit 19, Randomly generate a sensor failure scenario or an abnormal scenario of mixed foreign coins. Note that the abnormal scenario to be randomly operated is determined by the control unit 600 according to a predetermined rule. For example, the control unit 600 operates a scenario specified by a numerical value output by a random number table.

  When it is determined that the random flag is not “1” (No in S66), the control unit 600 (execution unit 606) executes the operation of “a series of scenarios” (S69).

  In the processing of S67, the processing of S68, the processing of S69, and the processing of S70, the control unit 600 stores the received coins in the coin storage unit 19 or dispenses the coins stored in the coin storage unit 19 Behave. Therefore, after executing any one of the processing of S67, the processing of S68, the processing of S69, and the processing of S70, the control unit 600 (updating means 602) causes the coin stored in the coin storage unit 19 to accompany the execution of the training. In accordance with the amount of money and the amount of coins withdrawn from the coin storage unit 19, the first logical amount of coins stored in the stock amount storage unit 646 is adjusted and updated (S71).

  Next, the control unit 600 determines whether or not normal mode information has been received from the POS terminal 4 (S81). When receiving, the control part 600 (notification means 604) displays the message which returns the coins withdrawn / withdrawn to the original state on the display part 30 (S82).

  Here, the reason why the control unit 600 displays a message for returning the deposited coins to the original state on the display unit 30 will be described. When the coin change machine 11 is operated by returning from the training mode to the normal mode, it is necessary to match the logical amount at the time of switching to the normal mode with the logical amount at the time of switching to the training mode. For example, when coins are deposited and withdrawn from the coin change machine 11 during training, it is necessary to return to the state before the training and switch to the normal mode. When the coin change machine 11 is operated by switching from the training mode to the normal mode without performing such an operation, the logical amount at the time of switching to the training mode does not match the logical amount at the time of switching to the normal mode. . If the settlement process is performed for the coin change machine 11 as it is, the settlement process may not be smoothly performed because the two do not match.

  For this reason, when the normal mode information is received from the POS terminal 4, the control unit 600 displays a message on the display unit 30 to return the deposited coins to the state before training for the operator. This message may be displayed on the operator display unit 47 of the POS terminal 4. This message is displayed to the operator, for example, “The coins deposited during training may not have been discharged, or the dispensed coins may not have been returned to the coin change machine 11. Please check”. On the other hand, it is a message that prompts the user to pay attention and confirm that they have forgotten to deposit or withdraw.

  Next, the control unit 600 compares the second logical storage amount stored in the logical storage amount storage unit 645 with the first logical storage amount stored in the storage amount storage unit 646 (S83). Then, the control unit 600 (determination means 605) determines whether or not the values of both logical stocks match (S84). If they match, even if the training operation of any of the above-described processing of S67, S68, S69, and S70 is performed, all the coins deposited and withdrawn are in the state before training. Judge that it is back. If they do not match, it is determined that the coins deposited / withdrawn in the training operation described above have not returned to the state prior to training.

  If it is determined that they match (Yes in S84), the control unit 600 transmits report information of a result of training in the training mode to the POS terminal 4 that is an external device (S85). And the control part 600 memorize | stores the normal mode information which shows that the coin change machine 11 is a normal mode in the mode memory | storage part 642, and switches the coin change machine 11 to a normal mode (S89). Then, the control unit 600 returns to S41. In S85, the control unit 600 may transmit to an external device other than the POS terminal 4 (for example, a store server provided in the store).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the values of both logical balances do not match (No in S84), the control unit 600 does not return all the coins deposited / withdrawn in the training operation to the original state. Determination is made and an error message is notified to the display unit 30 (S86). The error may be notified to the operator display unit 47 of the POS terminal 4. The operator who has recognized the error notification operates the deposit / withdrawal to / from the coin change machine 11 for the coins that have not been deposited / withdrawn yet. Then, the control unit 600 determines whether or not the error has been canceled (S87). If the coins that have not been deposited / withdrawn are deposited / withdrawn, and the second logical stock stored in the logical stock storage unit 645 matches the first logical stock stored in the stock storage unit 646 The error is cleared. The controller 600 waits until the error is cleared (No in S87), and executes the error process and determines that the error has been cleared (Yes in S87), the control unit 600 stores it in the logical inventory storage unit 645. Since there is a case where the second logical stock amount being stored does not match the first logical stock amount stored in the stock storage unit 646, the processing of S89 is executed without executing the processing of S85.

  If it is determined in S81 that the normal mode information has not been received from the POS terminal 4 (No in S81), then the control unit 600 determines whether the next scenario information has been received from the POS terminal 4 or not. Is determined (S88). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S88), the control unit 600 executes S63 and subsequent steps. If it is determined that the next scenario information has not been received (No in S88), the control unit 600 returns to S81.

  According to the coin change machine 11 of such an embodiment, when the coin change machine 11 is switched to the training mode, the control unit 600 uses the first logical amount stored in the cash storage unit 646 as the second logical presence. Saved as high and stored in the logical existence storage unit 645. Then, after the training, the control unit 600 compares the first logical stock amount stored in the stock amount storage unit 646 with the second logical stock amount saved in the logical stock amount storage unit 645 and stored, When both logical values match, the mode is switched from the training mode to the normal mode. Therefore, it is possible to match the logical amount before and after the training. As a result, the settlement process of the coin change machine 11 can be executed smoothly.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this embodiment is shown as an example and is not intending limiting the range of invention. This embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, changes, and combinations can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. This embodiment and its modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

  For example, in the embodiment, in S82, a message for returning the deposited and withdrawn coins to the original state is displayed. However, this process is not essential, and the process of S83 may be performed without displaying it. Good.

  In the embodiment, the coin change machine 11 has been described as the deposit / withdrawal apparatus. However, the banknote change machine 12 may be the deposit / withdrawal apparatus. Moreover, it is good also considering the apparatus provided with the function of both the coin change machine 11 and the banknote change machine 12 as a deposit or withdrawal apparatus.

  In the embodiment, the change machine 1 that is separate from the POS terminal 4 and the POS terminal 4 is applied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a single-unit device having the functions of the POS terminal 4 and the change machine 1 is not limited thereto. May be a deposit / withdrawal device. As a single device having the functions of the POS terminal 4 and the change machine 1, a self-checkout device (hereinafter simply referred to as “self-POS”) installed in a store such as a supermarket can be cited. In the self POS, a customer performs a sales registration operation and a settlement operation for a product.

  Here, FIG. 10 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the self-POS 200. As shown in FIG. 10, the main body 202 of the self-POS 200 includes a display device 106 having a touch panel 105 disposed on the surface, and a product reading unit 110 that reads a product image in order to recognize (detect) a product type and the like. ing.

  For example, a liquid crystal display is used as the display device 106. The display device 106 is a guidance screen for notifying the customer of the operation method of the self-POS 200, various input screens, a registration screen for displaying product information read by the product reading unit 110, a total price of goods, a deposit price, and change. Display the amount, etc. and display the payment screen for selecting the payment method.

  The product reading unit 110 reads a product image by a customer holding a code symbol attached to a product over the reading window 103 of the product reading unit 110.

  In addition, a product placement table 203 is provided on the right side of the main body 202 for placing unsettled products in a basket, and a product placement table 204 is provided on the left side of the main body 202 for placing adjusted products. Yes. In addition, the product mounting table 204 has a bag hanging hook 205 for hanging a bag for putting a settled product, and a temporary placing table 206 for temporarily placing a settled product before putting it in a bag. Is provided. The product placement tables 203 and 204 are each provided with a measuring device, and have a function of confirming that the product weight is the same before and after the settlement.

  In addition, the main body 202 of the self-POS 200 is provided with a deposit / withdrawal unit 201 for depositing money received from a customer and for dispensing change handed to the customer.

  When the self-POS 200 having such a configuration is applied to a store system, the self-POS 200 functions as a deposit / withdrawal device.

  The program executed by the coin change machine 11 according to the embodiment is a file in an installable or executable format, such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or the like. The program is provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that the program run with the coin change machine 11 of embodiment may be provided by storing on the computer connected to networks, such as the internet, and downloading via a network. Moreover, you may comprise so that the program run with the coin change machine 11 of embodiment may be provided or distributed via networks, such as the internet.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that the program run with the coin change machine 11 of embodiment may be provided by incorporating in ROM etc. previously.

4 POS terminal 11 Coin change machine 12 Bill change machine 49a Training mode key 49b Normal mode key 200 Self POS
400 control unit 442 mode storage unit 443 scenario information storage unit 600 control unit 601 save unit 602 update unit 603 switching unit 604 notification unit 605 determination unit 606 execution unit 642 mode storage unit 643 scenario information storage unit 644 scenario storage unit 645 logic storage amount Storage unit 646 Stock storage unit 647 Random flag unit

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Claims (5)

A first storage unit for storing a first logical amount of money stored in the storage unit;
Saving means for storing the second logical amount in the second storage unit when the deposit / withdrawal device is switched to the training mode for depositing / withdrawing money;
Updating means for updating the first logical amount stored in the first storage unit in accordance with the amount of money deposited and withdrawn from the storage unit in accordance with execution of the training process in the training mode; ,
At the end of the training process, on condition that the first logical amount stored in the first storage unit and the second logical amount stored in the second storage unit match. Switching means for switching the deposit / withdrawal device from the training mode to a normal mode for depositing / withdrawing the money;
Deposit / withdrawal device with The switching means includes a notifying means for notifying a message for returning the money deposited / withdrawn with the execution of the training process to the original state at the end of the training process, and after the notifying means notifies the message. Determining means for determining the match, and switching from the training mode to the normal mode when the determination means determines the match;
The deposit / withdrawal apparatus according to claim 1. A storage unit for storing a plurality of types of scenarios for causing the deposit / withdrawal apparatus to perform various operations or various states in the training mode;
When receiving an instruction to execute a predetermined scenario from the sales data processing device in the training mode, referring to the storage unit, execution means for executing a type of scenario according to the instruction;
Further comprising
The update means updates the first logical amount stored in the first storage unit according to the amount of money deposited and withdrawn in accordance with the execution of the scenario by the execution means.
The deposit / withdrawal apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The plurality of types of scenarios include a series of continuous operation scenarios of the deposit / withdrawal device for the deposit / withdrawal of money and an abnormal system that makes the deposit / withdrawal device pseudo-abnormal with respect to the deposit / withdrawal of money. Including scenarios,
When the execution means receives an instruction to execute the series of continuous operation scenarios and an instruction to execute the abnormal scenario from the sales data processing device, the execution means executes the series of scenarios according to the instructions, Executing the abnormal scenario according to the instruction during the execution of the series of scenarios to place the deposit / withdrawal device in an abnormal state;
The deposit / withdrawal apparatus according to claim 3. The switching means transmits report information of a result of training processing in the training mode to an external device;
The deposit / withdrawal apparatus according to claim 3 or 4.

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