JP2017138898A - Valuable medium processor, valuable medium processing system, and valuable medium processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a valuable medium processor for an operator to easily take out only a desired valuable medium from a storage section.SOLUTION: A valuable medium processor 6 includes: a second damaged ticket storage section 170 in which damaged tickets are stored with their storage order being managed; a temporary holding section 140 in which an input damaged ticket is temporarily held before being stored into the second damaged ticket storage section 170; and a device controller for outputting a damaged ticket to be taken out after temporarily saving a near side damaged ticket whose order to be taken out from the second damaged ticket storage section 170 is earlier than the damaged ticket to be taken out into the temporary holding section 140 when receiving specific information for specifying the damaged ticket to be taken out to be an object to be taken out from among damaged tickets stored in the second damaged ticket storage section 170.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a valuable medium processing apparatus and a valuable medium processing system for processing valuable media such as checks and banknotes. The present invention also relates to a valuable medium processing method using a valuable medium processing apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a valuable medium processing apparatus that performs deposit processing and withdrawal processing of valuable media such as checks and banknotes is known (see Patent Document 1).

  In such a valuable medium processing apparatus, when a valuable medium deposit process is performed, the valuable medium input into the input unit is captured by the imaging unit and then held in the temporary storage unit. The photographed image of the valuable medium is displayed on the operation display unit. In the operation display section, deposit data such as a ticket type is input by the operator, and when it is completed, an approval operation is performed. Based on the approval operation, the valuable medium is fed out from the temporary storage unit and stored in the storage unit corresponding to the valuable medium.

JP 2013-196013 A

  In the valuable medium processing apparatus, there may be a case where it is desired to check the actual medium already stored in the storage unit instead of being temporarily held. In such a case, in the valuable medium processing apparatus, it is necessary to discharge all the valuable media in the storage unit storing the valuable medium to be confirmed to the dispensing unit and search for the target valuable medium from among them. . Alternatively, it is necessary to open a door that leads to the inside of the machine body, and search for a storage unit in which the target valuable medium is stored to take out the target valuable medium. Such work is very troublesome, and if the storage order of valuable media in the storage unit is changed due to mistaken insertion and removal, data management such as the amount of valuable media in the storage unit is inefficient. There is a risk of becoming accurate.

  In view of this problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a valuable medium processing apparatus, a valuable medium processing system, and a valuable medium processing method that allow an operator to easily take out only a desired valuable medium from a storage unit.

  A first aspect of the present invention relates to a valuable medium processing apparatus capable of storing and dispensing a valuable medium. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to this aspect includes a storage unit that stores a valuable medium in a state in which the storage order is managed, and temporarily holds the input valuable medium before it is stored in the storage unit. Of the temporary storage unit and the valuable medium stored in the storage unit, when receiving specific information for specifying the extraction target medium to be extracted, the temporary storage unit is removed from the storage unit rather than the extraction target medium And a control unit that throws out the medium to be taken out after evacuating the valuable medium with the earlier order to the temporary storage unit.

  A second aspect of the present invention relates to a valuable medium processing apparatus capable of storing and dispensing valuable media. In the valuable medium processing device according to this aspect, the valuable medium is stored in a storage unit in which the storage order is managed, and another storage unit different from the storage unit in which the valuable medium is stored. A temporary storage unit temporarily stored before the valuable medium is stored in the storage unit, and a valuable medium stored in the storage unit for identifying a target medium to be extracted A control unit that, when receiving the specific information, evacuates the valuable medium, which is removed from the storage unit earlier than the extraction target medium, to the other storage unit, and then ejects the extraction target medium.

  According to the valuable medium processing apparatus according to the first aspect and the second aspect, the operator can easily take out only a desired valuable medium from the storage unit. In addition, since other valuable media in the storage unit cannot be touched by the operator, it is difficult for data management to occur.

  The valuable medium processing apparatus according to this aspect may be configured to further include a reading unit that reads an image of the input valuable medium. In this case, the control unit reads an image of the return target medium by the reading unit when a valuable medium is input as a return target medium to be returned after the take-out target medium is thrown out. Make it. And the said control part collates the image of the said return object medium with the image of the said extraction object medium read by the said reading part before the accommodation to the said accommodating part.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to check whether the return target medium is the same as the extraction target medium.

  In the case of the above configuration, when the matching degree between the two images that have been collated exceeds a predetermined degree, the control unit returns the valuable medium that has been retracted after returning the medium to be returned to the storage unit. The medium may be returned to the storage unit.

  With such a configuration, since the return target medium determined to be the same as the target medium to be taken out is returned to the storage unit, it is possible to prevent an erroneous valuable medium from being returned, and the inventory in the valuable medium processing apparatus can be prevented. Can maintain proper management.

  In the case of the above configuration, the control unit receives the operation of approving reversal when the matching degree of the two collated images does not exceed the predetermined degree, and the reversing operation is performed. After the target medium is returned to the storage unit, the evacuated valuable medium can be returned to the storage unit.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to return the same return target medium as the extraction target medium determined to be different from the extraction target medium in the image collation result due to repair or the like to the storage unit.

  A valuable medium processing system according to a third aspect of the present invention includes the valuable medium processing apparatus according to the first aspect or the second aspect, and an operation terminal for performing an operation on the valuable medium processing apparatus. Prepare. Here, the operation terminal sends the specific information to the valuable medium processing device.

  According to said structure, there can exist an effect similar to the valuable medium processing apparatus which concerns on a 1st aspect or a 2nd aspect.

  In the valuable medium processing system according to this aspect, the operation terminal includes a display unit for displaying a screen, and causes the display unit to display a list screen of transaction of valuable media performed for the valuable medium processing device. When any transaction is selected from the list screen, a selection screen is displayed on the display unit in order to select a valuable medium as the extraction target medium from among the valuable media included in the selected transaction. It can be configured.

  According to the above configuration, the operator can select a desired transaction, and can select the extraction target medium from the selected transaction, so that the extraction target medium can be selected smoothly.

  In the valuable medium processing system according to this aspect, the operation terminal authenticates whether or not the operator has a take-out authority to take out the medium to be taken out, and authenticates that the operator has a take-out authority. In such a case, it is possible to adopt a configuration that makes it possible to specify the medium to be taken out.

  According to the above configuration, since it is possible to limit the extraction of the extraction target medium to those who are authorized to take out, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems due to operation mistakes or the like.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage unit in which valuable media are stored in a state in which the storage order is managed, and the input valuable medium is temporarily held before being stored in the storage unit. The present invention relates to a valuable medium processing method performed using a valuable medium processing apparatus including a temporary storage unit. The valuable medium processing method according to the present aspect receives specific information for specifying an extraction target medium to be extracted from the valuable media stored in the storage unit, and based on the specific information, And including ejecting the medium to be taken out after the valuable medium that has been removed from the storage unit earlier than the medium to be taken out is evacuated to the temporary storage unit.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a storage medium in which valuable media are stored in a state in which the storage order is managed, and another storage unit different from the storage unit in which valuable media are stored, are input. The present invention relates to a valuable medium processing method performed using a valuable medium processing apparatus including a temporary storage unit that temporarily stores a valuable medium before being stored in the storage unit. The valuable medium processing method according to the present aspect receives specific information for specifying an extraction target medium to be extracted from the valuable media stored in the storage unit, and based on the specific information, And ejecting the medium to be taken out after evacuating the valuable medium that is taken out from the storage unit earlier than the medium to be taken out to the other storage unit.

  According to the valuable medium processing method according to the fourth aspect and the fifth aspect, it is possible to achieve the same effects as the valuable medium processing apparatus according to the first aspect or the second aspect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a valuable medium processing apparatus, a valuable medium processing system, and a valuable medium processing method that allow an operator to easily take out only a desired valuable medium from a storage unit.

  The effects and significance of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description of embodiments. However, the embodiment described below is merely an example when the present invention is implemented, and the present invention is not limited to what is described in the following embodiment.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a cashier system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the valuable medium processing device according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a main configuration of the valuable medium processing device according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the storage medium information DB of the damaged ticket storage unit according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a main configuration of the operation terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of the terminal control unit in the operation terminal according to the embodiment. FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams showing a general menu screen and an authorized person menu screen, respectively, according to the embodiment. FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing the control operation of the extraction process executed by the terminal control unit according to the embodiment, and FIG. 8B is the flowchart of the extraction process executed by the device control unit according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows control operation. FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams showing a transaction selection screen and a medium selection screen, respectively, according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an extraction notification screen according to the embodiment. FIGS. 11A to 11C are diagrams for explaining an example of the operation of the valuable medium processing device when the take-out process is executed according to the embodiment. FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating a state of the storage medium information DB according to the embodiment before the extraction process is executed, and FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating the execution of the extraction process according to the embodiment. FIG. 12C is a diagram illustrating a state of the storage medium information DB after the reversing process is executed according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the control operation of the reversing process executed by the terminal control unit according to the embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the control operation of the reversing process executed by the apparatus control unit according to the embodiment. FIGS. 15A and 15B are diagrams showing a reversal notification screen and an image reread screen, respectively, according to the embodiment. FIGS. 16A and 16B are diagrams showing an end screen and a return notification screen, respectively, according to the embodiment. FIGS. 17A to 17D are diagrams for explaining an example of the operation of the valuable medium processing device when the reversing process is executed according to the embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the control operation of the reversing process executed by the apparatus control unit according to the first modification. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the control operation of the reversing process executed by the terminal control unit according to the first modification. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a storage approval screen according to the first modification. FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration around the dispensing unit of the valuable medium processing device according to the second modification. FIGS. 22A to 22C are views showing a state in which a receipt is attached to a valuable medium dispensed to a dispensing unit according to the second modification by a receipt printer. FIGS. 23A to 23C are diagrams showing examples of receipts attached to a valuable medium according to the second modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  In the present embodiment, the first banknote storage unit 160 and the second banknote storage unit 170 correspond to the “storage unit” recited in the claims. The device control unit 210 corresponds to a “control unit” recited in the claims. Further, the operation display unit 310 corresponds to a “display unit” recited in the claims. A system including the valuable medium processing device 6 and the operation terminal 7 corresponds to the “valuable medium processing system” recited in the claims. Further, the transaction selection screen S3 corresponds to the “list screen” described in the claims, and the medium selection screen S4 corresponds to the “selection screen” described in the claims.

  However, the above description is only for the purpose of associating the configuration of the claims with the configuration of the embodiment, and the invention described in the claims is incorporated into the configuration of the embodiment by the above association. It is not limited at all.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a cashier system 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The cashier system 1 includes a loose banknote processing device 2, a bundled banknote processing device 3, a loose coin processing device 4, a wrapping coin processing device 5, a valuable medium processing device 6, and an operation terminal 7.

  The loose banknote processing apparatus 2 has a banknote storage unit that can store rose banknotes in denominations, and performs a deposit process for depositing rose banknotes into the banknote storage section and a withdrawal process for withdrawing rose banknotes from the banknote storage section. The bundled banknote processing device 3 includes a bundled banknote forming unit that binds a predetermined number (for example, 100) of loose banknotes to form a bundled banknote (banded banknote), and a bundled banknote storage unit that stores the bundled banknotes. The bundled bill processing device 3 is connected to the loose bill processing device 2, converts the loose bills sent from the loose bill processing device 2 into bundled bills at the bundled bill forming unit, and throws them out or stores the bundled bills. Or store it in the section.

  The rose coin processing device 4 includes a coin storage unit that can store rose coins according to denominations, and performs a deposit process for depositing rose coins into the coin storage unit and a withdrawal process for dispensing rose coins from the coin storage unit. The wrapping coin processing device 5 includes a wrapping coin forming unit that wraps a predetermined number (for example, 50) of loose coins to form wrapping coins, and a wrapping coin storage unit that stores wrapping coins. The wrapping coin processing device 5 is connected to the loose coin processing device 4 and converts the loose coins sent from the loose coin processing device 4 into wrapping coins at the wrapping coin forming unit and throws them out or stores the wrapping coins. Or store it in the section.

  The valuable medium processing device 6 processes valuable media such as money and securities that are not handled by the bulk banknote processing device 2, the bundled banknote processing device 3, the bulk coin processing device 4, and the packaging coin processing device 5. Do. Specifically, the valuable medium processing device 6 is a banknote that is not currently issued, a damaged ticket that is not suitable for market distribution, a damaged ticket that cannot be processed by the rose banknote processing device 2 due to dirt or tearing, Perform deposits and withdrawals of specific securities such as bills. Further, the valuable medium processing device 6 performs a withdrawal process for a new ticket which is an unused banknote. Hereinafter, when collectively referring to old tickets, non-performing tickets, and damaged tickets, it shall be referred to as “non-performing tickets, etc.”, and when collectively referring to old tickets, non-performing tickets, damaged tickets, and specific securities, it shall be referred to as “specified securities medium”. To do.

  The operation terminal 7 includes an operation display unit 310 and a printer 320. The user uses the operation terminal 7 to perform operations for deposit processing and withdrawal processing for the bulk banknote processing device 2, the bundled banknote processing device 3, the bulk coin processing device 4, the wrapping coin processing device 5, and the valuable medium processing device 6. Do the operation for.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the valuable medium processing device 6 will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the internal configuration of the valuable medium processing device 6 according to the present embodiment.

  The valuable medium processing device 6 includes, in the housing 100, a loading unit 110, a conveyance unit 120, a reading unit 130, a temporary storage unit 140, a securities storage unit 150, a first slip ticket storage unit 160, A second non-ticket storage unit 170, a new ticket storage unit 180, and a dispensing unit 190 are provided.

  The input unit 110 is provided at the upper front of the housing 100. The feeding unit 110 is provided with a feeding mechanism 111, and the specified valuable medium that has been fed into the feeding unit 110 in a bundle state is fed by the feeding mechanism 111 to the transport unit 120 one by one.

  The transport unit 120 includes a first transport unit 121 and a second transport unit 122. The first transport unit 121 connects the input unit 110, the temporary storage unit 140, the securities storage unit 150, the first banknote storage unit 160, the second banknote storage unit 170, and the dispensing unit 190. The specified value medium that has been input to the input unit 110 is transported to the temporary storage unit 140, the securities storage unit 150, the first banknote storage unit 160, the second banknote storage unit 170, or the first banknote storage unit. For example, the banknotes stored in 160 or the second banknote storage unit 170 are transported to the dispensing unit 190. The second transport unit 122 connects the new ticket storage unit 180 and the dispensing unit 190, and transports the new ticket stored in the new ticket storage unit 180 to the dispensing unit 190. The first conveyance unit 121 and the second conveyance unit 122 have a common conveyance path 120 a in the vicinity of the dispensing unit 190.

  The reading unit 130 is provided in the first transport unit 121 between the loading unit 110 and the temporary storage unit 140. The reading unit 130 reads an image of the specified valuable medium conveyed to the temporary storage unit 140 and acquires the image data. The reading unit 130 can read both the front and back images of the specified valuable medium.

  In the housing 100 (rear side), a temporary holding unit 140, a securities storage unit 150, a first banknote storage unit 160, and a second banknote storage unit 170 are arranged in order from the top.

  The temporary holding unit 140 temporarily holds the specified valuable medium input to the input unit 110. The temporary holding unit 140 is a tape winding type holding unit, and includes a drum 141 that can be rotated forward and backward, and a pair of tapes are wound around the drum 141. When the drum 141 is rotated forward, the specific valuable medium conveyed by the first conveying unit 121 is sequentially wound around the drum 141 while being sandwiched between a pair of tapes one by one. As a result, the specific valuable medium is sequentially held in the temporary holding unit 140. On the other hand, when the drum 141 reverses, the wound specific valuable medium is fed out from the temporary storage unit 140 to the first transport unit 121 one by one.

  The securities storage unit 150 stores specific securities such as checks. The securities storage unit 150 includes a first storage unit 151, a second storage unit 152, and a third storage unit 153. These storage units 151, 152, and 153 are stacker type storage units, and are configured such that checks and the like sent from the first transport unit 121 are stacked up and down. For example, the first storage unit 151 stores checks issued at other branches in the same bank as the bank where the cashier system 1 is installed, and the second storage unit 152 includes the cashier system 1. Checks and the like issued at locations near the bank are stored, and checks and the like issued at locations far from the bank where the cashier system 1 is installed are stored in the third storage unit 153. In the present embodiment, since each of the storage units 151, 152, and 153 is not provided with a feeding mechanism, a stored check or the like cannot be fed out to the first transport unit 121. However, a feeding mechanism may be provided in each of the storage units 151, 152, and 153 so that the stored check or the like can be fed out to the first transport unit 121.

  The first banknote storage unit 160 and the second banknote storage unit 170 store the banknotes and the like in a state in which the storage order (removal order) is managed by a storage medium information DB described later. Hereinafter, when the 1st banknote storage part 160 and the 2nd banknote storage part 170 are named generically, it describes as the banknote storage part 160 (170).

  The first banknote storage unit 160 is a stacker type storage unit, and is configured such that the banknotes and the like sent from the first transport unit 121 are stacked up and down. The first banknote storage unit 160 is provided with a feeding mechanism. By this feeding mechanism, the stored banknotes and the like are fed out to the first transport unit 121 one by one from the top.

  On the other hand, the second non-conforming bill storage unit 170 is a tape winding type storage unit, and has a drum 171 capable of normal rotation and reverse rotation, and a pair of tapes is wound around the drum 171. When the drum 171 rotates in the forward direction, the slips and the like conveyed by the first conveying unit 121 are sequentially wound around the drum 171 while being sandwiched between a pair of tapes one by one. As a result, the damaged bills and the like are sequentially stored in the second damaged ticket storage portion 170. On the other hand, when the drum 171 rotates in the reverse direction, the wound slips and the like are fed one by one from the second slip ticket storage unit 170 to the first transport unit 121.

  In the housing 100, a new ticket storage unit 180 is disposed in front of the temporary storage unit 140, the securities storage unit 150, the first non-slip ticket storage unit 160, and the second non-slip ticket storage unit 170.

  The new ticket storage unit 180 stores new tickets. The new ticket storage unit 180 includes a first storage unit 181, a second storage unit 182, a third storage unit 183, and a fourth storage unit 184. The storage units 181, 182, 183, 184 are provided with payout mechanisms 181 a, 182 a, 183 a, 184 a, and new tickets in the storage units 181, 182, 183, 184 are provided by the feed mechanisms 181 a, 182 a, 183 a, 184 a. Are fed out one by one to the second transport unit 122. For example, the first storage unit 181 stores 10,000 yen new tickets, the second storage unit 182 stores 1,000 yen new tickets, and the third storage unit 183 stores 5,000 yen. New tickets are stored. Further, the operator can select a new ticket stored in the fourth storage unit 184.

  A simple identification unit 123 is disposed in the second transport unit 122. The simple identification unit 123 identifies only the denomination of the new ticket conveyed by the second conveyance unit 122.

  The dispensing unit 190 is connected to the transport unit 120. The throwing-out unit 190 is thrown out in a state in which a damaged ticket or the like sent from the first transport unit 121 or a new ticket sent from the second transport unit 122 is stacked. The throwing unit 190 is provided with an impeller 191, and a damaged ticket or a new ticket sent by the transport unit 120 is impeller 191 in a state where the impeller 191 is sandwiched between a pair of blades of the impeller 191. Is sent to the dispensing unit 190 by rotating in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. In addition, the dispensing unit 190 is provided with an extraction detection unit 192. The take-out detection unit 192 includes, for example, a light emitting element and a light receiving element. When a slip or a new ticket is taken out from the dispensing unit 190, the light reaches the light receiving element from the light emitting element. It is detected that a new ticket has been taken out.

  A shutter 101 that opens and closes the projection unit 190 is provided in front of the projection unit 190 on the front surface of the housing 100. A door 102 is provided on the front surface of the housing 100. A person having specific authority can open the door 102 and access the inside of the housing 100. Thereby, a new ticket can be replenished to the new ticket storage unit 180 or a new ticket can be taken out from the new ticket storage unit 180. Furthermore, specific securities can be taken out from the securities storage unit 150.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a main configuration of the valuable medium processing device 6 according to the present embodiment.

  The valuable medium processing device 6 includes a device control unit 210, a device storage unit 220, and a device communication unit 230 in addition to the above-described units 110 to 190.

  The device communication unit 230 transmits / receives a signal using a wireless method or a wired method to / from a terminal communication unit (described later) of the operation terminal 7.

  The device control unit 210 includes an arithmetic circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and controls the units 110 to 190 according to a program stored in the device storage unit 220. The image data of the specific valuable medium acquired by the reading unit 130 is sent from the reading unit 130 to the apparatus control unit 210.

  The device storage unit 220 includes a storage medium such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a hard disk, stores an operation program of the device control unit 210, and performs control processing of the device control unit 210. Used as a work area. Furthermore, the device storage unit 220 includes a specific valuable medium (old ticket, loss) stored in each storage unit for each storage unit of the securities storage unit 150, the first non-payment ticket storage unit 160, and the second non-slip ticket storage unit 170. A storage medium information database (hereinafter referred to as “storage medium information DB”) 221 in which information (hereinafter referred to as “storage medium information”) relating to a ticket, a damaged ticket, and a specific securities) is stored. The device storage unit 220 stores the storage order (removal order) of the specified valuable media stored in each storage unit together with the storage medium information by the storage medium information DB 221.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the storage medium information DB 221 of the non-use ticket storage unit 160 (170) according to the present embodiment.

  The storage medium information DB 221 of the non-conforming ticket storage unit 160 (170) stores storage medium information related to each non-conformity ticket. For example, the storage medium information includes “medium code”, “ticket type”, “payment date / time”, “transaction ID”, “payer ID”, “image data”, “status”, as shown in FIG. "Extractor ID", "Extract time", "Return time", etc. are included. In the storage medium information DB 221, the storage medium information is associated with “order” indicating the order in which the storage medium information is taken out from the non-performing ticket storage unit 160 (170).

  The “medium code” is a code assigned to each valuable medium when the depositing system 1 processes the valuable medium. “Ticket type” indicates a denomination such as a non-paid ticket and an issue time (A to E). “Payment date and time” is the date and time when the deposit of a single transaction, such as a non-payment ticket, is confirmed and the non-payment portion 140 of the temporary holding unit 140 is stored in the non-payment storage unit 160 (170). The date and time of deposit for non-paid tickets included in the same transaction will be the same. The “transaction ID” is an ID given for each transaction, and the transaction ID of a slip or the like included in the same transaction is the same. The “payer ID” is the ID of the person who made the deposit such as a slip, and the depositor ID of the slip included in the same transaction is the same. The “image data” is image data such as a defective ticket sent from the reading unit 130. “Status” indicates whether a slip or the like is in a state stored in the slip ticket storage unit 160 (170) or a state where it is taken out from the slip ticket storage unit 160 (170). The “taker ID” is an ID of a person who has taken out a non-use ticket removal process described later and took out a non-use ticket from the non-use ticket storage unit 160 (170). The “removal time” is the time when a slip or the like is removed from the slip ticket storage unit 160 (170). The return time is the time when the taken out slip or the like is returned to the slip-sheet storage unit 160 (170). The “removal ID”, “removal time”, and “return-in time” are stored with respect to the non-reliable ticket and the like taken out by the non-slip ticket removal process. Although not shown in FIG. 5, for all transactions in the cashier system 1, “serial number” which is a serial number given in the order of execution and “transaction type” indicating the type of transaction are also stored in the storage medium information DB 221. Remembered.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a main configuration of the operation terminal 7 according to the present embodiment.

  The operation terminal 7 includes a terminal control unit 330, a terminal storage unit 340, a terminal communication unit 350, and an ID card reader 360 in addition to the operation display unit 310 and the printer 320 described above.

  The operation display unit 310 includes a touch panel that includes a display 311 and a touch sensor 312. The display 311 displays various images (screens). The touch sensor 312 is superimposed on the display 311 and detects a user's touch operation on the display 311. The printer 320 includes information on the results of various processes such as deposit processing and withdrawal processing for the bulk banknote processing apparatus 2, the bundle banknote processing apparatus 3, the bulk coin processing apparatus 4, the packaging coin processing apparatus 5 and the valuable medium processing apparatus 6. Print on paper as journal and output.

  The terminal communication unit 350 transmits and receives signals by the wireless method or the wired method to the device communication units of the loose banknote processing device 2, the bundled banknote processing device 3, the loose coin processing device 4, and the wrapping coin processing device 5. The terminal communication unit 350 transmits and receives signals to and from the device communication unit 230 of the valuable medium processing device 6 by a wireless method or a wired method. The ID card reader 360 reads the ID card and sends the read data to the terminal control unit 330.

  The terminal control unit 330 includes an arithmetic circuit such as a CPU, and controls the operation display unit 310, the printer 320, the terminal communication unit 350, the ID card reader 360, and the like according to a program stored in the terminal storage unit 340. Further, the terminal control unit 330 receives various commands and commands between the loose bill processing device 2, the bundled bill processing device 3, the loose coin processing device 4, the wrapping coin processing device 5, and the valuable medium processing device 6 through the terminal communication unit 350. By exchanging information, the operations of these processing devices 2 to 6 are controlled.

  The terminal storage unit 340 includes a storage medium such as a ROM, a RAM, and a hard disk, stores an operation program of the terminal control unit 330, and is used as a work area when the terminal control unit 330 performs control processing.

  Now, as a result of the deposit processing of the banknotes in the loose banknote processing apparatus 2, when a slip or the like that cannot be stored in the bulk banknote processing apparatus 2 is discharged from the bulk banknote processing apparatus 2, the valuable medium processing apparatus 6 Then, deposit processing of the discharged non-performing tickets is performed.

  In the deposit processing of a slip or the like, the slip or the like inserted in the insertion unit 110 is held in the temporary storage unit 140 after the image is read by the reading unit 130. The read image data such as a slip is sent to the operation terminal 7, and an image such as a slip is displayed on the operation display unit 310. In the operation display unit 310, payment data such as a ticket type is input by the operator, and when the payment is completed, an approval operation is performed. An approval command and input data based on the approval operation are sent from the operation terminal 7 to the valuable medium processing device 6. Based on the approval command, a slip or the like is paid out from the temporary holding unit 140 and stored in the first slip ticket storage unit 160 or the second slip ticket storage unit 170 according to the classification of the slip ticket or the like. In the storage medium information DB 221 of the first non-slip ticket storage unit 160 or the second non-slip ticket storage unit 170, storage medium information related to the stored non-slip tickets and the like is stored.

  The operating card 7 can be used to confirm the slips stored in the first banknote storage unit 160 or the second banknote storage unit 170 on the operation terminal 7. However, there may be a case where it is desired to check not the image but the actual product such as a damaged ticket. In such a case, in the conventional valuable medium processing device, all the non-conformity tickets stored in the non-confirmed ticket storage unit storing the non-confirmed non-conformity tickets are discharged to the dispensing unit, and the target non-use ticket is It was necessary to find out. Alternatively, it is necessary to open a door that leads to the inside of the housing, and to search for a non-contained ticket storage unit in which the target non-conforming ticket is stored to take out the target non-use ticket. Such work is very troublesome, and if the order of storing the slips in the slip storage section is changed due to wrong insertion, etc., the data management by the storage medium information DB etc. is inaccurate. There is a risk of becoming.

  Therefore, in the valuable medium processing device 6 of the present embodiment, in addition to processing such as deposit processing, only the non-conformity ticket to be confirmed is fed out from the first non-slip ticket storage unit 160 or the second non-slip ticket storage unit 170 and thrown. It is possible to perform a slip removal process that allows the checked portion 190 to be discharged and the confirmed slip or the like to be returned from the insertion portion 110 to the first slip ticket storage portion 160 or the second slip ticket storage portion 170.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control operation of the terminal control unit 330 in the operation terminal 7 according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams showing a general menu screen S1 and an authorized person menu screen S2 according to the present embodiment, respectively.

  The terminal control unit 330 causes the operation display unit 310 (display 311) to display a login screen for authenticating the operator by inputting the ID and password (S101).

  When an ID and a password are input on the login screen (S102: YES), the terminal control unit 330 determines whether the operator is a person with higher authority based on the input ID (S103). . If the input ID or password is not registered in the operation terminal 7, the process does not proceed to S103, and a message requesting re-input of the ID and password is displayed on the login screen.

  When the operator is a person who does not have higher authority (S103: NO), the terminal control unit 330 causes the operation display unit 310 to display the general menu screen S1 (S104). As shown in FIG. 7A, the general menu screen S1 includes an item button B1 to which various types of processing such as deposit processing and withdrawal processing of loose banknotes are assigned. Note that the general menu screen S1 does not include the item button B2 to which the non-performing ticket removal process is assigned.

  When any item is selected by pressing the item button B1 on the general menu screen S1 (S105: YES), the terminal control unit 330 executes processing of the selected item (S106). For example, when the item button B1 for deposit processing of loose bills is pressed, a command or information for deposit processing is sent to the loose bill processing apparatus 2, and the deposit processing of loose bills is performed on the loose bill processing apparatus 2 side. . When the process ends, the terminal control unit 330 returns the display to the general menu screen S1 (S104). The general menu screen S1 includes an end button B3 used for the end operation. If the end button B3 is pressed before the item is selected (S107: YES), the terminal control unit 330 returns the display to the login screen (S101).

  If the operator is a person with higher authority (S103: YES), the terminal control unit 330 causes the operation display unit 310 to display the authority menu screen S2 (S108). As shown in FIG. 7B, on the menu screen S2 for the authorized person, in addition to the same item button B1 and end button B3 as the general menu screen S1, an item button B2 to which a process that cannot be executed without higher authority is assigned. Is included. The non-performing ticket removal process is a process whose execution is restricted to a person with higher authority, and the authority person's menu screen S2 includes an item button B2 to which the non-performing ticket removal process is assigned. In addition, the information change process for changing the storage medium information (for example, the ticket type) is limited to those who have higher authority.

  When one of the items is selected by pressing the item buttons B1 and B2 (S109: YES), the terminal control unit 330 determines that if the selected item is an item for picking up a slip (S110: YES). If the item is another item (S110: NO), the processing of the selected item is executed (S112). When the process is completed, the terminal control unit 330 returns the display to the authority screen screen S2 (S108). If the end button B3 is pressed before the item is selected (S113: YES), the terminal control unit 330 returns the display to the login screen (S101).

  Next, the banknote removal process will be described in detail. The damaged ticket taking-out process includes a taking-out process and a return-in process following the taking-out process. The extraction process and the return process are executed by the terminal control unit 330 and the device control unit 210.

  First, the extraction process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing the control operation of the extraction process executed by the terminal control unit 330 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8B is executed by the device control unit 210 according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows control operation | movement of the taking-out process to perform. FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams showing a transaction selection screen S3 and a medium selection screen S4, respectively, according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an extraction notification screen S5 according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 11A to 11C are diagrams for explaining an example of the operation of the valuable medium processing device 6 when the take-out process is executed according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating a state of the storage medium information DB 221 before the extraction process is executed according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating the execution of the extraction process according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12C is a diagram illustrating a state of the storage medium information DB 221 after the reversing process according to the present embodiment is performed. The temporary storage unit 140 and the second non-conventional bill storage unit 170 are actually a tape winding system, but in FIGS. 11A to 11C, the temporary storage unit 140 is easy to understand the storage order. The banknotes etc. in 140 and the 2nd banknote storage part 170 are drawn in the form stacked | stacked up and down. This also applies to FIGS. 17A to 17D described later.

  With reference to Fig.8 (a), in the operation terminal 7, the terminal control part 330 displays transaction selection screen S3 on the operation display part 310 (S201). As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the transaction selection screen S3 includes a transaction list L1 that shows a list of transactions such as banknotes. The transaction list L1 includes an information display field L1a and a check field L1b. Information related to each transaction is displayed in the information display field L1a. Information related to the transaction includes “serial number”, “transaction type”, “date and time”, “transaction amount”, “number of images”, and the like. In the check column L1b, a check box is provided for each transaction. The transaction list L1 can be created, for example, by reading storage medium information from the storage medium information DB 221. When information equivalent to the storage medium information stored in the storage medium information DB 221 is stored in the terminal storage unit 340, the transaction list L1 can be created by reading out the information. Further, the transaction selection screen S3 includes an all selection button B4 used for selecting all transactions and an execution button B5 used for execution operation. When a check box is checked by a touch operation, a transaction corresponding to the check box is selected. When the all selection button B4 is touched, all check boxes are checked and all transactions are selected. The transaction list L1 can be scrolled by a scroll operation (flick operation or slide operation in the vertical direction) on the operation display unit 310.

  When the execution button B5 is pressed after all or some of the transactions are selected on the transaction selection screen S3 (S202: YES), the terminal control unit 330 displays the medium selection screen S4 on the operation display unit 310 ( S203). As shown in FIG. 9B, the medium selection screen S4 includes an image P1 such as a slip that is included in the selected transaction. Above each image P1, predetermined information (serial number, transaction type, etc.) relating to the loss ticket of the image is displayed. The medium selection screen S4 includes a confirmation button B6. The operator can designate a loss ticket or the like of the image P1 as a removal target loss ticket (hereinafter referred to as “removal target damage ticket”) by pressing the confirm button B6 after touching any image P1. . In the medium selection screen S4, it is possible to specify only one take-out damage ticket. In the medium selection screen S4, the next image P1 group not currently displayed can be displayed by a scroll operation.

  When a removal target slip is specified on the medium selection screen S4 (S204: YES), the terminal control unit 330 transmits a slip ticket removal instruction and target loss ticket information to the valuable medium processing device 6 through the terminal communication unit 350. (S205). The target non-use ticket information is specific information for specifying a take-out target non-use ticket on the valuable medium processing device 6 side, and for example, a medium code may be used as the target non-use ticket information.

  Referring to FIG. 8B, in the valuable medium processing device 6, when the device control unit 210 receives a non-use ticket removal instruction through the device communication unit 230 (S 301: YES), the target non-use ticket information is acquired (S 302). ). The device control unit 210 refers to the storage medium information DB 221, and from the acquired target non-use ticket information, the storage location and position of the take-out target non-use ticket, that is, which non-use ticket storage unit 160 (170) And what number the order is is specified (S303).

  When the storage location and position are specified, the device control unit 210 controls the non-conformity storage unit 160 (170) and the first transport unit 121, so that the device control unit 210 is closer to the removal target deductive ticket, that is, in the order of taking out. However, the non-payable ticket that is earlier than the removal target banknote is taken out from the banknote storage unit 160 (170) and conveyed to the temporary storage unit 140 (S304). Thereafter, the device control unit 210 controls the non-conventional ticket storage unit 160 (170) and the first transport unit 121 to draw out the target non-conformity ticket from the non-conventional ticket storage unit 160 (170) and to the dispensing unit 190. Transport (S305). In this way, only the removal target damage ticket is thrown out to the dispensing unit 190.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, the second banknote etc. in the second banknote storage unit 170 that is taken out are designated as the target banknotes (the second banknote from the top in the figure). In this case, first, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the first banknote etc. (the first banknote from the top in the figure) in the front side of the target banknote to be taken out is the second banknote. It is drawn out from the storage unit 170 and retracted to the temporary storage unit 140. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), the removal target slip is drawn out from the second slip ticket storage unit 170 and thrown out to the dispensing unit 190.

  When the withdrawal target damage ticket is thrown out to the dispensing unit 190, the device control unit 210 notifies the operation terminal 7 that the removal of the withdrawal target loss ticket has been completed through the device communication unit 230 (S306). Then, the device control unit 210 updates the storage medium information in the storage medium information DB 221 of the damaged ticket storage unit 160 (170) (S307). More specifically, before taking out the target damage ticket, as shown in FIG. 12A, the “status” is in the “accommodated” state, and the “taker ID” and the “takeout time” are registered. Although there was no, after taking out the removal target slip, as shown in FIG. 12B, the “status” is changed to the “takeout” state, and the “taker ID” and the “takeout time” are registered.

  When the storage medium information in the storage medium information DB 221 is updated, the apparatus control unit 210 ends the take-out process on the valuable medium processing apparatus 6 side.

  Returning to FIG. 8A, when the operation terminal 7 receives a removal completion notification from the valuable medium processing device 6 side (S206: YES), the terminal control unit 330 displays a removal notification screen S5 on the operation display unit 310. (S207). As shown in FIG. 10, the take-out notification screen S5 includes an image P2 that shows the place where the take-out target slip is put out and a message M1 that prompts the take-out of the target slip.

  When the removal target damage ticket is taken out from the dispensing unit 190 and detected by the removal detection unit 192 (S208: YES), the terminal control unit 330 ends the extraction process on the operation terminal 7 side.

  The operator confirms the taken out slips and the like, and if the registration information needs to be changed (corrected), the operator selects and executes the information change process from the authority menu screen. If there is no need to change, just confirm.

  Subsequently, a reversing process is executed. The extraction process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the reversing process executed by the terminal control unit 330 according to this embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the reversing process executed by the apparatus control unit 210 according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 15A and 15B are diagrams showing a return notification screen S6 and an image reread screen S7, respectively, according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 16A and 16B are diagrams showing an end screen S8 and a return notification screen S9, respectively, according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 17A to 17D are diagrams for explaining an example of the operation of the valuable medium processing device 6 when the reversing process is executed according to the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 13, in operation terminal 7, terminal control unit 330 causes operation display unit 310 to display a return notification screen S6 (S211). As shown in FIG. 15 (a), the return notification screen S6 shows the place where the slipped ticket (hereinafter referred to as “backed target slip”) to be returned is inserted, but the image P3 and the return target. A message M2 that prompts the user to return the slipped ticket and an execution button B7 used for the execution operation are included.

  When the operator confirms the picked up target slip, the operator puts the picked up target slip into the valuable medium processing device 6 and puts it into the input section 110 as a return target slip, and presses the execution button B7. When the execution button B7 is pressed (S212: YES), the terminal control unit 330 transmits a loss ticket reading command to the valuable medium processing device 6 through the terminal communication unit 350 (S213).

  Referring to FIG. 14, in the valuable medium processing device 6, when the device control unit 210 receives a loss ticket reading command through the device communication unit 230 (S 311: YES), the input unit 110 (the feeding mechanism 111) and the first transport unit. By controlling 121, the reversible target slip is conveyed to the temporary holding unit 140. In the middle of the conveyance, the apparatus control unit 210 operates the reading unit 130 to read an image of the return target damage ticket (S312). Then, the apparatus control unit 210 transmits the image data of the read image to the operation terminal 7 through the apparatus communication unit 230 (S314).

  Returning to FIG. 13, in the operation terminal 7, when the terminal control unit 330 receives the image data of the reversible target slip (S 214: YES), the image display unit 310 is displayed on the operation display unit 310 (S 215). As shown in FIG. 15B, on the image rereading screen, the front image P4 and the back image P5 of the reversible target slip, the execution button B8 used for the execution operation, and the cancellation button used for the cancellation operation B9 is included.

  If there is no problem after confirming the images P4 and P5 of the return target slip, the operator presses the execution button B8. When the execution button B8 is pressed (S216: YES), the terminal control unit 330 transmits a loss ticket return instruction to the valuable medium processing device 6 through the terminal communication unit 350 (S217).

  Returning to FIG. 14, in the valuable medium processing device 6, when the device control unit 210 receives a non-use ticket return instruction through the device communication unit 230 (S 315: YES), the two new and old image data, that is, the return object acquired in S 313. The image data of the damaged ticket is collated with the image data of the taken-out damaged ticket stored in the storage medium information DB 221 (S316). The apparatus control unit 210 determines whether or not the returnable damage ticket is the same as the removed damage ticket from the comparison result of the old and new image data (S317). The apparatus control unit 210 considers that the returnable damage ticket is the same as the removed damage ticket when the fitness of the old and new image data exceeds a predetermined degree (for example, 90%).

  When the device control unit 210 determines that the return target damage ticket is the same as the removed elegance damage ticket (S317: YES), the device control unit 210 controls the temporary storage unit 140 and the first transport unit 121 to control the temporary storage unit 140. The reserved return slips and the slips saved in the temporary holding unit 140 in the take-out process are conveyed to the slip storage unit 160 (170) from which they were taken out (S318). The non-payment storage unit 160 (170) stores the non-returnable non-use ticket and the evacuated non-use ticket in this order, whereby the non-returnable non-use ticket and the evacuated non-use ticket are stored in the original (before taking out). Stored in position.

  On the other hand, if the device control unit 210 determines that the return target damage ticket is not the same as the taken-out damage ticket (S317: YES), the temporary control unit 140 is controlled by controlling the temporary storage unit 140 and the first transport unit 121. The non-returnable banknotes that have been put on hold are transported to the dispensing unit 190 (S319).

  For example, following the example of FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (c), as shown in FIG. 17 (a), in the state in which the slips etc. that were on the front side of the removal target slip are evacuated to the temporary holding unit 140, When a return target slip is inserted into the input unit 110, first, as shown in FIG. 17B, the return target slip is held in front of the retracted slip or the like in the temporary storage unit 140. Next, when it is determined that the return target non-payable ticket is the same as the withdrawal target non-use ticket, as shown in FIG. It is paid out from 140 and stored in the second non-conforming bill storage unit 170 in the same order. On the other hand, if it is determined that the return target non-payment is not the same as the withdrawal target non-use ticket, only the return target non-use ticket is withdrawn from the temporary holding unit 140 and returned to the dispensing unit 190 as shown in FIG. The It should be noted that even when the cancel button B9 is pressed on the image rereading screen S7 shown in FIG.

  When the returnable slip and the evacuated slip, etc. are stored in the second damage ticket storage 170, the device controller 210 operates that the return of the returnable slip is completed through the device communication unit 230. The terminal 7 is notified (S320). Then, the device control unit 210 updates the storage medium information in the storage medium information DB 221 of the lost ticket storage unit 160 (170) (S321). Specifically, after the return, as shown in FIG. 12C, the “status” is changed from the “removal” state to the “storage” state, and the “return time” is registered. Also, new image data is registered in the storage medium information DB 221 (device storage unit 220). At this time, new image data may be replaced with old image data, or old image data may be left.

  On the other hand, when the return target slip is returned to the dispensing unit 190, the device control unit 210 notifies the operation terminal 7 that the return target slip is completed through the device communication unit 230 (S322). And the apparatus control part 210 waits again for the loss ticket reading command from the operation terminal 7 (S311).

  Returning to FIG. 13 again, when the operation terminal 7 receives a notification of completion of reversal from the valuable medium processing device 6 side (S218: YES), the terminal control unit 330 causes the operation display unit 310 to display the end screen S8 ( S219). As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the end screen S8 includes an end button B10 used for the end operation, in addition to various types of information related to the withdrawal target damage ticket (return target damage ticket). When the end button B10 is pressed (S220: YES), the terminal control unit 330 causes the printer 320 to output information on the contents included in the end screen S8 (S221). Then, the terminal control unit 330 ends the reversing process on the operation terminal 7 side.

  On the other hand, when a return completion notification is received from the valuable medium processing device 6 side (S222: YES), the terminal control unit 330 displays a return notification screen S9 on the operation display unit 310 (S223). As shown in FIG. 16B, the return notification screen S9 includes an image P6 indicating the return location of the return target slip and a message M3 prompting confirmation and return of the return target slip. When the return slip is taken out from the dispensing unit 190 and is detected by the take-out detection unit 192 (S224: YES), the terminal control unit 330 displays the return notification screen S6 on the operation display unit 310 again. (S211).

<Effect of embodiment>
According to the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  (1) By executing the non-performing ticket removal process, the operator can easily take out only a desired non-use ticket or the like from the non-use ticket storage unit 160 (170). In addition, since the other slips etc. in the slip ticket storage unit 160 (170) cannot be touched by the operator, the data management by the storage medium information DB 221 or the like is unlikely to occur.

  (2) The operator can select a desired transaction on the transaction selection screen S3, and can select a withdrawal target slip from the selected transactions, so that the withdrawal target slip can be selected smoothly.

  (3) When returning to the valuable medium processing device 6, it is checked whether the return target slip is the same as the withdrawal target slip, and the return target slip is determined to be the same as the original return slip storage unit 160. Since it is returned to (170), it is possible to prevent an erroneous banknote or the like from being returned, and it is possible to maintain appropriate management of the amount in the valuable medium processing device 6.

  (4) Since the image data of the reversible target slip read at the time of returning to the valuable medium processing device 6 is stored in the device storage unit 220, the operator can return the returned loss as necessary. It becomes possible to confirm a new image such as a ticket.

  (5) Since only an operator having a certain authority can perform the non-performing ticket removal process, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems due to operation mistakes and the like, and to facilitate the proper operation of the non-use ticket removal process.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications other than the above can be made to the embodiments of the present invention.

<Modification 1>
In the above-described embodiment, if it is determined in the reversal processing that the reversal target slip is different from the withdrawal target slip by comparing the old and new image data, the reversal target slip held in the temporary storage unit 140 is returned. The

  However, there are cases where it is determined that they are different even if the return target non-use ticket is the same as the withdrawal target non-use ticket. For example, when one of the images is read, if a part of the slip or the like is bent or the slip or the like is tilted, or the torn part is taped with a tape, etc. The case where etc. are repaired can be considered.

  Therefore, in this modified example, even if it is determined that the return slip is different from the withdrawal slip, if the operator approves the return, the temporary holding unit 140 The held-back return target damage ticket is returned to the original loss ticket storage unit 160 (170).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the control operation of the reversing process executed by the device control unit 210 according to the first modification. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the control operation of the reversing process executed by the terminal control unit 330 according to the first modification. In the reversing process shown in FIG. 18, the processes of S330 to S332 are added when compared with the reversing process shown in FIG. In the reversing process shown in FIG. 19, the processes of S230 to S236 are added when compared with the reversing process shown in FIG. Note that in the flowcharts of FIGS. 18 and 19, only a part of processing including the added processing is shown.

  Referring to FIG. 18, in the valuable medium processing device 6, when the device control unit 210 determines that the return target slip is different from the removal target slip (S <b> 218: NO), the device communication is notified that both are different. The operation terminal 7 is notified through the unit 230 (S330). Then, the device control unit 210 waits for an approval command or a non-approval command from the operation terminal 7 (S331, S332).

  Referring to FIG. 19, in operation terminal 7, terminal control unit 330 monitors a notification of completion of reversal (S 218) and also monitors a notification that both are different (S 230). When the notification that the two are different is received from the valuable medium processing device 6 side (S230: YES), the terminal control unit 330 displays the storage approval screen S10 on the operation display unit 310 (S231).

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a storage approval screen S10 according to the first modification. The storage approval screen S10 includes a message M4 for inquiring whether storage is possible, an approval button B11 used for an approval operation, and a disapproval button B12 used for a disapproval operation. The operator presses the approval button B11 when approving the return, and presses the disapproval button B12 when not approving the return. At this time, the old and new images may be displayed side by side to provide a material for determining whether or not to reverse. Furthermore, a display indicating a portion where the image data does not match may be added.

  When the approval button B11 is pressed (S232: YES), the terminal control unit 330 transmits an approval command to the valuable medium processing device 6 through the terminal communication unit 350 (S233). After that, when a notice of completion of reversal is received from the valuable medium processing device 6 side (S234: YES), the terminal control unit 330 displays an end screen S8 on the operation display unit 310 (S220).

  On the other hand, when the disapproval button B12 is pressed (S235: YES), the terminal control unit 330 transmits a disapproval command to the valuable medium processing device 6 through the terminal communication unit 350 (S236). Thereafter, when a return completion notification is received from the valuable medium processing device 6 side (S222: YES), the terminal control unit 330 displays a return notification screen S9 on the operation display unit 310 (S223).

  Returning to FIG. 18, in the valuable medium processing device 6, when there is an approval command from the operation terminal 7 (S 331: YES), the device control unit 210 controls the temporary holding unit 140 and the first transport unit 121 to temporarily The returnable slips held in the holding unit 140 and the slips etc. saved in the temporary holding unit 140 in the take-out process are transported to the slipped ticket storage unit 160 (170) from which they were taken out (S318). On the other hand, when there is a disapproval command from the operation terminal 7 (S332: YES), the apparatus control unit 210 controls the temporary holding unit 140 and the first transport unit 121, thereby causing the return target loss held in the temporary holding unit 140. The ticket is conveyed to the dispensing unit 190 (S319).

  According to the present modification example, the same return target damage ticket as the removal target damage ticket that is determined to be different from the removal target damage ticket in the image data collation result due to repair or the like is returned to the original loss ticket storage unit 160 (170 ).

<Modification 2>
In the valuable medium processing device 6, the handling of the valuable medium dispensed to the dispensing unit 190 differs depending on the type and processing state of the valuable medium. For this reason, there is a concern that an incorrect value medium may be handled when the operator is unfamiliar or when the operation is taken over by another operator during the process.

  Therefore, in this modified example, a receipt printer 195 is provided in the dispensing unit 190 of the valuable medium processing device 6. The receipt printer 195 has a full cut function, and is a receipt printed with information (hereinafter referred to as “handling information”) relating to the handling of a valuable medium (old ticket, non-performing ticket, damaged ticket, specific securities, new ticket). 196 is output and attached to the bundle of valuable media delivered to the dispensing unit 190. In many cases, a plurality of valuable media that are handled in the same manner are delivered to the dispensing unit 190 as a bundle, and in this case, a receipt 196 is attached to the top valuable medium in the bundle.

  FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration around the dispensing unit 190 of the valuable medium processing device 6 according to the second modification.

  The receipt printer 195 includes a roll-shaped receipt 196, a feeding unit 197 that feeds the receipt 196, a printing unit 198 that prints the receipt 196, and a cutter unit 199 that cuts the printed receipt 196 in the housing 195a. Prepare. In the housing 195a, a discharge port 195b of the receipt 196 is formed in such a direction that the receipt 196 is discharged in a direction substantially parallel to the valuable medium above the valuable medium delivered to the dispensing unit 190. Is done. The receipt printer 195 is controlled by the device control unit 210.

  22A to 22C are diagrams showing a state in which a receipt 196 is attached to the valuable medium dispensed to the dispensing unit 190 according to the second modification.

  For example, when a bundle of valuable media with the same handling (in some cases, a single sheet instead of a bundle) is dispensed to the dispensing unit 190, the apparatus control unit 210 prints the handling information of those valuable media on the receipt printer 195. The receipt 196 is output. As shown in FIG. 22A, the receipt 196 is output toward the top of the bundle of valuable media. When the receipt 196 is output until the length of the valuable medium in the output direction is approximately the same (or slightly longer), the apparatus control unit 210 causes the receipt printer 195 to cut the receipt 196. As shown in FIG. 22B, the cut receipt 196 is attached on the bundle of valuable media. Subsequently, when a bundle of valuable media that is handled differently from the previous bundle of valuable media is dispensed to the dispensing unit 190, as shown in FIG. 22C, a receipt attached to the bundle of previous valuable media. On 196, the next bundle of valuable media is placed. A receipt 196 printed with the handling information of the bundle of valuable media is output from the receipt printer 195 and attached to the bundle of valuable media. The receipt attached 196 also serves to partition the previous bundle of valuable media and the next bundle of valuable media, so that it is easy to distinguish the previous bundle of valuable media from the next bundle of valuable media.

  FIGS. 23A to 23C are diagrams showing an example of a receipt 196 attached to a valuable medium according to the second modification.

  At the time of depositing valuable media such as slips and checks, valuable media that cannot be stored in the valuable media processing device 6 among the entered valuable media are returned to the dispensing unit 190. These valuable media are not counted and the handling of these valuable media is “uncounted”. The valuable media that can be stored in the valuable medium processing apparatus 6 are counted in the temporary storage unit 140 after being counted, and then stored in a storage unit such as the securities storage unit 150. If an error such as a jam occurs during the movement of the valuable medium to the storage unit, the valuable medium remaining in the first transport unit 121 is returned to the dispensing unit 190. These valuable media are handled as “stored”. In this example, a bundle of valuable media that is “uncounted” is paid out to the dispensing unit 190 first, and then a bundle of valuable media that is “stored” is delivered to the dispensing unit 190. As shown in FIG. 23A, a bundle of “uncounted” valuable media is accompanied by a receipt 196a on which “uncounted” handling information is printed. The bundle is accompanied by a receipt 196b on which the handling information “stored handling” is printed.

  Further, at the time of collection of a non-conforming ticket, the non-conforming ticket collected from the first non-conforming ticket storage unit 160 and the second non-conventional ticket storage unit 170 is paid out to the dispensing unit 190. The handling of these non-performing tickets is “collected”. In addition, the slips and the like that have not been normally paid out at the time of collection are temporarily stored in the temporary storage unit 140 and then returned to the first banknote storage unit 160 and the second banknote storage unit 170. If an error such as a jam occurs in the process of returning a slip or the like, the slip or the like remaining in the first transport unit 121 is returned to the dispensing unit 190. The handling of these non-conformity tickets will be “uncollected”. In the case of this example, a bundle of “collected handling” loss tickets etc. is paid out to the dispensing unit 190 first, and then a bundle of “uncollected handling” loss tickets etc. is sent to the dispensing unit 190. To be paid out. As shown in FIG. 23 (b), a bundle of “collected handling” slips and the like is accompanied by a receipt 196 c printed with “collected handling” handling information, and a “uncollected handling” slip A receipt 196d on which handling information of “unrecovered handling” is printed is attached to the bundle.

  Furthermore, when a new ticket is withdrawn, the new ticket paid out from the new ticket storage unit 180 is paid out to the dispensing unit 190. These new tickets will be handled as “withdrawn”. Further, a new ticket that has not been normally paid out at the time of withdrawal is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 140 and then returned to the new ticket storage unit 180. When an error such as a jam occurs in the process of returning the new ticket, the new ticket remaining in the first transport unit 121 or the second transport unit 122 is returned to the dispensing unit 190. The handling of these new tickets will be “handling”. In the case of this example, a bundle of new tickets “treated as withdrawn” is paid out first to the dispensing unit 190, and thereafter, a bundle of new tickets “handled on board” is paid out to the dispensing unit 190. . As shown in FIG. 23 (c), a bundle of new “withdrawn treatment” tickets is accompanied by a receipt 196e on which the “withdrawn treatment” handling information is printed. A receipt 196f on which handling information of “handling in the machine” is printed is attached to the bundle.

  As shown in FIGS. 23A to 23C, the receipts 196a to 196f are printed with detailed information relating to valuable media such as denomination and number of sheets, along with the handling information. Accordingly, the receipts 196a to 196f are instruction and specifications.

  According to this example of a change, it becomes difficult for an operator to get lost or mistaken about the handling of the valuable medium paid out to the dispensing unit 190.

<Other changes>
In the above-described embodiment, the non-removable ticket that is closer to the take-out target slip is retracted to the temporary holding unit 140. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the non-use ticket on the near side is retracted to the securities storage unit 150 or the new ticket storage unit 180. At that time, the securities storage unit 150 needs to be provided with a feeding mechanism. In this case, the securities storage unit 150 and the new ticket storage unit 180 correspond to “other storage units” in the claims. In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which only one of the non-payment slip storage unit 160 and the second non-payment ticket storage unit 170 can be taken out.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, in order to take out a desired loss ticket etc. from the loss tickets etc. which were accommodated in the 1st damage ticket storage part 160 or the 2nd damage ticket storage part 170, the loss ticket extraction process was performed. . However, in the valuable medium processing device 6, instead of or in addition to the non-performing ticket extraction processing, the same processing as the non-performing ticket extraction processing may be executed in order to take out the desired securities from the securities storage unit 150.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the execution of the non-performing ticket removal process is limited to those who have higher authority than the normal operator. However, as another restricting method, a configuration may be adopted in which the operator can specify only the slips and the like deposited by the operator as the target slips by using the depositor ID of the storage medium information DB 221. . In this case, it is desirable that such a restriction is not imposed on a person with higher authority.

  Furthermore, in the said embodiment, it is possible to interrupt the processing in the processing apparatuses 2 to 5 other than the valuable medium processing apparatus 6 from when the removal target slip is taken out until the return slip is inserted. It may be said. In this case, a configuration is included in which an icon for notifying that the removal target slip is in a state of being taken out is displayed on the screen displayed on the operation display unit 310 of the operation terminal 7 for processing in the other processing devices 2 to 5. It can be. This icon is deleted when the reversing process is completed. Further, when the icon is touched, information (for example, an image of the withdrawal target loss ticket) related to the withdrawal target loss ticket may be displayed on the operation display unit 310. Further, when the icon is touched, the screen may be skipped to the reversal notification screen for the reversible target slip. Furthermore, depending on the length of the period from the removal of the removal target slip, the icon display form may change, warning information may be newly displayed, and the notification method may be changed. May be. As a mode of changing the notification method, a notification may be given to a place other than the operation terminal 7 (for example, a mobile phone or a personal computer owned by an operator who has performed the extraction process or a higher authority).

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the taken out slips and the like are always returned, and when the slip out process is executed, the return process is executed after the take out process is performed. However, the valuable medium processing device 6 may be configured so as to perform only the take-out process and the non-returning process. In this case, an item button B2 corresponding to only the removal of the defective ticket is arranged on the menu screen S2 for the authority. In the take-out process in this case, after the take-out damage ticket is paid out to the dispensing unit 190, the loss ticket etc. evacuated to the temporary holding unit 140 is returned to the damage ticket storage unit 160 (170). Then, the information related to the removal target slip in the storage medium information DB 221 is deleted, and the “order” column is rewritten to one smaller number in the order of the slips larger than the removal target slip. In this way, instead of selecting a non-paying ticket removal process consisting only of a taking-out process before taking out a non-paying ticket, etc., even if a normal non-paying ticket removing process is initially selected, When it is finished, it may be possible to select not to perform reversal.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, a list of damaged tickets taken out within a predetermined period (one week, one month, etc.), that is, a history of taking out lost tickets, etc. is displayed on the operation display unit 310 or output to the printer 320. It may be possible.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, by performing a search by specifying the payment date and time, the depositor ID, the ticket type, etc., the damaged display etc. that match the search conditions are listed on the operation display unit 310 and taken out of them. You may enable it to designate a target damage ticket.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the reversing process, when the return target slip is different from the withdrawal target slip, different factors (such as different ticket types) may be displayed on the operation display unit 310.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the operation display unit 310 of the operation terminal 7 performs an operation for executing the non-performing ticket extraction process and an operation for specifying the non-performing target non-use ticket. However, when the valuable medium processing device 6 is provided with an operation display unit, the operation display unit may perform an operation for executing the loss ticket extraction process and an operation for specifying the removal target loss ticket.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the storage medium information DB 221 is provided in the device storage unit 220 of the valuable medium processing device 6. However, the storage medium information DB 221 may be provided in the terminal storage unit 340 of the operation terminal 7.

  Furthermore, the valuable medium processing apparatus 6 of the above embodiment can perform a new ticket withdrawal process. However, the valuable medium processing device 6 does not necessarily have to be provided with a function of performing a new ticket withdrawal process. In this case, the loose bill processing device 2 or the bundled bill processing device 3 may be provided with a function of performing a new ticket withdrawal process.

  Furthermore, in the said embodiment, the number of non-use tickets designated as taking-out target non-use tickets was one. However, it may be possible to designate a plurality of non-conformity tickets as take-out target non-use tickets. For example, if the 3rd to 6th non-performing items are designated as taking-out non-null tickets, the first and second non-null tickets etc. are evacuated to the temporary holding unit 140. To the sixth banknote etc. are thrown out to the dispensing unit 190.

  In addition, the embodiment of the present invention can be appropriately changed within the scope of the claims.

6 Valuable Media Processing Device 7 Operation Terminal 110 Input Unit 120 Transport Unit 121 First Transport Unit 122 Second Transport Unit 130 Reading Unit 140 Temporary Retention Unit 150 Securities Store Unit (Other Store Unit)
160 1st non-performing ticket storage unit (storage unit)
170 Second Slip Card Storage Unit (Storage Unit)
180 New ticket storage (other storage)
190 Throwing unit 210 Device control unit 310 Operation display unit (display unit)

Claims (10)

In a valuable media processing device capable of storing and dispensing valuable media,
A storage unit for storing valuable media in a state in which the storage order is managed;
A temporary storage unit in which the input valuable medium is temporarily stored before being stored in the storage unit;
Among the valuable media stored in the storage unit, when receiving the specific information for specifying the extraction target medium to be extracted, the valuable medium that is taken out from the storage unit earlier than the extraction target medium A control unit for throwing out the medium to be taken out after being evacuated to a temporary holding unit;
A valuable medium processing apparatus comprising: In a valuable media processing device capable of storing and dispensing valuable media,
A storage unit for storing valuable media in a state in which the storage order is managed;
Other storage units different from the storage unit in which valuable media are stored,
A temporary storage unit in which the input valuable medium is temporarily stored before being stored in the storage unit;
Among the valuable media stored in the storage unit, when receiving the specific information for specifying the extraction target medium to be extracted, the valuable medium that is taken out from the storage unit earlier than the extraction target medium A control unit for throwing out the medium to be taken out after retreating to another storage unit;
A valuable medium processing apparatus comprising: A reading unit that reads an image of the input valuable medium;
The controller is
After the medium to be taken out is thrown out, when a valuable medium is thrown in as a medium to be returned, the image of the medium to be returned is read by the reading unit,
Collating the image of the return target medium with the image of the target medium read by the reading unit before being stored in the storage unit;
The valuable medium processing device according to claim 1, wherein When the matching degree between the two collated images exceeds a predetermined degree, the control unit returns the return target medium to the storage unit, and then returns the saved valuable medium to the storage unit. ,
The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 3. The control unit returns the medium to be returned to the storage unit in response to an operation of approving the return when the matching degree of the two images thus verified does not exceed the predetermined degree. After putting, return the valuable medium that has been evacuated to the storage unit,
The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, wherein The valuable medium processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
An operation terminal for performing an operation on the valuable medium processing device,
The operation terminal sends the specific information to the valuable medium processing device.
A valuable medium processing system characterized by that. The operation terminal is
Including a display for displaying the screen,
Display a list screen of transactions of valuable media made to the valuable medium processing device on the display unit;
When any transaction is selected from the list screen, a selection screen is displayed on the display unit in order to select a valuable medium as the extraction target medium from among the valuable media included in the selected transaction.
The valuable medium processing system according to claim 6. The operation terminal is
Authenticates whether or not the operator is a person who has the right to take out the medium to be taken out,
When it is authenticated that the person has the right to take out, the medium to be taken out can be specified.
The valuable medium processing system according to claim 6 or 7, wherein A valuable medium including a storage unit in which a valuable medium is stored in a state in which the storage order is managed, and a temporary storage unit in which the input valuable medium is temporarily held before being stored in the storage unit. A valuable medium processing method performed using a processing device,
Receiving identification information for identifying a target medium to be extracted from valuable media stored in the storage unit;
Based on the specific information, causing the temporary storage unit to evacuate the valuable medium whose order is taken out from the storage unit earlier than the extraction target medium, and then ejecting the extraction target medium.
A valuable medium processing method. A storage unit in which valuable media are stored in a state in which the storage order is managed, another storage unit different from the storage unit in which the valuable medium is stored, and an input valuable medium are stored in the storage unit. A valuable medium processing method using a valuable medium processing device including a temporary holding unit temporarily held before being performed,
Receiving identification information for identifying a target medium to be extracted from valuable media stored in the storage unit;
And, based on the specific information, ejecting the medium to be taken out after retreating the valuable medium, which is taken out from the storage unit earlier than the medium to be taken out, to the other storage unit,
A valuable medium processing method.

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