JP2017140142A - Money management device for clothing - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a highly functional money management device for clothing to be provided by an installer of a money management device for clothing.SOLUTION: A money management device 13 for clothing includes: a first signal detection part 33 which, when a user inserts money into a money insertion machine 30, detects a money insertion signal output from the money insertion machine 30 and input to a clothing treatment machine 12; and a false insertion signal output part 35 which, when the money insertion signal from the money insertion machine 30 is not output, outputs a false insertion signal functioning in the same manner as the money insertion signal to the clothing treatment machine 12. When a parking ticket issuance request signal is input, the money management device for clothing outputs a parking ticket issuance signal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a clothing money management apparatus, and more particularly to a clothing money management apparatus used in a coin laundry management system.

Conventionally, there has been a demand for operating a coin laundry unattended or for 24 hours.
However, there is a problem with safety when it is unattended and open 24 hours.
For example, there are problems such as a thief entering or a vagrant.
In addition, there is a problem that it takes time and effort to deal with complaints and refunds when operating unattended.
Furthermore, in the management of a coin laundry, it is time consuming to collect money from a specific customer.

Therefore, various proposals have been made as a coin laundry management system.
For example, Patent Documents 1 to 4 propose a coin laundry management system that can quickly and accurately handle a coin laundry user's complaint based on a captured image of a network camera that is always connected over the Internet.
Furthermore, an information providing system using a touch panel device that provides various types of information in a coin laundry management system has also been proposed.

JP 2001-129300 A JP 2006-352179 A JP 2007-29666 A JP 2008-289895 A

  However, the coin laundry management system described in the above Patent Documents 1 to 4 can quickly handle complaints of coin laundry users and realize 24-hour management with a small number of people. There is a problem that it is not possible to issue a parking ticket in order to increase sales in the case where there is, for example.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a clothing money management apparatus with higher functionality by the installer of the clothes money management apparatus.

  The money management apparatus for clothing according to the present invention includes a signal detection unit that detects a money insertion signal that is output from the money insertion machine and input to a clothing handling machine when the user inserts money into the money insertion machine; A parking ticket issuing request, having a pseudo-injection signal output unit that outputs a pseudo-injection signal that performs the same function as the money-injection signal to the clothing handling machine when the money-injection signal from the money-injection machine is not output. When a signal is input, a parking ticket issuing signal is output.

  Preferably, the parking ticket issuing signal is output when it is determined as a result of detection by the signal detector that the amount is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount within a predetermined time.

  Preferably, the ticket issuing machine has a ticket issuing machine, and when the parking ticket is issued by the ticket issuing machine based on the parking ticket issuing signal, the parking ticket issuing signal from the clothing money management tool for a predetermined time. Even if the ticket is received, the ticket issuing machine is not allowed to issue a parking ticket.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a clothing money management apparatus with higher functionality by the installer of the clothes money management apparatus.

It is explanatory drawing of the network structure which shows one Example of the coin laundry management system which concerns on this embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram explaining the money management tool for clothing which concerns on this embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the process in the control part which judges whether ticket issuing is performed.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a network configuration showing an embodiment of a coin laundry management system according to the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, a coin laundry management system 10 according to the present invention includes a clothing handling machine 12 such as a plurality of dryers and washing dryers installed in a coin laundry store 11, and one for each of the clothing handling machines 12. It has an installed money input machine 30 (FIG. 2).
The clothing handling machine 12 and the money insertion machine 30 are connected to each other by connection to a first signal line 41, a second signal line 42, and a GND line 43 (FIG. 2).
Further, the clothing money management device 13 is disposed in the middle of the wiring of the first signal line 41, the second signal line 42, and the GND line 43 (FIG. 2) connecting the clothing handling machine 12 and the money input device 30. .
In the coin laundry management system 10, the money management apparatus 13 for clothing is always connected to the Internet 15 via the optical line 14.
Further, the terminal device 17 (personal computer 17-1, smart phone 17-2) installed on the administrator side 16 is always connected to the Internet 15 through the optical line 14.
In addition, the clothing money management apparatus 13 and the server 18 are always connected via the Internet 15 and the optical line 14.
For example, the server 18 stores the contents of the storage device 32 (see FIG. 2) and the storage device of the control unit 21 for backup.
As a result, even if the money management apparatus 13 for clothes breaks down, it is possible to quickly recover.

The clothing money management apparatus 13 includes a plurality of first signal lines 41, second signal lines 42, and GND lines 43 (FIG. 2) that connect the money input machine 30 (FIG. 2) and the clothing handling machine 12. A clothing money management tool 19 is provided.
The clothing money management apparatus 13 includes a selector unit 20 that selects and electrically connects one clothing money management tool 19 from a plurality of clothing money management tools 19.
Further, the clothing money management apparatus 13 includes a plurality of clothing money management tools 19, a control unit 21 and a router 22 that are electrically connected via a selector unit 20.
The clothing money management apparatus 13 has a money collection button 25.
When the money collection button 25 is pressed, each clothing money management tool 19 or the control unit 21 totals information related to money input.
Specifically, the information related to the money insertion includes the amount of cash actually inserted by the user and the amount paid by the prepaid card after the previous collection button 25 is pressed and until the current collection button 25 is pressed. (See the prepaid card insertion machine 40 in FIG. 2).

The control unit 21 is electrically connected to each interface unit 38 (FIG. 2) of the plurality of clothing money management tools 19.
The control unit 21 receives input of money input information from each interface unit 38.
In addition, the control unit 21 outputs a pseudo instruction signal that causes the interface unit 38 to output a pseudo input signal described later.

Moreover, the control part 21 can output the information regarding at least money insertion information with respect to another terminal device through an information communication network.
The money input information is an amount actually input by the user.
Moreover, the control part 21 can output information, such as the time when money was last thrown in by the user.
Furthermore, the control part 21 can output the information regarding the money input amount generated in a pseudo manner by outputting the pseudo input signal.

Further, a network camera (not shown) is connected to the coin laundry store 11 to the control unit 21 and is always connected to the Internet 15 via the optical line 14, and the moving image data of the network camera is simultaneously transmitted via the optical line 14. Can do.
The optical line is an example, and any line may be used as long as it can communicate information such as a wireless line, a LAN line, a telephone line, and the like.

The clothing money management apparatus 13 includes a ticket issuing machine 71 connected to the control unit 21.
The ticket issuing machine 71 is arranged, for example, in the vicinity of the doorway of the coin laundry store 11.
From this ticket issuing machine 71, it is possible to issue a parking ticket at a parking lot installed near the coin laundry store 11.
The issued parking ticket is a ticket required for the parking fee for a predetermined time to be free.
Note that it is not necessary to use paper, and for example, it may be coin-shaped.
Further, for example, the ticket issuing machine 71 may rewrite the magnetic information of the parking ticket already owned by the user or add the magnetic information.

Each clothing money management tool 19 is electrically connected to a parking ticket issuing requesting machine 70 installed later on each clothing handling machine 12 for which the clothing money management tool 19 manages money. .
The parking ticket issuing request machine 70 has a parking ticket issuing button 72 (see FIG. 2).
The parking ticket issuing request machine 70 transmits a parking ticket issuing request signal to each clothing money management tool 19 when the parking ticket issuing button 72 is pressed.
The control unit 21 outputs a parking ticket issuing signal to the ticket issuing machine 71 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
Upon receiving this parking ticket issuing signal, the ticket issuing machine 71 issues a parking ticket.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the money management tool 19 for clothing according to this embodiment of the present invention.

The clothing money management tool 19 includes a CPU 31, a storage unit 32, a first signal detection unit 33, a 500 yen signal detection unit 34, a second signal detection unit 39, a third signal detection unit 37, a pseudo throwing signal output unit 35, and a GND 36. The interface unit 38 is provided.
The first signal detection unit 33 and the pseudo insertion signal output unit 35 send a 100 yen insertion signal to the clothing handling machine 12 via the prepaid card insertion machine 40 when a 100 yen coin is inserted into the money insertion machine 30. It is connected to the signal line 41.
The 500 yen signal detector 34 is connected to a second signal line 42 that sends a 500 yen insertion signal to the clothing handling machine 12 via the prepaid card insertion machine 40 when a 500 yen coin is inserted into the money insertion machine 30. Yes.
The GND 36 is connected to the GND line 43.
Further, a detection signal line 45 to the first signal detection unit 33 is connected from the handling machine side first signal line 41b. The detection signal line 45 is connected to the second signal detection unit 39.
Here, the 2nd signal detection part 39 is for detecting that the signal by the prepaid card insertion machine 40 generate | occur | produced.
Initially, when the user inserts coins into the money insertion machine 30, signals are generated on both the first signal line 41 and the handling machine side first signal line 41b. In that case, both the first signal detection unit 33 and the second signal detection unit 39 detect signals.
Thereby, the money management tool 19 for clothing can obtain information on the fact that the user has actually put in money and its amount.
On the other hand, when the user uses a prepaid card, no signal is generated on the first signal line 41, and a signal (pulse) is generated only from the prepaid card insertion machine 40 to the first signal line 41b on the handling machine side.
As a result, only the second signal detector 39 can detect a signal (pulse).
The clothing money management tool 19 can obtain information on the presence / absence of the payment by the prepaid card and the amount thereof.
The CPU 31 stores these pieces of information in the storage unit 32.

The first signal detection unit 33 and the 500 yen signal detection unit 34 output a money input signal output from the money input device 30 and input to the clothing handling machine 12 when the user inputs money into the money input device 30. To detect.
That is, the first signal detection unit 33 inputs the 100 yen that is output from the money insertion machine 30 and input to the clothing handling machine 12 through the first signal line 41 when the user inserts a 100 yen coin into the money insertion machine 30. Detect the signal.
The 500 yen signal detection unit 34 outputs a 500 yen insertion signal output from the money insertion machine 30 and input to the clothing handling machine 12 through the second signal line 42 when the user inserts a 500 yen coin into the money insertion machine 30. To detect.

  The first signal detection unit 33 counts the number of times the 100 yen insertion signal has been received, and the CPU 31 stores the counted number (100 yen insertion number) in the storage unit 32. The 500 yen signal detection unit 34 counts the number of times the 500 yen insertion signal has been received, and the CPU 31 stores the counted number (500 yen insertion number) in the storage unit 32.

  The pseudo throwing signal output unit 35 outputs a pseudo throwing signal having the same function as the money throwing signal to the clothing handling machine 12 when the money throwing signal from the money throwing machine 30 is not output.

Here, the CPU 31, the storage unit 32, and the interface unit 38 do not depend on the type (manufacturer, model) of the clothing handling machine 12, and are model-independent units that are used in common with any type of machine. is there.
On the other hand, the first signal detection unit 33, the 500 yen signal detection unit 34, the second signal detection unit 39, the pseudo input signal output unit 35, and the GND 36 are model-dependent units that are designed and manufactured depending on the model.
The reason why the model-dependent part exists as described above is that, for example, the shape of a pulse generated when a coin is inserted from the money insertion machine 30 differs depending on the manufacturer and the model.

The interface unit 38 outputs money insertion information related to the money insertion signal, which is information stored in the storage unit 32, with information detected by the first signal detection unit 33, the 500 yen signal detection unit 34, and the second signal detection unit 39. To do.
For example, when requested by the control unit 21, the interface unit 38 outputs the 100-yen insertion count and the 500-yen insertion count stored in the storage unit 32 to the control unit 21.
Furthermore, for example, when requested by the control unit 21, the interface unit 38 outputs to the control unit 21 money information generated by the prepaid card insertion machine stored in the storage unit 32.

  Based on the control signal sent from the control unit 21 via the selector unit 20, the CPU 31 stores the storage unit 32, the first signal detection unit 33, the 500-yen signal detection unit 34, the second signal detection unit 39, and the pseudo input signal output. The operation of the unit 35, the GND 36, and the interface unit 38 is controlled.

  Next, the operation when there is no discount in the coin laundry management system 10 provided with the money management tool 19 for clothing and the money management device 13 for clothing according to the present embodiment of the present invention will be described.

When the user uses the clothes handling machine 12 at the coin laundry store 11, a necessary number of coins are inserted into the money input machine 30 of the clothes handling machine 12 that is not being used.
For example, if 600 yen is required, the user inserts one 100 yen coin and one 500 yen coin into the money insertion machine 30.
At that time, a 100 yen insertion signal is output from the money insertion machine 30 to the first signal line 41. The 100-yen input signal is input to the clothing handling machine 12 and is simultaneously detected by the first signal detection unit 33 of the corresponding clothing money management tool 19.
In addition, a 500 yen insertion signal is output from the money insertion machine 30 to the second signal line 42. The 500 yen input signal is input to the clothing handling machine 12 and is simultaneously detected by the 500 yen signal detecting unit 34 of the corresponding clothing money management tool 19.
Since the input signal for 600 yen necessary for using the clothing handling machine 12 has been input, the clothing handling machine 12 can be used and the user can use the clothing handling machine 12.

On the other hand, the first signal detection unit 33 that has received the 100 yen insertion signal counts the number of times the 100 yen insertion signal has been received as one, and the CPU 31 stores the counted number (100 yen insertion number) in the storage unit 32. Let
The 500 yen signal detection unit 34 that has received the 500 yen insertion signal counts the number of receptions of the 500 yen insertion signal as one, and the CPU 31 stores the counted number (500 yen insertion number) in the storage unit 32.

When there is an output command from the control unit 21, the interface unit 38 outputs the one 100 yen insertion number and the one 500 yen insertion number stored in the storage unit 32 to the control unit 21 via the selector unit 20. .
The control part 21 memorize | stores the information regarding the frequency | count of the coin throw-in memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 32 of the money management tool 19 for clothing corresponding to each of these some clothing handling machines 12, and the time when the coin was thrown in. The information can be acquired via the Internet 15 by the terminal device 17 (personal computer 17-1 or smartphone 17-2) on the administrator side 16.

A parking ticket issuing request signal output by the parking ticket issuing requesting machine 70 when the parking ticket issuing button 72 is pressed is detected by the third signal detection unit 37.
Information indicating that the detected parking ticket issuing request signal has been output is output to the control unit 21 via the interface unit 38.

  Next, a description will be given of an operation when a discount is performed in the coin laundry management system 10 including the clothing money management tool 19 and the clothing money management device 13 according to the embodiment of the present invention having the above-described configuration.

First, when N (for example, three) 100 yen coins are inserted into the money insertion machine 30, a 100 yen insertion signal is sent from the money insertion machine 30 to the first signal line 41 N times (for example, three times). Output as a pulse.
At that time, the first signal detector 33 of the clothing money management tool 19 detects a 100 yen insertion signal of N pulses.
The CPU 31 controls the pseudo-injection signal output unit 35 according to the relationship of the number of times of the pseudo-injection signal output with respect to the number of detections of the money-injection signal stored in the storage unit 32 in advance, and pulses M pseudo-injection signals (for example, twice ) Is output to the clothing handling machine 12 via the handling machine side first signal line 41b.
Thus, the clothing handling machine 12 receives (N + M) times (5 times in the above example) 100 yen input signal from the first signal line 41, and uses (N + M) × 100 yen worth. Will be able to.
In other words, in the above example, the use of 500 yen can be used for 300 yen.
Note that the M pseudo-injection signal pulses may be generated only once or a plurality of times during a predetermined time (for example, about 3 minutes). Here, the case of generating a plurality of times means that after M pulses are generated after N pulses, and there are N pulses in which money is inserted by the user, M pulses are again generated. This is the case. Furthermore, if there are N pulses, M pulses are generated any number of times.
For example, the reason for setting the time to 3 minutes is that during this period, it is considered that the user completes the insertion of money even if the user has delayed the insertion of money due to currency exchange or the like. Here, if too long a time is taken, there is a risk that a discount is given to the next unrelated user, so about 3 minutes is appropriate.

  The relationship between the number N of money input signal detections and the number M of pseudo input signals can be set by the control unit 21, and money is stored in the storage unit 32 of the clothing money management tool 19 according to a command from the control unit 21. The number of detections N of the input signal and the number of outputs M of the pseudo input signal are stored. The storage unit 32 stores a control program for executing a discount, and the CPU 31 controls the operation of each device of the clothing money management tool 19 by executing the control program. Further, the relationship between the number N of money insertion signal detections and the number M of pseudo insertion signal outputs is determined by an operation from the terminal device 17 (personal computer 17-1, smartphone 17-2) on the administrator side 16 to the control unit 21. It can be set.

  The clothing money management tool 19 outputs a pseudo-injection signal to the clothing handling machine 12 by an operation by another terminal device 17 (personal computer 17-1, smartphone 17-2) connected to the information communication network. Discounts can also be made.

  The above-mentioned discount can be set for each model from the day of the week and time zone, and a flexible discount is possible. In addition, it is possible to discount the total amount.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of processing in the control unit 21 that determines whether or not to issue a ticket.

In step S101, it is determined whether or not the parking ticket issuing button 72 has been pressed.
Specifically, the control unit 21 determines whether or not there is a parking ticket issuing request signal output by the parking ticket issuing requesting machine 70.
If the parking ticket issuing button 72 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S103.
On the other hand, if the parking ticket issuing button 72 is not pressed, the process of step S101 is repeated. That is, it waits until the parking ticket issuing button 72 is pressed.

In step S103, it is determined for each clothing handling machine 12 whether or not a parking ticket has been issued in the last 5 minutes.
Specifically, the control unit 21 refers to the latest ticketing time associated with the information of each clothing handling machine 12, and if the latest ticketing time is at least 5 minutes before the current time, the step The process proceeds to S105.
On the other hand, if it is within 5 minutes, the process returns to step S101.
This process is to prevent the user from obtaining a parking ticket many times.

In step S105, the most recent sales amount is requested.
In step S107, it is determined whether the most recent sales amount is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.
Specifically, when the sales amount is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the control unit 21 proceeds to step S109.
On the other hand, if it is less than the predetermined value, the process returns to step S101.
This process is for eliminating the need for issuing a parking ticket when a predetermined coin is not inserted.

In step S109, a parking ticket issuing signal is output to the ticket issuing machine 71.
In step S111, the time when the parking ticket is issued is stored in association with the information of each clothing handling machine 12.
Thereafter, the process returns to step S101.

In the above explanatory diagram, all processes are performed by the control unit 21, but may be performed by other parts (for example, the money management tool 19 for clothing, other servers on the Internet, etc.).
In particular, it is desirable for the clothing money management tool 19 to manage sales for the latest 5 minutes (required in step S105). This is because the processing may not be able to catch up with the control unit 21 up to this portion, and it is desirable to manage with the clothing money management tool 19 provided for each clothing handling machine 12.

<Configuration and Effect of Embodiment>
The clothing money management apparatus 13 includes a first signal detection unit 33 that detects a money insertion signal that is output from the money insertion machine 30 and input to the clothing handling machine 12 when the user inserts money into the money insertion machine 30. A pseudo-injection signal output unit 35 that outputs a pseudo-injection signal that performs the same function as the money-injection signal to the clothing handling machine 12 when no money-in signal is output from the money-injection machine 30; When a ticket issuing request signal is input, a parking ticket issuing signal is output.
Since it has such a structure, it aims at providing the money management apparatus for clothes which is highly functional by the installer of the money management apparatus for clothes.
More specifically, it becomes possible for the user to issue a parking ticket for which the parking fee is free or discounted, and the user can use the coin laundry more.

Preferably, a parking ticket issuing signal is output when it is determined as a result of detection by the first signal detection unit 33 that the amount is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount within a predetermined time.
Since it has such a configuration, it is possible to provide a parking ticket service only to users who have used a predetermined amount or more.

Preferably, when the ticket issuing machine 71 is provided and the ticket issuing machine 71 issues a parking ticket based on the parking ticket issuing signal, the parking ticket issuing signal from the clothing money management tool 19 is given for a predetermined time. Even if it is received, the ticket issuing machine 71 is not allowed to issue a parking ticket.
Since it has such a structure, it becomes possible not to issue a parking ticket many times to the same user.

The configurations, shapes, sizes, and arrangement relationships described in the above embodiments are merely schematically shown to the extent that the present invention can be understood and implemented, and the numerical values and the compositions (materials) of the respective components Is just an example. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and can be variously modified without departing from the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims.
Further, the places where the control judgment is performed may be dispersed. Further, the control may be performed by a network server or the like, for example.

<Definition part>
In the present invention, examples of clothing handling machines are a washing machine, a dryer, and a washing machine with a drying function. That is, the clothing handling machine may be any device that handles clothing.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10: Coin laundry management system 11: Coin laundry store 12: Clothing handling machine 13: Clothing money management apparatus 19: Clothing money management tool 20: Selector part 21: Control part 24: Reading part 30: Money insertion machine 33: 1st signal Detection unit (signal detection unit)
34: 500 yen signal detection unit 35: pseudo-injection signal output unit 37: third signal detection unit 38: interface unit 39: second signal detection unit 41: first signal line 41b: first signal line 42 on the handling machine side: first 2 signal line 43: GND line 45: detection signal line 70: parking ticket issuing request machine 71: ticket issuing machine 72: parking ticket issuing button

Claims (3)

A signal detection unit that detects a money insertion signal that is output from the money insertion machine and input to the clothing handling machine when the user inserts money into the money insertion machine;
A parking ticket issuer, having a pseudo-injection signal output unit that outputs a pseudo-injection signal that functions in the same manner as a money-in signal when the money-in signal from the money-inserting machine is not output to the clothing handling machine; A money pipe device for clothing that outputs a parking ticket issuing signal when a request signal is input. The money pipe device for clothes according to claim 1 which outputs said parking ticket issue signal, when it judges that it is more than a predetermined amount within a predetermined time as a result of detection of said signal detection part. Have a ticketing machine,
When the ticket issuing machine issues a parking ticket based on the parking ticket issuing signal,
Even if the parking ticket issuance signal is received from the money management tool for clothing for a predetermined time,
The clothing money management apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ticket issuing machine does not issue a parking ticket.