JP2017168011A - Valuable medium processing device and valuable medium processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable an operator smoothly and efficiently perform deposit processing and payment processing of a valuable medium when the operator performs the deposit processing and the payment processing of the valuable medium by using a temporary reservoir part in common.SOLUTION: A valuable medium processing device comprises: a temporary reservoir part 20 for temporary reservation of a valuable medium; and a controller which can perform storing process of storing a specific valuable paper storage part 30 or a defective paper storage part 40, 42 with the valuable medium thrown into an input part 10 through the temporary reservoir part 20, and paying out process of paying out new papers by stacking a pay-out part 60 with the new papers stored in a new paper storage part 50 utilizing the temporary reservoir part 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a valuable medium processing apparatus and a valuable medium processing method for processing valuable media such as coins, banknotes, checks, and the like, and more particularly, when a common medium is used for taking in and discharging valuable media. The present invention relates to a valuable medium processing apparatus and a valuable medium processing method capable of smoothly and efficiently performing a valuable medium taking process and a discharging process.

  Conventionally, financial institutions such as banks are often provided with a money handling system called a so-called teller machine. This is for safety, certainty, and labor saving. This teller machine performs deposit / withdrawal processing of valuable media such as coins, banknotes, checks and the like, and various processes related to the valuable media.

  Here, when an operator of a financial institution puts a valuable medium such as a torn banknote or a partially-deleted banknote (hereinafter collectively referred to as “damaged bill”) into the teller machine, an error may occur. There is. For this reason, a non-payment machine that deposits non-payment tickets is arranged separately from the cashier, and a non-payment machine is used for depositing non-payment tickets into the non-payment machine and a new ticket preloaded in the non-payment machine is required. There is known a technique for withdrawing money in accordance with the payment (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-71523 A

  However, according to the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the temporary holding unit used when depositing a non-performing ticket and the temporary holding unit used when dispensing a new ticket are combined, While the deposit process is in progress, the new ticket cannot be withdrawn. For this reason, there is a problem that a processing waiting time of the user is generated, and an impediment to performing a smooth and efficient operation is generated. The same problem occurs when depositing a non-paid ticket in the process of withdrawing a new ticket.

  This point will be described in detail. When depositing a non-performing ticket, it takes a processing time because it is necessary to check the denomination in a state where the non-slip ticket is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit. For this reason, there arises a situation in which the user wants to withdraw a new ticket while depositing the non-performing ticket, but according to the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the temporary holding unit is emptied when the new ticket is withdrawn. The new ticket cannot be withdrawn in the middle of depositing the non-paid ticket. This is because, when continuously issuing new tickets, if a plurality of new tickets are drawn out from the banknote storage unit, it is necessary to temporarily hold the new tickets as reject banknotes in the temporary storage unit.

  For these reasons, it has become an important issue how smoothly and efficiently the process of depositing a non-performing ticket and the withdrawal of a new ticket into a non-settled deposit machine. Such a problem is not limited to the non-payment deposit machine, and similarly occurs in various valuable medium processing apparatuses that use a common temporary storage unit during the process of taking in and discharging the valuable medium.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and in the case of performing a valuable medium take-in process and a discharge process using a common temporary storage unit, a valuable medium take-in process is performed. Another object of the present invention is to provide a valuable medium processing apparatus and a valuable medium processing method capable of smoothly and efficiently performing discharge processing.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a temporary storage unit that temporarily stores a valuable medium and a first valuable medium that is input into a predetermined input unit in the first storage unit via the temporary storage unit. And a control unit that controls to process the storing process and the process of paying out the second valuable medium stored in the second storing unit from the predetermined paying unit while using the temporary storage unit. Features.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the temporary storage unit has a winding type structure in which the valuable medium is wound and stored together with the tape, and the stored valuable medium is fed out together with the tape. To do.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the control unit temporarily holds the first valuable medium and the second valuable medium in the temporary holding unit so as to be distinguishable.

  Further, in the present invention according to the present invention, when the control unit temporarily holds the second valuable medium in a state where the first valuable medium is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit, or the temporary holding unit When temporarily holding the first valuable medium in a state where the second valuable medium is temporarily held, the winding between the valuable media when temporarily holding the plurality of first valuable media or the plurality of second valuable media A predetermined amount of winding interval different from the interval is provided.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the control unit sequentially winds a plurality of valuable media forming the first valuable medium at a first winding interval, and takes the second valuable medium A plurality of valuable media to be formed are sequentially wound at a second winding interval different from the first winding interval.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the control unit has a winding interval when the second valuable medium is temporarily held in a state where the first valuable medium is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit, and the temporary holding unit. A winding interval when the second valuable medium is temporarily held in a state where the second valuable medium is temporarily held in the holding unit is characterized by being different.

  Further, in the present invention according to the above-mentioned invention, the control unit temporarily holds the second valuable medium when temporarily holding the second valuable medium in a state where the second valuable medium is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit. The predetermined winding interval is varied according to the denomination of the valuable medium.

  The present invention also relates to a valuable medium processing method in a valuable medium processing apparatus having a temporary storage unit for temporarily storing a valuable medium, wherein the temporary storage unit stores the first valuable medium input into a predetermined input unit. In parallel with the first control step, the second control unit stores the second storage unit in the second storage unit while using the temporary storage unit. And a second control step of paying out the valuable medium from a predetermined payout unit.

  According to the present invention, the process of storing the first valuable medium input to the predetermined input unit via the temporary storage unit for temporarily storing the valuable medium in the first storage unit and the temporary storage unit are used. However, since it is configured to control the process of paying out the valuable medium stored in the second storage part from the predetermined payout part, the process of taking in and discharging the valuable medium using the common temporary storage part When performing the above, it becomes possible to smoothly and efficiently perform the process of taking in and discharging the valuable medium.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the features of the valuable medium processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an overall configuration diagram illustrating a money handling system including a valuable medium processing device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the money handling system shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an internal configuration diagram of the valuable medium processing apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an image diagram for explaining the structure of the temporary storage unit shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the valuable medium processing apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (1) for explaining an example of the interval of the valuable medium wound up by the temporary storage unit shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram (2) for explaining an example of the interval of the valuable medium wound up by the temporary storage unit shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the deposit processing procedure of the valuable medium processing apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the valuable medium processing apparatus in the deposit process shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a withdrawal processing procedure of the valuable medium processing apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the valuable medium processing apparatus in the withdrawal process shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modified example of the interval of the valuable medium wound up by the temporary storage unit shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the ticket surface confirmation according to the present embodiment.

  A valuable medium processing apparatus and a valuable medium processing method according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Definition of terms>
First, terms used in this embodiment will be described. The “valuable medium” shown in the present embodiment includes banknotes including non-performing bills and old banknotes, and specific securities other than banknotes. The “damaged ticket” means a banknote with a large degree of damage or fouling, and the “old ticket” means a banknote that is older than the banknote currently issued. In addition, “specific securities” means a predetermined type of securities such as checks and bills. The “new ticket” means a bill that has been delivered from a central bank to a financial institution such as a bank and has not yet been marketed.

<Characteristics of valuable media processing device>
Features of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the features of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 according to the present embodiment. Here, the non-contained banknote processing apparatus 100 that forms part of the money processing system 1 deposits a non-contained ticket into the valuable medium processing apparatus 500, and also withdraws the new ticket stored in the new ticket storage section 50. We will show the case.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 includes an input unit 10, a payout unit 60, an imaging unit 16, a temporary storage unit 20, a specified securities storage unit 30, a non-payment storage unit 40 and 42, and a new ticket storage. A unit 50 and a simple identification unit 64 are provided. Although not shown, the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 is provided with a control unit 80.

  The input unit 10 is a part where an operator inputs a valuable medium, and the payout part 60 is a part where the valuable medium is discharged. The imaging unit 16 is a part that captures image data of a valuable medium that is transported along the transport path, and the temporary storage unit 20 is a part that temporarily stores the valuable medium. The specified securities storage unit 30 is a part for storing a predetermined type of securities such as checks and bills, and the non-payment storage unit 40 and the non-slip sheet storage unit 42 are parts for storing non-use cards. For example, the non-contained ticket storage unit 40 stores a non-conformity ticket to which the conveyance auxiliary sheet is applied, and the non-conventional ticket storage unit 42 stores a non-conveyance ticket to which the conveyance auxiliary sheet is not applied. The new ticket storage unit 50 is a part that stores new tickets. The simple identification unit 64 is a part that identifies the denomination of the new ticket fed out from the new ticket storage unit 50. The control unit 80 is a part that controls the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 as a whole. Detailed description regarding each of these components and other components will be described later.

  First, the processing at the time of depositing a non-performing ticket will be described. As shown by a solid line S1 in the figure, when a slip is inserted into the insertion unit 10, the slip is transported on the transport path, and image data of the slip is captured by the image capturing unit 16, and is stored in the temporary storage unit 20. Suspended temporarily. Thereafter, after the operator confirms the ticket surface and inputs the deposit data, it is stored in the damaged ticket storage unit 42. In addition, the damaged ticket to which the transport protection sheet is applied is stored in the damaged ticket storage unit 40 through the temporary storage unit 20. Similarly, when securities of a preset type such as checks and bills are deposited, they are stored in the specified securities storage unit 30 via the temporary storage unit 20.

  Next, the process at the time of withdrawal of a new ticket will be described. As indicated by the broken line S2 in the figure, when a new ticket is instructed to be dispensed, the new ticket is paid out from the new ticket storage unit 50, and the denomination is identified by the simple identification unit 64. When this new ticket is a denomination to be withdrawn, it is conveyed to the dispensing unit 60. On the other hand, when the new ticket is not a denomination to be withdrawn or when the denomination cannot be identified, the new ticket is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20. If all new tickets are paid out from the payout unit 60, the new tickets temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20 are stored in the original new ticket storage unit 50.

  As described above, the temporary holding unit 20 is used when storing a slip or a specific valuable medium in the valuable medium processing apparatus 500, and the same temporary holding is also performed when a new ticket is paid out from the valuable medium processing apparatus 500. Part 20 is used. That is, the common temporary storage unit 20 is used for the deposit process and the withdrawal process.

  Conventionally, exclusive control is performed in order to clarify whether a valuable medium temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20 is a deposit target or a withdrawal target. In other words, during the process of depositing valuable media, the process of withdrawing new tickets is prohibited. Then, after the deposit process of the valuable medium is completed and the temporary holding unit 20 becomes empty, the withdrawal process of the new ticket is permitted.

  However, if such exclusive control is performed, the operator must wait for the withdrawal process until the valuable medium deposit process is completed. This kind of valuable medium deposit processing requires confirmation of the bill surface and input of deposit data, and the processing often takes time, so this waiting time is prolonged.

  For this reason, in the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 according to the present embodiment, such a problem is solved, and the valuable medium deposit processing and withdrawal processing can be performed in parallel. In other words, instead of performing exclusive control of the temporary holding unit 20, a new ticket is temporarily stored in the temporary holding unit 20 even when a valuable medium to be deposited is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20. You can hold it. Although the detailed description will be described later, the control unit 80 controls the amount of movement of the tape in the temporary storage unit 20 to change the value of the valuable medium as the target of the deposit process or the target of the deposit process. It is possible to specify whether it is a thing.

  As described above, according to the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 according to the present embodiment, when an operator wants to withdraw a new ticket while another operator is depositing a damaged ticket, the It is possible to temporarily suspend the deposit process and prioritize the new ticket withdrawal process. In such a case, instead of temporarily suspending the deposit processing for the damaged ticket, the deposit processing for the damaged ticket and the withdrawal processing for the new ticket can be performed in parallel.

<Overview of the entire money handling system>
Next, the money processing system 1 including the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is an overall configuration diagram illustrating a money handling system including a valuable medium processing device 500 according to the present embodiment. Here, the case where the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 according to the present embodiment forms part of the money handling system 1 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the money handling system 1 includes a loose banknote processing apparatus 100, a bundled banknote processing apparatus 200, a loose coin processing apparatus 300, a wrapping coin processing apparatus 400, a valuable medium processing apparatus 500, an operation display unit 600, and a printer 700. Have As shown in FIG. 2, the loose banknote processing apparatus 100, the bundled banknote processing apparatus 200, the loose coin processing apparatus 300, the wrapping coin processing apparatus 400, and the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 are arranged in parallel and provided integrally.

  Here, the loose banknote processing apparatus 100 and the bundled banknote processing apparatus 200 are configured to be able to deliver banknotes between the apparatuses. Also, the loose coin processing device 300 and the wrapping coin processing device 400 are configured so that coins can be delivered between the devices. In addition, an operation display unit 600 and a printer 700 are disposed on the upper surfaces of the loose coin processing device 300 and the wrapping coin processing device 400.

  The operation display unit 600 is an input / output device such as a touch panel, and can input various information or display and output various information. The operator uses this operation display unit 600 to perform a valuable medium deposit operation and a new ticket withdrawal operation. Here, the case where only one operation display unit 600 is provided is illustrated, but a plurality of operation display units 600 may be provided and used depending on the input / output contents.

  The loose banknote processing apparatus 100 is configured so that loose banknotes can be stored in denominations therein, and an operator uses the loose banknote processing apparatus 100 to perform a process for depositing or withdrawing rose banknotes. .

  In addition, a bundled banknote forming unit (not shown) is provided inside the bundled banknote handling apparatus 200, and a predetermined number (for example, 100) of loose banknotes from the loose banknote handling apparatus 100 is bundled banknote processing apparatus 200. The bundle bills are formed by the bundle bill forming unit. The bundled bills formed by the bundled bill forming unit are thrown out of the machine body from the bundled bill processing apparatus 200.

  The rose coin processing device 300 can store rose coins by denomination in the inside, and the rose coin processing device 300 is used to perform rose coin deposit processing and withdrawal processing. In addition, a wrapping coin forming unit (not shown) is provided inside the wrapping coin processing apparatus 400, and a predetermined number (for example, 50) of loose coins are supplied from the wrapping coin processing apparatus 300 to the wrapping coin processing apparatus 400. , The wrapping coin forming part forms the wrapping coin. The wrapping coins formed by the wrapping coin forming unit are thrown out of the machine body from the wrapping coin processing apparatus 400.

  Moreover, when valuable media other than a damaged bill or a banknote are thrown into the machine body of the banknote banknote processing apparatus 100, the banknote banknote processing apparatus 100 is not accommodated in the inside of this banknote banknote processing apparatus 100, but outside the machine body. Discharged. Valuable media other than damaged bills or banknotes that cannot be accepted by the loose banknote processing apparatus 100 are put into the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 and stored in the body of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the money handling system 1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the money handling system 1 includes the loose banknote processing apparatus 100, the bundled banknote processing apparatus 200, the loose coin processing apparatus 300, the wrapping coin processing apparatus 400, and the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 shown in FIG. 2.

  Further, the money handling system 1 includes an operation display unit 600 shared by each of the above devices, a printer 700, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 804, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 806, and a storage unit such as a hard disk device. 808, an ID card reader 810 that is an input device for ID information of an operator, a communication unit 802, and a control unit 800 that controls each component unit.

  The control unit 800 is a control unit that controls the entire money handling system 1, and controls the loose banknote handling apparatus 100, the bundled banknote handling apparatus 200, the loose coin handling apparatus 300, the wrapping coin handling apparatus 400, and the valuable medium handling apparatus 500. . Specifically, the control unit 800 loads and executes programs in the ROM 804 and the storage unit 808, and uses the RAM 806 as a work area. Note that the storage unit 808 stores setting information of the money handling system 1, information regarding the money processing status and stock amount in each device constituting the money handling system 1, and the like.

  The operation display unit 600 is an input / output device such as a touch panel. The operation display unit 600 functions as an input device for giving various commands to each device of the money handling system 1 by the operator, and in each device constituting the money handling system 1. It also functions as an output device that displays information related to the processing status of money and information on stocks.

  The printer 700 is an output device that prints various types of data on paper, and for example, information on money processing status and stock amount in each device constituting the money handling system 1 is printed.

  The communication unit 802 is an interface unit that performs communication with an external device such as a host computer. The ID card reader 810 is a device that reads ID information of an ID card held by an operator. Based on the ID information read by the ID card reader 810, the authority of the operator is authenticated.

<Configuration of valuable media processing device>
Next, the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 will be described. This valuable medium processing device 500 is a device that processes valuable media such as banknotes (damaged bills) that are highly damaged or soiled, banknotes that are older than banknotes that are currently issued (old bills), and checks. 2 and is used when processing valuable media such as slips and checks that are not stored in the loose bill processing apparatus 100 shown in FIG. The valuable medium processing apparatus 500 stores a new ticket, which is used when withdrawing the new ticket.

  FIG. 4 is an internal configuration diagram of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500. The left side surface in the figure is the front surface of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500, and the right side surface in the figure is the back surface of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 includes an input unit 10 for inputting a valuable medium into the machine body, and a payout for throwing out a new ticket or the like stored in the machine body. A portion 60 is provided. The input unit 10 and the payout unit 60 are provided on the front surface of the valuable medium processing device 500 (the left side surface in FIG. 4).

  In addition, the feeding unit 10 is provided with a feeding mechanism 12, and valuable media that are thrown into the feeding unit 10 in a bundled state by an operator are fed into the body one by one by the feeding mechanism 12. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a conveyance unit 14 is provided in the body of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500, and the valuable medium fed one by one by the feeding mechanism 12 from the input unit 10 is conveyed by the conveyance unit 14. It is conveyed one by one.

  An imaging unit 16 is provided in the conveyance unit 14 downstream of the feeding mechanism 12. The imaging unit 16 captures an image of a valuable medium put into the body of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 and acquires image data.

  Further, the transport unit 14 is provided with a temporary storage unit 20, and the valuable medium put into the body of the valuable medium processing device 500 is temporarily stored in the temporary storage unit 20. In addition, in this temporary storage part 20, when paying out the new ticket accommodated in the new ticket storage part 50, the new ticket in which abnormality is detected is also temporarily suspended.

  The temporary storage unit 20 is of a tape take-up system that takes up a valuable medium between tapes. Specifically, the temporary storage unit 20 has a drum 20a that can rotate in both forward and reverse directions, and a pair of tapes are taken up and delivered by the drum 20a. Thus, the valuable medium sent from the transport unit 14 to the temporary storage unit 20 is sequentially wound and stored by the drum 20a one by one while being sandwiched between a pair of tapes. Further, when the drum 20 a is reversed, the wound valuable media are fed out one by one and sent out to the transport unit 14. The specific structure of the temporary storage unit 20 will be described later.

  Also, in the machine body of the valuable medium processing device 500, there are a specific securities storage unit 30 for storing specific securities such as checks and bills, and non-payment storage units 40 and 42 for storing non-use and old tickets. Each is provided. Specifically, the specified securities storage unit 30 includes three storage units, a first storage unit 30a, a second storage unit 30b, and a third storage unit 30c.

  The first storage unit 30a stores checks issued at other branches in the same bank as the bank where the money handling system 1 is installed. The second storage unit 30b and the third storage unit 30c store checks issued by a bank different from the bank in which the money handling system 1 is installed. For example, the second storage unit 30b stores checks and the like issued at a location relatively close to the place where the money handling system 1 is installed, and the third storage unit 30c contains the money handling system 1. Checks, etc. issued at a place relatively far from the place where it is installed are stored.

  Each storage unit 30a, 30b and 30c of the specified securities storage unit 30 is a storage unit of the accumulation system, and checks sent from the transport unit 14 to the storage units 30a, 30b and 30c are already stored in the storage unit 30a, It is stored so as to be stacked on a check or the like stored in 30b, 30c.

  The damaged ticket storage units 40 and 42 store lost tickets. For example, a slip ticket to which the conveyance auxiliary sheet is applied is stored in the loss ticket storage unit 40, and a non-transfer ticket to which the transfer auxiliary sheet is not applied is stored in the loss ticket storage unit 42.

  The non-slip ticket storage unit 40 is a stacking type storage unit, and the non-slip cards sent from the transport unit 14 to the non-slip ticket storage unit 40 are stacked on the non-slip tickets already stored in the non-slip ticket storage unit 40. In this way it is stored.

  The damaged ticket storage unit 42 is a tape winding type storage unit. Specifically, like the temporary storage unit 20, the lost ticket storage unit 42 has a drum 42 a that can rotate in both forward and reverse directions. Then, the slips sent from the transport unit 14 to the slip card storage unit 42 are sequentially wound and stored one by one by the drum 42a while being sandwiched between a pair of tapes. Further, when the drum 42 a is reversed, the wound slips are fed out one by one and sent to the transport unit 14.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the specific securities storage unit 30 that stores specific securities such as checks is provided above the non-ticket storage units 40 and 42 that store non-use tickets. The temporary holding unit 20 is provided above the specified securities storage unit 30 and the non-conformity storage units 40 and 42.

  Further, a new ticket storage unit 50 for storing new tickets is provided in the body of the valuable medium processing device 500. Specifically, the new ticket storage unit 50 includes a first storage unit 50a, a second storage unit 50b, a third storage unit 50c, and a fourth storage unit 50d.

  For example, a 10,000 yen bill of a new ticket is stored in the first storage section 50a, a thousand yen bill of a new ticket is stored in the second storage section 50b, and a new ticket is stored in the third storage section 50c. Five thousand yen bills are stored. The denomination of the new ticket stored in the fourth storage unit 50d is selected by the operator. Each of the storage units 50a, 50b, 50c, and 50d is provided with a feeding mechanism 52a, 52b, 52c, and 52d, respectively, and the new tickets stored in the storage units 50a, 50b, 50c, and 50d are respectively supplied to the feeding mechanism. One sheet is fed out one by one to the transport section 14 by 52a, 52b, 52c, and 52d. As shown in FIG. 4, the new ticket storage unit 50 is provided in front of the specified securities storage unit 30 and the loss ticket storage unit 40 (left side in FIG. 4).

  The payout unit 60 is connected to the transport unit 14. The new ticket is transported to the dispensing unit 60 by the transporting unit 14 and is thrown out so as to be stacked by the dispensing unit 60. The dispensing unit 60 is provided with an impeller 62, and a new ticket sent from the transport unit 14 to the impeller 62 is sandwiched between a pair of blades forming the impeller 62. 62 is sent to the dispensing unit 60 by rotating counterclockwise in FIG. By providing such an impeller 62, new tickets accumulated in the dispensing unit 60 can be aligned.

  Further, the dispensing unit 60 is provided with a shutter 61a, and the operator can take out new tickets accumulated in the dispensing unit 60 when the shutter 61a is opened. In addition, the dispensing unit 60 is provided with a sampling detection unit 61 b that detects that new tickets accumulated in the dispensing unit 60 have been extracted from the dispensing unit 60.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the transport unit 14 that transports the valuable medium within the machine body of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 includes a first transport unit 14 a and a second transport unit 14 b. The 1st conveyance part 14a conveys the valuable medium thrown into the body from the injection | throwing-in part 10 to the temporary storage part 20, the specific securities storage part 30, and the non-payment storage part 40. FIG. The second transport unit 14 b transports the new ticket stored in the new ticket storage unit 50 to the dispensing unit 60.

  Here, the transport path of the valuable medium in the first transport section 14a and the transport path of the new ticket in the second transport section 14b are provided independently of each other. That is, the first transport unit 14a is provided on the right side of the imaginary line L shown in FIG. 4, and the second transport unit 14b is provided on the left side of the imaginary line L. The first transport unit 14a and the second transport unit 14b are connected at the connection point 14p, but are independent of each other at other points.

  Further, a simple identification unit 64 is provided in the second conveyance unit 14 b in the conveyance unit 14. The simple identification unit 64 identifies the denomination of the new ticket fed out from the new ticket storage unit 50 to the second transport unit 14b. If an abnormality of the new ticket is detected by the simple identification unit 64, the new ticket is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20 via the first transport unit 14a, the connection location 14p, and the second transport unit 14b. The This is because when a new ticket is paid out, a plurality of new tickets are drawn out, which often causes an abnormality. If the withdrawal of the new ticket is completed, the new ticket temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20 is returned to the original new ticket storage unit 50.

  Further, a door 18 is provided on the front surface (the left side surface in FIG. 4) of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500, and a person having a specific authority opens the door 18 and puts the door inside the valuable medium processing apparatus 500. It can be accessed. By opening the door 18, it is possible to replenish a new ticket into the new ticket storage unit 50 or take out a new ticket from the new ticket storage unit 50.

<Structure and operation of temporary holding unit 20>
Next, the structure of the temporary holding unit 20 shown in FIG. 4 will be described in more detail. FIG. 5 is an image diagram for explaining the structure of temporary holding unit 20 shown in FIG. Here, for convenience of explanation, a case where a new ticket to be withdrawn is temporarily held will be described, but the same applies to a case where a valuable medium such as a lost ticket is temporarily held.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the temporary storage unit 20 includes a drum 20a, tapes 20b and 20c, a rubber roller 20d, a detection plate 20e, an interrupter 20f, and an exit conveyance path sensor 20g.

  First, when the new ticket P is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20, the drum 20a is rotated. As the drum 20a rotates, the tape 20b and the tape 20c suspended on the rubber roller 20d are idled by a certain amount (for example, 80 mm). Thereafter, the tape is wound around the drum 20a while being sandwiched between the tape 20b and the tape 20c.

  Here, when the valuable medium to be deposited is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20, the amount of idle winding of the tape 20b and the tape 20c is changed slightly from the normal time (for example, 500 mm). ). This is to clarify the boundary between the valuable medium to be deposited and the new ticket to be withdrawn. Note that the amount of the tape 20b and 20c to be idled is not limited to the illustrated 500 mm, but may be 300 mm or the like, but the interval between the new ticket and the new ticket (between bills), the valuable medium and the valuable medium It is necessary to make it an amount that reveals the difference from the interval (between bills). In particular, the valuable medium temporarily stored in the temporary storage unit 20 has a difference of about several tens of millimeters depending on whether or not the conveyance auxiliary sheet is applied. Since an error occurs, it is necessary to determine the amount of idle winding of the tapes 20b and 20c in consideration of these points.

  In addition, when the new ticket P temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20 is sent out from the temporary holding unit 20, if the interval for shielding the exit conveyance path sensor 20g becomes equal to or greater than a certain value, the non-paid ticket to be deposited. And the operation of the temporary holding unit 20 is stopped. Specifically, since the amount of movement of the tape is detected by the detection plate 20e and the interrupter 20f, information relating to “the bill length” and “between bills” is acquired. As a result, only the valuable medium to be deposited is wound on the temporary holding unit 20.

<Function and operation of valuable medium processing device>
Next, functions of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 will be described. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the valuable medium processing device 500 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 is provided with a control unit 80, and each component of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 is controlled by the control unit 80.

  The control unit 80 includes the image pickup unit 16, the transport unit 14, the specified securities storage unit 30, the non-use ticket storage units 40 and 42, the new ticket storage unit 50, the input unit 10, the payout unit 60, and the temporary storage shown in FIG. Components such as the unit 20, the simple identification unit 64, the storage unit 82, and the communication unit 84 are connected.

  The control unit 80 includes an imaging unit 16, a transport unit 14, a specified securities storage unit 30, a loss ticket storage unit 40, 42, a new ticket storage unit 50, an input unit 10, a payout unit 60, a temporary storage unit 20, and a simple identification unit. Each component is controlled by sending a command signal to each component such as 64.

  The storage unit 82 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a non-volatile memory, and is stored in the setting information related to the valuable medium processing device 500, the specified securities storage unit 30, the non-performing bill storage units 40 and 42, the new ticket storage unit 50, and the like. It stores information relating to the stock amount of the valued medium, information relating to the tape feed amount of the temporary storage unit 20, and the like. Further, the control unit 80 transmits and receives signals to and from the control unit 800 of the money handling system 1 via the communication unit 84.

  The control unit 80 controls the processing for depositing the valuable medium into the specific securities storage unit 30 or the non-conventional bill storage units 40 and 42 and the processing for dispensing a new ticket from the new ticket storage unit 50 so that they can be performed in parallel. For example, when a certain operator performs a process for depositing a valuable medium and another operator performs a predetermined interrupt operation or a new ticket withdrawal operation, the process for depositing a valuable medium is temporarily suspended. Then, control is performed so that the withdrawal process of the new ticket is performed. If a predetermined operation is performed after the new ticket withdrawal process is executed, the valuable medium deposit process is resumed. The control unit 80 corresponds to a “control unit” in the claims.

  The temporary holding control unit 80 a provided in the control unit 80 is a part that controls the winding interval of the valuable medium or the new ticket wound around the drum 20 a of the temporary holding unit 20. Specifically, when temporarily holding a valuable medium or a new ticket, if the exit conveyance path sensor 20g detects light shielding by the valuable medium or the new ticket, the drum 20a is driven to rotate when the valuable medium or the new ticket enters. Is accelerated, decelerated and stopped, and the winding interval with the next valuable medium or new ticket is controlled, so that a predetermined amount of tape 20b and 20c (for example, 160 mm for valuable medium and 80 mm for new ticket). Make it empty. Further, when a valuable medium or a new ticket is sent out, the control unit 80 is notified of the amount of tape movement detected by the interrupter 20f.

  7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of the interval of the valuable medium wound up by the temporary storage unit 20 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when temporarily holding a new ticket that is to be withdrawn subsequent to a non-payable ticket in the temporary holding unit 20, between Leave an interval of 500 mm.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), when a non-payment is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20 following the non-payment target, a gap of 160 mm, for example, is provided between the non-payment ticket and the non-payment ticket. Free. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), when a new ticket is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20 following the new ticket to be withdrawn, for example, 80 mm between the new ticket and the new ticket. Leave an interval.

  In this way, for example, when temporarily holding two new tickets targeted for withdrawal in the temporary storage unit 20 following the three non-payable tickets to be deposited, as shown in FIG. The bills will be spaced apart. That is, the gap between the damaged ticket and the new ticket is 500 mm, and the boundary between the damaged ticket and the new ticket can be determined.

<Processing procedure when depositing non-payment ticket>
Next, the processing procedure of the valuable medium processing device 500 when depositing a slip is described. Here, for convenience of explanation, the case of depositing a non-performing ticket will be described, but the same applies to the case of depositing a valuable medium.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the valuable medium processing device 500 when depositing a slip, and FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the valuable medium processing device 500 in the deposit processing shown in FIG. It is. Note that the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 shown in FIG. 10 schematically shows the one shown in FIG. Here, the case where the banknotes which could not be stored in the machine body of the loose banknote processing apparatus 100 is deposited into the machine body of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 is shown.

  First, the operator causes the ID card reader 810 to read the ID card owned by the operator (step S101), and the control unit 800 confirms the authority of the operator based on the ID information of the ID card.

  Thereafter, the operator operates the operation display unit 600 of the money handling system 1 to select the deposit mode (step S102). Specifically, the operation display unit 600 includes a “single-sheet capture mode (a mode for capturing a valuable medium placed on the input unit 10 one by one)” and a “collective capture mode (for the input unit 10) as the deposit mode. Three modes are displayed: a mode in which a plurality of placed valuable media are sequentially fetched one by one) and a “re-take-in mode (a mode in which a slip is retaken)”, and the operator can select from these three modes. Select one mode.

  Thereafter, when the operator inserts a slip into the loading unit 10 (step S1 in FIG. 10), the feeding mechanism 12 takes in the slips one by one into the body of the valuable medium processing device 500 (step S103), and the transport unit The first transport unit 14a is transported to the position of the imaging unit 16, and image data is acquired by the imaging unit 16 as shown in FIG. 10 (step S104).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10, the lost ticket is conveyed to the position of the temporary holding unit 20 and temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20 (step S105). In this way, the image data of the lost ticket is displayed on the operation display unit 600 in a state where the lost ticket is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20 (step S106). Here, when the operator confirms the bill face and inputs the deposit data (step S107), the deposit data and the image data are displayed on the operation display unit 600 (step S108).

  Then, if the deposit data confirmation operation is performed (step S109; Yes), as shown in FIG. 10, the lost ticket temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20 is transported to the position of the lost ticket storage unit 42, It is stored in the lost ticket storage unit 42 (step S111), the deposit data is stored in the storage unit 82 (step S112), and the above series of processing ends.

  On the other hand, if the confirmation operation of the deposit data is not performed and the confirmation operation is canceled (step S109; No), the non-payment ticket is returned from the payout unit 60 (step S110), and the process is terminated. In addition, the description about the process in the case of performing a correction process of payment data is abbreviate | omitted here.

<Procedure for new ticket withdrawal>
Next, a processing procedure of the valuable medium processing device 500 when dispensing a new ticket will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a withdrawal process procedure of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 shown in FIG. 4, and FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 in the withdrawal process shown in FIG. It is.

  In the process of withdrawing a new ticket from the valuable medium processing device 500, the 10,000 yen bill, 5,000 yen bill, and thousand yen of the new ticket stored in each of the storage units 50a, 50b, 50c, and 50d of the new ticket storage unit 50 are used. Bills are withdrawn.

  First, the operator causes the ID card reader 810 to read the ID strength he possesses (step S201). The control unit 800 confirms the authority of the operator based on the ID information of the ID card read by the ID card reader 810.

  Next, the operator inputs withdrawal data through the operation display unit 600 (step S202). Here, the withdrawal data refers to information related to the total amount of banknotes to be withdrawn and the number of denominations. When the withdrawal data is input, as shown in FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether the temporary storage unit 20 is not in an empty state and a slip or the like is stored (step S203), and the temporary storage unit 20 is empty. If it is not the state (step S203; No), a winding amount of a predetermined amount (for example, 500 mm) is provided (step S204). This is to clarify the boundary between the non-payable ticket and the new ticket.

  Then, the new tickets are fed out one by one from the storage units 50a, 50b, 50c, and 50d of the new ticket storage unit 50 to the second transport unit 14b of the transport unit 14 (step S205). In addition, if the temporary storage part 20 is an empty state (step S203; Yes), the winding space | interval of predetermined amount (for example, 500 mm) cannot be made.

  Then, the denomination of the fed-out new ticket is identified by the simple identification unit 64. Here, when there is no abnormality in the identification result of the new ticket by the simple identification unit 64 (step S206; No), as shown in FIG. 4), the sheet is conveyed to the dispensing unit 60 and accumulated in the dispensing unit 60 (step S207). On the other hand, when the identification result of the new ticket by the simple identification unit 64 is abnormal (step S206; Yes), the new ticket is stored in the temporary holding unit 20 (step S208).

  Such an operation is performed until the number of new tickets accumulated in the dispensing unit 60 reaches the number of withdrawals based on the entered withdrawal data (step S209; No). When the number of new tickets accumulated in the dispensing unit 60 reaches the number of withdrawals (Step S209; Yes), the shutter 61a (see FIG. 4) provided in the dispensing unit 60 is opened, and the operator can move from the dispensing unit 60. The withdrawal bill can be taken out (step S210). When the withdrawal detection unit 61b provided in the dispensing unit 60 detects that the withdrawal banknote has been extracted from the dispensing unit 60 (Step S211; Yes), the shutter 61a is closed (Step S212).

  Thereafter, the new ticket stored in the temporary storage unit 20 is fed out to the transport unit 14 (step S213), and the fed out new ticket is stored in the storage units 50a, 50b, 50c, and 50d of the new ticket storage unit 50. (Step S214). Thereafter, in the storage unit 808 and the storage unit 82, the amount of the new ticket stored in each storage unit 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d of the new ticket storage unit 50 is updated, and the withdrawal data is stored in the storage unit 808. Or stored in the storage unit 82 (step S215).

  As described above, in the valuable medium processing apparatus 500 according to the present embodiment, the temporary storage unit 20 that temporarily holds the valuable medium, and the valuable medium that has been input to the input unit 10 via the temporary storage unit 20 are specified valuable. A process of storing in the securities storage unit 30 or the non-performing ticket storage units 40 and 42, and a process of stacking and paying out the new ticket stored in the new ticket storage unit 50 while using the temporary storage unit 20 on the dispensing unit 60. Since the control unit 80 that controls processing is provided, when the common medium holding unit 20 is used to deposit and withdraw a valuable medium, the valuable medium is smoothly deposited and withdrawn. And can be performed efficiently.

  Further, in this embodiment, the temporary storage unit 20 is configured to have a winding-type structure in which the valuable medium is wound and stored together with the tape, and the stored valuable medium is fed together with the tape. Can be temporarily suspended.

  Further, in this embodiment, the control unit 80 is configured to temporarily hold the non-paid ticket or valuable medium to be deposited and the new ticket to be withdrawn in the temporary holding unit 20 so as to be distinguishable. The deposit process and withdrawal process using the temporary holding unit 20 can be performed in parallel.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the control unit 80 temporarily holds a new ticket that is to be withdrawn in a state where the temporary storage unit 20 temporarily holds a loss ticket or valuable medium to be deposited, Since it is configured to take up a winding interval of a predetermined amount (for example, 500 mm) different from the collection interval (for example, 160 mm when dispensing valuable media, 80 mm when dispensing new tickets), it is quick and efficient. In general, it is possible to distinguish between a damaged ticket or a valuable medium and a new ticket. In the present embodiment, a case where a new ticket is temporarily held in a state where a damaged ticket or valuable medium is temporarily held is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a new ticket is temporarily held. It can also be applied when temporarily holding a non-performing ticket or valuable medium. In this case as well, a normal winding interval (for example, 160 mm when dispensing a valuable medium and 80 mm when dispensing a new ticket) between a new ticket and a damaged or valuable medium What is necessary is just to comprise so that the winding interval of different predetermined amount (for example, 500 mm) may be opened.

<Modification 1>
By the way, when a new ticket of a plurality of denominations is withdrawn, a new ticket of a different denomination is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 20. In this case, it is necessary to be able to distinguish the boundary between denominations. For this reason, the interval of the new ticket can be changed according to the denomination of the new ticket.

  For example, when the new ticket is a thousand yen bill as shown in FIG. 13A, an interval of 80 mm is provided, and when the new ticket is a five thousand yen bill as shown in FIG. Has a spacing of 130 mm, and as shown in FIG. 4C, when the new ticket is a 10,000 yen bill, a spacing of 180 mm is left. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to specify a denomination based on the interval of a new ticket. In addition, although the case where the space | interval of a new ticket was changed according to a money type was shown here, a space | interval can also be changed according to a money type or classification also about a loss ticket or a valuable medium.

<Modification 2>
Although the detailed description is omitted in the above embodiment, when the money is stored in the valuable medium processing device 500, the bill surface is confirmed using the operation display unit 600. This check of the bill surface is a process in which the superior visually confirms that there is no error in the manually entered data of money and that there is no money suspected of authenticity determination.

  Specifically, a list of transactions received is displayed on the operation display unit 600, and if a desired transaction is selected, an approval screen for the corresponding transaction is displayed on the operation display unit 600. As shown in FIG. 14A, the approval screen includes a transaction electronic journal, money image data (front and back) captured by the imaging unit 16, and sample image data to be compared with the image data. (Front and back) are included.

  When the upper person presses the approval button provided on the approval screen, the check on the bill related to the money is approved, and the approval screen for other money is continuously displayed. When the superior finishes all the ticket confirmations, the approval is completed.

  However, as the number of transactions and the number of money deposits increase, the number of tasks required for the approval operation of the superior increases, and even for the same transaction, multiple approval operations must be performed, which is useful for confirming the bill. There is a problem that the labor of such superiors increases.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14B, a plurality of thumbnail images (front and back) of money of the same denomination are displayed regardless of the transaction, and sample image data is not displayed. This is because, in an actual site, the superior can judge by confirming only the target image data without referring to the sample data.

  Here, if there is a situation in which there is money suspected of authenticity, only this money is selected and the contents of payment are confirmed. Such a display is not performed for denominations that were never deposited during business hours. In addition, since the approval screen does not depend on the transaction content, the transaction list is not displayed.

  By doing in this way, it is possible to approve a plurality of transactions and a plurality of denominations in a lump by causing screen transitions in order from the money of the higher denomination (high price). As a result, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the ticket face confirmation work by a superior or the like. In addition, since thumbnails of the same denomination are displayed together, it is possible to improve the discovery rate of money with doubtful or different denominations. In addition, although the case where it applied to the money handling system 1 was demonstrated here, it can apply to the various apparatuses which image and refer image data.

  In the present embodiment, the bill has been described as an example. However, the processing target is not limited to this. For commemorative coins, old coins, etc., highly damaged or heavily damaged coins are used. It is also possible to process. The route for guiding the new ticket that has passed through the simple identification unit 64 to the temporary holding unit 20 is not limited to that shown in FIG. It is also possible to configure such that the new ticket is guided directly to the temporary holding unit 20 by being directly connected to the conveyance path.

  The valuable medium processing apparatus and the valuable medium processing method of the present invention are useful when performing the deposit processing and withdrawal processing of the valuable medium using the common temporary storage unit 20.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Money processing system 10 Input part 12, 52a-52d Feeding mechanism 14 Conveyance part 16 Imaging part 18 Door 20 Temporary storage part 20a, 42a Drum 20b, 20c Tape 20d Rubber roller 20e Detection board 20f Interrupter 20g Outlet conveyance path sensor 30 Specific securities Storage unit 40, 42 Damaged ticket storage unit 50 New ticket storage unit 60 Delivery unit 61a Shutter 61b Extraction detection unit 62 Impeller 64 Simple identification unit 80, 800 Control unit 80a Temporary hold control unit 82, 808 Storage unit 84, 802 Communication unit DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Bulk banknote processing apparatus 200 Bundled banknote processing apparatus 300 Bulk coin processing apparatus 400 Packaging coin processing apparatus 500 Valuable medium processing apparatus 600 Operation display part 700 Printer 804 ROM
806 RAM
810 ID card reader

Claims (8)

A temporary holding section for temporarily holding valuable media;
A process of storing the first valuable medium input into a predetermined input unit in the first storage unit via the temporary storage unit, and a second storage unit stored in the second storage unit using the temporary storage unit. A valuable medium processing apparatus comprising: a control unit that controls processing of paying out the second valuable medium from a predetermined payout unit. The temporary holding unit is
The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the valuable medium is wound and stored together with a tape, and the stored valuable medium is delivered along with the tape. The controller is
The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the first valuable medium and the second valuable medium are temporarily held in the temporary holding unit so as to be distinguishable. The controller is
When temporarily holding the second valuable medium in a state where the first valuable medium is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit, or in the state where the second valuable medium is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit. When a plurality of first valuable media or a plurality of second valuable media are temporarily held, a winding amount of a predetermined amount different from the winding interval between the valuable media is provided. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 3. The controller is
A plurality of valuable media forming the first valuable medium are sequentially wound at a first winding interval, and a plurality of valuable media forming the second valuable medium are wound between the first winding intervals. The valuable medium processing device according to claim 3, wherein winding is sequentially performed at a second winding interval different from the first winding interval. The controller is
The winding interval when the second valuable medium is temporarily held in the state where the first valuable medium is temporarily held in the temporary holding section, and the second in the state where the second valuable medium is temporarily held in the temporary holding section. The valuable medium processing device according to claim 3, wherein a winding interval when temporarily holding the valuable medium is made different. The controller is
When the second valuable medium is temporarily held in the state where the second valuable medium is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit, the predetermined winding interval differs depending on the denomination of the second valuable medium to be temporarily held. The valuable medium processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein: A valuable medium processing method in a valuable medium processing apparatus having a temporary holding unit for temporarily holding at least a valuable medium,
A first control step of controlling to store the first valuable medium put into a predetermined loading unit into the first storage unit via the temporary storage unit;
In parallel with the first control step, a second control step of paying out the second valuable medium stored in the second storage unit from the predetermined payout unit while using the temporary storage unit is included. A valuable medium processing method.

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