JP2018195035A - Medium processor - Google Patents

Abstract

To allow for storing a medium left untaken by a user, without passing through an information acquisition part.SOLUTION: A check processing machine 1 is provided with a conveyance path leading to a retracting part 15 through a first conveyance path R1 and a third conveyance path R3 from a bundle part 10 and a separation part 11 without passing through a second conveyance path R2 through which a CIS part 20 is provided. With this conveyance path, the untaken check C is conveyed to the retracting part 15 for storage. Thus, a check C that a user left untaken can be stored without passing through a CIS part 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a medium processing apparatus, and is suitably applied to, for example, a check or securities deposit machine.

  Conventionally, there is a check accepting device used in a financial institution or the like as a check deposit machine. This check accepting device can, for example, allow checks to be thrown in a bundle, and pulls a bundle of checks that have been thrown into a delivery port by a customer into the device to separate them one by one, and has a check narrowing function. After aligning the check to the reference side by the aligner, the magnetic character information printed on the check is read by the MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) unit while conveying the check, and the image of the check is acquired by the image acquisition unit. Get by. After that, the check accepting device conveys this check to the temporary holding unit and temporarily holds it, and while the check is temporarily held, the transaction display confirmation screen is displayed on the operation display unit and the transaction content is displayed to the customer. Prompt for confirmation.

  Here, when the customer approves the transaction content via the confirmation screen, the check accepting device pays out the check temporarily held in the temporary holding unit from the temporary holding unit, and stamps the check. Then, after processing such as endorsement printing, it is transported to the storage unit and stored.

  On the other hand, when an operation for canceling the transaction content is performed by the customer via the confirmation screen, the check acceptance device pays out the temporarily held check from the temporary holding unit, conveys it to the delivery port, and returns it to the customer. . Here, if the check is not withdrawn from the delivery port within a predetermined time, the check accepting device pulls this check into the device, and transports it to the retracting section so that it can start the next transaction. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-141367 A

  The conventional check accepting apparatus is configured such that when a check forgotten by the user is taken inside and stored in the retract unit, the check forgotten by the user always passes through the image acquisition unit. On the other hand, there may be cases where media other than checks, for example, are mixed in a check bundle that the user has forgotten to take, and since such media are not originally put into the check acceptance device, image acquisition is performed. It is desirable not to pass through an information acquisition unit that acquires information from a check such as a copy or MICR unit.

  However, in the conventional check acceptance device, since the check forgotten by the user always passes through the information acquisition unit, the information acquisition unit must always be used for abnormal media mixed in the check forgotten by the user. In such a case, there is a problem that the information acquisition unit may be damaged or dirty.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to propose a medium processing apparatus that can store a medium that a user forgets to take without passing through an information acquisition unit.

  In order to solve this problem, the present invention provides an input / output unit into which a sheet-like medium is input or output, a first transfer path connected to the input / output unit, and transferring the medium, and the first transfer path. And a second conveying path for conveying the medium, a temporary holding unit that is connected to the second conveying path and temporarily holds the medium, the first conveying path, and the second conveying path. The conveyance of the medium provided at the connection point between the third conveyance path connected to the conveyance path and the first conveyance path, the second conveyance path, and the third conveyance path. A switching unit that switches a path, a forgetting medium storage unit that is connected to the third transport path and stores the medium that the user has forgotten to remove, and a control unit that controls transport of the medium. An information acquisition unit that acquires information about the medium from the medium is provided in the second conveyance path, The control unit controls the switching unit when the user forgets to remove the medium ejected from the input / output unit, and controls the first transport path and the third medium to control the switching unit. In this case, the medium is transported to and stored in the forgotten medium storage section through a transport path that passes through the transport path of the second and does not pass through the second transport path.

  Further, the present invention is connected to the input / output unit into which the paper-like medium is input or output, the first input / output unit connected to the input / output unit, and connected to the first transfer path. A second conveying path for conveying the medium; a temporary holding unit that is connected to the second conveying path and temporarily holds the medium; and is provided in the middle of the first conveying path; A switching unit that switches a conveyance path, a medium storage unit that is connected via the switching unit in the middle of the first conveyance path and stores the medium that the user has forgotten to remove, and a conveyance of the medium A control unit that controls, the second transport path is provided with an information acquisition unit that acquires information about the medium from the medium, and the control unit removes the medium discharged from the input / output unit When the user forgets to take it, the switching unit is controlled so that the user forgets to take it. The medium is branched in the middle of the first transport path and transported to the forgotten medium storage section, and transported to the forgotten medium storage section through a transport path that does not pass through the second transport path. I stored it.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the medium processing apparatus which can accommodate the medium which the user forgot to take without passing through an information acquisition part is realizable.

It is a side view which shows the structure of a check processing machine. They are a conveyance path when conveying a check from the delivery port to the escrow part, and a conveyance path when conveying the check from the escrow part to the stacker. This is a conveyance path for returning the check from the escrow part to the delivery port. It is a conveyance path | route when conveying a check from an escrow part to a retracting part. This is a conveyance path for conveying a check directly from the delivery port to the retracting unit. It is a conveyance path | route when taking a check into the inside of a bundle part and storing it. It is a side view which shows the structure of the check processing machine by other embodiment.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention (hereinafter referred to as embodiments) will be described with reference to the drawings.

[1. Check Processing Machine Configuration]
FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of the check processing machine 1. The check processing machine 1 is provided in a receiving machine housing (not shown) of a check receiving apparatus that performs transactions related to checks such as deposit processing with a user, and performs various processes related to checks. The check processing machine 1 has a configuration in which a plurality of processing units for performing various processes related to checks are incorporated in a housing 2 formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape.

  Here, in the case 2 of the check processing machine 1, the side facing the user (the right side in the figure) is the front side, the opposite side (the left side in the figure) is the rear side, and the user facing the front side The top, bottom, left and right are respectively defined as the upper, lower, left and right sides.

  At a predetermined position inside the housing 2, a control unit 3 that controls the entire system is provided. The control unit 3 is mainly configured by a CPU, and performs various processes related to deposit transactions by reading and executing a predetermined program from a ROM, a flash memory, or the like. The control unit 3 includes a storage unit including a RAM, a hard disk, a flash memory, and the like, and stores various programs and various information related to deposit transactions. The control unit 3 also monitors each sensor provided in the housing 2, drives each actuator, makes various decisions, and communicates with a higher-level main control unit that controls the entire check receiving apparatus. .

  A bundle portion 10 that receives the check C in a bundle is disposed on the upper front side of the housing 2. At the rear end of the bundle unit 10, a separation unit 11 that separates and feeds the check C bundles one by one is disposed. Further, an aligner unit 12 is arranged behind the separating unit 11 and on the rear upper part of the housing 2 so as to narrow the width while conveying the check C fed from the separating unit 11 one by one.

  Further, a scanner unit 13 having functions such as image reading of the check C, magnetic reading, stamp stamping, and endorsement printing is disposed behind and below the aligner unit 12. Further, an escrow unit 14 that temporarily holds the check C is disposed below the bundle unit 10, and a retract unit 15 that stores the check C and the like that the user has forgotten is disposed below the scanner unit 13. . Further, below the escrow part 14 and the retracting part 15, two stackers 16 and 17 for storing the check C are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction in the lower part of the housing 2.

  The bundle unit 10, the separation unit 11, the aligner unit 12, the scanner unit 13, the escrow unit 14, the retracting unit 15, and the stackers 16 and 17 are connected by a conveyance path R. That is, the conveyance path R extends from the bundle unit 10 to the aligner unit 12 through the separation unit 11, and further extends to the scanner unit 13 through the aligner unit 12. Further, when entering the inside of the scanner unit 13, the conveyance path R curves downward and extends downward behind the aligner unit 12, and then folds forward to extend to the front end of the scanner unit 13, and from there It extends to the escrow part 14.

  The scanner unit 13 includes a CIS (Contact Image Sensor) unit 20 that reads images on the front and back surfaces of the check C in order from the rear on the lower straight portion R2 of the conveyance path R passing through the inside, and magnetic information on the surface of the check C. A MICR head 21 for reading the image, a stamp 22 for stamping a stamp on the surface of the check C, and a printer 23 for printing on the back surface of the check C are arranged. That is, when the check C passes through the straight line portion R2, the scanner unit 13 performs image reading, magnetic reading, stamp stamping, endorsement printing, and the like of the check C. The CIS unit 20 includes a front side CIS 20A disposed on the front side of the check C and a back side CIS 20B disposed on the back side. Here, in the conveyance path R passing through the aligner unit 12 and the scanner unit 13, a part other than the straight line part R2 is referred to as a first conveyance path R1, and the straight line part R2 is referred to as a second conveyance path R2.

  The first transport path R1 and the second transport path R2 have a laterally U shape (that is, a folded shape) as a whole. For this reason, for example, the check C sent to the first transport path R1 with the surface facing upward is transported with the surface facing down when passing the second transport path R2. Become.

  Further, the transport path R is connected to the first transport path R1 and the second transport path R2 at the connection point (that is, the part folded back to the escrow unit 14 side of the transport path R passing through the scanner unit 13). 3 conveyance paths R3 are connected. The third conveyance path R3 branches downward from the connection point between the first conveyance path R1 and the second conveyance path R2, extends downward on the rear side of the retracting portion 15, and is located at the rear of the upper portion of the stacker 16. It curves forward and extends forward, and extends to the front surface of the housing 2 through the upper part in the stacker 16 and the upper part in the stacker 17. In addition, the third transport path R <b> 3 branches forward in the middle of the portion extending downward on the rear side of the retract portion 15, and extends to the retract portion 15.

  Further, a blade 30 for switching the conveyance path of the check C is provided at a connection location of the first conveyance path R1, the second conveyance path R2, and the third conveyance path R3. A connection path between the first transfer path R1, the second transfer path R2, and the third transfer path R3 includes a transfer path that connects the first transfer path R1 and the second transfer path R2, and a first transfer path. Three conveyance paths are formed: a conveyance path that connects R1 and the third conveyance path R3, and a conveyance path that connects the second conveyance path R2 and the third conveyance path R3. 30 can be switched. Further, a blade 31 for switching the conveyance path of the check C to the conveyance path for conveying to the retracting unit 15 or the conveyance path for conveying to the stackers 16 and 17 is provided at the branching point on the third conveyance path R3. It has been. Switching of the conveyance path by these blades 30 and 31 is performed by the control unit 3.

  Further, the transport path R is provided with a transport mechanism such as a transport roller for transporting the check C in the thickness direction. The control unit 3 controls the transport mechanism and transports by the blades 30 and 31. By controlling the switching of the route, the check C is conveyed to each part. Note that the check C is, for example, a rectangular and paper-like medium, and is transported with the longitudinal direction being the transport direction.

  Furthermore, in the check processing machine 1, the front end of the third transport path R3 is exposed from the front surface of the housing 2 to the outside of the housing 2. Further, in the check processing machine 1, by turning a knob or lever provided on, for example, the side surface of the housing 2, the conveyance roller 32 provided along the third conveyance path R3 can be manually rotated. Thereby, the check C remaining on the third transport path R3 can be discharged to the outside from the front surface of the housing 2. In addition, a lid with a key that exposes and shields the front end of the third transport path R3 may be provided on the front surface of the housing 2.

  The structure of the check processing machine 1 is as described above. Here, the operation | movement at the time of the deposit transaction of the check processing machine 1 which has such a structure is demonstrated.

[2. Check Processing Machine Operation]
When the check processing machine 1 recognizes that a deposit instruction has been received from the user by the control unit 3 and a display unit and an operation unit (not shown) provided in the check acceptance device, By opening the provided shutter 10 </ b> A, the delivery port 10 </ b> B provided at the front end of the bundle unit 10 is opened and the check C is received.

  When a bundle of checks C is inserted from the delivery port 10B, the bundle unit 10 conveys the bundle of checks C as it is to the rear separation unit 11 by a bundle conveyance mechanism provided inside. Note that the check C has magnetic character information printed on the surface with a special font using magnetic ink called MICR.

  The separation unit 11 separates one by one from the check C positioned at the top of the bundle of checks C, and sends them to the rear aligner unit 12. The aligner unit 12 conveys the check C received from the separation unit 11 along the first conveyance path R1, while the check C is provided on one end side in the width direction of the first conveyance path R1. The width is adjusted so as to abut against a guide (not shown) and handed over to the scanner unit 13.

  In the check processing machine 1, the double feed of the check C sent from the separation unit 11 to the aligner unit 12 is checked by a double feed detection sensor 12A provided in the aligner unit 12. If it is, the check C is returned to the separation unit 11 and the check C is separated again. In addition, the check processing machine 1 receives the check C if the double feed of the check C is not eliminated even if such processing (this is called separation retry processing) is repeated a predetermined number of times. Return to the entrance 10B and return it to the user.

  As described above, the aligner unit 12 feeds only the normal check C that has not been double-fed to the scanner unit 13 in the widthwise direction. The scanner unit 13 conveys the check C in a state of being abutted against the width adjusting reference plane guide along the first conveyance path R1. At this time, as shown in FIG. 2 (A), the first conveyance path R1 and the second conveyance path R1 are connected to the second conveyance path R1, the second conveyance path R2, and the third conveyance path R3 by the blade 30. Is switched to a transport path connecting the transport path R2. Therefore, the check C is conveyed from the first conveyance path R1 to the second conveyance path R2.

  The scanner unit 13 captures images of both sides of the check C by the CIS unit 20 while conveying the check C forward along the second conveyance path R2, and reads magnetic character information from the check C by the MICR head 21. . Thereafter, the check C is delivered from the scanner unit 13 to the escrow unit 14, and the escrow unit 14 temporarily holds the check C received from the scanner unit 13 inside. The process so far is called a reading process.

  When the control unit 3 temporarily holds all the checks C inserted in the bundle unit 10 in the escrow unit 14, the image and magnetic character information read from the check C are displayed on a display unit (not shown) of the check acceptance device. And prompt the user to confirm the transaction details.

  Here, when the control unit 3 recognizes that the user has approved the transaction content, for example, when the user presses a confirmation key (not shown) displayed on the display unit, the control unit 3 reads the check C into the escrow unit 14. The storage process is carried out and stored in the stackers 16 and 17. On the other hand, when the control unit 3 recognizes that the user has canceled the transaction content, for example, when the user presses a cancel key (not shown) displayed on the display unit, the escrow unit 14 checks the check C. The return process is executed to return to the delivery port 10B and return to the user.

  Here, the storage process executed when the user approves the transaction content will be described in detail. When the storing process is started, the control unit 3 sequentially feeds the checks C temporarily held in the escrow unit 14 from the escrow unit 14 to the scanner unit 13 as shown in FIG. The scanner unit 13 prints transaction information on the back surface of the check C by the printer 23 while transporting the check C along the second transport path R2 in the reverse direction (backward) of the reading process. At this time, the scanner unit 13 stamps the surface of the check C with the stamp 22 depending on the specification.

  Further, at this time, the blade 30 connects the second transport path R2 and the third transport path R3 at the connection point of the first transport path R1, the second transport path R2, and the third transport path R3. It has been switched to the route. At this time, the branch 31 of the third transport path R3 is switched to the transport path for transporting the check C to the stackers 16 and 17 by the blade 31. Therefore, the check C is transported from the second transport path R2 to the third transport path R3, and is transported to the stacker 16 or the stacker 17 through the third transport path R3.

  In the upper part of the stacker 16, a plurality of transport rollers 32 are provided along the third transport path R3, and further, a stacker 16A for stacking the checks C is provided below the third transport path R3. Yes. Further, a retraction / stacking mechanism 16B is provided in the upper portion of the stacker 16 to retract the transport roller 32 and push the check C stopped on the third transport path R3 in the stacker 16 into the stacker 16A for stacking. It has been. Similarly, a plurality of transport rollers 32, a stacker 17A, and a retraction stacking mechanism 17B are provided in the stacker 17.

  The retracting and accumulating mechanisms 16B and 17B of the stackers 16 and 17 are controlled by the control unit 3. For example, when storing the check C in the stacker 16, the control unit 3 transports the check C to the upper center in the stacker 16, and then stops the transport roller 32, thereby causing the check C to move to the upper center in the stacker 16. To stop. Then, the control unit 3 releases the holding state of the holding roller of the conveying roller 32 in the stacker 16 by the retracting and collecting mechanism 16B of the stacker 16, and pushes the check C into the stacking box 16A with a pressing plate (not shown). To do.

  On the other hand, when storing the check C in the stacker 17, the control unit 3 causes the check C to pass through the stacker 16 and transport it to the upper center in the stacker 17, and then stops the transport roller 32. The check C is stopped at the upper center in the stacker 17. Then, the control unit 3 releases the holding state of the holding roller of the conveying roller 32 in the stacker 17 by the retracting and collecting mechanism 17B of the stacker 17, and pushes the check C into the stacking box 17A with a pressing plate (not shown). To do. When all the checks C temporarily held in the escrow unit 14 have been stored in the stackers 16 and 17, the control unit 3 ends the storing process.

  Next, the return process executed when the user cancels all transaction contents will be described in detail. When the return process is started, the control unit 3 sequentially feeds the checks C temporarily held in the escrow unit 14 from the escrow unit 14 to the scanner unit 13 as shown in FIG. The scanner unit 13 conveys the check C along the second conveyance path R2 in the reverse direction (backward) from the reading process. At this time, the scanner unit 13 carries the check C as it is without printing by the printer 23 and stamping by the stamp 22.

  Further, at this time, at the connection point of the first transport path R1, the second transport path R2, and the third transport path R3, the transport connecting the first transport path R1 and the second transport path R2 by the blade 30. It has been switched to the route. Therefore, the check C is transported from the second transport path R2 to the first transport path R1, and is transported to the aligner unit 12 through the first transport path R1.

  The aligner unit 12 conveys the check C to the front as it is, without conveying the check C, and conveys the check C to the front separation unit 11. The separation unit 11 stacks the checks C conveyed from the aligner unit 12 in the vertical direction. When the control unit 3 finishes accumulating all the checks C temporarily held in the escrow unit 14 in the separation unit 11, the bundle of the checks C accumulated in the separation unit 11 is transferred to the delivery port 10B by the bundle unit 10. Transport and return to user.

  That is, the bundle unit 10 is opened in the shutter 10A and the delivery port 10B is opened, so that the bundle of checks C is transferred to a state that can be discharged, and then the bundle unit 10 is integrated in the separation unit 11 by the bundle conveyance mechanism provided therein. The bundle of checks C is conveyed forward (that is, on the delivery port 10B side). And the bundle part 10 stops conveyance after conveying until the front-end part of the bundle of the check C is exposed outside from the delivery port 10B by a bundle conveyance mechanism. At this time, the control unit 3 checks the position of the check C with a plurality of sensors provided in the bundle unit 10 and controls the bundle conveyance mechanism so that the bundle of checks C does not fall from the delivery port 10B. To do.

  After exposing the front end of the bundle of checks C to the outside from the delivery port 10B, the control unit 3 displays guidance for urging to receive the bundle of checks C on the display unit (not shown) of the check acceptance device, Encourage the user to receive a bundle of checks C.

  Here, the control unit 3 detects the check C existing in the bundle unit 10 and the separation unit 11 with a plurality of sensors provided in the bundle unit 10 and the separation unit 11, and also displays the detection results of the plurality of sensors. In addition, when it is confirmed that the check C does not exist in the bundle unit 10 and the separation unit 11, the user recognizes that the bundle of the check C has been received, and the return process is terminated. The control unit 3 recognizes that a bundle of checks C exposed from the delivery port 10B has been received based on the detection result of the sensor provided in the vicinity of the delivery port 10B. When C is detected (that is, the check C still remains in the bundle unit 10 or the separation unit 11), the check C is conveyed to the delivery port 10B and exposed again. Yes.

  On the other hand, if the control unit 3 cannot recognize that the user has received a bundle of checks C within a preset time (that is, the user has forgotten the bundle of checks C returned to the delivery port 10B). ), The return process is terminated, and a check process (hereinafter referred to as a “forget-to-check”) C that the user has forgotten to take is taken into the check processing machine 1 and stored.

  In the check processing machine 1, as the capture process, the first pattern stored in the retract unit 15 after acquiring the image of the check C forgotten to be taken by the CIS unit 20 of the scanner unit 13 and the image is not acquired (that is, A check C forgotten to be taken (without passing through the CIS section 20) can be selected from two patterns of the second pattern stored in the retract section 15. For example, the pattern of the capture process can be specified by the administrator by operating the setting screen for the administrator displayed on the display unit (not shown) of the check acceptance device by the control unit 3. . That is, the control unit 3 selects a pattern designated on the administrator setting screen.

  Here, the first pattern capturing process will be described first. When the control unit 3 cannot recognize that the user has received the bundle of checks C within the set time, as shown in FIG. 2 (A), the check (ie, forgetting to check) is exposed from the delivery port 10B. Check) C is drawn into the bundle unit 10 by the bundle conveyance mechanism of the bundle unit 10 and conveyed to the rear separation unit 11 as it is. The separation unit 11 separates the bundle of checks C to be removed one by one and sends them to the rear aligner unit 12. The aligner unit 12 widens the forgotten check C received from the separating unit 11 along the first transport path R <b> 1 and delivers it to the scanner unit 13.

  At this time, at the connection point of the first transport path R1, the second transport path R2, and the third transport path R3, the blade 30 is connected to the transport path that connects the first transport path R1 and the second transport path R2. It has been switched. Therefore, the forgotten check C is conveyed from the first conveyance path R1 to the second conveyance path R2.

  The scanner unit 13 captures images of both sides of the check C by the CIS unit 20 while conveying the check C forward along the second conveyance path R2, and reads magnetic character information from the check C by the MICR head 21. . Thereafter, the forgotten check C is delivered from the scanner unit 13 to the escrow unit 14 and temporarily held in the escrow unit 14.

  When all the forgotten checks C are temporarily held in the escrow unit 14, the control unit 3 sequentially feeds out the forgotten checks C temporarily held in the escrow unit 14 from the escrow unit 14 as shown in FIG. Transport to section 13. The scanner unit 13 conveys the check C in the reverse direction (backward) along the second conveyance path R2. At this time, the scanner unit 13 carries the check C as it is without printing by the printer 23 and stamping by the stamp 22.

  Further, at this time, the blade 30 connects the second transport path R2 and the third transport path R3 at the connection point of the first transport path R1, the second transport path R2, and the third transport path R3. It has been switched to the route. At this time, the branch 31 of the third transport path R3 is switched to the transport path for transporting the check C to the retracting unit 15 by the blade 31. Therefore, the check C is transported from the second transport path R2 to the third transport path R3, transported to the retracting section 15 through the third transport path R3, and stored in the retracting section 15. The above is the first pattern capturing process.

  That is, in the first pattern, the check C forgotten to be removed is transported to the escrow unit 14 along the transport path passing through the first transport path R1 and the second transport path R2 and temporarily held, and then the second transport. It is transported and stored in the retracting section 15 along a transport path passing through the path R2 and the third transport path R3.

  Next, the second pattern capturing process will be described. If the control unit 3 cannot recognize that the user has received a bundle of checks C within the set time, the check C exposed from the delivery port 10B (ie, a forgotten check) C as shown in FIG. Is pulled into the bundle unit 10 by the bundle conveyance mechanism of the bundle unit 10 and conveyed to the rear separation unit 11 as it is. The separation unit 11 separates the bundle of checks C to be removed one by one and sends them to the rear aligner unit 12. The aligner unit 12 widens the forgotten check C received from the separating unit 11 along the first transport path R <b> 1 and delivers it to the scanner unit 13.

  At this time, at the connection point of the first transport path R1, the second transport path R2, and the third transport path R3, the blade 30 is connected to the transport path that connects the first transport path R1 and the third transport path R3. It has been switched. At this time, at the branch point of the third transport path R3, the blade 31 switches to the transport path for transporting the forgotten check C to the retracting unit 15. For this reason, the forgotten check C is transported from the first transport path R1 to the third transport path R3, transported to the retracting section 15 through the third transport path R3, and stored in the retracting section 15. The The above is the second pattern capturing process.

  That is, in the second pattern take-in process, the forgotten check C does not pass through the first transport path R1 and the third transport path R3 and the second transport path R2 in which the CIS unit 20 is provided. It is transported and stored in the retracting section 15 through the transport path.

  As described above, the control unit 3 selects a predesignated pattern from the first pattern and the second pattern, and puts the check C to be forgotten into the retract unit 15 on the conveyance path according to the selected pattern. It is designed to be transported and stored.

  Here, when the transaction content is completely canceled by the user, and the user does not receive the check C returned to the delivery port 10B, the control unit 3 performs the first pattern and the second pattern described above. The import process is executed by selecting one of the patterns. Not limited to this, for example, even when the separation retry process is repeated in the separation unit 11, the double feed of the check C is not eliminated, and thus the same is true even when the user does not receive the check C returned to the delivery port 10B. In addition, the control unit 3 may select either the first pattern or the second pattern described above and execute the capture process. In addition, when individual cancellation is selected for a part of the plurality of checks C stored in the escrow unit 14 at the time of confirmation by the user after the reading process, the processing content of the target check C is changed. Accordingly, the storage process and the return process are sequentially switched and executed, but the same take-in process can be performed for the check C that is forgotten to be taken at the time of return.

  Note that when the check C in which the double feed has not been resolved is taken in after returning to the delivery port 10B, there is a high possibility that the double feed will be detected again. Therefore, when double feeding of the check C is detected again, the check (that is, the forgotten check) C may be returned to, for example, the bundle unit 10 and stored in the bundle unit 10. In this case, the check processing machine 1 can no longer conduct transactions until maintenance is performed. On the other hand, when the check C in which the double feed has not been eliminated is returned to the delivery port 10B and then taken in, it is ignored even if the double feed is detected again, and the retracting unit 15 performs the second pattern fetch process. It may be conveyed and stored. In this case, the check processing machine 1 can continue the transaction thereafter. Further, in addition to the case where the transaction content is canceled or the case where the double feed is not canceled, if there is a case where the check C is returned to the delivery port 10B, the control unit 3 then causes the first pattern described above. And the second pattern may be selected, and the process of taking in a check C forgotten to be taken may be executed. In addition, although the case where double feeding is detected has been described here, when a metal is detected when a check C bundle is received and the check C is returned or when metal is detected at the time of re-acceptance, a check is placed inside the check processing machine 1. Since it is considered better not to capture C, the check C may be stored in the bundle unit 10.

[3. Summary and Effect]
As described so far, in the check processing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the user does not receive the check C returned to the delivery port 10B, the check (that is, the forgotten check) C is transferred to the CIS unit. The first pattern stored in the retracting unit 15 after the image is acquired through 20 and the second pattern stored in the retracting unit 15 without passing through the CIS unit 20 can be selected and the capture process can be executed. I made it.

  In the case of the first pattern, the image of the forgotten check C can be acquired and stored in the retracting unit 15, and for example, when the transaction time and the image are associated with each other and stored in the control unit 3, It is possible to easily grasp whether the user has forgotten such a check and the check processor 1 has taken it. For example, when a bundle of checks C is returned to the delivery port 10B and exposed, a medium other than the check C (that is, a medium other than the check C that is a tradeable medium) is inserted into the bundle of checks C. In this case, a medium other than the check C is mixed in the bundle of checks C that are forgotten to be removed. However, in the first pattern, an image of a medium other than the check C and the check C is acquired and stored. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp what kind of medium the check processor 1 has taken in.

  On the other hand, in the case of the second pattern, the check C forgotten to be taken can be stored directly in the retracting unit 15 without passing through the CIS unit 20, so that the time required for the capturing process can be shortened compared to the first pattern. And the waiting time of the next user can be reduced. Further, for example, when a medium other than the check C is mixed in the bundle of forgotten checks C, the medium other than the check C can be stored in the retracting unit 15 without passing through the CIS unit 20.

  Since the CIS unit 20 does not assume any medium other than the check C, passing the medium other than the check C may damage the surface facing the medium depending on, for example, the thickness of the medium and the material. In addition, depending on how dirty the medium is, the surface facing the medium may become dirty. As described above, if the CIS unit 20 is scratched or dirty, there is a possibility that the image of the check C cannot be normally captured. For this reason, it is desirable that media other than the check C should not pass through the CIS unit 20 as much as possible.

  For this reason, in the second pattern capture process, a bundle of forgettable checks C that may contain media other than the check C is stored directly in the retract unit 15 without passing through the CIS unit 20. I tried to do it. By doing so, in the second pattern fetching process, defects in the CIS unit 20 can be reduced as compared with the first pattern, and as a result, the maintenance frequency of the check processing machine 1 can be reduced.

  Further, in the second pattern taking-in process, the check C forgotten to be taken can be stored in the retracting unit 15 without passing through the MICR head 21 as well as the CIS unit 20. Similarly to the CIS unit 20, the MICR head 21 does not assume any medium other than the check C. Therefore, it is desirable to prevent the medium other than the check C from passing as much as possible.

  Further, in the check processing machine 1, since the first pattern capturing process and the second pattern capturing process can be selected, for example, an area where a medium other than the check C is less likely to be input. Then, the first pattern can be selected, and the second pattern can be selected in an area where a medium other than the check C is likely to be inserted.

  Further, in the check processing machine 1, the third transport path R3 extends through the stackers 16 and 17 to the front surface of the housing 2, and the front end of the third transport path R3 is exposed from the front surface of the housing 2. I made it. And the conveyance roller 32 provided along 3rd conveyance path R3 is rotated manually by turning the knob and lever provided in the side surface of the housing | casing 2, and it remains on 3rd conveyance path R3. The check can be discharged from the front surface of the housing 2 to the outside. Thereby, for example, when performing maintenance such as when a jam (paper jam) occurs, the check C remaining on the third transport path R3 can be easily removed.

[4. Other Embodiments]
[4-1. Other Embodiment 1]
In the above-described embodiment, the forgotten check C is stored in the retract unit 15 by the capture process. However, the retract unit 15 is full (full) and the forgotten check C is stored in the retract unit 15. Sometimes it is not possible. In this case, it is not desirable to leave the check C forgotten to be left exposed from the delivery port 10B.

  Therefore, when the retracting unit 15 is full, the control unit 3 executes a take-in process for storing the forgotten check C in a place other than the retracting unit 15 so that the forgotten check C is exposed from the delivery port 10B. Avoid situations where you leave them unattended. Specifically, in the check processing machine 1, as the take-in process when the retract unit 15 is full, a third pattern for storing the forgotten check C in the stackers 16 and 17 and the forgotten check C in the escrow unit 14 are stored. The fourth pattern to be stored and the fifth pattern to store the check C forgotten to be stored in the bundle unit 10 can be selected. Here, in order to distinguish from the pattern (the first pattern and the second pattern described above) when the check C to be forgotten to be stored is retracted, the pattern when the check C is stored in a place other than the retract section 15. Are the third to fifth patterns. Further, these third to fifth patterns can also be designated by the administrator by operating the setting screen for the administrator displayed on the display unit (not shown) of the check acceptance device by the control unit 3, for example. It has become.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, a detection unit (for example, a sensor) 40 for detecting whether or not the retracting unit 15 is full is provided in the retracting unit 15 to determine whether or not the retracting unit 15 is full. The control unit 3 may determine from the detection result of the detection unit 40. Not limited to this, the control unit 3 counts the number of checks C conveyed to the retracting unit 15, and determines whether this number has reached the maximum number that can be stored in the retracting unit 15. Also good.

  Here, each pattern of the capturing process when the retracting unit 15 is full will be briefly described. In the case of the third pattern in which the forgotten check C is stored in the stackers 16 and 17, the control unit 3 converts the forgotten check C into the bundle unit 10, the separation unit 11, and the aligner unit as shown in FIG. 12 to the scanner unit 13. Here, the control unit 3 conveys the forgotten check C from the first transport path R1 to the second transport path R2 and acquires an image of the forgotten check C by the CIS unit 20, and then the escrow unit 14 Suspend at Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 2 (B), the control unit 3 conveys the forgotten check C temporarily held in the escrow unit 14 from the second conveyance path R2 to the third conveyance path R3. 31 is controlled and stored in the stacker 16 or the stacker 17.

  In this case, the deposited check C and the check C forgotten are mixed in the stackers 16 and 17. Therefore, the control unit 3 prints information indicating what number of checks C stored in the stackers 16 and 17 is the forgotten check C and an image of the forgotten check C (or transaction information). Information) is stored in association with each other, so that it is possible to easily determine which of the checks C stored in the stackers 16 and 17 is the check C to forget to take. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the forgotten check C fed out from the escrow unit 14 may be printed by the printer 23 of the scanner unit 13 and then conveyed to the stackers 16 and 17 for storage. . In this case, the forgotten check C is not printed with transaction information, but for example, forgotten information indicating that the user has forgotten to be taken. In this way, it is possible to easily determine which check C among the checks C stored in the stackers 16 and 17 is the check C forgotten. Further, in this third pattern, since the forgotten check C is stored in the stackers 16 and 17, the transaction can be continued thereafter. Further, since the printing process is not normally performed on the forgotten check C, it is possible to distinguish the forgotten check C from the processed check C depending on whether or not the printing is performed.

  In this third pattern, the check C forgotten to be taken is transported from the first transport path R1 to the second transport path R2, the image is acquired by the CIS unit 20, and then stored in the stackers 16 and 17. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the check C forgotten to be taken is transported from the first transport path R1 to the third transport path R3 and directly stored in the stackers 16 and 17 without passing through the CIS unit 20. You may do it.

  In the case of the fourth pattern in which the forgotten check C is stored in the escrow unit 14, as shown in FIG. 2A, the control unit 3 converts the forgotten check C into the bundle unit 10, the separation unit 11, and the aligner unit 12. To the scanner unit 13. Here, the control unit 3 conveys the check C to be forgotten from the first conveyance path R1 to the second conveyance path R2 and temporarily holds it in the escrow unit 14. In the fourth pattern, the check C forgotten to be taken is stored in the escrow unit 14, and thereafter, it becomes impossible to conduct a transaction until maintenance is performed.

  In the case of the fifth pattern in which the forgotten check C is stored in the bundle unit 10, as shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 3 pulls the forgotten check C into the bundle unit 10, Store in. In the fifth pattern, the check C forgotten to be taken is stored in the bundle unit 10, and thereafter, it becomes impossible to conduct a transaction until maintenance is performed.

[4-2. Other Embodiment 2]
In the above-described embodiment, the check C returned to the delivery port 10B because the double feed is not resolved, and the check C returned to the delivery port 10B because the user canceled the transaction, If the check C is not received, the check C is forgotten to be taken as a check C and is taken into the check processing machine 1 and stored by the above-described first pattern or second pattern take-in process. By the way, in the check processing machine 1, for example, when a medium other than the check C is mixed from the beginning in the bundle of the checks C inserted into the delivery port 10 </ b> B by the user, the control unit 3 causes the image in the scanner unit 13 to be displayed. A medium other than the check C is discriminated based on the result of reading or magnetic reading, and the medium other than the check C can be returned to the delivery port 10B together with the other checks C inserted. Also in this case, when the user does not receive the medium other than the check C and the check C returned to the delivery port 10B, the check process is performed by the above-described first pattern or second pattern capturing process. Take it in the machine 1 and store it.

  In addition, when a medium other than the check C is mixed from the beginning in the bundle of checks C inserted into the delivery port 10B by the user, the control unit 3 returns the check C to the delivery port 10B. Since the medium other than the check C is recognized to be mixed in the bundle, the second pattern capturing process is automatically performed so that the medium other than the check C does not pass through the CIS unit 20 at this time. May be selected and executed.

[4-3. Other Embodiment 3]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the first pattern capturing process is executed, the forgotten check C is temporarily held in the escrow unit 14, and then the forgotten check C is transferred from the escrow unit 14 to the scanner unit 13. Then, the printing and stamping by the scanner unit 13 are not performed, but the sheet is conveyed and stored in the retracting unit 15. Not limited to this, the forgotten check C fed from the escrow unit 14 to the scanner unit 13 may be printed by the printer 23 of the scanner unit 13 and then conveyed to the retract unit 15 for storage. . In this case, the forgotten check C, for example, may be printed not for transaction information but forgotten information indicating that the user forgot to take it.

[4-4. Other Embodiment 4]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the bundle unit 10, the separation unit 11, the aligner unit 12, the scanner unit 13, the escrow unit 14, the retracting unit 15, the stackers 16 and 17, and the conveyance path R have the layout shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a transport path through which the forgotten check C can be transported to the retracting unit 15 without passing through the CIS unit 20 when the forgotten check C is taken and stored in the check processing machine 1. 1 may be arranged in a layout different from that shown in FIG. For example, the number of stackers 16 and 17 may be changed. Further, for example, one of the stackers 16 and 17 may be used as the retracting unit 15.

  Further, for example, as in the check processing machine 50 shown in FIG. 7, the vertical interval between the aligner unit 12 and the scanner unit 13 is widened, and the retract unit 15 is arranged between the aligner unit 12 and the scanner unit 13. It may be. In this case, a branch point that branches to the retract unit 15 is provided in the middle of the first transport path R1 (part from the aligner unit 12 to the second transport path R2), and the transport path of the check C is provided at this branch point. A blade 51 for switching between the two is provided. That is, the retracting unit 15 is connected to the branching point in the middle of the first transport path R1 via the blade 51. At this branching point, there is a conveyance path that goes straight without branching in the middle of the first conveyance path R1, a conveyance path that conveys the check C conveyed from the aligner 12 side to the retracting section 15, and the scanner section 13 side. Three conveyance paths are formed as conveyance paths for conveying the check C conveyed from to the retracting portion 15, and these three conveyance paths can be switched by the blade 51. Switching of the conveyance path by the blade 51 is also performed by the control unit 3.

  In the case of this check processing machine 50, the conveyance path is switched by the blade 51 so that the check C forgotten to go straight without branching in the middle of the first conveyance path R1 and passing through the second conveyance path R2. In the transport route that is transported to the escrow section 14 and temporarily suspended, then enters the first transport path R1 from the second transport path R2 and branches in the middle of the first transport path R1 and continues to the retract section 15. It can be conveyed and stored in the retracting unit 15. Further, in the case of this check processing machine 50, the conveyance path is switched by the blade 51, whereby the check C forgotten to be taken is branched in the middle of the first conveyance path R1 and continues to the retracting section 15 (that is, the second conveyance path). Can be transported and stored in the retracting section 15 by a transport path that does not pass through the transport path R2. In other words, the check processing machine 50 having the layout shown in FIG. 7 selects and executes the same acquisition process as the first and second pattern acquisition processes executed by the check processing machine 1 having the layout shown in FIG. can do. Further, in the check processing machine 50, when the retracting unit 15 is full, it is also possible to select and execute an acquisition process similar to the above-described third to fifth pattern acquisition processes.

  Further, the bundle unit 10, the separation unit 11, the aligner unit 12, the scanner unit 13, the escrow unit 14, the retract unit 15, and the stackers 16 and 17 are different from each other as long as they function in the same manner. A mechanism mechanism may be used instead.

[4-5. Other Embodiment 5]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the first pattern capture process and the second pattern capture process can be selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the capture process is performed using the second pattern capture process. Or may be fixed to the first pattern. Similarly, the capturing process when the retracting unit 15 is full may be fixed to the third pattern, the fourth pattern, or the fifth pattern.

[4-6. Other Embodiment 6]
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the present invention is applied to the check processing machines 1 and 50 as the medium processing apparatus including the CIS unit 20 as the information acquisition unit that acquires information about the medium from the medium. However, the present invention can be applied to a medium processing apparatus having a configuration different from the check processing machines 1 and 50 as long as the medium processing apparatus includes an information acquisition unit that acquires information about the medium from the medium. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a medium processing apparatus that includes an information acquisition unit that acquires information from a sheet-like medium (such as a gift certificate, coupon, ticket, or certificate) other than the check C.

[4-7. Other Embodiment 7]
Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, the bundle unit 10 and the separation unit 11 are used as specific examples of the input / output unit through which the medium is input or output. For example, an input / output unit having a configuration different from that of the bundle unit 10 and the separation unit 11 may be used. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the escrow unit 14 is used as a specific example of the temporary holding unit that temporarily holds the medium. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any escrow that can hold the medium temporarily is used. A temporary storage unit having a configuration different from that of the unit 14 may be used. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the blades 30, 31, and 51 are used as specific examples of the switching unit that switches the medium transport path. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the medium transport path can be switched. If it exists, a switching unit having a configuration different from that of the blades 30, 31, 51 may be used.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the retract unit 15 is used as a specific example of the forgotten medium storage unit that stores the medium forgotten by the user. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the medium forgotten by the user. The forgetting-to-remember medium storage unit having a configuration different from that of the retract unit 15 may be used. Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, the CIS unit 20 as the image acquisition unit and the MICR head 21 are used as specific examples of the information acquisition unit that acquires information about the medium from the medium. As long as the information about the medium can be acquired from the CIS unit 20 and the MICR head 21, an information acquisition unit having a different configuration may be used. For example, an image sensor different from the CIS unit 20 may be used instead of the CIS unit 20, or a magnetic sensor different from the MICR head 21 may be used instead of the MICR head 21. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the stackers 16 and 17 are used as specific examples of the medium storage unit that stores a medium that can be traded. A medium storage unit different from the stackers 16 and 17 may be used. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the printer 23 is used as a specific example of a printing unit that prints on a medium. May be used.

[4-8. Other Embodiment 8]
Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. That is, the scope of application of the present invention extends to embodiments in which some or all of the above-described embodiments and other embodiments are arbitrarily combined, and embodiments in which some are extracted.

  The present invention can be used in, for example, a medium processing apparatus having a function of taking in and storing a medium that a user forgets to remove.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 50 ... Check processing machine, 3 ... Control part, 10 ... Bundle part, 10A ... Shutter, 10B ... Delivery port, 11 ... Separation part, 12 ... Aligner part, 13 ... Scanner part, 14 ... Escrow part, 15 ... Retract part, 16, 17 ... Stacker, 20 ... CIS part, 21 ... MICR head, 22 ... Stamp, 23 ... Printer, 30, 31, 51 ... Blade, C: Check.

Claims (12)

A loading / unloading section into which a paper-like medium is loaded or discharged;
A first transport path connected to the input / output unit and transporting the medium;
A second transport path connected to the first transport path and transporting the medium;
A temporary holding unit connected to the second conveyance path and temporarily holding the medium;
A third conveyance path connected to a connection point between the first conveyance path and the second conveyance path;
A switching unit provided at a connection point between the first transport path, the second transport path, and the third transport path, for switching the transport path of the medium;
A forgotten medium storage unit that is connected to the third transport path and stores the medium forgotten by the user;
A control unit for controlling the conveyance of the medium,
The second transport path is provided with an information acquisition unit that acquires information about the medium from the medium,
The controller is
When the user forgets to remove the medium discharged from the input / output unit, the switching unit is controlled so that the medium forgotten by the user is removed from the first transport path and the third transport path. A medium processing apparatus, wherein the medium is conveyed and stored in the forgotten medium storage unit through a transport path that does not pass through the second transport path. The controller is
A pattern in which the medium that the user forgets to remove is conveyed and stored in the forgotten medium storage unit through a conveyance path that passes through the first conveyance path and the third conveyance path but does not pass through the second conveyance path; The medium forgotten by the user is transported to the temporary storage unit through the transport path passing through the first transport path and the second transport path and temporarily held, and then the second transport path The user selects one of the two patterns to be transported and stored in the forgotten medium storage unit through the transport path that passes through the third transport path, and the user forgets to use the transport path according to the selected pattern. The medium processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the medium is conveyed and stored in the forgetting medium storage unit. The controller is
The medium processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a pattern designated in advance is selected from the two patterns. The controller is
When the medium discharged to the input / output part includes a medium other than a medium that can be traded, the medium that the user has forgotten to pass through the first conveyance path and the third conveyance path. The medium processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a pattern to be transported and stored in the forgotten medium storage unit is selected by a transport path that does not pass through the second transport path. The controller is
Based on information obtained from the medium by the information acquisition unit before discharging the medium to the loading / unloading unit, the medium discharged to the loading / unloading unit includes a medium other than a medium that can be traded. It is discriminate | determined whether it is. The medium processing apparatus of Claim 4 characterized by the above-mentioned. The information acquisition unit
It is an image acquisition part which acquires the image of the said medium. The medium processing apparatus in any one of Claims 1-5 characterized by the above-mentioned. A medium storage unit that is connected to the third conveyance path and stores a medium that can be traded;
The controller is
When the forgotten medium storage unit is full, the medium forgotten by the user is transported to the temporary storage unit through the transport path passing through the first transport path and the second transport path to be temporarily held. 7. The medium processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the medium processing device is transported to and stored in the medium storage unit along a transport path that passes through the second transport path and the third transport path. . The third transport path is provided with a switching unit that switches the transport path at a branch point between a transport path that continues to the forgotten medium storage unit and a transport path that continues to the medium storage unit,
The controller is
Controlling the switching unit provided in the third transport path to transport the medium forgotten to be removed by the user to the forgotten medium storage unit or the medium storage unit through the third transport path. The medium processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the apparatus is a medium processing apparatus. The controller is
The medium that the user has forgotten to remove by the information acquisition unit when transporting the medium that the user has forgotten to the temporary holding unit via the transport path passing through the first transport path and the second transport path The medium processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information is acquired from the medium. The controller is
When the forgotten medium storage unit is full, the medium forgotten by the user is transported to the temporary storage unit through the transport path passing through the first transport path and the second transport path to be temporarily held. After that, the pattern that is transported and stored in the medium storage unit by the transport path that passes through the second transport path and the third transport path, and the medium that the user has forgotten to remove are stored in the first transport path. And a pattern that is transported to the temporary storage unit through the transport path passing through the second transport path and stored in the temporary storage unit, and the medium that the user has forgotten to take is stored in the input / output unit. One of the three patterns to be selected is selected, and the medium forgotten by the user is conveyed to one of the medium storage unit, the temporary holding unit, and the input / output unit through a conveyance path according to the selected pattern. Any one of Claims 7-9 characterized by the above-mentioned. The medium processing apparatus according to 1. The second transport path is provided with a printing unit for printing on the medium,
The controller is
The medium forgotten by the user is transported to the temporary storage unit through the transport path passing through the first transport path and the second transport path and temporarily held, and then the second transport path and the The information indicating that the user has forgotten to remove the information on the medium that the user has forgotten to remove when the medium is conveyed along the conveyance path passing through the third conveyance path. The medium processing apparatus according to any one of the above. A loading / unloading section into which a paper-like medium is loaded or discharged;
A first transport path connected to the input / output unit and transporting the medium;
A second transport path connected to the first transport path and transporting the medium;
A temporary holding unit connected to the second conveyance path and temporarily holding the medium;
A switching unit that is provided in the middle of the first transport path and switches the transport path of the medium;
A forgotten medium storage unit that is connected via the switching unit in the middle of the first transport path and stores the medium forgotten by the user;
A control unit for controlling the conveyance of the medium,
The second transport path is provided with an information acquisition unit that acquires information about the medium from the medium,
The controller is
When the user forgets to remove the medium discharged from the input / output unit, the switching unit is controlled to branch the medium forgotten by the user in the middle of the first transport path. A medium processing apparatus, wherein the medium processing apparatus conveys to and stores in the forgotten medium storage section through a conveyance path that is transported to the forgetting medium storage section and does not pass through the second transport path.

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