JP2019056947A - Valuable medium processor, valuable medium processing system, and valuable medium processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

To set the operation flexibly while reducing the load on an operator.SOLUTION: A change dispenser 30 stores a code of dummy currency and a setting value of the remaining amount as operation setting data in associating with each other. When a dummy banknote of code "D002" is inserted into the change dispenser 30 (S1), the change dispenser 30 identifies the dummy banknote (S2), and returns the dummy banknote without storing it in the storage part (S3). Then, the operation is executed corresponding to the code obtained as the identification result of the dummy banknote (S4).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a valuable medium processing machine, a valuable medium processing system, and a valuable medium processing method capable of flexibly performing operation settings while reducing an operator's load.

  Conventionally, in various stores such as convenience stores and supermarkets, a cash register (hereinafter referred to as “POS cash register”) having a point-of-sale management function and a money processing apparatus (hereinafter referred to as “POS cash register”) connected to the POS cash register are communicable. It is often referred to as a “change machine”. For example, when a store clerk reads a bar code attached to a product with a bar code reader at a POS cash register to specify the price of the product, and the store clerk inserts money received from a customer into the change machine, change is output from the change machine. To be paid.

  When performing the operation setting of the change machine, it is necessary to perform operation setting by selecting various setting items after shifting from the standby screen to the operation setting screen using the management key of the administrator.

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  However, according to the above-described conventional technology, since the management key is required when shifting to the operation setting screen, the authority to perform the operation setting is limited, and the operation setting cannot be performed flexibly. In addition, when the operation setting screen is displayed, the operator has to change each of the plurality of setting items with a button operation, which increases the load on the operator.

  For this reason, when performing operation setting of various money handling apparatuses such as a change machine, it is an important issue how to perform operation setting flexibly while reducing the load on the operator. Such a problem is also a problem that occurs when handling gift certificates and the like.

  In addition, although patent document 1 has described the point which transfers to the price setting mode of a vending machine using pseudo money, it does not set a plurality of setting items, but reduces an operator's load. Not a thing. Further, Patent Document 2 describes that an operation test of a banknote processing apparatus is performed using one simulated banknote as a ticket representing a plurality of types of currency units, but it is only performed at the time of manufacturing inspection or maintenance inspection. It is only for testing.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and is a valuable medium processing machine, a valuable medium processing system, and a valuable medium that can flexibly perform operation settings while reducing the burden on the operator. It is an object to provide a medium processing method.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a valuable medium capturing unit that captures a valuable medium, and a condition that a predetermined pseudo valuable medium is captured by the valuable medium capturing unit. And a control unit that controls to execute a specific operation related to the operation of the device associated with the pseudo-value medium.

  Furthermore, the present invention, in the above invention, further comprises a reading unit that reads information related to a specific operation content related to the operation stored in the pseudo-value medium, and the control unit performs a specific operation read by the reading unit. Control is performed so as to execute an operation corresponding to the information relating to the content.

  In the above invention, the present invention further includes a storage unit that stores information relating to specific operation content, and a determination unit that determines a type of the pseudo-value medium, and the control unit is determined by the determination unit. Based on the determination result, control is performed so as to execute an operation corresponding to information related to the specific operation content stored in the storage unit.

  Moreover, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the determination unit determines a type based on a size and / or shape of the pseudo-value medium.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the control unit performs control so that the pseudo valuable medium determined by the determination unit is discharged to the outside of the apparatus.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the specific operation is a change in an apparatus setting.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the specific operation is a predetermined operation according to an authority of an operator who operates the apparatus.

  The present invention is also a valuable medium processing system in which a cash register and a valuable medium processing machine for processing a valuable medium are communicably connected, wherein the valuable medium processing machine captures a valuable medium. The cash register is informed that a specific operation related to the operation associated with the pseudo-value medium is executed on the condition that a predetermined pseudo-value medium has been taken in by the loading section and the value medium taking-in section. And a notification unit.

  The present invention also provides a storage step for storing information related to a specific operation content relating to the operation of the valuable medium processing machine with respect to a predetermined pseudo-value medium, and taking in the valuable medium from a predetermined value medium taking-in unit. A step of reading information relating to the specific operation content relating to the operation of the valuable medium processing device stored in the pseudo-value medium, and a specific operation content relating to the operation of the valuable medium processing device read in the reading step. And a control step for controlling to execute an operation corresponding to the information.

  According to the present invention, operation settings can be flexibly performed while reducing the load on the operator.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the valuable medium processing system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an external configuration diagram showing an external configuration of a POS cash register and a change machine. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the POS cash register and change machine. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the banknote processing unit. FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the coin processing unit. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of the operation setting data shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure when the change machine performs processing related to dummy money. FIG. 8 is a specific example of an operation screen for display control on the display operation unit. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a code by image recognition. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration in which the dummy money itself holds operation setting data. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration in which the operation setting data is stored in the POS register. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration in which the store server connected to the change machine holds operation setting data. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration in which a management center connected to a POS register via a predetermined network holds operation setting data.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a valuable medium processing machine, a valuable medium processing system, and a valuable medium processing method according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a valuable medium processing system disposed in a store such as a convenience store or a supermarket will be described.

<Concept of valuable medium processing system according to the present invention>
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the valuable medium processing system according to the present embodiment. In a store such as a convenience store or a supermarket, a cash register having a point-of-sale management function is connected to the POS cash register 20 and the POS cash register 20, and the cash corresponding to the cash received from the customer by the store clerk is withdrawn. A change machine 30 for storing the received cash is installed.

  The POS cash register 20 executes transaction processing as the customer purchases the product. Specifically, first, the POS register 20 accepts input of product data to be purchased by a customer, and calculates a purchase price that is the sum of the prices of the products. Further, the change machine 30 accepts the input of money received by the store clerk from the customer, and notifies the POS register 20 of the total amount as the amount of money input. The POS register 20 causes the change machine 30 to pay out change when the amount of money input exceeds the purchase amount.

  Here, the change machine 30 has various setting items regarding operation. This setting item includes, for example, a remaining amount, near full, near empty, and the like. The remaining amount indicates the amount that should be left in the change machine 30 as change on the next business day when the store is closed. Near-full is a setting that prescribes how many pieces of money are stored to notify that the upper limit of storage has been approached. Near-empty is a setting that prescribes how many coins are stored to notify that a change may be insufficient. In addition to these setting items, operability-related settings such as display character size and screen brightness can also be set.

  When the change setting of the change machine 30 is performed, the menu is moved from the standby screen to the desired operation setting screen, various setting items are selected, and values indicating the setting contents are input. It is necessary to perform many operations before the operation is completed, which places a heavy burden on the operator and takes time. In addition, authority management is required for operation settings, but if you use a management key when moving to the operation setting screen, the authority to perform operation settings is limited, and operation settings can be made flexibly. Can not.

  Therefore, the change machine 30 is configured to store various operations in association with the code of the dummy money and execute the operation according to the inserted dummy money. In FIG. 1, the change machine 30 stores the dummy money code and the set value of the remaining amount as operation setting data in association with each other. Specifically, the remaining money “30000” is associated with the dummy currency code “D001”, and the remaining money “50000” is associated with the dummy currency code “D002”.

  As shown in FIG. 1, when a dummy currency with a code “D002” is inserted into the change machine 30 (S1), the change machine 30 identifies the dummy currency (S2) and returns the dummy currency without being stored in the storage unit. (S3). And the operation | movement corresponding to the code | cord | chord obtained as a discrimination result of dummy money is performed (S4).

  In FIG. 1, since the code “D002” is obtained as the identification result, the change machine 30 performs an operation of changing the set value of the remaining amount from “10000” to “50000”.

  In this way, on the condition that dummy money has been taken in, it is controlled to execute a specific operation related to the operation of the device associated with the dummy money, thereby flexibly setting the operation while reducing the load on the operator. It can be performed.

<Configuration of POS cash register 20 and change machine 30>
Next, the configuration of the POS register 20 and the change machine 30 will be described. FIG. 2 is an external configuration diagram showing an external configuration of the POS register 20 and the change machine 30. As shown in FIG. 2, the POS register 20 includes an operator display unit 21a, a customer display unit 21b, an operation unit 21c such as operation keys, and a barcode reader 22.

  The change machine 30 includes a banknote processing unit 40 and a coin processing unit 50 arranged next to the banknote processing unit 40, and the POS cash register 20 is placed above the banknote processing unit 40 and the coin processing unit 50. Can be placed.

  The banknote processing unit 40 is a unit that performs banknote deposit / withdrawal processing, and includes a banknote insertion slot 41a and a banknote outlet 42a. Moreover, the banknote processing unit 40 includes a withdrawal reject unit 43 and a cassette mounting unit 44 which will be described later.

  The coin processing unit 50 is a unit that performs a coin deposit / withdrawal process, and includes a coin insertion slot 51 and a coin payout outlet 55. Further, the coin processing unit 50 is provided with a display operation unit 56 of the change machine 30.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing functional configurations of the POS cash register 20 and the change machine 30. As shown in FIG. 3, the POS register 20 includes a display operation unit 21, a barcode reader 22, a card reader 23, a printing unit 24, a communication unit 25, and a POS control unit 26.

  The display operation unit 21 uses the display unit 21a, the display unit 21b, and the operation unit 21c to output information to the operator and the customer and to receive input from the operator. The barcode reader 22 can acquire information such as the name and price of the product by reading the barcode attached to the product. The card reader 23 is used at the time of payment using a payment card such as a credit card, a debit card, or a prepaid card.

  The printing unit 24 is used for issuing a receipt on which transaction details are printed. The transaction content printed on the receipt includes, for example, the date and time, the name of the registered product, the price, the amount of money inserted, the amount of change, and the like. The communication unit 25 is a communication interface that performs communication with the change machine 30 and an external server.

  The POS control unit 26 is a control unit that controls the POS register 20 as a whole, and includes a purchased product registration unit 26a, a purchase price calculation unit 26b, and a settlement processing unit 26c. The purchased product registration unit 26a is a processing unit that registers products to be purchased. Specifically, when the barcode reader 22 reads the barcode attached to the product and acquires information such as the name and price of the product, the purchased product registration unit 26a uses the acquired information to store the product. Registration is performed, and the registered product is displayed on the display unit 21a or the like.

  The purchase price calculation unit 26b calculates the purchase price by adding up the prices of all the products registered by the purchase product registration unit 26a, and displays the price on the display unit 21a and the like.

  The settlement processing unit 26c is a processing unit that settles the purchase price calculated by the purchase price calculation unit 26b, completes the transaction, and issues a receipt. Settlement of the purchase amount may be made with a payment card or with cash.

  Specifically, when payment by a payment card is selected, the payment processing unit 26c acquires information such as a card ID from the payment card inserted in the card reader 23, and transmits it to an external server together with the purchase amount. To make a payment.

  Moreover, the payment processing unit 26c transmits the purchase amount to the change machine 30 when payment by cash is selected, and completes the payment when a settlement completion notification is received from the change machine 30.

  The change machine 30 includes a banknote processing unit 40 and a coin processing unit 50. The banknote processing unit 40 is a unit that stores banknotes by denomination, and the coin processing unit 50 is a unit that stores coins by denomination.

  The banknote processing unit 40 includes a communication unit 49 a, a banknote receiving unit 41, a circulation conveyance unit 45, a banknote identification unit 46, a banknote storage unit 47, a withdrawal / rejection unit 43, a banknote dispensing unit 42, a cassette mounting unit 44, and a banknote storage unit 48. And a bill change control unit 49. The communication unit 49a is an interface unit for performing data communication with the coin processing unit 50 through a communication line. The banknote processing unit 40 is not directly connected to the POS register 20 via a communication line, but is configured to be able to communicate with the POS register 20 via the coin processing unit 50.

  The banknote storage unit 48 is a storage device including a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory or a secondary storage medium such as a hard disk device, and stores banknote amount data 48a and operation setting data 48b. The banknote amount data 48 a is data indicating the amount of money of the banknotes stored in the banknote processing unit 40. The operation setting data 48b is data in which the code of the dummy money is associated with various operations.

  The bill change control unit 49 is a control unit that controls the bill processing unit 40, and includes a deposit processing unit 49b, a withdrawal processing unit 49c, a dummy currency processing unit 49d, and an operation control unit 49e.

  The deposit processing unit 49b is a processing unit that performs bill deposit processing. The deposit processing unit 49 b permits insertion of banknotes into the banknote processing unit 40 when the purchase amount is received from the settlement apparatus 10.

  Thereafter, the deposit processing unit 49b acquires the number of denominations of the banknotes inserted from the banknote processing unit 40, calculates the total amount of the inserted banknotes, and passes the POS cash register 20 through the communication unit of the coin processing unit 50. Send a notification to

  The withdrawal processing unit 49c is a processing unit that performs banknote withdrawal processing. Specifically, when the withdrawal processing unit 49c receives a change withdrawal instruction from the POS cash register 20 via the communication unit 59a of the coin processing unit 50, the withdrawal processing unit 49c The number of sheets is determined and the banknote withdrawal process is performed. When the change dispensing is normally completed, the POS register 20 is notified via the communication unit 59a of the coin processing unit 50.

  The dummy currency processing unit 49d is a processing unit that performs a process related to a dummy currency of banknotes, that is, a dummy banknote. The banknote processing unit 40 has a banknote recognition unit 46, can identify the denomination, authenticity, correctness, front and back, conveyance state, and the like of the inserted banknote, and can identify a dummy banknote. . And about a dummy banknote, the data which can be used for discrimination | determination of a code are output as an identification result.

  As data that can be used for code discrimination, for example, image data obtained by imaging a dummy bill can be used. When image data is used, the dummy money processing unit 49d determines the code of the dummy bill by image processing. It is also possible to measure the amount of light transmitted through the dummy banknote or the amount of light reflected from the dummy currency with a photosensor, and use the output for code discrimination. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which incorporates a tag in a dummy banknote and reads a code | cord | chord from a tag.

  When a dummy banknote is inserted, the dummy money processing unit 49d returns the inserted dummy banknote, determines a code using the identification result by the banknote identification unit 46, and performs an operation corresponding to the determined code. Read from the operation setting data 48b.

  The operation control unit 49e is a processing unit that executes the operation read by the dummy money processing unit 49d. As this operation, setting change, transition to a predetermined operation screen, or the like can be used.

  For example, when the read operation is a setting change of the banknote processing unit 40, the operation control unit 49e executes an operation of changing the setting of the banknote processing unit 40. Specifically, it is possible to change the remaining amount setting, change the near full setting, change the near empty setting, and the like. Thus, if the setting change is performed using the dummy banknote, the operator can easily change the setting with a value specified in advance without performing an operation such as inputting the value of the remaining amount, for example. Inappropriate settings due to operational mistakes can be prevented. In addition, since it is not necessary to perform many operations until the setting is completed, the setting can be changed quickly.

  Note that the near-full setting is a setting that regulates how many coins are stored to notify that the storage limit has been approached. The near-empty setting is a setting that regulates how many coins are stored to notify that a change may be insufficient. The setting change using the dummy banknote can be performed not only on the banknote processing unit 40 but also on the coin processing unit 50, and the setting change of the entire change machine 30 is also possible.

  If the read operation is a transition to a predetermined operation screen, the operation control unit 49e controls the display of the operation screen designated by the display operation unit 56. In this way, if the transition of the operation screen is performed using the dummy banknote, the operator can reach the desired operation screen without performing a complicated operation such as tracing the menu from the main screen. Even if the operation screen corresponds to an operation for which a necessary authority is set, if a dummy banknote is used, if the display control is performed, the dummy banknote functions as a key indicating the operation authority. The operations corresponding to the dummy bills can be set flexibly and in detail, and the authority to be granted temporarily can be managed by managing the lending of the dummy bills itself, so the efficiency of authority management is realized. The

  The coin processing unit 50 includes a communication unit 59a, a coin insertion slot 51, a deposit coin transport unit 52, a coin identification unit 52a, a coin storage unit 53, a withdrawal coin transport unit 54, a coin payout outlet 55, a display operation unit 56, and a coin storage. A part 58 and a coin change control part 59 are provided. The communication unit 59a is an interface unit for performing data communication with the POS cash register 20 and the banknote processing unit 40 through a communication line.

  The coin storage unit 58 is a storage device including a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory or a secondary storage medium such as a hard disk device, and stores coin amount data 58a and operation setting data 58b. The coin amount data 58a is data indicating the amount of money of the coins stored in the coin processing unit 50. The operation setting data 58b is data in which a code of dummy money is associated with various operations.

  The coin change control unit 59 is a control unit that controls the coin processing unit 50, and includes a deposit processing unit 59b, a withdrawal processing unit 59c, a dummy money processing unit 59d, and an operation control unit 59e.

  The deposit processing unit 59b is a processing unit that performs coin deposit processing. When receiving the purchase amount from the POS cash register 20, the deposit processing unit 59b permits the coin processing unit 50 to insert coins.

  Thereafter, the deposit processing unit 59b obtains the number of coins denominated in the coin processing unit 50, calculates the total amount of coins inserted, and sends a notification to the POS register 20.

  The withdrawal processing unit 59c is a processing unit that performs a coin withdrawal process. Specifically, when the withdrawal processing unit 59c receives a change dispensing instruction from the POS cash register 20, the withdrawal processing unit 59c determines the type and number of coins to be paid out according to the amount of change, and performs the coin withdrawal process. Do. When the change dispensing is completed normally, the POS register 20 is notified.

  The dummy money processing unit 59d is a processing unit that performs processing related to a dummy coin, that is, a dummy coin. The coin processing unit 50 has a coin identifying unit 52a, can identify the denomination, authenticity, correctness, front / back, conveyance state, and the like of the inserted coin, and can identify a dummy coin. . And about the dummy coin, the data which can be used for discrimination | determination of a code are output as an identification result.

  As data that can be used for code discrimination, for example, image data obtained by imaging a dummy coin can be used. When image data is used, the dummy money processing unit 59d determines the code of the dummy coin by image processing. It is also possible to use the magnetic characteristics, weight, size, shape, etc. of the dummy coins for discriminating codes. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which incorporates a tag in a dummy coin and reads a code | cord | chord from a tag.

  When a dummy coin is inserted, the dummy coin processing unit 59d returns the inserted dummy coin, determines the code using the identification result by the coin identifying unit 52a, and performs an operation corresponding to the determined code. Read from the operation setting data 58b.

  The operation control unit 59e is a processing unit that executes the operation read by the dummy money processing unit 59d. As this operation, setting change, transition to a predetermined operation screen, or the like can be used.

  The display operation unit 56 is, for example, a liquid crystal touch panel display or the like, and displays the amount of money of money stored in the change machine 30 (coins stored in the coin processing unit 50 and banknotes stored in the banknote processing unit). For example, the display related to the change machine 30 is displayed and the operation related to the change machine 30 is accepted.

  For example, when the read operation is a setting change of the coin processing unit 50, the operation control unit 59e executes an operation of changing the setting of the coin processing unit 50. Specifically, the remaining amount setting change, near full setting change, near empty setting change, character size and brightness setting change in the display operation unit 56, and the like can be performed. In this way, if the setting change is performed using the dummy coin, the operator can easily change the setting with a predetermined value without performing an operation such as inputting the value of the remaining amount, for example. Inappropriate settings due to operational mistakes can be prevented. In addition, since it is not necessary to perform many operations until the setting is completed, the setting can be changed quickly.

  If the read operation is a transition to a predetermined operation screen, the operation control unit 59e controls the display of the operation screen designated by the display operation unit 56. In this way, if the transition of the operation screen is performed using the dummy coins, the operator can reach the desired operation screen without performing a complicated operation such as tracing the menu from the main screen. Even if the operation screen corresponds to an operation for which necessary authority is set, if dummy coins are used and display control is performed, the dummy coins function as a key indicating the authority for the operation. The operation corresponding to the dummy coins can be set flexibly and in detail, and the authority to be granted temporarily can be managed by managing the lending of the dummy coins itself, so that the efficiency of authority management is realized. The

  The operation associated with the dummy money is not limited to setting change or transition to a predetermined operation screen. For example, it is possible to execute processing such as collection of coins stored, inspection, and opening / closing of a unit when an error occurs. Moreover, not only the banknote processing unit 40 and the coin processing unit 50 but also the POS cash register 20 can be operated.

  Next, the details of the bill processing unit 40 and the coin processing unit 50 will be described. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the banknote processing unit 40. As shown in FIG. 4, the banknote processing unit 40 includes a banknote receiving unit 41, a banknote dispensing unit 42, a withdrawal / rejection unit 43, a cassette mounting unit 44, a circulation conveyance unit 45, a banknote identification unit 46, And a banknote storage section 47 for each type of money.

  The banknote receiving unit 41 is a processing unit that accepts the insertion of banknotes into the banknote insertion slot 41 a and feeds the banknotes one by one to the circulation transport unit 45. The banknote dispensing unit 42 temporarily stores banknotes conveyed one by one from the circulation conveyance unit 45, and dispenses banknotes by throwing out the banknote dispensing outlet 42a when all the banknotes to be dispensed are ready. It is a processing unit.

  The withdrawal reject unit 43 accumulates banknotes that are not suitable for withdrawal, for example, because the denomination cannot be identified. For example, among the banknotes fed out from the banknote storage unit 47 during the withdrawal process, banknotes that could not be identified by the banknote identification unit 46 due to abnormal transport such as double feeding or skew feeding are transported to the withdrawal reject unit 43. Is done. Note that, among the banknotes taken from the banknote receiving unit 41, banknotes that could not be identified by the banknote identifying unit 46 due to contamination or the like during the depositing process are returned to the banknote dispensing unit 42 as deposit reject banknotes. In addition, the return of the dummy banknote is also performed by conveyance to the banknote dispensing unit 42.

  The cassette mounting unit 44 is detachably attachable to the banknote cassette 60 used for collecting sales and replenishing change.

  Corresponding denominations are respectively set in the plurality of banknote storage units 47, and the banknotes of the set denominations are stored, and the stored banknotes can be fed out one by one.

  The circulation conveyance unit 45 has a circulation conveyance path in the center, and includes a bill receiving unit 41, a bill dispensing unit 42, a withdrawal reject unit 43, a cassette mounting unit 44, a plurality of bill storage units 47, and a circulation conveyance path. A connection conveyance path is provided between them. Moreover, the banknote identification part 46 which identifies the money type of a banknote, authenticity, right / wrong, front and back, a conveyance state, etc. is provided in the circulation conveyance path. As already described, the banknote recognition unit 46 can identify a dummy banknote, and outputs data usable for code discrimination as a discrimination result for the dummy banknote.

  The circular conveyance unit 45 can convey banknotes one by one by rotationally driving the circular conveyance path in the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 4. Specifically, when the banknotes are stored in the banknote storage unit 47, the circulation transport path is rotated in the clockwise direction in FIG. 4, and when the banknotes are fed out from the banknote storage unit 47, the circulation transport path is shown in FIG. Is driven to rotate counterclockwise. In addition to this rotational drive control, the circulating transport unit 45 controls the banknote transport destination by switching the banknote transport path between the circulating transport path and each connection transport unit.

  FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the coin processing unit 50. As shown in FIG. 5, the coin processing unit 50 includes a coin insertion slot 51, a deposit coin transport unit 52, a denomination-type coin storage unit 53, a withdrawal coin transport unit 54, and a coin payout outlet 55. Moreover, the deposit coin conveyance part 52 is provided with the coin identification part 52a.

  The deposit coin transport unit 52 takes the coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 51 one by one in a one-layer, one-row state. Specifically, the deposit coin transport unit 52 is provided with a coin feeding mechanism composed of a feeding belt or the like, and when detecting the insertion of coins into the coin insertion slot 51, the coin feeding mechanism is driven so that one coin can be obtained. It is fed out one by one.

  The coin identifying unit 52a identifies the denomination, authenticity, correctness, front / back, conveyance state, and the like of the coins fed to the deposit coin conveyance unit 52. Moreover, as already demonstrated, the deposit coin conveyance part 52 can identify a dummy coin, and outputs the data which can be used for discrimination | determination of a code as a discrimination result about a dummy coin. The deposited coin transport unit 52 determines the transport destination of the coins based on the identification result of the coin identifying unit 52a. At this time, coins that are not suitable for storage in the coin storage unit 53, such as being indistinguishable or fouled, are rejected, and the coin payout outlet 55 is the transport destination. Similarly, when the dummy coins are returned, the coin payout outlet 55 becomes the transport destination. If it is a coin suitable for storage in the coin storage part 53, the coin storage part 53 corresponding to a denomination identification result will be a transport destination.

  Each of the plurality of coin storage units 53 is set with a corresponding denomination, stores banknotes of the set denomination, and feeds the stored coins one by one to the dispensing coin transport unit 54. Can do. The withdrawal coin transport unit 54 transports the coins fed out from the coin storage unit 53 and throws them out to the coin payout outlet 55.

  Next, specific examples of data stored in the coin storage unit 58 and the bill storage unit 48 illustrated in FIG. 3 will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of the operation setting data shown in FIG. The operation setting data shown in FIG. 6 is data in which authority, remaining money, near full, near empty, character size, initial screen, non-authority processing, and the like are associated with the dummy money code.

  Specifically, for the dummy currency code “D001”, the operation setting data includes the authority “manager”, the remaining amount “30000”, the near full “230”, the near empty “15”, the character size “−”, the initial value The screen “-” is associated with the non-authority process “-”. Therefore, when the change machine 30 accepts the dummy currency with the code “D001”, it is recognized as an operator of the authority “manager”, the remaining amount is set to “30000”, and the near full is set to “230”. And near empty is set to “15”. Note that “-” indicates a state where there is no setting for the corresponding item.

  Further, the operation setting data includes the authority “manager”, the remaining amount “50000”, the near full “250”, the near empty “20”, the character size “−”, the initial screen “−” for the dummy currency code “D002”. ”And non-authority processing“ − ”are associated with each other. Similarly, for the dummy currency code “D003”, the operation setting data includes the authority “manager”, the remaining amount “10000”, the near full “280”, the near empty “10”, the character size “−”, the initial screen “ -"And non-authority processing"-"are associated.

  Further, the operation setting data includes the authority “cash register charge A”, the remaining amount “−”, the near full “−”, the near empty “−”, the character size “large”, the initial screen “ “In-flight balance” is associated with non-authorization processing “collection”. Accordingly, when the change machine 30 accepts a dummy currency with the code “D004”, it is recognized as an operator of the authority “register cashier A”, the character size is set to “large”, Is controlled by the display operation unit 56. Further, when the change machine 30 accepts a dummy currency with the code “D004”, the execution of the money collection process is permitted.

  Further, the operation setting data includes the authority “cash register B”, the remaining amount “−”, the near full “−”, the near empty “−”, the character size “medium”, the initial screen “ “Replenishment denomination” is associated. Therefore, when the change machine 30 accepts a dummy currency with the code “D005”, it is recognized as an operator of the authority “register cashier B”, the character size is set to “medium”, and the replenishment denomination is indicated. The display is controlled on the display operation unit 56.

  Note that the combinations of the operation setting data are merely examples, and the types and contents of the individual combinations are not limited thereto, and may be the types and contents of other combinations.

<Operation of change machine>
Next, the operation of the change machine 30 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure when the change machine 30 performs a process related to dummy money. First, when the banknote processing unit 40 or the coin processing unit 50 of the change machine 30 receives a dummy currency (step S101), the identification unit outputs data that can be used for discrimination of the code as an identification result, and uses this identification result. The dummy money processing unit 49d or the dummy money processing unit 59d determines the code of the dummy money (step S102).

  The dummy money processing unit 49d or the dummy money processing unit 59d returns the inserted dummy money (step S103), and reads the operation corresponding to the determined code from the operation setting data. The operation control unit 49e or the operation control unit 59e performs display on the display operation unit 56 based on the operation content read by the dummy money processing unit 49d or the dummy money processing unit 59d (step S104). If the operator confirms the display and performs an execution operation (step S105; Yes), the motion control unit 49e or the motion control unit 59e reads the motion read by the dummy money processing unit 49d or the dummy money processing unit 59d. Is executed (step S106), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the operator does not perform the execution operation (step S105; No), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S104 shown in FIG. 7, for example, the contents of the setting change and the contents of executable processing such as collection are shown, and the operation is executed upon accepting the operator's execution operation. If the operation associated with the dummy currency is only a transition to a predetermined operation screen, the operation to be executed in step S104 is completed, so that the process is omitted with step S105 and step S106 omitted. finish.

  FIG. 8 is a specific example of an operation screen whose display is controlled on the display operation unit 56. In the in-flight balance screen shown in FIG. 8 (a), the number of money of each denomination stored in the banknote processing unit 40 and the coin processing unit 50 is displayed as the bank balance, and the number of withdrawals generated and banknote cassettes are displayed. The number of banknotes stored in 60, the state of the banknote processing unit 40 and the coin processing unit 50 are displayed.

  Specifically, FIG. 8 (a) shows that the 10000 yen banknote is “0”, the 5000 yen banknote is “2”, the 1000 yen banknote is “12”, and the 500 yen coin is present. High is “6”, 100 yen coin is “44”, 50 yen coin is “5”, 10 yen coin is “32”, 5 yen coin is “4”, The amount of 1-yen coins is “9”, the number of withdrawals generated is “0”, the number of banknotes stored in the banknote cassette 60 is “0”, and the banknote processing unit 40 The state is “standby” and the state of the coin processing unit 50 being “standby” is shown.

  In the replenishment denomination screen shown in FIG. 8B, denominations that can be replenished and a replenishment method are displayed. Specifically, the 500 yen coin, 50 yen coin, and 10 yen coin are shown in a state where they can be replenished from a bar.

  By determining the code of the dummy currency and making a direct transition to the operation screen as shown in FIG. 8, the operator can quickly display the desired operation screen, confirm the necessary information, input the operation to be performed, Work can be performed efficiently.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a code by image recognition. When the code is discriminated by image recognition, as shown in FIG. 9, for example, a black bar is attached to a predetermined position of a dummy banknote or a dummy coin, and the arrangement and shape of the bar are made different for each code. Moreover, a camera is arrange | positioned in the identification part of the banknote processing unit 40 and the coin processing unit 50. FIG. Then, by performing image processing on image data generated by imaging a dummy currency with a camera and identifying the arrangement and shape of the bars, the code of the dummy currency can be identified.

  In addition, although the structure which arrange | positions a camera to an identification part was illustrated here, a camera may be arrange | positioned separately from an identification part, and it is good also as a structure incorporating the image recognition sensor which can acquire an image in an identification part.

  The material of the dummy coin is not limited to metal, and may be resin. The bar can also be attached by attaching a sticker. Further, all the bars may be white so that a user (for example, a manager of the store) can fill the bar to make it correspond to an arbitrary code.

<Modification>
Next, a modified example related to the use of dummy money will be described. In the above description, the configuration in which the change machine 30 stores the operation setting data has been described as an example, but the operation setting data may be held by other than the change machine 30.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration in which the dummy money itself holds operation setting data. In the configuration illustrated in FIG. 10, the dummy money holds operation setting data indicating the remaining amount “50000”.

  For this reason, when the dummy money is inserted into the change machine 30 (S11), the change machine 30 reads the operation setting data from the dummy money (S12) and returns the dummy money (S13). Then, the operation indicated in the read operation setting data is executed (S14). Specifically, in FIG. 10, the change machine 30 performs an operation of changing the set value of the remaining amount from “10000” to “50000”.

  When the dummy money holds the operation setting data, the dummy money may be stored in an IC tag or the like, or may be configured to be readable by image recognition. As a configuration that can be read by image recognition, for example, a configuration in which characters or the like are attached to the surface, or a configuration in which codes according to the arrangement or shape of bars are attached to the surface can be used.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration in which the operation setting data is held in the POS register 20. In this configuration, when a dummy currency with the code “D002” is inserted into the change machine 30 (S21), the change machine 30 identifies the dummy currency (S22) and returns the dummy currency without being stored in the storage unit (S23). . Then, an inquiry is made by transmitting the code obtained as a result of identification of the dummy money to the POS register 20 (S24).

  When the POS register 20 receives an inquiry from the change machine 30, it reads the operation associated with the code with reference to the operation setting data stored in the POS register 20 in advance, and operates the change machine 30. An instruction is transmitted (S25). The change machine 30 can execute an operation corresponding to the accepted dummy money by following the operation instruction received from the POS register 20 (S26).

  In FIG. 11, the change machine 30 makes an inquiry by transmitting the code “D002” determined from the dummy money to the POS register 20, and gives an operation instruction to change the set value of the remaining amount from the POS register 20 to “50000”. Will receive.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration in which the store server 100 connected to the change machine 30 holds operation setting data. In the configuration shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of change machines 30 are connected to the store server 100, and the store server 100 holds operation setting data. Therefore, the change machine 30 discriminates the code when accepting the dummy money, sends an inquiry to the store server 100, and executes an operation corresponding to the dummy money by receiving an operation instruction from the store server 100. It will be.

  In such a configuration, since the plurality of change machines 30 in the store can operate based on the same operation setting data, the operation related to the dummy money can be efficiently managed.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration in which the management center 110 connected to the POS register 20 via a predetermined network holds operation setting data. In the configuration shown in FIG. 13, a plurality of POS registers 20 are connected to the change machine 30 and to the management center 110 via a predetermined network. The management center 110 holds operation setting data. Therefore, the change machine 30 discriminates the code when accepting the dummy money, makes an inquiry to the management center 110 via the POS cash register 20, and receives an operation instruction from the management center 110 via the POS cash register 20 to deal with the dummy money. The operation to perform is performed.

  In such a configuration, since the change machines 30 installed in a plurality of stores can operate based on the same operation setting data, the operation related to the dummy money can be efficiently managed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the change machine 30 that takes in a valuable medium such as money by the banknote processing unit 40 or the coin processing unit 50 has received a dummy currency that is a predetermined pseudo-value medium. As a condition, a specific operation related to the operation of the device associated with the dummy money is executed, so that the operation setting can be flexibly performed while reducing the load on the operator.

  Specifically, the change machine 30 stores information regarding specific operation contents as operation setting data, the dummy money processing unit 49d or the dummy money processing unit 59d determines the type of the dummy money, and the operation control unit 49e or the operation The control unit 59e performs the operation indicated in the operation setting data based on the determination result by the dummy money processing unit 49d or the dummy money processing unit 59d, thereby performing a specific operation related to the operation of the device associated with the dummy money. Run.

  For example, image data obtained by imaging a dummy currency can be used to determine the type of dummy currency. When using a dummy bill, the amount of light transmitted through the dummy bill and the amount of light reflected by the dummy currency can be measured by a photosensor, and the output can be used for code discrimination. Similarly, in the case of using a dummy coin, that is, a dummy coin, the magnetic characteristics, weight, size, shape, etc. of the dummy coin can be used for code discrimination.

  Moreover, the dummy currency in which classification | category etc. were performed is discharged | emitted outside the apparatus, and the situation where a normal money is mixed and stored in the inside of an apparatus is prevented.

  Note that the operation setting data is not limited to the change machine 30 and may be configured to be stored in another device. Further, the operation setting data is not limited to the configuration in which the apparatus stores, but the specific operation content related to the operation may be stored in the dummy money itself. In such a configuration, the identification unit for identifying the denomination of money is operated as a reading unit for reading a specific operation content related to the operation stored in the dummy money, and corresponds to the information related to the specific operation content read by the identification unit. What is necessary is just to perform the operation | movement which performs.

  As a specific operation associated with the dummy money, a change in the setting of the change machine 30, a predetermined operation according to the authority of the operator who operates the change machine 30, and the like can be designated. Further, not only the change machine 30 but also a specific operation of the POS cash register 20 can be associated. In such a configuration, the change machine 30 has a notification unit that notifies the POS register 20 to execute a specific operation related to the operation associated with the dummy currency on condition that a predetermined dummy currency has been taken in. become.

  In addition, in the present Example, although the control part was provided in the coin processing unit 50 and the banknote processing unit 40, respectively, the structure which can perform the process which concerns on a dummy money with both apparatuses was illustrated, The coin processing unit 50 and a banknote processing unit It is good also as a structure which provides the high-order control part which performs the process which concerns on 40 dummy coins integratedly. The upper control unit may be disposed as a control device connected to the coin processing unit 50 and the banknote processing unit 40, or the control unit of the coin processing unit 50 or the banknote processing unit 40 may have a function as an upper control unit. May be.

  Moreover, in a present Example, the banknote memory | storage part 48 is provided in the banknote processing unit 40, the coin memory | storage part 58 is provided in the coin processing unit 50, and operation setting data 48b and 58b are respectively provided to the banknote memory | storage part 48 and the coin processing unit 50. Although the description has been made taking the configuration to be stored as an example, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the structure which provides the memory | storage part shared by the banknote processing unit 40 and the coin processing unit 50 may be sufficient. The shared storage unit may be provided in either the coin processing unit 50 or the banknote processing unit 40, or may be provided in a control device connected to the coin processing unit 50 and the banknote processing unit 40.

  In this embodiment, the coin processing unit 50 is connected to the POS cash register 20 for communication, and the bill processing unit 40 is communicated with the POS cash register 20 via the coin processing unit 50 as an example. Is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the bill processing unit 40 may be communicably connected to the POS register 20, and the coin processing unit 50 may communicate with the POS register 20 via the bill processing unit 40. Alternatively, each of the coin processing unit 50 and the banknote processing unit 40 may be configured to be communicably connected to the POS register 20 so as to be able to directly communicate with the POS register 20.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration has been described as an example in which a specific operation is performed when the change machine 30 which is a device for handling money takes in dummy money, but a valuable medium that handles a valuable medium such as a gift certificate. You may comprise so that a specific operation may be performed when a processing machine takes in a pseudo valuable medium.

  In addition, each configuration illustrated in the above embodiment is functionally schematic and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. That is, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be functionally or physically distributed / integrated in an arbitrary unit according to various loads or usage conditions. Can be configured.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The valuable medium processing machine, the valuable medium processing system, and the valuable medium processing method of the present invention are useful for performing flexible operation settings while reducing the load on the operator.

20 POS register 21a, 21b Display unit 21c Operation unit 22 Bar code reader 23 Card reader 24 Printing unit 25, 49a, 59a Communication unit 26 POS control unit 26a Purchased product registration unit 26b Purchase price calculation unit 26c Settlement processing unit 30 Change machine 40 Banknote processing unit 41 Banknote receiving section 41a Banknote insertion slot 42 Banknote dispensing section 42a Banknote dispensing outlet 43 Withdrawal rejection section 44 Cassette mounting section 45 Circulation transport section 46 Banknote identification section 47 Banknote storage section 48 Banknote storage section 48a Banknote height data 48b , 58b operation setting data 49 bill change control unit 49b, 59b deposit processing unit 49c, 59c withdrawal processing unit 49d, 59d dummy currency processing unit 49e, 59e operation control unit 50 coin processing unit 51 coin insertion port 52 deposit coin transport unit 52a Coin identification part 53 Coin receipt Part 54 dispensing coin conveying section 55 coin payout opening 56 display operating unit 58 coin storing unit 58a coin cash data 59 coin changer controller 60 bill cassette 100 stores server 110 management center

Claims (9)

A valuable medium take-in section for taking in a valuable medium;
A control unit that controls to execute a specific operation related to the operation of the device associated with the pseudo-value medium, on condition that a predetermined pseudo-value medium is taken in by the value medium take-in unit. A valuable medium processing machine. A reading unit that reads information related to a specific operation content related to the operation stored in the pseudo-value medium;
The valuable medium processing machine according to claim 1, wherein the control unit performs control so as to execute an operation corresponding to information related to a specific operation content read by the reading unit. A storage unit for storing information related to specific operation contents;
And a discriminator for discriminating the type of the pseudo-value medium,
The controller is
2. The valuable medium according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to execute an operation corresponding to information relating to a specific operation content stored in the storage unit, based on a determination result determined by the determination unit. Processing machine. The discrimination unit is
4. The valuable medium processing machine according to claim 3, wherein the type is determined based on the size and / or shape of the pseudo valuable medium. The controller is
5. The valuable medium processing machine according to claim 3, wherein the pseudo valuable medium determined by the determination unit is controlled to be discharged to the outside of the apparatus.   The valuable medium processing machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific operation is a change in an apparatus setting.   6. The valuable medium processing machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific operation is a predetermined operation according to an authority of an operator who operates the apparatus. A valuable medium processing system in which a cash registering machine and a valuable medium processing machine that processes valuable media are communicably connected,
The valuable medium processing machine is:
A valuable medium take-in section for taking in a valuable medium;
A notification unit for notifying the cash register to execute a specific operation relating to the operation associated with the pseudo-value medium, on condition that a predetermined pseudo-value medium has been taken in by the value medium taking-in unit; A valuable medium processing system comprising: A storage step for storing information related to specific operation contents regarding operation of the valuable medium processing machine for a predetermined pseudo-value medium;
A step of taking in a valuable medium from a predetermined valuable medium taking-in part;
A step of reading information related to specific operation contents related to operation of the valuable medium processing machine stored in the pseudo-value medium;
And a control step of performing control so as to execute an operation corresponding to the information related to the specific operation content related to the operation of the valuable medium processing machine read in the reading step.

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