JP2022122489A - Money processor and money processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To enable further appropriate remaining collection.SOLUTION: A money processor includes: a money storage unit for storing money; a control unit that controls the remaining collection process in which some of the money is left in the money storage unit and other money is transferred from the money storage unit for collection; and a memory unit that stores multiple patterns of the total amount or the number of money for each denomination of the remaining money, which are the money to be left in the money storage unit in the remaining collection. The control unit generates a selection screen for selecting one of the patterns from the plurality of patterns in the remaining collection, and controls the remaining collection according to the pattern selected on the selection screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a money handling device and a money handling system.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, deposit/withdrawal devices for depositing/dispensing cash (banknotes or coins) have been known. Such deposit/withdrawal devices are mainly installed in retail stores such as department stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores. The deposit/withdrawal device stores the sales proceeds and change reserves at the store, and the deposit/withdrawal device collects the sales proceeds (hereinafter simply referred to as sales collection) after the end of the day's work.

In general, sales collection is a full collection of all the cash stored in the device, and a part of the cash stored in the device is left in the device as a change reserve for the next day and the rest of the cash is used. Collecting leftover collection is known. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a technique for storing the day of the week and the balance amount in association with each other, and after finishing work for the day, leaving the balance amount in the device according to the day of the week for the next day. is disclosed. If the tendency of the number of visitors differs for each day of the week, it is conceivable to associate a larger balance amount with the day of the week when the number of visitors is higher.

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However, the actual number of visitors may differ from the average trend for each day of the week. For example, if Wednesday falls on a public holiday or a bargain sale day, it may be desirable to apply the balance amount for Saturdays and Sundays. Also, if the next day, Sunday, is a store holiday, it may be desirable to apply the balance amount for Monday, the next business day.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved money handling device and money handling system capable of realizing more appropriate residual collection. to do.

In order to solve the above problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a money storage unit for storing money, and a money storage unit in which part of the money is left in the money storage unit and the rest of the money is stored in the money storage unit for recovery. and a storage unit that stores a plurality of patterns regarding the amount of leftover money or the number of each denomination of the leftover money, which is the money left in the money storage part in the leftover collection. wherein the control unit generates a selection screen for selecting one of the plurality of patterns in the residual collection, and controls the residual collection according to the pattern selected in the selection screen. is provided.

The plurality of patterns includes a pattern for weekdays and a pattern for Saturdays and Sundays, and the amount of money left or the number of coins for each denomination in the pattern for weekdays is the amount of money left or the amount of money left in the pattern for Saturdays and Sundays. It may be less than the number for each species.

The control unit may generate the selection screen that guides selection of the pattern for weekdays when the next day is a weekday, and guides selection of the pattern for Saturdays and Sundays when the next day is a weekend. good.

In the selection screen, the control unit emphasizes the selection button corresponding to the pattern for weekdays when the next day is a weekday, and emphasizes the selection button corresponding to the pattern for Saturdays and Sundays when the next day is a weekend. may be emphasized.

The selection screen may include a calendar display showing a specific date.

When the next day is the specific day, the control unit may generate a display notifying that the next day is the specific day.

In order to solve the above problems, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a money handling system including a money handling device and a control device, wherein the money handling device includes a money storage unit for storing money, a first communication unit that communicates with the control device, and the control device leaves part of the money in the money storage part and transports other money from the money storage part for recovery. , a control unit for generating a selection screen for selecting one of a plurality of patterns regarding the amount of leftover money, which is the money left in the money storage unit, or the number of coins for each denomination; a second communication unit that transmits a signal instructing the money handling device to perform the leftover collection according to the selected pattern.

Further, in order to solve the above problems, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a money storage unit for storing money, and a money storage unit in which part of the money is left and the other money is left for collection. a control unit for controlling the remaining collection conveyed from the money storage unit; a plurality of patterns regarding the amount of money left in the money storage unit in the remaining collection or the number of coins for each denomination; a storage unit for storing set calendar information, wherein the control unit extracts one of the plurality of patterns according to whether the next day is the specific date, and stores the extracted pattern and a display screen including an execution button for instructing execution of the remaining collection.

In order to solve the above problems, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a money handling system including a money handling device and a control device, wherein the money handling device includes a money storage unit for storing money, a first communication unit that communicates with the control device, and the control device leaves part of the money in the money storage part and transports other money from the money storage part for recovery. and a plurality of patterns regarding the amount of money left in the money storage unit in the leftover collection or the number of coins for each denomination, and calendar information in which a specific date is set. A storage unit and a second communication unit that communicates with the money handling device, wherein the control unit extracts one pattern from the plurality of patterns according to whether the next day is the specific date. , a display screen including a message indicating that the residual collection is to be performed with the extracted pattern, and a confirmation button for confirming execution of the residual collection, and the second communication unit generates, based on the selection of the confirmation button, A money handling system is provided that sends a signal to the money handling device that instructs to perform the residual collection according to the extracted pattern.

According to the present invention described above, it is possible to achieve more appropriate residual recovery.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is an external appearance perspective view of the cash processing apparatus 1 by embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structural example of the cash processing apparatus 10 by embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing an internal configuration of a coin deposit/withdrawal unit 100; It is explanatory drawing which shows typically an internal structure of the banknote depositing/withdrawing part 200. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a plurality of patterns of leftover money stored in a storage unit 50; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of calendar information; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a first example of a selection screen; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a second example of the selection screen; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a third example of a selection screen; FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a fourth example of the selection screen; FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a fifth example of the selection screen; It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the cash processing system by a modification.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification and drawings, constituent elements having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, thereby omitting redundant description.

In addition, in this specification and drawings, a plurality of components having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished by attaching different alphabets after the same reference numerals. However, when there is no particular need to distinguish between a plurality of constituent elements having substantially the same functional configuration, only the same reference numerals are given to each of the plurality of constituent elements.

<1. Overview>
First, an outline of a cash processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. A cash processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to a cash register installed in a checkout office such as a retail store such as a supermarket and a convenience store, a large-scale mass retailer such as a discount shop, or a cash register for POS (Point Of Sales). It is a cash change machine.

(Appearance configuration)
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a cash processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1 , the cash processing apparatus 1 has a coin deposit/withdrawal unit 100 , a banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 200 , a display unit 221 and an operation unit 222 .

The coin deposit/withdrawal unit 100 is provided in approximately the left half of the cash processing apparatus 1 in the width direction (left and right direction when the cash processing apparatus 1 is viewed from the front), and manages coin deposit/withdrawal. The coin deposit/withdrawal unit 100 has a coin deposit port 131 , a coin withdrawal port 132 and a reject port 133 in front of the cash processing apparatus 1 . The operator inserts deposited coins into the coin deposit port 131 . Coins are dispensed to the coin dispensing port 132, and the coin dispensing port 132 holds the dispensed coins. A reject coin is discharged to the reject port 133 .

The banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 200 is provided in approximately the right half of the cash processing apparatus 1 in the width direction, and manages the deposit/withdrawal of banknotes. The banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 200 has a banknote deposit/withdrawal port in front of the cash processing apparatus 1, and a shutter 204 is provided so as to cover the bill deposit/withdrawal port. With the shutter 204 open, the operator inserts deposited banknotes into the banknote deposit/withdrawal port or removes dispensed banknotes from the banknote deposit/withdrawal port.

The display unit 221 is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays menu screens and the like. Moreover, the display unit 221 displays information indicating the state of the cash processing apparatus 1 . The display unit 221 is provided next to the operation unit 222 on the upper front surface of the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 200 .

The operation unit 222 has keys, buttons, and the like, and receives operator's operations. For example, the operator selects a desired item on the selection screen displayed on the display unit 221 by operating the operation unit 222 . The operation unit 222 is arranged on the front upper surface of the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 200 .

In the above description, an example in which the cash processing apparatus 1 is a cash change machine has been described, but the embodiment of the present invention can also be applied to other types of deposit/withdrawal apparatuses and automated teller machines that deposit and withdraw cash. .

(Functional configuration)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the cash processing device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2 , the cash processing apparatus 1 includes a control unit 40 , a storage unit 50 , a communication unit 60 , an operation display unit 220 , a coin deposit/withdrawal unit 100 and a banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 200 .

The control unit 40 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, and functions thereof can be realized by the CPU developing a program stored in the storage unit 50 into a RAM (Random Access Memory) and executing the program. Alternatively, the control unit 40 may be composed of dedicated hardware, or may be composed of a combination of multiple pieces of hardware. Such a control unit 40 controls the overall operation of the cash processing apparatus 1 .

For example, the control unit 40 can cause the coin deposit/withdrawal unit 100 and the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 200 to execute processes such as cash deposit, residual collection, and total collection. Deposit corresponds to the difference between the cash deposited in the coin deposit port 131 and the banknotes deposited in the banknote deposit/withdrawal port, and the amount billed to the customer. This is a process of withdrawing cash as change to the coin dispensing port 132 and the banknote depositing/dispensing port. Remaining recovery and full recovery will be described later.

The storage unit 50 is a storage device capable of storing programs and data for operating the control unit 40 . In addition, the storage unit 50 can also temporarily store various data necessary in the course of operation of the control unit 40 . For example, the storage unit 50 may be a non-volatile storage device.

The communication unit 60 (first communication unit) is a communication interface for communicating with other devices such as the host computer 400 via the network 500 . In this embodiment, it is mainly assumed that the communication unit 60 performs wired communication, but the communication unit 60 may also perform wireless communication.

The operation display unit 220 corresponds to the display unit 221 described above and the operation unit 222 described above.

The schematic functions of the coin deposit/withdrawal unit 100 and the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 200 are as described above. Below, the internal configuration of the coin deposit/withdrawal unit 100 and the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 200 will be described more specifically.

(Configuration of coin deposit/withdrawal unit 100)
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the coin deposit/withdrawal unit 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3 , the coin deposit/withdrawal unit 100 includes a coin deposit port 131 , a coin dispensing port 132 , a coin recognition unit 136 and a plurality of coin storages 140 . The configurations of the coin inlet 131 and the coin outlet 132 are as described above.

The coin recognition unit 136 recognizes the type and authenticity of the coin inserted into the coin inlet 131 . Each coin is transported to the coin storage 140 corresponding to the type recognized by the coin recognition unit 136 .

A plurality of coin storages 140 is an example of a coin storage unit that stores coins. Each coin storage 140 corresponds to one type of coin. For example, the coin storage 140A is a 1-yen storage that accommodates 1-yen coins and stores 1-yen coins. The coin storage 140B corresponds to 5-yen coins and is a 5-yen storage for storing 5-yen coins. The coin storage 140C corresponds to 10-yen coins and is a 10-yen storage for storing 10-yen coins. The coin storage 140D corresponds to 50-yen coins and is a 50-yen storage for storing 50-yen coins. The coin storage 140E corresponds to 100-yen coins and is a 100-yen storage for storing 100-yen coins. The coin storage 140F corresponds to 500-yen coins and is a 500-yen storage for storing 500-yen coins.

When the change is to be dispensed or collected, the coin storage 140 releases coins, and the coins released from the coin storage 140 are conveyed to the coin dispensing port 132 .

(Configuration of banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 200)
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 200. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4 , the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 200 includes a banknote deposit/withdrawal port 206 , a banknote recognition unit 208 , a plurality of banknote storage boxes 210 , and a collection cassette 212 .

The banknote deposit/withdrawal port 206 is an opening into which banknotes are inserted. A banknote inserted into the banknote deposit/withdrawal port 206 is transported to the banknote recognition unit 208 by the transport mechanism.

The banknote recognition unit 208 recognizes the type and authenticity of banknotes conveyed from the banknote deposit/withdrawal port 206 . Each banknote is conveyed to the banknote storage 210 corresponding to the type recognized by the banknote recognition unit 208 .

The plurality of banknote storages 210 is an example of a banknote storage unit that stores banknotes. Each banknote storage 210 corresponds to one type of banknote. For example, the bill storage box 210A is a 1,000-note storage box that accommodates 1,000 notes. The banknote storage box 210B is a 5,000-note storage box that accommodates 5,000 notes. The bill storage box 210C is a 10,000 bill storage box that accommodates 10,000 bills.

When the change is to be paid, the banknote storage 210 feeds the banknotes, and the banknotes fed from the banknote storage 210 are transported to the banknote deposit/withdrawal port 206 .

The recovery cassette 212 stores banknotes to be recovered. During collection processing, the banknote storage box 210 feeds banknotes, the banknotes drawn out from the banknote storage box 210 are conveyed to the recovery cassette 212, and the recovery cassette 212 stores the banknotes.

<2. Collection processing>
One embodiment of the present invention relates particularly to the collection process in the cash processing machine 1 described above. Types of collection processing include full collection and residual collection. Collecting all is a process of collecting all the cash stored in the cash processing apparatus 1 . That is, in the full collection, all coins are discharged from the plurality of coin storages 140 and the discharged coins are transported to the coin outlet 132 . Also, all banknotes are fed out from the plurality of banknote storage boxes 210 and the fed banknotes are transported to the collection cassette 212 .

On the other hand, the leaving collection is a process of leaving some cash in the cash processing apparatus 1 and collecting the rest of the cash. That is, in the leftover collection, some coins can be left in the plurality of coin storages 140 and other coins can be discharged and conveyed to the coin outlet 132 . Also, some banknotes may be left in the plurality of banknote storage boxes 210 , and other banknotes may be fed out and transported to the collection cassette 212 . If the amount to be left is set as the amount of the change reserve required for the next day, the business can be started on the next day without performing the process of replenishing the change reserve to the cash processing apparatus 1.例文帳に追加

Here, the number of visitors per day varies depending on the day of the week, and it is desirable to have a larger change reserve on days of the week when the number of visitors is higher. For example, if the number of visitors on weekends tends to be higher than on weekdays, it is desirable to have a larger change reserve on Saturdays and Sundays than on weekdays.

Therefore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage unit 50 stores a plurality of patterns regarding the amount of leftover money left in the cash processing device 1 as change reserves in the leftover collection (leftover money amount) or the number of coins for each denomination. .

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a plurality of patterns of leftover money stored in the storage unit 50. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, a pattern for weekdays and a pattern for Saturdays and Sundays are shown as a plurality of patterns. The amount of money left or the number of coins by denomination in the pattern for weekdays is smaller than the amount of money left or the number of coins by denomination in the pattern for Saturdays and Sundays.

Note that the storage unit 50 may store calendar information in addition to the plurality of patterns. Calendar information includes dates, days of the week and business related information. A specific example of the calendar information will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of calendar information. As shown in FIG. 6, specific days different from normal business days, such as holidays, non-business days, and special sale days, are associated with information indicating the specific days as business-related information. For example, 12/2 is associated with "holiday" as sales-related information, 12/6 is associated with "non-business day" as sales-related information, and 12/9 is associated with sales-related information is associated with "bargain sale date".

The control unit 40 generates a selection screen for selecting one pattern from a plurality of patterns and causes the operation display unit 220 to display the selection screen when the remaining collection is executed. On the selection screen, the operator selects one of the patterns for the remaining money based on, for example, whether the next day is a weekday or a weekend. The control unit 40 controls the remaining recovery according to the pattern selected by the operator.

The control unit 40 can generate the selection screen in various forms. Several specific examples of selection screens that can be generated by the control unit 40 will be described below.

<3. Specific example of the selection screen>
(first example)
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a first example of the selection screen. The upper part of FIG. 7 shows a selection screen 31 that is generated when the next day is a weekday, and the lower part of FIG. 7 shows a selection screen 35 that is generated when the next day is a weekend.

The selection screen 31 includes a message “I will leave the amount for weekdays”, a collection execution button 32 and a collection execution button 33 . When the collection execution button 32 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the remaining money collection according to the pattern of the remaining money for weekdays. When the collection execution button 33 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the leftover collection according to the pattern of leftover money for Saturdays and Sundays. On the selection screen 31, the message "Leave money for weekdays." guides selection of the collection execution button 32 corresponding to the pattern for weekdays.

The selection screen 35 includes a message “I will leave the amount for Saturday and Sunday”, a collection execution button 36 and a collection execution button 37 . When the collection execution button 36 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the remaining money collection according to the pattern of the remaining money for weekdays. When the collection execution button 37 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the leftover collection according to the pattern of leftover money for Saturdays and Sundays. On the selection screen 35, the message "I will leave the money for Saturdays and Sundays" prompts selection of the collection execution button 37 corresponding to the pattern for Saturdays and Sundays.

In such a first example, even if the next day is a weekday, if the next day falls on a bargain sale day or a holiday, the operator selects the collection execution button 33 corresponding to the pattern for Saturdays and Sundays on the selection screen 31. can do. As a result, it is possible to realize the leftover collection according to the pattern for Saturdays and Sundays. Also, even if the next day is a Saturday and Sunday, if the next day is a non-business day of the store and the next business day is a weekday, the operator can select the recovery execution button 36 corresponding to the pattern for weekdays on the selection screen 35. can be done. As a result, it is possible to realize the remaining collection according to the pattern for weekdays.

(Second example)
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a second example of the selection screen. The upper part of FIG. 8 shows a selection screen 41 that is generated when the next day is a weekday, and the lower part of FIG. 8 shows a selection screen 45 that is generated when the next day is a weekend.

The selection screen 41 includes a message 42 saying "The next day is a weekday. Do you want to leave the amount for the weekday?" When the recovery execution button (Yes) 43 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the remaining money collection according to the pattern of the remaining money for weekdays. When the collection execution button (No) 44 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the leftover collection according to the pattern of leftover money for Saturdays and Sundays. On the selection screen 31, a message 42 guides selection of a collection execution button (Yes) 43 corresponding to the pattern for weekdays.

The selection screen 45 includes a message 46 saying "The next day is Saturday. Do you want to leave the amount for Saturday and Sunday?" When the collection execution button (yes) 47 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the leftover collection according to the pattern of leftover money for Saturdays and Sundays. When the recovery execution button (No) 48 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the remaining money collection according to the pattern of the remaining money for weekdays. On the selection screen 35, a message 46 guides selection of a collection execution button (Yes) 47 corresponding to the pattern for Saturdays and Sundays.

Even in such a second example, it is possible to obtain an effect equivalent to that of the above-described first example.

(Third example)
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a third example of the selection screen. The upper part of FIG. 9 shows a selection screen 51 that is generated when the next day is a weekday, and the lower part of FIG. 9 shows a selection screen 55 that is generated when the next day is a weekend.

The selection screen 51 includes a message 52 saying "The next day is a weekday. Do you want to leave the amount for the weekday?" When the collection execution button 53 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the remaining money collection according to the pattern of the remaining money for weekdays. When the collection execution button 54 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the leftover collection according to the pattern of leftover money for Saturdays and Sundays. On the selection screen 51, the message 52 and the collection execution button 53 are displayed more emphasized than the collection execution button 54, thereby guiding the selection of the collection execution button 53 corresponding to the pattern for weekdays. .

The selection screen 55 includes a message 56 saying "The next day is Saturday. Do you want to leave the amount for Saturday and Sunday?" When the collection execution button 57 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the leftover collection according to the pattern of leftover money for Saturdays and Sundays. When the collection execution button 58 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the remaining money collection according to the pattern of the remaining money for weekdays. On the selection screen 55, selection of the collection execution button 57 corresponding to the pattern for Saturday and Sunday is induced by the message 56 and the fact that the collection execution button 57 is displayed more emphasized than the collection execution button 58. .

In the above description, as a method of emphasizing one of the selection buttons, a method of displaying one of the selection buttons in a large size has been described, but the method of emphasizing one of the selection buttons may be another method. Other methods include, for example, a method of distinguishing colors, a method of distinguishing thicknesses of characters, and a method of attaching marks or marks.

(Fourth example)
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a fourth example of the selection screen. FIG. 10 shows a selection screen 61 that is generated when the next day is a weekday.

The selection screen 61 includes a message 62 saying "The next day is a weekday. Do you want to leave the amount for the weekday?" A calendar display 63 shows sales-related information corresponding to each date. The control unit 40 may arrange the calendar display 63 on the selection screen 61 based on the calendar information stored in the storage unit 50 . The calendar display 63 shown in FIG. 10 indicates that 12/8 is today's date and the next day, 12/9, is a bargain sale date.

When the collection execution button (YES) 64 is selected on the selection screen 61, the control unit 40 controls the remaining money collection according to the pattern of the remaining money for weekdays. When the collection execution button (No) 65 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the leftover collection according to the pattern of leftover money for Saturdays and Sundays.

According to the fourth example, since the operator can check the business-related information for the next day by looking at the calendar display 63, the collection execution button (yes) 64 or the collection execution button (no) 65 can be pressed more appropriately. It is possible to select. Although the next day is a weekday in the example shown in FIG. .

(Fifth example)
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a fifth example of the selection screen. FIG. 11 shows a selection screen 71 that is generated when the next day is a weekday.

The selection screen 71 includes a message 72 saying "The next day is a weekday. Do you want to leave the money for the weekday?" As the alert display 73, when some sales-related information is associated with the next day in the calendar information, a notification showing the sales-related information is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the warning display 73 is a message saying "The next day is a bargain sale day."

When the collection execution button (yes) 74 is selected on the selection screen 71, the control unit 40 controls the remaining money collection according to the pattern of the remaining money for weekdays. When the collection execution button (No) 75 is selected, the control unit 40 controls the leftover collection according to the pattern of leftover money for Saturdays and Sundays.

In such a fifth example, since the operator can check the business-related information for the next day by looking at the warning display 73, the collection execution button (Yes) 74 or the collection execution button (No) 75 can be pressed more appropriately. It is possible to select. Note that the alert display 73 may be displayed on a separate screen instead of being included in the selection screen 71 .

<3. Variation>
An embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Several modifications of the above-described embodiment are described below. In addition, each modification described below may be applied to the above-described embodiment alone, or may be applied in combination to the above-described embodiment. Further, each modification may be applied instead of the configuration of the embodiment described above, or may be applied additionally to the configuration of the embodiment described above.

(First modification)
In the above, an example in which the operator operates the cash processing apparatus 1 to instruct the execution of the leftover collection has been described, but the operator can also instruct the execution of the leftover collection by other methods. Hereinafter, as a modified example, a configuration for the operator to instruct the execution of the remaining collection by another method will be described.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a cash processing system according to a modification. As shown in FIG. 12, in the modified example, the control device 3 is connected to the cash processing device 1 . The control device 3 may be a POS terminal or an information terminal such as a PC connected to the cash processing device 1 via a network.

The control device 3 includes a communication section 310, a display section 320, an operation section 330 and a control section 340, as shown in FIG.

The communication unit 310 (second communication unit) communicates various information and instructions with the cash processing apparatus 1 . For example, the communication unit 310 transmits to the cash processing device 1 a signal instructing execution of the leftover collection under the control of the control unit 340 .

The display unit 320 is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various display screens. Display unit 320 displays the above-described selection screen generated by control unit 340 . The operation unit 330 has keys, buttons, a touch panel, or the like, and receives operator's operations.

The control unit 340 controls the overall operation of the control device 3 . For example, the control unit 340 generates the selection screen described with reference to FIGS. Further, the control unit 340 causes the communication unit 310 to transmit to the cash processing apparatus 1 a signal instructing to execute the leftover money collection according to the leftover money pattern selected by the operator on the selection screen. As a result, the cash processing apparatus 1 performs the remaining money collection according to the pattern of the remaining money selected by the operator.

(Second modification)
In the above, an example was explained in which the recovery execution button is displayed in a mode according to whether the next day is a weekday or a weekend. As a second modification, the control unit 40 extracts any pattern of residual collection depending on whether or not there is business-related information associated with the next day, and executes residual collection with the extracted pattern. A display screen may be generated that includes a message indicating that, and a confirmation button for confirming execution of the remaining collection. According to such a configuration, it becomes possible for the operator to more easily instruct the cash processing apparatus 1 to execute the leftover collection.

<4. Supplement>
Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is obvious that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can conceive of various modifications or modifications within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. It is understood that these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

For example, it is possible to create a computer program for causing hardware such as a CPU, ROM, and RAM incorporated in the cash processing apparatus 1 to exhibit functions equivalent to those of the components of the cash processing apparatus 1 described above. A storage medium storing the computer program is also provided.

1 cash processing device 3 control device 40 control unit 50 storage unit 60 communication unit 221 display unit 222 operation unit 100 coin deposit/withdrawal unit 200 banknote deposit/withdrawal unit

Claims (9)

a money storage unit for storing money;
a control unit that controls residual collection of leaving part of the money in the money storage part and conveying other money from the money storage part for recovery;
a storage unit that stores a plurality of patterns regarding the amount of money left in the money storage unit or the number of coins for each denomination, which is the money left in the money storage unit in the leftover collection;
with
The control unit generates a selection screen for selecting one of the plurality of patterns in the remaining collection, and controls the remaining collection according to the pattern selected on the selection screen. The plurality of patterns includes a pattern for weekdays and a pattern for Saturdays and Sundays,
2. The money handling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the amount of leftover money or the number of each denomination in the pattern for weekdays is smaller than the amount of leftover money or the number of each denomination in the pattern for Saturdays and Sundays. wherein the control unit generates the selection screen that guides selection of the pattern for weekdays if the next day is a weekday, and that guides selection of the pattern for Saturdays and Sundays if the next day is a Saturday and Sunday. 3. A money handling apparatus according to item 2. In the selection screen, the control unit emphasizes the selection button corresponding to the pattern for weekdays when the next day is a weekday, and emphasizes the selection button corresponding to the pattern for Saturdays and Sundays when the next day is a weekend. 4. The money handling apparatus of claim 3, emphasizing . The money handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said selection screen includes a calendar display indicating specific dates. 6. The money handling apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, when the next day is the specific day, the control unit generates a display notifying that the next day is the specific day. A money handling system including a money handling device and a controller,
The money handling device
a money storage unit for storing money;
a first communication unit that communicates with the control device;
with
The control device is
In the residual collection in which a part of the money is left in the money storage part and the other money is transported from the money storage part for collection, the amount or denomination of the leftover money, which is the money left in the money storage part, is collected. a control unit that generates a selection screen for selecting one of a plurality of patterns for the number of
a second communication unit that transmits to the money handling device a signal instructing to execute the residual collection according to the pattern selected on the selection screen;
A money handling system comprising: a money storage unit for storing money;
a control unit that controls residual collection of leaving part of the money in the money storage part and conveying other money from the money storage part for recovery;
a storage unit for storing a plurality of patterns regarding the amount of money left in the money storage unit or the number of coins for each denomination, and calendar information in which a specific date is set;
with
The control unit extracts one of the plurality of patterns according to whether the next day is the specific day, and extracts a message indicating that the residual collection is to be performed with the extracted pattern, and the residual collection. A money handling device that generates a display screen including an execution button for instructing execution of A money handling system including a money handling device and a controller,
The money handling device
a money storage unit for storing money;
a first communication unit that communicates with the control device;
with
The control device is
a control unit that controls residual collection of leaving part of the money in the money storage part and conveying other money from the money storage part for recovery;
a storage unit for storing a plurality of patterns regarding the amount of money left in the money storage unit or the number of coins for each denomination, and calendar information in which a specific date is set;
a second communication unit that communicates with the money handling device;
with
The control unit extracts one of the plurality of patterns according to whether the next day is the specific day, and extracts a message indicating that the residual collection is to be performed with the extracted pattern, and the residual collection. generate a display screen containing a confirmation button to confirm the execution of
The money handling system, wherein the second communication unit transmits to the money handling device a signal instructing execution of the leftover collection according to the extracted pattern based on selection of the confirmation button.

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