JP2023131580A - Money processor - Google Patents

Abstract

To store and manage non-money items in a money processor.SOLUTION: A money processor includes: a money processing unit that executes at least one of deposit processing in which money is deposited into the device from the outside and withdrawal processing in which money is withdrawn from the device to the outside; a storage unit that stores money processed by the money processing unit within the device; and a detection unit that detects money stored in the storage unit. The storage unit is provided so that it can be pulled out of the device for depositing and withdrawing items other than money, and the presence or absence of items stored in the storage unit is detected by the detection unit after the storage unit is opened and closed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present disclosure relates to a money handling device that includes a storage section that can store money and items other than money.

At the site where money is processed, other items such as keys are also handled in addition to money. For example, keys used to open and close the cover of a money handling device and to open and close a safe must be strictly managed just like currency. Patent Document 1 discloses a money handling device that can store a key used in the money handling device. A key storage section is additionally provided on the top surface of the money handling device. One end of the chain is fixed deep inside the storage compartment, and the other end of the chain is permanently connected to the key. The key is stored in the storage section along with the chain. The money handling device locks the storage section in which the key is stored so that it cannot be opened. The money handling device unlocks the storage section on the condition that the user is authenticated in the authentication process. This makes it possible to store and manage the key, which is an important item, in the storage section of the money handling device.

Patent No. 6561356

However, in the money handling device of the prior art described above, it is necessary to add a dedicated storage section to the top of the money handling device, resulting in an increase in the size of the device. Furthermore, when using the key, the chain connected to the key may get in the way. If the key is simply removed from the chain, it will not be possible to detect if the storage compartment is closed with only the chain inside without the key, which poses a security problem.

The present disclosure has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems with the prior art, and aims to provide a money handling device that includes a storage section that can store items other than money, and that can manage the storage of items in the storage section. purpose.

The money processing device according to the present disclosure is a money processing device that performs at least one of the following: a depositing process in which money is deposited into the device from the outside, and a dispensing process in which money is withdrawn from the device to the outside. a storage section for storing money processed by the money processing section in the device; and a detection section for detecting money stored in the storage section, and the storage section is configured to store goods other than money. It is provided so as to be able to be pulled out of the apparatus for loading and unloading, and after the storage section is opened and closed, the presence or absence of an article stored in the storage section is detected by the detection section.

In the above configuration, the article stored in the storage section may be a key for locking/unlocking a component provided in the money handling device so as to be openable and closable.

In the above configuration, the money processing unit includes an identification unit that identifies the authenticity of the money, and the money stored in the storage unit may be counterfeit money that the identification unit identifies as fake.

In the above configuration, when the detection result by the detection unit changes from non-detection to detection due to opening and closing of the storage unit, the money processing device determines that the detection unit has detected an item other than money. You may.

In the above configuration, the money processing device determines that the detection unit has detected money when the detection result by the detection unit changes from non-detection to detection as the money processing unit executes money processing. It's okay.

In the above configuration, the money handling device further includes a locking section that locks the storage section so that it cannot be pulled out of the device, and an operating section that receives an operation for releasing the lock by the locking section, and the operating section The locking section may unlock the storage section based on the performed operation, so that the storage section can be opened and closed.

In the above configuration, the money processing device further includes a communication unit for communicating with a communication terminal, and the money processing device further includes a communication unit for communicating with a communication terminal, and the money processing device is configured to detect whether an operation for unlocking the storage unit has been performed on the communication terminal via the communication unit. Based on this, the lock section may unlock the storage section.

In the above configuration, the money handling device executes an authentication process for an operator who performs an operation to unlock the storage unit, and when it is confirmed that the operator has the authority to open and close the storage unit, the money processing device A locking portion may unlock the storage portion.

In the above configuration, the money handling device may change the operator who is authorized to unlock the storage unit through the authentication process, based on whether or not money is stored in the storage unit.

In the above configuration, the money handling device further includes a storage unit that stores log data in which information regarding opening and closing of the storage unit is recorded, and acquires identification information that identifies the operator in the authentication process, and acquires identification information that identifies the operator, and information and information regarding the date and time when the storage section was opened and closed may be recorded in the log data.

In the above configuration, the lock section is configured to allow the storage section to be pulled out to a predetermined position when storing the article in the storage section or taking out the article from the storage section. When taking out coins from the storage unit, it may be possible to pull out the storage section beyond the predetermined position. When taking out money from the storage unit, the storage unit may be removable from the money handling device.

In the above configuration, the operation modes of the money processing device include a money storage mode in which the storage section is used to store money, and an article storage mode in which the storage section is used to store items other than money. It's okay. The operator authorized to release the lock may be changed depending on the operation mode. In the case of money storage mode, the number of operators permitted to release the lock may be more limited than in the article storage mode. In the article storage mode, when the detection result by the detection unit changes from non-detection to detection, it is determined that an item other than money has been detected; in the money storage mode, the detection result by the detection unit changes from non-detection to detection. When the state changes from non-detection to detection, it may be determined that the coins are full.

In the above configuration, the money processing device may operate in the money storage mode when money is stored in the empty storage section, and may operate in the article storage mode when an article is stored. .

In the above configuration, the money processing device performs a process of stopping the money processing when money to be stored in the storage section is found in the money processing started while operating in the article storage mode, and a process of stopping the money processing and storing the money. A process selected from a process of storing the money in a storage part, a process of storing the money in a place different from the storage part, and a process of ejecting the money out of the apparatus may be executed.

In the above configuration, the detection section includes a sensor that detects that the storage section is full of coins, and the storage section includes an article storage section that stores the article at a position that can be detected by the sensor. It's okay to stay.

According to the money processing device according to the present disclosure, by opening and closing the storage section provided for storing money, items other than money can be stored in the storage section. The money handling device can strictly manage the articles by using the detection section to detect the presence or absence of the articles stored in the storage section.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining the outline of a money handling device according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a method for taking out coins from the money handling device. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method for storing and taking out keys in the money handling device. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a money processing system including a money processing device. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of the coin processing section. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the counterfeit currency storage section and the overflow storage section. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a method of opening and closing the counterfeit currency storage section and the overflow storage section. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a method of unlocking the overflow storage section and opening it to the outside of the apparatus. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a method of closing and locking the overflow storage section within the device. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in which the money processing device automatically sets the operation mode. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in which the money processing device automatically changes the operation mode from the counterfeit money storage mode or the key storage mode to the mixed storage mode. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in which the money processing device automatically changes the operation mode from the mixed storage mode to the counterfeit money storage mode or the key storage mode. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining differences in operation modes. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the operation display unit when the money processing device executes the notification process. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a key storage unit that is detachable from the storage unit. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining another example of the key storage section and an example in which a coin detection sensor and a key detection sensor are provided independently.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a money handling device according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining an overview of a money handling device 1 according to the present embodiment. The money processing device 1 includes a money processing section 10 that executes money processing. The money processing unit 10 executes at least one of a deposit process of receiving money from outside the device and storing it in the device, and a dispensing process of dispensing money stored in the device and discharging it outside the device. be able to. The type of money processed by the money processing device 1 is not particularly limited. The money processing device 1 may process only coins, only banknotes, or both coins and banknotes.

The money handling device 1 has a plurality of storage units for storing money, and at least one storage unit 100 among these storage units stores both money 200 and items 300 other than money, as shown in FIG. do. The storage unit 100 receives and stores the money 200 processed by the money processing unit 10. The coins 200 stored in the storage section 100 may be coins, banknotes, or both banknotes and coins. Let's continue with an example. The operator of the money handling device 1 can use the storage section 100 to store important items other than money. Although the type of article 300 stored in the storage section 100 is not particularly limited, the following description will be continued using an example in which the article 300 stored in the storage section 100 is a key 300.

As shown in FIG. 1, the money processing device 1 includes a locking section 20, an opening/closing detection section 30, a storage detection section 40, a storage section 50, an operation section 60, and a control section 70 in addition to the money processing section 10. The storage detection unit 40 functions as a detection unit that detects the coins 200 and the key 300 stored in the storage unit 100. Money processing device 1 may further include a communication unit for communicating with an external device. For example, the instruction operation regarding opening and closing of the storage section 100 may be performed on an external terminal via the communication section.

The storage unit 50 stores various information such as settings and programs necessary for the operation of the money processing device 1. The control unit 70 can control each part of the money processing device 1 based on operations performed by the operator of the money processing device 1 on the operation unit 60 . The functions and operations of the money processing device 1 described in this embodiment are realized by the control unit 70 controlling each unit while referring to various information stored in the storage unit 50.

The storage unit 100 is provided so as to be able to be pulled out from the housing of the money handling device 1, as shown by the broken line arrow in FIG. The lock section 20 can lock the storage section 100 so that it cannot be pulled out of the device. In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the storage section 100 is locked by the lock section 20 controlling the actuator 21 that rotates the lock member 22 . The type of actuator 21 is not particularly limited, and may be a solenoid or a stepping motor.

The storage section 100 is normally locked in a closed state, and receives and stores the coins 200 processed by the money processing section 10 from the top opening. When the operator performs a predetermined operation to open the storage section 100 using the operation section 60, the lock section 20 controls the actuator 21 to unlock the storage section 100. When the lock section 20 is unlocked, the operator can pull out the storage section 100 from the money handling device 1 by grasping the handle provided on the front surface of the storage section 100. The operator can store the key 300 in the storage section 100 that has been pulled out of the device, or can take out the key 300 from the storage section 100. Further, the operator can take out the coins 200 stored in the storage section 100 out of the device.

The lock part 20 can unlock the storage part 100 in two stages: partial release and full release. With partial release, it becomes possible to pull out the storage unit 100 to a predetermined position, and with full release, it becomes possible to pull out the storage unit 100 beyond the predetermined position where the storage unit 100 stops with partial release. Specifically, when the lock unit 20 executes the partial release process, the operator can pull out a part of the storage unit 100 from the money handling device 1, but cannot remove the storage unit 100 from the money handling device 1. It is not possible. When the lock unit 20 executes the full release process, the operator can remove the storage unit 100 from the money handling device 1.

For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the storage section 100 is provided with a regulating member 111 including a first regulating section 111a and a second regulating section 111b. Normally, the locking member 22 connected to the actuator 21 is in a locked position where it abuts the first restricting part 111a, and the storage part 100 is locked so that it cannot be pulled out from the money handling device 1.

When the control unit 70 instructs execution of the partial release process, the lock unit 20 controls the actuator 21 to rotate the lock member 22. The locking member 22 is separated from the first restricting part 111a and moves to a position where it comes into contact with the second restricting part 111b located behind the first restricting part 111a when the storage part 100 is pulled out. Thereby, the storage section 100 can be pulled out to a position where the second restricting section 111b abuts the locking member 22.

When the control unit 70 instructs to execute the full release process, the locking unit 20 controls the actuator 21 to separate the locking member 22 from the first regulating part 111a and the second regulating part 111b, that is, from the regulating member 111. move to position. Thereby, when the operator pulls out the storage section 100, the locking member 22 does not come into contact with the regulating member 111, and the operator can pull out the storage section 100 from the money handling device 1.

The operator can unlock the storage unit 100 by directly instructing execution of partial unlocking or full unlocking using the operating unit 60 . The money processing device 1 can also automatically select partial release or full release depending on the operation performed by the operator on the operation unit 60. For example, information associating partial release or full release with each operation performed by the operator is stored in advance in the storage unit 50. The control unit 70 selects partial release or full release based on the operation performed by the operator by referring to this information.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a method for taking out the coin 200 from the money handling device 1. When the operator instructs execution of a process involving taking out the coin 200 from the storage unit 100 using the operation unit 60, the control unit 70 automatically selects all release, and the lock unit 20 executes the all release process. do. As shown in FIG. 2, the operator can remove the storage unit 100 from the money handling device 1 and take out the coins 200 from the device.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method for storing and taking out the key 300 in the money processing device 1. When the operator instructs execution of a process involving storage or removal of the key 300 using the operation unit 60, the control unit 70 automatically selects partial release, and the lock unit 20 executes the partial release process. . 3(a) shows the storage unit 100 opened to the outside of the device after the lock unit 20 has partially released the process, and FIG. 3(b) shows the storage unit 100 closed after the key 300 has been stored. There is.

As shown in FIG. 3(a), the operator can take the key 300 in and out by pulling out the storage section 100 from the money handling device 1 and exposing the front part of the upper surface of the storage section 100 to the outside of the device. can. When the operator pulls out the storage section 100, the storage section 100 stops at a position where the locking member 22 shown in FIG. 1 comes into contact with the second restriction section 111b. As a result, when the operator pulls out the storage section 100 with the intention of inserting or removing the key 300, the storage section 100 may fall out of the money handling device 1, causing the storage section 100 and the items stored in the storage section 100 to be lost. It is designed to prevent it from falling.

After the operator takes out the coin 200 or puts in and takes out the key 300 and closes the storage section 100, the locking section 20 controls the actuator 21 to move the locking member 22 to the locking position where it comes into contact with the first regulating section 111a. By returning it to , the storage section 100 is locked again.

As shown in FIG. 1, the opening/closing detection section 30 uses the sensor 31 to detect whether or not the storage section 100 is pulled out. For example, an optical sensor 31 that emits and receives detection light with a light emitter and a light receiver is used.

When the storage section 100 is pulled out of the device, the sensor 31 enters a light-transmitting state in which the light-receiving section receives the detection light projected from the light-emitting section, and when the storage section 100 is in the closed position, the light-receiving section is arranged so that it is in a light-shielded state in which it cannot receive at least a portion of the detection light. The opening/closing detection section 30 detects opening/closing of the storage section 100 based on a change in detection light between a light-blocking state and a light-transmitting state. However, the type of sensor 31 is not particularly limited, and may be a mechanical sensor that mechanically detects the opening and closing of the storage section 100, or a magnetic sensor that detects the opening and closing of the storage section 100 using magnetic force. There may be.

When the lock section 20 executes the partial release or full release process and the operator opens the storage section 100, the opening/closing detection section 30 detects that the storage section 100 has moved from the closed position. When the operator closes the storage section 100, the opening/closing detection section 30 detects that the storage section 100 has returned to the closed position. The control unit 70 controls the lock unit 20 based on the detection result by the opening/closing detection unit 30, so that the storage unit 100 that has returned to the closed position is locked again. However, the locking by the locking section 20 after opening and closing the storage section 100 is not limited to the mode in which the locking is performed using the opening/closing detecting section 30, and the money handling device 1 may be in a mode in which the opening/closing detecting section 30 is not provided. It's okay. For example, the storage unit 100 may be locked after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the lock unit 20 executed the partial release or full release process. Alternatively, for example, the operator may perform a predetermined operation on the operation unit 60 indicating that the work in the storage section 100 is finished, and in response to this, the storage section 100 may be locked.

The control unit 70 can perform authentication processing of an operator who operates the operation unit 60 to open and close the storage unit 100. The storage unit 50 stores identification information for identifying each operator and authentication information for authenticating operators who are permitted to open and close the storage unit 100. Based on the identification information and authentication information, the control unit 70 executes an authentication process for an operator who requests opening/closing of the storage unit 100, and locks the storage unit 100 only when the operator has the authority to open/close the storage unit 100. Release. The authentication process may be performed using a conventionally known method. For example, the authentication information may include a password, and the authentication process may be performed by having the operator input the identification information and password. Further, for example, the authentication information may include biometric information such as a face, a fingerprint, a vein, etc., and the authentication process may be executed by acquiring the biometric information from a reading device corresponding to the biometric information.

Operators who are authenticated in the authentication process can also be classified into operators who can only partially cancel the storage unit 100 and operators who can execute both partial and complete cancellations. Information indicating whether the operator who has the authority to open and close the storage section 100 is an operator who is permitted to only partially release, or an operator who is permitted to both partially and fully release the operation information. The information is stored in the storage unit 50 in association with the person's identification information. Referring to this information, the control unit 70 causes the lock unit 20 to execute a partial release process if the authenticated operator is an operator who is permitted to only partially release the lock. On the other hand, if the authenticated operator is an operator who is permitted to perform both partial release and full release, the control unit 70 may perform partial release or full release based on the operation performed by the operator, as described above. The entire release process is selected and the lock unit 20 is caused to execute the selected process.

For example, among the operators who are allowed to put in and take out the key 300, an operator who is not allowed to take out the coin 200 from the storage section 100 is classified as an operator who can only partially release the coin 200, The authorized operators may be classified as operators who can execute partial cancellation and full cancellation. In this case, the storage unit 100 may be configured so that an operator who can only partially release the coins 200 cannot take them out.

The storage unit 50 stores log data in which information regarding opening and closing of the storage unit 100 is recorded. The control unit 70 records information regarding opening and closing of the storage unit 100 in log data based on at least one of the operation performed on the operation unit 60, the operation of the lock unit 20, and the detection result by the opening/closing detection unit 30. be able to.

The control unit 70 can record identification information of the operator in log data based on the result of the authentication process performed by the operator by operating the operation unit 60. The control unit 70 may record the operator's authentication date and time in addition to the identification information. The control unit 70 may record the date and time when the partial release or full release was performed based on the operation of the lock unit 20 in the log data. The control unit 70 may record at least one of the date and time when the storage unit 100 was opened and the date and time when the storage unit 100 was closed based on the detection result by the opening/closing detection unit 30 in the log data. This allows the operator to check who opened and closed the storage section 100 and when by referring to the log data.

The control unit 70 records in log data whether the lock unit 20 has executed partial release to store or take out the key 300 or full release to take out the coin 200. You can do it like this. This allows the operator to refer to the log data and confirm whether the key 300 has been stored or taken out or the coin 200 has been taken out by opening and closing the storage section 100.

The storage detection unit 40 can detect that the storage unit 100 is full of coins 200 using the sensor 41 shown in FIG. To detect the coin 200, for example, an optical sensor 41 that emits and receives detection light with a light emitter and a light receiver is used. Through holes 102 are formed in the side walls of the storage section 100 in the left and right directions of the device. The through hole 102 is formed so that the detection light passes through when the storage section 100 is in the closed position, and the space between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of the sensor 41 is transparent.

When the number of coins 200 stored in the storage unit 100 increases and the accumulated coins 200 block the detection light, the sensor 41 cannot transmit or receive at least part of the detection light between the light emitter and the light receiver. The light is blocked. The storage detection unit 40 detects that the storage unit 100 is full of coins 200 when the sensor 41 changes from a light-transmitting state to a light-blocking state as a result of the money processing unit 10 executing money processing. Note that the term "full" in this embodiment refers to a state in which a portion of the plurality of coins 200 accumulated in the storage section 100 has reached a predetermined height within the storage section 100. The coins 200 are arranged so as to change from a light-transmitting state to a light-blocking state when the coins 200 reach a predetermined height.

When the storage detection section 40 detects that the storage section 100 is full, the control section 70 can notify the operator of the money handling device 1 of this fact. For example, information indicating that the storage unit 100 is full is displayed on the display unit included in the money processing device 1. Upon receiving this notification, the operator who has the authority to release the entire coin performs a predetermined operation on the operation unit 60 to collect the coins 200 in the storage unit 100 out of the money handling device 1 as shown in FIG. can do.

One feature of the money handling device 1 is that the sensor 41 that detects coins in the storage section 100 can also be used to detect the key 300. As shown in FIG. 3, the storage section 100, which has a box-like shape with at least a portion of its upper surface open, has a key storage section 101 (101a to 101c) that stores a key 300. The key storage unit 101 functions as an item storage unit that stores items other than money. The coins 200 are stored so as to be deposited on the bottom surface of the box-shaped storage section 100. On the other hand, the key 300 is stored by being placed in the key storage section 101.

For example, the key storage unit 101 has a tray shape with an open top surface and surrounded on four sides. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, the key storage part 101 is formed by providing a bottom plate 101a surrounded on three sides by side walls of the storage part 100 with a side plate 101b rising upward. . The bottom plate 101a has a thin plate shape, and the coins 200 can be accumulated under the bottom plate 101a. The side plate 101b also has a thin plate shape, and, as shown in FIG. 1, can receive coins 200 processed by the money processing section 10 into the storage section 100 from the top opening. As shown in FIG. 3(a), when a part of the storage section 100 is pulled out to the outside of the money handling device 1, the key storage section 101 is inserted into the storage section 100 so that the operator can easily insert and remove the key 300. It is preferable to provide it at a position close to the upper surface of the.

A through hole 102 through which the detection light of the sensor 41 passes is formed in one of the side walls of the storage section 100 forming the key storage section 101 . As shown in FIG. 3, a notch 101c may be formed in the side plate 101b corresponding to the through hole 102. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, a notch 101c is formed in the side plate 101b so as not to block the detection light of the sensor 41 passing through the through hole 102 when the storage section 100 is in the closed position. It's okay. However, instead of the notch 101c, a through hole through which the detection light passes may be formed in the side plate 101b. As long as the side plate 101b does not block the detection light, the side plate 101b may not have the cutout 101c or the through hole.

When the key 300 is not stored in the storage section 100, as shown in FIG. 1, detection light is emitted and received between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of the sensor 41. The operator opens the storage section 100 to store the key 300 as shown in FIG. 3(a), and closes the storage section 100 as shown in FIG. 3(b). As a result, as shown in FIG. 3(b), at least a portion of the detection light is blocked by the key 300, and the sensor 41 enters the light-blocking state. The storage detection unit 40 detects the key 300 in the storage unit 100 based on the fact that the storage unit 100 is opened and closed and the sensor 41 changes from a light-transmitting state to a light-blocking state, that is, a change from a non-detection state to a detection state. detects that it is stored.

When the key 300 is taken out from the storage unit 100, the sensor 41 changes from the light blocking state shown in FIG. 3(b) to the light transmitting state shown in FIG. The storage detection unit 40 detects the key 300 from the storage unit 100 based on the fact that the storage unit 100 is opened and closed and the sensor 41 changes from a light-blocking state to a light-transmitting state, that is, a change from a detection state to a non-detection state. detects that it has been removed.

Specifically, when the sensor 41 that was in a light-transmitting state before the storage section 100 was opened becomes a light-blocking state after the storage section 100 is opened and closed, the storage detection section 40 determines that the key 300 is stored in the storage section 100. do. After the storage of the key 300 in the storage section 100 is detected, when the sensor 41, which was in a light-blocking state before the storage section 100 was opened, becomes transparent after the storage section 100 is opened and closed, the storage detection section 40 detects the storage state. It is determined that the key 300 has been taken out from the unit 100.

When the storage detection unit 40 detects storage or removal of the key 300, the control unit 70 can record this in the log data of the storage unit 50. For example, the control unit 70 logs the identification information of the operator who opened and closed the storage unit 100, information regarding the opening/closing time, and information indicating whether the key 300 is stored or removed at the time of opening/closing. Record in data. Thereby, the operator can refer to the log data to check who opened the storage section 100 and when the key 300 was stored therein, and who opened the storage section 100 and took out the key 300 when.

The types of coins 200 that the money processing unit 10 stores in the storage unit 100 are set in advance. If the key 300 is not stored in the storage section 100, the storage detection section 40 uses the sensor 41 to detect that the storage section 100 is full of coins 200. When the key 300 is stored in the storage section 100, the detection light of the sensor 41 is blocked by the key 300 as shown in FIG. 3(b), and the detection light detects that the storage section 100 is full of coins 200. become unable.

Therefore, when the storage detection section 40 detects that the key 300 is stored in the storage section 100, the control section 70 can change the method of processing the coins 200 processed by the money processing section 10. The operator of the money processing device 1 can set in advance how to change the processing method of the coins 200.

For example, when a coin 200 to be stored in the storage unit 100 is found in money processing that is started after the key 300 is stored in the storage unit 100, the control unit 70 stores the coin 200 in another storage unit in the money processing device 1. Store it in a location. In this case, the control unit 70 may store the coin 200 in an empty storage section among the plurality of storage sections included in the money handling device 1 .

Further, for example, if the coin 200 to be stored in the storage unit 100 is found during money processing after storing the key, the control unit 70 stops the money processing. In this case, the operator of the money processing device 1 may take out the coin 200 from the money processing device 1 and then restart money processing. When the operator performs a predetermined operation on the operation unit 60 after taking out the coin 200, the control unit 70 resumes the stopped money processing. After the control section 70 stops the money processing, the operator takes out the key 300 stored in the storage section 100 from the device, makes it possible to store the coin 200 in the storage section 100, and then restarts the money processing. You may. When the storage detection unit 40 detects that the key 300 has been taken out from the storage unit 100, the control unit 70 automatically restarts the stopped money processing.

Further, for example, if a coin 200 to be stored in the storage unit 100 is found during money processing after storing the key, the control unit 70 discharges the coin 200 out of the device. In this case, the control unit 70 may eject the coin 200 using a component provided for ejecting the coin 200 out of the device, such as a return port, a withdrawal port, a reject port, or the like.

In addition, even after the key 300 is stored in the storage section 100, the coins 200 to be stored in the storage section 100 can be set to continue to be stored in the storage section 100. In this case, since the sensor 41 cannot detect the coins 200, the control section 70 controls the storage section 100 when the number of coins 200 stored in the storage section 100 increases and reaches the preset upper limit number. The operator is notified to take out the coin 200 from.

The control unit 70 can count the number of coins 200 processed by the money processing unit 10 and stored in the storage unit 100. The number of coins that can be stored in the storage section 100 changes depending on the type, posture, etc. of the coins 200 stored. Therefore, the control unit 70 is able to detect whether the storage unit 100 is full of coins 200 using the sensor 41. In order to cope with the case where the sensor 41 can no longer be used for coin detection due to storage of the key 300, the operator of the money handling device 1 can ensure that the coin 200 can be stored in the storage section 100 regardless of the type, orientation, etc. The upper limit number of coins 200 can be set. Information indicating the upper limit number of sheets is stored in the storage unit 50. When the key 300 is stored in the storage section 100, the control section 70 reads the upper limit number of coins from the storage section 50, and on the condition that the number of coins 200 stored in the storage section 100 reaches the upper limit number, the operator Executes notification processing to. Thereby, the operator can take out the coins 200 from the storage section 100 before the storage section 100 becomes full of coins 200.

In this way, the money processing device 1 can store both coins 200 and keys 300 in one storage section 100. That is, the money processing device 1 can use one storage section 100 exclusively for storing coins 200, for storing keys 300, or for storing both coins 200 and keys 300. You can also. When the key 300 is not stored in the storage section 100, the money processing device 1 can detect that the storage section 100 is full of coins 200 using the sensor 41.

When the key 300 is stored in the storage section 100, the money processing device 1 can detect this using the same sensor 41. Further, the money processing device 1 can also detect that the key 300 is taken out from the storage section 100 using the sensor 41. That is, the sensor 41 is used to detect the coin 200 when the key 300 is not stored in the storage section 100, and is used to detect the key 300 when the key 300 is stored in the storage section 100.

Further, the money handling device 1 can lock the storage section 100 to restrict opening and closing of the storage section 100 by the operator. The money handling device 1 authenticates the operator and allows the storage section 100 to be opened and closed only when it is confirmed that the operator has predetermined authority. When the storage unit 100 is opened or closed, the money processing device 1 can store information such as the identification information of the operator who opened and closed the storage unit and the date and time of opening and closing in the storage unit 50. Thereby, the money processing device 1 can strictly manage the coins 200 and the keys 300.

Next, a processing method regarding money and keys 300 will be explained using a specific money processing device 1 as an example. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a money processing system including the money processing device 1. As shown in FIG. The money processing system includes a management device 2, a communication terminal 3, and a plurality of money processing devices 1. The number of money handling devices 1 is not particularly limited, and may be one or three or more.

The money processing device 1 shown in FIG. 4 includes a coin processing section 1a and a banknote processing section 1b, and can process both coins and banknotes. The banknote processing unit 1b includes a banknote depositing unit 510 and a banknote dispensing unit 590, and can perform banknote deposit and withdrawal processes. The coin processing section 1a includes a coin deposit section 410 and a coin withdrawal section 490, and can perform coin deposit processing and coin withdrawal processing.

The money handling device 1 includes an operation display section 65 made of a touch panel type liquid crystal display device. The operation display section 65 functions as an operation section and a display section. The operator can operate the operation display section 65 to execute money processing with the money processing device 1. The operator can open and close the storage section 100 of the money processing device 1 by operating the operation display section 65.

The management device 2 is composed of a computer device, and can communicate with each money processing device 1 via a network 4, either by wire or wirelessly. The management device 2 can manage the denomination and quantity of money stored in each money processing device 1. Furthermore, the management device 2 can manage the items stored in the storage section 100 of each money processing device 1.

The communication terminal 3 can communicate with the management device 2 via the network 4 in a wired or wireless manner. For example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone including an operation section and a display section is used as the communication terminal 3. The operator can check various information managed by the management device 2 by operating the communication terminal 3. For example, the operator can check the denomination and quantity of money stored in each money processing device 1 by displaying it on the screen of the communication terminal 3. Further, for example, the operator can check the storage status of the keys 300 stored in the storage section 100 of each money processing device 1. The operator can also unlock the storage unit 100 by the lock unit 20 by operating the communication terminal 3 through the communication unit included in the money processing device 1 . Even though it is necessary to execute the full release process for the storage unit 100 in the money processing device 1 and take out coins, when an operator who has the full release processing authority is not present, the operator who has this authority can use the communication terminal 3 to cause the money processing device 1 to execute the full release process.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the coin processing section 1a. FIG. 5(a) shows an example of the external appearance of the coin processing section 1a, and FIG. 5(b) shows an example of the internal configuration of the coin processing section 1a. As shown in FIG. 5(b), the coin processing section 1a includes a deposit section 410, a payout section 420, a deposit conveyance section 430 including a plurality of chutes 450, an identification section 440, a return section 460, and a storage section. ("counterfeit currency storage section" in the figure) 100, an overflow storage section 110, and a plurality of storage sections 470. The coin processing section 1a further includes a dispensing conveyance section 480 and a dispensing section 490. The coin processing section 1a shown in FIG. 5 uses the storage section 100, which can store both coins and articles, to store the fake coins that the identification section 440 identifies as counterfeit money. Hereinafter, fake coins will be referred to as counterfeit coins, and in order to distinguish them from the storage unit 470 that stores only coins, the storage unit 100 that stores counterfeit coins and articles will be referred to as a counterfeit coin storage unit 100.

During the deposit processing, a plurality of coins can be deposited from the deposit section 410. The deposit section 410 includes an opening provided on the front side of the upper surface of the coin processing section 1a. Coins inserted into the depositing section 410 through the opening fall into the dispensing section 420. The feeding unit 420 feeds out the coins received from the depositing unit 410 one by one to the depositing transport unit 430. The deposit conveyance section 430 conveys the coins dispensed from the dispensing section 420. The identification unit 440 identifies the coins conveyed by the deposit conveyance unit 430. The identification unit 440 identifies the denomination and authenticity of the coin. Based on the identification result by the identification unit 440, the gate of the chute 450 corresponding to the type of coin is opened.

Specifically, the counterfeit currency storage section 100, overflow storage section 110, and each storage section 470 are connected to the deposit transport section 430 in a one-to-one relationship by a chute 450. The entrance of each chute 450 is normally closed by a gate. When the gate corresponding to the type of coin is opened based on the identification result, the coin in the deposit conveyance section 430 falls into the chute 450 and is deposited into one of the counterfeit coin storage section 100, the overflow storage section 110, and the storage section 470. It will be stored. The coins that have not fallen from the chute 450 are transported by the deposit transport section 430 and fall into the payout section 420 again.

When the identification unit 440 identifies the coin as a fake coin, the coin is stored in the fake coin storage unit 100 as a fake coin. The coins identified as genuine coins by the identification unit 440 are stored in the storage unit 470 corresponding to the denomination of each coin. For example, coins are stored in the plurality of storage units 470 by denomination. When the storage section 470 is full and cannot store coins, the coins are stored in the overflow storage section 110. Coins and foreign objects that cannot be dispensed from the dispensing section 420 are discharged to the return section 460. Foreign objects that the identification section 440 identifies as neither genuine nor counterfeit coins are similarly discharged from the dispensing section 420 to the return section 460. The return unit 460 is provided so as to be able to be pulled out from the front of the device, so that foreign objects and coins returned during deposit processing can be taken out of the device. Note that the coin processing section 1a may include a reject port, and coins and foreign objects may be discharged from the reject port.

During the withdrawal process, coins to be withdrawn are fed out one by one from the storage section 470 and fall into the withdrawal conveyance section 480. The dispensing transport section 480 transports the coins and drops them onto the dispensing section 490 . The dispensing section 490 is provided so as to be able to be drawn out of the device from the front of the device, so that the coins dispensed to the dispensing section 490 can be taken out of the device. For example, by attaching a tray having a plurality of storage spaces to the dispensing unit 490 in advance, coins can be stored by denomination in each storage space.

The operator of the money handling device 1 can use the counterfeit money storage unit 100 as the storage unit 100 described in FIGS. 1 to 3. The money processing device 1 can change whether the counterfeit money storage section 100 is used for storing coins and keys 300, for storing keys 300, or for storing coins.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), a cover 90 that can be opened and closed is provided on the front surface of the coin processing section 1a. The coin processing section 1a is configured such that by opening the cover 90, work such as maintenance inside the coin processing section 1a can be performed. A storage section 470 in which a large number of coins are stored is provided inside the coin processing section 1a. For this reason, the cover 90 is usually locked so that it cannot be opened. The cover 90 can be opened by inserting the key 300 into the keyhole 91 of the cover 90 and unlocking it.

The operator of the money processing device 1 can store the key 300 for locking and unlocking the cover 90 in the counterfeit money storage section 100. The number of counterfeit coins stored in the counterfeit coin storage section 100 is smaller than the number of real coins stored in the storage section 470 and the overflow storage section 110. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the counterfeit currency storage section 100 is provided inside the overflow storage section 110.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the configurations of the counterfeit currency storage section 100 and the overflow storage section 110. FIG. 6(a) shows a perspective view of the counterfeit currency storage section 100 and the overflow storage section 110, and FIG. 6(b) shows a side view.

The counterfeit currency storage section 100, which includes through holes 102 for the sensors 41 on both left and right side walls, is formed using a part of the upper front side of the box-shaped overflow storage section 110. That is, the counterfeit currency storage section 100 is formed by partitioning the front upper part of the storage space of the overflow storage section 110 from the rest by a partition wall. The counterfeit coin storage section 100 and the overflow storage section 110 have their tops open, and coins that have fallen from the deposit transport section 430 through the chute 450 are stored through the openings on the top surface.

When the counterfeit coin storage section 100 is full of counterfeit coins, the storage detection section 40 detects the counterfeit coins using the sensor 41 that emits and receives detection light through the through hole 102, as explained in FIGS. 1 to 3. Detect. When the key 300 is stored in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 or when the key 300 is taken out from the counterfeit currency storage section 100, the storage detection section 40 uses the sensor 41 as explained in FIGS. 1 to 3. to detect this.

The overflow storage section 110 is also provided with a through hole 112 for detecting coins when it is full. When the overflow storage section 110 is full of coins, this is detected using another sensor that emits and receives detection light through the through hole 112.

In FIGS. 1 to 3, when the counterfeit money storage unit 100 is used as the storage unit 100 for coins and keys 300, an example in which the key storage unit 101 is provided inside has been explained. 41 can detect the key 300, the key storage section 101 may not be provided in the counterfeit currency storage section 100.

As shown in FIG. 6, grooves 113 that are long in the front-rear direction are formed on both left and right side surfaces of the overflow storage section 110. A regulating portion 113a for locking the opening and closing of the overflow storage portion 110 is formed on the front side of the groove portion 113. Using the groove portion 113 and the restriction portion 113a, the overflow storage portion 110 and the counterfeit currency storage portion 100 can be locked against the coin processing portion 1a, that is, the money processing device 1, so that they cannot be opened or closed.

The coin processing unit 1a uses the counterfeit coin storage unit 100 as a storage unit 100 for storing coins and keys 300 as explained in FIGS. By executing the partial release process, the counterfeit money storage unit 100 is pulled out of the device like the key storage unit 101 described in FIGS. 1 to 3. Hereinafter, the coin processing unit 1a will be described in detail as a money processing device 1.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a method of opening and closing the counterfeit currency storage section 100 and the overflow storage section 110. Unlocking of the overflow storage section 110 is performed in two stages: partial release and full release.

FIG. 7A shows a state in which the partial release process has been executed and the overflow storage section 110 has been pulled out from the money handling device 1 to a predetermined position, and the counterfeit money storage section 100 has been exposed outside the device. FIG. 7(b) shows a state in which the full release process has been executed and the overflow storage section 110 including the counterfeit currency storage section 100 has been pulled out beyond the predetermined position shown in FIG. 7(a). The operator can further pull out the overflow storage section 110 from the state shown in FIG. 7(b) and extract the overflow storage section 110 including the counterfeit coin storage section 100 from the coin processing section 1a.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a method of unlocking the overflow storage section 110 and opening it to the outside of the apparatus. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a method of closing and locking the overflow storage section 110 inside the device. 8 and 9 are schematic cross-sectional views of the overflow storage section 110 viewed from above, with the left side of the drawing being the front of the money handling device 1.

As shown in FIG. 8, the money handling device 1 has two locking members 22. As shown in FIG. The locking members 22 are arranged one each on the left and right outer sides of the overflow storage section 110 in the left-right direction of the device (up-down direction in the drawing). The locking section 20 and the actuator 21 control the movement of the locking member 22 in the left-right direction of the device.

The locking member 22 includes a claw member 22a and a biasing member 22b that biases the claw member 22a toward the overflow storage portion 110 inside the locking member 22. The claw member 22a protrudes to the outside of the locking member 22 due to the biasing force of the biasing member 22b. The claw member 22a is provided so as to be able to retreat into the locking member 22 against the biasing force of the biasing member 22b. The type of biasing member 22b is not particularly limited, and may be a coil spring or a plate spring.

FIG. 8(a) shows the closed position in which the overflow storage section 110 is closed. The overflow storage section 110 is stopped at a closed position where its front surface forms the same plane as the front surface of the money handling device 1, and is locked by the locking member 22. The money processing device 1 executes money processing with the overflow storage section 110 in the closed position, and the overflow storage section 110 and the counterfeit money storage section 100 cannot be opened or closed while the money processing is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when locking the overflow storage section 110, the locking member 22 is in a locked position where the claw members 22a have entered the grooves 113 on the outside of both sides of the overflow storage section 110. When the overflow storage section 110 is in the closed position and the locking member 22 is in the locking position, the back surface of the claw member 22a abuts against the restriction section 113a formed in the groove section 113 of the overflow storage section 110. Thereby, the overflow storage section 110 is locked so that it cannot be pulled out from the money handling device 1.

When the operator performs a predetermined operation on the operation display section 65, the lock section 20 executes a partial release process. In the partial release process, the lock member 22 moves to the lock release position away from the groove 113, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 8(a). As shown in FIG. 8(b), by moving the locking member 22 to the unlocking position where the claw member 22a comes out of the groove 113, the overflow storage section 110 is moved from the front of the money handling device 1 to the outside of the device. You will be able to pull it out. After the locking member 22 moves to the unlocked position, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the locking member 22 moves as shown by the arrow in FIG. 8(b) and returns to the locked position again.

When the locking member 22 returns to the locking position, the claw member 22a enters into the groove 113 again, but since it returns to the locking position while the overflow storage portion 110 is being pulled out of the device, the position where the claw member 22a enters is as follows. It is located at the rear (on the right side in the drawing) of the regulating portion 113a. As shown in FIG. 8(c), the claw member 22a comes into contact with the rear end wall surface of the groove 113 within the groove 113 of the overflow storage section 110 pulled out from the money handling device 1. The rear end wall surface of the groove portion 113 functions as the second restriction portion 111b described in FIG. 1. As a result, the operator cannot remove the overflow storage section 110 from the money processing device 1, and the overflow storage section 110 exposes only the counterfeit currency storage section 100 to the outside of the device, as shown in FIG. 7(a). It will stop at the specified position.

When the operator performs a predetermined operation on the operation display section 65, the lock section 20 executes a full release process. Similarly to the partial release process, in the full release process, the lock member 22 moves from the lock position to the unlock position as shown by the arrow in FIG. 8(a), but the lock member 22 moves as shown in FIG. 8(b). The time period in which the lock release position remains in the unlock position shown in is set longer than in the case of partial release processing. Therefore, the operator can pull out the overflow storage section 110 and remove it from the money handling device 1 while the locking member 22 is in the unlocked position. The locking member 22 returns from the unlocked position to the locked position after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

The claw member 22a has a curved surface shape that is sloped only on the front side so that the width in the front-rear direction becomes smaller as it approaches the tip. Therefore, when the overflow storage section 110 pushed back into the money handling device 1 comes into contact with the curved surface on the front side, the claw member 22a retreats into the locking member 22 against the biasing force of the biasing member 22b.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), even when the locking member 22 is in the locking position and the claw member 22a enters the groove portion 113 behind the regulating portion 113a, the overflow storage portion 110 is As shown in a), the claw member 22a can be returned to the closed position while being retracted into the locking member 22. The claw member 22a is biased by a biasing member 22b. Therefore, after the regulating portion 113a that moves backward as shown by the arrow in FIG. 9(a) passes the position of the claw member 22a, the claw member 22a is moved back into the groove portion 113 as shown in FIG. 9(b). enter in. As a result, the overflow storage section 110 that has returned to the closed position returns to the locked state in which it cannot be pulled out from the money handling device 1. Even when the overflow storage section 110 is removed from the money handling device 1, the operator moves the overflow storage section 110 to the closed position while pushing the claw member 22a into the locking member 22, as shown in FIG. 9(c). It can be returned.

Note that FIGS. 8 and 9 show an example of a method of locking the overflow storage section 110, and the locking method is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to a mode in which the actuator 21 moves the lock member 22 directly, but may also be a mode in which the lock member 22 is moved via one or more other members. When pushing the overflow storage section 110 back into the money handling device 1 to close it, the claw member 22a does not retreat into the locking member 22, but instead rotates in a direction that allows the overflow storage section 110 to pass through. It may be an aspect. The locking of the overflow storage section 110 may be performed as described in FIGS. 1 to 3. The locking member 22 may be provided only on one side of the overflow storage portion 110.

Money processing device 1 can operate in multiple operation modes. The operation modes include a counterfeit money storage mode (money storage mode) in which the counterfeit money storage section 100 is used to store counterfeit money, and a key storage mode (article storage mode) in which the counterfeit money storage section 100 is used to store keys 300. and is included. The operation mode can be changed manually by the operator by operating the operation display section 65. Further, the money processing device 1 can also automatically change the operation mode.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in which the money processing device 1 automatically sets the operation mode. The process shown in FIG. 10 is started with the counterfeit currency storage section 100 being empty.

For example, in the money processing device 1, an operation indicating that all counterfeit money is to be collected from the counterfeit currency storage section 100 is performed on the operation display section 65, the overflow storage section 110 is opened and closed, and after opening and closing, the overflow storage section 110 is returned to the counterfeit currency storage section 100. When it is confirmed that the key 300 is not present, the process shown in FIG. 10 is started. For example, the money processing device 1 may perform an operation indicating that there is no fake money stored in the fake money storage unit 100 during money processing and that the key 300 is to be removed from the fake money storage unit 100 on the operation display unit 65. When the overflow storage section 110 is opened and closed and it is confirmed that the key 300 is not present in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 after opening and closing, the process shown in FIG. 10 is started.

The operation mode is not set and the operation mode is on standby until the money processing is executed and counterfeit money is stored in the counterfeit money storage section 100, or until it is detected that the key 300 is stored in the counterfeit money storage section 100. state (step S1; No and step S4; No).

When the money processing device 1 executes money processing and stores the fake money in the fake money storage section 100 (step S1; Yes), the money processing device 1 stores only the fake money in the fake money storage section 100. It is determined that the currency is stored (step S2), and the operation mode is set to counterfeit currency storage mode (step S3).

For example, when coin deposit processing is started by operating the operation display section 65, and the coins transported by the deposit transport section 430 are identified as counterfeit coins by the identification section 440 and stored in the counterfeit coin storage section 100, the coin processing is performed. The device 1 sets the operation mode to the counterfeit money storage mode.

When it is detected that the key 300 is stored in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 without any counterfeit currency being stored in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 (Step S1; No), the money processing device 1 stores the counterfeit currency in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 (Step S4; Yes). It is determined that only the key 300 is stored in the key 100 (step S6), and the operation mode is set to key storage mode (step S6).

For example, when an operation is performed on the operation display section 65 to store the key 300 in the counterfeit currency storage section 100, the sensor 41 detects the key 300 stored in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 after opening and closing the counterfeit currency storage section 100. Upon detection, the money processing device 1 sets the operation mode to the key storage mode.

When the operation mode of the money processing device 1 is set to the counterfeit money storage mode or the key storage mode, the mode setting process ends. After the operation mode of the money processing device 1 is manually or automatically set to the counterfeit money storage mode or the key storage mode, the operation mode is automatically changed as necessary.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in which the money processing device 1 automatically changes the operation mode from the counterfeit currency storage mode or the key storage mode to the mixed storage mode in which both the counterfeit currency and the key 300 are stored. When the operation mode of the money processing device 1 is set to the counterfeit money storage mode, the money processing device 1 determines whether or not the key 300 is further stored in the counterfeit money storage section 100 in which counterfeit money is already stored. It is being monitored (step S11; No). When the key 300 is stored in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 (step S11; Yes), the money processing device 1 determines that both the counterfeit currency and the key 300 are stored in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 (step S11; Yes). S12), the operation mode is changed from counterfeit currency storage mode to mixed storage mode (step S13).

For example, when an operation is performed on the operation display section 65 to store the key 300 in the counterfeit currency storage section 100, the counterfeit currency in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 is brought into a transparent state (non-detection state) without being detected. When the sensor 41 that was there changes to a light shielding state (detection state) due to opening and closing of the counterfeit money storage section 100, the money processing device 1 determines that the key 300 is stored in the counterfeit money storage section 100 in addition to the counterfeit money. to change the operating mode to mixed storage mode.

When the operation mode of the money processing device 1 is set to the key storage mode, the money processing device 1 monitors whether or not additional fake money is stored in the fake money storage section 100 in which the key 300 is already stored. (Step S14; No). When the money processing is executed and the fake money is stored in the fake money storage unit 100 (step S14; Yes), the money processing device 1 detects that both the fake money and the key 300 are stored in the fake money storage unit 100. It is determined that (step S12), and the operation mode is changed from key storage mode to mixed storage mode (step S13).

For example, when a coin deposit process is started by operating the operation display unit 65 and a coin that the identification unit 440 identifies as a counterfeit coin is stored in the counterfeit coin storage unit 100, the money processing device 1 It is determined that counterfeit money is stored in the unit 100 in addition to the key 300, and the operation mode is changed to a mixed storage mode.

When the operation mode of the money processing device 1 is changed from the counterfeit money storage mode or the key storage mode to the mixed storage mode, the mode change process ends. After the operation mode of the money processing device 1 is changed to the mixed storage mode, the operation mode is automatically changed to the counterfeit money storage mode or the key storage mode as required.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in which the money processing device 1 automatically changes the operation mode from the mixed storage mode to the counterfeit money storage mode or the key storage mode. When the operation mode of the money processing device 1 is set to the mixed storage mode, until the key 300 is taken out from the counterfeit money storage section 100 or until all the counterfeit money is taken out from the counterfeit money storage section 100, The mixed storage mode is maintained (step S21; No and step S24; No).

When the key 300 is taken out from the counterfeit money storage section 100 in which counterfeit money and the key 300 are stored (step S21; Yes), the money processing device 1 determines that only counterfeit money is stored in the counterfeit currency storage section 100. After making a determination (step S22), the operation mode is changed from the mixed storage mode to the counterfeit currency storage mode (step S23).

For example, when an operation indicating that the key 300 is taken out from the counterfeit currency storage section 100 is performed on the operation display section 65, the sensor 41 changes from a light-blocking state (detection state) to a light-transmitting state (non-detection state) before and after opening and closing the overflow storage section 110. state), the money processing device 1 determines that the key 300 has been taken out from the counterfeit currency storage section 100 and changes the operation mode to the counterfeit currency storage mode.

When all the fake coins are removed from the fake money storage unit 100 in which the fake money and the key 300 are stored (step S24; Yes), the money processing device 1 determines that only the key 300 is stored in the fake money storage unit 100. The operation mode is changed from the mixed storage mode to the key storage mode (step S26).

For example, if an operation indicating that all counterfeit coins are to be collected from the counterfeit coin storage section 100 is performed on the operation display section 65, and the sensor 41 remains in the light-shielded state before and after opening and closing the overflow storage section 110, , the money processing device 1 determines that all the fake money has been taken out from the fake money storage unit 100 and changes the operation mode to the key storage mode.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining differences in operation modes. As shown in the items stored in FIG. 13, the counterfeit currency storage mode is an operation mode when the counterfeit currency storage section 100 stores only counterfeit currency. The key storage mode is an operation mode when the counterfeit money storage section 100 stores only the key 300. The mixed storage mode is an operation mode when the counterfeit currency storage section 100 stores both counterfeit currency and the key 300.

As shown in the access authority section of FIG. 13, in the counterfeit money storage mode and the mixed storage mode, since counterfeit money is stored in the counterfeit money storage section 100, the operator who can open and close the counterfeit money storage section 100 is limited to operators authorized to handle counterfeit currency. On the other hand, in the key storage mode, since no counterfeit money is stored in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 and only the key 300 is stored, the operator who is authorized to use the key 300 can store the counterfeit currency storage section 100. Can be opened and closed.

The storage unit 50 contains identification information of each operator, information indicating whether each operator is authorized to use the key 300, and information indicating whether each operator is authorized to handle counterfeit currency. The information is stored in association with the other information. When the operator operates the operation display unit 65 to open the counterfeit money storage unit 100, the money processing device 1 performs authentication processing for the operator, refers to information in the storage unit 50, and performs an operation to open the counterfeit money storage unit 100. The opening and closing of the counterfeit currency storage section 100 is controlled as described above according to the authority of the person.

As shown in the sensor section of FIG. 13, the sensor 41 is used in the counterfeit currency storage mode to detect whether the counterfeit currency storage section 100 is full of counterfeit coins. On the other hand, in the key storage mode and the mixed storage mode, the same sensor 41 is used to detect whether the key 300 is put in or taken out.

The counterfeit money processing item in FIG. 13 shows a method for processing counterfeit money found during execution of money processing. If the identification unit 440 detects counterfeit money during operation in the counterfeit money storage mode, normal storage processing is executed. In the normal storage process, the money processing device 1 stores counterfeit money in the counterfeit money storage section 100.

If the identification unit 440 detects counterfeit money while operating in the key storage mode or the mixed storage mode, the money processing device 1 detects the counterfeit currency by one of stop processing, mixed storage processing, separate storage processing, or rejection processing. process. The operator of the money processing device 1 can select in advance which process should be used to process counterfeit money.

When the stop processing is selected, the money processing device 1 stops the money processing in response to the identification unit 440 detecting counterfeit money. For example, the operator opens the casing of the coin processing section 1a and collects the counterfeit coins in the deposit transport section 430 out of the device. After collecting the counterfeit money, the operator can perform a predetermined operation on the operation display section 65 to restart the stopped money processing. Further, for example, after stopping the money processing, the operator operates the operation display section 65 to select which of mixed storage processing, separate storage processing, and rejection processing should be used to process the counterfeit money. After selecting the counterfeit money processing method, the operator can perform a predetermined operation on the operation display section 65 to restart the stopped money processing. After restarting money processing, the money processing device 1 processes counterfeit money using the method selected by the operator.

When the mixed storage process is selected, the money processing device 1 stores the fake money in the fake money storage section 100. However, the detection light of the sensor 41 is blocked by the key 300, and the money processing device 1 cannot detect that the counterfeit coin storage section 100 is full of counterfeit coins. For this reason, the money processing device 1 counts the number of fake coins stored in the fake money storage unit 100, and when the number reaches a preset upper limit, prompts the operator to remove the fake coins from the fake money storage unit 100. Execute notification processing to instruct collection. If the number of counterfeit coins reaches the upper limit during the money processing, the money processing device 1 interrupts the money processing and executes the notification process. The operator who has received the notification can resume the interrupted money processing by collecting all the fake money from the fake money storage section 100 and performing a predetermined operation on the operation display section 65.

When the separate storage process is selected, the money processing device 1 stores the counterfeit coins in a location different from the counterfeit currency storage section 100 within the device. Specifically, the money processing device 1 identifies an empty storage section in which no coins are stored from among the overflow storage section 110 and the plurality of storage sections 470, and stores the counterfeit coins therein. In this case, the money processing device 1 displays on the screen of the operation display section 65 information indicating that the counterfeit money has been stored in a location different from the counterfeit money storage section 100 and information indicating the storage location of the counterfeit currency. Executes notification processing to notify the operator. This notification process may be executed during coin processing, or may be executed after coin processing is completed. Note that if there is no empty storage section in the overflow storage section 110 and the storage section 470, the money processing device 1 interrupts money processing and executes a notification process to notify this. In this case, the operator who has received the notification either takes out the key 300 from the counterfeit coin storage section 100 and empties it, or takes out a coin from either the overflow storage section 110 or the storage section 470. After emptying, the money processing can be restarted by performing a predetermined operation on the operation display section 65. Alternatively, the operator may select mixed storage processing or reject processing to restart money processing.

If the reject process is selected, the money processing device 1 rejects the counterfeit money from the device. Specifically, the money processing device 1 continues to transport the counterfeit coins detected by the identification unit 440 by the deposit transport unit 430 without dropping them from the chute 450, and transfers them to the dispensing unit 420 shown in FIG. 5(b). return. When the coins fed out by the feeding unit 420 are only fake coins after processing the real coins, the money processing device 1 rejects the fake coins returned to the feeding unit 420 from the device by discharging them to the return unit 460. . However, if the money processing device 1 has a chute 450 that connects the deposit transport section 430 and the return section 460, the chute 450 may be used to reject counterfeit coins from the return section 460. When the money processing device 1 has a reject port for rejecting coins, counterfeit coins may be rejected from the reject port.

The money processing device 1 can perform a notification process of displaying information indicating whether or not the key 300 is stored in the counterfeit money storage unit 100 on the screen of the operation display unit 65 to notify the operator. .

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the operation display section 65 when the money processing device 1 executes the notification process. FIG. 14(a) shows an example of a menu screen displayed on the operation display section 65 when using the money handling device 1. The operator can cause the money processing device 1 to execute a selected menu from among the menus for deposit processing, withdrawal processing, etc. displayed on this menu screen. Among the menus displayed on the menu screen, a "key management" menu is displayed, and information indicating whether or not the key 300 is being stored in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 is displayed here. However, the display location of the information 601 is an example and is not particularly limited. For example, it may be displayed in a title bar labeled "Menu" at the top of the screen. Further, in addition to the information 601 indicating the presence or absence of the key 300, information indicating the operation mode of the money processing device 1 may be displayed.

The screen shown in FIG. 14(b) is displayed on the operation display section 65 when you select "Amount in stock" on the menu screen and check the denomination and quantity of money stored in the money processing device 1. An example screen is shown below. As shown in FIG. 14(b), information 602 indicating whether or not the key 300 is being stored in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 is displayed on the screen displaying the amount of money. In addition to the information 602 indicating the presence or absence of the key 300, information indicating the operation mode of the money processing device 1 may be displayed on the screen.

The screen shown in FIG. 14(c) is an example of a screen displayed on the operation display section 65 when "key management" is selected on the menu screen and information regarding the key 300 is confirmed. Information recorded in the log data of the storage unit 50 is displayed on the key management screen.

As shown in FIG. 14(c), data of each item such as device ID, key, user ID, opening date and time, closing date and time, and contents are displayed on the screen. The device ID is identification information for identifying each money processing device 1. The money processing device 1 displaying this screen is displayed at the top, and below it, information about other money processing devices 1 managed by the management device 2 within the money processing system is displayed. However, the information on other money processing devices 1 may not be displayed.

In the key item, information indicating whether or not the key 300 is stored in the counterfeit money storage unit 100 is displayed. In the user ID field, identification information of the operator who stored the key 300 in the counterfeit currency storage section 100 and identification information of the operator who took out the key 300 from the counterfeit currency storage section 100 are displayed. The opening date and time field displays the date and time when the counterfeit currency storage section 100 was opened, and the closing date and time field displays the date and time when the counterfeit currency storage section 100 was closed. The content item includes information indicating whether the operator whose identification information is registered in the operator ID item has stored the key 300 in the counterfeit currency storage unit 100 or taken out the key 300 from the counterfeit currency storage unit 100. is displayed.

The operator can check on the screen shown in FIG. 14(c) who opened the counterfeit currency storage section 100 and stored the key 300, and who took out the key 300 from the counterfeit currency storage section 100 and when. can. In addition to displaying the key management data shown in FIG. 14(c) on the operation display unit 65 of the money processing device 1, it is also possible to display it on the screen of the communication terminal 3 that is communicably connected to the management device 2. ing. For example, the administrator who manages the money processing device 1 can check the usage status of the key 300 by operating the communication terminal 3 and displaying the screen shown in FIG. 14(c) on the screen.

Note that the items shown in FIG. 14(c) are merely examples, and the information that can be confirmed by the operator is not limited thereto. For example, part of the information shown in FIG. 14(c) may not be displayed on the screen, or information not shown in FIG. 14(c) may be displayed.

The configuration of the storage unit 100 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is an example, and the configuration of the storage unit 100 is not limited thereto. For example, as shown in FIG. 15(a), a trapezoidal key storage section 701 on which the key 300 is placed may be detachably provided in the storage section 100. The key storage portion 702 may have a mold 702a into which the key 300 is fitted. By forming the frame 702a so that it has a groove through which the detection light of the sensor 41 passes, matching the position of the through hole 102 of the storage section 100, and so that the key 300 closes the groove when the key 300 is fitted, When storing the key 300, it is possible to reliably block the light detected by the sensor 41. Since the key storage parts 701 and 702 are trapezoidal, coins can also be stored in the space below the stand on which the key 300 is placed.

As shown in FIG. 15(b), a tray-shaped key storage section 711 may be provided to be detachably attached to the storage section 100. In this case as well, the key storage portion 712 having a mold 713 into which the key 300 is fitted may be used. By supporting the tray-shaped key storage sections 711 and 712 by the upper edge of the storage section 100 so as to hang them above the storage section 100, coins can also be stored in the space below the tray section on which the key 300 is placed. be able to.

An electronic tag is attached to the key 300, and an electronic tag reader capable of reading the information of the electronic tag is provided near the storage section 100 in the closed position in the money handling device 1, and the storage detection section 40 uses the electronic tag reader to detect the key. 300 may be detected. In this case, regardless of the operation mode, the money processing device 1 uses the sensor 41 to detect that the storage section 100 is full of coins, and uses the electronic tag reader to detect the presence or absence of the key 300. can be used.

The key 300 is not limited to the mode in which the key 300 is placed on the key storage section, but the mode in which the key 300 is inserted and stored into the hole of the key storage section 721 provided in the storage section 100, as shown in FIG. 16(a). It may be. For example, a hole may be provided in the key storage portion 721 so that when the key 300 is inserted, the handle (head of the key 300) of the key 300 blocks the detection light of the sensor 41 passing through the through hole 102. . The key storage part 721 may be provided in a removable manner with respect to the storage part 100, similar to the key storage parts 701 and 711 shown in FIG.

The sensor 41 that detects the key 300 and coins is not limited to an optical sensor as long as it can detect the key 300 and coins as described above. For example, a mechanical sensor may be used, or a weight sensor may be used. Further, as shown in FIG. 16(b), a sensor 41 used by the storage detection unit 40 to detect fullness of coins and a sensor 43 used to detect the key 300 may be provided independently. . Thereby, as shown in FIG. 16(b), the storage detection unit 40 detects the presence or absence of the key 300 using the sensor 43, and even when the key 300 is stored, the sensor 41 detects whether the coins are full. I can do it.

Further, although an example has been shown in which the sensor 41 for detecting that the storage section 100 is full of coins is used to detect the presence or absence of the key 300 stored in the storage section 100, the sensor 41 is It is not limited to sensors used for fullness detection. For example, the sensor 41 may be a sensor that detects the presence or absence of coins in the storage section 100. Specifically, the sensor 41 may be a sensor provided to detect when even one coin is stored in the storage section 100.

Although FIGS. 10 to 12 of the present embodiment show an example of a process in which the operation mode of the money processing device 1 is automatically changed, the money processing device 1 is not limited to a mode in which all of these processes are executed. An embodiment may be adopted in which only part of the processing is executed. For example, the money processing device 1 may operate in a counterfeit money storage mode or a key storage mode manually designated by the operator, and execute at least one of the processes shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.

As described above, the money handling device can use the storage section provided for storing money to store items such as keys. For this reason, unlike in the case where a storage section exclusively for goods is provided separately, the money processing device does not become large-sized. Further, the money handling device can detect the presence or absence of an article such as a key stored in the storage section by using a sensor provided for detecting coins in the storage section. The money processing device can use a sensor to detect whether an article has been stored or taken out, and can record this. Therefore, the money handling device can strictly manage the items stored in the storage section.

1 Money processing device 1a Coin processing section 1b Banknote processing section 2 Management device 3 Communication terminal 4 Network 10 Money processing section 20 Lock section 30 Open/close detection section 31, 41, 43 Sensor 40 Storage detection section 50 Storage section 60 Operation section 65 Operation display Section 70 Control section 100 Storage section (counterfeit currency storage section)
101, 701, 702, 711, 712, 721 Key storage section 110 Overflow storage section

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a money processing unit that executes at least one of a deposit process in which money is deposited into the device from the outside, and a withdrawal process in which money is withdrawn from the device to the outside;
a storage unit that stores money processed by the money processing unit within the device;
and a detection unit that detects coins stored in the storage unit,
The storage section is provided so as to be able to be pulled out of the device in order to put in and take out items other than money,
A money handling device characterized in that, after the storage section is opened and closed, the presence or absence of an article stored in the storage section is detected by the detection section. The money processing device according to claim 1, wherein the article stored in the storage section is a key for locking/unlocking a component provided in the money processing device so as to be openable and closable. The money processing unit includes an identification unit that identifies authenticity of money,
The money processing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the money stored in the storage unit is counterfeit money that the identification unit identifies as fake. Claim 1, wherein when the detection result by the detection unit changes from non-detection to detection due to opening and closing of the storage unit, it is determined that the detection unit has detected an item other than money. The money handling device according to any one of items 3 to 3. Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that when the detection result by the detection unit changes from non-detection to detection due to the money processing unit executing the money processing, it is determined that the detection unit has detected the money. 4. The money handling device according to any one of 4. a lock portion that locks the storage portion so that it cannot be pulled out of the device;
further comprising an operation section that accepts an operation for releasing the lock by the lock section,
6. The storage section can be opened and closed by the locking section unlocking the storage section based on an operation performed on the operation section. The money handling device described in . It further includes a communication section for communicating with a communication terminal,
The locking unit unlocks the storage unit based on the communication terminal performing an operation for unlocking the storage unit via the communication unit. 6. The money processing device according to 6. If it is confirmed that the operator has the authority to open and close the storage unit by performing an authentication process for the operator who performs the operation of unlocking the storage unit, the lock unit unlocks the storage unit. The money processing device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the money processing device is released. 9. The money handling device according to claim 8, wherein the operator who is authorized to unlock the storage section is changed through the authentication process based on whether or not money is stored in the storage section. Further comprising a storage unit that stores log data in which information regarding opening and closing of the storage unit is recorded,
Claim 8 or 9, wherein in the authentication process, identification information for identifying the operator is acquired, and the identification information and information regarding the date and time when the storage section was opened and closed are recorded in the log data. The money handling device described in . The lock part is
When storing the article in the storage section or taking out the article from the storage section, the storage section can be pulled out to a predetermined position,
The money processing device according to any one of claims 6 to 10, characterized in that when taking out money from the storage unit, the storage unit can be pulled out beyond the predetermined position. Device. The operation mode of the money handling device includes:
a money storage mode in which the storage section is used to store money;
The money handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising an article storage mode in which the storage section is used to store articles other than money. 13. The device operates in the money storage mode when money is stored in the empty storage section, and operates in the article storage mode when goods are stored in the empty storage section. Money handling equipment. If money to be stored in the storage section is found in money processing started during operation in the item storage mode, processing for stopping the money processing, and processing for storing the money in the storage section. , executing a process selected from among a process of storing the money in a location different from the storage unit and a process of ejecting the money out of the device. Money handling equipment. The detection unit includes a sensor that detects that the storage unit is full of coins,
The money handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the storage section includes an article storage section that stores the article at a position that can be detected by the sensor.

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