JP3288561B2 - Banknote counting machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a banknote counting machine which feeds out banknotes one by one and counts them while discriminating between denominations and authenticity. More particularly, the present invention relates to a banknote counting machine which can be easily used as a banknote depositing machine. The present invention relates to an improved bill counting machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A banknote counting machine which feeds out banknotes one by one, temporarily stops counting when a predetermined number of banknotes are reached, and can sort a predetermined number of banknotes is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 59-1984.
No. 183476.

[0003] In this method, the number of sheets to be sorted is set in advance, and when the number reaches the number in the middle of counting, the feeding of the bills is stopped. It is also possible to stop the feeding of bills only when the number of seed bills reaches the set number.

[0004]

However, in the conventional banknote counting machine, for example, even though 200 to 300 banknotes can be divided into smaller 100-sheet banknotes, originally, one banknote can be processed in one transaction. 10 bills with only about 30 bills
It is not possible to sort every 0 pages.

[0005] By the way, bank counters and the like often use a banknote counter for depositing banknotes. For example, in a financial institution in the United States, an operator moves deposited bills counted by a bill counter to shelves separated for each denomination, and when tightening a day, reconfirms the number of bills on this shelf. There are places where the system is adopted.

In this case, there is a problem that it takes a lot of trouble and time to count many bills again by the bill counter, and it is demanded that the number of bills can be easily grasped.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a banknote counter that enables batch processing not only for each transaction but also for a plurality of transactions, and that can separate banknotes for each transaction and for each predetermined number of batches. .

Another object of the present invention is to make it possible to use a banknote counting machine in a depositing process for separating and storing banknotes for each transaction and for a predetermined number of batches.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, a bill counting machine of the present invention feeds out bills placed on a hopper section one by one, and identifies a plurality of denominations and authenticity of bills. In a banknote counting machine that counts and stacks genuine notes of a specific denomination in the stacker unit and discharges genuine notes and counterfeit notes other than the specific denomination to the reject unit, each fraction batch of the plurality of denominations A fraction batch number setting means (26, S6) for setting the number of sheets, and a fraction batch number setting storage means (2) for storing the fraction number of batches for each set denomination.
1, FIG. 7 (i)) and a cumulative fraction count number storage means (23) for storing the cumulative fraction count number less than the fraction batch number over a plurality of transactions in a plurality of storage areas for each of the plurality of denominations. , FIG. 7 (f)), an identification means (27) for identifying at least the denomination and authenticity of the bills fed from the hopper section, and a decision key (* key) for instructing the decision contents of one transaction. Each time a banknote of the specific denomination passes through the identification means and is conveyed to the stacker, the cumulative fraction count stored in the storage area corresponding to the specific denomination of the cumulative fraction count number storage means A cumulative fraction counting means (24, S38) for adding a count value to the number of sheets; and a cumulative fraction counting number of the specific denomination to the fraction batch number of the specific denomination stored in the fraction batch number setting storage means. When equal And stopping means for stopping the feeding of the bills from the hopper (22, S44), after feeding stopping the bill, when a bill is withdrawn from the stacker unit,
The cumulative fraction count number of the specific denomination stored in the cumulative fraction count storage means is cleared, and when the confirm key is operated, each denomination stored in the cumulative fraction count storage means is cleared. Means (25, S50) for clearing the cumulative number of counted pieces that does not clear the cumulative number of counted pieces;
It is characterized by having.

By providing such a configuration, batch processing (stopping counting at a set number) can be performed over a plurality of transactions, and until the set number (called a fractional number in the embodiment) is reached. Keeps counting,
When the number reaches the set number, the counting is temporarily stopped, that fact is displayed on the display unit, and the counting is automatically restarted by extracting the bill from the stacker unit.

That is, when the number of batches is reached during the counting of one transaction, the operation is automatically stopped and the banknotes are once moved.
The transaction is stored as one transaction until the confirmation key is pressed.

When the bill is stopped at a fractional number, when the bill is moved to the shelf, the operator places a partition plate on the bill so that the separation can be recognized. By doing so, the number of banknotes between the partition plates becomes a preset number (fraction batch number), so simply by counting the partition plates, the number of banknotes of that denomination can be easily understood, and The number of banknotes can be grasped only by counting the banknotes above the last partition plate.

The number (and / or amount, total amount of one transaction) of each denomination in one transaction is separately stored and can be displayed. Confirm key (* in the embodiment)
Pressing the key moves the contents of one transaction to the fixed memory. If an optional printer is connected, the details of one transaction will be journal printed when the enter key is pressed.
Therefore, the bill counting machine can be used as a bill receiving machine.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a bill counter to which the present invention is applied. In the figure, 11 is a hopper on which bills to be counted or bills to be deposited are set, 12 is a display operation panel, 13 is a reject pocket on which rejected bills are stacked, and 14 is a counted pocket. It is a stacker on which bills are stacked.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the display operation panel 12, which is roughly divided into a left liquid crystal display panel and a switch panel. The liquid crystal display panel has a 3-digit mode display area, a 6-digit guidance display area, a 5-digit denomination,
It consists of a bill number display area, a 3-digit batch display area, and a 9-digit count display area. The liquid crystal display panel is also used as an interactive interface between the operator and the built-in microcomputer.

The switch panel has a total (TOTA)
L) switch, call (CALL) switch, AMT /
PCS switch, mode (MODE) selection switch, start / stop (START / STOP) switch,
Asterisk (*) switch, set (SET) switch, batch (BATCH) switch, plus (PLU)
An S) switch and a clear (C) switch are provided.

Each time the operator presses the mode switch,
Deposit mode (MIX) → Different denomination detection mode (DD) →
The mode is switched, for example, counting mode (CNT) → MIX, and MIX, D.M. Either D or CNT is displayed. When the call switch is operated, the amount of each denomination or the total amount is displayed in the deposit or different denomination detection mode. For example, a specific denomination or ALL is displayed. In the display area, every time the key is pressed, ALL →
＄ 1 → ＄ 2 → ＄ 5 → ＄ 10 → ＄ 20 → ＄ 50 → ＄ 100
The display goes around like → Count screen (original state) → ALL. In the display area, the total amount or the counted number of the desired denomination is displayed. In the case of ALL, the total amount or the number of counts is displayed. AMT / PC
With the S switch, the display of the amount and the display of the number can be switched. By operating the start / stop key, it is possible to return from this state.

The asterisk (*) switch is used as an input for data approval in the deposit mode and the different denomination detection mode. The start / stop switch is used to start and stop counting. The clear switch (C) is used to clear an error or the number of counts. For example, in the different denomination detection mode, the denomination whose count value is displayed is cleared, and no data is stored. Call (C
Pressing the (ALL) key to select the denomination and pressing the clear (C) key clears the data of the selected denomination. In the deposit mode, all count values or amounts are cleared. In the count mode, the count value is cleared.

The AMT / PCS switch switches the display of the number of sheets or the amount of money on the display in the deposit mode or the different kind detection mode. Used when a desired denomination is displayed by a call or a total key.

The total switch is used to display the total value or the total value of the denominations of all transactions, which are determined and stored by the asterisk (*) switch in the deposit mode or the different denomination detection mode. When the desired denomination or ALL is displayed, the display area shows ALL → $ 1 → $ 2 → $ 5 → $ 10 → $ 20 → $ 5
The display circulates like 0 → $ 100 → counting screen (original screen) → ALL. To return from this display, either display the state of the counting screen or press the start / stop key.

The batch switch specifies the number of batches in the counting mode or the different kind detection mode. Batch display is 100 →-→ 20 → each time the batch switch is pressed.
It goes around like 40 → 50 → 100. The number or amount of the display area is cleared. The change of the preset batch number will be described later.

The plus switch specifies the number of batches in the counting mode or the different denomination detection mode. The batch number is increased by pressing each key. Successive key presses increase the batch count faster. The maximum number of batches is 200. The set switch sets various settings to default. Although a certain operation is performed by a simultaneous operation in which a plurality of keys are combined, the description is omitted.

FIG. 4 schematically shows a bill transport mechanism in a bill counter. The transport of bills is performed as described below. When the operator sets a bill in the hopper, the presence of the bill is detected by the automatic start sensor HP of the reflection type sensor. The bill is sent out by the sensor HP
It is started by automatic start using the output of, or by operating a start switch. The bill is produced by a delivery roller having a clutch at the right end and a brake at the left end. The delivery roller feeds the bill through a clutch for a predetermined time by receiving power, and applies a brake to prevent the bill from being additionally fed or double fed. In the transport path, optical sensors SP1L, R to SP6 each including a light emitter and a light receiver are arranged, and are used for detecting abnormal transport (jam of a banknote), detecting a banknote position, and the like.

The optical sensor SP1 is used for controlling the clutch and the brake. Behind the optical sensor SP2,
A line sensor LS and a magnetic head MG are arranged. The planar arrangement of these sensors on the banknote transport path is as shown in FIG. Optical sensors SP2L and SP
2R is used for detecting bill length, double feeding, skew, chain, and the like of bills. The line sensor LS is a reflection type and is used for detecting a denomination, a direction, a bill width, and the like. The magnetic heads MGL and MGR are used for authenticating bills. In the vicinity of the magnetic head MG, a rotating disk (not shown) is provided, which is interlocked with the movement of the bill transport mechanism. The slit on the rotating disk is read by the photo interrupter PI, and a clock signal synchronized with the conveyance is obtained.

After the bill has been discriminated and the abnormality has been detected, the bill is rejected by the flipper FL in the middle of the transport path.
3 or the stacker 14. Flipper FL
When the leading end of the bill reaches the optical sensor SP3, the bill is driven by the solenoid SD, and a normal bill is sent to the stacker 14,
A different denomination or an abnormal bill is sent to the reject pocket 13. The bill sent to the reject pocket 13 is detected by the optical sensor SP6. The banknotes going to the stacker via the flipper FL are arranged on the way by the impeller FIN and are discharged to the stacker 14. The presence of the bill in the stacker 14 is detected by the optical sensor SP5.

The bill transport mechanism is driven by a main motor MM. The impeller FIN is driven by a fin motor FM. A power unit PU is provided for driving the above-described solenoid, motor, sensor, control unit described later, and the like.

Next, the control section of the bill counter will be described. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a control unit realized by a CPU system. The control unit is roughly divided into a fraction batch number setting storage unit 21, a stop unit 22, a cumulative fraction number storage unit 23, and a cumulative fraction number counting unit 24. Means for clearing the cumulative number of counted pieces 25, means for setting the number of batched fractions 2
6, identification means 27, and the like.

The fraction batch number setting means 26 is an interface for assisting a user's input operation and setting the number of sheets to be accumulated at least for each denomination. The fraction batch number setting storage unit 21 stores the set fraction batch number for each denomination for each denomination. The identification means 27 identifies the denomination, authenticity, and the like of the bill carried out of the hopper. The cumulative fraction number counting means 24 counts the number of banknotes of the denomination identified by the identification means 27 as being the same as the denomination set in advance as a counting target. At this time, the addition is started from the accumulated number for each denomination stored in the accumulated fraction counted number storage means 23. The cumulative fraction count storage means 23 holds the fraction count value accumulated for each denomination. Stop means 22
Stops feeding of bills when the cumulative fraction counted number of the specific denomination reaches a preset fraction batch number. The cumulative fraction count number clearing unit 25 clears the fraction batch number of the corresponding denomination in the cumulative fraction count number storing unit 23 when the user removes the banknote from the stacker after stopping the feeding of the banknote.

In this way, the control unit controls the overall operation of the bill counter and, at the start of counting, starts accumulation from the number stored in the accumulated fraction count number storage means 23,
The cumulative fraction count number of the specific denomination counted by the cumulative fraction number counting means 24 is the fraction batch number setting storage means 21.
When the number of batches becomes equal to the set fraction batch number, the feeding of bills from the hopper is stopped. Until the counted number of the specific denomination reaches the number set by the fraction batch number setting means 26, it is not reset every transaction,
The counted number is stored over a plurality of transactions.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration of a control unit for realizing each unit shown in FIG. In the figure,
The control unit includes various sensor interfaces 31, the drive unit 3
2. Various setting unit 33, display unit 34, ROM 35, RAM
36.

The various sensor interfaces 31 convert the outputs of the sensors into signals and supply them to the CPU 37. The sensors connected to the various sensor interfaces 31 include the aforementioned SP1 to SP6 for detecting the position of the bill, the photo interrupter PI, the line sensor LS for identifying the bill, a magnetic sensor MG, and the like. The drive unit 32 includes a CPU 37
According to the output of the main motor MM, the fin motor FM,
The solenoid SD, the clutch CL, the brake BR and the like are driven.

The various setting sections 33 are constituted by a panel switch group of the display operation panel 12. The display unit 34 is configured by a liquid crystal display panel of the display operation panel 12. The ROM 35 stores a control program of the apparatus, data for discriminating bills, and the like. The RAM 36 is used as a main memory of the CPU, and stores control programs, control data, selections, parameters, and the like input by the operator.

The RAM 36 or a register in the CPU stores denominations # 1 to # 100, as shown in FIG.
Regarding the reserve, the counting number buffer (a), the previous completion buffer (b), the temporary buffer (c), the confirmation buffer (payment mode) (d), the confirmation buffer (different denomination detection mode) (e), the fraction number buffer ( The storage locations of the different denomination detection mode) (f), the total number (counting mode) (g), the count completion (counting mode) (h), and the fraction batch set number (i) are secured.

In the deposit (MIX) mode, if it is possible to discriminate even if denominations are mixed, a counting buffer for the denomination is used.
The number is added to (a). In the different kind detection mode,
Feeding is started in a state where there is no bill in the stacker 14, the denomination is automatically set for the first denomination determined as a genuine bill, and the other denominations are rejected.

The previous completion buffer (b) is provided for returning data up to the data at the time of batch completion when an error occurs in counting after batch completion. For example, ＄
20 is counted 30 times, and the cumulative fraction counted number is 1 of the set value.
It becomes equal to 00 and once stopped, the counted number buffer
(a) is 30 and fraction buffer (f) is 100. When the bills are extracted from the stacker 14, counting is continued (in the case of the same denomination).
0 is copied to the previous completion buffer (b), and the previous completion buffer (b) becomes 30. Then, the fraction buffer (f)
Is cleared and becomes 0. When an error stop occurs on the 15th sheet, the counted number buffer (a) becomes 45 and the previous completion buffer
(b) is 30 and fraction buffer (f) is 15, but when the operator removes the bill and presses the clear key,
From the content of the fraction buffer (f),
(a) minus previous completion buffer (b) ". That is, 1
5- (45-30) = 0, and it is possible to return to the time when the batch is completed.

The primary buffer (c) stores one transaction.
When the denomination is changed, the counted number buffer (a) is added to the primary buffer (c), and the counted number buffer (a) and the previously completed buffer (b) are cleared. When confirmed with the asterisk (*) key, it moves to the confirmation buffer (d) or (e).

If the call (CALL) key is pressed before the asterisk (*) key is pressed to confirm the contents, the contents (number or amount) of the "count buffer (a) + primary buffer (c)" are pressed by the call key. Each denomination is displayed in the order of all denominations.

The determination buffers (d) and (e) store the total of the day.

The fraction buffer (f) stores the current batch fraction (cumulative fraction count) for each denomination. It counts up in synchronization with the count up of the counted number buffer (a). When the banknote is removed from the stacker 14 after the completion of the batch, the corresponding denomination is cleared to zero. Also, when the batch set number is changed, it is cleared to 0.

The total number (g) and the count completion (h) are areas used in the counting mode. Note that denomination identification is not performed in the counting mode. Even if bills of different denominations are inserted, they are counted as they are. Skew, etc. are rejected. The two methods are provided to restore the data at the time of batch completion when an error occurs in counting after the completion of batch.

The set number of batches for each denomination is stored in a separate storage area.
(i) is stored for each denomination. Each time the batch (BATCH) key is pressed, the display of the batch number is set to 1
00 →-(no setting) → 20 → 40 → 50 → 100 to select. To set for each denomination, call (C
ALL) key and change the denomination to ALL → ＄ 1 → ＄ 2 → ＄
5 → ＄ 10 → ＄ 20 → ＄ 50 → ＄ 100 → Counting screen → A
When the desired denomination is displayed, the number is set using the batch key. The display is returned to the original display by the start / stop (START / STOP) key. When the same number is set for all denominations, ALL is displayed with the call key, and the setting is performed with the batch key.

The set number can be set to an arbitrary number by using a separate (SET) key. For example, the set key is repeatedly pressed to set the preset batch mode shown in FIG. In this mode, "20 → 40 → 50 →
100 "is displayed. Pressing the asterisk key moves the cursor around each number, highlighting the currently selected number. When the batch key is pressed in the highlighted state, the selected numerical value changes by “10”.
When the plus (PLUS) key is pressed, the selected numerical value changes by “1”. The numerical value can be set up to a maximum of “200”. For example, after selecting “100” with the cursor and pressing the batch key ten times, the set value becomes “20”.
0 ". Start / Stop (START / STO
Pressing the P) key returns to the original counting screen. Batch fraction number (fraction batch number) is usually 100 denominations
Often set to sheets. For this reason, in this counting machine,
The use of the "ALL" key facilitates setting for all denominations, and allows each bank to freely set the fractional number of batches for all denominations.

The operation of the control unit (CPU) will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the batch processing in the different denomination detection mode will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the number of batches is set to, for example, 100, and the batch processing and the different kind detection mode are selected.

In the first transaction (processing), $ 20 bill is 70
In the second transaction, it is assumed that $ 20 bills are 80.
The banknotes (70) are set, and counting of the first transaction is started. When the first bill is sent from the hopper and discriminated to be $ 20, $ 20 is displayed in the denomination display area at the upper right of the display panel. Banknotes other than $ 20 are rejected and collected in the reject pocket 13. “DD” is displayed in the mode display area at the upper left of the display panel, and the set batch number “100” is displayed in the batch display area at the lower left of the display panel. When the counting is completed, the accumulated value “$ 1400” is displayed in the counting display area at the lower right of the display panel. When the operator presses the asterisk (*) key, the count value is held in the memory and one transaction is confirmed.
Take out the counted bills (70) from the stacker.

Next, the banknotes (80) are set, and the second
Start counting transactions. Banknotes are discriminated for each sheet, ＄
Twenty bills are counted. Counting 30 sheets, the number of batches set to be cumulative with the number of sheets counted in the first transaction, 70 sheets, "1"
When the number reaches "00", a batch stop is performed, and the counter temporarily stops. At this time, “BATCH” is displayed in the guidance display area of the display panel. Operator is Stacker 1
When four to thirty bills are removed, automatic restart is performed and counting is restarted. When the counting is completed, the display becomes a cumulative display, and “$ 1600” is displayed in the counting display area.

In this way, when the counting is completed for each transaction and the number of batches is reached during the processing of the transaction,
A batch stop is performed each time.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, when banknotes are stored in shelves separated for each denomination, a black partition plate for distinguishing each transaction and a white partition plate for each batch number are provided. On the bill. Then, by simply counting the number of white dividers and the fractional banknotes, counting can be easily performed for each denomination, and each transaction can be distinguished.

The operation of the control unit (CPU) will be described with reference to a flowchart. First, as shown in FIG. 11, initial settings corresponding to the customer are performed in advance when shipping (delivery) the bill counting machine. In order to accumulate fractions in the different denomination detection mode, set (SE)
By repeatedly pressing the T) key, a batch mode setting screen as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the display panel. To move the cursor to the “ON” position, press the asterisk (*) key to highlight “ON” and set a batch mode for accumulating fractions. After pressing the asterisk (*) key during normal use, which will be described later, the batch memory is continuously held over a plurality of transactions. When set to “OFF”, the batch memory is cleared every time after counting is completed, and batch processing without normal accumulation of fractions (batch processing for that time)
Is set. Press the start / stop key to return to the counting screen (step S2).

To set a fraction batch in the different denomination detection mode, a mode (MODE) key is pressed to enter the different denomination detection mode. If the counting mode is set, a counting batch can be set (step S4). To set the number of batches for each denomination, press the CALL key to display the denomination (or all denominations ALL) to be fractionally batched, and press the BATCH key to select each denomination (or Set the number of batches for all denominations. For example, AL
L is displayed, and the batch number “100” is set for all denominations. Press the start / stop key to return to the counting screen (step S6).

Next, a description will be given, with reference to FIG. 13 and FIG.
First, the operator selects a mode (MODE) key different denomination detection (DD) mode. The display panel displays "D.
"D" is displayed, but the denomination is not displayed yet because the denomination is automatically set by the first bill. Since the denomination has not been determined, the number of fraction batches corresponding to the denomination is not displayed. However, when the fraction batch number is the same for all denominations, the fraction batch number can be displayed at the lower left of the display panel (step S12).

It is determined whether or not a bill is set on the hopper 11 based on the output of the sensor HP. One transaction is usually summarized for each denomination (step S1).
4). Driving the main motor MM to operate the transport system,
The clutch CL of the delivery roller is connected, the brake BR is released, and the feeding of bills is started (step S16).
During the transportation of the bill, the line sensor LS and the magnetic head MG discriminate between a genuine bill and a fake bill (step S18). If it is not determined that the bill is genuine, the bill is rejected by the reject unit 1.
Sent to 3. Even if it is a genuine bill, it is determined that the skew is abnormal or the length is abnormal. When the reject unit 13 is full (step S22), the operation of feeding out the banknote is stopped (step S24). If the reject unit 13 is not full (step S22), the next bill is discriminated (step S18).

If the bill is genuine (step S18),
It is determined whether or not the bill is the first bill sent when the stacker 14 is empty (step S26). If it is the first bill, it is determined whether the batch processing has been completed. Since it is not completed at first (Step S28), as shown in FIG. 9A, the denomination of the genuine bill is set and displayed on the display panel (Step S32). The set value of the fraction batch of the denomination is displayed (step S34), and "1" is added (accumulated) to the counted number and the accumulated fraction number (step S38).

Although the batch has been completed (step S2)
8) If the denominations are not the same (step S30), the setting display of the genuine denomination (step S32) and the setting value of the number of batches are displayed (step S34). If the batch has been completed (step S28) and the denomination is the same as the previous processing (step S30), "1" is added (accumulated) to the counted number and the accumulated fractional number (step S38).

If the bill fed from the stacker is not the first bill (step S26), it is determined whether or not the bill is the same as the set denomination (step S36). If the set denomination is not the same, rejection is performed to align the same denomination on the stacker (steps S20 to S24). If it is the same as the set denomination, "1" is added to the counted number and "1" is also added to the accumulated fractional number (step S38).

Accordingly, after the second sheet, only the same denomination as the first sheet is added to the counted number buffer (a) and the fractional number buffer (f) in the storage area shown in FIG. The same denomination is accumulated in the stacker 14. In addition, the display is performed by displaying either the number of sheets or the amount of money, and as described above, AMT / P
The display changes each time the CS key is pressed.

When the counted number reaches the set value of the fractional batch, the batch is completed (step S42), the feeding of bills is stopped (step S44), and "BATC" is displayed on the display panel 12.
"H" is displayed (step S46). It is monitored by the sensor SP5 whether the banknote has been removed from the stacker 14 (step S48). When a banknote is removed by the operator, the corresponding denomination is accumulated in a fraction buffer.
Only (f) is cleared (step S50), the feeding of the bill is restarted (step S52), and the process is repeated from step S18.

If the counted number does not reach the set value of the fractional batch, the batch is not completed (step S42), and the hopper 11
(Step S6)
2). When the bills in the hopper 11 are exhausted, the feeding of the bills is stopped (step S64), and it is determined whether the confirmation (*) key is pressed (step S66).
If the confirmation key is pressed, one transaction (the current transaction) is confirmed (step S68). `` Counting buffer (a)
+ The contents of the primary buffer (c) "are added to the final buffer (e) which stores the total of the day. When a printer is connected to the bill counter, the contents of the storage area are transferred to a printer (not shown), and the details of the transaction are printed in a journal. Then, the process ends.

If the enter key has not been pressed, it is determined whether a bill has been added to the hopper (step S).
70). When a bill is added, payout is restarted (step S52), and the process is repeated from step S18. Therefore, if the same denomination is added without being taken out of the stacker 14, continuous addition is performed (if a different denomination is added, it is rejected).

When a bill is not added to the hopper 11,
It is determined whether or not a bill has been removed from the stacker 14 (step S72). If the bill has not been removed from the stacker 14, steps S66 to S72 are repeated. When a bill is extracted from the stacker 14, it is determined whether or not a bill has been added to the hopper 11 (step S7).
4). If the bill is not added, steps S66-S
Repeat 74. When a bill is added to the hopper 11 (step S74), the feeding of the bill is restarted (step S74).
52), and repeat from step S18.

When the same denomination is added after the banknotes are removed from the stacker 14 (step S74), the batch is not stopped at the completion of the batch, so the denomination is set again. The content of the counted number buffer (a) is
(b) is moved (added), the counted number buffer (a) is cleared, and the counting is started from zero. In addition, call (CAL
The total number (money) can be displayed again by the L) key.

In step S62, when a bill is present in the hopper, it is determined whether or not a stop (START / STOP) key has been pressed (step S82). The stop key is pressed by the operator when it is desired to stop manually for some reason. If not, the process is repeated from step S18.

When the stop (START / STOP) key is pressed, the feeding of the bill is stopped (step S8).
4) It is monitored whether a start (START / STOP) key or clear key (C) is pressed (step S).
86, S88). When the start key is pressed, the feeding of the banknote is restarted (step S52), and step S1 is executed.
Repeat from 8. When the clear key is pressed (step S88), the count value is cleared (step S90),
finish.

The above-described control mode will be described with reference to the example of FIG. The first transaction is set to 70 for $ 20 banknote, the second transaction is set to 80 for $ 20 banknote, and the fraction batch is set to 100.

When 30 $ 20 bills are obtained in the second transaction, the cumulative fractional number becomes 100, so the operation is temporarily stopped (step S44). "BATCH" is displayed on the display section. The operator takes out 30 bills from the stacker 14, transfers them to a shelf, and places a white partition plate on the bills. Since there are the remaining 50 sheets in the hopper 11, when the operator takes out 30 sheets from the stacker 14, the feeding of the banknotes is resumed (step S52), and the banknotes are discriminated (step S18). When the 31st sheet is identified as a genuine bill, the batch has been completed (step S28), so it is determined whether or not the denominations are the same denomination (step S30). Since the denominations are the same denomination, the counted number buffer (a) and the fractional number buffer (f) ) Is added to "1" (step S38). Since the fraction batch has been completed in the previous counting,
Although this is an addition to (Step S50), since the counted number buffer (a) is continuously added, the display of the second transaction is performed continuously from the previous time.

If $ 20 banknote is batch stop 30
Assuming that the number of $ 5 banknotes has reached 10 from the top (step S28), the $ 5 banknote is set as the target of the fractional batch (step S32), and the fractional batch of the $ 5 banknote is set. Is displayed (step S3).
4). The count value for the $ 20 banknote up to that point is $ 2
Zero bills are moved to the primary buffer and fractional batches are made for $ 5 bills.

If, in the second transaction, for example, only 20 out of 80 banknotes of $ 20 are set in the hopper and counted, the operation is stopped in a batch undetermined state (step S6).
4). After removing 20 sheets from the stacker (step S7
2), when the remaining 60 sheets are set on the hopper (step S74), feeding is resumed (step S52). Since the batch is not completed (step S28), the denomination # 20 of the 21st banknote is set again (step S3).
2), counting starts from 0. However, since twenty of the $ 20 bills are stored in the primary buffer (c), if the contents of the denomination of $ 20 are called by the call (CALL) key, "count buffer (a) + Primary buffer
(c) "is displayed, so that the total value of the $ 20 bill is displayed.

The denomination was automatically set according to the denomination of the first genuine bill delivered when there was no bill in the stacker section 14. However, the denomination was separately set using a key. You may make it set.

[0068]

As described above, the bill counting machine of the present invention enables fraction batch processing over a plurality of transactions, so that not only the transaction units but also the predetermined number of denomination bills can be classified. As a result, the payment process can be easily completed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the bill counter.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display operation panel 12.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a bill transport system.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a sensor for identifying bills.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a control system of the bill counter.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a storage area in a memory.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a preset batch mode.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of fractional batch processing.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a depositing process using a shelf for storing bills.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of setting a fractional batch number.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a setting example of a batch mode.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a different denomination detection / fraction batch processing mode.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a different denomination detection / fraction batch processing mode.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Hopper 12 Display operation panel 13 Reject pocket 14 Stacker SP1-SP6 Optical sensor 21 Fractional batch number setting storage means 22 Stopping means 23 Cumulative fractional count number storing means 24 Cumulative fractional number counting means 25 Cumulative fractional count number clearing means 26 Fractional batch number Setting means 27 Identification means

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Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A bill placed on a hopper is fed out one by one, counted while discriminating a plurality of denominations and authenticity of the bill, and genuine bills of a specific denomination are accumulated in a stacker, and identified. A bill counter for discharging genuine bills and counterfeit bills other than denominations to a rejecting unit, wherein a fraction batch number setting means for setting a fraction batch number of each of the plurality of denominations, and each set denomination A fractional batch number setting storage means for storing the fractional batch number with respect to, and a cumulative fractional number for storing the cumulative fraction count number less than the fractional batch number over a plurality of transactions in a plurality of storage areas for each of the plurality of denominations. Counting number storage means, identification means for identifying at least the denomination and authenticity of the bills fed from the hopper section, a confirmation key for instructing confirmation of the content of one transaction, and the bill of the specific denomination is Identification means Every time the sheet is conveyed to the stacker through the storage unit, a cumulative fraction number counting means for adding a count value to the cumulative fraction count number stored in the storage area corresponding to the specific denomination of the cumulative fraction counting number storage means And stopping the feeding of bills from the hopper when the cumulative fraction count number of the specific denomination becomes equal to the fraction batch number of the specific denomination stored in the fraction batch number setting storage unit. Means, after the dispensing of the bill, when the bill is extracted from the stacker unit, clear the cumulative fraction counted number of the specific denomination stored in the cumulative fraction counted number storage means,
When the enter key is operated, the cumulative fraction count sheets
Cumulative fraction count of each denomination stored in the number storage means
A banknote counter comprising: a cumulative fraction count number clearing unit that does not clear the number . 2. The denomination of the banknote which is firstly identified as a genuine banknote when the banknote is fed out in a state where the banknote is not present in the stacker unit. Banknote counting machine.