JP3748142B2 - Value medium transport system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention provides a value medium transport system for transporting a value medium having value such as cash, checks, gift certificates, and other securities to a predetermined destination.ToRelated.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Conventionally, there are the following examples of methods for collecting and managing sales at individual sales outlets or sales outlets of large stores.
  In other words, a night-safe depositing method in which sales and sales slips for each store are entrusted for processing in a state of being enclosed in a dedicated bag.
  Further, a drawer depositing method in which a cash register drawer is formed in a cassette structure, and the cash collected in the drawer portion is used as a drawer for a depositing process provided to a cash depositing apparatus installed by a collection contractor (such as a security company).
  Also, a dedicated deposit cassette method that collects only 10,000 yen bills by placing a dedicated deposit cassette that accommodates only 10,000 yen bills at a cash register (account), and collects the dedicated deposit cassettes to a collection contractor for a predetermined period or amount. .
  A clerk depositing method in which cash is sold by a clerk who is set up by a consignment collector who collects the sales when the store is closed and a cash deposit device installed by the bank.
[0003]
  Each of the above methods has the following problems. That is,
  In the case of the night safe deposit method described above, the night safe dedicated bags are inserted into the night safe by the number of small management units at each store, each sales floor, etc., so the work of putting cash and slips into the bag and post-processing is very troublesome There is a point.
[0004]
  In other words, the post-processing work described above involves collecting the night safe box bag, taking out separately enclosed cash and slips, counting the cash manually or by machine, checking the slips, and It is an operation to execute a deposit procedure such as transfer, and in this post-processing, it is necessary to concentrate the counting processing later and collect and the cash to be counted is an individual management unit There is a problem that the work load is increased and the post-processing takes time and labor.
[0005]
  Moreover, not only on the post-processing side, but also on the pre-processing side, that is, as the work of the clerk who puts cash into the night safe box, it is complicated to count sales, count cash manually, fill out consignment slips, etc. There is a heavy work, and this work takes time. In addition to the regular staff engaged in the above work, there are many temporary staff members such as part-time workers, and the reduction of work including fraud induction is a problem.
[0006]
  Furthermore, the above-mentioned dedicated deposit cassette method also has problems such as pre-processing such as slip function and post-processing such as check processing of slip and cash. is doing.
[0007]
  In addition, as an alternative to the night safe deposit method and the dedicated safe cassette method described above, there are the following problems when using a cash deposit apparatus such as the above-described drawer deposit method and clerk deposit method. . That is,
  The clerk deposit method has a security problem because the clerk needs to deposit cash directly by hand.
[0008]
  When both of the above methods are used, the processing for depositing sales proceeds at the tenant's (management unit) closing time, and a waiting queue for the order of the deposit operation is created in front of the cash deposit device. Since the counting process, receipt issuing process, etc. are performed in real time, the processing time per transaction is long, which is the cause of the queue and the processing efficiency is poor.
[0009]
  In addition, if there are multiple cash deposit devices, the above queue will be eliminated accordingly, but if it is a queue only for a specific time such as a closing time as mentioned above, it will be active in other time zones. The operating rate of the apparatus is extremely poor, and costs are wasted. Further, since the collected cash corresponding to the additional devices is distributed to each device, the burden of aggregation on the collection contractor side increases.
[0010]
  Moreover, according to the above-mentioned cash deposit apparatus, since the counting process is mechanically performed inside the apparatus, it is unavoidable to jam banknotes and coins. When such a failure such as a jam occurs, the operation (operation) of the apparatus stops, and the user must wait until the failure is recovered. In addition, since the above-described failure recovery work is performed by the collection contractor, there is a problem that the number of dispatches increases.
[0011]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  The present invention solves each of the above-mentioned problems by transporting a reasonable value medium such as cash, reduces pre-processing and post-processing of the value medium for transportation, and also processes the value medium itself. Can reduce the work burden on both the store side and the collection contractor side, and can increase the security by reducing direct contact with the value medium of the staff, and many other utility values Value media transport system that can be obtainedOfFor the purpose of provision.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a storage cassette and a transport cassette for storing a value medium,EnteredA value medium collecting device for transferring the value medium of the storage cassette to the transport cassette,A value medium transport system for transporting a value medium held in the transport cassette,The storage cassetteHolds the value medium related data including the counting means for counting the amount of the stored value medium, the authenticating means for authenticating the validity of the stored value medium, and the amount of the value medium and the authentication information by the authenticating means. A storage unit and a communication unit that transmits the value medium related data to the value medium collection device, wherein the value medium collection device includes the storage cartridge. Transfer means for transferring the value medium stored in the set to the transport cassette, a communication unit for communicating with the storage cassette or the transport cassette, and the value medium related data received from the input storage cassette If the authentication information exists, the control unit transfers the value medium and the value medium related data to the transport cassette, and returns the storage cassette if the authentication information does not exist.It is a value medium transport system.
[0013]
  The invention according to claim 2 of the present invention isThe authentication information by the authentication means is an authentication code indicating that the amount of the value medium stored in the storage cassette is fixed.It is a value medium transport system.
[0014]
[Operation and effect of the invention]
  This invention (claim)1), A value medium such as sales proceeds is stored in a storage cassette for each store or each management unit of each sales floor, and related data of the value medium is collected at the time of storage. For example, in the case of cash, related data such as denominations of coins and banknotes, the number and amount of each denomination, the total storage amount, and the date of receipt of the value medium are collected. When the stored value medium of the storage cassette is transferred to the transport cassette for transporting, the collected value medium related data is also transferred simultaneously with the transfer of the value medium, and the transport cassette is transported.
[0015]
  If transported in this way, that is, the storage of the value medium in the storage cassette can be stored in the storage cassette at any time when the value medium reaches an appropriate storage amount, and related data is accumulated at the time of storage to store any value medium. By transferring to the transport cassette in the time zone, for example, it can be avoided that the storage processing is concentrated in the closed time zone as in the prior art, and the preprocessing work is smoothed and reduced.
[0016]
  Furthermore, when the value medium is stored in the storage cassette and at the same time the related data is held, the amount of the value medium is determined at this point, and when the value medium is transferred from the storage cassette to the transport cassette, By transferring the data, it is possible to transfer the value medium for which the quantity has been determined. At the time of this transfer, there is no takeover processing work such as counting of the value medium and slip processing, so the transfer work can be simplified and processed. In addition, it is possible to speed up the process, and it is possible to perform mechanical transfer such as using a device for the above-described transfer, thereby improving security.
[0017]
  Furthermore, when transferring with the value medium collection device, the device side does not need the counting process, so that it is not necessary to feed and transport one sheet of media, for example,,It is possible to adopt a simple transfer structure, such as transferring (carrying) the value medium in a bundle. Therefore, if the value medium is a bill or a coin, the machine can be prevented from being down due to the occurrence of a jam, and the work for recovery from the failure can be avoided. The burden on the transport contractor (collection contractor) is reduced.
[0018]
  Further, since the value medium and the value medium-related data are concentrated on the transport cassette, there is no conventional work of matching and confirming the slip, the collection is simple, and the burden on the collection work can be reduced.
[0019]
  Furthermore, when transferring the value medium of the transport cassette on behalf of the contractor's account, it may be executed based on the value medium related data transferred at the same time as the value medium, and post-processing is simplified and speeded up.
[0020]
  further,By providing storage means in the storage cassette and storing the value medium related data in this, the correspondence between the storage value medium and the related data is ensured, and there is no mistake with other storage value media..
[0021]
  further,The amount of value media received is counted and stored as value media related data.ToThe amount of value media stored is clarified, and the amount of data and storage cassetteAndCan be transported with the same correspondence, and later verification becomes easy.
[0022]
  In particular,Responsible for the confirmation operation before and after the transfer by permitting transfer of the value medium and its related data on condition that the authenticity of the value medium stored in the storage cassette is authenticated by the authentication means A demarcation (a boundary that divides the scope of responsibility, for example, a boundary that divides the scope of responsibility between the store and the collector) can be formed, and the responsibility demarcation between the store and the collection contractor becomes clear.
[0023]
【Example】
  An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
  The drawing shows a collection system for collecting the sales proceeds of the store, and FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of the collection system. The register 12 installed in the cash register area (accounting office) 11 of the store 10 has banknotes and cash of coins ( The sales proceeds according to the value medium example) are stored.
[0024]
  In collecting the sales proceeds of the respective registers 12..., These sales proceeds are stored in the storage cassette A (A1, A2,... An) and recovered. In storing the sales money in the storage cassette A, the data related to the sales money is also transferred.
[0024]
  The above-described timing of storing the sales proceeds in the storage cassette A is executed at a fixed time, when the sales amount reaches a certain amount, or at the time of collection that is set when the store is closed. Cash is stored in the discriminator with the discrimination function and the counting function, connected to the storage cassette A, and the counter is counted by the discriminator. In addition, the storage cassette A may have a built-in device having a cash take-in function, a discrimination function, and a counting function, and may be mechanically operated by the built-in device. The case where it performs mechanically with an apparatus is shown. Furthermore, although the storage cassette A can be divided into a bill-dedicated type and a coin-dedicated type, this embodiment shows a dual-use type in which bills and coins can be distinguished and stored.
[0025]
  Further, when the sales proceeds are stored in the above-described storage cassette A, the data related to the sales proceeds are also transferred to the storage cassette A. This data transfer is recorded by inserting a slip issued by the register 12, inserting a machine-readable magnetic card issued by the register 12, incorporating a storage device in the storage cassette A, and a clerk uses the register 12, for example. In this embodiment, the counting mechanism provided in the storage cassette A can be used for recording in the storage device or storing the count value by the counting mechanism provided in the storage cassette A in the storage device. The obtained count value is stored in a built-in storage device, and other necessary data is stored in the storage device using the input means of the register 12.
[0026]
  The related data on sales mentioned above is
      Storage cassette ID code
      Use date of storage cassette
      Storage cassette expiration date
      Storage cassette effective transactions and actual transactions
      Collection location code for collection locations such as stores or sales floors
      Bills, denominations for each coin and number or amount value for each denomination and total amount value
      Date, time of storage
      An authentication code for authenticating the correctness of the stored cash
      Transport setting time (use time limit setting)
      Storage cassette operation history, for example
            Shutter opening / closing frequency (number of accesses to internal media (cash))
            Medium (cash) set information
            Number of pressing operations of acquisition start button
            Amount confirmation operation
            Log of conveyance detection sensor
            Count start time and end time
      password
      Transaction ID code.
[0027]
  Acquisition of the above-mentioned related data includes the ID code of the storage cassette, the date of start of use, the expiration date, the number of valid transactions, the collection location code of the collection location such as a store or a sales floor, etc. before using the storage cassette. In addition, it can be obtained by inputting in advance with a collecting device 14 which will be described later, and the actual number of transactions of the storage cassette, password, transaction ID codeDoThese data are acquired by the collecting device 14.
  In addition, the data of denomination, number of sheets, amount value, total amount value, date of storage, time, authentication code, and transport setting time can be entered directly or stored using other devices. To obtain it indirectly. Further, the operation history data is acquired when the storage cassette is operated.
[0028]
  A deposit / departure room 13 is set in a specific area (especially highly secure in terms of security) in the store 10, and the sales amount stored in the storage cassette A in the deposit / departure room 13 and data related to the sales amount Are transferred to the transport cassette B (B1, B2,... Bn).
[0029]
  The transfer to the transport cassette B may be performed manually or mechanically by a staff member as in the case of the storage cassette A described above, but in this embodiment, the collecting device 14 is shown as an example of performing mechanically. Yes. The transport cassette B described above is used as a safe for the collecting device 14.
[0030]
  The aforementioned depositing / dispensing room 13 is provided with a required number of one or a plurality of collecting devices 14, and this collecting device 14 includes a transport cassette B inside, and the sales proceeds stored in the storage cassette A in the transport cassette B. And transfer sales related data. Then, the transport cassette B is transported by a collection contractor.
[0031]
  The above-mentioned storage cassette A is transported from the cash register area 11 to the depositing / dispensing room 13 by an attendant, and the storage cassette A is set directly on the collecting device 14. Set the time for transport by this staff, and if it is not transported within that time, the use will be stoppedRuyoThis setting is preferable in that fraud can be prevented because it does not give time to tamper with data and withdraw cash.
[0032]
  For example, if specific data stored in the storage device of the storage cassette A, for example, count data or an authentication code, is reset at a predetermined time (timer device), it must be transported within this predetermined time. . Further, when the clerk transports the storage cassette A from the cash register area 11, if the related data of the sales proceeds is transmitted from the storage cassette A to the cash processing center (or management center) 15, the storage cassette A itself is stolen. Can also prevent fraud.
[0033]
  The transport cassette B described above is available in either a banknote-only type that stores only banknotes, a coin-only type that stores only coins, or a dual-use type that stores banknotes and coins in a storage room. Select and use each type.
[0034]
  The above-described collecting device 14 does not have a cash discrimination or counting function, and can collect the collected sales from the storage cassette A set directly on the device 14 to the transport cassette B. The transport cassette B is set to a size that allows cash from a plurality of storage cassettes A to be transferred. In transferring from a plurality of storage cassettes A when transferring banknotes, confirmation can be made during the verification process by partitioning the banknotes for each storage cassette A with a sheet sandwiched between the partitions.
[0035]
  When the sales proceeds of the storage cassette A are transferred to the transport cassette B, the related data of the sales revenue stored in the storage cassette A is also transferred. This data transfer is recorded by inserting a slip issued by the collecting device 14, inserting a machine-readable magnetic card issued by the collecting device 14, and incorporating a storage device in the transport cassette B. The data can be recorded in the storage device by operating the storage device, or the data read from the storage device of the storage cassette A by the collecting device 14 in the storage device built in the transport cassette B can be recorded by various means. In this embodiment, the case where the data collection device 14 stores the data read from the storage device of the storage cassette A in the storage device built in the transport cassette B is shown.
[0036]
  In the storage device of the transport cassette B described above, the following data is also recorded as transport processing data in addition to the recording of the related data of the sales proceeds of the storage cassette A that has been transferred. That is,
      ID code of transport cassette
      Use date of transport cassette
      Expiration date of transport cassette
      Number of effective transactions and actual number of transport cassettes
      Collection location code for collection locations such as stores
      Purpose type such as collection of sales proceeds or delivery of store reserves
      Transaction ID code
      Bills, denominations for each coin and number or amount value for each denomination and total amount value
      Date, time of relocation
      An authentication code for authenticating the transferred cash
      Transportation setting time (use time limit setting)
      Transport cassette operation history, for example
            Shutter opening / closing frequency (number of accesses to internal media (cash))
            Medium (cash) set information
            Number of pressing operations of the batch transfer start button
            Amount confirmation operation
      password
  The above-described data acquisition is executed in the same manner as the above-described storage cassette.
[0037]
  When the collection consignor different from the store 10 performs the transport cassette B to which the sales proceeds and the related data are transferred from the storage cassette A as described above, the division of responsibility is set by the collection device 14. For example, when the money collection device 14 is operated on the store 10 side, the sales proceeds of the storage cassette A and the related data are transferred to the transport cassette B, and the transport cassette B is removed from the money collection device 14. Further, when the collection device 14 is operated on the collection contractor side, the storage cassette A is set in the collection device 14, and the setting is made as when the sales proceeds and the related data are transferred to the transport cassette B.ThisYou can.
[0038]
  When the transfer process to the transport cassette B is completed, the transfer process data including the related data of the sales proceeds of the storage cassette A is transmitted from the transfer apparatus 14 to the cash processing center (or management center) 15. If this is done, it is possible to easily prevent fraud with respect to the transport cassette B and discover the theft of the transport cassette B itself.
[0039]
  The transport cassette B transferred as described above is transported to the cash processing center 15 by, for example, the transport vehicle 16 on the collection contractor side. When the purpose type of delivery is set in the transport cassette B, stop at the other store 17 for the purpose and use an automatic machine (for example, a payment function or a change function).DoThe transport cassette B can be set in a device 18 that requires a reserve and the cash can be mechanically replenished. Of course, since the replenished denomination and its amount are differentially counted by the automatic machine 18, the data and other necessary data are stored in the storage device of the transport cassette B.
[0040]
  When the cash processing center 15 receives the transported transport cassette B, the cash processing center 15 manages the sales proceeds (cash) stored therein. In this management, the transportation processing data including the related data of the sales proceeds of the storage cassette A is read into the storage device of the transportation cassette B, and this data and transportation cash are verified.
[0041]
  As a result of the verification, when the sales are successfully collected (when no abnormality is recognized), the bank 19 having the store account is referred to based on the store and the amount value data in the stored data. Transfer processing and deposit processing can be performed.
[0042]
  Further, the cash processing center 15 performs cash denomination processing and rose coin bar processing.
  The cash processing center 15 stores the related data of the sales proceeds in the storage device of the transport cassette B. If no abnormality is recognized in the transport of the transport cassette B, the cash counting process is omitted and Data relating to the sales amount of data (total amount data, etc.) can be transferred to the bank 19 for transfer processing and for deposit processing. In this case, the counting process is performed only once when the sales proceeds are stored in the storage cassette A, so that the labor can be saved.
[0043]
  [Description of storage cassette]
  FIG. 2 shows a storage cassette A. The storage cassette A displays a display unit 21 for displaying counting data of cash (sales money) stored on the upper surface, an input unit 22 for confirming re-payment and amount, A coin insertion slot 23 for inserting coins (sales money) is formed, a banknote insertion slot 24 for bundling and inserting banknotes on the front, a banknote return slot 25 for returning poorly identified banknotes, and a coin with a poorly identified banknote is returned. A coin return port 26 is provided.
[0044]
  FIG. 3 shows the display unit 21 and the input unit 22 described above, each time adding and displaying the number of bills and coins (counting processing), and displaying the total amount by progressive addition.
  If the amount confirmation button 27 is input when all or part of the deposit is completed, the deposit processing is stopped, the deposit amount is confirmed, and no further deposit is accepted. When the amount confirmation button 27 is input, an amount confirmation mark (lighted display) 28 is displayed in the amount confirmation area portion of the display unit 21 to indicate that the deposit amount has been confirmed.
[0045]
  Furthermore, the re-payment button 29 can be started and restarted by inputting the re-payment button 29 when starting the deposit process and executing the deposit process again. When the deposit process is restarted, the amount data is retained, but the amount confirmation mark 28 in the amount confirmation area disappears. By inputting the amount confirmation button 27 again after the re-payment is completed, an amount confirmation mark (lighted display) 28 is displayed, indicating that the amount of money to be deposited has been confirmed. A start button for starting counting bills and coins may be provided.
[0046]
  FIG. 4 shows a bill deposit processing mechanism 31 configured inside the bill insertion slot 24 and the bill return slot 25, and the billet slot 24 is taken in by the pickup roller 32, the feed roller 33, and the gate roller 34. Further, a pressing plate 37 urged by pressing springs 36, 36 is provided on the upper surface side of the bill insertion slot 24, and the pressing plate 37 is a pressing force capable of taking in the inserted bill. Press.
[0047]
  The above-described take-in unit 35 is connected to a banknote storage unit 39 via a transport line 38 formed by an appropriate transport belt or transport roller. A banknote identification sensor (discriminating unit) 40 is provided for discriminating between authenticity and denomination by detecting the width of the banknote.
[0048]
  A branch point is provided in the subsequent conveyance line 38 of the banknote identification sensor 40 described above, and a return line 41 formed by an appropriate conveyance belt or conveyance roller is connected to the branch point. Is connected to the banknote return port 25 described above. A flapper 42 that distributes the banknote determined to be returned by the banknote identification sensor 40 to the return line 41 is provided at the branch point.
  And the above-mentioned taking-in part 35, the conveyance line 38, and the return line 41 are drive-controlled by the motor M1.
[0049]
  A bill shutter 43 is provided at the bottom of the bill storage unit 39. The bill shutter 43 is opened and closed by an appropriate drive source, but when the storage cassette A is hung on the collection device 14, the bill collection device 14 is provided. It is configured to be opened / closed by a control signal from the storage cassette A so that the opening / closing operation cannot be performed only by the storage cassette A to prevent fraud. Note that the banknote shutter 43 can be opened and closed by the drive source on the side of the collecting device 14 without the drive source described above. Further, a key managed by a specific person can be provided to release the bill shutter 43 when necessary.
[0050]
  In the figure, 44 is a inserted banknote detection sensor that detects the presence or absence of a banknote inserted into the banknote slot 24, and 45 is a stored banknote detection sensor that detects a banknote stored in the banknote storage unit 39.
[0051]
  When the banknote deposit processing mechanism 31 configured as described above inserts the bundled and aligned banknotes 46 into the banknote insertion slot 24 and inputs the re-payment button 29 of the input unit 22 described above, the inserted banknote detection sensor 44 is activated. The motor M1 is driven based on the detection of the banknote, the take-in unit 35 feeds out the banknotes 46 one by one, and the banknote identification sensor 40 discriminates the authenticity and denomination of the banknotes 46, and the banknotes 46 with poor discrimination. Switches the flapper 42 and discharges it to the bill return port 25. The discriminated bill 46 is stored in the bill storage unit 39, and the stored bill detection sensor 45 detects the trailing end of the bill 46 to detect its storage. The storing process of the banknote 46 is executed by repeating such an operation. When the inserted banknote detection sensor 44 detects the end of the inserted banknote, the storing process of the banknote 46 is ended.
  In addition, based on the output of the banknote identification sensor 40, data on the denomination of the stored banknote and its count value is generated.
[0052]
  FIG. 5 shows a coin deposit processing mechanism 51 configured inside the coin slot 23. The above coin slot 23 is formed in a funnel shape so that the inserted coins 52 are fed from the bottom one by one. It is composed. Further, a coin identifying unit 53 is connected to the lower part of the coin insertion slot 23, and the authenticity and the denomination are discriminated from the material and outer diameter of the passing coin 52.
[0053]
  A flapper 54 is disposed below the above-described coin discriminating portion 53, and when the flapper 54 is inferior in discrimination in the upper coin discriminating portion 53, it sorts the coins to be returned to the coin return slot 26. The coins that have been identified are sorted so as to be conveyed in the storage direction.
[0054]
  The start side of the transfer line 56 constituted by the transfer belts 55 and 55 is connected to the storage direction side of the flapper 54 described above, the transfer line 56 is inclined and the upper end of the inclination is connected to the coin storage portion 57. ing. The conveyance line 56 is driven and controlled by the motor M2.
[0055]
  The coin storage unit 57 described above stores the coins 52 that can be identified, and a coin shutter 58 is provided at the bottom. The coin shutter 58 is opened and closed by an appropriate drive source. 14 is configured to be opened / closed by a control signal from the collecting device 14 and not to be opened / closed only by the storage cassette A to prevent fraud. Note that the banknote shutter 43 can be opened and closed by the drive source on the side of the collecting device 14 without the drive source described above. Further, a key managed by a specific person can be provided to release the bill shutter 43 when necessary.
  In the figure, 59 is a stored coin detection sensor that detects a coin 52 stored in the coin storage unit 57.
[0056]
  The coin deposit processing mechanism 51 configured as described above, when a plurality of coins 52 are inserted into the coin insertion slot 23, one by one is supplied to the lower coin identifying unit 53, and the first coin 52 is identified as a coin. Based on what the part 53 detects, the motor M2 is driven and the conveyance line 56 is driven in a drive direction. At the same time, the coin discriminating unit 53 discriminates the authenticity and denomination of the supplied coin 52, and the coin 52 with poor discrimination is switched to the flapper 54 and discharged to the coin return slot 26. The coin 52 that can be discriminated is a coin. The storage unit 57 stores the coins, and the storage coin detection sensor 59 detects the storage coins 52 to detect the storage. The operation of repeating the above operation to execute the storage processing of the coins 52 is performed for a predetermined time. When interrupted, it is determined that the insertion of the coin has been completed, and the storing process of the coin 52 is completed.
  In addition, based on the output of the coin identifying unit 53, data on the denomination of the stored coin and its count value is generated.
[0057]
  FIG. 6 shows a control circuit block of the storage cassette A. The CPU 61 drives and controls each circuit device according to a program stored in the ROM 62, and the RAM 63 stores data necessary for executing various operations. Store the related data of the above-mentioned sales. The banknote deposit processing mechanism 31 controls the above-described banknote take-in process, the drive control of the motor M1 that drives the conveyance line 38 and the return line 41, the drive control of the inserted banknote detection sensor 44, the stored banknote detection sensor 45, and the drive of the flapper 42. Includes control. The banknote shutter drive unit 64 performs drive control of the banknote shutter 43.
[0058]
  The coin deposit processing mechanism 51 includes the aforementioned drive control of the flapper 54, drive control of the motor M <b> 2 that drives the transport line 56, and drive control of the stored coin detection sensor 59. The coin shutter drive unit 65 performs drive control of the coin shutter 58.
[0059]
  The bill shutter drive unit 64 and the coin shutter drive unit 65 described above are driven and controlled when a release command is issued from the collecting device 14 side. As another method, the storage cassette A has a shutter opening / closing mechanism (mechanism). ), The collection device 14 has a drive source such as a motor, and when the storage cassette A is connected to the collection device 14, the drive force of the drive source controlled by the collection device 14 is connected to the storage cassette A. Thus, the storage cassette A can be configured not to have a drive source.
[0060]
  The power supply unit 66 is composed of a rechargeable battery, and is charged when connected to the register 12 for inputting various data or when connected to the collecting device 14. The communication unit 67 can transmit and receive wirelessly or by wire, and also constitutes an interface when wired.
  With the control circuit configured as described above, the storage cassette A executes each processing operation described above.
[0061]
  [Description of the collector]
  FIG. 7 shows the above-described collecting device 14, and the display device 71 displays an input item for explaining the operation, and has a touch panel on the surface and an operation unit. The card slot 72 is used to insert a card held by a staff member who has transported the storage cassette A and records the data of the receipt details by a card reader installed inside, and the slip discharge port 73 is a slip issuing machine installed inside. Release the slip with the receipt details printed out.
[0062]
  The cassette insertion port 74 includes a shutter (not shown), and takes in the entire storage cassette A. The door 75 on the front side of the apparatus can be opened and closed for taking in and out the transport cassette B accommodated therein, and is locked by a door key 76 formed of an electronic lock.
[0063]
  In the case of this embodiment, the transport cassette B housed inside the above uses a dedicated type of transport cassette Ba for bills and transport cassette Bb for coins.
  FIG. 8 shows a configuration in which the banknotes stored in the storage cassette A are transferred to the banknote transport cassette Ba. When the storage cassette A is inserted into the cassette insertion slot 74, the storage cassette A is moved forward and backward. A conveyance line 77 that is conveyed in the direction is formed, and the conveyance line 77 is constituted by an appropriate conveyance means such as a conveyance chain or a conveyance roller.
[0064]
  A plurality of banknote transport cassettes Ba are loaded along the movement path of the banknote shutter 43 of the storage cassette A transported by the transport line 77 described above. Then, at the position where the storage cassette A and each transport cassette Ba face each other so that bills can be transferred, the communication unit 67 of the storage cassette A serves as an interface and is connected to the interface on the collecting device 14 side to enable communication. Each transport cassette B is also loadedTheThe collector 14 and its control unit are connected to each other.
  The plurality of banknote transport cassettes Ba are placed on a tray and put in and out of the tray.
[0065]
  FIG. 9 shows an operation state in which banknotes are transferred from the storage cassette A to one banknote transport cassette Ba. As shown in FIG. 9A, the upper surface of the transport cassette Ba is opened and closed by a shutter 78, and a storage section 79 is provided inside. And a receiving plate 80 that is moved up and down by a drive motor.
[0066]
  When the storage cassette A is set on the upper portion of the transport cassette Ba, the receiving plate 80 is raised as shown in FIG. B, and when the uppermost position of the already stored banknote 46 is detected by the position detection sensor 81, it is received. The rise of the plate is controlled to stop, and then the bill shutter 43 of the storage cassette A and the shutter 78 of the transport cassette Ba are released, and the bills 46 stored in the storage cassette A are transported as shown in FIGS. When the transfer of the banknote 46 is completed, the receiving plate 80 is lowered and the position of the uppermost banknote 46 is detected by the position detection sensor 81 as shown in FIG. As the descent stops, both shutters 43 and 78 are closed, and the transfer process ends.
[0067]
  FIG. 10 shows a configuration in which the coins stored in the storage cassette A are transferred to the coin transport cassette Bb. The transfer line 77 transports the storage cassette A along the movement locus of the coin shutter 58 of the storage cassette A. Are loaded with a plurality of coin transport cassettes Bb. Then, at the position where the storage cassette A and each transport cassette Bb face each other so as to be able to transfer coins, the communication unit 67 of the storage cassette A serves as an interface and is connected to the interface on the collecting device 14 side so that communication is possible. This is the same as the case of the banknote transport cassette Ba described above.
  The plurality of coin transport cassettes Bb described above are placed on a tray and put in and out of the tray. In the figure, 82 is a card reader and 83 is a slip issuing machine.
[0068]
  FIG. 11 shows an operation state in which coins are transferred from the storage cassette A to one coin transport cassette Bb. As shown in FIG. 11A, the upper surface of the transport cassette Bb is opened and closed by a shutter 84, and a storage portion 85 is provided inside. And a near full detection sensor 86 for restricting the storage amount is provided at the upper position of the storage portion 85.
[0069]
  When the storage cassette A is set above the transport cassette Bb, the coin shutter 58 of the storage cassette A and the shutter 84 of the transport cassette Bb are released as shown in FIG. B, and as shown in FIG. The coin 52 stored in the storage cassette A is transferred to the transport cassette Bb, and both shutters 84 and 58 of the coin 52 are closed as shown in FIG.
[0070]
  FIG. 12 shows a control circuit block of the money collection apparatus 14. The CPU 91 drives and controls each circuit apparatus in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 92, and stores the sales amount stored in the storage device (RAM 63) of the storage cassette A. A control process for transferring the related data to the storage device of the transport cassette B is also executed, and the RAM 93 stores data necessary for executing various operations, and also stores the above-described sales related data and transport process data.
[0071]
  The touch panel 94 is formed on the surface of the display unit 71, and necessary items are input by touch-inputting items displayed on the display unit 71. The card reader 95 is provided in the card insertion port 74 described above, and performs card processing such as reading of card data and writing of necessary data, for example, data writing processing of receipt details, on the card inserted by the attendant. The slip issuing machine 96 is already inside the slip discharge port 73 described above.TheThe voucher is printed with the receipt details printed out, and journal printing is also executed.
[0072]
  The slot shutter drive unit 97 controls opening and closing of a shutter (not shown) provided in the cassette slot 74, and the storage cassette transport drive unit 98 drives the transport line 77 of the storage cassette A in the forward and reverse directions. The door key drive unit 99 controls the door key 76 described above.
[0073]
  The communication unit 100 can transmit and receive wirelessly or by wire. When wired, the communication unit 100 also constitutes an interface and is connected to control means of the cash processing center 15, the storage cassette A, and the transport cassette B (Ba, Bb). .
[0074]
  The shutters 78 and 84 of the transport cassette B are driven and controlled when a command from the CPU 91 of the collector 14 is received. As another method, the transport cassette B has only a shutter opening / closing mechanism (mechanism). When the collector 14 has a drive source such as a motor, and the transport cassette B is connected to the collector 14, the driving force of the drive source controlled by the collector 14 is connected to the transport cassette B. The transport cassette B may be configured without a drive source.
  With the control circuit configured as described above, the money collection apparatus 14 executes the above-described processing operations.
[0075]
  [Description of transport cassette]
  FIG. 13 shows the appearance of the aforementioned transport cassette B. The appearance of the transport cassette Ba for coins and the transport cassette for coins Bb are the same. That is, a handle 111 for carrying the transport cassette B is mounted on the upper portion of the transport cassette B, and the handle 111 can be rotated so that it can be tilted sideways when mounted on the collecting device 14. It is attached. In addition, an interface 112 for connecting mutual control means when loaded in the collecting device 14 is formed in the upper part of the side surface. Further, the side surface can be opened and closed by a door 113 for taking out stored bills and coins. It is locked by a door key 114 formed of an electronic lock.
[0076]
  A display 115 is provided in the center of the front surface, and the display 115 displays necessary data among the above-described transportation processing data.
  FIG. 14 shows an example thereof, and FIG. 14A shows a case where it is used for collection of the bill transport cassette Ba, and the authenticity determination processed mark (characters are used as marks) 116 as the transport cassette ID code and authentication code. Collection as the purpose type, total amount.
[0077]
  FIG. b shows a case where the coin transport cassette Bb is used for collection. The transport cassette ID code, a count processed mark (characters are used as marks) 116 as an authentication code, collection as a target type, and total amount.
[0078]
  FIG. 3C shows a case where the bill is used for delivery of the transport cassette Ba for bills. The ID code of the transport cassette, the count processed mark (characters are used as marks) 116 as the authentication code, the delivery as the target type, and the total amount.
  Figure d shows the case of use for collection of bill / coin-integrated transport cassette B. The transport cassette ID code, authenticity-determined mark 116 (characters are used as marks), and collection as the purpose type , Total amount.
[0079]
  FIG. 15 shows the banknote transport cassette Ba described above. In addition to the shutter 78, the storage section 79, the receiving plate 80, the position detection sensor 81, the interface 112, the door key 114, and the display 115 described above, the storage banknote is full. A near full detection sensor 117 for detecting closeness at the lowered position of the receiving plate 80, and an empty detection sensor 118 for detecting that the stored banknote is empty at the rising position of the receiving plate 80 are provided. The receiving plate 80 is lifted and lowered by forward / reverse driving of the motor M3.
[0080]
  FIG. 16 shows the above-described coin transport cassette Bb. In addition to the shutter 84, the storage portion 85, the near full detection sensor 86, the interface 112, the door key 114, and the display 115 described above, the storage coin is empty. An empty detection sensor 119 for detecting this at the bottom of the storage unit 85 is provided.
[0081]
  FIG. 17 shows a control circuit block of the banknote transport cassette Ba described above. The CPU 121 drives and controls each circuit device according to a program stored in the ROM 122, and the RAM 123 stores data necessary for executing various operations. In addition to the storage, the above-mentioned sales related data and transportation processing data are also stored.
[0082]
  The shutter driving unit 124 controls the opening and closing of the shutter 78 described above, the motor driving unit 125 controls the driving of the motor M3 in the forward and reverse directions, and the door key driving unit 126 controls the driving of the door key 114 described above. The power supply unit 127 is composed of a rechargeable battery, and is charged when connected to the collecting device 14.
  With the control circuit configured as described above, the banknote transport cassette Ba executes each processing operation described above.
[0083]
  FIG. 18 shows a control circuit block of the aforementioned coin transport cassette Bb. The CPU 131 drives and controls each circuit device according to a program stored in the ROM 132, and the RAM 133 stores data necessary for executing various operations. In addition to the storage, the above-mentioned sales related data and transportation processing data are also stored.
[0084]
  The shutter driving unit 134 controls opening / closing of the shutter 84 described above, and the door key driving unit 135 controls driving of the door key 114 described above. The power supply unit 136 is composed of a rechargeable battery, and is charged when connected to the collector 14.
  In the control circuit configured as described above, the coin transport cassette Bb executes the above-described processing operations.
[0085]
  [Explanation of storage cassette storage processing]
  19 and 20 show a flowchart of the sales receipt processing operation that is driven and controlled by the CPU 61 of the storage cassette A. The CPU 61 determines whether or not the amount has been confirmed (step n1) and whether or not the bill has been deposited (storage) (step). n2), it is determined whether or not the coin is deposited (stored) (step n3).
[0086]
  As shown in FIG. 19, whether or not the amount of money in step n1 is determined is determined by depressing the amount confirmation button 27, and if the amount is confirmed, then whether or not re-payment (re-accommodation) is performed is performed. Determination is made by depressing 29 (step n4), and when the re-payment button 29 is not depressed, the storing process is confirmed. Therefore, the operation history is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 63 (step n31), and the process is terminated.
  If it is determined in step n4 that the re-payment button 29 is pressed, the amount confirmation is cleared, the amount confirmation mark 28 is turned off (step n5), and the process returns to step n1.
[0087]
  In step n2, whether or not the bill 46 is deposited (stored) is determined whether or not the inserted bill detection sensor 44 detects the insertion of the bill 46 into the bill insertion slot 24, and the re-payment button 29 is pressed. If the deposit processing of the bill 46 is determined, the bill deposit processing mechanism 31 is driven and controlled to take in the bill 46 inserted into the bill insertion slot 24 (step n6). The bill 46 is identified by the bill identification sensor 40.
[0088]
  When a 10,000 yen bill is identified in the above identification, the 10,000 yen bill is counted, the displayed number of the 10,000 yen bill is increased by one, the total amount is updated, and the 10,000 yen bill is stored in the bill storage unit 39. Store (steps n7 to n11)
  In addition, when the 5,000 yen bill or the thousand yen bill is determined by the above-described identification, processing equivalent to the above-described counting / storage processing (steps n7 to n11) is executed.
[0089]
  Furthermore, when no bill is identified, the taking-in of the banknote is stopped (step n12), the flapper 42 is positioned on the return line 41 side (step n13), and the motor M1 is reversely controlled (step n14). 46 is discharged to the bill return port 25 (step n15).
[0090]
  Further, when the inserted banknote detection sensor 44 detects that there is no inserted banknote by taking in the banknote 46 described above (step n16), it is further monitored for a predetermined time whether or not the next banknote 46 is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 24. (Step n17) When the insertion of the bill 46 is detected, the process returns to Step n1.
[0091]
  However, when the bill 46 is not inserted, it is determined that the deposit process has been completed, and it is determined whether or not the amount confirmation button 27 has been pressed (step n18). For example, the clerk is charged by depositing the bill 46 or the coin 52. When a mistake is found and the process is performed again, the administrator operates a predetermined key to release the shutter 43 (the coin shutter 58 if coins are deposited), and the bill 46 (or the coin 52). ) Is taken out (step n19). At this time, the amount confirmation is cleared and the amount confirmation mark 28 is turned off (step n20). Thereafter, the operation history is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 63 (step 31).
[0092]
  As shown in FIG. 20, whether or not the coin 52 is deposited (stored) in the above-described step n <b> 3 depends on whether or not the coin 52 inserted into the coin insertion slot 23 has arrived at the coin identifying unit 53. When the determination is made and the arrival of the coin 52 is detected, the coin 52 is taken into the inside (step n21), and the coin 52 is identified..
  When a 500-yen coin is identified in the above identification, the 500-yen coin is counted one time, the displayed number of 500-yen coins is increased by 1, the total amount is updated, and the 500-yen coin is updated to the coin storage unit 57. (Steps n22 to n26).
  In addition, when each coin 52 of 100 yen, 50 yen, 10 yen, 5 yen, or 1 yen is determined by the above-described identification, a process equivalent to the above-described counting and storing process (steps n22 to n26) is performed. Executed.
[0093]
  Further, when no coin is identified, the flapper 54 is switched to the coin return slot 26 side (step n27), and the coin 52 is discharged to the coin return slot 26 (step n28).
[0094]
  Furthermore, the above-described coin identifying unit 53 monitors that no coin 52 has been inserted (step n29), and that no coin 52 has been inserted for a predetermined time. It is determined that the process has been completed (step n30), and the process proceeds to next step n18. However, when the insertion of the coin 52 is detected, the operation history is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 63 (step n31), and then the process returns to step n1.
[0095]
  The banknote 46 and the coin 52 are stored in the storage cassette A by such depositing (storage) processing.
[0096]
  [Description of deposit processing operation of the collector]
  21 and 22 show a flowchart of a cassette deposit transaction process (collection process) operation that is driven and controlled by the CPU 91 of the money collection apparatus 14. In FIG. 21, the CPU 91 waits for a deposit transaction by the storage cassette A (step n41). When the deposit button is pressed from the touch panel 94, a deposit transaction is accepted (step n42), and then when a card possessed by an attendant is inserted (step n43), the card reader 95 reads the card data, and a valid card Is determined (step n44).
[0097]
  When it is determined that the card is not a valid card, the card is returned (step n45), and the transaction is terminated. When a valid card is determined, the slot shutter drive unit 97 sets the cassette slot. The shutter (not shown) 74 is released to allow the storage cassette A to be inserted (steps n46 and n47).
[0098]
  When the storage cassette A is inserted, the communication unit 67 of the storage cassette A is connected to the communication unit 100 on the collecting device 14 side, and the relationship between the sales amount stored in the storage device (RAM 63) of the storage cassette A is connected. Data is read (step n48).
[0099]
  The ID code of the storage cassette A is read from the read related data of the sales proceeds, and it is determined whether or not the inserted storage cassette A is a regular cassette by matching the ID code with the ID code determined to be regular ( Step n49), if it is another cassette, the acceptance is rejected and the cassette is returned (step n50).
[0100]
  If it is determined that the cassette is a legitimate storage cassette A, then the cassette password is read (step n51), whether it matches the password recorded during the previous transaction, and the validity is determined from the password. (Step n52).
  If the validity by the password is not determined, the acceptance is rejected and the cassette is returned (step n50).
[0101]
  In FIG. 22, when the validity by the above-mentioned password is determined, an authentication code for authenticating the validity of the stored cash is read, and it is determined whether or not the amount is determined based on the presence or absence of this authentication code. (Step n53) If the amount is not fixed, the acceptance is rejected and the cassette is returned (Step n50).
[0102]
  When it is determined that the amount of money is determined in the above step n53, the transaction condition is established by the three conditions of steps n49 and n52, that is, the regular cassette, the password match, and the amount is confirmed (step n54). Wait for input (step n55).
[0103]
  If the cancel button is pressed from the touch panel 94 after the transaction conditions are established (step n56), it is determined that there is no intention to perform the transaction, and the storage cassette A is returned (step n50).
[0104]
  When the transaction button is pressed from the touch panel 94 (step n57), the intention of the transaction is confirmed, and the storage cassette A into which the storage cassette transport drive unit 98 is inserted is transported to the upper part of the predetermined transport cassette B (step n58). Then, from the related data of the sales proceeds of the storage cassette A, the denomination for each banknote and coin and the number or amount of money and the total amount for each denomination are read (step n59), the transaction date, time, and the storage cassette A ID. Necessary data such as code, monetary information, transaction ID code, etc. are recorded in a built-in journal (not shown) (step n60). Similarly, necessary data, that is, related data of sales proceeds of the storage cassette A is transported. B is transferred (stored) to the storage device (RAM 123, 133) (step n61), and then a shutter release command is sent to the storage cassette A. By outputting the preliminary transport cassette B, accommodating cassette A is accommodated in the bill 46, the coin 52 is transferred (accommodated) in the transport cassette B (Ba, Bb) (Step n62).
[0105]
  Next, the password on the collecting device 14 side is updated, and the password of the storage cassette A is also updated based on this update (steps n63, n64). Thereafter, a receipt in which necessary transaction details are recorded is issued, and the clerk's card is inserted. Returning (step n65), the storage cassette A is returned to the cassette insertion port 74 (step n66), and the storage cassette A is extracted, thereby closing the shutter and ending the transaction process.
  By such transaction processing, the sales proceeds of the storage cassette A and the related data of the sales proceeds are transferred to the transport cassette B.
[0106]
  [Description of transport cassette removal processing]
  FIG. 23 shows the clerk processing operation when the transport cassette B (Ba, Bb) is taken out from the collector 14, and when the removal of the transport cassette B is input from the touch panel 94 of the collector 14, the door key drive unit 99 operates. The door key 76 is unlocked and the door 75 is allowed to be released (step n71).
[0107]
  Next, the door 75 is opened and the transport cassette B is pulled out together with the tray (step n72). Since the transport cassette B is locked on the tray so that it cannot be illegally removed, the key is unlocked by the staff. Then, the transport cassette B is removed (steps n73, n74).
[0108]
  Next, an empty transport cassette B is loaded into the tray, locked, the tray is stored inside, and the door key 76 is automatically locked when the door 75 is closed (steps n75, n76, n77). The B extraction process is terminated.
[0109]
  The transport cassette B thus taken out is transported to the cash processing center 15 and processed as described in FIG.
[0110]
  [Description of communication from storage cassette]
  FIG. 24 shows a communication process from the storage cassette A to the cash processing sensor 15, and the communication of the sales related data from the storage cassette A to the money collection apparatus 14 is performed as shown in FIG. Since they are in the same store 10, they can be connected by wired communication. However, since there is a distance between the storage cassette A and the cash processing center 15, the following method is used.
[0111]
  That is, a wireless communication module such as a PHS module is built in or attached to the storage cassette A and transmitted to the base station 141, and the base station 141 uses the network 142 such as a public line or a dedicated line to It communicates with the host computer 143 to transmit the related data of the sales proceeds of the storage cassette A.
[0112]
  In the cash processing center 15, after the transport cassette B has been verified, the bank 19 performs transfer processing and deposit processing on behalf of the data related to the sales (such as total amount data) of the related data of the transferred sales. Can do.
[0113]
  In addition, communicationotherAs a means, a dedicated communication stand 144 with a built-in communication modem is provided, and the communication unit 67 of the storage cassette A is connected thereto, and the cash processing sensor 15 of the cash processing sensor 15 is wired via the network 142 from the dedicated communication stand 144 described above. Communication with the host computer 143 is possible.
[0114]
  [Description of communication from the collector]
  FIG. 25 shows a cash processing center from the collecting device 14.T15 shows the communication process to No. 15, and since the money collection apparatus 14 and the cash processing center 15 have a distance, it is performed by the following method.
[0115]
  That is, the collecting device 14 comprises a communication modem for the communication unit 100 and communicates with the host computer 143 of the cash processing center 15 using a network 142 such as a public line or a dedicated line, and Send sales related data and transportation processing data.
[0116]
  In the cash processing center 15, after the transport cassette B has been verified, the bank 19 performs transfer processing and deposit processing on behalf of the data related to the sales (such as total amount data) of the related data of the transferred sales. Can do.
[0117]
  [Explanation of adding transaction conditions for collectors]
  The establishment of the transaction conditions in step 54 of FIG. 22 described above is the three conditions: regular cassette, password match, and amount confirmation.TheAlthough satisfying, it is also possible to add a check of the expiration date of the storage cassette A and a check of the number of valid transactions as other conditions.
[0118]
  FIG. 26 shows the above conditions.ofIn step n48 in FIG. 22, since sales related data is read from the storage device of the storage cassette A, it is determined whether or not the expiration date and the number of valid transactions are valid. If the transaction condition is valid, the storage cassette A is collected inside the money collection device 14 (step n69), and the reason for the collection is displayed on the display 71. Then, for example, a reason such as returning the storage cassette A to the transport contractor is displayed.
[0119]
  When the storage cassette A is collected in this way, the storage cassette A that has expired and the number of valid transactions has expired.TeThe opportunity to modify the storage cassette A can be eliminated by nonce.
[0120]
  FIG. 27 further shows the case where the effective conveyance time is set for the establishment of the transaction conditions. When this effective conveyance time has elapsed, the relationship between the sales amount stored in the storage device (RAM 63) of the storage cassette A by an appropriate timer means is shown. Set to clear the data.
[0121]
  Then, it is determined whether or not this data first exists, that is, whether or not the data has been cleared after a lapse of a predetermined time (step n81), and whether or not the conveyance set time is within the valid time from the above-mentioned related data. When these determinations are recognized, the transaction conditions are satisfied. When these determinations are not permitted, the transaction conditions are not satisfied, the storage cassette A is returned, and the transaction is performed. Exit.
[0122]
  In this way, when determining the transport time of the storage cassette A, it is possible to reduce the time for falsification of the related data of the sales proceeds, to eliminate the opportunity for falsification, and to store the storage cassette A in the collector 14 in a certain time. Therefore, the opportunity for disappearance and theft of the storage cassette A itself can be eliminated.
[0123]
  [Explanation of storage cassette operation history check]
  As already explained, the related data of the sales amount stored in the storage device of the storage cassette A includes the operation history record of the storage cassette, for example,
            Shutter opening / closing frequency (number of accesses to internal media (cash))
            Medium (cash) set information
            Number of pressing operations of acquisition start button
            Amount confirmation operation
            Log of conveyance detection sensor
            Count start time and end time
Therefore, by recording this operation history record in a recording device (built-in hard disk, journal printer) provided in the collector 14 and checking these records, it is possible to detect and prevent fraud.
[0124]
  For example, if the shutter opening / closing records are abnormally large, it can be inferred that banknotes and coins in the stored item have been accessed unnecessarily. In this way, fraud can be found and prevented by the operation history.
[0125]
  [Description of other embodiments]
  FIG. 28 shows another embodiment, and the same functions as those of the previous embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof is omitted. In this embodiment, the storage cassette A is directly inserted into the transport cassette B, and the transport cassette B is transported.
[0126]
  That is, as already described, the collecting apparatus 14 includes a display 71 having a touch panel as input means, a card insertion slot 72 for inserting a card held by a staff member, and a slip discharge opening 73 for discharging a slip. However, the transport cassette B is not provided inside the collecting device 14 but outside, and a plurality of the cassettes are arranged in parallel with the collecting device 14, and the control unit of the collecting device 14 is wired or wireless. It is connected so that communication is possible.
[0127]
  A plurality of cassette insertion openings 151 that are opened and closed by a shutter 150 are formed on the front surface of each transport cassette B. A storage portion is formed inside each cassette insertion opening 151, and the storage cassette A is stored therein. The
[0128]
  When the card is inserted into the card slot 72 by a staff member and necessary transaction items are input from the touch panel of the display 71, the money collection apparatus 14 configured in this manner is a cassette insertion slot at a predetermined position where priority is set. 151 shutter 150 is opened, and insertion of storage cassette A is allowed.
[0129]
  The storage cassette A is stored in the cassette insertion opening 151 opened by the staff, and the completion of the storage is input from the touch panel of the display 71, whereby the shutter 150 of the cassette insertion opening 151 is closed and needs to be received. A slip in which items are entered is issued and discharged from the slip outlet 73.
  In this way, the storage cassette A can be directly stored in the transport cassette B, and the transport cassette B can be recovered and transported.
[0130]
  In the above-described embodiment, the storage cassette A is stored in the transport cassette B by a staff member. However, the storage cassette A may be mechanically stored in the transport cassette B inside the collecting apparatus 14.
[0131]
  [Correspondence between Invention Configuration and Examples]
  The value medium of the present invention corresponds to the bill 46 and the coin 52 of the embodiment,
  Similarly,
  Value media related data correspond to sales related data.,
  The storage means of the storage cassette corresponds to the RAM 63,
  The storage cassette authentication means corresponds to the amount confirmation button 27,
  The authentication information by the authentication means corresponds to the authentication code and the amount confirmation mark 28,
  The value medium collection device corresponds to the money collection device 14,
  The control unit of the value medium collecting device is a CPU 91.However, the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment.
[Brief description of the drawings]
[Fig. 1] Transportation configuration system diagram
FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of a storage cassette.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of a display unit and an input unit of a storage cassette.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a bill deposit processing mechanism of a storage cassette.
FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the coin deposit processing mechanism of the storage cassette.
FIG. 6 is a control circuit block diagram of a storage cassette.
FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of a collecting device.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a banknote transfer mechanism portion of the money collection device
FIGS. 9A to 9E are explanatory diagrams showing a transfer operation of banknotes from a storage cassette to a transport cassette.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the coin transfer mechanism portion of the collecting device
FIGS. 11A to 11D are explanatory diagrams showing a coin transfer operation from a storage cassette to a transport cassette.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram of the control circuit of the collector
FIG. 13 is an external perspective view of a transport cassette.
FIGS. 14A to 14D are explanatory diagrams showing examples of display on a transport cassette indicator.
FIG. 15 is a sectional view of a banknote transport cassette.
FIG. 16 is a sectional view of a coin transport cassette.
FIG. 17 is a block diagram of a control circuit for a bill transport cassette.
FIG. 18 is a block diagram of a control circuit for a coin transport cassette.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the sales receipt processing operation of the storage cassette.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the deposit transaction processing operation of the collection processing apparatus.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the continuation of FIG.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart of transport cassette removal processing.
FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing communication processing from a storage cassette to a cash processing sensor.
FIG. 25 is a configuration diagram showing communication processing from the money collection apparatus to the cash processing sensor.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing addition of transaction conditions for the money collection apparatus.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing further addition of transaction conditions for the collector.
FIG. 28 is an external perspective view of a collecting apparatus showing another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
  A ... Storage cassette
  B ... Transport cassette
  14 ... Collector
  15 ... Cash processing center
  28 ... Amount confirmation mark
  46 ... bills
  52 ... coins
  61, 91, 121, 131 ... CPU
  63, 93, 123, 133 ... RAM
  116 ... processed mark

Claims (2)

A storage cassette and a transport cassette for storing the value medium, and a value medium collecting device for transferring the value medium of the input storage cassette to the transport cassette, and transporting the value medium held in the transport cassette A value medium transport system,
The storage cassette includes a counting unit that counts the amount of stored value medium, an authentication unit that authenticates the validity of the stored value medium, and a value medium that includes the amount of the value medium and authentication information by the authentication unit. Storage means for holding data, and a communication unit for transmitting the value medium related data to the value medium collection device,
The value medium collecting device includes a transfer unit that transfers the value medium stored in the storage cassette to the transport cassette, a communication unit that communicates with the storage cassette or the transport cassette, and the stored storage Control for transferring the value medium and the value medium related data to the transport cassette if the authentication information is present in the value medium related data received from the cassette, and returning the storage cassette if the authentication information is not present A value medium transport system having a part . The value medium transport system according to claim 1 , wherein the authentication information by the authentication means is an authentication code indicating that the amount of the value medium stored in the storage cassette is fixed .

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