JP3905688B2 - vending machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a vending machine in which product selection means are aggregated and arranged outside an area of a product sample display section.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, for example, a vending machine described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 1-96078 is known as a vending machine in which product selection means are concentrated and arranged outside the area of the product sample display section.
[0003]
In this vending machine, a plurality of product samples with product numbers for identifying products are displayed on the product sample display unit, and a numeric keypad and a sales key are arranged outside the region of the product sample display unit, and , The user inserts money, inputs the product number of the product sample to be purchased with the numeric keypad, displays the selected number, and further determines the purchase of the product with the displayed product number By pressing the key, the selected product is sold out.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional vending machine, the selected product is thrown out from the vending machine for the first time by inserting money, entering the product number, and finally pressing the sales key to determine purchase. If the understanding of the operation is insufficient, there is a problem that the product is not thrown out due to forgetting to press the sales key, causing trouble.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of such points, and in a vending machine in which product selection means are aggregated and arranged outside the area of the product sample display section, a predetermined ID is selected after a product ID is selected by the product selection means. An object of the present invention is to provide a vending machine capable of automatic dispensing processing for dispensing a selected product when a dispensing waiting time has elapsed.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The vending machine according to claim 1 is provided for each product sample display part for displaying a product sample, and for each product sample displayed in the product sample display part, and displays a product ID for identifying a product sample. And a product ID that is arranged outside the area of the product sample display unit and selects a product by designating the product ID, and a product ID that displays the product ID selected by the product selection unit Display means; merchandise throwing means for throwing out the merchandise selected by the merchandise selection means ; timing means for timing a waiting time for throwing out a merchandise selected by the merchandise selection means; and the merchandise selection means. A determination key for determining the purchase of the product selected by the item, a dispensing waiting time setting unit for setting the dispensing waiting time, and an automatic dispensing process switching setting unit for switching between execution and non-execution of the automatic dispensing process The products purchased by the determining key has been determined not thrown by the product dispensing unit, a predetermined dispensing waiting without being determined purchase of goods by the determination key is selected products by the product selection means When time has elapsed, if execution of the automatic dispensing process is set by the automatic dispensing process switching setting unit, an automatic dispensing process for causing the selected product to be dispensed is executed , and automatic And control means for preventing the automatic dispensing process from being executed if non-execution of the dispensing process is set .
[0007]
In a vending machine in which product selection means are aggregated and arranged outside the area of the product sample display unit, the selected product when a predetermined dispensing waiting time has elapsed since the product ID was selected by the product selection means By executing the auto-throwing process that throws out the product, the product is automatically thrown out without the operation of determining the purchase of the product, and the problem that the product is not thrown out due to forgetting the operation of determining the purchase of the product is solved. . Depending on use environment of the vending machine, to set the dispensing latency by dispensing latency setting means. Also be set so as not to perform the automatic dispensing process by automatic dispensing process switch setting means, product dispensing means a product selected by the decision key when it is set not to perform the automatic dispensing process To throw out.
[0008]
Vending machine according to claim 2, wherein, in the automatic vending machine according to claim 1 Symbol placement, includes a transaction log recording means for recording the product ID of the product that has been thrown out, this transaction logging means, thrown out Whether or not the product has been dispensed by the automatic dispensing process of the control means is distinguished and recorded.
[0009]
The transaction log recording means records the product ID of the thrown product, and records whether the thrown product has been thrown out by the automatic throwing process of the control means. By confirming the above, it is assumed that the automatic dispensing process has been executed.
[0010]
Vending machine according to claim 3, wherein, in claim 1 or 2 vending machine, further comprising a money handling unit for processing receiving money to be turned on, the control means, the money handling unit is the insertion of money When detected, the product ID is not selected.
[0011]
Then, when the money processing unit detects the insertion of money, the product ID selected by the previous money insertion is once deleted by setting the product ID to an unselected state, and an unintended product is automatically paid out. Is prevented.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0013]
FIG. 1 shows a front view of a vending machine. A body 11 of the vending machine is rotatable about a box-shaped main body 12 having an open front and one side (left side in FIG. 1) of the main body 12 as an axis. A door body (outer door) 13 that is attached and opens and closes the front surface of the main body 12 is provided.
[0014]
On the front surface of the door body 13, the operation part 21 is centrally arranged at a position on the right side, a coin return port 22 is arranged below the operation part 21, and a product outlet 23 is arranged at a central lower position. A product sample display unit 24 is formed over a wide range of substantially the entire region of the door body 13 excluding the operation unit 21, the coin return port 22, and the product take-out port 23.
[0015]
The product sample display unit 24 is configured by fitting a transparent plate 27 such as a transparent acrylic plate into the opening 26 formed in the door body 13. A plurality of box-shaped product samples T such as cigarettes are displayed inside the product sample display unit 24, and a product number is used in this embodiment as a product ID for identifying the product for each product sample T. A displayed product ID display unit (product number display unit) 28 is provided. In FIG. 1, the product ID display unit 28 is shown only for some of the product samples T, and the others are omitted.
[0016]
The operation unit 21 includes an amount display unit 31 for displaying the input amount and the remaining amount, a central key operation unit 32 as a product selection unit in which various keys are centrally arranged, for example, a bulk purchase button 33 for instructing bulk purchase of two products. A bill insertion slot 35 for inserting bills, a coin insertion slot 36 for inserting coins, and a return lever 37 for instructing the return of bills and coins are arranged.
[0017]
Next, FIG. 2 shows a front view of the operation unit 21 of the vending machine.
[0018]
The money amount display means 31 has a money amount display section 41 composed of, for example, a 4-digit 7-segment LED for displaying the inserted money amount and the remaining money amount, and “canceling bills” for stopping the insertion of banknotes and insufficient change of 10 yen coins. The indicator lamps 42, 43, and 44 indicate “10 yen suspended” and “100 yen suspended” indicating a change of 100 yen coins.
[0019]
The central key operation unit 32 has 0 to 9 numeric keys 46 for inputting and pressing a number corresponding to a product number of a product to be purchased as a product selection button, and a decision key 47 for determining purchase, A correction key 48 for correcting the input product number is provided.
[0020]
The centralized key operation unit 32 is provided with a selected product number display unit 51 as a product ID display unit (product number display unit) configured by a 2-digit 7-segment LED and displaying a product number. A sold-out lamp 52 that is turned on when a product with a given product number is sold out is arranged.
[0021]
A product column (not shown) that stores products by type and throws out the stored products is disposed inside the main body 12. The products thrown out from each product column are guided to the product outlet 23 via a product chute (not shown).
[0022]
Also, inside the door body 13, a currency processing unit (see FIG. 5) accepts and processes money such as banknotes and coins inserted from the banknote insertion slot 35 and the coin insertion slot 36, and delivers change to the coin return slot 22. 3) is arranged.
[0023]
Next, FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the vending machine.
[0024]
The control unit 61 that controls the vending machine is connected to a storage unit 62, an input unit 63, a remote control terminal 64, an information display unit 65, a money processing unit 66, a product dispensing means 67, and the like.
[0025]
The storage unit 62 stores each piece of information necessary for control, and has a function of a transaction log recording unit that records a product number of a thrown product. In the function of the transaction log recording means, whether or not a product that has been thrown out has been thrown out by the automatic throwing-out process of the control unit 61 is distinguished and recorded.
[0026]
The input unit 63 includes a bulk purchase button 33, a numeric keypad 46 of the centralized key operation unit 32, an enter key 47, a correction key 48, and the like, and signals resulting from these operations are input to the control unit 61.
[0027]
The remote control terminal 64 is provided inside the vending machine, and includes an operation means (not shown) that is operated by an administrator for setting a product column for storing products, setting a price, confirming sales transaction contents, and the like. As shown in FIG. 6, the display unit 64a includes a liquid crystal panel that displays various setting items and information on transaction logs recorded in the storage unit 62. The remote control terminal 64 functions as a dispensing waiting time setting means for setting a dispensing waiting time, and an automatic dispensing process switching setting means for switching between execution and non-execution of automatic dispensing processing.
[0028]
The information display unit 65 includes a price display means 31, a selected product number display unit 51, a sold-out lamp 52, and the like, and these display operations are controlled by the control unit 61.
[0029]
The money processing unit 66 processes the inserted money and sends the input money amount data to the control unit 61, and the return processing at the time of settlement is performed under the control of the control unit 61.
[0030]
The product dispensing means 67 is provided for each product column, and dispenses the products stored in the product column under the control of the control unit 61.
[0031]
Then, the control unit 61 functions various timers including a time measuring means (timer) for measuring the waiting time T1 after the product is selected by the central key operation unit 32, and the product is selected by the central key operation unit 32. The function of the control means relating to the automatic dispensing process for executing the automatic dispensing process for dispensing the product selected by the product dispensing means 67 when a predetermined dispensing waiting time T1 has passed since the transaction, the money processing unit 66 When there is an input amount more than the price of the selected product and the enter key 47 is pressed, the selected product is thrown out by the product throwing-out 67, and even after the selected product is thrown out, the selected product number display unit 51 In addition to continuing to display the product number, it has a function of a control means relating to continuous purchase for determining that the selected product can be continuously purchased when there is a balance exceeding the price of the selected product.
[0032]
Further, in the function of the control means related to the automatic dispensing process, the product selected by the decision key 47 is thrown out by the commodity dispensing means 67 and the automatic dispensing process is performed by the remote control terminal 64 (automatic dispensing process switching setting means). And a function for making the product number unselected when the money processing unit 66 detects the insertion of money.
[0033]
Further, in the function of the control means related to continuous buying, when the decision key 47 is pressed when it is judged that continuous buying is possible, it is judged that the product throwing means 67 throws out the selected product, and that continuous buying is possible. When the predetermined dispensing wait time T1 has elapsed since the selected product was dumped by the product launching means 67, the product launching means 67 can continue to throw the selected product, or it can be purchased continuously. When a predetermined settlement payment waiting time T2 has elapsed since the selected product was dispensed by the product dispensing means 67, the money processing unit 66 has a function of performing a settlement process.
[0034]
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
[0035]
First, the sales operation based on the control of the control unit 61 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0036]
When the vending machine waits for sale, when a user inserts money into the bill insertion slot 35 or the coin insertion slot 36 and the currency processing unit 66 detects the insertion of money (step 1), the vending machine is in a sales operation state. It becomes.
[0037]
Since the product number may be displayed on the selected product number display unit 51 when the numeric keypad 46 is operated during the sales standby, the product number stored in the storage unit 62 is erased by inserting the money in the sales standby state. At the same time, the display of the selected product number display unit 51 is erased, or the product is initialized and displayed in a state where products such as “0” and “−” are not selected (step 2). By doing so, it is possible to prevent a trouble of purchasing a product having a product number that is not intended by the user.
[0038]
The money input amount received by the money processing unit 66 is displayed on the amount display unit 41 of the amount display means 31 (step 3), the product number is input with the numeric keypad 46 (step 4), or the refund operation is performed with the return lever 37 (step 5) Wait. When a refund operation is performed by the return lever 37, the process proceeds to the next settlement process (step 33).
[0039]
When the user inputs the product number assigned to the product sample T to be purchased using the numeric keypad 46, the timers t1 and t2 of the control unit 61 are initially set to 0 when the numeric keypad 46 is operated for the first time. (Step 6). t1 is the time that has elapsed since the operation of the numeric keypad 46 and the selection of a product number of a product that can be sold. When the predetermined waiting time T1 is reached, the automatic throwing of the product is automatically performed. This is for executing the outgoing processing. In addition, t1 is the time that has elapsed since the product was thrown out at the time of continuous buying. Similarly, when the predetermined waiting time T1 is reached, automatic dispensing processing for automatically dispensing the product Is for executing. However, even in the case of continuous purchase, when the product selection is updated by operating the numeric key 46, t1 is counted again from that point. T2 is the time that has elapsed since the product was last thrown out, and when there is no change in the product number during the predetermined settlement waiting time T2, an automatic settlement process is performed to automatically settle the balance. Is to do.
[0040]
The product number selected by operating the numeric keypad 46 is displayed on the selected product number display unit 51 (step 7).
[0041]
It is determined whether the selected product is sold out (step 8).
[0042]
If the selected product is sold out, the sold-out lamp 52 is turned on (step 9), the sold-out flag set in the storage unit 62 is turned on (step 10), and the process proceeds to the next process (step 18). .
[0043]
If the selected product is not sold out, the sold-out lamp 52 is turned off (step 11), and the sold-out flag set in the storage unit 62 is turned off (step 12).
[0044]
If the selected product is not sold out, the balance (initial sales, ie, if the product has never been thrown out, equals the amount of money entered) is greater than the price of the selected product. It is determined whether it exists (step 13).
[0045]
If the amount of money inserted is not equal to or greater than the price of the selected product, the amount shortage flag set in the storage unit 62 is turned on (step 14), and the process proceeds to the next process (step 18).
[0046]
If the amount of money inserted is equal to or greater than the price of the selected product, the amount shortage flag set in the storage unit 62 is turned off (step 15).
[0047]
At this time, since the product is not sold out and the balance is equal to or higher than the price of the product, it is determined that the product can be sold (step 16), and the automatic dispensing process of the product is permitted for the first sale. , T1 is started (step 17), and the process proceeds to the next product dispensing standby process (steps 18 to 26). In addition, since the automatic dispensing process is not permitted for the second and subsequent sales (continuous purchase), the timing of t1 is not started and the process proceeds to the next process (step 18).
[0048]
If the return lever 37 is operated while waiting for the product to be dispensed (step 18), the process proceeds to the next settlement process (step 33) in order to perform the settlement process.
[0049]
When additional money is input (step 19), the display of the amount display unit 41 of the amount display means 31 is updated (step 20), and whether the increased input amount is equal to or higher than the price of the selected product. In order to make a determination again, the process proceeds to step 13.
[0050]
For example, when inputting a two-digit product number, the numeric keypad 46 must be pressed twice. Therefore, the numeric keypad 46 may be input again after the numeric keypad 46 is pressed once in the process of step 4. Yes (step 21). At this time, the process proceeds to step 6, where t1 and t2 are initialized and the display of the selected product number display unit 51 is updated.
[0051]
When the correction key 48 is pressed (step 22), the process proceeds to step 4 and the product number input waiting state by the numeric keypad 46 is awaited.
[0052]
If the time t2 that has elapsed since the product was last dispensed is equal to or longer than the predetermined settlement waiting time T2 (step 23), the process proceeds to the next settlement process (step 33) to execute the automatic settlement process. To do. However, if the product has never been thrown out, the timing of t2 has not been started, so there is no automatic payment.
[0053]
An automatic dispensing process for automatically dispensing a product when the time t1 that has elapsed since the operation of the numeric keypad 46 and the setting of the product number of a product that can be sold is equal to or longer than a predetermined dispensing waiting time T1. In order to execute, the process proceeds to the next process (step 26).
[0054]
Even when the decision key 47 for confirming the purchase intention of the user is pressed (step 25), the process proceeds to the next process (step 26) in order to throw out the product.
[0055]
A state in which the product can be sold if both the automatic selling process or the dispensing key 47 is depressed and both the sold-out flag and the insufficient amount flag in the storage unit 62 are off. (Step 26), and the selected product is thrown out (Step 27). If either the sold-out flag or the shortage amount flag is on, it is determined that the sale is not possible and the process returns to step 18 to enter the product dispensing standby state.
[0056]
The product number of the thrown-out product is recorded in the transaction log in the storage unit 62 (step 28). At this time, whether or not the product has been dispensed by the automatic dispensing process is distinguished and recorded.
[0057]
When the product is thrown out, it is determined whether the remaining amount obtained by subtracting the price of the thrown-out product from the input amount is less than the minimum price of the product that can be sold by the vending machine (step 29). If it is less, the process proceeds to the next settlement process (step 33) in order to execute the automatic settlement process. On the other hand, if the balance is equal to or higher than the minimum price, the processing returns to step 8 through the next process (steps 30 to 32) for continued purchase.
[0058]
That is, the remaining amount is displayed on the amount display unit 41 of the amount display means 31 (step 30), t1 and t2 are initialized (step 31), and time measurement of t2 is started (step 32). As described above, t2 is the time that has elapsed since the product was last thrown out, and when the product is not thrown out for a predetermined settlement waiting time T2, the automatic settlement process that automatically settles the balance. The automatic settlement is processed at step 23.
[0059]
In addition, when the process proceeds from the step 5, 18, 23, 29 to the settlement process, the balance is returned (step 33), the display of the amount display unit 41 of the amount display means 31 is cleared (step 34), and the selected product The display on the number display section 51 is cleared (step 35), and the sales standby state is restored.
[0060]
And when memorize | storing in the memory | storage part 62 as a transaction log the merchandise number of the thrown-out goods, by memorize | storing so that it can be discriminate | determined whether it is a transaction by an automatic dispensing process, it can respond to the trouble by an automatic dispensing process. The transaction log can be displayed on the display unit 64a of the remote control terminal 64.
[0061]
FIG. 4 shows an example of a transaction log displayed on the display unit 64a. In one transaction from money insertion to payment, first select the product with the product number “20”, pay out the product by automatic dispensing process, select the product with the product number “35” the second time Press the enter key 47 to pay out the product, select the product with the product number “10” for the third time, press the enter key 47 to pay out the product, and finally operate the return lever 37 to settle it Show. “A” displayed before the product number “20” indicates that the product has been paid out by the automatic dispensing process.
[0062]
As described above, in the vending machine in which the central key operation unit 32 is arranged outside the area of the product sample display unit 24, a predetermined dispensing waiting time T1 is selected after the product number is selected by the central key operation unit 32. Since the automatic throwing process that throws out the selected product is executed when the elapses, the product can be automatically thrown out without the operation of deciding to purchase the product, and the product is forgotten when the operation for deciding to purchase the product Can solve the problem that is not thrown.
[0063]
The control unit 61 can be set not to execute the automatic dispensing process by the remote control terminal 64, and if the automatic dispensing process is set not to be executed, the product selected by the decision key 47 can be thrown out. it can.
[0064]
The transaction number can be recorded by recording the transaction log, and it can be recorded by distinguishing whether the dispensed product has been dispensed by the automatic dispensing process of the control unit 61. Can grasp that the automatic dispensing process has been executed, and can deal with troubles caused by the automatic dispensing process.
[0065]
When the money processing unit 66 detects the insertion of money, the product number is not selected, so the product number selected by the previous money insertion is deleted once, and the unintended product is automatically paid out. Can be prevented.
[0066]
In addition, the control unit 61 causes the money processing unit 66 to throw out the selected product when the decision key 47 is pressed when the input amount is equal to or greater than the price of the selected product, and the selected product number is displayed even after the selected product is released. In addition to continuing to display the product number in part 51 and determining that it is possible to continue buying the selected product when there is a balance greater than the price of the selected product, if you continue to buy the same product, There is no need to select again, allowing continuous purchase of the product, and improving the operability during continuous purchase.
[0067]
When the control unit 61 determines that continuous purchase is possible, the selected product is continuously thrown out by pressing the enter key 47, so that it is not necessary to select the product again and the product can be purchased continuously.
[0068]
When the control unit 61 determines that it is possible to continue buying, when the predetermined settlement waiting time T2 has elapsed since the last selection of the selected product, the money processing unit 66 automatically performs the settlement process. It is possible to adjust the balance and improve the operability.
[0069]
It should be noted that the dispensing waiting time T1 from the entry of the product number to the automatic dispensing of the selected product can be set by the remote control terminal 64 provided in the vending machine according to the usage environment of the vending machine. it can. For example, it may be possible to select from 5 seconds, 10 seconds, and 15 seconds, or any time between 5 and 59 seconds may be selected. Moreover, you may set as 5 seconds as a default value when it has not been set.
[0070]
Similarly to the setting of the dispensing waiting time T1, the settlement waiting time T2 from the delivery of the product to the automatic settlement is set by the remote control terminal 64 provided in the vending machine 1 according to the usage environment of the vending machine. Can be set.
[0071]
Further, the remote control terminal 64 can be set not to perform the automatic dispensing process. If the automatic dispensing process is not performed, the product is not paid out unless the enter key 47 is pressed.
[0072]
In addition, in the case of continuous purchase, automatic dispensing is not possible, that is, the product is set not to be dispensed unless the enter key 47 is pressed, and two or more products are not intended by a user unfamiliar with the operation. Although the trouble of purchasing is avoided, depending on the case, it may be set so that automatic dispensing is possible even with continuous purchase. That is, when the control unit 61 determines that it is possible to continue buying, when the predetermined throwing waiting time T1 has passed since the previous selection of the selected item, the selected item is continuously released automatically. It is possible to continue buying products without the need for special operations for buying, and to improve the operability during continuous buying. In this case, the automatic settlement function is disabled.
[0073]
The product ID is not limited to the product number, but may be an alphabet or a product name. In this case, the product selection means is configured by providing a key corresponding to the alphabet or a selection key corresponding to each product name, and the sold-out display means and the product ID display means are the alphabet or the product name. To display.
[0074]
【The invention's effect】
According to the vending machine according to claim 1, in the vending machine in which the product selection means are aggregated and arranged outside the area of the product sample display unit, the product selection means waits for a predetermined dispensing after the product ID is selected by the product selection means. When time elapses, an automatic dispensing process is executed to throw out the selected product. Therefore, the product can be automatically thrown out without an operation to determine the purchase of the product. The problem that the product is not thrown out can be solved . Depending on use environment of the vending machine, you can set the dispensing latency by dispensing latency setting means. Can also set as the control unit by automatic dispensing process switching setting means does not execute the automatic dispensing process, dispensing a product selected by the decision key when it is set not to perform the automatic dispensing process Can be made.
[0075]
According to the vending machine according to claim 2, in addition to the effects of the vending machine according to claim 1 Symbol placement, by the transaction log recording unit records the product ID of the product that has been thrown out, thrown out Records whether or not the product has been dispensed by the automatic dispensing process of the control means, so it can be confirmed that the automatic dispensing process has been executed by checking the record, and troubles caused by the automatic dispensing process can be dealt with .
[0076]
According to the vending machine according to claim 3, in addition to the effect of claim 1 or 2 vending machine according, when the money processing unit detects the insertion of money, because the state of the unselected item ID The merchandise ID selected by the previous insertion of money can be temporarily deleted to prevent unintended merchandise from being automatically paid out.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a vending machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of an operation unit of the vending machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the same vending machine.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example displayed on the display unit of the remote control terminal of the vending machine.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the selling operation of the vending machine.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart following FIG. 5;
[Explanation of symbols]
24 Product sample display
28 Product ID display
32 Central key operation unit as a product selection means
47 Enter key
51 Selected product number display section as product ID display means
61 Control unit having functions of time measuring means and control means
62 Storage unit having function of transaction log recording means
64 A remote control terminal having the functions of a waiting time setting means and an automatic dispensing process switching setting means
66 Money handling department
67 Product delivery means T Product sample

Claims (3)

A product sample display section for displaying product samples;
A product ID display unit that displays a product ID for identifying a product sample, provided for each product sample displayed in the product sample display unit;
Product selection means arranged to be collected outside the region of the product sample display unit and selecting products by specifying the product ID;
Product ID display means for displaying the product ID selected by the product selection means;
Product dispensing means for dispensing the product selected by the product selection means;
Timing means for timing the waiting time for throwing out a product after the product is selected by the product selection means;
A determination key for determining the purchase of the product selected by the product selection means;
A dispensing waiting time setting means for setting the dispensing waiting time;
Automatic dispensing process switching setting means for switching between execution and non-execution of automatic dispensing process;
The product for which purchase is determined by the determination key is made to be ejected by the product ejection means, and after a product is selected by the product selection means , purchase of the product is not determined by the determination key, and a predetermined ejection waiting time is determined. when There have passed, to execute the automatic dispensing process of items of execution of the automatic dispensing process is selected if configured thrown by the product dispensing means by the automatic dispensing process switch setting means, an automatic throw A vending machine comprising: control means for preventing the automatic dispensing process from being executed if non-execution of the dispensing process is set . A transaction log recording means for recording the product ID of the thrown-out product,
The transaction logging means, an automatic vending machine according to claim 1 Symbol mounting, characterized in that recording to distinguish whether or not the thrown goods is thrown by the automatic dispensing process of the control means. It has a money handling unit that accepts and processes the money that is thrown in,
The vending machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the control means sets the product ID to an unselected state when the money processing unit detects the insertion of money.

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