JP4311951B2 - Money handling equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a money handling apparatus such as a banknote depositing / dispensing machine, and more particularly to a money handling apparatus capable of storing money that has been damaged in a distribution process.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  As an example of a money handling apparatus that accepts money and stores or returns it, there is a banknote depositing and dispensing machine installed at a staff counter of a financial institution. This banknote depositing / dispensing machine is based on a plurality of judgment items such as judgment of authenticity of a banknote by an identification unit provided inside when the banknote is deposited into the depositing / dispensing machine when a clerk deposits a banknote deposited by a customer. To identify whether the banknote is normal or abnormal. And if it recognizes that a banknote is normal by determining with the banknote which can be handled with a banknote depositing / withdrawing machine etc. being a true banknote, the banknote will be accommodated and deposited. On the other hand, when it is determined that the banknote is abnormal by determining that the banknote is a fake banknote or determining that the banknote is unhandled, the banknote is returned and the deposit is rejected. In addition, the banknote which can be handled is a banknote which may be accommodated in a banknote depositing / dispensing machine among the banknotes in which the denomination can be identified by the identification unit, and the banknote which cannot be handled is the identification unit. Among banknotes whose denominations have been identified, banknotes that are not permitted to be stored in the banknote depositing and dispensing machine (for example, banknotes such as old bills, specific bills, and overseas bills).
[0003]
  In the banknote depositing and dispensing machine as described above, the authenticity determination level of the banknote is set high so that the counterfeit banknote is not mixed. For this reason, damaged banknotes that are wrinkled or soiled during the distribution process are determined to be fake banknotes by the identification unit even though they are true banknotes and may be returned. In such a case, conventionally, when an attendant checks the returned banknote and recognizes it as a true banknote, it is exchanged for a spare banknote prepared in advance, and the exchanged banknote is managed at hand, and the spare banknote To the banknote depositing and dispensing machine. However, this is a problem for crime prevention because the clerk manages the cash at hand. Moreover, since the reserve banknote is deposited instead of the returned banknote, it takes time and effort, and the deposit service for the customer cannot be performed smoothly.
[0004]
  On the other hand, the following Patent Document 1 has a forced storage mode in which banknotes are forcibly stored, and if the clerk checks the returned banknote and recognizes it as a true banknote, the forced storage mode is operated by the clerk's operation. A bill depositing / dispensing machine that forcibly stores the bills is described. According to such a banknote depositing / withdrawing machine, banknotes damaged during the distribution process can be forcibly deposited into the banknote depositing / withdrawing machine, so there is no need for the attendant to manage the cash at hand, and the cash is deposited / withdrawn from the banknote. It can be safely managed on board. Moreover, it is not necessary to use a spare banknote, and it takes time and effort to handle the spare banknote, and a deposit service for customers can be performed smoothly.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
        JP 2000-30106 A (page 3-4, FIG. 5)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, the identification unit for identifying the banknote performs a plurality of determinations other than the banknote authenticity determination, and some of the items cannot be determined by human eyes. For this reason, like the banknote depositing / withdrawing machine of Patent Document 1, if a plurality of determinations on the banknotes that have been returned are not performed by the identification unit but only by the determination of the clerk, it is based on a plurality of determinations including true / false determinations. It is not possible to accurately identify whether the banknote is normal or abnormal, and abnormal banknotes such as counterfeit banknotes and banknotes that cannot be handled by banknote depositing and dispensing machines are true banknotes that have been damaged in the process of distribution Therefore, there is a risk that it will be mixed into the banknote depositing and dispensing machine.
[0007]
  The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and the problem is that even if the money is damaged in the distribution process, it can be identified and stored by the identification unit and mixed with abnormal money. It is an object of the present invention to provide a money handling apparatus that can prevent this from happening.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In the present invention, the accepted money isBased on multiple judgment itemsIn a money handling apparatus that identifies and performs processing for storing or returning money according to the identification result,Among a plurality of judgment items, money that satisfies all judgment items is identified as normal, and money that does not satisfy at least one judgment item is identified as abnormal.An identification unit and level changing means for changing the authenticity determination level for performing authenticity determination of money which is one of a plurality of determination items;When the identification unit identifies money as abnormal and is determined to be true money, it does not allow the change of the authenticity determination level, and the identification unit determines that the currency is abnormal and is determined to be fake money. A change permission means for permitting the change of the authenticity determination level, and a notification means for notifying that the change of the authenticity determination level is permitted by the change permission means.Is provided. AndIf the accepted money is determined to be abnormal and true money by the identification unit, the money is returned without permitting the change permission means to change the authenticity determination level. In addition, if the accepted money is determined to be abnormal and fake money by the identification unit, the money is returned and the change permission means permits the change of the authenticity determination level, and the notification is made based on the permission. The means notifies that the change of the authenticity level is permitted and, Level change meansButChange to lower the authenticity judgment level,When the returned money is accepted again, authenticity is determined by the identification unit based on the changed authenticity determination level.. Money identified as "abnormal" by the identification unitIsFor example, it includes counterfeit money, money that cannot be handled by the money handling apparatus, and money that has been determined to be false money by authenticity determination even though it is true money because it has been damaged in the distribution process.
[0009]
  In this way, when the true money damaged in the distribution process is received for the first time, the identification unit identifies the money as anomalous with fake money, and even if it is returned, the returned money is accepted again. Sometimes, since the authenticity determination level is lowered, the money is identified as genuine money by the identification unit and can be stored inside. As a result, unlike the conventional banknote depositing and dispensing machine, it is not necessary for the attendant to manage the cash at hand, and the cash can be managed safely in the money handling apparatus. In addition, it is not necessary to use spare money, and it takes time and effort to handle the spare money, and the service to the customer can be performed smoothly.
[0010]
  Further, unlike the banknote depositing and dispensing machine of Patent Document 1, authenticity determination of money that has been returned once and other determinations are not left to human judgment alone, and all are determined by the identification unit. Based on the judgment, it is possible to accurately identify whether the money is normal or abnormal, and abnormal money such as counterfeit money or money that cannot be handled by the money handling device is mixed in the money handling device. It becomes possible to prevent.
[0011]
  In the present invention, the authenticity determination level isMore than 3 stagesMultiple stagesInIs set,Every time the returned money is repeatedly received and a true / false judgment is made based on the changed true / false judgment level,The authenticity determination level is changed so as to be sequentially lowered by the level changing means. In this way, every time the returned money is received repeatedly, the authenticity determination level can be gradually lowered, and even if the money is considerably damaged, it can be finally received and stored. Become.
[0012]
  In addition, in the present invention, in addition to the above configuration,trueChange instructing means operated to instruct change of false judgment levelTheProvide. In this case, when the change permission unit permits the change of the authenticity determination level and the change instruction unit instructs the change of the authenticity determination level, the level change unit changes the authenticity determination level to be lowered.
[0013]
  In this way, if the true / false determination level is not permitted on the money handling apparatus side, the true / false determination level cannot be lowered even if the clerk operates the change instruction means. It can be prevented from being inadvertently changed by a staff member.
[0014]
  In the present invention, after changing the authenticity determination level, the state initialization means for returning the level change permission state by the change permission means to the non-permission state and returning the level change instruction state by the change instruction means to the non-instruction state. Is provided. After changing the authenticity determination level, if the level change permission state and the level change instruction state are left, then when the abnormal money that is recognized as abnormal but recognized as abnormal by the identification unit is received again If the authenticity determination level is lowered without an instruction, and the false authenticity determination is performed by the discriminator at the lowered level, the level change not permitted state and the level change non-instructed state are restored as described above. Thus, when the abnormal money is received again, the authenticity determination level is not lowered without an instruction, and an erroneous determination is not performed by the identification unit.
[0015]
  Furthermore, in the present invention, level initialization means for returning the authenticity determination level to the initial level after the processing for the accepted money is completed is provided. In this way, it is possible to automatically return the authenticity determination level to the original state and perform the authenticity determination of money at the normal high authenticity determination level when accepting the next money.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic structure of a banknote depositing and dispensing machine. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a banknote depositing / dispensing machine, which is installed at a staff counter of a financial institution. The banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 has a function of storing and depositing banknotes S to be stored in internal cassettes C1 to C4 according to denomination, and a denomination in which the banknotes S stored in the cassettes C1 to C4 are instructed. And a function of taking out and withdrawing money based on the number of sheets. The banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 constitutes a money handling apparatus according to the present invention. 2 is a main body of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1, 3 is a depositing port into which a banknote S to be deposited is inserted, 4 is a return port for returning the inserted banknote S, 5 is a dispensing port for discharging the banknote S to be withdrawn, Reference numeral 6 denotes a temporary holding unit that temporarily holds the banknote S until processing for the inserted banknote S is confirmed. The deposit port 3, the return port 4, and the withdrawal port 5 are provided in the upper front portion of the main body 2, and the temporary storage unit 6 is provided in the main body 2. Reference numeral 7 denotes an identification unit in the present invention, which identifies whether the banknote S to be deposited or withdrawn is normal or abnormal based on a plurality of determination items. In addition, as a plurality of determination items, there are authenticity determination of banknote S, denomination determination, and the like.
[0017]
Reference numeral 8 denotes an operation unit provided on the upper surface of the main body 2. Details of the operation unit 8 are shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, 9 is a display unit that displays the amount of the bill S to be deposited and withdrawn, the operating state of the bill depositing / dispensing machine 1, and 10 is operated to perform various maintenance operations on the bill depositing / dispensing machine 1. Audit key switch. B1 is an authenticity determination level change instruction button (hereinafter, referred to as a level change button) that can emit light, in order to instruct the identification unit 7 to change the authenticity determination level for authenticating the bill S. Operated. The level change button B1 constitutes a change instruction unit in the present invention. B2 is a deposit confirmation button operated to instruct the banknote S held in the temporary storage unit 6 to confirm the deposit. B3 is an instruction to cancel the payment to the banknote S held in the temporary storage unit 6. A button for canceling the deposit, B4 is a count button for counting the amount of the bill S inserted into the deposit slot 3, and B5 is a reset button for resetting the state of the bill depositing / dispensing machine 1. It is.
[0018]
  C1 to C4 shown in FIG. 1 are first to fourth cassettes for storing banknotes S by denomination. In this embodiment, the first cassette C1 stores a thousand yen bill, the second cassette C2 stores a 5,000 yen bill, the third cassette C3 stores a 10,000 yen bill, and the fourth cassette C4 stores a spare tag and a mixed bill. C5 is a reject cassette, which is an abnormal banknote such as the banknote S taken out from the first to fourth cassettes C1 to C4 is damaged, and is collected in this cassette C5 when withdrawal is impossible. The banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 deposits / withdraws banknotes S with respect to these cassettes C1 to C5, and performs a deposit / withdrawal transaction.
[0019]
  L1 is an upper conveyance line for conveying the banknote S, and connects the deposit port 3 to the return port 4 or the withdrawal port 5 via the identification unit 7 in a loop shape. L2 is a branch transport line for transporting the banknote S, and branches in the middle of the upper transport line L1 and is connected to the upper transport line L1 again via the temporary storage unit 6. L3 is a lower conveyance line for conveying the banknote S, and connects the identification part 7 and each cassette C1-C5 in the shape of a loop. In FIG. 1, driving mechanisms such as a motor and a roller for driving the transport lines L1, L2, and L3 are not shown.
[0020]
  When the banknote S is deposited in the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 having the above-described configuration, when a staff member inserts the banknote S into the depositing port 3 and presses the counting button B4 to instruct the counting of the banknote S, the banknote S is removed from the depositing port 3. One sheet is fed out and conveyed to the identification unit 7 through the upper conveyance line L1. And the discrimination | determination part 7 determines multiple items, such as authenticity of a banknote S, and a money type, and it is identified from those determination results whether the banknote S is normal or abnormal. In addition, the money type determination at this time is the banknote S drawn out from the deposit port 3 is a banknote of a denomination that can be handled by the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 1 or a banknote of a denomination that cannot be handled. The banknote that can be handled is a banknote that may be stored in any of the cassettes C1 to C4, and the banknote that cannot be handled is that of the cassettes C1 to C4. A bill that must not be stored in either. The banknotes identified as normal by the identification unit 7 are a plurality of banknotes.ofJudgmentitemIs a banknote that satisfies all of the above, and banknotes identified as abnormal areofJudgmentitemIs a banknote that does not satisfy at least one item. The banknotes identified as abnormal include, for example, counterfeit banknotes, banknotes that cannot be handled by the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1, and counterfeit banknotes by authenticity determination even though they are true banknotes because they are damaged in the distribution process. The banknote determined to be is included.
[0021]
  The banknote S, which is identified as normal by being determined as a true banknote and handleable banknote by the identification section 7, is transported from the upper transport line L1 to the temporary storage section 6 through the branch transport line L2. And is temporarily held here. On the other hand, the banknote S identified as abnormal by determining that it is a fake banknote or being a banknote that cannot be handled, etc. is transported to the return port 4 through the upper transport line L1, Returned to the outside. When the banknote S is transported to the temporary storage unit 6 or the return port 4, the next banknote S is fed out from the deposit port 3 and transported to the identification unit 7, and temporarily stored according to the identification result in the identification unit 7. It is conveyed to the part 6 or the return port 4. And when all the banknotes S of the deposit port 3 are conveyed as mentioned above, the clerk reinserts the banknotes S conveyed to the return port 4 into the deposit port 3 or the banknotes collected in the temporary storage unit 6. Instruct the process to S. Here, when the clerk puts the banknote S transported to the return port 4 into the deposit port 3 again and presses the counting button B4, the banknote S is fed out from the deposit port 3 as described above to the identification unit 7. It is conveyed and further conveyed to the temporary holding unit 6 or the return port 4.
[0022]
  On the other hand, when the clerk presses the deposit confirmation button B2 to instruct to confirm the deposit of the banknote S in the temporary storage unit 6, the banknote S is fed out from the temporary storage unit 6 and is transported to the identification unit 7 through the upper transport line L1. . And the denomination determination of the banknote S is performed again in the identification part 7, and the banknote S is conveyed through the lower conveyance line L3 to the cassette C1-C4 corresponding to the determined denomination, and is accommodated. Thereafter, the next banknote S is fed out from the temporary storage unit 6 and conveyed to the identification unit 7 through the upper conveyance line L1, and conveyed to the cassettes C1 to C4 corresponding to the denominations determined by the identification unit 7. And stored. Thus, when all the banknotes S of the temporary storage unit 6 are sorted and stored in the cassettes C1 to C4, the processing for the banknotes S is completed. When the clerk presses the deposit cancellation button B3 instead of the deposit confirmation button B2 to instruct to cancel the deposit of the banknote S in the temporary storage unit 6, the banknote S is fed out from the temporary storage unit 6 one by one and passes through the upper transport line L1. It is transported to the return port 4 and returned. Thus, when all the banknotes S of the temporary storage part 6 are conveyed and returned to the return port 4, the process with respect to the banknotes S is completed.
[0023]
  When the banknote S is withdrawn from the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1, if the clerk designates the amount of money to be withdrawn with a numeric keypad (not shown) and the denomination of the banknote S, the banknotes from the cassettes C1 to C4 corresponding to the designated denomination S is fed out and conveyed to the identification unit 7 through the lower conveyance line L3. And the determination of a money type etc. is performed in the identification part 7, and it is identified from those determination results whether the banknote S is normal or abnormal. Note that the denomination determination at this time is performed to confirm whether or not the denomination matches the designated denomination. Here, the banknote S identified as normal by determining that the denomination of the banknote S matches the designated denomination, etc. is transported to the withdrawal port 5 through the upper transport line L1. Thus, it is allowed to be taken out from the withdrawal port 5. On the other hand, the banknote S identified as abnormal by determining that the denomination of the banknote S does not match the designated denomination or the like is collected into the reject cassette C5 through the lower transport line L3. .
[0024]
  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 11 denotes a CPU that controls each part of the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 1. Reference numeral 12 denotes a ROM that records an operation program of the CPU 11 and the like, and 13 is a RAM that records control data for the CPU 11 to control each unit in a readable and writable manner. Reference numeral 14 denotes a deposit slot bill detection sensor (hereinafter referred to as a deposit slot sensor), which detects the presence or absence of the bill S in the deposit slot 3. Reference numeral 15 denotes a holding unit banknote detection sensor (hereinafter referred to as a holding unit sensor), which detects the presence or absence of the banknote S in the temporary holding unit 6. Each of the deposit port sensor 14 and the holding unit sensor 15 includes a photo sensor. Reference numeral 8 denotes the above-described operation unit, 7 denotes the above-described identification unit, and 16 denotes a motor which is a drive source for driving the above-described three transport lines L1, L2, and L3. Reference numeral 17 denotes a storage unit composed of a RAM, which stores a level table T, change instruction data D1, and change permission data D2 in a predetermined area.
[0025]
  The level table T is a table representing the authenticity determination level that is a reference for the authenticating unit 7 to determine the authenticity of the bill S. Details of the level table T are shown in FIG. In FIG. 4, the authenticity determination levels are A, B, C, D, and E.More than 3 stagesMultiple stagesInOf these, A is the highest level, and the lower the level from A, the lower the level. Corresponding to each level A to E, information indicating whether each level A to E is currently valid or invalid in the identification unit 7 is stored. “1” represents valid and “0” represents invalid. In the identification unit 7, the level A is initially valid, and the authenticity of the banknote S is determined based on the level A. The level effective in the identification unit 7 can be changed by the CPU 11 so as to decrease sequentially from level A to level B and from level B to level C, as will be described later.
[0026]
  The change instruction data D1 shown in FIG. 3 is data indicating whether or not there is an instruction to change the authenticity determination level from the level change button B1 (FIG. 2). The change permission data D2 is data indicating whether or not the CPU 11 has permitted the change of the authenticity determination level. The CPU 11 permits the change of the authenticity determination level when the identification unit 7 confirms that the banknote S is determined to be a fake banknote. Such a CPU 11 constitutes a change permission means in the present invention. Further, the CPU 11 changes the authenticity determination level effective in the identification unit 7 based on the change instruction data D1 and the change permission data D2 so as to sequentially lower from the level A as described with reference to FIG. Such a CPU 11 constitutes a level changing means in the present invention.
[0027]
  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a situation in which the CPU 11 changes the authenticity determination level that is valid in the identification unit 7. In FIG. 5, “0” shown below the change instruction data D1 indicates a non-instruction state where there is no instruction to change the authenticity determination level, and “1” indicates an instruction state where there is an instruction to change the authenticity determination level. Represents. The change instruction data D1 is initially in the state “0”, but is updated to the state “1” by the CPU 11 when the level change button B1 (FIG. 2) is operated by an attendant. “0” shown below the change permission data D2 represents a non-permission state in which the change of the true / false determination level is not permitted, and “1” represents a permission state in which the change of the true / false determination level is permitted. Represents. The change permission data D2 is initially in the state “0”, but is updated to the state “1” when the CPU 11 is permitted to change the authenticity determination level. When the change permission data D2 is updated to the state “1” as described above, the level change button B1 shown in FIG. 2 emits light to notify that the change of the authenticity determination level is permitted. Such a level change button B1 constitutes a notification means in the present invention.
[0028]
When the change instruction data D1 indicates the change determination state “1” of the true / false determination level and the change permission data D2 indicates the change permission state “1” of the true / false determination level, the CPU 11 is enabled by the identification unit 7. Change the true / false judgment level. After changing the authenticity determination level, the CPU 11 returns the change instruction data D1 to the initial non-instruction state “0” and returns the change permission data D2 to the initial non-permission state “0”. Such a CPU 11 constitutes a state initialization unit in the present invention. In addition, after the processing for the banknote S for which the deposit has been accepted is completed, the CPU 11 returns the changed authenticity determination level to the initial level A. Such a CPU 11 constitutes a level initialization means in the present invention.
[0029]
  6 to 8 are flowcharts showing an operation procedure at the time of depositing the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1, and each step is a process executed by the CPU 11. 7 is a flowchart showing details of the banknote deposit acceptance process in step S2 of FIG. 6, and FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a change instruction data update process executed independently of the processes of FIGS. It is.
[0030]
  In FIG. 6, first, the CPU 11 initializes the change instruction data D1 to a non-instruction state “0” in which there is no instruction to change the authenticity determination level, and permits the change permission data D2 to be changed to change the authenticity determination level. It is initialized to an unpermitted state “0” (step S1). And the banknote deposit acceptance process which accepts the deposit of the banknote S is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. 7 (step S2). In FIG. 7, when the clerk inserts the bill S into the deposit slot 3 and presses the counting button B4, the CPU 11 has the bill S in the deposit slot 3 according to the detection output of the deposit slot sensor 14 and the counting instruction of the bill S is issued. It is determined that there is (step S21: YES), and it is determined whether or not the change permission data D2 is in a permission state “1” in which the change of the authenticity determination level is permitted (step S22). At this time, since the change permission data D2 is initialized to the non-permitted state “0” in step S1 of FIG. 6, it is determined that the state is not the permitted state “1” (step S22: NO), and the process proceeds to step S26.
[0031]
  In step S <b> 26, one banknote S is drawn out from the deposit port 3 and conveyed to the identification unit 7, and the identification unit 7 determines whether the banknote S is normal based on a plurality of determination items such as authenticity determination and denomination determination. (Step S27). At this time, the identification part 7 identifies the banknote S based on the level A which is an initial authenticity determination level. Moreover, the identification part 7 counts the money amount of the banknote S based on the result of denomination determination. Then, the CPU 11 confirms whether or not the banknote S is identified as normal by the identification unit 7 (step S28), and if it is identified as normal (step S28: YES), the banknote S is identified as the identification unit 7. To the temporary storage unit 6 (step S29). After the conveyance, it is determined whether or not all the banknotes S in the deposit slot 3 are gone (step S34), and if there are still banknotes S in the deposit slot 3 (step S34: NO), the process proceeds to step S26. The banknote S is fed out from 3 and conveyed to the identification unit 7, and the banknote S is identified by the identification unit 7 as described above.
[0032]
On the other hand, if the banknote S is identified as abnormal by the identification unit 7 in step S28 (step S28: NO), then whether or not the banknote S is determined to be a false banknote by the identification unit 7 in the authenticity determination. (Step S30). Here, if the banknote S is determined to be a true banknote (step S30: NO), the banknote S is conveyed from the identification unit 7 to the return port 4 and returned (step S32). Note that the banknote S identified as abnormal despite being determined as a true banknote by the identification unit 7 does not satisfy at least one item among a plurality of determination items other than the authenticity determination. And the banknote of the money type which cannot be handled with the banknote depositing / withdrawing machine 1, for example is contained. When the banknote S is returned to the return slot 4, it is determined whether or not all the banknotes S in the deposit slot 3 are gone (step S34). If there is still the banknote S in the deposit slot 3 (step S34: NO), the process proceeds to step S26. It transfers, the banknote S is drawn out from the deposit port 3, and it conveys to the identification part 7, and the banknote S is identified by the identification part 7 as mentioned above.
[0033]
In step S30, when the identification unit 7 determines that the banknote S is a fake banknote (step S30: YES), the banknote S is conveyed from the identification unit 7 to the return port 4 and returned (step S31). The change of the level is permitted, and the change permission data D2 is updated from the non-permission state “0” to the permission state “1” (step S33). Note that the banknote S that has been determined as a false banknote and identified as abnormal by the identification unit 7 in this way is actually a true banknote but is in a damaged state such as wrinkles or dirt in the distribution process. For this reason, banknotes that cannot be determined to be true banknotes at the true / false determination level A are included. Also included are counterfeit bills. When the change permission data D2 is updated, the CPU 11 determines whether or not all the banknotes S in the deposit port 3 have been exhausted (step S34). If there are still banknotes S in the deposit port 3 (step S34: NO), the process proceeds to step S26. It transfers, the banknote S is drawn out from the deposit port 3, and it conveys to the identification part 7, and the banknote S is identified by the identification part 7 as mentioned above. On the other hand, when all the banknotes S in the deposit port 3 are lost (step S34: YES), the banknote deposit acceptance process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG. At this time, since the counting unit 7 has counted the amount of all banknotes S, the amount of the banknotes S is displayed on the display unit 9.
[0034]
In addition, CPU11 is performing the change instruction data update process according to the flowchart of FIG. 8 independently of the banknote deposit acceptance process of FIG. Therefore, when the change permission data D2 is updated in step S33 in FIG. 7, it is determined that the change permission data D2 is in the permission state “1” (step S41 in FIG. 8: YES), and the level change button B1 is caused to emit light (step S41 in FIG. Step S42), waiting for the staff to press the level change button B1 (step S43). At this time, since the level change button B1 emits light, the clerk is allowed to change the authenticity determination level, and after changing the authenticity determination level of the banknote S returned to the return port 4, the banknote is again entered and exited. Recognize that it is necessary to make the machine 1 accept. When the clerk presses the level change button B1 to instruct to change the authenticity determination level (step 43: YES), the CPU 11 updates the change instruction data D1 from the non-instruction state “0” to the instruction state “1”. (Step S44), and the change instruction data update process is terminated.
[0035]
  In step S3 of FIG. 6, the CPU 11 determines whether or not there is a deposit confirmation instruction or a deposit cancellation instruction. At this time, the clerk takes out and checks the banknote S returned to the return port 4 and checks whether the banknote S is a banknote that cannot be handled by the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 or the banknote S is damaged in the distribution process. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the bill is not determined to be a true bill despite being a true bill. Then, the clerk puts the banknote S, which is a banknote that can be handled and is judged to be a true banknote damaged in the distribution process, into the depositing port 3 so that the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 accepts it again. Then, the counting button B4 is pressed. In addition, the clerk removes the banknote S determined other than the above, for example, the banknote S determined not to be handled from the deposit target. When the banknote S is inserted into the deposit port 3 by the clerk, the deposit port sensor 14 detects that the banknote S is present in the deposit port 3, so the CPU 11 determines that there is no deposit confirmation instruction or deposit cancellation instruction. (Step S3: NO), the process proceeds to Step S2, and the banknote deposit acceptance process is executed again according to the flowchart of FIG.
[0036]
  In FIG. 7, as described above, when it is determined that the bill S is present in the deposit slot 3 and the bill S is instructed by the detection output of the deposit slot sensor 14 (step S21: YES), the change permission data D2 is obtained. It is determined whether or not the permission state is “1” (step S22). At this time, as described above, since the change permission data D2 is updated to the permission state “1” in step S33 when the first banknote S is received (step S22: YES), the process proceeds to step S23, and the change instruction data D1 is changed. It is determined whether or not the instruction state is “1”. Here, as described above, since the change instruction data D1 is updated from the non-instruction state “0” to the instruction state “1” in step S44 of FIG. 8 (step S23: YES), the authenticity that is valid in the identification unit 7 is determined. The determination level is changed from level A to level B (step S24). After changing the authenticity determination level, the change instruction data D1 is initialized to the non-instruction state “0”, and the change permission data D2 is initialized to the non-permission state “0” (step S25), and the process proceeds to step S26. To do.
[0037]
  In step S <b> 26, one banknote S is drawn out from the deposit port 3 and conveyed to the identification unit 7, and the identification unit 7 determines whether the banknote S is normal based on a plurality of determination items such as authenticity determination and denomination determination. (Step S27). At this time, since the authenticity determination level is changed from the level A to the level B in step S24, the identification unit 7 identifies the banknote S based on the level B lower than the level A. And if the banknote S is determined to be a true banknote by the authenticity determination based on the level B, and the banknote S is identified as normal (step S28: YES), the banknote S is transferred from the identification unit 7 to the temporary storage unit 6. It carries (step S29) and performs the process of step S34 as mentioned above.
[0038]
On the other hand, when the banknote S is identified as abnormal by the identification unit 7 (step S28: NO), and subsequently it is determined that the banknote S is a true banknote (step S30: NO), the banknote S is identified. It is transported from the unit 7 to the return port 4 and returned (step S32). In addition, since the banknote S returned here contains the banknote which cannot be handled as above-mentioned, after all the banknotes S of the deposit port 3 are distributed to the return port 4 or the temporary storage part 6, it returns by an attendant. It is taken out from the mouth 4 and checked, and is removed from the deposit target. When the banknote S is returned to the return slot 4, the process of step S34 is executed as described above.
[0039]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S30 that the banknote S is a fake banknote (step S30: YES), the banknote S is transported from the recognition unit 7 to the return port 4 and returned (step S31). The change of the determination level is permitted, and the change permission data D2 is updated from the non-permission state “0” to the permission state “1” (step S33). In addition, since the banknote S returned here was damaged in the distribution process as described above, the banknotes that could not be determined to be true banknotes at the authenticity determination level B were included. After being distributed to the return port 4 or the temporary holding unit 6, it is taken out from the return port 4 by a staff member and checked, and then inserted into the deposit port 3 again. When the change permission data D2 is updated, the CPU 11 executes the process of step S34 as described above. And when all the banknotes S of the deposit port 3 run out at step S34 (step S34: YES), a banknote deposit acceptance process is complete | finished and it transfers to step S3 of FIG. When the change permission data D2 is updated, the CPU 11 determines that the change permission data D2 is in the permission state “1” in the change instruction data update process of FIG. 8 (step S41: YES), and steps S42 to S44. This process is executed in the same manner as described above.
[0040]
  In step S3 of FIG. 6, the CPU 11 determines whether or not there is a deposit confirmation instruction or a deposit cancellation instruction. At this time, when the clerk puts the banknote S returned to the return slot 4 into the deposit slot 3 so that the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 accepts it again, as described above, the CPU 11 determines that there is no deposit confirmation instruction or deposit cancellation instruction. (Step S3: NO), the process proceeds to Step S2, and the bill deposit acceptance process is executed again in the same manner as described above according to the flowchart of FIG. In this case, the authenticity determination level is changed by one step in step S24 in FIG. Here, the authenticity determination level is changed from level B to level C.
[0041]
  On the other hand, when the clerk presses the deposit confirmation button B2 or the deposit cancellation button B3 in step S3, it is determined that there is a deposit confirmation instruction or a deposit cancellation instruction for the bill S of the temporary storage unit 6 (step S3: YES). Subsequently, it is determined which is the instruction (step S4). Here, if the instruction is a deposit confirmation instruction, the process proceeds to step S5, and bill storage processing is executed. Specifically, the banknotes S are fed one by one from the temporary storage unit 6 and conveyed to the identification unit 7. After the denomination is determined by the identification unit 7, the banknotes S are stored in the cassettes C1 to C4 corresponding to the denominations that have determined the banknote S. To do. In this way, all the banknotes S of the temporary storage unit 6 are stored in the cassettes C1 to C4, and when the processing for the accepted banknotes S is completed, the authenticity determination level is initialized and returned to the initial level A (step S6). , End the operation when depositing.
[0042]
  In step S4, if the instruction is a deposit cancellation instruction, the process proceeds to step S7 to execute a bill return process. Specifically, the banknotes S are fed out from the temporary storage unit 6 one by one and returned to the return port 4. And when all the banknotes S of the temporary storage part 6 are returned to the return port 4, and the process with respect to the received banknote S is completed, a truth determination level will be initialized and it will return to the initial level A (step S8), and the time of money_receiving | payment End the operation.
[0043]
  According to the above procedure, when the true banknote S damaged in the distribution process is first received, the identification unit 7 identifies the banknote S as an abnormal fake banknote and returns it even if it is returned. When the banknote S is received again, the authenticity determination level is lowered, so that the banknote S is identified as normal by the identification unit 7 and can be stored in the cassettes C1 to C4. As a result, unlike the conventional banknote depositing / dispensing machine, the clerk does not need to manage the cash at hand, and the cash can be safely managed in the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1. Moreover, it is not necessary to use a spare banknote, and it takes time and effort to handle the spare banknote, and a deposit service for customers can be performed smoothly.
[0044]
  Further, unlike the banknote depositing and dispensing machine of Patent Document 1, the authenticity determination of the banknote S once returned and other determinations are not entrusted only to human judgment, but all are determined by the identification unit 7. Based on the determination by the unit 7, it is possible to accurately identify whether the banknote S is normal or abnormal, and an abnormal banknote S such as a counterfeit banknote or a banknote that cannot be handled by the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 1 is a banknote. It becomes possible to prevent mixing in the depositing / dispensing machine 1..
[0045]
  In the above procedure,Every time we accept the returned money again and make a true / false judgment based on the changed true / false judgment level,The authenticity determination levels A to E are changed so as to decrease sequentially. Thereby, every time the returned banknote S is repeatedly received, the authenticity determination level can be gradually lowered, and even money that is considerably damaged can be finally received and stored. .
[0046]
  Further, in the above-described procedure, the change instruction data D1 represents the change state “1” of the true / false determination level, and the change permission data D2 represents the change permission state “1” of the true / false determination level. As a condition, the authenticity determination level is changed to be lowered. Thereby, if the change of the authenticity determination level is not permitted on the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 side, even if the clerk operates the level change button B1, the authenticity determination level cannot be lowered. Can be prevented from being inadvertently changed by an attendant.
[0047]
  In the above-described procedure, the level change button B1 is caused to emit light to notify that the change of the authenticity determination level is permitted. As a result, it is easily understood that the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 can change the authenticity determination level and the operation of the level change button B1 is effective. To instruct the change of the authenticity determination level and allow the returned banknote S to be accepted again by the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 1.
[0048]
  In the above-described procedure, after changing the authenticity determination level, the permission state “1” of the change permission data D2 is returned to the non-permission state “0”, and the instruction state “1” of the change instruction data D1 is not instructed. The state is returned to “0”. If the change permission data D2 is left in the permission state “1” and the change instruction data D1 is left in the instruction state “1” without doing this, the identification unit 7 identifies that the bill is a true bill but is abnormal. When the abnormal banknote S is received once again, the authenticity determination level is lowered without an instruction, and an erroneous authenticity determination is performed by the identification unit 7 at the lowered level. However, if the change permission data D2 and the change instruction data D1 are returned to “0” as described above, the authenticity determination level is not lowered without an instruction when the abnormal banknote S is received again. No erroneous determination is made by the identification unit 7. Furthermore, in the above-described procedure, after the processing for the accepted banknote S is completed, the authenticity determination level is returned to the initial level A. Thereby, when receiving the next banknote S, the authenticity determination of the banknote S can be performed with the normal high authenticity determination level A.
[0049]
  In the embodiment described above, the case where the clerk operates the operation unit 8 of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 and directly instructs the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 is taken as an example, but the present invention is limited to this. Not what you want. In addition to this, for example, a banknote depositing / dispensing machine may be connected to a host device, and an attendant may operate the host device to instruct the banknote depositing / dispensing machine from the host device.
[0050]
  9-11 is a figure which shows embodiment in this case. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the banknote depositing and dispensing machine and the host device. In FIG. 9, 30 is a banknote depositing / dispensing machine, which has substantially the same structure as the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 shown in FIG. The operation unit 38 of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 30 does not include the level change button B1, the deposit confirmation button B2, the deposit cancellation button B3, and the like included in the operation unit 8 shown in FIG. Reference numeral 40 denotes a host device composed of a PC (Personal Computer), which is connected to the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 30 by a cable Ca. A screen for giving various instructions to the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 30 is displayed on the display unit 45 of the host device 40. In this embodiment, the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 30 and the host device 40 constitute a money handling apparatus according to the present invention.
[0051]
  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for banknote deposit processing displayed on the display unit 45 of the host device 40. In FIG. 10, the bill deposit processing screen G is displayed on the display unit 45 when depositing the bill S into the bill depositing and dispensing machine 30. W is a display window for displaying the amount of the banknote S to be deposited. K1 is a true / false determination level change instruction key (hereinafter referred to as a level change key) displayed by switching between turning off and on, and an identification unit 37 (shown in FIG. 11) provided in the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 30. It is operated when instructing the change of the authenticity determination level for determining the authenticity of the banknote S. The level change key K1 constitutes a change instruction unit in the present invention. K2 is a deposit confirmation key operated to instruct confirmation of deposit with respect to the banknote S held in the temporary storage unit of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 30, and K3 is deposited into the banknote S held in the temporary storage unit. A deposit cancellation key operated to instruct the cancellation of the banknote, K4 is a count key operated to count the amount of the banknote S inserted into the deposit port of the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 30, and K5 is a banknote depositing and dispensing machine 30. This is a reset button for resetting the state. The five keys K1 to K5 can be operated by moving the pointer Y on the screen G with the mouse of the host device 40.
[0052]
  FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the bill depositing / dispensing machine 30 and the host device 40. In the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 30, 31 is a CPU for controlling each part of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 30, 32 is a ROM for recording an operation program of the CPU 31, etc. 33 is a RAM for recording control data for the CPU 31 to control each part in a readable / writable manner. It is. Reference numeral 34 denotes a deposit slot banknote detection sensor that detects banknotes in the deposit slot, and reference numeral 35 denotes a hold section banknote detection sensor that detects banknotes in the temporary hold section. Reference numeral 38 denotes the above-described operation unit, which includes a display unit for displaying an operation state of the bill depositing / dispensing machine 30 and the like. Reference numeral 37 denotes an identification unit in the present invention, and 36 denotes a motor which is a drive source for driving a conveyance line (corresponding to L1 to L3 in FIG. 1) provided inside the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 30.
[0053]
  Reference numeral 39 denotes a storage unit composed of a RAM, which stores the level table T in a predetermined area. The level table T is a table similar to that described with reference to FIG. When the CPU 31 is instructed to change the authenticity determination level from the host device 40, the CPU 31 changes the authenticity determination levels that are valid in the identification unit 37 shown in the level table T so as to sequentially lower the authenticity determination levels. And after the process with respect to the accepted banknote S is completed, CPU31 returns the changed authenticity determination level to the initial level. The CPU 31 constitutes level change means and level initialization means in the present invention. Reference numeral 50 denotes a communication unit for communicating with the host device 40. The bill depositing / dispensing machine 30 receives an instruction to change the authenticity determination level, a deposit confirmation instruction for the bill S, and a deposit cancellation instruction from the host device 40 through the communication unit 50. In addition, a plurality of determination results such as an operation state at the time of deposit, a storage state or return state of the banknote S, and a true / false determination of the banknote S performed by the identification unit 37 with respect to the host device 40 are normal. Is notified of the identification result.
[0054]
  Next, in the host device 40, 41 is a CPU that controls each unit of the host device 40, 42 is a ROM that records an operation program of the CPU 41, and 43 is a RAM that records control data that the CPU 41 controls each unit in a readable / writable manner. is there. Reference numeral 44 denotes an operation unit including a mouse and a keyboard, and 45 denotes the above-described display unit, which includes a monitor. Reference numeral 47 denotes a storage unit composed of a RAM and a hard disk, which stores change instruction data D1, change permission data D2, and screen data D3 of the screen G shown in FIG. The change instruction data D1 is data indicating whether or not there is an instruction to change the authenticity determination level from the level change key K1 (FIG. 10). The change permission data D2 is data indicating whether or not the CPU 41 has permitted the change of the authenticity determination level. The CPU 41 permits the change of the authenticity determination level when it is confirmed by the notification from the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 30 that the identification unit 37 determines that the banknote S is a fake banknote. Such a CPU 41 constitutes a change permission means in the present invention. When the permission for changing the authenticity determination level is indicated by the change permission data D2, the level change key K1 shown in FIG. 10 is lit and notified. Such a level change key K1 constitutes a notification means in the present invention.
[0055]
  When the change instruction data D1 indicates that there is an instruction to change the authenticity determination level, and the change permission data D2 indicates that the change of the authenticity determination level is permitted, the CPU 41 is enabled by the identification unit 37. An instruction to change a certain authenticity determination level is issued to the banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 30. Then, after the authenticity determination level is changed by the CPU 31 of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 30, the CPU 41 returns the change instruction data D1 to the non-instruction state without an initial change instruction, and changes the change permission data D2 to the initial change. Return to the unauthorized state where permission is not granted. Such a CPU 41 constitutes a state initialization unit in the present invention. 49 is a communication unit for communicating with the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 30. The host device 40 uses the communication unit 49 to perform a plurality of determination results such as the operation state at the time of depositing from the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 30, the storing or returning status of the banknote S, and the authenticity determination of the banknote S performed by the identification unit 37. And the identification result of whether the banknote S is normal or abnormal. Further, an instruction to change the authenticity determination level, a deposit confirmation instruction for the bill S, and a deposit cancellation instruction are issued to the bill deposit / withdrawal machine 30.
[0056]
  Even in such a configuration, when the true banknote S damaged in the distribution process is first received, the identification unit 7 identifies the banknote S as abnormal with a fake banknote and returns it even if it is returned. When the banknote S is accepted again, the authenticity determination level is lowered, so that the banknote S is identified as normal by the identification unit 7 and can be stored inside.
[0057]
  In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the change of the authenticity determination level is permitted on the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 side, and the change of the authenticity determination level is instructed by operating the level change button B1 by an attendant. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to this, for example, the authenticity determination level may be changed only by the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 1 side. In this case, the authenticity determination level may be changed when it is confirmed that the banknote S identified as abnormal by the identifying unit 7 has been determined to be false money in the authenticity determination.
[0058]
In the above embodiment, the case where the authenticity determination level is set in a plurality of stages such as A to E and is changed so as to be sequentially lowered is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the initial authenticity determination level may be set to 100%, and may be changed to be gradually reduced numerically, such as 90%, 80%, and 70%. Good.
[0059]
Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although the case where the money processing apparatus which concerns on this invention is made into the example the banknote depositing / withdrawing machine which accepts a banknote and deposits or withdraws, this invention is not limited only to this. In addition, a coin depositing / dispensing machine that accepts coins and deposits / withdraws or a coin depositing / dispensing machine that accepts both coins and banknotes may be used. Furthermore, it may be a charge settlement device installed in a parking lot, a gas station, etc., where a clerk deposits and settles the money deposited from the customer. That is, any device that accepts money and stores or returns it may be used.
[0060]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the present invention, when the real money damaged in the distribution process is received for the first time, even if the identification unit identifies the money as abnormal with the false money and returns it, When accepted, since the authenticity determination level is lowered, the money is identified as normal by the identification unit and can be stored inside. As a result, there is no need for the attendant to manage the cash at hand, the cash can be managed safely in the money handling apparatus, and there is no need to use spare money, and the service to the customer can be performed smoothly. .
[0061]
  In addition, since the authenticator determines all the true / false judgments and other judgments of money, it can accurately identify whether the money is normal or abnormal and cannot be handled by counterfeit money or money handling equipment. It is possible to prevent abnormal money such as simple money from entering the money handling apparatus..
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic structure of a banknote depositing and dispensing machine.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing details of an operation unit of the banknote depositing and dispensing machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the banknote depositing and dispensing machine.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a level table representing authenticity determination levels.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a situation in which a true / false determination level is changed.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure at the time of depositing a bill depositing / dispensing machine.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing banknote deposit acceptance processing.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing change instruction data update processing;
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a banknote depositing / dispensing machine and a host device according to another embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on a higher-level device according to another embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
      1 Banknote deposit and withdrawal machine
      7 Identification part
      11 CPU
      31 CPU
      41 CPU
      A to E Authenticity level
      B1 True / false judgment level change instruction button
      K1 True / false judgment level change instruction key
      S banknote

Claims (5)

In a money handling apparatus that identifies received money based on a plurality of determination items, and stores or returns money according to the identification result,
An identification unit that identifies , among the plurality of determination items, money that satisfies all the determination items as normal, and that identifies money that does not satisfy at least one determination item as abnormal ,
Level changing means for changing a true / false determination level for performing authenticity determination of money which is one of the plurality of determination items;
When the identification unit identifies money as abnormal and is determined to be true money, the change of the authenticity determination level is not permitted, and the identification unit determines that the currency is abnormal and is determined to be fake money. Change permission means for permitting the change of the authenticity determination level,
Notification means for notifying that the change of the authenticity determination level is permitted by the change permission means ,
When the accepted money is determined to be abnormal and true money by the identifying unit, the money is returned without allowing the change permission means to change the authenticity determination level,
When the received money is abnormal and determined to be fake money by the identification unit, the money is returned and the change permission means permits the change of the authenticity determination level, and based on the permission, with notification means for notifying that the change of the authenticity determination level is permitted, when the level changing means is changed to reduce the authenticity determination level, the returned the money is accepted again, after the change The money processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the authenticator determines whether the authenticity is true or false . The money handling apparatus according to claim 1,
The authenticity determination levels have been set in a plurality of stages of three or more stages, each performing authenticity determination by the authenticity determination level after change accept repeated the returned money, the level change authenticity determination level A money handling apparatus, wherein the money handling apparatus is changed so as to be lowered sequentially by means. The money handling apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
It includes a change instruction means is operated to instruct the change of the true false determination level,
When the change permission unit permits the change of the true / false determination level and when the change instruction unit instructs the change of the true / false determination level, the level changing unit changes the authenticity determination level to be lowered. A money handling apparatus. The money handling apparatus according to claim 3,
After changing the authenticity determination level, a state initialization unit is provided for returning the level change permission state by the change permission unit to a non-permission state and returning the level change instruction state by the change instruction unit to a non-instruction state. Characteristic money handling device. The money handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
A money handling apparatus comprising level initialization means for returning a true / false determination level to an initial level after processing of accepted money is completed.

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