JP4333493B2 - Coin identification device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a coin discriminating apparatus, and more particularly, to a coin discriminating apparatus to which an escrow method is applied in which an inserted coin is temporarily held and an actual thing held in response to a return operation is returned.

  In coin recognition devices that are installed in money processing devices such as vending machines and process inserted coins, they are generally inserted to prevent change of coins using counterfeit coins generated in the market. An escrow method is employed in which a coin is temporarily held and the held physical item is returned for a return operation by a return lever.

  That is, when there is no such temporary holding function (hereinafter also referred to as “escrow function”), when a coin is inserted, the coin is directly guided to the change tube. For this reason, when accepting counterfeit or altered coins, these coins are accommodated at the uppermost position of the money tube, so that the correct coins accommodated at the lowermost position are returned as change. In such a case, if the vending machine is repeatedly sold several times, the person who should purchase the goods and receive the change will receive the fake or altered coins that were previously inserted and replaced. There is a possibility that.

  The escrow function was originally developed as a countermeasure against criminal acts in which counterfeit coins were stolen by inserting counterfeit or altered coins into vending machines and performing return operations. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

FIG. 9 is a front view of such a conventional coin discriminating apparatus, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the front panel of the coin discriminating apparatus is removed.
As shown in FIG. 9, a panel switch 108 for performing various settings including setting of the escrow function is provided on the front surface of the coin identifying device 100.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the coin identifying device 100 has a coin receiving port 101 that accepts a coin inserted in the upper part of the figure, and a coin identifying unit 102 that determines the type and authenticity of the coin inserted in the lower part. I have. The inserted coin is identified by the coin identifying unit 102, and is accepted as it is in the case of a genuine coin, and is discharged to a return port in the case of a fake coin.

At this time, the identified coins are sorted for each denomination, and the coins of a specific denomination are temporarily held by the temporary holding unit 106. The held coins are accommodated in a safe (not shown) or a change tube 107 after the sale processing of the product is completed.
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  However, in the coin identification device as described above, the number of coins that can be held in the temporary holding unit 106 at a time is limited. The current general coin identification device is limited to four 100 yen coins and three 500 yen coins.

  In this case, for products with a low unit sales price, even if the number of sheets that can be introduced at a time is small, the sales function will not be disturbed, but for products with a high unit sales price, such as vending machines such as liquor and tobacco, As the number of 100-yen coins and 500-yen coins used increases, the number of products that can be sold at one time is limited, which impedes the sales function and may miss sales opportunities. Therefore, at present, the use or non-use of the escrow function is switched using the dip switch at the time of shipment from the factory, or the setting contents are stored in the memory in the coin identification device by operating the panel switch. The work of making it happen is generally done.

  However, when the vending machine is actually installed in the market, setting the escrow function at the time of factory shipment does not necessarily meet the needs of the market, and it may be necessary to manually switch later.

  The present invention has been made in view of these points, and can save time and labor for setting the escrow function, and that the money processing apparatus can be operated with a content different from the administrator's intention due to a setting error. It is an object of the present invention to provide a coin identification device that can be prevented.

In the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the coin is mounted on a predetermined vending machine that executes product sales, and includes a temporary storage unit that temporarily stores the inserted coins. In the coin processing device that leads to the coin storage unit set for each safe or denomination and guides the coins that are temporarily held at the time of return to the return port, identification means for identifying the authenticity and type of the inserted coins; On the path of a specific type of coins distributed by the distribution unit, a distribution unit that distributes the coins identified as true by the identification unit to the coin storage unit of the corresponding denomination based on the identification result The temporary holding unit provided in the temporary holding unit can temporarily hold the coin, and when the return operation is performed, the coin held by the temporary holding unit is returned as it is. A coin return means for sending to the sales information obtaining means for obtaining merchandise sales information set in advance, based on the merchandise sales information acquired by the sales information acquisition means valid or invalid Hold feature according to the temporary holding means Regardless of the setting state, there is provided a coin discriminating apparatus comprising: a hold function setting means for setting the hold function by the temporary hold means to be valid or invalid.

  The “product sales information” here is information set in advance as an index for setting the hold function by the temporary hold means to be valid or invalid, and information on products to be sold by the money processing apparatus, or the money processing apparatus May include information such as the sales status of the product.

According to such a coin identification device, the sales information acquisition means acquires preset product sales information, and the hold function setting means, based on the product sales information, according to the operation status of the vending machine, Enables or disables the hold function by the temporary hold means automatically.

  According to the coin identifying device of the present invention, preset product sales information is acquired, and appropriate setting of the escrow function based on the product sales information is automatically performed. For this reason, it is possible to save the administrator from setting the escrow function. In addition, there is an advantage that an appropriate escrow function is set on the coin identification device side even when the administrator makes a mistake in setting the hold function or forgets the setting.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In this embodiment, the coin identification device of the present invention is applied to a vending machine as a money processing device, and FIG. 1 shows a state in which the front panel of the coin identification device according to this embodiment is removed. It is explanatory drawing.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a coin identifying device 1 has a coin receiving port 2 for receiving coins inserted in the upper part of the figure, and a coin identifying unit 3 (determining the type and authenticity of coins inserted in the lower part thereof. Identification means). Below the coin identification unit 3, a gate G0 that accepts the identified coin if it is a genuine coin and distributes it to the return port if it is a fake coin, and the accepted coin is 100 yen, 500 yen or 10 yen, and There is provided a gate G1 for sorting by 50 yen. Furthermore, at the lower part of the gate G1, a gate G2R for sorting whether the coins distributed as 10 yen or 50 yen by the gate G1 are collected into the safe and a coin that has not been collected into the safe are used as a 10 yen tube or 50 A gate G3R for distributing the circular tubes is provided.

  In addition, a gate G2L is provided below the gate G1 to distribute the coins distributed as 100 yen or 500 yen by the gate G1 to the 100 yen path 4 or the 500 yen path 5. The 100 yen passage 4 is provided with escrow projections 6 and 7 so as to be able to advance and retreat with respect to the passage space, and the 500 yen passage 5 is provided with escrow protrusions 8 and 9 so as to be able to advance and retract with respect to the passage space. Each of which constitutes a temporary holding section. Below these 100-yen passage 4 and 500-yen passage 5 are provided gates G2F and G3L for distributing the temporarily held coins to the return slot, safe, 100-yen tube or 500-yen tube. Under the gates G3R, G2F, and G3L, change tubes such as a 10-yen tube, 50-yen tube, 100-yen tube, and 500-yen tube, and an auxiliary change tube for manual supply of 10-yen coins or 100-yen coins A change tube portion 10 (coin storage portion) made of (SUB) is disposed.

  In addition, escrow coin detection sensors 13 and 14 are provided in the vicinity of the escrow protrusions 7 and 9 of the temporary storage part, respectively. If even one coin is stored in the temporary storage part, To detect. Further, an escrow coin full sensor 16 (holding state detecting means) is provided in the vicinity of the gate G2L, and the number of coins (hereinafter referred to as “maximum escrow number”) that can be held in the temporary holding portion at a time when 100 yen or 500 yen is inserted. )) Is collected, and this is detected when the temporary holding part becomes full.

  Furthermore, change amount detection sensors 15a to 15d are provided in the vicinity of the upper ends of the change tubes of the change tube portion 10, and this is detected when the coins in the change tubes are full. When each change amount detection sensor detects a full state of coins, the coins inserted thereafter are led out to the safe passage connected to the safe by the gate G2R and the gate G2F.

  Here, the passage configuration of 100 yen or 500 yen coins temporarily held will be described. The passage configuration of the 500-yen coin has substantially the same configuration as the passage configuration of the 100-yen coin, and here, the passage configuration of the 100-yen coin will be described. FIG. 2 is a side sectional view showing a schematic configuration in which the flow of 100 yen coins of the coin identifying device 1 is also shown. In FIG. 2, the same components as those shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  The coin 50 inserted from the coin receiving port 2 passes through the coin discriminating unit 3 to determine the type and authenticity (true or fake) of the coin 50, and the gate G0 is set to the correct coin according to the determination result. Alternatively, the counterfeit coins are sorted and if they are false coins, they are led to a passage leading to the return port. In the case of a genuine coin, it is led to the gate G2L, where a 500 yen coin and a 100 yen coin are sorted. In addition, the downstream side is a temporary storage portion for 100-yen coins, and the escrow projections 6 and 7 can alternately enter and retract into the passage by the escrow solenoid 12 via the lever 11. ing. And when this temporary storage part becomes full with a 100 yen or 500 yen coin, the escrow coin full sensor 16 will output the signal showing the full information. Gates G2F and G3L are provided on the downstream side of the temporary storage unit so that 100 yen coins released from the temporary storage unit are guided to a safe, a change tube, or a return port.

  In addition, a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “microcomputer”) 20 for controlling the drive of the solenoids that operate the gates and levers is built in the back of the coin identification device 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the control circuit centered on the microcomputer 20.

  The microcomputer 20 includes a CPU 21 that performs predetermined arithmetic processing, a ROM 22 in which various numerical values and programs are written in advance, a RAM 23 in which numerical values and flags of arithmetic processes are written in predetermined regions, an EEPROM 24 that is a nonvolatile memory, and various digital signals. Are input / output I / O interface 25, bus line 26 to which these devices are connected, respectively. The process shown in the flowchart described later is executed based on a control program written in advance in the ROM 22. Further, the CPU 21 manually performs setting of the coin temporary holding function (escrow function) in the temporary holding unit with SW1 (selecting means) for switching between automatic setting according to the control program or manual setting from the outside. In this case, SW2 (external setting means) for switching the validity or invalidity of the escrow function is connected.

  The microcomputer 20 receives the output signals from the SW1 and SW2, the detection signals from the change amount detection sensors 15a to 15d, and the detection signal from the escrow coin full sensor 16, and the CPU 21 performs processing based on these signals. Execute. The microcomputer 20 is configured to be capable of serial communication with the microcomputer on the vending machine side via the I / O interface 25.

Next, the setting method of the escrow function in the coin identification device 1 will be described.
In the present embodiment, the coin identification device 1 has information on the number of sales of a product obtained by communication with a vending machine, and the number of times coins are inserted more than the maximum number of escrows acquired internally (hereinafter referred to as “maximum number of escrows”). Switch the escrow function settings based on the information. That is, in the predetermined area of the RAM 23, a counter (sales number counting means) that counts the number of times the product is sold and a counter (counting number count means) that counts the maximum number of escrows are set. It is updated sequentially. Information on each of these counters is stored in a predetermined area of the EEPROM 24 at a predetermined timing or when the power of the vending machine is turned off. The CPU 21 calculates the ratio of the maximum number of escrows with respect to the total number of sales using these count numbers, and invalidates the setting of the escrow function when the ratio is larger than a preset set value. This means that a large percentage of the maximum number of escrows means that a vending machine user has a large percentage of coins to be inserted at one time, that is, a plurality of products are often purchased at one time. Therefore, the setting of the escrow function is invalidated so as not to miss the sales opportunity.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of the escrow function setting process executed each time the power is turned on by the coin identifying device 1. In the following, the process illustrated in FIG. 4 will be described in order of step number.
[Step S1] The CPU 21 reads the previous operation information stored in the EEPROM 24 when the power is turned on, and sets the same setting state. This information includes the number of sales counted in step S4, which will be described later, the maximum number of escrows counted in step S6, and setting information for enabling or disabling the escrow function.

[Step S2] The CPU 21 performs normal processing in accordance with the sales operation by the vending machine.
[Step S3] The CPU 21 determines whether or not a sales operation has been performed. If the selling operation is performed, the process proceeds to step S4. If the selling is not performed, the process returns to step S2.

[Step S4] The CPU 21 counts up the number of sales of the counter by one.
[Step S5] The CPU 21 determines whether or not more than the maximum number of escrow coins have been inserted according to the presence or absence of a detection signal from the escrow coin full sensor 16. If more than the maximum number of escrows has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S6. If no more than the maximum number of escrows has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S7.

[Step S6] The CPU 21 up-counts the maximum number of escrows of the counter.
[Step S7] The CPU 21 calculates the ratio of the maximum number of escrows to the number of sales counted in step S4 (referred to as “escrow ratio”).

  [Step S8] The CPU 21 compares the escrow ratio with a preset value (here, 0.1, ie, 10%) which is a preset ratio. At this time, if the escrow ratio is larger than the set value, the process proceeds to step S9, and if it is smaller, the process proceeds to step S11.

  [Step S9] The CPU 21 determines whether or not the escrow function is currently set to be valid. If the escrow function is set to be valid, the process proceeds to step S10. If the escrow function is not set, the process returns to step S2.

[Step S10] The CPU 21 disables the escrow function.
[Step S11] The CPU 21 determines whether or not the escrow function is currently set to be valid. If the escrow function is not enabled, the process proceeds to step S12. If the escrow function is enabled, the process returns to step S2.

[Step S12] The CPU 21 enables the escrow function.
As described above, based on the ratio of the maximum number of escrows to the number of sales of products, it is possible to easily realize operations that do not miss sales opportunities by automatically disabling the escrow function when the ratio is large. It is.

  However, if there is a risk that the counterfeit money may be fraudulent, the setting value in step S8 can be increased to enhance the effect of the escrow function. Conversely, when there is no danger to counterfeit money, the escrow function can be disabled by reducing the set value in step S8.

In the present embodiment, the microcomputer 20 corresponds to sales information acquisition means and hold function setting means.
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the coin identification device 1 switches the setting of the escrow function based on the frequency at which the return operation is performed immediately after the coin is inserted in the vending machine. That is, in the predetermined area of the RAM 23, an insertion / refund counter (return count counting means) that counts the number of insertion / refund actions that are performed immediately after the coin is inserted is set, and the count is sequentially updated. Has been. The counter information is stored in a predetermined area of the EEPROM 24 at a predetermined timing or when the power supply of the vending machine is turned off. The CPU 21 calculates the frequency of insertion / refund action using this count number, and validates the escrow function setting when the frequency is high. This is because it is extremely rare for a vending machine user to insert a coin and immediately return it, except when he does not realize that the desired product has been sold out. . In other words, when the vending machine is frequently inserted and refunded, it is determined that there is a high possibility of mischief or crime by fake coins, and the escrow function setting is enabled to try to prevent the crime. is there.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of the escrow function setting process executed at the time of sale of the product in the coin identification device 1. Hereinafter, the process illustrated in FIG. 5 will be described in order of step number.
The process shown in this flowchart is executed in step S2 of the first embodiment described above, and the other processes and the configuration of the coin identifying device are the same as those of the first embodiment. Since it is the same, the description is omitted.

  [Step S21] The CPU 21 determines whether or not the above-described insertion / refund operation has been performed. If there is an insertion / refund action, the process proceeds to step S22. If there is no insertion / refund action, the process proceeds to step S26.

[Step S22] The CPU 21 increments the number of times of insertion / refund by the insertion / refund counter.
[Step S23] The CPU 21 determines whether or not the value of the insertion / refund counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined second set value (here, 2). If the value of the insertion / refund counter is greater than or equal to the second set value, the process proceeds to step S24. If the value of the input / refund counter is less than the second set value, the process proceeds to step S28. Proceed to

  [Step S24] The CPU 21 determines whether or not the escrow function is currently set to be valid. If the escrow function is not set to be valid, the process proceeds to step S25.

[Step S25] The CPU 21 enables the escrow function.
[Step S26] The CPU 21 determines whether or not the value of the insertion / refund counter is larger than a predetermined third set value (here, 1) when the above-described insertion / refund action is not performed. If the value of the insertion / refund counter is larger than the third set value, the process proceeds to step S27. If smaller, the process proceeds to step S28.

[Step S27] The CPU 21 counts down the value of the insertion / refund counter by one.
[Step S28] The CPU 21 switches the escrow function between enabled and disabled according to the original conditions that do not depend on the number of insertions / refunds.

  As described above, in the case where it is doubtful that misbehavior or criminal acts are frequently performed and refunded, the crime can be prevented or suppressed by forcibly enabling the escrow function. In the present embodiment, even if the criminal successfully steals the specie up to two times, the escrow function is set to be effective after that and the specie cannot be stolen. And even if the criminal gives up the criminal act, the input / refund counter is added to some extent at that time, and until the count value is subtracted to a value smaller than the second set value by normal sales The escrow function remains valid. Therefore, even if a criminal appears again after a while, it is impossible to steal the specie for a while.

  In the present embodiment, the processing of steps S21 to S26 is incorporated in the sales process of step S2 of the first embodiment. However, the processing of steps S21 to S26 is performed in the first embodiment. You may make it perform independently of the process of a form. In addition, after the escrow function is once enabled, the state may be forcibly continued for a certain period of time based on a timing unit such as a timer.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the present embodiment, the coin identification device 1 receives information indicating the type of product from the vending machine, and switches the setting of the escrow function to valid or invalid based on the type of product. This is because, for example, for high-priced products, the number of coins to be inserted at a time increases, so the temporary holding section tends to become full, and if the escrow function is enabled each time, there is a possibility of missing a sales opportunity. Is taken into account. That is, the escrow mechanism is set to be invalid for vending machines that sell products that are particularly expensive.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the escrow function setting process executed when the coin identifying device 1 is turned on. In the following, the process illustrated in FIG. 6 will be described in order of step number.
Note that the configuration of the coin identification device 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

[Step S31] The CPU 21 communicates with the vending machine and receives information representing the type of the vending machine.
[Step S32] The CPU 21 determines whether or not the type of the vending machine is a cigarette vending machine. If it is a cigarette vending machine, the process proceeds to step S35, and if it is not a cigarette vending machine, the process proceeds to step S33.

  [Step S33] The CPU 21 determines whether or not the type of the vending machine is a liquor vending machine. If it is a liquor vending machine, the process proceeds to step S35, and if it is not a liquor vending machine, the process proceeds to step S34.

[Step S34] The CPU 21 enables the escrow function.
[Step S35] The CPU 21 disables the escrow function.
As described above, by setting the escrow function to be valid or invalid depending on the type of the vending machine, it is possible to prevent missed sales opportunities. In addition, not only the tobacco and liquor, but also high-priced articles such as other magazines and various tickets can be targeted for the types of products.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the present embodiment, the coin identification device 1 receives the price information of the product from the vending machine, and switches the setting of the escrow function to valid or invalid based on this price information. As with the third embodiment, when handling high-priced products, the number of coins to be inserted at a time increases, so the temporary storage section tends to become full, and the escrow function is activated each time. Considering the possibility of missing a sales opportunity. In other words, the escrow mechanism is set to be invalid especially for vending machines with high price settings.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the escrow function setting process executed when the coin identifying device 1 is turned on. In the following, the process illustrated in FIG. 7 will be described in order of step number.
Note that the configuration of the coin identification device 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

[Step S41] The CPU 21 communicates with the vending machine and receives the price setting of the product.
[Step S42] The CPU 21 determines whether or not a majority of products priced at 300 yen or more occupy a majority. If a product of 300 yen or more does not occupy the majority, the process proceeds to step S43. If a product of 300 yen or more occupies a majority, the process proceeds to step S44.

[Step S43] The CPU 21 effectively sets the escrow function of 100 yen coins.
[Step S44] The CPU 21 disables the escrow function of 100 yen coins.
As described above, it is possible to prevent a sales opportunity from being missed by setting the escrow function to be valid or invalid by setting the price of the product in the vending machine. Note that the set value of the reference price in step S42 can be flexibly changed. In addition, the above-described process may be performed once when the power to the vending machine is turned on. However, when the price setting changes due to the contents of the vending machine being changed or the price is changed, or a plurality of products may be sold at the same time. When the value is high, the setting may be changed as appropriate.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the present embodiment, the coin identification device 1 switches between automation and manualization of the escrow function based on the settings of the SW1 and SW2.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the escrow function setting process executed when the coin identifying device 1 is turned on. In the following, the process illustrated in FIG. 8 will be described in order of step number.
Note that the configuration of the coin identification device 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  [Step S51] The CPU 21 determines whether or not SW1 shown in FIG. 3 is turned on. If SW1 is on, the process proceeds to step S53. If SW1 is off, the process proceeds to step S52.

[Step S52] The CPU 21 enables automatic setting of the escrow function by the coin identifying device 1.
[Step S53] The CPU 21 invalidates the automatic setting of the escrow function. That is, whether the escrow function is enabled or disabled is set based on the manual setting of SW2.

  As described above, it is possible to flexibly respond to market needs by making it possible to select automation or manual setting of the escrow function. Further, the automatic setting on / off information may be received from a microcomputer on the vending machine side.

  The preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiment, and it can be changed and modified within the spirit of the present invention. Not too long.

For example, an operation combining the above embodiments may be performed.
Moreover, although the example which applied the coin identification device of this invention to the vending machine was shown in the said embodiment, For example, it is also possible to apply to money processing apparatuses other than a change machine and other vending machines.

It is explanatory drawing showing the state which removed the front panel of the coin identification device concerning 1st Embodiment. It is side sectional drawing showing the schematic structure which showed the flow of the coin of the coin identification device together. It is a block diagram showing the electric constitution of the control circuit centering on a microcomputer. It is a flowchart showing the flow of the setting process of the escrow function performed every time power is turned on by a coin identification device. It is a flowchart showing the flow of the setting process of the escrow function performed at the time of sale of goods in the coin identification device concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the flow of the setting process of the escrow function performed at the time of power activation in the coin identification device concerning 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the flow of the setting process of the escrow function performed at the time of power activation in the coin identification device concerning 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the flow of the setting process of the escrow function performed at the time of power activation in the coin identification device concerning 5th Embodiment. It is a front view of the conventional coin identification device. It is a figure showing the state which removed the front panel of the conventional coin identification device.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Coin identification apparatus 2 Coin receiving port 3 Coin identification part 4 100 yen path 5 500 yen path 6,7 Escrow protrusion part (for 100 yen)
8,9 Escrow protrusion (for 500 yen)
10 Change tube part 11 Lever (for Escrow solenoid)
12 Escrow solenoid 13, 14 Escrow coin detection sensor 15a to 15d Change amount detection sensor 16 Escrow coin full sensor 50 Coins G0, G1, G2F, G2L, G2R, G3L, G3R Gate

Claims (6)

Coin storage that is installed in a predetermined vending machine that executes product sales, has a temporary storage unit that temporarily stores inserted coins, and stores the coins that are temporarily stored during product sales for each safe or denomination In the coin processing device that guides the coins that are temporarily held at the time of return to the return port,
An identification means for identifying the authenticity and type of the inserted coins;
A distribution unit that distributes the coins identified as true by the identification unit toward the coin storage unit of the corresponding denomination based on the identification result;
Temporary holding means capable of temporarily holding the coins in the temporary holding part provided on the path of the specific type of coins distributed by the distributing means;
When a return operation is performed, a coin return means for sending the coins held in the temporary holding means to the return port as it is,
Sales information acquisition means for acquiring preset product sales information;
A hold function for setting the hold function by the temporary hold means to be valid or invalid regardless of whether the hold function by the temporary hold means is valid or invalid based on the product sales information acquired by the sales information acquisition means. Setting means;
A coin discriminating apparatus comprising: The sales information acquisition means, by communicating with the vending machine acquires information representing the type of goods sold of the vending machine as the merchandise sales information,
The hold function setting means sets the hold function by the temporary hold means to be valid or invalid according to the type of the vending machine ,
The coin identification device according to claim 1. The sales information acquisition means, by communicating with the vending machine to get price information of the sales items of the vending machine as the merchandise sales information,
The holding function setting means sets the holding function by the temporary holding means to be valid or invalid according to the price of the sale product;
The coin identification device according to claim 1. Further, separately from the hold function setting means, external setting means capable of setting the validity or invalidity of the hold function by the temporary hold means from the outside,
A selection means capable of operatively selecting any one of the hold function setting means and the external setting means;
The coin identifying device according to claim 1, comprising: Furthermore, the sales number counting means for counting the number of sales by the vending machine ,
For each of the sales, if the coins accumulated in the temporary holding unit is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, a holding state detecting means for detecting this,
A detection count unit for counting the number of detections by the holding state detection unit;
With
The sales information acquisition means acquires the sales count and the detection count, calculates a ratio of the detection count to the sales count,
The hold function setting means, when the ratio is larger than a predetermined set value, to set the hold function by the temporary hold means invalid;
The coin identification device according to claim 1. Further, it is determined whether or not there has been a return by the return operation every time the coin is inserted, and the number of returns to be counted up when there is a return by the return operation and down-count when there is no return by the return operation With a counting means,
The sales information acquisition means acquires the count number by the return count counting means,
The holding function setting means sets the holding function by the temporary holding means to be valid when the count is larger than a predetermined second set value;
The coin identification device according to claim 1.

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