JP4807025B2 - Automatic transaction equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an automatic transaction apparatus that is installed in a store of a financial institution such as a bank or a convenience store and performs transactions such as cash payment and cash receipt by a customer operation, and in particular, a banknote storage cassette that stores cash. The present invention relates to an automatic transaction apparatus that performs a scrutiny of cash by exchanging the money.

  In a conventional automatic transaction apparatus, a clerk operates a clerk operation display unit to remove a banknote storage cassette storing cash such as banknotes and mount a new banknote storage cassette loaded with cash every predetermined period. Processing is performed. When a new banknote storage cassette is installed during this scrutiny process, the automatic transaction apparatus performs an initialization operation including the installed banknote storage cassette and confirms that a transaction operation such as cash payment is possible. Like to start.

In addition, when an abnormality is detected during a scrutiny process performed by an automatic transaction apparatus, there is a case where information related to a failure history is recorded in a journal to reduce labor and time required to investigate the cause of the abnormality (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).
JP 2000-268230 A (paragraphs “0019” to “0035”, FIG. 3)

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, an initialization operation performed when a banknote storage cassette storing cash such as banknotes is removed and a new banknote storage cassette loaded with cash is mounted in a scrutiny process performed by an attendant or the like. When an abnormality of the new banknote storage cassette is detected, the automatic transaction apparatus cannot resume operation, and it is necessary to carry in a new banknote storage cassette from a cash center or the like. There is a problem that the operation cannot be resumed.

  An object of the present invention is to solve such a problem.

Therefore, the present invention provides a first banknote storage cassette for storing banknotes, a second banknote storage cassette having the same structure as the first banknote storage cassette, the first banknote storage cassette, and the second banknote storage. and a bank bill input and output portion which is detachable cassette, said first disconnect the media cassette from the bill depositing and dispensing unit, the second bill with bill mounting the loaded second media cassette in the number of stored in the storage cassette banknote automatic transaction apparatus to be stored in the cash counter, the first bill storage cassette and the second media cassette, storing means for storing cassette ID which identifies the media cassette A storage unit that stores the cassette ID read from the first banknote storage cassette and the number of sheets stored in the first banknote storage cassette, and the storage unit It provided a confirmation means for confirming that match by comparing the cassette ID read from the storage means of the mounted media cassette in the cassette ID and the bill receiving and dispensing portion of the first banknote storage cassette憶, when detecting an abnormality in the mounted second media cassette, wherein the first banknote storage cassette is removed by the confirmation means confirms that the attached again, the first stored in the storage unit The number of stored bill storage cassettes is stored in a cash counter to continue the transaction.

  The present invention as described above is a case where an abnormality of the new banknote storage cassette is detected in an initialization operation performed when a new banknote storage cassette loaded with cash is mounted in a scrutiny process performed by an attendant or the like. Even if it exists, it is not necessary to carry in a new banknote storage cassette from a cash center etc., and the effect that the operation | movement of an automatic transaction apparatus can be restarted in a short time is acquired.

  Embodiments of an automatic transaction apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an automatic transaction apparatus in the embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a banknote depositing and dispensing unit in the embodiment.
In FIG. 1, 1 is an automatic transaction apparatus, which is installed in a store of a financial institution such as a bank or a store such as a convenience store. This automatic transaction apparatus 1 can perform transactions such as cash withdrawal, cash deposit and transfer by operation of a customer or the like. Further, it is communicably connected to a host computer (not shown) via the communication line 2.

  This host computer is installed in an office center of a financial institution such as a bank, and stores a control unit, such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a magnetic disk, a semiconductor memory, and the like. A storage unit that is a means, a communication unit that is a communication means, and the like are provided, and are connected to the automatic transaction apparatus 1 and the like via the communication line 2 so as to communicate with each other.

In addition, the host computer transmits / receives a transaction message such as cash withdrawal and cash payment to / from the automatic transaction apparatus 1 to determine whether or not to establish a customer transaction and to process the transaction. In this transaction processing, the host computer updates the cash counter which is the number of banknotes stored in the automatic transaction apparatus 1 for each denomination.
Reference numeral 11 denotes a customer operation display unit, which includes an operation unit such as a touch panel and a display unit such as a liquid crystal display. The customer operation display unit 11 is a touch panel arranged on a display unit such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or a liquid crystal display to detect an input operation performed by the customer. A screen for guiding a customer's input operation or the like for the transaction and input information are displayed.

  A card reader printer unit 12 includes a card reading / writing mechanism and a statement slip printing mechanism. The card reader printer unit 12 reads customer information such as an account number from a magnetic stripe or IC chip of a card inserted by a customer into a card insertion slot, and prints the details of a transaction performed by the customer on a statement slip. The card from which the account number or the like has been read is discharged from the card discharge port and returned to the customer, and the statement slip printed with the transaction contents is discharged from the statement slip discharge port and delivered to the customer.

  Reference numeral 13 denotes a banknote deposit / withdrawal unit, which is composed of a banknote deposit / withdrawal port, a banknote transport path, a banknote storage cassette and the like. This banknote depositing / withdrawing unit 13 performs banknote depositing / withdrawing processing associated with cash withdrawal transactions and cash deposit transactions. Here, the deposit process is to count the banknotes that the customer has inserted into the banknote deposit / withdrawal port and store them in the banknote storage cassette. Also, the withdrawal process is to pay out banknotes corresponding to the amount designated by the customer's operation from the banknote storage cassette, count them, transport them to the banknote deposit / withdrawal port, and pay them to the customer. The details of the bill deposit / withdrawal unit 13 will be described later.

In the present embodiment, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 will be described with a configuration that does not include a coin deposit / withdrawal unit that performs coin deposit / withdrawal processing, but a configuration that includes a coin deposit / withdrawal unit in addition to the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13. It may be.
Reference numeral 14 denotes an clerk operation display unit, which is provided inside a front door or the like of the automatic transaction apparatus 1 and includes an operation unit such as a touch panel and a display unit such as a liquid crystal display. This clerk operation display unit 14 has a touch panel on a display unit such as a liquid crystal display to detect an input operation or the like performed by a clerk such as a maintenance staff, and a screen for guiding the clerk's work or input operation, etc. Information indicating the state of the automatic transaction apparatus 1 is displayed.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a storage unit which is composed of a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, or the like, stores information, and can read the stored information. The storage unit 15 stores a control program (software) for controlling the operation of the entire automatic transaction apparatus 1, screen data displayed on the customer operation display unit 11, information necessary for transactions performed by the customer, and the like.
Reference numeral 16 denotes a control unit, which is composed of arithmetic and control means such as a CPU, storage means (not shown), communication means for transmitting / receiving information to / from the host computer 3 connected via the communication line 2, and the like. It is. The control unit 16 stores the entire operation of the automatic transaction apparatus 1 in the storage unit 15 including the customer operation display unit 11, the card reader printer unit 12, the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13, the clerk operation display unit 14, and the storage unit 15. Control based on a control program (software).

The control unit 16 also has a calendar and a clock function that are means for measuring the date and time and the like.
Next, the banknote depositing / withdrawing unit 13 will be described.
In FIG. 2, reference numeral 21 denotes a banknote deposit / withdrawal port which delivers banknotes to / from customers. The banknote deposit / withdrawal port 21 is provided with a mechanism for detecting inserted banknotes and a mechanism for detecting receipt of conveyed banknotes, accepts banknotes inserted by customers, and accumulates banknotes withdrawn to customers.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a bill conveyance path, which is composed of a roller, a belt, or the like that pinches and conveys a bill. The banknote transport path 22 transports banknotes inserted into the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 21 one by one by a separating and feeding mechanism (not shown) and fed out one by one from a banknote storage cassette described later. The bills that have been used are conveyed.
Reference numeral 23 denotes a banknote storage cassette A for storing a 10,000 yen ticket. The banknote storage cassette A23 is configured to be detachable from the banknote depositing / withdrawing unit 13, and is separated and fed out banknotes stored one by one by a banknote separating and feeding mechanism (not shown) while being mounted on the automatic transaction apparatus 1. It can be sent out to the bill conveyance path 22. The fed banknotes are transported to the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 21 through the banknote transport path 22 and accumulated. Moreover, the banknote conveyed from the banknote depositing / withdrawing port 21 can be integrated | stacked and accommodated by the accumulation | storage mechanism which is not shown in figure.

  Reference numeral 24 denotes a banknote storage cassette B which stores reject tickets, five thousand yen tickets, two thousand yen tickets, and one thousand yen tickets. For example, the banknote storage cassette B24 is divided into three stages, an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage, and is configured to store a reject ticket and a 5,000 yen ticket in the upper stage, a 2000 yen ticket in the middle stage, and a 1000 yen ticket in the lower stage, respectively. It is a thing. Here, the reject ticket refers to a banknote that is not suitable for withdrawal, for example, a banknote that is identified as being neither a 10,000 yen ticket, a 2000 yen ticket, or a 1000 yen ticket during a withdrawal operation.

  This banknote storage cassette B24 is also configured to be detachable from the banknote depositing / withdrawing unit 13, and is attached to the automatic transaction apparatus 1 to store the 2000-yen and 1000-yen coupons stored by a banknote separating and feeding mechanism (not shown). The banknotes can be separated one by one and sent out to the banknote transport path 22. The fed banknotes are transported to the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 21 through the banknote transport path 22 and accumulated. In addition, it is possible to accumulate and store the 2000 yen bills and the 1000 yen bills conveyed from the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 21 by an unillustrated accumulation and storage mechanism.

  The banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 are provided with storage means (not shown) composed of storage elements and the like, and a cassette ID uniquely assigned to identify each banknote storage cassette A23 and banknote storage cassette B24 is stored in advance. It can be kept. When the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 are mounted on the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13, a control unit (not shown) of the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13 can communicate with the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24. It is assumed that the cassette ID stored in the storage means of A23 and banknote storage cassette B24 can be read.

Furthermore, the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 removed from the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13 can be transported by an attendant.
The clerk brings the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 for replenishment to the installation location of the automatic transaction apparatus 1, and replaces the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 that are currently installed, thereby collecting and replenishing the banknotes. It can be performed. In addition, the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 for replenishment have a predetermined number of banknotes stored for each denomination at the cash center, and the number of stored banknote storage cassettes is counted when stored. Each cassette ID is managed as cassette storage number data. The cassette storage number data is stored in a cash center server or the like, and can be referred to from the host computer or the automatic transaction apparatus 1 via the communication line 2, and the stored number can be acquired using the cassette ID as a key.

Reference numeral 25 denotes a discrimination unit, which is arranged on the banknote transport path 22 connecting the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 21, the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24. If it is a genuine note, the denomination is counted and counted.
Thus, the banknote depositing / withdrawing part 13 is comprised by the banknote depositing / withdrawing port 21, the banknote conveyance path 22, banknote storage cassette A23, banknote storage cassette B24, the discrimination part 25, etc., and was thrown into the banknote depositing / withdrawing port 21 by the customer. The banknotes are separated and fed one by one, transported in the banknote transport path 22, and stored in the banknote storage cassette A23 or the banknote storage cassette B24 for each denomination according to the result of the discrimination by the discrimination unit 25. The banknotes stored in the storage cassette A23 or the banknote storage cassette B24 are separated and fed one by one, transported in the banknote transport path 22, and accumulated in the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 21 to perform a withdrawal process.

Here, the cash counter will be described.
The cash counter is managed by the host computer and is stored in the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 of the automatic transaction apparatus for each denomination such as 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2000 yen and 1000 yen. It consists of a bill counter. That is, the number of banknotes stored in the mounted banknote storage cassette A23 and banknote storage cassette B24 is managed for each machine number of the automatic transaction apparatus 1.

  When the cash counter starts a scrutiny process performed by the automatic transaction apparatus 1, the control unit 16 transmits an instruction message for initializing the cash counter to the host computer, and the cash counter is initialized by the host computer. Thereafter, each time the host computer performs the withdrawal process and the deposit process by cash payment, cash deposit transaction, etc., the cash counter is adjusted, and the banknotes for each denomination stored in the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24. Is managed as a cash counter.

The operation of the above configuration will be described.
The operation of each unit described below is controlled by a control unit such as a central processing unit (not shown) based on a program (software) stored in a storage unit such as a memory or a magnetic disk (not shown).
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of scrutiny in the embodiment, which will be described in accordance with steps represented by S in the figure.

  S1: When the clerk opens the front door of the automatic transaction apparatus 1, the control unit 16 stops the transaction performed by the customer in the automatic transaction apparatus 1, and displays the clerk process selection screen shown in FIG. This clerk processing selection screen is composed of information relating to the transaction status and media such as banknotes and operation buttons such as a “transaction history” button, a “special service” button, and a “scrutinize” button 41.

S2: The clerk presses the “scrutinize” button 41.
S3: When the clerk operation display unit 14 detects that the “scrutinize” button 41 has been pressed, the control unit 16 presently stores the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 (first bank Each cassette ID is read out from the bill storage cassette) and stored in the storage unit 15, and the cash counter received from the host computer is stored in the storage unit 15.

  When the cassette ID and the cash counter are stored in the storage unit 15, the control unit 16 transmits a message for instructing initialization of the cash counter managed by the host computer to the host computer, and when the host computer receives the message, the cash counter Is initialized. The initialization of the cash counter is assumed to be performed with the initial values determined by the operation of, for example, 100 000-yen coupons, 50 thousand-yen coupons, 30 2,000-yen coupons, and the like.

Here, the initial value determined by the operation is the number of banknotes for each denomination stored in the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 in the cash center, and may be stored uniquely by the host computer. In addition, a process of acquiring from the cash center server using the cassette ID as a key may be performed.
Even if the banknote storage cassette A23 or the banknote storage cassette B24 is not installed in the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13, or the banknote storage cassette B24 is installed, there is an abnormality in the banknote storage cassette A23 or the banknote storage cassette B24 in the previous scrutiny process. In the case of the banknote storage cassette that stores the detected one, that is, the cassette ID in which the abnormality is detected in the previous scrutiny process, the cassette ID of the banknote storage cassette in which the abnormality has occurred is not stored in the storage unit 15.

When the host computer initializes the cash counter, the control unit 16 confirms whether or not the storage unit 15 stores that an abnormality has occurred in the previous scrutiny.
When it is confirmed that no abnormality has occurred in the previous scrutiny, the following scrutiny process is performed according to an instruction from the control unit 16.
S4: First, in response to an instruction from the control unit 16, a message such as “Please remove the bill storage cassette” is displayed on the clerk operation display unit 14 to guide the clerk.

  The clerk pulls out the banknote deposit / withdrawal part 13 to the front side of the automatic transaction apparatus 1 and removes the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 (first banknote storage cassette) from the banknote deposit / withdrawal part 13. When the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 are removed from the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13, the clerk carries in from a cash center or the like, and a new banknote storage cassette A23 and banknote storage cassette B24 loaded with cash (second banknote storage cassette). ) Is attached to the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13.

When the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13 equipped with the new banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 (second banknote storage cassette) is pushed into the automatic transaction apparatus 1, the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13 is newly installed banknote. An initial operation for confirming that the storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 (second banknote storage cassette) operate normally is started.
This initial operation is for confirming the operation of the separating mechanism, feeding mechanism, stacking mechanism, etc. provided in the bill storage cassette A23 and the bill storage cassette B24.

When the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 newly mounted by the initial operation performed by the banknote depositing and dispensing unit 13 can be confirmed to operate normally, the customer operation display unit 14 indicates “ Closed the front door. "And the message will be displayed.
Then, when the clerk operation display unit 14 detects that the front door is closed, the control unit 16 resumes accepting the transaction by the customer.

  In this way, the scrutiny process is completed, but in the initial operation described above, it was not possible to confirm that the newly installed banknote storage cassette A23 or banknote storage cassette B24 (second banknote storage cassette) operates normally. In this case, that is, when an abnormality is detected, the control unit 16 stores in the storage unit 15 that the abnormality has occurred and the cassette ID of the banknote storage cassette in which the abnormality has occurred, and once ends the scrutiny process. In this case, the control unit 16 cannot resume the acceptance of the transaction by the customer.

  S5: On the other hand, if it is confirmed in S3 that an abnormality has occurred in the previous scrutiny, the clerk operation display unit 14 displays a cash loading process confirmation screen shown in FIG. This cash loading processing confirmation screen shows a statement such as “Cash loading operation has not been completed due to failure during scrutiny. Processing will resume from scrutiny journal printing” and “Return before scrutiny” button 51 and “ This is composed of a “continue from previous time” button 52 and the like.

S6: When the clerk operation display unit 14 detects that the “continue from previous time” button 52 has been pressed, a scrutiny process in S4 is performed according to an instruction from the control unit 16.
S7: On the other hand, when the clerk operation display unit 14 detects that the “return before scrutiny” button 51 is pressed, the clerk operation display unit 14 displays a pre-scrutiny return confirmation screen shown in FIG. This confirmation screen before scrutiny consists of words such as “Set cassette before scrutiny and press“ Confirm ””, “Cancel” button 61, “Confirm” button 62, etc. It is a thing.

S8: The clerk reattaches the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 (first banknote storage cassette) that were mounted before the scrutiny processing to the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13 and confirms the “return before scrutiny” confirmation screen. 62 is pressed. On the other hand, when the “Cancel” button 61 is pressed, the process proceeds to S1.
S9: When the clerk operation display unit 14 detects that the “confirm” button 62 has been pressed, the control unit of the banknote depositing / withdrawing unit 13 in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 16 installs the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 (first 1 cassette bill storage cassette) is read. The control unit of the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13 notifies the control unit 16 of the read cassette ID.

  S10: The control unit 16 receives the cassette ID notified from the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13 and the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 (first banknote storage cassette) mounted before the scrutiny process stored in the storage unit 15. It is confirmed that the removed banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 (first banknote storage cassette) are again attached to the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 13 by the confirming means that compares and confirms that the cassette ID matches. Check. If they do not match, the process proceeds to S7 to prompt the user to install the correct banknote storage cassette.

  S11: When the coincidence of the cassette IDs can be confirmed in S10, the control unit 16 stores the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 (first banknote storage cassette) mounted before the scrutiny processing stored in the storage unit 15. Is sent to the host computer, and the banknote storage cassette A23 and the banknote storage cassette B24 (first banknote storage cassette) are restored. When this return processing ends normally, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 resumes operation.

Here, in the present embodiment, the cash counter is described as being managed by the host computer, but may be managed by the control unit 16 and the storage unit 15 of the automatic transaction apparatus 1. In this case, the cash counter is stored in the storage unit 15, and the cash counter is stored in a save area provided in the storage unit 15 in S3.
Thus, when abnormality is detected in the new banknote storage cassette during the scrutiny processing performed by the automatic transaction apparatus 1, the banknote storage cassette that was mounted before the scrutiny processing is mounted again, and the cash counter is scrutinized before the scrutiny processing. It is possible to return to the state and resume operation.

In addition, although the banknote storage cassette was demonstrated with what was comprised by two banknote storage cassettes, banknote storage cassette A23 and banknote storage cassette B24, you may be comprised by one banknote storage cassette.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the abnormality of the new banknote storage cassette is detected in the initialization operation performed when a new banknote storage cassette loaded with cash is mounted in a scrutiny process performed by an attendant or the like. Even if it is a case, since it enabled it to mount | wear with the banknote storage cassette with which it was mounted | worn before the scrutiny processing, the effect that the operation | movement of an automatic transaction apparatus can be restarted in a short time is acquired.

  Moreover, since operation | movement of an automatic transaction apparatus can be restarted in a short time, the effect that an automatic transaction apparatus can be used effectively is acquired.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the automatic transaction apparatus in an Example. The block diagram which shows the structure of the banknote depositing / withdrawing part in an Example. Flow chart showing the flow of scrutiny in the embodiment Explanatory drawing which shows the clerk process selection screen in an Example Explanatory drawing which shows the cash loading process confirmation screen in an Example Explanatory drawing which shows the return confirmation screen before scrutiny in an Example Explanatory drawing which shows the screen during return processing in the embodiment

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Automatic transaction apparatus 2 Communication line 11 Customer operation display part 12 Card reader printer part 13 Banknote depositing / withdrawing part 14 Personnel operation display part 15 Memory | storage part 16 Control part 21 Banknote depositing / withdrawing port 22 Banknote conveyance path 23 Bill storage cassette A
24 bill storage cassette B
25 Identification Department

Claims (2)

The first banknote storage cassette for storing banknotes, the second banknote storage cassette having the same structure as the first banknote storage cassette, the first banknote storage cassette and the second banknote storage cassette are made detachable. and a bill depositing and dispensing unit, remove the first banknote storage cassette from the bill receiving and dispensing portion, the bill is received in the second banknote storage cassette together with mounting the loaded second media cassette In an automatic transaction apparatus that stores the number of banknotes in a cash counter,
The first media cassette and the second media cassette, storage means for storing a cassette ID which identifies the media cassette,
A storage unit for storing the cassette ID read from the first banknote storage cassette and the number of stored sheets of the first banknote storage cassette;
Confirmation means for confirming that match by comparing the cassette ID read from the storage unit of the banknote storage cassette mounted to the cassette ID and the bill depositing and dispensing unit of the stored in the storage unit first media cassette And
When detecting an abnormality in the mounted second media cassette, wherein the first banknote storage cassette is removed by the confirmation means confirms that the attached again, the first stored in the storage unit An automatic transaction apparatus characterized in that the number of stored bill storage cassettes is stored in a cash counter and the transaction is continued. The first banknote storage cassette for storing banknotes, the second banknote storage cassette having the same structure as the first banknote storage cassette, the first banknote storage cassette and the second banknote storage cassette are made detachable. A banknote depositing / withdrawing unit; and a storage unit for storing a cash counter indicating the number of banknotes of each denomination stored in the mounted banknote storage cassette, and removing the first banknote storage cassette from the banknote depositing / withdrawing unit. after the number of banknotes stored in the second media cassette was checking process and stored in the cash counter with mounting the second banknote storage cassette bill is loaded, the cash by the operation of the customer In automatic transaction equipment that enables transactions such as payments,
The first media cassette and the second media cassette, storage means for storing a cassette ID which identifies the media cassette,
In the storage unit, a retreat area for retracting the number of sheets stored in the first banknote storage cassette;
Confirmation means for confirming that match by comparing the cassette ID read from the storage unit of the banknote storage cassette mounted to the cassette ID and the bill depositing and dispensing unit of the stored in the storage unit first media cassette And
When the start of the reconciliation process by staff operating the display unit is selected, saving the number of stored first media cassette with stores the cassette ID read from the first media cassette in the storage unit to the evacuating region is, when detecting an abnormality of the mounted second media cassette, said removed by said confirmation means first banknote storage cassette is confirmed to be mounted again, saved in the save area the An automatic transaction apparatus characterized in that a transaction is continued by restoring the number of sheets stored in the first banknote storage cassette to a cash counter.