JP5706806B2 - Automatic transaction apparatus, automatic transaction system, control apparatus, and control method - Google Patents

Description

  The present case relates to an automatic transaction apparatus, an automatic transaction system, a control apparatus, and a control method.

  For example, an automated transaction machine (ATM) installed in a store such as a financial institution is connected to a power supply facility such as a switchboard provided in the store, and receives power supply from the power supply facility. The power supply capability of this power supply facility is set based on, for example, the maximum power consumption of the automatic transaction apparatus.

  In addition, as a technique for reducing the power consumption of the automatic transaction apparatus, for example, there is one that sets a power saving mode in the automatic transaction apparatus.

JP2011-123665A JP 2010-146152 A

  By the way, when a plurality of automatic transaction apparatuses are installed in a store, a power supply facility that supplies electric power to these automatic transaction apparatuses is required to have a power supply capability that is equal to or greater than the sum of the maximum power consumption of each automatic transaction apparatus. For example, when three automatic transaction apparatuses having a maximum power consumption of 900 W are installed in a store, the power supply facility is required to have a power supply capacity of 2700 W or more.

  The cost of the power supply facility increases as the power supply capacity increases. For example, when the power supply capacity is increased, a large-capacity and expensive protection facility is required. For this reason, if the number of automatic transaction apparatuses installed in a store increases, the cost of power supply equipment will increase significantly.

  In view of such a point, an object of the disclosed automatic transaction apparatus, automatic transaction system, control apparatus, and control method is to reduce the cost of power supply equipment that supplies power to a plurality of automatic transaction apparatuses. .

In order to achieve the above object, the following automatic transaction apparatus, automatic transaction system, control apparatus, and control method are provided.
This automatic transaction apparatus is an automatic transaction apparatus that is supplied with electric power from an external power source, and includes an execution unit that executes currency counting processing, and a monetary counting process in another automatic transaction apparatus that is supplied with electric power from an external power source. The control unit that controls the execution unit not to start the money counting process when the money counting process is being executed by another automatic transaction apparatus, and the money counting process is being executed A flag storage unit for storing an execution flag indicating that the execution flag indicates that the execution state of the money counting process by the execution unit is determined based on the storage state of the execution flag in the flag storage unit, have a, a notification unit for notifying, control unit flag storage unit execution flag before the start of the counting process of money by the execution unit if the counting process of the money in other automated teller machine is not running Stored in Removing execution flag stored after the end of the money of the counting process by the execution unit.

The automatic transaction system is an automatic transaction system including a power source and first and second automatic transaction devices to which power is supplied from the power source, and executes the counting process of money in the second automatic transaction device. When the state is detected and the money counting process is being executed by the second automatic transaction apparatus, the first automatic transaction apparatus is controlled so as not to start the money counting process, and the first automatic transaction apparatus An execution flag indicating that the money counting process is being executed is stored, the execution state of the money counting process by the first automatic transaction apparatus is determined based on the storage state of the execution flag, and the second automatic transaction apparatus If the second automatic transaction apparatus has not executed the money counting process, the execution flag is stored before the start of the money counting process by the first automatic transaction apparatus. Measuring money with automatic transaction equipment Removing execution flag stored after the end of treatment.

In addition, the control device detects the execution state of the money counting process in the automatic transaction apparatus to which power is supplied from the external power source, and when the money counting process is executed in the automatic transaction apparatus, the power is supplied from the external power source. Is controlled so as not to start the money counting process in the other automatic transaction apparatus to which the money is supplied, stores the execution flag indicating that the money counting process is being executed in the other automatic transaction apparatus, and stores the execution flag. Based on the state, the execution state of the money counting process in the other automatic transaction apparatus is determined and the execution state is notified to the automatic transaction apparatus, and if the automatic transaction apparatus is not executing the money counting process, The execution flag is stored before the money counting process by the automatic transaction apparatus is started, and the stored execution flag is removed after the money counting process by another automatic transaction apparatus is completed .

In addition, this control method is a control method executed by an automatic transaction apparatus that has an execution unit that executes money counting processing and is supplied with power from an external power source. The execution state of the money counting process in the automatic transaction apparatus is detected, and when the money counting process is being executed in another automatic transaction apparatus, the execution unit is controlled not to start the money counting process. An execution flag indicating that the counting process is being executed is stored, the execution state of the money counting process by the execution unit is determined based on the storage state of the execution flag, and the execution state is notified to other automatic transaction apparatuses. When the money counting process is not executed by another automatic transaction apparatus, an execution flag is stored before the execution of the money counting process by the execution unit, and the execution flag stored after the execution of the money counting process by the execution unit Remove .

  According to the disclosed automatic transaction apparatus, automatic transaction system, control apparatus, and control method, it is possible to reduce the cost of power supply equipment that supplies electric power to a plurality of automatic transaction apparatuses.

It is a figure which shows an example of the automatic transaction system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the automatic transaction system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the function of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the transaction which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the transaction which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the transaction which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the notification procedure of the execution state of the counting process of the money which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of the transaction which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an automatic transaction system according to the first embodiment.

  The automatic transaction system 1 includes automatic transaction apparatuses 2 and 3 and an external power source 4. The automatic transaction apparatuses 2 and 3 and the external power supply 4 are installed in a store such as a financial institution, for example. For example, the automatic transaction apparatuses 2 and 3 receive transaction details and execute predetermined processing such as money counting processing and withdrawal processing based on the received transaction details.

  The automatic transaction apparatuses 2 and 3 are supplied with electric power from the external power supply 4. The external power supply 4 is, for example, a switchboard. In addition, the number of automatic transaction apparatuses is not limited to two, and may be three or more.

  The automatic transaction apparatus 2 includes an execution unit 2a and a control unit 2b. The execution unit 2a executes money counting processing based on the contents of the transaction accepted by the automatic transaction apparatus 2. The counting process for money includes a counting process for only banknotes, a counting process for only coins, and a counting process for both banknotes and coins.

  The control part 2b detects the execution state of the money counting process in the automatic transaction apparatus 3, and controls the execution timing of the money counting process by the execution part 2a based on the detection result. For example, the control unit 2b controls the execution unit 2a not to start the currency counting process when the currency counting process is being executed in the automatic transaction apparatus 3. In addition, you may make it provide the control part 2b as another apparatus outside the automatic transaction apparatus 2, for example.

Next, the control procedure by the automatic transaction apparatus 2 will be described.
First, when the execution unit 2a tries to execute the money counting process, the control unit 2b accesses the automatic transaction apparatus 3. And the control part 2b detects the execution state of the counting process of the money in the automatic transaction apparatus 3. FIG. Next, the control part 2b controls the execution timing of the counting process of the money by the execution part 2a based on a detection result.

  According to such an automatic transaction apparatus 2, while the money counting process is being executed in the automatic transaction apparatus 3, the execution unit 2 a can be controlled not to start the money counting process. That is, in the automatic transaction apparatuses 2 and 3, it can control so that the counting process of money may not be performed at the same timing.

  Here, the power consumption for the counting process of money is very large compared to the power consumption for other processes executed by the automatic transaction apparatuses 2 and 3. For example, the maximum power consumption for the passbook or card return process is 370 W, whereas the maximum power consumption for the currency counting process is 900 W.

  For this reason, the peak power consumption of the automatic transaction apparatus group including the automatic transaction apparatuses 2 and 3 can be significantly reduced by controlling the automatic transaction apparatuses 2 and 3 so that the counting process of money is not executed at the same timing. . As a result, the power supply capability required for the external power source 4 can be greatly reduced, and the cost of the external power source 4 can be reduced.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, an automatic transaction apparatus according to a second embodiment will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an automatic transaction system according to the second embodiment.

  The automatic transaction system 10 includes automatic transaction devices 12, 13, 14 and a switchboard 17 installed in a store 11 such as a financial institution, a network 21, and a host device 22 connected to the network 21.

  Power is supplied to the switchboard 17 from a power supply line 16 installed in the store 11. Moreover, the switchboard 17 supplies electric power to each automatic transaction apparatus 12-14 via the power supply cord 18. The switchboard 17 is also referred to as a commercial power source. In addition, the maximum power consumption at the time of operation | movement of each automatic transaction apparatus 12-14 is 900W, for example, and the minimum power consumption is 300W, for example. Moreover, the number of automatic transaction apparatuses installed in the store 11 is not limited to three, and may be two or four or more.

  The automatic transaction apparatuses 12 to 14 are connected to a LAN (Local Area Network) 15 installed in the store 11 and can communicate with each other. Each of the automatic transaction devices 12 to 14 can communicate with the host device 22 via the LAN 15 and the network 21 connected to the LAN 15.

  The automatic transaction apparatuses 12 to 14 receive transaction details and request the host device 22 for transaction processing based on the received transaction details. Transaction processing includes, for example, refund, deposit, transfer, transfer and balance inquiry. In addition, when the automatic transaction apparatuses 12 to 14 receive the transaction permission notification and the transaction information from the host apparatus 22, the automatic transaction apparatuses 12 to 14 execute predetermined processes such as a currency counting process and a withdrawal process based on the received transaction information.

  The host device 22 manages the user's account and the like, and executes the transaction processing requested from each of the automatic transaction devices 12-14. In addition, the host device 22 transmits a transaction approval / disapproval notification and transaction information to the automatic transaction apparatus that requested the transaction process among the automatic transaction apparatuses 12 to 14.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of hardware of the automatic transaction apparatus according to the second embodiment. Here, although the automatic transaction apparatus 12 will be described as a representative, the automatic transaction apparatuses 13 and 14 also have the same hardware as the automatic transaction apparatus 12.

  The automatic transaction apparatus 12 includes a control device 100 and a plurality of devices controlled by the control device 100. The entire control apparatus 100 is controlled by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101. A memory 102 and a plurality of peripheral devices are connected to the CPU 101 via a bus 108. The memory 102 is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory).

  The memory 102 is used as a main storage device of the control device 100. The memory 102 temporarily stores at least part of an OS (Operating System) program and application programs to be executed by the CPU 101. The memory 102 stores various data necessary for processing by the CPU 101.

  Peripheral devices connected to the bus 108 include a hard disk drive (HDD) 103, a graphic processing device 104, an input interface 105, an input / output interface 106, and a communication interface 107.

  The HDD 103 magnetically writes and reads data to and from the built-in disk. The HDD 103 is used as a secondary storage device of the control device 100. The HDD 103 stores an OS program, application programs, and various data. As the secondary storage device, a semiconductor storage device such as a flash memory can be used.

  A display 31 is connected to the graphic processing device 104. The graphic processing device 104 displays an image on the screen of the display 31 in accordance with a command from the CPU 101. Examples of the display 31 include a display device using a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and a liquid crystal display device.

  A touch panel 32 is connected to the input interface 105. The touch panel 32 is disposed on the upper surface of the display 31, and an image displayed on the display 31 passes through the touch panel 32 and is visually recognized by the user. The input interface 105 transmits a signal sent from the touch panel 32 to the CPU 101.

  The input / output interface 106 is connected to an interpersonal sensor 33, a bill handling unit 34, a coin handling unit 35, a passbook handling unit 36, a card / receipt handling unit 37, and a power supply unit 38.

  The input / output interface 106 transmits signals sent from the interpersonal sensor 33, bill handling unit 34, coin handling unit 35, bankbook handling unit 36, card / receipt handling unit 37, and power supply unit 38 to the CPU 101. The input / output interface 106 also transmits a signal sent from the CPU 101 to the interpersonal sensor 33, bill handling unit 34, coin handling unit 35, bankbook handling unit 36, card / receipt handling unit 37, and power supply unit 38. To do.

  When a person stands in front of the automatic transaction apparatus 12, the interpersonal sensor 33 detects this and transmits a detection signal to the CPU 101. The banknote handling unit 34 performs counting of banknotes, conveyance of banknotes, banking and unloading of banknotes, storage of banknotes, and the like in accordance with instructions from the CPU 101. The coin handling unit 35 executes counting of coins, transfer of coins, loading / unloading of coins, storage of coins, and the like according to instructions from the CPU 101.

  The passbook handling unit 36 executes transfer of the passbook, entry / exit of the passbook, printing on the passbook, etc. in accordance with instructions from the CPU 101. The card / receipt handling unit 37 executes reading of card information, loading / unloading of cards, conveyance of cards and receipts, discharge of receipts, and printing on receipts in accordance with instructions from the CPU 101.

  The power supply unit 38 is connected to the power supply cord 18, and includes a control device 100, a display 31, a touch panel 32, an interpersonal sensor 33, a bill handling unit 34, a coin handling unit 35, a bankbook handling unit 36, and a card / receipt handling Power is supplied to the unit 37 via a power line 38a.

  The communication interface 107 is connected to the LAN 15. The communication interface 107 transmits / receives data to / from other automatic transaction apparatuses, computers, or communication devices via the LAN 15.

  The bill handling unit 34, the coin handling unit 35, the bankbook handling unit 36, and the card / receipt handling unit 37 are mechanical units that are operated by a motor, a magnet, and the like.

  The bill handling unit 34, the coin handling unit 35, the bankbook handling unit 36, and the card / receipt handling unit 37 each operate independently or in parallel with other mechanical units in accordance with instructions from the CPU 101.

With the hardware configuration as described above, the processing functions of the present embodiment can be realized.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of functions of the automatic transaction apparatus according to the second embodiment. In addition, although the automatic transaction apparatus 12 is demonstrated here as a representative, the automatic transaction apparatuses 13 and 14 also have the same function as the automatic transaction apparatus 12.

  The automatic transaction apparatus 12 includes an execution unit 12a connected to the host device 22, a control unit 12b and a notification unit 12d connected to the automatic transaction apparatuses 13 and 14, and a flag storage unit 12c.

  The execution unit 12 a controls the display 31, the touch panel 32, the interpersonal sensor 33, the bill handling unit 34, the coin handling unit 35, the bankbook handling unit 36, the card / receipt handling unit 37, and the power supply unit 38.

  Moreover, the execution part 12a receives transaction content and requests the host apparatus 22 for transaction processing based on the received transaction content. Further, when the execution unit 12a receives the transaction permission notification and the transaction information from the host device 22, the execution unit 12a, based on the received transaction information, the banknote handling unit 34, the coin handling unit 35, the passbook handling unit 36, and the card receipt. A predetermined process is executed using the handling unit 37.

  Examples of the predetermined process include a money counting process, a money withdrawal process, a receipt discharging process, and a card or passbook return process. Note that the counting process of money includes a counting process of only banknotes, a counting process of only coins, and a counting process of both banknotes and coins. Similarly, the withdrawal process for money includes a withdrawal process for only banknotes, a withdrawal process for only coins, and a withdrawal process for both banknotes and coins.

  The flag storage unit 12c stores an execution flag indicating that the money counting process is being executed. Here, the state where the execution flag is stored in the flag storage unit 12c is the state where the execution flag is set, and the state where the execution flag is not stored in the flag storage unit 12c is released. It is assumed that

  The control unit 12b requests the automatic transaction apparatuses 13 and 14 to notify the execution state of the money counting process. In addition, the control unit 12b stores and deletes an execution flag in the flag storage unit 12c.

  The notification unit 12d determines the execution state of the money counting process by the execution unit 12a based on the storage state of the execution flag in the flag storage unit 12c. Then, the notification unit 12d notifies the automatic transaction apparatuses 13 and 14 of the determination result.

Next, a transaction procedure by the automatic transaction apparatus 12 will be described.
5-7 is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the transaction which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. In addition, although the process which the automatic transaction apparatus 12 performs as a representative is demonstrated here, the automatic transaction apparatuses 13 and 14 also perform the process similar to the automatic transaction apparatus 12. FIG.

[Step S11] The execution unit 12a receives the transaction type selected by the user. Transaction types include, for example, refund, deposit, transfer, transfer, balance inquiry, and the like.
[Step S12] The execution unit 12a reads card information or passbook information from a card or passbook inserted into the automatic transaction apparatus 12 by the user.

[Step S13] The execution unit 12a receives a password entered by the user.
[Step S14] The execution unit 12a receives the transaction amount input by the user. This step is omitted depending on the transaction type.

  [Step S15] The execution unit 12a requests the host device 22 for transaction processing based on the received transaction content. In response to this, the host device 22 executes the requested transaction process, and transmits a transaction permission notification and transaction information to the execution unit 12a.

[Step S <b> 16] The execution unit 12 a receives a transaction permission notification and transaction information from the host device 22.
[Step S <b> 17] The execution unit 12 a determines whether or not the transaction permission notification received from the host device 22 is a transaction permission notification. When it is a notice of transaction permission, the execution part 12a advances a process to step S18. When it is not notification of transaction permission, the execution part 12a advances a process to step S29.

  [Step S18] The control unit 12b determines whether or not the counting process of money is executed by the execution unit 12a. At this stage, the execution unit 12a has not yet executed the money counting process.

  For example, the execution unit 12 a determines a process to be executed based on the transaction information received from the host device 22. The control unit 12b detects whether or not the counting process of money is included in the determination result, thereby determining whether or not the counting process of money is executed by the execution unit 12a. It can be determined before actual execution.

  When the counting process of money is executed by the execution unit 12a, the control unit 12b advances the process to step S19. If the currency counting process is not executed by the execution unit 12a, the control unit 12b advances the process to step S28.

[Step S19] The control unit 12b accesses one of the other automatic transaction apparatuses 13 and 14 that has not yet been accessed.
[Step S20] The control unit 12b requests the accessed automatic transaction apparatus to notify the execution state of the money counting process in the automatic transaction apparatus. Thereby, the execution state of the money counting process is notified from the accessed automatic transaction apparatus to the control unit 12b.

[Step S21] The control unit 12b receives the execution state of the money counting process from the accessed automatic transaction apparatus.
[Step S22] Based on the execution state of the received money counting process, the control unit 12b determines whether or not the money counting process is being executed in the accessed automatic transaction apparatus. When the money counting process is being executed, the control unit 12b waits for a predetermined period and then returns the process to step S20. The predetermined period is, for example, 2 seconds. The time required for the money counting process is, for example, 10 seconds. When the money counting process is not being executed, the control unit 12b advances the process to step S23.

  [Step S23] The control unit 12b determines whether all of the other automatic transaction apparatuses 13 and 14 have been accessed. When all the automatic transaction apparatuses are accessed, the control unit 12b advances the process to step S24. If there is an automatic transaction apparatus that has not been accessed, the control unit 12b returns the process to step S19.

[Step S24] The control unit 12b stores an execution flag in the flag storage unit 12c.
[Step S25] The execution unit 12a executes a currency counting process based on the transaction information received from the host device 22.

[Step S26] The control unit 12b deletes the execution flag from the flag storage unit 12c.
[Step S27] The execution unit 12a executes the counted money withdrawal process. This step is omitted when the transaction type is deposit.

[Step S28] The executing unit 12a executes a receipt discharge process.
[Step S29] The execution unit 12a executes a card or passbook return process and ends the process.

Next, the notification procedure of the execution state of the money counting process by the automatic transaction apparatus 12 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a notification procedure of the execution state of the money counting process according to the second embodiment. In addition, although the process which the automatic transaction apparatus 12 performs as a representative is demonstrated here, the automatic transaction apparatuses 13 and 14 also perform the process similar to the automatic transaction apparatus 12. FIG.

The process shown in FIG. 8 is executed, for example, when there is a request for notification of the execution state of the money counting process from the other automatic transaction apparatuses 13 and 14.
[Step S41] The notification unit 12d accesses the flag storage unit 12c.

  [Step S42] The notification unit 12d determines whether an execution flag is stored in the flag storage unit 12c. When the execution flag is stored, the notification unit 12d advances the process to step S43. When the execution flag is not stored, the notification unit 12d advances the process to step S44.

[Step S43] The notification unit 12d determines that the currency counting process is being executed by the execution unit 12a.
[Step S44] The notification unit 12d determines that the execution unit 12a is not executing the money counting process.

[Step S45] The notification unit 12d notifies the automatic transaction apparatus that has requested notification of the execution state of the money counting process, and ends the process.
Next, an example will be described in which a withdrawal transaction is executed at the same timing in two automatic transaction apparatuses among the automatic transaction apparatuses 12 to 14.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transaction flow according to the second embodiment. The process shown in FIG. 9 is an example in the case where the automatic transaction apparatus 12 accepts a refund transaction while the automatic transaction apparatus 14 is executing a refund transaction. It is assumed that the automatic transaction apparatus 14 has the same function as the automatic transaction apparatus 12 as described above.

[Step S51] The automatic transaction apparatus 14 accepts a refund transaction.
[Step S52] The automatic transaction apparatus 14 sets an execution flag.
[Step S53] The automatic transaction apparatus 14 starts a currency counting process.

[Step S54] The automatic transaction apparatus 12 accepts a refund transaction.
[Step S55] The automatic transaction apparatus 12 requests the automatic transaction apparatus 14 to notify the execution state of the money counting process.

  [Step S56] The automatic transaction apparatus 14 determines the set state of the execution flag. At this time, since the execution flag is set in the automatic transaction apparatus 14, the automatic transaction apparatus 14 determines that the money counting process is being executed.

[Step S57] The automatic transaction apparatus 14 notifies the automatic transaction apparatus 12 that the money counting process is being executed.
[Step S58] The automatic transaction apparatus 12 receives a notification from the automatic transaction apparatus 14 that the money counting process is being executed. Here, the automatic transaction apparatus 12 waits for a predetermined period without executing the money counting process. The predetermined period is, for example, 2 seconds.

[Step S59] The automatic transaction apparatus 14 ends the money counting process.
[Step S60] The automatic transaction apparatus 14 cancels the execution flag.
[Step S61] After a predetermined period of time has elapsed from step S58, the automatic transaction apparatus 12 requests the automatic transaction apparatus 14 again to notify the execution state of the money counting process.

  [Step S62] The automatic transaction apparatus 14 determines the set state of the execution flag. At this time, since the execution flag is canceled in the automatic transaction apparatus 14, the automatic transaction apparatus 14 determines that the money counting process is not being executed.

[Step S63] The automatic transaction apparatus 14 notifies the automatic transaction apparatus 12 that the money counting process is not being executed.
[Step S64] The automatic transaction apparatus 12 receives a notification from the automatic transaction apparatus 14 that the money counting process is not being executed.

[Step S65] The automatic transaction apparatus 12 starts a currency counting process.
Thus, according to the automatic transaction system 10, for example, when one of the automatic transaction apparatuses 12 to 14 is executing a refund transaction, another automatic transaction apparatus accepts the refund transaction. However, one of the automatic transaction apparatuses 12 to 14 and the other automatic transaction apparatus can be controlled so that the counting process of money is not executed at the same timing.

  For this reason, the peak power consumption of the automatic transaction apparatus group including the automatic transaction apparatuses 12 to 14 can be significantly reduced. As a result, the power supply capacity required for the switchboard 17 can be significantly reduced, and the cost of the switchboard 17 can be reduced.

  For example, the power supply capacity of the switchboard 17 can be set to 1500 W obtained by adding the minimum power consumption (300 W) of two automatic transaction apparatuses to the maximum power consumption (900 W) of one automatic transaction apparatus. . In this case, for example, one 100V, 15A electric system may be prepared.

  In addition, when the execution timing control of the money counting process is not performed, for example, the power supply capacity of the switchboard 17 is at least 2700 W, which is the sum of the maximum power consumption (900 W) of each of the automatic transaction apparatuses 12 to 14. Is set. In this case, for example, it is necessary to prepare two 100V, 15A electric systems.

  Moreover, in the automatic transaction apparatuses 12-14, when the counting process of money is performed in another automatic transaction apparatus, the counting process of money is not started in the own apparatus, but the counting process of money is long even if the waiting time is long. The time required for the transaction (for example, 10 seconds) is not significantly increased.

  In the first place, the time required for the counting process of money is very short, for example, 10 seconds. Therefore, when there are about three automatic transaction apparatuses installed in the store 11, the probability that the execution timing of the counting process of money overlaps. Is low.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, although it controls so that the counting process of money is not performed at the same timing in two automatic transaction apparatuses, when many automatic transaction apparatuses are installed in the store 11. It is also possible to control so that the counting process of money is not executed at the same timing in a predetermined number of automatic transaction apparatuses of three or more.

  The above processing functions can be realized by a computer. In that case, a program describing the processing contents of the functions that the automatic transaction apparatuses 12 to 14 should have is provided. By executing the program on a computer, the above processing functions are realized on the computer. The program describing the processing contents can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include a magnetic storage device, an optical disk, a magneto-optical recording medium, and a semiconductor memory. Magnetic storage devices include hard disk devices (HDD), flexible disks (FD), magnetic tapes, and the like. Optical disks include DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), DVD-RAM, CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) / RW (ReWritable), and the like. Magneto-optical recording media include MO (Magneto-Optical disk).

  When distributing the program, for example, a portable recording medium such as a DVD or a CD-ROM in which the program is recorded is sold. It is also possible to store the program in a storage device of a server computer and transfer the program from the server computer to another computer via a network.

  The computer that executes the program stores, for example, the program recorded on the portable recording medium or the program transferred from the server computer in its own storage device. Then, the computer reads the program from its own storage device and executes processing according to the program. The computer can also read the program directly from the portable recording medium and execute processing according to the program. In addition, each time a program is transferred from a server computer connected via a network, the computer can sequentially execute processing according to the received program.

  Further, at least a part of the above processing functions can be realized by an electronic circuit such as a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or a PLD (Programmable Logic Device).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,10 Automatic transaction system 2,3,12,13,14 Automatic transaction apparatus 2a, 12a Execution part 2b, 12b Control part 4 External power supply 11 Store 12c Flag storage part 12d Notification part 15 LAN
16 Power Supply Line 17 Switchboard 18 Power Supply Code 21 Network 22 Host Device

Claims (6)

An automatic transaction apparatus to which power is supplied from an external power source,
An execution unit that executes a counting process of money;
The execution state of the money counting process in another automatic transaction apparatus to which power is supplied from the external power source is detected, and when the money counting process is executed in the other automatic transaction apparatus, the execution unit A control unit that controls not to start the counting process ;
A flag storage unit for storing an execution flag indicating that the money counting process is being executed;
A notification unit that determines an execution state of money counting processing by the execution unit based on a storage state of the execution flag in the flag storage unit and notifies the execution state to the other automatic transaction apparatus; ,
The control unit stores the execution flag in the flag storage unit before starting the counting process of money by the execution unit when the counting process of money is not executed in the other automatic transaction apparatus, and executes the execution Removing the stored execution flag after the money counting process by the unit is completed,
Automated teller machine which is characterized a call.   The counting process of money by the execution unit includes a counting process of banknotes and a counting process of coins,
  The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 1.   When the control unit accepts that the counting process of money is being executed by the other automatic transaction apparatus by the notification from the other automatic transaction apparatus, the control unit counts the money by the other automatic transaction apparatus. Deterring the counting process of money by the execution unit until it is accepted by the notification from the other automatic transaction device that the process is not executed,
  The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 1. An automatic transaction system including a power source and first and second automatic transaction apparatuses to which power is supplied from the power source,
The execution state of the money counting process in the second automatic transaction apparatus is detected, and when the money counting process is executed in the second automatic transaction apparatus, the first automatic transaction apparatus counts the money. Control not to start the process,
Storing an execution flag indicating that the counting process of money is being executed in the first automatic transaction apparatus;
Determining the execution state of the money counting process by the first automatic transaction apparatus based on the storage state of the execution flag, and notifying the execution state to the second automatic transaction apparatus;
When the money counting process is not executed by the second automatic transaction apparatus, the execution flag is stored before the money counting process by the first automatic transaction apparatus is started, and the first automatic transaction apparatus Removing the stored execution flag after completion of the money counting process by
An automatic transaction system characterized by that. Detecting the execution state of money counting processing in an automatic transaction apparatus to which power is supplied from an external power source, and supplying power from the external power source when money counting processing is being executed in the automatic transaction apparatus Control not to start the counting process of money in the automatic transaction device of
Storing an execution flag indicating that the counting process of money is being executed in the other automatic transaction apparatus;
Based on the storage state of the execution flag, determine the execution state of the currency counting process in the other automatic transaction device, and notify the automatic transaction device of the execution state,
If the automatic transaction apparatus is not executing the currency counting process, the execution flag is stored before the start of the currency counting process by the other automatic transaction apparatus, and the currency counting process by the other automatic transaction apparatus The execution flag stored after the end of
A control device characterized by that. A control method that is executed by an automatic transaction apparatus that has an execution unit that executes a counting process of money and that is supplied with electric power from an external power source,
The execution state of the money counting process in another automatic transaction apparatus to which power is supplied from the external power source is detected, and when the money counting process is executed in the other automatic transaction apparatus, the execution unit Control not to start the counting process,
Stores an execution flag indicating that the money counting process is being executed,
Based on the storage state of the execution flag, the execution state of the money counting process by the execution unit is determined and the execution state is notified to the other automatic transaction apparatus,
When the money counting process is not executed in the other automatic transaction apparatus, the execution flag is stored before the money counting process by the execution unit, and stored after the money counting process by the execution unit is completed. Removing said execution flag,
A control method characterized by that.

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