JP5984136B2 - Currency exchange device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a currency exchange device.

  As a currency exchange device, Patent Document 1 proposes a money processing device connected to an external device such as a POS register in a store. In this money processing device, a wrapping coin storage that can be opened and closed is disposed on the device main body constituting the change machine. In the wrapping coin storage, a cylindrical wrapping coin (wrapping money) in which a plurality of coins of the same denomination are overlapped and wrapped with a resin film is stored. An engaging means is provided between the packaging coin storage and the apparatus main body. The engagement means enters an engagement state in which the packaging coin storage is closed with respect to the apparatus main body, or releases the engagement state to open the packaging coin storage.

  In this money processing apparatus, when the exchange process using the wrapping coins is selected, the wrapping coin exchange mode process is performed. In the wrapping coin exchange mode process, the engagement means is released in response to the discrimination of the received money for exchange, and the wrapping coin storage is pushed out and opened. Depositing / withdrawing of wrapping coins is performed with respect to the opened wrapping coin storage. When the wrapping coin storage is closed after the wrapping coins are deposited and withdrawn, the money processing apparatus compares the amount of money exchanged with the amount of wrapping coins withdrawn. When the deposit amount of money for exchange and the withdrawal amount of wrapping coins match, the engaging means is activated and enters the engaged state, and the series of wrapping coin exchange mode processing ends. If the deposit amount of the money for exchange does not match the withdrawal amount of the wrapping coin, the money processing apparatus is notified of this fact and the engagement means remains released.

JP 2010-39585 A

  Since the money processing apparatus of Patent Document 1 is connected to a POS register or the like, it is bulky and the installation location is limited to the store floor. Further, while the POS register is processing customer service, the exchange is performed. Processing cannot be executed. In addition, in the wrapping coin exchange mode processing of this money processing apparatus, the wrapping coin storage is automatically opened upon receipt of money regardless of whether or not the required denomination wrapping coin is in the wrapping coin storage. It is like that. Therefore, if you do not check the inventory of wrapping coins after opening the wrapping coin storage, you will not know whether the desired exchange is possible. If you know that there is no such thing, the previous procedure will be wasted.

  The present invention has been made under such a background, and an object thereof is to provide a currency exchange device capable of improving usability.

The invention described in claim 1 is a currency exchange device for exchanging money into wrapping money in which a predetermined number of moneys are collected for each denomination, and the wrapping money that stores the wrapping money for each denomination and can be opened and closed. Stores a storage unit, a money deposit unit into which money to be exchanged for wrapping money is deposited, an input means for inputting information on the wrapping money to be exchanged, and a stock quantity of money wrapping money in the wrapping money storage unit Comparing the storage means, the planned exchange amount of wrapping money input to the input means and the inventory quantity of the wrapping money in the storage means, on the condition that the stock quantity is equal to or more than the expected exchange number Control means for permitting opening of the wrapping money storage unit, detection means for detecting the number of wrapping money taken out from the opened wrapping money storage part, comparing the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals, The planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals are gold Characterized in that it comprises a and a notification means for notifying to encourage deposit exchange for money to the money deposit unit if they match each an exchange device.
The invention according to claim 2 is a currency exchange device for exchanging money into wrapping money in which a predetermined number of moneys are collected for each denomination, and the wrapping money that stores the wrapping money for each denomination and can be opened and closed. Stores a storage unit, a money deposit unit into which money to be exchanged for wrapping money is deposited, an input means for inputting information on the wrapping money to be exchanged, and a stock quantity of money wrapping money in the wrapping money storage unit Comparing the storage means, the planned exchange amount of wrapping money input to the input means and the inventory quantity of the wrapping money in the storage means, on the condition that the stock quantity is equal to or more than the expected exchange number Control means for permitting opening of the wrapping money storage unit, detection means for detecting the number of wrapping money taken out from the opened wrapping money storage part, comparing the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals, The planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals are gold Characterized in that it comprises a and informing means for informing information about excess and deficiency of the take-out speed must match every a currency exchange device.
The invention according to claim 3 includes a lock unit that locks the packaged money storage unit in a closed state, and the lock unit closes the packaged currency storage unit when the planned number of exchanges matches the number of withdrawals. 3. The currency exchange device according to claim 1, wherein the exchange device is locked in a state where the packaged money storage unit is unlocked if the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals do not match.
The invention according to claim 4 is a currency exchange device for exchanging money into wrapping money in which a predetermined number of moneys are collected for each denomination, and the wrapping money that stores the wrapping money for each denomination and can be opened and closed. Stores a storage unit, a money deposit unit into which money to be exchanged for wrapping money is deposited, an input means for inputting information on the wrapping money to be exchanged, and a stock quantity of money wrapping money in the wrapping money storage unit Comparing the storage means, the planned exchange amount of wrapping money input to the input means and the inventory quantity of the wrapping money in the storage means, on the condition that the stock quantity is equal to or more than the expected exchange number A control means for permitting opening of the wrapping money storage unit, and comparing the amount of money to be exchanged into the money depositing part with the total amount of wrapping money of the planned number of exchanges, If they match, the exchange transaction is complete Characterized in that it comprises a that transaction unit, and an exchange device.
The invention according to claim 5 is a currency exchange device for exchanging money into wrapping money in which a predetermined number of moneys are collected for each denomination, and wrapping money that stores wrapping money for each denomination and can be opened and closed. Stores a storage unit, a money deposit unit into which money to be exchanged for wrapping money is deposited, an input means for inputting information on the wrapping money to be exchanged, and a stock quantity of money wrapping money in the wrapping money storage unit Comparing the storage means, the planned exchange amount of wrapping money input to the input means and the inventory quantity of the wrapping money in the storage means, on the condition that the stock quantity is equal to or more than the expected exchange number The control means for permitting the opening of the wrapping money storage unit, the amount of money to be exchanged into the money depositing part is compared with the total amount of wrapping money of the planned number of exchanges, If not, add money for money exchange And notifying prompting, entering-amount is characterized in that it comprises a and a transaction means for dispensing the change if the amount exceeds the total amount of said packaging money, a currency exchange device.

The invention according to claim 6 includes output means for outputting that the inventory quantity is insufficient if the inventory quantity is less than the planned exchange number . It is a money exchange apparatus as described in .

  According to the invention described in claim 1, in the currency exchange device, the inventory quantity confirmation (inventory confirmation) is performed in response to the input of the scheduled exchange quantity for the wrapping money to be exchanged. The package money storage part can be opened. Thereby, it can be grasped | ascertained quickly whether desired exchange can be performed by whether a packaging money storage part can be opened. For this reason, in order to grasp whether or not the desired exchange can be made, it is freed from the hassle of opening the wrapping money storage unit once and confirming the number of stocks in the wrapping money storage part by visual inspection or the like. Usability related to can be improved.

In addition, since this exchange device specializes in the exchange of wrapping money, it can be reduced in size and can be arranged independently without being connected to a POS register or the like in the sales floor. In this respect, the usability of the currency exchange device can be improved .

Moreover, the exchange device is an exchange device of deferred payment scheme to deposit exchange for money After retrieving packaging coins from the packaging money storage unit. In the currency exchange device, the number of wrapping money to be taken out from the wrapping money storage unit is managed, and according to the invention of claim 1 , the step of depositing money for exchange if the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals match. According to the second aspect of the invention, if the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals do not match, it is notified that the number of withdrawals is excessive or insufficient. Easy to use.

According to the invention of claim 3 , the number of planned exchanges and the number of withdrawals (of wrapping money) are determined depending on whether or not the wrapping money storage part can be locked in a closed state after taking out the wrapping money from the wrapping money storage part. Since it can be easily grasped whether or not they match, it is easy to use.
According to the inventions of claims 4 and 5, in the currency exchange device, the currency exchange transaction is completed according to the coincidence or difference between the amount of money to be exchanged and the total amount of wrapping money to be exchanged. It is easy to use because it performs appropriate processing, such as prompting additional deposits and withdrawing changes.
According to the sixth aspect of the invention, if the number of stocks of wrapping money to be exchanged is less than the planned number of exchanges, the fact that the number of stocks is insufficient is output, so that the desired exchange cannot be performed. Quickly grasp. Thereby, the convenience regarding exchange of wrapping money can be further improved.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a money changer 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the currency exchange apparatus 1. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining a state in which the drawer 18 is opened and closed in the storage 3 of the currency exchange device 1. FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating the contents of the management table 35 stored in the first storage 3 </ b> A in the currency exchange apparatus 1. FIG. 4B is a diagram showing the contents of the management table 50 stored in the terminal 4 in the currency exchange apparatus 1. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the currency exchange process performed in the currency exchange apparatus 1. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents on the operation panel unit 40. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents on the operation panel unit 40. FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents on the operation panel unit 40. FIG. 6D is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents on the operation panel unit 40. FIG. 6E is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents on the operation panel unit 40. FIG. 6F is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents on the operation panel unit 40. FIG. 6G is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents on the operation panel unit 40. FIG. 6H is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents on the operation panel unit 40. FIG. 6I is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents on the operation panel unit 40. FIG. 6J is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents on the operation panel unit 40. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a modification of the currency exchange process.

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a money changer 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the currency exchange apparatus 1.
A currency exchange device 1 shown in FIG. 1 is installed at a service counter, an office outside a sales floor, or the like in a retail store such as a supermarket. In a store, when there is a cash register that seems to run out of change coins, a cashier employee (or an employee who receives a request) pulls out money for money exchange (only banknotes in this embodiment) from this cash register. The currency exchange device 1 is reached, and the currency exchange device 1 exchanges the money for exchange and the necessary money for change. Here, the necessary amount of change money is not a loose currency, but is a money (hereinafter referred to as “wrapping money”) that is packed in a predetermined number (for example, 50) for each denomination and wrapped in paper or the like. The money is paid to the employee from the money changer 1. In other words, the currency exchange device 1 is for exchanging money into wrapping money in which a predetermined number of money is collected for each denomination. In addition, the wrapping money of this embodiment is the wrapping coin 100 comprised only with the coin.

Since this exchange device 1 specializes in the exchange of wrapping coins 100, it can be reduced in size, and can be arranged independently without being connected to a POS register or the like in the sales floor. In this respect, the usability of the currency exchange device 1 can be improved.
Here, FIG. 1 shows the money exchange apparatus 1 when viewed from an employee who operates the money exchange apparatus 1, and the front side of the paper surface in FIG. 1 is the front side (front side) of the money exchange apparatus 1, and the paper surface in FIG. The back side is the back side (rear side) of the currency exchange device 1, and the left and right sides in FIG. Below, the structure of the currency exchange apparatus 1 is demonstrated based on the front-back, up-down, left-right direction in FIG.

  The money changer 1 includes a change machine 2 for processing money for money exchange (here, only banknotes), a storage box 3 for storing wrapping coins 100 for each denomination, a change machine 2 and a storage box 3. And a terminal 4 for controlling each of them. The change machine 2 and the terminal 4 are placed on the storage 3 in a state where they are arranged side by side, and in this state, the change machine 2, the storage 3 and the terminal 4 are connected. In this embodiment, the storage 3 is provided with a plurality of units (here, two units) such as the first storage 3A and the second storage 3B, and the first storage 3A is the second storage. It is arranged in a state of being overlapped vertically so as to be higher than 3B. The number of storages 3 can be freely changed, and a desired number of storages 3 can be added. And each of the change machine 2 and each storage 3 is connected with respect to the terminal 4 so that communication is possible via the communication cable (for example, RS232C cable).

Next, each of the change machine 2, the storage 3, and the terminal 4 will be described with reference to both FIG. 1 and FIG.
Referring to FIG. 1, the change machine 2 has a box shape that is long in the front and rear direction, and is inserted as a change in a slot 5 into which money for exchange (banknote for exchange) is inserted at a position on the right side of the front. Are formed side by side on the left and right sides. The input port 5 and the discharge port 6 are both vertically long slits, and the input port 5 is located on the right side of the discharge port 6. A customer operation unit 7 is provided at a position on the right side of the front end portion of the top surface of the change machine 2. The customer operation unit 7 includes a display 8 and buttons 9. Necessary information is displayed on the display 8. The employee can control the operation of the change machine 2 by operating the button 9. An access cover 10 is provided on the front side of the change machine 2 in a region adjacent to the left of the insertion port 5 and the payout port 6. The access cover 10 is provided with a keyhole 11. Although the access cover 10 in the normal state is locked to the change machine 2 and cannot be removed, when the employee inserts a key (not shown) into the key hole 11 and operates it, the access cover 10 is unlocked. The access cover 10 can be pulled out toward you.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the change machine 2 includes a control unit 12. The control unit 12 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like that store a program and the like, and executes predetermined processing such as arithmetic processing according to the program. The change machine 2 is configured to be electrically connected to the control unit 12. The customer operation unit 7, the communication I / F (interface) unit 13, and the input / output unit 14 (money deposit unit) And a storage unit 15.

The control unit 12 can control the display contents of the customer operation unit 7 and accept the operation of the button 9 (see FIG. 1) for the customer operation unit 7. The control unit 12 can communicate with the terminal 4 via the communication I / F unit 13.
The loading / dispensing unit 14 includes a collective cassette 36, a denomination storage unit 16, an identification unit 37, a loading unit 38, and a dispensing unit 39. The collective cassette 36 stores banknotes to be replenished and banknotes collected from the machine. The collective cassette 36 is integrated with the access cover 10 (see FIG. 1) described above, and can be attached and detached together with the access cover 10. The money type storage unit 16 stores the replenished banknotes and the inserted banknotes by money type, and pays them out at the time of withdrawal or collection. The identification unit 37 identifies the authenticity and denomination of the replenished banknote, the inserted banknote, and the banknote to be dispensed. The insertion unit 38 collectively accepts the exchange bills input from the insertion port 5 and takes them one by one into the machine. In other words, the input / output part 14 receives money for money exchanged into the wrapping coin 100. Further, the payout unit 39 pays out the banknotes to be withdrawn and the banknotes that have been rejected from the payout opening 6. Further, the insertion / dispensing unit 14 can count the banknotes in the denomination storage unit 16 and the banknotes inserted into the insertion slot 5 for each denomination. The counting result for each denomination of the banknotes in the denomination storage unit 16 by the insertion / withdrawal unit 14 is stored in the storage unit 15 as the number of banknotes in stock for each denomination.

  Returning to FIG. 1, each storage 3 includes one drawer 18 (wrapping money storage unit) and a frame 19. The drawer 18 is a so-called drawer and has a box shape that is thin in the vertical direction and has a top surface open. The frame 19 has a box shape that supports the drawer 18 and is thin in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the frame 19 of the first storage 3A and the frame 19 of the second storage 3B are integrated, but may be provided separately.

  The drawer 18 of each storage 3 is slidable back and forth while being supported by the frame 19. Specifically, the drawer 18 has a closed position in which everything except the front wall 18A is housed in the frame 19 as in the drawer 18 in the first storage 3A, and other than the rear wall 18B in the drawer 18 in the second storage 3B. Can be opened and closed by sliding back and forth between the open position protruding from the frame 19 to the front side.

  In the drawer 18, two partition plates 20 extending in the front-rear direction are disposed apart from each other in the left-right direction. As a result, the internal space of the drawer 18 is partitioned into three storage chambers 21 arranged side by side. Further, in each storage chamber 21, a plurality of partition plates 22 extending in the left and right directions are arranged at equal intervals in the front and rear direction. In each storage chamber 21, a region between two front and rear partition plates 22, a region between the front wall 18 </ b> A of the drawer 18 and the frontmost partition plate 22, a rear wall 18 </ b> B of the drawer 18 and the rearmost end. The area between the partition plate 22 defines a storage space 23 that is elongated to the left and right. Each storage chamber 21 is formed with a plurality of storage spaces 23 arranged side by side. In one storage space 23, one wrapping coin 100 of any denomination is stored in a posture in which the left and right are longitudinal. Therefore, when viewed from the entire drawer 18, the wrapping coins 100 are stored in the drawer 18 for each denomination. In this example, two storage bins 3 each having ten storage spaces 23 provided in three rows are arranged.

  With reference to FIG. 2, each storage 3 (each of 1st storage 3A and 2nd storage 3B) is provided with the control part 24 (detection means). The control unit 24 is configured by a ROM, a RAM, and the like that store a CPU and its program, and executes predetermined processing such as arithmetic processing according to the program. Each storage 3 includes a communication I / F unit 25, a drawer unit 26, and a storage unit 27 (storage unit) as a configuration electrically connected to the control unit 24.

The control unit 24 can communicate with the terminal 4 via the communication I / F unit 25.
The drawer unit 26 includes the above-described drawer 18, a lock unit 28 (locking unit), a position sensor 30, and an identification / counting unit 31.
The lock unit 28 locks the drawer 18 in the closed position (in a closed state) and releases the lock. For example, the lock unit 28 includes a hook (not shown) and a solenoid (not shown) that moves the hook. In the lock portion 28, the drawer 18 can be locked in the closed position by engaging the drawer 18 in the closed position, and the drawer 18 can be unlocked by removing the hook from the drawer 18 by the solenoid. Alternatively, the lock unit 28 may electromagnetically lock the drawer 18 in the closed position or release the lock. When the exchange device 1 is in the standby state and the drawer 18 is in the closed position, the lock unit 28 locks the drawer 18 in the closed position in each storage 3. When the lock is released, the drawer 18 pops up and can be pulled out manually.

  The position sensor 30 is a sensor that detects the position of the drawer 18. The position sensor 30 can be composed of a plurality of light shielding sensors, for example. Specifically, when the drawer 18 is in the closed position, the detection light from the first light shielding sensor is shielded by the drawer 18 while the detection light from the second light shielding sensor is transmitted. . When the drawer 18 slides from the closed position to the open position, the detection light from the first light shielding sensor is transmitted, while the detection light from the second light shielding sensor is shielded by the drawer 18. In this way, the position sensor 30 can detect whether the drawer 18 is in the closed position or the open position, depending on the light shielding / transmission state of the detection light from the first and second light shielding sensors.

The identification / counting unit 31 is a sensor that identifies the presence or denomination of the wrapping coins 100 stored in the drawer 18 and counts the wrapping coins 100.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining how the drawer 18 is opened and closed in the storage 3 of the currency exchange device 1 in relation to the identification / counting unit 31.
In FIG. 3, the drawer 18 in the closed position is shown in FIG. 3A, and the drawer 18 when drawn from the closed position to the open position is shown in FIG. 3B, from the open position to the closed position. The drawer 18 when returned is shown in FIG. That is, in FIG. 3, the state in which the position of the drawer 18 changes from FIG. 3A to FIG. 3C is shown in chronological order.

  In the drawer 18, the identification / counting unit 31 is provided for each storage chamber 21 (see FIG. 1). That is, the same number of identification / counting units 31 as the storage chambers 21 are provided. Each identification / counting unit 31 includes, for example, a light shielding sensor, and includes a light emitting element 33 that emits detection light 32 and a light receiving element 34 that receives the detection light 32. The light emitting element 33 and the light receiving element 34 are fixed at a fixed position on the front side (left side in FIG. 3) of the frame 19 of the storage 3 in a state of being separated from each other in the vertical direction. It is designed to run up and down at a predetermined position. The identification / counter 31 is in a light-transmitting state when the detection light 32 emitted from the light emitting element 33 is received by the light receiving element 34, and is shielded when the detection light 32 is not received by the light receiving element 34. Is in a state.

As shown in FIG. 3A, when the drawer 18 is in the closed position, the identification / counting unit 31 is in the same position in the left-right direction (the direction perpendicular to the paper surface in FIG. 3) as the storage chamber 21 that it is responsible for. Thus, the detection light 32 of the identification / counter 31 is shielded by the front wall 18A of the drawer 18.
Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the drawer 18 is pulled out from the closed position to the open position, the wrapping coins 100 in the storage chamber 21 cross the detection light 32 sequentially from the front side, and finally the detection The light 32 is shielded by the rear wall 18B of the drawer 18. While the wrapping coin 100 crosses the detection light 32, the detection light 32 is shielded, but once the detection light 32 reaches between adjacent wrapping coins 100, the light is once transmitted. . The discriminating / counting unit 31 outputs one pulse P each time the light shielding is interrupted. Further, when the detection light 32 reaches the front wall 18A and the frontmost packaging coin 100 at the beginning of the opening of the drawer 18, or when the drawer 18 is opened, the detection light 32 is generated at the rear wall 18B and the last packaging coin. Even when it reaches 100, it is once translucent. Therefore, when the drawer 18 is pulled out from the closed position to the open position, the identification / counting unit 31 outputs the same number of pulses P as the wrapping coins 100 in the storage chamber 21. When the detection light 32 reaches between the front wall 18A and the frontmost packaging coin 100, or when the drawer 18 opens, the detection light 32 reaches between the rear wall 18B and the last packaging coin 100. When a pulse is detected, the pulse P is not output.

  The identification / counter 31 counts the number of the wrapping coins 100 in the storage chamber 21 immediately after the drawer 18 is pulled from the closed position to the open position (“first inventory”) by counting the number of pulses P output. Count the number). Here, the width W of one pulse P varies depending on the time when the detection light 32 is shielded by the wrapping coin 100. Since the outer diameters of the wrapping coins 100 of different denominations are different, the width W of the pulse P is different accordingly. Therefore, the identification / counting unit 31 identifies the denomination of each wrapping coin 100 in the storage chamber 21 according to the width W of the pulse P. Moreover, since the wrapping coin 100 in the storage chamber 21 crosses the detection light 32 in order from the front wrapping coin 100, the identification / counting unit 31 stores each storage in the storage chamber 21 at the timing of outputting the pulse P. The presence or absence of the wrapping coin 100 in the space 23 is sequentially identified from the front side. Incidentally, if there is an interval of a predetermined time or more from the output of one pulse P to the output of the next pulse P, the identification / counting unit 31 has the wrapping coin 100 in the storage space 23 corresponding to the interval. Identify not to.

  In this way, when the drawer 18 is pulled out from the closed position to the open position, the identification / counting unit 31 identifies the presence / absence of the wrapping coin 100 and the denomination in each storage space 23 in each storage chamber 21, and for each denomination. The number of first wrapping coins 100 (first stock quantity) is counted. In addition, the structure which identifies or counts the presence or absence and denomination of the wrapping coin 100 is described in detail in Japanese Patent No. 4795056.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the drawer 18 is returned from the open position to the closed position, the wrapping coins 100 in the storage chamber 21 sequentially traverse the detection light 32, and the identification / The counting unit 31 outputs the same number of pulses P as the wrapping coins 100 in the storage chamber 21. The identification / counting unit 31 identifies the presence / absence of the wrapping coin 100 in each storage space 23 by the pulse P or the interval (described above), and the individual wrapping coin 100 in each storage space 23 according to the width W of the pulse P. Identify denominations. The discriminating / counting unit 31 then counts the number of wrapping coins 100 for each denomination in the storage chamber 21 at the time when the drawer 18 is returned from the open position to the closed position in accordance with the number of output pulses P (“No. Count 2).

  And the control part 24 of the storage 3 which has this drawer 18 calculates | requires the number obtained by deducting the 2nd inventory quantity from the 1st inventory quantity for every denomination taken out when the drawer 18 was in the open position. It is determined that it is the number of wrapping coins 100 (the number of withdrawals). Further, the wrapping coin 100 newly identified by the identifying / counting unit 31 as not existing when the drawer 18 is returned from the open position to the closed position is the wrapping coin 100 taken out this time. Based on the denomination of the packaging coin 100 identified by the identification / counting unit 31, the control unit 24 denominated and the number (the number of withdrawals) of the packaging coin 100 taken out from the drawer 18 opened this time, and the packaging The storage space 23 in which the coin 100 has been stored is detected. The second stock quantity is the latest stock quantity for each denomination. If the number of withdrawals is a positive value, the wrapping coin 100 has been removed from the drawer 18, but if the number of withdrawals is a negative value, the wrapping coin 100 is newly stored (supplemented) in the drawer 18. It will be done.

  The identification result of the presence / absence and denomination of each wrapping coin 100 in the drawer 18 in each container 3 by the identification / counting unit 29 and the stock quantity of the wrapping coin 100 for each denomination are stored in the storage unit 27 (see FIG. 2). Is remembered. For example, an identification number is assigned to each storage space 23 in the drawer 18, and as shown in FIG. 4A, a management table 35 (storage means) that associates the identification number with the presence / absence of the wrapping coin 100 and the denomination. It is stored in the storage unit 27. In the management table 35, the latest information about the wrapping coin 100 of the type of money in the drawer 18 (in FIG. 4A, each of 1 yen coin, 5 yen coin, 10 yen coin, 50 yen coin, 100 yen coin, 500 yen coin). The stock quantity is also stored. In the column of the number of wrapping coins in FIG. 4A, “full” is the maximum number of planned stocks. In the case of FIG. 4A, for example, a 10-yen wrapping coin 100 has 15 full, The current number of stocks is 12, and the one-yen wrapping coin 100 is not full because it is full. 4A shows the contents of the management table 35 in the first storage 3A, the management table 35 for the second storage 3B also exists and is stored in the storage unit 27 of the second storage 3B. Yes. In addition, the terminal 4 stores a management table 50 (storage means) that collectively stores the contents of the management table 35 of each storage 3 (see FIG. 4B), and the number of wrapping coins in the management table 50 is as follows: This is the number of stocks in the entire two storages 3.

  In each storage 3, each time the wrapping coin 100 is newly taken out from the drawer 18 or newly replenished to the drawer 18 as the drawer 18 is opened or closed, the control unit 24 causes the contents of the management table 35 to be stored. Update. When the contents of the management table 35 of each storage 3 are updated, the update information at that time is notified to the terminal 4, and the contents of the management table 50 managed on the terminal 4 side are also updated.

Returning to FIG. 1, the terminal 4 has a box shape having a top surface 4 </ b> A extending obliquely upward toward the rear side. The top surface 4A is provided with an operation panel section 40 (output means) constituted by a liquid crystal touch panel and a slit 41 for passing an employee ID card (not shown). The slit 41 extends forward and backward on the right side of the operation panel unit 40.
Referring to FIG. 2, the terminal 4 includes a control unit 42 (input means, control means, output means, detection means, notification means, lock means, transaction means). The control unit 42 is configured by a ROM, a RAM, and the like that store a CPU and its program, and executes predetermined processing such as arithmetic processing according to the program. The terminal 4 is configured to be electrically connected to the control unit 42, and includes the operation panel unit 40, the printer unit 43, the card reader unit 44, the communication I / F unit 45, and the storage unit 46 described above. Is included.

  The control unit 42 can control the display content of the operation panel unit 40 or accept the operation of the touch key displayed on the operation panel unit 40. The printer unit 43 is a journal printer and can issue a receipt on which the contents of exchange are printed. In FIG. 1, the printer unit 43 is hidden behind and cannot be seen. When an employee passes his / her ID card through the slit 41 in order to access the currency exchange apparatus 1, the card reader unit 44 reads the ID card. As a result, the identity verification of the employee is executed, and only the employee who is permitted in advance can access the currency exchange apparatus 1. The control unit 42 can communicate with the change machine 2 and each storage 3 via the communication I / F unit 45. Thereby, the control unit 42 gives an instruction to the control unit 12 of the change machine 2 and the control unit 24 of each storage 3 to control the operation of the change machine 2 and each storage 3 or to store the change machine 2. It is possible to access information (contents of the management table 35 described above) stored in the storage unit 27 of the unit 15 or each storage 3. The storage unit 46 stores various setting contents in the currency exchange device 1. For example, information (management table 50 shown in FIG. 4B) that summarizes inventory information (management table 35) of the two storages 3 is stored in the storage unit 46.

Next, the exchange process performed in the exchange apparatus 1 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the currency exchange process performed in the currency exchange apparatus 1. 6A to 6J are diagrams illustrating examples of display contents on the operation panel unit 40. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a modification of the currency exchange process.
In this embodiment, there are separate control units (control units 12, 24, 42) in the change machine 2, each storage 3, and the terminal 4, and control of the control unit 12 and the storage 3 in the change machine 2. The unit 24 performs individual control processing according to an instruction from the control unit 42 of the terminal 4. Therefore, in the following description, the control unit 12 and the control unit 24 are part of the control unit 42, and the processing actually performed by the control unit 12 and the control unit 24 is considered to be performed by the control unit 42. To do.

  In the exchange device 1 in the standby state, a screen saver is displayed on the operation panel unit 40 of the terminal 4. When an employee who wants to start a currency exchange transaction touches the operation panel unit 40, the control unit 42 displays a person-in-charge number input screen 51 shown in FIG. 6A on the operation panel unit 40 of the terminal 4. The person-in-charge number input screen 51 includes a message 52 “Please enter a person-in-charge number”, a numeric keypad 53, and a decision button 54.

  Here, the person in charge No. is an identification number assigned to each employee who can access the currency exchange device 1, and is stored in the storage unit 46. The employee operates the numeric keypad 53 to input his / her person in charge No, and then presses the enter button 54. If the input person-in-charge No. matches the person-in-charge No. stored in the storage unit 46, the control unit 42 determines that the identity verification is OK. In addition to the operation of the numeric keypad 53 by the employee, the employee may pass the ID card through the slit 41 (see FIG. 1) of the terminal 4 to confirm the identity. In this case, when the employee passes his / her ID card through the slit 41 of the terminal 4, the card reader unit 44 reads the person in charge No. stored in the ID card. If the read person-in-charge No. matches the person-in-charge No. stored in the storage unit 46, the control unit 42 determines that the identity verification is OK.

  Referring to FIG. 5, if the identity verification is OK (YES in step S <b> 1), control unit 42 displays an exchange screen 55 shown in FIG. 6B on operation panel unit 40, and the face value button by the employee is displayed. It is monitored whether there is a selection (step S2). The exchange screen 55 includes a message 56 “Please select a denomination you want to exchange”, a plurality of (in this case, two) face buttons 57 and a return button 58. If the return button 58 is pressed, the previous screen (in the case of FIG. 6B, the above-mentioned person-in-charge number input screen 51) is displayed on the operation panel unit 40.

  Of the two face buttons 57 shown in FIG. 6B, the upper face button 57A displays information “10 yen × 2 (1,000 yen)”, and the lower face button 57B displays Information of “100 yen × 2 (10,000 yen)” is displayed. “10 yen x 2 (1,000 yen)” means that 1,000 yen is exchanged for two 10-yen wrapping coins. “100 yen x 2 (10,000 yen)” "" Replaces 10,000 yen with two 100 yen wrapping coins. In FIG. 6B, two face value buttons 57 are provided in accordance with two exchange patterns, but a button for arbitrarily increasing the number of face value buttons 57 in accordance with various exchange patterns and a button for displaying other exchange patterns are added. You may do it. For example, in addition to an exchange pattern for exchanging 10,000 yen with two 100 yen wrapping coins, a combination of wrapping coins 100 of different denominations (one wrapping coin of 100 yen and two wrapping coins of 50 yen, etc.) An exchange pattern that exchanges money is also assumed.

The employee selects and presses the face value button 57 of the exchange pattern desired by the user from the face value buttons 57 displayed.
Returning to FIG. 5, when the employee selects and presses any face value button 57 (YES in step S <b> 2), the control unit 42 stores information on the wrapping coin 100 that the employee wants to exchange (of the wrapping coin 100). Denomination and number (scheduled exchange)) will be entered. In this case (YES in step S2), the control unit 42 refers to the management table 35 (see FIG. 4A) stored in the storage unit 27 (see FIG. 2) of each storage 3 (refer to the management table 50). It is possible to confirm whether or not the number of wrapping coins 100 of the denomination designated by the employee is necessary for exchange (that is, whether there is stock) for each denomination (step S3).

  If there is no stock (NO in step S3), the control unit 42 displays the no stock screen 59 shown in FIG. 6C on the operation panel unit 40 (step S4). The out-of-stock screen 59 includes a message 60 “There is no stock” and the return button 58 described above. If there is no stock, the current exchange is impossible, so the control unit 42 displays the no stock screen 59 for a predetermined time, cancels the current transaction, and returns to the standby state. It should be noted that information indicating a denomination that is not in stock may be displayed on the out-of-stock screen 59. Further, a warning sound such as a buzzer may be generated in accordance with the display of the out-of-stock screen 59 or the like.

  Referring to FIG. 5, if any denomination is in stock (YES in step S <b> 3), control unit 42 locks 28 of storage 3 storing wrapping coins 100 necessary for the current exchange. The drawer 18 is unlocked by controlling (see FIG. 2) (step S5). If the wrapping coins 100 necessary for exchange are stored in any of the storages 3, the lock is released only for the drawer 18 of the corresponding storage 3, and the wrapping coins 100 necessary for exchange are all stored in the storages. 3, the drawers 18 of all the storages 3 are unlocked.

  In this way, the control unit 42 deducts the input planned number of exchanged wrapping coins 100 (the number required for exchange) and the inventory number of the wrapping coins 100 in the management table 35 (or the management table 50). Comparison is made every time, and on condition that the stock quantity of each denomination is equal to or more than the planned exchange number (YES in step S3), the opening of the drawer 18 is permitted (step S5). That is, in the currency exchange apparatus 1, the inventory quantity confirmation (inventory confirmation) is performed in accordance with the input of the planned exchange number for the wrapping coin 100 to be exchanged from now on, and the drawer 18 can be opened if there is an inventory quantity more than the scheduled exchange quantity. It has become. Thereby, it can be grasped | ascertained quickly whether desired exchange can be performed by whether the drawer 18 can be open | released. Therefore, in order to grasp whether or not the desired exchange can be performed, it is freed from the trouble of opening the drawer 18 and confirming the number of inventory in the drawer 18 by visual observation or the like. Can be improved.

  On the other hand, if the stock quantity of any denomination is less than the planned exchange number (NO in step S3), the control section 42 indicates that the stock quantity is insufficient and displays the no stock screen 59 ( (See FIG. 6C) (step S4). Therefore, if the number of stocks about the wrapping coin 100 to be exchanged is less than the planned number of exchanges, it is possible to quickly grasp that the desired exchange cannot be performed by outputting that the number of stocks is insufficient. Thereby, the convenience regarding exchange of the wrapping coin 100 can be further improved.

  In step S5, the control unit 42 displays the guidance screen 61 shown in FIG. 6D on the operation panel unit 40 at the same time as releasing the lock of the drawer 18. The guidance screen 61 shows a message 62 “Please remove the wrapping coins”, an illustration 63 showing the unlocked drawer 18 in the open position, and the denomination and number of wrapping coins 100 to be extracted. A confirmation message 64 and a cancel button 85 that is pressed to cancel the current transaction are included.

  The employee who sees the message 62 pulls out the actual drawer 18 in the open position in the illustration 63 to the actual open position. The drawer 18 is biased to the open position side by a biasing member (not shown) provided in the storage 3 and the lock is released. When the button (see FIG. 1) is pressed, the drawer 18 may automatically move to the open position.

Regarding the confirmation message 64, for example, if you have chosen to exchange 10,000 yen for 2 wrapping coins of 100 yen in this transaction, the content of “exchange money type: 100 yen × 2” A confirmation message 64 is displayed.
In addition, in the illustration 63, a portion corresponding to the region where the wrapping coin 100 to be extracted is located may be conspicuous by surrounding the broken line H in FIG. 6D and turning on or blinking the broken line H. If it does so, the employee can grasp | ascertain immediately where the required packaging coin 100 exists in the drawer 18, and can take out the mistake of taking out the packaging coin 100. In order to achieve the same effect, in the actual drawer 18, an LED lamp or the like is provided in the storage space 23 (see FIG. 1) for storing the wrapping coin 100 to store the wrapping coin 100 to be extracted this time. Only the lamp of the storage space 23 may be turned on or blinked.

The employee takes out the desired wrapping coin 100 (two wrapping coins of 100 yen in the case of FIG. 6D) from the drawer 18 in the open position, and then pushes the drawer 18 to the closed position to close it.
Referring to FIG. 5, after unlocking in step S <b> 5, control unit 42 determines whether unlocked drawer 18 is closed (returned to the closed position) based on the detection result of position sensor 30 (see FIG. 2). Whether or not is monitored (step S6). If the drawer 18 is not closed after the predetermined time elapses after the lock is released in step S5 (NO in step S6), the control unit 42 displays the guidance screen 61 displayed on the operation panel unit 40. Above, a warning screen 65 shown in FIG. 6E is displayed in a pop-up (step S7). The warning screen 65 includes a message 66 “Please close the drawer” and an OK button 67. Note that the cancel button 85 (see FIG. 6D) described above is not displayed while the warning screen 65 is displayed.

The employee who sees the warning screen 65 pushes the drawer 18 in the open position to the closed position, closes it, and presses the OK button 67. In response to pressing of the OK button 67, the control unit 42 stops displaying the warning screen 65.
Referring to FIG. 5, regardless of whether or not warning screen 65 is displayed in this manner, control unit 42 may unlock the drawer 18 (which is unlocked) after the unlocking in step S5. (YES in step S6), it is confirmed whether the denomination and number of the wrapping coins 100 taken out by the employee while the drawer 18 is in the open position are correct (step S8). As described with reference to FIG. 3, in the storage 3 in which the drawer 18 has been opened and closed, the control unit 24 (see FIG. 2) of the storage 3 determines the denomination and number of the wrapping coins 100 that have been taken out this time. Detect (understand). The control unit 42 determines the denomination and number (the number of withdrawals) of the wrapping coin 100 ascertained (taken out this time) by the control unit 24 and the denomination and number of the wrapping coin 100 selected by the employee in step S2 (to be exchanged). If the number is completely the same, it is determined that it is correct in step S8. If at least one of the denomination and the number is not the same, it is determined that it is not correct in step S8.

If the control unit 42 determines that the denomination and number of the wrapping coins 100 taken out this time are not correct (NO in step S8), the control unit 42 displays on the guidance screen 61 displayed on the operation panel unit 40, FIG. 6F and FIG. 6G. Is displayed in a pop-up (step S9).
When there is an error in the denomination of the wrapping coin 100 that has been taken out, as shown in FIG. 6F, a message 69 that “the denominated coin type does not match the extracted denomination” is returned. A button 70 and a forced execution button 71 are displayed. Note that the cancel button 85 (see FIG. 6D) described above is not displayed while the warning screen 68 is displayed. The forced execution button 71 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 6G, the warning screen 68 in the case where there is an error in the number (number) of the wrapping coins 100 that have been taken out, is displayed with the message 72 that “the number of denominations that have been taken out does not match”. A button 70 and a forced execution button 71 are displayed.
The warning screen 68 also displays information such as how many denominations of wrapping coins 100 should be taken out and how many denominations of wrapping coins 100 should be returned to the drawer 18. Good.

In this way, the control unit 42 collates the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals, and if the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals do not match for each denomination, information on the excess / shortage of the number of withdrawals is displayed on the warning screen 68. To inform.
The employee who has seen the warning screen 68 opens the closed drawer 18 to the open position, returns the wrapping coin 100 that should not be taken out of the wrapping coins 100 previously taken out to the drawer 18, and the correct denomination (originally The necessary number of denominations (denominations that should have been taken out) of the wrapping coins 100 is taken out (the number necessary to become the number to be taken out originally). The employee moves the drawer 18 to the closed position and closes it, and then presses the return button 70 on the warning screen 68.

Referring to FIG. 5, control unit 42 stops displaying warning screen 68 in response to pressing of return button 70, and then confirms that drawer 18 is closed (YES in step S <b> 6), and finally It is reconfirmed whether or not the denomination and number of the wrapping coins 100 taken out are correct (step S8).
Regardless of whether or not the warning screen 68 is displayed, the control unit 42 determines that if the denomination and number of the wrapping coins 100 taken out by the employee from the previously closed drawer 18 are correct (YES in step S8), the drawer The lock unit 28 corresponding to 18 is controlled to lock the drawer 18 in a closed state (step S10).

  In steps S8 to S10, the control unit 42 locks the closed drawer 18 in a closed state (step S10) if the planned exchange number and the extraction number described above match for each denomination (YES in step S8). ) If the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals do not match (with any denomination) (NO in step S8), the drawer 18 is brought into an unlocked state (step S9). Therefore, it is easy to grasp whether or not the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals (of the wrapping coin 100) match depending on whether or not the drawer 18 can be locked in a closed state after the wrapping coin 100 is taken out from the drawer 18. Because it is possible, it is easy to use.

  Then, after locking the drawer 18 in step S10, the control unit 42 displays the insertion screen 73 shown in FIG. 6H on the operation panel unit 40 instead of the guidance screen 61 displayed so far (step S11). . On the insertion screen 73, a message 74 “Please insert banknotes for exchange” and a portion (injection / dispensing unit 14, strictly speaking, in the vicinity of the insertion port 5) where the currency is inserted in the exchange device 1. An illustration 75 to be shown and a confirmation message 76 to indicate the amount of money to be inserted are included.

  In this way, the control unit 42 collates the above-mentioned planned exchange number and the number of withdrawals, and if the planned exchange number and the number of withdrawals match for each denomination, the control unit 42 sends the information to the input / output unit 14 (input port 5). The insertion screen 73 prompts the insertion (payment) of banknotes for exchange. That is, the money exchange apparatus 1 is a post-payment money exchange apparatus 1 that deposits money for exchange after taking out the wrapping coin 100 from the drawer 18. In the money exchange apparatus 1, if the number of wrapping coins 100 taken out from the drawer 18 is managed and the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals match, it is possible to proceed to step S11 for depositing money for exchange. If the number does not match, the fact (warning screen 68) is notified and it can be noticed that the number of extraction is excessive or insufficient, which is convenient.

With regard to the confirmation message 76 on the insertion screen 73, for example, if it has been selected to exchange 10,000 yen with two 100 yen wrapping coins in this transaction, it will be referred to as “exchange amount: 10,000 yen”. A content confirmation message 76 is displayed.
The employee who sees the confirmation message 76 puts a bill for exchange (10,000 yen in the case of FIG. 6H) into the insertion slot 5 in the change machine 2 of the exchange device 1. In response to the insertion of the bill, the control unit 42 displays a deposit screen 77 shown in FIG. 6I on the operation panel unit 40 instead of the insertion screen 73 displayed so far. The initial deposit screen 77 includes a message 78 “Please press [Finish] when the insertion of banknotes is completed” and a completion button 79.

  The employee presses the completion button 79 when all the banknotes for exchange are inserted into the insertion slot 5. Then, with reference to FIG. 5, the control part 42 of the banknote inserted | thrown-in this time from the counting result of the banknote (throwed into the insertion slot 5) by the insertion / payout part 14 (refer FIG. 2) in the change machine 2 is carried out. The total amount is calculated, and it is determined whether the total amount is excessive or insufficient (step S12). In other words, in step S12, the control unit 42 determines the total amount of the wrapping coins 100 to be paid out in the current exchange (the total amount of the wrapping coins 100 having the planned number of exchanges described above) and the total amount of bills inserted into the insertion slot 5 (the input / The amount of money in the banknote for exchange to the payout unit 14) is compared, and it is determined whether or not the total amount of banknotes inserted is excessive or insufficient.

  If there is no excess or deficiency in the total amount of bills inserted (NO in step S12), the control unit 42 displays detailed information 80 on the deposit screen 77 of the operation panel unit 40 as shown in FIG. 6I. The detailed information 80 includes a withdrawal amount (10,000 in FIG. 6I) that is the total amount of the wrapping coin 100 that has been taken out this time, and an insertion amount (10,000 in FIG. 6I) that is the total amount of banknotes that has been inserted by the employee. Yen) and the difference between the withdrawal amount and the input amount (0 yen in FIG. 6I). Referring to FIG. 5, after displaying detailed information 80, control unit 42 controls printer unit 43 (see FIG. 2) to output a receipt on which the contents of the current exchange transaction are printed (journal output). (Step S13). After the journal output, the money changer 1 returns to the standby state. That is, the control unit 42 completes the exchange transaction if the deposit amount of the banknote for exchange matches the total amount of the wrapping coins 100.

If there is an excess or deficiency in the total amount of bills inserted (YES in step S12), the control unit 42 confirms whether or not the total amount of bills inserted is greater than the total amount of wrapping coins 100 (taken out). (Step S14).
If the total amount of bills inserted is less than the total amount of wrapping coins 100 (NO in step S14), the control unit 42 displays a warning screen 81 shown in FIG. 6J on the deposit screen 77 displayed on the operation panel unit 40. Is displayed in a pop-up (step S15). On the warning screen 81, a message 82 “Insufficient amount of money to be input”, a return button 83, and a forced completion button 84 are displayed. In the message 82, the shortage amount may be displayed. That is, if the deposit amount of the exchange bill is less than the total amount of the wrapping coins 100, the control unit 42 notifies the warning screen 81 that the additional deposit of the exchange bill is urged. The forced completion button 84 will be described later.

  The employee who has seen the warning screen 81 presses the return button 83. The control unit 42 stops displaying the warning screen 81 in response to pressing of the return button 83. After that, when the employee inserts the insufficient amount of banknotes into the insertion slot 5 and then presses the completion button 79, the control unit 42, as shown in FIG. It is reconfirmed whether or not there is (step S12), and the process of step S13 or S14 is performed according to the presence or absence of excess or deficiency.

  If the total amount of inserted banknotes is greater than the total amount of wrapping coins 100 (YES in step S14), the control unit 42 controls the input / discharge unit 14 (see FIG. 2) to determine the total amount of inserted banknotes. The difference from the total amount of the wrapping coins 100 is paid out as a change from the payout port 6 (see FIG. 1) of the change machine 2 (step S16). After paying out the change, the control unit 42 journals a receipt on which the contents of the current exchange transaction are printed (step S13). Thereafter, the currency exchange device 1 returns to the standby state. That is, the control unit 42 withdraws change if the deposit amount of the exchange bill is larger than the total amount of the wrapping coins 100.

As described above, in the currency exchange device 1, the exchange transaction is completed according to the coincidence or the difference between the deposit amount of the banknote for exchange and the total amount of the wrapping coins 100 of the planned number of exchange, or the additional deposit of the banknote for exchange is performed. It is easy to use because it performs appropriate processing such as prompting and changing money.
In addition, the situation where the employee needs the wrapping coin 100 immediately is assumed by change shortage in a cash register. In that case, after the employee has taken out the necessary coins 100 from the drawer 18, the warning screen 68 (see FIGS. 6F and 6G) and the warning screen 81 (see FIG. 6J) are displayed on the operation panel unit 40. Even if it is, the employee may forcibly complete the current exchange transaction by pressing the forced execution button 71 (see FIGS. 6F and 6G) or the forced completion button 84 (see FIG. 6J). In this case, the history of the current exchange transaction that has been forcibly completed is stored in the storage unit 46 (see FIG. 2) of the terminal 4 in association with the person in charge of the employee involved in the current exchange transaction. Therefore, the employee can perform the settlement process for completing the exchange transaction normally after the store is closed.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a modification of the currency exchange process.
In the flowchart of FIG. 7, the same step numbers are assigned to the same individual processes as those in the flowchart of FIG.
The exchange process of FIG. 7 is the same as the exchange process of FIG. 5 in the contents of the individual processes to be executed, but the order of performing the individual processes is different from the exchange process of FIG.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 7, as in the case of FIG. 5, the control unit 42 confirms the identity (OK in Step S <b> 1) and selects a face value button (YES in Step S <b> 2). ), Inventory is confirmed (step S3). If there is no stock (NO in step S3), the control unit 42 displays the no stock screen 59 (step S4).
When there is a stock (YES in step S3), unlike the case of FIG. 5, the control unit 42 does not release the lock of the drawer 18, but displays the input screen 73 (see FIG. 6H) (step S11). ). After the insertion screen 73 is displayed, the control unit 42 performs the processes of steps S12 and S14 to S16 related to the excess and deficiency of the inserted bills, and then unlocks the drawer 18 (step S5). That is, in the case of FIG. 7, the money for exchange is prepaid.

  After the drawer 18 is unlocked, the wrapping coin 100 is taken out after the drawer 18 is pulled out to the open position by the employee. Thereafter, the control unit 42 confirms whether or not the drawer 18 is closed (step S6). If the drawer 18 is not closed (NO in step S6), a warning screen 65 is displayed (step S7). If the drawer 18 is closed (YES in step S6), the control unit 42 performs a process (step S8) for confirming that the denomination and number of the taken out wrapping coins 100 are correct, and then closes the drawer. 18 is locked (step S10), and the above-described journal output is performed (step S13).

Even in the case of the modification shown in FIG. 7, in the currency exchange apparatus 1, the inventory quantity confirmation (inventory confirmation) is performed in accordance with the input of the planned exchange number for the wrapping coin 100 to be exchanged (step S <b> 3). The drawer 18 can be opened if there is a stock quantity. Therefore, the same operational effects as those described with reference to FIG. 5 can be obtained.
The present invention is not limited to the contents of the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the drawer 18 is opened and closed, the identification / counting unit 31 identifies the presence or denomination of the wrapping coin 100 in each storage space 23 in each storage chamber 21. (See FIG. 3). Then, the denomination of which wrapping coin 100 is taken out by the difference between the number of wrapping coins 100 for each denomination when the drawer 18 is opened and the number of wrapping coins 100 for each denomination when the drawer 18 is closed. It is determined whether it has been replenished or replenished.

  Instead of such a configuration, a detection sensor (not shown) for individually detecting the wrapping coins 100 may be provided in each storage space 23 (see FIG. 1) of each drawer 18. When the wrapping coin 100 is stored in the storage space 23, the detection sensor provided in the storage space 23 is turned on when pressed by the wrapping coin 100, and the wrapping coin 100 is stored in the storage space 23. Is detected. On the other hand, when the wrapping coin 100 is taken out from the storage space 23, the detection sensor provided in the storage space 23 is turned off when it is not pressed by the wrapping coin 100, and the wrapping coin 100 is stored in the storage space 23. Detect that it is not. In the storage unit 27 of the storage 3, the presence / absence of the wrapping coin 100 in each storage space 23 can be managed for each denomination by ON / OFF of the detection sensor provided in each storage space 23. Thus, even if the drawer 18 is not opened and closed, if the wrapping coin 100 is taken out from the storage space 23 or stored in the storage space 23, the presence or denomination of the wrapping coin 100 in each storage space 23 is promptly determined. Can be identified. In other words, the detection sensor can detect the number of wrapping coins 100 taken out from the opened drawer 18. In addition, as a detection sensor, you may use the sensor which identifies the denomination of the wrapping coin 100 by identifying the material of the coin in the wrapping coin 100 accommodated in the storage space 23 magnetically. In that case, the detection sensor can identify not only the presence / absence of the wrapping coin 100 stored in the storage space 23 but also the denomination.

In embodiment mentioned above, changing the banknote into a wrapping coin is demonstrated. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and exchange of loose coins into wrapping coins, and money (at least one of banknotes and coins) are packaged together in a predetermined number (wrapped). It is also applicable when changing to packaged banknotes.
Moreover, since the change machine 2 of this embodiment handles only banknotes, depending on the denomination of the wrapping coin 100, it is assumed that a coin is inserted for exchange or a coin change is paid. The change machine 2 may be able to handle not only banknotes but also coins. Or the exchange device 1 may be provided with the change machine 2 only for coins other than the change machine 2 only for a banknote.

Moreover, in the money-changing apparatus 1, the change machine 2, the storage 3, and the terminal 4 may be integrated so as not to be separated.
Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, although only the exchange function in which the exchange apparatus 1 pays out the wrapping coin K was demonstrated, the exchange apparatus 1 has a function which collect | recovers not only the exchange function but the sales proceeds of a store. Also good.

In the above-described embodiment, if the total amount of inserted bills is larger than the total amount of the wrapping coins 100 taken out, the change is paid out (step S16 described above). In this case, a warning screen indicating that the total amount of inserted bills is large may be displayed on the operation panel unit 40 without paying out the change.
Further, the currency exchange apparatus 1 may sound a buzzer for warning while the various warning screens described above are displayed.

  Further, information related to the inventory quantity of the wrapping coins 100 in the storage 3 may be displayed on the operation panel unit 40 of the terminal 4. For example, when the number of stocks of 100-yen wrapping coins (15 full) is less than 5, a message prompting the replenishment of 100-yen wrapping coins is displayed on the operation panel unit 40. The threshold for the number of stocks is set in advance. In addition, when the wrapping coins 100 of the same denomination are stored separately in the two-stage storage 3, the determination is made based on the total number of the wrapping coins 100 of the same denomination.

  Further, the above-described effects can be obtained by managing the amount of the wrapping coins 100 instead of the number of the wrapping coins 100. For example, “100 yen wrapping coins: 2” may be displayed as “100 yen wrapping coins: 10000 yen”.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Currency exchange apparatus 14 Input / output part 18 Drawer 24 Control part 27 Memory | storage part 28 Lock part 35 Management table 40 Operation panel part 42 Control part 50 Management table 100 Packaging coin

Claims (6)

A currency exchange device for exchanging money into wrapping money in which a predetermined number of money is collected for each denomination,
Wrapping money for each denomination, opening and closing wrapping money storage section,
A money depositing section in which money exchanged into wrapping money is deposited;
An input means for inputting information on the wrapping money to be exchanged;
Storage means for storing a stock quantity of wrapping money of a denomination in the wrapping money storage unit;
Comparing the planned number of wrapping moneys input to the input means and the number of stocks of wrapping money in the storage means, and on the condition that the number of stocks is equal to or more than the planned number of money exchanges, Control means for permitting opening;
Detecting means for detecting the number of wrapping money taken out from the opened wrapping money storage unit;
An informing means for collating the planned number of exchanges with the number of withdrawals and notifying that the exchange of money to the money depositing unit is urged if the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals match for each denomination. When,
A currency exchange device comprising: A currency exchange device for exchanging money into wrapping money in which a predetermined number of money is collected for each denomination,
Wrapping money for each denomination, opening and closing wrapping money storage section,
A money depositing section in which money exchanged into wrapping money is deposited;
An input means for inputting information on the wrapping money to be exchanged;
Storage means for storing a stock quantity of wrapping money of a denomination in the wrapping money storage unit;
Comparing the planned number of wrapping moneys input to the input means and the number of stocks of wrapping money in the storage means, and on the condition that the number of stocks is equal to or more than the planned number of money exchanges, Control means for permitting opening;
Detecting means for detecting the number of wrapping money taken out from the opened wrapping money storage unit;
Informing means for comparing the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals, and notifying the information about the excess or shortage of the number of withdrawals if the planned number of exchanges and the number of withdrawals do not match for each denomination;
A currency exchange device comprising: Including lock means for locking the packaged money storage portion in a closed state;
The lock means locks the wrapping money storage part in a closed state if the planned exchange number and the removal number match, and the wrapping money storage part if the planned exchange number and the removal number do not match. The currency exchange device according to claim 1 , wherein the exchange device is set in an unlocked state. A currency exchange device for exchanging money into wrapping money in which a predetermined number of money is collected for each denomination,
Wrapping money for each denomination, opening and closing wrapping money storage section,
A money depositing section in which money exchanged into wrapping money is deposited;
An input means for inputting information on the wrapping money to be exchanged;
Storage means for storing a stock quantity of wrapping money of a denomination in the wrapping money storage unit;
Comparing the planned number of wrapping moneys input to the input means and the number of stocks of wrapping money in the storage means, and on the condition that the number of stocks is equal to or more than the planned number of money exchanges, Control means for permitting opening;
Transaction means for comparing the amount of money to be exchanged into the money depositing part with the total amount of wrapping money of the planned number of exchanges, and completing the exchange transaction if the amount of money to be deposited and the total amount of wrapping money match. When,
A currency exchange device comprising: A currency exchange device for exchanging money into wrapping money in which a predetermined number of money is collected for each denomination,
Wrapping money for each denomination, opening and closing wrapping money storage section,
A money depositing section in which money exchanged into wrapping money is deposited;
An input means for inputting information on the wrapping money to be exchanged;
Storage means for storing a stock quantity of wrapping money of a denomination in the wrapping money storage unit;
Comparing the planned number of wrapping moneys input to the input means and the number of stocks of wrapping money in the storage means, and on the condition that the number of stocks is equal to or more than the planned number of money exchanges, Control means for permitting opening;
Comparing the amount of money to be exchanged into the money deposit section with the total amount of wrapping money for the planned number of exchanges, and informing you that if the amount to be deposited is less than the total amount of wrapping money, you will be urged to add money to the money for exchange A transaction means for withdrawing change if the deposit amount is greater than the total amount of the packaged money;
A currency exchange device comprising: The currency exchange device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , further comprising an output means for outputting that the inventory quantity is insufficient if the inventory quantity is less than the scheduled exchange number.

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