JP6187032B2 - Cash processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a cash processing apparatus and a control method thereof. For example, the present invention is applied to a cash processing apparatus that is installed in a backyard of a commercial facility such as a retail store, a supermarket, or a self-gas station, and that withdraws change reserves such as a cash register or deposits sales. It is possible.

  Conventionally, a cash processing apparatus that takes in cash from a cash register (hereinafter also referred to simply as a register) such as a POS cash register or a net cash register and counts the sales amount of the day in the back yard of a retail facility such as a retail store. is set up.

  The cash processing apparatus operates in two modes, for example, an operation mode that is set when processing relating to cash is performed, and a maintenance mode that is set when maintenance of the apparatus is performed.

  The cash processing apparatus in the operation mode, for example, allows the store clerk to make a change to store change reserves in each register before opening the store, and takes in cash in each register after the store closes. It is configured. That is, the cash processing apparatus records the amount of sales on the day by recording the deposit amount (that is, the sales amount + the change amount) and subtracting the change amount from the deposit amount. Then, an administrator such as a store manager collects the sales proceeds from the cash processing apparatus and deposits the collected sales proceeds into a financial institution or the like.

  In the maintenance mode, for example, an employee (maintenance person) of a maintenance vendor (maintenance company) cleans parts and investigates the operation status of the apparatus. Also, a repair company employee (repairer) replaces the failed part.

  On the other hand, a security terminal device equipped with a mounting unit (for example, a USB port) for mounting a portable recording medium (for example, a USB memory) has a detecting means for detecting the mounting state of the USB port, There has been proposed a maintenance method for performing maintenance work by switching from the operation mode to the maintenance mode when it is detected that the memory is installed (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-309531 A

  However, there is a problem in applying the maintenance method of the security terminal device described in Patent Document 1 that switches the mode with the detection that the USB memory is attached as a trigger to the cash processing device.

  That is, in the cash processing apparatus, it is normal to mount a portable recording medium (for example, USB memory) on the mounting unit (for example, USB port) even in the operation mode. The reason for this is that cash processing data in the operation mode is recorded in a USB memory, and in the event of an accident, an investigation can be performed using the data recorded in the USB memory.

  Therefore, when the maintenance method described in Patent Document 1 is applied to a cash processing apparatus, a maintenance person or a repair person attaches in the maintenance mode instead of the USB memory (operation USB memory) that the administrator attaches in the operation mode. There is a possibility that the operation mode operates in a state in which a USB memory (maintenance USB memory) is attached. In this case, there is a problem in that cash-related processing data handled in the operation mode is written to the USB memory and may be deleted from the cash processing apparatus.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said problem, and makes it a subject to provide the cash processing apparatus and its control method which prevent the loss of the data of the process regarding the cash handled by operation mode.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the cash processing apparatus according to the present invention operates in two operation modes, that is, an operation mode that is set when processing relating to cash is performed and a maintenance mode that is set when maintenance is performed. A non-volatile storage unit that stores a self device unique ID for identifying itself, a mounting unit to which a portable recording medium is mounted, and the portable recording medium that is mounted to the mounting unit. An operation mode determination unit that reads the recorded operation mode information and determines in which operation mode the portable recording medium is used from the read operation mode information, and an operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit An operation mode control unit that controls to operate, and the operation mode information is a device unique ID that identifies a cash processing device or a maintenance identifier that identifies a person in charge of maintenance. It is a vendor unique ID, and the operation mode determination unit determines that the portable recording medium is used in an operation mode when the device unique ID can be read, and when the maintenance vendor unique ID can be read. When the portable recording medium is determined to be used in the maintenance mode, the operation mode control unit reads the device unique ID and the self stored in the non-volatile storage unit when the device unique ID can be read. The device unique ID is compared, and if they do not match, the operation mode is not shifted.

In addition, the cash processing apparatus according to the present invention is a cash processing apparatus that operates in two operation modes: an operation mode that is set when processing relating to cash is performed, and a maintenance mode that is set when maintenance is performed. Then, after mounting the portable recording medium, and after the power is turned on, the operation mode information recorded on the portable recording medium attached to the attachment unit is read, and the read operation mode information is used to read the operation mode information. An operation mode determination unit that determines in which operation mode the portable recording medium is used, and an operation mode control unit that controls to operate in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit. The mode information is a device unique ID for identifying a cash processing device or a maintenance vendor unique ID for identifying a person in charge of maintenance. When the ID can be read, the portable recording medium is determined to be used in the operation mode, and when the maintenance vendor unique ID is read, the portable recording medium is determined to be used in the maintenance mode. The mode control unit is characterized in that the power OFF is executed after operating in the maintenance mode.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the loss of the data of the process regarding the cash handled by operation mode can be prevented.

It is a figure for demonstrating the cash management system using the cash processing apparatus of the cash processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment. It is a schematic perspective view of the cash processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram of the cash processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the data structure of the USB memory with which the cash processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment is mounted | worn, FIG. 4 (a) is a data block diagram of an operation | use USB memory, FIG.4 (b) is USB for maintenance. It is a data block diagram of memory. It is a flowchart (1) at the time of starting of the cash processing apparatus concerning an embodiment. It is a flowchart (2) at the time of starting of the cash processing apparatus concerning an embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate.
Each figure is only schematically shown so that the invention can be fully understood. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated example. In the drawings to be referred to, dimensions of members constituting the present invention may be exaggerated for clarity of explanation. In addition, in each figure, about the same component or the same component, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and those overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

[Embodiment]
<< Configuration of Cash Processing Device According to Embodiment >>
FIG. 1 shows a cash management system using the cash processing apparatus according to the embodiment. The cash management system 3 has a configuration in which one (or more than one) cash processing apparatus 1 is connected to the centralized management apparatus 2 via a communication line 4.

  The central management device 2 manages the cash processing device 1. For example, the centralized management device 2 receives a replenishment request due to lack of cash or a collection request due to full cash from the cash processing device 1. Then, when the central management device 2 receives these data from the cash processing device 1, the person in charge replenishes the cash processing device 1 with cash or collects cash from the cash processing device 1.

  The cash processing apparatus 1 is installed in a back yard of a commercial facility such as a retail store, a supermarket, or a self-gas station, and withdraws change reserves such as a cash register or deposits sales. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the cash processing apparatus 1 according to the embodiment. The cash processing apparatus 1 mainly includes a bill unit 1a arranged on the right side when viewed from the front and a coin unit 1b arranged on the left side when viewed from the front. Other configurations will be described later.

  The banknote unit 1a performs denomination determination and authenticity determination of the banknote inserted from the banknote insertion slot. And the banknote unit 1a stores the banknote identified as the genuine article for each denomination in the cassette, and stores the banknote determined to be fake in the reject box.

  The coin unit 1b performs denomination determination and authenticity determination of the coins inserted from the coin insertion slot. Then, the coin unit 1b stores the coins identified as genuine for each denomination, and stores the coins determined to be fake in the reject box.

Then, with reference to FIG. 3, the structure other than that of the cash processing apparatus 1 is demonstrated. FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of the cash processing apparatus according to the embodiment.
The cash processing apparatus 1 includes a CPU 10 with a USB controller 11, an LCD controller 12, a buzzer I / F 13, a touch panel I / F 14, and a BSC (bus state controller) I / F 15.

  A USB memory 21 that is a portable recording medium is connected to the USB controller 11, an LCD module 22 is connected to the LCD controller 12, a buzzer 23 is connected to the buzzer I / F 13, and touch panel control is applied to the touch panel I / F 14. A touch panel 24b is connected via a circuit 24a, and the BSC-I / F 15 includes a FLASH memory 25 as a nonvolatile storage unit, two RAMs (Random Access Memory) 26, and a BBM (battery backup memory) as a nonvolatile storage unit. 27 and other I / O devices are connected through an I / F element 28.

  Hereinafter, the USB memory 21 that is always connected to the USB controller 11 in the operation mode that is set when processing related to cash is performed may be particularly referred to as an “operation USB memory 21a”. FIG. 4A is a data configuration diagram of the operational USB memory 21a. The operational USB memory 21a includes a device unique ID for identifying the correct cash processing device 1 and a device operation record file in which operation records of the cash processing device are recorded in time series.

The device unique ID is, for example, a serial number made up of numbers and letters. This device unique ID is information (operation mode information) that is recorded only in the operation USB memory 21a and indicates a USB memory used in the operation mode.
The device operation record file records all processing related to cash processing, and becomes the only information source used for investigation for resolution in the event of a cash accident. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly prevent the device operation record file from being lost.

  On the other hand, the USB memory 21 connected to the USB controller 11 in the maintenance mode set when the cash processing apparatus 1 is maintained may be particularly referred to as a “maintenance USB memory 21b”. FIG. 4B is a data configuration diagram of the maintenance USB memory 21b. The maintenance USB memory 21b includes a maintenance vendor unique ID for identifying a maintenance vendor (maintenance company), and a maintenance file in which various information used for maintenance work is recorded. The maintenance file stores, for example, the operating time of the cash processing apparatus 1, the usage time of replacement parts, the number of processed banknotes, the number of processed coins, the contents / date / time and memory dump at the time of an operation error for each apparatus unique ID, and the maintenance vendor Used for management.

  The maintenance vendor unique ID is an identification number composed of numerals and alphabetic characters. This maintenance vendor unique ID is information (operation mode information) that is recorded only in the maintenance USB memory 21b and indicates a USB memory used in the maintenance mode. The maintenance file may not be recorded in the maintenance USB memory depending on the content of the maintenance.

  The LCD module 22 displays various screens according to instructions from the CPU 10. The buzzer 23 outputs two types of sounds having affirmative / negative meanings in accordance with instructions from the CPU 10. The touch panel 24b is connected so that input information corresponding to the selection of the user of the cash processing apparatus 1 is input to the CPU.

  The FLASH memory 25 stores a program for operating the cash processing apparatus 1. In the RAM 26, a program stored in the FLASH memory 25 is read by the CPU 10 and expanded. In the BBM 27, a device unique ID for identifying the own cash processing device 1 is recorded.

The CPU 10 implements various functions by sequentially executing the programs read and expanded in the RAM 26. In FIG. 3, only the operation mode part 30 relevant to this invention is shown, and description of other general functions is abbreviate | omitted.
The operation mode unit 30 includes an operation mode determination unit 31 and an operation mode control unit 32. Here, only the outline of these functions will be described, and the details will be described in the operation mode control described later.

  The operation mode determination unit 31 determines in which operation mode (operation mode or maintenance mode) the USB memory 21 attached to the cash processing apparatus 1 is used. For example, when the power of the cash processing apparatus 1 is turned on, the operation mode determination unit 31 reads the device unique ID and the device operation record file written in the USB memory 21, and the device unique ID in the BBM 27. If it matches, it is determined that the operation USB memory 21a is normally attached. If the device unique ID in the USB memory 21 cannot be read, the operation mode determination unit 31 reads the maintenance vendor unique ID as the next step, and if it can be read normally, the maintenance USB memory 21b is attached. judge. Therefore, the cash processing apparatus 1 is not only a method for detecting the mounting state as means for confirming that the USB memory 21 is connected to the USB controller 11.

  The operation mode control unit 32 controls the cash processing apparatus 1 to operate in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 31. For example, when the cash processing apparatus 1 is powered on, the operation mode control unit 32 operates the cash processing apparatus 1 in the operation mode when the operation mode determination unit 31 determines that the device unique ID matches, and performs maintenance. When the vendor unique ID can be read, the cash processing apparatus 1 is operated in the maintenance mode. On the other hand, if the device unique ID does not match and the maintenance vendor unique ID cannot be read, the operation mode control unit 32 indicates that the USB memory 21 has failed or is not used for this device. Is displayed, the fact is displayed on the LCD module, and the operation of the apparatus is stopped. At that time, the buzzer 23 may sound a negative buzzer sound.

However, when the cash processing apparatus 1 operates in the maintenance mode, the operation mode control unit 32 does not shift from the maintenance mode to the operation mode unless the power OFF / ON operation is executed. That is, in order to operate in the operation mode, the operation mode determination unit 31 determines whether or not the operation USB memory 21a is normally attached. Therefore, when the cash processing apparatus 1 is activated in the maintenance mode, the operation mode control unit 32 selects an option other than executing power OFF / ON to shift to the operation mode after the work in the maintenance mode is completed. Therefore, the operation mode cannot be changed while the maintenance USB memory 21b is mounted. For example, the operation mode control unit 32 is configured so that when the maintenance mode end menu is displayed, the power is automatically turned off, and the user always turns on the power.
Above, description about the structure of the cash processing apparatus 1 which concerns on embodiment is complete | finished.

<< Control of operation mode of cash processing apparatus according to embodiment >>
With reference to FIG.5 and FIG.6, control of the operation mode of the cash processing apparatus 1 which concerns on embodiment is demonstrated. FIG.5 and FIG.6 is a flowchart at the time of starting of the cash processing apparatus 1 which concerns on embodiment.

  The power of the cash processing apparatus 1 is turned on by a user (a store clerk, a maintenance person, etc.) (step S10). In the cash processing apparatus 1, the program written in the FLASH memory 25 by the CPU 10 is read into the RAM 26, developed, and executed (step S20). Thereby, the function of the operation mode determination part 31 and the operation mode control part 32 is implement | achieved in CPU10.

  Subsequently, the cash processing apparatus 1 sequentially checks whether or not a device (including the USB memory 21) is attached (step S30). Here, as confirmation of the mounting of the USB memory 21, the operation mode determination unit 31 of the cash processing apparatus 1 determines whether or not the USB memory 21 is connected via the USB controller 11 (step S40). When the USB memory 21 is connected (“Yes” in step S40), the process proceeds to step S50 (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, when the USB memory 21 is not connected (“No” in step S40), the process proceeds to step S60, and the operation mode determination unit 31 is not the USB memory 21 or the USB memory 21 has a physical failure. Judge that Then, the operation mode control unit 32 displays that fact on the LCD module 22 and stops the operation of the apparatus (step S60). At this time, the buzzer 23 may sound a negative buzzer sound.

  When it is determined that the USB memory 21 is connected (“Yes” in step S40), the operation mode determination unit 31 determines whether the device unique ID can be read from the USB memory 21 (step S50). . When the device unique ID can be read (“Yes” in step S50), the process proceeds to step S70. On the other hand, when the device unique ID cannot be read (“No” in step S50), the process proceeds to step S70. Proceed to S130.

  When it is determined that the device unique ID has been read (“Yes” in step S50), the operation mode determination unit 31 determines whether the read device unique ID is the same as the device unique ID held in the BBM 27. It is determined whether or not (step S70). If the device unique IDs are the same (“Yes” in step S70), the process proceeds to step S80. On the other hand, when the device unique IDs are not the same (“No” in step S70), the process proceeds to step S90, and the operation mode determination unit 31 determines that the USB memory 21 of a different device is attached. Then, the operation mode control unit 32 displays the fact on the LCD module 22 and stops the operation of the apparatus (step S90). At this time, the buzzer 23 may sound a negative buzzer sound.

  When it is determined that the device unique IDs are the same (“Yes” in step S70), the operation mode determination unit 31 determines whether or not the device operation record file can be read (step S80). When the apparatus operation record file can be read (“Yes” in step S80), the process proceeds to step S100, and the operation mode determination unit 31 determines that the operation USB memory 21a for the apparatus is normally installed. To do. Then, the operation mode control unit 32 proceeds to confirmation of the next device (step S100). On the other hand, when the device operation record file cannot be read (“No” in step S80), the process proceeds to step S110, and the operation mode determination unit 31 breaks the log (device operation record file) in the USB memory 21. Judge that Then, the operation mode control unit 32 displays the fact on the LCD module 22 and records it on the BBM 27, and proceeds to check the next device (step S110).

  Following step S100 or step S110, the operation mode determination unit 31 confirms that all devices necessary for operation are connected (step S120). Then, the operation mode control unit 32 shifts the cash processing apparatus 1 to the operation mode (operates as the operation mode). If it is determined in step S110 that the log (device operation record file) is broken, the log may be reported to the centralized management device 2 (FIG. 1), which is a higher-level device.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S50 that the device unique ID cannot be read (“No” in step S50), the operation mode determination unit 31 determines whether or not the maintenance vendor unique ID can be read (step S130). ). When the maintenance vendor unique ID can be read (“Yes” in step S130), the process proceeds to step S140, and the operation mode determination unit 31 determines that the maintenance USB memory 21b is attached. Then, the operation mode control unit 32 displays that fact on the LCD module, and shifts the cash processing apparatus 1 to the maintenance mode (operates as the maintenance mode) (step S140). On the other hand, when the maintenance vendor unique ID cannot be read (“No” in step S130), the process proceeds to step S150, and the operation mode determination unit 31 determines that the maintenance USB memory 21b or the USB memory 21 that is not used for this purpose. Judge that there is a physical failure. Then, the operation mode control unit 32 displays the fact on the LCD module 22 and stops the operation of the apparatus (step S150). At this time, the buzzer 23 may sound a negative buzzer sound.

The user selects the end of the maintenance mode from the maintenance mode end menu when ending the maintenance mode transferred in step S140. At this time, when the maintenance mode end menu is displayed, the operation mode control unit 32 automatically turns off the power, and the user always turns on the power (S160). Note that the operation mode control unit 32 may cause the LCD module 22 to display to the user that the user is to turn off / on the power in the maintenance mode end menu. When the user turns on the power in step S160, the process returns to step S20.
Above, description about control of the operation mode of the cash processing apparatus 1 which concerns on embodiment is complete | finished.

  As described above, the cash processing apparatus 1 according to the embodiment selects the operation mode (operation mode / maintenance mode) that operates according to the ID stored in the attached USB memory 21 when the power is turned on. . Therefore, the cash processing apparatus 1 can perform operation mode switching (operation mode / maintenance mode) according to the USB memory 21 to be mounted.

In addition, the cash processing apparatus 1 according to the embodiment confirms that a normal operation USB memory is attached before starting operation in the operation mode. Therefore, the cash processing apparatus 1 can prevent the device operation record file that is essential to be recorded from being lost.
Moreover, the cash processing apparatus 1 which concerns on embodiment performs collation of apparatus specific ID. Therefore, the cash processing apparatus 1 can prevent the apparatus operation record file from being recorded in the operation USB memory 21a that is installed by mistake.

Furthermore, the cash processing apparatus 1 according to the embodiment starts the operation in the maintenance mode after collating the maintenance vendor unique ID. Therefore, in the cash processing apparatus 1, the maintenance USB memory 21b serves as a maintenance key, and can prove the user as a maintenance worker.
Moreover, the cash processing apparatus 1 prohibits the transition from the maintenance mode to the operation mode and makes it necessary to execute power OFF / ON. Therefore, the cash processing apparatus 1 can prevent the operation in the operation mode from being started with the maintenance USB memory 21b attached.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, It can implement in the range which does not change the meaning of a claim. An example of a modification of the embodiment is shown below.

  In the embodiment, the case where the USB memory 21 is used as the portable recording medium has been described. However, the portable recording medium is not limited to the USB memory 21, and various recording media can be used. For example, a CD (Compact Disk), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a memory card, or the like can be used.

  In the embodiment, the case where the device unique ID or the maintenance vendor unique ID is used as the operation mode information has been described. However, the operation mode information is not limited to the device unique ID and the maintenance vendor unique ID, and various information can be used. For example, the file name and extension recorded in the USB memory 21 can be made different between the operation mode and the maintenance mode, and the file name and extension can be used as the operation mode information.

  Further, in the embodiment, two cases of “operation mode” and “maintenance mode” have been described as operation modes in which the cash processing apparatus 1 operates. However, it is also possible for the cash processing apparatus 1 to operate in three or more operation modes including other operation modes.

  Moreover, although embodiment demonstrated the case where apparatus specific ID was recorded on BBM (battery backup memory) 27, apparatus specific ID can also be recorded on the other structure of the cash processing apparatus 1. FIG.

[Reference example]
In the embodiment, the operation mode information recorded in the USB memory 21 at the time of power OFF / ON is determined. However, the operation mode information may be determined at the read / write timing of the USB memory 21. . At this time, if the USB memory 21 is not inserted, an alarm may be issued to request insertion of the USB memory 21 or writing may be performed at the next writing timing. Note that the fact that writing has not been performed may be reported to the centralized management device 2 which is a higher-level device.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cash processing apparatus 2 Centralized management apparatus 10 CPU (control part)
11 USB controller 12 LCD controller 13 Buzzer I / F
14 Touch panel I / F
15 BSC-I / F
21 USB memory (portable recording medium)
21a Operation USB memory 21b USB memory for maintenance 22 LCD module 23 Buzzer 24b Touch panel 25 FLASH memory 26 RAM
27 BBM (non-volatile storage unit)
31 Operation mode determination unit 32 Operation mode control unit

Claims (2)

A cash processing apparatus that operates in two operation modes: an operation mode that is set when processing related to cash is performed, and a maintenance mode that is set when maintenance is performed;
A non-volatile storage unit storing a self device unique ID for identifying the device;
A mounting portion on which a portable recording medium is mounted;
An operation mode determination unit that reads out the operation mode information recorded on the portable recording medium attached to the attachment unit and determines in which operation mode the portable recording medium is used from the read operation mode information When,
An operation mode control unit that controls to operate in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit;
Equipped with a,
The operation mode information is a device unique ID for identifying a cash processing device or a maintenance vendor unique ID for identifying a person in charge of maintenance,
The operation mode determination unit determines that the portable recording medium is used in the operation mode when the device unique ID is read, and the portable recording medium is maintained when the maintenance vendor unique ID is read. Determined to be used in the mode,
When the device unique ID can be read, the operation mode control unit compares the read device unique ID with the self device unique ID stored in the non-volatile storage unit. The cash processing apparatus characterized by not making it transfer to . A cash processing apparatus that operates in two operation modes: an operation mode that is set when processing related to cash is performed, and a maintenance mode that is set when maintenance is performed;
A mounting portion on which a portable recording medium is mounted;
After the power is turned on, the operation mode information recorded on the portable recording medium attached to the attachment unit is read, and in which operation mode the portable recording medium is used from the read operation mode information. An operation mode determination unit for determining;
An operation mode control unit that controls to operate in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit;
Equipped with a,
The operation mode information is a device unique ID for identifying a cash processing device or a maintenance vendor unique ID for identifying a person in charge of maintenance,
The operation mode determination unit determines that the portable recording medium is used in the operation mode when the device unique ID is read, and the portable recording medium is maintained when the maintenance vendor unique ID is read. Determined to be used in the mode,
The operation mode control unit causes the power OFF to be executed after operating in the maintenance mode .

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