JP6599525B2 - Money processing apparatus, program and deposit / withdrawal system - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments described herein relate generally to a money processing apparatus , a program, and a deposit / withdrawal system.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in transaction processing at a store, a deposit / withdrawal system in which a cash data processing device such as an automatic change machine is connected to a sales data processing device such as a POS (Point Of Sales) terminal has been widely used. Such a money processing apparatus is often provided with a lock mechanism so that money stored in an internal storage is not easily accessible, and is unlocked using a dedicated key. When money is collected, or when a paper jam occurs, a store clerk who has the authority to unlock the lock unlocks it using a key and performs a collection operation or eliminates the paper jam.

  By the way, there is a problem that it is difficult to ensure security in the event that the key management needs attention and should the key be lost. Therefore, it has been desired to develop a lock mechanism that can save the trouble of managing keys while ensuring security.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a money processing apparatus that can save the trouble of managing keys.

The money processing apparatus according to the embodiment includes a storage for storing money, a lock mechanism for unlocking or locking the storage, an instruction receiving unit, an information receiving unit, and a log recording unit. The instruction accepting unit accepts an instruction relating to a task involving unlocking of the lock mechanism from a sales data processing apparatus connected to the own apparatus. The information receiving means receives rank information indicating the rank of the operator logged in to the sales data processing apparatus from the sales data processing apparatus. The log recording means receives instructions from the sales data processing device for work involving unlocking of the lock mechanism and rank information indicating a rank at which the lock mechanism can be unlocked, and unlocks the lock mechanism If so, the information related to the received instruction and the rank information are recorded.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a deposit / withdrawal system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of electrical connection of each part of the change machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the change machine. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the POS terminal. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of product registration processing executed by the deposit / withdrawal system. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of money collection processing executed by the deposit / withdrawal system. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the money collection process executed by the deposit / withdrawal system. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the clogging elimination process executed by the deposit / withdrawal system.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a deposit / withdrawal system 100 according to the embodiment. The deposit / withdrawal system 100 includes a change machine 1 and a POS terminal 2.

  The POS terminal 2 is a sales data processing device that registers sales data (sales data) based on product information of products purchased by customers. As shown in FIG. 1, the POS terminal 2 includes a housing 20 that incorporates a control unit 40 (see FIG. 4). A keyboard 25 is provided on the top of the housing 20. Further, the POS terminal 2 is provided with a store clerk display 27 having a touch panel 28 disposed on the surface thereof on the upper side of the housing 20 and behind the keyboard 25. Further, a customer display 29 is provided above the store clerk display 27 so as to protrude from the upper surface of the housing 20. Further, the POS terminal 2 includes a printer 21 for printing receipts and journals on the left side of the clerk display 27. The POS terminal 2 is connected to a scanner 26 (see FIG. 4) such as a laser type hand scanner or an optical reading type vertical scanner.

  The POS terminal 2 reads the merchandise information of the sales merchandise based on the information read by the scanner 26 and the merchandise master 63 (see FIG. 4). The POS terminal 2 generates sales data including the subtotal and the total amount based on the number of sales, the sales amount, the discount rate, and the like, and registers it in the sales file 64 (see FIG. 4). When the store clerk inputs the deposit amount from the customer with the keyboard 25, the POS terminal 2 calculates the fishing amount by subtracting the deposit amount from the total sales amount, and instructs the change machine 1 to withdraw the fishing amount. (Withdrawal command) is output. In addition, the POS terminal 2 displays the total sales amount and the fishing amount on the salesclerk display 27 and the customer display 29. As for the input of the deposit amount from the customer, the deposit amount counted by the change machine 1 may be notified to the POS terminal 2, and the POS terminal 2 may calculate the fishing amount based on the deposit amount.

  The change machine 1 stores deposits and the like from customers in denominations and performs a deposit process for notifying the POS terminal 2 of the deposit amount. In addition, when the change machine 1 receives a change withdrawal instruction from the POS terminal 2, the change machine 1 determines the number of withdrawals for each denomination and performs a withdrawal process for dispensing the bills or coins of each denomination.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the change machine 1 includes a banknote change machine 110 and a coin change machine 120. The change machine 1 may be configured to include either the banknote change machine 110 or the coin change machine 120.

  In addition, the change machine 1 includes a coin tray 130. The coin tray 130 is an optional item and is not an essential component for the change machine 1. The coin tray 130 is provided so that it can be pulled out from the housing 139 that houses the coin tray 130. The coin tray 130 is a storage unit for storing a bar or gift certificate inside the tray. The coin tray 130 is locked so that it cannot be pulled out of the housing 139 by a lock mechanism (not shown). In addition, when the lock mechanism is unlocked, the coin tray 130 can be pulled out to the front side of the housing 139 to insert and remove internal metal bars and gift certificates. As a configuration of the lock mechanism of the coin tray 130, a mechanical lock type electromagnetic lock can be used as in the lock mechanisms 116a and 116b described later.

  The banknote change machine 110 includes a display 11, an operation unit 12, a deposit port 13, and a withdrawal port 14 on the upper surface of the housing 19. The display 11 displays information such as the operation mode and error notification. The operation unit 12 includes an operation button for selecting an operation mode, an operation button for canceling an error notification, and the like.

  Moreover, the front panel 19a of the banknote change machine 110 is provided so as to be removable from the housing 19, and is normally locked by a lock mechanism 116a (see FIG. 2) so that it cannot be removed from the housing 19. When a banknote jam or the like occurs in the banknote change machine 110, the lock mechanism 116a is unlocked, and the front panel 19a is removed to eliminate the banknote jam.

  Moreover, the banknote change machine 110 is provided with the collection | recovery box 71 for collect | recovering the banknotes inside the housing | casing 19 without exposing outside. The housing 19 is provided with a storage portion (not shown) for storing the recovery box 71, and the recovery box 71 is normally used by being fitted into the storage portion. The collection box 71 is detachable from the housing 19, but is usually locked by a lock mechanism 116 b (see FIG. 2) so that it cannot be pulled out from the housing 19. The collection box 71 can be removed from the housing 19 and carried when the lock mechanism 116b is unlocked. The procedure of the recovery process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The coin change machine 120 includes a display 15 and an operation unit 16 on the upper surface of the housing 39. At the front right end of the upper surface of the housing 39, a deposit port 17 through which a plurality of coins can be inserted at a time is provided. A withdrawal port 18 for dispensing coins from the apparatus is provided at the left front end of the housing 39. Further, the front panel 39a of the housing 39 is provided so as to be removable from the housing 39, and is usually locked by a lock mechanism 126a (see FIG. 2) so that it cannot be removed from the housing 39. When a coin jam or the like occurs in the coin change machine 120, the lock mechanism 126a is unlocked, and the front panel 39a is removed to eliminate the coin jam.

  The housing 39 below the dispensing port 18 includes a slide portion 72 that can be pulled out toward the near side of the housing 39. The slide portion 72 is locked so that it cannot be pulled out from the housing 39 when the lock mechanism 126b (see FIG. 2) is in a locked state. Further, the slide part 72 can be pulled out from the housing 39 when the lock mechanism 126b is unlocked. A collection bag for collecting coins stored in the coin change machine 120 can be set on the slide portion 72 pulled out from the housing 39. A store clerk who performs a coin collecting operation (for example, a store clerk who has authority such as a store manager) can collect coins in the coin change machine 120 at once using a collection bag.

  Next, a configuration provided inside the housing 19 of the bill change machine 110, a configuration provided inside the housing 39 of the coin change machine 120, and an example of electrical connection of each unit will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of electrical connection of each part of the change machine 1. The bill change machine 110 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, and a RAM 33 that function as a control unit. The ROM 32 stores a program executed by the change machine 1 of the present embodiment. The RAM 33 includes a non-volatile memory area in which the stored contents are not lost even when the change machine 1 is turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the CPU 31 of the banknote change machine 110 is connected to a display 11, an operation unit 12, a communication I / F (Interface) 36, and a connection I / F 37 by a bus line. The CPU 31 is connected to various sensors such as a deposit sensor 131, an identification sensor 132, a storage sensor 133, a payout sensor 134, and a withdrawal sensor 135 by a bus line. Further, the CPU 31 is connected to the depositing mechanism 111, the sorting mechanism 112, the bill storage unit 113, the dispensing mechanism 114, the dispensing mechanism 115, and the lock mechanisms 116a and 116b through a bus line. The communication I / F 36 is an interface for connecting to the POS terminal 2. The connection I / F 37 is an interface for connecting to the coin change machine 120.

  The deposit sensor 131 detects a bill inserted into the deposit port 13 (see FIG. 1). The depositing mechanism 111 is a mechanism that, when the deposit sensor 131 detects a bill, takes the bill inserted into the deposit port 13 into the bill carry-in path inside the housing 19.

  The identification sensor 132 identifies the denomination and authenticity of the banknote taken into the banknote carry-in path, and detects foreign objects other than banknotes. The sorting mechanism 112 sorts out the false coins according to the identification result of the identification sensor 132 and discharges them to the reject unit (not shown). The sorting mechanism 112 is a mechanism that sorts the true coins into denominations according to the identification result of the identification sensor 132 and stores them in the storage for each denomination.

  The banknote storage unit 113 includes a denomination-type storage. The storage sensor 133 detects a banknote stored in a storage for each denomination provided in the banknote storage unit 113, and counts the number of deposits for each denomination. The banknotes of each denomination sorted by the sorting mechanism 112 are stored in the corresponding denomination storage.

  In response to a withdrawal instruction (withdrawal command) received from the operation unit 12 or the POS terminal 2, the dispensing mechanism 114 pays out a necessary number of banknotes from the banknote storage unit 113 by the required number, and puts it into the housing 19. It is a mechanism which carries out to the provided banknote carrying-out path | route. The payout sensor 134 detects banknotes paid out by the storage for each denomination provided in the banknote storage unit 113, and counts the number of payouts for each denomination.

  The dispensing mechanism 115 is provided at the end of the banknote carry-out path, that is, in the vicinity of the dispensing port 14. The withdrawal mechanism 115 is a mechanism that superimposes the bills that have been sent out toward the withdrawal port 14 through the bill carry-out path, and sends them out to the withdrawal port 14. The withdrawal sensor 135 is provided at the withdrawal port 14 and detects the remaining of the banknotes dispensed to the withdrawal port 14.

  The lock mechanism 116a is a mechanism for locking the front panel 19a to the housing 19 and locking it so that banknotes in the housing 19 cannot be taken out illegally.

  The lock mechanism 116 b is a mechanism for locking the collection box 71 to a storage portion (not shown) of the collection box 71 provided in the housing 19 and locking the collection box 71 so that it cannot be unjustly removed.

  As the lock mechanisms 116a and 116b, for example, an electromagnetic lock of a mechanical lock type (spring lock) can be used. The lock mechanisms 116a and 116b include a lock pin, a pin fixing mechanism, a solenoid that reciprocates the lock pin, and the like. When the front panel 19a or the collection box 71 is fitted into the housing 19, the lock pin is fitted into the pin fixing mechanism and is automatically locked. Further, when the solenoid is energized, the lock pin is driven in a direction away from the pin fixing mechanism, the lock pin is detached from the pin fixing mechanism, and the unlocked state is entered.

  As described above, the lock mechanisms 116a and 116b are automatically locked when the front panel 19a or the collection box 71 is stored, and use power only when unlocked. Therefore, the locked state is maintained when the power is shut off, and safety can be ensured.

  The storage part of the collection box 71 includes an elastic body such as a compression spring. When the lock pin is removed, the collection box 71 is pushed out of the housing 19 due to its elasticity. The operator can hold the collection box 71 protruding toward the front side of the housing 19 and remove it from the housing 19 and carry it to the backyard of the store.

  The connection I / F 37 of the bill change machine 110 is connected to the connection I / F 38 of the coin change machine 120. The CPU 31 of the bill change machine 110 is connected to each part of the coin change machine 120 via the connection I / F 37, the connection I / F 38, and various bus lines, and controls the operation of these parts.

  The CPU 31 is connected to the display 15 and the operation unit 16 of the coin change machine 120. The CPU 31 is connected to various sensors such as a deposit sensor 141, an identification sensor 142, a storage sensor 143, a payout sensor 144, and a withdrawal sensor 145. The CPU 31 is connected to a depositing mechanism 121, a sorting mechanism 122, a coin storage unit 123, a dispensing mechanism 124, a dispensing mechanism 125, and lock mechanisms 126a and 126b.

  The deposit sensor 141 detects coins inserted into the deposit slot 17. The deposit mechanism 121 is a mechanism that takes the coins inserted into the deposit port 17 into the coin carry-in path inside the housing 39 when the deposit sensor 141 detects the coins.

  The identification sensor 142 identifies the denomination of the received coin and the authenticity of the coin, and detects foreign matter other than the coin. The sorting mechanism 122 sorts the false coins according to the identification result of the identification sensor 142 and discharges them to a reject unit (not shown). In addition, the sorting mechanism 122 is a mechanism that sorts the true coins into denominations and stores them in a storage for each denomination.

  The coin storage unit 123 includes a denomination-type storage. The storage sensor 143 detects coins stored in a storage for each denomination provided in the coin storage unit 123, and counts the number of deposits for each denomination. The coins of each denomination selected by the selection mechanism 122 are stored in the corresponding denomination storage.

  The payout mechanism 124 pays out the necessary number of coins from the coin storage portion 123 according to the withdrawal instruction (withdrawal command) received from the operation unit 16 or the POS terminal 2, and puts it into the housing 39. It is a mechanism which carries out to the provided coin carrying-out path | route. The payout sensor 144 detects coins paid out by a storage for each denomination provided in the coin storage unit 123, and counts the number of payouts for each denomination.

  The dispensing mechanism 125 is provided at the end of the coin carry-out path, that is, in the vicinity of the dispensing port 18. The withdrawal mechanism 125 is a mechanism that collects the coins that have been sent out toward the withdrawal port 18 through the coin carry-out path and sends them out to the withdrawal port 18. The withdrawal sensor 145 is provided in the withdrawal port 18 and detects the remaining of coins paid out to the withdrawal port 18.

  The lock mechanism 126a is a mechanism for locking the front panel 39a to the housing 39 and locking it so that coins in the housing 39 cannot be taken out illegally.

  The lock mechanism 126 b is a mechanism for locking the slide portion 72 to a storage portion (not shown) of the slide portion 72 provided in the housing 39 so as not to be pulled out from the housing 39.

  As the lock mechanisms 126a and 126b, similarly to the lock mechanisms 116a and 116b, a mechanical lock type electromagnetic lock can be used. The configuration and operation of the lock mechanisms 126a and 126b are the same as those of the lock mechanisms 116a and 116b described above.

  For example, when the slide part 72 is fitted into the housing part of the housing 39, the lock mechanism 126b is automatically locked. When the solenoid of the lock mechanism 126b is energized, the lock mechanism 126b is unlocked, and the slide portion 72 is pushed out by the elasticity of the compression spring of the housing portion of the housing 39. The operator only has to pull out the slide part 72 protruding toward the front side of the housing 39 from the storage part and set a coin collecting bag. Note that an automatic push-out mechanism using a compression spring is not essential, and the operator may manually pull out the slide portion 72 after unlocking.

  In FIG. 2, the bill change machine 110 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, and a RAM 33 that function as a control unit, and controls the coin change machine 120. However, the configuration of the control unit is not limited to this. For example, the structure which provides a control part in the coin change machine 120 and controls the coin change machine 120 and the banknote change machine 110 may be sufficient. Or a control part may be provided in each of the banknote change machine 110 and the coin change machine 120, and each control part may control operation | movement of each unit, respectively.

  Next, a program executed by the change machine 1 and a functional configuration of the change machine 1 realized by the program will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the change machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the program executed by the change machine 1 includes an input receiving unit 51, a rank reading unit 52, a deposit control unit 53, a withdrawal control unit 54, a lock control unit 55, an error output unit 56, and a log recording unit. The module configuration includes 57. As actual hardware, the CPU 31 (processor) reads the program from the ROM 32 and executes it, thereby loading the above-described units onto the main storage device and realizing the functions of the respective units.

  In FIG. 3, it is assumed that the program executed by the change machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided by being incorporated in advance in the ROM 32 or the like. The program executed by the change machine 1 according to the present embodiment is an installable or executable file such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). You may comprise so that it may record and provide on a computer-readable recording medium.

  Furthermore, the program executed by the change machine 1 of the present embodiment may be provided by being stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and downloaded via the network. Moreover, you may comprise so that the program run with the change machine 1 of this embodiment may be provided or distributed via networks, such as the internet.

  The input reception part 51 receives operation with respect to the operation part 12 of the banknote change machine 110, and the operation part 16 of the coin change machine 120 (both refer FIG. 1). Further, the input receiving unit 51 receives an instruction from the POS terminal 2 for a business that involves unlocking the lock mechanism of the change machine 1. Examples of the instructions may include an instruction for collecting money, an instruction for unlocking the lock for the work of clearing the jam.

The rank reading unit 52 reads rank information indicating the rank of the operator logged in to the POS terminal 2 from the login information storage unit 62 (see FIG. 4) of the POS terminal 2. Below, as rank information,
For operators who can unlock the locking mechanisms 116a, 116b, 126a, 126b, respectively, “1”,
For an operator who cannot unlock any of the lock mechanisms 116a, 116b, 126a, 126b, “2”,
Will be described.

  The deposit control unit 53 controls the deposit operation to the bill storage unit 113 or the coin storage unit 123. For example, the deposit control unit 53 calculates the total deposit amount based on the number of deposits for each denomination counted by the storage sensors 133 and 143. Then, the deposit control unit 53 notifies the POS terminal 2 of the total deposit amount.

  The withdrawal control unit 54 controls the withdrawal operation from the banknote storage unit 113 or the coin storage unit 123. For example, the withdrawal control unit 54 determines the number of withdrawals for each denomination based on the withdrawal command for the fishing amount received from the POS terminal 2 or the withdrawal amount input from the operation units 12 and 16 of the own device. To decide. Then, the withdrawal control unit 54 instructs the withdrawal mechanisms 115 and 125 on the number of withdrawals of each denomination. The withdrawal mechanism 115 sends out banknotes of each denomination to the withdrawal port 14 based on the withdrawal instruction. The withdrawal mechanism 125 sends out coins of each denomination to the withdrawal port 18 based on the withdrawal instruction.

  The lock control unit 55 unlocks the lock mechanism to be unlocked according to the instruction content received by the input receiving unit 51 and the rank information read by the rank reading unit 52. The lock mechanism to be unlocked differs depending on the instruction content received by the input receiving unit 51, that is, the type of work instructed. The lock control unit 55 sets a lock mechanism at a location to be unlocked in the instructed job as an unlocking target. For example, when an instruction for collecting banknotes is received, the lock mechanism 116b of the collection box 71 of the banknote change machine 110 becomes an unlocking target. When the unlocking instruction for the banknote jam clearing operation is received, the lock mechanism 116a of the front panel 19a of the banknote change machine 110 becomes an unlocking target.

  When the coin collecting instruction is received, the lock mechanism 126b of the slide portion 72 of the coin change machine 120 becomes an unlocking target. When the unlocking instruction for the coin jam clearing operation is received, the lock mechanism 126a of the front panel 39a of the coin change machine 120 becomes the unlocking target.

  If the rank information read by the rank reading unit 52 is “1”, the lock control unit 55 energizes the solenoid of the lock mechanism to be unlocked to unlock the lock mechanism to be unlocked. On the other hand, if the rank information read by the rank reading unit 52 is “2”, the lock control unit 55 does not unlock the lock mechanism instructed to be unlocked and keeps it locked.

  When an error occurs, the error output unit 56 displays the error content on the display 11 or the display 15 and notifies the operator of the occurrence of the error. The error output unit 56 notifies the POS terminal 2 of the error content. The error notification method is not limited to this, and other output methods such as buzzer output, audio output, and error output to the outside may be used. As an example of an external error output destination, a store computer or a monitoring device connected to the POS terminal 2 can be used.

  The log recording unit 57 records logs of various operations in the change machine 1 in a nonvolatile memory area in the RAM 33. Further, when the log recording unit 57 receives an instruction (for example, a collection instruction or an unlocking instruction for clearing a jam) from the POS terminal 2, an operation related to unlocking the lock mechanism of the change machine 1 is accepted. Record the instructions you have logged. As a result, it is possible to easily log in the log that the unlocking operation performed immediately after the instruction is an unlocking operation accompanying the instruction.

  Next, the POS terminal 2 will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the POS terminal 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the POS terminal 2 includes a control unit 40 having a computer configuration having a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The RAM includes a non-volatile memory area in which the stored contents are not lost even when the power of the POS terminal 2 is turned off.

  The control unit 40 is connected to the communication I / F 23, the connection I / F 34, the HDD 60, and the I / O device control unit 24 via the bus 22. The I / O device control unit 24 is connected to the keyboard 25, the scanner 26, the store clerk display 27, the touch panel 28, the customer display 29, and the printer 21 through various interfaces and bus lines. .

  The communication I / F 23 is an interface for connecting to a host model such as a store server (not shown) via a network such as a LAN (Local Area Network). The connection I / F 34 is an interface for connecting to the change machine 1.

  The HDD 60 stores a rank setting table 61, a login information storage unit 62, a product master 63, and a sales file 64.

  The rank setting table 61 is a table in which each clerk's clerk code is associated with rank information indicating the rank of the clerk. The login information storage unit 62 is a memory area for storing the rank information of the operator who has logged into the POS terminal 2. The product master 63 is a master file in which product codes are associated with product information such as product names and prices. The sales file 64 is a data file for storing sales data registered by the POS terminal 2.

  Next, a program executed by the POS terminal 2 will be described. The program executed by the POS terminal 2 of this embodiment is provided by being incorporated in advance in a storage device such as the HDD 60. However, the program executed on the POS terminal 2 is an installable or executable file and can be read by a computer such as a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). The recording medium may be recorded and provided.

  Furthermore, the program executed by the POS terminal 2 of the present embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network. Further, the program executed on the POS terminal 2 of the present embodiment may be configured to be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the program executed by the POS terminal 2 has a module configuration including an input reception unit 41, a registration unit 42, an instruction output unit 43, a log recording unit 44, and an error output unit 45. As actual hardware, the CPU (processor) of the control unit 40 reads the program from the HDD 60 and executes it, thereby loading the above-described units onto the main storage device and realizing the functions of the respective units.

  The input receiving unit 41 receives information input via the keyboard 25, the scanner 26, and the touch panel 28. For example, the input reception unit 41 receives an input of a clerk code at the time of login. Further, the input receiving unit 41 receives an amount input from the customer via the keyboard 25. Moreover, the input reception part 41 receives the deposit amount which the change machine 1 accounted from the change machine 1 connected via connection I / F34. The input reception unit 41 receives error information indicating an error that has occurred in the change machine 1 from the change machine 1 connected via the connection I / F 34.

  Moreover, the input reception part 41 receives the instruction | indication regarding various business from an operator. For example, the input reception unit 41 receives an unlocking instruction for unlocking the lock mechanism 116a of the front panel 19a of the banknote change machine 110 when a banknote jam occurs. Moreover, the input reception part 41 receives the unlocking instruction | indication which unlocks the locking mechanism 126a of the front panel 39a of the coin change machine 120, when coin clogging generate | occur | produces.

  Further, when the money collection key provided on the keyboard 25 or the touch panel 28 is operated, the input receiving unit 41 receives a collection instruction for collecting the money in the change machine 1. More specifically, when the banknote collection key is operated, the input receiving unit 41 receives a banknote collection instruction to collect banknotes in the banknote change machine 110. Further, when the coin collecting key is operated, the input receiving unit 41 receives a coin collecting instruction for collecting coins in the coin change machine 120.

  When a clerk code is input at the time of login, the registration unit 42 reads rank information corresponding to the clerk code from the rank setting table 61. Then, the registration unit 42 sets the read rank information in the login information storage unit 62 as the rank information of the currently logged-in user.

  The registration unit 42 also controls processing for registering the sales data of the product in the sales file 64. For example, the sales data includes information such as product name, unit price, quantity, subtotal, total amount, deposit amount from customers, fishing amount and the like. The registration unit 42 calculates the fishing amount by subtracting the deposit amount from the total amount.

  The instruction output unit 43 outputs a withdrawal instruction (withdrawal command) for dispensing the fishing amount calculated by the registration unit 42 to the change machine 1. The instruction output unit 43 outputs various instructions to the change machine 1 in accordance with various operations received by the input receiving unit 41. For example, when the input receiving unit 41 receives a money collection instruction as described above, the instruction output unit 43 outputs a money collection instruction to the banknote change machine 110 or the coin change machine 120. In addition, the instruction output unit 43 outputs to the change machine 1 an instruction (unlocking instruction) for unlocking a lock mechanism that needs to be unlocked in order to eliminate the clogging of the change machine 1.

  The log recording unit 44 records various operation logs in the POS terminal 2 in the HDD 60.

  The error output unit 45 controls various error outputs. For example, an error message may be displayed on the clerk display 27 or the error content may be notified by voice output. In addition, a buzzer sound may be operated, or an LED (Light Emitting Diode) may be emitted.

  Next, an operation example of the deposit / withdrawal system 100 will be described. First, a procedure example when the POS terminal 2 sets the login user rank information in the login information storage unit 62 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of product registration processing executed by the deposit / withdrawal system 100. When the operation of the POS terminal 2 is started, a store clerk serving as an operator reads the code symbol attached to the ID card with the scanner 26. Note that the clerk code of the clerk is encoded in the code symbol of the ID card. The input receiving unit 41 of the POS terminal 2 decodes the code symbol read by the scanner 26 to read the store clerk code and receives the input (step S1). Next, the registration unit 42 refers to the rank setting table 61, reads the rank information of the clerk code received in step S1, and stores it in the login information storage unit 62 (step S2). Accordingly, the rank information of the operator who is currently logged in to the POS terminal 2 is registered in the login information storage unit 62.

  Next, the registration unit 42 of the POS terminal 2 performs product registration processing for registering product sales data in the sales file 64 (step S3). That is, the product information (product name, price, etc.) corresponding to the product code received by the input receiving unit 41 via the input device such as the scanner 26 is read from the product master 63. When the current total key is operated on the keyboard 25, the registration unit 42 calculates the total price of the merchandise and displays it on the clerk display 27 and the customer display 29. When the clerk receives the deposit from the customer, the clerk inserts the bill into the deposit port 13 of the bill change machine 110 and inserts the coin into the deposit port 17 of the coin change machine 120. When the deposit sensor 131 of the bill change machine 110 or the deposit sensor 141 of the coin change machine 120 detects money, the change machine 1 starts the deposit process (step S11).

  That is, the deposit mechanism 111 of the bill change machine 110 sends the bill inserted into the deposit port 13 into the transport path. The sorting mechanism 112 sorts banknotes of each denomination according to the identification result by the identification sensor 132, and sorts and stores them in the banknote storage unit 113 for each denomination. The deposit mechanism 121 of the coin change machine 120 sends the coins inserted into the deposit port 17 into the transport path. The sorting mechanism 122 sorts coins of each denomination according to the identification result by the identification sensor 142, and sorts and stores them in the coin storage unit 123 for each denomination (step S11).

  Then, the deposit control unit 53 of the change machine 1 counts the total amount deposited into the change machine 1 based on the number of coins and its denomination counted by the storage sensors 133 and 143, and the total amount is recorded in the POS terminal 2. (Step S12). The registration unit 42 of the POS terminal 2 calculates the amount of fishing for the customer by subtracting the total amount of the product from the notified total amount, that is, the amount deposited from the customer (step S4). And the instruction | indication output part 43 outputs the payment instruction | indication of the fishing amount with respect to the change machine 1 (step S5). In response to the withdrawal instruction, the change machine 1 starts a withdrawal process (step S13).

  That is, the withdrawal control unit 54 of the change machine 1 determines the number of payouts for each denomination by the banknote change machine 110 and the number of payouts for each denomination by the coin changer 120 based on the withdrawal instruction of the POS terminal 2. calculate. The payout mechanism 114 pays out the specified number of banknotes from the banknote storage unit 113 to the transport path. The dispensing mechanism 115 sends out the banknotes conveyed by the conveyance mechanism (not shown) to the vicinity of the dispensing port 14 to the dispensing port 14. The payout mechanism 124 pays out the designated number of coins from the coin storage unit 123 to the transport path. The dispensing mechanism 125 sends the coins conveyed to the vicinity of the dispensing port 18 by the conveyance mechanism (not shown) to the dispensing port 18 (Step S13).

  On the other hand, the registration unit 42 of the POS terminal 2 issues a receipt by the printer 21 (step S6). The store clerk hands the money for the amount of fishing sent to the withdrawal outlets 14 and 18 and the receipt to the customer, and ends the settlement of the transaction. The input receiving unit 41 of the POS terminal 2 determines whether an operation for changing the operator is received from the keyboard 25 or the touch panel 28 (step S7). If an operator change operation is accepted (step S7: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1.

  If no operator change operation is accepted (step S7: No), the process proceeds to step S8. The input receiving unit 41 determines whether the next transaction has started by the scanner 26 reading the code symbol of the product (step S8). When the next transaction is started (step S8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3. If the next transaction is not started (step S8: No), the process is terminated.

  Next, a money collection process executed by the deposit / withdrawal system 100 and an operation example of the unlocking of the change machine 1 in the process will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

  FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are flowcharts showing an example of the procedure of money collection processing executed by the deposit / withdrawal system 100.

  When the collection key is selected on the keyboard 25 or the touch panel 28 in the POS terminal 2, the instruction output unit 43 outputs a collection instruction for money (banknotes or coins) to the change machine 1 according to the operation (step S21). ). Further, the log recording unit 44 of the POS terminal 2 records the date and time when the collection instruction is output, the clerk code of the logged-in operator, the money type (banknote or coin) to be collected, and the like in the log (step S22).

  When the change machine 1 accepts the collection instruction (step S21), it reads the rank information of the login user from the login information storage unit 62 of the POS terminal 2 (step S31). If the rank information read in step S31 is “1”, the lock control unit 55 unlocks the lock mechanism to be unlocked (the lock mechanism 116b of the collection box 71 or the lock mechanism 126b of the slide unit 72). It is determined that it is possible (step S32: Yes). On the other hand, if the rank information read in step S31 is “2”, it is determined that the lock mechanism cannot be unlocked (step S32: No).

  And if it is step S32: Yes, the lock control part 55 will unlock the lock mechanism 116b or the lock mechanism 126b according to the money type of collection object (step S33). In addition, the log recording unit 57 records the contents of the collection instruction received from the POS terminal 2, information indicating the unlocked lock mechanism, rank information of the logged-in user of the POS terminal 2, and the like as a log of the collection process (step S34). ).

  In the collection of banknotes, the banknote change machine 110 collects the collected banknotes from the banknote storage unit 113 to the collection box 71 before unlocking the lock mechanism 116b. That is, the banknote change machine 110 controls the banknote storage unit 113 and the payout mechanism 114 to pay out the designated number of banknotes from the banknote storage unit 113 by the designated number, and the recovery box 71 by a transport mechanism (not shown). Move in. Then, after the bill is moved, the lock mechanism 116b of the collection box 71 is unlocked. The store clerk carries the collection box 71 to the backyard or the like and collects the banknotes in the collection box 71. When the store clerk fits and stores the empty collection box 71 in the storage portion of the housing 19, the lock mechanism 116b is automatically locked.

  For collecting coins, after releasing the lock mechanism 126 b of the slide portion 72, the store clerk fully pulls the slide portion 72 forward and attaches a coin collection bag to the slide portion 72. Then, the store clerk operates a recovery key or a payout key of the coin change machine 120 (an instruction from the POS terminal 2 may be accepted again). The coin change machine 120 controls the coin storage unit 123, the payout mechanism 124, and the withdrawal mechanism 125 to pay out the designated number of coins to be collected from the coin storage unit 123 to the withdrawal port 18. Coins paid out from the withdrawal port 18 are put into a coin collection bag. The store clerk removes the collection bag from the slide portion 72 and carries it to the backyard or the like to collect the coins in the collection bag. Further, the store clerk removes the collection bag from the slide part 72 and then pushes the slide part 72 into the housing 39 for storage. When the slide part 72 is fitted in the housing part of the housing 39, the lock mechanism 126b is automatically locked.

  The lock control unit 55 determines whether or not the lock mechanism at the unlocked position is locked (step S35). For example, when the collection box 71 is stored in a storage unit (not shown) in the housing 19, the lock pin of the lock mechanism 116b is pushed in, and the lock mechanism 116b is locked. For detection of locking, a detection unit such as an optical sensor or a microswitch may be provided at a position where the lock pin is engaged. Then, it is only necessary to detect that the detection unit is locked when the lock pin is locked.

  While the lock is not detected (step S35: No), the process waits. When the lock is detected (step S35: Yes), the log recording unit 57 records the lock in the log (step S36).

  On the other hand, if step S32 is No, the lock control unit 55 does not unlock any lock mechanism and notifies the POS terminal 2 of an error (step S51 in FIG. 7). The error output unit 56 of the change machine 1 outputs an error display on the display 11 or the display 15.

  The error output unit 45 of the POS terminal 2 outputs a buzzer sound, displays an error message on the clerk display 27, and notifies an error (step S41 in FIG. 7). As an error message, a message such as “Please log in again by an operator with authority to perform collection work” may be used.

  The log recording unit 44 of the POS terminal 2 records the error date and time, the clerk code of the logged-in user at the time of error, rank information, etc. in the log (step S42). And the input reception part 41 will transfer to step S44, if a login user is changed and the salesclerk code of a login user after a change is received (step S43: Yes). When the change is not accepted or when the changed clerk code is not accepted (step S43: No), the input waits at step S43.

  The registration unit 42 reads the rank information of the clerk code received in step S43 from the rank setting table 61. Then, the registration unit 42 rewrites and updates the rank information set in the login information storage unit 62 with the read rank information. Thereafter, the instruction output unit 43 again outputs a money collection instruction to the change machine 1, and notifies the newly set rank information (step S44). Thereafter, the log recording unit 44 records a log together with the clerk code of the logged-in user and rank information for the output collection instruction (step S45).

  The rank reading unit 52 of the change machine 1 receives the rank information notified from the POS terminal 2 (step S44). If the received rank information is “1”, the lock control unit 55 determines that the lock mechanism to be unlocked can be unlocked (step S52: Yes). On the other hand, if the rank information received in step S44 is “2”, it is determined that the lock mechanism cannot be unlocked (step S52: No). Step S52: If No, the process proceeds to step S51.

  If step S52 is Yes, the lock control unit 55 unlocks the lock mechanism 116b or the lock mechanism 126b according to the type of money to be collected (step S53). The collection process performed by the change machine 1 is the same as described above. The log recording unit 57 records in the log that unlocking has been performed in accordance with the collection instruction (step S54). The recorded content may be the same as the content described above in step S34. When the process of step S54 is completed, the process proceeds to the determination of step S35 of FIG.

  Next, an example of the operation for canceling the clogging of money executed by the deposit / withdrawal system 100 and the unlocking operation of the change machine 1 in the processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the money jam clearing process executed by the deposit / withdrawal system 100.

  When the change machine 1 detects a paper jam (step S71), the error output unit 56 displays the paper jam on the display 11 of the banknote change machine 110 or the display 15 of the coin change machine 120 according to the type of the money that has been jammed. An error is displayed for notification. In addition, the error output unit 56 notifies the POS terminal 2 of an error content indicating that a currency jam has occurred in the bill change machine 110 or the coin change machine 120 (step S72).

  In addition, the error output part 56 notifies the information etc. which show the location where the money jam was generated in the change machine (the banknote change machine 110 or the coin change machine 120) in which the money jam occurred, and the error content. The error output unit 56 may notify the POS terminal 2 of information indicating the lock mechanism after determining the lock mechanism that needs to be unlocked in order to eliminate the jam.

  The error output unit 45 of the POS terminal 2 displays an error message on the clerk's display 27, that is, an error screen showing the location with an illustration or the like, and notifies the operator of the error content (step S61). For example, the error output unit 45 may pop-up an error message such as “error: coins jammed, unlock the front panel” on the clerk display 27.

  The input receiving unit 41 receives an unlocking instruction of the lock mechanism to be unlocked via the unlocking key provided on the keyboard 25 or the touch panel 28 of the POS terminal 2. For example, if the banknotes are jammed, the lock mechanism 116a of the front panel 19a of the banknote change machine 110 is an object to be unlocked. Moreover, if it is a coin jam, the lock mechanism 126a of the front panel 39a of the coin change machine 120 will be the unlocking target.

  If the pop-up screen is displayed as described above, an operator indicating “unlocking” or “performing clogging” may be provided in the message box. Then, the input receiving unit 41 may receive an unlocking instruction from the touch panel 28 via an operation on the operator.

  The instruction output unit 43 of the POS terminal 2 designates a lock mechanism to be unlocked and outputs an unlock instruction for the lock mechanism to the change machine 1 (step S62). The log recording unit 44 records the contents of the unlocking instruction, the output date and time of the instruction, the clerk code of the login operator, and the rank information (step S63).

  Here, the POS terminal 2 specifies the lock mechanism to be unlocked, but the embodiment is not limited to this. If the change machine 1 determines the lock mechanism to be unlocked as described above, it is not necessary to specify the lock mechanism to be unlocked here. The instruction output unit 43 simply outputs an unlocking instruction to the notified lock mechanism.

  When the rank reading unit 52 of the change machine 1 receives an unlocking instruction from the POS terminal 2 (step S62), the rank reading unit 52 reads the rank information of the login user from the login information storage unit 62 of the POS terminal 2 (step S73). If the read rank information is “1”, the lock control unit 55 sets the lock mechanism to be unlocked (the lock mechanism 116a of the front panel 19a of the bill changer 110 or the front panel 39a of the coin changer 120). It is determined that the lock mechanism 126a) can be unlocked (step S74: Yes). On the other hand, if the rank information is “2”, it is determined that the lock mechanism cannot be unlocked (step S74: No).

  And if it is step S74: Yes, the lock control part 55 will unlock the lock mechanism 116a or the lock mechanism 126a according to a clogging location (step S75). The log recording unit 57 records the unlocking operation associated with the clogging work of money in the log (step S76). The log recording unit 57 records, as log contents, instruction contents received from the POS terminal 2, information indicating the unlocked lock mechanism, rank information of the logged-in user of the POS terminal 2, and the like.

  The lock control unit 55 determines whether or not the lock mechanism at the unlocked position is locked (step S77). For example, when the front panel 19a of the banknote change machine 110 is fitted into a housing part (not shown) of the housing 19, the lock pin is pushed in and the lock mechanism 116a is locked. If it is not detected that it is locked (step S77: No), it is in a state in which the work for eliminating the clogging of money is continuing, and the process waits (step S77). When it is detected that the lock is made (step S77: Yes), the log recording unit 57 records the operation of the lock in the log. Further, the error output unit 56 determines whether or not the money jam has been resolved (step S78).

  If the money jam has not been resolved (step S78: No), the process returns to step S71. If the currency jam has been eliminated (step S78: Yes), the error output unit 56 notifies the POS terminal 2 that the currency jam has been eliminated (step S79). The log recording unit 57 records in the log that the money jam has been resolved. The log recording unit 44 of the POS terminal 2 records in the log that the error has been released, that is, that the money jam has been resolved (step S64).

  On the other hand, if step S74 is No, the lock control unit 55 does not unlock any lock mechanism, and performs error processing by following the same procedure as described above in step S51 and subsequent steps in FIG. Note that after steps S45 and S54, the determination may be made to step S77 in FIG.

  As described above, when the change machine 1 according to the present embodiment receives an instruction from the POS terminal 2 for work involving unlocking, the change machine 1 determines whether the unlocking target is unlocked according to the rank of the operator logged in to the POS terminal 2. Unlock the locking mechanism. In other words, in the present embodiment, the lock mechanism can be unlocked following the instructions of various operations from the POS terminal 2, so that it is possible to save the trouble of unlocking using the key after the instruction. In addition, since no key is required, the trouble of managing the key can be saved. And when improving the convenience in the operation | work of collect | recovering money and eliminating the clogging of money in this way, the same security as when an authorized store clerk managed the key can be secured.

  Moreover, the change machine 1 of this embodiment leaves a log about the collection | recovery instruction | indication received from the POS terminal 2, the cancellation | release instruction | indication at the time of a paper jam, and unlocking operation | movement. Therefore, it is possible to identify that the unlocking and withdrawal at the time of collection are the collection work, and it is possible to identify that the unlocking at the time of clogging is the unlocking when the error occurs. Thus, the change machine 1 of this embodiment leaves the state at the time of unlocking operation in a log in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

  For example, in the above description, a mode in which a lock mechanism using a keyhole and a key provided in the related art is not provided in the change machine 1 has been described, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. A keyhole and a lock mechanism provided in a conventional change machine may be used to enable or disable unlocking with a key according to the rank of the user who is logged in at the POS terminal 2. Also in such a case, the security at the time of unlocking can be improved similarly to the above.

  In the above description, the rank is simply divided into two stages, and “1” is set for the store clerk who has the authority to unlock each lock mechanism, and “2” is set for the store clerk who cannot unlock any lock mechanism. The setting method is not limited to this.

  For example, there is a change machine in which a panel and a lock mechanism are provided in multiple stages so that even if the front panels 19a and 39a are removed, the rear storage is not easily accessible. In such a change machine, a rank that can unlock the locking mechanism on the front side (outside) and a rank that can unlock the locking mechanism on the back side (inside) are provided, and the authority to unlock the lock is stepwise. May be set. As rank “3”, an outer lock mechanism, that is, a lock mechanism on the side far from the storage can be unlocked, but an inner lock mechanism, that is, a lock mechanism on the side close to the storage, can be unlocked. If the rank information is “3”, the lock control unit 55 unlocks the outer lock mechanism, but keeps the inner lock mechanism locked. As a result, the operator of rank “3” can deal with the clogging of money in the vicinity of the deposit / withdrawal port and can start work without calling the operator of rank “1”.

  In addition, a rank that allows unlocking of the lock mechanism accompanying the work of clearing the clogged money, but does not allow unlocking of the lock mechanism accompanying the work of collecting money, and setting a general store clerk at this rank, etc. Also good.

  Further, the same unlocking control as the locking mechanisms 116a, 116b, 126a, 126b may be applied to the above-described locking mechanism (not shown) of the coin tray 130.

  In the above description, the log recording unit 57 of the change machine 1 records the operator rank information together with the instruction content received from the POS terminal 2, but other information related to the operator may be read and recorded. For example, the log recording unit 57 may leave the operator's clerk code or name in the log.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Change machine, 2 ... POS terminal, 51 ... Input reception part, 52 ... Rank reading part, 53 ... Deposit control part, 54 ... Withdrawal control part, 55 ... Lock control part, 56 ... Error output part, 57 ... Log Recording unit 61 ... Rank setting table 62 62 Login information storage unit 100 100 Deposit and withdrawal system 110 110 Bill change machine 120 Coin change machine 19a 39a Front panel 71 Collection box 72 Slide unit 116a, 116b, 126a, 126b,... Locking mechanism.

Japanese Patent No. 5620422

Claims (5)

A storage for storing money,
A lock mechanism for unlocking or locking the storage;
An instruction receiving means for receiving an instruction concerning a business involving unlocking of the locking mechanism from a sales data processing apparatus connected to the own apparatus;
Information receiving means for receiving, from the sales data processing device, rank information indicating the rank of the operator logged in to the sales data processing device;
When the unlocking of the lock mechanism is executed by receiving from the sales data processing device an instruction concerning a task involving unlocking of the lock mechanism and rank information indicating a rank at which the lock mechanism can be unlocked. Log recording means for recording the information related to the instruction and the rank information;
A money processing apparatus comprising:   The money processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the log recording unit records that the lock mechanism is locked when the lock mechanism is locked after the lock mechanism is unlocked. A plurality of the locking mechanisms are provided,
The money processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the log recording unit records information indicating the lock mechanism that has performed unlocking. A computer for controlling a money processing apparatus comprising: a storage for storing money; and a lock mechanism for unlocking or locking the storage;
An instruction receiving means for receiving an instruction concerning a business involving unlocking of the locking mechanism from a sales data processing apparatus connected to the own apparatus;
Information receiving means for receiving, from the sales data processing device, rank information indicating the rank of the operator logged in to the sales data processing device;
When the unlocking of the lock mechanism is executed by receiving from the sales data processing device an instruction concerning a task involving unlocking of the lock mechanism and rank information indicating a rank at which the lock mechanism can be unlocked. Log recording means for recording the information related to the instruction and the rank information;
Program to make it function. A deposit / withdrawal system comprising a money processing device and a sales data processing device connected to the money processing device,
The money processing apparatus includes:
A storage for storing money,
A lock mechanism for unlocking or locking the storage;
From the sales data processing device, an instruction receiving means for receiving an instruction relating to a task involving unlocking the locking mechanism;
Information receiving means for receiving, from the sales data processing device, rank information indicating the rank of the operator logged in to the sales data processing device;
When the unlocking of the lock mechanism is executed by receiving from the sales data processing device an instruction concerning a task involving unlocking of the lock mechanism and rank information indicating a rank at which the lock mechanism can be unlocked. Log recording means for recording the information related to the instruction and the rank information;
Deposit and withdrawal system with.

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