JP6882580B2 - Money withdrawal device and accounting device - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to money payout devices and accounting devices.

Conventionally, for example, a self-POS (Point of Sales) terminal has been proposed in which a customer himself / herself executes a sales registration operation and a payment operation for a product displayed in a store. Such a self-POS terminal stores coins and banknotes (collectively referred to as "money"), and stores a money payout device for paying out change to a customer inside a housing having a door.

In such a money payout device, when money is stored in excess of the maximum number that can be stored, it is possible to attach a storage bag for paying out the excess amount of money, assuming that the money has overflowed. A store clerk or the like opens the door of the self-POS terminal and attaches this storage bag to the money payout device. Therefore, if the store clerk forgets to attach the storage bag, the money payout device cannot pay out the overflowed money to the storage bag.

However, since the storage bag is inside the housing of the self-POS terminal, it is difficult for a clerk or the like to notice that the storage bag has been forgotten to be attached.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a money payout device and an accounting device capable of easily noticing forgetting to attach a storage bag.

The accounting device of the embodiment is an accounting device capable of being operated by a customer and accommodating a money payout device inside, and is a communication means capable of communicating with a housing and the money payout device housed in the housing. The money payout that stores a storage unit that stores money by denomination, a removable unit that stores money in a storage bag, and a storage bag sensor that detects whether or not the storage bag is attached to the detachable unit. When the communication means receives information indicating that the storage bag is not attached to the attachment / detachment portion from the device, the communication means includes information notification means for notifying information indicating that the storage bag is not attached. ..

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the self-POS terminal. FIG. 3 is a plan view schematically showing the internal structure of the coin change machine. FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional right side view showing the vicinity of the payout port of the coin change machine. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a self-POS terminal. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a coin change machine. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the self-POS terminal. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the self-POS terminal. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of a coin change machine. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the coin change machine.

Hereinafter, the money payout device and the accounting device according to the embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings of FIGS. 1 to 10. In the embodiment, a self-POS (Point of Sales) terminal in which the customer himself / herself executes a sales registration operation and a payment operation will be described as an example of an accounting device. The semi-self POS terminal in which the clerk executes the sales registration process and the customer executes the settlement process may be used as the accounting device. Further, in the embodiment, the coin change machine provided in the self-POS terminal will be described as an example of the money payout device. The bill change machine may be used as a money payout device. Further, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system including a self-POS terminal according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the system includes a plurality of self-POS terminals 1 installed in a store and an attendant PC (Personal Computer) 2. Each self-POS terminal 1 and attendant PC 2 are electrically connected by a communication line NT such as a LAN (Local Area Network) line.

The self-POS terminal 1 includes a registration unit for reading symbols such as barcodes and two-dimensional codes attached to products to be purchased, and a payment unit for performing payment operations based on product information corresponding to the read symbols. ing. Both the sales registration operation in the registration department and the payment operation in the payment department are performed by the customer himself. The self-POS terminal 1 executes the sales registration process based on the sales registration operation performed by the customer. Further, the self-POS terminal 1 executes the payment process based on the payment operation performed by the customer. The detailed configuration of the self-POS terminal 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 (a), 2 (b), and 5.

Here, the sales registration process refers to a process of displaying and storing product information such as a product name and price of the product based on the input product code. The settlement process is a process of displaying the total amount of money and the amount of change related to the transaction with the customer based on the product information of the sales registration process.

In the vicinity of each self-POS terminal 1, a camera (not shown) for monitoring how a customer performs a sales registration operation and a payment operation is provided. The attendant PC 2 displays images of the customer's sales registration operation and payment operation on each self-POS terminal 1 captured by the camera. The attendant, who is a store clerk, watches the video projected on the attendant PC2, monitors the customer's sales registration operation and payment operation, and checks for fraud by the customer, for example. In addition, the attendant PC 2 displays the status of the error that occurred in the self-POS terminal 1. Specifically, the attendant PC 2 displays information for identifying the self-POS terminal 1 in which the error has occurred. Further, the attendant PC2 displays information for identifying the location where the error occurs.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing the appearance of the self-POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 2A, the self-POS terminal 1 includes a first housing 41 and a second housing 42. The first housing 41 includes a coin change machine 271 and a bill change machine 272 (both refer to FIGS. 2B and 5) inside. The coin change machine 271 stores coins received from customers by denomination. The coin change machine 271 pays out change coins to the customer. The banknote change machine 272 stores the banknotes entrusted by the customer by denomination. Further, the bill change machine 272 pays out change bills to the customer.

The first housing 41 includes a deposit unit 2711 for depositing coins into the coin change machine 271. In addition, the first housing 41 includes a payout outlet 273 for paying out change of coins and a saucer 280 for receiving the paid out coins. The payout port 273 and the saucer 280 are components of the coin change machine 271 and are exposed to the outside of the first housing 41 through the opening 278. In addition, the first housing 41 includes a bill deposit opening 274 that accepts the deposit of bills and a bill payout outlet 275 that pays out the change of the bills.

Further, the first housing 41 includes a first door 411 (door) that can be opened and closed, and a second door 412. The first door 411 rotates in the vertical direction about the hinge portion 411a. The second door 412 rotates in the left-right direction about the hinge portion 412a. The second door 412 is interfered with by the first door 411, and in order to open the second door 412, the first door 411 is first opened upward.

When the first door 411 rotates upward, the inner upper side of the first housing 41 is opened, and the coin change machine 271 and the bill change machine 272 are exposed. Further, when the second door 412 rotates to the right, the inner lower side of the first housing 41 is opened, and the bar metal drawer 38 (see FIG. 2B) and the control device 39 (FIG. 2B). See) is exposed.

Further, when the second door 412 rotates to the left, the inner lower side of the first housing 41 is closed, and the bar metal drawer 38 and the control device 39 are hidden by the closed second door 412. After that, the first door 411 rotates downward to close the upper part of the first housing 41, and the coin change machine 271 and the banknote change machine 272 are hidden by the first door 411 and become unexposed. ..

Further, the first housing 41 includes a first electromagnetic lock 30 (see FIG. 5). The first electromagnetic lock 30 switches between a locked state in which the first door 411 is maintained in a closed state and cannot be opened, and an unlocked state in which the first door 411 can be opened. The first electromagnetic lock 30 is a key that electromagnetically switches between an unlocked state and a locked state. In the first electromagnetic lock 30, for example, when the solenoid is energized, the lock pin is positioned at the unlocked position to be in the unlocked state, while when the energization is cut off, the lock pin is positioned at the locked position and switched to the locked state.

When the first electromagnetic lock 30 is locked with the first door 411 and the second door 412 closed, both the first door 411 and the second door 412 are closed. When the first electromagnetic lock 30 is unlocked, the first door 411 can be opened. Then, when the first door 411 is opened, the second door 412 can be opened.

FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing the appearance of the self-POS terminal 1 in a state where the first door 411 and the second door 412 are open. As shown in FIG. 2B, since the first door 411 is open upward, the self-POS terminal 1 is opened inside, and the coin change machine 271 and the bill change machine 272 are exposed. Further, since the second door 412 is open to the right, the bar metal drawer 38, the control unit 100 (see FIG. 5), and the control device 39 including the power supply are exposed.

Returning to the description of FIG. 2 (a). Further, the first housing 41 includes a mounting table 26 and a mounting table 25 on the left and right sides of the side surface. The mounting table 25 has a first measuring unit 251. The mounting table 26 has a second measuring unit 261.

The mounting table 25 is a table on which a basket containing products for purchase is placed. The first measuring unit 251 measures the total weight of the basket placed on the mounting table 25 and the products in the basket. The mounting table 26 is a table for setting a bag into which the products taken out from the mounting table 25 are put. The second measuring unit 261 measures the total weight of the bag set on the mounting table 26 and the products in the bag.

Further, the mounting table 26 includes two columns 43 extending upward from the upper surface of the mounting table 26, a temporary table 44 formed on the upper part of the columns 43, and two extension rods 45. The extension bar 45 is a bar for setting a bag (not shown) for storing a product whose product code has been read by the reading unit 23 (see FIG. 5). The bag is opened with the handle of the bag hooked on the extension rod 45 to facilitate loading of products. Further, the temporary stand 44 is a stand on which fragile products (for example, tofu and eggs) among the products whose product code is read by the reading unit 23 are temporarily placed. The product placed on the temporary stand 44 is finally put in a bag.

The second housing 42 is provided above the first housing 41. The second housing 42 houses the reading unit 23 and the card unit 28 (both refer to FIG. 5) on the right side in FIG. 2A. Further, the second housing 42 houses the printer 24 (see FIG. 5) on the left side in FIG. 2A. The reading unit 23 reads the symbol, for example, optically. The card unit 28 reads customer identification information from the inserted credit card when making a payment with a credit card. The printer 24 prints the product information and the payment information of the product for which the self-POS terminal 1 has processed the sales registration on the receipt paper and issues the receipt.

Further, the second housing 42 includes two third doors 421 that rotate between an open position and a closed position. The third door 421 rotates around the hinge portion 421a in a double door. In the open state where the third door 421 is located at the open position, the second housing 42 is opened, and the reading unit 23, the printer 24, and the card unit 28 are exposed. Further, in the closed state where the third door 421 is located at the closed position, the inside of the second housing 42 is closed, and the reading unit 23, the printer 24, and the card unit 28 are housed inside the second housing 42. ..

Further, the second housing 42 includes a second electromagnetic lock 31 (see FIG. 5). The second electromagnetic lock 31 has the same structure and function as the first electromagnetic lock 30. The second electromagnetic lock 31 switches between a locked state in which the third door 421 is maintained in the closed state and cannot be opened, and an unlocked state in which the third door 421 can be opened. When the second electromagnetic lock 31 is locked, the third door 421 cannot be opened. When the second electromagnetic lock 31 is unlocked, the third door 421 can be opened.

Further, the third door 421 is provided with a reading window 4212 of the reading unit 23, a hole 4211 for discharging the receipt issued from the printer 24, and a hole 4213 for inserting the card into the card unit 28.

Further, the second housing 42 is provided with a display unit 22 at the top. The display unit 22 displays the product information of the product associated with the sales registration operation by the customer. In addition, the display unit 22 displays payment information associated with the payment operation by the customer. The display unit 22 is provided with a touch panel 21 on the surface. The touch panel 21 serves as a key. By operating the touch panel 21 at a position corresponding to the various keys displayed on the display unit 22, the keys are operated.

Further, the second housing 42 is provided with a columnar pole 46 extending to the upper part at the rear. A light emitting portion 29 is provided at the upper tip portion of the pole 46. The light emitting unit 29 emits light when the customer performs an operation of calling an attendant. Further, the light emitting unit 29 emits light when the storage bag 200 (see FIG. 4A) is not attached to the coin change machine 271.

The customer takes out the product from the basket placed on the mounting table 25, passes it in front of the reading window 4212, and causes the reading unit 23 to read the code attached to the product. Then, the customer puts the product into the bag placed on the mounting table 26. The customer correctly operates the self-POS terminal 1 depending on whether or not the weight change before and after the product is taken out by the first measuring unit 251 and the weight change before and after the product is put in by the second measuring unit 261 match. Determine if you are doing it. If the weight changes match, the self-POS terminal 1 executes the sales registration process.

Next, the coin change machine 271 will be described. The coin change machine 271 includes a main body 210 and a cover that covers the main body 210. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional plan view schematically showing the structure of the main body 210 of the coin change machine 271. The main body 210 of the coin change machine 271 includes a slot 3, a transport section 9, an identification section 6, a reject section 7, and a storage section 8.

The insertion slot 3 communicates with the deposit unit 2711 and receives coins inserted from the deposit unit 2711. The input port 3 includes an input sensor 61. The insertion sensor 61 is a transmissive sensor including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and detects coins inserted into the insertion port 3. Further, the loading port 3 is provided with a carry-in belt 32 on the bottom surface thereof. When the insertion sensor 61 detects a coin, the carry-in belt 32 carries the coin into the main body 210.

The transport unit 9 transports the coins carried into the main body 210 to the storage unit 8. The transport unit 9 includes a transport surface 91 and a transport belt 92. The transport surface 91 supports the lower surface of the coin being transported. The transport belt 92 is an endless belt that rotates under the driving force of a deposit motor 57 (see FIG. 6), and is in contact with the upper surface of the coin on the transport surface 91 to slide the coin on the transport surface 91. Let me move it.

The identification unit 6 identifies the authenticity and denomination of the coin being transported by the transport unit 9. The reject unit 7 removes coins identified as fake coins by the identification unit 6 from the transport surface 91. The coins removed by the reject portion 7 are discharged to the outside through a passage provided under the transport surface 91.

The storage unit 8 is a container for storing coins whose rooms are divided by denomination. In the storage unit 8, the bottom surface of each room is composed of an endless belt 81. The endless belt 81 rotates by receiving a driving force of a payout motor 58 (see FIG. 6).

The coin change machine 271 includes a drop sensor 62 between the transport unit 9 and the storage unit 8. The drop sensor 62 is a transmissive sensor. The drop sensor 62 is provided for each denomination, and detects and outputs coins that are transported by the transport unit 9 and fall into the storage unit 8. The control unit 500, which will be described later, counts the falling coins by denomination based on the output from the drop sensor 62. Further, the coin change machine 271 includes a payout sensor 63 between the storage unit 8 and the payout outlet 273. The payout sensor 63 is a material sensor that identifies the material of the coin. The payout sensor 63 is provided for each denomination, and detects and outputs coins to be paid out from the storage unit 8 to the payout outlet 273. The control unit 500 counts the falling coins by denomination based on the output from the payout sensor 63.

The storage unit 8 stores the coins identified as genuine coins by the identification unit 6 and transported by the transport unit 9 by stacking them on the non-terminal belt 81 according to the denomination. Further, the storage unit 8 moves the coin to the front side of the main body 210 by rotating the non-terminal belt 81, and pays out the coin from the payout port 273. The saucer 280 receives coins paid out from the payout port 273.

From here, using FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), the structure near the guide portion for switching the payout direction of the coins to be paid out from the storage portion 8 between the payout outlet 273 side and the storage bag 200 side will be described. To do. 4 (a) and 4 (b) are vertical sectional right side views showing the structure around the payout port 273 and the saucer 280. In FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), the coin change machine 271 includes a guide portion 10 between the non-terminal belt 81 and the payout port 273. Further, the coin change machine 271 is provided with a detachable portion 204 to which the storage bag 200 can be attached and detached below the saucer 280. The storage bag 200 is a bag for storing coins that have overflowed from the coins stored in the storage unit 8. The overflow means a state in which the number of coins stored in the storage unit 8 exceeds a predetermined number of the denominations that are considered to be full.

In FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), the guide portion 10 can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise within a certain range about an axis (not shown). FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a state in which the guide portion 10 is rotated clockwise. FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a state in which the guide portion 10 is rotated counterclockwise. The guide portion 10 is switched between the position shown in FIG. 4 (a) and the position shown in FIG. 4 (b) by the switching solenoid 59 (see FIG. 6).

Further, the guide unit 10 includes a guide surface 10a for guiding coins. In the state of FIG. 4A in which the guide portion 10 is rotated clockwise, the coin conveyed by the non-terminal belt 81 is guided by the guide surface 10a and is paid out to the payout outlet 273 in the direction of the arrow Y1. .. Further, in the state of FIG. 4B in which the guide portion 10 is rotated counterclockwise, the coin conveyed by the non-terminal belt 81 is guided by the guide surface 10a to the storage bag 200 in the direction of the arrow Y2. Will be paid out to.

The storage bag 200 can be detachably attached to the detachable portion 204 below the saucer 280. The storage bag 200 includes a bag 201 for holding the paid out coins and a frame 202 for supporting the bag 201 in an open state. The frame 202 has a grip portion 203 for the operator to attach / detach the storage bag 200 as a handle. Further, the coin change machine 271 is provided with a storage bag sensor 65 at a position close to the attachment / detachment portion 204. The storage bag sensor 65 detects whether or not the storage bag 200 is attached to the attachment / detachment portion 204, and outputs a signal indicating that the storage bag 200 is attached or a signal indicating that the storage bag 200 is not attached.

If the number of coins stored in the storage unit 8 has not overflowed, the coin change machine 271 rotates the guide unit 10 clockwise to pay out the coins stored in the storage unit 8. Pay out from 273 to the saucer 280. On the other hand, when the number of coins stored in the storage unit 8 overflows, the coin change machine 271 rotates the guide unit 10 counterclockwise to store the coins in the storage unit 8. Is paid out into the storage bag 200.

From here, the hardware configuration of the self-POS terminal 1 and the coin change machine 271 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the self-POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the self-POS terminal 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a memory unit 14, and the like. The CPU 11 is the control subject. The ROM 12 stores various programs. The RAM 13 develops various data. The memory unit 14 stores various programs. The CPU 11, ROM 12, RAM 13, and memory unit 14 are connected to each other via the data bus 15. The CPU 11, ROM 12, and RAM 13 constitute the control unit 100. That is, the control unit 100 executes the control process described later by operating the CPU 11 according to the control program stored in the ROM 12 or the memory unit 14 and expanded in the RAM 13.

The memory unit 14 is composed of a non-volatile memory such as an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) or a flash memory that retains stored information even when the power is turned off, and includes a control program unit 141 that stores a control program.

Further, the control unit 100 via the data bus 15 and the controller 16 includes a touch panel 21, a display unit 22, a reading unit 23, a printer 24, a first measuring unit 251 and a second measuring unit 261, a coin change machine 271, and banknote change. It is connected to the machine 272, the card unit 28, and the light emitting unit 29.

The touch panel 21 includes keys such as a start key 211 and an end key 212 corresponding to the display of the keys on the display unit 22. The start key 211 is operated by the customer when starting the sales registration operation of the product. The end key 212 is operated by the customer when the sales registration operation of the product is completed. When the end key 212 is operated, the self-POS terminal 1 starts the payment process.

Further, the control unit 100 is connected to the first electromagnetic lock 30 and the second electromagnetic lock 31 via the data bus 15 and the controller 16.

Further, the control unit 100 connects to the communication unit 36 via the data bus 15. The communication unit 36 connects to another self-POS terminal 1 or attendant PC 2 via the communication line NT.

The hardware configuration of the attendant PC 2 (not shown) is a computer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a memory unit, a display unit, and the like. The CPU, ROM, and RAM form a control unit. That is, the control unit executes the control process described later according to the control program. Further, the attendant PC 2 is provided with a display unit, and displays whether or not the storage bag 200 is attached to the coin change machine 271.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the coin change machine 271. In FIG. 6, the coin change machine 271 includes a CPU 51, a ROM 52, a RAM 53, a memory unit 54, and the like. The CPU 51 is the control body. The ROM 52 stores various programs. The RAM 53 develops various data. The memory unit 54 stores various programs. The CPU 51, ROM 52, RAM 53, and memory unit 54 are connected to each other via the data bus 55. The CPU 51, ROM 52, and RAM 53 constitute the control unit 500. That is, the control unit 500 executes the control process described later by operating the CPU 51 according to the control program stored in the ROM 52 or the memory unit 54 and expanded in the RAM 53.

The memory unit 54 is composed of a non-volatile memory such as an HDD or a flash memory that retains stored information even when the power is turned off, and is a control program unit 541 that stores a control program, a stored coin number unit 542, and a storage limit number unit 543. It has. The storage coin number unit 542 stores the number of coins stored in the storage unit 8 by denomination. The number of stored coins 542 also stores the amount of coins stored in the storage 8 by denomination. In addition, the stored coin number unit 542 also stores the total amount of coins stored in the storage unit 8. The storage limit number unit 543 stores the upper limit number of coins that can be stored in each storage unit 8 for each denomination. This upper limit may be different for each denomination.

Further, the control unit 500 includes a deposit motor 57, a payout motor 58, a switching solenoid 59, a discrimination sensor 60, an input sensor 61, a drop sensor 62, a payout sensor 63, and a storage bag sensor 65 via the data bus 55 and the controller 56. You are connected. The deposit motor 57 is a motor that drives a transport belt 92 in order to transport coins inserted into the insertion port 3 to the storage unit 8 by transporting the transport unit 9. The payout motor 58 is a motor that drives the non-terminal belt 81 to convey the coins stored in the storage unit 8 to the payout outlet 273.

Further, the control unit 500 connects to the communication unit 66 via the data bus 55. The communication unit 66 is connected to the controller 16 via the communication cable NC.

From here, the control of the self-POS terminal 1 and the coin change machine 271 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the self-POS terminal 1. The control unit 100 functions as the unlocking means 101 by following the control program stored in the control program unit 141 of the ROM 12 and the memory unit 14.

The unlocking means 101 has a function of unlocking the first electromagnetic lock 30 on condition that a signal indicating the collection of the storage bag 200 is input.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the self-POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 8, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the start key 211 has been operated (S11). When it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in S11), the control unit 100 determines whether or not the barcode has been read from the reading unit 23 (S12). If it is determined that the barcode has been read (Yes in S12), the control unit 100 determines whether or not the product code that identifies the product has been acquired from the barcode (S13). When it is determined that the product code has been acquired (Yes in S13), the control unit 100 executes the sales registration process for the product (S14). In S14, the control unit 100 stores the product information (product name, price, etc.) of the product for which sales registration processing has been performed in the product information unit 131. Then, the control unit 100 returns to S12.

If it is determined that the barcode has not been input (No in S12), the control unit 100 determines whether or not the end key 212 has been operated (S15). When it is determined that the end key 212 has been operated (Yes in S15), the control unit 100 executes the settlement process based on the product information stored in the product information unit 131 (S16). Then, the control unit 100 outputs the total amount information of the transaction calculated in the settlement process to the coin change machine 271 and the bill change machine 272 (S17). Next, the control unit 100 uses the printer 24 to issue a receipt printed with product information, total amount information, payment information received from the coin change machine 271 and the bill change machine 272, which will be described later, and settlement information of the change information. (S18). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11. If it is determined that the end key 212 has not been operated (No in S15), the control unit 100 returns to S12.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S13 that the product code has not been acquired (No in S13), the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant code has been acquired from the input barcode (S21). The attendant who operates the attendant PC is equipped with, for example, a name tag printed with a barcode including the attendant code. When the reading unit 23 reads the barcode from the name tag, the control unit 100 determines that the attendant code has been acquired. When it is determined that the attendant code has been acquired (Yes in S21), the control unit 100 then uses the attendant code of the attendant who has the authority to open the first door 411 of the self-POS terminal 1 by the acquired attendant code. It is determined whether or not there is (S22). When it is determined that the attendant code is the attendant code of the authorized attendant (Yes in S22), the control unit 100 (unlocking means 101) sets the first electromagnetic lock 30 in the unlocked state and opens the first door 411. (S23). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

If it is determined that the attendant code does not have the authority to open the first door 411 (No in S22), the control unit 100 displays an error message indicating that the user does not have the authority on the display unit 22. (S24). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11. If it is determined in S21 that the attendant code has not been acquired (No in S21), the control unit 100 executes other processing (S25). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

Further, in S11, when it is determined that the start key 211 is not operated (No in S11), the control unit 100 determines the payout amount information (the amount of coins paid out to the storage bag 200) described later from the coin change machine 271. ) Is input or not (S31). When it is determined that the payout amount information has been input (Yes in S31), the control unit 100 transmits the input payout amount information to the attendant PC 2 (S32). The attendant PC 2 that has received the payout amount information displays the payout amount information on the monitoring screen of the self-POS terminal 1. Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the withdrawal amount information has not been input from the coin change machine 271 (No in S31), the control unit 100 provides information indicating that the storage bag 200 has not been installed from the coin change machine 271. It is determined whether or not the input has been made (S33). When it is determined that the information indicating that the storage bag 200 is not attached is input (Yes in S33), the control unit 100 lights (or blinks) the light emitting unit 29 in red (S34). Then, the control unit 100 transmits information indicating that the storage bag 200 is not attached to the attendant PC 2 (S35). Upon receiving the information indicating that the storage bag 200 is not attached, the attendant PC 2 displays a message indicating that the storage bag 200 is not attached on the monitoring screen of the self-POS terminal 1. Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11. If it is determined from the coin change machine 271 that the information indicating that the storage bag 200 is not installed has not been input (No in S33), the control unit 100 has the storage bag 200 installed. Information indicating the above is transmitted to the attendant PC2 (S36). Upon receiving the information indicating that the storage bag 200 is attached, the attendant PC 2 displays a message or a mark indicating that the storage bag 200 is attached on the monitoring screen of the self-POS terminal 1. Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the coin change machine 271. The control unit 500 serves as an overflow determination means 501, a payout means 502, an information output means 503, a denomination determination means 504, and an amount calculation means 505 by following a control program stored in the control program unit 541 of the ROM 52 and the memory unit 54. Function.

The overflow determining means 501 has a function of determining the overflow of coins stored in the storage unit 8. That is, the control unit 500 subtracts the number of coins counted by the payout sensor 63 from the number of coins counted by the drop sensor 62, and stores the denomination stored in the storage limit number unit 543. By comparing with the upper limit number, it is determined that the storage unit 8 of the denomination has overflowed for the denomination whose calculated number of coins exceeds the upper limit number. The payout means 502 pays out the coins stored in the storage unit 8 to the payout port 273 as change, and pays the coins of the denomination that the overflow determination means 501 determines to overflow to the storage bag 200 attached to the attachment / detachment unit 204. It has a function to put out. The information output means 503 has a function of outputting information indicating that the storage bag 200 is not attached to the detachable portion 204 on condition that the storage bag 200 is not attached. The denomination determining means 504 has a function of determining the denomination of coins paid out to the storage bag 200 by the payout means 502. The amount calculating means 505 has a function of calculating the amount of coins based on the denomination of the coin determined by the denomination determining means 504.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the coin change machine 271. In the coin change machine 271, since the switching solenoid 59 is not energized in the initial state, the guide portion 10 rotates clockwise to be in the state shown in FIG. 4A. In FIG. 10, the control unit 500 determines whether or not the total amount information based on the processing of S17 has been input from the self-POS terminal 1 (S41). When it is determined that the total amount information has been input (Yes in S41), the control unit 500 stores the total amount information in the RAM 53 (S42). Next, the control unit 500 determines whether or not the coins inserted from the deposit unit 2711 have been detected by the insertion sensor 61 provided in the insertion slot 3 (S43). Wait until it is detected (No in S43), and if it is determined that it has been detected (Yes in S43), the control unit 500 drives the carry-in belt 32 and the transport belt 92 to store the inserted coins up to the storage unit 8. A deposit process of transporting and storing in the storage unit 8 is executed (S44). The transported coins are dropped and stored in the storage unit 8 of the corresponding denomination. When a coin falls, the drop sensor 62 outputs a voltage corresponding to the falling coin. The control unit 500 counts the number of dropped coins of the denomination based on the output of the drop sensor 62 and calculates the deposit amount (this process is also the deposit process S44).

Next, the control unit 500 calculates the change amount by subtracting the total amount information stored in S42 from the calculated deposit amount (S45). Then, the control unit 500 determines whether or not there is change (S46). When it is determined that there is change (Yes in S46), the control unit 500 (payout means 502) drives the non-terminal belt 81 to store the required number of coins of the denomination corresponding to the change amount. Pay out from (S47). The coins to be paid out are guided by the guide surface 10a of the guide unit 10 and are paid out to the payout outlet 273 in the direction of the arrow Y1.

At this time, the payout sensor 63 outputs a voltage corresponding to the coins paid out. The control unit 500 counts the coins paid out based on the output from the drop sensor 62. Further, the control unit 500 subtracts the number of coins paid out from the number of coins that have fallen, and calculates the number and amount of coins stored in the storage unit 8 by denomination. Then, the control unit 500 updates the number of coins stored in the stored coin number unit 542 (S48). At this time, the amount of money stored and the total amount of money by denomination are also updated. Then, the control unit 500 outputs the deposit amount calculated in S44 and the change amount paid out in S47 to the self-POS terminal 1 (S49). Then, the control unit 500 returns to S41.

If it is determined that there is no change (No in S46), the control unit 500 updates the number and amount of coins stored in the stored coin number unit 542 based on the deposit amount calculated in S44. (S50). Then, the control unit 500 outputs to the self-POS terminal 1 that there is no change and the deposit amount calculated in S44 (S51). Then, the control unit 500 returns to S41.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the total amount information has not been input from the self-POS terminal 1 (No in S41), the control unit 500 (overflow determination means 501) has the coins stored in the stored coin number unit 542. It is determined whether or not the coins stored in the storage unit 8 have overflowed by comparing the number with the upper limit number of coins stored in the storage limit number unit 543 (S61). This comparison may be a comparison of the amount of money for each denomination or a comparison of the total amount of coins stored in the storage unit 8 instead of the number of coins. If the number of coins stored in the stored coin number part 542 exceeds the upper limit number of coins stored in the storage limit number part 543, the control unit 500 determines that the coins have overflowed. .. When it is determined that the coin has overflowed (Yes in S61), it is determined from the output of the storage bag sensor 65 whether or not the storage bag 200 is attached to the attachment / detachment portion 204 of the coin change machine 271 (S62). If it is determined that it is installed (Yes in S62), the control unit 500 calculates the overflowing denomination and number (S63).

Then, the control unit 500 (switching means) energizes the switching solenoid 59 and rotates the guide unit 10 counterclockwise to switch to the state shown in FIG. 4 (b) (S64). Then, the control unit 500 (payout means 502) drives the non-terminal belt 81 to pay out the coin of the amount calculated in S63 into the storage bag 200 (S65). The control unit 500 may pay out coins equal to or larger than the amount calculated in S63 to the storage bag 200. Then, the control unit 500 stops energizing the switching solenoid 59 and rotates the guide unit 10 clockwise to switch to the state shown in FIG. 4A (S66). Next, the control unit 500 (denomination determination means 504, amount calculation means 505) determines the denomination of the coin detected by the payout sensor 63 and calculates the payout amount (S67). Then, the control unit 500 outputs the information of the paid-out denomination and the calculated payout amount information to the self-POS terminal 1 (S68). Then, the control unit 500 returns to S41.

Further, in S62, when it is determined that the storage bag 200 is not attached to the attachment / detachment portion 204 of the coin change machine 271 (No in S62), the storage bag 200 is attached to the control unit 500 (information output means 503). Information indicating that this is not done is output to the self-POS terminal 1 (S71). Then, the control unit 500 returns to S41. If it is determined in S61 that the coin has not overflowed (No in S61), the control unit 500 returns to S41.

According to such an embodiment, the control unit 500 of the coin change machine 271 outputs to the self-POS terminal 1 that the storage bag 200 is not attached to the coin change machine 271. Further, the self-POS terminal 1 transmits information indicating that the storage bag 200 is not attached to the coin change machine 271 to the attendant PC 2. The attendant PC2 displays information indicating that the storage bag 200 is not attached to the coin change machine 271. Therefore, the attendant can easily notice the coin change machine 271 to which the storage bag 200 is not attached.

Further, according to the embodiment, when the storage bag 200 is attached to the coin change machine 271, the attendant code attached to the attendant is read from the reading unit 23 to open the first door 411. 1 The electromagnetic lock 30 can be unlocked. Therefore, the attendant can easily attach the storage bag 200 to the coin change machine 271 to which the storage bag 200 is not attached.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this embodiment is presented as an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. This novel embodiment can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. This embodiment and its modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

For example, in the embodiment, the coin change machine 271 outputs information indicating that the storage bag 200 is not attached to the self-POS terminal 1 when the storage bag 200 is not attached. However, the coin change machine 271 may additionally output information indicating that the storage bag 200 is attached to the self-POS terminal 1 when the storage bag 200 is attached.

Further, in the embodiment, the coin change machine 271 provides information indicating that the storage bag 200 is not installed when the storage bag 200 is not installed, on the condition that the storage unit 8 is determined to be overflowing. I tried to output to 1. However, even when it is determined that the storage unit 8 has not overflowed, the coin change machine 271 outputs information indicating that the storage bag 200 is not installed to the self-POS terminal 1 when the storage bag 200 is not installed. It may be.

Further, in the embodiment, the self-POS terminal 1 transmits information indicating that the coin change machine 271 is not installed when the storage bag 200 is not installed to the attendant PC2, and the storage bag 200 is installed. Information indicating that the case was worn was transmitted to the attendant PC2. However, only when the coin change machine 271 is not equipped with the storage bag 200, information indicating that the storage bag 200 is not installed may be transmitted to the attendant PC 2.

1 Self-POS terminal 10 Guide unit 24 Printer 30 1st electromagnetic lock 100 Control unit 101 Unlocking means 200 Storage bag 204 Detachable part 271 Coin change machine 411 1st door 500 Control unit 501 Overflow judgment means 502 Payout means 503 Information output means 504 Kind judgment means 505 Amount calculation means

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-54121

Claims (6)

It is an accounting device that allows customers to operate and store money withdrawal devices inside.
With the housing
A communication means capable of communicating with the money payout device housed in the housing, and
From the money payout device that stores a storage unit that stores money by denomination, a removable unit that stores a storage bag that stores money, and a storage bag sensor that detects whether or not the storage bag is attached to the removable unit. When the communication means receives information indicating that the storage bag is not attached to the attachment / detachment portion, the information notification means for notifying the information indicating that the storage bag is not attached.
Accounting equipment equipped with. With a light emitting part
The information notification means causes the light emitting unit to emit light as information indicating that the storage bag is not attached.
The accounting device according to claim 1. The information notification means notifies the attendant PC of information indicating that the storage bag is not attached.
The accounting device according to claim 1 or 2. With more monitoring screens
The information notification means displays a message on the monitoring screen indicating that the storage bag is not attached.
The accounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The information notification means notifies information indicating that the storage bag is not attached, provided that the money payout device determines that money has overflowed.
The accounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. It can be stored in the accounting device operated by the customer,
A storage unit that stores money by denomination,
Detachable part with removable storage bag for storing money,
A storage bag sensor that detects whether or not the storage bag is attached to the attachment / detachment portion, and
Information output means for outputting information indicating that the storage bag is not attached to the attachment / detachment portion to the accounting device when the storage bag sensor detects that the storage bag is not attached to the attachment / detachment portion.
Money withdrawal device equipped with.

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