JP7138949B2 - Money changer management system - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a change machine management system that manages a change machine that exchanges money.

Conventionally, various devices have been used as money handling devices for handling money such as bills and coins. For example, there is known a money changer that is installed in a commercial facility or the like and dispenses money of another denomination equivalent to deposited money. In such devices, there is also a device that exchanges not only coins, but substitute coins such as medals and tokens.

For example, Patent Literature 1 describes an invention relating to a money-collecting cart that collects and tallies sales proceeds of equipment installed in a store, and a money changer. A money changer is described that replenishes the money changer with coins collected by a money collection cart and takes out equivalent banknotes instead.

JP 2018-28791 A

The collection cart, money changer, and management device manage deposits and withdrawals separately, so in the event of an input error, the amount managed by each device and the amount of cash actually stored. There is a problem that a certain amount is different. In addition, the frequency of deposits and withdrawals increases, such as taking out the cash stored in the money collection cart and storing it in the money changer again, and there is a problem that the possibility of fraud and accidents increases.

The present invention provides a money changer management system capable of accurately grasping the amount of cash actually stored in a money changer by a management computer that manages the money changer.

A money changer management system of the present invention includes a money changer and a management computer connected to the money changer via a network, and in a money changer management system for managing the money changer by the management computer, the money changer A reserve storage unit for storing an exchange reserve, a deposit means for identifying and counting deposited money and storing it in the money storage unit by denomination, and counting the exchange reserve to be paid out from the reserve storage unit. a second counting means for counting the money stored in the reserve storage portion; a first communication means for communicating with the management computer arranged outside; and storage means for storing information about cash stored in the management computer, the management computer includes second communication means for communicating with the money changer, management computer input means for inputting data, and the management computer a management database for storing information related to equipment to be managed and information acquired from the money changer in association with each other; and a management computer display means for displaying the information acquired from the management database, wherein the management computer reserve money information on the exchange reserve to be replenished in the reserve money storage unit from the machine, sales proceeds stored in the reserve money storage unit, and sales information on the sales collected from the reserve money storage unit and at least the deposit information on the money to be exchanged deposited into the money changer and the payment information on the money exchange reserve paid out from the money changer are acquired, stored in the management database, and stored in the management database The amount of cash stored in the money changer is controlled based on the stored information so that it can be displayed on the management computer display means, and a plurality of equipment including one or more of the money changers is managed. and

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while managing the sales of equipment|equipment, the amount of money accommodated in the money changer can be suitably managed.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a change machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the money changer with the door opened. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the main parts of the money changer as viewed from the side. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the coin hopper. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the coin hopper. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining each piece of equipment in the store. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a management computer. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a change machine. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining main information included in the management system. FIG. 10 is a flow chart explaining the operation of branching to each function of the money changer. FIG. 11 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of collecting the exchange reserve money of the money changer. FIG. 12 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of replenishing the exchange reserve of the money changer. FIG. 13 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of collecting the proceeds from the equipment of the money changer. FIG. 14 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of collecting the money collected by the money changer. FIG. 15 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of confirming the actual balance of money stored in the change machine. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a maintenance menu for the money changer. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the operation of selecting equipment when collecting exchange reserves. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the operation of inputting the denomination and the number of coins when collecting the money exchange reserve. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the equipment selection operation when replenishing the exchange reserve. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the operation when replenishing the exchange reserve. FIG. 21 is a diagram explaining the operation of selecting an object to be collected. FIG. 22 is a first diagram for explaining the operation of collecting the proceeds. FIG. 23 is a second diagram for explaining the operation of collecting sales proceeds. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the operation when collecting sales proceeds. FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the operation of selecting the storage destination of the collected sales proceeds. FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining the operation of collecting sales proceeds. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the maintenance menu when money is stored in the door safe. FIG. 28 is the first diagram for explaining the operation of replenishing the exchange reserve from the door safe. FIG. 29 is a second diagram for explaining the operation of replenishing the exchange reserve from the door safe. FIG. 30 is the first diagram for explaining the operation of cash inspection. FIG. 31 is the first diagram for explaining the operation of collecting cash in cash inspection. FIG. 32 is a second diagram for explaining the operation of collecting cash in a cash inspection. FIG. 33 is the first diagram for explaining the operation of cash replenishment in cash inspection. FIG. 34 is a second diagram for explaining the operation of cash replenishment in cash inspection. FIG. 35 is a diagram explaining the operation of selecting an object to be collected. FIG. 36 is a diagram of a first example of a management screen of the management system. FIG. 37 is a diagram of a second example of the management screen of the management system.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Each figure is merely a schematic representation to the extent that the present invention can be fully understood. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated examples only. Moreover, in each figure, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about a common component and a similar component, and those overlapping description is abbreviate|omitted.

Also, as an example, a money changer equipped with a coin processing device using coins and a banknote processing device will be described as an example.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a change machine. The money changer 1 of the present embodiment is a device that is installed, for example, in a game arcade or a store, and exchanges inserted money for money of a different denomination.

The change machine 1 is equipped with a coin processing device for processing coins such as coins and a banknote processing device for processing banknotes. For example, in the money changer 1, which is a money processing apparatus that processes both coins and banknotes, when banknotes are inserted, banknotes and coins of different denominations equivalent to the inserted banknotes are discharged.

A money changer 1 includes a box-shaped housing 2 and a door 3 attached to the front of the housing 2 so as to be opened and closed. The door 3 is attached by a pair of hinges 16 attached to the top and bottom of the housing 2 so that it can be opened and closed.

A pair of overturn prevention plates 4 is attached to the lower part of the housing 2 so that the change machine 1 is not easily overturned when installed. There are protruding legs at each of substantially corners of the bottom surface of the housing 2 . Two overturn prevention plates 4 are arranged on the left and right along the side surface of the housing 2 . Anti-toppling plates 4 are fixed to two legs arranged in the front and rear of the housing 2, respectively. Since the overturn prevention plate 4 is provided so as to protrude from the housing 2 when viewed from above the housing 2, the housing is hard to overturn.

A handle 5 is provided on the side surface of the housing 2, and the handle 5 can be grasped and moved when the housing 2 is moved. A monitoring camera 15 is arranged in front of the upper part of the housing 2 . The monitoring camera 15 is oriented obliquely downward so as to capture an image of a person operating the money changer 1 or a person working with the door 3 open. Moreover, it is arranged so that an image in a predetermined range in the vicinity of the front of the money changer 1 can also be photographed in addition to the person operating it.

The door 3 is provided with a coin inlet 6, a coin outlet 7, a return lever 8, a banknote inlet 9, a banknote outlet 10, a card reader 11, a touch panel display device 12, a speaker 13, and a lock device 14. .

For example, a 500-yen coin to be exchanged, which is money to be exchanged, is inserted into the coin deposit slot 6 . The coin payout port 7 has a dish-like container for receiving coins paid out from the change machine 1 . The return lever 8 is a lever for returning the coin inserted into the coin deposit port 6 . By operating the return lever 8, the coin thrown into the coin deposit port 6 is returned to the coin payout port 7. - 特許庁

Bills to be exchanged are deposited into the banknote deposit port 9 . Exchange banknotes are paid out from the banknote payout port 10. - 特許庁

The card reader 11 is a device for reading a non-contact IC card. By holding the IC card over the card reader 11, information on the IC card can be read.

The touch panel type display device 12 is positioned above the door 3 and arranged so that the operator can operate it while visually observing it from a standing position. The touch panel display device 12 has a display unit such as a liquid crystal display panel and a touch panel superimposed on the display unit. The touch panel display device 12 has both functions of display means for displaying an image including characters and symbols and input means for outputting an operation signal according to a touched position.

The speaker 13 outputs sound such as voice. A lock device 14 locks and unlocks the door 3 . Since the imaging direction of the monitoring camera 15 is oriented obliquely downward, it is possible to photograph a predetermined range near the front of the money changer 1 .

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the money changer with the door opened. The internal configuration of the money changer 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

A control unit 20 that controls the entire money changer 1 is arranged above the housing 2 . The control unit 20 is provided with a unit input device 21 and a unit display device 22, and can input data and display data such as character symbols.

A banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 31 is arranged below the control unit 20 . A banknote deposit port 9 and a banknote payout port 10 are arranged above the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 31, and below them, a banknote recognition unit (not shown), a banknote storage unit for storing banknotes by denomination, and a banknote transport unit for transporting banknotes. etc. is built in. The banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 31 discriminates the authenticity and denomination of banknotes, which are the money to be exchanged, inserted into the banknote deposit port 9 by a banknote recognition unit, and recognizes 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 1,000 yen banknotes. are stored in bill storage units for each denomination. 1,000-yen and 5,000-yen banknotes are paid out to the banknote pay-out port 10 as exchange banknotes. That is, it is nothing but to deposit banknotes by depositing means and to dispense equivalent money of a different denomination by dispensing means. Deposit information such as the denomination and amount of deposited money and payment information such as the denomination and amount of dispensed money are transmitted to the management computer and used for various controls.

Two coin dispensing units, a first coin dispensing unit 23 and a second coin dispensing unit 25, are arranged. The first coin dispensing unit 23 dispenses, for example, 100 yen coins, and the second coin dispensing unit 25 dispenses, for example, 500 yen coins. The first coin dispensing unit 23 is provided with two coin hoppers for handling 100-yen coins, which are handled in large quantities at one time. Multiple units, such as three, are also good, but the size increases accordingly.

A first coin storage unit 24 for storing 100-yen coins is arranged above the first coin dispensing unit 23 . A first coin passage 32 is arranged below the first coin dispensing unit 23 . A first coin sorting unit 33 is arranged below the first coin passage 32 . A first coin collection passage 34 and a first coin ejection opening 36 are arranged below the first coin sorting unit 33 . A first coin collection bag 35 is arranged below the first coin collection passage 34 . With the door 3 closed, the first coin ejection opening 36 is connected to the first coin receiving opening 37 provided on the door 3 . The first coin dispensing unit 23 can also be said to be dispensing means for dispensing coins.

The first coin dispensing unit 23 separates and discharges the 100-yen coins stored in the first coin storage unit 24 one by one using two coin hoppers. The ejected coins are detected by a coin dispensing sensor (not shown) and counted under the control of the control unit 20 . The coins discharged from the first coin dispensing unit 23 are sent to the first coin sorting unit 33 via the first coin passage 32 . The first coin sorting unit 33 sorts the coins under the control of the control unit 20 so as to discharge the coins to either the coin return unit 51 or the first coin collection bag 35 . When controlled to be discharged to the coin return unit 51 , the coin is sent from the first coin sorting unit 33 through the first coin discharge opening 36 and the first coin receiving port 37 to the coin returning unit 51 , where the coin is discharged from the coin discharge port 7 . is discharged to

A first coin counting unit 27 is arranged above the first coin storage unit 24 . A first coin insertion unit 28 is arranged above the first coin counting unit 27 . When coins are thrown into the first coin throwing unit 28, for example, when a 100-yen coin is thrown, the first coin counting unit 27 separates and discharges the coins one by one. The ejected coins are detected by a sensor (not shown) and counted under the control of the control unit 20 . The ejected coins are stored in the first coin storage unit 24 . The first coin counting unit 27 allows coins to be stored in the first coin storage unit 24 while being counted one by one. Since the coins stored in the first coin storage unit 24 are discharged while being counted one by one by the first coin dispensing unit 23, the number of coins stored in the first coin storage unit 24 is acquired by the control unit 20. are used to perform calculations and other controls. Coins entering the first coin storage unit 24 are detected by a first coin counting unit 27 which includes second counting means. Outgoing coins are detected by a first coin dispensing unit 23 including first counting means. These detection results are acquired by the control unit 20, which is control means, and used for control.

A second coin storage unit 26 for storing 500 yen coins is arranged above the second coin dispensing unit 25 . A second coin passage 38 is arranged below the second coin dispensing unit 25 . A second coin sorting unit 39 is arranged below the second coin passage 38 . A second coin collection passage 40 and a second coin ejection opening 42 are arranged below the second coin sorting unit 39 . A second coin collection bag 41 is arranged below the second coin collection passage 40 . With the door 3 closed, the second coin ejection opening 42 is connected to the second coin receiving opening 43 provided in the door 3 . The second coin dispensing unit 25 can also be said to be dispensing means for dispensing coins.

The second coin dispensing unit 25 separates and discharges the 500-yen coins stored in the second coin storage unit 26 one by one using one coin hopper. The ejected coins are detected by a coin dispensing sensor (not shown) and counted under the control of the control unit 20 . The coins discharged from the second coin dispensing unit 25 are sent to the second coin sorting unit 39 via the second coin passage 38 . The second coin sorting unit 39 sorts the coins under the control of the control unit 20 so as to discharge the coins into either the coin return unit 51 or the second coin collection bag 41 . When controlled to discharge to the coin return unit 51 , the coin is sent from the second coin sorting unit 39 through the second coin discharge opening 42 and the second coin receiving port 43 to the coin returning unit 51 , and then the coin discharge port 7 . is discharged to Coins entering the second coin storage unit 26 are detected by a second coin counting unit 29 which includes second counting means. Then, the coins to be dispensed are detected by a second coin dispensing unit 25 including a first counting means. These detection results are acquired by the control unit 20, which is control means, counted, and used for various controls.

A power supply unit 52 is arranged below the housing 2 and supplies power to the control unit 20 and various devices and units controlled by the control unit 20 . When the external power supply is interrupted due to a power failure or the like, the operation of the money changer 1 can be continued by switching the power supply to the power supply unit 52 . However, since the capacity of the power supply unit 52 is limited, it is necessary to turn off the power in an appropriate manner within that limit so as not to cause any problems with the equipment. The capacity of the power supply unit 52 is detected, and when the capacity reaches a predetermined amount, the process of turning off the power is started. Before turning off the power, it may be possible to select whether to turn off the power with the lock device 14 locked or unlocked based on a predetermined set value. Whether or not the door 3 can be opened after the power is turned off can be determined according to the operation method of the store.

Also, once the power supply unit 52 has started up, it can send status information to the management computer 80 . The management computer 80 displays on the screen that the money changer 1 is operating with the power supply unit 52 and that a countermeasure is necessary, and also sends an e-mail to the e-mail address of the staff registered in advance in the management system. do. The staff who received the e-mail will know that there is a problem with the power supply, and can operate to deal with it.

A touch panel type display device 12 and a speaker 13 are fixed to the upper part of the back side of the door 3 . An opening, that is, a banknote insertion/ejection opening 44 is provided at a position corresponding to the banknote receiving port 9 and the banknote dispensing port 10 on the lower side thereof. A control unit for the card reader 11 and a lock device 14 are attached to the back side of the door 3 .

Depositing means for depositing coins will be specifically described. In addition, as a depositing means, the banknote depositing/dispensing unit 31 is also equipped with a depositing means for banknotes. A coin receiving passage 45 connected to the coin receiving port 6 is provided to guide inserted coins to a coin identification unit 46 . The coin identification unit 46 discriminates the authenticity and denomination of the inserted coin, and sends it to the received coin sorting unit 48 . In the received coin distribution unit 48, the coin identification unit 46 discharges the coin identified as a 100-yen genuine coin to the first coin door safe 49, and discharges the coin identified as a 500-yen genuine coin to the second coin door safe 50. . If the coin identification unit 46 identifies a counterfeit coin or a coin other than 100 yen or 500 yen, the inserted coin is sent to the coin return path 47 . The coins sent to the coin return passage 47 are sent to the coin return unit 51 and discharged to the coin payout port 7. - 特許庁The first coin door safe 49 and the second coin door safe 50 are money storage units that store deposited coins.

The first coin door safe 49 stores 100 yen coins inserted from the coin inlet 6, and the second coin door safe 50 stores 500 yen coins inserted from the coin inlet 6, respectively.

A coin return unit 51 is connected to the coin payout port 7 . Also, the coin return unit 51 is provided with a first coin receiving port 37 and a second coin receiving port 43 . The coins that have entered the first coin receiving port 37 and the second coin receiving port 43 are discharged to the coin dispensing port 7.例文帳に追加

A second coin counting unit 29 is arranged above the second coin storage unit 26 . A second coin insertion unit 30 is arranged above the second coin counting unit 29 . When coins are thrown into the second coin throwing unit 30, for example, when a 500-yen coin is thrown, the second coin counting unit 29 separates and discharges the coins one by one. The ejected coins are detected by a sensor (not shown) and counted by the control unit 20 . The ejected coins are stored in the second coin storage unit 26 . The second coin counting unit 29 allows the coins to be stored in the second coin storage unit 26 while being counted one by one. Since the coins stored in the second coin storage unit 26 are discharged while being counted one by one by the second coin dispensing unit 25, the number of coins stored in the second coin storage unit 26 is acquired by the control unit 20. can be grasped in a computable manner, and can be used for various controls.

The first coin storage unit 24 is provided with a first maintenance door 53 , and the second coin storage unit 26 is provided with a second maintenance door 54 . When there is a problem inside the first coin storage unit 24 or the second coin storage unit 26, it can be opened for maintenance. When the first maintenance door 53 or the second maintenance door 54 is opened, there is an opening through which a hand or a tool can be put into the interior to repair the problem. It communicates with the inside and outside of the storage unit for storing coins, and can be opened and closed by a door. It is usually locked and operated so that only specific people can open it.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the main parts of the money changer as viewed from the side.

A first coin counting unit 27 is arranged above the first coin storage unit 24 . A first coin insertion unit 28 is arranged above the first coin counting unit 27 .

The lower part of the first coin input unit 28 has an opening communicating with the first coin counting unit 27 . When a coin is thrown into the first coin throwing unit 28, the coin is delivered to the first coin counting unit 27 through the opening. The first coin counting unit 27 separates coins one by one and ejects them from the coin drop opening 60 to the first coin storage unit 24 . The coin drop opening 60 can also be said to be a coin insertion opening for storing coins of the first coin storage unit 24 . Coins dropped from the coin drop opening 60 slide on the slope of the slider portion 64 and accumulate in the first coin storage unit 24 . In the first coin storage unit 24, an inclined portion including a first slope 65 and a second slope 66 is provided toward the first coin dispensing unit 23 in order to guide coins to the first coin dispensing unit 23. . Coins enter the storage container 61 of the first coin dispensing unit 23 along this inclined portion.

A separation unit 62 for separating coins one by one is arranged at the bottom of the storage container 61 . The hopper main body 63 is provided with a motor for driving the separation section 62, a drive circuit for the motor, and a sensor for counting coins. The coins separated one by one by the separating section 62 are discharged to the first coin passage 32 . The coins discharged to the first coin passage 32 are discharged to the first coin collection bag 35 or the coin dispensing port 7 as described above. The insides of the second coin input unit 30, the second coin counting unit 29, the second coin storage unit 26, and the second coin dispensing unit 25 have the same configuration.

For example, 2,000 100-yen coins are inserted into the first coin inserting unit 28 and 500 500-yen coins are inserted into the second coin inserting unit 30 . It is necessary to guide the inserted coins to the first coin counting unit 27 so that they do not get jammed on the way.

The first coin storage unit 24 is provided with a first pressure relief bar 67 and a second pressure relief bar 68 for dispersing the weight of the coins applied to the separation part 62 of the first coin dispensing unit 23 when the coins are stored. . The first coin storage unit 24 can store 10,000 100-yen coins. When 100-yen coins of every 10,000 are entered, they are piled up to the upper end of the first slope 65 in bulk. It has a weight of about 48 kg, and if it is not provided with a suitable pressure distribution mechanism, a large load is applied to the separation section 62, and there is a risk of causing malfunction such as the driving section not being able to drive. Similarly, the second coin storage unit 26 also has pressure relief bars corresponding to the first pressure relief bar 67 and the second pressure relief bar 68 . The first coin dispensing unit 23 is provided with two coin hoppers, and the second coin dispensing unit 25 is provided with one coin hopper. A simple calculation shows that when 10,000 100-yen coins enter the first coin dispensing unit 23, each coin hopper presses 5,000 coins. The second coin storage unit 26 stores 2,000 500 yen coins and weighs about 14 kg. A pressure relief mechanism similar to that of the first coin dispensing unit 23 is provided so that the coin hopper does not malfunction.

Next, a coin hopper that separates and pays out randomly piled coins one by one will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the coin hopper. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the coin hopper. A coin hopper is used for the first coin dispensing unit 23, the second coin dispensing unit 25, the first coin counting unit 27, and the second coin counting unit 29.

The coin hopper 70 can separate coins one by one, dispense them one by one, and detect or count the number of coins that have been dispensed. The main parts of the coin hopper 70 are a hopper body 63 , a separating part 62 and a storage container 61 . FIG. 5 shows a state in which the storage container 61 and the cover are removed so that the movement of the coins 71 can be seen, and is a view of the hopper main body 63 viewed from above.

Two coin hoppers are attached to the first coin dispensing unit 23 . The coin hopper is a device that separates the coins stored in the storage container 61 one by one by the separation unit 62 and discharges them. The operation of this device will be described. In addition to the first coin dispensing unit 23, one coin hopper is used for the second coin dispensing unit 25, two for the first coin counting unit 27, and one for the second coin counting unit 29, and the coins are collected in one unit. The number of coins is counted while ejecting them one by one.

The storage container 61 can store coins in bulk, and has an opening at a position corresponding to the disc 73 at the bottom. The upper surface of the hopper main body 63 is provided with a frame 72 for connecting the part including the lowest part of the storage container 61 and the separating part. A disk 73 provided with five holding openings 74 for holding coins 71 one by one and a wheel 76 for moving the separated coins 71 one by one to a discharge port 77 are arranged on the upper surface of the hopper body 63 . It is The coin 71 slides on the holding base 75 on the upper surface of the hopper body 63 as the disk 73 and the wheel 76 move. Once moved to the discharge port 77 , the coins 71 are detected by the counting sensor 78 and counted by the control unit 20 . The coin 71 moves from the disk 73 side to the wheel 76 side in the movement direction indicated by the dashed arrow 79 . The pin guides and moves the coin 71 .

The coins 71 in the lower part of the storage container 61 enter the holding opening 74 one by one and slide on the holding base 75 by rotating the disk 73 counterclockwise. A pin (not shown) moves the coin 71 in the moving direction indicated by the dashed arrow 79 . be led to The wheel 76 has five arms and rotates in conjunction with the holding openings 74 of the disk 73 . The disk 73 and wheel 76 are driven by a motor provided on the hopper body 63 . Operation is controlled by control unit 20 . The coins 71 piled in bulk in the storage container 61 can be separated one by one and discharged while being counted.

Next, the relationship between each piece of equipment arranged and used in the store will be explained. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining each piece of equipment in the store.

A management computer 80 , a money changer A 82 , a money changer B 83 , and a money changer C 84 are connected to the network 81 . That is, the management computer 80 can manage at least one or more change machines. The management computer 80 stores the amount of money, ie, the number of coins and banknotes, and the amount of money, ie, the amount of cash, stored in each change machine, and can perform various controls. Each money changer can detect the denomination and quantity of money deposited and dispensed, and can perform various controls. The denomination, number, and amount of stored money can be grasped and controlled.

Moreover, in a store, a plurality of automatic machines are installed to carry out predetermined processing on inserted money. For example, equipment A85, equipment B86, equipment C87, equipment D88, equipment E89, equipment F90, equipment G91, equipment H92, equipment I93, and the like. Automatic machines include game machines such as video game machines and prize game machines that enable predetermined operations when coins are inserted, vending machines that sell goods, and service machines that perform washing, drying, massage, and the like. Each of these automatic machines is provided with a safe for storing money such as inserted coins. When collecting sales proceeds, it is necessary to count the money in the safe and input it into the management computer 80 or the like to manage the cash in the store.

When collecting money from equipment, it is also possible to collectively manage a plurality of equipment. For example, the equipment G91, the equipment H92, and the equipment I93 are of the same kind placed side by side in a certain area on the same floor, and if it is convenient to collectively manage the sales, they may be treated as a group. Also, the equipment A85, equipment B86, and equipment C87 are prize machines with different prizes. Management computer 80 may allow for individual or group management.

When the amount of money stored in money changer A, money changer B, and money changer C changes due to deposits and withdrawals, the number, amount, and change of money for each denomination are stored in built-in storage means. is controlled by the control means to store the contents of These stored information are also sent to the management computer 80 . The network 81 may be a local network or a wide area network such as the Internet. Also, the communication means may be wireless or wired.

The management computer 80 manages a plurality of money changers connected to a network 81 such as a money changer A 82, a money changer B 83, and a money changer C 84, and equipment in the store, which constitute a money changer management system. .

Next, the management computer 80 will be explained. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a management computer.

The management machine control circuit 100 includes a CPU, and performs overall control of the management computer 80 according to a program stored in the ROM 101 .

A ROM 101 is storage means for storing control programs and set values. These programs and values have been described as being stored in the ROM 101, but other storage means such as a flash memory or HDD device can also be substituted.

The RAM 102 is a work area used for calculation of the management machine control circuit 100 and a memory used for temporary storage of data.

The DB memory 103 is storage means such as an HDD device or a flash memory, and stores information calculated by the control of the management machine control circuit 100 and information acquired from each money changer based on a predetermined rule. . Storage means for forming a database for storing the number and amount of money stored in association with each money changer for each denomination. In addition, the stored money is stored for each attribute such as the balance, the sales, and the exchange reserve. Information on desired conditions can be acquired by the management machine control circuit 100 .

The first communication means 104 is controlled by the management machine control circuit 100 and communicates with each money changer via the network 81 . The first communication means 104 may be wired or wireless.

The display device 105 is controlled by the management machine control circuit 100 and is management computer display means such as an LDC display for displaying information stored in the DB memory 103, characters such as instructions and commands, and images. The management computer display means may be a terminal device connected to a network. For example, the management computer 80 is a server, and may be a displayable mobile device such as a notebook computer or a smart phone connected to the server.

The input device 106 is controlled by the management machine control circuit 100 and is management computer input means such as a keyboard for inputting commands, data, etc. to the management machine control circuit 100 .

The card reader/writer 107 is controlled by the management machine control circuit 100 and can read or write information stored in the IC card. The management computer 80 acquires the reading information of the IC card. Then, a person who operates the management computer 80 is specified, and based on the information on the range of usage authority associated with the IC card in advance, it is possible to restrict the operation function so that the IC card can be used within the range of the usage authority. . In addition, since it is writable, it is possible to correct the information stored in the IC card and issue a new one.

Next, the change machine will be explained. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a change machine. A change machine A82 connected to the network 81 will be described. The change machine B83 and the change machine C84 also have the same configuration.

The change machine control circuit 110 includes a CPU, and according to a program stored in the memory 112, controls the entire change machine A82. A change machine control circuit 110 is included in the control unit 20 . The money changer A82 is controlled by the control unit 20 .

The memory 112 is storage means for storing control programs and set values, a work area for the change machine control circuit 110, temporary storage of information, and information such as set values. The memory 112 can be composed of storage means such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and HDD device. Information on stored money as a management database for storing and managing data such as the number and amount of money for each denomination, regarding the storage status for each attribute such as money exchange reserves, sales proceeds, and outstanding money. and storage means for storing the

The second communication means 111 is controlled by the money changer control circuit 110 and communicates with the management computer 80 via the network 81 . The second communication means 111 may be wired or wireless.

The card reader 11 is controlled by the change machine control circuit 110 and reads the IC card. The read data is obtained and controlled by the change machine control circuit 110 . It may be a contact type or a non-contact type. The IC card is used as an employee ID card to identify the store staff. The operator can be identified by reading the IC card.

The touch panel type display device 12 is a device in which a transparent touch panel is arranged on the LCD display device, and is controlled by the change machine control circuit 110 . The touch panel display device 12 displays menus, data, and images for operation, and allows input according to the position by touching the screen. The input signal is acquired by the change machine control circuit 110 and used for control. For example, it is possible to display a button on the touch panel type display device 12 and perform a process of judging that the button has been pressed when the button is touched. The touch panel type display device 12 is a change machine input means and a change machine display means.

The history database 113 includes storage means such as an HDD device and a flash memory, operates under the control of the change machine control circuit 110, and stores operation logs such as the time of each operation and log information such as images from the monitoring camera 15 according to a predetermined number. Memorize according to rules. It is updated each time the stored object changes due to deposit or withdrawal. In addition, each time an operation is performed, the operation status is stored as to what kind of operation has been performed. Also, the image data captured by the monitoring camera 15 is stored in chronological order. In this way, various data are stored under predetermined conditions. Time data can be obtained from a clock (not shown) and stored in association with the time data.

The door sensor 114 is a sensor that operates under the control of the money changer control circuit 110 and detects opening and closing of the door 3 . The signal output by the door sensor 114 changes due to the opening and closing of the door 3, which is acquired by the change machine control circuit 110 and used for control.

The lock device 14 operates under the control of the change machine control circuit 110 to lock and unlock the door 3 . The IC card touched by the card reader 11 is authenticated, and when it is determined that the person is capable of unlocking, the lock device 14 is unlocked under the control of the change machine control circuit 110 . When unlocked, the door 3 can be opened. When the door is opened, the door sensor 114 reacts, and the change machine control circuit 110 acquires the detection result.

The unit display device 22 is an LCD type display device that operates under the control of the money changer control circuit 110 and is arranged inside the money changer 1 . A menu display for changing the set value of the control unit 20 and an input value are displayed.

The unit input device 21 is a ten-key type input device that operates under the control of the money changer control circuit 110 and is arranged inside the money changer 1 . An input value for changing the set value of the control unit 20 is entered.

The speaker 13 operates under the control of the change machine control circuit 110 and emits sounds such as voice and melody. The frequency, period, volume, etc. are controlled by the change machine control circuit 110 . For example, an alarm can be sounded if unauthorized access occurs.

The monitoring camera 15 operates under the control of the change machine control circuit 110 and takes an image. The photographed image data is acquired by the change machine control circuit 110 and stored in the history database 113 and the memory 112 . It also includes a microphone to pick up ambient sounds at the same time. Time data is acquired by the change machine control circuit 110 from a clock (not shown), and the time data is associated and stored. It is possible to make it possible to know the time when the photograph was taken.

The banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 31 operates under the control of the money changer control circuit 110, and performs banknote deposit/withdrawal. The denomination and number of bills to be deposited and withdrawn are acquired by the money changer control circuit 110 and used for control.

For example, when 10,000 yen bills are deposited from the bill deposit opening 9, five 1,000 yen bills and one 5,000 yen bill are ejected from the bill dispensing opening 10 after being identified as 10,000 yen bills. You control money. For example, there is control to eject equivalent coins of different denominations according to settings and input instructions, such as five 100-yen coins, one 500-yen coin, four 1,000-yen banknotes, and one 5,000-yen banknote. can.

The coin identification unit 46 operates under the control of the change machine control circuit 110, identifies the denomination and authenticity of the coins received from the coin receiving port 6, and counts the number of coins. Information on the identified coin is acquired by the change machine control circuit 110 and used for control. If the identified coin is a predetermined coin of 100 yen or 500 yen, it is sent to the received coin sorting unit 48, and if it is a counterfeit coin or another denomination, it is sent to the coin return path 47 and is sent to the coin return unit 51. to the coin payout port 7.

For example, since the change machine control circuit 110 can acquire that 100-yen and 500-yen coins have been deposited, if the number of coins stored in the door coin storage unit 115 is counted, the balance for each denomination can be obtained. can be used for control.

The deposited coin sorting unit 48 operates under the control of the money changer control circuit 110, and stores the deposited coins in the door coin storage section 115 based on the denomination of the deposited coins and the authenticity information. Door coin storage unit 115 includes a first coin door safe 49 for storing 100-yen coins and a second coin door safe 50 for storing 500-yen coins. By changing the conveying direction of the deposited coins, they are stored in respective door safes. For example, a lever is driven by an actuator such as a solenoid to switch the conveying direction. If it is a 100-yen coin, it is sent to the first coin door safe 49, and if it is a 500-yen coin, it is sent to the second coin door safe 50.例文帳に追加

The first coin counting unit 27 operates under the control of the money changer control circuit 110 to count the coins inserted into the first coin inserting unit 28 one by one and send them to the first coin storage unit 24 . The counting result can be acquired by the money changer control circuit 110 and used for control.

The first coin payout unit 23 operates under the control of the money changer control circuit 110, and counts and discharges the coins stored in the first coin storage unit 24 one by one. The counting result can be acquired by the money changer control circuit 110 and used for control.

For example, when exchanging 1,000-yen bills for 100-yen coins, after it is determined that the 1,000-yen bills have been deposited, the 100-yen coins stored in the first coin storage unit 24 are counted one by one. While doing so, 10 sheets are ejected.

The second coin counting unit 29 operates under the control of the change machine control circuit 110 to count the coins inserted into the second coin inserting unit 30 one by one and send them to the second coin storage unit 26 . The counting result can be acquired by the money changer control circuit 110 and used for control.

The second coin payout unit 25 operates under the control of the change machine control circuit 110, and counts and discharges the coins stored in the second coin storage unit 26 one by one. The counting result can be acquired by the money changer control circuit 110 and used for control.

For example, when exchanging 1,000-yen bills for 500-yen coins, after it is determined that the 1,000-yen bills have been deposited, the 500-yen coins stored in the second coin storage unit 26 are counted one by one. Two cards are ejected while doing so.

Next, main information stored in the management system will be explained. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining main information included in the management system. The main information stored in the management system is information about staff, information about equipment, and information about currency in equipment in the store.

The management system can register staff who operate the management system as staff information. The management system has multiple functions. In addition, the operating staff will have an IC card, and the equipment will be equipped with a card reader. By having the card reader authenticate the IC card, it is possible to identify the person who operates the equipment. By setting operable functions for the staff in advance, it is possible to operate the store according to the staff. For example, if all operations are allowed to anyone, there is a risk of fraud. In addition, if an operation to hide fraud is performed, there is a problem such as a delay in discovering fraud.

Attribute information such as a staff unique number, name, authority, IC card number, biometric authentication information, password, e-mail address, and validity information can be registered for each staff member. The staff unique number is a unique number assigned to each staff member. The name is information indicating the name of each staff member. Authority is information such as a value indicating a rank according to the range of operable functions. For example, an administrator who can operate the entire management system, an administrator who can use some functions, an administrator who can only browse data, and the like are stored as rank values. The IC card number is a unique number of the IC card carried by the staff. The biometric authentication information is biometric information such as fingerprints and vein information of the staff, and is information that can identify the staff. A password is information indicating a password for identifying a staff member. Biometric authentication information and passwords are used to identify staff. The e-mail address is information indicating the contact information from the management system to each staff member. Efficacy information is information that indicates whether staff can use the management system. For example, use of the management system can be restricted in the event of loss of the IC card, long vacations, or other problems in the operation of the management system.

In this way, information about the staff is stored as setting values in association with the staff, and used for various controls of the management system. For example, functions can be restricted according to the staff. It can also be used for searching databases and associating information.

The management system can register equipment to be managed as equipment information. Attribute information such as a number, a device code, a device name, a model, a type, a classification, and a device unique number can be registered for each device. The number is the item number attached for easy management at the time of registration and browsing. The equipment code is a unique number assigned to each piece of equipment on the management system. The equipment name is information indicating a name given to each equipment for easy understanding. The model is information indicating the model of each device, such as a money changer, a video game machine, or a prize machine. The type is the type of each piece of equipment, and is information indicating what kind of function the piece of equipment has, for example, currency exchange, sales, and the like. The classification is information indicating that the equipment satisfies predetermined conditions, such as indicating the installation location or equipment handled by a specific person in charge. The device specific number is a unique number assigned to a device managed by a system other than the management system, such as a serial number.

In this way, information relating to each piece of equipment is stored as a setting value in association with each piece of equipment, and used for various controls of the management system. It can be used for searching databases and for correlating information.

The management system includes a database that stores various data in association with each piece of equipment registered as equipment-specific money information. As a result, it is possible to easily obtain the stored data regarding a desired item, and to easily store new data or updated data.

For example, in association with each piece of equipment, the amount information by denomination, the presence or absence of a door safe, the amount information by door safe, the presence or absence of sales proceeds, the amount information for sales proceeds by denomination, the amount information for reserve funds by denomination, actual inspection, etc. Stores the amount information by denomination at the time and uses it for various controls of the management system. If either the amount or the number of bills is known for each denomination, the other can be calculated. The data stored in association with the equipment can be adjusted according to the form of use and the method of operation.

The main operations of the management system are performed by programs running on the management computer 80 . In addition, it is possible to acquire information from money changer A82, money changer B83, and money changer C84 connected to the network, or pass information. In addition, the money changer A82, the money changer B83, and the money changer C84 can operate independently, communicate with the management computer 80, and operate while being related to each other. Information is transmitted from the change machine A82, the change machine B83, and the change machine C84 to the management computer 80, and the management computer 80 can update the database based on the received information.

In addition, the management computer 80 acquires information from each exchange machine A82, exchange machine B83, exchange machine C84, and the management computer 80 periodically, for example, every 10 seconds. When data communication is performed for each event such as an operation, data communication may be performed frequently. In particular, the more change machines that are connected, the higher the frequency of communication, which can lead to the problem of not being able to perform data communication when necessary. Therefore, it is preferable to perform data communication collectively at predetermined time intervals to prevent communication failures.

Next, main operations when the money changer A82, the money changer B83, the money changer C84 and the management computer 80 are connected will be described. FIG. 10 is a flow chart explaining the operation of branching to each function of the money changer.

A staff who operates the money changer 1 holds an IC card possessed by the staff over a card reader 11 before starting operation of the money changer A82.

First, in step S1, based on the unique number of the IC card read by the card reader 11 of the money changer A82, it is compared with pre-stored staff information to determine whether the staff is operable. If the operation is possible, the process proceeds to step S2. If the operation is not possible, the process proceeds to step S3.

In step S<b>3 , the history of this operation is stored in the history database 113 . Information such as time, operator, imaging data, etc. is stored. Also, the acquired data is transmitted to the management computer 80 . Transmission to the management computer 80 can also be performed periodically, such as at a predetermined timing, such as every 10 seconds. Further, when the door 3 is forcibly opened and the door sensor 114 is detected, control is performed to sound an alarm sound through the speaker 13 .

In step S2, the lock device 14 operates to unlock the door 3 and open the door 3. Then, the maintenance menu is displayed on the touch panel type display device 12 .

Here, the screen of the maintenance menu displayed on the touch panel type display device 12 of the money changer A82 will be described using FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the maintenance menu of the money changer.

A total amount column 120 for displaying the theoretical amount of all the coins stored in the money changer A82, a total reserve column 121 for displaying the total amount of exchange reserves, and a sales amount for displaying the total amount of sales. A total amount column 122 is displayed at the top.

In the middle row, the amount-of-money information for each denomination of the money changer A82 is displayed in the list display column 123 . For each denomination, the exchange reserve amount, in the case of a denomination with a door safe, the amount in the door safe, the sales proceeds, and the total amount are displayed.

Buttons are displayed in the menu display field 124 at the bottom. Touching this button will perform that function. Buttons representing the functions of reserve collection, reserve replenishment, sales collection, sales collection, and inspection are displayed. This is an example, and if there are other menus, they will be displayed further. If it cannot be displayed in the area, a scroll bar is displayed to allow the user to move the screen so that it can be displayed.

Here, return to the flowchart and continue the description. Next, in step S4, from the menu display column 124 of the maintenance menu, it is determined whether or not the button of the desired function was touched, that is, if the button was pressed, which function button was pressed. Move to the processing to be performed. If the pressed button is the reserve money collection button, go to step S5. If the reserve money replenishment button, go to step S6. If the sales proceeds collection button, go to step S7. If the sales proceeds collection button, go to step S8. If it is a cash inspection button, the process proceeds to each process of step S9. Here, the cash inspection button is displayed when there is an instruction from the management computer 80 to shift to the cash inspection mode. In this case, processing can be performed to prevent other buttons from being pressed. The details of the cash inspection will be described later.

Here, at the store, an ID card is given to the staff. This ID card can be read by a card reader 11 provided in the equipment. A contact type card such as a magnetic card may be used, but a non-contact type card is preferable considering the frequency of use and the influence of dust. A staff individual number is stored in the ID card to distinguish the person in charge from other persons in charge. In order to make it visible, information such as the staff individual number, face photo, and name is printed.

The attribute information registered for each staff is transmitted from the management system to each money changer, and each money changer stores the attribute information registered for each staff. Such information is transmitted from the management system to each money changer every time there is a change in registration, and is reflected in each money changer. The operation of the money changer 1 can be controlled based on the latest information.

When the staff holds the ID card over the card reader 11 of the money changer 1 to read the data, the money changer control circuit 110 of the control means stores the information of the read ID card and the staff information acquired from the management computer 80. authentication based on In other words, the ID card information and the acquired staff information are compared, and operations corresponding to the matching staff authority information are permitted. Furthermore, it is also possible to make the person enter a password, compare the passwords, and confirm the impersonation of the person in charge. When it is determined that the person is a legitimate person in charge, for example, the lock device 14 of the door 3 of the money changer 1 may be unlocked to allow operation inside the money changer 1 . The lock device 14 can use an electronic lock that can be locked and unlocked by moving a lock bar by driving means such as a motor or a solenoid.

The surveillance camera 15 is always shooting. The operation is completed from a predetermined time before the ID card is held over the card reader 11, for example, the time when the door 3 is closed or the photographing information for the predetermined time is stored in the operation log. The predetermined time is the time from approaching the money changer A82 to leaving, for example, about 10 seconds. As an operation log, recording of the operation log is started when the ID card is held over the card reader 11 . The operation log is stored in association with the date and time and the operator. When checking the history of the operation log, it is possible to check the date and time, the person who performed the operation, the details of the operation, and the video of the details of the operation. It is also possible to search the operation log based on these pieces of information. In addition to operation information such as sensor operation and input, it is also possible to confirm the operation details by means of images.

The operation log is generated based on information such as operation and state when the state of the money changer A 82 changes, and is recorded in the history database 113 . It is also transmitted to and acquired by the management computer 80 . For example, when the door 3 is opened or closed, when it is detected that a coin is clogged or the coin storage unit is full, when the amount of money received and the number of each denomination are counted, when money is deposited or dispensed, For example, the IC card is held over the card reader 11 . Images are captured by the monitoring camera 15 for a period from a predetermined time before the state change to a predetermined time after the state change, and stored. Time data is acquired from a clock (not shown) in the money changer A82, and if the time IC card is authenticated, who did what at what time can be stored, and a photographed image can also be acquired. The image of the monitoring camera 15 can be stored in association with the operation log for the operation from a predetermined time before the start of operation of the money changer A82 to a predetermined time after the end of the operation.

When the staff brings the IC card close to the card reader 11, the IC card is authenticated. At that time, if old information is stored in the money changer A82, there is a risk of unauthorized operation. Therefore, the IC card for the staff is registered in the management system of the management computer 80, and the information about the staff including the latest IC card information when the management computer 80 is updated or the power of the money changer A82 is turned on is sent to the money changer A82. is sent by communication means such as radio. Therefore, control can always be performed based on the latest data, and information based on the latest data is recorded in the operation log.

For example, in the management system of the management computer 80, the lower limit of the storage amount represented by the storage amount or the number of sheets for each denomination of the exchange reserve is set and stored as a set value for each money changer. A lower limit value set as a predetermined range is set as a threshold value, and when it is detected that the value falls below the threshold value, a notification is made to replenish the denomination of the denomination determined to be insufficient in the reserve. For notification, the e-mail address of a predetermined person in charge is acquired from the person in charge database of the management computer 80, and an e-mail containing instructions for replenishment, the change machine to which replenishment is to be made, and the denomination is sent to the e-mail address. It is also possible to include detailed data such as the replenishment source safe, the denominations to be replenished, and the number of replenishments. The message is also displayed on the management screen of the management computer 80 in the same way. The staff to send the email can be pre-set, such as a pre-set staff, or all staff with authorization to fill.

The notification on the management screen of the management computer 80 may call attention and encourage replenishment by displaying a list of equipment differently from other equipment, such as highlighting.

Also, the staff member who received the e-mail may reply to the e-mail, thereby agreeing to carry out the replenishment work. By replying to the e-mail, the staff member who replied the e-mail carries out the replenishment work. When replying the mail, the mail can be parsed and the staff, replenishment destination, replenishment source, denomination and quantity of the reserve to be replenished can be obtained by the system. Authentication is performed by holding the ID card over the card reader of the money changer at the replenishment source. When the door opens and the collection button is pressed from the management menu of the money changer, the denomination and number of coins to be partially collected are displayed. When the confirmation button is pressed, the exchange reserve to be replenished is paid out. Withdraw the exchange reserve that has been paid out. Close the change machine door. Next, take out the paid-out currency exchange reserve and go to the currency exchange machine to be replenished. Authentication is performed by holding the ID card over the card reader of the money changer at the replenishment destination. The door opens, and from the money changer's management menu, press the refill button. Insert the exchange money you have into the slot. The amount of exchanged money thrown in is counted and stored in the exchange reserve storage unit. The number of bills counted for each denomination is managed as money exchange reserve information. Although it is preferable that the amount paid out and the amount put in match, there may be cases where they do not match due to unforeseen reasons. The system may be configured to manage inspections and manage unknown charges.

Next, operation of each function will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15. FIG.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of collecting the exchange reserve money of the money changer. This is the continuation of the process jumped from step S5.

For example, the case of moving the exchange reserve money from the money changer A82 to the money changer B83 will be described. The denomination and the number of exchange reserves to be transferred from the exchange machine A82 of the transfer source are specified and paid out. The money amount information of the money changer A82 is corrected at the time of payment. Furthermore, it is put into the change machine B83 of the destination, counted, and stored. The money amount information of the money changer B83 is corrected at the stage when it is stored. Also, if the information on the transfer of exchange money from the money changer A82 to the money changer B83 is acquired by the money changer A82 or the money changer B83, sufficient information to be managed by the management system regarding the movement can be acquired. In other words, the information includes equipment at the source and destination, the denomination and number of items to be moved, and the date and time of the move.

First, a process of paying out the exchange reserve money from the exchange machine A82 of the movement source by designating the denomination and the number of coins is performed. The reserve money recovery process will be described as the process after the reserve money recovery button is pressed and the process moves to step S5.

In step S10, processing for selecting equipment to be supplemented is performed. After the equipment to be replenished is selected, the process proceeds to step S11.

In step S11, the denomination and the number of coins to be collected are input. After the input, if the button to start collection is pressed, the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, the number of coins paid out is displayed for each denomination as the collection status.

In step S13, it is determined whether or not the specified denomination and number of coins have been paid out, and if so, the process proceeds to step S14.

The staff takes out the dispensed money out of the change machine A82 and closes the door 3. It is determined whether the door 3 is closed, and if it is detected that the door 3 is closed, the process proceeds to the next step S15.

In step S15, the management computer 80 is sent to the management computer 80, the history data of the processing, the payment information of the exchange reserve money such as the denominations and the number of coins dispensed from the money changer A82, and the information about the stored money. The transmission to the management computer 80, which may be transmitted after collection is completed, can be transmitted by detecting that the door 3 has been closed. Moreover, you may transmit at a regular timing.

Next, the operation screen of the money changer for the exchange money collection operation will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the operation of selecting equipment when collecting exchange reserves. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the operation of inputting the denomination and the number of coins when collecting the money exchange reserve.

In FIG. 17, the screen of the touch panel type display device 12 displays the theoretical total amount of money and the like on the upper stage. A replenishment destination list display area 125, which is a list of selectable replenishment destination equipment, is arranged in the middle stage. A list of replenishment destinations is displayed, so select a replenishment destination from this list. For each piece of equipment, information such as item number, equipment code, equipment name, etc. is displayed so that the target equipment can be determined. You can select equipment from this list. The money changer B, which is the selected equipment, is displayed as the replenishment destination selection object equipment 126 so as to be distinguishable from the other equipment.

When the partial collection button 127 in the lower menu display field 124 is selected, it is displayed so as to be distinguishable from other buttons. Partial collection is a mode in which the denomination and number of coins are designated and collected, and full collection is a mode in which all the coins are collected from the equipment.

When the partial collection button 127 is pressed, the screen switches to a screen for inputting the denomination and the number of coins. In FIG. 18, a denomination column 128 indicating the denomination, a reserve column 129 indicating the stored amount and the number of exchange reserves, an input column 130 indicating the amount to be collected and the number of coins, and a recovery column 131 indicating the discharged amount and the number of coins. is displayed. The value of each item is displayed corresponding to the denomination of the denomination column 128 .

In the input field 130, the payout number of each denomination is input. The amount is calculated according to the number of sheets and displayed above the number of sheets.

When a partial collection start button in the lower menu display field 124 is selected, collection is started. That is, the inputted number of coins are discharged from the storage units for the respective denominations. Since the number of sheets discharged and the amount of money are displayed in the recovery column 131, the operation status can be confirmed. FIG. 18 shows a state in which the designated number of sheets is collected after the number of sheets to be collected is input and the partial collection start button is pressed. It can be seen that the collected amount and the number of sheets have reached the instructed number of sheets. In this state, the payout is stopped, waiting for the completion button to be pressed.

When the collection is completed, the completion button in the menu display column 124 at the bottom is pressed.

The reserve column 129 can display the amount corresponding to the number of sheets collected during the collection operation, or can display the initial amount. If it is considered that the collection will be completed when the door 3 is closed, the data may be changed to the amount obtained by subtracting the collected amount from the initial amount in the reserve column 129 when the door 3 is closed.

Next, the operation of replenishing the exchange reserve will be described. FIG. 12 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of replenishing the exchange reserve of the money changer. This is the continuation of the process jumped from step S6.

For example, the case of moving the exchange reserve money from the money changer A82 to the money changer B83 will be described. After collecting the money exchange reserve to be replenished from the money changer A82 of the movement source, the money exchange reserve is thrown into the money changer B83, counted, and stored. The money amount information of the money changer B83 is corrected at the stage when it is stored. Also, if the information on the transfer of exchange money from the money changer A82 to the money changer B83 is acquired by the money changer A82 or the money changer B83, sufficient information to be managed by the management system regarding the movement can be acquired. In other words, the information includes equipment at the source and destination, the denomination and number of items to be moved, and the date and time of the move.

The reserve replenishment process will be described as the process after the IC card is authenticated at the change machine B83 at the destination, the reserve replenishment button is pressed, and the process proceeds to step S6.

In step S20, a process of selecting equipment to be supplemented is performed. After the equipment to be replenished is selected, the money exchange reserve collected from the money changer A82 is put into the money changer B83. Then press the replenishment start button. When the replenishment start button is pressed, the process proceeds to step S21.

In step S21, the replenishment status is displayed. That is, the number of bills counted by denomination is displayed.

In step S22, it is determined whether or not all the inserted exchange reserves have been replenished, and if completed, the process proceeds to step S23. If not completed, the process moves to step S21 to display the replenishment state and determine whether or not it has been completed.

In step S23, it is determined whether or not the staff has closed the door 3 of the exchange machine B83.

In step S24, the management computer 80 is sent to the management computer 80, the history data of the processing, the reserve information such as the denominations and the number of coins replenished to the money changer B83, and the information about the stored money. The transmission to the management computer 80, which may be transmitted after the replenishment is completed, can be transmitted by detecting that the door 3 is closed. Moreover, you may transmit at a regular timing.

Next, the operation screen of the money changer for the exchange money replenishment operation will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the equipment selection operation when replenishing the exchange reserve. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the operation when replenishing the exchange reserve.

In FIG. 19, on the screen of the touch panel display device 12, the theoretical total amount of money and the like are displayed in the upper row. A replenishment source list display area 132, which is a list of selectable replenishment source equipment, is arranged in the middle stage. A list of replenishment sources is displayed, and a replenishment source is selected from this list. For each piece of equipment, information such as item number, equipment code, equipment name, etc. is displayed so that the target equipment can be determined. You can select equipment from this list. The money changer A, which is the selected equipment, is displayed as the replenishment source selection target equipment 133 so as to be distinguishable from the other equipment.

When the replenishment start button in the lower menu display field 124 is selected, it is displayed so as to be distinguishable from other buttons. The determination button is a button for performing processing for determining the equipment selected in the replenishment source list display area 132 .

When the replenishment start button is pressed, the screen switches to a screen that displays the state. In FIG. 20, corresponding to the denomination column indicating the denomination, a reserve column 134 indicating the stored amount of the exchange reserve, a replenishment column 135 indicating the replenished amount and the number of coins, the reserve column 134 and the replenishment column. A total column 136 showing the total amount of 135 is displayed. Amount and quantity are displayed. The amount of the reserve column 134 can be updated and displayed during replenishment, or the original amount can be displayed.

In the replenishment column 135, the amount is calculated according to the number of replenishments for each denomination and displayed above the number of replenishments.

Also, the value of each item is displayed corresponding to the denomination in the denomination column. Since the number of replenished sheets and the amount of money are displayed, the operation status can be confirmed.

When the replenishment is completed, the completion button in the lower menu display field 124 is pressed. Also, if it is considered that the replenishment will be completed when the door 3 is closed, the data may be changed to an amount obtained by adding the replenished amount to the initial amount in the reserve column 129 when the door 3 is closed. .

Next, the operation of collecting the proceeds from the equipment installed in the store will be described.

Sales proceeds can be collected from equipment such as automatic machines installed in the store and temporarily stored in the money changer. The temporarily stored sales proceeds can be recognized as sales proceeds when stored, and can be reflected in the management system. The money in the safe inside the automatic machine is not recognized as sales in the management system at this point. By counting and storing for each denomination by the money changer, the amount of sales can be identified and recognized as the amount of sales.

In addition, the money changer that has collected the sales proceeds uses the collected money as a money exchange reserve. In the money changer, when money is exchanged, the money is exchanged in an equivalent manner, so the total amount of stored money does not change even if money is exchanged. Also, if the sales proceeds are temporarily stored, the total amount increases by that amount. If you don't collect it, the total amount will not decrease. In other words, even if the sales proceeds are stored in the money changer and used as money exchange reserves, the total amount in the money changer does not change, and only the denomination of money changes. Denominations and numbers of exchange reserves and sales are counted at the time of deposits and withdrawals.

By temporarily storing the money actually collected from each device in the change machine C84, the sales amount can be stored in association with the device or group from which the money was collected, and can be reflected in the management system. This example will be explained. The denominations collected from equipment in the store are 100 yen, 500 yen, and the like. The sales money put into the change machine C84 is counted. Furthermore, when the count is made, it is associated with each piece of equipment or each collection group that collectively collects a plurality of pieces of equipment, and this information is acquired and recognized by the money changer C84 and the management system, and various controls can be performed based on this value. become. The management system can grasp that the sales proceeds are in the store.

The sales proceeds carried from the safes of the equipment and put into the money changer C84 are counted, and the counting result is added to the balance information of the money changer C84. At the same time, it is added to the sales proceeds and also to the exchange reserve. This sales proceeds can also be used as currency exchange money. The sales money put into the money changer C84 is counted by the first coin counting unit 27 or the second coin counting unit 29 . The counted 100-yen coins are stored in the first coin storage unit 24 and the 500-yen coins are stored in the second coin storage unit 26 . The sales associated with each piece of equipment are attribute information, and information corresponding to existence of sales is added to information on the presence/absence of sales, so that the sales can be managed as sales information.

First, before explaining the operation of the change machine C84, the processing on the management screen of the management computer 80 will be explained. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the operation of selecting an object to be collected. On the management screen, you can switch between multiple windows using tabs. For example, there are four tabs: 1st screen, 2nd screen, 3rd screen, and 4th screen. In this example, the third screen 140 is selected.

A list of selectable equipment and the like is displayed on the left side of the screen, and a list of selected equipment and the like is displayed on the right side of the screen. A window 141 classified by collection group and a window 142 classified by equipment can be selected for selectable equipment. A bill collection group is used to collectively manage the sales of a plurality of pieces of equipment. For example, it can be used to collectively collect and manage equipment of the same type in a certain area instead of managing them individually. Also, a money collection cart may be used to collectively manage the collected sales proceeds. Also, you can collect money by equipment. For the search condition 143, for example, a search is performed using various data items stored in association with equipment so that a list of equipment indicated by 2F as a classification can be displayed, and the list is displayed. The contents searched here are displayed in a list at the bottom.

When a cursor 144 indicated by a dotted line is aligned with an object to be collected and a move button 145 for moving the object in the direction indicated by the arrow is pressed, the object 146 selected as the object to be collected is displayed in the right column. To cancel the selection, move the cursor to the desired target from among the selected targets and press the arrow button pointing to the left.

In this way, you select what you want to collect. The selected target data to be collected is transmitted to each of the money changer A82, money changer B83, and money changer C84. In each money changer, the received and acquired object data is acquired and used for various controls. Before each money changer collects the sales proceeds of the equipment, the management computer 80 selects the equipment to be collected or the collection group, and transfers the information to the money changer so that the money changer can be controlled. Allow them to work in relation to each other.

FIG. 13 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of collecting the proceeds from the equipment of the money changer. This is the continuation of the process jumped from step S7. The collected sales proceeds are sorted by equipment or collection group, and collection processing is performed. Collected sales proceeds are put into an input port such as a first coin input unit 28 or a second coin input unit 30. - 特許庁

First, in step S30, the equipment or collection group corresponding to the sales proceeds to be input is selected from the collection target equipment or collection groups acquired from the management computer 80. FIG. Select the target item from the list and press the start collection button.

Next, in step S31, the inserted coins are counted and stored in a container such as the first coin storage unit 24 or the second coin storage unit 26 for storing the exchange reserve.

Next, in step S32, the collection status is displayed.

Next, in step S33, it is determined whether or not the money collection is completed. If not completed, the process proceeds to step S31, and if completed, the process proceeds to step S34.

Next, in step S34, it is determined whether or not collection of money from all collection objects has been completed. If it has been completed, the process proceeds to step S35. If not completed, the process proceeds to step S30, where the collection target is selected and the proceeds of the equipment are input, and the proceeds collection process is continued.

Next, in step S35, it is determined whether or not the staff has closed the door 3 of the money changer C84.

In step S36, the processing history data, sales information such as the denominations and the number of coins collected by the money changer C84, and information on the stored money are transmitted to the management computer 80. FIG. The transmission to the management computer 80, which may be transmitted after the collection of money is completed, can be transmitted by detecting that the door 3 has been closed. Moreover, you may transmit at a regular timing.

Next, the operation screen of the money changer for the sales collection operation will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the operation of selecting an object to be collected. FIG. 22 is a first diagram for explaining the operation of collecting the proceeds. FIG. 23 is a second diagram for explaining the operation of collecting sales proceeds.

When collecting sales proceeds, select equipment or a collection group. In FIG. 35, the screen of the touch panel type display device 12 displays the total amount of the theoretical amount of money and the like in the upper part. A collection target list display area 150, which is a list of selectable equipment for collecting sales proceeds, is arranged in the middle stage. A list of collection targets will be displayed, so select a collection target from this list. For each piece of equipment or collection group, information such as item number, equipment code, equipment name, etc., that can be determined by the target equipment or collection group is displayed. From this, you can select equipment or collection groups. The equipment code of the equipment name of the selected equipment, 1F Prize, is G001. Those whose equipment code starts with G are collection groups. It is possible to determine whether the equipment itself or the bill collection group is based on the equipment code. The selected target is displayed so as to be distinguishable from other equipment. In the example, the frame line becomes thicker and it becomes possible to distinguish it from others. In addition, a collection group with an equipment code of G002 and an equipment name of 1F Video, and a single equipment object with an equipment code of 2F005 and an equipment name of 2F Prize A are displayed.

When the collection start button in the lower menu display field 124 is selected, it is displayed so as to be distinguishable from other buttons. The determination button is a button for performing processing for determining the equipment selected in the collection target list display area 150 .

When the money collection start button is pressed, the screen switches to a screen that displays the status. In FIG. 22, in correspondence with the denomination column indicating the denomination, the sales column 151 indicating the amount of the sales proceeds, the collection column 152 indicating the collected and replenished amount and the number of sheets, the sales column 151 and the collection column. A total column 153 showing the total amount of 152 is displayed. Amount and quantity are displayed. It is possible to update and display the amount of money in the collection field 152 during counting during collection.

In the money collection column 152, the amount is calculated according to the number of replenished coins of each denomination and displayed above the number of coins.

Also, the value of each item is displayed corresponding to the denomination in the denomination column. Since the number and amount of money collected are displayed, the operation status can be confirmed.

When the money collection is completed, the completion button in the lower menu display field 124 is pressed. The same process is performed when collecting other sales proceeds to be collected.

FIG. 23 shows an example of a case in which sales to be collected are already collected and another sales to be collected is to be collected. 50,000 yen has already been collected from sales of which the denomination in the sales amount column 151 is 500 yen. In this state, 300 coins of 100 yen are collected for 30,000 yen, and 40 coins of 500 yen are collected for 20,000 yen. It shows that the total is 100,000 yen. In this way, it is possible to continuously collect money from collection targets and temporarily store the proceeds in the money changer C84. The sales information temporarily stored in the money changer C84 is transmitted to the management computer 80, acquired by the management system, and can be controlled.

Next, the operation of collecting the stored sales proceeds collected from each piece of equipment from the change machine will be described. By collecting the sales at the money changer, the management computer 80 acquires sales information such as the sales amount to be collected at the time of collection. This sales proceeds are not stored in each equipment, but are stored in the money changer that collected them. Since the money changer can count money when it is dispensed, it is possible to easily collect the stored proceeds. The sales proceeds can be easily transferred even on the management system. In other words, by performing the process of collecting the proceeds at the money changer, the proceeds can be transferred on the management system.

Also, when collecting the proceeds from the money changer, the money is withdrawn from the money changer based on a predetermined condition. Calculate the denomination and number of withdrawals based on the sales amount and conditions. For example, the number of coins that can be paid out is paid out in descending order of denominations. As another example, denominations are given priority, and the number of coins that can be paid out is paid out in that order. Alternatively, the number of coins for each denomination is input and the payout is made based on the input value. In this way, the proceeds can be collected under predetermined conditions.

Denominations not used for exchange can be paid out preferentially. For example, since the denomination with the largest amount is not used for exchange, the number of coins that can be dispensed is paid out in order from that denomination. Specifically, if there are 10,000 yen bills, the first 10,000 yen bills are paid out. Money changers often exchange large denominations for smaller denominations. Since it is desirable to reduce the frequency of replenishment of the money exchange reserve in the money changer, it is preferable to leave small denominations of money used for money change in the money changer as much as possible. Also, the proceeds may be paid out based on the denominations that the customer wants to keep. For example, denominations that are not paid out can be specified. In any case, the proceeds will be paid out according to the determined conditions. All proceeds will be collected. When collecting sales proceeds, coins are collected even if there are no banknotes. This is because the money changer is a temporary storage place and may not always have banknotes. In addition, half-finished collection, such as leaving a few hundred yen left over, is not desirable because it complicates management.

FIG. 14 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of collecting the money collected by the money changer. This is the continuation of the process jumped from step S8.

First, in step S40, a storage destination for storing the proceeds to be collected from the change machine C84 is selected. Select the target item from the list and press the Collect All button. When the button is pressed, the process proceeds to step S41.

Next, in step S41, the denomination and the number of coins to be collected as the proceeds are calculated. As described above, the denominations and number of bills to be collected are calculated according to predetermined conditions. Or enter a condition.

Next, in step S42, the denomination and number of coins obtained as a result of the calculation are paid out, and the status of the payout process is displayed.

Next, in step S43, it is determined whether or not the collection of the proceeds has been completed. If not completed, the process proceeds to step S42.

Next, in step S44, it is determined whether or not the staff has closed the door 3 of the money changer C84.

In step S45, the processing history data, sales information such as the denominations and the number of coins collected from the money changer C84, and information on stored money are transmitted to the management computer 80. FIG. The transmission to the management computer 80, which may be transmitted after collection is completed, can be transmitted by detecting that the door 3 has been closed. Moreover, you may transmit at a regular timing.

Next, the operation screen of the money changer for the sales collection operation will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the operation when collecting sales proceeds. FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the operation of selecting the storage destination of the collected sales proceeds. FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining the operation of collecting sales proceeds.

In FIG. 24, a total amount of money in reserve column for displaying the theoretical amount of all the coins stored in the money changer C84, a reserve total column for displaying the total amount of exchange reserves, and a total amount of sales proceeds are displayed. The total sales amount column is displayed in the upper row. 401,000 yen, 401,000 yen, and 100,000 yen are displayed, respectively.

In the middle row, the amount of each item by denomination of the money changer C84 is displayed. Corresponding to the denomination column indicating the denomination, a reserve column 154 indicating the stored amount of the exchange reserve, a sales column 155 indicating the amount of the sales, and a reserve column 154 are provided for the amount of money stored in the door safe. A total column 156 showing the total amount is displayed. The door safe is a storage unit in which, when exchanging money, the money put in as money to be exchanged is not automatically transported to the storage unit for the reserve money for exchange, but is stored separately. Since it is arranged at the door 3, it is called a door safe. It can be seen that the sales proceeds are included in the exchange reserve or total. Furthermore, the column of sales is divided and displayed so that only the sales can be understood. It is made possible to understand how much sales proceeds that can be used for currency exchange are included.

When the sales proceeds collection button in the menu display field 124 at the bottom is selected, processing for collecting sales proceeds is started, and the screen is switched.

FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the operation of selecting the storage destination of the collected sales proceeds. When the sales proceeds collection process is started, first, the destination for the collected sales proceeds is selected. A sales proceeds storage destination list display area 157, which is a list of selectable equipment for storing sales proceeds to be collected, is displayed. Since a list of storage destinations for collected sales proceeds is displayed, the object to be the storage destination is selected from the list. Contents such as the item number, equipment code, and equipment name that can identify the target equipment are displayed. In the example, the equipment name is selected as the sales deposit box. The selected target is displayed so as to be distinguishable from other equipment. In the example, the frame line becomes thicker and it becomes possible to distinguish it from others. When the all collection button is pressed after the determination is made, the proceeds are discharged and the screen is switched.

FIG. 26 shows a screen displayed so as to show the state when the proceeds are collected. The denomination and number of sales proceeds collected and the denomination and number of sales proceeds to be collected are displayed. Based on the calculation result, the money is discharged from the storage unit of each denomination and displayed.

The sales amount column 158 displays the sales amount stored in the money changer C84 by denomination corresponding to the denomination column. A collection column 159 displays the amount collected during the collection operation. Also, the number of sheets to be collected may be displayed.

The sales amount stored in the change machine C84 is 30,000 yen worth of 100 yen coins and 70,000 yen worth of 500 yen coins. If this denomination is discharged, it cannot be used as an exchange reserve. Therefore, 10,000-yen bills that are not used for exchange are given the highest priority, and large denominations are discharged as sales to be collected. Eight 10,000-yen bills worth 80,000 yen are stored in the change machine C84. Since this is insufficient, the shortfall of 20,000 yen is paid out in 5,000 yen bills, which is the next largest denomination. Since 80,000 yen worth of 5,000 yen bills are stored, it is possible to pay them out.

In the recovery field 159, it is displayed that 80,000 yen worth of 10,000 yen bills and 20,000 yen worth of 5,000 yen bills will be paid out. When the payout is completed, the completion button is pressed.

Although the denominations of the total sales proceeds and the collected sales proceeds are different, they are the same amount. The 100-yen and 500-yen coins collected as sales remain as an exchange reserve and can be used.

In addition, there is no need to collect sales proceeds immediately after collection, and they can be temporarily stored. Data of collected sales and data of collected sales are acquired by the change machine C84 and the management computer 80 at the time of collection of sales, and can be used for various controls.

Next, the process of confirming the amount of cash actually stored in the connected change machine by the management computer 80 will be described.

There may be a difference between the money balance data in the equipment managed by the management computer 80 and the amount of cash actually stored. For example, a difference in the amount due to unforeseen reasons, such as an accident in which the inserted coin sticks to the wall inside the money changer and does not fall off and remains undetected. There are many possible causes, such as unauthorized access. It is necessary for the management computer 80 and the change machine connected thereto to accurately grasp the amount of cash in the equipment. This is because it affects maintenance such as exchange money replenishment, accounting accuracy, and countermeasures against fraudulent activities such as unauthorized access.

Losing cash is a problem. In addition, when there is a difference, it is necessary to manage the difference, and for this reason, an actual inspection is required to count and confirm the actual number of coins in the money changer. Therefore, the money changer and the management system are provided with a function of cash inspection processing for actually checking the amount of cash in the money changer.

When an instruction to perform cash inspection processing at the money changer is entered in the management system of the management computer 80 before the money changer process is executed, the connected money changer is put into the cash inspection mode. An instruction to migrate is sent. If there is no instruction from the management computer 80, the change machine can be prevented from shifting to the inspection mode. This is because it is preferable to check the amount of cash in a state in which no deposits or withdrawals of equipment have been made.

Further, in the money changer, when shifting to the cash inspection processing mode, the money stored in the door safe is circulated to the money exchange reserve storage unit. This is because if cash is stored in the door safe, the cash cannot be checked accurately. First, this process will be explained.

The change machine C84 will be described as an example. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the maintenance menu when money is stored in the door safe. FIG. 28 is the first diagram for explaining the operation of replenishing the exchange reserve from the door safe. FIG. 29 is a second diagram for explaining the operation of replenishing the exchange reserve from the door safe.

This is a state in which cash is still stored in the door safe even though there is an instruction from the management computer 80 to shift to the cash inspection mode. The reserve column for the denomination of 500-yen coins indicates that 1,000 yen, that is, two 500-yen coins are stored in the door safe. Therefore, even if there is an instruction from the management computer 80 to shift to the cash inspection mode, the menu display column 124 does not display the cash inspection button. Therefore, a process of replenishing the money in the door safe is performed as an exchange reserve for the money changer C84. That is, the reserve replenishment button is pressed. The stored coins are taken out from the second coin door safe 50, which is a door safe, and thrown into the second coin throwing unit 30. - 特許庁

When the reserve replenishment button is pressed, a door safe circulation button is displayed in the menu display field 124 as shown in FIG. 28, and this button is pressed. It is counted by the second coin counting unit 29 and stored in the second coin storage unit 26 . If the coins are stored in other door safes such as the first coin door safe 49, they are similarly counted and stored in the first coin storage unit 24, which is a storage section for the exchange reserve. In this way, all the money in the money changer C84 is stored in the reserve money storing section. At the same time, the number of sheets for each denomination is obtained.

When the operation of re-storing the money stored in the door safe as an exchange reserve is completed, the amount of money in the door safe becomes 0 yen as shown in FIG. When the completion button in the menu display column 124 is pressed, the operation of recirculating from the door safe ends.

If there is no money in the door safe, the money changer C84 can be used for actual cash inspection.

Next, cash inspection processing at the money changer C84 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of confirming the actual balance of money stored in the change machine. This is the continuation of the process jumped from step S9.

In step S50, the cash inspection mode is started, and it is determined whether or not the collection start button for instructing the operation of collecting all the money stored in the change machine C84 has been pressed. Since the money in the door safe is replenished as the exchange reserve, all the money in the change machine C84 is managed as the exchange reserve. All this is counted and collected.

Next, in step S51, the first coin storage unit 24, the second coin storage unit 26, or the like, are ejected one by one from the exchange reserve storage unit and counted. It is possible to obtain the number of collected coins for each denomination in this process.

Next, in step S51, the situation in which the exchange reserve is discharged is displayed.

Next, in step S53, it is confirmed whether or not the collection of cash in the money changer C84 has been completed. If completed, the process proceeds to step S54. If not completed, the process proceeds to step S51.

Next, in step S54, the collected cash is thrown into the exchange reserve slot of the first coin throwing unit 28, the second coin throwing unit 30, etc., and it is determined whether or not the replenishment start button has been pressed. If the button is pressed and the process is to be started, the process proceeds to step S55, and if the button is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S54 and waits for the button to be pressed. All of the collected cash is put into an input port for storing the collected cash as an exchange reserve.

Next, in step S55, the inserted cash, that is, the collected cash is counted again by the counting means such as the first coin counting unit 27 and the second coin counting unit 29, and stored again in the exchange reserve storage section.

Next, in step S56, the situation in which the collected cash is replenished is displayed.

Next, in step S57, it is confirmed whether or not replenishment of the cash collected in the money changer C84 has been completed. If completed, the process proceeds to step S58. If not completed, the process proceeds to step S55.

Next, in step S58, it is determined whether or not the staff has closed the door 3 of the money changer C84.

In step S59, the management computer 80 is sent to the management computer 80 the history data of the process and the information about the stored money such as the denomination and number of cash collected from the money changer C84 and the replenished denomination and number. For example, the transmission to the management computer 80 can be transmitted after detecting that the door 3 is closed. Moreover, you may transmit at a regular timing.

Next, the operation screen of the money changer regarding the operation of the cash inspection mode will be described. FIG. 30 is the first diagram for explaining the operation of cash inspection. FIG. 31 is the first diagram for explaining the operation of collecting cash in cash inspection. FIG. 32 is a second diagram for explaining the operation of collecting cash in a cash inspection. FIG. 33 is the first diagram for explaining the operation of cash replenishment in cash inspection. FIG. 34 is a second diagram for explaining the operation of cash replenishment in cash inspection.

FIG. 30 shows a state in which there is no cash in the door safe and a button for executing cash inspection is displayed in the menu display field 124 . When the cash inspection button is pressed, the process is started.

FIG. 31 shows a state before all the cash is collected from the exchange reserve storage units such as the first coin storage unit 24 and the second coin storage unit 26 of the money changer C84. When the collection start button in the menu display field 124 is pressed, the process of collecting cash is started.

The balance column 164 displays the theoretical amount of each denomination stored in the money changer C84 corresponding to the denomination displayed at the top. This amount is the balance information held by the money changer C84 and the management computer 80, and whether or not this value is correct is confirmed by actually counting.

The collected cash column 160 displays the amount and the number of collected cash for each denomination corresponding to the denomination displayed at the top. The display is based on the change machine C84, and when collected, it is discharged outside the machine.

In the collected difference column 161, the difference between the amount of money information in the available amount column 164 and the amount of collected cash in the actual inspection collected column 160 is displayed for each denomination corresponding to the denomination displayed at the top. Display the amount and quantity. Since it has not yet been collected, the display is consistent with the theoretical amount.

The actual inspection replenishment column 162 counts when the collected cash is restored corresponding to the denomination displayed at the top, and the cash restored in the exchange reserve storage unit is counted for each denomination. to display the amount and quantity.

The replenishment difference column 163 displays the amount and number of sheets for each denomination of the difference between the value in the field inspection collection column 160 and the value in the field inspection replenishment column 162 corresponding to the denomination displayed at the top. do.

Thus, the original amount of cash originally stored, the collected amount, the replenished amount, the difference between the original cash and the collected amount, and the difference between the collected amount and the replenished amount are displayed.

The menu display field 124 also displays buttons for instructing the start or end of processing in each stage of the cash inspection mode.

FIG. 32 shows a situation in which stored cash is collected from the change machine C84. The actual inspection collection field 160 displays the amount of each denomination collected, the number of coins collected, and the total. If the amount in the balance column 164, which is the theoretical balance acquired by the management computer 80, and the amount in the actual inspection collection column 160 match, it is known that both amounts match. The difference is displayed in the collected difference column 161 . When the recovery is completed, the recovery completion button is pressed to switch the screen.

FIG. 33 displays a state in which all the stored cash has been collected from the change machine C84. A replenishment start button is displayed in the menu display field 124 in order to proceed to the next process of replenishing the collected cash.

FIG. 34 shows a situation in which the money changer C84 is replenished with collected cash. In the actual inspection replenishment column 162, the collected cash of each denomination is thrown into the exchange reserve slot of the first coin throwing unit 28, the second coin throwing unit 30, or the like. The inserted cash is counted for each denomination by counting means such as the first coin counting unit 27 and the second coin counting unit 29, and the exchange reserves of the first coin storage unit 24, the second coin storage unit 26, etc. Re-store it in the storage compartment. The counting status of each denomination at that time is displayed. The amount and number of coins are displayed for each denomination.

A replenishment difference column 163 indicates the difference between the collected cash and the cash to be reinserted and stored. If there is no problem due to malfunction of equipment, fraudulent act due to intentional negligence, etc., the initial balance, the recovered cash, and the replenished cash will match. When the replenishment completion button in the menu display field 124 is pressed, the processing ends.

The management computer 80 acquires the counting result of this series of processes for each denomination. As a result, on the screen of the management system of the management computer 80, the amount and number of cash stored in the devices in the store can be accurately obtained and managed, and various controls can be performed.

For example, it is possible to collate the cash balance on the accounting book after the completion of work with the actual amount of cash counted by the on-site inspection process. There may be a difference between the cash balance on the account book and the actual amount of cash counted by the inspection process. In such a case, it is necessary to correct the account book if there is an entry error, and to process it as an excess or deficiency of cash if the cause of the difference is unknown.

Next, the management system of the management computer 80 will be described using an example of a management screen. FIG. 36 is a diagram of a first example of a management screen of the management system. FIG. 37 is a diagram of a second example of the management screen of the management system.

Various information, menus, and the like can be displayed on the display device 105 as a display screen 170 . Multiple windows can be switched by tabs. In the example, the first screen 171, the second screen 172, the third screen 140, and the fourth screen 174 can be switched by tabs. Multiple screens are displayed for each function to control a different function. In the example of the first screen 171, the money storage status of each piece of equipment managed by the management system is displayed. In addition, the theoretical amount of money available is displayed in the total amount of money available column 175, which is 2,532,600 yen in the example. In addition, the theoretical amount of money in the currency exchange reserve that can be used for currency exchange is displayed in the reserve total column 176, and is 2,532,600 yen in the example. In addition, the theoretical amount of the total amount of money that the money changers and safes that can store the proceeds are stored as the proceeds is displayed in the total amount of sales column 177, which is 0 yen in the example.

Messages to be notified to the user of the management system are displayed in the notification column 180 in chronological order. Messages such as usage status of each equipment and replenishment collection are displayed here.

The equipment management column 178 displays the theoretical amount of money stored in each equipment, the amount of money for each denomination, and information about each equipment. By scrolling the screen using the scroll bar 179, a portion that cannot be displayed at once can be displayed. In association with each piece of equipment, stored amount by denomination, presence/absence of door safe, amount by door safe, presence/absence of sales proceeds, amount of sales proceeds by denomination, amount of reserve funds by denomination, denomination type at the time of inspection Information such as the amount of money can be displayed.

For each piece of equipment, the theoretical amount of cash currently stored can be managed by a remotely located management computer 80 .

In the menu column 181, available functions are displayed as a menu and can be selected. Select and press to execute the function. In the figure, buttons such as menu A and menu B are displayed as an example, but words that express functions in an easy-to-understand manner may be used. For example, if it is "cash inspection", it is easy to recognize that it is a button for shifting to the cash inspection mode.

In FIG. 37, the fourth screen 174 is selected. A function on this tab can browse the history information stored in the history database 113 .

A search area 182 is arranged on the display screen 170 so that desired data can be easily found from the history data divided and stored. For example, search conditions include a period, equipment code, equipment name, staff name, operation code, etc. The conditions are entered on the right side of the column, and the search button in the button area 186 is pressed to execute the search.

From the history database 113, data matching the search conditions are displayed in the search result area 183. FIG. Since the display portion can be changed with the scroll bar 184, the result can be viewed by changing the display portion.

Also, by designating a search result displayed in the search result area 183 , an image captured by the surveillance camera 15 corresponding to the date and time associated with the result is displayed in the camera display area 185 .

Various operations can be performed using buttons displayed in the button area 186 . The search results can be changed with the previous button and the next button, and the image taken at that time can be played back with the playback button.

Since the monitoring camera 15 records according to the event of the equipment, it is possible to photograph the person who handles the equipment, and since the image at the time of operation of the money changer can be easily reproduced, it is useful from the viewpoint of crime prevention. Become.

1 money changer 2 housing 3 door 4 overturn prevention plate 5 handle 6 coin inlet 7 coin outlet 8 return lever 9 banknote inlet 10 banknote outlet 11 card reader 12 touch panel display device 13 speaker 14 lock device 15 surveillance camera 16 hinge 20 control unit 21 unit input device 22 unit display device 23 first coin dispensing unit 24 first coin storage unit 25 second coin dispensing unit 26 second coin storage unit 27 first coin counting unit 28 first coin insertion unit 29 2-coin counting unit 30 second coin input unit 31 banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 32 first coin passage 33 first coin sorting unit 34 first coin collection passage 35 first coin collection bag 36 first coin ejection opening 37 first coin Receiving port 38 Second coin passage 39 Second coin sorting unit 40 Second coin collecting passage 41 Second coin collecting bag 42 Second coin discharge opening 43 Second coin receiving port 44 Banknote receiving/discharging opening 45 Coin receiving passage 46 Coin identification unit 47 Coin return passage 48 Coin deposit distribution unit 49 First coin door safe 50 Second coin door safe 51 Coin return unit 60 Coin drop opening 61 Storage container 62 Separating section 63 Hopper main body 64 Slider section 65 First slope 66 Second slope 70 Coin hopper 71 Coin 72 Frame 73 Disk 74 Holding opening 75 Holding base 76 Wheel 77 Discharge port 78 Counting sensor 79 Arrow indicating moving direction

Claims (8)

A money changer management system comprising a money changer and a management computer connected to the money changer via a network, wherein the management computer manages the money changer,
The money changer is
a reserve storage unit that stores an exchange reserve;
depositing means for identifying and counting deposited money and storing the money in a money storage unit by denomination;
Withdrawal means comprising a first counting means for counting the exchange reserve to be paid out from the reserve storage unit;
a second counting means for counting the money stored in the reserve storage unit;
a first communication means for communicating with the externally arranged management computer;
a storage means for storing information about cash stored in the money changer;
has
The management computer is
a second communication means for communicating with the money changer;
a management computer input means for entering data;
a management database that associates and stores information about equipment managed by the management computer and information acquired from the money changer;
a management computer display means for displaying information obtained from the management database;
has
The management computer provides, from the money changer, reserve information related to the exchange reserve to be replenished in the reserve storage unit, sales proceeds stored in the reserve storage unit, and collected from the reserve storage unit. Acquire at least sales information about the sales, deposit information about the money to be exchanged deposited in the money changer, and payment information about the money exchange reserve paid out from the money changer, and store it in the management database remember,
controlling the amount of cash stored in the money changer so that it can be displayed on the management computer display means based on the information stored in the management database;
A money changer management system that manages a plurality of equipment including one or more of the money changers. The money changer has money changer input means,
inputting the equipment, which is the source of the exchange reserve to be replenished in the reserve storage unit, by the change machine input means;
By counting the exchange reserve to be replenished in the reserve storage unit by the second counting means,
Acquiring the amount or number of denominations of the exchange reserve to be replenished in the reserve storage unit, or the amount and number of sheets,
2. The money changer management system according to claim 1, wherein the equipment that is the source of replenishment and the amount or the number of coins for each denomination of the exchange reserve or the amount and the number of coins are transmitted to the management computer. The money changer has money changer input means,
inputting the equipment to be replenished with the exchange reserve to be collected in the reserve storage unit by the change machine input means;
By counting the exchange reserve collected from the reserve storage unit by the first counting means,
Acquiring the amount or the number of denominations of the exchange reserve to be collected from the reserve storage unit, or the amount and the number of sheets,
2. The money changer management system according to claim 1, wherein the equipment to be replenished and the amount or the number of coins for each denomination of the exchange reserve or the amount and the number of coins are transmitted to the management computer. The money changer has a card reader that reads information stored in the IC card,
The management database further has staff information related to the staff operating the money changer,
The staff information has authority information regarding an operable range,
When the staff information is changed, the management computer acquires the staff information from the management database, transmits the staff information to the money changer,
The money changer receives the staff information from the management computer,
Based on the information of the IC card read by the card reader and the staff information received, identify the staff who operates the money changer,
Generate an operation log of information about the identified staff and operations,
The money changer management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the generated operation log is transmitted to the management computer. The money changer is equipped with a surveillance camera,
5. The money changer according to claim 4, wherein the operation log stores images of the surveillance camera from a predetermined time before the start of operation of the money changer to a predetermined time after the end of the operation in association with the operation. machine management system. The staff information includes information about email addresses,
The management computer acquires information on cash stored in the reserve money storage unit or the money storage unit from the management database, and if the amount of storage does not fall within a predetermined range, the management computer selects cash from the staff information in advance. 6. The money changer management system according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the e-mail address of the determined staff member is acquired, and an e-mail including an instruction to maintain the money changer is transmitted. The management computer registers the selection of the equipment or group from which the proceeds are to be collected from among the plurality of equipment by the management computer input means, and the money changer that stores the proceeds, Send to the money changer,
The money changer selects the equipment in which the collected sales proceeds are stored from among the received collection objects, counts the sales proceeds by the first counting means, and stores the sales proceeds in the reserve storage unit. and storing information on the sales proceeds in the storage means in association with the selected equipment;
7. The money changer management system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein information stored in said storage means is transmitted to said management computer. When the sales proceeds collected from the money changer are collected, based on predetermined conditions, an amount of money equivalent to the total amount of all the collected sales proceeds is withdrawn, and the storage means 8. The money changer management system according to claim 7, wherein the information relating to the withdrawal is stored in and transmitted to the management computer.

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