JP7214748B2 - Valuable media processing device, valuable media processing system, and valuable media processing method - Google Patents

Description

The technology disclosed herein relates to a valuable medium processing device, a valuable medium processing system, and a valuable medium processing method.

Patent Literature 1 describes a valuable medium processing device. This valuable medium processing device is a coin processor incorporated in an automated teller machine. The coin processing machine of Patent Literature 1 performs scrutinization processing. The scrutinization process is a process of counting the coins stored in the storage cylinder. The coin processing machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 changes the intervals at which coins are fed out from the storage tube according to the amount of stored coins during inspection processing.

Specifically, the coin processor intermittently feeds out coins when the amount of coins stored in the storage cylinder decreases due to the progress of the scrutinization process. This stabilizes coin feeding.

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By the way, the scrutinization process performed by a device that processes valuable media such as coins and banknotes takes a long time, depending on the number of valuable media to be scrutinized. Therefore, the conventional valuable medium processing apparatus has made the speed of conveying the valuable medium to be examined as high as possible to shorten the time required for the examination process.

Further, while the valuable medium processing device is performing the scrutinization process, the valuable medium processing device cannot perform deposit processing or withdrawal processing. In order not to affect the business of the financial institution where the valuable media processing device is installed and the business of the distribution store, scrutinization processing is not performed during the business hours of the store, but it is unmanned outside business hours, for example at night. It is also conceivable that the valuable medium processing device performs the scrutinization process.

However, if clogging of the valuable medium occurs while the valuable medium processing device is performing unmanned examination processing outside business hours, it becomes impossible to continue the examination processing. The scrutiny process is interrupted. If the scrutinization process is interrupted, for example, the person in charge must clear the blockage of the valuable medium, restart the scrutiny process, and complete the scrutiny process before the next business starts. The person in charge bears a heavy burden.

In addition, even if a valuable media is rejected due to an identification error or an inability to identify while the valuable media processing device is unattended and performing scrutiny processing outside business hours, the person in charge will notify the next business start. must be dealt with by then. Specifically, the person in charge must, for example, cause the valuable medium processing device to identify the rejected valuable medium again and store it in the storage unit. The greater the number of rejected valuable media, the greater the burden on the person in charge.

The technology disclosed herein causes the valuable medium processing device to appropriately perform the scrutinization process.

The inventors of the present application focused on changing the time required for the scrutinization process depending on the situation in which the scrutinization process is executed. It is preferable that the time required for the detailed inspection process is as short as possible when performing the detailed inspection process during the store's business hours, but it is acceptable that the required time for the detailed inspection process becomes longer when the detailed inspection process is performed outside the business hours. be. The inventors of the present application also found that when the conveying speed of the valuable medium is slowed down, jamming of the valuable medium is less likely to occur, and the frequency of rejection of the valuable medium due to factors such as identification error or inability to identify decreases. Based on these findings, the inventor of the present application has completed the technique disclosed herein.

Specifically, the valuable medium processing apparatus disclosed herein includes a storage unit that stores valuable media, a transport unit that transports valuable media drawn out from the storage unit, and a valuable medium stored in the storage unit. and a control unit that performs a detailed examination process for counting.

Then, the control unit causes the transport unit to transport the valuable medium fed out from the storage unit at a first speed, counts the valuable media, and a second scrutinizing process of causing the conveying unit to convey the valuable medium at a second speed slower than the first speed and counting the valuable medium , wherein the control unit performs the second scrutinizing In the process, the transport section is caused to transport the valuable medium at the second speed in a portion of the transport path .

According to this configuration, when performing the first scrutinization process, the valuable medium processing device conveys the valuable medium at a high speed, so that the scrutinization process can be completed in a short period of time.

When the valuable medium processing device performs the second scrutinization process, the transportation speed of the valuable medium is slow. It also reduces the frequency with which media is rejected. The valuable medium processing device can appropriately perform the scrutinization process and complete the scrutinization process.

The control unit may selectively execute the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process.

The control unit can appropriately perform the scrutinization process by selectively executing the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process.

The valuable medium processing device includes an operation unit that outputs a signal according to an operation by an operator, and the control unit performs the first scrutinization process or the second Two scrutiny processes may be selectively performed.

The operator can selectively cause the valuable medium processing device to execute the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process.

The valuable medium processing device includes a communication unit that receives an instruction from another device, and the control unit performs the first examination process or the second A review process may be selectively performed.

The valuable medium processing device can appropriately perform the scrutinization process by selectively executing the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process according to a command from another device.

The control unit determines the time to perform the scrutinization process, and the control unit selectively executes the first scrutiny process or the second scrutiny process based on the determined time. may be

The valuable medium processing device can appropriately perform the scrutinization process based on the time.

The control unit reserves the time to execute the scrutinization process and the designation of the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process, and the control unit is based on the reservation contents, the first The scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process may be selectively executed.

The valuable medium processing device can appropriately perform the scrutinization process when performing the scrutinization process according to the reservation contents.

The control unit includes a first scrutinization processing unit that executes the first scrutinization process and a second scrutinization processing unit that executes the second scrutinization process, and the control unit includes the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization processing unit to selectively execute scrutinization processing.

By selectively performing the first scrutinization processing or the second scrutinization processing by the first scrutinization processing unit or the second scrutinization processing unit, the valuable medium processing device can appropriately perform the scrutiny processing.

The control unit sets the speed of the valuable medium when performing the scrutinization process, and the control unit selectively performs the first scrutiny process and the second scrutiny process according to the set speed may be executed to

According to the set speed, the control unit selectively performs the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process, so that the valuable medium processing device can appropriately perform the scrutinization process.

The control unit performs a payment process of putting the valuable medium into the apparatus and storing it in the storage unit, and when executing the payment process, the control unit transfers the valuable medium to the transportation unit at the first speed. It may be transported by

This shortens the time required for deposit processing.

The control unit performs a payment process of feeding out the valuable medium from the storage unit and out of the machine. When executing the payment process, the control unit transfers the valuable medium to the transportation unit. It may be transported at the first speed.

This shortens the time required for the withdrawal process.

The control unit calculates the required time of the first scrutinization process and the required time of the second scrutinization process, and the control unit calculates the required time of the first scrutinization process and the second It is good also as having the reporting part which reports the time required for the scrutinization process.

In particular, in the configuration in which the operator selects the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process, the operator appropriately selects the first scrutiny process or the second scrutiny process based on the information on the required time can do.

The technology disclosed herein also relates to valuable media processing systems. The valuable media processing system includes a storage unit that stores valuable media, a transport unit that transports valuable media fed out from the storage unit, and a control unit that performs a scrutinization process that counts the valuable media stored in the storage unit. and a command device connected to the valuable media processing device and outputting a signal commanding the valuable media processing device to execute at least the scrutinization process, the control unit receives a command from the command device, causes the transport unit to transport the valuable medium fed out from the storage unit at a first speed, and counts the valuable media; or selectively executing a second scrutinizing process of causing the conveying unit to convey the valuable medium fed out from from at a second speed slower than the first speed and counting the valuable medium, wherein the control unit and causing the transport unit to transport the valuable medium at the second speed in a portion of the transport path in the second scrutinization process .

The technology disclosed herein relates to a valuable medium processing method. A valuable medium processing method comprises a step of selecting a first scrutinization process or a second scrutinization process; a step of conveying valuable media at a first speed and counting the valuable media; transporting at a second speed slower than the first speed and counting the valuable media, wherein the valuable media processing device, in the second scrutinization process, transports the valuable media at a part of the transport route; The medium is transported at the second speed .

The valuable medium processing apparatus disclosed herein includes a storage unit for storing valuable media, a transport unit for transporting valuable media drawn out from the storage unit, and a depositing unit for loading the valuable media into the machine and storing it in the storage unit. a first process, which is at least one of a process and a withdrawal process of drawing out the valuable medium from the storage unit and out of the machine; and a control unit that executes a process, wherein the control unit causes the transport unit to transport the valuable medium at a non-examination speed when executing the first process, and when executing the second process causes the transport unit to transport the valuable medium fed from the storage unit at a scrutinization speed slower than the non-scrutiny speed in a part of the transport path .

As described above, according to the valuable medium processing device, the valuable medium processing system, and the valuable medium processing method, it is possible to appropriately perform the scrutinization process.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a valuable medium processing system. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a valuable medium processing device. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal configuration example of the banknote processing unit. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an internal configuration example of the coin processing unit. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an internal configuration example of the coin processing unit. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an internal configuration example of the coin processing unit. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an internal configuration example of the paper sheet processing unit. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating the functional configuration of a control unit; 9 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a control unit different from that in FIG. 8. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a screen for making a reservation for scrutinization processing. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a screen for selecting a detailed examination process. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a control procedure regarding processing performed by the valuable medium processing device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a valuable medium processing device, a valuable medium processing system, and a valuable medium processing method will be described in detail based on the drawings. The following description is an example of a valuable medium processing device, a valuable medium processing system, and a valuable medium processing method.

FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a valuable medium processing system 1. As shown in FIG. A valuable medium processing system 1 is provided, for example, in a financial institution such as a bank. The valuable medium processing system 1 includes a valuable medium processing device 10 , a first management computer 11 and a second management computer 12 . The valuable medium processing device 10 and the first management computer 11 are installed, for example, in a branch of a financial institution. The second management computer 12 is installed, for example, at the head office of a financial institution. In other words, the second management computer 12 is installed at a location away from the business store where the valuable media processing device 10 is installed, and remotely instructs the valuable media processing device 10 . Valuable media processing device 10 , first management computer 11 and second management computer 12 are all connected to network 2 . Note that the “valuable medium” means a medium that is processed by the valuable medium processing device 10 . Specifically, "valuable media" in the following description includes loose banknotes, bundled banknotes, loose coins, wrapped coins, rejected banknotes, unfit notes, old notes, new notes, and securities. Note that the term "valuable medium" may have a broader meaning than that.

(Configuration example of valuable media processing device)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the valuable medium processing device 10. As shown in FIG. The valuable medium processing device 10 includes a bill processing unit 100 , a coin processing unit 200 , a paper sheet processing unit 300 , a printer 400 and a terminal unit 500 .

The banknote processing unit 100 processes banknotes. Specifically, the bill processing unit 100 performs deposit processing and withdrawal processing for loose bills. The banknote processing unit 100 also creates a bundled banknote and performs withdrawal processing for the bundled banknote.

The coin processing unit 200 processes coins. Specifically, the coin processing unit 200 performs deposit processing and dispensing processing for loose coins. The coin processing unit 200 also creates wrapped coins and pays out wrapped coins.

The paper sheet processing unit 300 processes banknotes that the banknote processing unit 100 does not process. Banknotes that are not processed by the banknote processing unit 100 include rejected banknotes rejected by the banknote processing unit 100, unfit banknotes that are severely damaged or defaced, and banknotes that are older than currently issued banknotes. It is an old note that is paper money. The sheet processing unit 300 also processes bills that are not yet in circulation (so-called new bills). The paper sheet processing unit 300 also processes securities such as checks and drafts in addition to bills. The paper sheet processing unit 300 performs deposit processing for rejected bills, unfit bills, old bills, and securities, and payout processing for new bills.

The printer 400 is configured by, for example, a thermal printer or an inkjet printer. The printer 400 prints slips and various receipts each time a transaction is performed in the valuable medium processing device 10 .

The terminal unit 500 is an operation unit operated by an operator and a notification unit that notifies the operator of various types of information through display. The terminal unit 500 has a touch panel 501 . The touch panel 501 has an integrated display unit and an operation unit. The touch panel 501 displays a screen containing various information and outputs a signal corresponding to an operation performed on the screen by the operator.

The terminal unit 500 is also a control device that controls the banknote processing unit 100 , the coin processing unit 200 , the paper sheet processing unit 300 and the printer 400 . The terminal unit 500 comprises a well-known microcomputer-based control section 600 . The control unit 600 includes, for example, a CPU, a memory, an I/O bus, and a clock. A CPU is a central processing unit that executes programs. The memory is composed of, for example, RAM (Random Access Memory) and/or ROM (Read Only Memory), and stores programs and data. The I/O bus inputs and outputs electrical signals. A clock manages time information.

The terminal unit 500 outputs control signals to the banknote processing unit 100 , the coin processing unit 200 , the paper sheet processing unit 300 and the printer 400 . The banknote processing unit 100, the coin processing unit 200, the paper sheet processing unit 300, and the printer 400 each operate according to control signals from the terminal unit 500. FIG.

The terminal unit 500 also includes a storage section 502 , a card reader 503 and a communication section 504 . The storage unit 502 stores at least the balance of the valuable medium processing device 10 . A card reader 503 reads information on an ID card owned by an operator. A communication unit 504 is connected to the network 2 . A communication unit 504 performs communication through the network 2 . The terminal unit 500 is connected to the first management computer 11 and the second management computer 12 via the communication section 504 and the network 2 .

The first management computer 11 manages the valuable media processing device 10 . The first management computer 11 manages data transmitted from the valuable media processing device 10 . The second management computer 12 also manages the valuable media processing device 10 . The second management computer 12 also manages data transmitted from the valuable medium processing device 10 .

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the first management computer 11 and/or the second management computer 12 are communicably connected to a mobile terminal such as a smart phone 31 or a tablet terminal 32 . By operating the smart phone 31 or the tablet terminal 32 , the operator can cause the valuable medium processing device 10 to execute processing through the first management computer 11 and/or the second management computer 12 . The smartphone 31 or tablet terminal 32 may be configured to be directly connected to the valuable medium processing device 10 without going through the first management computer 11 and/or the second management computer 12 .

(Configuration example of banknote processing unit)
FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the banknote processing unit 100. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 3 , the surface on the left side of the paper surface is the front surface of the banknote processing unit 100 , and the surface on the right side of the paper surface is the rear surface of the banknote processing unit 100 .

An insertion section 102, a loose bill discharge section 103, and a banded bill discharge section 104 are provided on the front surface of the housing 101 of the bill processing unit 100, respectively. Loose banknotes to be deposited are inserted into the insertion unit 102 . The loose banknote dispensing unit 103 dispenses loose banknotes. The bundled banknote dispensing unit 104 dispenses the bundled banknotes.

The transport unit 105 transports loose banknotes one by one. An identification unit 106 is provided in the transport unit 105 . The identification unit 106 identifies the denomination, authenticity, front and back sides, fitness, old and new, and transport state of individual bills to be deposited or withdrawn. The identification unit 106 has various sensors.

A banknote temporary holding unit 107 and a plurality of loose banknote storage units 108 are connected to the transport unit 105 . The banknote temporary holding unit 107 is a stacking storage unit. The banknote temporary holding unit 107 stores loose banknotes in a stacked state. The loose banknote storage unit 108 is also a stacking type storage unit, and stores loose banknotes in a stacked state.

The operator inserts loose banknotes to be deposited into the input unit 102 . The loose banknotes to be deposited are taken into the machine, identified and counted, and then temporarily retained in the banknote temporary retaining unit 107 . After the payment process is confirmed, the loose banknotes temporarily held in the banknote temporary holding unit 107 are stored in the separate banknote storage unit 108 (that is, loose banknote deposit processing). In addition, loose banknotes to be deposited may be stored in the separate banknote storage unit 108 without being temporarily stored in the banknote temporary storage unit 107 .

Some of the loose banknote storage units 108 are capable of dispensing stored banknotes. Bulk banknotes to be dispensed are drawn out from the bulk banknote storage unit 108 and, after being identified by the identification unit 106, are output to the bulk banknote dispensing unit 103 (that is, bulk banknote disbursement processing).

A plurality of stacking units 109 are connected to the conveying unit 105 . The stacking unit 109 stacks loose banknotes in a stacked state. A banding section 110 is provided next to the stacking section 109 . A bundle of banknotes of a predetermined number (for example, 100) stacked in the stacking unit 109 is conveyed to the banding unit 110 by the arm mechanism 111 . The bundling unit 110 creates a bundled banknote by wrapping a bundle of banknotes with a bundled paper. The arm mechanism 111 further transports the bundled banknote created in the bundle section 110 to the transfer section 112 .

The lifting section 112 has a vertically movable stage 112a (see solid lines and dashed lines in the figure). The arm mechanism 111 transfers the bundled bill onto the stage 112a. A plurality of bundled banknotes can be stacked on the stage 112a.

By stopping the stage 112 a at a position higher than the bundled banknote discharge unit 104 , the transfer unit 112 can transfer the bundled banknotes stacked on the stage 112 a to the bundled banknote transport unit 113 . Further, the transfer unit 112 can receive the bundled banknotes discharged from the bundled banknote storage unit 114 from the bundled banknote transport unit 113 and stack them on the stage 112a.

The bundled banknote storage unit 114 is provided in an upper area inside the housing 101 . A plurality of bundled banknote storage units 114 are arranged in the upper area. The bundled banknote storage unit 114 can accumulate bundled banknotes in a stacked state. The bundled banknote storage unit 114 can also take out the accumulated bundled banknotes upward from the upper end opening.

The bundled banknote transport unit 113 is provided above the bundled banknote storage unit 114 . The bundled banknote conveying unit 113 conveys the bundled banknotes. The bundled banknote transport section 113 has a circulation belt 113b on which a plurality of protrusions 113a are provided at regular intervals. The bundled bill moves along the lower surface of the circulation belt 113b while being hooked by the protrusions 113a.

A second identification unit 115 is provided between the transfer unit 112 and the bundled banknote storage unit 114 . The second identification unit 115 identifies the denomination of the bundled banknote based on the captured image of the bottom banknote of the bundled banknote.

As indicated by the dashed line in FIG. 3, the stage 112a stops at a height similar to that of the banded banknote dispensing unit 104. In this state, when the shutter 104a of the banded banknote dispensing unit 104 is opened, the operator moves to the stage. The bundled banknotes accumulated on 112a can be taken out (that is, the process of withdrawing the bundled banknotes).

(Configuration example of coin processing unit)
4 to 6 are diagrams showing the internal structure of the coin processing unit 200. FIG. 4 is a front view of the coin processing unit 200, FIG. 5 is a left side view, and FIG. 6 is a right side view. In FIG. 5 , the right side of the paper surface is the front surface of the coin processing unit 200 , and the left side of the paper surface is the rear surface of the coin processing unit 200 . In FIG. 6 , the left surface of the paper surface is the front surface of the coin processing unit 200 , and the right surface of the paper surface is the rear surface of the coin processing unit 200 .

An input unit 202 , a deposit identification unit 203 , and a deposit transport unit 204 are provided in the upper part of the housing 201 of the coin processing unit 200 . Loose coins to be deposited are inserted into the insertion unit 202 . The inserting unit 202 feeds out a plurality of inserted coins one by one. The deposit identification unit 203 identifies the denomination, authenticity, and fitness of the coin. The deposit identification unit 203 has various sensors. The deposit transport unit 204 transports the identified coin to the coin temporary storage unit 205 .

The coin temporary holding section 205 is arranged below the deposit transport section 204 . The coin temporary holding unit 205 temporarily holds (that is, stores) coins to be deposited. The coin temporary holding section 205 has a plurality of holding cylinders. The deposit transport unit 204 sorts coins to be deposited into a plurality of holding cylinders by denomination. The coin temporary storage unit 205 selectively releases the stored coins to the loose coin storage unit 206 or the return box 207 .

The return box 207 is arranged below the coin temporary storage section 205 . The return box 207 stores return coins released from the coin temporary storage unit 205 . The return box 207 can be pulled forward from the front surface of the housing 201 .

The loose coin storage unit 206 is arranged beside the return box 207 . The loose coin storage unit 206 stores coins to be deposited discharged from the temporary coin storage unit 205 . The loose coin storage unit 206 has a plurality of storages. A plurality of storage boxes correspond to a plurality of holding cylinders of the coin temporary holding section 205 . After the coins to be deposited are taken into the machine and identified, they are stored in the loose coin storage unit 206 (that is, loose coin deposit processing).

Below the loose coin storage section 206, a disbursement conveying section 208 and a disbursement identification section 209 are arranged. A payment box 210 and a packaging unit 211 are arranged below the payment transport unit 208 .

The loose coin storage unit 206 can feed the coins stored therein to the disbursement transport unit 208 one by one according to denomination. The payment transport unit 208 selectively transports coins to the payment box 210 or the packaging unit 211 .

The payment identification unit 209 identifies and counts coins to be withdrawn transported to the payment box 210 . The payment identification unit 209 identifies the denomination, authenticity, and fitness of the coin. The payment identification unit 209 has various sensors.

The withdrawal box 210 stores coins to be dispensed. The withdrawal box 210 can be pulled forward from the front surface of the housing 201 . Bulk coins to be dispensed are drawn out from the dispensed coin storage unit 206, identified, and then dispensed out of the machine through the disbursement box 210 (ie disbursement processing of dispensed coins).

The wrapping unit 211 prepares wrapped coins by wrapping a predetermined number of coins with wrapping paper. The wrapping unit 211 creates wrapped coins using the coins fed from the loose coin storage unit 206 and transported by the dispensing transport unit 208 . The wrapping unit 211 releases the prepared wrapped coins to the wrapped coin conveying unit 212 .

The wrapped-coin conveying unit 212 connects the wrapping unit 211 and the wrapped-coin storage unit 213 . The wrapped coin transport unit 212 also connects the wrapped coin storage unit 213 , the wrapped coin batch box 214 and the wrapped coin dispensing unit 215 . The wrapped coin transport section 212 transports the wrapped coins between these sections.

The wrapped coin storage unit 213 stores wrapped coins by denomination. The wrapped coin storage unit 213 feeds out the stored wrapped coins. The wrapped coin batch box 214 holds wrapped coins to be dispensed which are drawn out from the wrapped coin storage unit 213 . The wrapped coin dispensing unit 215 holds wrapped coins to be dispensed. The operator can take out the wrapped coins from the packaged coin box 214 and the wrapped coins from the wrapped coin dispensing unit 215 (that is, the process of dispensing wrapped coins).

(Configuration example of paper sheet processing unit)
FIG. 7 is an internal configuration diagram of the sheet processing unit 300. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 7 , the left surface of the paper sheet processing unit 300 is the front surface, and the right surface of the paper sheet processing unit 300 is the rear surface of the paper sheet processing unit 300 .

The paper sheet processing unit 300 is provided with an input section 302 for inputting paper sheets and a dispensing section 303 for dispensing paper sheets to the outside of the machine. The input section 302 and the dispensing section 303 are provided on the front surface of the housing 301 of the paper sheet processing unit 300 .

The transport unit 304 transports the valuable media fed out from the input unit 302 one by one. An imaging unit 305 is provided in the transport unit 304 . The imaging unit 305 acquires image data by imaging both sides of the valuable medium taken into the machine.

A temporary storage unit 306 is also connected to the transport unit 304 . A temporary holding unit 306 temporarily holds the valuable medium that has passed through the imaging unit 305 . Temporary holding unit 306 is configured in a tape winding system. Temporary storage unit 306 winds the valuable medium onto the drum together with the tape.

Inside the housing 301 of the paper sheet processing unit 300, there are provided a plurality of specific securities storage units 307 for storing checks and the like, and an unfit bill storage unit 308 for storing unfit and old bills. The specified securities storage unit 307 is an accumulation type storage unit.

The unfit-note storage unit 308 includes a first unfit-note storage unit 309 and a second unfit-note storage unit 310 . The first unfit bill storage unit 309 is an accumulation type storage unit. The second unfit bill storage unit 310 is a tape winding type storage unit.

Paper sheets to be deposited are stored in the specified securities storage unit 307, the first unfit-note storage unit 309, or the second unfit-note storage unit 310 after being taken into the machine (that is, the paper sheets payment processing).

A plurality of new bill storage units 311 are provided in the housing 301 of the paper sheet processing unit 300 . The new bill storage unit 311 stores new bills. Each new bill storage unit 311 can feed new bills to the transport unit 304 one by one by the feeding mechanism.

The dispensing section 303 is connected to the conveying section 304 . For example, at the time of dispensing new bills, the transport unit 304 transports the new bills drawn out from the new bill storage unit 311 to the dispensing unit 303, and issues the new bills to the dispensing unit 303 (that is, the dispensing of new bills). ). A new bill identification unit 312 is arranged between the new bill storage unit 311 and the dispensing unit 303 . The new bill identification unit 312 identifies new bills.

(Examination processing of valuable media processing equipment)
The valuable medium processing device 10 executes a scrutinization process of counting the number of valuable media stored in each unit. Specifically, when the banknote processing unit 100 performs scrutinization processing on the loose banknotes stored in the loose banknote storage unit 108 , the transport unit 105 separates the loose banknote storage unit 108 and the banknote temporary storage unit 107 from each other. to convey banknotes between While bills reciprocate between the loose bill storage unit 108 and the bill temporary holding unit 107, the recognition unit 106 identifies and counts the bills. The control unit 600 compares the identification result and the counting result with the balance stored in the storage unit 502 .

When the banknote processing unit 100 performs scrutinization processing on the bundled banknotes stored in the bundled banknote storage unit 114 , the bundled banknote transport unit 113 moves between the bundled banknote storage unit 114 and the transfer unit 112 . A bundled banknote is conveyed between them. While the bills reciprocate between the bundled bill storage unit 114 and the transfer unit 112, the second identification unit 115 identifies and counts the bundled bills. The control unit 600 compares the identification result and the counting result with the balance stored in the storage unit 502 .

When the coin processing unit 200 performs the scrutinization process on the loose coins stored in the loose coin storage section 206, the coin processing unit 200 moves the loose coins stored in the loose coin storage section 206 out of the machine through the dispensing route. After the operator reinserts the dispensed loose coins into the insertion unit 202, the deposit identification unit 203 identifies and counts the dispensed coins. The identified loose coins are stored in the original loose coin storage section 206 . The control unit 600 compares the identification result and the counting result with the balance stored in the storage unit 502 .

When the coin processing unit 200 performs scrutinization processing on the wrapped coins stored in the wrapped coin storage unit 213, a sensor unit (not shown) provided in the wrapped coin storage unit 213 detects the stored coins. Count the number of wrapped coins in section 213 . The control unit 600 compares the counting result with the balance stored in the storage unit 502 .

When the paper sheet processing unit 300 performs scrutinization processing on new bills stored in the new bill storage unit 311, the conveying unit 304 moves between the new bill storage unit 311 and the temporary holding unit 306. to transport new tickets. While bills reciprocate between the new bill storage section 311 and the temporary holding section 306, the new bill identifying section 312 identifies and counts new bills. The control unit 600 compares the identification result and the counting result with the balance stored in the storage unit 502 .

The valuable medium processing device 10 can perform a first scrutinization process and a second scrutinization process as scrutinization processes. The first scrutinizing process conveys and counts the valuable media drawn out from the storage unit at a first speed. The second scrutinizing process transports and counts the valuable media drawn out from the storage unit at a second speed that is slower than the first speed.

Because the first speed is relatively fast, the first review process takes less time. Since the second speed is relatively slow, during the second scrutinization process, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of clogging of valuable media and the occurrence of reject media due to identification errors, etc. be done.

Note that the first speed in the banknote processing unit 100, the first speed in the coin processing unit 200, and the first speed in the paper sheet processing unit 300 are not necessarily the same speed. The second speed in the bill processing unit 100, the second speed in the coin processing unit 200, and the second speed in the paper sheet processing unit 300 are not necessarily the same speed.

The second speed in the banknote processing unit 100 is slower than the first speed in the banknote processing unit 100 . The second speed in coin handling unit 200 is slower than the first speed in coin handling unit 200 . The second speed in the sheet handling unit 300 is slower than the first speed in the sheet handling unit 300 .

The first speed may be the same speed as the speed at which the valuable medium is conveyed during deposit processing and withdrawal processing in each of the banknote processing unit 100, coin processing unit 200, and paper sheet processing unit 300. In this case, the second speed is slower than the transport speed of the valuable medium during deposit processing and withdrawal processing. The second speed may be, for example, about ⅓ of the first speed.

The inspection process for all the valuable media in the unit takes a long time, especially since the number of valuable media to be inspected is large. In order not to affect the business of the store, it is conceivable that the scrutinization process of the valuable medium processing device 10 is performed unattended outside the business hours of the store (for example, at night or on holidays).

However, if clogging of valuable media occurs during unattended examination processing outside business hours, the examination processing cannot be continued, and the valuable medium processing apparatus 10 stops. If the valuable medium processing device 10 stops in the middle of the examination process, the person in charge must clear the clogging of the valuable medium, restart the examination process, and complete the examination process before the store starts the next business. must. This imposes a heavy burden on the person in charge.

In addition, even if valuable media are rejected due to identification errors or inability to identify during unattended scrutiny outside of business hours, the person in charge must ensure that the It is necessary to make the valuable medium processing device 10 identify and store the valuable medium again in the storage unit. The greater the number of rejected valuable media, the greater the burden on the person in charge.

When performing an unmanned examination process outside business hours, the valuable medium processing device 10 executes a second examination process in which the valuable medium is conveyed at a relatively slow speed, resulting in clogging of the valuable medium, and , the occurrence of rejected media can be suppressed. As a result, the valuable medium processing device 10 can appropriately perform the examination process. When the valuable medium processing device 10 executes the second scrutinization process, the time required for the scrutinization process increases, but since it is outside business hours, it is acceptable that the time required for the scrutiny process increases.

FIG. 8 shows functional blocks related to processing executed by the control unit 600 in the valuable medium processing device 10 . Note that the block diagram of FIG. 8 is a diagram used for explaining the processing executed by the control unit 600, and the control unit 600 of the valuable medium processing device 10 has each unit shown in FIG. 8 as an entity. is not limited.

The control unit 600 includes a deposit processing unit 601 that executes deposit processing in each unit of the banknote processing unit 100, the coin processing unit 200, and the paper sheet processing unit 300, and a payment processing unit that executes payment processing in each unit. It includes a section 602 and a detailed examination processing section 603 that executes the detailed examination process in each unit. The scrutinization processing unit 603 has a first scrutinization processing unit 604 and a second scrutinization processing unit 605 . The first scrutinization processing unit 604 carries out a first scrutiny processing of conveying and counting the valuable media at a first speed, and the second scrutinization processing unit 605 carries out a first scrutiny processing of conveying and counting the valuable media at a second speed. Execute the second scrutinization process.

The control unit 600 has a selection unit 606 . The selection unit 606 selects the first scrutinization processing unit 604 or the second scrutinization processing unit 605 when executing the scrutinization process. Thereby, each unit selectively executes a first scrutinization process of conveying and counting valuable media at a first speed or a second scrutinizing process of conveying and counting valuable media at a second speed. .

The selection unit 606 causes the scrutinization processing unit 603 to selectively execute the first scrutiny processing or the second scrutiny processing based on the following items (1) to (4).

(1) The selection unit 606 causes the scrutinization processing unit 603 to selectively execute the first scrutiny processing or the second scrutiny processing according to the reservation details of the scrutiny processing.

The control unit 600 includes a reservation unit 607 that reserves the execution of detailed examination processing. The reservation unit 607 reserves the time to execute the scrutinization process and the specification of the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process. For example, FIG. 10 illustrates a screen D1 for reserving a scrutinization process displayed on the touch panel 501 . The operator, on the screen D1, defines the execution date of the scrutiny process (for example, every day, every week (specific day of the week), every month (specific date), or a specific date) and the start time of the scrutiny process. can be done.

Further, on the screen D1, the operator can select the transportation speed of the valuable medium when executing the examination process. Normal transport corresponds to transporting the valuable medium at a first speed, and low speed transport corresponds to transporting the valuable medium at a second speed. That is, when the operator selects the normal transport, it means that the first scrutinization process is designated. When the operator selects the slow transport, it designates the second scrutiny process.

On the screen D1, as reference information for the operator, the time required for detailed inspection processing, reject rate, and jam rate during normal transportation, and the required time for detailed inspection processing, reject rate, and jam rate during low-speed transportation are described. there is The touch panel 501 is an example of a notification unit that notifies the operator of various types of information.

The rejection rate is an example of an index relating to the frequency with which rejected media occur during the review process. The rejection rate may be, for example, the ratio of the number of valuable media identified as rejected media to the total number of validated media. Also, the rejection rate may be determined based on the time interval at which the rejection medium occurs (for example, the rejection banknote occurs once an hour during execution of the examination process).

The jam rate is an example of an index of how often valuable media jams occur during the review process. The jam rate may be, for example, the ratio of the number of clogged valuable media to the total number of inspected valuable media. Also, the jam rate may be determined based on the time intervals at which jams occur during the review process.

The reject rate and jam rate may be stored in advance in the storage unit 502 when the valuable media processing device 10 is shipped, or may be stored in the calculation unit 608 of the control unit 600 after the valuable media processing device 10 is installed in the store. However, the reject rate and jam rate may be calculated based on the processing performance of the valuable medium processing device 10 and stored in the storage unit 502 . The control unit 600 may also appropriately update the reject rate and jam rate (including the reject rate and jam rate stored at the time of shipment) stored in the storage unit 502 .

The required time may also be stored in advance in the storage unit 502 for each balance in the storage unit when the valuable medium processing device 10 is shipped, or may be stored in the control unit 502 after the valuable medium processing device 10 is installed in the store. The calculation unit 608 of 600 may calculate the required time based on the processing performance of the valuable medium processing device 10 and store it in the storage unit 502 . The control unit 600 may also appropriately update the required time (including the required time stored at the time of shipment) stored in the storage unit 502 .

By referring to these reference information, the operator can appropriately set the conveying speed during the examination process. For example, if the scrutiny process is scheduled to run unattended at night, it is possible to allow the scrutiny process to take longer. It is conceivable that the operator selects low-speed transport. Both the rejection rate and the jam rate of low-speed transport are lower than those of normal transport. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of medium rejection and medium clogging when the examination process is executed unattended at night. The valuable medium processing device 10 can appropriately perform the scrutinization process and complete the scrutinization process by the time the store starts operating.

On the other hand, it is preferable that the time required for the detailed examination process is short, for example, when a reservation is made so that the detailed examination process is manned during business hours. It is conceivable that the operator selects normal transportation. Selecting normal delivery allows the review process to be completed quickly, minimizing the impact on operations. Also, even if a medium is rejected or clogged, the person in charge can immediately deal with the rejection or clogging because it is during business hours.

The reservation unit 607 causes the scrutinization processing unit 603 to execute scrutiny processing at the reserved date and time according to the reservation details set by the operator. The selection unit 606 selects the first scrutinization processing unit 604 or the second scrutinization processing unit 605 according to the content of the reservation. The scrutinization processing unit 603 can appropriately perform scrutinization processing according to the content of the reservation.

(2) The selection unit 606 causes the scrutinization processing unit 603 to selectively execute the first scrutiny processing or the second scrutiny processing according to the items operated by the operator on the touch panel 501 .

The valuable medium processing device 10 can be manually inspected by the operator. For example, FIG. 11 illustrates a screen D2 displayed on the touch panel 501 when the operator designates the execution of the detailed examination process.

The screen D2 is provided with a button for selecting execution of normal scrutinization processing and a button for selecting execution of low-speed scrutiny processing. The normal scrutinization process corresponds to the first scrutinization process. The slow scrutiny process corresponds to the second scrutiny process. When the operator performs an operation to select normal scrutinization processing or low-speed scrutinization processing on the touch panel 501, the touch panel 501 outputs a signal corresponding to the selection. Based on a signal from the touch panel 501 , the selection unit selectively causes the close examination processing unit 603 to execute the first close examination process or the second close examination process. The screen D2 also displays reference information such as the time required for the normal inspection process, the rejection rate, the jam rate, the required time for the low-speed inspection process, the rejection rate, and the jam rate, similarly to the screen D1. The required time described on the screen D2 may be calculated by the calculation unit 608 based on the balance of the unit to be scrutinized.

(3) The selection unit 606 causes the scrutinization processing unit 603 to selectively execute the first scrutiny process or the second scrutiny process according to an instruction from a device other than the valuable medium processing device 10 .

As described above, the operator operates the first management computer 11, the second management computer 12, or the mobile terminal (smartphone 31 or tablet terminal 32) to cause the valuable medium processing device 10 to execute processing. can be done. The selection unit 606 causes the scrutinization processing unit 603 to selectively execute the first scrutiny processing or the second scrutiny processing based on instructions from other devices received by the communication unit 504 . A screen similar to the screen D2 described above is displayed on the first management computer 11, the second management computer 12, or the mobile terminal. The operator uses the first management computer 11, the second management computer 12, or the mobile terminal to select normal scrutinization processing and low-speed scrutiny processing. In the valuable media processing system 1, the first management computer 11, the second management computer 12, the smartphone 31, and the tablet terminal 32 are command devices that output at least a signal commanding the execution of the examination process to the valuable medium processing device 10. is an example.

(4) The selection unit 606 causes the scrutinization processing unit 603 to selectively execute the first scrutiny processing or the second scrutiny processing based on the time at which the scrutinization processing is performed.

The determination unit 609 of the control unit 600 determines the time to execute the detailed examination process based on the clock of the control unit 600, for example. The determination unit 609 may determine the time at which the valuable medium processing device 10 starts the scrutinization process. The selection unit 606 causes the scrutinization processing unit 603 to perform the second scrutiny processing based on the time to start the scrutiny processing determined by the determination unit 609, if the time is outside the business hours of the store. On the other hand, when the time is within the business hours of the store, the selection unit 606 causes the scrutinization processing unit 603 to execute the first scrutiny processing.

Instead of the time when the valuable medium processing device 10 starts the scrutinization process, the selection unit 606 selects the time when the operator operates the terminal unit 500 to execute the scrutiny process, or the execution of the scrutiny process is instructed through the network 2. Based on the time, the scrutinization processing unit 603 may selectively execute the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process. The selection unit 606 also performs the scrutiny process based on the time zone (for example, 10:00 to 10:30 time zone), to the scrutiny processing unit 603, the first scrutiny process, or the second scrutiny process , may be selectively executed. The selection unit 606 may also cause the scrutinization processing unit 603 to selectively execute the first scrutiny processing or the second scrutiny processing based on the scheduled end time of the scrutiny processing.

Note that the selection unit 606 does not select based on all the items (1) to (4) described above, but selects based on any one of the items (1) to (4). Alternatively, the selection may be made based on two or three of (1)-(4).

FIG. 9 shows functional blocks with a configuration different from that of FIG. In the configuration example of FIG. 9 , the scrutinization processing unit 603 does not have the first scrutinization processing unit 604 and the second scrutinization processing unit 605 . Instead, the control section 600 has a speed setting section 610 .

The speed setting unit 610 sets the transport speed of the valuable medium during the inspection process. The speed setting unit 610 selectively sets the conveying speed of the valuable medium to the first speed or the second speed based on items (1) to (4) in the same manner as the selection unit described above. The scrutinization processing unit 603 conveys and counts the valuable media according to the conveying speed set by the speed setting unit 610 . The scrutinization processing unit 603 selectively executes the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process in the same manner as described above.

FIG. 12 shows a flowchart executed by the control unit 600 . This flowchart relates to processing executed by the valuable medium processing device 10 . In step S<b>1 after the start, the control unit 600 determines whether or not the operator has performed an authentication operation using the card reader 503 of the terminal unit 500 . If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S2. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5.

In step S<b>2 , the control unit 600 determines whether or not the operator operates the touch panel 501 to specify execution of examination processing of the banknote processing unit 100 , the coin processing unit 200 , or the paper sheet processing unit 300 . judge. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3, and if the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S3, the control unit 600 executes processing corresponding to the operator's operation. For example, the banknote processing unit 100, the coin processing unit 200, or the paper sheet processing unit 300 executes deposit processing or withdrawal processing.

When the operator designates execution of the detailed examination process, the touch panel 501 displays the screen D2 in FIG. 11 as described above. The operator selects normal probing process or slow probing process. In step S4, the control unit 600 determines whether or not the low-speed scrutinization process has been requested, in other words, whether or not the second scrutinization process has been selected. If slow probing processing is requested, the process proceeds from step S4 to step S9. If the normal review process is requested (ie, the first review process is selected), the process proceeds from step S4 to step S8.

In step S8, the control section 600 executes the first scrutinization process in the designated unit. The unit conveys and counts valuable media at a first speed. Moreover, in step S9, the control part 600 performs a second scrutinization process in the designated unit. The unit conveys and counts valuable media at a second speed. Although illustration is omitted, the touch panel 501 may display that "normal examination" or "low speed examination" is being performed while the valuable medium processing device 10 is executing the examination process.

In step S5, the control unit 600 determines whether or not the execution timing of the reserved scrutinization process has arrived. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S6, and if the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S7.

In step S6, the control unit 600 receives the banknote processing unit 100, the coin processing unit 200, or the paper sheet from another device (the first management computer 11, the second management computer 12, the smartphone 31, or the tablet terminal 32). It is determined whether execution of the detailed examination process of the class processing unit 300 has been instructed. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, the control unit 600 determines whether or not the low-speed scrutinization process has been requested based on instructions from other devices. If slow probing processing is requested, the process proceeds from step S4 to step S9. If normal review processing is requested, the process proceeds from step S4 to step S8. When the determination in step S6 is NO, the process returns.

In step S7, the control unit 600 determines whether low-speed transport is set based on the reservation details. If low speed transport is set, that is, if execution of the second inspection process is set, the process proceeds from step S7 to step S9. If normal transport is set, that is, if execution of the first scrutinization process is set, the process proceeds from step S7 to step S8.

After performing the first scrutinization process in step S8 or after performing the second scrutinizing process in step S9, the control unit 600 causes the storage unit 502 to store a log regarding the executed process in step S10. The storage unit 502 may include information on the “normal scrutinization process” or the “low-speed scrutinization process” in the log data to be stored. Control unit 600 also causes printer 400 to print a receipt. The printer 400 may print the characters "normal inspection process" or "low-speed inspection process" on the receipt related to the inspection process.

Then, in subsequent step S11, the control unit 600 transmits the result of the executed process to the first management computer 11 and/or the second management computer 12. FIG. The processing result is stored in the storage unit 502 without being transmitted, and when a request is received from the first management computer 11 and/or the second management computer 12, the control unit 600 stores the You may make it transmit the processing result which was carried out to the 1st management computer 11 and/or the 2nd management computer 12 through the communication part 504. FIG.

Since the conveying speed of the valuable medium when executing the examination process is switched between two speeds, the valuable medium processing device 10 can appropriately execute the examination process. In particular, if the conveying speed of the valuable medium is slowed down when the inspection process is performed outside the business hours of the store, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of rejected media and clogging of the media. The valuable medium processing device 10 can complete the examination process without stopping due to an error. The valuable medium processing device 10 is restrained from affecting the sales of the store due to stopping in the middle of the scrutinization process. In addition, it is possible to improve the efficiency of store operations.

In addition, when the transportation speed of the valuable medium is slowed down, clogging is less likely to occur. In addition, even when clogging occurs, the degree of clogging is moderated, making it easier for the person in charge to clear the clogging of the valuable medium. has the advantage of being

In addition, if clogging of valuable media occurs during unmanned scrutiny processing outside the store's business hours and scrutiny processing is interrupted, the scrutiny processing is the first scrutiny processing or the second scrutiny processing Regardless of whether it is a close examination process, before the next business starts, the person in charge (for example, the person in charge who arrives early or the maintenance person) clears the clogged media and restarts the interrupted close examination process. . Even if a rejected medium occurs during an unattended examination process outside of business hours, the person in charge will deal with the rejected medium before the next business starts.

It should be noted that when the investigation process is interrupted due to clogging of a medium during unattended examination processing outside business hours, or when a reject medium occurs, the valuable medium processing device 10 The notification may be sent to the possessed mobile terminal through the first management computer 11 or the second management computer 12 . The person in charge who has received the notice can come to work early before the start of the next business, so that he or she can clear the blockage or deal with the rejected media. Note that the valuable medium processing device 10 may notify the portable terminal possessed by the person in charge without going through the first management computer 11 and the second management computer 12 .

Valuable medium processing device 10 configured as described above performs first and second scrutinization processes for all scrutiny processes of banknote processing unit 100, coin processing unit 200, and paper sheet processing unit 300. Two types of scrutiny processing are possible. Note that in the inspection process of the bundled banknotes and the inspection process of the wrapped coins, only the first inspection process is possible because the occurrence rate of clogging of the medium does not change whether the transport speed is increased or decreased. There may be. Valuable medium processing device 10 may be configured to be able to perform two types of scrutinization processing, a first scrutinization processing and a second scrutinization processing, for some scrutiny processing.

In addition, the coin processing unit 200 sets the transport speed when the loose coins to be inspected are once taken out of the machine and the transport speed when the operator reinserts the loose coins into the insertion unit 202 during the inspection process. , the first scrutinization process and the second scrutinization process, but the coin processing unit 200 may be configured to perform only the first scrutinization process.

Note that the coin processing unit 200 may be configured to be capable of transporting coins drawn out from the loose coin storage unit 206 to the insertion unit 202 in the machine during the scrutinization process of loose coins.

In addition, the valuable medium processing system 1 described above can be configured to receive the banknote processing unit 100, the coin processing unit 200, or the paper sheet processing unit from the first management computer 11, the second management computer 12, the smartphone 31, or the tablet terminal 32. 300 can be directed to be performed. Here, the control unit 600 may be capable of executing the second scrutinization process only when receiving an instruction for the scrutinization process from the second management computer 12 , the smartphone 31 , or the tablet terminal 32 . On the other hand, when receiving an instruction for the detailed examination process from the first management computer 11, the control unit 600 may disable execution of the second detailed examination process. In other words, the control unit 600 may permit execution of the second scrutinization process only when receiving an instruction remotely to the valuable medium processing device 10 .

Valuable medium processing device 10 conveys the valuable medium at the second speed (that is, low speed) over the entire medium conveying path when executing the second scrutinization process, but in at least a part of the conveying path , the valuable medium may be conveyed at a low speed.

In other words, the valuable medium processing device 10 carries out a scrutinization process (third scrutinization process) in which the valuable media are conveyed at a predetermined speed along the entire conveying path and counted, A scrutinization process (fourth scrutinization process) of transporting and counting may be executed.

For example, when the banknote processing unit 100 executes the fourth inspection process for loose banknotes, the inspection processing unit 603 changes the forward transport speed from the loose banknote storage unit 108 to the banknote temporary holding unit 107 relative to It is also possible to lower the transport speed of the banknote temporarily holding unit 107 to the loose banknote storage unit 108 relatively fast. The identification unit 106 may identify loose banknotes on the outward route. Contrary to the above, when the bill processing unit 100 executes the fourth examination processing for loose bills, the examination processing unit 603 moves from the loose bill storage unit 108 to the bill temporary holding unit 107. , may be made relatively high, and the conveying speed of the return path from the banknote temporary holding unit 107 to the loose banknote storage unit 108 may be made relatively low. The identification unit 106 may identify loose banknotes on the return trip.

Further, when executing the fourth scrutinization process, the scrutinization processing unit 603 detects a location where loose banknotes are likely to be clogged in the loose banknote transport path of the banknote processing unit 100, for example, a location where the transport direction of the loose banknotes is branched. Alternatively, the conveying speed of the loose banknotes when passing through a portion where the conveying path of the loose banknotes is curved may be made relatively low. Further, when executing the fourth scrutinization process, the scrutinization processing unit 603 may reduce the conveying speed of loose banknotes when passing near the identification unit 106, for example, to a relatively low speed.

When the banknote processing unit 100 executes the third scrutinization processing for the loose banknotes in response to the fourth scrutinization processing, the scrutinization processing unit 603 transfers the bills from the loose banknote storage unit 108 to the banknote temporary holding unit 107. The forward conveying speed and the returning conveying speed from the banknote temporary holding unit 107 to the loose banknote storage unit 108 may be set at a constant high speed.

Therefore, the valuable medium processing device may be configured as follows.
Valuable media processing equipment
a storage unit for storing a valuable medium;
A scrutinization processing unit that executes scrutiny processing for counting the valuable media stored in the storage unit,
The scrutinization processing unit includes a third scrutiny processing unit and a fourth scrutiny processing unit,
The slowest speed at which the third scrutinization processing unit conveys the valuable medium drawn out from the storage unit during scrutiny processing is a third speed,
The slowest speed at which the fourth scrutinization processing unit conveys the valuable medium drawn out from the storage unit during scrutiny processing is a fourth speed,
The fourth speed is slower than the third speed.

In addition, the third scrutinization processing unit may change the speed at which the valuable medium is conveyed. Also, the third scrutinization processing unit may convey the valuable medium at a constant speed. The fourth scrutinization processing unit may also change the speed of conveying the valuable medium, or may convey the valuable medium at a constant speed.

The valuable medium processing device having this configuration can be applied to the valuable medium processing device 10 described above. For example, the “first scrutinization processing unit” in FIG. 8 may be rewritten as the “third scrutinization processing unit”. Also, the "second scrutinization processing unit" may be rewritten as the "fourth scrutinization processing unit".

In addition, the above-described valuable medium processing device 10 can carry out the examination processing at the same transportation speed as the transportation speed of the valuable medium when performing the deposit processing and/or the withdrawal processing (that is, the first scrutiny processing can be executed). The valuable medium processing device 10 may be configured to omit execution of the first scrutinization process and execute only the second scrutinization process as the scrutiny process.

That is, the valuable medium processing device may be configured as follows.
Valuable media processing equipment
a storage unit for storing a valuable medium;
a first processing unit that executes at least one of a deposit process of putting the valuable medium into the machine and storing it in the storage part, and a payment process of feeding out the valuable medium from the storage part and out of the machine;
A second processing unit that executes a scrutinization process for counting the valuable media stored in the storage unit,
The first processing section conveys the valuable medium at a non-examination speed, and the second processing section conveys the valuable medium drawn out from the storage section at a scrutiny speed slower than the non-examination speed.

The valuable medium processing device having this configuration can be applied to the valuable medium processing device 10 described above.

The technology disclosed here is not limited to being applied to the valuable medium processing device 10 having the configuration described above. The technology disclosed herein can be applied to valuable media processing devices of various configurations.

10 Valuable medium processing device 108 Loose banknote storage unit 114 Bundled banknote storage unit 11 First management computer (other devices, command device)
12 second control computer (other devices, command device)
206 Loose coin storage unit 213 Wrapped coin storage unit 307 Specified securities storage unit 308 Unfit bill storage unit 311 New bill storage unit 31 Smartphone (other device, command device)
32 tablet terminal (other device, command device)
501 touch panel (notification unit, operation unit)
504 Communication unit 601 Deposit processing unit 602 Withdrawal processing unit 603 Scrutiny processing unit 604 First scrutiny processing unit 605 Second scrutiny processing unit 606 Selection unit 607 Reservation unit 608 Calculation unit 609 Judgment unit 610 Speed setting unit

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a storage unit for storing a valuable medium;
a transport unit that transports the valuable medium fed out from the storage unit;
A control unit that performs a scrutinization process that counts the valuable media stored in the storage unit,
The control unit
a first scrutinization process of causing the transport unit to transport the valuable medium fed out from the storage unit at a first speed and counting the valuable media;
performing a second scrutinization process of causing the transport unit to transport the valuable medium fed out from the storage unit at a second speed slower than the first speed and counting the valuable media;
In the second scrutinization process, the control unit causes the transport unit to transport the valuable medium at the second speed in part of the transport path .
The valuable medium processing device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit selectively executes the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process. Equipped with an operation unit that outputs a signal according to the operation of the operator,
The valuable medium processing device according to claim 2, wherein the control section selectively executes the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process based on the signal output by the operation section. comprising a communication unit for receiving instructions from other devices;
The valuable medium processing device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit selectively executes the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process based on the instruction received by the communication unit. The control unit determines the time to perform the scrutinization process,
3. The valuable medium processing device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit selectively executes the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process based on the determined time to execute the scrutinization process. The control unit reserves the time to execute the scrutinization process and the designation of the first scrutinization process or the second scrutiny process,
3. The valuable medium processing device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit selectively executes the first scrutinization process or the second scrutinization process based on reservation details. The control unit includes a first scrutinization processing unit that executes the first scrutinization process and a second scrutiny processing unit that executes the second scrutiny process,
The valuable medium processing device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the control unit causes the first scrutinization processing unit or the second scrutinization processing unit to selectively execute scrutinization processing. The control unit sets the speed of the valuable medium when performing the scrutinization process,
The valuable medium processing device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit selectively executes the first scrutinization process and the second scrutinization process according to a set speed. The control unit performs a deposit process of putting the valuable medium into the machine and storing it in the storage unit,
The valuable medium processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the control section causes the transport section to transport the valuable medium at the first speed when executing the deposit processing. The control unit performs a withdrawal process for feeding out the valuable medium from the storage unit and out of the machine,
The valuable medium processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the control section causes the transport section to transport the valuable medium at the first speed when executing the payment processing. The control unit calculates the time required for the first scrutinization process and the time required for the second scrutiny process,
The valuable medium according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising a notification unit that notifies the required time of the first scrutinization process and the required time of the second scrutinization process calculated by the control unit processing equipment. A valuable medium having a storage unit for storing valuable media, a transport unit for transporting valuable media fed out from the storage unit, and a control unit for performing a scrutinization process for counting the valuable media stored in the storage unit. a processor;
a command device connected to the valuable media processing device and outputting a signal commanding the valuable media processing device to execute at least the scrutinization process;
The control unit receives a command from the command device, causes the transport unit to transport the valuable medium fed out from the storage unit at a first speed, and counts the valuable media; or selectively executing a second scrutinizing process of causing the transport unit to transport the valuable medium fed out from the storage unit at a second speed slower than the first speed and counting the valuable media;
The valuable medium processing system , wherein the control unit causes the transport unit to transport the valuable medium at the second speed in a part of the transport path in the second scrutinization process .
selecting a first review process or a second review process;
when the first scrutinization process is selected, the valuable medium processing device conveys the valuable medium fed out from the storage unit at a first speed and counts the valuable medium;
When the second scrutinization process is selected, the valuable medium processing device conveys the valuable medium fed out from the storage unit at a second speed slower than the first speed and counts the valuable media. and
The valuable medium processing method, wherein the valuable medium processing device transports the valuable medium at the second speed in a part of the transport path in the second scrutinization process .
a storage unit for storing a valuable medium;
a transport unit that transports the valuable medium fed out from the storage unit;
a first process that is at least one of a deposit process of putting the valuable medium into the machine and storing it in the storage part, and a withdrawal process of feeding out the valuable medium from the storage part and out of the machine; A control unit that executes a second process, which is a scrutinization process for counting the stored valuable media,
The control unit causes the transport unit to transport the valuable medium at a non-examination speed when executing the first process, and causes the transport unit to feed the valuable medium from the storage unit when executing the second process. A valuable medium processing device that transports the valuable medium at a scrutinization speed slower than the non-scrutiny speed in a part of the transport route .

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