JPH01239689A - Input amount registering system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To compare an input amount by means of a registering key with an input amount read with a reading means, and to ensure an input processing by reading the amount of a slip with a reading means and by registering the amount to a memory means with the reoperation of a specific operating key. CONSTITUTION:When an MICR to read the amount of a check, etc., or an OCR reader is connected, the following initial setting is executed. That is, an arbitrary function key among a function key group 40 is set at a reading key, the amount is read by pushing the keys, and by pushing them again, it is registered in a memory area. Before registration, an operator may compare the input amount by the operation of a registering key 60, etc., and when an error condition is produced, only the amount permitted by a person in charge at the window may be registered. Thus, the information of the check amount, the account number, etc., can be read through a reader to a cash register a misoperation in the input by the operator can be prevented, and the operability can be drastically enhanced.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to the registration of input amounts, which is suitably implemented in a cash teller machine that processes cash and securities in counter operations of financial institutions such as banks. Regarding the method.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION At counters of financial institutions such as banks, cash teller machines are used to handle cash and securities transactions. In such a cash teller machine, for example, when registering the amount written on a check, the operator visually observes the amount of the check and registers it by pressing a number key, for example.

, Problems to be Solved by the Invention Conventional cash teller machines are not connected to, for example, MICR (magnetic ink character style R) reading devices or OCR (optical character recognition) reading devices; Unable to read information from. Therefore, when inputting the check amount, it is not possible to use a reading device that can read the check amount, and the input is performed manually as described above.

This manual method of inputting amounts cannot prevent input errors by the operator.

An object of the present invention is to provide a system that allows a reader to read the amount of money on a form and register this input amount. .

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention provides a method for operating a specific operation key assigned with a function of reading the amount of money on a form by a reading means, reading the amount of money on the form with the reading means, and storing the read amount in the storage means. Registration is performed by re-operating the specific operation key, and after reading the amount and prior to operating the specific operation key, the amount is selectively input using the numeric keys. This is an input amount registration method characterized by the following.

Function According to the present invention, the amount of money on the form can be read through the reading means by operating a specific operation key.

The bill amount read in this way can be registered in the storage means l\ by operating the specific operation key again.

Further, according to the present invention, after the reading means reads the amount of money on the form by operating the specific operation key, the amount can be selectively input using the numeric keys before re-operating the specific operation key. can. Therefore, it is possible to compare the amount input using the numeric key with the amount read by the reading means, and it is possible to reliably perform the money input process.

Embodiment No. 112I is a perspective view showing the appearance of an embodiment of the present invention. The cash teller machine 1 includes a keyboard 2 and a display section 3.
In addition, a window 4 for viewing the financial institution's copy paper, that is, journal paper, and a slip insertion slot 5 for printing slips and the like are provided. 6N On the right side of the display section 3 are a knob 6 for adjusting the brightness of the display section 3 and a mode switch 7 to be described later.
and will be provided.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the cash teller machine 1. As shown in FIG. The cash teller machine 1 is provided with a central control section 10 that electrically controls the entire 'A:11.

A random access memory (hereinafter referred to as RAM) 11 and a only memory (hereinafter referred to as ROM) 12 are connected to the central control unit 10, and a clock signal generation circuit 13 is connected to the central control unit 10. and the keyboard 2 is connected. Further, a printing device 15 that performs various types of printing, a speaker 16 that generates beeps, etc., the display section 3, and the like are connected to the central control section 10 via an input/output circuit 14. A detection circuit 18 is connected to the printing device 15 to detect whether a slip or the like to be printed is in a loading position.

For example, a McR (RA card) reader, a MICR (magnetic ink character recognition) reader, a MICR printer, an 0CR (optical character recognition) reader, an external line (online), etc. are connected to the cash teller machine 1. Connecting terminals 21 to 24 are provided. These terminals 21 to 24 are connected to the central control unit 1 via interfaces 25 to 28.
Connected to 0.

3I2I is a plan view showing the key arrangement of the keyboard 2. FIG. See Figure 3! The functions of each input key will be explained as follows.

The offline key 31 and online key 32 are keys for selecting whether to connect online.

The inquiry key 33 is used to inquire the data in the #L coin account @1 to the host computer. The end key 34 is used when the registration procedure described later is completed. The correction key 35 is used to correct data that has already been input. The printing key 36 is used to select whether or not to print the journal paper described above. The list key 37 and the payment summary key 38 are used to set the list mode and payment summary mode. The balance key 39 is used when settling accounts.

For example, 18 function keys are arranged in the function key group 40. Each function key is assigned a registered function such as cash deposit, cash withdrawal, foreign currency conversion, and internal loan conversion. The shift key 51 is used, for example, when inputting an alpha head assigned to each key of the function key details 40 as a second function.

The page up key 52 and the page down key 53 are
Postponing the number of pages of the list displayed on the display section 3/
Used for backtracking.

When the menu key 54 is pressed, a menu of various predetermined programs is displayed on the display section 3. The space key 55 is used to provide a space when inputting data.

The amount input using the number key group 60 is repeatedly input/displayed by pressing the repeat key 56.

The continuation key 57 is used to select whether to cancel the gold-jaw printing of the M I CR printing device l\. When inputting the account number, a suppression operation is performed using a combination of the numeric key group 60 and the account number key 58. Further, various programs displayed on the display unit 3 using the menu key 54 are selected by pressing a combination of a number key group 60 and an enter key 61. shift clear key 62
is used, for example, to erase the least significant digit of an amount input using the numeric key group 60.

The clear key 63 is used, for example, to erase the amount input using the numeric keypad group 60 or to cancel an error state.

The release key 71 is used, for example, to release the list 1 mode set by the list key 37, or to cancel a manually entered account number. The paper feed key 72 is
It is used to air-feed the journal paper.

The total key 73 is a sub-total key 74 described below.
This key is used to clear the calculation results calculated by . The subtotal key 74 is used to calculate the results of calculations performed by the addition key 76 and the subtraction key 77. The results of calculations performed by the 0 multiplication key 78 and seven division keys are calculated by the equal key 80.

The stamp key 81 is used to print predetermined symbols or characters on journal paper, slips, or the like. The print screen key 82 is used to print the data currently displayed on the display section 3. The clear screen key 83 is used to erase data displayed on the display section 3. The duplication print key 84 is
It is used when printing the same content, such as reproduction printing, in which the same amount (and account number) is repeatedly printed on the slip.

Each function key of the function key group 40 (early down, collectively referred to as function key F) has, for example, a cash withdrawal IRL registration function for registering cash withdrawal, and a cash withdrawal IRL registration function for registering cash deposit. A deposit registration function, a change registration function for registering change, etc. are each set in advance. Further, each function key F can be assigned in advance a code corresponding to a set transaction content, that is, an addition or subtraction code. For example, the function key F to which the cash deposit registration function is set is assigned an addition n sign, and the function key F to which the cash withdrawal registration function is set is assigned a subtraction sign.

The cash teller machine 1 of this embodiment includes the MI C
An R reader, an OCR reader (not shown), etc. can be connected. Via these reading devices, the cash teller machine 1 can read amounts such as, for example, checks. In order to read such information, the cash teller machine 1
The following initial settings are performed.

In this embodiment, when registering the read amount,
This can be done by the following first to third registration methods. Which registration method to select is determined by predetermined initial settings. In addition.

The cash teller machine 1 of the information read by the reading device
A key for starting a reading operation (hereinafter referred to as a read key) is set to, for example, an arbitrary function key among the function key group 40.

(1) First registration method In this registration method, first, the read key is pressed. As a result, the amount read by the reading device is read into the cash teller machine 1. The read amount is registered in a predetermined storage area by pressing the read key again.

(2) Second registration method In this registration method, after reading the amount by pressing the read key (-), the operator enters the read amount (hereinafter referred to as the read amount) and the number key. A comparison is made with the amount input (hereinafter referred to as "registration", "i-chin") by the operation of .

Registered amount - Read amount...
- (1) In the case shown in the first equation, that is, when the read amount is equal to the registered amount, it is determined that it is OK to register, and by pressing the read key again, the read amount ( - registered amount) is registered.

Registered amount〕・Read amount〕Error status)
...(2) Registered amount minus read amount (error condition)
...(3) In cases such as those shown in the second and third equations, that is, when the read amount is larger or smaller than the registered amount, it is determined that it should not be registered, and the cash teller machine 1 issues an error. It becomes a state. If an error condition occurs, the registered amount will be registered only for those for which permission has been obtained from the counter manager.

(3) Third registration method In this method, if the registered amount is greater than or equal to the read amount, as shown in the following 4th equation, it is regarded as a legitimate transaction, and this registered amount is registered.

Registered amount ≧ Read amount ・・
- (4) If the registered amount is greater than or equal to the read amount, as shown in the following formula 5, this transaction is deemed not to be legitimate, and the cash teller machine 1 issues an error message! This is the beginning.

Registered amount + read amount (error condition)...
- (5) When an error condition occurs, the registered amount is registered only for those for which the permission of the counter manager has been obtained, similar to the second registration method.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the basic operating procedure at the time of registration. The operating procedure for the first registration method is shown in (1) of the same figure, and the operating procedure for the second and third registration methods is shown in (2) of the same figure.

I2I<1) '-'3, step n l
Then, a predetermined read key from one function key group 40 is pressed. In Stella 7n2, the amount read by the reading device is read into the cash teller machine 1. In step n3, the read key is pressed fY again.

As a result, the amount read in step rr2 is registered. Note that the first step according to this flowchart is
In the registration method, registration of the registration amount input by the operator is prohibited.

Referring to (2) in the same figure, the successive key is pressed in step m1, and the read money/chin is read in step rn2. In step m3, the operator inputs the registered amount by operating a number key for confirmation. In step rn4, the successive key is pressed again. As a result, only in the case where the read amount read in step rΩ2 is determined to be a legitimate transaction, step m3
The registration amount entered in is registered. In the second and third registration methods shown in this flowchart, if the registered amount is not input, the registration of the registered amount is prohibited even if the read key is pressed again in step r1]4.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the account number written on a check or the like can be read using predetermined initial settings. If the account number and amount are initially set to be read, the account number and amount are displayed on the display and printed out.

Below, such initial settings will be explained.

(1) Account number In order to read the account number, the position where the account number is written and the number of digits thereof are set.

(2) Amount In order to read the amount, the position where the amount is written and the number of digits of the amount are set.

In addition to this, settings can also be made as to whether or not the read information is to be sent to the host computer via online learning. When no reading device is connected, such initial setting operations are prohibited. Further, if information is abnormally read through the reading device, a buzzer sound is generated. Initial settings for reading the medium account number, amount, etc. are performed by having a reading device read the format shown in FIG. 5, for example.

By reading the format shown in Figure 5, ■
Setting the registration method (one of the first to third registration methods is selected), ■ Account number position (first digit number where the account number starts), ■ Number of digits in the account number, ■ Amount position,
■The number of digits for the amount is set. In addition, when reading the 5th [Format 21], the number of digits of the amount = 6, the position (digit number) of the amount - 5, the number of digits of the account number - 14, and the position (digit number) of the account number - 25. Set.

Such initial settings can be set for any function key of the function key correction 40. If there are multiple formats that are different from each other, initial settings can be made for each function key corresponding to each format, making it possible to support multiple types of formats.

6th [2! is a flowchart for explaining the operation.

In step nlO, the read key is pressed to start the read operation. In step r111, it is determined whether the reading device is in an error state, and if not, in step n12, a message indicating that the reading operation is to be started is displayed on the display section 3. If it is determined at step Ω13 that the reading operation should be stopped, the release key 71 is pressed at the step port 14 to stop the reading operation.

In step r115, the information written on the check is read by the reading device. In Stella 7 R+ 16,
For example, it is determined whether or not the reader erroneously read the information because the loading condition of the check reader I\ is not good. If so, the process returns to step r111, and if not, the process advances to step r117.

In step r117, it is determined whether the information read by the reading device is correct information, and if not, step n
An error message is displayed on the display section 3 at step 18. Incidentally, if the answer in step r111 is affirmative, the process moves to step r118.

In step rr19, it is determined whether or not to cancel the reading operation. If so, in step r+20, the release key 71 is pressed to cancel the reading operation, and in step [1
Return to 10. Otherwise, the clear key 63 is pressed in step r+21, and the previously read information is erased. The subsequent processing returns to step r111.

In step r122, it is determined whether the initial setting to read the account number has been made, and if so, the process proceeds to step 1123, otherwise the process proceeds to step r+2.
In step rr23, the account number is displayed on the display section 3 and printed out.

In step r124, it is determined whether the initial setting for reading the amount has been made. If so, the process advances to step r125; otherwise, the process advances to step 126. In step r+25, the read amount is displayed on the display. 3 and is also printed out.

In step r+26, it is determined whether the read account number should be canceled, and if not, step r1
The account number and amount read in step 27 are registered. If an affirmative determination is made in step rr26, the release key 71 is pressed in step rm28, and step r+2
9, the account number is canceled and this fact is displayed on the display section 3.
will be displayed, and subsequent processing will return to Step 110.

In this way, the cash teller machine 1 of this embodiment can be connected to an MICR reader or an OCR reader,
Information such as the amount written on the check or the account number can be read into the cash teller machine 1 through these reading devices, and input errors by the operator can be prevented.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, the amount of money on a form can be input using the reading means, and the operability thereof is greatly improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an embodiment of the present invention;
2I is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the key arrangement of the keyboard 2, and FIG.
12I is a flowchart for explaining the basic operating procedure of this embodiment, 5I2I is a diagram showing an example of a format for performing initial settings, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the moving ear. 1...Cash teller machine, 2...Keyboard, 3...Display section, 10...Central control section, Agent Patent attorney Keiichi Nishikyo

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] Operating a specific operation key to which a function of reading the amount of money on the form is assigned by the reading means, reading the amount of money on the form with the reading means, and registering the read amount in the storage means, Registration of input amount is performed by re-operating an operation key, and the input amount is selectively input using a numeric key after reading the amount and before operating a specific operation key. method.