JPH01239692A - Cash register - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve functionality when plural operators uses a single cash register by adding a function to respectively and individually check cash balance separately handeled by the operators. CONSTITUTION:When an operator operates a mode switch with a distributed special key, and inputs an operator number through a keyboard 2, a cash register 1 discriminates operators A and B. A checking function to check whether or not the cash balance is in an allowable range is always added to the cash register 1, when the check is executed classified by the operators, initial setting is executed by the code of '0', and the time of the cash balance total check, the initial setting is executed by the code of '1'. In the individual check, respective upper and lower limit values Amax...Bmin are set, in the total check, ABmax and ABmin are set, and they are stored into a ROM 12. When the operator A or B operates the keyboard 2, a central control device 10 referrs to a RAM 11 and the ROM 12, operates whether or not the balance is in the prescribed range, and discriminates it. When it is out of the range, an alarm is sounded. Since a cash registering operation is executed at every operator, when the both operators uses a single cash register, the operability is improved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cash teller machine used for dispensing and dispensing cash and securities, for example, in counter operations of financial institutions such as banks.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventionally, teller machines used for counter operations at banks and the like have been equipped with a function that allows two operators (persons F) to use the same teller machine individually. , transaction information that each operator individually processed,
Each is registered in a memory headset provided individually for each operator. Therefore, the registration operation procedures for both can be stored separately, and one cash teller machine can be used by two operators in parallel.

In such a teller machine, it is desirable that the cash balance, that is, the amount of cash in the drawer of the teller machine, be within a predetermined range in consideration of crime prevention or transaction practices. In response to such requests, conventionally, when the cash balance falls outside a predetermined range, a message is displayed on the display section to warn the operator.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention As mentioned above, in the past, a function was added to warn the operator when the cash balance was outside a predetermined range. This was done only for the so-called summation handled by TV operators. Therefore, there is no function to individually check the cash balance that each operator handles separately.
When two operators use a single cash teller machine in parallel, it is not possible to check the cash balance of each operator, which is inconvenient.

An object of the present invention is to provide a cash teller machine that can significantly improve functionality when a single cash teller machine is used by a plurality of TitY6s.

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention provides: identification means for individually identifying a plurality of operators; means for performing cash accounting calculations for each operator in response to the output of the identification means; In response to the output of the calculation means, it is determined whether the cash balance of each operator is within a predetermined range for each operator. This is a cash teller machine characterized by comprising a means for cutting.

Function: The cash teller machine according to the present invention is equipped with an identification means for individually identifying a plurality of operators, so that even if a plurality of operators use the cash teller machine alternately, the machine can be used each time. It is possible to identify the operator who is The arithmetic means for performing monetary accounting calculations can perform monetary accounting calculations for each operator in response to the output of the identification means.

According to the present invention, whether the cash balance of each operator is within a predetermined range for each operator is determined by the determining means in response to the output of the calculating means. Therefore, it is also possible to determine, for example, that the cash balance of a particular operator falls outside a predetermined range for that particular operator. It is also possible to give a warning to the person about the specific operation via the responsive display means or the like.

Embodiment 1 (2I is a perspective view showing the appearance of an embodiment of the present invention.A cash teller machine 1 is provided with a keyboard 2, a receiving part 3, etc., and a financial institution's receipt. paper,
That is, a window 4 for viewing journal paper, a slip insertion slot 5 for printing slips, etc. are provided. On the right side of the display section 3 is a knob 6 for adjusting the brightness of the display section 3. A mode switch 7, which will be described below, is provided.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the cash account 1fil. The cash teller machine 1 is provided with a central control unit 10 that electrically controls the entire machine.

A random access memory (hereinafter referred to as RAM) 11 and a read-only memory (hereinafter referred to as ROM) 12 are connected to the central control unit 10, as well as a clock signal generation circuit 13 and the keyboard 2. Also connected to the central control section 10 are a printing device 15 that performs various types of printing, a speaker 16 that generates beeping sounds, and the display section 3, etc., via an input/output circuit 14. The printing device 15 includes a detection circuit 1 that detects whether a slip or the like to be printed is in the loading position.
8 is connected.

This cash teller machine 1 includes, for example, an MCR (magnetic card) reader, an MICR (magnetic ink character recognition) reader, an MICR printer, an OCR (optical character recognition) reader, and an external line (online). Connection terminals 21 to 24 to be connected are provided. These terminals 21-2
4 is connected to the central system (
1 is connected to part 10.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the key arrangement of the keyboard 2. FIG. The functions of each input key will be explained with reference to FIG.

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

The inquiry key 33 is used to inquire the data in the cash teller machine 1 to the host computer. end key 3
4 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 to print on the journal paper or to print on the journal paper. The list key 37 and the payment total key 38 are used to set a list mode and a payment total mode, which will be described later. The balance key 39 is used when settling accounts.

For example, 18 fil 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 yen currency conversion. The shift key 51 is used, for example, to input the alphabet assigned to each key of the function key group 40 as a second function.

The pager 1 key 52 and the page down key 53 are
Postponing the number of pages of the list displayed in Moeki Approval Department 3 7
Used to go back one table.

When the menu key 54 is pressed, menus of various predetermined programs are 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 read key 57 is pressed in combination with the numeric key group 60 and the account number key 58 when printing the entire MICR printing position number. Further, the various programs displayed on the display unit 3 by the menu key 54 are selected by pressing fY in combination with the numeric key group 60 and the enter key 61. shift clear key 6
2 is used, for example, when erasing the least significant digit of the amount input using the numeric key group 60.

The clear key 63 is used, for example, to clear an 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 mode set by the list key 37 or to cancel the input account number f%. The paper feed key 72 is used to 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 operations performed by the addition key 76 and subtraction key 77. The results of calculations performed by the multiplication key 78 and the division key 79 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 reproduction printing key 84 is
It is used when printing the same content, for example, duplication printing in which the same money (and account number) is repeatedly printed on a slip.

Each function key of the direct distribution function key group 40 (hereinafter collectively referred to as function key F) has, for example, a cash withdrawal registration function for registering a cash withdrawal, and a cash registration function for registering a cash deposit. A deposit registration function, a change registration function for registering change, etc. are each set in advance. In addition, each function key F has a code corresponding to the set transaction details,
That is, an addition or subtraction sign can be assigned in advance. For example, an addition code is assigned to the function key F to which the cash deposit registration function is set, and a subtraction code is assigned to the function key F to which the cash withdrawal registration function is set.

The cash teller machine 1 is equipped with a function that allows two operators to use the machine in parallel, for example. As a means of identifying which operator has used the key, for example, operating the mode switch 7, which is a key switch, using a 1 yen fixed key distributed to each operator, and a method determined in advance for each operator. Operation 1'F: This is realized by inputting the person's number via the keyboard 2. With such an identification means, the cash teller machine 1 can identify any operating fiE.
It is possible to identify whether the machine has been used by a person, and it becomes possible for two operators to use one cash teller machine in parallel.

In addition, in such cash account R1, at the present time. 2
11 functions have been added to constantly check whether the order of the money stored in the L coin teller machine 1, that is, whether the cash balance is within a preset range (hereinafter referred to as the tolerance range). There is. That is, for example, when the cash balance exceeds the above-mentioned allowable range, this fact is displayed on the display section 3 to give a warning to the operator. Please note that this is just a warning.
Normal processing is not prohibited.

For example, in the United States, such a function is provided by the FDIC (Fed.
eral Deposit I++5urance C
ORP, ) instructs banks on the maximum and minimum amount of cash to be held in the hands of operators (reserves).
The purpose is to determine the In other words, the operating sound is generated when cash is handled at a counter, and it is desirable to keep the amount within a predetermined allowable range in order to prevent risks such as theft and to improve the efficiency of fund management. If the amount exceeds a certain amount, the cash can be transferred to a storage location in the back.

In the cash teller machine 1 of this embodiment, the following initial settings can be made for the check function as described above. First, initial settings are made to select whether to check the cash balance for each operator individually or to check the total cash balance for each operator (
(Hereinafter, the former checking method will be referred to as an individual check, and the latter checking method will be referred to as a batch check.) When performing an individual check, the check setting code "0" is assigned,
- Check setting code "1" when performing a comprehensive check
will be assigned.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the number of operators using the cash teller machine 1 will be limited to two, one operator will be referred to as operator A, and the competent operator will be referred to as operator B.

Next, an upper limit value and a lower limit value are set for determining the above-mentioned allowable range. In the case of individual checks, the lower limit 1fi A is used to determine the permissible range for the operator.
m i rl and upper limit value A m Et X are respectively set, and lower limit value Bm i
rl and upper limit B rn a x are respectively set. On the other hand, in the case of a comprehensive check, the upper limit value A Brnax and the lower limit value A Brn i Set.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display displayed on the display unit 3 when performing initial settings by individual check.

In the area indicated by reference numeral 101, either the aforementioned check setting code "0" or setting code "1" is input. In the area indicated by references 1102 and 103,
Operator A's lower limit value Arn in and upper limit value Arn a X are respectively input. reference? 'T104.1
In the area indicated by 05, the lower limit value B m of operator B
i mouth and upper limit value Bmax are each input. After the data to be set is input in this manner, it is stored in a predetermined setting storage area by pressing the end key 34. In this way, the initial setting of the function of checking the cash balance is performed.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation.

In step rr1, it is determined whether the setting code "0" is stored in the setting storage area, that is, whether or not to perform an individual check. If so, step rr
Proceed to step 2. In step n2, it is determined whether the cash balance of operator A should be checked, and if so, the process advances to step rI3.

At step port 3, cash A handled by operator A is
It is determined whether or not it is less than the lower limit value A m i n set for person A, and if so, the process proceeds to step r14 and a warning that the cash A is at the lower limit value A m i n is displayed on the display unit 3. be done. In Step 15, it is determined whether the cash A is greater than the upper limit value Amax, and if so, the process proceeds to Step R, where a warning to this effect is displayed.

If a negative determination is made in step n2, that is, if it is determined that the cash balance of operator B should be checked, the process proceeds to step rr7. In step rI7, it is determined whether the cash B handled by the operator IB is less than the lower limit value B rn i n set for operator B, and if so, a warning to this effect is issued in step rI8. shown. In step n 9, cash B is the lower limit value B m
It is determined whether J') is greater than or equal to a x, and if so, a warning to this effect is displayed in step r110.

If a negative judgment is made in step r11, that is, −
If it is determined that a comprehensive check is to be performed, step nil
In step 111, it is determined whether the sum of cash A handled by F person A and the current mB handled by operator B is less than a preset lower limit value A B rn i n . In step 112, a warning to this effect is displayed.

[In 113, the sum of current mA and cash B is the upper limit A
It is determined whether it is greater than or equal to Bmax, and if so, a warning to this effect is displayed in step n14.

In this way, in the cash teller machine 1, when checking the cash balance, it is possible to selectively set an individual check that checks the cash balance of each operator individually, thereby improving its functionality. be able to. Note that the lower limit value A m irl set for operator A and the lower limit value B rn i set for operator B may be set equal, and similarly, the upper limit value A m a x and the upper limit value B rn a
x may be set equal to x.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, the functionality when a single cash teller machine is used by a plurality of operators can be significantly improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

No. 1 U2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of one embodiment of the present invention;
The figure 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, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display displayed on the display unit 3 when performing initial settings, and FIG. 5 is a flow chart for explaining the operation. be. 1... Cash teller machine, 2... Keyboard, 3 Display section, 10... Central system (ear section, 11. RAM agent Patent attorney Kei Saikyo Part 1, Figure 3)

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] Identification means for individually identifying a plurality of operators; means for performing monetary accounting for each operator in response to the output of the identification means; A cash teller machine characterized by comprising means for responsively determining whether the cash balance of each operator is within a predetermined range of values for each operator.