JPH04123484U - vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The present invention prevents automatic ticket vending machines from being used for money exchange and prevents running out of change. [Structure] For example, when a total of 1,500 yen (1,000 yen bill and 500 yen coin) is inserted into the automatic ticket vending machine, only the fare buttons for fares exceeding 500 yen and less than 1,500 yen will be lit.
Only tickets within the lighting range can be purchased.
Therefore, the use of currency exchange, such as purchasing a 200 yen ticket and obtaining 13 100 yen coins, is prevented.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention relates to vending machines, and in particular prohibits users from using them to exchange money. Regarding things that can be held effectively.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, in automatic ticket vending machines for station equipment, such as automatic ticket vending machines, the main body of the automatic ticket vending machine (hereinafter referred to as the main body) is the amount of coins or banknotes inserted into the device. It is configured so that the amount buttons for the entire range of purchases are lit, and the amount of money that can be purchased is compared to the amount of money that can be purchased. If there is a difference between the amounts, the system is configured so that the difference is dispensed as change. death Therefore, if there is not enough change in the machine, the user will not be able to return the change. Therefore, the change display and insertion (insertion of banknotes and card insertion are also performed as follows) Measures will be taken such as returning all the money invested (hereinafter referred to as "input") and canceling ticket issuance. (For example, Japanese Utility Model Application No. 62-14569, Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 1987-14569) 41371, JP 1-158591, JP 51-53896 Public bulletin).

0003 In this way, for the main unit to operate properly, there must be enough change in the main unit. It is necessary that the For this reason, the applicant has previously filed Japanese Patent Publication No. 58-9992. Therefore, when both banknotes and coins are inserted into the main unit, the change coins inside the main unit will be removed as much as possible. He proposed using the inserted coins as change so that the coins would not be depleted.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, the conventional automatic ticket vending machine (vending machine) mentioned above does not have a Tickets will be issued regardless of the type or amount of money inserted into the device, as long as the change is within the amount available. (sales) processing, allowing customers to use it for currency exchange, making it easy for customers to run out of change. There was a drawback.

[0005] For example, a user who wants to purchase a 140 yen ticket has a 1,000 yen bill and a 100 yen coin. Insert 2 coins into the main unit and get 10 100 yen coins and 6 10 yen coins as change. In addition, in the case of automatic ticket vending machines that accept cards, which are currently in widespread use, cards and 1,000 yen bills are into the device, purchase a 200 yen ticket, and receive the 200 yen discounted card and 1 People used to get 10 00 yen coins from the outlet.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention has been made in order to prevent the above-mentioned drawbacks. The purpose is to provide a vending machine that cannot be used to exchange money.

[0007]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention aims to reduce the amount of money inserted into the main body of the vending machine. In addition to determining the denomination, the total amount of money invested is calculated, and the calculated amount is Sell the selected item for sale when the total price is greater than or equal to the price of the selected item for sale, and When there is a difference between the total amount and the price of the item being sold, the difference is paid as change. In a vending machine, when multiple amounts are inserted, extract the denomination with the largest amount. subtract the amount of the largest denomination extracted from the calculated total amount. subtraction means, and the goods sold whose price exceeds the price of the subtracted value and is up to the total amount. and a first display means for displaying that the product can be purchased. Ma In addition, in the vending machine according to claim 1, when a plurality of moneys are inserted, the maximum a first extraction means for extracting a denomination of an amount, and an amount exceeding the maximum extracted denomination; and a second display means for displaying that the item for sale up to the total price can be purchased. It is characterized by having Furthermore, in the vending machine according to claim 1, a second extraction means for extracting the denomination of the largest amount when the deposited money is of multiple types; , an addition means for calculating the total amount of the denomination of the maximum extracted amount, and an addition means for calculating the total amount of the denomination of the maximum extracted amount, and A third table indicating that items for sale with a price exceeding the amount and up to the total amount can be purchased. It is characterized by having an indicating means. Then, it is put into the main body of the vending machine. The amount of money or money and cards such as prepaid cards and stored fair cards is specified. Sell the item when the sales conditions are met, and In a vending machine that dispenses change when change is generated, If the collected money is in the form of coins and banknotes, there is a first payment means that gives priority to coins. It is characterized by In addition, if the input consists of cards and coins or cards and banknotes, It is characterized by having a second payment method that gives priority to the card when making payments. There is. Furthermore, when the input consists of cards, coins, and banknotes, the cards, coins, and It is characterized by having a third payment means for making payments in order of banknotes.

[0008]

[Effect]

In the above configuration, when there are two or more denominations inserted into the main body, the display means Total amount of money other than the amount of money of one of the denominations with the largest amount deposited Items for sale whose price is below, Items for sale whose price is less than or equal to the amount of the largest denomination, or the largest denomination Displays that items for sale whose price is less than the total amount cannot be sold.

[0009] In addition, when two types of denominations, coins and banknotes, are inserted into the first payment method, Process payments with priority given to coins. Therefore, the coin amount satisfies the price of the thing being sold. If there is, the banknotes will not be settled and no change will be processed using the banknotes.

0010 The second payment method is when a card and coins or a card and banknotes are inserted into the main body. Sometimes, payments are processed with priority given to cards. Therefore, the residual value of the card is If the price is met, no change will be processed using coins or banknotes.

[0011] Furthermore, the third payment means, when cards, coins, and banknotes are inserted into the main body, Payment is made in the order of cards, coins, and banknotes, and payments are made in the order with the least number of change coins. .

0012

【Example】

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an automatic system according to one embodiment. 2 is a front view of the ticket vending machine, starting from the top of the front panel 2 of the main body 1 and proceeding downward; FIG. A guide signboard 3, a customer service panel 4, and a takeout section 5 are provided at the . Information signboard 3 has the main body 1 displays the routes and fares available for purchase, and the customer service panel 4 displays information such as the input amount and operating instructions. A guide display section 6 for informing the user, a coin slot 7, and a slot for cards and banknotes. Insertion slot 8, selection button group 9 for child or number of tickets, etc., amount button group 10, ticket purchase in progress Cancel button 11, which is pressed when canceling, and call button 11, which is pressed when calling a staff member. An exit button 12 and a microphone 13 for responding to the staff when the staff is called. and a speaker 14 are provided. Also, the change banknotes are returned to the takeout unit 5. A bill return slot 15 for discharging tickets as well as return coins or change coins. A discharge port 16 is provided.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a controller that comprehensively controls the main body 1. The central processing unit (CPU) 20 executes the system program stored in the ROM 21. Ticket issuing processing and change counters are performed using the RAM 22 and working data stored in the RAM 22. This CPU 20 performs arithmetic processing such as A circuit that determines the denomination of money such as coins inserted into the main body 1 and distinguishes authenticity. The smart coin validator 24 reads the magnetic data of the inserted card and reads the new magnetic data. A well-known card processor 25 that writes data and a well-known card processor 25 that controls guidance to the guidance display section 6. a display driver 26, a lighting driver 27 that lights up the selected amount button 10, A well-known ticket issuing machine 28 and a well-known change dispenser 29 are connected. In addition, the I/O unit In addition to the above-mentioned drivers, the cutter 23 also includes a variety of printing drivers for printing on tickets. The driver and various sensors are connected, but these are not directly related to the explanation of this invention. Therefore, it is omitted.

[0014] Next, we will conduct the actual implementation using the explanatory diagram of the customer service panel 4 in Figure 3 and the flowchart in Figure 4. The control operation of the automatic ticket vending machine according to the example will be explained. Now, put it in the coin slot 7 of the main unit 1. Assume that a 500 yen coin is inserted and a 1,000 yen bill is inserted into the insertion slot 8 (step 100 affirmations. Hereinafter, the step will be referred to as S. ). Coins and 1,000 yen bills inserted are Similar to the automatic ticket vending machine, the coin type and authenticity are verified by the coin validator 24, and the total is calculated. The amount will be calculated and you can purchase it with the money of the inserted denomination from the amount button 10. The amount buttons 10 within the range are selected (S102). And, as shown in Figure 3(a) As shown in FIG. At the same time, information on the range that can be purchased is also displayed. Also, in Figure 3(b) As shown, the selected amount button 10 is lit via the lighting driver 27. (S104).

[0015] For example, when the amount button 10 of 600 yen is pressed among the lit amount buttons ( (S106 affirmative), a ticket corresponding to the amount is issued from the ticket issuing machine 28, and , nine 100 yen coins are discharged to the discharge port 16 via the change dispenser 29 (S1 08). When the series of ticket issuance processing and change processing is completed, the guidance on the guidance display section 6 is cleared. The amount button 10 is also turned off (S110).

[0016] In addition, when you press the amount button 10 that exceeds the total amount, of course the same as before. Ticketing will not be processed. Furthermore, an amount button 10 that is not lit even if it is less than the total amount, For example, even if you press the amount button 10 for 200 yen, the ticket issuing device 28 will not operate and no ticket will be issued. .

[0017] Figures 3(c) to (e) show that 1200 yen, 640 yen, and 190 yen are charged to main body 1, respectively. Indicates the lighting state of the amount button 10 when depositing money of the denomination shown in parentheses. . As is clear from these, in the automatic ticket vending machine according to this embodiment, the main body 1 If there are two or more types of money invested, one type of money with the largest amount among them. The amount button 10 that is less than the total amount of other money excluding the amount will not be lit, so the user's It becomes possible to prevent the use of money for exchange purposes.

[0018] Figures (f) to (h) show the denomination of the largest amount when multiple amounts of money are inserted. Tickets (things for sale) whose price exceeds the extracted amount and is up to the total amount are purchased. It was made so that it could be entered. Therefore, for example, as shown in the same figure (f), When a 1,000 yen bill and a 500 yen coin are inserted, the amount changes from 1,070 yen to 1,500 yen. The amount button 10 up to yen is illuminated and use for currency exchange is prohibited.

[0019] Figure 3 (i) shows how to extract the denomination with the largest amount when there are multiple types of money invested. , add that extracted amount, and the price that exceeds the added amount and is up to the total amount. This allows tickets (items for sale) to be purchased. Therefore, for example, As shown in the figure, when three 50 yen coins and four 10 yen coins are inserted, The amount buttons 10 for 160 yen and 190 yen are lit up and use for exchange is prohibited.

[0020] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control operation of an automatic ticket vending machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. In addition to inserting a card into main unit 1, coins or banknotes or coins and banknotes can also be inserted into main body 1. When inserted, pay in the order of cards, coins, and banknotes to keep the balance in the main unit 1 as much as possible. This is to prevent a decrease in the number of coins.

[0021] First, if only coins are inserted into the coin slot 7 (S200 negative, S202 (Yes), the coin is accepted, issued, and changed (S300). rice cake Of course, even in this case, for example in the cases of Figures 3(d) and (e), the use for exchange is not possible. It may be restricted. Also, when only the card is inserted into the insertion slot 8, Ticket issuance processing is performed within the remaining amount of the card (S200 affirmative, S206 negative) (S207 denied). In addition, there is no need to insert cards, and there is no need to insert coins and banknotes. If so (No in S202), it is first determined whether or not it is possible to board the vehicle using only coins. wife If the amount of coins inserted is greater than the amount of the selected amount button 10, the amount will be charged in coins. After making a monetary payment, the inserted banknotes are transferred to a transport mechanism (not shown) that is used to take the banknotes into the main body 1. (No (S210).

[0022] When a card and a coin are inserted into main body 1 (S206 affirmative, S212 negative), First, it is determined whether the remaining amount on the card satisfies the fare, and the remaining amount on the card is If the amount exceeds the fare, the shortfall in payment by card will be paid in coins ( S214 denied). If the remaining amount on the card is enough to pay for the ride, the card inserted The coins should be disposed of without being collected from the temporary storage section (not shown) into the change storage section of the main body 1, safe, etc. It is discharged to outlet 16. (S214 affirmative, S216).

[0023] When cards, coins, and banknotes are inserted into the main body 1 (S212 affirmative), first, It is determined whether the fare can be paid using only the remaining amount on the card, and if it is possible to pay the fare, In that case, the coins and banknotes inserted will be returned in the same way as in S210 and S216 above. (S218 affirmative, S220). The fare cannot be paid with only the remaining amount on the card. If the payment can be made with the total amount of cards and coins, return the banknotes (S218 negative, S22 2 (affirmative, S224), on the other hand, there is a shortage in the total amount of the card balance and coin amount, If the car toll cannot be paid, the payment will also be made using banknotes (S222 negative).

[0024] When cards and banknotes are inserted into main body 1 (S207 affirmative), first, the remaining cards are It is determined whether the fare can be paid based on the amount, and if the balance on the card satisfies the fare. If there is, pay only by card and return the banknotes (S226 affirmative, S228), If the remaining amount cannot be used to pay the fare, the remaining amount will be paid using banknotes (S2 26 negative).

[0025] As described above, in this embodiment, the card, then the coin, and then the banknote are used to pay the fare. Since the payment is made, it is possible to minimize the amount of change that is disposed of, and to avoid running out of change on the main unit 1. It can be effectively prevented.

[0026] In the above embodiment, the vending machine is an automatic ticket vending machine, but an automatic payment machine may also be used. or other various vending machines. In addition, we inform users of the range that they can purchase. In addition to lighting up the information display section 6 and amount button 10, the means to inform the 4 may also be used.

[0027]

[Effect of the idea]

In the vending machine according to the present invention, there are two or more types of money inserted, and A value less than or equal to the total amount of other monetary amounts excluding the monetary amount of one of the largest denominations. Items sold with a value less than the amount of the largest denomination, or the total amount of the largest denomination Since it is not possible to purchase items for sale below the price, users are prevented from using the product for exchange purposes. becomes possible. Also, payments will now be made in the order of card, coin, and then banknote. As a result, the amount of change disposed of can be minimized, and running out of change can be effectively prevented. Wear.

[Submission date] August 6, 1991

[Procedural amendment 3]

[Name of document to be amended] Specification

[Correction target item name] 0007

[Correction method] Change

[Correction details]

[0007]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention determines the denomination of money inserted into the main body of a vending machine, calculates the total amount of money inserted, and selects the calculated total amount. A vending machine that sells goods when the price is higher than the price of the goods sold, and dispenses the difference as change when there is a difference between the total price and the price of the goods sold. a first extraction means for extracting the denomination of the largest amount when there are multiple pieces of money ; a subtraction means for subtracting the amount of the largest denomination extracted from the calculated total amount; and a subtracted value. and a first display means for displaying that items for sale whose price exceeds the price of and up to the total price can be purchased. Further, in the vending machine according to claim 1, the first extracting means extracts the denomination of the maximum amount when the inserted money is a plurality of coins, and the amount of money exceeding the extracted maximum denomination; and a second display means for displaying that items for sale up to the total price can be purchased. Furthermore, in the vending machine according to claim 1, the second extracting means extracts the denomination of the largest amount when the inserted money is of a plurality of types, and the total amount of the denomination of the extracted maximum amount of money. The present invention is characterized by having an addition means for calculating the added amount, and a third display means for displaying that items for sale whose price exceeds the added amount and is up to the total amount can be purchased. When the money or money inserted into the main body of the vending machine and a card such as a prepaid card or stored fair card meet predetermined sales conditions, the item to be sold is sold, and change is earned from the sale of the item. The vending machine that dispenses change when change is generated is characterized by having a first payment means that gives priority to coins and makes payments when the inserted money is coins and banknotes. Moreover, when the input consists of a card and a coin or a card and a banknote, the present invention is characterized by having a second payment means that gives priority to the card and makes the payment. Furthermore, when the input consists of cards, coins, and banknotes, the present invention is characterized by having a third payment means that allows payment to be made in the order of cards, coins, and banknotes.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an automatic ticket vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a controller.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a guide display section and an amount button.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the automatic ticket vending machine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the automatic ticket vending machine according to the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Automatic ticket vending machine (vending machine) (main unit) 6 Information display section (display means) 10 Amount button (display means) 20 CPU (1st payment method ~ 3rd payment method)

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[Procedural amendment]

[Submission date] August 6, 1991

[Procedural amendment 1]

[Name of document to be amended] Specification

[Name of item subject to amendment] Claim 1

[Correction method] Change

[Correction details]

[Procedural amendment 2]

[Name of document to be amended] Specification

[Amended item name] Claim 2

[Correction method] Change

[Correction details]

Continuing from the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁵ Identification code Internal reference number FI Technical display location G07F 9/00 E 8818-3E

Claims (6)

[Scope of utility model registration request] [Claim 1] Determine the denomination of money inserted into the main body of the vending machine, calculate the total amount of money inserted, and determine whether the calculated total amount is greater than or equal to the price of the selected item for sale. In a vending machine that sometimes sells items and dispenses the difference as change when there is a difference between the total amount and the price of the item sold, when there is more than one amount inserted. a first extraction means for extracting the denomination of the maximum amount; a subtraction means for subtracting the amount of the maximum denomination extracted from the calculated total amount;
and a first display means for displaying that items for sale up to the total price can be purchased. 2. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the first extracting means extracts the denomination of the largest amount when a plurality of moneys are inserted; A vending machine characterized by having a second display means for displaying that items for sale with a price exceeding and up to the total price can be purchased. 3. The vending machine according to claim 1, further comprising a second extracting means for extracting the denomination of the largest amount when there are a plurality of types of money inserted, and a denomination of the maximum amount extracted. A vending machine characterized by having an addition means for calculating a total amount of money, and a third display means for displaying that items for sale whose price exceeds the added amount and is up to the total amount can be purchased. Claim 4: When the money or money inserted into the main body of the vending machine and a card such as a prepaid card or a stored fair card meet a predetermined sales condition, the item to be sold is sold, and the item to be sold is sold. A vending machine that dispenses change when change is generated, characterized in that the vending machine has a first payment means that gives priority to coins when the input money is coins and banknotes. Machine. 5. The vending machine according to claim 4, further comprising a second payment means that gives priority to cards and makes payments when the input consists of cards and coins or cards and banknotes. 6. The vending machine according to claim 4, further comprising a third payment means for paying in the order of cards, coins, and banknotes when the input consists of cards, coins, and banknotes.