JPH05135246A - Automatic money changer with each denomination display function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide an automatic money changer with an each denomination display function whose inputting operability is improved by displaying only a money change validating denomination whose money change is permitted without displaying the denomination whose money change transaction is impossible due to the shortage of the money change. CONSTITUTION:The automatic money changer which operates a money change by inputting the desired denomination for the money change and the desired amount for the money change to a money change control part mounted on the customer servicing panel of the automatic money changer, is equipped with a touch input display screen where the desired denomination and the desired amount for the money change are displayed by permitting the touch input of a denomination key 31 which designates the desired denomination for the money change, and an amount key which designates the desired amount for the money change. Then, the automatic money changer with each denomination display function is equipped with a non-display control means which non-displays the specific denomination corresponding to the denomination key 31 displayed at the touch input display screen, for example, 50 yen, when the money change transaction of the specific denomination 50 yen is impossible.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic money changer installed in, for example, a financial institution, and more specifically, a money type display function that simplifies input operation during money change and improves serviceability and money exchange processing efficiency. With automatic money changer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As shown in FIG. 7, a commonly used automatic money changer has a money changer 71 mounted on the front face of the automatic money changer in association with a money amount indicator 72 for each type of money.
A quantity key 73 for each denomination that specifies the quantity, such as 5, 5, 10 ..., is provided, and by selecting and pressing one of the keys, the specified denomination is selected. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known an automatic money changer in which the amount of money is changed by a single press input operation.

[0003] However, if the exchange transaction of a specific denomination is disabled due to an out-of-exchange or an internal failure, the amount display and quantity key of the specific denomination that cannot be exchanged are displayed. Since it is always in the input allowance state as it is, if it is pressed, it becomes an erroneous input operation, and each time it is necessary to cancel or re-input operation, the exchange guidance to the customer is unclear and it is easy to be confused. Even if it is displayed at another display position, there is a problem that the operability at the time of exchange is deteriorated because a selection confirmation operation is required so as to prevent an erroneous input operation at the time of exchange operation.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention does not display the denominations that have become incapable of exchange transactions due to out-of-exchange or the like, but only the valid exchange denominations that allow exchanges are displayed. The purpose is to provide an automatic money changer with a type display function.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is an automatic money changer for inputting and inputting a desired money type and a desired quantity of money to be exchanged in a money changer operating unit provided on a customer service panel of the automatic money changer. Provide a touch input display screen that accepts and displays the denomination key that specifies the desired denomination for exchange and the quantity key that specifies the desired quantity for exchange, and specify the corresponding denomination key displayed on the touch input display screen. It is characterized in that it is an automatic money changer with a denomination type display function, which is provided with a non-display control means for hiding the specific denomination in which the exchange denomination cannot be exchanged when the denomination exchange transaction becomes impossible.

[0006] Further, the automatic money changer is an automatic money changer in which a desired money change amount and a desired amount of money to be changed are input to a money change operation unit equipped on a customer service panel of the automatic money changer, and the money requesting money type is designated. Provide a touch input display screen that accepts and displays the type key and the quantity key that specifies the desired quantity to be exchanged, and it is impossible to exchange money of a specific denomination corresponding to the denomination key displayed on the touch input display screen. When
It is characterized in that it is an automatic money changer with a money type display function, which is provided with a display control means for displaying the content of the money exchange disability at the display position of the specific money type in which the money exchange transaction is impossible.

[0007]

According to the present invention, when the customer operates the currency exchange,
When the exchange transaction of a specific denomination becomes impossible due to a change in currency, etc., the hidden control means hides the specific denomination on the touch input display screen to restrict the exchange operation of the specific denomination, and the denomination that can be exchanged. Show only.

Further, when the exchange transaction of the specific denomination is disabled, the display control means displays the content of the exchange transaction disabled at the display position of the specific denomination.

[0009]

As described above, in the touch input display screen,
Only valid denominations are displayed for currency exchange, and denominations that cannot be exchanged are not displayed, so unnecessary display is eliminated and the display screen is simplified. There is no operation, and the customer only has to touch the desired denomination and quantity in sequence according to the display screen that is displayed to allow exchange transactions, so there is no hesitation in key selection.
The input operation can be performed quickly and smoothly, and the input operability and serviceability during the exchange operation are surely improved. Also, in order to effectively utilize one touch input display screen for display conversion control,
There is no need to enumerate many keys in the exchange operation section.

Further, by displaying the contents of the transaction prohibition at the display position of the specific denomination in which the exchange transaction is impossible, the persuasive effect for the customer and the serviceability are sufficiently obtained, and the handling becomes easier.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The drawing shows an automatic money changer with a function to display the type of money,
In FIG. 1, this automatic money changer with a money type display function has a handling indicator 12 on the front of the upper part of a main body 11 of the device, a handling indicator 12 indicating that a currency exchange transaction is to be performed, a touch input indicator 13 that also serves as a touch input, and a loose coin. Discharge port 14 and packaging coin discharge port 1
5, a banknote doorway 16, a voice guidance unit 17, a staff call button 18, and a card doorway 19 are provided for customer service.

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a control circuit of an automatic money changer with a display function for displaying the type of money. The CPU 21 controls each circuit device according to a program stored in the ROM 22, and the control data is stored in the RAM 23 so that it can be read out. To do.

The coin shortage detection sensor S1 detects the allowable exchange limit of the remaining coin for each denomination of 500 yen coin, 100 yen coin, 50 yen coin, 10 yen coin, 5 yen coin and 1 yen coin. The bill breakage detection sensor S2 is a 5000 yen bill, 10
The allowable exchange limit of the remaining bills for each denomination of the 00-yen bill is detected.

The coin processing unit 24 specifies the denomination and the quantity of the loose coin according to the data based on the exchange input data designated by the customer during the exchange operation, and then the loose coin outlet 14
Further, in the case of packaged coins, the denomination and quantity of the packaged coins are specified and the packaged coins are discharged from the packaged coin discharge port 15.

The banknote processing unit 25 takes in the original money banknotes inserted at the time of the exchange operation from the banknote inlet / outlet 16, and based on the transaction setting data for the original money banknotes, the banknotes desired to be exchanged according to the data. It is discharged from the bill inlet / outlet 16.

The card processing unit 26 takes in the card inserted at the time of the exchange operation from the card entrance / exit 19 and, based on the transaction setting data for this card, reduces the desired exchange amount from the card data and exchanges it. Discharge coins or bills.

The shutter opening / closing portion 27 is provided with a shutter 15a of the packaging coin discharge port 15 and a bill inlet / outlet port 16 during a currency exchange operation.
The shutter 16a is controlled to open and close.

By the way, the touch input indicator 13 has a display function for displaying the exchange guidance procedure and a touch input function for permitting touch input by providing a transparent contact switch corresponding to the display key for which the display is guided. This indicator 1
3, the CPU 21 sequentially displays the input screens required for the exchange.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a touch input screen in which the exchange operation is allowed to be input on the touch input display unit 13, which displays 5000 yen, 500 yen, 50 yen, and 5 yen denomination keys 31 in the horizontal direction in the upper row. The lower row is 1,000 yen and 10
Display 0 yen, 10 yen, 1 yen denomination key 31 and display a simple denomination input screen 32 that displays the key for each denomination like "Please press the desired denomination key" .. According to this, the customer selects and inputs the denomination desired for exchange, then displays the quantity input screen and selects and inputs the quantity, the denomination and the quantity to be exchanged are specified, and the input operation is completed. The exchange operation is executed based on the input data thus obtained.

In this case, when the exchange transaction of a specific denomination, for example, a 50-yen coin, becomes impossible due to the occurrence of an out-of-exchange or an internal failure, the CPU 21 causes the touch input indicator 13 to display, as shown in FIG. The "50-yen key" is non-display-controlled so that a 50-yen coin cannot be input and specified, and only denominations that can be exchanged are displayed. In this case, "50 yen key"
Since the display position of is blank and unnatural, the "5-yen key" located on the rear side is arranged in front so that it is easy to see.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, if the contents of the "50 yen key" which has become blank are clearly displayed, such as "out of 50 yen coins", it is possible for the customer to display. The persuasion effect and serviceability are sufficiently obtained, and it becomes easier to handle.

As described above, since the touch input indicator 13 displays only the denominations that are valid for exchange and does not display the denominations that cannot be exchanged, unnecessary display that cannot be exchanged is eliminated and the display screen is simplified. Erroneous input operation for untradeable denominations is completely eliminated. Therefore, the customer does not need to confirm the selection of whether or not the denomination can be traded, the key selection is not lost, the input operation is quick and smooth, and the input operability and serviceability during the exchange operation are surely improved. To do.

The exchange operation of the automatic money changer with the money type display function constructed as described above will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Now, when the customer exchanges the original money such as banknotes when exchanging money, as shown in FIG. 3, the total amount of the original money inserted into the touch input indicator 13 is counted and displayed, and the customer wishes to exchange money. Display guidance to select and enter the denomination. Looking at the displayed denomination input screen 32,
The customer designates a predetermined denomination to be exchanged and performs touch input.

At this time, if the exchange transaction of the specific denomination cannot be performed due to the occurrence of the exchange cutout or the internal trouble (steps n1 to n2), the CPU 21 causes the touch input display 13 to operate as shown in FIG. In addition, the specific denomination key is hidden and controlled so that the specific denomination cannot be input and specified, only the denominations that can be exchanged are displayed, and the blank display position of the specific denomination key is packed to make it easier to see. Display in line (steps n3 to n4).

As described above, since only the denominations that are valid for exchange are displayed on the touch input display and the denominations that cannot be exchanged are not displayed, unnecessary display is eliminated and the display screen is simplified. At the same time, input specifications for untradeable denominations are regulated and erroneous input operations are eliminated, and customers only have to perform touch input according to the display screen that is displayed as exchangeable transactions. You can
The input operability and serviceability during the exchange operation are surely improved. Further, since one touch input display screen is effectively used for display conversion control, it is not necessary to list many keys in the exchange operation section.

Further, by displaying the content of the transaction prohibition at the display position of the specific denomination in which the exchange transaction is impossible, the persuasive effect for the customer and the serviceability are sufficiently obtained, and the handling becomes easier.

In the correspondence between the present invention and the configuration of the above-described one embodiment, the touch input display screen of the present invention corresponds to the touch input display 13 of the embodiment, and the same applies hereinafter to a specific money that cannot be exchanged. The seed corresponds to "50 yen coins", the content that cannot be exchanged corresponds to "out of 50 yen coins", and the non-display control means and the display control means correspond to the CPU 21. It is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an automatic money changer with a money type display function of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control circuit of an automatic money changer with a money type display function of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a display diagram showing a denomination input screen of the touch input display according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a display diagram showing a denomination input screen in a state where a 50-yen coin is out of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a display view of a denomination input screen in a state where coins of 50 yen are out, showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a denomination type display processing operation of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a money change operation unit of a conventional automatic money changer.

[Explanation of symbols]

 13 ... touch input indicator 21 ... CPU 31 ... denomination key 32 ... denomination input screen

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An automatic money changer for inputting and inputting a desired money type and a desired quantity to be changed in a money changer operating unit provided on a customer service panel of the automatic money changer, the money specifying the desired money type to be changed. Provide a touch input display screen that accepts and displays the type key and the quantity key that specifies the desired quantity to be exchanged, and it is impossible to exchange money of a specific denomination corresponding to the denomination key displayed on the touch input display screen. An automatic money changer with a money type display function, which is provided with a non-display control means for hiding the specific denomination that cannot be exchanged. 2. An automatic money changer for inputting and inputting a desired money type and a desired quantity to be exchanged in a money changer operating unit provided on a customer service panel of the automatic money changer, the money specifying the desired money type to be changed. Provide a touch input display screen that accepts and displays the type key and the quantity key that specifies the desired quantity to be exchanged, and it is impossible to exchange money of a specific denomination corresponding to the denomination key displayed on the touch input display screen. An automatic money changer with a money type display function, which is provided with a display control means for displaying the content of an inability to exchange money at a display position of a specific money type that cannot be exchanged.