JPH1166374A - Inverse money changer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an inverse money changer which automatically collects small money which is saved and sleeps in a general home or the like, solves the shortage of small money and also exchange the small money into a bill that has a larger face value so that a consumer can easily use it. SOLUTION: The inverse money changer 1 has a coin selection counting means 2 which detects the denomination and quantity of each coin that is thrown in, a calculating means which calculates a total sum of coins that are thrown in based on an output from the means 2, a denomination instruction inputting means 5 which instructs denominations to be paid and paying means 2 and 3 which pay the combination of denominations that are inputted by the means 5 the quantity of various denominations.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a reversing machine capable of changing a large number of coins such as coins into denominations having a larger face value.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, at retail sales outlets such as department stores, supermarkets and convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, etc., with the introduction of consumption tax and the like, small change has been handled as change compared to the past. Opportunities are becoming very large.

[0003] Since it is heavy and inconvenient to carry a large amount of these coins, consumers often keep these coins at home or the like. As the amount of coins paid for has increased, the amount of coins stored by consumers without using them at home or the like tends to increase.

[0004]

As a result, the amount of change in coins tends to decrease. Therefore, the financial period in which these coins are provided free of charge in the form of currency exchange has also been part of the streamlining of the financial period in recent years. There is a problem that it is becoming difficult to secure a large amount of such coins and the like in the above-mentioned retail sales stores and the like, for example, there is a movement to pay for the exchange of these coins.

[0005] Furthermore, as described above, the amount of coins stored in the general household of the consumer is said to exceed 1 trillion yen in total, and it is a national fact that these monies are not effectively utilized. In order to absorb and circulate these coins from ordinary consumers and households, it is necessary to convert these large amounts of coins into money with a large face value. There has not been a device that can convert money into large coins.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to automatically collect small coins stored and sleeping in ordinary households and the like, thereby eliminating shortage of coins.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a reverse exchange machine that can make the consumer easy to use by exchanging those coins for money having a larger face value.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a reversing machine according to the present invention comprises: a coin sorting and counting means for detecting a denomination and a quantity of each inserted coin; A calculating means for calculating the total amount of the inserted coins based on an output from the means, a denomination instruction inputting means for designating a denomination to be paid out, and a combination of denominations inputted from the denomination instruction inputting means And a payout means for paying out the amount of each denomination. According to this feature, the user can simultaneously input a large number of coins of a plurality of kinds, which are stored at home or the like, and can exchange any desired currency such as a bill with a larger face value. At the same time, by installing the reverse exchange machine, the installer can automatically collect coins.

[0008] The reversing machine according to the present invention comprises: a coin sorting and counting means for detecting a denomination and a quantity of each coin inserted; and a total amount of the inserted coins based on an output from the coin sorting and counting means. Calculating means for calculating, based on the total amount, a judging means for judging a combination of denominations and a quantity of each denomination so that the total number of payout money is the smallest, and a denomination of the denomination determined by the judging means Payout means for paying out the combination and the quantity of each denomination. According to this feature, it is possible for a user to simultaneously insert a large number of coins of a plurality of types, which are stored at home or the like, and automatically exchange money for a larger face value such as banknotes, and vice versa. By installing a change machine, the installer can automatically collect coins.

[0009] It is preferable that the reversing machine of the present invention is provided with display means for displaying the total amount. In this way, the user can check at any time how much the total amount of the inserted coins is.

In the reversing machine of the present invention, the payout means is provided with a voucher payout means for paying out a voucher such as a gift certificate or a prepaid card of a predetermined amount. It is preferable to be able to select at. In this way, not only cash but also coins can be exchanged for cash vouchers such as gift certificates and prepaid cards, thereby increasing the user's freedom of choice and thus increasing the use of reversing machines. It becomes possible.

[0011] In the reverse exchange machine according to the present invention, the exchange fee or the incentive amount based on the total amount and / or the denomination is determined by the judging means, and the exchange fee or the incentive amount is added or subtracted from the total amount. It is preferable that the paid amount is paid out by the paying means. With this configuration, the exchange fee or the incentive money according to each exchange amount or the amount of money to be paid out is automatically determined, and it is possible to automatically add or subtract from the total amount and settle the account.

[0012] In the reverse exchange machine of the present invention, it is preferable that the exchange fee or the recommended amount of money is variable, and setting input means for setting these is provided. This makes it possible to easily change the exchange fee or the incentive amount appropriately.

It is preferable that the reversing machine of the present invention is provided with printing means for printing the type of coins inserted, the number of coins, the total amount, and the like. In this way, the user can confirm the exchange details in the printed matter at any time,
A sense of security can be given to the user.

The reversing machine according to the present invention is provided with storage means for reading and writing on a portable storage medium which is readable and writable. The storage means stores the amount data of the total amount on the storage medium. It is preferable to be able to select whether to store and update the information or to pay out by the payout means. In this way, the user can select and execute one of a method of paying out in cash and a method of storing and updating in a portable storage medium,
The total amount of money can be stored in the portable storage medium.

The reversing machine of the present invention reads out the amount data stored in the portable storage medium and pays out money corresponding to the amount data or an input amount less than the amount data. It is preferred that In this way, the total amount of coins inserted at any time in the portable storage medium can be stored, and the user can pay out at an appropriate time.

According to the present invention, there is provided a reverse exchange machine for detecting coin type and quantity for each inserted coin, and a total amount of the inserted coins based on an output from the coin selecting and counting unit. Calculating means for calculating, and storage means for reading and writing to a portable storage medium capable of reading and writing, wherein the amount data of the total amount is:
It is characterized by being stored and updated in a portable storage medium by the storage means. According to this feature, a user can simultaneously put in a large number of coins of a plurality of kinds, which are stored at home or the like, and store them in a portable storage medium at any time, or store goods or the like based on the stored balance data. And by installing this reverse exchange machine,
The installer can automatically collect coins.

[0017]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a reverse money changing machine of a twelfth embodiment, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the reverse money changing machine of the first embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic top view showing the configuration of a coin insertion / dispensing unit which is a coin sorting / counting means used in the first embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing of a reverse exchange machine of the first embodiment.

The reverse exchange machine 1 according to the first embodiment has an external appearance as shown in FIG. 1, and a coin insertion / dispensing unit 2 in which a user inserts / removes coins into / from an external housing 9.
A bill dispensing unit 3 for dispensing exchanged bills, a display unit 4 which is a display means for displaying various information such as a total amount of money inserted, and an input unit 5 on which various input keys are arranged. , A prepaid card issuance unit 6 for paying out a prepaid card as a cash voucher, a printer 7 for printing the details of inserted coins, and details of money and vouchers to be paid out and issuing them to a user, and the operating status of a reverse exchange machine Is provided to the user.

These various units and the like are configured as shown in FIG. 2, and the reverse money changing machine 1 of the first embodiment.
In FIG. 2, a central processing unit (CPU) 11 for performing various controls and determinations based on a program is provided.
Is connected to various units, and a display driver 15 is provided between the display unit 4 and the CPU 11 for causing the display unit 4 to perform a display based on display data from the CPU 11, Between the printer 7 and the CPU 11, the C
A printer driver 14 for printing the print data from the PU 11 by the printer 7 is provided.
Electrically rewritable EEPROM that stores and stores data such as various programs executed by the PU 11
M12 and a RAM 13 for storing various data and the like are provided, and are connected to the CPU 11.

Further, in the first embodiment, a coin insertion button 8 is provided, which is pressed by an operator at the time of coin insertion independently of the input unit 5 to open a lid provided on the coin insertion and dispensing unit 2. ing.

The operation of the reversing machine according to the first embodiment will be described below. First, the user confirms that the display of the indicator 10 is being handled, and then pushes the coin insertion button 8 to insert the coin. The cover provided on the payout unit 2 is opened.

After the cover is opened, a message instructing coin insertion is displayed on the display unit 4, and the user inserts all coins, which are small coins, brought into the coin insertion and dispensing unit 2 from the coin insertion slot. The count key of the input unit 5 is pressed.

The inserted coins are sorted and counted for each denomination in the coin input / dispensing unit 2 and the data is output to the CPU 11. The situation in which the inserted coins are sorted and counted will be described below with reference to FIG.

The internal structure of the coin insertion and dispensing unit 2 is as shown in FIG. 3, and the inserted coins are placed on a rotating disk plate 21. Enclosed by a cylindrical housing 20, the coins
The centrifugal force generated by one rotation aligns the outer periphery.

At a part of the outer peripheral end of the disk plate 21, a slit plate 22 is provided between the disk plate 21 and the slit plate 22.
The coins are arranged with a gap 23 through which a plurality of coins cannot pass, and various coins arranged on the outer peripheral portion are discharged onto the slide transport path 30 one by one.

The coins ejected on the slide transport path 30 in this manner are located almost at the upper center of the ride transport path 30,
The coins are sequentially conveyed along the conveying path by a circulating conveying rubber belt 28 provided via a guide roll 32 and a driving roll 29. First, the coins inserted on the conveying path 30 are detected in order to detect whether or not the inserted coin is genuine. The inspection unit 24 is provided with a magnetic sensor 25 for detecting authenticity by magnetism, and an optical sensor 26 for detecting its size and the presence or absence of a hole. The authenticity is determined based on the size, magnetism, and the like, and when it is a fake, the discharge port 27 provided downstream thereof is opened and discharged.

If the coin is judged to be genuine by the inspection section 24, the coin is conveyed by the conveyance rubber belt 28 and passes through the curved portion of the slide conveyance path 30. The coins are conveyed in a contact state, and thereafter, these coins are dropped into various falling ports 34, 35, 36, 37, 3 corresponding to the sizes of various coins.
8 and 39, storage tanks 4 provided for each denomination
0, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45.

[0029] These sorting methods are described as follows.
The coins of yen, 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 yen have their own sizes, and the drop outlet corresponding to each denomination is at the drop port 34 where 1 yen falls. The smallest one
Only the circle is a hole of a size that can be dropped, other coins are further transported on the transport path 30 without falling, and similarly, the next smaller 50 yen falls at the drop port 35,
Next, 5 yen is at the drop port 36, 100 yen is at the drop port 37, 10 yen is at the drop port 38, and finally 50 yen.
0 yen is dropped into the drop port 39, and the dropped coins are stored in the storage tank 4 provided for each denomination.
0 to 45 are stored.

The quantity of each denomination selected in this manner is determined by providing a sensor 33 at an upstream position of the transport path 30 of the above-mentioned various drop ports 33 to 39. The number of falling ports detected is detected, and the number thereof is counted.

At the lower part of each of the storage tanks 40 to 45, a counter for counting and discharging various kinds of coins is mounted. Is discharged to the return elevator 48 by the same belt transport path 47 connected to the belt transport path 46,
The coins determined to be fake in the inspection unit 24 are also sent to the return elevator 48 by the belt conveyance path 47 and discharged therefrom. I have.

The coin dispensing and dispensing unit 2 used in the first embodiment can accurately sort and count coins for each denomination, even if there are many and many coins inserted at the same time. Is preferred because it can be performed at high speed.

The coins sorted and counted by the coin dispensing and dispensing unit 2 in this manner are stored in the storage tanks 40 to 45, and the denomination of each coin and its quantity data are output to the CPU 11. .

Based on this output, the CPU 11
The total amount of the inserted coins is calculated, the exchange fee corresponding to the total amount is determined by searching the fee database stored in the EEPROM 12, and the payout amount reduced from the total amount is calculated. The total amount, the exchange fee, and the payout amount are displayed on the display unit 4, and at the same time, a selection menu for a payout method is displayed.

The user operates the input unit 5 to input a desired payout method from the selection menu displayed on the display unit 4.

Based on this input, the CPU 11
Based on the input payout method, the combination of the payout money and the prepaid card with the smallest payout number is determined, and other combination candidates are obtained by calculation, and these are displayed on the display unit 4 as a payout menu.

The user selects desired payout contents from the displayed payout menu and operates the input unit 5 to input.

The CPU 11 instructs the bill dispensing unit 3, the coin dispensing and dispensing unit 2 and the prepaid card issuing unit 6 to pay out the combination of the payout currency based on the input, and executes the payout detail data. The output is output to the printer driver 124, and the details are printed by the printer 7 and issued to the user.

In the first embodiment, when a predetermined password is input from the input unit while the coin insertion button 8 is being pressed, the contents of the fee database stored in the EEPROM 12 are displayed on the display unit 4. In the first embodiment, the payout amount is calculated by subtracting the commission from the total amount, but this is added as the incentive money. The contents of the rewritten fee beta base are updated and stored at any time because the EEPROM 12 is electrically rewritable, and can be changed.

In the first embodiment, a prepaid card is used as a cash voucher. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the payout may be carried out by providing a payout unit for other cash vouchers, for example, coupons and gift certificates. good.

In the first embodiment, the CPU 11 determines and displays the combination of the denominations of the cash to be paid out by the CPU 11. Example 1
This is preferable because the user can make an input simply by selecting from the combination candidates, so that the operation can be simplified.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 5 is an external perspective view showing a reverse change machine 1 of the second embodiment, FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the reverse change machine of the second embodiment, and FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process outline | summary of the reverse exchange machine of Example 2.

The reverse exchange machine of the second embodiment stores the total amount of the inserted coins in an IC card, which is a portable storage medium, while the first embodiment performs the payout in cash or cash vouchers. It is designed to be updated.

First, the external appearance of the reversing machine 1 of the second embodiment is as shown in FIG.
And a display unit 4, an IC card reader / writer 18 for writing and reading the IC card, and an indicator 1
0 is provided, and on the surface of the display unit 4, a touch panel 8 as input means is arranged.

The internal configuration of the second embodiment is as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 6. Each unit is connected to the CPU 11 as in the first embodiment. It is connected via a touch panel driver 17 and has an EEPROM as in the first embodiment.
12 and a RAM 13 are provided and connected to this.

The operation of the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
Is being handled, and then press the coin insertion display section displayed on the display unit 4 to input.

Based on the input, the CPU 11 opens the open / close lid of the coin insertion / dispensing unit 2 and causes the display unit 4 to display a message prompting insertion of an IC card and insertion of coins.

The user inserts the IC card into the IC card reader / writer 18, inserts the brought coin into the dispensing and dispensing unit 2, and inputs the count display section of the display unit 4.

The inserted coins are sorted and counted by the dispensing and dispensing unit 2 as in the first embodiment, and the data is output to the CPU 11.

The CPU 11 calculates the total amount based on the output, determines the incentive amount corresponding to the total amount by searching the incentive machine database stored in the EEPROM 12, and determines the incentive amount. The payout amount is calculated by adding to the total amount, and the amount data is displayed on the display unit 4.

Next, a menu for executing or canceling data entry is displayed on the display unit 4. The user confirms whether or not each of the displayed amount data is correct, and then inputs an execution display section. I do.

The CPU 11 having received the input reads out the amount data stored from the inserted user's IC card via the IC card reader / writer 18 and stores the payout amount in the amount data. The added new amount data is calculated, and the new amount data is stored in the IC card reader / writer 18 of the user.
The writing is performed via.

In this way, the money data stored in the IC card makes it possible to purchase goods and services based on this data, and to use the reverse money changing machine of the third embodiment to be described later. It becomes possible to obtain cash based on the amount data, and the installer of the reversal machine can easily collect coins without requiring cash.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 8 is an external perspective view showing a reverse change machine 1 of the third embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the structure of the reverse change machine of the third embodiment, and FIGS. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an outline of the processing of the reverse exchange machine of the third embodiment.

The reverse money changing machine of the third embodiment has the appearance as shown in FIG. 8 and is almost the same in appearance as the first embodiment. A payout method using cash or a cash voucher of the first embodiment and a payout method of storing and updating in the storage medium of the second embodiment can be selected and executed, and stored in the storage medium. This is a big difference in that the amount data can be paid out by cash.

The configuration of the third embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, but an IC card reader / writer 18 not provided in the first embodiment uses a CP.
It is connected to U11.

The operation of the third embodiment will now be described with reference to FIG.
Embodiment 3 will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the reverse exchange machine 1, when the indicator 10 indicates that the indicator 10 is being handled, the user presses the coin insertion button 8 when he / she wants to carry out coin exchange and carry out reverse exchange.
When the user wants to pay out cash based on the amount data stored in the IC card, he or she inputs the payment key provided in the input unit 5.

First, the operation of reverse exchange by coin insertion in the third embodiment will be described. The user inserts coins, the coins are sorted and counted by the coin insertion and dispensing unit 2, and the total amount is calculated by the CPU 11. Then, the processing contents from the determination of the fee based on the total amount, the reduction of the fee from the total amount, and the calculation of the payout amount are the same as those in the first embodiment.

Next, the CPU 11 causes the display unit 4 to additionally display a record menu on the IC card together with the prepaid card, which is the cash and voucher displayed in the first embodiment, as a payout menu. The user selects and inputs a desired payout method.

When the payout by the prepaid card, which is a cash and a cash voucher, is selected, the CPU 11 executes the same processing as in the first embodiment, and executes the coin input / payout unit 2 and the bill payout. A payout is performed from the unit 3 and the prepaid card issuance unit 6 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. If the input is a record on an IC card, the user performs the IC in the same manner as in the second embodiment. I inserted in the card reader / writer 18
The amount data is read from the C card, and new amount data is calculated by adding the amount of payment to the amount data.
This is stored and updated in the IC card via the IC card reader / writer 18.

According to the third embodiment, the user can arbitrarily select a method of paying out cash, a cash voucher, and an IC card record, thereby increasing the user's freedom of choice. The convenience of the reversing machine of the present invention can be improved.

Also, in the third embodiment, a settlement process as shown in FIG. 11 is added, and the user inputs the settlement key of the input unit 5 in the above-mentioned initial stage of the operation. Thus, the settlement process is performed.

The operation of the settlement according to the third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 11. When the settlement key is input, the CPU 11 sends the I
A message is displayed to insert the C card into the IC card reader / writer 18, and the user inserts the IC card into the IC card reader / writer 18.

The CPU 11 reads out the amount data stored from the inserted IC card through the IC card reader / writer 18, displays the amount data on the display unit 4, and pays out the amount data. A menu for selecting whether to pay out all or partly is also displayed.

The user inputs desired payout contents from the selection menu through the input unit 5.

In the case of full payment, the CPU 11 determines the combination of denominations and the number of denominations to be paid out the least based on the amount data, and similarly to the cash payout, the coin input and payout unit. 2 and the bill payout unit 3 and the prepaid card issuing unit 6 execute payout.

When the partial payment is selected, a message prompting the user to input the amount to be paid is displayed on the display unit 4, and the numerical value of the amount input by the user from the input unit 5 is displayed as A comparison is made to determine whether or not the amount is equal to or less than the amount data. If the amount is equal to or less than the amount data, cash corresponding to the input amount is paid out in the same manner as the full amount.

At the same time as performing these payouts, the CPU 11 calculates new amount data by subtracting the paid out amount from the amount data, and stores the new amount data in the amount data of the IC card. , And the IC card is returned to the user.

In this manner, the amount data stored in the IC card can be converted into cash as required, and small coins and the like that cannot be exchanged for higher-rank money at the time of reverse exchange are returned one by one. The inconvenience of taking it home again is eliminated.

Further, in the third embodiment, in the above-described settlement processing, the payout using only cash is performed. However, the payout may be performed using a cash voucher.

Further, although not used in the third embodiment,
When paying out cash or the like in the checkout process, in order to prevent unauthorized use of the IC card, a personal identification number or the like is stored in the IC card in advance, and the personal identification number or the like is input, and Fraud prevention such as confirmation may be provided.

[0072]

The present invention has the following effects.

(A) According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of coins and the like, which are stored in a house or the like at the same time, are put in at the same time, and a user such as a bill having a larger face value is desired. In addition to being able to exchange money for any money to be exchanged, the installation of this reverse exchange machine allows the installer to automatically collect coins.

(B) According to the second aspect of the present invention, a plurality of coins and the like stored in a home or the like by a user can be simultaneously inserted and exchanged for currency such as banknotes having a larger face value. At the same time, by installing this reverse exchange machine, the installer can automatically collect coins.

(C) According to the invention of claim 3, the user can check at any time how much the total amount of the inserted coins is.

(D) According to the invention of claim 4, not only cash but also coins can be exchanged for cash vouchers such as gift certificates and prepaid cards, thereby expanding the freedom of choice of users. Therefore, it is possible to increase the use of reverse exchange machines.

(E) According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the exchange fee or the incentive money according to each exchange amount or payout type is automatically determined, and is automatically added or subtracted from the total amount. It can be settled.

(F) According to the invention of claim 6, the exchange fee or the recommended amount of money can be easily changed as appropriate.

(G) According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the user can check the exchange details in the printed matter at any time, thereby giving the user a sense of security.

(H) According to the invention of claim 8, the user can select and execute one of a method of paying out in cash and a method of storing and updating in a portable storage medium,
The total amount of money can be stored in the portable storage medium.

(I) According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the total amount of coins inserted at any time is stored in the portable storage medium, and the user can pay out the coins at an appropriate time.

(J) According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of coins of a plurality of kinds, which are stored at home or the like by a user at the same time, are simultaneously inputted, and stored or stored in a portable storage medium as needed. It becomes possible to purchase goods and the like based on the data of the remaining balance, and by installing this reverse exchange machine, the installer can automatically collect coins.

[0083]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a reverse change machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a reverse money changing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a top view showing a configuration of a coin sorting and counting means of the reverse exchange machine in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing of a reverse money changing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of a reverse change machine in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a reverse money changing machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing outline of a reverse money changing machine in a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an external perspective view of a reverse money changing machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a reverse money changing machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing outline of a reverse money changing machine in a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing outline of a reverse money changing machine in a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 reverse exchange machine 2 coin dispensing and dispensing unit 3 bill dispensing unit 4 display unit 5 input unit 6 prepaid card issuing unit 7 printer 8 coin dispensing button 9 external housing 10 indicator 11 central processing unit (CPU) 12 EEPROM Reference Signs List 13 RAM 14 Printer driver 15 Display driver 16 Touch panel 17 Touch panel driver 18 IC card reader / writer 20 Cylindrical housing 21 Disk plate 22 Slit plate 23 Gap 24 Inspection unit 25 Magnetic sensor 26 Optical sensor 27 Discharge port 28 Transport Rubber belt 29 Drive roll 30 (Slide) transport path 31 Slide surface 32 Guide roll 33 Sensor 34 Drop port (1 yen) 35 Drop port (50 yen) 36 Drop port (5 yen) 37 Drop port (100 yen) 38 Drop port (10 yen) 39 Drop port (500 yen) 40 Storage tank (1 yen) 41 Storage tank (50 yen) 42 Storage tank (5 yen) 43 Storage tank (100 yen) 44 Storage tank (10 yen) 45 Storage tank (500 yen) 46 Belt transport path 47 Belt transport path 48 Return elevator

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A coin sorting and counting means for detecting the denomination and quantity of each inserted coin, a calculating means for calculating a total amount of said inserted coins based on an output from said coin sorting and counting means, A denomination instruction input means for designating a denomination to be dispensed, and a dispensing means for dispensing a combination of denominations input from the denomination instruction input means and a quantity of each denomination. Reverse money changer. 2. A coin sorting and counting means for detecting a denomination and a quantity of each inserted coin, a calculating means for calculating a total amount of said inserted coins based on an output from said coin sorting and counting means, Judgment means for judging the combination of denominations and the quantity of each denomination so that the total number of paid-out coins is the smallest based on the total amount, and the combination of denominations and each denomination determined by the judgment means A reversing machine comprising: a payout unit for paying out a quantity. 3. The reversing machine according to claim 1, further comprising display means for displaying the total amount. 4. The payout means is provided with a voucher payout means for paying out a voucher such as a gift certificate or a prepaid card of a predetermined amount, and the payout of these vouchers is selected by the denomination instruction input means. The reversing machine according to claim 1, wherein the reversing machine is adapted to be able to do so. 5. The exchange fee or the incentive amount based on the total amount and / or the denomination is determined by the determining means, and the amount obtained by adding or subtracting the exchange fee or the incentive amount from the total amount is the payout amount. The reverse exchange machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the reverse exchange machine is paid out by means. 6. The reversing machine according to claim 5, wherein the exchange fee or the incentive amount is variable, and setting input means for setting these is provided. 7. A denomination of the inserted coins and the number of coins,
The reversing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising printing means for printing a total amount or the like. 8. A storage means for reading and writing data in a portable storage medium which can be read and written is provided.
2. The storage means according to claim 1, wherein said total amount of money can be stored and updated in said storage medium, or can be selected by said payout means.
A reverse exchange machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7. 9. The system according to claim 8, wherein said money amount data stored in said portable storage medium is read out, and money corresponding to the money amount data or less is input. Reverse exchange machine described in. 10. A coin sorting and counting means for detecting a denomination and a quantity for each inserted coin, a calculating means for calculating a total amount of said inserted coins based on an output from said coin sorting and counting means, Storage means for reading and writing to a readable and writable portable storage medium, wherein the total amount data is stored and updated in the portable storage medium by the storage means. A reverse exchange machine characterized by the following.