KR20080056456A - System for discriminating banknote, check, and giro paper using banknote counter, and method for controlling the system - Google Patents

Abstract

A system for discriminating a banknote, a check, and a gyro paper using a banknote counter, and a method for controlling the system are provided to quickly handle various kinds of paper money by authenticating and classifying the paper money at the same time. A system for discriminating a banknote, a check, and a gyro paper includes a banknote counter(10), a computer(30), and a recognition unit(40). The banknote counter includes an image scanning unit for scanning an image of an object, which is one of a bill, a banknote, and a gyro paper. The computer receives the scanned image from the image scanning unit, compares the received image with predetermined image information, and detects an error in the image information. The recognition unit receives the information from the computer and recognizes the bills. The recognition unit provides the recognized information to the computer, controls the banknote counter, and provides the recognition information to related parties.

Description

System for discriminating banknote, check, and giro paper using banknote counter, and method for controlling the system}

1 is a perspective view showing a banknote counter according to the prior art,

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a bill, check and paper land discrimination system using a bill counter according to the present invention,

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing the electrical connection between the main components of the computer and the bill counter in the bill, check and paper land discrimination system using a bill counter according to the present invention,

4 is an operation state diagram schematically showing the operation of the banknote counter in the simple counting mode in the banknote, check and giro paper discrimination system using the banknote counter according to the present invention,

5 is an operation state diagram schematically showing the operation of the banknote counter when the abnormality of the object is confirmed in the discrimination mode in the banknote, check, and paper land discrimination system using the banknote counter according to the present invention,

6 is an operation state diagram schematically showing the operation of the banknote counter when there is no abnormality of the object in the discrimination mode in the banknote, check and giro paper discrimination system using the banknote counter according to the present invention,

7 is a block diagram illustrating a control method of a banknote, check, and paper paper discrimination system using a banknote counter according to the present invention;

8 is a block diagram specifically illustrating a third step in a method of controlling a bill, a check, and a land paper discrimination system using a bill counter according to the present invention;

9 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a bill, a check, and a paper land discrimination system using a bill counter according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawing

10: Banknote Counter 11: Slot

12: Image Scanning Unit 13: Body

14: first loading plate 15: second loading plate

16: first hopper 17: second hopper

18: key input unit 19: feeding roller

20: Back friction roller 21: Drive roller

22: rotary wing 23: paper feed roller

24: identification roller 25: auxiliary scanning unit

30: computer 40: recognition unit

100: object 200: discrimination system

The present invention relates to banknotes, checks, and papermaking paper discrimination system using a bill counter, and a control method thereof.

Generally, banknote counters are for counting the number of banknotes in banknotes and the like.

1 is a perspective view showing a banknote counter according to the prior art.

As shown in FIG. 1, the banknote counter according to the prior art has a body portion 1 forming an external appearance, and a banknote insertion hole formed at an upper end of the body portion 1 to insert a banknote to be counted ( 2), a display unit 4 mounted on the front upper end of the body part 1 to display the number of bills counted and an error code, etc., and a banknote mounted on the right side of the display unit 4 to be counted. The key input unit 6 is provided with a button or the like to set the type of, and the banknote stacking plate 3 is formed so that the counted banknotes are stacked on the front lower end of the body portion 1. Unexplained reference numeral 5 is a stacker wheel for controlling the speed of the bill and stacking the counted bills on the bill stacking plate 3.

Although a conventional banknote counter merely provided a function for counting banknotes, in recent years, a banknote counter having a function of discriminating the authenticity and the class of a banknote has been proposed.

As a banknote counter having a function of discriminating the authenticity and the paper type of a banknote, it is common to discriminate the presence or absence of counterfeit prevention means such as a magnetic line, a time varying ink portion, a latent image portion, and the like. As a method for determining the paper type, there is a method of attaching an infrared wavelength light source and a light receiving sensor to the paper money counter to detect the infrared ink pattern displayed on the paper money to determine the authenticity of the paper money and to determine the paper type.

However, the method of attaching the infrared wavelength light source and the light receiving sensor to detect the infrared ink pattern displayed on the banknote to determine the authenticity of the banknote and to determine the class of the banknote, discriminates the class of the banknote at the same time. Although it could be done, there was a functional limitation that the check and the paper could not be distinguished by the infrared ink pattern detection method.

In addition, the prior art has a problem that the accuracy of the bill is fed when the direction of the banknote is fed in the oblique state is significantly reduced when detected by the infrared wavelength light source and the light receiving sensor. Even if the above-mentioned prior art discriminates checks and giro paper, the same problems as those of detecting bills will occur.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, the direction of the paper money, check, and paper that is fed to make it possible to accurately discriminate even in an oblique state, and quickly check the presence of abnormalities in checks and paper as well as bills. It is a first object to provide a system for discriminating banknotes, checks, and paper sheets using a banknote counter, which enables accurate and accurate discrimination.

It is a second object of the present invention to provide a control method for efficiently controlling a bill, a check, and a paper paper discrimination system using the bill counter.

According to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a banknote counter including an image scanning unit for scanning an image of the object of any one of the bills, checks, and giro paper inserted through the input port; A computer which receives the scanned image of the object from the image scanning unit and compares it with preset image information to determine whether there is an abnormality; And a recognizing unit receiving information determined by the computer and retrieving and simultaneously recognizing the information related thereto, wherein the recognizing unit provides the retrieved or recognized information back to the computer so that the computer controls the banknote counter. At the same time, it provides a bill, check, and paper land discrimination system using a bill counter further comprising the notification of the agency or organization in need of information.

The banknote counter has a key input unit for inputting a simple counting mode and a discrimination mode and the inlet, a body portion having a plurality of rollers for guiding the object, and a first or normalized counted object among the objects. A loading plate, a second loading plate for loading a forged or abnormal object among the objects, a first hopper for switching a path to guide the object introduced through the feeding hole to the first loading plate or to the image scanning unit; And a second hopper which switches a path to guide the object passing through the image scanning unit to the first loading plate or to the second loading plate, wherein the key input unit, the image scanning unit, the first hopper, And the second hopper is electrically connected to the computer.

If the signal provided from the key input unit is a simple counting mode signal, the computer controls the operation of the first hopper to guide the object input through the input port to the first loading plate, while the computer receives the input from the key input unit. If the signal is a determination mode signal, by controlling the operation of the first hopper to guide the object introduced through the input port to the image scanning unit, and compares the image scanned by the image scanning unit with the information provided from the recognition unit The operation of the second hopper is controlled to guide the object that has passed through the image scanning unit to the second stacking plate when abnormality is detected, and if the abnormality is not confirmed, passing through the image scanning unit. The operation of the second hopper is controlled to guide an object to the first loading plate.

The image scanning unit may be disposed above and below the object so as to scan each of the upper and lower surfaces of the object.

An identification roller is further provided on a side corresponding to the image scanning unit, wherein the identification roller is painted in the same color as the color information preset in the computer, and the computer is in an oblique state in which the direction of the object is turned in the image scanning unit. Even if the image is scanned, it is preferable to control to capture the image by correcting the warp angle of the object image based on the color painted on the identification roller.

The color information preset in the computer and the color painted on the identification roller may be achromatic.

The upper portion of the body further comprises an auxiliary scanning unit for scanning documents including a resident registration card and a copy, the image scanned by the auxiliary scanning unit is preferably provided to the computer to be edited or printed.

According to another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a bill counter and an image scanning unit including an image scanning unit for scanning an image of the object of any one of the banknotes, checks, and giro paper put through the input port, the image scanning unit And a computer for determining whether there is an abnormality by receiving the scanned image of the object from the preset image information, and a recognition unit for receiving the information determined by the computer and retrieving and searching for information related thereto. The recognition unit further provides the searched or recognized information back to the computer to allow the computer to control the banknote counter, and to notify the institution or organization that needs the information. And a method for controlling a land paper discrimination system, comprising: A first step of entering the discrimination mode by the operation part; A second step of causing the image scanning unit to scan an image of the object; A third step of receiving, by the computer, the information of the scanned image and comparing it with preset image information to discriminate anomalies; A fourth step of notifying the recognition unit of the determined information by the computer; A fifth step of receiving, by the recognition unit, the determined information and retrieving the related information at the same time; And a sixth step of providing the computer with the retrieved or recognized information to the computer to control the paper money counter and notifying the institution or organization to the paper money, check, and paper paper discrimination system. Provides a control method.

In the third step, step 3-1 receiving the information of the scanned image, Steps 3-2 for determining the outline of the object based on the painted color of the identification roller from the scanned image, Steps 3-3 for determining whether the outline is in an inclined and out of the reference coordinate, Steps 3-4 for capturing the image by correcting the warp angle of the object image in the scanned image, and the captured image 3 to 5 steps of discriminating the presence of abnormality by comparing with the predetermined image information.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described a preferred embodiment of a bill, check, and paper paper discrimination system using a bill counter according to the present invention, and a control method thereof.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a bill, check and paper land discrimination system using a bill counter according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a computer with a bill, check and paper land discrimination system using a bill counter according to the present invention; 4 is a schematic view showing the electrical connection between the major components of the bill counter, Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the operation of the bill counter in the simple counting mode in the bill, check and paper land discrimination system using the bill counter according to the present invention 5 is an operation state diagram schematically illustrating the operation of the banknote counter when the abnormality of the object is confirmed in the discrimination mode in the banknote, check, and paper paper discrimination system using the banknote counter according to the present invention. 6 is a discriminant model of a banknote, check and paper land discrimination system using a banknote counter according to the present invention. In this case, the operation state diagram schematically showing the operation of the bill counter when there is no abnormality of the object.

As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the bill, check, and paper stock discrimination system 200 using the bill counter according to the present invention, the bill counter 10, the computer 30, and the recognition unit 40 Include.

First, the banknote counter 10 is an image scanning unit for scanning an image of the object 100 which is any one of banknotes, checks, and giro paper inserted through the inlet 11, as shown in Figs. 12).

The image scanning unit 12 is electrically connected to the computer 30.

The image scanning unit 12 may be a CIS module, that is, a CMOS image sensor module or a contact image sensor module, and most preferably, a close image sensor module. It is preferable to use.

This close-type image sensor module is a small image input device in which a light source, a lens, and a sensor portion are integrated, and is an apparatus for reading image information using light.

As the light source used in the close-up image sensor, an infrared light source, a visible light source, and in some cases an ultraviolet light source may be used, and a red, green, or blue light source may be used alone.

4 to 6, the image scanning unit 12 may be disposed above and below the object 100 to enable scanning of the upper and lower surfaces of the object 100.

4 to 6, the bill counter 10 may include a body 13, a first stacking plate 14, a second stacking plate 15, a first hopper 16, and a second hopper 17. It further includes.

The body portion 13 has a key input portion 18 and an input opening 11 for inputting a simple counting mode and a discrimination mode.

In addition, although not shown separately in the drawing, the outer circumferential surface of the body portion 13 is further provided with a display unit for displaying the number of objects 100 or the operating state of the bill counter 100.

In addition, the key input unit 18 may be electrically connected to the computer 30.

Body portion 13 has a plurality of rollers (19, 20, 21, 23) to guide the object 100 to proceed.

In other words, a feeding roller 19 and a back-friction roller 20 for injecting the object 100 one by one are provided at the lower portion of the inlet 11, respectively. A plurality of rollers for feeding the object 100 in the direction of the rotary vane 22 or the image scanning unit 12 by the driving roller 21 for supplying the object 100 and the driving roller 21. Feed rollers 23 are further provided.

Here, the driving rollers 21 and the paper feed rollers 23 are connected to each other by a timing belt, among which the driving rollers 21 are preferably operated by a driving motor which is operated by turning on / off the power of the banknote counter 10. Do.

The first loading plate 14 loads a normal or simple counted object among the objects 100, and the second loading plate 15 loads a forged or abnormal object among the objects 100.

The first hopper 16 is to switch the path to guide the object 100 introduced through the inlet 11 to the first loading plate 14 or to the image scanning unit 12, the second hopper 17 Is to change the path to guide the object 100 that has passed through the image scanning unit 12 to the first loading plate 14 or to the second loading plate 15.

The first hopper 16 and the second hopper 17 are each operated by a drive motor, and these drive motors are preferably electrically connected to the computer 30.

Banknotes, checks, and paper land discrimination system 200 using the banknote counter 10 according to the present invention, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, the upper end of the body portion 13 of the banknote counter 10, the ID card And an auxiliary scanning unit 25 for scanning a document including a duplicate. The auxiliary scanning unit 25 is placed on top of the documents and scanned.

The image scanned by the auxiliary scanning unit 25 may be provided to the computer 30 to be edited directly on the computer 30 or printed through a printer.

When the subsidiary scanning unit 25 performs a deposit and withdrawal service at a bank or other financial institution, it is possible to efficiently eliminate the hassle of moving to a long distance to directly copy the ID card or a copy of the depositor with a separate copy machine.

Banknotes, checks, and paper stock discrimination systems 200 using the banknote counter 10 according to the present invention correspond to the image scanning unit 12 of the banknote counter 10, as shown in FIGS. It is preferable to further include an identification roller 24 on the side.

The identification roller 24 is painted in the same color as the color information preset in the computer 30.

The color information preset in the computer 30 and the color painted on the identification roller 24 are preferably achromatic, preferably gray.

As described above, the identification roller 24 is painted in the same color as the color information preset in the computer 30, even though the image is scanned in an oblique state by changing the direction of the object 100 in the image scanning unit 12. This is to allow the 30 to control to capture the image by correcting the bending angle of the image of the object 100 based on the color painted on the identification roller 24.

A detailed control method for this will be described while explaining the control method of the present invention.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the computer 30 operates according to a signal provided from the key input unit 18.

Specifically, if the signal provided from the key input unit 18 is a simple counting mode signal, the operation of the first hopper 16 to guide the object 100 introduced through the inlet 11 to the first mounting plate 14 To control.

That is, in FIG. 4, the first object hopper 16 is operated upward while the object 100 introduced through the inlet 11 is guided to the first loading plate 14 through the rotary vanes 22.

On the other hand, if the signal received from the key input unit 18 is the discrimination mode signal, the computer 30 of the first hopper 16 to guide the object 100 injected through the input port 11 to the image scanning unit 12. Control the operation, compare the image scanned by the image scanning unit 12 with the information provided from the recognition unit 40 to determine the presence of the abnormality, and if the abnormality is confirmed the object 100 that passed through the image scanning unit 12 ) Control the operation of the second hopper 17 to guide the second loading plate 15, and if the abnormality is not confirmed, the object 100 passing through the image scanning unit 12 to the first loading plate 14. The operation of the second hopper 17 is controlled to guide.

That is, in FIG. 5, the first hopper 16 is operated upward to provide the object 100 injected through the inlet 11 to the image scanning unit 12, and the object 100 that has passed through the image scanning unit 12. If the abnormal object, the second hopper 17 operates downward to guide the object 100 to the second stacking plate 15.

However, in FIG. 6, if the object 100 that has passed through the image scanning unit 12 is a normal object, the second hopper 17 operates upward, so that the object 100 passes through the rotary blades 22 and the first loading plate 14. To be guided.

The recognition unit 40 receives the information determined by the computer 30, and simultaneously retrieves the information related thereto and recognizes it.

In FIG. 2, the recognition unit 40 provides the retrieved or recognized information back to the computer 30 so that the computer 30 controls the banknote counter 10, and at the same time, an institution or organization that needs information (eg, For example, in FIG. 2, the first to third engines are notified. Specific description thereof will be described in detail in the following control method.

7 is a block diagram showing a control method of a bill, check, and paper land discrimination system using a bill counter according to the present invention, Figure 8 is a bill, check, and paper land discrimination system using a bill counter according to the present invention In the control method of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, a control method of a bill, a check, and a paper paper discrimination system using a bill counter according to the present invention includes first to sixth steps (S10 to S60).

First, the first step (S10) is to enter the determination mode by the operation of the key input unit, the second step (S20) is to cause the image scanning unit to scan the image of the object, the third step (S30) The computer receives the information of the scanned image and compares it with preset image information to discriminate whether there is an abnormality. In the fourth step S40, the computer notifies the recognition unit of the determined information, and the fifth step. In operation S50, the recognition unit receives the determined information and retrieves the related information, and simultaneously recognizes the related information. In operation S60, the recognition unit provides the retrieved or recognized information back to the computer to provide the bill. In addition to controlling the counter, it also notifies the agency or organization.

Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the third step S30 is an object based on the third-first step S31 of receiving information of the scanned image and the painted color of the identification roller from the scanned image. Step 3-2 (S32) of determining the outline of the object, and Step 3-3 (S33) of determining whether the outline of the object is deviated from the reference coordinate in an oblique state and the image of the object in the scanned image. 3 to 4 (S34) of capturing an image by correcting the bending angle, and 3 to 5 (S35) of discriminating an abnormality by comparing the captured image with preset image information.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a bill, a check, and a paper land discrimination system using a bill counter according to the present invention.

As shown in Figure 9, the control method of the banknote, check, and paper land discrimination system using the bill counter according to the present invention, first check whether the key input unit is operated (S100) and then enters the determination mode ( S110). If it fails to enter the determination mode to operate the key input unit again (S100).

Thereafter, the image scanning unit scans an image of the object (S120), and checks whether the scan is properly performed (S130). If the scan is not done properly, the image is scanned again (S120).

If the scan is done correctly, the computer checks whether the scanned image information is provided (S140). If the scanned image information is provided, the outline of the object is determined based on the painted color of the identification roller from the scanned image (S150).

If the computer is not provided with the image information, the image scanning unit to scan the image of the object (S120).

After determining the outline of the object based on the painted color of the identification roller from the scanned image (S150), check whether the outline of the object deviates from the reference coordinate (S160), and as much as the angle of curvature when the image of the object is bent To correct (S170).

After the correction is finished, it is checked whether the corrected image is captured (S180), and the captured image is compared with the information of the preset image (S190).

However, if the corrected image is not captured, the curved angle is corrected when the object image is bent (S170).

After comparing the captured image with the information of the preset image (S190), the computer notifies the recognition unit of the comparison result (S200).

Thereafter, the recognition unit searches / recognizes information related to the information provided from the computer (S210).

The retrieved / recognized information is provided back to the computer (S220) to control the bill counter by the provided information (S230), or the retrieved / recognized information is notified to the institution or organization (S240) to be utilized as data.

The present invention relates to a bill, check, and paper land discrimination system using a bill counter, and a control method thereof, comprising: an image scanning unit for scanning an image of an object of any one of bills, checks, and paper land inserted through a slot; Receiving a scanned image of the object from the image scanning unit, including a bill counter, and a computer for determining whether there is an abnormality by comparing with the preset image information, and receiving the information determined from the computer to retrieve and recognize the information related to this By including a recognition unit, not only can determine the authenticity of the bill, but also can determine the type of paper, checks and paper checks whether there is an abnormality accurately, can also quickly sort the bill counter itself, the recognition unit The information retrieved and recognized by There is an excellent effect that can be notified.

In addition, the present invention, even if the image is scanned in an oblique state in the direction of the object in the image scanning unit, because the control to capture the image by correcting the bending angle of the object image based on the color painted on the identification roller, bills, There is an excellent effect that can accurately discriminate checks and paper.

Claims (9)

A banknote counter including an image scanning unit for scanning an image of a subject which is one of banknotes, checks, and giro papers put through the slot; A computer which receives the scanned image of the object from the image scanning unit and compares it with preset image information to determine whether there is an abnormality; And Receives the information received from the computer and includes a recognizing unit for recognizing and retrieving the information related to this, The recognizing unit provides the retrieved or recognized information back to the computer to allow the computer to control the banknote counter and to notify the institution or organization that needs the information, the banknote, the check, and the branch with the banknote counter. Paper differentiation system. The method of claim 1, The banknote counter, A body part having a key input unit for inputting a simple counting mode and a discrimination mode and the inlet, and having a plurality of rollers for guiding the object, a first stacking plate for loading a normal or simple counted object among the objects; A second loading plate for loading a forged or abnormal object among the objects, a first hopper for switching a path to guide the object introduced through the feeding hole to the first loading plate or to the image scanning unit, and the image scanning unit Further comprising a second hopper for switching the path to guide the object passing through the first loading plate or to the second loading plate, And a key input unit, an image scanning unit, a first hopper, and a second hopper are electrically connected to the computer. The method of claim 2, The computer, If the signal provided from the key input unit is a simple counting mode signal, the operation of the first hopper is controlled to guide the object introduced through the inlet to the first loading plate, On the other hand, if the signal provided from the key input unit is a discrimination mode signal, the operation of the first hopper is controlled to guide the object input through the input port to the image scanning unit, and the recognition unit scans the image scanned by the image scanning unit Compare the information provided by the to determine whether there is an abnormality, and if the abnormality is confirmed to control the operation of the second hopper to guide the object passing through the image scanning unit to the second loading plate, and if the abnormality is not confirmed Banknote, check, and papermaking paper discrimination system using a bill counter including controlling the operation of the second hopper to guide the object passed through the image scanning unit to the first loading plate. The method of claim 3, wherein The image scanning unit is banknotes, checks, and paper land discrimination system using a bill counter, characterized in that arranged on the upper and lower sides of the object to enable scanning of the upper and lower surfaces of the object. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, It further comprises an identification roller on the side corresponding to the image scanning unit, The identification roller is painted in the same color as the color information preset in the computer, and the computer is based on the color painted on the identification roller even when the image is scanned in an oblique state by changing the direction of the object in the image scanning unit. Bills, checks, and paper land discrimination system using a bill counter, characterized in that for controlling to capture the image by correcting by the angle of the object image. The method of claim 5, The bank, check, and paper paper discrimination system using a bill counter, characterized in that the color information preset in the computer and the color painted on the identification roller is achromatic. The method of claim 2, The upper portion of the body further includes an auxiliary scanning unit for scanning documents including a resident registration card and a copy, A bill, check, and paper paper discrimination system using a bill counter, wherein the image scanned by the auxiliary scanning unit is provided to the computer and edited or printed. A bill counter including an image scanning unit for scanning an image of an object which is one of banknotes, checks, and giro papers fed through the input port, and the image information preset by receiving the scanned image of the object from the image scanning unit; And a computer for determining whether there is an abnormality, and a recognition unit for receiving the information determined by the computer and retrieving and recognizing the related information. The recognition unit provides the searched or recognized information back to the computer. A method for controlling banknotes, checks, and paper stock discrimination systems using a bill counter, which allows the computer to control the paper counter and to notify an institution or organization in need of information. A first step of entering a determination mode by manipulation of a key input unit; A second step of causing the image scanning unit to scan an image of the object; A third step of receiving, by the computer, the information of the scanned image and comparing it with preset image information to discriminate anomalies; A fourth step of notifying the recognition unit of the determined information by the computer; A fifth step of receiving, by the recognition unit, the determined information and retrieving the related information at the same time; And And a sixth step of providing the computer with the retrieved or recognized information back to the computer to control the banknote counter and informing the institution or organization of the banknote, check, and paper paper discrimination system. Control method. The method of claim 8, The third step, Step 3-1 receiving information of the scanned image; Steps 3-2 to determine the outline of the object based on the painted color of the identification roller from the scanned image, Steps 3-3 to determine whether the outline of the object is in an oblique state out of a reference coordinate; Steps 3-4 of capturing the image by correcting the bending angle of the object image in the scanned image; A control method of a bill, check, and paper paper discrimination system using a bill counter, characterized in that it comprises a third to five steps to discriminate the presence of abnormality by comparing the captured image with the predetermined image information.

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