KR20100059632A - Coin exchanging/pay-in machine and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A coin exchanging/pay-in system and a method thereof are provided to reduce the cost of manufacturing coins by improving the speed of distribution. CONSTITUTION: A card reader(120) reads credit card information to extract an account number related to a credit card. A controller(140) controls the data communication of the financial computer network to extract an account number related to the credit card. The controller controls display of coin classification/exchange/discharge/information, coupon issuing and printing and outputting of inserted coin information, and warning. An information display part(150) displays the information on result of coin payment and process on a screen.

Description

Coin exchanging / pay-in machine and method

The present invention relates to coin exchange and deposit, and more particularly, to a coin exchange and deposit system and method for reducing coin issuance costs by activating coin exchange to increase the rate of coin recovery and minimizing coin issuance. will be.

In general, non-profitable business such as coin exchange business accounts for a large portion of cashiers in the domestic financial sector. In particular, a large number of coins are manually uncomfortable to classify them by type (for example, 10 won, 50 won, 100 won, 500 won).

Therefore, in order to alleviate the inconvenience of manual labor, the conventional coin sorter is developed. This coin sorter classifies when a large amount of coins mixed with various kinds is put into each type, aggregates the quantity and amount of each sorted type, provides aggregate information, and separates the classified coins into a separate loading box. .

When coins are separated by coin sorter, the banker deposits coins by performing a separate deposit process at the request of the customer. Of course, it is also possible to exchange the bills at the request of the customer.

However, this coin sorter is only capable of sorting a large amount of coins into different types, and it does not have a function of automatically depositing in conjunction with the bank computer network, causing inconvenience to bank employees or customers.

On the other hand, when looking at the state of coins by the user, a small coin (10 won unit or 100 won unit) is generally inconvenient to carry, it is unusual for each family to save money using a piggy bank. The coins stored in the piggy bank are dormant, which decreases the circulation rate of the coins, which in turn increases the number of coins issued.

Increasing the number of coins issued due to the increase of dormant coins incurs additional waste of coin issuance, and waste of coin issuance causes national losses.

Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve the problems of the conventional coin automatic classifier and waste of the coin issuing cost,

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in an effort to provide a coin exchange and deposit system and a method for activating coin exchange to increase the rate of coin recovery, to improve the coin circulation rate, and to reduce the cost of coin issuance.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention, the coin exchange rate by outputting a deposit confirmation, differentially providing the number of lucky numbers according to the coin deposit cost, and by drawing a winner through a later lottery The present invention provides a coin exchange and deposit system and method for improving coin exchange speed to reduce coin issuance costs.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a coin exchange and deposit system and method for allowing coins to be deposited unattended by adding a bank computer network access function to an automatic coin sorter.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is a coin exchange and deposit system which performs personal information authentication with a credit card when depositing coins, and automatically deposits coins into an account associated with a credit card so that users can conveniently exchange coins. To provide that method.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a coin exchange and deposit system and a method for exchanging coins deposited therein as needed.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a coin exchange and deposit system and a method for calculating the type and quantity of coins deposited and displaying them on a display device.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is a coin exchange and deposit system that displays the coin when the coin is full in the loading device, and automatically contacts the management headquarters through communication to quickly replace the stacker and To provide that method.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to search for cash in real time for the exchange of paper money, if a certain amount or less coins exchanged and deposited to quickly replenish cash by giving cash to the management headquarters quickly To provide a system and its method.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a coin exchange and deposit system and method which automatically generates an alarm when the coin stacker is withdrawn and notifies the management center so that follow-up can be quickly performed. .

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a coin exchange and deposit system and a method for increasing the coin recovery rate by providing a bonus to the user when the coin is exchanged for a gift certificate.

"Coin exchange and deposit system" according to the present invention for solving the above problems,

A card reader unit for reading credit card information to extract an account number associated with the credit card;

In order to extract the account number associated with the credit card when depositing coins, it controls access and data communication with the financial computer network, controls coin classification / exchange / discharge / information display, prints certificate vouchers and coins deposit information. A control unit which controls an output and performs alarm control;

An information display unit for displaying result information on coins deposited and processed according to the control of the controller;

A coin sorter configured to classify and classify the coins put into the stack according to the control of the controller, store the sorted coins in a stack box by type, and detect a coin stack state of the stack box and provide the stack to the controller; And

A communication unit for accessing a financial computer network through the communication network under the control of the control unit to transmit the read card information and receive the linked account information, and provides the payment information of the settled amount to the financial computer network linked to the account information Include.

In addition, the "coin exchange and deposit system" according to the present invention,

A user interface unit for providing a deposit function and an exchange function to the controller according to a user's key operation;

A discharge unit configured to output defective coins or return coins to a discharge port under the control of the controller;

Further comprising: an information storage unit for storing information generated when depositing coins, exchanging coins, and issuing gift certificates under the control of the controller;

The apparatus further includes an output unit for printing deposit information on a deposit confirmation certificate, issuing a gift certificate, and printing a lottery number and a lottery date for the lottery on the deposit confirmation under the control of the control unit.

Further comprising a bill discharge unit for emitting a bill corresponding to the coin put in the bill exchange function under the control of the controller,

The control unit further includes an alarm unit for generating an alarm when the coin stacking unit is withdrawn without control.

The control unit in the above,

An interface module for a data interface; A control module that performs control and lottery management control according to coin exchange / deposit / indication / output / storage; An information storage module for storing data generated during coin exchange / deposit / display / output / storage control and lottery management control in association with the control module and storing transaction history information; An information display module which displays data generated during coin exchange / deposit / display / output / storage / gift certificate issuance and control and lottery management control in connection with the control module; An information output module for outputting deposit information and lottery information for printing on a deposit confirmation certificate in association with the control module; A coin deposit module for providing deposit control information of coins into the coin sorter in association with the control module; A lottery management module for generating a lottery number according to the deposit amount in connection with the control module, performing a lottery, and managing a lottery; A communication module for accessing a bank computer network in connection with the control module, providing card information, receiving account information associated with the card information, and transferring deposit information to the bank computer network; An alarm module configured to generate an alarm signal when the coin loading part is withdrawn in connection with the control module; And a gift certificate management module that manages gift certificates in association with the control module and controls the issuance information of the gift certificates that are exchanged or sold.

"Coin exchange and deposit method" according to the present invention for solving the above problems,

In the method for exchanging and depositing coins,

Reading information of a credit card inputted when depositing coins, and accessing a bank computer network to extract authentication of the credit card and account information associated with the credit card;

Classifying the coins put into categories and displaying and calculating the amount, and stacking the coins put in the stacking boxes by type;

Transmitting deposit information including the settled amount to the connected bank computer network and displaying the deposit completion information on the screen when the deposit completion information is provided through the bank computer network;

Periodically search the state of the storage box, and if the coin is full of a particular container, it displays the information to prohibit the insertion of a particular coin, extracts the connection number of the pre-stored management headquarters and connects with the management headquarters The step of transmitting.

Coin exchange and deposit method according to the invention,

Calculating a lucky number after displaying the coin deposit completion information on a screen; It is preferable to further include the step of printing the deposit information including the calculated lucky number on the deposit confirmation.

Coin exchange and deposit method according to the invention,

Classifying and sorting coins put into coins during the coin exchange, calculating and displaying the exchange amount;

After releasing the bill according to the exchange amount, checking whether there is a coin that cannot be exchanged for the bill;

As a result of the check, if there is a coin that cannot be exchanged for bills and the coin deposit is selected, the information of the input credit card is read, and the bank card network is connected to extract the authentication of the credit card and the account information associated with the credit card. Transmitting deposit information including the settled amount to a connected bank computer network to perform a deposit;

As a result of the check, there is a coin that cannot be exchanged, and if it is required to release the coin, it is preferable to further include the step of releasing coins which are not exchangeable.

Coin exchange and deposit method according to the invention,

Requesting the exchange of a coin when a gift voucher is requested, classifying the coins put into categories, calculating and loading the coins, and calculating and displaying the exchange amount;

If the voucher is selected by the user, it is preferable to further include the step of issuing the voucher by printing in the form of a voucher, including the bonus number in the lucky number and the input amount.

Coin exchange and deposit method according to the invention,

If the purchase of a gift certificate is selected, requesting an input of a payment card;

Performing card information reading and authentication when the payment card is inserted;

Searching whether a gift certificate is selected when the authentication is normally performed, performing a payment when the gift certificate is selected, and displaying a guide message for the payment on the screen;

It is preferable to further include the step of issuing a gift certificate by printing information including the lucky number and the gift certificate amount.

Coin exchange and deposit method according to the invention,

Retrieving the cash in real time;

Displaying the impossibility of exchanging banknotes when the search result is less than a predetermined amount;

It is preferable to further include the step of notifying the lack of holding cash so as to replenish the holding cash after accessing the management headquarters by extracting the connection number of the pre-stored management headquarters after displaying the banknote exchange impossible.

Coin exchange and deposit method according to the invention,

Requesting a password input if a withdrawal function of the coin storage box is selected;

Checking a password if the password is input, releasing an alarm if the password is a registered password, and displaying a password error message if the password is a non-registered password;

Automatically generating an alarm when the coin stacker is withdrawn;

It is preferable to further include the step of extracting the connection number of the pre-stored management headquarters at the same time as the alarm is generated and notifying that the coin stacker is withdrawn after connecting with the management headquarters.

According to the present invention, it is possible to activate the exchange of coins to increase the recovery rate of coins, thereby improving the circulation rate of coins can have the advantage of reducing the cost of issuing coins.

In addition, by providing the number of lottery numbers differentially according to the coin deposit cost, by using a method to draw a winner through a lottery afterwards to provide cash or gifts, there is an advantage that can improve the exchange rate.

In addition, by adding a banking network access function to the automatic coin sorter has the advantage that it is possible to deposit coins unmanned.

In addition, when depositing coins, personal information is authenticated with a credit card, and automatically deposited into an account associated with a credit card, thereby providing convenience for users according to the exchange of coins.

In addition, there is an advantage in that the coins can be exchanged for bills as needed, and if the coins are full in the loading box, the coins are displayed on the display device, and the management center is automatically contacted through communication, thereby improving the convenience of the storage box. Of course, there is an advantage to facilitate the replacement of the loading box as well.

In addition, according to the present invention there is an advantage that can be quickly requested to replenish cash in the management headquarters when the cash is insufficient, and when the coin stacker is withdrawn, a warning can be generated and the management headquarters can be notified quickly, according to the accident There are a number of advantages that will allow you to follow up quickly.

Hereinafter, described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a "coin exchange and deposit system" according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a "coin exchange and deposit system" according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a view of the controller of Figure 2 1 is a view showing a configuration.

As shown therein, the coin exchange and deposit machine 101, the user interface unit 110, the card reader unit 120, the coin sorter 130, the control unit 140, the information display unit 150, and the discharge unit 160. ), The information storage unit 170, the output unit 180, bill discharge unit 190, the communication unit 200 and the alarm unit 210.

The user interface 110 includes a keypad 111 including alphanumeric keys and function keys, and various function signals according to a deposit function, an exchange function, a gift voucher purchase function, and a coin stacker withdrawal function according to a user's key operation. Generates and performs a function provided to the control unit 140.

The card reader unit 120 includes a card reader 121 and performs a function of reading credit card information to extract an account number associated with a credit card. The card reader unit 120 reads credit card information upon contact of the credit card. A contact card reader and a contactless card reader that reads information of a credit card when the credit card is within a certain distance may be implemented.

The coin sorter 130 sorts coins and sorts the coins into the hopper 133 according to the control of the controller 140, and stores the sorted coins in the stacking box 132 according to the type, and the stacking box 132. And a coin classification unit 131 which detects a state of stacking coins and provides them to the controller 140, classifying the coins into types, discriminating defective coins, and calculating the amount of coins. And a coin storage unit 132 for stacking coins sorted by type and detecting a coin stacking state of the stack and providing stack state information to the controller 140. Here, the loading box is preferably provided with respective loading boxes for loading coins by type (for example, 10 won, 50 won, 100 won, 500 won).

The controller 140 controls access and data communication with the financial computer network to extract the account number associated with the credit card when depositing coins, controls coin classification / exchange / discharge / information display, and prints the information of the coin deposit. And control the output, and control the issuance of gift certificates at the time of exchange and purchase of gift certificates. The control unit 140 can be typically implemented as a microprocessor, a microcomputer, a central processing unit, and a main controller with a control function, and additionally generates a lucky number according to the deposit amount, and controls to print it on the deposit confirmation. In the future, the lottery will be executed on a fixed date, and if the winner is decided, control will be made to automatically deposit the prize money or provide the prize to the user.

The well-known control unit 140 includes an interface module 140a for data interface; A control module 140b which performs control and lottery management control according to coin exchange / deposit / display / output / storage; An information storage module 140c in association with the control module 140b for storing data generated during coin exchange / deposit / display / output / storage control and lottery management control; An information display module 140d that displays data generated during coin exchange / deposit / indication / output / storage control and lottery management control in connection with the control module 140b; An information output module 140e for outputting deposit information and lottery information for printing on a deposit confirmation certificate in association with the control module 140b; A coin deposit module 140f which provides deposit control information of the input coins to the coin sorter in association with the control module 140b; A lottery management module 140g that generates a lottery number according to the deposit amount in connection with the control module 140b, performs a lottery, and manages a lottery; A communication module 140h connected with the control module 140b to provide card information, receive account information associated with the card information, and transfer deposit information to the bank computer network; An alarm module 140i that generates an alarm signal when the coin stacking unit is withdrawn in association with the control module 140b; And a gift certificate management module 140j that manages the gift certificates in association with the control module 140b and controls the issuance of the gift certificates that are exchanged or sold.

The information display unit 150 performs a function of displaying the result information and the gift certificate issuance information on the screen of depositing and processing coins under the control of the controller 140. In general, a digital display capable of digitally displaying letters and numbers It is possible to implement, preferably with a liquid crystal display (LCD).

The discharge unit 160 performs a function of outputting a bad coin or a return coin to the discharge port 161 under the control of the controller 140, and the information storage unit 170 is a coin under the control of the controller 140 As a function of storing information generated when depositing or exchanging coins, it is generally preferable to implement the digital storage medium.

The output unit 180 includes a function of printing deposit information on a deposit confirmation certificate under the control of the controller 140 and printing a drawing number and a drawing date for the drawing on the deposit confirmation certificate.

The banknote discharging unit 190 includes a banknote discharging opening 191 for discharging banknotes and performs a function of discharging banknotes corresponding to coins put in a banknote exchange function under the control of the controller 140.

The communication unit 200 is connected to the financial computer network through a communication network (for example, the Internet, a wireless communication network, a wired communication network) under the control of the control unit 140 to transmit the read card information and receive the associated account information, It provides a function of providing the deposit information of the settled amount to the financial computer network linked to the account information.

The alarm unit 210 functions to generate an alarm visually when the coin stacking unit is withdrawn under the control of the controller 140.

Referring to the operation of the coin exchange and deposit system according to the present invention configured as described in detail as follows.

First, the coin exchange and deposit machine 101 as shown in Figure 1 is a place where the user flows a lot (for example, train (subway) history, bus station, express bus terminal, train history) to improve the efficiency It is preferable to install.

A user who wants to deposit coins, exchange coins for banknotes or gift certificates, or purchase a gift certificate, selects a desired function through the keypad 111 provided in the coin exchange and deposit machine 101, and when a specific function is selected, The control module 140b of the controller 140 performs a control operation of a corresponding function according to a control program stored in the information storage unit 170.

For example, when it is determined that the selection function is a coin deposit function, the information display module 140d may display a message on the information display unit 150 to place or approach the credit card at a predetermined position of the card reader 121. When the user who confirms this moves the credit card to the card reader 121, the card reader 120 reads the credit card and provides the credit card information to the controller 140.

When the credit card information is obtained, the control module 140b of the controller 140 accesses the communication module 140h to access the financial computer network associated with the credit card to provide credit card information and perform authentication. When this is completed, the financial computer network server provides the controller 140 with the account number associated with the credit card. The account number provided is used as account information for depositing future coins.

When the confirmation of the account information is finished, a message to insert the coin into the hopper 133 is displayed through the information display unit 150, and the user who confirms this information inserts the coin into the hopper 133. At this time, the coins need not be classified separately.

When the coin is input, the coin sorting unit 131 of the coin sorter 130 classifies the input coins by type, calculates the amount of coins classified by each type and provides the control unit 140 to the controller 140. ) Displays the amount of money information on the coin input through the information display module 140d to the information display unit 150. Here, the method of classifying coins by type in the coin sorter 131 is performed in the same manner as the method of classifying coins in a known coin sorter. The defective coin is returned to the discharge port 161.

When the coin sorting is completed, the coins sorted by the coin storage unit 132 are stacked in the stacking box 132 for each type. Here, the loading box 132 is preferably provided for each end of the coin (for example, 10 won, 50 won, 100 won, 500 won), but it is further determined by determining the characteristics of the coins distributed in the market. It may be provided.

In addition, the coin storage unit 132 may load the sorted coins in the stacking box 132, but if the coin is full of the stack by judging the amount of coins loaded in the stacking box using a separate stacking sensor detection control unit (140). Here, the stack detection sensor may use an optical sensor or a weight sensor, and all other known detection sensors capable of detecting the amount of coins in the stack are applicable. When there are a plurality of loading boxes, it is preferable to attach the loading sensor for each loading box.

If it is determined that the coin is full in the stacking box, the control unit 140 displays a message to prohibit the coin input to the information display unit 150, and also includes contact information of the management headquarters stored in the information storage unit 170 (for example, , Phone number) and the text message information is extracted, and the text message is transmitted to the person in charge of the management headquarters (administrator) through the communication unit 200 to inform the status of the loading box in real time. Thus, the person in charge has the advantage of knowing the state of the particular coin exchange and the depositor 101 conveniently from a remote location without the inconvenience of checking the state of the coin directly and deposit machine 101 from time to time. In addition to the text message, it is also possible to send an alarm signal to the management office.

When the coins to be deposited are all loaded in the normal loading box, the coin deposit module 140f of the controller 140 connects to the bank of the deposit bank through the communication module 140h, and the account information associated with the obtained credit card. The bank transfers the deposit amount information and requests the deposit, and transfers the deposit completion information to the controller 140 through the communication unit 200 when the deposit processing is completed in the server of the deposit bank.

The controller 140 displays the deposit completion information on the information display unit 150, the lottery management module 140g generates lottery information including the lucky number and the lottery date according to the deposit amount, and the information output module 140e deposits the money. The amount information and the lottery information are provided to the output unit 180. The output unit 180 prints the deposit amount information and the lottery information on the deposit confirmation, and outputs the deposit confirmation. The deposit confirmation thus printed may be used as evidence for future deposits.

On the other hand, the generation of the lucky number according to the deposit amount can be applied in various ways, in the present invention, the lucky number is generated by a method of giving one lucky number in units of 10,000 won in one embodiment. And if you deposit more than 10,000 won to give several lucky numbers, the serial number is provided, thereby increasing the odds of winning. For example, if you deposit 100,000 won, you will be given 10 lucky numbers, but will generate serial numbers from 1001 to 1010 as lucky numbers.

The controller 140 prints the lucky number and the lottery date, and when the lottery date is determined, performs the lottery in the lottery management module 140g, and if a winner occurs, directly deposit the prize money into the account information of the winner or store it separately. You can also send out winning prizes. Here, the lottery day is preferably carried out periodically by specifying the date in daily, weekly, monthly, yearly. The lottery method may use a method of selecting a lucky number by a program, and various other known methods may be used. In addition, if the winner is confirmed, the winner will be sent a text message to the contact number secured by the depositor, or alternatively, the manager (or counselor) will call the winner directly and notify the winner. It is also possible.

In addition, the coin exchange and deposit system according to the present invention can also exchange coins for bills. That is, when the user selects the coin exchange through the user interface unit 110, the controller 140 recognizes this and guides the coin to enter the hopper 133 through the information display unit 150.

Thereafter, when the coin is input by the user, the coin sorter 131 of the coin sorter 130 operates to classify the coins by type, calculates the amount of money, and transmits the coin to the controller 140. At this time, if the coin sorting unit 131 detects a bad coin when sorting the coin is returned through the discharge unit (160).

When the coin sorting ends, the coin storage unit 132 loads the sorted coins into the stacked boxes, and the controller 140 displays the settled amount on the information display unit 150 and exchanges the amount of money that can be exchanged into bills. You will be judged. Here, the exchange in bills may be exchangeable only in units of 1,000 won according to the manager's setting. Alternatively, the unit may be exchanged only in units of 10,000 won. Make an assumption and explain it as exchanging. For example, assuming that the input coins are 25,880 won, the amount that can be exchanged for paper money becomes 20,000 won, and the amount that cannot be exchanged for paper money becomes 5,880 won.

The controller 140 controls the bill discharge unit 190 to release two thousand won tickets, and after the bill is released, the amount of money that cannot be exchanged into bills through the information display unit 150, that is, 5,880 won You will be prompted to choose whether to return or make a deposit. After the return is requested by the user is controlled to return 5,880 won through the discharge unit 160, otherwise, when the deposit is requested, the user is automatically linked to the account associated with the credit card provided to the card reader 121 You will make a deposit. Here, the automatic depositing method of the amount that cannot be exchanged into banknotes is made in the same manner as the coin depositing method described above, and thus, a detailed description thereof will be omitted in order to avoid duplicate descriptions.

On the other hand, the coin exchange and deposit system according to the present invention, it is possible to exchange the coins put into a gift certificate or purchase a gift certificate. That is, when the user selects the exchange of gift certificates through the user interface unit 110, when the coin is requested and coins are input, the coin sorter 130 is driven to select coins by type and settle the input amount. Here, when the coins are classified, the defective coins can be returned through the return port and a guide message for the defective coins can be displayed. When the settlement is completed, the gift certificate selection request is made, and when the user selects the gift certificate, the user controls the gift certificate management module 140j to control the issuance of the gift certificate in which the lucky number and the bonus additional amount are written.

In addition, when the user selects the purchase of the gift certificate, the user requests the input of the payment card, and when the payment card is inserted, the card information is read through the card reader unit 120 and the authentication process is performed through the communication unit 200, thereby making the normal payment. If it is a card, ask for a gift certificate. After that, when the user selects a gift certificate, the user performs payment and guides the payment, and issues a gift certificate with lucky number and bonus amount added.

Here, the bonus addition amount is one method for increasing the coin recovery rate, and it is preferable to use a method of paying a predetermined bonus for the exchange amount.

The lucky number described in the gift certificate may be lottery performed on a predetermined date later, and the winner may be notified to the homepage of the management headquarters or may be individually guided to the user only when separate user information exists.

Further, the coin exchange and deposit system according to the present invention requires the administrator (operator) to input a predetermined password when the coin stacker is withdrawn, and releases an alarm only when the input password matches the registered password. This allows the administrator to easily withdraw the coin stack from the device.

If the coin stacker is withdrawn without inputting a predetermined password, the alarm unit 210 generates an alarm under the control of the controller 140, and the communication unit 200 connects to the management headquarters. Notifies the coin stacker is withdrawn. Here, the notification method for the unauthorized withdrawal of the coin storage box, a method of generating a warning message for unauthorized withdrawal of the coin storage box in advance in the state of storing it in the information storage unit 170, and sending it to the management headquarters, and a separate alarm The signal may be generated and transmitted to the management center.

4A to 4D are flowcharts showing a "coin exchange and deposit method" according to the present invention, which reads information of a credit card inputted at the time of depositing a coin, accesses a bank computer network, and authenticates the credit card and the credit card thereof. Extracting linked account information (S101 to S105); Sorting the input coins by type and displaying the amount of the settlement; loading the input coins into the loading box by type and returning the defective coins (S107 to S111); Calculating a deposit amount and displaying it on a screen (S113); Transmitting deposit information including the settled amount to the connected bank computer network and displaying the deposit information on the screen when the deposit completion information is provided through the bank computer network (S115 to S121); Periodically search the state of the storage box, and if the coin is full of coins, and displays the coin input prohibition information, extracts the connection number of the pre-stored management headquarters and connects to the management headquarters and transmits the storage status information Steps S221 to S229; Calculating the lucky number after displaying the coin deposit completion information on the screen (S123); (S125) printing and printing a deposit confirmation certificate with the deposit information including the calculated lucky number; Sorting and loading coins put into coins by type, and calculating and displaying exchange amounts (S131 to S139); After discharging the bill according to the exchange amount, checking whether there is a coin that cannot be exchanged with the bill (S141 ˜ S143); As a result of the check, if there is a coin that cannot be exchanged for bills and the coin deposit is selected, the information of the input credit card is read, and the bank card network is connected to extract the authentication of the credit card and the account information associated with the credit card. Transmitting deposit information including the settled amount to a connected bank computer network to perform a deposit (S143, S103 to S119); When the coin cannot be exchanged as a result of the check and the coin is required to be discharged, discharging the coin which cannot be exchanged (S145 to S147); Checking whether the lottery date or not, the lottery date is drawn, and after checking the winner information, and depositing the winnings into the account associated with the credit card (S231 ~ S239).

In addition, the coin exchange and deposit method according to the present invention,

Requesting a gift voucher exchange, requesting coin input, classifying the coins to be sorted and sorting, loading, and calculating and displaying the exchange amount (S151 to S159); When the gift certificate is selected by the user, the method may further include issuing a gift certificate in which gift certificate information such as a lucky number and a bonus additional amount and a barcode are written (S161 to S163).

In addition, the coin exchange and deposit method according to the present invention,

If the purchase of a gift certificate is selected, requesting the payment card input (S171 ~ S173); Performing card information reading and authentication when the payment card is inserted (S175); Searching whether a gift certificate is selected when the authentication is normally performed, performing a payment when the gift certificate is selected, and displaying a guide message for the payment on the screen (S177 to 179); The method may further include issuing a gift certificate in which gift certificate information such as a lucky number and a bonus additional amount and a barcode are written (S181).

In addition, the coin exchange and deposit method according to the present invention,

Searching for holding cash in real time (S191); Displaying the impossibility of exchanging banknotes when the search result is less than a predetermined amount (S193 to S195); After indicating that the banknote exchange is impossible, and extracting the connection number of the pre-stored management headquarters and connected to the management headquarters, further comprising the step (S197 ~ S199) of notifying the holding cash shortage to supplement the holding cash.

In addition, the coin exchange and deposit method according to the present invention,

Requesting input of a password when the withdrawal function of the coin storage box is selected (S201 to S203); Confirming whether the password is a registered password when the password is input, releasing an alarm if the password is a registered password, and displaying a password error message if the password is a non-registered password (S205 to S207); Generating an alarm automatically when the coin stacker is withdrawn (S211 to S213); Simultaneously extracting the connection number of the management headquarters stored at the same time as the alarm is generated and notifying that the coin stacker is withdrawn after accessing the management headquarters (S215 to S217).

In the coin exchange and deposit method according to the present invention configured as described above, display the message "Please press the start button to exchange coins for banknotes, deposit coins, exchange coins for gift certificates, or buy a gift certificate." When the user presses the start button, the function selected by the user is searched for in step S101. Here, the "guidance text" for operating the coin exchange and deposit device according to the present invention can be changed by the designer.

If the coin deposit function is selected as a result of searching the selection function, the flow advances to step S103 to request credit card input.

After that, when the user contacts the credit card at a predetermined position of the card reader, in step S105, the information of the credit card is read, and the user accesses the bank computer network and transmits the read credit card information to perform user authentication. In other words, it verifies whether the credit card is a normal credit card. If the authentication is successful, the bank information associated with the credit card is obtained and stored.

Next, when the coin is requested in step S107, and the user inserts the coin into the hopper, the user moves to step S109 to drive the coin sorter to classify the coins by type. While sorting coins by type, coin sorting is performed at the same time. When a bad coin is detected, the coin is returned through the return port and a guide message is displayed on the screen (S111). After classifying coins by type, the amount is calculated and displayed on the screen through the information display unit so that the amount of coins put by the user can be checked (S113).

After that, access the financial institution, and if the connection is successful, transfer the deposit information (account information, user information, amount information), and if the deposit completion information is transmitted from the financial institution, display the deposit completion information on the information display unit. (S115 to S119).

Next, the lucky number is calculated according to the deposit amount, and the lottery information including the lucky number and the lottery date and the deposit information (transaction date, date, amount information, financial institution, account information, etc.) are printed on the deposit confirmation. (S121 to S125). In this case, the controller 140 preferably stores information on the transaction details in the information storage unit 170.

On the other hand, if the function selected by the user is a coin exchange function, a message requesting coin input is displayed on the information display unit. In response to the request, when the user inputs a coin into the hopper, the coin sorter is driven to operate the coin. Classified by the type (S131 ~ S135). If sorting coins are sorted by type during coin sorting, if coins are detected at the same time, when the coins are detected, the coins are returned through the return port, and the indication message for the coins is sent to the display unit. Here, the guidance message may be "Contact the bad coin directly to the bank window, please contact", and can be changed freely by the device designer.

When the coins put into categories are classified, the exchange amount is calculated, and the exchange amount is displayed on the information display unit. After that will be released bills corresponding to the calculated amount (S139 ~ S141).

After the discharge of the bill for the input amount is completed, it is checked whether there is a coin that cannot be exchanged for the bill. If the coin cannot be exchanged for the bill, the user can dispose of the remaining coin, that is, make a deposit. If the user selects the coin deposit by this selection, the above steps S103 to S119 are performed to pay the remaining coins. On the contrary, if the user does not select a coin deposit, it is determined that the coin is released, and the remaining coins, which cannot be exchanged into bills, are released (S143 to S147).

On the other hand, if the function selected by the user is a gift voucher exchange (S151), the process moves to step S153 to request the coin input. Afterwards, when the user inputs coins into the hopper, the coin sorter is driven to select coins by type (S155). While sorting coins by type, coin sorting is performed in real time. If a bad coin is detected by the coin sorting operation, the coin is returned through the return port and a message on the return of the coin is displayed on the display unit. (S157).

When the coin classification for the input coins is completed, the input amount is calculated and the calculated amount is displayed on the display unit (S159). Thereafter, when the user is informed about the gift certificate selection and the user selects the gift certificate, a gift certificate including gift certificate information such as a lucky number and bonus amount and a barcode is issued (S161 to S163). Here, it is desirable to provide the lucky number with information such as a drawing date, a prize amount (or prize), and a confirmation.

On the other hand, if the function selected by the user purchases a gift certificate (S171), displays a guide message for inserting the payment card on the screen of the display unit, when the user inserts the payment card performs the card authentication in the same manner as the normal card authentication . When the card authentication is normally performed, a message for selecting a gift certificate is displayed on the screen. When the gift certificate is selected by the user, a general online payment is performed, and a message for the payment is displayed on the screen (S173 to S179). When the online payment is completed, a gift certificate containing gift certificate information such as a lucky number and bonus amount and a barcode is issued (S181). In this case, it is preferable to provide the lucky number with information such as a lottery date, a prize amount (or prize), and a confirmation.

In addition, the coin exchange and deposit method according to the present invention, in real time to search the holding amount of cash rich in the bill storage box, when the amount is less than a predetermined amount (for example, 200,000 won) message on the display of the bill exchange is impossible It displays the information, and connects to the management headquarters and transmits information to replenish the cash to the management headquarters, and promptly notify the operator (or manager) of the management headquarters of the lack of cash (S191 to S199). Here, the search for holding cash is possible in various ways known in the art, but by using a method of detecting the number of bills, by setting the cash already held in advance and counting the number of bills each time the bill is released, the amount of the remaining bills is easily determined. You can check it.

Even if there is not enough cash to be exchanged for banknotes, the function of depositing coins or exchanging or purchasing coins should be possible, and it is preferable to indicate that other functions are possible through the display unit. Here, it is also possible to display the possible functions through a guide message using the display unit, but another method is provided with a light emitting diode (LED) for visually displaying whether each function is used, and changing the color of the light emitting diode ( It may be possible to selectively turn on the light using two LEDs for green or red when the function is impossible or red when the function is impossible.

On the other hand, the present invention can also select the withdrawal function of the coin stacker included in the coin stacking unit by the operator (or administrator). When the administrator selects the coin stacker withdrawal function to withdraw the coin-loaded coin stacker, a password input is required through the display unit, and if the password is input by the administrator, the user checks whether the coin stacker matches the pre-registered password. Afterwards, if the password entered does not match the password registered in advance, a password error guide will be provided. Otherwise, if the password entered matches the registered password, the alarm will be cleared and the administrator can easily withdraw the coin stack (S201 ~). S207).

In addition, the present invention can be alerted when the coin stacker is withdrawn by another person. To this end, in the present invention, it is checked whether the coin stacker is withdrawn. Here, a method for checking whether the coin stacker is withdrawn is also a method for checking whether or not a password input exists, and has a separate locking means, and unlocks only when the password is input. Otherwise, a method of maintaining the locked state may be used.

When the coin stacker is pulled out while the lock is maintained, it is determined that the coin stacker is pulled out without permission, and the alarm unit is driven to generate an alarm to notify the surroundings. In addition, the management center is connected to notify the unauthorized withdrawal of the coin loading box online (S211 ~ S217). This allows managers to quickly recognize when a coin stacker is broken or withdrawn and can follow up. Here, the notification method for the unauthorized withdrawal of the coin storage box may be a method of generating a message in advance and storing it, withdrawing it and transmitting it to the management headquarters, or sending an alarm control signal to the management headquarters. This is preferably selected by the designer.

On the other hand, the controller continuously checks whether the drawing date has been set in advance, and draws automatically when the drawing date has been set. If the winner exists, check the winner information (contact information, account information, name, etc.), and recall the winnings. The deposit will be made to the account (S231 ~ S239). In addition, the result of the lottery is announced to the homepage on the Internet operated by the management headquarters, so that the user can easily check the result.

The detailed description of the lottery or the deposit of the winnings is described in detail in the well-known coin exchange and the deposit system, and thus will be omitted to avoid duplicate descriptions.

In addition, another feature of the present invention is to check the state of the coin stacker, if the coin is full to automatically notify the management headquarters or the manager is to quickly replace the stacker.

To this end, as shown in step S221, the state of the coin stacking unit (loading) is checked, and when the coin full box exists, the coin-inhibiting information is displayed on the information display unit and the management headquarters stored in advance in the information storage unit. The contact information of the contact or the manager is extracted, and a text message indicating the state of the storage box is generated and transmitted to the operator or manager of the management headquarters (S223 to S229).

Here, the coin stacker is plural, and only a part of the coin stacker may be full of coins. Therefore, in such a case, only the kind of coins loaded in the coin loading box is selectively displayed, and the other part of the coins is displayed through the display unit to exchange coins or deposit or gift certificates. This informs the user that only a certain coin type is not possible and that all functions can be used for the remaining coin types.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described specific preferred embodiments, and various modifications can be made by any person having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims. Of course, such changes will fall within the scope of the claims.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a coin exchange and deposit machine according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the coin exchange and deposit system according to the present invention.

3 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the control unit of FIG. 2.

4a to 4d are flow charts showing a coin exchange and deposit method according to the present invention;

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Claims (10)

In the system for exchanging and depositing coins, A card reader unit for reading credit card information to extract an account number associated with the credit card; In order to extract the account number associated with the credit card at the time of coin deposit, it controls the connection and data communication with the financial computer network, controls the coin classification / exchange / discharge / information display, prints and prints the information of the gift voucher and coin deposit. A control unit for controlling and performing alarm control; An information display unit for displaying result information on coins deposited and processed according to the control of the controller; A coin sorter configured to classify and classify the coins put into the stack according to the control of the controller, store the sorted coins in a stack box by type, and detect a coin stack state of the stack box and provide the stack to the controller; And A communication unit for accessing a financial computer network through the communication network under the control of the control unit to transmit the read card information and receive the linked account information, and provides the payment information of the settled amount to the financial computer network linked to the account information Coin exchange and deposit system including. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a user interface unit which provides a deposit function and an exchange function to the controller according to a user's key operation; A discharge unit configured to output defective coins or return coins to a discharge port under the control of the controller; Further comprising: an information storage unit for storing the information generated during the deposit and exchange of coins under the control of the controller and the gift voucher issuing information, Printing the deposit information on the deposit confirmation under the control of the control unit, and further comprises an output unit for printing the lottery number and the lottery date for the lottery confirmation, Further comprising a bill discharge unit for emitting a bill corresponding to the coin put in the bill exchange function under the control of the controller, The coin exchange and deposit system, characterized in that further comprising an alarm for generating an alarm when the coin loading unit is withdrawn under the control of the controller. The method of claim 2, wherein the control unit, An interface module for a data interface; A control module for performing control according to coin exchange / receipt / display / output / storage, and control of issuance of gift certificates and lottery management; An information storage module for storing data generated during coin exchange / deposit / display / output / storage control and gift certificate issuance control and lottery management control in association with the control module and storing transaction history information; An information display module for displaying data generated during coin exchange / deposit / display / output / storage control and lottery management control in connection with the control module; An information output module for outputting deposit information and lottery information for printing on a deposit confirmation certificate in association with the control module and outputting gift certificate information; A coin deposit module for providing deposit control information of coins into the coin sorter in association with the control module; A lottery management module for generating a lottery number according to the deposit amount in connection with the control module, performing a lottery, and managing a lottery; A communication module for accessing a bank computer network in connection with the control module, providing card information, receiving account information associated with the card information, and transferring deposit information to the bank computer network; An alarm module configured to generate an alarm signal when the coin loading part is withdrawn in connection with the control module; And a gift certificate management module that manages gift certificates in association with the control module and controls the issuance of gift certificates that are exchanged or sold. In the method for exchanging and depositing coins, Reading information of a credit card inputted when depositing coins, and accessing a bank computer network to extract authentication of the credit card and account information associated with the credit card; Classifying the coins put into categories and displaying and calculating the amount, and stacking the coins put in the stacking boxes by type; Transmitting deposit information including the settled amount to the connected bank computer network and displaying the deposit completion information on the screen when the deposit completion information is provided through the bank computer network; Periodically search the state of the storage box, and if the coin is full of a particular container, it displays the information to prohibit the insertion of a particular coin, extracts the connection number of the pre-stored management headquarters and connects with the management headquarters Coin exchange and deposit method comprising the step of transmitting. The method of claim 4, further comprising: calculating a lucky number after displaying the coin deposit completion information on a screen; And printing the deposit information including the calculated lucky number on a deposit confirmation and outputting the deposit information. The method of claim 4, further comprising: classifying and sorting coins put into coins by sorting, and calculating and displaying the exchange amount; After releasing the bill according to the exchange amount, checking whether there is a coin that cannot be exchanged for the bill; As a result of the check, if there is a coin that cannot be exchanged for bills and the coin deposit is selected, the information of the input credit card is read, and the bank card network is connected to extract the authentication of the credit card and the account information associated with the credit card. Transmitting deposit information including the settled amount to a connected bank computer network to perform a deposit; The coin exchange and deposit method further comprising the step of releasing coins that can not be exchanged bills if the coin can not be exchanged as a result of the check, and the coin discharge is required. The method according to claim 4, further comprising: requesting coin input when a gift voucher exchange is requested, sorting and loading the coin input by type, calculating and displaying the exchange amount; If the voucher is selected by the user, further comprising the step of issuing a voucher by printing the voucher information, such as lucky number and bonus amount and bar code. The method of claim 4, further comprising: requesting a payment card input when a gift certificate is selected; Performing card information reading and authentication when the payment card is inserted; Searching whether the gift certificate is selected when the authentication is normally performed, performing payment when the gift certificate is selected, and displaying a guide message for the payment on the screen; The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of issuing a gift certificate by printing the gift certificate information, such as fortune number and amount and barcode. 5. The method of claim 4, further comprising: retrieving the holding cash in real time; Displaying the impossibility of exchanging banknotes when the search result is less than a predetermined amount; And extracting a connection number of a pre-stored management headquarters after indicating that the banknote exchange is impossible, and notifying the shortage of the held cash so as to replenish the held cash after connecting with the management headquarters. Deposit method. 5. The method of claim 4, further comprising the steps of: requesting a password if a withdrawal function of the coin stacker is selected; Checking a password if the password is input, releasing an alarm if the password is a registered password, and displaying a password error message if the password is a non-registered password; Automatically generating an alarm when the coin stacker is withdrawn; And extracting the connection number of the management headquarters stored in advance at the same time as the alarm is generated and notifying that the coin stacker is withdrawn after being connected to the management headquarters.

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