WO2022009708A1 - Currency processing device and method for controlling currency processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

A currency processing device (100) is provided with: at least one storage unit (101) capable of being removed from a device main body and carried while storing currency; a memory unit (102) which stores a plurality of setting values relating to carrying of the storage unit and operation conditions of the storage unit corresponding to the plurality of setting values; and a control unit (103) which controls the device main body on the basis of a setting value selected from among the plurality of setting values and an operation condition corresponding to the selected setting value.

Description

Money processing device and control method of money processing device

The technology disclosed here relates to a money processing device and a control method of the money processing device.

Patent Document 1 describes an automated teller machine installed in a store such as a financial institution. This device has multiple compartments. More specifically, the plurality of storage units are an entry / exit safe, a recycling storage, a reject storage, and a loading / recovery storage.

The multiple storage units are all the same size and have the same configuration. The plurality of storage units can be attached to and detached from the main body of the device. Multiple compartments are also configured to be fitted with regulatory guides. By attaching a regulation guide, the storage unit can store and pay out coins of various sizes.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-20786

In the conventional device, a function corresponding to the operation of the device can be assigned to each of a plurality of storage units attached to the device. That is, in the conventional device, necessary functions can be assigned to each of the plurality of storage units from among the functions of the safe deposit box, the safe deposit box, the recycle safe, the reject safe, or the loading / recovery safe. For example, in the case of a device not provided with a loading / recovery storage, instead of assigning the function of the loading / recovery storage to a certain storage unit, another function can be assigned to the storage unit.

However, simply changing the function assigned to the storage unit may cause inconvenience related to the operation of the storage unit removed from the device.

In a certain operation, the loading / collecting warehouse is removed from the device by, for example, a staff member of a security transportation company, and is transferred by a vehicle outside the store. On the other hand, even if the loading / collecting storage has the same function, in limited operation, it is removed from the device by, for example, a store clerk, and manually transferred in the store. Depending on the operation assigned to the storage unit, the mode of carrying the storage unit changes.

If the transfer distance of the storage section is long and / or the transfer speed is high, the external force acting on the money in the storage section becomes large during the transfer. In this case, it is better that the gap between the guide that regulates the movement of money in the storage unit and the money is small. This is because the storage quality of the storage unit may deteriorate. Therefore, when the loading / collecting function is assigned to the storage unit, the operating conditions for non-restricted operation are to store only relatively large size coins in the loading / collecting storage and load / collect small size coins. It is preferable not to store it in the refrigerator.

Also, if the transfer distance of the storage section is short and / or the transfer speed is slow, the external force acting on the money in the storage section is small during the transfer. In this case, it is permissible that the gap between the guide that regulates the movement of money in the storage unit and the money is large. When the loading / collecting function is assigned to the storage unit, the operating condition for limited operation is that both large-sized money and small-sized money can be stored in the safe.

Assigning an operation to a storage unit can be selected from multiple "set values" such as a limited operation in which the storage unit is transferred inside the store and a non-limited operation in which the storage unit is transferred outside the store. Corresponds to selecting one of the setting values. The size of banknotes that can be stored is an example of the operating conditions of the storage unit. The operating conditions of the storage unit can be set corresponding to each of the plurality of set values.

The technology disclosed here was completed only when the inventors of the present application focused on the relationship between the above-mentioned "set value" and the "operating condition" corresponding to the set value.

Specifically, the technology disclosed here relates to a money processing device. This money processing device has at least one storage unit that can be removed from the main body of the device and can be carried while the money is stored, a plurality of set values related to the carrying of the storage unit, and operating conditions of the storage unit. The storage unit that stores the operating conditions corresponding to each of the plurality of setting values, the setting value selected from the plurality of setting values, and the operating conditions corresponding to the selected setting values. A control unit that controls the main body of the apparatus is provided based on the above.

The money processing device with this configuration can operate based on the operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value.

The set value may be related to the area where the storage unit is carried.

The area may be defined based on the store where the device main body is installed.

The device main body is installed in the store, and the plurality of set values are the first set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is restricted to the inside of the store, and the carrying of the storage unit is inside and outside the store. It may include a second acceptable set value.

The set value may be related to the user who carries the storage unit.

The device main body is installed in the store, and the plurality of set values are a third set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is restricted to the staff of the store, and the carrying of the storage unit is the staff of the store. It may include a fourth setting value that is permitted to a person other than the above.

Persons other than the staff of the store may include the staff of the security transportation company.

The money processing device further includes an authentication unit that identifies a user, and the control unit checks the matching between the user specified by the authentication unit and the operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value. May be good.

The set value may be related to the means for transporting the storage unit.

The plurality of set values may include a fifth set value in which the transfer of the storage unit is restricted to manual transfer, and a sixth set value in which the transfer of the storage unit is not restricted to manual transfer.

The plurality of set values may include a seventh set value in which the storage unit is manually transferred, and an eighth setting value in which the storage unit is transferred by a vehicle.

The storage unit stores money to be processed in a state of being attached to the device main body, and the operating condition is related to the attribute of money that can be stored in the storage unit, and the attribute is the type or size of money. The control unit may selectively store money in the storage unit based on the operation conditions and the attributes of the money to be processed, including at least one of them.

The money processing device further includes an operation unit that determines the type of money to be stored in the storage unit by a user operation, and the control unit includes a type of money determined by the operation unit and a selected set value. It may be possible to check the consistency with the operating conditions corresponding to.

The device main body is installed in the store, and the control unit allows the first set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is restricted to the inside of the store, or the carrying of the storage unit inside and outside the store. The device main body is controlled based on the second set value, and the operating conditions corresponding to the first set value and the operating conditions corresponding to the second set value are coins that can be stored in the storage unit, respectively. It is a range of sizes, and the range of the currency size corresponding to the second set value may be narrower than the range of the currency size corresponding to the first set value.

The device main body is installed in the store, and the control unit allows the first set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is restricted to the inside of the store, or the carrying of the storage unit inside and outside the store. The device main body is controlled based on the second set value, and the operating conditions corresponding to the first set value and the operating conditions corresponding to the second set value are coins that can be stored in the storage unit, respectively. The type of money corresponding to the second set value may be less than the type of money corresponding to the first set value.

The operating condition is an upper limit of money that can be stored in the storage unit, and the control unit is based on the upper limit of money that can be stored in the storage unit and the amount of money stored in the storage unit. , The storage of money in the storage unit may be controlled.

The control unit may check the consistency between the amount of money stored in the storage unit and the upper limit amount of money corresponding to the selected set value.

The device main body is installed in the store, and the control unit allows the first set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is restricted to the inside of the store, or the carrying of the storage unit inside and outside the store. The device main body is controlled based on the second set value, and the operating conditions corresponding to the first set value and the operating conditions corresponding to the second set value are coins that can be stored in the storage unit, respectively. The upper limit of money corresponding to the second set value may be less than the upper limit of money corresponding to the first set value.

The set value is related to the area in which the storage unit is carried, the storage unit has a device for measuring the current location of the storage unit, and the control unit selects the current location of the storage unit. It may be possible to check the consistency with the area as the set value.

A plurality of storage units are attached to the device main body, and the plurality of storage units are individually removable from the device main body, and the control unit is based on a set value selected for each storage unit. , The device main body may be controlled.

In the control method of the money processing device disclosed here, the storage unit has a plurality of set values relating to the carrying of the storage unit removed from the main body of the device, and the operating conditions of the storage unit, each of which is a plurality of set values. The corresponding operating conditions are stored, and the control unit controls the apparatus main body based on the setting value selected from the plurality of setting values and the operating conditions corresponding to the selected setting values.

According to the present disclosure, the money processing device can appropriately determine the operating conditions of the storage unit and operate based on the operating conditions.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a money processing device. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a specific example of a set value defined in a money processing apparatus. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating operation conditions regarding the size of banknotes corresponding to in-store operation and out-of-store operation, respectively. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating operation conditions regarding denominations of banknotes corresponding to in-store operation and out-of-store operation, respectively. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing another configuration example of the money processing device. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a screen for selecting a setting value for each cassette. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a screen for selecting a denomination of money to be stored in a cassette. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating operation conditions regarding the size of banknotes corresponding to each of the store clerk operation and the CIT clerk operation. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating operation conditions regarding the maximum storage amount corresponding to each of the store clerk operation and the CIT clerk operation. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating operation conditions relating to a transportable range corresponding to each of the store clerk operation and the CIT clerk operation. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating operation conditions related to the moving speed corresponding to each of the manual transfer operation and the vehicle transfer operation. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing still another configuration example of the money processing device. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating operation conditions regarding a user corresponding to each of a store clerk operation and a CIT clerk operation. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating operation conditions for a user for each cassette corresponding to store clerk operation and CIT clerk operation, respectively. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a banknote processing device. FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the banknote processing device of FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the money processing device and the control method of the money processing device will be described with reference to the drawings. The money processing apparatus and its control method described here are examples.

(First configuration example of money processing device)
FIG. 1 shows a specific configuration example of the money processing apparatus 100. The money processing device 100 includes a storage unit 101, a storage unit 102, and a control unit 103. In the configuration example of FIG. 1, the storage unit 101, the storage unit 102, and the control unit 103 are assembled in one housing 1000. The storage unit 102 and the control unit 103 may be provided separately from the housing 1000.

In the configuration example of FIG. 1, the money processing apparatus 100 includes a receptacle 104 and a transport unit 105. The receptacle 104 and the transport unit 105 are not essential elements of the money processing apparatus 100.

Receptacle 104 accepts money. The money received by the receptacle 104 is, for example, money stored in the storage unit 101 of the money processing device 100. The receptacle 104 may be a deposit unit. The user manually inserts the money to be deposited into the deposit section.

The money received by the receptacle 104 is, for example, money delivered from the storage unit 101 of the money processing device 100. The receptacle 104 may be a withdrawal unit. The user manually takes out the money held by the withdrawal unit.

The receptacle 104 may be one or a plurality. The transport unit 105 may transport money from one receptacle 104 selected from the plurality of receptacles 104 to the storage unit 101. The transport unit 105 may transport money from the storage unit 101 to one receptacle 104 selected from the plurality of receptacles 104.

The transport unit 105 transports money between the receptacle 104 and the storage unit 101. The transport section 105 has a transport path (see the thick solid arrow in FIG. 1) that connects the receptacle 104 and the storage section 101. The transport unit 105 transports money along the transport path.

The transport unit 105 may transport money in one direction from the receptacle 104 toward the storage unit 101 or from the storage unit 101 toward the receptacle 104. The transport unit 105 may also transport money in both directions. The transport path may be in the shape of an endless loop. The transport unit 105 may transport money in one direction or in both directions along an endless loop-shaped transport path.

The storage unit 101 stores money. As the storage format of the storage unit 101, various known formats can be adopted. The storage unit 101 may be, for example, a stack-type storage unit for stacking and storing money. The storage unit 101 does not exclude, for example, a tape-type storage unit in which money is wound around a drum together with a tape and stored. The storage unit 101 may pay out the stored money.

As shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1, the storage portion 101 is detachably attached to the housing 1000, that is, the main body of the device. The storage unit 101 may be called a cassette. The storage unit 101 stores money in a state of being attached to the housing 1000. The storage unit 101 is removed from the housing 1000 while storing money. The storage unit 101 removed from the housing 1000 can be carried.

The storage unit 101 may be one or a plurality. The transport unit 105 may transport money from the receptacle 104 to one of the selected storage units 101. The transport unit 105 may transport money from one of the selected storage units 101 to the receptacle 104.

The money processing device 100 can operate according to each of a plurality of set values related to the storage unit 101. More specifically, the set value for the storage unit 101 is an operation setting value for carrying the storage unit 101 removed from the housing 1000. As will be described later, the money processing apparatus 100 has a plurality of set values. The user selects a desired setting value from a plurality of setting values.

In this money processing device 100, the operating conditions of the storage unit 101 are determined corresponding to each of the plurality of set values. The money processing device 100 operates based on the operating conditions corresponding to one set value selected from the plurality of set values.

The storage unit 102 stores the plurality of set values described above and the operating conditions corresponding to each of the plurality of set values. The storage unit 102 outputs the set value and the information of the operating condition to the control unit 103. Further, the storage unit 102 may store a set value selected from a plurality of set values. When the money processing device 100 has a plurality of storage units 101, the storage unit 102 may store the correspondence between each storage unit 101 and the selected set value.

The control unit 103 uses the information stored in the storage unit 102, and based on the set value selected from the plurality of set values and the operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value, the money processing device 100 Controls the behavior of.

The control unit 103 also controls the transfer of money through the transfer unit 105. The control unit 103 stores the money to be processed in the storage unit 101 and does not store it in the storage unit 101, for example, based on the selected set value and the operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value. Switch between things.

In the money processing device 100, the number of storage units is not limited to one, and may be multiple. A part of the plurality of storage units may be provided separately from the device. The storage unit provided separately is a so-called external storage unit. The external storage unit may store the above-mentioned information on the set value, operating conditions, and information on the selected set value. Further, when the money processing device 100 has a plurality of storage units 101, the external storage unit may store the correspondence between each storage unit 101 and the selected set value. Further, at least a part of the storage unit may be provided in the storage unit 101. In this case, at least the selected set value may be stored in the storage unit of the storage unit 101.

Information on the set values and operating conditions may be incorporated into the software possessed by the control unit 103.

The money processing device 100 may include an operation unit. The operation unit may be an input unit that selects a setting value corresponding to the user's operation from a plurality of setting values and inputs information on the selected setting value to the control unit 103. Further, the external terminal may be connectable to the money processing device 100. The external terminal inputs the information of the set value selected by the user to the control unit 103 by communication. The selected set value is stored in one of the storage units.

(Example of setting value)
FIG. 2 illustrates a “set value”. As described above, the set value is an operation set value related to the carrying of the storage unit. There are a plurality of setting values in the setting value. In the example of FIG. 2, as the setting values, the setting value of the limited operation that restricts the carrying of the storage unit (that is, the setting value of the first operation) and the non-limited operation that does not limit the carrying of the storage unit more than the limited operation. There are two set values, one is the set value (that is, the set value of the second operation).

FIG. 2 exemplifies a plurality of items related to the set value. The first item is the carrying "area" of the storage. The "Area" setting values include "local" operation, which limits the carrying area of the storage unit to a specific area, and does not limit the carrying area of the storage unit to a specific area, that is, carrying the storage unit. It includes two types of operation: "wide area" where the area of is a wide area.

The second item is the range of carrying of the storage unit based on the store where the money processing device is installed. The set value of the "store" includes two operations, "in-store" operation that restricts the carrying of the storage unit to the inside of the store, and "out-of-store" operation that allows the carrying of the storage unit inside and outside the store. The "store" setting value is an example of the "area" setting value. The fact that the money processing device is installed in the store means that the money processing device is installed inside the store building and that the money processing device is built in the outside (outer wall) of the store building. Means. The fact that the range of carrying of the storage unit is inside the store means that the storage unit is used in a money processing device installed inside the store building or a money processing device built in the outside of the store building.

The third item is the "user" who carries the storage unit. The set value of "user" includes the operation of "store clerk" that restricts the carrying of the storage unit to the store clerk, and the clerk of the security transportation company (CIT: Cash In Transit) who is not the store clerk to carry the storage unit. It includes two things, the "CIT staff" operation that is permitted to.

The fourth item is the means of transporting the storage unit. The set value of the "transport means" includes two operations: a "manual" transfer operation that restricts the transfer of the storage unit to manual transfer, and a "vehicle" transfer operation that allows the storage unit to be transferred by a vehicle. ..

The item of the set value is not limited to the example of FIG. Various items can be provided for operations related to the carrying of the storage unit.

Further, three or more setting values may be provided for one item.

The user selects one of the set values from a plurality of set values for any one item or a plurality of items in the money processing device. The monetary processor operates based on the selected set value. The user may individually select one of the set values from a plurality of set values for each of the storage units of the money processing device. Further, the user may select setting values for a plurality of items for one storage unit.

Below, the operating conditions corresponding to the set values will be explained concretely with various examples.

(First example of operating conditions)
FIG. 3 exemplifies the operation conditions corresponding to the “in-store operation” and the operation conditions corresponding to the “out-of-store operation”. The operating conditions exemplified in FIG. 3 are conditions relating to the size of banknotes that can be stored in the storage unit (that is, a cassette). More specifically, the operating conditions of FIG. 3 are the lower limit and the upper limit of the length of the long side of the banknotes that can be stored in the cassette for each type of cassette. The operating conditions are determined based on the operational settings related to portability, but more specific operating conditions may be determined in consideration of other factors as well. Specific operating conditions regarding the size of banknotes that can be stored in the storage unit, as illustrated in FIG. 3, are determined based on the set value of the operation related to carrying and the type of the storage unit.

The cassette is a stack type. The cassette includes multiple types of cassettes. Specifically, the example of FIG. 3 includes three types of cassettes, type A, type B, and type C. These cassettes differ in the size of banknotes that can be stored.

Specifically, the size of the bill storage area of the type A cassette is relatively small. Type A cassettes are suitable for storing small banknotes. The type C cassette has a relatively large bill storage area. Type C cassettes are suitable for storing large banknotes. Type B cassettes have a medium size bill storage area. Type B cassettes are suitable for storing medium-sized banknotes.

Here, the type A cassette, the type B cassette, and the type C cassette may be separate cassettes having different structures. Further, all of these cassettes are cassettes having the same configuration, and the size of the bill storage area may be changed according to the type of attachment that can be detachably attached. That is, the type of cassette changes by exchanging the attachment. It should be noted that cassettes with replaceable attachments are known. Here, a detailed description of the cassette configuration will be omitted.

The operating conditions illustrated in FIG. 3 will be specifically described. It is an operation condition corresponding to "in-store operation", and the operation condition of the type A cassette has a lower limit of 113 mm and an upper limit of 139 mm. The difference between the lower limit and the upper limit is 26 mm, and the allowable range of the size of banknotes that can be stored is relatively wide. The "in-store operation" can store banknotes of a smaller size than the "out-of-store operation" described later in a type A cassette.

Further, it is an operation condition corresponding to "in-store operation", and the operation condition of the type B cassette has a lower limit of 121 mm and an upper limit of 157 mm. The difference between the lower limit and the upper limit is 36 mm. The allowable range of the size of banknotes that can be stored is relatively wide. It is an operation condition corresponding to "in-store operation", and the operation condition of the type C cassette has a lower limit of 129 mm and an upper limit of 165 mm. The difference between the lower limit and the upper limit is 36 mm. The allowable range of the size of banknotes that can be stored is relatively wide.

On the other hand, it is an operation condition corresponding to "out-of-store operation", and the operation condition of the type A cassette has a lower limit of 123 mm and an upper limit of 139 mm. The difference between the lower limit and the upper limit is 16 mm. The allowable width of the size of banknotes that can be stored is relatively narrow. Further, it is an operation condition corresponding to "out-of-store operation", and the operation condition of the type B cassette has a lower limit of 131 mm and an upper limit of 157 mm. The difference between the lower limit and the upper limit is 26 mm. The allowable width of the size of banknotes that can be stored is relatively narrow. It is an operation condition corresponding to "out-of-store operation", and the operation condition of the type C cassette has a lower limit of 139 mm and an upper limit of 165 mm. The difference between the lower limit and the upper limit is 26 mm. The allowable width of the size of banknotes that can be stored is relatively narrow.

Each type of cassette has an allowable width for the size of banknotes that can be stored. Each type of cassette is a regulation unit that forms a storage space for banknotes, and has a regulation unit that regulates the movement of banknotes in the cassette. When a relatively small size bill is stored in a cassette, the gap between the regulation part and the bill is large. When a relatively large size bill is stored in a cassette, the gap between the regulation part and the bill is small.

When the carrying of cassettes is restricted within the store, the distance that the cassettes are carried is relatively short, and the speed at which they are carried is also relatively slow. While the cassette is being carried, the external force acting on the banknotes stored in the cassette is small, so the banknotes stored in the cassette are difficult to move. Even if the gap between the banknote and the regulation portion is large in the cassette, it is possible to prevent the stacked banknotes from collapsing in the cassette.

On the other hand, if the cassette is allowed to be carried inside and outside the store, the distance that the cassette is carried is relatively long, and the speed at which the cassette is carried is relatively fast because it is transported by a vehicle, for example. While the cassette is being carried, the external force acting on the banknotes stored in the cassette is large, so the banknotes stored in the cassette are easy to move. If the gap between the banknote and the regulation portion is large in the cassette, the banknotes stacked in the cassette may collapse.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the operation condition corresponding to "out-of-store operation" has a large lower limit value with respect to the operation condition corresponding to "in-store operation". "Out-of-store operation" is prohibited from storing banknotes of a smaller size than "in-store operation" for each type of cassette. During "out-of-store operation", this operating condition prevents the banknotes from collapsing in the cassette while the cassette is being carried because the gap between the banknotes and the regulation unit is small in the cassette. In addition, during "in-store operation", the gap between the bill and the regulation unit may become large. However, it is possible to prevent the banknotes from collapsing in the cassette while the cassette is being carried.

The control unit of the money processing device is attached to the money processing device based on the set value selected from "in-store operation" or "out-of-store operation" and the operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value. Selectively store banknotes in the cassette. For example, when a type B cassette is attached to a money processing device, the control unit does not store banknotes with a length of 121 mm in the cassette if "out-of-store operation" is selected. If "in-store operation" is selected, banknotes having a length of 121 mm may be stored in the same type B cassette. Banknotes of a size suitable for carrying the cassette are stored in the cassette. In "in-store operation", it is not necessary to change the type of cassette from type B to type A in order to be able to store small-sized banknotes.

In the example of FIG. 3, only the lower limit of the size of banknotes that can be stored is changed between the operation conditions corresponding to "in-store operation" and the operation conditions corresponding to "out-of-store operation". The upper limit may be changed along with the change of. Further, the operation conditions corresponding to the "in-store operation" and the operation conditions corresponding to the "out-of-store operation" may have an allowable range.

(Second example of operating conditions)
FIG. 4 also exemplifies the operation conditions corresponding to the “in-store operation” and the operation conditions corresponding to the “out-of-store operation”. The operating conditions exemplified in FIG. 4 are conditions relating to the denomination of banknotes that can be stored in the storage unit (that is, a cassette). In the example of FIG. 4, the banknote to be stored is a Singapore dollar banknote. As shown in FIG. 4, the size of Singapore dollar bills differs depending on the denomination. Specifically, the 2 Singapore dollar bill has a size of 126 x 63 mm, the 5 Singapore dollar bill has a size of 133 x 66 mm, the 10 Singapore dollar bill has a size of 141 x 69 mm, and the 50 Singapore dollar bill has a size of 50 Singapore dollar bill. Is a size of 156 x 74 mm, and a 100 Singapore dollar bill is a size of 162 x 77 mm. The example of the operating condition shown in FIG. 4 is a condition relating to the denomination and a condition relating to the size of banknotes that can be stored in the cassette. The cassette is a stack type.

Also in the example of FIG. 4, the operating conditions are defined for each type of cassette. Type A, type B, and type C in FIG. 4 are the same as the example of FIG. 3, respectively. That is, the type A cassette is a cassette suitable for storing small bills, the type B cassette is a cassette suitable for storing medium-sized bills, and the type C cassette is suitable for storing large bills. A suitable cassette.

The operating conditions illustrated in FIG. 4 will be specifically described. It is an operation condition corresponding to "in-store operation", and the operation condition of the type A cassette is that it is possible to store 2 Singapore dollar bills and 5 Singapore dollar bills, while 10 Singapore dollar bills and 50 Singapore dollars. Banknotes and S $ 100 banknotes cannot be stored.

In addition, it is an operation condition corresponding to "in-store operation", and the operation condition of the type B cassette is that 2 Singapore dollar bills, 5 Singapore dollar bills, 10 Singapore dollar bills and 50 Singapore dollar bills can be stored. On the other hand, it is not possible to store 100 Singapore dollar bills.

In addition, it is an operation condition corresponding to "in-store operation", and the operation condition of the type C cassette is that 2 Singapore dollar bills cannot be stored, whereas 5 Singapore dollar bills, 10 Singapore dollar bills, 50 It is possible to store Singapore dollar bills and 100 Singapore dollar bills.

It is an operation condition corresponding to "out-of-store operation", and the operation condition of the type A cassette is that it is possible to store 2 Singapore dollar bills and 5 Singapore dollar bills, while 10 Singapore dollar bills and 50 Singapore dollars. Banknotes and S $ 100 banknotes cannot be stored. The operating conditions for Type A cassettes are the same for "in-store operation" and "out-of-store operation".

In addition, it is an operation condition corresponding to "out-of-store operation", and the operation condition of the type B cassette is that 5 Singapore dollar bills, 10 Singapore dollar bills and 50 Singapore dollar bills can be stored, whereas 2 It is not possible to store Singapore dollar bills and 100 Singapore dollar bills. 2 The operating conditions for Type B cassettes are more restricted for "out-of-store operation" than for "in-store operation" in that Singapore dollar bills cannot be stored. In other words, the operating conditions corresponding to "out-of-store operation" are that there are few types of banknotes that can be stored.

In addition, it is an operation condition corresponding to "out-of-store operation", and the operation condition of the type C cassette is that it is not possible to store 2 Singapore dollar bills and 5 Singapore dollar bills, whereas 10 Singapore dollar bills and 50 It is possible to store Singapore dollar bills and 100 Singapore dollar bills. 5 Singapore dollar bills cannot be stored, so the operating conditions for Type C cassettes are more restricted for "out-of-store operation" than for "in-store operation". In other words, the operating conditions corresponding to "out-of-store operation" are that there are few types of banknotes that can be stored.

As illustrated in FIG. 4, for type B and type C cassettes, the operating conditions corresponding to "out-of-store operation" are smaller than the operating conditions corresponding to "in-store operation". Is prohibited. During "out-of-store operation", this operating condition prevents the banknotes from collapsing in the cassette while the cassette is being carried. In addition, even during "in-store operation", it is possible to prevent the banknotes from collapsing in the cassette while the cassette is being carried.

The control unit of the money processing device is attached to the money processing device based on the set value selected from "in-store operation" or "out-of-store operation" and the operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value. Selectively store banknotes in the cassette.

For example, when a type B cassette is attached to a money processing device, the control unit does not store 2 Singapore dollar bills in the cassette if "out-of-store operation" is selected, whereas "store". If "Internal operation" is selected, 2 Singapore dollar bills may be stored in the same type B cassette. In "in-store operation", it is not necessary to change the type of cassette from type B to type A in order to be able to store 2 Singapore dollar bills.

Similarly, for example, when a type C cassette is attached to a money processing device, the control unit does not store 5 Singapore dollar bills in the cassette if "out-of-store operation" is selected. , If "in-store operation" is selected, 5 Singapore dollar bills may be stored in the same type C cassette. Banknotes of a size suitable for carrying the cassette are stored in the cassette.

The money processing device can operate by appropriately determining the operating conditions of the cassette. In addition, the user can save the trouble of changing the cassette type according to the selected set value.

Note that the example of FIG. 4 shows the operating conditions for Singapore dollar bills, but the storage unit may store information on the operating conditions corresponding to each of the plurality of set values for each currency.

(Second configuration example of money processing device)
As described above, the storage unit 101 of the money processing device 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 may be one or a plurality of storage units 101. Further, the money processing apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 may be provided with an input unit for inputting the above-mentioned set values and operating conditions. FIG. 5 shows a money processing device 200 as a second configuration example of the money processing device 100 of FIG. The money processing device 200 includes a storage unit 201, a storage unit 202, a control unit 203, a receptacle 204, a transport unit 205, and an input unit 206. In the money processing device 200 of FIG. 5, the storage unit 201, the storage unit 202, the control unit 203, the receptacle 204, the transport unit 205, and the input unit 206 are assembled into the housing 2000 to form one device. ing. As described above, some components can be provided separately from the device. Further, the receptacle 204 and the transport unit 205 are not essential elements of the money processing apparatus 200.

The storage unit 201 has a plurality of cassettes. In the configuration example of FIG. 5, the storage unit 201 has three cassettes, a first cassette 2011, a second cassette 2012, and a third cassette 2013. The first cassette 2011, the second cassette 2012, and the third cassette 2013 are each detachably attached to the housing 2000 as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. When the first cassette 2011, the second cassette 2012, and the third cassette 2013 are attached to the housing 2000, they are individually connected to the transport path shown by the solid line in FIG. The first cassette 2011, the second cassette 2012, and the third cassette 2013 can each store the money transported by the transport unit 205 in a state of being mounted on the housing 2000. The first cassette 2011, the second cassette 2012, and the third cassette 2013 are also individually removed from the housing 2000 in a state of storing money.

The input unit 206 inputs the operation setting values for carrying as described above. More specifically, the input unit 206 has a display unit that displays various information to the user and an operation unit that accepts the user's input operation. The input unit 206 may be configured by, for example, a touch panel type display device attached to the housing 2000. The input unit 206 may also be a device provided separately from the housing 2000. Further, the input unit 206 may input other factors for determining the details of the operating conditions. Further, the input unit 206 may input the correspondence between the above-mentioned set values and the operating conditions.

Note that, unlike the configuration example of FIG. 5, the input unit 206 may be, for example, an external terminal connected to the money processing device 200 via a communication line. This external terminal may be, for example, a PC (Personal Computer). The PC referred to here includes various types of PCs (for example, desktop PCs, laptop PCs, tablet PCs, smartphones, etc.).

The input unit 206, together with the control unit 203, selects one setting value from a plurality of setting values according to the input operation of the user. Further, the input unit 206, together with the control unit 203, selects one other factor from the plurality of other factors according to the input operation of the user. The correspondence between each storage unit, the selected set value, and other factors is stored in the storage unit 202. Next, the procedure for selecting the set value and other factors by the input unit 206 will be described with reference to the screen illustrated in FIG. 6 or FIG. The screen of FIG. 6 or FIG. 7 is a screen displayed on the input unit 206.

When the user performs a predetermined operation on the money processing device 200, the money processing device 200 executes selection processing of a set value and other factors. The input unit 206 displays the selection screen D11 shown in the upper part of FIG. On the selection screen D11, the user can individually select a set value and other factors for each of the first cassette 2011, the second cassette 2012, and the third cassette 2013.

First, the user individually selects the type of cassette for each of the first cassette 2011, the second cassette 2012, and the third cassette 2013 on the selection screen D11. The type of cassette is an example of other factors. As described above, there are three types of cassettes, type A, type B, and type C. In the configuration example of FIG. 6, pull-down menus are provided for each of the first cassette 2011, the second cassette 2012, and the third cassette 2013, as illustrated in the selection screen D12 in the lower figure of FIG. ..

The user also selects the setting values related to carrying of each of the first cassette 2011, the second cassette 2012, and the third cassette 2013 on the selection screen D11. In the configuration example of FIG. 6, there are two set values of "in-store operation" and "out-of-store operation" described above. As illustrated on the selection screen D12, the user individually selects "inside the store" or "outside the store" from the pull-down menu for each of the first cassette 2011, the second cassette 2012, and the third cassette 2013. select.

The user also determines the denomination of money to be stored in each of the first cassette 2011, the second cassette 2012, and the third cassette 2013. When the user performs an operation of selecting the "denomination setting" button on the selection screen D11, the input unit 206 displays the denomination selection screens D21 and D22 illustrated in FIG. 7.

The selection screen D21 in the upper figure of FIG. 7 is a screen for selecting the denomination of money to be stored in the first cassette 2011. The selection screen D21 includes a display showing the type of the first cassette 2011 (“type B” in the figure) and a display showing the selected set value (“out-of-store operation” in the figure). ..

The user first selects the currency to be stored on the selection screen D21 of FIG. 7. Money to be stored is an example of other factors. The user can select the currency to be stored from the pull-down menu in the selection screen D21. The currency selected in the configuration example of FIG. 7 is a Singapore dollar banknote.

When the currency to be stored is selected on the selection screen D21, the control unit 203 reads the information stored in the storage unit 202 and selects all the denominations included in the selected currency on the selection screen D21. Display. In the configuration example of FIG. 7, options of 2 Singapore dollars, 5 Singapore dollars, 10 Singapore dollars, 50 Singapore dollars, and 100 Singapore dollars are displayed. In the selection screen D21 illustrated in FIG. 7, each option is provided with a radio button. The user can select only one of the options.

Here, the control unit 203 controls based on the information stored in the storage unit 202 according to the operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value. Specifically, the control unit 203 allows the user to select only options that meet the operating conditions, and makes it impossible for the user to select options that do not correspond to the operating conditions. The selection screen D21 illustrated in FIG. 7 follows the operating conditions illustrated in FIG. When selecting out-of-store operation, the Type B cassette can store 5 S $ bills, 10 Singapore dollar bills, or 50 Singapore dollar bills, and can store 2 Singapore dollar bills and 100 Singapore dollar bills. It is impossible. On the selection screen D21, the control unit 203 grays out the radio button of S $ 2 and the radio button of S $ 100, respectively, and makes it impossible for the user to select. In the configuration example of FIG. 7, the user can select S $ 5, S $ 10, or S $ 50. In the example, the 5 Singapore dollar bill is selected.

When operating outside the store, if it is desired to store 2 Singapore dollar bills in the 1st cassette 2011, the user may change the type of the 1st cassette 2011 to type A. The user replaces the first cassette 2011 attached to the money processing apparatus 200 with a type A cassette, or changes the attachment attached to the cassette.

The lower figure of FIG. 7 illustrates the selection screen D22 at the time of in-store operation. As illustrated in FIG. 4, during in-store operation, the type B cassette can store 2 Singapore dollar bills, 5 Singapore dollar bills, 10 Singapore dollar bills, or 50 Singapore dollar bills, and 100 Singapore dollars. It is not possible to store dollar bills. Therefore, the control unit 203 grays out only the radio button of S $ 100 on the selection screen D22, and the user cannot select it. In the configuration example of FIG. 7, the user can select 2 Singapore dollars, 5 Singapore dollars, 10 Singapore dollars, or 50 Singapore dollars. For in-store operation, the first cassette 2011 can store 2 Singapore dollar bills while remaining in type B. On the selection screen D22 of FIG. 7, a 2 Singapore dollar bill is selected. The user does not have to change the type of cassette.

When the user makes a necessary selection on the selection screen, the storage unit 202 stores the selection content, and the control unit 203 executes monetary processing according to the selection content. The control unit 203 selectively stores, for example, the money received by the receptacle 204 in the first cassette 2011, the second cassette 2012, and the third cassette 2013 according to the denomination thereof (that is, the deposit processing). .. The money processing apparatus 200 can operate after appropriately determining the operating conditions of the cassettes 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Further, since the control unit 203 can determine the money to be stored in each of the cassettes 2011, 2012, and 2013 based on the operating conditions stored in the storage unit 202, the user does not have to change the type of cassette. The money processing apparatus 200 can store money in the cassette, which is suitable for the operation of carrying the cassette.

In the configuration example of the selection screens D21 and D22 of FIG. 7, the control unit 203 corresponds to the selected set value, the operating conditions corresponding to the set value, and the type of cassette as another factor. The user could not select the denomination that could not be stored in the cassette. Unlike this, the control unit 203 enables the user to select all denominations on the selection screens D21 and D22, and after the user selects the selected denomination, operating conditions, and other factors. You may check the consistency of the cassette type of. If it is permissible to store coins of a plurality of denominations in the cassette, a plurality of denominations may be selected in the configuration example of the selection screens D21 and D22 of FIG. 7.

Instead of selecting the type and set value of each cassette on the selection screens D11 and D12, the user automatically inputs at least one piece of information of the type and set value of each cassette to the control unit 203. You may. For example, a memory for storing at least one of the type of the cassette and the selected set value may be attached to each cassette, and the control unit 203 may read the stored information of the memory. The memory of the cassette may store the identification information of the cassette. The information in the memory of the cassette may be written when the cassette is manufactured. The information written at the time of manufacture may not be rewritable or may be rewritable by the user.

(Other examples of set values and operating conditions)
FIG. 8 exemplifies the operation conditions corresponding to the “store clerk operation” and the operation conditions corresponding to the “CIT clerk operation”. The operating condition of FIG. 8 is a condition relating to the size of banknotes that can be stored in the cassette for each type of cassette. The cassette is a stack type. The type of cassette is another factor in determining more specific operating conditions.

In the example of FIG. 8, it is an operation condition corresponding to "store clerk operation", and the operation condition of the type A cassette has a lower limit of 113 mm and an upper limit of 139 mm. The difference between the lower limit and the upper limit is 26 mm. The permissible range between the lower and upper limits is relatively wide. The "store clerk operation" can store banknotes of a smaller size than the "CIT clerk operation" described later in a type A cassette.

Further, it is an operation condition corresponding to "store clerk operation", and the operation condition of the type B cassette has a lower limit of 121 mm and an upper limit of 157 mm. The difference between the lower limit and the upper limit is 36 mm. The permissible range between the lower and upper limits is relatively wide. Further, it is an operation condition corresponding to "store clerk operation", and the operation condition of the type C cassette has a lower limit of 129 mm and an upper limit of 165 mm. The difference between the lower limit and the upper limit is 36 mm. The permissible range between the lower and upper limits is relatively wide.

When the carrying of cassettes is restricted to store staff, the carrying distance of cassettes is relatively short and the carrying speed is also relatively slow. While carrying the cassette, the banknotes stored in the cassette are difficult to move. Even if smaller-sized banknotes are stored in the cassette, in other words, even if the gap between the money and the regulation unit is large in the cassette, the banknotes stacked in the cassette are prevented from collapsing.

On the other hand, it is an operation condition corresponding to "CIT staff operation", and the operation condition of the type A cassette has a lower limit of 123 mm and an upper limit of 139 mm. The difference between the lower limit and the upper limit is 16 mm. The permissible range between the lower and upper limits is relatively narrow.

Further, it is an operation condition corresponding to "CIT staff operation", and the operation condition of the type B cassette has a lower limit of 131 mm and an upper limit of 157 mm. The difference between the lower limit and the upper limit is 26 mm. The permissible range between the lower and upper limits is relatively narrow. It is an operation condition corresponding to "CIT staff operation", and the operation condition of the type C cassette has a lower limit of 139 mm and an upper limit of 165 mm. The difference between the lower limit and the upper limit is 26 mm. The permissible range between the lower and upper limits is relatively narrow.

The lower limit of the operation conditions corresponding to "CIT staff operation" is larger than the operation conditions corresponding to "store staff operation". "CIT clerk operation" prohibits storing smaller size banknotes in each type of cassette than in the case of "store clerk operation". Since the CIT staff carries the cassette out of the store, the transfer distance of the cassette is relatively long, and the transfer speed may be relatively high. Banknotes stored in the cassette may move significantly. By prohibiting small-sized banknotes from being stored in the cassette, it is possible to prevent the stacked banknotes from collapsing in the cassette.

The control unit selectively stores banknotes in the cassette based on the selected set value and the operating conditions corresponding to the set value. As a result, the control unit can store banknotes suitable for carrying the cassette in the cassette. Further, since the control unit can determine the money to be stored in the cassette based on the operating conditions stored in the storage unit, the money suitable for the operation of carrying the cassette can be selected without changing the type of the cassette. Can be stored in a cassette.

In the example of FIG. 8, the lower limit is changed between the operation condition corresponding to "store clerk operation" and the operation condition corresponding to "CIT clerk operation", but the upper limit is changed along with the change of the lower limit. You may. Further, the operation conditions corresponding to the "store clerk operation" and the operation conditions corresponding to the "CIT clerk operation" may have an allowable range.

Further, when the processing target of the money processing device is a currency whose bill size is different for each denomination, the money processing device has an operation condition corresponding to "store clerk operation" and an operation condition corresponding to "CIT clerk operation". May be used as a condition for the denomination of banknotes that can be stored according to the example of FIG.

(Another example of set values and operating conditions)
FIG. 9 exemplifies the operation conditions corresponding to the “store clerk operation” and the operation conditions corresponding to the “CIT clerk operation”. The operating conditions in FIG. 9 are conditions relating to the amount of money that can be stored in the storage unit. The operating conditions in FIG. 9 are common to all types of storage units.

In the example of FIG. 9, the operation condition corresponding to "store clerk operation" is "no upper limit". That is, there is no upper limit to the amount of money that can be stored in the storage unit. This is because the carrying of the storage unit is restricted to the store staff.

On the other hand, the operating condition corresponding to "CIT staff operation" is "100,000 dollars". That is, the upper limit of the amount of money stored in the storage unit is 100,000 dollars. In the case of CIT staff operation, the storage unit is carried outside the store. Money in the storage that is transferred outside the store may be insured. The amount of money stored in the storage is limited to the amount covered by insurance. The upper limit amount corresponding to "CIT clerk operation" is smaller than the upper limit amount corresponding to "store clerk operation".

When "CIT staff operation" is selected, the control unit stores the maximum amount of money that can be stored in the storage unit and the amount of money stored in the storage unit so as not to exceed the maximum amount. Controls the storage of money in the department. The control unit also checks the consistency between the amount of money stored in the storage unit and the maximum amount of money corresponding to the selected set value.

For example, in the collection process, the control unit aligns the amount of money stored in the storage unit with the upper limit amount of money corresponding to the selected set value before the storage unit is removed from the money processing device. You may check it. When the amount of money stored in the storage unit exceeds the upper limit, the control unit adjusts the storage amount of the storage unit by letting the storage unit pay out a part of the stored money. May be.

FIG. 10 exemplifies the operation conditions corresponding to the "store clerk operation" and the operation conditions corresponding to the "CIT clerk operation". The operating conditions in FIG. 10 are conditions relating to the range in which the storage unit can be transported. The operating conditions in FIG. 10 are common to all types of storage units.

In the example of FIG. 10, the operation condition corresponding to "store clerk operation" is "inside the store". That is, the store clerk can carry the storage unit only in the store.

On the other hand, the operation condition corresponding to "CIT staff operation" is "no limit". That is, since the CIT staff carries the storage unit to the outside of the store, the transportable range of the storage unit is not limited.

As illustrated in FIG. 10, when the operating conditions are within the transportable range, it is necessary to manage the position of the storage unit removed from the money processing device. That is, the control unit of the money processing device checks the consistency between the current location of the storage unit and the transportable range of the storage unit. Here, the management of the position of the storage unit will be described.

The storage unit attached to the money processing device may have a receiver of a satellite positioning system (for example, GPS (Global Positioning System)). The storage unit can acquire its own position information by receiving the signal transmitted from the satellite. The storage unit may also have a transmitter for transmitting the acquired position information. The transmitter may transmit the location information to the money processing device using a public communication line (for example, the Internet). The transmitter may also send location information to a management server separate from the money processor. The money processing device can acquire the location information of the storage unit through the management server.

Specifically, the transmitter may be a transmitter that communicates according to a wireless communication standard such as LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) capable of long-distance data transfer with low power consumption.

The above configuration makes it possible to manage the current location of the storage unit over a wide area when the storage unit is taken out of the store.

Further, the position of the storage unit can be managed by a wireless communication device possessed by the storage unit, a receiver installed in various places, and a position management server, for example, a beacon. As wireless communication, communication using a Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark) signal can be used. Further, RFID (Radio Frequency IDentifier) technology may be used to manage the position of the storage unit based on the radio signal from the RF tag attached to the storage unit. Management of the position of the storage unit using these wireless communications is particularly effective when managing the position of the storage unit in the store.

Further, for example, a gate for controlling the passage of the storage unit may be installed at the entrance / exit of the store. The gate may have, for example, an RFID reader and may read an RF tag attached to the compartment. By managing the passage of the storage unit through the gate, the control unit can manage the restriction of carrying the storage unit inside the store and allowing the storage unit to be carried outside the store.

Further, instead of managing the transportable range based on the current location of the storage unit, the control unit manages the transportable range based on the distance between the money processing device and the storage unit removed from the money processing device. You may. For example, the control unit can manage the distance between the money processing device and the storage unit based on the current location information of the satellite positioning system described above. Further, by using the short-range wireless communication between the money processing device and the storage unit, the control unit has the money processing device and the storage unit located close to each other (that is, the storage unit is in the store). It is possible to manage that the storage unit is separated from the money processing device (that is, the storage unit is taken out of the store).

As the operating condition, instead of defining the transportable range of the storage unit, the upper limit of the distance between the money processing device and the storage unit may be set. For example, a distance of "several tens of meters" may be set as an operation condition corresponding to the operation of a store clerk, and "no limit" may be set as an operation condition corresponding to the operation of a CIT clerk.

FIG. 11 exemplifies the operation conditions corresponding to the "manual transfer operation" and the operation conditions corresponding to the "vehicle transfer operation". The operating condition of FIG. 11 is a condition relating to the upper limit of the moving speed of the cassette. The operating conditions of FIG. 11 are common to all types of cassettes.

In the example of FIG. 11, the operation condition corresponding to the "manual transfer operation" is "5 km / h or less". That is, since the storage unit is manually carried, the allowable moving speed is slow. By limiting the movement speed, it becomes appropriate to manage the storage unit removed from the money processing device. Further, by limiting the moving speed, it is possible to prevent the money accumulated in the storage unit from collapsing.

On the other hand, the operating condition corresponding to "vehicle transfer operation" is "no restrictions". That is, when the storage unit is carried on a vehicle, it is not necessary to limit the moving speed of the storage unit.

The money processing device can manage the moving speed of the storage unit based on the above-mentioned information on the current location of the storage unit.

(Third configuration example of money processing device)
As described above, the storage unit 101 of the money processing device 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 may be one or a plurality of storage units 101. Further, the money processing apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 may be provided with an authentication unit for authenticating a user. FIG. 12 shows a money processing device 300 as a third configuration example of the money processing device 100 of FIG. The money processing device 300 includes a storage unit 301, a storage unit 302, a control unit 303, a receptacle 304, and a transport unit 305. The storage unit 301 has a first cassette 3011, a second cassette 3012, and a third cassette 3013. The first cassette 3011, the second cassette 3012, and the third cassette 3013 are individually and detachably attached to the housing 3000, respectively.

In the money processing device 300 of FIG. 12, the storage unit 301, the storage unit 302, the control unit 303, the receptacle 304, and the transport unit 305 are assembled to the housing 3000 to form one device. As described above, some components can be provided separately from the device. Further, the receptacle 304 and the transport unit 305 are not essential elements of the money processing apparatus 300.

This money processing device 300 has the set value of the item of "user" illustrated in FIG. The money processing device 300 has two set values, "store clerk operation" and "CIT clerk operation", as illustrated in FIG. 13, for example. The operation condition corresponding to "store clerk operation" is the specific information (PIN (Personal Identification Number) code) of the store clerk who can carry the cassette, and the operation condition corresponding to "CIT clerk operation" is the carrying of the cassette. Is possible specific information of the CIT staff.

The money processing device 300 includes an authentication unit 307. The authentication unit 307 identifies a user who operates the money processing device 300, that is, a user who handles the cassette. The authentication unit 307 can identify the user by using various known authentication methods. Even if the authentication unit 307 identifies the user by inputting the authentication number, identifies the user by reading the information of the ID card held by the user, or identifies the user by using various biometric authentication techniques. good. When the authentication unit 307 identifies the user, the money processing device 300 manages the user who carries the cassette.

The money processing device 300 also has a configuration that can limit the removal of the cassette. Specifically, the money processing apparatus 300 is configured such that the storage unit 301 including the three cassettes 3011, 3012, and 3013 can be pulled out from the inside of the housing 3000. The money processing device 300 is a door 3017 that can prohibit the withdrawal of the storage unit 301, and has a lockable door 3017. If the money processing device 300 prohibits the unlocking of the door 3017, the user cannot pull out the cassettes 3011, 3012, and 3013 out of the housing 3000. When the money processing device 300 unlocks the door 3017, the user can pull out the cassettes 3011, 3012, and 3013 out of the housing 3000.

The money processing device 300 also has lock mechanisms 3014, 3015, 3016 that can limit the removal of the withdrawn cassettes 3011, 3012, 3013 for each cassette. The money processing device 300 locks the locking mechanisms 3014, 3015, 3016, so that the user cannot remove the pulled out cassettes 3011, 3012, 3013 from the housing 3000. When the money processing device 300 releases the locking mechanisms 3014, 3015, 3016, the user can remove the pulled out cassettes 3011, 3012, 3013 from the housing 3000.

The money processing device 300 is provided with a lockable door 3017 and does not have to be provided with lock mechanisms 3014, 3015, 3016. Alternatively, the money processing apparatus 300 may include locking mechanisms 3014, 3015, 3016 and may not include a lockable door 3017.

The control unit 303 of the money processing device 300 is a user (store clerk or CIT) who operates the money processing device 300 based on the PIN code of the user specified by the authentication unit 307 and the set value and operating conditions of FIG. The person in charge) determines whether or not the cassettes 3011, 3012, and 3013 are allowed to be carried. That is, the control unit 303 checks the consistency between the user specified by the authentication unit 307 and the operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value. The user specified by the authentication unit 307 corresponds to the user who carries the cassettes 3011, 3012, and 3013.

When the user is permitted to carry the cassettes 3011, 3012, 3013, the control unit 303 unlocks the door 3017 and unlocks the lock mechanisms 3014, 3015, 3016 of the cassettes 3011, 3012, 3013 to be removed. conduct. If the user is not authorized to carry the cassette, the control unit 303 prohibits unlocking the door 3017 and / or unlocks the locking mechanisms 3014, 3015, 3016 of the cassettes 3011, 3012, 3013 to be removed. restrict.

As illustrated in FIG. 14, the operating conditions for carrying the cassette can be individually determined for the first cassette 3011, the second cassette 3012, and the third cassette 3013. In the configuration example of FIG. 14, the operating conditions corresponding to the store clerk operation allow the store clerk to carry the first cassette 3011 and the second cassette 3012, whereas the third cassette 3013 is carried by the store clerk and the store clerk. This is an unacceptable condition for both CIT personnel. In the illustrated example, the store clerk who is allowed to carry the first cassette 3011 and the store clerk who is allowed to carry the second cassette 3012 are different. The store clerk who is allowed to carry the first cassette 3011 and the store clerk who is allowed to carry the second cassette 3012 may be the same.

In addition, the operating conditions corresponding to the CIT staff operation allow the CIT staff to carry the third cassette, whereas the carrying of the first cassette and the second cassette is not allowed for both the store staff and the CIT staff. Is.

If the operating conditions are set for each cassette, more appropriate operation will be realized regarding the carrying of the cassette.

(Fourth configuration example of money processing device)
As described above, the storage unit 101 of the money processing device 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 may be one or a plurality of storage units 101. Further, the money processing device 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 may have a configuration normally possessed by a money processing device such as an identification unit, an operation unit, and a temporary holding unit. 15 and 16 show a money processing device 1 as a fourth configuration example of the money processing device 100 of FIG. The money processing device 1 is a banknote processing device 1 that processes banknotes. The banknote processing device 1 executes various processes including deposit processing and withdrawal processing of banknotes. The deposit process is a process of storing banknotes to be deposited in a storage unit. The withdrawal process is a process of paying out the banknotes to be withdrawn from the storage unit to the outside of the banknote processing device 1.

FIG. 15 conceptually shows the internal structure of the banknote processing device 1. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the banknote processing device 1. The bill processing device 1 has an upper processing unit 11 and a lower safe unit 13. The processing unit 11 is composed of an upper housing 111. A deposit section 21, a withdrawal section 22, a reject section 23, a temporary holding section 24, an identification section 25, and an upper transport section 41 are arranged in the upper housing 111. The upper transport unit 41 is a part of the transport unit 4.

The safe unit 13 is composed of a safe housing 131. A plurality of storage portions 31 to 35, a lower transport portion 42, and a second lower transport portion 43 are arranged in the safe housing 131. The lower transport unit 42 and the second lower transport unit 43 are a part of the transport unit 4. The safe housing 131 protects the storage portions 31 to 35 at a security level equal to or higher than a predetermined level. Specifically, the safe housing 131 is formed of a metal plate having a predetermined thickness or more. The security level of the safe housing 131 is higher than that of the upper housing 111.

The safe housing 131 has a door at its front or rear. The front of the bill processing device 1 is the side on which the deposit port 211 and the withdrawal port 221 described later are formed, and after the bill processing device 1, the side on which the deposit port 211 and the withdrawal port 221 are formed. Is on the other side.

An electronic lock is attached to the door. When the user unlocks the electronic lock and opens the door, the storage unit 31 to 35, the first lower transport unit 42, the second lower transport unit 43, and the third lower transport unit 44 are stored in a safe housing. It can be pulled forward or backward from 131. The user can individually remove the storage units 31 to 35 from the bill processing device 1. The removed storage units 31 to 35 can be carried around. For example, a store clerk in which the bill processing device 1 is installed or a CIT staff may remove the storage units 31 to 35 from the bill processing device 1 and carry them. Each of the storage portions 31 to 35 is a cassette that is detachably attached to the bill processing device 1. The banknote processing device 1 may be provided with a lock mechanism that can limit the removal of the storage units corresponding to each of the plurality of storage units 31 to 35.

The deposit unit 21 is a portion into which banknotes to be deposited are inserted, for example, at the time of deposit processing. The deposit unit 21 has a deposit port 211. The user manually inserts banknotes into the deposit unit 21 through the deposit port 211. The deposit unit 21 can hold a plurality of banknotes in a stacked state. The deposit unit 21 has a mechanism for taking banknotes one by one into the banknote processing device 1.

The withdrawal unit 22 is a portion where banknotes drawn out from the storage unit are transported, for example, during withdrawal processing. The withdrawal unit 22 can hold a plurality of banknotes in a stacked state. The withdrawal unit 22 has a withdrawal port 221. The user can manually take out the banknotes accumulated in the withdrawal unit 22 through the withdrawal port 221.

The reject unit 23 is, for example, a portion that holds rejected banknotes generated during deposit processing. The reject unit 23 is configured to hold a plurality of banknotes in a stacked state. The reject unit 23 has a second withdrawal port 231. A shutter is provided at the second withdrawal port 231. When the shutter is opened, the user can take out the banknotes accumulated in the reject unit 23 through the second withdrawal port 231.

The temporary holding unit 24 temporarily stores banknotes to be deposited, for example, at the time of deposit processing. The temporary holding unit 24 can pay out the stored banknotes. The temporary holding unit 24 is a tape-type storage unit. The temporary holding unit 24 stores the banknotes by winding the banknotes together with the tape around the drum. The tape-type storage unit has an advantage that the order of the banknotes is not changed when the banknotes are stored and when the banknotes are drawn out. Further, the tape-type storage unit has an advantage that banknotes of various sizes can be stored in a mixed state. The temporary holding unit 24 can adopt a known configuration of a tape-type storage unit.

The identification unit 25 is arranged in the first transport path 411. The identification unit 25 identifies at least the currency, authenticity, denomination, and correct / loss of each banknote transported along the first transport path 411. The identification unit 25 also reads the serial number printed on the banknote.

The bill processing device 1 has a first storage unit 31, a second storage unit 32, a third storage unit 33, a fourth storage unit 34, and a fifth storage unit 35.

The first storage unit 31, the second storage unit 32, and the third storage unit 33 have the same configuration. The first storage unit 31, the second storage unit 32, and the third storage unit 33 are stack-type storage units, respectively. The stack-type storage unit stores banknotes in layers. The first storage unit 31, the second storage unit 32, and the third storage unit 33 each have one storage area. The first storage unit 31, the second storage unit 32, and the third storage unit 33 each store banknotes in the storage area and pay out the banknotes from the storage area. The first storage unit 31, the second storage unit 32, and the third storage unit 33 are each configured to pay out the bills stored first.

The fourth storage unit 34 and the fifth storage unit 35 have the same configuration. The fourth storage unit 34 and the fifth storage unit 35 are stack-type storage units, respectively. The fourth storage unit 34 and the fifth storage unit 35 each have a first storage area 51 and a second storage area 52, respectively. The first storage area 51 is provided on the upper side. The second storage area 52 is provided below the first storage area 51. The first storage area 51 and the second storage area 52 are independent of each other. The fourth storage unit 34 and the fifth storage unit 35 each have a first transfer mechanism for the first storage area 51 and a second transfer mechanism for the second storage area 52. The fourth storage unit 34 and the fifth storage unit 35 each store banknotes in the first storage area 51, pay out the banknotes from the first storage area 51, and store the banknotes in the second storage area 52. 2 Banknotes can be paid out from the storage area 52. The fourth storage unit 34 and the fifth storage unit 35 are also configured to pay out the bills stored earlier.

The first storage unit 31, the second storage unit 32, and the third storage unit 33 have the same configuration as described above. By attaching an attachment or removing the attachment in the storage area of the first storage unit 31, the second storage unit 32, and the third storage unit 33, the type of these storage units can be changed to, for example, type A, type B, or. It can be changed to any of type C. The type A, type B or type C storage can store banknotes of different sizes.

Note that the configuration of the storage unit shown in FIG. 1 is an example, and the number and arrangement of the storage units housed in the safe housing 131 and the structure of each storage unit are not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. For example, one or more storage units may be tape-type storage units.

The transport unit 4 transports bills one by one in the bill processing device 1 with a gap between the bills. The transport unit 4 has a transport path. The transport path is composed of a combination of a large number of rollers, a plurality of belts, a motor for driving them, and a plurality of guides. The transport unit 4 transports banknotes, for example, with the long side edge of the banknote in front. The transport unit 4 may transport the bill with the short side edge of the bill facing forward.

The transport unit 4 has an upper transport unit 41, a lower transport unit 42, and a second lower transport unit 43. As described above, the upper transport portion 41 is arranged in the upper housing 111. The lower transport unit 42 and the second lower transport unit 43 are arranged in the safe housing 131. On the upper wall forming the safe housing 131, three transport paths are formed so as to penetrate in the vertical direction. Each of the three transport paths connects the sixth transport path 416 and the ninth transport path 421, which will be described later, and connects the seventh transport path 417 and the tenth transport path 422, and the eighth transport path 418 and the eleventh transport path. Connect with road 423.

The upper transport section 41 includes a first transport path 411, a second transport path 412, a third transport path 413, a fourth transport path 414, a fifth transport path 415, a sixth transport path 416, a seventh transport path 417, and the like. It has an eighth transport path 418.

The first transport path 411 is configured in an endless loop shape. The transport unit 4 transports the banknotes along the first transport path 411 in the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 1, respectively.

The second transport path 412 connects the deposit unit 21 and the first transport path 411 to each other. The second transport path 412 transports banknotes from the deposit unit 21 toward the first transport path 411.

The third transport path 413 connects the withdrawal unit 22 and the first transport path 411 to each other. The third transport path 413 transports banknotes from the first transport path 411 toward the withdrawal unit 22. At the connection point between the third transport path 413 and the first transport path 411, a branch mechanism for changing the transport destination of banknotes is provided.

The fourth transport path 414 connects the reject portion 23 and the intermediate portion of the third transport path 413 to each other. The fourth transport path 414 transports banknotes from the third transport path 413 toward the reject portion 23. A branching mechanism is provided at the connection point between the fourth transport path 414 and the third transport path 413.

The fifth transport path 415 connects the temporary holding portion 24 and the first transport path 411 to each other. The fifth transport path 415 transports banknotes from the first transport path 411 toward the temporary holding section 24, and also transports banknotes from the temporary holding section 24 toward the first transport path 411. A branching mechanism is provided at the connection point between the fifth transport path 415 and the first transport path 411.

The sixth transport path 416 connects the lower transport section 42 and the first transport path 411 to each other. The sixth transport path 416 transports banknotes from the first transport path 411 toward the lower transport section 42, and also transports banknotes from the lower transport section 42 toward the first transport path 411. A branching mechanism is provided at the connection point between the sixth transport path 416 and the first transport path 411.

Similarly to the sixth transport path 416, the seventh transport path 417 also connects the lower transport section 42 and the first transport path 411 to each other. The seventh transport path 417 transports banknotes from the first transport path 411 toward the lower transport section 42, and also transports banknotes from the lower transport section 42 toward the first transport path 411. A branching mechanism is provided at the connection point between the seventh transport path 417 and the first transport path 411.

The eighth transport path 418 connects the lower transport section 42 and the first transport path 411 to each other. The eighth transport path 418 transports banknotes from the first transport path 411 toward the lower transport section 42, and also transports banknotes from the lower transport section 42 toward the first transport path 411. A branching mechanism is provided at the connection point between the eighth transport path 417 and the first transport path 411.

The lower transport unit 42 is arranged on the upper side of the first to fifth storage units 31 to 35. The lower transport section 42 has a ninth transport path 421, a tenth transport path 422, and an eleventh transport path 423. The lower transport section 42 is unitized including a ninth transport path 421, a tenth transport path 422, and an eleventh transport path 423.

The ninth transport path 421 connects the first storage area 51 of the fifth storage section 35 and the sixth transport path 416 to each other. The ninth transport path 421 transports banknotes from the sixth transport path 416 toward the first storage area 51 of the fifth storage section 35, and also transports banknotes from the first storage area 51 to the sixth transport path of the fifth storage section 35. Banknotes are transported toward 416.

The tenth transport path 422 connects the second lower transport section 43 and the seventh transport path 417 to each other. The tenth transport path 422 transports banknotes from the seventh transport path 417 toward the second lower transport section 43, and also transports banknotes from the second lower transport section 43 toward the seventh transport path 417. do.

The eleventh transport path 423 connects each of the first storage section 31, the second storage section 32, the third storage section 33, and the first storage area 51 of the fourth storage section 34, and the eighth transport path 418 to each other. connect. The eleventh transport path 423 transports banknotes from the eighth transport path 418 toward the respective storage sections 31 to 34, and also transports banknotes from the respective storage sections 31 to 34 toward the eighth transport path 418. More specifically, the end of the eleventh transport path 423 is connected to the first storage section 31. The eleventh transport path 423 includes three first to third branch paths 424, 425, and 426. The first branch road 424 is connected to the second storage unit 32. The second branch road 425 is connected to the third storage unit 33. The third branch road 426 is connected to the first storage area 51 of the fourth storage unit 34. A branching mechanism is provided at each branching path 424, 425, or 426.

The second lower transport unit 43 is arranged between the fourth storage unit 34 and the fifth storage unit 35. The second lower transport unit 43 has a twelfth transport path 431. The twelfth transport path 431 connects each of the second storage area 52 of the fourth storage section 34 and the second storage area 52 of the fifth storage section 35 with the tenth transport path 422 of the lower transport section 42. The twelfth transport path 431 includes a fourth branch path 432 and a fifth branch path 433. The fourth branch road 432 is connected to the second storage area 52 of the fifth storage unit 35. The fifth branch road 433 is connected to the second storage area 52 of the fourth storage unit 34. A branching mechanism is provided at the branching points of the fourth branching path 432 and the fifth branching path 433.

Passage sensors for detecting the passage of banknotes are arranged in various places in the first to twelfth transport paths 411 to 418, 421 to 426, and 431 to 433. Upon receiving a command from the controller 15, which will be described later, the transport unit 4 controls each branch mechanism based on the detection signal of the passage sensor to transport the banknotes to a predetermined transport destination.

As shown in FIG. 16, the bill processing device 1 includes a controller 15. The controller 15 is an example of a control unit. The controller 15 can be configured to include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a memory, and an I / O circuit. The CPU executes the program. The memory stores programs and data for the operation of the banknote processing device 1. The memory is, for example, RAM (RandomAccessMemory) and / or ROM (ReadOnlyMemory). The I / O circuit inputs and outputs electric signals between the controller 15 and each device connected to the controller 15. The controller 15 includes a deposit unit 21, a withdrawal unit 22, a reject unit 23, a temporary holding unit 24, an identification unit 25, a transport unit 4, a first storage unit 31, a second storage unit 32, a third storage unit 33, and a first. The 4 storage units 34 and the 5th storage unit 35 are connected so that signals can be exchanged.

The bill processing device 1 has an operation unit 26 operated by the user, a storage unit 27 for storing various data and the like, and a communication unit 28 for communicating with an external terminal 29. The operation unit 26, the storage unit 27, and the communication unit 28 are also connected to the controller 15 so that signals can be exchanged. The operation unit 26 may be configured by, for example, a touch panel type display device. The user can perform an authentication operation using the operation unit 26. The operation unit 26 is an example of an authentication unit.

The external terminal 29 is provided separately from the bill processing device 1. The external terminal 29 is operated by the user in order to execute various processes performed by using the banknote processing device 1.

The storage unit 27 stores information on banknotes stored in each of the first storage unit 31, the second storage unit 32, the third storage unit 33, the fourth storage unit 34, and the fifth storage unit 35. Specifically, the storage unit 27 stores the number of banknotes stored in each storage unit, the denomination, and the total amount. The storage unit 27 also stores the serial number of each banknote stored in each storage unit. The storage unit 27 stores serial numbers in the order in which bills are stored.

The storage unit 27 also stores information on a plurality of set values and information on operating conditions corresponding to each of the plurality of set values. The storage unit 27 may also store information on the selected set value and information on other factors.

The storage unit 27 is composed of, for example, a hard disk drive, an SSD (Solid State Drive), a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory.

The controller 15 has a deposit unit 21, a withdrawal unit 22, a reject unit 23, and a temporary hold so that various processes are executed when the user operates the operation unit 26 or when the user operates the external terminal 29. It controls a unit 24, an identification unit 25, a transport unit 4, a first storage unit 31, a second storage unit 32, a third storage unit 33, a fourth storage unit 34, and a fifth storage unit 35. Hereinafter, the operation when the banknote processing device 1 executes the deposit processing, the withdrawal processing, and the collection processing will be described.

(Payment processing)
The banknote processing device 1 stores banknotes in the storage unit at the time of deposit processing. The user inserts the banknote to be deposited into the deposit unit 21. The deposit unit 21 takes in the banknotes one by one into the device. The transport unit 4 transports the banknotes to the identification unit 25. The identification unit 25 identifies the bill. The identification unit 25 also reads the serial number from the banknote. The transport unit 4 transports banknotes to the first storage unit 31, the second storage unit 32, the third storage unit 33, the fourth storage unit 34, or the fifth storage unit 35 according to the identification result of the identification unit 25. .. The storage units 31 to 35 store bills. The transport unit 4 transports the banknotes identified as rejected by the identification unit 25 to the reject unit 23.

When all the bills inserted into the deposit unit 21 are taken into the bill processing device 1, for example, the external terminal 29 displays the deposit amount. If the deposit process is confirmed by the user operating the external terminal 29 or operating the operation unit 26, the deposit process ends.

The controller 15 stores the data related to the banknotes stored in the storage units 31 to 35 in the storage unit 27. The storage unit 27 stores the serial numbers read from the banknotes by the identification unit 25 for each storage unit in the order in which the banknotes are stored.

(Withdrawal processing)
The banknote processing device 1 throws out banknotes out of the banknote processing device 1 at the time of withdrawal processing. The storage units 31 to 35 pay out the bills to be withdrawn. The transport unit 4 transports the banknotes to the identification unit 25. The identification unit 25 identifies bills. The transport unit 4 transports the identified banknotes to the withdrawal unit 22. The withdrawal unit 22 holds the banknotes to be withdrawn. The transport unit 4 transports the banknotes identified by the identification unit 25 as rejected banknotes to the reject unit 23. The reject unit 23 stores rejected banknotes. When all the banknotes to be withdrawn are withdrawn to the withdrawal unit 22, the withdrawal process is completed.

The controller 15 erases the data related to the banknotes drawn out from the storage units 31 to 35 from the storage unit 27.

(Recovery process)
The banknote processing device 1 also executes a collection process for collecting banknotes from each storage unit. The storage unit of any one of the first to fifth storage units 31 to 35 is a storage unit for collection. At the time of collection processing, the storage unit other than the collection unit pays out the banknotes to be collected. The transport unit 4 transports the banknotes to the identification unit 25. The identification unit 25 identifies the bill. The transport unit 4 transports the identified banknotes to a storage unit for collection. The collection unit stores banknotes. The transport unit 4 transports the banknotes identified as rejected by the identification unit 25 to the reject unit 23.

When all the banknotes to be collected are stored in the collection unit, the banknote processing device 1 is stopped. The user, more specifically, the CIT staff unlocks the electronic lock, opens the door, and pulls out the first to fifth storage units 31 to 35 from the safe housing 131. The CIT staff removes the collection compartment from the safe housing 131.

The controller 15 erases the data related to the collected banknotes from the storage unit 27.

(Control based on set values and operating conditions)
The banknote processing device 1 having the above configuration performs processing according to the plurality of set values related to the carrying of the storage units 31 to 35 as described above and the operating conditions of the storage units 31 to 35 corresponding to each set value. Run.

The banknote processing device 1 may have a plurality of set values for each of a plurality of items, that is, "area", "store", "user", and "transportation means" illustrated in FIG. 2, for example.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the banknote processing device 1 can store banknotes in the storage units 31 to 35 depending on the selection of the set value for in-store operation or the set value for out-of-store operation. You may change the size. As described above, the first storage unit 31, the second storage unit 32, and the third storage unit 33 are either type A, type B, or type C by attaching an attachment or removing the attachment. It is composed of a storage unit.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the banknote processing device 1 can store banknotes in the storage units 31 to 35 depending on the selection of the set value for in-store operation or the set value for out-of-store operation. You may change the denomination.

Further, the bill processing device 1 causes the operation unit 26 or the external terminal 29 to display a selection screen as illustrated in FIG. 6 or FIG. 7, and allows the user to select a set value and the storage unit 31 to 31. The denomination of the banknote to be stored in each of the 35 may be selected. The operation unit 26 or the external terminal 29 is an example of the operation unit. The controller 15 may check the consistency between the denomination of the banknote selected by the user and the operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the banknote processing device 1 can store banknotes in the storage units 31 to 35 according to the selection of the set value of the store clerk operation or the set value of the CIT clerk operation. You may change the size. Further, the banknote processing device 1 may change the denomination of banknotes that can be stored in each of the storage units 31 to 35 according to the selection of the set value of the store clerk operation or the set value of the CIT clerk operation. ..

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the banknote processing device 1 has an upper limit of the amount of money to be stored in each of the storage units 31 to 35 according to the selection of the set value of the store clerk operation or the set value of the CIT clerk operation. May be changed. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the banknote processing device 1 changes the transportable range of each of the storage units 31 to 35 according to the selection of the set value of the store clerk operation or the set value of the CIT clerk operation. You may. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 11, the banknote processing device 1 changes the limit of the moving speed of each of the storage units 31 to 35 according to the selection of the set value of manual transportation or the set value of vehicle transportation. May be good.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 13 or FIG. 14, the banknote processing device 1 has an ID of a person who handles each of the storage units 31 to 35 according to the selection of the set value of the store clerk operation or the set value of the CIT clerk. May be changed.

(Other configuration examples)
The selected set value may be stored in a memory provided in the storage unit instead of being stored in the storage unit of the money processing device.

The set value and / or the operating condition may be stored in a management device independent of the money processing device. The selected set value and / or other selected factors may also be stored in a management device independent of the money processing device.

The selected set value and / or the selected other factor is stored in the storage unit of the money processing device, and the memory or the management device of the storage unit also stores the selected set value and / or the selected other factor. The monetary processor may perform a consistency check of the selected set value and / or other selected factors stored in each.

The storage unit may store coins of two or more denominations in a mixed manner.

When the money processing device has a plurality of storage units, the setting values of the same item may be selected for all of the plurality of storage units, or the setting values of different items may be selected. For example, in the money processing apparatus 300 illustrated in FIG. 12, the user selects "manual" or "vehicle" in the item of "transport means" for the first cassette 3011, and the second cassette 3012 and the third cassette. For 3013, "store clerk" or "CIT clerk" in the "user" item may be selected.

When the money processing device has a plurality of storage units, the same setting value may be selected for all of the plurality of storage units. For example, in the money processing apparatus 200 illustrated in FIG. 5, one set value selected by the user using the input unit 206 is applied to the first cassette 2011, the second cassette 2012, and the third cassette 2013. You may.

Further, the use of the storage unit may be used as another factor for determining more specific operating conditions. The storage unit is used for one or more of deposit, withdrawal, recycling, collection, replenishment, storage of rejected money, storage of counterfeit tickets, temporary suspension of deposit, and temporary suspension of scrutiny. Further, as another factor, the denomination or currency of the money stored in the storage unit may be used.

(Stop control of deposit processing or withdrawal processing)
While the money processing device (for example, the banknote processing device 1 shown in FIG. 15) is performing the deposit processing, the storage amount of the storage unit may reach the upper limit. When the storage amount of the storage unit reaches the upper limit, the banknote processing device 1 cannot continue the deposit processing as it is. Therefore, the banknote processing device 1 stops or continues processing according to any of the following three patterns. In the following description, it is assumed that the storage upper limit of the storage unit of the banknote transport destination is N sheets.

The first pattern is a pattern in which the bill processing device 1 stops the deposit processing at the timing when the identification unit 25 identifies the Nth bill. That is, if the identification unit 25 identifies the banknote, the storage destination of the banknote is determined. Since the controller 15 manages the storage amount of each storage unit in real time, the storage unit stores the bill at the timing when the storage destination is determined based on the identification result. "To reach the condition" is understood. In the first pattern, the bill processing device 1 stops the deposit processing at the timing when the identification unit 25 identifies the bill. The banknotes identified by the identification unit 25 are stored in the storage unit. The storage section is full.

The second pattern is a pattern in which the bill processing device 1 stops the deposit processing at the timing when the identification unit 25 identifies the N + 1th bill. That is, from the identification result of the identification unit 25, the controller 15 can see that when the identified banknotes are conveyed to the storage unit, the storage unit exceeds the storage condition. In the second pattern, the bill processing device 1 stops the deposit processing at the timing when the identification unit 25 identifies the bill. Since the storage unit has reached the full capacity, the transport unit 4 transports the N + 1th bill identified by the identification unit 25 to the reject unit 23.

The third pattern is a pattern in which the banknote processing device 1 continues the deposit processing even after the storage amount of the storage unit reaches the upper limit. The banknote processing device 1 continues to store the banknotes in the storage units other than the storage units whose storage capacity has reached the upper limit. The transport unit 4 transports banknotes to be stored in the storage unit whose storage capacity has reached the upper limit to the reject unit 23.

The bill processing device 1 switches between the first to third patterns according to predetermined conditions. Specifically, the banknote processing device 1 adopts the first pattern for the storage unit having a large upper limit of the storage amount. Banknotes stored in a storage unit having a large upper limit of the storage amount are generally banknotes that have a large distribution amount and are likely to be subject to payment processing. Even after the storage capacity of the storage unit reaches the upper limit, there is a high probability that the banknotes to be stored in the storage unit will be subject to the deposit processing. Therefore, at the timing when the identification unit 25 identifies the Nth bill, the bill processing device 1 stops the deposit processing. The banknote processing device 1 can appropriately stop the deposit processing.

The bill processing device 1 adopts the second pattern for the storage portion having a medium upper limit of the storage capacity. Banknotes that are stored in a storage unit with a medium upper limit of storage amount are generally banknotes that are not very large in circulation and are unlikely to be subject to deposit processing. Even after the storage capacity of the storage unit reaches the upper limit, the probability that the banknotes to be stored in the storage unit will be subject to the deposit processing is low. Therefore, it is preferable that the bill processing apparatus 1 stops the deposit processing at the timing when the identification unit 25 identifies the N + 1th bill. The banknote processing device 1 can continue the deposit processing as much as possible.

The bill processing device 1 adopts the third pattern for the storage portion where the upper limit of the storage capacity is further smaller. Banknotes stored in the storage unit with a small upper limit of the storage amount are small in circulation and are unlikely to be subject to deposit processing. Even after the storage capacity of the storage unit reaches the upper limit, the probability that the banknotes to be stored in the storage unit will be subject to the deposit processing is low. Therefore, it is preferable that the banknote processing device 1 continues the deposit processing. Even if the banknotes to be stored in the storage unit are subject to the deposit processing, the banknotes can be stored in the reject unit.

After stopping the deposit processing in the first pattern or the second pattern, the bill processing device 1 causes the user to confirm the deposit of the bills received before the stop, or to accept all the bills received before the stop. Let them choose whether to return it. The banknote processing device 1 performs processing according to the user's selection.

In this way, the frequency of interruption of the deposit processing can be reduced by switching the timing at which the bill processing device 1 stops the deposit processing and / or the continuation of the deposit processing according to the upper limit of the storage amount of the storage unit. can.

Instead of switching the first to third patterns according to the upper limit of the storage amount of the storage unit, the bill processing device 1 has a first storage unit according to the number of storage units to which the storage of the corresponding denomination is assigned. The first to third patterns may be switched. That is, since the denomination having a large number of allocated storage units is a denomination having a large distribution amount, the bill processing apparatus 1 adopts the first pattern. Since the denomination with a small number of allocated storage units is a denomination with a small distribution amount, the bill processing apparatus 1 adopts the third pattern. Since the denomination with a medium number of allocated storage units is a denomination with a medium distribution amount, the banknote processing apparatus 1 adopts the second pattern.

Further, instead of stopping the deposit processing based on the upper limit of the storage amount of the storage unit, based on the ratio of the storage amount of the banknotes of the denomination to the maximum number of banknotes of the banknote processing device 1 (that is, the occupancy rate). The bill processing device 1 may stop the deposit processing.

In addition, instead of determining whether to stop or continue the deposit processing based on the number of banknotes, if the upper limit of the amount at the time of deposit processing is set, the first to third patterns are based on the deposit amount. You may switch. For example, if the upper limit of the deposit amount is 1000 dollars and the deposit process progresses to 960 dollars, the deposit process may be stopped at that timing, and the deposit of small bills of 20 dollars or less is accepted and 50 dollars or more. The deposit process may be stopped at the timing when the high-value bill is identified.

Further, the above-mentioned stop control can be applied not only at the time of deposit processing but also at the time of withdrawal processing. At the time of withdrawal processing, it may be switched whether to stop or continue the withdrawal processing at the timing when the storage amount of the reject unit 23 reaches the upper limit. When banknotes are paid out from a storage unit (for example, a stack type storage unit) where rejected banknotes are relatively likely to be generated, the banknote processing device 1 performs withdrawal processing at the timing when the storage amount of the reject unit 23 reaches the upper limit. Stop. When banknotes are fed out from a storage unit (for example, a tape-type storage unit) in which rejected banknotes are relatively unlikely to be generated, the banknote processing device 1 performs withdrawal processing when the storage amount of the reject unit 23 reaches the upper limit. Then, the withdrawal process is stopped at the timing when the identification unit 25 determines the rejected banknote.

Further, when the authenticity of the banknote is identified at the time of withdrawal processing and the banknotes that are suspected to be fake or fake are stored in the reject unit 23, the timing of stopping the withdrawal process and / / Alternatively, the continuation of the withdrawal process may be switched. In that case, for example, if the banknotes that are being paid out are manually stored in the storage unit, the withdrawal process may be continued even after the storage amount of the reject unit 23 reaches the upper limit. good.

Further, regarding the bill processing apparatus, those shown in FIGS. 1, 5, 12 and 15 are examples. The bill processing device may be a deposit machine, a withdrawal machine, a deposit / withdrawal machine, a teller machine, an ATM (Automatic teller machine), or the like.

Claims (21)

1. At least one storage unit that can be removed from the main body of the device and carried with money stored in it.
   A storage unit that stores a plurality of set values related to the carrying of the storage unit, and operating conditions of the storage unit corresponding to each of the plurality of set values.
   A money processing device including a control unit that controls a main body of the device based on a set value selected from the plurality of set values and operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value.
2. The money processing device according to claim 1, wherein the set value relates to an area in which the storage unit is carried.
3. The area is the money processing device according to claim 2, which is defined based on the store where the device main body is installed.
4. The main body of the device is installed in the store and
   The plurality of set values include a first set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is restricted within the store, and a second setting value in which the carrying of the storage unit is permitted inside and outside the store. Item 3. The money processing apparatus according to any one of Items 1 to 3.
5. The money processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the set value relates to a user who carries the storage unit.
6. The main body of the device is installed in the store and
   The plurality of set values are a third set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is restricted to the staff of the store, and a fourth setting in which the carrying of the storage unit is permitted to a person other than the staff of the store. The money processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which includes a value.
7. The money processing device according to claim 6, wherein a person other than the staff of the store includes a staff of a security transportation company.
8. It also has an authentication unit that identifies the user.
   The money processing device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the control unit checks the consistency between the user specified by the authentication unit and the operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value.
9. The money processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the set value relates to a means for transferring the storage unit.
10. The plurality of set values include claims 1 to 9 including a fifth set value in which the transfer of the storage unit is restricted to manual transfer, and a sixth setting value in which the transfer of the storage unit is not restricted to manual transfer. The money processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
11. The plurality of set values are any one of claims 1 to 10, including a seventh set value in which the storage unit is manually transferred and an eighth setting value in which the storage unit is transferred by a vehicle. The money processing device described in.
12. The storage unit stores money to be processed in a state of being attached to the device main body.
    The operating conditions depend on the attributes of money that can be stored in the storage unit.
    The attributes include at least one of the types or sizes of money.
    The money processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the control unit selectively stores money in the storage unit based on the operation conditions and the attributes of the money to be processed.
13. Further provided with an operation unit that determines the type of money to be stored in the storage unit by the user's operation.
    The money processing device according to claim 12, wherein the control unit checks the consistency between the type of money determined by the operation unit and the operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value.
14. The main body of the device is installed in the store and
    The control unit is based on a first set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is restricted within the store, or a second set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is permitted inside and outside the store. Control the body of the device,
    The operating conditions corresponding to the first set value and the operating conditions corresponding to the second set value are each within the range of money size that can be stored in the storage unit.
    The money processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the range of the money size corresponding to the second set value is narrower than the range of the money size corresponding to the first set value.
15. The main body of the device is installed in the store and
    The control unit is based on a first set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is restricted within the store, or a second set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is permitted inside and outside the store. Control the body of the device,
    The operating conditions corresponding to the first set value and the operating conditions corresponding to the second set value are the types of money that can be stored in the storage unit, respectively.
    The money processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the type of money corresponding to the second set value is less than the type of money corresponding to the first set value.
16. The operating condition is the upper limit of money that can be stored in the storage unit.
    The control unit controls the storage of money in the storage unit based on the upper limit amount of money that can be stored in the storage unit and the amount of money stored in the storage unit. The money processing apparatus according to any one of the following items.
17. The money processing device according to claim 16, wherein the control unit checks the matching between the amount of money stored in the storage unit and the upper limit amount of money corresponding to the selected set value.
18. The main body of the device is installed in the store and
    The control unit is based on a first set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is restricted within the store, or a second set value in which the carrying of the storage unit is permitted inside and outside the store. Control the body of the device,
    The operating conditions corresponding to the first set value and the operating conditions corresponding to the second set value are the upper limit amounts of money that can be stored in the storage unit, respectively.
    The money processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the upper limit of money corresponding to the second set value is smaller than the upper limit of money corresponding to the first set value.
19. The set value is related to the area in which the storage unit is carried.
    The storage unit has a device for measuring the current location of the storage unit.
    The money processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the control unit checks the consistency between the current location of the storage unit and the area as the selected set value.
20. A plurality of storage portions are attached to the device main body, and the plurality of storage portions can be individually removed from the device main body.
    The money processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the control unit controls the main body of the device based on a set value selected for each storage unit.
21. The storage unit stores a plurality of set values relating to the carrying of the storage unit removed from the main body of the device and the operating conditions of the storage unit corresponding to each of the plurality of set values.
    A method for controlling a money processing device in which a control unit controls a main body of the device based on a set value selected from the plurality of set values and operating conditions corresponding to the selected set value.
    

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