CN104838397A - Information processing device and cash processing terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a device capable of easily searching and analyzing the serial number read by a cash processing terminal, and detecting that a banknote is lost from a cassette. The present invention provides an information processing device (100), which is arranged between a cash processing terminal group in a local network and an external network outside the local network, and is characterized in that it has: a comparison unit (123), which compares A serial number obtained by reading banknotes by a cash processing terminal (200) constituting the cash processing terminal group is compared with a serial number obtained when the cash processing terminal counts banknotes; a display control unit (124) performs control to display the comparison result obtained by the comparison unit (123).

Description

Information processing device and cash processing terminal

technical field

The invention relates to an information processing device and a cash processing terminal.

Background technique

Generally, financial institutions such as banks are provided with cash processing terminals for processing banknotes. Examples of cash processing terminals include ATM (Automatic teller machine), teller cash recycler (TCR: Teller Cash Recycler), teller cash recycler, banknote sorting machine, etc. The said cash processing terminal is connected to a local network (for example, refer patent document 1). Moreover, this local network is connected to the ATM control part, a teller terminal, the terminal for deposits, and the terminal for banknote sorting machines which correspond to the upper terminal of the said cash processing terminal.

Serial numbers (hereinafter, referred to as "numbers") are printed on banknotes according to their denominations, and the cash processing terminal has a function of reading serial numbers printed on banknotes. The number read by the ATM can be stored in the ATM control unit. Similarly, the serial number read by the cash deposit and withdrawal machine for the window is stored in the teller terminal, the serial number read by the cash deposit and withdrawal machine for the teller is stored in the teller terminal, and the serial number read by the banknote sorting machine is stored in the terminal for the banknote sorting machine .

Background technical literature

patent documents

Patent Document 1: Japanese Invention Patent Publication No. 2010-049373

Contents of the invention

The problem to be solved by the invention

However, in such a system, the serial number read by the cash processing terminal is merely accumulated in the cash processing terminal itself, or its upper terminal (in the above-mentioned example, the ATM control unit, the teller terminal, the cashier terminal, and the banknote sorting machine terminal) wait). Therefore, the numbers read by the cash processing terminal are not centrally managed, and the numbers cannot be easily retrieved and analyzed.

In addition, in such a system, it is assumed that when the serial number is managed centrally, the cash processing terminal sends the serial number to the accounting system through the backbone network outside the local network, and there is no need to centrally manage the serial number in the accounting system. However, since the accounting system is a place where the bank strictly manages data, the accounting system cannot be easily accessed for retrieval and analysis of serial numbers from the viewpoint of security and traffic.

Moreover, when a delivery banknote is lost from the cassette accommodated in the cash processing terminal, there exists a problem that such a situation cannot be detected.

Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention provides a device capable of easily searching and analyzing the serial number read by the cash processing terminal, and detecting that a banknote is missing from a cassette.

To solve the above problems

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to the viewpoint of the present invention, an information processing device is provided, which is installed between a cash processing terminal group in a local network and an external network outside the local network, and has: The cash processing terminal constituting the cash processing terminal group compares the serial number obtained by reading the banknote with the serial number obtained when the cash processing terminal counts the banknote; The comparison result obtained by the comparison section.

Preferably, the comparing unit further compares a recognition result of the banknote obtained by reading the banknote by the cash processing terminal and a recognition result of the banknote obtained when the cash processing terminal counts the banknote.

Preferably, the identification result includes at least an accumulation order of the banknotes in a cassette provided in the cash processing terminal.

Preferably, the display control unit controls to perform predetermined highlighting of a difference portion when the comparison result indicates a mismatch.

In addition, according to the viewpoint of the present invention, a cash processing terminal is provided, which is a cash processing terminal in an information processing system including a cash processing terminal and an information processing device, wherein the cash processing terminal constitutes a cash processing terminal in a local network In the group, the information processing device is installed between the cash processing terminal and an external network outside the local network, and the cash processing terminal is characterized in that it has: a comparison unit that compares the information read by the cash processing terminal The serial number obtained by taking out the banknote is compared with the serial number obtained when the cash processing terminal counts the banknotes; and a display control unit controls to display the comparison result obtained by the comparison unit.

Preferably, the comparing unit further compares a recognition result of the banknote obtained by reading the banknote by the cash processing terminal and a recognition result of the banknote obtained when the cash processing terminal counts the banknote.

Preferably, the identification result includes at least an accumulation order of the banknotes in a cassette provided in the cash processing terminal.

Preferably, the display control unit controls to perform predetermined highlighting of a difference portion when the comparison result indicates a mismatch.

Invention effect

According to the present invention, it is possible to easily search and analyze the serial number read by the cash processing terminal. In addition, it is possible to detect a situation in which banknotes are lost from the cassette.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a general information processing system.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the cash processing terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of accumulated data accumulated in an information processing device.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of accumulated data accumulated in an information processing device.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of accumulated data accumulated in an information processing device.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of use of the information processing system.

Fig. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration example of cash management data in an accounting system.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example of recognition history data.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an operation flow of the information processing system.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an operation flow of the information processing system.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an operation flow of the information processing system.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a comparison result obtained as a result of comparison by an information processing device.

Fig. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a cash processing terminal according to a modified example.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of an information processing device according to a modified example.

Detailed ways

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In this specification and the drawings, constituent units having substantially the same functional structure are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in this specification and the drawings, there are cases where different letters or numerals are attached to the same symbol to distinguish a plurality of constituent units having substantially the same functional structure. However, when it is not necessary to distinguish each of a plurality of constituent units having substantially the same functional structure, only the same codes are attached.

[General Technical Notes]

First, the configuration of a general information processing system 10' will be described. Fig. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a general information processing system 10'. As shown in FIG. 1 , a general information processing system 10' has a cash processing terminal 200 that accepts banknotes, a host terminal 300 corresponding to a terminal above the cash processing terminal 200, an ATM monitoring device 400, and an accounting system 600.

As mentioned above, the cash processing terminal 200 and the upper terminal 300 exist in a local network (that is, the cash processing terminal 200 and the upper terminal 300 are connected to a local network). A local network, for example, is constructed by a LAN (Local Area Network: Local Area Network). The backbone network 500 is an external network outside the local network, for example, constructed by a WAN (Wide Area Network). The backbone network 500 is connected to the accounting system 600 .

The cash processing terminal 200 is installed in a financial institution such as a bank. As an example of the cash processing terminal 200, ATM200A, the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B for counters, 200 C of cash deposit and withdrawal machines for accounts, 200 D of banknote sorting machines, etc. are mentioned. Moreover, as an example of the high-level terminal 300, 300 A of ATM control parts, the teller terminal 300B, the terminal 300C for deposits, the terminal 300D for banknote sorting machines, etc. are listed.

ATM200A is a terminal for customers to deposit or withdraw banknotes, and is equipped with and uses a cassette C storing banknotes. Moreover, ATM200A has 300 A of ATM control parts located in the inside, and this ATM200A is connected to the ATM monitoring apparatus 400. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 1, although the ATM monitoring apparatus 400 was connected to one ATM200A, it is not limited to this, You may connect to some ATM200A. ATM200A is installed in the store of a financial institution, for example. The ATM monitoring device 400 is generally connected to the accounting system 600 through the backbone network 500 .

The cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B for a window is a terminal that deposits banknotes received from customers according to the operation of the teller terminal 300B by the bank staff, and dispenses banknotes according to the customer's request. The cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B for a window is, for example, a window counter installed in a financial institution. The cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B for windows is equipped with the cassette C which preserves a banknote similarly to ATM200A, and uses it. The teller terminal 300B is generally connected to the accounting system 600 through the backbone network 500 .

The cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200C for teller has the function of counting the banknotes recovered from ATM 200A or the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B for window according to the operation of terminal 300C for teller by the bank clerk, and calculating the cash amount. The cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200C for cashiers is, for example, installed inside or in the backstage of a bank's window counter. The cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200C for a teller is equipped with the cassette C which preserves a banknote similarly to ATM200A, and uses it. The teller terminal 300C is generally connected to the accounting system 600 via the backbone network 500 .

The banknote sorting machine 200D counts and sorts the banknotes recovered from the ATM 200A or the window cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B according to the operation of the bank clerk on the banknote sorting machine terminal 300D, and also has a function of counting banknotes for each specified number (for example, Every 100) bundling function. The banknote sorting machine 200D prints and outputs a bundle number for each bundled banknote of a predetermined number of sheets. The banknote sorting machine 200D can store the printed band numbers in units of year, month, day, hour, minute, and second. The banknote sorting machine 200D is installed, for example, inside or behind a counter of a bank. The banknote sorting machine 200D does not have the cassette C which stores banknotes. Generally, the terminal 300D for banknote sorting machines is generally connected to the accounting system 600 .

Generally, the cassettes C used for ATM200A, 200B of cash deposit and withdrawal machines for windows, and 200 C of cash deposit and withdrawal machines for tellers are interchangeable. In addition, the cartridges C have their own unique IDs (hereinafter referred to as "cartridge IDs"), and the cartridge IDs are stored in a memory inside the cartridge C. The cassette ID is read by the cash processing terminal 200 after being attached to the cash processing terminal 200 .

The cash processing terminal 200 has a unique ID (hereinafter referred to as "device ID"), and the device ID is stored in a memory inside the cash processing terminal 200 . As described above, serial numbers are printed on banknotes, and the cash processing terminal 200 has a function of reading serial numbers printed on banknotes. The serial number read by ATM200A can be stored in 300 A of ATM control parts. Similarly, the serial number read by the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B for the counter can be stored in the teller terminal 300B, the serial number read by the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200C for the teller can be stored in the terminal 300C for the teller, and the serial number read by the banknote sorting machine 200D can be stored. Go to terminal 300D for banknote sorting machine.

However, in the information processing system 10', the serial number read by the cash processing terminal 200 is only accumulated in the cash processing terminal 200 or its higher-level terminal (in the above example, the ATM control unit 300A, the teller terminal 300B, the cashier terminal 300C and Terminal 300D for banknote sorting machine, etc.). Therefore, unless the serial numbers read by the cash processing terminal 200 are collectively managed, serial number search and analysis cannot be performed easily.

In addition, in the information processing system 10', it is assumed that when the number is managed centrally, the cash processing terminal 200 needs to send the number to the accounting system 600 through the backbone network 500 outside the local network, and the number is managed centrally in the accounting system 600. However, since the accounting system 600 is a place where the bank strictly manages data, it is not possible to easily access the accounting system 600 for searching and analyzing numbers from the viewpoint of security or traffic.

Therefore, in embodiment of this invention, the technique which can search and analyze the serial number read by the cash processing terminal 200 easily is provided.

[description of embodiment]

Next, the configuration of the information processing system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an information processing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2 , the main difference between the information processing system 10 and the general information processing system 10' is that it includes an information processing device 100. In particular, the information processing device 100 is installed between one or a plurality of cash processing terminals 200 (hereinafter referred to as "cash processing terminal group") in the local network and the backbone network 500 .

The information processing apparatus 100 reads the banknote and the serial number obtained in the home network by the cash processing terminal 200 which comprises a cash processing terminal group, and stores a serial number. According to such a structure, the serial number read by the cash process terminal 200 is collectively managed, and it becomes possible to search and analyze a serial number easily.

In addition, the bank manages the number using the information processing device 100 which is different from the accounting system 600 which strictly manages data. Therefore, compared with the case of managing the numbers with the accounting system 600, the access restriction in consideration of security or traffic is eased. Therefore, it is possible to easily access the information processing device 100 for retrieval and analysis of numbers.

The information processing device 100 can be configured as an independent device as shown in FIG. 2 , or can be configured as a whole with other devices. For example, the information processing device 100 may be installed between the cash processing terminal group in the local network and the backbone network 500 in a state integrally formed with at least one of the teller terminal 300C and the banknote sorting machine terminal 300D.

In addition, the number of cash processing terminals 200 is not specifically limited. And, in the example shown in Fig. 2, cash processing terminal 200 is exemplified as, ATM200A, window cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B, teller cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200C and banknote sorting machine 200D, but the type of cash processing terminal 200 is not particularly limited. Therefore, the cash processing terminal 200 which comprises a cash processing terminal group contains at least any of ATM200A, the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B for counters, 200 C of cash deposit and withdrawal machines for accounts, and the banknote handling machine 200D.

The configuration of the information processing system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Next, an example of the functional configuration of the cash processing terminal 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[composition explanation]

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the cash processing terminal 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3 , the cash processing terminal 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a communication unit 210 , a control unit 220 , a storage unit 230 , and a reading unit 240 .

The communication unit 210 has a function of communicating with other devices under the control of the control unit 220 . The control unit 220 has a function of controlling the overall operation of the cash processing terminal 200 . The storage unit 230 can store programs and data for operating the control unit 220 . In addition, the storage unit 230 can temporarily store various necessary data during the operation of the control unit 220 . The reading unit 240 has a function of reading banknotes handled in transactions.

In the example shown in FIG. 3 , the communication unit 210 , the storage unit 230 and the reading unit 240 are installed inside the cash processing terminal 200 , and the communication unit 210 , the storage unit 230 and the reading unit 240 may also be installed in the cash processing terminal 200 of the exterior. In addition, the control unit 220 has an information generation unit 221 and an information notification unit 222 . Hereinafter, each of the above-mentioned functional units including the control unit 220 will be described in detail.

The information generation part 221 has the function which generate|occur|produces the data (henceforth "banknote data") regarding the banknote handled in the transaction of the cash processing terminal 200. Here, the banknote data includes at least the serial number of the banknote, and may also include transaction information, recognition results, and other information. For example, the information generating unit 221 can identify the serial number based on the read data read by the reading unit 240 . In addition, when the serial number cannot be normally recognized from the read data, the information generating unit 221 may use the data of the serial number part in the read data of the banknote instead of the serial number.

For example, the information generating unit 221 can obtain a recognition result based on the read data read by the reading unit 240 . In addition, the information generating unit 221 can acquire transaction information and other information from a predetermined location.

The information notification unit 222 has a function of notifying the information processing device 100 of the banknote data generated by the information generation unit 221 . In addition, the information notification unit 222 has a function of notifying the accounting system 600 of the banknote data generated by the information generation unit 221 . When notifying the accounting system 600 of the banknote data, the communication unit 210 transmits the banknote data to the accounting system 600 via the backbone network 500 .

As mentioned above, the functional structure of the cash process terminal 200 which concerns on embodiment of this invention was demonstrated. Next, an example of the functional configuration of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4 , the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a communication unit 110 , a control unit 120 , and a storage unit 130 . In addition, the information processing device 100 further includes a display unit 140 and an input unit 150 .

The communication unit 110 has a function of communicating with other devices under the control of the control unit 120 . The control unit 120 has a function of controlling the overall operation of the information processing device 100 . The storage unit 130 can store programs and data for operating the control unit 120 . In addition, the storage unit 130 can temporarily store various data required during the operation of the control unit 120 . The display unit 140 has a function of displaying information under the control of the control unit 120 . The input unit 150 has a function of receiving information input by an operator.

In the example shown in FIG. 4 , the communication unit 110, the storage unit 130, the display unit 140, and the input unit 150 are provided inside the information processing device 100, but the communication unit 110, the storage unit 130, the display unit 140, and the input unit 150 may also be It is provided outside the information processing device 100 . In addition, the control unit 120 includes an information acquisition unit 121 , a storage control unit 122 , a comparison unit 123 , and a display control unit 124 . Hereinafter, each of the above-mentioned functional units included in the control unit 120 will be described in detail.

The information acquisition part 121 has the function to acquire the banknote data generated by the cash process terminal 200 which comprises a cash process terminal group in a local network (namely, the information acquisition part 121 has the function to acquire this banknote data via a local network). For example, the information acquisition part 121 acquires the banknote data notified by the information notification part 222 in a local network.

The storage control unit 122 stores the banknote data acquired by the information acquisition unit 121 in the storage unit 130 . The banknote data includes at least serial numbers. In addition, when the banknote data acquired by the information acquiring unit 121 includes information other than serial numbers (for example, transaction information, recognition results, and other information, etc.), the above-mentioned information can be associated with the serial number and stored in the storage unit 130 as a history. .

In this way, by also adding information other than the number to the history, retrieval and analysis can also be performed using information other than the number. Furthermore, transaction information may have the format common to some cash process terminal 200 which comprises a cash process terminal group. When using the transaction information of the format common to the some cash processing terminal 200, compared with using the transaction information of a different format by the cash processing terminal 200, it becomes easier to search and analyze using transaction information.

The comparison part 123 compares the serial number obtained when the cash process terminal 200 which comprises a cash process terminal group reads a banknote, and the serial number obtained when this cash process terminal 200 counts a banknote. For example, the said serial number is acquired by receiving from the cash processing terminal 200 by the communication part 110. The comparison unit 123 can output a comparison result indicating matching or mismatching information of the recognition results. Here, banknote reading may be performed when banknotes are deposited, or may be performed in other cases (for example, when a cassette for storing banknotes is installed in the cash processing terminal 200 or the like). The serial number obtained by reading the banknote can also be obtained from the accumulated data.

The comparing unit 123 may perform the comparison for each banknote, or may perform the comparison for each cassette storing the banknotes. In addition, the number of the information compared by the comparison part 123 is not limited. For example, the comparison part 123 may compare the recognition result of the banknote which the cash processing terminal 200 reads a banknote, and the recognition result of a banknote obtained when the cash processing terminal 200 counts a banknote. The types of recognition results are not particularly limited. For example, the recognition result may be according to the accumulation order of the banknotes in the cassette provided in the cash processing terminal 200, or may be according to category (Category).

The display control unit 124 controls to display various information. For example, the display control unit 124 may control display of the comparison result from the comparison unit 123 . For example, the display control unit 124 can control the display unit 140 to display the comparison result obtained by the comparison unit 123 on the display unit 140 . At this time, the display unit 140 performs display under the control of the display control unit 124 .

The functional configuration example of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Next, a configuration example of accumulated data accumulated in the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

5 to 7 are diagrams showing configuration examples of accumulated data accumulated in the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 , the accumulation data structure is such that the histories 1 to n (for example, n≦16) are associated with numbers. That is, when the information processing apparatus 100 acquires a serial number and a history from the cash process terminal 200, it associates with the serial number and stores this history. Each history includes, for example, "transaction information", "recognition result", and "other information".

"Transaction information" includes "start", "end", "transaction", "trader", "status", "separation source", and "accumulation target". "Start" shows the date and time when the transaction by the cash processing terminal 200 starts, and "end" shows the date and time when the transaction by the cash processing terminal 200 ends. "Transaction" is the type information showing the transaction performed by the cash processing terminal 200, and the example of a transaction is depositing, withdrawing, bundling, counting, etc., for example.

The "trader" is information indicating a person who conducts a transaction. For example, when using the cash in and out banknote machine 200B by the ATM200A or the window to carry out the cash in and out banknote transaction, the customer is as a trader; When the banknote machine 200C or the banknote sorting machine 200D conducts a transaction, a bank employee serves as a trader.

"Status" refers to information indicating whether or not the transaction is normally completed. Examples of the status include normal end, error end, and the like. "Accumulation destination" is the information which shows the banknote storage place inside the cash process terminal 200. Examples of the accumulation target include, for example, a cassette, a deposit and withdrawal slot, a temporary storage unit, an accumulation store, an RJ store, and the like. In particular, the RJ bank is an accumulation target for storing abnormal banknotes when they are found.

The "recognition result" includes a "number reading result", "currency information", "amount of money", "category", and "year information". "Number reading result" indicates whether the serial number can be read normally. When the serial number cannot be recognized normally, the data of the serial number part in the banknote reading data can also be used instead of the serial number. "Currency information" is the information which shows the area (for example, country) where a banknote is issued. Currency information is, for example, the currency unit of the United States (=dollar), the currency unit of China (=Chinese Renminbi), and the currency unit of Japan (=yen). "Amount of money" is information showing the amount of money of a banknote.

"Classification" is information indicating classification of banknotes, and is represented by C1, C2, C3, C4a, C4b, etc., for example. C1 is a category to which bills other than banknotes belong, C2 is a category to which bills suspected of being counterfeit belong, and C3 is a category to which bills with a high possibility of counterfeiting belong. In addition, C4a is a category to which bills of normal coins belong, and C4b is a category to which coupons of damaged coins belong. The "age information" is information indicating the age of the banknote.

"Other information" includes "device classification", "device ID", "cassette ID", and "tape number". "Device division" is information which shows the division of the cash process terminal 200 which performs a transaction. For example, "device classification" may be information indicating any one of ATM, cash deposit and withdrawal machine for window, cash deposit and withdrawal machine for teller, and banknote sorting machine. "Apparatus ID" corresponds to the ID for identifying the cash process terminal 200 which performed a transaction. The "cassette ID" corresponds to the ID for identifying the cassette C storing banknotes. The "band number" corresponds to the band number printed on the bundled banknote bundled by the banknote sorting machine 200D.

The configuration example of the accumulated data accumulated in the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Next, an operation flow at the time of operating the information processing system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[action description]

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an operation example of the information processing system according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8 , first, the customer deposits or withdraws banknotes using ATM200A or the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B for windows. When the cash is calculated at the end of the use, the bank clerk of the financial institution draws out the cassette C from the ATM 200A or the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B for a window, and installs the drawn cassette C in the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200C for cashiers.

Next, the bank clerk of the financial institution counts the banknotes using the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200C for tellers, and specifies the amount of the banknotes. The bank clerk of the financial institution deposits the banknotes discharged from the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200C for tellers into the banknote sorting machine 200D.

A bank clerk of a financial institution uses the banknote sorting machine 200D to sort banknotes by denomination and to sort either damaged banknotes or whole banknotes. Here, damaged banknotes are damaged or defaced, which is equivalent to banknotes that cannot be circulated in the market. Whole currency refers to undamaged banknotes, which are equivalent to banknotes that can be circulated again in the market. A bank clerk of a financial institution uses the banknote sorting machine 200D to sort banknotes and to bundle banknotes for every predetermined number of sheets (for example, every 100 sheets), and bundles the banknotes.

If the bundled banknotes can be kept in the bank's vault, they can also be transported to the cash center or other stores. Or, the foreign personnel (or the person in charge of sales) can make the customers outside the store take away the bundle of banknotes in order to carry out business activities. According to the operation policy of the financial institution, the banknotes stored in the box C state may be kept in a safe in the bank, or may be transported to a cash center or other stores.

The operator (cash transmission company = CIT: Cash In Transit) that transports cash to foreign-related personnel or financial institutions deposits banknotes into the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200C for cashiers and counts them to determine the current amount of banknotes. Moreover, the operator who transfers cash to a foreigner or a financial institution replenishes cash with ATM200A or the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B for a window, and stores the banknote of the definite denomination and number of sheets in the cassette C. Alternatively, the banknotes in the cassette C held by the operator who transports the cash are counted to determine the amount of the banknotes. The bank clerk of the financial institution installs the above-mentioned cassette C for storing banknotes in ATM 200A or the cash deposit and withdrawal machine 200B for windows, and starts transactions with customers.

In the business flow shown above, every time each cash processing terminal 200 counts a banknote, the serial number of a banknote is read by the cash processing terminal 200, and is notified to the information processing apparatus 100 as banknote data. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 , the banknote data to be notified is edited in a form in which serial numbers and histories are correlated, and is stored in the storage unit 130 of the information processing device 100 . Thereby, the information processing apparatus 100 can manage the history of a banknote (for example, how to handle a banknote in a bank).

The operation flow when the information processing system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention is operated has been described above. Next, an example of the operation flow of the information processing system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration example of accounting cash management data. In addition, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example of recognition history data. 11 to 13 are diagrams showing an example of an operation flow of the information processing system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The example of the operation flow shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is not limited to the example of the operation flow of the information processing system 10 , and the operation of the information processing system 10 is of course not limited to the example shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 .

As shown in FIG. 9 , the accounting cash management data is data managed in the accounting system 600 , and is data for managing the number of sheets of each denomination of transaction banknotes on a daily basis. Use accounting cash management data to grasp the current amount of banknotes in the store of the bank. The verification between accounting cash management data and physical objects (banknotes that actually exist in bank stores) is generally called fine checking. When there is inconsistency in the precise inspection results, it is necessary to find out the reason for the inconsistency.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10 , the identification history data is accumulated, and each cash processing terminal 200 constituting the cash processing terminal group reads the serial number from the banknote, the identification result of the identification from the banknote, and the number used to identify the cassette that accommodates the banknote. Combined data for Box ID. Such recognition history data may be managed by each cash processing terminal 200 or may be managed by the information processing device 100 . When the recognition history data is managed by the information processing device 100, the recognition history data may be generated by the information processing device 100 from the above-mentioned accumulated data.

In the above, the case where the serial number and the identification result of a banknote become the comparison object of the comparison part 123 was demonstrated. As illustrated in the examples shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 , the serial number in the identification history data is used for the serial number, and the identification result of the banknote uses the banknote order, banknote denomination, and banknote currency information in the identification historical data. The order of banknotes corresponds to the banknote stacking order in the above example.

As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 , first, the information processing device 100 displays a menu screen (step S11 ). Here, it is assumed that the menu screen includes a button for selecting a detailed search function. When the operator selects the detailed search function (step S12), the information processing device 100 activates the detailed search function (step S13). The information processing device 100 notifies the accounting system of the accounting cash management data transmission request (step S14), and the accounting system 600 responds to the accounting cash management data transmission request and transmits the accounting cash management data to the information processing device 100 (step S15).

Next, when the information processing device 100 saves the accounting cash management data (step S16), the precise investigation start instruction is sent to the cash processing terminal 200 (step S17), and the cash processing terminal 200 that receives the precise investigation start instruction enters the precise investigation counting mode (step S17). S18). Here, the transmission destination cash process terminal 200 of an intensive examination start command may be selected by an operator.

When the operator attaches the cassette to the cash processing terminal 200 (step S21), the cash processing terminal 200 recognizes the banknotes in the cassette (step S22), and sends the identification result of the banknotes to the information processing device 100 (step S23). The cash processing terminal 200 transmits the serial number of a banknote and the cassette ID for identifying this cassette, together with the identification result of a banknote. The box ID sent here is used for comparison between corresponding boxes. The information processing device 100 receives the above-mentioned information from the cash processing terminal 200, and starts a precise search (step S24), compares the serial number received with the serial number in the identification history data, and compares the identification result received with the identification result in the identification history data (sequence, face value, currency information) (step S25).

Here, when the comparison result indicates consistency, the information processing device 100 updates the recognition history data (step S27), and ends the precise examination (step S28), and when the comparison result indicates inconsistency, the information processing device 100 displays the difference (step S26), and ends Intensive investigation (step S28). FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a comparison result obtained from a comparison result of the information processing device. The information processing apparatus 100 is capable of displaying the comparison result, for example, as shown in FIG. 14 , where the row "No. 4" indicates the difference between the recognition result and the recognition history data. For places of difference, for example, highlighting (for example, displaying with a prescribed color) can be specified.

The information processing device 100 notifies the cash processing terminal 200 of the completion of the comparison of the recognition result and the recognition history data in the cassette (step S29 ), and the cash processing terminal 200 notifies the operator of the notification. When the operator is notified of this notification, he unplugs the cassette from the cash processing terminal 200 (step S30), and if there are other cassettes storing the banknotes to be checked carefully, the operation from step S21 is repeated (step S31).

Next, when there is no other cassette which accommodated the banknote to which the precise examination was aimed, the operator selects the notification of execution of the whole precise examination (step S41). Next, when the operator selects the notification of execution of the entire detailed examination, the information processing device 100 compares the recognition result with the accounting cash management data (step S42). Since the format of the recognition result is different from that of the accounting cash management data, for example, comparison can be made in a state where the format of the recognition result matches the format of the accounting cash management data.

Here, when the comparison result indicates inconsistency, the information processing device 100 displays the difference (step S43), and when the comparison result indicates agreement, the detailed search function is terminated (step S46). When the function ends (step S44), the information processing device 100 sends the precise investigation end instruction to the cash processing terminal 200 (step S45), and the cash processing terminal 200 releases the precise investigation counting mode (step S47) when receiving the precise investigation end instruction.

According to this operation, since the actual object and the data are checked for each serial number, it is possible to quickly deal with the occurrence of inconsistency during the fine check. For example, even when one banknote is lost, it can be confirmed which numbered banknote is missing, and if the history of the information processing device 100 based on this serial number is referred to, it can be confirmed in which transaction there is a possibility that the lost banknote is lost. sex. The comparison object can be changed by setting. For example, the denominations of the banknotes may be compared, the categories may be compared, and the age information of the banknotes may be added to the comparison object for detailed comparison.

[effect description]

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the information processing system 10 has the information processing device 100, which is the main difference from the general information processing system 10'. In particular, the information processing device 100 is installed between the cash processing terminal group in the local network and the backbone network 500 .

The information processing apparatus 100 acquires the serial number obtained by reading the banknote by the cash process terminal 200 which comprises a cash process terminal group in a local network, and stores a serial number. According to this structure, since the serial number read by the cash process terminal 200 is collectively managed, it becomes possible to search and analyze a serial number easily.

Moreover, the serial number obtained when the cash process terminal 200 reads a banknote, and the serial number obtained when the cash process terminal 200 counts a banknote are compared. It is possible to detect the loss of banknotes from the cassette. In addition, if it is possible to further compare the identification results of banknotes obtained by reading banknotes (for example, banknote accumulation order or category, etc.) with the banknote identification results obtained when counting banknotes (for example, banknote accumulation order or category, etc.), The status of banknote replacement in the box is further detected.

Therefore, for example, in the banknote-related information in the box, even if the denomination, the number of sheets, and the serial number are exactly the same, there is a difference in the order of accumulation, and thus abnormal behavior such as withdrawal of banknotes can be found. Furthermore, even if the stacking order is the same, fraudulent activities such as taking out banknotes can be found more accurately by comparing the categories (for example, when the normal banknotes become damaged banknotes due to one extraction of banknotes).

[explanation of modified example]

As above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Those with general knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can easily conceive of various modifications or amendments within the scope of the technical ideas described in the claims, and these should of course be understood as belonging to the technical scope of the present invention. .

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of a cash processing terminal 200 according to a modified example. In addition, FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of an information processing device 100 according to a modified example. In the above example, the comparison unit 123 , the display control unit 124 , the display unit 140 , and the input unit 150 are provided in the information processing device 100 , but they may be provided in the cash processing terminal 200 as shown in FIG. 16 . The functions of the comparison unit 123 , the display control unit 124 , the display unit 140 , and the input unit 150 are the same as those in the above example.

Each module constituting the control unit 120 is composed of, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). Alternatively, each module constituting the control unit 120 may be configured by dedicated hardware, or may be configured by a combination of a plurality of hardware.

Each module constituting the control unit 220 is composed of, for example, a CPU, a RAM, and the like, and the program stored in the storage unit 230 is expanded and executed by the CPU in the RAM to realize the function. Alternatively, each module constituting the control unit 220 may be configured by dedicated hardware, or may be configured by a combination of a plurality of hardware.

In addition, in this specification, the steps described in the flow are processed in time series according to the described order, but they do not necessarily have to be processed in time series, and parallel or separate processing may also be included. In addition, of course, even if it is a step processed in time series, the order can be changed suitably according to a situation change.

Symbol Description

10 Information processing system

100 information processing device

110 Department of Communications

120 Control Department

121 Information Acquisition Department

122 Storage Control Department

123 Comparative Department

124 display control unit

130 storage department

140 display unit

150 input part

200 cash processing terminals

200A ATM

200B Window cash deposit and withdrawal machine

200C cashier cash deposit and withdrawal machine

200D banknote sorting machine

210 Department of Communications

220 Control Department

221 Information Generation Department

222 Information Notification Department

230 Storage Department

240 Reading Department

300 upper terminal

300A ATM control department

300B teller terminal

300C Cashier terminal

300D banknote sorting machine terminal

400 ATM surveillance devices

500 backbone network

600 Accounting systems

C box

Claims (8)

1. a signal conditioning package, it is arranged between cash processing terminal group in local network and the external network being in described outside of local network, it is characterized in that having:

Comparing section, its to read bank note and the numbering that obtains by the cash processing terminal forming described cash processing terminal group and by described cash processing terminal comparing the numbering obtained during paper currency counting;

Display control unit, it controls, and is compared and the comparative result obtained to show by described comparing section.

2. signal conditioning package according to claim 1, is characterized in that,

The recognition result of the described bank note that described comparing section also obtains reading bank note by described cash processing terminal and being compared by the recognition result of described cash processing terminal to the described bank note obtained during described paper currency counting.

3. signal conditioning package according to claim 2, is characterized in that,

Described recognition result is at least included in the accumulation order of the described bank note in the box being located at described cash processing terminal.

4. signal conditioning package according to claim 1, is characterized in that,

Described display control unit, what represent that inconsistent time control carries out specifying built in difference section at described comparative result highlights.

5. a cash processing terminal, it is the cash processing terminal comprised in the information handling system of cash processing terminal and signal conditioning package, wherein, described cash processing terminal forms the cash processing terminal group in local network, described signal conditioning package is arranged between described cash processing terminal and the external network being in described outside of local network

The feature of described cash processing terminal is to have:

Comparing section, its numbering obtained reading bank note by described cash processing terminal and by described cash processing terminal comparing the numbering obtained during paper currency counting;

Display control unit, it controls, and is compared and the comparative result obtained to show by described comparing section.

6. cash processing terminal according to claim 5, is characterized in that,

The recognition result of the described bank note that described comparing section also obtains reading bank note by described cash processing terminal and being compared by the recognition result of described cash processing terminal to the described bank note obtained during described paper currency counting.

7. cash processing terminal according to claim 6, is characterized in that,

Described recognition result is at least included in the accumulation order of the described bank note in the box being located at described cash processing terminal.

8. cash processing terminal according to claim 5, is characterized in that,

Described display control unit, what represent that inconsistent time control carries out specifying built in difference section at described comparative result highlights.