JP2018142087A - Cash processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cash processor.SOLUTION: A cash processor includes: a first storage part in which the known number of currency is stored; a second storage part for storing the currency fed out from the first storage part; an opening/closing detection part for detecting opening/closing of the first storage part; a memory part for memorizing opening/closing information based on a detection result of the opening/closing detection part; and a control part for performing a complete check by comparing the number of currency fed out of the first storage part with the number of stored currency, and for giving a notification according to the opening/closing information stored in the memory part when the number of currency fed out of the first storage part and the stored number of currency is different.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a cash processing apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, cash processing apparatuses that perform cash scrutiny are used in financial institutions and distribution facilities. The scrutiny is a process of confirming whether or not a cash operation result (for example, the number of stored coins) that is grasped in advance matches the cash that is actually stored in the cash processing apparatus.

  For example, in the following Patent Document 1, counting of stored money (coins and banknotes) is automatically performed at random timing, and if the counting result does not match the operation result, it is determined that the scrutiny is inconsistent. A technique for performing notification is shown. If a notification indicating that the scrutiny is inconsistent is made, the cash in the cash processing device may have been illegally extracted. For example, a maintenance staff call (maintenance staff call) occurs and maintenance is performed. The response by the staff was required.

JP 2006-85242 A

  In the scrutiny, the reason why the counting result and the operation result do not match is not only due to the above fraud, but also due to a simple payout failure in the cash processing apparatus that can be handled by, for example, the person in charge at the site. . However, there was a notice of disagreement without distinguishing the causes.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to perform notification according to the cause when the number of stored sheets and the counting result that are grasped in advance do not match. It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved cash processing apparatus capable of achieving the above.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, according to an aspect of the present invention, a first storage unit in which the number of stored coins is grasped in advance, and a money fed out from the first storage unit A second storage unit for storing, an open / close detection unit for detecting opening / closing of the first storage unit, a storage unit for storing open / close information based on a detection result of the open / close detection unit, and the first storage unit When the number of coins fed out and the number of stored coins are scrutinized and the number of coins fed out from the first storage unit differs from the number of stored coins, the opening / closing information stored in the storage unit There is provided a cash processing apparatus including a control unit that performs a corresponding notification.

  The control unit, when the opening / closing information indicates that the first storage unit is in an open state between the time when the scrutiny is performed and the time when the scrutiny is performed this time, the scrutiny does not match. Notification may be performed.

  The control unit, when the opening / closing information indicates that the first storage unit is not in an open state between the time when the scrutiny is performed and the time when the scrutiny is performed this time, You may perform notification which shows that the feeding failure of money generate | occur | produced.

  The money may be a banknote, and the control unit may perform notification according to the occurrence of double feed.

  When the opening / closing information indicates that the first storage unit is not in an open state between the time when the scrutiny is performed and the time when the scrutiny is performed this time, If the double feed has occurred between the scrutinization and the current scrutiny, a notification indicating a scrutiny will be given, and the scrutiny will be performed this time since the previous scrutiny. In the meantime, if the multi-feed has not occurred, a notification indicating that the money feeding failure has occurred may be made.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to perform notification according to the cause when the number of stored sheets that has been grasped in advance does not match the counting result.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the cash processing apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the cash processing apparatus which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a schematic plan view of the cash processing apparatus 1 in the state where the coin dispensing unit 30 is opened from the coin depositing and dispensing machine 13 according to the embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows schematically the side cross section of the coin close examination storage 31 which concerns on the embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows roughly operation | movement of the coin scrutiny storage 31 at the time of scrutiny. It is explanatory drawing which shows roughly operation | movement of the coin scrutiny storage 31 at the time of scrutiny. It is explanatory drawing which shows roughly operation | movement of the coin scrutiny storage 31 at the time of scrutiny. It is explanatory drawing which shows roughly operation | movement of the coin scrutiny storage 31 at the time of scrutiny. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the case where the stored number of sheets grasped | ascertained beforehand and a count result do not correspond. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the case where the stored number of sheets grasped | ascertained beforehand and a count result do not correspond. FIG. 6 is a time chart schematically showing a schematic operation of the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the coin depositing / withdrawing machine 13 which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the operation example which concerns on the setting of the opening / closing information based on the detection result by the coin dispensing part opening / closing sensor 40 which concerns on the embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the operation example which concerns on the notification based on the coin scrutiny and scrutiny according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the operation example which concerns on the notification based on the close examination of a banknote, and a close examination in case this technique is applied to the banknote depositing / withdrawing machine 7. FIG.

  Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in this specification and drawing, about the component which has the substantially same function structure, duplication description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol.

  In the present specification and drawings, a plurality of components having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished by adding different alphabets after the same reference numeral. However, when it is not necessary to particularly distinguish each of a plurality of constituent elements having substantially the same functional configuration, only the same reference numerals are given.

<< 1. Overview >>
<1-1. Schematic configuration>
First, a schematic configuration of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a cash processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the cash processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the cash processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display operation unit 2, an outside post unit 4, an authentication printer 5, a banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7, and a small sealing unit. A bundle payment machine 8, a new note banknote payment machine 9, a controller 10, a banknote replenishment collection machine 11, a bar payment machine 12, and a coin deposit / withdrawal machine 13 are provided.

  The display operation unit 2 includes a function as a display unit that displays various screens and a function as an operation unit that receives an operation of the operator. Note that the functions of the display unit and the operation unit may be configured separately. The outside post unit 4 stores cash or the like deposited by check or manual input operation. The authentication printer 5 performs slip printing.

  The banknote depositing / withdrawing machine 7 performs deposit / withdrawal processing (storage and dispensing etc.) of loose banknotes. The sealed small bundle payment machine 8 encloses a fixed number of loose banknotes and pays as a small bundle. The new note bill payment machine 9 pays the bill of the new ticket. The controller 10 controls the operation of the cash processing apparatus 1 as a whole. A more detailed configuration of the controller 10 will be described later. The banknote replenishing and collecting machine 11 loads and collects banknotes with respect to a replenishing and collecting cassette used in an automatic transaction apparatus (ATM). The bar payer 12 pays a bar made by collecting a certain number of coins into a bar shape. The coin deposit / withdrawal machine 13 performs deposit / withdrawal processing of loose coins. A more detailed configuration of the coin depositing and dispensing machine 13 will be described later.

  Here, the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7, the sealed small bundle payment machine 8, the banknote replenishment collection machine 11, the bar payment machine 12, and the coin depositing / dispensing machine 13 are unitized as independent cash handling machines (cash processing devices). The controller 10 is also unitized independently.

  Moreover, the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7, the sealed small bundle payment machine 8, the controller 10, the banknote replenishment collection machine 11, the bar metal payment machine 12, and the coin depositing / dispensing machine 13 are arranged horizontally as shown in FIG. The new bill bill payment machine 9 is arranged on the bill replenishing and collecting machine 11, and the display operation unit 2 and the authentication printer 5 are arranged on the bill depositing / dispensing machine 7 and the coin depositing / dispensing machine 13, respectively. These arrangements are not limited to those shown in the drawings. In FIG. 1, two display operation units 2 and two authentication printers 5 are provided. However, one display operation unit 2 and one authentication printer 5 may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the controller 10 includes a main control unit 102 and a storage unit 104. The main control unit 102 controls the overall operation of the cash processing apparatus 1 based on a control program (software) stored in the storage unit 104. The main control unit 102 also receives notification information from the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7, the sealed small bundle payment machine 8, the banknote replenishing and collecting machine 11, the bar payment machine 12, and the coin depositing / dispensing machine 13, and the display operation unit 2. The input information from is received and processing according to the received information is performed.

  In addition, the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7, the sealed small bundle payment machine 8, the banknote replenishment collection machine 11, the bar payment machine 12, and the coin depositing / dispensing machine 13 each have a control unit (not shown), and each control unit is Processing and notification are performed based on information detected by sensors (not shown) provided at various locations in each cash handling machine.

  The coin depositing / dispensing machine 13 has a coin dispensing unit 30 for storing and dispensing coins deposited as shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of the cash processing apparatus 1 in a state where the coin dispensing unit 30 is opened (drawn forward) from the coin depositing and dispensing machine 13.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the coin dispensing unit 30 has a 500-yen scrutiny storage 31a, a 10-yen scrutiny storage 31b, a 100-yen scrutiny storage 31c, a 5-yen scrutiny storage 31d, and a 50-yen scrutiny storage. 31e and 1-yen inspection storage 31f. 500 yen scrutinization storage 31a, 10 yen scrutiny storage 31b, 100 yen scrutiny storage 31c, 5 yen scrutiny storage 31d, 50 yen scrutiny storage 31e, 1 yen scrutiny storage 31f A coin, a 10 yen coin, a 100 yen coin, a 5 yen coin, a 50 yen coin, and a 1 yen coin are stored and examined.

  500 yen scrutinization storage 31a, 10 yen scrutiny storage 31b, 100 yen scrutiny storage 31c, 5 yen scrutiny storage 31d, 50 yen scrutiny storage 31e, 1 yen scrutiny storage 31f Except for the above, it has substantially the same functional configuration. Therefore, in the following, the 500-yen scrutiny storage 31b, the 10-yen scrutiny storage 31b, the 100-yen scrutiny storage 31c, the 5-yen scrutiny storage 31d, the 50-yen scrutiny storage 31e, and the 1-yen scrutiny storage 31f This is called a scrutiny storage 31. Moreover, below, the structure of the coin scrutiny storage 31 and operation | movement of the coin scrutiny storage 31 at the time of a scrutiny are demonstrated.

<1-2. Coin scrutiny storage and scrutiny>
(Composition of coin scrutiny storage)
FIG. 4 is an explanatory view schematically showing a side cross section of the coin scrutiny storage 31. As shown in FIG. 4, the coin scrutiny storage 31 stores a storage 32 (an example of a first storage unit) in which the received coins are stored, and coins fed out from the storage 32 during the scrutiny. It is divided into two storage units of a scrutiny box 33 (an example of a second storage unit). Note that the number of coins stored in the storage 32 is known in advance when depositing into the storage 32 and is stored in a storage unit (not shown) of the coin depositing and dispensing machine 13.

  As shown in FIG. 4, since the upper part of the storage 32 according to the present embodiment is open, in this embodiment, the coin dispensing unit 30 described with reference to FIG. 3 is opened. It is synonymous that the storage 32 is opened.

  The storage 32 has a storage transport belt 321 with protrusions for picking up and transporting coins, and coins fed out of the storage 32 at the outlet (the scrutinizing storage 33 side) of the storage transport belt 321. Is counted (counting the number of sheets).

  Further, the coin scrutiny storage 31 has a lateral transport belt 311 that transports coins between both areas of the storage 32 and the scrutiny 33 and feeds the coins by dropping them.

  The scrutiny warehouse 33 has a scrutiny warehouse transport belt 331 with protrusions for picking up and transporting coins, and a residual detection sensor 313 for detecting the remaining coins is disposed near the bottom of the scrutiny warehouse transport belt 331. Has been.

(Operation of coin scrutiny storage 31 during scrutiny)
Next, the operation of the coin scrutiny storage 31 at the time of scrutinizing rose coins will be described with reference to FIGS. 5-8 is explanatory drawing which shows roughly operation | movement of the coin scrutiny storage 31 at the time of scrutiny.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5, the storage transport belt 321 scoops up and transports the coins C stored in the storage 32, the counting sensor 312 counts the number of coins C, and the lateral transport belt 311. Transports the coin C and drops it to the scrutiny box 33. As shown in FIG. 6, when the coins C no longer pass through the counting sensor 312, it is determined that the storage 32 has become empty, and the storage transport belt 321 and the lateral transport belt 311 are stopped.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7, the coin C entered the scrutiny warehouse 33 is picked up and transported by the scrutiny conveyor belt 331, and further, the lateral transport belt 311 transports the coin C and drops it to the storage 32. . As shown in FIG. 8, when the residual detection sensor 313 stops detecting coins (turns OFF), it is determined that the scrutiny warehouse 33 is empty, and the scrutiny warehouse transport belt 331 and the lateral transport belt 311 are stopped. Let

<1-3. Organizing issues>
The configuration of the coin scrutiny storage 31 and the operation of the coin scrutiny storage 31 during the scrutiny have been described above. By the way, there are two cases described below, for example, in the case where the number of coins stored in the storage 32 that has been grasped in advance and the number of coins counted by the counting sensor 312 in the close examination do not match. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of a case where the number of stored sheets grasped in advance and the counting result do not match.

  In the first case, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the operator has manually pulled out the coin C stored in the storage 32 during operation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the second case is a case where a deformed coin E or the like is caught in a place where there is no sensor in the storage 32 and cannot pass through the counting sensor 312 and a feeding failure occurs. is there.

  Here, in the first case, since there is a possibility that fraud has occurred, it is desirable to call a maintenance staff (maintenance staff call) because, for example, a response by a maintenance staff of the cash processing apparatus 1 is required. In the second case, for example, only a person in charge at the site can respond. However, in the known technology, the first case and the second case cannot be distinguished, and in any case, an unnecessary maintenance person call is generated in order to request the maintenance person to respond. The burden on maintenance personnel and the cost related to the operation of the cash processing apparatus 1 have increased.

  Accordingly, the present embodiment has been created with the above circumstances taken into consideration. In the present embodiment, when the number of stored items that has been grasped in advance does not match the counting result, it is possible to perform notification according to the cause by performing notification based on the opening / closing information of the storage 32. The schematic operation of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

<1-4. General operation>
FIG. 11 is a time chart schematically showing the schematic operation of the present embodiment. In this specification, that the coin dispensing unit 30 or the storage 32 is open means that a person (for example, an operator) can physically access the storage 32 (for example, put a hand). Means state. Further, in this specification, that the coin dispensing unit 30 or the storage 32 has not been opened means that a state in which a person (for example, an operator) cannot physically access the storage 32 continues. It means that it was.

  As shown in the time chart TC1 of FIG. 11, when the coin dispensing unit 30 is open (opened) at time t12 between the previous scrutiny time t11 and the current scrutiny time t13. Will be notified of scrutiny mismatch. When a notification indicating a scrutiny is given from the coin depositing / dispensing machine 13 to the main control unit 102 of the controller 10, for example, the main control unit 102 makes a maintenance personnel call on the assumption that fraud has occurred. The maintenance staff call may be made by causing the main control section 102 to display a word indicating that a maintenance staff needs to take action on the display operation section 2. Alternatively, the main control unit 102 may generate a sound or a buzzer indicating that a maintenance person needs to take action. The person in charge confirming these indications notifies the external maintenance management center that maintenance is necessary. Further, the main control unit 102 may directly transmit a message indicating that a maintenance person needs to respond through an unillustrated network to an external maintenance management center or the like. At this time, the main control unit 102 may transmit information that can identify the installation location and model of the device that requires maintenance, and failure information that indicates what type of failure is to the maintenance management center. The transmission destination of the message may be a portable terminal held by a maintenance staff.

  On the other hand, as shown in the time chart TC2 of FIG. 11, when the coin dispensing unit 30 is not open (not opened) from the previous scrutiny time t21 to the current scrutiny time t22, A feeding error notification indicating that a coin feeding failure has occurred is performed. When a notification indicating a payout error is sent from the coin depositing / dispensing machine 13 to the main control unit 102 of the controller 10, the main control unit 102 does not make a maintenance staff call, and is handled by, for example, a person in charge at the site. . In this case, the main control unit 102 may cause the person in charge at the site to respond by causing the display operation unit 2 to display a word indicating that the person in charge at the site needs to respond. Further, the main control unit 102 may cause the person in charge at the site to respond by generating a sound or a buzzer indicating that the action by the person in charge at the site is necessary.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 11, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to perform notification according to the cause by performing notification based on the opening / closing information of the storage 32, for example, Unnecessary maintenance personnel calls can be suppressed.

<< 2. Configuration of coin depositing and dispensing machine >>
The outline of the present embodiment has been described above. Subsequently, a more detailed configuration of the coin depositing and dispensing machine 13 according to the present embodiment for performing the notification as described above will be described. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the coin depositing and dispensing machine 13 according to the present embodiment. Note that the functional configuration of the coin depositing / dispensing machine 13 shown in FIG. 12 is only a portion related to the scrutiny and notification based on the scrutiny, and for example, the functional configuration related to deposit and the like is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the coin depositing and dispensing machine 13 according to the present embodiment includes a cash handling machine (cash processing apparatus) including a control unit 20, a coin dispensing unit 30, a coin dispensing unit opening / closing sensor 40, and a storage unit 50. ).

  The control part 20 controls operation | movement of each part which the coin depositing and dispensing machine 13 has. For example, the control unit 20 sets opening / closing information based on a detection result of a coin dispensing unit opening / closing sensor 40 described later. For example, when the coin dispensing unit opening / closing sensor 40 and the coin dispensing unit 30 are detected to be opened, the control unit 20 examines the opening / closing information (open flag) after the storage box 32 has been scrutinized last time. Is set to a value (ON) indicating that the storage box 32 has been opened and stored in the storage unit 50.

  In addition, as described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8, the control unit 20 performs a scrutiny operation for comparing the number of coins fed out from the storage 32 obtained by counting and the number of stored coins in advance. To control. Further, when the number of coins fed out from the storage 32 is different from the number of storages grasped in advance, the control unit 20 performs notification according to the opening / closing information of the storage 32 stored in the storage unit 50 described later. .

  For example, when the opening / closing information indicates that the storage 32 has been opened between the time when the previous scrutiny is performed and the time when the scrutiny is performed this time, the control unit 20 provides a notification indicating a scrutiny mismatch. Do. In addition, when the opening / closing information indicates that the storage 32 is not in an open state after the previous scrutiny is performed until the current scrutiny is performed, there is a coin feeding failure. You may perform notification which shows having generate | occur | produced.

  According to such a configuration, for example, it is estimated that there is no possibility that fraud has been performed because the storage 32 is not in an open state between the previous scrutiny and the current scrutiny. In this case, unnecessary maintenance personnel calls can be avoided.

  Since the configuration of the coin dispensing unit 30 has already been described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, description thereof will be omitted.

  The coin dispensing unit opening / closing sensor 40 is a sensor that detects opening / closing of the coin dispensing unit 30. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the coin dispensing unit 30 is open and the storage 32 is open are synonymous, the coin dispensing unit opening / closing sensor 40 is the storage 32. It also functions as an open / close detection unit that detects the opening / closing of the.

  The storage unit 50 stores programs and data necessary for the control of the control unit 20. For example, the storage unit 50 stores opening / closing information based on the detection result of the coin dispensing unit opening / closing sensor 40. Moreover, the memory | storage part 50 may memorize | store the storage number of the storage 32 grasped | ascertained beforehand.

<< 3. Operation >>
The configuration example of the coin depositing and dispensing machine 13 according to the present embodiment has been described above. Subsequently, an operation according to the present embodiment will be described. In the following, first, an operation related to setting of opening / closing information based on a detection result by the coin dispensing unit opening / closing sensor 40 will be described with reference to FIG. 13, and then an operation related to notification based on scrutiny and scrutiny with reference to FIG. 14. Will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an operation example related to setting of opening / closing information based on the detection result by the coin dispensing unit opening / closing sensor 40. The operation shown in FIG. 13 may be performed periodically, for example, or may be performed as part of a check operation of various sensors included in the coin depositing and dispensing machine 13.

  First, the control part 20 confirms the detection result (output) of the coin dispensing part opening / closing sensor 40 (S102). In step S102, when it is detected that the coin dispensing unit 30 is open (YES in S102), the control unit 20 turns on the coin dispensing unit opening flag (an example of opening / closing information) (the previous scrutiny is performed). The value is set to a value indicating that the storage case 32 is in an open state from when the inspection is performed until the current examination is performed, and is stored in the storage unit 50. On the other hand, if it is not detected in step S102 that the coin dispensing unit 30 is open (NO in S102), the process ends.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an operation example related to coin scrutiny and notification based on scrutiny. As shown in FIG. 14, as described with reference to FIG. 5, the control unit 20 performs control by controlling the coins stored in the storage 32 to be fed out to the scrutiny 33 (S <b> 202). Subsequently, the control unit 20 determines whether or not the number of storages stored in the storage unit 32 (preliminarily grasped) in the storage unit 50 matches the count result (counting result) performed in step S202. Determine (S204).

  When the stored number matches the counting result (YES in S204), the control unit 20 clears the coin dispensing unit open flag (for example, sets it to OFF) (S206), and the scrutiny result is sent to the main control unit 102. A normal notification indicating normality is sent (S208).

  When the number of stored sheets does not match the counting result and the coin dispensing part opening flag is ON (NO in S204 and YES in S210), the control unit 20 clears the coin dispensing part opening flag (S212). Then, a scrutiny mismatch notification is sent to the main control unit 102 to indicate a scrutiny mismatch (S214).

  When the number of stored sheets and the counting result do not match and the coin dispensing unit open flag is not ON (NO in S204 and NO in S210), the control unit 20 causes a coin feeding failure to the main control unit 102. A feed-out error notification indicating that it has been performed is performed (S220).

<< 4. Modification >>
The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. In the following, some modifications of the above embodiment will be described. In addition, each modification described below may be applied to each embodiment independently, or may be applied to each embodiment in combination. Each modification may be applied instead of the configuration described in each embodiment, or may be additionally applied to the configuration described in each embodiment.

<4-1. Modification 1>
Although the case where coins (an example of money) are scrutinized has been described in the above embodiment, the present technology can also be applied to the case where a banknote (an example of money) is scrutinized. For example, when this technique is applied to the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, when the number of stored items does not match the counting result in the banknote scrutiny, notification according to the cause Can be performed.

  When this technique is applied to the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7, the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 has a first storage unit in which the number of stored banknotes is grasped in advance, and the first storage unit. A separate cassette may be sufficient as the 2nd storage part which stores the money drawn out from. In addition, the two parts partitioned and divided in the same cassette may be interpreted as a first storage part and a second storage part, respectively.

  In addition, when the present technology is applied to the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7, the opening / closing sensor that detects opening / closing of the banknote dispensing unit included in the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 is a detection unit that detects opening / closing of the first storage unit. May be. Further, in the same manner as in the example described with reference to FIG. 13, the control unit of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 may set the opening / closing information and may store it in the storage unit of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7.

  In addition, when this technique is applied to the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 7, the number of banknotes stored in the first storage unit may be reduced due to the occurrence of multi-feeding of banknotes. It is desirable to consider the case where the grasped stored number and the counting result do not match. Therefore, the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 may include a double feed detection sensor that detects the occurrence of multifeeding, and the control unit of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 may perform notification according to the occurrence of multifeeding.

  For example, the control unit of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 indicates that the banknote dispensing unit open flag (an example of the opening / closing information based on the opening / closing detection result of the first storage unit) is OFF (this time since the previous examination was performed). (Indicates that the first storage unit is not in the open state until the scrutiny is carried out) If double feed occurs between the last scrutiny and the current scrutiny If there is no double feed during the period from the previous scrutiny to the current scrutiny, a notice indicating that a banknote delivery failure has occurred. May be performed.

  In addition, the information regarding generation | occurrence | production of the double feed based on the detection result of a double feed detection sensor may be set by the control part of the banknote depositing / withdrawing machine 7, and may be memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the banknote depositing / withdrawing machine 7. FIG.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example related to bill scrutiny and notification based on scrutiny when the present technology is applied to the bill depositing and dispensing machine 7. First, as shown in FIG. 15, the control part of the banknote depositing / withdrawing machine 7 performs control by controlling the banknotes stored in the first storage part to be fed out to the second storage part (S302).

  Subsequently, the control unit of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 stores the number of stored first storage units stored in the storage unit of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 and the result of the counting performed in step S302 ( It is determined whether or not (counting result) matches (S304).

  If the stored number matches the counting result (YES in S304), the control unit of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 clears the banknote dispensing unit open flag (S306), and the scrutiny result is normal to the main control unit 102. A normal notification indicating that the error has occurred is performed (S308).

  When the number of stored sheets does not match the counting result and the banknote dispensing part opening flag is ON (NO in S304 and YES in S310), the control unit of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 sets the banknote dispensing part opening flag. Clear (S312), and notify the main control unit 102 of the scrutiny mismatch indicating that the scrutiny does not match (S314).

  When the number of stored sheets does not match the counting result and the coin dispensing part opening flag is not ON (NO in S304 and NO in S310), the control unit of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 has performed a previous examination. Then, it is determined whether or not double feeding has occurred before the detailed examination is performed (S316). If double feeding has occurred between the previous scrutiny and the current scrutiny, the control unit of the banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 7 indicates to the main control unit 102 that the scrutiny is inconsistent. A scrutiny mismatch notification is made (S314). On the other hand, if no double feed has occurred between the previous scrutiny and the current scrutiny, the control unit of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine 7 sends the banknote feeding failure to the main control unit 102. A feed-out error notification indicating that has occurred is performed (S320).

<4-2. Modification 2>
In the said embodiment, although the control part 20 of the coin depositing / dispensing machine 13 demonstrated the example which notifies the main control part 102 in the same cash processing apparatus, this technique is not limited to the example which concerns. For example, in this specification, notifying may include notifying other devices (for example, transmitting information related to notification). Further, different notification destinations may be notified according to the opening / closing information.

  For example, the control unit 20 of the coin depositing / dispensing machine 13 notifies the main control unit 102 of a feeding error when the number of stored sheets that has been grasped in advance does not match the counting result and the coin dispensing unit opening flag is OFF. If the number of stored items and the counting result that have been grasped in advance do not match and the coin dispensing part opening flag is ON, a maintenance disagreement notification may be sent to the terminal held by the maintenance staff.

<< 5. Conclusion >>
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to perform notification according to the cause when the number of stored sheets that has been grasped in advance does not match the counting result.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is obvious that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can come up with various changes or modifications within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. Of course, it is understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  For example, each step in the above embodiment does not necessarily have to be processed in time series in the order described as a flowchart. For example, each step in the processing of the above embodiment may be processed in an order different from the order described as the flowchart diagram or may be processed in parallel.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cash processing apparatus 2 Display operation part 4 Outer post part 5 Authentication printer 7 Banknote depositing / withdrawing machine 8 Sealing small bundle payment machine 9 New ticket banknote payment machine 10 Controller 11 Banknote replenishment collection machine 12 Bar money payment machine 13 Coin insertion / withdrawal Metal machine 20 Control unit 30 Coin dispensing unit 31 Coin scrutinization storage unit 32 Storage unit 33 scrutiny storage unit 40 Coin dispensing unit opening / closing sensor 50 Storage unit 102 Main control unit 104 Storage unit 311 Horizontal conveyance belt 312 Count sensor 313 Residual detection sensor 321 Storage conveyor belt 331 Scrutinization conveyor belt

Claims (5)

A first storage unit in which the number of stored coins is grasped in advance;
A second storage unit for storing money fed out from the first storage unit;
An opening / closing detection unit for detecting opening / closing of the first storage unit;
A storage unit that stores open / close information based on a detection result of the open / close detection unit;
When the number of coins paid out from the first storage unit is compared with the number of stored coins, and the number of coins paid out from the first storage unit is different from the stored number, the storage unit A control unit that performs notification according to the stored opening / closing information;
A cash processing apparatus comprising:   The control unit, when the opening / closing information indicates that the first storage unit is in an open state between the time when the scrutiny is performed and the time when the scrutiny is performed this time, the scrutiny does not match. The cash processing apparatus of Claim 1 which performs notification which shows.   The control unit, when the opening / closing information indicates that the first storage unit is not in an open state between the time when the scrutiny is performed and the time when the scrutiny is performed this time, The cash processing apparatus of Claim 1 or 2 which performs notification which shows that the payout defect of money generate | occur | produced. The money is a banknote;
The cash processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit performs notification according to occurrence of double feeding.   When the opening / closing information indicates that the first storage unit is not in an open state between the time when the scrutiny is performed and the time when the scrutiny is performed this time, If the double feed has occurred between the scrutinization and the current scrutiny, a notification indicating a scrutiny will be given, and the scrutiny will be performed this time since the previous scrutiny. The cash processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein a notification indicating that the money feeding failure has occurred is made if the multi-feed has not occurred before the payment.

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