JPS5822487A - Exchanger - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a money exchange device, and more particularly to a money exchange device that exchanges inserted money into money used as change and discharges the money.

Traditionally, electronic cash registers (ECRs) have been installed at each department in supermarkets and department stores.
is equipped to handle daily sales settlements. In such an ECH, a fixed amount of money of each denomination is prepared as change every morning. Additionally, to prevent employees from running out of change during work hours, a portion of the sales amount is exchanged at regular intervals. Usually, such exchange is carried out by a designated clerk. In other words, a specific staff member
The currency to be exchanged is collected from the CR and exchanged using a currency exchange machine installed at a money management office, for example.

By the way, conventional currency exchange machines could only exchange 111 coins per deposit. That is, you insert high-value banknotes, specify the denomination to be exchanged, and when the total amount of the inserted coins and the specified ring amount become the same, the exchanged coins are released. Therefore, the ECR that should be used for change
When there are multiple exchange machines, it is necessary to insert the currency to be exchanged in each machine and exchange money, which has the disadvantage of requiring a long time to exchange money. There is an exchange device in which coins collected from a plurality of ECRs are input at once, and the exchanged coins are discharged at once according to designated denominations. According to such a money exchange device, the effort of exchanging money for each ECR can be saved. However, the released currency must be divided into ECRs, and as a result, the time required for exchange becomes longer.

Furthermore, since the sorting of released coins is done manually, there is a drawback that errors are likely to occur.

Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to provide a currency exchange device that does not require the troublesome effort required by conventional currency exchange devices and can shorten the time required to exchange currency.

To summarize, this invention divides and exchanges the inserted money based on designated denomination data and its quantity data, and calculates the balance of the inserted money that has not been exchanged. It is something.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically explained with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

In the structure, the coin discrimination device 1 discriminates the denomination of a coin when it is inserted, and provides a discrimination signal to the CPU 3 included in the control circuit 2. The coin discrimination device 1 also includes means for discharging so-called loose coins that are not architraved into rods. The bill discriminating device 4 discriminates the type and quantity of bills received by the bill receiving machine 5 and sends a discrimination signal to CP.
Zero banknote release-6 given to U3 receives a command from CPU3 and releases a predetermined amount of banknotes. Cylindrical coin release-7 is also CP
Upon receiving the command from LI3, a predetermined cylindrical coin architraved into a rod is released. The card reader 8 reads the card number, which is predetermined for each staff member, from the inserted card and provides it to the CPU 3. The memory 9 stores programs necessary for the CPU to execute predetermined operations and various data as explained in FIGS. 3A and 3B. The printer control circuit 10 causes the receipt printer 11 and the journal printer 12 to perform printing operations based on instructions from the CPUA. The front operation section 13 includes a keyboard section 1 display section, etc., and signals from the keyboard section are given to the CPU 3, and signals output from the CPU 3 are given to the display section.

The III operation section 14 similarly has a keyboard section, a display section, and the like.

No. 21m is an illustrative view showing the panel surface of the front part 6
In the figure, a deposit display section 20 displays data on the amount paid at the time of currency exchange. The balance display section 21 displays the remaining balance (the amount of the deposited amount for which neither the withdrawal nor the denomination has been specified) during the designation of the denomination. Further, the balance display section 21 displays numeric data inputted by a group of numeric keys 24, which will be described later. The batch release designation key group 22 has five keys rPIJ, rP2J,
...Including "P5", each key has a predetermined denomination,
Specify a quantity combination group. Therefore, in this embodiment, five groups can be specified. Note that each of these batch release designation keys is an illuminated push button switch, and when each key is operated, a corresponding indicator lamp lights up.

The first group of denomination keys 23 is the "5,000 ticket" key, "1,000 ticket" key, ...
These include the ``Western'' key, the ``50 tubes'' key, the ``100 bara'' key, the ``50 bara'' key, etc. An illuminated push button switch is used for each denomination key, and a selectable display lamp lights up to display the remaining amount in the remaining amount display section 2.1.

The numerical key group 24 is used in combination with the denomination key group 23, and like the denomination key group 23, an illuminated push button switch is used. Then, when one of the denomination keys that is lit in response to the display on the balance display section 21 is operated, a selectable numeric key of the numeric key group 24 is lit.

For example, for a remaining balance of 5,000 yen, a group of denominations of 23
If one of the keys is pressed, the display lamps for the keys r5J, r4J, r3J, r2J, and "1" in the numerical key group 24 will light up. The "clear" key 25 is used to clear the set number and to modify when specifying the denomination.

The "cancel" key 26 is used to return the coins inserted before the first split exchange and terminate the process. "Attendant NOJ key 27 is the N
Used when inputting O. [The register NOJ key 28 is used to input the number of the ECR to be exchanged. The "r correction" key 29 is used for poems in which the denomination is to be specified again from the beginning during the denomination specification. “Auto balance” key 30
is used when additional money is exchanged, giving priority to denominations that are easier to handle, when there is still money left after the necessary denominations have been specified. The "r split exchange" key 31 is a key that is characteristic of this Toramaro example, and is pressed after the exchange denomination and its quantity for one ECR are specified, and the specification of the denomination and its quantity for one ECR is completed. Specify what you did. Then, by pressing this "r division exchange" key 31, the exchanged money for one ECR is discharged.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams W showing storage areas of the memory in FIG. w11. In FIG. 3A, memory 9 includes a storage area 901 . . . used as a deposit display buffer. Storage area 902 used as a balance display buffer. Storage area 903 used as an unwithdrawn amount buffer. Attendant No.
Storage area 904 used as a buffer. register N
It includes a storage area 905 used as an o buffer and a storage area 906 used as a denomination code buffer. The deposit display buffer 901 stores the content to be displayed on the deposit display section 2°. The balance display buffer 902 stores the contents to be displayed by the balance display section 21.

The balance display buffer 902 is also used as a numeric data buffer that stores numeric data from the numeric key group 24. The unwithdrawn error buffer 903 stores the amount obtained by subtracting the amount actually withdrawn from the input amount. The clerk number buffer 904 stores the number of the clerk who exchanges money. The register number buffer 905 stores 1@ of the register for which money should be exchanged. In addition, the contents of the staff number buffer P904 and the register number buffer 905 are both! This will be recorded in the receipt and journal when the coins are released.

The denomination code buffer 906 stores the denomination code designated by the denomination key group 23.

As shown in FIG. 1138, the memory 9 further includes a storage area 910 by denomination. This storage area 910 for each denomination stores the amount of 1WI and the quantity to be released for each denomination code. Note that although the denomination food and the amount per unit are set in advance, the quantity to be released is newly set each time the split exchange is completed.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing operating procedures related to currency exchange according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flow diagram for explaining the specific operation of the Ichitora ma of this invention. below,
The specific operation of one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 111 to 5.

First, the clerk inserts the coins to be exchanged collected from each ECR into the coin discriminating device 1 or the bill receiving machine 5. Then, the coins inserted in step (hereinafter referred to as SP) 1 are taken in, the type thereof is determined, and the total amount of the inserted coins is written into the deposit display buffer 901. Accordingly, the content of the deposit display buffer 901, that is, the total amount of the deposited coins, is displayed on the deposit display section 20. When the insertion of money is completed, the content of the deposit display buffer 901, that is, the total amount of the inserted money, is also written to the unpaid money buffer 903 in SF2. Next, the staff member inputs the staff number assigned to him/her in advance using the numerical key group 24. For example, this staff number is set to 4 digits, and in SF3, these 4 digits are specified.
Read the staff number on the digit. The read staff number is temporarily stored in the balance display buffer 902. Next, the staff member presses the staff NOJ key 27. In SF3, it is determined whether or not the staff NOJ key 27 has been pressed. [Staff NOJ
When it is determined that the key 27 has been pressed, the staff number stored in the balance display buffer 1902 is transferred to the staff number buffer 904 in SF3. Next, the clerk inputs the number of the ECR to be exchanged first using the set of numerical keys 24. The ECH number, that is, the register number, is determined to be, for example, three digits, and the three-digit register number is read in SF3. The read register number is written to the -H balance display buffer 7902. Next, the staff member presses the [register NOJ key 28, but this press is determined by SF3, and SF
3, the contents of the balance display buffer 902 are transferred to the register number buffer 905.

At 8P9, the contents of the unwithdrawn amount buffer 903, that is, the total amount of the inserted money, is transferred to the balance display buffer 902. Accordingly, the remaining amount is displayed on the remaining amount display section 21. Further, in SF3, the quantity data in the storage area 910 for each denomination is cleared.

Next, the clerk presses one of the group 23 of denomination keys to designate the denomination to be released. At 5P10, the pressed key is read, and it is determined that the pressed key at SP11 is a denomination key. Then, in SPl 2, the key code input by pressing the denomination key, that is, the denomination code, is written into the denomination code buffer 906. Next, the clerk inputs the quantity to be dispensed using the set of numerical keys 24 in order to designate the quantity to be dispensed for the designated denomination. In 5P13, this quantity is read. And denomination food buffer 1 with SPl 4
The denomination code is read from 906 and the release quantity is added to the corresponding storage area of the storage area 910 for each denomination code. Then, the SPI 5 subtracts the amount of one unit of gold lIx of the designated denomination from the contents of the balance display buffer 902. The result of this subtraction is displayed on the balance display section 21. in this way,
The balance display section 21 displays the remaining amount that can be exchanged.

In 5P16, it is determined whether the amount displayed as the remaining balance by SPI 5 is 0 or not. If the balance display is not 0, the denomination of 5pio to 15 and the amount to be released are specified as necessary, and the setting of exchange data for one ECH is completed.

By the way, if the clerk wishes to correct the data set in the denomination-specific storage area 910, he or she presses the "correction" key 29. In this case, the key press is read in 5P10, and it is determined in SP17 that the read key is the "correction" key 29. Then, in SF3, clear the quantity data in the storage area 910 for each denomination, and again specify the amount to be released and the amount to be released for one ECR. Also, if the clerk wants to cancel the exchange process itself, press the "Cancel" button. Press 26. In 5P18, it is determined whether the "cancel" key 26 has been pressed, and in 5P19, the unwithdrawn amount buffer 9 is
03 and the contents of the deposit display buffer 901, it is determined whether the split exchange of all has been completed. If the first installment exchange has not been completed, all the coins inserted at 5P20 are returned and the operation is ended. However, if the first split exchange has already been completed, the operations from SP9 onwards are repeated. In other words, once the first split exchange is completed, the amount invested will not be returned even if the "cancel" key 26 is pressed, and the "cancel" key 26 should be pressed in the same way as the "correct" key 29. Instructs to re-specify the denomination and its quantity.

Next, when the specification of the discharge denomination and the quantity for one EC hook is completed, the staff member presses the "r division exchange" key 31. In 5P21, it is determined whether the "r division exchange" key 31 has been pressed. Then, at 5P22, the balance display buffer 90
2 and the contents of the unwithdrawn amount buffer 903, it is determined whether the denomination has been specified. If the contents of the balance display buffer 902 and the unwithdrawn amount buffer 903 match, that is, if the denomination has not been specified, the operation below 5pio is performed again. However, if denomination is specified, 5P2
3, the designated amount of the designated denomination is released according to the contents of the denomination specific storage area 910. Furthermore, at 5P24, the staff NO buffer 904 and the register No buffer 90
The contents of 5 are printed on a receipt and issued, and also printed on a journal. In 5P25, it is determined whether the released coins have been taken out by the clerk. If it is determined that the coins have been taken out, in 5P26, the contents of the remaining money display buffer 902 are transferred to the unpaid money buffer 903. Now one E
After completing the exchange for CR, return to 8P6 and proceed to the next E.
The user inputs the register number of the CR, specifies the denomination to be released and its quantity, and presses the "split exchange" key 31 to perform split exchange to the next ECR.

Here, when the denomination and its mold are specified for the last ECR, the balance becomes 0, which means that the SP
It is judged as 6. In this case, even if the "split exchange" key 31 is not pressed, the designated amount of the designated denomination is released in accordance with the contents of the denomination-specific storage area in 5P27 to automatic change. Then, in 5P28, the contents of the clerk number buffer 904 and the register number buffer 905 are printed on the receipt and journal.

In addition, as many denominations and numbers as necessary for ECR.
If there is still money remaining after the specification is completed, the staff member presses the "Auto balance" key 30. In 8P29, it is determined whether the "remaining balance automatic" key 30 is pressed. And 8P
The optimum payout denomination and its quantity are calculated based on the amount left over at 30 and are easy to handle (for example, not bulky and easy to carry), and are added to a storage area 910 for each denomination. Then, in steps 5P27 and 28, each denomination is released and printed on the journal and receipt. As described above, according to the present invention, both II and ECR! Input the coins collected from multiple departments in bulk, specify the denomination and quantity to be released for each exchange request, and release the exchanged coins each time the specification for one exchange request is completed. Since the money is released, the government can reduce the time needed for money exchange, instead of having to repeatedly insert money each time a money exchange is requested. In addition, since it is not necessary to manually separate the released amounts as in the past, it is possible to eliminate human errors.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an illustrative view showing the panel surface of the front operation section. FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing storage areas of the memory 9.
It is iI. FIG. 4 is an operation flow diagram showing the operation procedure of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the specific operation of one embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a coin discrimination device, 2 is a w411 circuit, and 3 is a coin recognition device.
is a CPU, 4 is a banknote discriminator, 5 is a banknote capture machine, 6
Reference numeral 1 indicates a banknote ejection machine, 7 a cylinder coin ejection machine, 9 a memory, 23 a group of denomination keys, 24 a group of numeric keys, and 31 a divided exchange key. Patent applicant: Tateishi Electric Co., Ltd. Figure 4

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A money receiving means for taking in inserted money, a money discharging means, a money data input means for inputting denomination data and quantity data of the money to be discharged from the money discharging means, the money data. A storage means for temporarily storing the input quantity data for each denomination according to the denomination data input by the input means, and each time the denomination data and the quantity data are input, the amount is stored as the total amount of the input coins. calculation means for calculating the remaining balance by subtracting from the sum; split exchange designation means for specifying split exchange; and the total amount of money input by the money data input means is the total amount of money input into the money importing means. and when the split exchange is specified, if the previous five determining means determines that it is within the range, it corresponds to the storage content of the storage means. both II devices, comprising a control means for discharging the coins from the coin discharging means.