Expandable medium processing device, medium processing method and financial self-service equipment

Abstract

The application provides a scalable medium processing device, a medium processing method and a financial self-service equipment, which comprises a machine core and a lower machine core which can be separated from each other, a total channel assembly, an expansion channel assembly and at least one expansion box. Part of the total channel assembly is arranged in the upper machine core, and the other part is arranged in the lower machine core. The upper machine core and the lower machine core are communicated through the total channel assembly. The expansion box is connected with the lower machine core through the expansion channel assembly. In the application, when the capacity is expanded, the whole device does not need to be reset, and the expansion can be completed by connecting the expansion box with the lower machine core through the expansion channel assembly, so that the design and modification costs of the device are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of financial self-service equipment technology, and in particular to an expandable media processing device, a media processing method, and a financial self-service device. Background Technology

[0002] Financial self-service terminals can be used independently in various densely populated locations, improving the convenience of financial transactions. Traditional financial self-service terminals consist of multiple modules that work together via transmission channels to transfer media such as banknotes between modules for deposits and withdrawals. However, when it comes to handling multiple denominations and large volumes of banknotes, especially when expanding the cash box, it becomes difficult. This requires a complete overhaul of the internal mechanism of the self-service terminal, leading to complex design and higher costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, embodiments of the present invention are proposed to provide an expandable media processing apparatus, media processing method and financial self-service equipment that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0004] This invention discloses an expandable media processing device, comprising: a separable upper mechanism and a lower mechanism, a main channel assembly, an expansion channel assembly, and at least one expansion box;

[0005] A portion of the main channel assembly is placed in the upper mechanism, and another portion is placed in the lower mechanism;

[0006] The upper movement and the lower movement are connected through the main channel assembly;

[0007] The expansion box is connected to the lower mechanism via the expansion channel assembly.

[0008] Optionally, the lower mechanism includes: at least one circulation box, at least one recycling box, and at least one inventory box;

[0009] The expansion box is arranged side by side with the circulation box, the recycling box, and the inventory box in a direction away from the circulation box.

[0010] Optionally, the expansion channel assembly includes a main expansion channel and secondary expansion channels connected to each of the expansion boxes.

[0011] The secondary expansion channel is connected to the main expansion channel, and the main expansion channel is connected to the lower mechanism.

[0012] Optionally, the lower mechanism includes: a main counting channel, the main counting channel including a first counting channel and a second counting channel connected to each other;

[0013] The main expansion channel is connected to the first inventory channel.

[0014] Optionally, the upper mechanism includes: a verification mechanism, a temporary storage channel, and a forgetting channel; the lower mechanism further includes: a circulation channel and a recycling channel; the total channel assembly includes a first main channel and a second main channel; the first main channel is placed in the upper mechanism; a portion of the second main channel is placed in the upper mechanism, and another portion is placed in the lower mechanism;

[0015] The first end of the first main channel is connected to the first end of the second main channel, the second end of the first main channel is connected to the first end of the verification mechanism, and the second end of the second main channel is connected to the second end of the verification mechanism.

[0016] The forgetting channel is connected to the first main channel;

[0017] The second inventory channel is connected to the forgotten channel;

[0018] The recycling channel is connected to the second main channel;

[0019] The circulation channel is connected to the second main channel;

[0020] The temporary storage channel is connected to the first main channel.

[0021] Optionally, the circulation box is connected to the circulation channel;

[0022] The recycling bin is connected to the recycling channel;

[0023] The inventory box is connected to the first inventory channel.

[0024] Optionally, the upper mechanism further includes: a media inlet / outlet mechanism, an output channel, a transmission channel, and an input channel; the media inlet / outlet mechanism includes a media inlet and a media outlet;

[0025] The first end of the output channel is connected to the first main channel and the transmission channel, and the second end of the output channel is connected to the medium outlet;

[0026] The first end of the input channel is connected to the second main channel, and the second end of the input channel is connected to the medium inlet.

[0027] Optionally, the upper mechanism further includes: a temporary storage mechanism and a forgotten box;

[0028] The temporary storage mechanism is connected to the temporary storage channel;

[0029] The forgetting box is connected to the forgetting channel.

[0030] The present invention also discloses a media processing method applied to the above-mentioned expandable media processing device, the method including at least media access, media inventory, and media recycling steps.

[0031] This invention also discloses a financial self-service terminal, including the expandable media processing device described above.

[0032] The embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0033] In this embodiment of the invention, the separable upper and lower chassis modularize the internal space of the device, facilitating expansion and access. A portion of the main channel assembly is housed in the upper chassis, and another portion in the lower chassis; the upper and lower chassis are connected via the main channel assembly, forming a complete media transmission path. The expansion box connects to the lower chassis via the expansion channel assembly, thus accessing the device's media transmission path. This eliminates the need for internal redesign during capacity expansion; capacity expansion is achieved simply by connecting to the lower chassis via the expansion channel assembly, improving the ease of expansion and reducing the cost of capacity expansion. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of a media processing device in related technologies;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of an expandable media processing device according to the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a deposit counting process in an embodiment of an expandable media processing device according to the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a deposit storage method in an embodiment of an expandable media processing device of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a withdrawal transaction in an embodiment of an expandable media processing device according to the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the expandable media processing device of the present invention during cash withdrawal from a counting box or expansion box;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the inventory process in an embodiment of an expandable media processing device of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the expandable media processing device of the present invention during the inventory of the expansion box;

[0042] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the inventory and recycling process in an embodiment of an expandable media processing device of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the expansion box during inventory and recycling in an embodiment of the expandable media processing device of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a forgotten recycling process in an embodiment of an expandable media processing device of the present invention.

[0045] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 10-Inlet / Outlet Mechanism; 20-Verification Mechanism; 30-Temporary Storage Mechanism; 40-Counting Box; 41-Circulation Box; 42-Recycling Box; 51-Circular Channel; 52-Common Channel; 411-Circulation Path; 421-Recycling Path; 60-Extension Reversing Mechanism; 90-Control Reversing Mechanism; 110-Media Inlet / Outlet Mechanism; 111-Media Inlet; 112-Media Outlet; 120-Verification Mechanism; 130-Temporary Storage Mechanism; 140-Forgot Box; 150-Counting Box; 160-Recycling Box; 170-Circulation Box; 190-Extension Box; 101-Input Channel; 102-Transmission Channel; 103-Output Channel; 800-Main Channel Assembly; 810-First Main Channel; 811-First Path; 812-Second Path; 813-Third Path; 820-Second Main Channel; 821-Fourth Path; 822-Fifth Path; 300 - Temporary storage channel; 400 - Forgotten channel; 500 - Total inventory channel; 501 - First inventory channel; 502 - Second inventory channel; 600 - Recycling channel; 700 - Circulation channel; 900 - Extension channel component; 901 - Main extension channel; 902 - Secondary extension channel. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0047] Reference Figure 1 The diagram shows a structural diagram of an embodiment of a media processing device in the related art.

[0048] The media processing device includes a counting box 40, a recycling box 42, and multiple circulation boxes 41 arranged side-by-side at the bottom of the device, and a banknote inlet / outlet mechanism 10, a banknote verification mechanism 20, a temporary storage mechanism 30, a forgotten box 70, and a ring channel 51 centrally arranged at the top of the device. The banknote verification mechanism 20 is located in the ring channel 51. The banknote inlet / outlet mechanism 10 and the temporary storage mechanism 30 are connected to the ring channel 51 via their respective transport paths. Each circulation box 41 is connected to the ring channel 51 via its respective circulation path 411. The counting box 40, the forgotten box 70, and the recycling box 42 are connected to the ring channel 51 via a common channel 52.

[0049] This configuration places the circular channel 51, the common channel 52, the banknote inlet / outlet mechanism 10 and its channel, the banknote verification mechanism 20, the temporary storage mechanism 30 and its channel, and the forgotten box 70 and its channel on the upper part of the mechanism, while placing each circulating banknote box 41, the return box 42, and the counting box 40 on the lower part. When it is necessary to accommodate multiple denominations and large volumes of banknotes, expanding the banknote boxes becomes difficult, requiring modifications to the entire internal mechanism of the device, resulting in a complex design and higher costs. In particular, maintaining the banknote counting function between banknote boxes after expanding the banknote boxes becomes even more challenging.

[0050] Reference Figure 2 The diagram shows a structural diagram of an embodiment of an expandable media processing device according to the present invention, which may specifically include: a separable upper core and a lower core, a main channel assembly 800, an expansion channel assembly 900, and at least one expansion box 190.

[0051] A portion of the main channel assembly is placed in the upper mechanism, and another portion is placed in the lower mechanism;

[0052] The upper movement and the lower movement are connected through the main channel assembly;

[0053] The expansion box is connected to the lower mechanism via the expansion channel assembly.

[0054] In practice, the upper and lower mechanisms are separable, and the components within them are not rigidly connected, facilitating maintenance and expansion. The main channel assembly serves as the primary transmission channel for media transfer within the device. Components in the upper and lower mechanisms connect to the main channel assembly via corresponding channels to achieve their respective media processing functions. Therefore, a portion of the main channel assembly is housed in the upper mechanism, and the other portion in the lower mechanism, with the upper and lower mechanisms connected through the main channel assembly.

[0055] The expansion box 190 is used to increase the capacity of the medium, the interface area, and the type of medium of the device. The expansion box 190 is connected to the lower mechanism through the expansion channel assembly 900, so that when the device needs to be expanded, the expansion box 190 can be connected to the lower mechanism without modifying the upper and lower mechanisms, thus improving the convenience of expansion and reducing the cost of expansion.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower movement includes: at least one circulation box 170, at least one recycling box 160 and at least one counting box 150;

[0057] The expansion box is arranged side by side with the circulation box, the recycling box and the inventory box in a direction away from the circulation box.

[0058] In practical applications, the circulation box 170 is used to collect and send out media according to the type of media; the recycling box 160 is used to collect unqualified media; the counting box 150 is used to replenish media to the circulation box 170 or to recycle media that have overflowed from the circulation box 170. In addition, the counting box 150 can also be used to count and sort the banknotes in each circulation box 170.

[0059] The expandable media processing device of this invention includes at least one inventory box 150, at least one recycling box 160, and at least one circulation box 170; for example... Figure 2 As shown, the device includes a counting tank 150, a recycling tank 160, three circulation tanks 170, and two expansion tanks 190. The expansion tanks 190 are arranged side-by-side with the circulation tanks 170, recycling tanks 160, and counting tanks 150 in a direction away from the circulation tanks 170. Furthermore, the expansion tanks 190, circulation tanks 170, recycling tanks 160, and counting tanks 150 are arranged sequentially along the horizontal direction of the lower mechanism. In addition, the media inlet and outlet directions of each expansion tank 190, circulation tank 170, recycling tank 160, and counting tank 150 are all located on the same side of the tank body along the media movement direction. Therefore, the tanks can be arranged closely together, which is beneficial for the miniaturization of the expandable media processing device.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the expansion channel assembly 900 includes a main expansion channel 901 and secondary expansion channels 902 connected to each of the expansion boxes 190 respectively;

[0061] The secondary expansion channel 902 is connected to the main expansion channel 901, and the main expansion channel 901 is connected to the lower mechanism.

[0062] The expansion channel assembly consists of two parts: a main expansion channel 901 and a secondary expansion channel 902. The main expansion channel 901 is connected to the lower mechanism, and one end of the secondary expansion channel 902 is connected to one end of the main expansion channel 901. The other end of each secondary expansion channel is then connected to the corresponding expansion box, allowing the expansion box 190 to be connected to the device, fulfilling the expansion requirements without requiring any modifications to the device. This facilitates expansion and reduces the cost of expansion.

[0063] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower movement includes: a main counting channel, the main counting channel including a first counting channel 501 and a second counting channel 502 connected to each other;

[0064] The main expansion channel 901 is connected to the first inventory channel 501.

[0065] The lower movement includes a main counting channel 500, which consists of a first counting channel 501 and a second counting channel 502 connected to each other. A main expansion channel 901 connects to the first counting channel 501 to access the lower movement. The other end of the main expansion channel 900 is located between the first counting channel 501 and the second main channel 502. That is, the expansion box 190 is connected to the first counting channel 501 and the second counting channel 502 via the secondary expansion channel 902 and the main expansion channel 901.

[0066] In addition, in order to control the expansion box, an expansion reversing structure 60 can be set at the connection point of each secondary expansion channel 902 to the main expansion channel 901 and at the connection point of the main expansion channel 901 to the first inventory channel 501 to control the media entry and exit of the expansion box 190.

[0067] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper mechanism includes: a verification mechanism 120, a temporary storage channel 300, and a forgetting channel 400; the lower mechanism further includes: a circulation channel 700 and a recycling channel 600; the total channel assembly includes a first main channel 810 and a second main channel 820; the first main channel 810 is placed in the upper mechanism; a portion of the second main channel 820 is placed in the upper mechanism, and another portion is placed in the lower mechanism;

[0068] The first end of the first main channel 810 is connected to the first end of the second main channel 820, the second end of the first main channel 810 is connected to the first end of the verification mechanism 120, and the second end of the second main channel 820 is connected to the second end of the verification mechanism.

[0069] The forgetting channel 400 is connected to the first main channel 810;

[0070] The second inventory channel 502 is connected to the forgotten channel 400;

[0071] The recycling channel 400 is connected to the second main channel 820;

[0072] The circulation channel 700 is connected to the second main channel 820;

[0073] The temporary storage channel 300 is connected to the first main channel 820.

[0074] In practical applications, the verification agency 120 is used to determine the authenticity of the medium, including its face value, type, authenticity, and condition. The condition of the medium includes its damage, age, and version. When a medium is determined to be genuine, it is categorized into rejected and normal currency based on the condition determined by the verification agency 120. Mediums that do not meet the requirements for damage, age, and version are deemed unsuitable for circulation and are classified as rejected. Mediums that meet the requirements for damage, age, and version and are suitable for continued circulation are classified as normal currency (normal currency is also known as qualified medium, while rejected and counterfeit currency is also known as unqualified medium).

[0075] The main channel assembly 800 includes a first main channel 810 and a second main channel 820, with the first ends of the first main channel 810 and the second main channel 820 interconnected. The second ends of the first main channel 810 and the second main channel 820 are respectively connected to the two ends of the verification mechanism 120. A temporary storage channel 300 is connected at one end to the first main channel 810. A forgetting channel 400 is connected at one end to the first main channel 810. The main inventory channel 500 is connected to the other end of the forgetting channel 400; specifically, the second inventory channel 502 in the main inventory channel 500 is connected to the forgetting channel 400. A retrieval channel 600 is connected at one end to the second main channel 820, and a circulation channel 700 is connected at one end to the second main channel 820, wherein the retrieval channel 600 is located between the main inventory channel 500 and the circulation channel 700.

[0076] Furthermore, to more clearly illustrate the paths of the main channel assembly in this embodiment of the invention, the first main channel 810 is divided into a first path 811, a second path 812, and a third path 813; the second main channel 820 is divided into a fourth path 821 and a fifth path 822. The first main channel 810 includes the first path 811, the second path 812, and the third path 813 connected sequentially from the end away from the banknote verification mechanism 120 to the end near the banknote verification mechanism 120. The second main channel 820 includes the fourth path 821 and the fifth path 822 connected sequentially from the end near the banknote verification mechanism 120 to the end away from the banknote verification mechanism 120. The ends of the first path 811 and the fifth path 822 are connected and intersect at the recycling channel 600. The first path 811, the second path 812, the third path 813, the fourth path 821, the fifth path 822, and the banknote verification mechanism 120 together form interconnected paths.

[0077] Furthermore, the first end of the temporary storage channel 300 intersects with the first path 811 and the second path 812. A control reversing mechanism 90 is provided at the intersection to allow the second path 812 to selectively connect with either the first path 811 or the temporary storage channel 300. The temporary storage channel 300 is connected to the first main channel 810; on the first main channel 810, the connection point between the temporary storage channel 300 and the first main channel 810 is located between the connection point between the output channel 103 and the first main channel 810 and the connection point between the forgetting channel 400 and the first main channel 810. The first end of the forgetting channel 400 intersects with the first path 811 and the second path 812. A control reversing mechanism 90 is provided at the intersection to allow the second path 812 to selectively connect with either the forgetting channel 400 or the first path 811. A reversing mechanism 90 is provided at the intersection of one end of the inventory channel and the forgetting channel to connect or disconnect the forgetting channel 400. The first end of the recycling channel 600 intersects with the fifth path 822. A control reversing mechanism 90 is provided at the intersection to connect or disconnect the fifth path 822 from the recycling channel 600. The circulation channel 700 intersects with the fifth path 822 of the second main channel 820. A control reversing mechanism 90 is provided at the intersection of each circulation channel 700 and the fifth path 822 to connect or disconnect the fifth path 822 from the circulation box 170.

[0078] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention

[0079] The circulation box 170 is connected to the circulation channel 700;

[0080] The recycling bin 160 is connected to the recycling channel 600;

[0081] The inventory box 150 is connected to the first inventory channel 501.

[0082] The other end of the circulation channel 700 is connected to the circulation box 170. The other end of the recycling channel 600 is connected to the recycling box 160. The first inventory channel 501 is connected to the inventory box 150 to realize the control of the circulation box, the recycling box, and the inventory box.

[0083] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper mechanism further includes: a media inlet / outlet mechanism 110, an output channel 103, a transmission channel 102, and an input channel 101; the media inlet / outlet mechanism 110 includes a media inlet 111 and a media outlet 112;

[0084] The first end of the output channel 103 is connected to the first main channel 810 and the transmission channel 102, and the second end of the output channel 103 is connected to the medium outlet 112.

[0085] The first end of the input channel 101 is connected to the second main channel 820, and the second end of the input channel 101 is connected to the medium inlet 111.

[0086] The media inlet / outlet mechanism 110 includes a media inlet 111 and a media outlet 112. The media inlet 111 is connected to the second main channel 820 via an input channel 101; the media outlet 112 is connected to the first main channel 810 via an output channel 103. Further, the output channel 103 is connected to the first main channel 810; on the first main channel 810, the connection point between the output channel 103 and the first main channel 810 is located between the connection point between the forgetting channel 400 and the first main channel 810 and the second end of the first main channel 810. The input channel 101 is connected to the second main channel 820; on the second main channel 820, the connection point between the input channel 101 and the second main channel 820 is located between the connection point between the recycling channel 600 and the second main channel 820 and the second end of the second main channel 820, and the connection point between the input channel 101 and the second main channel 820 is located between the connection point between the circulation channel 700 and the second main channel 820 and the second end of the second main channel 820. The two ends of the transmission channel 102 are connected to the second main channel 820 and the output channel 103, respectively. The connection point between the transmission channel 102 and the second main channel 820 is located between the connection point between the input channel 101 and the second main channel 820 and the second end of the second main channel.

[0087] The input channel 101 has three intersections: the first end intersects with the fourth path 821 and the fifth path 822. A control reversing mechanism 90 is provided at the intersection to allow the fourth path 821 to selectively connect with either the input channel 101 or the fifth path 822. The transmission channel 102 intersects with the fourth path 821. A control reversing mechanism 90 is provided at the intersection to allow the fourth path 821 to selectively connect with either the transmission channel 102 in the direction closer to or farther from the verification mechanism 120. The output channel 103 connects with the first main channel 810 and the medium outlet 112. The second path 812 intersects with the third path 813 and the output channel 103. A control reversing mechanism 90 is provided at the intersection to allow the third path 813 to selectively connect with either the second path 812 or the output channel 103.

[0088] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper mechanism further includes: a temporary storage mechanism 130 and a forgetting box 140;

[0089] The temporary storage mechanism 130 is connected to the temporary storage channel 300;

[0090] The forgetting box 140 is connected to the forgetting channel 400.

[0091] Temporary storage mechanism 130 is used to temporarily store media and is connected to temporary storage channel 300 to access main channel assembly 800. Forgot box is used to store media for retrieval after forgetting and is connected to forget channel 400 to access main channel assembly 800.

[0092] In this embodiment of the invention, the separable upper and lower chassis modularize the internal space of the device, facilitating expansion and access. A portion of the main channel assembly is housed in the upper chassis, and another portion in the lower chassis; the upper and lower chassis are connected via the main channel assembly, forming a complete media transmission path. The expansion box connects to the lower chassis via the expansion channel assembly, thus accessing the device's media transmission path. This eliminates the need for internal redesign during capacity expansion; capacity expansion is achieved simply by connecting to the lower chassis via the expansion channel assembly, improving the ease of expansion and reducing the cost of capacity expansion.

[0093] The present invention also discloses a media processing method applied to the above-mentioned expandable media processing device, the method including at least media access, media inventory, and media recycling steps.

[0094] Specifically, the media access includes: deposit counting, deposit collection, withdrawal transactions, and withdrawal steps from the inventory box or expansion box; media counting includes: counting processing and expansion box counting processing steps; media recycling includes: counting recycling, forgotten recycling, and expansion box counting recycling steps. These steps are described below.

[0095] For the steps of counting deposits, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 This diagram illustrates a deposit counting process in an embodiment of an expandable media processing device according to the present invention (the arrows and thick solid lines in the diagram represent the movement path of the media).

[0096] When a user places a medium at the medium inlet / outlet mechanism 110, the corresponding reversing mechanism 90 is first controlled to connect the coin dispensing path 101 with the second main channel 820. The medium at the medium inlet / outlet mechanism 110 is fed one bill at a time from the medium inlet 111 into the input channel 101, and after passing through the fourth path 821, it moves to the banknote verification mechanism 120. The banknote verification mechanism 120 identifies the authenticity, type, and state of the medium. After passing through the banknote verification mechanism 120, the identified medium is input into the third path 813. Based on the judgment result of the banknote verification mechanism 120, when the banknote verification mechanism 120 determines that the medium is qualified, the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 is controlled to connect the third path 813 with the second path 812, and the second path 812 with the temporary storage channel 300. The medium is then sent to the temporary storage mechanism 130 via the second path 812 and the temporary storage channel 300. When the banknote verification mechanism 120… When the medium is determined to be unqualified, the corresponding reversing mechanism 90 is controlled to connect the third path 813 with the output channel 103. The unqualified medium is sent back to the medium entry / exit mechanism 110 through the output channel 103 and returned to the user.

[0097] For the steps of deposit collection, please refer to... Figure 4 The diagram illustrates a deposit storage procedure of an embodiment of the expandable media processing device of the present invention (the arrows and thick solid lines in the diagram represent the movement path of the media).

[0098] When a user enters information to confirm a deposit transaction, the corresponding control switching mechanism 90 connects the temporary storage channel 300 to the second path 812, the second path 812 to the third path 813, and the fourth path 821 to itself (the fourth path 821 is disconnected from the transmission channel 102 and the output channel 101). The fifth path 822 is connected to the circulation channel 700 between itself and the corresponding circulation box 170. The medium temporarily stored in the temporary storage mechanism 130 is transported to the temporary storage channel 300 and, after passing through the second path 812 and the third path 813, is again judged by the verification mechanism 120. Based on the judgment result of the verification mechanism 120, when the verification mechanism 120 determines that the medium is qualified, the medium enters the corresponding circulation box 170 after passing through the fourth path 821, the fifth path 822, and the circulation channel 700. In the middle; when the banknote verification mechanism 120 determines that the medium is unqualified, it controls the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 to connect the fifth path 822 with the recycling channel 600, and the medium is transported to the recycling box 160 through the fourth path 821, the fifth path 822 and the recycling channel 600.

[0099] When a user enters information to cancel a deposit transaction, the corresponding control switching mechanism 90 is controlled to connect the temporary storage channel 300 with the second path 812, and the second path 812 with the output channel 103. The medium temporarily stored in the temporary storage mechanism 130 is transported to the temporary storage channel 300, and then through the second path 812 and the output channel 103 to the medium in / out mechanism 110, and returned to the user.

[0100] For withdrawal transaction steps, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 The diagram illustrates a withdrawal transaction using an embodiment of the scalable media processing device of the present invention (the arrows and thick solid lines in the diagram represent the movement path of the media).

[0101] When a user withdraws cash, the corresponding channel reversing mechanism 90 is first controlled to connect the circulation channel 700 of the circulation box 170 (which needs to send out the medium) with the fifth path 822, while the fourth path 821 is itself connected (the fourth path 821 is disconnected from the transmission channel 102 and the input channel 101). The medium enters the fifth path 822 from the circulation box 170 via the corresponding circulation channel 700, and then is sent to the verification mechanism 120 for judgment via the fourth path 821. Based on the judgment result of the verification mechanism 120, when the verification mechanism 120 determines that the medium is qualified, the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 is controlled to connect the third path 813 with... When the output channel 103 is connected, the medium is transported to the medium in / out mechanism 110 via the third path 813 and the output channel 103, waiting for the user to take it away. When the verification mechanism 120 determines that the medium is unqualified, it controls the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 to connect the third path 813 with the second path 812, connect the second path 812 itself (the second path 812 is disconnected from the temporary storage channel 300), connect the second path 812 with the first path 811, and connect the first path 811 with the recycling channel 600. The medium is then transported to the recycling box 160 for storage via the third path 813, the second path 812, the first path 811, and the recycling channel 600.

[0102] For instructions on withdrawing cash from the cash box or expansion box, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 The diagram illustrates a schematic of a cash withdrawal from a counting box or expansion box according to an embodiment of the expandable media processing device of the present invention (the arrows and thick solid lines in the diagram indicate the movement path of the media).

[0103] First, control the corresponding expansion switching mechanism 60 or control switching mechanism 90 to connect the expansion box 190 with the secondary expansion channel 902 and the main expansion channel 901, or connect the inventory channel 500 with the forgetting channel 400. The forgetting channel 400 is connected to the second path 812 and the third path 813. The media in the inventory box 150 enters the forgetting channel 400, the second path 812, and the third path 813 through the inventory channel 500 and is then sent to the verification mechanism 120. According to the judgment result of the verification mechanism 120, when the verification mechanism 120 determines that the media is qualified, it controls the corresponding control switching mechanism 90 to connect the fourth path 821 with the transmission channel 102. The media enters the media entry / exit mechanism 110 through the fourth path 821 and the transmission channel 102, waiting for the user to take it away. When the verification mechanism 120 determines that the media is unqualified, it controls the corresponding control switching mechanism 90 to disconnect the fourth path 821 from the transmission channel 102. The input channel 101 is disconnected, and the fifth path 822 is connected to the recycling channel 600. The medium is sent to the recycling bin 160 for storage through the fourth path 821, the fifth path 822, and the recycling channel 600.

[0104] The inventory processing steps can be referred to Figure 7 The diagram shows a schematic of the inventory process in an embodiment of the expandable media processing device of the present invention (the arrows and thick solid lines in the diagram represent the movement path of the media).

[0105] First, the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 is controlled to connect the circulation channel 700 of the set circulation box 170 with the fifth path 822, and the fifth path 822 with the fourth path 821. The medium in the circulation box 170 enters the fifth path 822 and the fourth path 821 through the circulation channel 700 and is then sent to the verification mechanism 120. According to the judgment result of the verification mechanism 120, when the verification mechanism 120 determines that the medium is qualified, the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 is controlled to connect the third path 813 with the second path 812, the second path 812 with the forgetting channel 400, and the forgetting channel 400 with the counting channel 500. The medium is then transported along the third path 813, the second path 812, the forgetting channel 400, and the counting channel 500 to the counting box 150 for storage. When the verification mechanism 120 determines that the medium is unqualified, the corresponding reversing mechanism 90 is controlled to connect the second path 812 with the first path 811, and the first path 811 with the first path 812. Connected to the recycling channel 600, the medium is transported along the third path 813, the second path 812, the first path 811, and the recycling channel 600 to the recycling bin 160 for storage. During the above inventory process, the medium is always kept in accordance with the following procedures within the first main channel 810 and the first main channel 820. Figure 3As shown, the media moves sequentially in a counter-clockwise direction. Even if the media is judged to be unqualified, it will still move sequentially from the first main channel 810 and the first main channel 820 to the recycling bin 160, thus achieving high inventory processing efficiency.

[0106] The steps for checking the expansion boxes can be found in [reference]. Figure 8 The diagram shows an embodiment of the expandable media processing device of the present invention during the inventory of the expansion box (the arrows and thick solid lines in the figure indicate the movement path of the media).

[0107] Controlling the corresponding expansion reversing mechanism 60 and control reversing mechanism 90 connects the expansion box 190, secondary expansion channel 902, and main expansion channel 901. The inventory main channel 500 connects to the forgetting channel 400, the forgetting channel 400 connects to the second path 812, and the second path itself is connected (the second channel 812 is disconnected from the temporary storage channel 300). The second path 812 connects to the third path 813. The media in the expansion box 190 sequentially passes through the secondary expansion channel 902, main expansion channel 901, and inventory channel 500 before entering the forgetting channel 400, the second path 812, and the third path 813, and is then sent to the verification mechanism 120. The verification mechanism 120 then... The type and state of the medium are determined. Based on the determination result of the verification mechanism 120, when the verification mechanism 120 determines that the medium is qualified, it controls the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 to connect the second path 812 and the third path 813, and controls the fifth path 822 to connect with the corresponding circulation channel 700 according to the type of medium. The medium is then transported to the corresponding circulation box 170 through the fourth path 821, the fifth path 822, and the corresponding circulation channel 700. Through this inventory process, the medium output from the inventory box 150 does not need to be stored in the temporary storage mechanism 130 and can be directly allocated to the corresponding circulation box 170, thus achieving high filling efficiency.

[0108] The inventory and recycling steps can be referred to Figure 9 The diagram illustrates a schematic representation of an embodiment of the expandable media processing device of the present invention during inventory and recycling (the arrows and thick solid lines in the diagram represent the movement path of the media).

[0109] First, the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 is controlled to connect the main inventory channel 500 with the forgetting channel 400, the forgetting channel 400 with the second path 812, and the second path itself is connected (the second path 812 is disconnected from the temporary storage channel 300). The second path 812 is connected with the third path 813. The media in the inventory box 150 enters the forgetting channel 400, the second path 812, and the third path 813 through the main inventory channel 500 and is then sent to the verification mechanism 120. The verification mechanism 120 determines the type and state of the media. Based on the determination result of the verification mechanism 120, when the verification mechanism 120 determines that the media is qualified, the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 is controlled to connect the second path 812 with the third path 813, and the fifth path 822 is controlled to connect with the corresponding circulation channel 700 according to the type of media. The media is then transported to the corresponding circulation box 170 through the fourth path 821, the fifth path 822, and the corresponding circulation channel 700. When the verification mechanism 120 determines that the medium is unqualified, it controls the corresponding reversing mechanism 90 to connect the fifth path 822 with the recycling channel 600. The medium is then transported to the recycling bin 160 via the fourth path 821, the fifth path 822, and the recycling channel 600. Since the fifth path 822 extends along the multiple circulation bins 170 and the recycling bin 160, qualified media are directly sent to the corresponding circulation bin 170, while unqualified media are directly sent to the recycling bin 160.

[0110] For the steps of inventorying and recycling the expansion box, please refer to... Figure 10 The diagram shows a schematic of the expansion box during inventory and recycling of an embodiment of the expandable media processing device of the present invention (the arrows and thick solid lines in the diagram indicate the movement path of the media).

[0111] First, the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 is controlled to connect the circulation channel 700 corresponding to the set circulation box 170 with the fifth path 822, and the fifth path 822 with the fourth path 821. The medium in the circulation box 170 enters the fifth path 822 and the fourth path 821 through the circulation channel 700 and is then sent to the verification mechanism 120. According to the judgment result of the verification mechanism 120, when the verification mechanism 120 determines that the medium is qualified, the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 is controlled to connect the third path 813 with the second path 812, the second path 812 with the forgetting channel 400, and the forgetting channel 400 with the total inventory channel 500. The main inventory channel 500 is connected to the main expansion channel 901, which in turn is connected to the secondary expansion channel 902. The secondary expansion channel 902 is connected to the expansion box 190. The media is transported along the third path 813, the second path 812, the forgotten channel 400, and the main inventory channel 500 to the expansion box 190 for storage. When the verification mechanism 120 determines that the media is unqualified, it controls the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 to connect the second path 812 to the first path 811 and the first path 811 to the recycling channel 600. The media is then transported along the third path 813, the second path 812, the first path 811, and the recycling channel 600 to the recycling box 160 for storage. During the above inventory process, the media in the main channel 800 always follows the... Figure 10 As shown, the media moves sequentially in a counter-clockwise direction. Even if the media is judged to be unqualified, it will still move sequentially from the main channel 300 to the recycling bin 160, thus achieving high inventory processing efficiency.

[0112] For forgotten recycling steps, please refer to... Figure 10 The diagram illustrates a forgotten recovery process in an embodiment of an scalable media processing device according to the present invention (the arrows and thick solid lines in the diagram represent the movement path of the media).

[0113] First, the corresponding control switching mechanism 90 is controlled to connect the input channel 101 to the fourth path 821, disconnect the transmission channel 102 from the fourth path 821, connect the third path 813 to the second path 812, disconnect the temporary storage channel 300 from the second path 812, connect the second path 812 to the forgetting channel 400, and disconnect the total inventory channel 500 from the forgetting channel 400. The medium enters the verification mechanism 120 from the medium entry and exit structure 110 through the input channel 101 and the fourth path 821. After the verification mechanism 120 records the medium information, the unprocessed medium enters the forgetting box 140 after passing through the third path 813, the second path 812, and the forgetting channel 400.

[0114] Furthermore, the media that has passed through the verification mechanism 120 during the aforementioned forgotten retrieval process can also be stored in the retrieval box 160. Specifically, when the forgotten retrieval action is initiated, the corresponding control reversing mechanism 90 is first controlled to connect the input channel 101 to the fourth path 821, disconnect the transmission channel 102 from the fourth path, connect the third path 813 to the second path 812, disconnect the temporary storage channel 300 from the second path 812, connect the second path 812 to the first path 8110, and connect the first path 811 to the retrieval channel 500. The media enters the verification mechanism 120 from the media entry / exit structure 110, passing through the input channel 101 and the fourth path 821 in sequence. After the verification mechanism 120 records the media information, the media passes through the third path 813, the second path 812, the first path 811, and the retrieval path 500 in sequence before entering the retrieval box 160.

[0115] This invention also discloses a financial self-service terminal, including the expandable media processing device described above.

[0116] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0117] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of the present invention can be provided as methods, apparatus, or computer program products. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention can take the form of entirely hardware embodiments, entirely software embodiments, or embodiments combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention can take the form of computer program products implemented on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0118] This invention is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, terminal devices (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing terminal device to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing terminal device, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0119] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing terminal device to operate in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0120] These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing terminal equipment, causing a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable terminal equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable terminal equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0121] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0122] Finally, it should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or terminal device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or terminal device. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or terminal device that includes said element.

[0123] The above provides a detailed description of the expandable media processing device, media processing method, and financial self-service equipment provided by the present invention. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of the present invention. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Claims

1. An expandable media processing device, characterized in that, include: Separable upper and lower mechanisms, main channel assembly, expansion channel assembly, and at least one expansion box, wherein the lower mechanism includes a main channel; A portion of the main channel assembly is placed in the upper mechanism, and another portion is placed in the lower mechanism; The upper movement and the lower movement are connected through the main channel assembly; The expansion box is connected to the lower mechanism via the expansion channel assembly; the expansion channel assembly includes a main expansion channel and a secondary expansion channel; the secondary expansion channel is connected to the main expansion channel via an expansion reversing structure. The main inventory channel includes a first inventory channel and a second inventory channel that are interconnected; the main expansion channel is connected to the first inventory channel, and the main expansion channel is connected to the first inventory channel through an expansion reversing structure.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower mechanism includes: at least one circulation box, at least one recycling box, and at least one inventory box; The expansion box is arranged side by side with the circulation box, the recycling box and the inventory box in a direction away from the circulation box.

3. The apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The expansion channel assembly includes a main expansion channel and secondary expansion channels connected to each of the expansion boxes. The secondary expansion channel is connected to the main expansion channel, and the main expansion channel is connected to the lower mechanism.

4. The apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper mechanism includes: a verification mechanism, a temporary storage channel, and a forgetting channel; the lower mechanism also includes: a circulation channel and a recycling channel; the total channel assembly includes a first main channel and a second main channel; the first main channel is placed in the upper mechanism; a portion of the second main channel is placed in the upper mechanism, and another portion is placed in the lower mechanism; The first end of the first main channel is connected to the first end of the second main channel, the second end of the first main channel is connected to the first end of the verification mechanism, and the second end of the second main channel is connected to the second end of the verification mechanism. The forgetting channel is connected to the first main channel; The second inventory channel is connected to the forgotten channel; The recycling channel is connected to the second main channel; The circulation channel is connected to the second main channel; The temporary storage channel is connected to the first main channel.

5. The apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The circulation box is connected to the circulation channel; The recycling bin is connected to the recycling channel; The inventory box is connected to the first inventory channel.

6. The apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper mechanism also includes: an output channel, a transmission channel, an input channel, and a media inlet / outlet mechanism; the media inlet / outlet mechanism includes a media inlet and a media outlet. The first end of the output channel is connected to the first main channel and the transmission channel, and the second end of the output channel is connected to the medium outlet; The first end of the input channel is connected to the second main channel, and the second end of the input channel is connected to the medium inlet.

7. The apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper mechanism also includes: a media inlet / outlet mechanism, a temporary storage mechanism, and a forget-me-not box; The temporary storage mechanism is connected to the temporary storage channel; The forgetting box is connected to the forgetting channel.

8. A media processing method applied to the expandable media processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The method includes at least the steps of media access, media inventory, and media recycling.

9. A financial self-service terminal, characterized in that, Includes the expandable media processing apparatus as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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