Device for exchanging first currency and second currency

Abstract

The invention provides an exchange device for a first currency and a second currency, wherein the exchange device has a function of identifying exchange implementers. This exchange device (1) for a first currency (G) and a second currency (C) is provided with: a second currency insertion port (211), the first currency (G) having a color or display on the outer surface thereof indicating value; a second-type currency reading unit (2160) that acquires authenticity information and second-type currency information of a second-type currency inserted from the second-type currency insertion port (211); a second currency insertion amount display unit (232) that displays the amount of the second currency acquired by the second currency reading unit (2160); a first-type currency storage unit (215) that stores the first-type currency (G) by type; a first-type currency payment unit (216) that pays, from the first-type currency storage unit (215), a first-type currency (G) corresponding to the amount of the second-type currency acquired by the second-type currency reading unit (2160); a take-out unit (217) for placing the paid first currency (G); and a user identification unit (22) that identifies a redeemer.

Description

[0001] Divisional application

[0002] This application is a divisional application of the Chinese patent application with the application date of June 18, 2019, application number 2019800403450, and invention name "Device for exchanging a first currency with a second currency".

[0003] Cross-references of related applications

[0004] This application claims the rights of patent application No. 2018-128619 filed in Japan on June 18, 2018, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0005] The present invention relates to a device for exchanging a first currency with a second currency. Background Art

[0006] Many table games are played in casinos, such as card games. In casinos, the first currency is used as the second currency for such games. The exchange of the first currency and the second currency is performed in person at a designated exchange point or game table in the casino by the exchange manager or the dealer in charge of the game table.

[0007] On the other hand, there is proposed an automatic exchange device for a first currency and a second currency used in a gaming facility. In the automatic purchase device for a prize first currency described in Patent Document 1, the inserted prize first currency is automatically sorted.

[0008] Prior art literature

[0009] Patent Literature

[0010] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 2689054

[0011] Casinos are also required to introduce a device for exchanging the first currency and the second currency that can be operated without an operator, but the prior art device for exchanging the first currency and the second currency has the following problem: since it is impossible to identify the person who performs the exchange, it is impossible to obtain the implementation information of the exchange performed by customers who are suspected of cheating and have obtained a large amount of the first currency. Summary of the invention

[0012] The present invention has been developed in view of the above-mentioned situation, and provides an exchange device for a first currency and a second currency having a function of identifying a person who performs exchange.

[0013] In order to solve the above problems, in the first currency and the second currency exchange device of the present invention,

[0014] The first currency had a color or display on its outer surface that indicated its value.

[0015] The switching device has:

[0016] Second currency slot;

[0017] a second currency reading unit for acquiring authenticity information and second currency information of the second currency inserted from the second currency insertion port;

[0018] inserting a second currency amount display unit, which displays the amount of the second currency obtained by the second currency reading unit;

[0019] A first type of currency safekeeping department, which keeps the first type of currency by type;

[0020] a first currency payment section that pays out the first currency corresponding to the amount of the second currency acquired by the second currency reading section from the first currency storage section; and

[0021] A withdrawal portion is used to place the first currency of the payment.

[0022] Furthermore, the exchange device includes a user identification unit for identifying a person who performs exchange.

[0023] Furthermore, the user identification unit may also have the following function: when executing the exchange, a camera is used to capture the exchange implementer, and a facial image of the exchange implementer is extracted and identified from the captured camera image.

[0024] Furthermore, the exchange device may include a user ID information input unit for inputting ID information of the exchange implementer, and the user identification unit may include a function of identifying the exchange implementer based on the exchange implementer information acquired by the user ID information input unit.

[0025] Furthermore, the user ID information input unit may be configured to acquire the information of the exchange implementer through a membership card.

[0026] Furthermore, the exchange device may include a user management unit configured to store information on the number of times or amount of exchange performed by a specific user identified by the user identification unit within a predetermined period in a database.

[0027] Furthermore, the user management unit may be configured to give points or membership levels to the user under predetermined conditions and output the points or membership levels.

[0028] Furthermore, the user management unit may have a configuration capable of setting a predetermined exchange rate for each of the users under predetermined conditions.

[0029] Furthermore, the exchange device may also include: a second currency custody unit, which custody the second currency by type; and a second currency holding unit, which temporarily holds the second currency inserted from the insertion port; and the second currency holding unit may also have the following function: when performing the exchange, the inserted second currency is moved to the second currency custody unit by type.

[0030] Furthermore, the first currency payment unit may also have a function of paying the first currency individually or in batches.

[0031] Furthermore, the first currency has a built-in wireless tag storing the first currency information, and the exchange device may also include: a wireless tag reading unit, which reads the wireless tag of the first currency placed on the withdrawal unit, thereby obtaining the first currency information of the first currency; a determination unit, which determines whether there is any abnormality in the first currency information of the first currency obtained by the wireless tag reading unit; and a control unit, which is set to be able to withdraw the first currency from the withdrawal unit when the determination unit determines that there is no abnormality.

[0032] Furthermore, the removal unit may include an openable and closable door, and may include a function of closing the door during determination by the determination unit and opening the door when the determination unit determines that there is no abnormality.

[0033] Furthermore, the exchange device may include an appearance inspection unit that inspects the appearance of the first type of currency placed in the withdrawal unit.

[0034] Furthermore, the exchange device includes an appearance inspection unit, which inspects the appearance of the first currency placed in the withdrawal unit, and the appearance inspection unit optically grasps the number or value of the first currency placed in the withdrawal unit. The judgment unit has the following structure: compares and judges the first currency information of the first currency obtained from the wireless tag reading unit and the number or value of the first currency obtained from the appearance inspection unit, and when the two are consistent, judges that there is no abnormality in the first currency placed in the withdrawal unit.

[0035] Furthermore, the first currency has the following structure: by setting it as a multi-layer structure, a stripe pattern in the stacking direction is formed on the side, and the type of the first currency can be determined by the colored layer, wherein the multi-layer structure is a stack of multiple plastic layers of different colors, at least with a colored layer in the middle, and white layers or light-colored layers are stacked on both sides of the middle colored layer. The appearance inspection part can also be constructed as: the number or value of the first currency can be grasped by the colored layer.

[0036] In another embodiment of the present invention, in the device for exchanging a first currency and a second currency,

[0037] The first currency has a wireless tag with information of the first currency stored therein, and has a color or display indicating the value on the outer surface, and the exchange device has:

[0038] an insertion port, which allows the first currency to pass through;

[0039] a wireless tag reading unit that reads the wireless tag of the first currency inserted from the insertion port, thereby acquiring first currency information of the first currency;

[0040] a determination unit configured to determine whether the first currency information of the first currency acquired by the wireless tag reading unit has any abnormality;

[0041] an insertion amount display unit for displaying the amount of the first currency determined by the determination unit to be normal;

[0042] The second currency safekeeping department, which keeps the second currency by type; and

[0043] The second currency payment unit pays out the second currency corresponding to the amount of the first currency determined by the determination unit to have no abnormality from the second currency storage unit.

[0044] Furthermore, the exchange device includes a user identification unit for identifying a person who performs exchange.

[0045] Furthermore, the user identification unit may also have the following function: when executing the exchange, use a camera to capture the exchange implementer, and extract and identify the facial image of the exchange implementer from the captured camera image.

[0046] Furthermore, the exchange device includes a user ID information input unit for inputting ID information of the exchange implementer, and the user identification unit may also have the following function: identify the exchange implementer based on the exchange implementer information obtained by the user ID information input unit.

[0047] Furthermore, the user ID information input unit may be configured to obtain the information of the exchange implementer through a membership card.

[0048] Furthermore, the exchange device may include a user management unit configured to store information on the number of times or amount of exchange performed by a specific user identified by the user ID identification unit within a predetermined period in a database.

[0049] Furthermore, the user management unit may be configured to give points or membership levels to the user under predetermined conditions and output the points or membership levels.

[0050] Furthermore, the user management unit may be configured to set a predetermined exchange rate for each of the users under predetermined conditions.

[0051] Furthermore, the exchange device comprises: a first currency custody unit which custody the first currency by type; and a first currency holding unit which temporarily holds the first currency inserted from the insertion port; and the first currency holding unit may also have the following function: when performing exchange, the inserted first currency is moved to the first currency custody unit by type.

[0052] Furthermore, the exchange device may include an appearance inspection unit that inspects the appearance of the first type of currency inserted from the insertion port.

[0053] Furthermore, the appearance inspection unit has the function of optically grasping the number or value of the first currency inserted from the insertion port, and the judgment unit can also be configured to compare and judge the first currency information of the first currency obtained by the wireless tag reading unit and the number or value of the first currency obtained by the appearance inspection unit, and when the two are consistent, judge that there is no abnormality in the first currency.

[0054] Furthermore, the first currency has the following structure: by setting it as a multi-layer structure, a stripe pattern in the stacking direction is formed on the side, and the type of the first currency can be determined by the colored layer, wherein the multi-layer structure is a stack of multiple plastic layers of different colors, at least with a colored layer in the middle, and white layers or light-colored layers are stacked on both sides of the middle colored layer, and the appearance inspection unit can also be constructed to grasp the number or value of the first currency through the colored layer.

[0055] Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, in the device for exchanging a first currency and a second currency,

[0056] The first currency has a wireless tag with information of the first currency stored therein, and has a color or display indicating the value on the outer surface, and the exchange device for the first currency and the second currency has:

[0057] an insertion port capable of allowing a second currency or the first currency to pass through;

[0058] A second currency reading unit that reads authenticity information and second currency information of the second currency inserted from the insertion port;

[0059] a wireless tag reading unit that reads the wireless tag of the first currency inserted from the insertion port, thereby acquiring first currency information of the first currency;

[0060] a determination unit configured to determine whether the first currency information of the first currency acquired by the wireless tag reading unit has any abnormality;

[0061] an inserted amount display unit that displays the amount of the second currency acquired by the second currency reading unit or the amount of the first currency determined by the determination unit to be normal;

[0062] A first type of currency safekeeping department, which keeps the first type of currency by type;

[0063] The second currency depository department, which keeps the second currency by type;

[0064] a first currency payment unit that pays out the first currency corresponding to the amount of the second currency acquired by the second currency reading unit from the first currency storage unit;

[0065] a withdrawal portion for placing the first currency of the payment; and

[0066] The second currency payment unit pays out the second currency corresponding to the amount of the first currency determined by the determination unit to have no abnormality from the second currency storage unit.

[0067] Effects of the Invention

[0068] According to the device for exchanging a first currency with a second currency of the present invention, the user who performs the exchange of the first currency with the second currency can be identified by using the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0069] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a state where a first type of currency is stacked according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0070] Figure 2 It is a diagram showing the overall structure of the first currency and second currency exchange device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0071] Figure 3 is a flow chart of an exchange process of a first currency and a second currency by an exchange device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0072] Figure 4 is a diagram showing the overall structure of an apparatus for exchanging a first currency and a second currency according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0073] Figure 5 is a flow chart of an exchange process of a first currency and a second currency by an exchange device according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0074] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an apparatus for exchanging a first currency and a second currency according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0075] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0076] First, the first currency G used in this device is described in detail. Figure 1 As shown, the first type of currency G has a multi-layer structure as follows: at least a coloring layer 101 is provided in the middle, and white layers 102 or light-colored layers (although not shown in the figure, any layer lighter in color than the coloring layer 101) are laminated on both sides of the coloring layer 101 in the middle. Figure 1 As shown, a stripe pattern in the stacking direction is formed on the side surface, and the color of the coloring layer 101 is changed, so that the type of the first currency G can be determined. In addition, a wireless tag 103 is built into the first currency G. Specifically, a part of the hollow part is set in the coloring layer 101, and the wireless tag 103 is set in it. In addition to storing the value (amount) information of the first currency G, the wireless tag 103 also stores the inherent ID information set for each casino, the production line, the information related to the manufacturing information such as the manufacturing date, and the individual ID information of each first currency as the first currency information.

[0077] Figure 2 The first embodiment of the present invention shows an exchange device 1 for a first currency G and a second currency C. The exchange device 1 for a first currency G and a second currency C includes an insertion port 11 for inserting the first currency G to be exchanged into the exchange device 1 and allowing the first currency G to pass therethrough.

[0078] The exchange device 1 includes a first-type currency holding unit 12 that temporarily holds the first-type currency G inserted from the insertion port 11 .

[0079] The exchange device 1 includes a wireless tag reading unit 131, which reads the wireless tag 103 of the first currency G inserted from the insertion port 11 and held by the first currency holding unit 12, thereby obtaining the first currency information of the first currency G. Furthermore, the exchange device 1 includes a determination unit 21, which determines whether there is an abnormality in the first currency information of the first currency G obtained from the wireless tag reading unit 131. The determination unit 21 pre-sets, for example, a case where the inherent ID information of the casino cannot be read, a case where it is determined that the first currency has reached its expiration date based on the manufacturing date information of the first currency G, as an abnormality in the first currency information, and determines whether there is an abnormality based on a pre-set abnormality standard. When the determination unit 21 determines that there is an abnormality, it is processed as an error, and the error content is displayed on the display 31 provided in the exchange device 1. The display 31 will be described in detail later.

[0080] The exchange device 1 further includes an appearance inspection unit 132, which inspects the appearance of the first currency G held by the first currency holding unit 12. The appearance inspection unit 132 can, for example, optically grasp the state of the first currency using a camera, and detect damage, stains, etc. In addition, the authenticity can be determined by reading a special mark M applied to the surface of the first currency using an infrared camera or the like. Based on the appearance information of the first currency G obtained by the appearance inspection unit 132, the determination unit 21 determines whether there is an abnormality based on a pre-set abnormality reference. In the case where the determination unit 21 determines that it is abnormal, it is processed as an error, and the error content is displayed on the display 31 provided in the exchange device 1. In addition, the appearance inspection unit 132 can also read the information on the outer surface (for example, the amount information recorded on the surface, the color information of the coloring layer 101), so as to grasp the type and number of the inserted first currency G.

[0081] In addition, the determination unit 21 can also compare and determine whether the first currency information of the first currency G obtained by the wireless tag reading unit 131 and the first currency information of the first currency G obtained by the appearance inspection unit 132, and determine whether the two are consistent. If the two are consistent, it is determined that there is no abnormality in the inserted first currency G.

[0082] The exchange device 1 includes a first currency counter 133, which counts the number of inserted first currency G by type based on the first currency information of the first currency G acquired by the wireless tag reading unit 131 or the appearance inspection unit 132. The first currency counter 133 further adds up the amounts of the first currency G that are determined as normal by the determination unit 21, and calculates the total amount of the inserted first currency G.

[0083] The total amount of the first currency G calculated by the first currency counter 133 is displayed on the inserted amount display unit 32. In addition, the inserted amount display unit 32 may be integrated with the display 31.

[0084] Here, the display 31 provided in the exchange device 1 is described. The display 31 of the present embodiment is a touch screen display. The display 31 is provided with an exchange start button 31a, an exchange execution button 31b, and an exchange cancel button 31c. In addition, the display 31 may not be a touch screen display. In addition, the exchange start button 31a, the exchange execution button 31b, and the exchange cancel button 31c do not necessarily have to be displayed on the display 31, and may also be configured separately from the display 31. The exchange start button 31a will be described below.

[0085] When the total amount of the inserted first currency G is displayed on the inserted amount display unit 32, an exchange execution button 31b and an exchange cancellation button 31c are displayed on the display 31. The exchange implementer P confirms the amount displayed on the inserted amount display unit 32, and in the case of canceling the exchange, presses the exchange cancellation button 31c, so that the first currency G held by the first currency holding unit 12 is returned to the exchange implementer P from a predetermined return port (not shown). In the case of executing the exchange, the exchange execution button 31b is pressed to execute the exchange, and the first currency held in the first currency holding unit 12 is conveyed to the first currency storage unit 14 using a push rod or a conveyor belt.

[0086] The first currency storage unit 14 stores the first currency G sent from the first currency holding unit 12 when performing exchange. The first currency storage unit 14 can store the first currency G by type. The first currency storage unit 14 is detachable from the exchange device body, so that the casino staff can easily collect the first currency G in the exchange device 1.

[0087] The exchange device 1 is provided with a second currency storage unit 15 for storing the second currency C for payment by type. The setting of placing the second currency C in the second currency storage unit 15 can be configured as follows: the staff of the casino or the person in charge of the management of the exchange device 1 is regularly performed to store the second currency of multiple currencies. Furthermore, the exchange device 1 is provided with a second currency payment unit 16 for disbursing the second currency for payment from the second currency storage unit 15. The second currency payment unit 16 uses a push rod or a conveyor belt to pay the second currency C corresponding to the total amount of the first currency G determined as normal by the determination unit 21 from the second currency storage unit 15 according to the instruction of the control device 2 that controls the entire device. The second currency payment unit 16 is provided with a second currency counter 161, and confirms the type and number of the second currency paid from the second currency storage unit 15. The exchange implementer P receives the second currency C paid from the withdrawal outlet (not shown).

[0088] The control device 2 that controls the entire device includes a user identification unit 22 and a user management unit 23 .

[0089] The user identification unit 22 acquires identification information for identifying the exchange implementer P. The identification information refers to the facial image information or user ID of the customer registered in the database D. The two are associated on the database.

[0090] The exchange device 1 displays the exchange start button 31a on the display in the standby state. When the exchange start button 31a is pressed, the user identification unit 22 uses the camera 41 to capture the exchange implementer P and extracts the face of the exchange implementer from the captured image. The extracted facial image is compared with the facial image data of the casino customers on the database D. When the facial image data is identified as being consistent with the identified facial image data in the database D, it is considered that the identification information has been obtained and the exchange implementer P can be identified.

[0091] If the facial image of the exchanger P cannot be extracted, or the exchanger P is a new user who has not logged in to the database D, and the facial image data in the database D cannot be compared and confirmation information cannot be obtained, a message indicating that the exchange cannot be performed is displayed on the display 31. At the same time, a message prompting the user to go to a specified exchange point in the casino for exchange may be displayed.

[0092] When extracting the facial image of the redemption implementer P from the image taken by the camera 41, or when comparing the extracted facial image with the facial image on the database D to determine the redemption implementer P, an artificial intelligence device using deep learning technology can be used.

[0093] Although the exchange implementer P is photographed by the camera 41 when the exchange implementer P presses the exchange start button 31a displayed on the display 31, the exchange implementer P may continue to be photographed after the exchange is performed.

[0094] The exchange device 1 may also obtain identification information through the user ID information input unit 42 instead of the camera 41 to identify the exchange implementer P. In this case, by reading the membership card or pass and comparing it with the customer information in the database D, when the user ID is identified on the database D, it is considered that the identification information is obtained and the exchange implementer P is identified. In addition, the user ID information input unit may directly input the user ID through keyboard input or touch panel input on the display 31 to obtain the identification information. In addition, it may also be configured so that the customer's fingerprint information or vein information is stored in the database D as identification information, and the customer is identified on the database D through fingerprint verification or vein verification, thereby identifying the exchange implementer P.

[0095] Furthermore, two operations may be performed: using the camera 41 to identify the exchange implementer P, and using the user ID information input unit 42 to identify the exchange implementer P. In addition, it may be configured such that when the exchange implementer P cannot be identified using the camera 41, the exchange implementer P is switched to be identified using the user ID information input unit 42.

[0096] The user management unit 23 stores information on the number of times or amount of exchange of the user (exchange implementer P) determined by the user identification unit 22 within a specified period in the database D. In addition, points or membership levels can be given to users according to specified conditions and output. Points can be used, for example, to enjoy discounts at hotels and restaurants attached to the casino, or to obtain a specified membership level, thereby obtaining admission to special areas such as VIP rooms.

[0097] Furthermore, a predetermined exchange rate can be set for each user under predetermined conditions. For example, it can be set such that for a user whose total exchange amount in a month is more than 10,000 points, 110 points of the second currency C are paid for inserting 100 points of the first currency G. In addition, it can be configured to provide a special first currency G with a different exchange rate or reward rate.

[0098] In addition, the user management unit 23 can also be connected to an external system or an external server by wire or wirelessly, thereby, for example, accessing an external database O in a customer management system of a casino to compare and determine, or sharing acquired data between a plurality of exchange devices 1 in the casino.

[0099] Next, the exchange processing operation of the first currency G to the second currency C will be described. Figure 3 Flowchart of the exchange process from the first currency G to the second currency C.

[0100] The exchange device 1 displays the exchange start button 31a on the display 31 in the standby state. Alternatively, when the exchange implementer P comes to the exchange device 1, the presence of the exchange implementer P is detected by a sensor, etc., and the display 31 is activated to display the exchange start button 31a. In addition, the exchange start button 31a, the exchange execution button 31b and the exchange cancellation button 31c described later do not necessarily need to be displayed on the display 31, and may be configured separately from the display 31.

[0101] If the exchange implementer P presses the exchange start button 31a, the exchange process starts (step S10). The exchange action starts with identifying the exchange implementer P. The user identification unit 22 uses the camera 41 to shoot the exchange implementer P (step S111), extracts the face of the exchange implementer from the shot image, and compares the extracted facial image with the facial image data of the casino customers in the database D to determine the exchange implementer P (step S12). Another identification method is: input the user ID using a membership card or the like through the user ID information input unit 42 (step S112), thereby determining the exchange implementer P.

[0102] When the user identification unit 22 cannot identify the exchange implementer P, an error signal is output, and an error display indicating that the exchange cannot be made is displayed on the display 31. In addition, when a user is identified as a so-called blacklisted user, that is, a user whose use of the exchange device 1 is restricted, the function of the exchange device 1 is stopped or the first currency cannot be inserted into the insertion port 11, and the fact that the exchange device 1 cannot be used is displayed on the display 31 or notified in the form of an alarm.

[0103] After the exchanger P is identified by the user identification unit 22, a decision process is performed based on past exchange information or preferential information stored in the database D to determine the exchange rate between the first currency G and the second currency C of the exchanger P (step S131).

[0104] If the money exchanger P is confirmed, a notification prompting the exchanger P to insert the first currency G is displayed on the display 31 , and the money exchanger P inserts the first currency G ( S14 ). The inserted first currency G is conveyed to the first currency holding unit 12 .

[0105] The wireless tag 103 built into the first type of currency G held in the first type of currency holding unit 12 is read by the wireless tag reading unit 131, thereby acquiring information on the authenticity and value of the inserted first type of currency G (step S151).

[0106] Furthermore, the appearance inspection unit 132 is used to understand the state of the first type of currency G, detect damage, stains, etc., or obtain information on authenticity and value (S152).

[0107] The determination unit 21 determines the first currency information of the first currency G acquired by the wireless tag reading unit 131 and the appearance inspection unit 132, thereby determining whether the first currency G meets the prescribed criteria set by the casino, and the authenticity and value of the first currency G (step S16). The first currency G that does not meet the criteria is regarded as an abnormal product, an error signal is output, and the error information is notified on the display 31.

[0108] If there is no abnormality in the first currency G, the inserted amount of the inserted first currency G is displayed on the inserted amount display unit 32 (step S17), and the exchange implementer P confirms the amount displayed on the inserted amount display unit 32. In addition, an exchange execution button 31b and an exchange cancellation button 31c are displayed on the display 31. When canceling the exchange, the exchange cancellation button 31c is pressed, and the first currency held in the first currency holding unit 12 is returned from a predetermined return port (not shown).

[0109] The exchange is executed by pressing the exchange execution button 31b, and an amount of the second currency corresponding to the amount of the inserted first currency, which is determined based on the exchange rate between the first currency and the second currency for each user specified by the user management unit 23, is paid from the second currency payment unit 16 (step S18), and the exchange implementer P receives the paid second currency C from the withdrawal outlet (not shown).

[0110] In the user management unit 23, the exchange information (exchange amount, exchange time, etc.) is stored in the database (step S132), and the P point is given to the exchange implementer based on the exchange information (step S133).

[0111] After the second currency C is paid, the first currency holding unit 12 moves the first currency G held in the first currency holding unit 12 to the first currency storage unit 14 using a push rod or a conveyor mechanism (step S19).

[0112] As described above, according to the present embodiment, when exchanging the first currency G for the second currency C, the exchanger P can be identified and the exchanger P can be associated with the exchange information.

[0113] Second, use Figure 4 The second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the description of the second embodiment, components that perform the same operations as those of the first embodiment are described using the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment.

[0114] Figure 4 The second embodiment shows an exchange device 201 for the second currency C and the first currency G. The exchange device 201 for the second currency C and the first currency G includes a second currency insertion port 211 for inserting the second currency C to be exchanged into the exchange device 201 and allowing the second currency to pass therethrough.

[0115] The exchange device 201 includes a second-type currency holding unit 212 that temporarily holds the second-type currency C inserted from the second-type currency insertion port 211 .

[0116] The exchange device 201 includes a second currency reading unit 2160, which obtains the authenticity and second currency information of the second currency C inserted from the second currency insertion port 211 and held in the second currency holding unit 212. Furthermore, the exchange device 1 includes a second currency determination unit 2211, which determines the abnormality of the second currency based on the authenticity and second currency information of the second currency obtained from the second currency reading unit 2160. The second currency determination unit 2211 pre-sets the case where the authenticity of the second currency is unknown, the second currency type cannot be identified, etc. as the abnormality of the second currency information, and determines whether there is an abnormality based on the pre-set abnormality standard. When the second currency determination unit 2211 determines that it is abnormal, it is processed as an error, and the error content is displayed on the display 31 provided in the exchange device 201. The display 31 will be described in detail below.

[0117] The exchange device 201 includes a second currency counter 2161, which counts the number of each inserted second currency C based on the second currency information obtained from the second currency reading unit 2160. The second currency counter 2161 further adds up the individual amounts of the second currency C determined as normal by the second currency determination unit 2211, thereby calculating the total amount of the inserted second currency C.

[0118] The total amount of the second currency C calculated by the second currency counter 2161 is displayed on the inserted second currency amount display unit 232. In addition, the inserted second currency amount display unit 232 may be integrated with the display 31.

[0119] If the total amount of the inserted second currency C is displayed on the inserted second currency amount display unit 232, the display 31 displays an exchange execution button 31b and an exchange cancellation button 31c. The exchange implementer P confirms the amount displayed on the inserted second currency amount display unit 232, and in the case of canceling the exchange, presses the exchange cancellation button 31c, thereby returning the second currency C held in the second currency holding unit 212 to the exchange implementer P from a predetermined return port (not shown). In the case of executing the exchange, the exchange execution button 31b is pressed to execute the exchange, and the second currency C held in the second currency holding unit 212 is conveyed to the second currency storage unit 214 using a push rod or a conveyor belt.

[0120] The second currency storage unit 214 stores the second currency C sent from the second currency holding unit 212 when the exchange is performed. The second currency storage unit 214 can store the second currency C by type. The second currency storage unit 214 is detachable from the exchange device body, so that the casino staff can easily collect the second currency C in the exchange device 201.

[0121] The exchange device 201 includes a first currency storage unit 215, which stores the first currency G for payment by type. The setting of placing the first currency G in the first currency storage unit 215 is regularly performed by the staff of the casino or the manager of the exchange device 201. Furthermore, the exchange device 201 includes a first currency payment unit 216 that pays out the first currency G for payment from the first currency storage unit 215. The first currency payment unit 216 confirms the type and number of the first currency G corresponding to the total amount of the second currency C determined as normal by the second currency determination unit 2211 and paid from the first currency storage unit 215 using a push rod or a conveyor belt according to the instruction of the control device 202 that controls the entire device.

[0122] The first currency G paid out from the first currency payout unit 216 is transported to the first currency takeout unit 217 .

[0123] The exchange device 201 includes a wireless tag reading unit 2131, which reads the wireless tag 103 of the first currency G conveyed from the first currency payment unit 216 to the first currency withdrawal unit 217, thereby acquiring the first currency information of the first currency G. The exchange device 201 also includes a determination unit 2212, which determines whether there is an abnormality in the first currency information of the first currency G acquired from the wireless tag reading unit 2131. The determination unit 2212 pre-sets, for example, a case where the inherent ID information of the casino cannot be read, or a case where it is determined that the first currency has reached its expiration date based on the manufacturing date information of the first currency G, as an abnormality in the first currency information, and determines whether there is an abnormality based on the pre-set abnormality standard. When the determination unit 2212 determines that there is an abnormality, it is processed as an error, and the error content is displayed on the display 31 provided in the exchange device 201.

[0124] The exchange device 201 is further provided with an appearance inspection unit 2132, which inspects the appearance of the first currency G conveyed to the first currency withdrawal unit 217. The appearance inspection unit 2132 can, for example, optically grasp the state of the first currency using a camera, and detect damage, stains, etc. In addition, the special mark M applied to the surface of the first currency can be read using an infrared camera, etc., to determine the authenticity. Based on the appearance information of the first currency G acquired by the appearance inspection unit 2132, the determination unit 2212 determines whether there is an abnormality based on a preset abnormality reference. In the case where the determination unit 2212 determines that it is abnormal, it is processed as an error, and the error content is displayed on the display 31 provided in the exchange device 201. In addition, the appearance inspection unit 2132 can also read the information on the outer surface (for example, the amount information recorded on the surface, the color information of the coloring layer 101) to grasp the type and number of the first currency G conveyed to the first currency withdrawal unit 217.

[0125] In addition, the determination unit 2212 can also compare and determine the first currency information of the first currency G obtained by the wireless tag reading unit 2131 and the first currency information of the first currency G obtained by the appearance inspection unit 2132 to determine whether the two are consistent. If the two are consistent, it is determined that there is no abnormality in the inserted first currency G.

[0126] The exchange device 201 includes a first currency counter 2133, which counts the number of each type of first currency G delivered to the first currency withdrawal unit 217 based on the first currency information of the first currency G acquired by the wireless tag reading unit 2131 or the appearance inspection unit 2132. The first currency counter 2133 further adds up the individual amounts of the first currency G determined as normal by the determination unit 2212, and calculates the total amount of the first currency G delivered to the first currency withdrawal unit 217.

[0127] The first type of currency withdrawal unit 217 is provided with a door 2171 for restricting the withdrawal of the first type of currency G. The door 2171 is closed during the determination process of the determination unit 2212, restricting the withdrawal of the first type of currency G from the first type of currency withdrawal unit 217. When the determination unit 2212 determines that there is no abnormality, the control unit 224 opens the door 2171 to allow the withdrawal of the first type of currency G placed in the first type of currency withdrawal unit 217.

[0128] The control device 202 that controls the entire device includes a user identification unit 22 and a user management unit 23 .

[0129] The user identification unit 22 obtains identification information for identifying the exchange implementer P. The identification information refers to the facial image information or user ID of the customer registered in the database D. The two are associated on the database.

[0130] The exchange device 201 displays the exchange start button 31a on the display in the standby state. When the exchange start button 31a is pressed, the user identification unit 22 uses the camera 41 to capture the exchange implementer P and extracts the face of the exchange implementer from the captured image. The extracted facial image is compared with the facial image data of the casino customers on the database D. When the facial image data is identified as being consistent with the identified facial image data in the database D, it is considered that the identification information has been obtained and the exchange implementer P can be identified.

[0131] If the facial image of the exchanger P cannot be extracted, or the exchanger P is a new user who has not logged into the database D, and the facial image data in the database D cannot be compared to obtain specific information, a message indicating that the exchange cannot be performed is displayed on the display 31. At the same time, a message prompting the user to go to a specified exchange point in the casino to perform the exchange may be displayed.

[0132] When extracting the facial image of the redemption implementer P from the image captured by the camera 41 and comparing the extracted facial image with the facial image on the database D to identify the redemption implementer P, an artificial intelligence device using deep learning technology can be used.

[0133] Although the exchange implementer P is photographed by the camera 41 when the exchange implementer P presses the exchange start button 31a displayed on the display 31, the camera 41 may photograph the exchange implementer P after the exchange is performed, or may photograph the exchange implementer P continuously.

[0134] The exchange device 201 may also obtain identification information through the user ID information input unit 42 instead of the camera 41 to determine the exchange implementer P. In this case, by reading the membership card or pass and comparing it with the customer information in the database D, when the user ID is determined on the database D, it is deemed that the identification information is obtained, and the exchange implementer P is determined. In addition, the user ID information input unit may also directly input the user ID through keyboard input or touch panel input on the display 31 to obtain identification information. In addition, it may also be configured so that the customer's fingerprint information or vein information is stored in the database D as identification information, and the customer is identified on the database D through fingerprint verification or vein verification, thereby determining the exchange implementer P.

[0135] Furthermore, two methods may be implemented, namely, using the camera 41 to identify the exchange implementer P, and using the user ID information input unit 42 to identify the exchange implementer P. In addition, it may be configured such that, when the exchange implementer P cannot be identified using the camera 41, the exchange implementer P is identified using the user ID information input unit 42.

[0136] The user management unit 23 stores information on the number of times or amount of exchange of the user (exchange implementer P) identified by the user identification unit 22 within a specified period in the database D. In addition, points or membership levels can be given to users according to specified conditions and output. Points can also be used, for example, to enjoy discounts at hotels or restaurants attached to the casino, obtain a specified membership level, and obtain admission to special areas such as VIP rooms.

[0137] Furthermore, a predetermined exchange rate can be set for each user under predetermined conditions. For example, it can be set such that for a user whose total exchange amount in a month is more than 10,000 points, 110 points of the first currency G are paid for inserting 100 points of the second currency C. In addition, it can be configured to provide a special first currency G with different exchange rates and reward rates.

[0138] In addition, the user management unit 23 can also be connected to an external system or an external server via wired or wireless connection, thereby, for example, being able to access an external database O in the customer management system of the casino to compare and determine, or to share the obtained data between multiple switching devices 201 in the casino.

[0139] Next, the exchange process operation from the second currency C to the first currency G will be described. Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the conversion process from the second currency C to the first currency G.

[0140] The exchange device 201 displays the exchange start button 31a on the display 31 in the standby state. Alternatively, when the exchange implementer P comes to the exchange device 201, the presence of the exchange implementer P can be detected by a sensor, etc., and the display 31 can be activated to display the exchange start button 31a. In addition, the exchange start button 31a, the exchange execution button 31b and the exchange cancellation button 31c described later do not necessarily have to be displayed on the display 31, and can also be configured separately from the display 31.

[0141] If the exchange implementer P presses the exchange start button 31a, the exchange process starts (step S10). The exchange action starts with identifying the exchange implementer P. The user identification unit 22 uses the camera 41 to shoot the exchange implementer P (step S111), extracts the face of the exchange implementer from the captured image, and compares the extracted facial image with the facial image data of the casino customers on the database D to determine the exchange implementer P (step S12). Another identification method is: input the user ID using a membership card or the like through the user ID information input unit 42 (step S112), thereby determining the exchange implementer P.

[0142] When the user identification unit 22 cannot identify the exchange implementer P, an error signal is output, and an error display indicating that the exchange cannot be implemented is displayed on the display 31. In addition, when the so-called user is identified as a blacklisted user, that is, a user whose use of the exchange device 201 is restricted, the function of the exchange device 201 is stopped or the second currency C cannot be inserted into the second currency insertion port 211, and the fact that the exchange device 201 cannot be used is notified in the form of display on the display 31 or an alarm is issued.

[0143] After the user identification unit 22 identifies the exchange implementer P, it performs a decision process based on past exchange information or preferential information stored in the database D to determine the exchange rate between the second currency C and the first currency G of the exchange implementer P (step S2131).

[0144] If the money exchanger P is confirmed, a notification prompting the exchanger P to insert the second currency C is displayed on the display 31 , and the money exchanger P inserts the second currency C ( S214 ). The inserted second currency C is conveyed to the second currency holding unit 212 .

[0145] The second currency reading unit 2160 reads information on the authenticity and type of the inserted second currency C held in the second currency holding unit 212 (step S215 ).

[0146] The second currency determination unit 2211 determines the information of the second currency C acquired by the second currency reading unit 2160, thereby determining whether the second currency C meets the prescribed criteria set by the casino, and the authenticity and value of the second currency C (step S216). The second currency C that does not meet the criteria is regarded as an abnormal product, an error signal is output, and the error information is notified on the display 31.

[0147] If there is no abnormality in the second currency C, the inserted amount of the inserted second currency C is displayed on the inserted second currency amount display unit 232 (step S217), and the exchange implementer P confirms the amount displayed on the inserted second currency amount display unit 232. In addition, an exchange execution button 31b and an exchange cancellation button 31c are displayed on the display 31. In the case of canceling the exchange, the exchange cancellation button 31c is pressed, and the second currency C held in the second currency holding unit 212 is returned from a predetermined return port (not shown).

[0148] The exchange is executed by pressing the exchange execution button 31b, and the first currency G in an amount corresponding to the amount of the inserted second currency C, which is determined based on the exchange rate between the second currency C and the first currency G for each user specified by the user management unit 23 (step S218), is moved from the first currency payment unit 216 to the first currency withdrawal unit 217 using a push rod or a conveyor belt mechanism.

[0149] The wireless tag reader 2131 reads the wireless tag 103 built into the first currency G conveyed to the first currency dispensing unit 217, thereby acquiring information on the authenticity and value of the first currency G conveyed to the first currency dispensing unit 217 (step S2191).

[0150] Furthermore, the appearance inspection unit 2132 understands the state of the first type of currency G, detects damage, stains, etc., or obtains information on authenticity and value (S2192).

[0151] The determination unit 2212 determines the first currency information of the first currency G acquired by the wireless tag reading unit 2131 and the appearance inspection unit 2132, thereby determining whether the first currency G meets the prescribed criteria set by the casino, and the authenticity and value of the first currency G (step S220). The first currency G that does not meet the criteria is regarded as an abnormal product, an error signal is output, and the error information is notified on the display 31.

[0152] When there is no abnormality in the state of the first currency G, the control unit 224 opens the door 2171 of the first currency withdrawal unit 217 (step S221 ).

[0153] In the user management unit 23, the exchange information (exchange amount, exchange time, etc.) is stored in the database (step S2132), and points are given to the exchange implementer P based on the exchange information (step S2133).

[0154] After the first currency G is paid, the second currency holding unit 212 moves the second currency C held in the second currency holding unit 212 to the second currency storage unit 214 using a push rod or a conveyor mechanism (step S222 ).

[0155] As described above, according to the present embodiment, when exchanging the second currency C into the first currency G, the exchanger P can be identified, and the exchanger P can be associated with the exchange information.

[0156] Second, use Figure 6 In the description of the third embodiment, the same reference numerals as those used in the description of the first and second embodiments are used for components that perform the same operations as those in the first and second embodiments.

[0157] Figure 6 The device 301 for exchanging the first currency G and the second currency C according to the third embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0158] The exchange device 301 includes an insertion port 11 for inserting the first type of currency G into the exchange device 301 , and a second type of currency insertion port 211 for inserting the second type of currency C into the exchange device 301 .

[0159] The exchange device 301 includes a display 31, and an exchange start button 31a, an exchange execution button 31b, and an exchange cancel button 31c are provided on the display 31. The exchange start button 31a, the exchange execution button 31b, and the exchange cancel button 31c are not necessarily displayed on the display 31, and may be arranged separately from the display 31.

[0160] The first currency G inserted from the insertion port 11 is exchanged for the second currency C in the same procedure as described in the first embodiment.

[0161] The second currency C inserted from the second currency insertion port 211 is exchanged for the first currency G in the same procedure as in the second embodiment.

[0162] In addition, the insertion port 11 and the second currency insertion port 211 may share a single insertion port (not shown) into which the first currency and the second currency C can be inserted together.

[0163] The inserted amount display unit 32 for displaying the amount of the inserted first currency G and the inserted amount display unit 232 for displaying the amount of the inserted second currency C may also share an inserted amount display unit (not shown) for displaying the amount of the inserted first currency G and the amount of the inserted second currency C together.

[0164] The exchange device 301 includes a first currency storage unit 14 for storing the inserted first currency G when exchanging from the first currency G to the second currency C, and a first currency storage unit 214 for storing the first currency G for payment when exchanging from the second currency C to the first currency G. They may also share a first currency storage unit (not shown) that is capable of receiving and paying the first currency G.

[0165] The exchange device 301 may include a first currency storage unit 15 for storing the second currency C for payment when exchanging from the first currency G to the second currency C, and a second currency storage unit 214 for storing the inserted second currency C when exchanging from the second currency C to the first currency G. The second currency storage unit (not shown) may also share a second currency storage unit (not shown) that can receive and pay the second currency C.

[0166] The determination unit 21 for determining whether there is any abnormality in the first currency G when the first currency G is inserted, and the determination unit 2212 for determining whether there is any abnormality in the first currency G when the first currency G is taken out, may also share a determination unit (not shown) for determining whether there is any abnormality in the first currency G both when the first currency G is inserted and when it is taken out.

[0167] The exchange device 301 performs user identification in the same manner as in Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2 when exchanging from the first currency G to the second currency C and from the second currency C to the first currency G. The camera 42, the user ID information input unit 42, the user identification unit 22, the user management unit 23, and the database D used for user identification use the same components when exchanging from the first currency G to the second currency C and from the second currency C to the first currency G.

[0168] In the case where the user identification unit 22 cannot identify the user or identifies the user as a user whose use of the exchange device 301 is restricted, such as a user included in the so-called blacklist, the function of the exchange device 301 can be stopped, or the first currency G and the second currency C can be set to be unable to be inserted, and the fact that the exchange device 301 cannot be used can be notified through a display or an alarm.

[0169] Explanation of symbols:

[0170] GFirst Currency

[0171] C. Second Currency

[0172] P Exchange Implementer

[0173] D-Database

[0174] External Database

[0175] M Mark

[0176] 1Switching device

[0177] 11 Insertion port

[0178] 12First Currency Holding Department

[0179] 131 Wireless tag reading unit

[0180] 132 Appearance Inspection Department

[0181] 133 The First Currency Counter

[0182] 14 First Currency Depository

[0183] 15Second Currency Depository

[0184] 16 Second Currency Payment Department

[0185] 161 Second Currency Counter

[0186] 2 Control device

[0187] 21 Judgment Department

[0188] 22 User identification unit

[0189] 23 User Management Department

[0190] 31 Display

[0191] 31a Redemption start button

[0192] 31b exchange implementation button

[0193] 31c redemption cancel button

[0194] 32 Insert amount display unit

[0195] 41 cameras

[0196] 42: User ID information input unit.

Claims

1. An exchange system, which is an exchange system for exchanging a first currency with a second currency, wherein: The first currency has a built-in wireless tag storing first currency information of the first currency, and has a color or display showing value on the outer surface. The switching system comprises: An identification device that identifies the ID information of the exchange implementer who performs the exchange; a first currency reading device for reading first currency information of the first currency from a wireless tag of the first currency involved in the exchange; a determination device for determining whether the first currency is normal based on the first currency information of the first currency read by the first currency reading device; An amount display device, which displays the amount involved in the exchange; A checking device for checking the second currency involved in the exchange; as well as a storage device for storing the content of the exchange including the amount involved in the exchange in association with the ID information of the person implementing the exchange, The identification device is constituted as follows: A camera is provided for capturing and generating an image of the exchange implementer who intends to perform the exchange, and the ID information of the exchange implementer is identified by extracting the facial image of the exchange implementer from the image, or, A reader is provided for reading the membership card of the exchange implementer, and the ID information of the exchange implementer is identified based on the reading result of the reader. After the determination device determines that the first currency provided by the exchange implementer is normal, the second currency that should be provided to the exchange implementer due to the exchange is provided to the exchange implementer; or, after the inspection device inspects the second currency provided by the exchange implementer, the first currency that should be provided to the exchange implementer due to the exchange is provided to the exchange implementer.

2. The switching system according to claim 1, wherein: The first currency reading device reads the first currency information of the first currency provided by the exchange implementer. The determining device determines whether there is any abnormality in the first currency provided by the exchange implementer. The amount display device displays the amount of the first currency provided by the exchange implementer.

3. The switching system according to claim 1, wherein: The checking device checks the second currency provided by the exchange implementer. The amount display device displays the amount of the second currency provided by the exchange implementer.

4. The switching system according to claim 1, wherein: There is also a custodian institution that holds the first currency, The first currency in an amount equal to the second currency provided by the exchange implementer is taken out from the depository, and the determination device determines whether the first currency is normal.

5. The switching system according to claim 1, wherein: The device further includes a user management device for storing information on the number of exchanges or the amount of exchange within a predetermined period in the storage device for each of the exchange implementers.

6. The switching system according to claim 5, wherein: The user management device grants points or membership levels to the exchange implementer under prescribed conditions and outputs the points or membership levels.

7. The switching system according to claim 5, wherein: The user management device sets a predetermined exchange rate under predetermined conditions for each of the exchange implementers.

8. The switching system according to claim 1, wherein: The device further includes an appearance inspection device for inspecting the appearance of the first currency provided by the exchange implementer.

9. The switching system according to claim 8, wherein: The appearance inspection device optically identifies the number and / or value of the first currency provided by the exchange implementer. The determination device compares the first currency information of the first currency read by the first currency reading device with the number and / or value of the first currency identified by the appearance inspection device, and on the condition that the two are consistent, determines that the first currency provided by the exchange implementer is normal.

10. The switching system according to claim 9, wherein: The first type of currency has the following structure: a multi-layer structure is provided so that a stripe pattern in the stacking direction is formed on the side surface, and the type of the first type of currency can be determined by the coloring layer, wherein the multi-layer structure is a plurality of plastic layers of different colors, at least the coloring layer is provided in the middle, and white layers or light-colored layers are stacked on both sides of the coloring layer in the middle, The appearance inspection device uses the colored layer to identify the number and / or value of the first currency.

11. The switching system according to claim 1, wherein: The storage device stores the time and date when the exchange is performed as the content of the exchange.

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