Currency processing machine, display control method, and program

Abstract

To maintain security without degrading convenience of an attendant.SOLUTION: A display unit is configured to be capable of presenting a screen display. An operation setting unit sets an operation mode of a currency processing machine at any of a plurality of operation modes. A display control unit differentiates display content to be displayed on the display unit according to the set operation mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a money handling machine, a display control method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] A money handling machine is used by teller clerks at the counters of financial institutions such as banks. The money handling machine operates as a cash processing terminal for a teller processing machine by linking with the teller processing machine connected to the money handling machine. For example, when a teller clerk processes a withdrawal transaction with the teller processing machine, the money handling machine links with the teller processing machine to dispense the cash that has been withdrawn from a withdrawal port. The money handling machine is provided with a display that shows the remaining amount of cash in the machine to the teller clerk.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art Recently, one way of using a money handling machine is to have a customer operate the machine. For example, in a self-checkout system, a money handling machine is known that is used as a change dispenser. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6803677 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, when a customer operates a money handling machine, it is not preferable to display information such as the amount of remaining coins in the machine on the display from a security standpoint.On the other hand, when a teller or other staff member operates the money handling machine, it is inconvenient if information such as the amount of remaining cash in the machine is not displayed. An object of the present invention is to provide a currency handling machine, a display control method, and a program that can maintain security without compromising convenience for attendants. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to the first aspect, the currency handling machine is a currency handling machine capable of depositing and withdrawing currency, and is equipped with a display unit capable of displaying a screen, an operation setting unit that sets the operation mode of the currency handling machine to one of a plurality of operation modes, and a display control unit that changes the display content shown on the display unit depending on the set operation mode.

[0007] According to a second aspect, in the currency handling machine according to the first aspect, the display control unit may change whether or not the display unit displays a message depending on the set operation mode.

[0008] According to a third aspect, in the currency handling machine of the first aspect, the display control unit may be configured to, when the operation mode is switched, change the display content displayed by the display unit from the display content related to the operation mode before the switching to the display content related to the operation mode after the switching after a predetermined set time.

[0009] According to a fourth aspect, the money handling machine according to the third aspect may further include a time setting unit that adjustably sets the set time.

[0010] According to a fifth aspect, the currency handling machine is a currency handling machine capable of processing the deposit and withdrawal of currency, and is equipped with a display unit capable of displaying a screen, and a display control unit that causes the display unit to display a first standby screen, which is the standby screen in standard operation mode, after power is turned on, and displays a second standby screen, which is the standby screen in self-operation mode, after a predetermined set time has elapsed since power is turned on.

[0011] According to a sixth aspect, the currency handling machine of the fifth aspect may be provided with an input receiving unit that receives a selection operation of the operation item while the first standby screen is displayed on the display unit, when the second standby screen does not include a predetermined operation item and the first standby screen includes the operation item, and before the set time has elapsed since the power was turned on.

[0012] According to a seventh aspect, the money handling machine according to the fifth or sixth aspect may further include a time setting unit that adjustably sets the set time.

[0013] According to an eighth aspect, a currency handling machine relating to any of the fifth to seventh aspects may further include a temporary switching unit that transitions the display unit to the first standby screen when the display unit is displaying the second standby screen.

[0014] According to a 9th aspect, in the currency handling machine of the 8th aspect, the display control unit may cause the display unit to display the first standby screen when an operation by the temporary switching unit is accepted, and may cause the display unit to display the second standby screen after the set time has elapsed since the operation of the temporary switching unit.

[0015] According to a tenth aspect, in the money handling machine according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, the display control unit causes the display unit to display a transaction feasibility icon indicating the transaction feasibility status of the money handling machine.

[0016] According to an 11th aspect, a display control method is a display control method for a currency handling machine capable of processing deposits and withdrawals of currency, and includes a step of setting an operation mode of the currency handling machine to one of a plurality of operation modes, and a step of displaying different display content on a display unit of the currency handling machine depending on the set operation mode.

[0017] According to a twelfth aspect, the program causes a computer of a currency handling machine capable of processing the deposit and withdrawal of currency to execute the steps of setting the operation mode of the currency handling machine to one of a plurality of operation modes, and displaying different display content on a display unit of the currency handling machine depending on the set operation mode. Effect of the Invention

[0018] According to the above aspect, the currency handling machine can maintain security without compromising the convenience of the attendant. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic external view showing an example of the external shape of a money handling machine according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the functional configuration of a money handling machine according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3A] 2 is a diagram showing an example of a usage mode during standard operation of the money handling machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 3B] 2 is a diagram showing an example of how the money handling machine according to the first embodiment is used during self-service operation. FIG. [Figure 4A] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a first standby screen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4B] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a second standby screen according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] 5 is a flowchart showing the operation at the time of start-up of the money handling machine according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen for an operation mode according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen for the standby screen according to the first embodiment; [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen for a return time according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the money handling machine according to the first embodiment when an error occurs. [Figure 10A] 13 is an example of a details screen when an abnormality occurs according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10B] 13 is an example of a call screen when an abnormality occurs according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a second standby screen according to the second embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration of a computer according to at least one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] First embodiment Configuration of Money Handling Machine 100 FIG. 1 is a schematic external view showing an example of the external shape of a money handling machine 100 according to the first embodiment. The money handling machine 100 stores inserted cash (money) and dispenses the stored cash. The money handling machine 100 can operate independently, or can operate as a deposit / withdrawal terminal in conjunction with an external higher-level device 500.

[0021] 1 is a schematic external view showing an example of the external shape of the money handling machine 100. As shown in the figure, a display screen of a display unit 130, a coin deposit port 211, and a start button 230 are provided on the top surface of a housing (money handling machine housing 110) of the money handling machine 100. In addition, a touch sensor of an operation input unit 140 is provided on the display screen of the display unit 130 to form a touch panel.

[0022] A coin dispensing port 212, a bill deposit / withdrawal port 213, a bill deposit / reject port 214, and a mode switch 240 are provided on the front surface of the money handling machine housing 110.

[0023] Hereinafter, the coin deposit port 211, the coin withdrawal port 212, the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 213, and the banknote deposit rejection port 214 will be collectively referred to as the cash deposit / withdrawal port 210.

[0024] The display unit 130 displays various images on a display screen. In particular, the display unit 130 displays various information to be presented to a teller, such as displaying the status of the money handling machine 100 and guiding the operations to be performed by the teller. The display unit 130 displays images in color. The operation input unit 140 accepts user operations by touching the screen. The coin deposit port 211 receives coins. The coin withdrawal port 212 dispenses (withdraws) coins. The paper money deposit / withdrawal port 213 receives paper money in association with a deposit process, and dispenses paper money in association with a withdrawal process. The paper money deposit / withdrawal port 214 is a return port for paper money that is rejected for some reason among the paper money inserted from the paper money deposit / withdrawal port 213. The coin deposit slot 211, the coin withdrawal slot 212, the paper money deposit / withdrawal slot 213, and the paper money deposit / reject slot 214 are all provided with shutters, and cash is received or dispensed with the shutters open.

[0025] Start button 230 indicates the timing at which money handling machine 100 deposits or withdraws cash when higher-level device 500 has exclusive use of money handling machine 100. When start button 230 is pressed when higher-level device 500 has exclusive use of money handling machine 100, money handling machine 100 starts deposit / withdrawal processing based on communication data from higher-level device 500.

[0026] The mode switch 240 is a switch that is operated by an attendant to switch the operation mode of the money handling machine 100 to a maintenance mode. The mode switch 240 has a keyhole, and when a mode key managed by the store is inserted into the keyhole, the mode switch 240 is turned on and the operation mode of the money handling machine 100 is switched to the maintenance mode. When the mode key is removed from the keyhole, the mode switch 240 is turned off and the operation mode of the money handling machine 100 is switched to the normal mode.

[0027] 2 is a schematic block diagram showing the functional configuration of the money handling machine 100. As shown in the figure, the money handling machine 100 includes a communication unit 120, a display unit 130, an operation input unit 140, a coin deposit port 211, a coin withdrawal port 212, a banknote deposit / withdrawal port 213, a banknote deposit reject port 214, a coin pool 221, a banknote pool 222, a coin storage unit 223, a banknote storage unit 224, a start button 230, a mode switch 240, a memory unit 280, and a control unit 290. Hereinafter, the coin pool 221 and the bill pool 222 will be collectively referred to as the escrow unit 220.

[0028] The communication unit 120 communicates with other devices. In particular, the communication unit 120 communicates with the higher-level device 500. The coin storage unit 223 stores coins. In particular, the coin storage unit 223 stores coins that have been inserted through the coin inlet 211 and have been processed by the control unit 290. The bill storage unit 224 stores bills. In particular, the bill storage unit 224 stores bills that have been inserted through the bill receiving / dispensing port 213 and have been processed by the control unit 290.

[0029] The coin pool 221 temporarily stores coins inserted from the coin deposit port 211. After the control unit 290 has completed processing, the coins stored in the coin pool 221 are stored in the coin storage unit 223. On the other hand, if the coin pool 221 is full or the coins are in poor condition, or for some other reason the control unit 290 cannot process the coins, they are returned from the coin withdrawal port 212. The bill pool 222 temporarily stores bills inserted from the bill deposit / withdrawal port 213. The bills stored in the bill pool 222 are stored in the bill storage unit 224 after processing by the control unit 290 is completed. On the other hand, when the bill pool 222 is full or the bill is in poor condition, or for some other reason the control unit 290 cannot process the bill, the bill is returned from either the bill deposit / withdrawal port 213 or the bill deposit reject port 214 depending on the reason why processing cannot be performed.

[0030] The storage unit 280 stores various types of information. The storage unit 280 is configured, for example, using a storage device included in the money handling machine 100. Alternatively, the storage unit 280 may be configured using a storage device external to the money handling machine 100. The control unit 290 controls each part of the money handling machine 100 to execute various processes.

[0031] The control unit 290 includes a deposit / withdrawal processing unit 291, an operation setting unit 292, a display control unit 293, an abnormality detection unit 296, an input receiving unit 294, and a maintenance unit 295.

[0032] The deposit / withdrawal processing unit 291 performs processing related to deposits and withdrawals from the cash deposit / withdrawal opening 210. For example, the deposit / withdrawal processing unit 291 identifies the denomination of the currency inserted into the cash deposit / withdrawal opening 210, counts the currency, and distributes the currency in the temporary storage unit 220 to the coin storage unit 223 or the banknote storage unit 224. The deposit / withdrawal processing unit 291 calculates the remaining amount of the stored currency by denomination, and records it in the memory unit 280.

[0033] The operation setting unit 292 switches the operation mode of the money handling machine 100 between a standard operation mode and a self-service operation mode. In other words, the operation setting unit 292 sets the operation mode of the money handling machine 100 to one of a plurality of operation modes. The value of the set operation mode is recorded in the memory unit 280.

[0034] Fig. 3A is a diagram showing an example of a usage mode during standard operation of the money handling machine 100 according to the first embodiment. Standard operation is an operation in which a clerk operates the money handling machine 100 to process money received from a customer. For example, as shown in Fig. 3A, a money handling machine 100 in standard operation is connected to a teller processing machine 500A, which is a higher-level device 500, and is operated by a teller clerk. At this time, the display unit 130 of the money handling machine 100 faces the clerk.

[0035] FIG. 3B is a diagram showing an example of how the money handling machine 100 according to the first embodiment is used in self-service operation. Self-service operation is an operation in which a customer operates the money handling machine 100 themselves to process their money. For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the money handling machine 100 in standard operation is connected to a POS register 500B, which is a higher-level device 500, and is operated by a customer. In the example shown in FIG. 3B, an attendant operates the POS register 500B itself to register products, etc., and the customer operates the money handling machine 100 to insert money and receive change. At this time, the display unit 130 of the money handling machine 100 faces the customer.

[0036] 2 controls the display of the display unit 130. The contents displayed by the display unit 130 differ depending on the operation mode.

[0037] Specifically, when the money handling machine 100 is in a standby state and the operation mode is the standard operation mode, the display unit 130 displays a first standby screen, which is a standby screen for the standard operation mode. FIG. 4A is a diagram showing an example of the first standby screen according to the first embodiment. The first standby screen displays the remaining amount of each denomination in the coin storage unit 223 and the banknote storage unit 224 of the money handling machine 100, and a sorting button. The sorting button is an example of an operation item. When the operation input unit 140 accepts pressing of the sorting button, the deposit / withdrawal processing unit 291 distributes the banknotes in the banknote pool 222 to the denomination-specific stackers in the background to secure free space. For example, the sorting button is pressed when the banknote pool 222 is full or nearly full with banknotes when the money handling machine 100 performs a banknote deposit transaction. Note that the sorting button according to the first embodiment can be pressed only while the first standby screen is displayed, and cannot be pressed after switching to the second standby screen. However, other embodiments are not limited to this.

[0038] On the other hand, when the money handling machine 100 is in a standby state and the operation mode is the self-operation mode, a second standby screen, which is a standby screen for the self-operation mode, is displayed on the display unit 130. Fig. 4B is a diagram showing an example of the second standby screen according to the first embodiment. The second standby screen displays the current date and time and a greeting such as "Welcome."

[0039] The input receiving unit 294 receives operations from the operation input unit 140 .

[0040] When the mode switch 240 is turned on, the maintenance unit 295 switches the operation mode of the money handling machine 100 to the maintenance mode. When the operation mode is the maintenance mode, the maintenance unit 295 executes a setting process for the money handling machine 100. The setting process includes setting the operation mode, setting whether or not to display a screen in the self-operation mode, setting the return time of the standby screen, and the like. The maintenance unit 295 is an example of a time setting unit that adjustably sets a set time. In addition, the maintenance unit 295 is an example of a temporary switching unit that switches the display content of the display unit 130 to the first standby screen when the display unit 130 displays the second standby screen. The maintenance unit 295 stores the set value in the storage unit 280. Specifically, the maintenance unit 295 stores the operation mode, whether or not to display a screen in the self-operation mode, and the return time of the standby screen.

[0041] The abnormality detection unit 296 detects abnormalities in the money handling machine 100.

[0042] Operation of the Money Handling Machine 100 FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation at the start-up of the money handling machine 100 according to the first embodiment. When the money handling machine 100 is started, the operation setting unit 292 reads out from the memory unit 280 the value of the operation mode, whether or not to display the screen in the self-operation mode, and the setting value of the return time of the standby screen (step S1). The operation setting unit 292 determines whether the operation mode is the standard operation mode or the self-operation mode (step S2). If the operation mode is the standard operation mode (step S2: standard), the display control unit 293 reads out the available amount of stored coins by denomination from the memory unit 280, and causes the display unit 130 to display the first standby screen shown in Fig. 4A (step S3).

[0043] On the other hand, if the operation mode is the self operation mode (step S2: self), the display control unit 293 reads out the amount of stored coins by denomination from the storage unit 280, and displays the first standby screen shown in Fig. 4A (step S4). Next, the display control unit 293 waits until the recovery time read out in step S1 has elapsed after displaying the first standby screen in step S4 (step S5). This is equivalent to waiting until the elapsed time since the display control unit 293 was started up or the elapsed time since the power was turned on reaches the recovery time.

[0044] When the elapsed time reaches the recovery time, the display control unit 293 judges whether or not the screen display in the self operation mode read out in step S1 is displayed (step S6). If the screen display setting is "Yes" (step S6: Yes), the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 130 to display the second standby screen shown in Fig. 4B (step S7). On the other hand, if the screen display setting is "No" (step S6: No), the display control unit 293 turns off the screen display on the display unit 130 (step S8).

[0045] In this way, the money handling machine 100 according to the first embodiment displays a first standby screen displaying the amount of coins in stock when the operation mode is the standard operation mode, and does not display the amount of coins in stock when the operation mode is the self-operation mode. As a result, when an attendant operates the money handling machine 100, the amount of coins in stock is displayed, enabling the attendant to easily determine whether or not work such as refilling or collecting coins is necessary. On the other hand, when a customer operates the money handling machine 100, security can be maintained by not displaying the amount of coins in stock.

[0046] After startup, the currency handling machine 100 according to the first embodiment displays a first standby screen indicating the amount of currency available, regardless of the operation mode, until the recovery time has elapsed. This is because the time immediately after startup is the business preparation period, during which the screen is unlikely to be seen by customers, and because during this period an attendant can check the amount of currency available and easily determine whether or not work such as replenishing or collecting currency is required before business begins.

[0047] "Maintenance mode" Next, the operation when the mode switch 240 is switched from off to on will be described. When the maintenance unit 295 detects that the mode switch 240 has been switched from off to on, it switches the operation mode to the maintenance mode. When the operation mode becomes the maintenance mode, the display control unit 293 displays a maintenance menu screen. The maintenance menu screen displays buttons for various setting processes. The maintenance menu screen includes at least a button for setting the operation mode, a button for setting whether or not to display a screen in the self operation mode, and a button for setting the return time of the standby screen.

[0048] When the operation input unit 140 accepts pressing of the operation mode setting button, the display control unit 293 displays an operation mode setting screen as shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an operation mode setting screen according to the first embodiment. A self operation button, a standard operation button, and a decision button are displayed on the operation mode setting screen. When the self operation button is pressed, the maintenance unit 295 switches the operation mode to the self operation mode. When the standard operation button is pressed, the maintenance unit 295 switches the operation mode to the standard operation mode. When the decision button is pressed, the maintenance unit 295 records the value of the selected operation mode in the storage unit 280. Note that, of the operation mode buttons, the button associated with the current operation mode is displayed in an emphasized manner.

[0049] When the operation input unit 140 accepts pressing of a button for setting whether or not to display a screen in the self operation mode, the display control unit 293 displays a setting screen for a standby screen as shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen for a standby screen according to the first embodiment. A display button, a non-display button, and a decision button are displayed on the setting screen for the standby screen. When the display button is pressed, the maintenance unit 295 switches the screen display in the self operation mode to "Yes". When the non-display button is pressed, the maintenance unit 295 switches the screen display in the self operation mode to "No". When the decision button is pressed, the maintenance unit 295 records the selected value of the screen display in the self operation mode in the storage unit 280. Of the two buttons, the button associated with the screen display in the current self operation mode is displayed in an emphasized manner.

[0050] When the operation input unit 140 accepts pressing of a button for setting the return time on the standby screen, the display control unit 293 displays a return time setting screen as shown in FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a return time setting screen according to the first embodiment. The return time setting screen displays an increase button, a decrease button, a return time display label, and an enter button. The return time display label displays the current return time setting value. When the increase button is pressed, the maintenance unit 295 increments the return time. When the decrease button is pressed, the maintenance unit 295 decrements the return time. When the enter button is pressed, the maintenance unit 295 records the set return time value in the storage unit 280.

[0051] Next, the operation when the mode switch 240 is switched from on to off will be described. When the maintenance unit 295 detects that the mode switch 240 has been switched from on to off, it switches the operation mode to the normal mode. When the operation mode becomes the normal mode, the money handling machine 100 displays a standby screen according to the flowchart shown in Fig. 5. In other words, when the operation mode is the self-operation mode, when the mode switch 240 is switched from on to off, a first standby screen that displays the amount of coins available is displayed for a standby time, and then a second standby screen is displayed.

[0052] Furthermore, when the money handling machine 100 is linked to the higher-level device 500, the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 130 to display a screen in accordance with an instruction received from the higher-level device 500. For example, the display unit 130 may display the purchase amount received from the POS register 500B, or the difference between the purchase amount and the deposited amount.

[0053] Furthermore, if no operation is performed for a certain period of time after the standby screen is displayed, the display control unit 293 may turn off the screen of the display unit 130, darken the brightness of the screen, lower the contrast of the screen, or display a predetermined screen saver. Thereafter, when an operation is performed, or when an operator is detected in front of the money handling machine 100 by a human presence sensor (not shown), the display control unit 293 returns the display on the display unit 130 to its original state. At this time, if the operation mode is the self-operation mode, the money handling machine 100 does not display the first standby screen, but displays the second standby screen. This is because, unlike when the money handling machine 100 is started up, there is a possibility that the display unit 130 of the money handling machine 100 may be viewed by a customer.

[0054] FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the money handling machine 100 according to the first embodiment when an error occurs. When the abnormality detection unit 296 detects the occurrence of an abnormality (step S11), the operation setting unit 292 determines whether the operation mode is the standard operation mode or the self-operation mode (step S12). If the operation mode is the standard operation mode (step S12: standard), the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 130 to display a details screen showing details of the abnormality detected by the abnormality detection unit 296 (step S13). FIG. 10A is an example of the details screen when an abnormality occurs according to the first embodiment. The details screen displays an error number indicating the type of abnormality, error content indicating details of the abnormality, and a recovery start button. Pressing the recovery start button causes the money handling machine 100 to execute recovery processing.

[0055] On the other hand, if the operation mode is the self-operation mode (step S2: self), the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 130 to display a call screen requesting the customer to call an attendant (step S14). Fig. 10B is an example of a call screen when an abnormality occurs according to the first embodiment. The call screen displays a message such as "Please call an attendant" and does not display information regarding the details of the abnormality.

[0056] Next, the maintenance unit 295 determines whether the mode switch 240 is turned on (step S15). If the mode switch 240 remains off (step S15: NO), the process returns to step S14 and the display of the call screen continues. On the other hand, if the mode switch 240 is turned on (step S15: YES), the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 130 to display a details screen (step S13).

[0057] Actions and Effects In this way, the money handling machine 100 according to the first embodiment can set the operation mode to one of a number of operation modes, and the content displayed on the display unit 130 varies depending on the set operation mode. This allows the money handling machine 100 to maintain security without compromising convenience for staff by switching the operation mode depending on the usage.

[0058] Second embodiment The money handling machine 100 according to the first embodiment displays the remaining balance on a first standby screen which is a standby screen for the standard operation mode shown in FIG. 4A, and does not display the remaining balance on a second standby screen which is a standby screen for the self-operation mode shown in FIG. 4B. In other words, the money handling machine 100 according to the first embodiment ensures security by not showing the remaining balance of the money handling machine 100 to the customer. On the other hand, since the customer does not know the remaining balance of the money handling machine 100, the customer cannot know whether or not a deposit or withdrawal transaction is possible. For example, when the coin pool 221 or the banknote pool 222 is full, a deposit process cannot be performed, but since the customer cannot know whether or not a deposit is possible, the customer may attempt to deposit money, which may result in a wasteful operation. Furthermore, even an attendant cannot easily recognize whether or not a deposit or withdrawal transaction is possible on the standby screen for the self-operation mode. In view of this, the money handling machine 100 according to the second embodiment, in self-operation mode, displays to customers and staff whether or not transactions can be performed with the money handling machine 100, without clearly indicating the available balance.

[0059] Specifically, the money handling machine 100 according to the second embodiment displays a transaction permission icon I indicating whether a transaction is possible on the display unit 130. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a second standby screen according to the second embodiment. In addition to the current date and time and a greeting such as "Welcome," the second standby screen includes a deposit permission icon I1 and a withdrawal permission icon I2. The deposit permission icon I1 is a transaction permission icon I indicating whether a deposit transaction is possible. The withdrawal permission icon I2 is a transaction permission icon I indicating whether a withdrawal transaction is possible. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the transaction permission icon I is located on a display bar at the top of the screen. The transaction permission icon I takes any one of the following forms: "◯" indicating that a transaction is possible, "△" indicating that a transaction is possible but there is little room, and "×" indicating that a transaction is not possible.

[0060] Hereinafter, a method for determining the mode of the transaction propriety icon I by the display control unit 293 will be described. The display control unit 293 reads out the state of the money handling machine 100 and the amount of stored money by denomination from the memory unit 280, and determines the state of the transaction permission icon I.

[0061] The display control unit 293 sets the state of the deposit possibility icon I1 to "X" when at least one storage unit (coin storage unit 223 or banknote storage unit 224) is full (when the existing amount reaches the full threshold) or when no storage unit is installed, and when money cannot be accepted. If a mixed denomination storage unit is provided in the money handling machine 100 and the mixed denomination storage unit is not full, the state of the deposit possibility icon I1 may be set to "△" instead of "X". Furthermore, the display control unit 293 sets the state of the deposit possibility icon I1 to "△" when at least one storage unit has little room to accept money (when the existing amount exceeds the near-full threshold). Furthermore, the display control unit 293 sets the state of the deposit possibility icon I1 to "◯" when all storage units have room to accept money (when the existing amount does not exceed the near-full threshold).

[0062] The display control unit 293 sets the state of the withdrawal possibility icon I2 to "X" when at least one storage unit is empty (when the remaining amount is zero) or when the storage unit is not installed and the like, and the coins cannot be dispensed. Also, when a withdrawal rejection vault (not shown), which is a destination for coins that are not suitable for dispensing due to double feeding or abnormal denomination, is full, the display control unit 293 sets the state of the withdrawal possibility icon I2 to "△" when at least one storage unit has a small amount of coins (when the remaining amount is below the near empty threshold). Also, the display control unit 293 sets the state of the withdrawal possibility icon I2 to "◯" when all storage units have room for dispensing (when the remaining amount is not below the near full threshold).

[0063] The display control unit 293 arranges the deposit permission icon I1 and the withdrawal permission icon I2 on the standby screen.

[0064] As a result, display unit 130 displays a transaction feasibility icon I on the standby screen (second standby screen) in the self-operation mode. This allows the customer to visually check display unit 130 and know whether the desired transaction is possible or not. On the other hand, by not displaying the specific remaining balance on the second standby screen, money handling machine 100 prevents the customer from knowing the remaining balance, thereby ensuring security. Also, an attendant can know whether money handling machine 100 operating in the self-operation mode is operating normally without having to switch operation modes.

[0065] In the above example, the display control unit 293 displays the transaction possibility icon I at least on the second standby screen, but is not limited to this and may also display the transaction possibility icon I on the first standby screen. In other words, the display control unit 293 may display the transaction possibility icon I on the display unit 130 regardless of the set operation mode. Furthermore, the transaction permission icons I in the above example are the deposit permission icon I1 and the withdrawal permission icon I2, but are not limited to this, and further transaction permission icons I indicating whether other transactions are permitted may be displayed.

[0066] Other Embodiments Although one embodiment has been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the above, and various design changes are possible. That is, in other embodiments, the order of the above-mentioned processes may be changed as appropriate. Also, some of the processes may be executed in parallel.

[0067] For example, in a money handling machine 100 according to another embodiment, the processing performed when the shutters provided in the coin deposit port 211, the coin withdrawal port 212, the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 213, and the banknote deposit / reject port 214 of the money handling machine 100 are manually opened and closed may differ depending on the operation mode. For example, when the operation mode is the standard operation mode, the abnormality detection unit 296 may determine that an abnormality has occurred and start the processing shown in FIG. 9 when it detects that the shutter has been manually opened. On the other hand, when the operation mode is the self operation mode, the abnormality detection unit 296 may not start the processing shown in FIG. 9 and the deposit / withdrawal processing unit 291 may close the shutter at a low speed. At this time, the deposit / withdrawal processing unit 291 may emit a predetermined sound from a speaker (not shown).

[0068] The money handling machine 100 according to the above embodiment switches to the maintenance mode by the mode switch 240, and accepts switching of the operation mode by operating the maintenance menu, but is not limited to this. For example, the money handling machine 100 according to another embodiment may switch to the maintenance mode when a predetermined special operation is performed on the operation input unit 140, or may switch the operation mode by the special operation. The special operation may include, for example, inputting a predetermined password or an operation of a specific pattern. Furthermore, in another embodiment, the operation setting unit 292 may automatically determine the operation mode based on the model of the connected higher-level device 500, and switch the operation mode. In addition, in the money handling machine 100 according to the first embodiment, when the sorting button displayed on the first standby screen is pressed, the deposit / withdrawal processing unit 291 distributes the banknotes in the banknote pool 222 to the denomination-specific stackers in the background to secure free space, but the function of the sorting button is not limited to this. For example, in the money handling machine 100 according to other embodiments, when the sorting button is pressed, the money handling machine 100 may determine the denomination of the coins inserted into the cash deposit / receive opening 210, count the coins, and return the coins to the cash deposit / receive opening 210 without storing them in the coin storage unit 223 or the banknote storage unit 224. This allows the user to check the number of coins by denomination or the amount of the inserted coins.

[0069] In the above embodiment, when the operation mode is changed to the maintenance mode, the display control unit 293 displays a maintenance menu screen. The maintenance menu screen displays various setting process buttons, such as a button for setting the operation mode, a button for setting whether or not the screen is displayed in the self-operation mode, and a button for setting the return time of the standby screen. On the other hand, since the available balance displayed on the first standby screen is not displayed on the maintenance menu screen, in order for the operator to know the available balance of each denomination in the money handling machine 100, it is necessary to cancel the maintenance mode and return to the standard operation mode or the self-operation mode. In view of this, in another embodiment, the maintenance menu screen may further include a device status confirmation button. When the device status confirmation button is operated, the display control unit 293 displays a confirmation screen that displays the available balance of each denomination in the money handling machine 100, similar to the first standby screen. When the "return" button provided in the confirmation screen is operated, the display control unit 293 returns to the screen immediately before the device status confirmation button was operated. In this way, even while the machine is in maintenance mode, the operator can find out the remaining balance of each denomination in the currency handling machine 100 by appropriately operating the device status confirmation button provided on the maintenance menu screen.

[0070] Computer Configuration FIG. 12 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a computer configuration according to at least one embodiment. The computer 900 comprises a processor 910, a main memory 920, storage 930, and an interface 940. The above-mentioned control unit 290 is implemented in a computer 900. The operations of the above-mentioned processing units are stored in the storage 930 in the form of a program. The processor 910 reads the program from the storage 930, loads it in the main memory 920, and executes the above-mentioned processing in accordance with the program. The processor 910 also secures storage areas in the main memory 920 corresponding to the above-mentioned storage units in accordance with the program. Examples of the processor 910 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit), and a microprocessor.

[0071] The program may be for realizing a part of the functions to be performed by the computer 900. For example, the program may be for realizing the functions by combining with other programs already stored in the storage or by combining with other programs implemented in other devices. In another embodiment, the computer 900 may include a custom LSI (Large Scale Integrated Circuit) such as a PLD (Programmable Logic Device) in addition to the above configuration or instead of the above configuration. Examples of PLDs include PAL (Programmable Array Logic), GAL (Generic Array Logic), CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device), and FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). In this case, a part or all of the functions realized by the processor 910 may be realized by the integrated circuit. Such an integrated circuit is also included in an example of a processor. In another embodiment, the computer 900 may be virtualized on one or more computers.

[0072] Examples of storage 930 include a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, and the like. Storage 930 may be an internal medium directly connected to the bus of computer 900, or an external medium connected to computer 900 via interface 940 or a communication line. In addition, when this program is distributed to computer 900 via a communication line, computer 900 that receives the program may load the program in main memory 920 and execute the above-mentioned processing. In at least one embodiment, storage 930 is a non-transitory tangible storage medium.

[0073] The program may be for implementing part of the above-mentioned functions. Furthermore, the program may be a so-called differential file (differential program) that implements the above-mentioned functions in combination with another program already stored in the storage 930. [Explanation of symbols]

[0074] 100... Money handling machine 110... Money handling machine housing 120... Communication unit 130... Display unit 140... Operation input unit 210... Cash inlet / outlet 211... Coin deposit port 212... Coin withdrawal port 213... Banknote deposit / withdrawal port 214... Banknote deposit reject port 220... Temporary holding unit 221... Coin pool 222... Banknote pool 223... Coin storage unit 224... Banknote storage unit 230... Start button 240... Mode switch 280... Memory unit 290... Control unit 291... Deposit / withdrawal processing unit 292... Operation setting unit 293... Display control unit 294... Input reception unit 295... Maintenance unit 296... Abnormality detection unit 500... Upper device 500A... Counter processing machine 500B... POS register 900... Computer 910... Processor 920... main memory 930... storage 940... interface

Claims

1. A currency handling machine capable of depositing and dispensing currency, A display unit capable of displaying a screen; an operation setting unit that sets an operation mode of the money handling machine to one of a plurality of operation modes; a display control unit that changes the display content displayed on the display unit according to the set operation mode; A currency processing machine comprising:

2. The display control unit changes whether or not the display unit displays a message depending on the set operation mode.

2. The currency handling machine of claim 1.

3. When the operation mode is switched, the display control unit changes the display content by the display unit from the display content related to the operation mode before the switching to the display content related to the operation mode after a predetermined set time.

2. The currency handling machine of claim 1.

4. The set time is further set to a time setting unit that adjustably sets the set time.

4. The money handling machine according to claim 3.

5. A currency handling machine capable of depositing and dispensing currency, A display unit capable of displaying a screen; a display control unit that causes the display unit to display a first standby screen, which is a standby screen in a standard operation mode, after power-on, and causes the display unit to display a second standby screen, which is a standby screen in a self operation mode, after a predetermined set time has elapsed since power-on; A currency processing machine comprising:

6. The second standby screen does not include a predetermined operation item, the first standby screen includes the operation item, an input receiving unit that receives a selection operation of the operation item while the first standby screen is displayed on the display unit before the set time has elapsed since power-on; 6. A money handling machine according to claim 5.

7. The set time is further set to a time setting unit that adjustably sets the set time. A money handling machine according to claim 5 or 6.

8. The display device further includes a temporary switching unit that switches the display content of the display unit to the first standby screen when the display unit is displaying the second standby screen. A money handling machine according to claim 5 or 6.

9. The display control unit causes the display unit to display the first standby screen when the operation of the temporary switching unit is received, and causes the display unit to display the second standby screen after the set time has elapsed since the operation of the temporary switching unit.

9. A currency handling machine according to claim 8.

10. The display control unit causes a transaction permission icon indicating a transaction permission status of the money handling machine to be displayed on the display unit. A money handling machine according to claim 1, claim 5 or claim 6.

11. A display control method for a currency handling machine capable of depositing and dispensing currency, comprising the steps of: setting an operation mode of the money handling machine to one of a plurality of operation modes; displaying different display contents on a display unit of the money handling machine according to the set operation mode; A display control method comprising:

12. The computer of a currency processing machine that can process currency deposits and withdrawals setting an operation mode of the money handling machine to one of a plurality of operation modes; displaying different display contents on a display unit of the money handling machine according to the set operation mode; A program for executing the above.

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