Coin processing device, coin processing system, and method for setting coin processing device

Abstract

To efficiently manage master data in a system in which a plurality of coin processing devices are present.SOLUTION: An acquisition unit acquires at least one of first master data and second master data from a master database. The master database stores first master data indicating standard set values for a plurality of setting items of a coin processing device and second master data indicating set values set for a coin processing device that satisfies conditions. A setting unit sets the plurality of setting items based on the first master data or the second master data as acquired.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a currency handling device, a currency handling system, and a method for setting a currency handling device. [Background technology]

[0002] A currency handling system is known in which a business having multiple stores has a currency handling device for each store to manage sales. In such a currency handling system, a method is known in which master data is managed by a central server to appropriately manage each currency handling device (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Examples of master data include setting information for using each currency handling device and maintenance-related information for maintaining the currency handling device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4932286 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, managing the master data for each currency processing device individually in a central server carries the risk of information discrepancies occurring and the risk of management becoming complicated. An object of the present invention is to provide a currency handling device, a currency handling system, and a method for setting up a currency handling device that can efficiently manage master data in a system in which multiple currency handling devices exist. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] According to the first aspect, the currency processing device includes an acquisition unit that acquires at least one of the first master data and the second master data from a master database that stores first master data indicating standard setting values ​​for multiple setting items of the currency processing device and second master data indicating setting values ​​to be set for a currency processing device that satisfies a condition, and a setting unit that sets the multiple setting items based on the acquired first master data or second master data.

[0006] According to the second aspect, in the currency processing device of the first aspect, the second master data may be stored in the master database in association with a store, and the acquisition unit may acquire the second master data associated with the store to which the currency processing device belongs.

[0007] According to a third aspect, in a currency processing device according to the first or second aspect, the setting unit may set a setting value related to the second master data for a setting item among the plurality of setting items for which there is second master data for which the currency processing device satisfies a condition, and set a setting value related to the first master data for a setting item for which there is no second master data for which the currency processing device satisfies a condition.

[0008] According to a fourth aspect, in a currency processing device relating to any of the first to third aspects, the acquisition unit may acquire the second master data for which the currency processing device satisfies a condition, and acquire the first master data for a setting item among the plurality of setting items for which the second master data is not available.

[0009] According to a fifth aspect, in a currency processing device relating to any one of the first to third aspects, the acquisition unit may acquire the first master data for the plurality of setting items, and acquire the second master data for those setting items among the plurality of setting items for which the currency processing device satisfies a condition, and replace the second master data with the first master data.

[0010] According to a sixth aspect, a currency processing device relating to any of the first to fifth aspects may include a change unit that accepts changes to setting values ​​for at least some of the multiple setting items, and a change instruction unit that outputs an instruction to change the second master data to the master database for the setting items whose setting values ​​have been changed.

[0011] According to the seventh aspect, in the currency processing device related to the sixth aspect, the change instruction unit may further output detailed information including identification information of the second master data and setting items related to the change, and the setting values ​​before and after the change.

[0012] According to an eighth aspect, a currency handling system is a currency handling system comprising a plurality of currency handling devices and a master database storing master data for setting each of the plurality of currency handling devices, wherein the master database stores first master data indicating standard setting values ​​for a plurality of setting items of the currency handling devices and second master data indicating setting values ​​to be set for currency handling devices that satisfy a condition, and at least one of the plurality of currency handling devices comprises an acquisition unit that acquires at least one of the first master data and the second master data from the master database, and a setting unit that sets the plurality of setting items based on the acquired first master data or second master data.

[0013] According to a 9th aspect, a method for setting a currency processing device comprises the steps of: acquiring at least one of first master data and second master data from a master database that stores first master data indicating standard setting values ​​for multiple setting items of the currency processing device, and second master data indicating setting values ​​to be set for a currency processing device that satisfies a condition; and setting the multiple setting items of the currency processing device based on the acquired first master data or second master data. Effect of the Invention

[0014] According to the above aspect, master data can be efficiently managed in a system having multiple currency processing devices. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a currency handling system according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 4 is a flowchart showing a master data updating method used by the money handling system according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 3] 13 is a flowchart showing a master data updating method used by a money handling system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 4] 13 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a money handling system according to a third embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 5] 13 is a flowchart showing a method for changing master data by a money handling system according to a third embodiment. [Figure 6] 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

[0016] First Embodiment Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a money handling system 1 according to the first embodiment. The currency handling system 1 according to the first embodiment includes a master database 10 and multiple currency handling devices 30. The master database 10 stores master data to be set in the multiple currency handling devices 30 managed by the currency handling system 1. The master database 10 and each currency handling device 30 are connected via a network. The currency handling devices 30 may be, for example, a deposit machine.

[0017] The master database 10 may be installed in a headquarters that manages multiple stores. The master database 10 stores master data for each setting item to be set in the currency processing device 30. Examples of the setting items include store information on the store where the currency processing device 30 is installed, floor information on the floor of the facility where the currency processing device 30 is installed, operator information on operators who can operate the currency processing device 30, and voucher information on vouchers handled by the currency processing device 30. The setting items may also include maintenance staff setting information set by a maintenance staff, such as information on the license of the currency processing device 30 and information on the collection of log data. The setting items may also include maintenance staff setting information set by a maintenance staff, such as information on network settings such as the IP address of the currency processing device 30 and information on the destination of sales proceeds. The master database 10 stores, as master data, common master data 11 indicating standard setting values ​​and store master data 12 indicating setting values ​​specific to each store. The store master data 12 is stored in the master database 10 in association with the identification information of the store (such as the store name). Matching of the store identification information is a condition for acquiring the store master data 12.

[0018] In the master database 10, the common master data 11 and the store master data 12 are recorded in different directories. For example, the common master data 11 is recorded in a common directory of the master database 10, and the store master data 12 is recorded in a store-specific directory of the master database 10. The path of the store-specific directory may include, for example, identification information of the corresponding store.

[0019] The master database 10 may store all master data at all times, or may store only master data that needs to be updated by the currency handling device 30.

[0020] A plurality of currency handling devices 30 are installed in corresponding stores. The currency handling devices 30 manage and tally up the sales proceeds of the stores in which they are installed, and transmit the tally up data to a management device (not shown) at the headquarters. The master database 10 may be provided in the management device.

[0021] The currency processing device 30 comprises a master data storage unit 31, a currency processing unit 32, an acquisition unit 33, and a setting unit 34. The master data storage unit 31 stores master data relating to a plurality of setting items. The currency processing unit 32 performs processes such as identification, counting, depositing, and final closing of deposited and withdrawn currency in accordance with the master data stored in the master data storage unit 31. The acquisition unit 33 acquires the master data from the master database 10 . The setting unit 34 updates the master data stored in the master data storage unit 31 based on the master data acquired by the acquisition unit 33. That is, the setting unit 34 sets a plurality of setting items based on the acquired master data.

[0022] FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a master data updating method performed by the currency handling system 1 according to the first embodiment. When the final closing process by the currency processing unit 32 is completed, the currency processing device 30 performs a master data update process. First, the acquisition unit 33 identifies the identification information of the store in which the currency processing device 30 is installed (step S1). The identification information of the store is indicated, for example, in the master data of the store information stored in the master data storage unit 31. The acquisition unit 33 accesses the store-specific directory in the master database 10 related to the identified identification information, and acquires the store master data 12 recorded in the store-specific directory (step S2). Next, the acquisition unit 33 identifies setting items not included in the store master data 12 acquired in step S2 (step S3). The acquisition unit 33 accesses the common directory in the master database 10, and acquires the common master data 11 related to the setting items identified in step S2 from among the common master data 11 (step S4).

[0023] The setting unit 34 judges whether or not each of the master data acquired by the acquisition unit 33 matches the master data stored in the master data storage unit 31 for each of the multiple setting items (step S5). Whether or not the two master data match may be judged, for example, by whether or not the hash values ​​of the two master data match. The setting unit 34 overwrites and saves in the master data storage unit 31, among the acquired master data, the master data that does not match the master data stored in the master data storage unit 31 (step S6). The setting unit 34 outputs the update result of the setting item to the master database 10 (step S7). For example, the update result of the setting item indicates that the master data has been successfully updated or the contents of an error.

[0024] Thus, according to the currency handling system 1 of the first embodiment, each currency handling device 30 acquires at least one of the common master data 11 and the store master data 12 from the master database 10, and sets a plurality of setting items based on the acquired master data. Specifically, the currency handling device 30 of the first embodiment sets a setting value related to the store master data 12 for a setting item for which there is store master data 12 for the corresponding store among the plurality of setting items, and sets a setting value related to the common master data 11 for a setting item for which there is no store master for the corresponding store. This allows the currency handling device 30 to appropriately set setting items that differ for each store and setting items that are common to a plurality of stores. Also, according to the first embodiment, for setting items for which settings are different only in some stores and settings are common to other stores, only the master data of the stores with different settings is recorded in the master database 10 as the store master data 12, and the master data of the other stores is recorded in the master database 10 as the common master data 11, so that it is not necessary to record the master data of the other stores individually as the store master data 12. This makes it easier to maintain the master data and prevents the risk of inconsistencies in the master data from one store to another.

[0025] Second embodiment The currency handling device 30 according to the first embodiment first acquires store master data 12 from the master database 10, and then acquires common master data 11. In contrast, the currency handling device 30 according to the second embodiment acquires master data in a different order from the first embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a master data updating method performed by the currency handling system 1 according to the second embodiment. When the final closing process by the currency processing unit 32 is completed, the currency handling device 30 performs a master data update process. First, the acquisition unit 33 identifies the identification information of the store in which the currency handling device 30 is installed (step S11). The acquisition unit 33 accesses the common directory of the master database 10 and acquires all of the common master data 11 (step S12).

[0027] Next, the acquisition unit 33 accesses the store-specific directory related to the identification information identified in step S11 in the master database 10, and acquires the store master data 12 recorded in the store-specific directory (step S13). If the acquisition unit 33 has acquired common master data 11 related to the same setting items as the acquired store master data 12, the acquisition unit 33 replaces the common master data 11 with the store master data 12.

[0028] The setting unit 34 determines whether or not each of the master data acquired by the acquisition unit 33 matches the master data stored in the master data storage unit 31 for each of the multiple setting items (step S14). The setting unit 34 overwrites and saves in the master data storage unit 31 any of the acquired master data that does not match the master data stored in the master data storage unit 31 (step S15). The setting unit 34 outputs the update results of the setting items to the master database 10 (step S16).

[0029] In this way, according to the currency handling system 1 of the second embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, it is possible to appropriately set setting items that differ for each store and setting items that are common to multiple stores.

[0030] Third embodiment The currency handling system 1 according to the third embodiment accepts updates to master data by the currency handling device 30, and reflects the updated master data in the master database 10. According to the third embodiment, for example, when the headquarters is unable to register a new cash register in time, the new cash register can be registered at the store.

[0031] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a currency handling system 1 according to the third embodiment. The currency handling device 30 according to the third embodiment further includes a change unit 35 and a change instruction unit 36 ​​in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment. The change unit 35 accepts changes to the setting values ​​for at least some of the multiple setting items. The change instruction unit 36 ​​outputs to the master database 10 an instruction to change the store master data 12 for the setting items whose setting values ​​have been changed by the change unit 35.

[0032] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a method for changing master data by the currency handling system 1 according to the third embodiment. When the master data change menu is selected by the operator, the change unit 35 of the currency processing device 30 presents a selection of multiple setting items to the operator and accepts the selection of one setting item from the operator (step S21). The change unit 35 accepts input of a setting value for the selected setting item (step S22). The change unit 35 updates the master data stored in the master data storage unit 31 for the selected setting item based on the input setting value (step S23).

[0033] The change instruction unit 36 ​​outputs a change instruction to the master database 10 to change the master data related to the setting item selected in step S21 according to the setting value input in step S22 (step S24). The change instruction may be data that associates, for example, a change flag indicating whether the record is to be changed or deleted with a value after the change for multiple records.

[0034] The master database 10 determines whether or not store master data 12 exists for the setting item related to the change instruction. If store master data 12 exists, the master database 10 rewrites the setting value of the store master data 12 to the value indicated by the change instruction. On the other hand, if the store master data 12 does not exist, the master database 10 generates new store master data 12 for the store related to the currency processing device 30 that sent the change instruction.

[0035] In this way, according to the currency handling system 1 of the third embodiment, the master data set in the store can be reflected in the master database 10. The changeable setting items may be determined in advance. For example, in another embodiment, the setting items set by the store master data 12 may be changeable, and the setting items set by the common master data 11 may not be changeable. In this case, the currency handling system 30 acquires the store master data 12 from the master database 10, for example, before the master data change process, and identifies the changeable setting items.

[0036] 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. The currency handling device 30 according to the above-described embodiment may be configured by a single computer, or the configuration of the currency handling device 30 may be divided and arranged among multiple computers, and the multiple computers may work together to function as the currency handling device 30.

[0037] In the currency handling system 1 according to the embodiment described above, the master database 10 stores the common master data 11 and the store master data 12, but this is not limited to the embodiment. For example, in a currency handling system 1 according to another embodiment, the common master data 11 and the store master data 12 may be stored in different devices. For example, the common master data 11 may be stored in a master database 10 provided at the headquarters, and the store master data 12 may be stored in a database server provided at each store.

[0038] The master database 10 according to the embodiment described above allows the common master data 11 and the store master data 12 to be stored for one setting item, but is not limited thereto. For example, the master database 10 according to another embodiment may store only one of the common master data 11 and the store master data 12 for one setting item. For example, among the setting items, voucher information and maintenance staff setting information are commonly used in a plurality of stores, and are therefore stored in the master database 10 as the common master data 11. On the other hand, store information, floor information, operator information, and the like are different for each store, and are therefore stored in the master database 10 as the store master data 12. In this case, since there is no conflict between the common master data 11 and the store master data 12, the currency processing device 30 can acquire all the common master data 11 from the master database 10 and set the setting item, regardless of which setting item's store master data 12 has been acquired.

[0039] The currency handling device 30 according to the embodiment described above updates the master data after the final closing process, but is not limited to this. For example, the currency handling device 30 according to other embodiments may update the master data immediately after the currency handling device 30 is started, or may update the master data when a master update menu is selected by a store operator.

[0040] The master data according to the above-described embodiment includes two types of master data, the common master data 11 and the store master data 12, but is not limited to these. For example, the master database 10 according to other embodiments may store master data related to conditions different from those of the store master data 12. For example, the master database 10 according to other embodiments may store area master data set with the area in which the store is located as a condition, management form master data set with the condition of whether the store is a directly managed store or a franchise store, store form master data set with the condition of whether the store is a tenant store or a street store, etc.

[0041] Computer Configuration FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration of a computer according to at least one embodiment. The computer 90 comprises a processor 91, a main memory 92, a storage 93, and an interface 94. The currency processing device 30 described above is implemented in a computer 90. The operations of each of the above-mentioned processing units are stored in the form of a program in a storage 93. The processor 91 reads the program from the storage 93, loads it in the main memory 92, and executes the above-mentioned processes in accordance with the program. The processor 91 also secures memory areas in the main memory 92 corresponding to each of the above-mentioned memory units in accordance with the program. Examples of the processor 91 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit), and a microprocessor.

[0042] The program may be for realizing a part of the functions to be performed by the computer 90. 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 90 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 91 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 90 may be virtualized on one or more computers.

[0043] Examples of the storage 93 include a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, etc. The storage 93 may be an internal medium directly connected to the bus of the computer 90, or an external medium connected to the computer 90 via the interface 94 or a communication line. In addition, when the program is distributed to the computer 90 via a communication line, the computer 90 that receives the program may load the program into the main memory 92 and execute the above-mentioned processing. In at least one embodiment, the storage 93 is a non-transitory tangible storage medium.

[0044] The program may be for realizing part of the above-mentioned functions. Furthermore, the program may be a so-called differential file (differential program) that realizes the above-mentioned functions in combination with another program already stored in the storage 93. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 1... Currency processing system 10... Master database 11... Common master data 12... Store master data 30... Currency processing device 31... Master data storage unit 32... Currency processing unit 33... Acquisition unit 34... Setting unit 35... Change unit 36... Change instruction unit 90... Computer 91... Processor 92... Main memory 93... Storage 94... Interface

Claims

1. An acquisition unit that acquires at least one of the first master data and the second master data from a master database that stores first master data indicating standard setting values ​​for a plurality of setting items of the currency handling device and second master data indicating setting values ​​to be set for the currency handling device that satisfies a condition; A setting unit that sets the plurality of setting items based on the acquired first master data or the acquired second master data; A currency processing device comprising:

2. The second master data is stored in the master database in association with a store; The acquisition unit acquires the second master data associated with a store to which the currency handling device belongs. The currency processing device according to claim 1 .

3. The setting unit sets a setting value related to the second master data for a setting item among the plurality of setting items for which there is second master data for which the currency processing device satisfies a condition, and sets a setting value related to the first master data for a setting item for which there is no second master data for which the currency processing device satisfies a condition. The currency processing device according to claim 1 .

4. The acquisition unit is The currency handling device acquires the second master data that satisfies a condition, The first master data is acquired for a setting item for which the second master data does not exist among the plurality of setting items. The currency processing device according to claim 1 .

5. The acquisition unit is Acquire the first master data for the plurality of setting items; The second master data is acquired for a setting item among the plurality of setting items for which the currency handling device satisfies a condition, and the second master data is replaced with the first master data. The currency processing device according to claim 1 .

6. A change unit that accepts changes to setting values ​​for at least a part of the plurality of setting items; a change instruction unit that outputs an instruction to change the second master data to the master database for the setting item whose setting value has been changed; The currency handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising:

7. The change instruction unit further outputs detailed information including identification information of the second master data and the setting items related to the change and setting values ​​before and after the change. The currency processing device according to claim 6.

8. A plurality of currency processing devices; A master database that stores master data for setting each of the plurality of currency handling devices; A currency processing system comprising: The master database includes: storing first master data indicating standard setting values ​​for a plurality of setting items of the currency handling device, and second master data indicating setting values ​​to be set for the currency handling device that satisfies a condition; At least one of the plurality of currency handling devices is an acquisition unit that acquires at least one of the first master data and the second master data from the master database; A setting unit that sets the plurality of setting items based on the acquired first master data or the acquired second master data; Equipped with Currency handling system.

9. A method for setting up a currency processing device, comprising: A step of acquiring at least one of the first master data and the second master data from a master database that stores first master data indicating standard setting values ​​for a plurality of setting items of the currency handling device and second master data indicating setting values ​​to be set for a currency handling device that satisfies a condition; Setting a plurality of setting items of the currency handling device based on the acquired first master data or the acquired second master data; A method for setting up a currency processing device comprising:

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