Currency processing device, currency processing method, and program

Abstract

To provide a currency processing system capable of easily executing investigation of a currency processing device.SOLUTION: In a currency processing system, a first currency processing machine has a storage unit that stores, as a managed balance, each of a currency quantity held by the first currency processing machine and a currency quantity held by a second currency processing machine, and a first control unit that, at an investigation execution date and time, executes an investigation of currency held by the first currency processing machine and transmits an investigation instruction to execute an investigation of currency to the second currency processing machine to determine whether or not an investigation result of the first currency processing machine and an investigation result received from the second currency processing machine match the managed balance of the first currency processing machine and the managed balance of the second currency processing machine stored in the storage unit. The second currency processing machine has a second control unit that, when the investigation instruction is received, executes an investigation of currency held by the second currency processing machine and transmits an investigation result from the executed investigation to the first currency processing machine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] At branches of financial institutions and other such establishments, the total balance of the entire branch is managed centrally. Patent Document 1 discloses a related technology for managing the inventory of the entire store by connecting an open cash register to an auto cashier, which allows tellers to deposit and withdraw cash by operating a counter terminal, via an in-store network. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-130141 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Generally, automatic reconciliation performed by auto cashiers and open teller machines is carried out by setting a reconciliation schedule for each of the auto cashiers and open teller machines. Therefore, the person in charge must set a reconciliation schedule for each of the many devices, which is a burden for the person in charge.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a currency handling system, a currency handling device, a currency handling method, and a program that can efficiently perform inspection of a currency handling device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a currency processing device registers a linked device as a device capable of communicating with the device, performs inspection of currency stored in the device, and is equipped with a control unit that transmits an inspection command to the linked device to perform inspection of the currency, and an output unit that outputs the inspection results of the device and the inspection results received from the linked device.

[0007] According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the currency processing device according to the first aspect, the linked device may be capable of registering a plurality of types of devices.

[0008] According to a third aspect of the present invention, in a currency processing device of the first or second aspect, the linked device may be provided with a memory unit that stores the amount of currency stored in the device as a managed inventory.

[0009] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the currency processing device of the third aspect, the control unit may determine whether the inspection result received from the linked device matches the managed inventory of the linked device stored in the memory unit.

[0010] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the currency processing device of the third or fourth aspect, the memory unit may further store information indicating whether or not manual inspection of the linked device is required.

[0011] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the currency processing device of any one of the first to fifth aspects, the control unit may randomly determine the inspection execution date and time.

[0012] According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, a currency processing method registers a linked device as a device capable of communicating with the device, performs an inspection of currency stored in the device, and sends an inspection command to the linked device to perform inspection of the currency, and outputs the inspection results of the device and the inspection results received from the linked device.

[0013] According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the program causes a computer of a currency processing machine to register a linked device as a device capable of communicating with the currency processing machine, to perform an inspection of currency stored in the currency processing machine and to send an inspection command to the linked device to perform an inspection of the currency, and to output the inspection results of the currency processing machine and the inspection results received from the linked device. Effect of the Invention

[0014] The currency handling system of the present invention enables efficient inspection of currency handling devices. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] A diagram showing an example of the configuration of a currency processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a cash dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] A figure showing an example of printing by a cash register printer according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a data table TBL1 in one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] A figure showing an example of total managed inventory data managed by a cash dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a cashier configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a currency exchange machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a cash management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a first diagram showing the processing flow of a currency handling system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing the processing flow of a currency processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 3 is a third diagram showing the processing flow of a currency processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] A figure showing a first display example displayed by the cash register operation display unit according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] A figure showing a second display example displayed by the cash register operation display unit according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] A figure showing a third display example displayed by the cash register operation display unit according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] A figure showing a fourth display example displayed by the cash register operation display unit according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] 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] <Embodiment> Hereinafter, a currency handling system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0017] (Configuration of currency processing system) The currency handling system 1 is a system installed in, for example, a store of a financial institution. As shown in FIG. 1, the currency handling system 1 includes a teller machine 10 (an example of a first currency handling machine), cashiers (currency deposit and withdrawal machines) 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3 (an example of a second currency handling machine) installed at the counter, counter terminals 21-1, 21-2, and 21-3 connected to each of these cashiers, a currency exchange machine 30 (an example of a second currency handling machine), and a cash management device 40 (an example of a second currency handling machine). Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the cashiers 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3, they will be collectively referred to as the cashier 20. Also, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the counter terminals 21-1, 21-2, and 21-3, they will be collectively referred to as the counter terminal 21. The cashier 20 deposits and withdraws currency according to transaction information input from the corresponding counter terminal 21 by the teller. The teller machine 10, the cashier 20, the change machine 30, and the cash management device 40 are each connected to each other via a wireless or wired LAN (Local Area Network).

[0018] (Configuration of the cash dispenser) The teller machine 10 stores and keeps currency, and communicates with each of the cashier 20, the currency exchange machine 30, and the cash management device 40 to manage the inventory of the entire currency handling system 1. The teller machine 10 also processes large deposits and withdrawals according to the transaction information of each cashier 20. Transaction information is information that indicates the transaction details (e.g., amount) of currency deposits and withdrawals. As shown in FIG. 2, the teller machine 10 comprises a banknote processing unit 101, a new note processing unit 102, a coin processing unit 103, a bundle processing unit 104, a coin roll processing unit 105, a teller machine terminal 106, a communication unit 107, and a power supply unit 108.

[0019] The banknote processing unit 101 performs deposit processing of loose banknotes, dispensing processing of loose banknotes, etc. The new note processing unit 102 performs dispensing processing of banknotes, particularly new notes, etc. The coin processing unit 103 performs deposit and dispensing processing of loose coins, etc. The bundle processing unit 104 stores small bundles of banknotes loaded from the outside, creates and stores small bundles of banknotes from the loose banknotes stored in the banknote processing unit 101, and performs dispensing processing of the small bundles of banknotes, etc. The coin bar processing unit 105 stores coin bars (wrapped coins) loaded from the outside, creates and stores coin bars from the loose coins stored in the coin processing unit 103, and performs dispensing processing of the coin bars, etc. The communication unit 107 communicates between the teller machine 10, the cashier 20, the money changer 30, and the cash management device 40. The power supply unit 108 supplies power to each unit.

[0020] Each of the banknote processing unit 101, the new note processing unit 102, the coin processing unit 103, the bundle processing unit 104, and the coin roll processing unit 105 is a cash processing unit of the teller machine 10. Money that is not properly processed in the cash processing unit is rejected. Money that is not properly processed here (rejected money) is, for example, money that the device cannot properly identify, or banknotes that the device determines to be multiple stacked notes, etc. Money that is rejected when deposited is returned to the deposit port, and money that is rejected when withdrawn is stored in the reject vault. In addition, soiled money that is unsuitable for withdrawal is stored in the soiled money storage vault.

[0021] The teller machine terminal 106 controls each of the banknote processing unit 101, the new note processing unit 102, the coin processing unit 103, the bundle processing unit 104, and the coin roll processing unit 105. As shown in Fig. 2, the teller machine terminal 106 includes a teller machine card reader 106b, a teller machine operation display unit 106c, a teller machine printer 106d, a teller machine memory unit 106e (an example of a memory unit), and a teller machine control unit 106f (an example of a first control unit).

[0022] The cash register card reader 106b reads information that identifies the operator (such as the operator ID) recorded on the card.

[0023] The cash register operation display unit 106c displays information when it receives an operation input by an operator. The information displayed is, for example, a menu such as "Register linked device", "Check linked device inventory", and "Nighttime inspection setting" that can be executed by an application program described later. The cash register operation display unit 106c is, for example, a display unit having a touch panel function.

[0024] The "Linked Device Registration" menu is a menu for registering devices that can communicate with the cash dispenser 10. When the operator performs an operation according to the "Linked Device Registration" menu on the cash dispenser operation display unit 106c, the cash dispenser control unit 106f can register, for example, the cashier 20, the changer 30, the cash management device 40, etc. as devices that can communicate with the cash dispenser 10 (i.e., write them to the cash dispenser storage unit 106e).

[0025] The "Linked Device Inventory Inquiry" menu is a menu for acquiring and managing the managed inventory stored in devices including the cashier 20 described below that is registered as a device capable of communicating with the cashier 10 via the "Linked Device Registration" menu when closing the day's processing in the cashier 10. When the operator performs operations according to the "Linked Device Inventory Inquiry" menu on the cashier 10 operation display unit 106c, the cashier 10 control unit 106f can acquire the managed inventory stored in the devices capable of communicating with the cashier 10 from each device.

[0026] The "Nighttime Inspection Settings" menu is a menu for setting the inspection execution date and time (i.e., inspection of the cash register 10 itself and an inspection schedule in which the cash register 10 sends an inspection command to a device that can communicate with the cash register 10 and executes the inspection). When the operator performs operations according to the "Nighttime Inspection Settings" menu on the cash register operation display unit 106c, the cash register control unit 106f can set the inspection schedule to, for example, a certain day of the week, the last day of each month, or an irregularly determined day (a day randomly determined between execution intervals for all days of the week (for example, a period is divided into 10 days and a day randomly determined within each 10 day period)) at night (for example, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.)).

[0027] In addition, the cashier operation display unit 106c displays an overview of the results of the cashier 10 itself by the cashier 10, the results of the cashier 20 by the cashier 10, the results of the currency exchange machine 30 by the cashier 10, and the results of the cash management device 40 by the cashier 10. Specific examples of the inspection results displayed by the cash register operation and display unit 106c will be described later.

[0028] The cash dispenser printer 106d prints out the results of the inspection of the cash dispenser 10 itself by the cash dispenser 10, the results of the inspection of each cashier 20 by the cash dispenser 10, the results of the inspection of the currency exchange machine 30 by the cash dispenser 10, and the results of the inspection of the cash management device 40 by the cash dispenser 10. The reconciliation results printed by the teller machine printer 106d are, for example, as shown in Fig. 3, reconciliation results ("reconciliation completion information" in Fig. 3) indicating the type of currency and the number of each currency, the difference between the managed balance and the balance indicated by the actual currency count, and whether or not there is such a difference, for each device being reconciled (e.g., the teller machine 10, each cashier 20, the currency exchange machine 30, and the cash management device 40) for the managed balance stored in the teller machine 10 ("equipment balance (from loose tens of thousands to one-dollar amounts)" in Fig. 3) and the balance indicated by the actual currency count obtained by reconciliation ("reconciliation balance" in Fig. 3). Note that Fig. 3 shows that the reconciliation results of cashier 20-2 did not match the managed balance of the teller machine 10.

[0029] The cash register memory unit 106e stores various information necessary for the processing performed by the cash register 10. Specifically, the teller machine storage unit 106e stores application programs that cause the teller machine control unit 106f to execute various processes performed by the teller machine 10. In addition, specifically, the teller machine storage unit 106e stores transaction information such as managed inventory and deposits and withdrawals of each of the teller machine 10, the cashier 20, the money changer 30, and the cash management device 40.

[0030] Specifically, as shown in the first data table TBL1 in FIG. 4, the teller machine storage unit 106e stores the amount of currency stored in the banknote processing unit 101 (the device name is written as "teller machine (banknote processing unit)") of the teller machine 10 as a first managed inventory in association with the identifier ID1 of the banknote processing unit 101 and information indicating whether the banknote processing unit 101 requires manual inspection. In FIG. 4, "required" is written when manual inspection is required, and "no" is written when manual inspection is not required. For example, in the banknote processing unit 101, when a withdrawal rejection occurs and the managed inventory does not match the count value, manual processing is required to return the currency stored in the rejected storage to the deposit port and recount it, so this item is written as "required". Also, as shown in the first data table TBL1 in FIG. 4, the teller machine memory unit 106e stores the amount of coins stored in the new note processing unit 102 (the device name is written as "teller machine (new note processing unit)") of the teller machine 10 as a second managed inventory in association with the identifier ID2 of the new note processing unit 102 and information indicating whether the new note processing unit 102 requires manual inspection. Also, as shown in the first data table TBL1 in FIG. 4, the teller machine memory unit 106e stores the amount of coins stored in the coin processing unit 103 (the device name is written as "teller machine (coin processing unit)") of the teller machine 10 as a third managed inventory in association with the identifier ID3 of the coin processing unit 103 and information indicating whether the coin processing unit 103 requires manual inspection. Also, as shown in the first data table TBL1 in FIG. 4, the teller machine memory unit 106e stores the amount of currency stored in the bundle processing unit 104 (the device name is written as "teller machine (bundle processing unit)") of the teller machine 10 as a fourth managed inventory in association with the identifier ID4 of the bundle processing unit 104 and information indicating whether the bundle processing unit 104 requires manual inspection. Also, as shown in the first data table TBL1 in FIG. 4, the teller machine memory unit 106e stores the amount of currency stored in the coin roll processing unit 105 (the device name is written as "teller machine (bundle processing unit)") of the teller machine 10 as a fifth managed inventory in association with the identifier ID5 of the coin roll processing unit 105 and information indicating whether the coin roll processing unit 105 requires manual inspection.Also, as shown in the first data table TBL1 in Fig. 4, the cashier storage unit 106e stores the amount of currency stored by the cashier 20-1 (the device name is written as "Cashier 01") as the sixth managed inventory in association with the identifier ID6 of the cashier 20-1 and information indicating whether the cashier 20-1 needs to manually inspect the amount. Also, as shown in the first data table TBL1 in Fig. 4, the cashier storage unit 106e stores the amount of currency stored by the cashier 20-2 (the device name is written as "Cashier 02") as the seventh managed inventory in association with the identifier ID7 of the cashier 20-2 and information indicating whether the cashier 20-2 needs to manually inspect the amount. Also, as shown in the first data table TBL1 in FIG. 4, the cashier storage unit 106e stores the amount of currency stored by the cashier 20-3 (the device name is written as "Cashier 03") as the eighth managed inventory in association with the identifier ID8 of the cashier 20-3 and information indicating whether the cashier 20-3 requires manual inspection. Also, as shown in the first data table TBL1 in FIG. 4, the cashier storage unit 106e stores the amount of currency stored by the currency exchange machine 30 (the device name is written as "Exchange Machine") as the ninth managed inventory in association with the identifier ID9 of the currency exchange machine 30 and information indicating whether the currency exchange machine 30 requires manual inspection. Furthermore, the teller machine storage unit 106e stores the amount of currency stored in the cash management apparatus 40 (the apparatus name is written as "cash management apparatus") as a tenth managed inventory in association with the identifier ID10 of the cash management apparatus 40 and information indicating whether the cash management apparatus 40 requires manual inspection, as shown in the first data table TBL1 in Fig. 4. As the cash management apparatus 40 requires manual inspection, as will be described later, this item is marked as "required".

[0031] More specifically, the teller machine storage unit 106e stores a reconciliation schedule for causing each cash processing unit, the cashier 20, the currency exchange machine 30, and the cash management device 40 of the teller machine 10 to perform currency reconciliation, which is managed by the teller machine 10. The teller machine storage unit 106e is composed of a storage medium such as a non-volatile memory.

[0032] Incidentally, the total managed inventory managed by the teller machine 10 stored in the teller machine memory unit 106e, including the managed inventory stored in the teller machine memory unit 106e described above, includes teller machine inventory data, on-hand inventory data, and safe inventory data, as shown in FIG. 5. The teller machine inventory data is data indicating the managed inventory for the teller machine 10. The teller machine inventory data includes banknote processing unit inventory data, new note processing unit inventory data, coin processing unit inventory data, bundle processing unit inventory data, and roll coin processing unit inventory data. The banknote processing unit inventory data is data indicating the managed inventory of the banknote processing unit. The new note processing unit inventory data is data indicating the managed inventory of the new note processing unit. The coin processing unit inventory data is data indicating the managed inventory of the coin processing unit. The bundle processing unit inventory data is data indicating the managed inventory of the bundle processing unit. The roll coin processing unit inventory data is data indicating the managed inventory of the roll coin processing unit. The on-hand balance data is data indicating the managed balance of cashier 20 described below (Cashier 01 balance data, Cashier 02 balance data, Cashier 03 balance data in Fig. 5), data indicating the managed balance of currency exchanger 30 (currency exchanger balance data in Fig. 5), and data indicating the managed balance of cash management device 40 (cash management device balance data in Fig. 5). The safe balance data is data on the managed balance of currency stored in a safe room of a store such as a financial institution in which currency handling system 1 is installed.

[0033] The cash register control unit 106f controls various processes performed by the cash register 10 based on the application programs stored in the cash register memory unit 106e. Specifically, as described above, via the "Linked Device Registration" menu, the cashier control unit 106f registers devices that can communicate with the cashier 10, such as the cashier 20, the currency exchange machine 30, and the cash management device 40. Also, specifically, as described above, via the "Linked Device Inventory Inquiry" menu, the cash register control unit 106f obtains the managed inventory stored in each device that can communicate with the cash register 10, and stores it in the cash register memory unit 106e. Specifically, as described above, the cash register control unit 106f can set the inspection schedule via the "Nighttime Inspection Settings" menu.

[0034] More specifically, the teller machine control unit 106f controls the processes performed by the banknote processing unit 101, the new note processing unit 102, the coin processing unit 103, the bundle processing unit 104, the roll money processing unit 105, the teller machine card reader 106b, the teller machine operation display unit 106c, and the teller machine printer 106d. The teller machine control unit 106f also controls communications between the teller machine 10 and each of the cashiers 20, the currency exchange machine 30, and the cash management device 40.

[0035] Specifically, when the reconciliation execution date and time arrives, the teller machine control unit 106f transmits a reconciliation command to the cashier 20, the money exchanger 30, and the cash management device 40 to execute the reconciliation of the currency. In response to this reconciliation command, the cashier 20, the money exchanger 30, and the cash management device 40 each transmit the reconciliation result to the teller machine 10. The reconciliation result includes match / mismatch, the bill count value, the currency count value, log information of the opening and closing of the door that allows the withdrawal of the currency, and the like. The log information of the opening and closing of the door is log information from one reconciliation to the next reconciliation, and is information that associates the time when the door was opened and closed with the identifier of the device (i.e., the cashier 20, the money exchanger 30, and the cash management device 40) that has the door. At this time, the teller machine control unit 106f also executes reconciliation of the currency stored in the teller machine 10. Then, the teller machine control unit 106f determines whether or not the results of inspection of the currency stored in each cash handling unit of the teller machine 10 match each of the first to fifth managed inventory amounts stored in the teller machine memory unit 106e. The inspection date and time may be determined by, for example, the inspector specifying a predetermined date and time (for example, a day of the week and a time). The inspection date and time may also be determined randomly by the cash dispenser 10.

[0036] More specifically, the teller machine control unit 106f notifies devices that require manual reconciliation after the reconciliation execution date and time (for example, the day after the reconciliation execution date and time), to perform manual reconciliation, and determines whether the reconciliation results at the reconciliation execution date and time and the reconciliation results after the reconciliation execution date and time match the managed inventory stored in the teller machine storage unit 106e. Here, the devices that require manual reconciliation are the cash handling units, cashiers 20, and currency exchange machines 30 of the teller machine 10 that were reconciled in response to a reconciliation command sent from the teller machine 10, and the cash management device 40, whose reconciliation results did not match the managed inventory stored by each device.

[0037] In addition, when the manual reconciliation by the cash management apparatus 40 is completed, the teller machine control unit 106f acquires the reconciliation result from the cash management apparatus 40. Then, the teller machine control unit 106f determines whether the reconciliation result acquired from the cash management apparatus 40 matches the tenth managed inventory.

[0038] Furthermore, specifically, if any of the results of the inspection of each cash processing unit, cashier 20, currency exchange machine 30 and cash management device 40 of the teller machine 10 performed in response to the inspection command do not match the sixth to tenth managed inventory, the teller machine control unit 106f determines that the inspection result is correct, and displays a message on the teller machine operation display unit 106c allowing the user to select whether or not to reflect the inspection result in the managed inventory (i.e., whether or not to overwrite the contents of the managed inventory with the inspection result). Then, when it is selected to determine that the reconciliation result is correct and to reflect the reconciliation result in the managed balance, the teller machine control unit 106f acquires transaction information performed after a specified time from the device whose reconciliation result does not match the managed balance among the cashier 20, the currency exchange machine 30, and the cash management device 40. Transaction information performed after a specified time is, for example, transaction information performed after closing. In addition, if the inspection results do not match the managed inventory and it has been selected not to reflect the inspection results in the managed inventory, the cash dispenser control unit 106f will check whether there are any remaining coins inside any of the cash processing units, cashier 20, currency exchange machine 30 and cash management devices 40 of the cash dispenser 10 whose inspection results do not match the managed inventory, or will notify the user that the device whose inspection results do not match the managed inventory needs to be re-inspected.

[0039] At the inspection execution date and time, the teller machine control unit 106f turns on the power of the cash handling unit equipped in the teller machine 10, and transmits start commands to each of the casher 20 and the money exchange machine 30 to turn on the power of the cash handling unit equipped in each of the casher 20 and the money exchange machine 30. After obtaining the inspection result, the teller machine control unit 106f turns off the power of the cash handling unit equipped in the teller machine 10, and transmits end commands to each of the casher 20, the money exchange machine 30, and the cash management device 40 to turn off the power of the cash handling unit equipped in each of the casher 20 and the money exchange machine 30, and the power of the drive system of the cash management device 40.

[0040] The counter terminal 21 is configured with a personal computer (PC) or the like, and accepts operations by the teller. The counter terminal 21 is connected to the corresponding cashier 20 so as to be able to communicate with each other, and transmits transaction information related to deposits and withdrawals input by the teller to the corresponding cashier 20.

[0041] (Cashier Configuration) As shown in FIG. 6, the cashier 20 includes a cashier memory unit 201, a cashier control unit 202 (an example of a second control unit), a banknote processing unit 203, a coin processing unit 204, an operation display unit 205, a communication unit 206, and a power supply unit 207. The cashier 20 deposits and dispenses cash such as loose bills and coins in accordance with transaction information sent in response to operations by a teller to a corresponding counter terminal 21. The corresponding counter terminal 21 is a counter terminal 21 provided in the counter terminal 21 that has the cashier 20.

[0042] The cashier memory unit 201 stores various information necessary for processing performed by the cashier 20 equipped with the cashier memory unit 201, as well as transaction information such as deposits and withdrawals. Specifically, the cashier memory unit 201 stores an application program that causes a corresponding cashier control unit 202 to execute various processes performed by a cashier 20 equipped with the cashier memory unit 201. The corresponding cashier control unit 202 is the cashier control unit 202 provided in the cashier 20 equipped with the cashier memory unit 201. More specifically, the cashier memory unit 201 stores the managed inventory for the cashier 20 that includes the cashier memory unit 201. The managed inventory for a cashier 20 is a value (theoretical value) calculated based on the deposit and withdrawal of currency at the cashier 20. Therefore, the managed inventory for a cashier 20 increases or decreases depending on the process of depositing and withdrawing currency at the cashier 20.

[0043] The cashier control unit 202 controls various processes performed by the cashier 20 equipped with the cashier control unit 202 based on the application program stored in the corresponding cashier memory unit 201. Specifically, when the cashier control unit 202 receives an inspection command from the teller machine 10, it counts the currency stored in the cashier 20 equipped with the cashier control unit 202. Then, when the cashier control unit 202 receives an inspection result acquisition command from the teller machine 10, it determines whether the managed inventory stored in the cashier memory unit 201 matches or does not match the count value, and transmits the inspection result (inspection completed) including the count value and match / mismatch to the teller machine 10. If the inspection process cannot be completed due to an apparatus abnormality such as a coin jam during the inspection process, the cashier control unit 202 transmits the inspection result (inspection failed) including the reason for failure to the teller machine 10. Specifically, when the cashier control unit 202 receives a start command from the teller machine 10, it turns on the power of the cash handling unit of the cashier 20 that includes the cashier control unit 202. When the cashier control unit 202 receives an end command from the teller machine 10, it turns off the power of the cash handling unit of the cashier 20.

[0044] The banknote processing unit 203 performs processes such as depositing and dispensing loose banknotes. The coin processing unit 204 performs processes such as depositing and dispensing loose coins. When the operation display unit 205 receives an operation input by an operator, it displays, for example, a menu that can be executed by an application program. The operation display unit 205 is, for example, a display unit having a touch panel function. The communication unit 206 communicates between the cashier 20 and the teller machine 10, the money changer 30, and the cash management device 40. The power supply unit 207 supplies power to each unit.

[0045] (Change machine configuration) The exchange machine 30 accepts loose banknotes and coins, and exchanges them into loose banknotes, loose coins, and coin rolls. As shown in Fig. 7, the exchange machine 30 includes an exchange machine memory unit 301, an exchange machine control unit 302 (an example of a second control unit), a banknote processing unit 303, a coin processing unit 304, a coin roll processing unit 305, an operation display unit 306, a communication unit 307, and a power supply unit 308. The change machine storage unit 301 stores various information necessary for the processes performed by the change machine 30 and transaction information such as deposits and withdrawals. Specifically, the change machine storage unit 301 stores application programs that cause the change machine control unit 302 to execute various processes performed by the change machine 30. More specifically, the currency exchange machine storage unit 301 stores the managed inventory amount for the currency exchange machine 30. The managed inventory amount for the currency exchange machine 30 is a value calculated based on the deposit and withdrawal of currency at the currency exchange machine 30.

[0046] The change machine control unit 302 controls various processes performed by the change machine 30 based on the application programs stored in the change machine storage unit 301 . Specifically, when the currency exchanger control unit 302 receives an inspection command from the teller machine 10, it inspects the currency stored in the currency exchanger 30. Then, when the currency exchanger control unit 302 receives an inspection result acquisition command from the teller machine 10, it transmits the inspection result of the executed inspection to the teller machine 10. Specifically, when the changer control unit 302 receives a start command from the teller machine 10, it turns on the power of the cash handling unit of the changer 30. When the changer control unit 302 receives a stop command from the teller machine 10, it turns off the power of the cash handling unit of the changer 30.

[0047] The banknote processing unit 303 performs processes such as depositing and dispensing loose banknotes. The coin processing unit 304 performs processes such as depositing and dispensing loose coins. The coin roll processing unit 305 performs processes such as dispensing loaded coin rolls. When the operation display unit 306 receives an operation input by an operator, it displays, for example, a menu that can be executed by an application program. The operation display unit 306 is, for example, a display unit having a touch panel function. The communication unit 307 communicates between the money changer 30 and the teller / dispensing machine 10, the cashier 20, and the cash management device 40. The power supply unit 308 supplies power to each unit.

[0048] (Configuration of cash management device) The cash management device 40 includes a device main body (not shown) and a plurality of storage vaults (not shown) that can be withdrawn from the device main body, and stores small bundles of banknotes and coin bars in the storage vaults so that they can be inserted and withdrawn. As shown in Fig. 8, the cash management device 40 includes a management device card reader 402, a management device operation display unit 403, a storage vault locking mechanism 404, an indicator light 405, a withdrawal position detection mechanism 406, a bundle detection sensor 407, a coin bar detection sensor 408, a management device memory unit 409, a management device control unit 410 (an example of a second control unit), a communication unit 411, and a power supply unit 412. Each storage vault is provided with a storage vault locking mechanism 404, an indicator light 405, and a withdrawal position detection mechanism 406, and a bundle detection sensor 407 and a coin bar detection sensor 408 are provided according to the currency stored in the storage vault.

[0049] The management device card reader 402 reads information for identifying the operator (such as the operator ID) recorded on the card.

[0050] The management device operation display unit 403 displays information when it receives an operation input by an operator. The management device operation display unit 403 is, for example, a display unit having a touch panel function.

[0051] The storage locking mechanism 404 individually locks or unlocks the multiple storages included in the cash management apparatus 40 in a closed state. The indicator lamp 405 lights up when the storage lock mechanism 404 is unlocked, notifying the operator that the storage can be removed. During inspection, the indicator lamps 405 of each storage will flash in sequence, notifying the operator which storage is to be inspected. The pull-out position detection mechanism 406 detects the pull-out position and the push-in position of each storage unit.

[0052] The bundle detection sensor 407 detects the quantity and denomination of small bundles of banknotes stored in the storage unit when the storage unit is pushed in to the fully closed position after the withdrawal position detection mechanism 406 detects that the storage unit has reached the fully open position. The coin roll detection sensor 408 detects the number and denomination of coin rolls stored in the storage cabinet when it is pushed in to the fully closed position after the withdrawal position detection mechanism 406 detects that the storage cabinet has reached the fully open position.

[0053] The management apparatus storage unit 409 stores various information necessary for the processes performed by the cash management apparatus 40 and transaction information such as deposits and withdrawals. Specifically, the management apparatus storage unit 409 stores application programs that cause the management apparatus control unit 410 to execute various processes performed by the cash management apparatus 40. Specifically, the management apparatus storage unit 409 stores the managed inventory amount for the cash management apparatus 40. The managed inventory amount for the cash management apparatus 40 is a value calculated based on the deposit and withdrawal of currency in the cash management apparatus 40.

[0054] The management device control unit 410 controls various processes performed by the cash management device 40 based on application programs stored in the management device storage unit 409. Specifically, when the management device control unit 410 receives an inspection command from the teller machine 10, it displays guidance for the inspection process on the management device operation display unit 403. When the operator follows the guidance to pull out the storage unit to be inspected to the fully open position and pushes it into the fully closed position, the bundle detection sensor 407 and the coin roll detection sensor 408 detect the coins. The management device control unit 410 acquires the coin count values ​​from the bundle detection sensors 407 and the coin roll detection sensors 408 of all storage units. The management device control unit 410 then determines whether the acquired coin count values ​​match the managed inventory amount for the cash management device 40 stored in the management device memory unit 409.

[0055] When the management device control unit 410 receives an inspection result acquisition command to acquire inspection results from the teller machine 10, it transmits the inspection results from the executed inspection to the teller machine 10. In addition, when the management device control unit 410 receives a start command from the teller machine 10, it turns on the power supply to the drive system of the cash management apparatus 40. When the management device control unit 410 receives an end command from the teller machine 10, it turns off the power supply to the drive system of the cash management apparatus 40.

[0056] The communication unit 411 communicates between the cash management apparatus 40, the teller machine 10, the cashier 20, and the money changer 30. The power supply unit 412 supplies power to each unit.

[0057] (Processing performed by currency processing system) Next, the processes performed by the money handling system 1 will be described. Here, a process flow of the reconciliation process performed by the currency handling system 1 shown in Figs. 10 and 11 will be described. It is assumed that the cashier 20, the changer 30, and the cash management device 40 are registered by the teller machine control unit 106f as devices capable of communicating with the teller machine 10 via the "linked device registration" menu. It is assumed that the teller machine control unit 106f sets the reconciliation execution date and time via the "night reconciliation setting" menu, and stores the reconciliation schedule in the teller machine storage unit 106e. It is assumed that the closing process is performed before the reconciliation execution date and time that is set (for example, after the business hours of that day), and the power supply of the drive system of the cash handling unit of the teller machine 10, the cash handling unit of the cashier 20, the cash handling unit of the changer 30, and the cash management device 40 is in an off state. It is assumed that even in this state, communication between the teller machine 10 and the cashier 20, the changer 30, and the cash management device 40 is possible.

[0058] (Processing of reconciliation at reconciliation execution date and time) First, the reconciliation process performed at the reconciliation execution date and time shown in FIG. 10 will be described. The cash register control unit 106f determines at a predetermined time interval (for example, every 10 seconds) whether the set inspection execution date and time has arrived (step S1). If the cash register control unit 106f determines that the inspection execution date and time is not the set date and time (NO in step S1), it returns to the processing of step S1. Furthermore, when the teller machine control unit 106f determines that the set reconciliation execution date and time has arrived (YES in step S1), the teller machine terminal 106 transitions from a standby state to an activated state, and turns on the power supply of the cash handling unit. Then, the teller machine control unit 106f transmits a start-up command to each of the cashiers 20 and the money exchangers 30 that have a cash handling unit capable of automatic reconciliation, among the cashiers 20, the money exchangers 30, and the cash management devices 40 that are registered as devices capable of communicating with the teller machine 10 (step S2). The teller machine control unit 106f determines whether or not there is a device (cashier 20, money changer 30) whose line is disconnected (step S3). For example, if the teller machine control unit 106f can find the ID of the device (cashier 20, money changer 30), it determines that there is no abnormality in the line. On the other hand, if the teller machine control unit 106f cannot find the ID of the device (cashier 20, money changer 30), it determines that there is an abnormality in the line. If there are no abnormalities in the line and in the machine itself, each of the cashier 20 and the money changer 30 starts up in response to the start-up command (steps S4 and S5). Note that Fig. 9 shows a case where both the cashier 20 and the money changer 30 have started up.

[0059] If the cash register control unit 106f determines that there is a device connected via a line that cannot communicate (YES in step S3), it records this device in the cash register memory unit 106e as a device with an abnormality in the line (step S6).

[0060] If the cash register control unit 106f determines that there are no devices connected via a line that cannot communicate (NO in step S3), it checks whether the devices (cashier 20, currency exchange machine 30) are started (step S7) and determines whether the devices have been started (step S8). For example, if there is no response from the device (cashier 20, currency exchange machine 30), the cashier control unit 106f determines that the device (cashier 20, currency exchange machine 30) has not started (YES in step S8) and records it in the cashier memory unit 106e as a device that has not started (step S9).

[0061] If a response is received from the device (cashier 20, currency exchange machine 30), the cashier control unit 106f determines that the device (cashier 20, currency exchange machine 30) has been started (NO in step S8), and sends an inspection command to the started device (cashier 20, currency exchange machine 30) (step S10). The cash register control unit 106f performs automatic inspection of the cash register 10 (step S11).

[0062] The cashier control unit 202 that has received the inspection command performs automatic inspection of the cashier 20 that includes the cashier control unit 202 that received the inspection command in response to the inspection command (step S12). Also, the currency exchange machine control unit 302 that has received the inspection command performs automatic inspection of the currency exchange machine 30 in response to the inspection command (step S13). The teller machine control unit 106f transmits a reconciliation result acquisition command to the devices (cashier 20, change machine 30) after a predetermined time (step S14). The predetermined time here means the time that each device can complete the automatic reconciliation.

[0063] In response to the command to obtain the examination results, the cashier control unit 202 transmits the examination results to the teller machine 10 (step S15). In addition, in response to the command to obtain the examination results, the currency exchange machine control unit 302 transmits the examination results (examination completed / failed, count value, match / mismatch, cause of failure, etc.) to the teller machine 10 (step S16).

[0064] The teller machine control unit 106f receives the examination result from the device (cashier 20, change machine 30). The teller machine control unit 106f records the received examination result in the teller machine storage unit 106e (step S17). Then, the teller machine control unit 106f transmits an end command to the devices (cashier 20, change machine 30) (step S18). Then, the cash register control unit 106f turns off the power supply unit 108 (step S19).

[0065] The cashier control unit 202 receives the end command and turns off the power supply unit 207 in response to the received end command (step S20). Also, the currency exchange machine control unit 302 receives the end command and turns off the power supply unit 308 in response to the received end command (step S21).

[0066] The inspection results sent to the cash dispenser 10 in the processing of steps S15 and S16 include the following:

[0067] (If the review process is completed successfully) When the inspection of the device being inspected (in this case, the cashier 20 or the currency exchange machine 30) is completed normally (i.e., when the managed balance stored in the device being inspected matches the currency count value in the device being inspected), the device being inspected transmits the balance indicated by the count value to the teller machine 10. In this case, the teller machine 10 receives information on the balance indicated by the count value from the device being inspected. Therefore, when the teller machine control unit 106f receives balance information from the device being inspected within a specified time, it can determine that the balance information received from the device being inspected is information indicating a normal inspection result. The specified time is a time set for each device being inspected, and is a time longer than the time in which the device being inspected can complete the inspection and transmit the inspection result. Then, the cash register control unit 106f can determine that the inspection process was performed normally when the received inventory information matches the managed inventory for the device to be inspected stored in the cash register memory unit 106e.

[0068] (If an abnormality occurs during the inspection process) There are three possible reasons why abnormalities may occur during examination: The first cause of an abnormality is an abnormality in the device being inspected or an abnormality in the communication line. Possible abnormalities in the device being inspected include a malfunction such as a coin jam that makes it impossible to perform the inspection, or the device being unable to start up. If an abnormality occurs due to the first cause, the balance information cannot be received within the specified time, so if the cash register 10 does not receive balance information within the specified time, it can determine that an abnormality has occurred in the device or communication line being inspected.

[0069] The second cause of anomalies is an anomaly in the currency count value caused by a discrepancy between the amount of currency that should have been counted and the amount of currency that was actually counted. Possible causes of anomalies in the currency count value include poor transportation, forgetting to put back rejected cash, and unauthorized removal of cash. When an abnormality occurs due to this second cause, the currency count value obtained by the inspection performed by the device being inspected does not match the managed inventory for the device being inspected. Therefore, when the currency count value does not match the managed inventory value stored in the device, the device being inspected notifies the teller machine 10 that the currency count value does not match the managed inventory, and the teller machine 10 can determine that a transport problem, failure to put back rejected cash, or the like has occurred in the device being inspected. In addition, if log information is recorded of the unlocking of a door that prevents easy access to the currency stored in the vault, the device being inspected will send that log information to the cash dispenser 10 along with information indicating that the currency count value and the managed inventory do not match, allowing the cash dispenser 10 to determine that there is a possibility that cash has been fraudulently removed from the device being inspected.

[0070] The third cause of the abnormality is a mismatch with the managed inventory of the device to be inspected stored by the cash dispenser 10. Even if the cash dispenser control unit 106f receives inventory information from the device to be inspected within a predetermined time, there may be a mismatch between the managed inventory of the device to be inspected stored by the cash dispenser storage unit 106e and the inspection result received. The cause of such a mismatch is considered to be that the transaction information (transaction information) of the deposit / withdrawal process performed in the device to be inspected is not reflected in the managed inventory of the device to be inspected stored by the cash dispenser 10. Therefore, if the inspection result of the device to be inspected does not match the managed inventory of the device to be inspected stored by the cash dispenser 10, the cash dispenser control unit 106f can determine that it is necessary to reflect the transaction information of the deposit / withdrawal process performed in the device to be inspected in the managed inventory of the device to be inspected stored by the cash dispenser 10.

[0071] (Scanning process after scan execution date and time) Next, a process of manual reconciliation performed after the reconciliation execution date and time shown in FIG. 10 (for example, the morning after the reconciliation execution date and time) will be described. After the inspection execution date and time, when the operator turns on the power of the cash register terminal 106 of the cash register 10, the cash register control unit 106f restores the inspection results from the automatic inspection performed on the inspection execution date and time (step S31). In addition, a message regarding the automatic reconciliation performed on the reconciliation execution date and time is displayed on the cash register operation display unit 106c (step S32). For example, the teller machine control unit 106f switches between the displays shown in Figs. 12 to 15 at a predetermined time interval (for example, at 5-second intervals) and causes the teller machine operation display unit 106c to display them.

[0072] In addition, the teller machine control unit 106f transmits a start-up command to each of the cashiers 20, the currency exchange machines 30, and the cash management devices 40 that are registered as devices capable of communicating with the teller machine 10 (step S33).

[0073] The cashier control unit 202, which has received the startup command, turns on the power supply unit 207 in response to the startup command (i.e., starts up the cashier 20) (step S34). The changer control unit 302, which has received the startup command, turns on the power supply unit 308 in response to the startup command (i.e., starts up the changer 30) (step S35). The management device control unit 410, which has received the startup command, turns on the power supply unit 412 in response to the startup command (i.e., starts up the cash management device 40) (step S36).

[0074] The operator refers to the message displayed on the cash register operation display unit 106c and identifies the reason why the results of the audit performed on the audit execution date and time do not match the managed inventory stored in the cash register 10. For example, by selecting the menus shown in Figures 12 to 15, the operator can check whether there are any bills or coins stuck on the transport path inside a device where the reconciliation result from the reconciliation performed on the reconciliation execution date and time does not match the managed inventory stored in the teller machine 10, or whether the discrepancy has occurred due to rejected currency, and in such a case, the operator will return the remaining currency on the transport path, the rejected currency stored in the reject box, and the soiled currency stored in the soiled currency box to the deposit port and perform recounting. Also, for the teller machine 10, the operator can check the new note processing unit 102 that processes new notes, etc. Then, the operator reflects the identified cause on the device having that cause.

[0075] The operator also returns all storage containers in the cash management device 40 to their original prescribed withdrawal positions. As a result, when the withdrawal position of a storage container reaches the prescribed position, the bundle detection sensor 407 detects the presence or absence of small bundles of bills stored in the storage container and the type of bill. Also, when the withdrawal position of a storage container reaches the prescribed position, the coin roll detection sensor 408 detects the presence or absence of coin rolls stored in the storage container and the type of bill. Then, the operator operates the teller machine operation display unit 106c to acquire the count value of the small bundle of banknotes detected by the bundle detection sensor 407 and the count value of the coin roll detected by the coin roll detection sensor 408.

[0076] The operator operates the cash dispenser operation display unit 106c to perform a reconciliation on the devices whose reconciliation results from the reconciliation performed on the reconciliation execution date and time did not match the managed inventory stored in the cash dispenser 10, and on the cash management device 40. The teller machine control unit 106f transmits an inspection command to the cash management device 40 and devices whose inspection results from the inspection performed on the inspection execution date and time do not match the managed inventory stored in the teller machine 10, in response to an operation performed by the operator on the teller machine operation display unit 106c (step S37). The teller machine control unit 106f also performs a manual inspection of the teller machine 10 (step S38). The process flow shown in FIG. 10 shows an example of processing when there is an error in the inspection results of the cashier 20 and the currency exchange machine 30 performed on the inspection execution date and time.

[0077] The cashier control unit 202, which has received the inspection command, performs manual inspection of the cash management unit 40 in response to the inspection command (step S39). The currency exchanger control unit 302, which has received the inspection command, performs manual inspection of the currency exchanger 30 in response to the inspection command (step S40). The management unit control unit 410, which has received the inspection command, performs manual inspection of the cash management unit 40 in response to the inspection command (step S41).

[0078] The operator performs an operation on the cash dispenser operation display unit 106c to obtain the reconciliation result from the cash management apparatus 40. The teller machine control unit 106f transmits a reconciliation result acquisition command to the devices (the cashier 20, the changer 30, and the cash management device 40) after a predetermined time (step S42). The predetermined time here means the time required for each device to complete manual reconciliation.

[0079] The cashier control unit 202 transmits the inspection results to the teller machine 10 in response to the inspection result acquisition command (step S43). The cashier control unit 202 sets the power supply unit 108 to a standby state (step S44). The changer control unit 302 also transmits the inspection results to the teller machine 10 in response to the inspection result acquisition command (step S45). The changer control unit 302 sets the power supply unit 308 to a standby state (step S46). The management device control unit 410 also transmits the inspection results to the teller machine 10 in response to the inspection result acquisition command (step S47). The management device control unit 410 sets the power supply unit 412 to a standby state (step S48).

[0080] The teller machine control unit 106f receives the reconciliation result from the device (cashier 20, change machine 30, cash management device 40). The teller machine control unit 106f records the received reconciliation result in the teller machine storage unit 106e (step S49).

[0081] (Display processing performed by the teller machine) Next, the display processing performed by the cash dispenser 10 shown in Figure 11 during inspection will be described. The cash register control unit 106f determines whether or not there is any device recorded in the cash register memory unit 106e in the processing of step S6 (step S51).

[0082] If the cash register control unit 106f determines in the processing of step S6 that there is a device recorded in the cash register storage unit 106e (YES in step S51), it causes the cash register operation display unit 106c to display a first warning message indicating a line abnormality (step S52). The first warning message is a message indicating that the inspection was not completed due to a line or device. Then, the cash register control unit 106f determines in the processing of step S9 whether there is a device recorded in the cash register storage unit 106e (step S53). In addition, if the cash register control unit 106f determines in the processing of step S6 that there is no device recorded in the cash register storage unit 106e (NO in step S51), it performs the processing of step S53.

[0083] When the cash register control unit 106f determines in the process of step S9 that there is a device recorded in the cash register storage unit 106e (YES in step S53), it causes the cash register operation display unit 106c to display a first warning message indicating failure to start the device (step S54). Then, the cash register control unit 106f determines whether or not there is a device abnormality (step S55). For example, when the inspection result cannot be obtained in the process of step S17, the device is determined to be abnormal.

[0084] When the cash register control unit 106f determines that there is an equipment abnormality (YES in step S55), it causes the cash register operation display unit 106c to display a first warning message indicating the equipment abnormality (step S56). This first warning message indicating the equipment abnormality is, for example, the display shown in FIG. 12. Then, the cash register control unit 106f determines whether the inspection results by each device match the managed inventory stored by each device (step S57). Among menus 2 to 4 shown in FIG. 12, menu 2 is a menu for re-examining after checking the equipment. Menu 3 is a menu for indicating the process when the examination is interrupted on some equipment and the examination results of other equipment can be reflected (i.e., for distinguishing (separating) equipment that was examined and equipment that was not examined). Menu 4 is a menu for indicating the process when the examination is interrupted on an equipment and the examination results cannot be reflected due to an unknown reason (i.e., for treating the examination as if it never took place).

[0085] If the cash register control unit 106f determines that the inspection results by each device do not match the managed inventory stored by each device (NO in step S57), it determines whether or not the log information for the door of the device that does not match contains information that indicates the door has been opened or closed (step S58).

[0086] If the cash register control unit 106f determines that there is no information that detects the opening or closing of the door in the log information of the discrepant device (NO in step S58), it displays a second warning message on the cash register operation display unit 106c (step S59). The second warning message is a message indicating that a discrepancy has occurred in the inspection results, but that the cause is likely not human-caused, and indicating items that should be checked. For example, the second warning message is displayed as shown in FIG. 13. Then, the cash register control unit 106f determines whether the inspection results from each device match the managed inventory stored in the cash register memory unit 106e (step S60).

[0087] Furthermore, if the cash register control unit 106f determines that the log information for the inconsistent device's door contains information that the door has been opened or closed (YES in step S58), it causes the cash register operation display unit 106c to display a third warning message (step S61). The third warning message is a message indicating that a discrepancy has occurred in the inspection results and that the cause is highly likely to be human-caused, and indicating the most likely cause (for example, the door may have been opened unauthorizedly). The third warning message is, for example, the display shown in FIG. 14. Then, the cash register control unit 106f performs the processing of step S60.

[0088] In addition, if the cash register control unit 106f determines that the inspection results by each device match the managed inventory stored by each device (YES in step S57), it performs processing in step S60.

[0089] When the teller machine control unit 106f determines that the inspection results of each device do not match the managed inventory stored in the teller machine storage unit 106e (NO in step S60), it displays a fourth warning message on the teller machine operation display unit 106c (step S62). The fourth warning message is a message when the inspection results of each device do not match the managed inventory managed by the teller machine and the cause is unknown. The fourth warning message is, for example, a display shown in FIG. 15. Then, the teller machine control unit 106f determines whether to adjust the managed inventory of the teller machine 10 to the inspection result of the device that does not match (step S63). When the operator performs an operation to adjust the managed inventory to the inspection result, the teller machine control unit 106f determines that the managed inventory is adjusted to the inspection result (YES in step S63) and reflects the managed inventory in the inspection result (step S64). Then, the cash register control unit 106f puts the power supply unit 108 into standby mode (step S65).

[0090] In addition, if the operator does not perform the operation to adjust the managed inventory to the inspection result, the cash register control unit 106f determines that the managed inventory will not be adjusted to the inspection result (NO in step S63), and performs the processing of step S65. In addition, if the cash register control unit 106f determines that the inspection results by each device match the managed inventory stored in the cash register memory unit 106e (YES in step S60), it performs processing in step S65. The reconciliation operation by the operator and the process in which the cash register control unit 106f sends a reconciliation command to the device where the inconsistency occurs in response to that operation are repeated until there are no more devices where the inconsistency occurs.

[0091] As described above, the currency handling system 1 is a currency handling system including the teller machine 10 which is the first currency handling machine, the cashier 20 which is the second currency handling machine, and the changer 30 which is the second currency handling machine. The teller machine 10 has a teller machine memory unit 106e that stores the amount of currency stored in the teller machine 10 and the amount of currency stored in each of the cashier 20 and the currency exchange machine 30 as managed inventory, and a teller machine control unit 106f that, on the date and time of the inspection, performs an inspection of the currency stored in the teller machine 10 and sends an inspection command to each of the cashier 20 and the currency exchange machine 30 to inspect the currency, and determines whether the inspection result of the teller machine 10 and the inspection results received from each of the cashier 20 and the currency exchange machine 30 match the managed inventory for the teller machine 10 stored in the teller machine memory unit 106e and the managed inventory for each of the cashier 20 and the currency exchange machine 30. In addition, each of the cashier 20 and the currency exchange machine 30 has a cashier control unit 202 that, when receiving an inspection command, performs inspection of the currency stored in the cashier 20 and the currency exchange machine 30, respectively, and transmits the inspection results from the performed inspection to the cashier 10. In this way, the operator can perform inspection of currency handling devices such as cashiers and teller machines simply by setting the inspection execution date and time in the teller machine, using the currency handling system 1. In other words, the currency handling system can efficiently perform inspection of currency handling devices.

[0092] In the process flow according to the embodiment of the present invention, the order of processes may be changed as long as appropriate processes are performed. In addition, the teller machine memory unit 106e, the cashier memory unit 201, the change machine memory unit 301, the management device memory unit 409, and other memory devices (including registers and latches) in each embodiment of the present invention may be provided anywhere within a range where appropriate information is transmitted and received. Furthermore, the teller machine memory unit 106e, the cashier memory unit 201, the change machine memory unit 301, the management device memory unit 409, and other memory devices may be present in multiple locations within a range where appropriate information is transmitted and received, and data may be stored in a distributed manner.

[0093] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described, the above-mentioned teller machine 10, cashier 20, currency exchange machine 30, cash management device 40, and other control devices may have a computer device inside. The above-mentioned process steps are stored in a computer-readable recording medium in the form of a program, and the above-mentioned process is performed by the computer reading and executing this program. Specific examples of computers are shown below. FIG. 17 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration of a computer according to at least one embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, the computer 5 includes a CPU 6, a main memory 7, a storage 8, and an interface 9. For example, the above-mentioned teller machine 10, cashier 20, currency exchange machine 30, cash management device 40, and other control devices are each implemented in the computer 5. The operation of each of the above-mentioned processing units is stored in the storage 8 in the form of a program. The CPU 6 reads the program from the storage 8, expands it in the main memory 7, and executes the above-mentioned processing in accordance with the program. The CPU 6 also secures storage areas in the main memory 7 corresponding to each of the above-mentioned storage units in accordance with the program.

[0094] Examples of the storage 8 include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM), a digital versatile disc read only memory (DVD-ROM), and a semiconductor memory. The storage 8 may be an internal medium directly connected to the bus of the computer 5, or an external medium connected to the computer 5 via an interface 9 or a communication line. In addition, when the program is distributed to the computer 5 via a communication line, the computer 5 that receives the program may load the program into the main memory 7 and execute the above-mentioned process. In at least one embodiment, the storage 8 is a non-transitory tangible storage medium.

[0095] The program may also realize some of the functions described above. Furthermore, the program may be a file that can realize the functions described above in combination with a program already recorded in the computer device, that is, a so-called differential file (differential program).

[0096] Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are merely examples and do not limit the scope of the disclosure. Various additions, omissions, substitutions, and modifications may be made to these embodiments without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0097] 1. Currency Handling System 5. Computers 6. CPU 7. Main memory 8. Storage 9. Interface 10...Teller machine 20-1, 20-2, 20-3...Cashier 21-1, 21-2, 21-3: Service terminals 30. Money exchange machine 40...Cash management device 101, 203, 303... Bill handling unit 102 New Note Processing Unit 103, 204, 304... Coin processing unit 104... Bundle processing unit 105, 305... Metal bar processing unit 106 Cashier terminal 106b Cashier card reader 106c...Teller operation display section 106d···Telling machine printer 106e...Teller storage unit 106f Cashier control unit 107, 206, 307, 411...Communications Department 108, 207, 308, 412...Power supply section 201 Cashier memory unit 202 Cashier control unit 205, 306...Operation display section 301... Change machine memory unit 302... Change machine control unit 402: Management device card reader 403...Management device operation display section 404....Storage lock mechanism 405...Indicator light 406 Pull-out position detection mechanism 407... Bundle detection sensor 408....Coin bar detection sensor 409...Management device storage unit 410 Management device control section

Claims

1. a control unit that registers a linked device as a device that can communicate with the device itself, performs inspection of the money stored in the device itself, and transmits an inspection command to the linked device to inspect the money; an output unit that outputs the inspection result of the own device and the inspection result received from the linked device; A currency processing device comprising:

2. The currency processing device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the linked device is capable of registering a plurality of types of devices.

3. The currency processing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the linked device is provided with a memory unit that stores the amount of currency stored in the device as a managed inventory.

4. The currency processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that the control unit determines whether the inspection result received from the linked device matches the managed inventory amount of the linked device stored in the memory unit.

5. The currency processing device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the memory unit further stores information indicating whether or not manual inspection of the linked device is required.

6. The currency processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit randomly determines the inspection execution date and time.

7. Registering a linked device as a device capable of communicating with the device itself; The device performs inspection of the stored currency and transmits an inspection command to the linked device to inspect the currency; Output the inspection result of the own device and the inspection result received from the linked device A currency processing method comprising:

8. The computer of the currency processing machine Registering a linked device as a device capable of communicating with the device itself; The device performs inspection of the stored currency and transmits an inspection command to the linked device to inspect the currency; outputting the inspection result of the own device and the inspection result received from the linked device; A program that executes the following.

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