Coin depositing / dispensing device, coin depositing / dispensing method, and program therefor

Abstract

To provide a coin depositing / dispensing device that dispenses a coin for dispensing and also enables a deposited coin to be utilized as a coin for dispensing in accordance with a predetermined condition.SOLUTION: The coin depositing / dispensing device includes a deposited coin storage, a to-be-dispensed coin storage, an open / close gate, and a control unit. The deposited coin storage stores received coins. The to-be-dispensed coin storage stores coins for dispensing and is configured such that a coin stored in the deposited coin storage can be transferred to the to-be-dispensed coin storage. The open / close gate is provided at a transfer port of the deposited coin storage. The control unit controls the open / close gate to open when the number of coins stored in the to-be-dispensed coin storage satisfies a predetermined condition, and causes a coin stored in the deposited coin storage to be transferred to the to-be-dispensed coin storage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a coin depositing and dispensing device, a coin depositing and dispensing method, and a program therefor.

Background Art

[0002] Vending machines, ticket vending machines, and the like are equipped with depositing and dispensing devices. This depositing and dispensing device is a device for dispensing coins corresponding to change when there is change for the deposit of money for purchasing goods or the like. Also, a similar depositing and dispensing device is provided in a money-changing device for exchanging currency. In such a depositing and dispensing device, there is also a need to improve the service by making the coins dispensed for change, or the coins dispensed for currency exchange or the like, into new coins.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a device provided with an identification means for detecting dirt on the deposited coins, dispensing the coins with less dirt as change in a reflux manner, and collecting the coins on which dirt has been detected without dispensing them. Here, "reflux type" refers to a method of storing the deposited coins and the dispensed coins in one storage.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] As described above, the device described in Patent Document 1 has only one storage, and the dirty coins are once collected. Therefore, the device described in Patent Document 1 has a structure in which the coins once collected cannot be dispensed.

[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a coin depositing and dispensing device, a coin depositing and dispensing method, and a program therefor that solve the above problems.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0007] A coin depositing and withdrawing device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a depositing coin storage for storing deposited coins, a withdrawing coin storage for storing coins for withdrawal, the withdrawing coin storage being configured such that the coins stored in the depositing coin storage can be transferred to the withdrawing coin storage, an opening / closing gate provided at a transfer port of the depositing coin storage, and control means for controlling the opening / closing gate to open when the number of coins stored in the withdrawing coin storage satisfies a predetermined condition, so that the coins stored in the depositing coin storage are transferred to the withdrawing coin storage.

[0008] A coin depositing and withdrawing method according to an aspect of the present disclosure determines whether the number of coins stored in a withdrawing coin storage for storing coins for withdrawal satisfies a predetermined condition. When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, control is performed to open an opening / closing gate provided at a transfer port of the depositing coin storage for storing deposited coins for transferring the coins stored in the depositing coin storage to the withdrawing coin storage.

[0009] A program for a coin depositing and withdrawing device to be executed by a computer according to an aspect of the present disclosure determines whether the number of coins stored in a withdrawing coin storage for storing coins for withdrawal satisfies a predetermined condition. When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, control is performed to open an opening / closing gate provided at a transfer port of the depositing coin storage for storing deposited coins for transferring the coins stored in the depositing coin storage to the withdrawing coin storage.

Advantages of the Invention

[0010] According to the above aspect, while withdrawing coins for withdrawal, according to a predetermined condition, the deposited coins can also be used as coins for withdrawal.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] Hereinafter, each embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same or corresponding components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and common descriptions are omitted. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a coin depositing and withdrawing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the figure, the coin depositing and withdrawing device 1 includes a control unit 2, an identification unit 3, a sorting unit 4, a coin deposit storage 5, a coin withdrawal storage 6, a withdrawal unit 7, a deposit slot 11, and a withdrawal slot 12. Here, the control unit 2 includes an identification and conveyance control unit 21, a sorting gate control unit 22, an opening / closing gate control unit 23, and a withdrawal control unit 24. The sorting unit 4 includes a sorting gate 41. The coin deposit storage 5 includes one or more coin type storages 51 and an opening / closing gate 52. The coin withdrawal storage 6 includes one or more coin type storages 61 and a sensor 62.

[0013] The control unit 2 controls each of the identification conveyance control unit 21, the sorting gate control unit 22, the opening / closing gate control unit 23, and the coin disbursement control unit 24, and performs various controls such as identification and storage of coins deposited (inserted) and coin payout for coin disbursement. The identification unit 3 identifies the denomination of the deposited coins based on the thickness, size, material, weight, etc. of the coins. The sorting unit 4 performs a process of switching the coin conveyance path to the conveyance path 41a to the deposited coin storage 5 or the conveyance path 41b to the coin disbursement storage 6 by the sorting gate 41 based on the destination of the deposited coins. Further, the sorting unit 4 determines the coin conveyance path to the coin type storage 51 or the coin type storage 61, which is the destination for storing coins by denomination in the deposited coin storage 5 or the coin disbursement storage 6, respectively, based on the coin identification result by the identification unit 3, and also performs a process of controlling so as to store by denomination. Note that the sorting unit 4 performs a process of controlling so as to store by denomination by controlling a plurality of gates (not shown) provided in the sorting unit 4 based on the coin identification result by the identification unit 3. Also, the conveyance paths 41a and 41b and the conveyance paths indicated by the arrows in the figure show an image of the coin conveyance source to the conveyance destination, and do not show an example of a physical conveyance path.

[0014] The deposited coin storage 5 is a storage for storing coins inserted for product purchase or the like in a vending machine or the like in which the coin deposit / withdrawal device 1 is used. In the deposited coin storage 5, one or a plurality of coin type storages 51 corresponding to the number of denominations of coins handled by the coin deposit / withdrawal device 1 are provided. In each coin type storage 51, an opening / closing gate 52 for opening and closing the transfer port of the coin type storage 51 is provided. The opening / closing gate 52 keeps the coins stored in the coin type storage 51 in a held state inside the coin type storage 51 by closing the gate, and transfers the coins held in the coin type storage 51 to the corresponding coin type storage 61 of the denomination in the coin disbursement storage 6 by opening the gate.

[0015] The coin payout storage 6 is a storage for coins that are change for coins inserted for product purchases etc. in a vending machine etc. where the coin deposit / withdrawal device 1 is used. The coin payout storage 6 is provided with one or a plurality of coin type storages 61 corresponding to the number of denominations of coins handled by the coin deposit / withdrawal device 1. Each coin type storage 61 is provided with a sensor 62 for detecting the number of coins stored in the coin type storage 61. The coin type storage 61 of the coin payout storage 6 is configured such that coins can be transferred from the corresponding coin type storage 51 of the coin deposit storage 5 storing the same denomination. As an example, the coin inlet of the coin type storage 61 of the coin payout storage 6 is provided below the transfer port of the coin type storage 51, and when the gate of the opening / closing gate 52 of the coin type storage 51 is opened, the coins stored in the coin type storage 51 are transferred to the coin type storage 61.

[0016] The payout section 7 is configured to pay out necessary coins from the coin type storage 61 of the coin payout storage 6. The coin inlet 11 is an inlet for inserting coins into the coin deposit / withdrawal device 1, and the coin outlet 12 is a dish-shaped portion that can receive the paid-out coins from the outside.

[0017] The identification conveyance control unit 21 of the control unit 2 controls the process of identifying the denomination of coins inserted into the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1 using the identification unit 3. Further, the identification conveyance control unit 21 controls the distribution unit 4 so that the coins are deposited into the coin type storage 51 or the coin type storage 61 according to the denomination, using the identification result of the coin denomination by the identification unit 3. The distribution gate control unit 22 determines whether the inserted coin is a coin to be stored in the deposit coin storage 5 or a coin to be stored in the withdrawal coin storage 6 by the method described separately, and controls the distribution gate 41 according to the determination result to control the transfer of the coin to the conveyance path 41a or the conveyance path 41b. The opening and closing gate control unit 23 controls to open the opening and closing gate 52 of the target coin type storage 51 when the number of coins in the coin type storage 61 obtained by the sensor 62 meets the predetermined condition. As a result, the coins are transferred from the coin type storage 51 of the deposit coin storage 5 to the corresponding coin type storage 61 of the withdrawal coin storage 6, so that there is always enough coins to pay out. The withdrawal control unit 24 determines the denomination and number of coins to be paid out according to the amount to be paid out, and controls the withdrawal unit 7 to perform the coin payout control.

[0018] As described above, in the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1, a deposit coin storage 5 for storing coins inserted by the user into the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1 for product purchase or the like, and a withdrawal coin storage 6 for storing coins paid out as change or the like are provided separately. The coin paid out to the withdrawal coin storage 6, for example, new coins, may have a separate coin insertion port 11a for the administrator of the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1 to insert them from the coin insertion port 11. When storing the coins paid out in the withdrawal coin storage 6, a large amount of coins are usually put in. By separating the coin insertion port 11a from the coin insertion port 11, the coin insertion port 11a can be provided inside the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1 with a door, and it can also be a large opening that is easy to put a large amount of coins in. Also, by separating the coin insertion port 11a from the coin insertion port 11, by discriminating from which coin insertion port the coins are inserted, the distribution gate 41 can automatically select the conveyance path 41a to the deposit coin storage 5 or the conveyance path 41b to the withdrawal coin storage 6. Note that the coins paid out from the coin insertion port 11 may be inserted. In this case, a maintenance button or the like for indicating that the coins are to be stored in the withdrawal coin storage 6 may be provided on the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1.

[0019] Next, the operation of the opening / closing gate 52 provided in the coin type storage 51 of the deposited coin storage 5 will be described. FIGS. 2 to 5 are diagrams showing an example of the operation of the opening / closing gate 52 provided in each of the coin type storages 51 of the deposited coin storage 5. As shown in FIG. 2, the deposited coin storage 5 includes n coin type storages 51a to 51n for storing n types of denomination coins. Further, the coin type storages 51a to 51n are each provided with opening / closing gates 52a to 52n at their transfer ports. The withdrawn coin storage 6 also includes n coin type storages 61a to 61n for storing n types of denomination coins. Further, the coin type storages 61a to 61n are each provided with sensors 62a to 62n for detecting the number of coins stored therein. Further, the coin type storage 51a and the coin type storage 61a are configured such that when the gate of the opening / closing gate 52a is opened, the coins stored in the coin type storage 51a can be transferred to the coin type storage 61a. Hereinafter, the coin type storages 51b to 51n and the coin type storages 61b to 61n are also configured in the same manner as the coin type storage 51a and the coin type storage 61a. Further, in FIGS. 2 to 5, the hatched lines shown in the coin type storages 51a to 51n and the coin type storages 61a to 61n indicate the amount (number) of coins stored therein.

[0020] Taking the case where the number of coins in the coin type storage 61b decreases as shown in Fig. 3 as an example, the operation of the coin depositing and withdrawing device 1 will be described. The sensor 62b senses the number of coins in the coin type storage 61b and notifies the result to the control unit 2. The opening / closing gate control unit 23 of the control unit 2 receives the notification from the sensor 62b and determines whether a predetermined condition is met. Here, the "predetermined condition" is, for example, when the number of coins stored in the sensed coin type storage 61 becomes less than or equal to a predetermined value, or when it becomes zero. Alternatively, the "predetermined condition" may be when, at the time of determining the payout amount, the number of payout coins of the target denomination is not stored in the coin type storage 61. Note that the determination by the opening / closing gate control unit 23 as to whether a predetermined condition is met may be either before or during the payout of coins from the payout coin storage 6. Here, in the state of Fig. 3, it is assumed that the opening / closing gate control unit 23 receives the notification from the sensor 62b and determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

[0021] Since the opening / closing gate control unit 23 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, it controls the opening / closing gate 52b to open the gate. Fig. 4 shows the case where the opening / closing gate 52b provided in the coin type storage 51b is opened. When the opening / closing gate 52b is opened, the coins stored in the coin type storage 51b are transferred to the coin type storage 61b. After the coins stored in the coin type storage 51b are transferred to the coin type storage 61b, the opening / closing gate control unit 23 controls the opening / closing gate 52b to close the gate. Fig. 5 shows the situation when the opening / closing gate 52b is controlled to close the gate after the coins stored in the coin type storage 51b are transferred to the coin type storage 61b.

[0022] As described above, although the coins stored in the coin type storage 61 are preferentially paid out, when the coins stored in the coin type storage 61 are insufficient, the coins stored in the coin type storage 51 are used to replenish the coins stored in the coin type storage 61.

[0023] FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the coin depositing and dispensing apparatus 1. The control unit 2 of the coin depositing and dispensing apparatus 1 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 25, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 26, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 27. The ROM 26 stores a computer program that realizes the functions of the identification and conveyance control unit 21, the sorting gate control unit 22, the opening and closing gate control unit 23, and the dispensing control unit 24, which are included as functions of the control unit 2. The RAM 27 is used as a work area or the like that temporarily stores data and the like used while the CPU 51 is operating. Further, the coin depositing and dispensing apparatus 1 may include an input / output port 28 for inspection, setting, etc. of the coin depositing and dispensing apparatus 1. These are connected by a bus or the like that serves as a communication cable together with the identification unit 3, the sorting unit 4, the opening and closing gate 52, the sensor 62, and the dispensing unit 7. Further, the ROM may be composed of an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) so that the computer program for realizing the functions of the control unit 2 can be updated.

[0024] The operation of the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1 will be described using a flowchart. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the flow of the operation of the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1 when a new coin, which is a coin for payment, is inserted. This operation is performed when a coin for withdrawal is inserted into the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1. The sorting gate control unit 22 determines whether it is a deposit of a new coin, that is, whether it is a deposit of a coin to be stored in the withdrawal coin storage 6 (step S11). For example, when the coin insertion port 11a, which is the insertion port for new coins, is provided, the sorting gate control unit 22 determines by the insertion of a coin into the coin insertion port 11a. Or, when the coin insertion port 11a is not provided, the sorting gate control unit 22 determines, for example, whether it is a deposit of a new coin by detecting that a predetermined button provided on the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1 is pressed by the operator. When it is determined that a new coin has been deposited (step S11: Yes), the sorting gate control unit 22 controls the sorting gate 41 so that the deposited coin heads toward the conveyance path 41b. After the sorting gate 41 is controlled so that the deposited coin heads toward the conveyance path 41b, the identification conveyance control unit 21 of the control unit 2 determines the denomination of each deposited coin one by one using the identification unit 3. Also, the identification conveyance control unit 21 controls the sorting unit 4 according to the identified denomination so that the deposited coin is stored in the coin type storage 61 corresponding to the denomination of the withdrawal coin storage 6.

[0025] On the other hand, when it is determined that a new coin has not been deposited (step S11: No), the sorting gate control unit 22 controls the sorting gate 41 so that the deposited coin heads toward the conveyance path 41a. After the sorting gate 41 is controlled so that the deposited coin heads toward the conveyance path 41a, the identification conveyance control unit 21 of the control unit 2 determines the denomination of each coin entered one by one using the identification unit 3. Also, the identification conveyance control unit 21 controls the sorting unit 4 according to the identified denomination so that the deposited coin is stored in the coin type storage 51 corresponding to the denomination of the deposit coin storage 5.

[0026] As described above, when a new coin, which is a coin for payment, is inserted, the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1 operates.

[0027] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the flow of the operation of the coin depositing and dispensing device 1 when dispensing coins to be withdrawn. This operation is performed when withdrawal of coins from the coin dispensing storage 6 is required. The opening / closing gate control section 23 of the control section 2 determines whether the number of coins to be dispensed is sufficient (step S21). This determination is made based on whether the aforementioned "predetermined conditions" are satisfied. When it is determined that the number of coins to be dispensed is sufficient (step S21: Yes), the opening / closing gate control section 23 determines that control of the opening / closing gate 52 is unnecessary and the gate may remain closed, and that only the coins withdrawn from the coin dispensing storage 6 are sufficient (step S22).

[0028] On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of coins to be dispensed is insufficient (step S21: No), the opening / closing gate control section 23 controls to open the opening / closing gate 52 corresponding to the coin denominations that do not satisfy the "predetermined conditions", so as to transfer the coins stored in the coin type storage 51 of the coin denominations that do not satisfy the "predetermined conditions" to the coin type storage 61 for storing the corresponding coins (step S23). Further, after the transfer of the coins is completed, the opening / closing gate control section 23 controls to close the gate of the opening / closing gate 52 that has been opened.

[0029] Thereafter, the withdrawal control section 24 controls the withdrawal section 7 so as to control the withdrawal of the number of coins to be dispensed for each coin denomination to be withdrawn (step S24). As described above, when dispensing coins to be withdrawn, if the coins stored in the coin dispensing storage 6 are insufficient, the coin depositing and dispensing device 1 operates so that the coins stored in the coin depositing storage 5 can be used.

[0030] As described above, the coin depositing and dispensing device 1 includes a coin dispensing storage 6 for storing coins to be dispensed and a coin depositing storage 5 for storing coins deposited by the user for commodity purchase or the like. Here, by pre-storing new coins in the coin dispensing storage 6, when dispensing change or the like from the coin depositing and dispensing device 1, new coins can be dispensed.

[0031] In addition, the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1 is provided with an opening and closing gate 52 at a transfer port for transferring the coins stored in the coin type storage 51 to other places. Thereby, when there are not enough coins to be paid out to the coin payout storage 6, the coins can be transferred from the coin type storage 51 of the coin deposit storage 5 to the coin type storage 61 of the coin payout storage 6. Thereby, even when there are not enough coins to be paid out to the coin payout storage 6, it becomes possible to use the coins stored in the coin type storage 51 of the coin deposit storage 5, and the operation can be continued without stopping services such as commodity sales in the device including the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1.

[0032] In addition, the coin deposit and withdrawal device 1 is provided with a sorting gate 41 for sorting the coins to the conveyance path 41a to the coin deposit storage 5 or the conveyance path 41b to the coin payout storage 6 when the coins are stored in the coin deposit storage 5 and when the coins are stored in the coin payout storage 6. Thereby, it becomes possible to aggregate the payout ports into one without providing payout ports in the coin deposit storage 5 and the coin payout storage 6 respectively.

[0033] In the present disclosure, the coin deposit storage 5 is described as including one or a plurality of coin type storages 51, and the coin payout storage 6 is described as including one or a plurality of coin type storages 61. Here, when there is one type of denomination of coins to be handled, the coin deposit storage 5 includes one coin type storage 51, and the coin payout storage 6 includes one coin type storage 61. In this case, substantially, the coin deposit storage 5 becomes the coin type storage 51, and the coin payout storage 6 becomes the coin type storage 61. Therefore, the opening and closing gate 52 is attached to the transfer port of the coin deposit storage 5, and the sensor 62 is attached to the coin payout storage 6. And it is configured such that the coins stored in the coin deposit storage 5 are transferred to the coin payout storage 6.

[0034] As described above, in the present disclosure, the medium to be stored and the medium to be discharged are coins, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and it is also applicable to all devices that store and discharge media. Further, the medium is not limited to an individual, and application in liquid or gas is also possible.

[0035] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present disclosure. The coin depositing and withdrawing device 1 includes a deposited coin storage 5, a withdrawn coin storage 6, an opening / closing gate 52, and a control unit (control means) 2. The deposited coin storage 5 stores the inserted coins. The withdrawn coin storage 6 stores the coins for withdrawal, and is configured such that the coins stored in the deposited coin storage 5 can be transferred to the withdrawn coin storage 6. The opening / closing gate 52 is provided at the transfer port of the deposited coin storage 5. The control unit 2 controls to open the opening / closing gate 52 when the number of coins stored in the withdrawn coin storage 6 satisfies a predetermined condition, so that the coins stored in the deposited coin storage 5 are transferred to the withdrawn coin storage 6.

[0036] As described above, the present disclosure has been described with reference to the embodiments. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Various changes that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present disclosure within the scope of the present disclosure. And each embodiment can be combined with other embodiments as appropriate.

[0037] Some or all of the above embodiments may be described as follows in the appended claims, but are not limited thereto.

[0038] (Appended Claim 1) A deposited coin storage for storing the inserted coins, A withdrawn coin storage for storing the coins for withdrawal, wherein the withdrawn coin storage is configured such that the coins stored in the deposited coin storage can be transferred to the withdrawn coin storage, An opening / closing gate provided at the transfer port of the deposited coin storage, Control means for controlling to open the opening / closing gate when the number of coins stored in the withdrawn coin storage satisfies a predetermined condition, so that the coins stored in the deposited coin storage are transferred to the withdrawn coin storage, A coin depositing and withdrawing device comprising the above.

[0039] (Appended Claim 2) The deposited coin storage and the withdrawn coin storage each include a coin type storage for storing coins for each coin type, In the coin type storage of the depositing coin storage and the coin type storage for storing coins of the same denomination in the withdrawing coin storage, the coins stored in the coin type storage of the depositing coin storage are configured to be transferable to the coin type storage for storing coins of the same denomination in the withdrawing coin storage. The opening / closing gate is provided at the transfer port of the coin type storage of the depositing coin storage. The control means controls to open the opening / closing gate so that the coins stored in the coin type storage of the depositing coin storage are transferred to the coin type storage for storing coins of the same denomination in the withdrawing coin storage. The coin depositing / withdrawing device according to Supplementary Note 1.

[0040] (Supplementary Note 3) When the control means detects that the number of coins stored in any of the coin type storages of the withdrawing coin storage is less than a predetermined number, the control means controls to open the opening / closing gate so that the coins stored in the coin type storage for storing coins of the same denomination in the depositing coin storage are transferred to the detected coin type storage of the withdrawing coin storage. The coin depositing / withdrawing device according to Supplementary Note 2.

[0041] (Supplementary Note 4) When the control means detects that the coins stored in any of the coin type storages of the withdrawing coin storage are exhausted, the control means controls to open the opening / closing gate so that the coins stored in the coin type storage for storing coins of the same denomination in the depositing coin storage are transferred to the detected coin type storage of the withdrawing coin storage. The coin depositing / withdrawing device according to Supplementary Note 2.

[0042] (Supplementary Note 5) The opening / closing gate is provided independently and is openable / closable at the transfer port of the coin type storage of the depositing coin storage provided for each denomination. The control means performs control to open the opening / closing gate corresponding to the detected denomination. The coin depositing / withdrawing device according to Supplementary Note 3 or Supplementary Note 4.

[0043] (Supplementary Note 6) Further provided is a sorting gate that diverts coins to either the conveyance path for coins to the coin deposit storage or the conveyance path for coins to the coin withdrawal storage. The control means controls, by controlling the sorting gate, the conveyance of the inserted coins to the conveyance path for the coin deposit storage or the conveyance path for the coin withdrawal storage. The coin depositing and withdrawing apparatus according to any one of Appendices 2 to 5.

[0044] (Appendix 7) When coins for withdrawal are inserted, the control means controls the sorting gate so as to convey the coins for withdrawal to the coin withdrawal storage. The coin depositing and withdrawing apparatus according to Appendix 6.

[0045] (Appendix 8) The control means controls, according to the type of the inserted coins, the conveyance of the inserted coins to the coin type storage of the coin deposit storage or the coin type storage of the coin withdrawal storage. The coin depositing and withdrawing apparatus according to Appendix 6 or Appendix 7.

[0046] (Appendix 11) Determine whether the number of coins stored in the coin withdrawal storage for storing coins for withdrawal satisfies a predetermined condition. When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, control is performed to open the opening / closing gate provided at the transfer port of the coin deposit storage for storing the inserted coins for the transfer of the coins stored in the coin deposit storage to the coin withdrawal storage. Coin depositing and withdrawing method.

[0047] (Appendix 12) The coin deposit storage and the coin withdrawal storage each include a coin type storage for storing coins for each coin type. In the coin type storage of the coin deposit storage and the coin type storage for storing coins of the same coin type in the coin withdrawal storage, the coins stored in the coin type storage of the coin deposit storage are configured to be transferable to the coin type storage for storing coins of the same coin type in the coin withdrawal storage. In the coin depositing and dispensing device, the opening and closing gate is provided at the transfer port of the coin type storage of the coin depositing storage. By controlling to open the opening and closing gate, the coins stored in the coin type storage of the coin depositing storage are transferred to the coin type storage for storing the same type of coins in the coin dispensing storage. The coin depositing and dispensing method according to Supplementary Note 11.

[0048] (Supplementary Note 13) When it is detected that the number of coins stored in any one of the coin type storages of the coin dispensing storage is less than a predetermined number, the opening and closing gate is controlled to open so that the coins stored in the coin type storage for storing the same type of coins in the coin depositing storage are transferred to the detected coin type storage of the coin dispensing storage. The coin depositing and dispensing method according to Supplementary Note 12.

[0049] (Supplementary Note 14) When it is detected that there are no coins stored in any one of the coin type storages of the coin dispensing storage, the opening and closing gate is controlled to open so that the coins stored in the coin type storage for storing the same type of coins in the coin depositing storage are transferred to the detected coin type storage of the coin dispensing storage. The coin depositing and dispensing method according to Supplementary Note 12.

[0050] (Supplementary Note 15) In the coin depositing and dispensing device, the opening and closing gate is provided independently and openably at the transfer port of the coin type storage of the coin depositing storage provided for each coin type. The coin depositing and dispensing method according to Supplementary Note 13 or Supplementary Note 14, which performs control to open the opening and closing gate corresponding to the detected coin type.

[0051] (Supplementary Note 16) In the coin depositing and dispensing device further including a sorting gate for sorting to either the coin conveyance path to the coin depositing storage or the coin conveyance path to the coin dispensing storage. Controlling, by the control of the sorting gate, the conveyance of the inserted coin to the conveyance path of the deposited coin storage or the conveyance path of the withdrawn coin storage. The coin deposit / withdrawal method according to any one of Supplementary Note 12 to Supplementary Note 15.

[0052] (Supplementary Note 17) When inserting a coin for withdrawal, controlling the sorting gate so as to convey the coin for withdrawal to the withdrawn coin storage. The coin deposit / withdrawal method according to Supplementary Note 16.

[0053] (Supplementary Note 18) Controlling, according to the type of the inserted coin, the conveyance of the inserted coin to the coin type storage of the deposited coin storage or the coin type storage of the withdrawn coin storage. The coin deposit / withdrawal method according to Supplementary Note 16 or Supplementary Note 17.

[0054] (Supplementary Note 21) Judging whether the number of coins stored in the withdrawn coin storage for storing coins for withdrawal satisfies a predetermined condition. When it is judged that the predetermined condition is satisfied, controlling to open the opening / closing gate provided at the transfer port of the deposited coin storage for storing the inserted coin for transferring the coin stored in the deposited coin storage to the withdrawn coin storage. A program for a coin deposit / withdrawal device that causes a computer to execute the above.

[0055] (Supplementary Note 22) The deposited coin storage and the withdrawn coin storage each include a coin type storage for storing coins for each denomination. In the coin type storage of the deposited coin storage and the coin type storage for storing coins of the same denomination as the withdrawn coin storage, the coins stored in the coin type storage of the deposited coin storage are configured to be transferable to the coin type storage for storing coins of the same denomination as the withdrawn coin storage. The opening / closing gate is provided at the transfer port of the coin type storage of the deposited coin storage in the coin deposit / withdrawal device. By controlling to open the opening / closing gate, the coins stored in the coin type storage of the coin deposit storage are transferred to the coin type storage that stores the same type of coins in the coin withdrawal storage. The program according to Supplementary Note 21.

[0056] (Supplementary Note 23) When it is detected that the number of coins stored in any of the coin type storages of the coin withdrawal storage is less than a predetermined number, the opening / closing gate is controlled to open so that the coins stored in the coin type storage that stores the same type of coins in the coin deposit storage as the detected coin type storage of the coin withdrawal storage are transferred. The program according to Supplementary Note 22.

[0057] (Supplementary Note 24) When it is detected that the coins stored in any of the coin type storages of the coin withdrawal storage are gone, the opening / closing gate is controlled to open so that the coins stored in the coin type storage that stores the same type of coins in the coin deposit storage as the detected coin type storage of the coin withdrawal storage are transferred. The program according to Supplementary Note 22.

[0058] (Supplementary Note 25) In the coin depositing / withdrawing device in which the opening / closing gate is provided independently and openably at the transfer port of the coin type storage of the coin deposit storage provided for each coin type, The program according to Supplementary Note 23 or Supplementary Note 24, which performs control to open the opening / closing gate corresponding to the detected coin type.

[0059] (Supplementary Note 26) In the coin depositing / withdrawing device further provided with a sorting gate that sorts to either the conveyance path to the coin deposit storage or the conveyance path to the coin withdrawal storage, By controlling the sorting gate, it is controlled so that the inserted coins are conveyed to the conveyance path of the coin deposit storage or the conveyance path of the coin withdrawal storage. The program according to any one of Supplementary Notes 22 to 25.

[0060] (Appendix 27) When coins for withdrawal are inserted, control the distribution gate so as to convey the coins for withdrawal to the coin storage for withdrawal. The program according to Appendix 26.

[0061] (Appendix 28) Control to convey the inserted coins to the coin type storage of the coin storage for deposit or the coin type storage of the coin storage for withdrawal according to the type of the inserted coins. The program according to Appendix 26 or Appendix 27.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0062] 1 Coin deposit and withdrawal device 2 Control unit 3 Identification unit 4 Distribution unit 5 Coin storage for deposit 6 Coin storage for withdrawal 7 Withdrawal unit 11 Deposit port 12 Withdrawal port 21 Identification and conveyance control unit 22 Distribution gate control unit 23 Opening / closing gate control unit 23 Opening / closing gate control unit 24 Withdrawal control unit 28 Input / output port 41 Distribution gate 41a Conveyor path 41b Conveyor path 51(51a~51n) Coin type storage 52(52a~52n) Opening / closing gate 61(61a~61n) Coin type storage 62(62a~62n) Sensor

Claims

1. A coin storage for storing inserted coins, A coin payout storage for storing coins for payout, wherein the coins stored in the coin storage are configured to be transferable to the coin payout storage, An opening / closing gate provided at the transfer port of the coin storage, Control means for controlling the opening / closing gate to open when the number of coins stored in the coin payout storage satisfies a predetermined condition, so that the coins stored in the coin storage are transferred to the coin payout storage, A coin depositing and withdrawing device comprising the above.

2. The coin storage and the coin payout storage each include a coin type storage for storing coins for each denomination, In the coin type storage of the coin storage and the coin type storage for storing coins of the same denomination in the coin payout storage, the coins stored in the coin type storage of the coin storage are configured to be transferable to the coin type storage for storing coins of the same denomination in the coin payout storage, The opening / closing gate is provided at the transfer port of the coin type storage of the coin storage, The control means controls the opening / closing gate to open so that the coins stored in the coin type storage of the coin storage are transferred to the coin type storage for storing coins of the same denomination in the coin payout storage. The coin depositing and withdrawing device according to Claim 1.

3. When the control means detects that the number of coins stored in any of the coin type storages of the coin payout storage is less than a predetermined number, the control means controls the opening / closing gate to open so that the coins stored in the coin type storage of the coin storage for storing coins of the same denomination as those in the detected coin type storage of the coin payout storage are transferred. The coin depositing and withdrawing device according to Claim 2.

4. When the control means detects that the coins stored in any of the coin type storages of the coin payout storage are exhausted, the control means controls the opening / closing gate to open so that the coins stored in the coin type storage of the coin storage for storing coins of the same denomination as those in the detected coin type storage of the coin payout storage are transferred. The coin depositing and withdrawing device according to Claim 2.

5. The opening / closing gates are provided independently and operably at the transfer ports of the coin type storages of the coin storage for each denomination. The coin depositing and dispensing device according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the control means performs control to open the opening / closing gate corresponding to the detected coin type.

6. Further comprising a sorting gate for sorting to either the conveyance path of coins to the coin depositing magazine or the conveyance path of coins to the coin dispensing magazine, wherein the control means controls the sorting gate so that the inserted coins are conveyed to the conveyance path of the coin depositing magazine or the conveyance path of the coin dispensing magazine. The coin depositing and dispensing device according to claim 2.

7. The control means controls the sorting gate so as to convey the coins for dispensing to the coin dispensing magazine when the coins for dispensing are inserted. The coin depositing and dispensing device according to claim 6.

8. The control means controls so that the inserted coins are conveyed to the coin type storage magazine of the coin depositing magazine or the coin type storage magazine of the coin dispensing magazine according to the type of the inserted coins. The coin depositing and dispensing device according to claim 7.

9. Determine whether the number of coins stored in the coin dispensing magazine for storing coins for dispensing satisfies a predetermined condition, When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, control is performed to open the opening / closing gate provided at the transfer port of the coin depositing magazine for storing the inserted coins for the transfer of the coins stored in the coin depositing magazine to the coin dispensing magazine. Coin depositing and dispensing method.

10. Determine whether the number of coins stored in the coin dispensing magazine for storing coins for dispensing satisfies a predetermined condition, When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, control is performed to open the opening / closing gate provided at the transfer port of the coin depositing magazine for storing the inserted coins for the transfer of the coins stored in the coin depositing magazine to the coin dispensing magazine. A program for a coin depositing and dispensing device that causes a computer to execute this.

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