Deposit / withdrawal machine, deposit / withdrawal method, and deposit / withdrawal program

Abstract

To improve the convenience of guarded transport of cash.SOLUTION: A cash deposit / withdrawal machine 10 includes a printing unit 11, a cash processing unit 12, a storage unit 13, and a control unit 14. The cash processing unit 12 accepts cash deposits. The storage unit 13 stores the scheduled cash replenishment amount. When the cash processing unit 12 accepts a cash deposit, the control unit 14 counts the deposited cash amount as a replenishment amount. The control unit 14 calculates the amount of cash remaining to be replenished, which is the difference between the scheduled replenishment amount and the replenished amount. The control unit 14 instructs the printing unit 11 to print a receipt indicating the remaining amount to be replenished.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a depositing / dispensing machine, a depositing / dispensing method, and a depositing / dispensing program. [Background technology]

[0002] In retail stores and other establishments, cash used for change is stored in a cash dispenser. When the cash stored in the cash dispenser runs low, security personnel from a security company transport cash from a security base and replenish the cash dispenser.

[0003] As a technology for replenishing cash in a depositing / dispensing machine, for example, a currency depositing / dispensing device has been proposed that allows an operator to recognize in advance whether or not more coins than the replenishing unit number can be replenished, thereby preventing unnecessary replenishing processes. Also, for example, an unmanned back-end support system has been proposed that centrally manages operations such as depositing and dispensing cash and replenishing change. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-219892 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-207024 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] When cash is replenished in a depositing / dispensing machine, the amount of cash to be replenished is often decided in advance because the procedures for preparing the cash take time. Therefore, the amount of cash to be replenished is determined based on the estimated free space at the time of the replenishment work, and the cash prepared for replenishment may exceed the free space in the depositing / dispensing machine. The security guard must take home the amount of cash that exceeds the free space, and it is time-consuming to verify that the amount of cash that the security guard has taken home is correct.

[0006] In one aspect, this case aims to improve the convenience of cash security operations. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] One proposal provides a depositing and dispensing machine having a printing unit, a cash processing unit, a memory unit, and a control unit. The cash processing unit accepts deposits of cash. The memory unit stores a planned amount of cash to be replenished. When the cash processing unit accepts deposits of cash, the control unit counts the amount of deposited cash as a replenishment amount, calculates the amount of cash that has not been replenished, which is the difference between the planned replenishment amount and the replenishment amount, and causes the printing unit to print a receipt indicating the unreplenished amount. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to one aspect, the convenience of cash security operations can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an information processing system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of an information processing system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of a depositing and dispensing machine. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of a depositing and dispensing machine. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of functions of a depositing and dispensing machine. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of registration information. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a cash refilling operation for a depositing and dispensing machine. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a receipt. [Figure 9] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a planned replenishment amount registration process. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for cash replenishment reception processing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that each embodiment can be implemented in combination with a plurality of other embodiments within a range that does not contradict each other. [First embodiment] First, the first embodiment will be described.

[0011] 1 is a diagram showing an example of an information processing system according to a first embodiment. In the first embodiment, a depositing / dispensing machine 10 is replenished with cash. The information processing system of the first embodiment has a terminal 1 and a depositing / dispensing machine 10. Terminal 1 is a computer for registering the amount of cash planned to be replenished in the depositing / dispensing machine 10. Terminal 1 is, for example, a computer operated by an operations officer of a company that operates a replenishment service for the depositing / dispensing machine 10. Terminal 1 accepts input of the planned replenishment amount, which is the amount of cash planned to be replenished in the depositing / dispensing machine 10. Here, terminal 1 accepts input of the planned replenishment amount for each type of cash. For example, terminal 1 accepts input of the number of each type of banknote, the number of each type of coin, and the number of each type of coin roll. Terminal 1 notifies the depositing / dispensing machine 10 of the input planned replenishment amount.

[0012] The depositing and dispensing machine 10 is a device that stores cash and accepts deposits and withdrawals of the stored cash. For example, the depositing and dispensing machine 10 is installed in a store or the like and stores cash for change. The depositing and dispensing machine 10 has a printing unit 11, a cash processing unit 12, a memory unit 13, and a control unit 14. The printing unit 11 is a device that prints characters and figures on paper. The printing unit 11 is, for example, a printing unit that the depositing and dispensing machine 10 has.

[0013] The cash processing unit 12 is a device that processes deposits and withdrawals of cash to and from the depositing and dispensing machine 10. The cash processing unit 12 accepts deposits of cash into the depositing and dispensing machine 10. For example, the cash processing unit 12 transports cash inserted by an operator to a safe in the depositing and dispensing machine 10 that stores the cash. The cash processing unit 12 also dispenses cash from the depositing and dispensing machine 10. For example, the cash processing unit 12 transports and releases cash specified by the operator from a safe in the depositing and dispensing machine 10. The cash processing unit 12 is, for example, a coin processing unit or a banknote processing unit provided in the depositing and dispensing machine 10.

[0014] The memory unit 13 stores data used in the processing executed by the depositing / dispensing machine 10. The memory unit 13 is, for example, a memory or storage device included in the depositing / dispensing machine 10. The memory unit 13 stores registered information 13a. The registered information 13a is information that registers the planned amount of cash to be replenished. The registered information 13a registers the planned amount of replenishment for each type of cash.

[0015] The control unit 14 controls the depositing and dispensing machine 10 and is capable of executing required processing. The control unit 14 is, for example, a processor or an arithmetic circuit included in the depositing and dispensing machine 10. The control unit 14 performs processing when replenishing cash as follows. The control unit 14 acquires the planned replenishment amount in advance from the terminal 1. The control unit 14 then stores the acquired planned replenishment amount in the memory unit 13. Here, the control unit 14 registers the acquired planned replenishment amount for each type of cash in the registration information 13a.

[0016] When the cash processing unit 12 accepts a deposit of cash, the control unit 14 counts the amount of the deposited cash as the replenishment amount. The control unit 14 counts the replenishment amount for each type of cash. The control unit 14 counts the number of each type of banknote, the number of each type of coin, and the number of each type of coin roll that the cash processing unit 12 has accepted as deposits. For example, when the control unit 14 is notified by the cash processing unit 12 of the type and number of inserted coins or banknotes, the control unit 14 adds the notified number to the replenishment amount of the notified type of cash. Also, for example, the control unit 14 obtains the number of coin rolls before and after the cash replenishment from a sensor that detects coin rolls in a coin roll storage vault, and determines the difference between the obtained number of coin rolls as the replenishment amount.

[0017] When the cash deposit is complete, the control unit 14 calculates the unreplenished amount of cash, which is the difference between the planned replenishment amount and the replenished amount. Here, the control unit 14 calculates the unreplenished amount for each type of cash. For example, the control unit 14 calculates for each type of cash as follows: unreplenished amount = planned replenishment amount - replenished amount. Then, the control unit 14 causes the printing unit 11 to print a receipt indicating the unreplenished amount. Here, the control unit 14 causes the printing unit 11 to print a receipt indicating the unreplenished amount for each type of cash.

[0018] According to the first embodiment, the cash processing unit 12 of the depositing and dispensing machine 10 accepts deposits of cash. The memory unit 13 of the depositing and dispensing machine 10 stores the planned amount of cash to be replenished. When the cash processing unit 12 accepts deposits of cash, the control unit 14 of the depositing and dispensing machine 10 counts the amount of deposited cash as the replenishment amount. The control unit 14 calculates the amount of cash that has not been replenished, which is the difference between the planned replenishment amount and the replenishment amount, and causes the printing unit 11 to print a receipt indicating the unreplenished amount.

[0019] This allows the depositing / dispensing machine 10 to print a receipt indicating the amount of cash that the security officer who replenishes the change in the depositing / dispensing machine 10 will take home. The receipt printed by the depositing / dispensing machine 10 can be used to confirm that the amount of cash that the security officer has taken home is correct, thereby reducing the amount of work required. Thus, the depositing / dispensing machine 10 can improve the convenience of cash security work.

[0020] The memory unit 13 also stores the planned amount of replenishment for each type of cash. The control unit 14 counts the replenishment amount for each type of cash, calculates the amount of unreplenished cash for each type of cash, and causes the printing unit 11 to print a receipt indicating the amount of unreplenished cash for each type of cash. This allows the depositing and dispensing machine 10 to print a receipt indicating the amount of each type of cash that the security officer will take home.

[0021] Furthermore, the control unit 14 acquires the planned replenishment amount from the terminal 1 and stores the acquired planned replenishment amount in the storage unit 13. This allows the depositing / dispensing machine 10 to acquire in advance the amount of cash to be transported by the security officer.

[0022] Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a security guard transports cash to be replenished in a depositing / dispensing machine installed in a store.

[0023] 2 is a diagram showing an example of an information processing system according to the second embodiment. The information processing system according to the second embodiment includes a depositing / dispensing machine 100, an operations terminal 200, and a security transporter terminal 300. The depositing / dispensing machine 100, the operations terminal 200, and the security transporter terminal 300 are connected to a network 40. The network 40 is, for example, a wide area network such as the Internet.

[0024] The depositing and dispensing machine 100 is a depositing and dispensing machine installed in the store 21. The store 21 is a store that uses cash, such as a retail store. The depositing and dispensing machine 100 stores cash for the store 21. The depositing and dispensing machine 100 accepts cash deposited by an operator and stores the deposited cash in a safe within the depositing and dispensing machine 100. The depositing and dispensing machine 100 also dispenses the stored cash in response to instructions from the operator. For example, the depositing and dispensing machine 100 accepts sales proceeds from the store 21 deposited by a clerk of the store 21. Also, for example, the depositing and dispensing machine 100 dispenses cash for change in response to an operation by the clerk of the store 21.

[0025] The operations manager terminal 200 is a computer operated by a person in charge 31 of the operations company 22 that manages the depositing and dispensing machine 100. The operations company 22 may manage the status of cash deposits and withdrawals at the depositing and dispensing machine 100, and the person in charge 31 may be able to view the status of cash deposits and withdrawals at the depositing and dispensing machine 100 using the operations manager terminal 200. The security transporter terminal 300 is a computer operated by a security transporter 32 of the security transport company 23 that manages the security transport of cash, who transports cash to the depositing and dispensing machine 100. In the information processing system of the second embodiment, cash is replenished to the depositing and dispensing machine 100 as follows.

[0026] First, the person in charge 31 inputs the amount of cash to be replenished in the depositing and dispensing machine 100 (planned replenishment amount) into the operations terminal 200. For example, the person in charge 31 inputs the number of each type of coin, the number of each type of banknote, and the number of each type of coin roll to be replenished into the operations terminal 200, based on the most recent cash deposit and withdrawal status of the depositing and dispensing machine 100. The operations terminal 200 notifies the depositing and dispensing machine 100 of the input planned replenishment amount. The depositing and dispensing machine 100 stores the planned replenishment amount acquired from the operations terminal 200.

[0027] Furthermore, the operations manager terminal 200 notifies the security transporter terminal 300 of the planned replenishment amount and sends a request to replenish cash to the depositing and dispensing machine 100. When the security transporter 32 confirms the replenishment request from the security transporter terminal 300, he / she secretly transports the planned replenishment amount of cash to the depositing and dispensing machine 100 on the date and time specified in the replenishment request. The depositing and dispensing machine 100 accepts the cash inserted by the security transporter 32 and counts the inserted cash. When the replenishment work by the security transporter 32 is completed, the depositing and dispensing machine 100 prints a receipt indicating the amount of cash that has not been replenished, which is the difference between the inserted cash and the registered planned replenishment amount. The security transporter 32 takes the cash that could not be deposited into the depositing and dispensing machine 100 and the receipt back to the security transport company 23.

[0028] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a depositing and dispensing machine. The entire depositing and dispensing machine 100 is controlled by a processor 101. A memory 102 and multiple peripheral devices are connected to the processor 101 via a bus 112. The processor 101 may be a multiprocessor. The processor 101 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). At least some of the functions realized by the processor 101 executing a program may be realized by an electronic circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or a PLD (Programmable Logic Device).

[0029] The memory 102 is used as the main storage device of the depositing / dispensing machine 100. The memory 102 temporarily stores at least a part of the OS (Operating System) programs and application programs to be executed by the processor 101. The memory 102 also stores various data used in processing by the processor 101. As the memory 102, for example, a volatile semiconductor storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) is used.

[0030] The peripheral devices connected to the bus 112 include a storage device 103, a network interface 104, a display 105, and a touch panel 106. The peripheral devices connected to the bus 112 also include a coin processing unit 107, a banknote processing unit 108, a sensor 109, a printing unit 110, and a device connection interface 111.

[0031] The storage device 103 writes and reads data electrically or magnetically to and from a built-in recording medium. The storage device 103 is used as an auxiliary storage device for the depositing and dispensing machine 100. The storage device 103 stores various data including OS programs, application programs, and transaction history information. Note that the storage device 103 may be, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive).

[0032] The network interface 104 is connected to the network 40. The network interface 104 transmits and receives data to and from other computers via the network 40.

[0033] The display 105 displays various types of information on a screen in accordance with instructions from the processor 101. The display 105 may be a display device using organic EL (Electro Luminescence) or a liquid crystal display device.

[0034] The touch panel 106 is disposed in front of the display 105. The touch panel 106 detects the position on the screen that the user's finger touches or approaches, and notifies the processor 101 of the position.

[0035] The coin processing unit 107 controls the deposit and withdrawal of coins according to instructions from the processor 101. The coin processing unit 107 transports coins specified by the processor 101 from the coin safe and releases them from the coin withdrawal port. The coin processing unit 107 stores coins inserted from the coin deposit port in the coin safe and notifies the processor 101 of the type and number of stored coins.

[0036] The banknote processing unit 108 controls the deposit and withdrawal of banknotes in accordance with instructions from the processor 101. The banknote processing unit 108 has a function for reading the denomination and serial number of a banknote. The banknote processing unit 108 transports the banknote specified by the processor 101 from the banknote safe and ejects it from the banknote withdrawal slot. The banknote processing unit 108 stores the banknotes inserted from the banknote deposit slot in the banknote safe and notifies the processor 101 of the type and quantity of the stored banknotes.

[0037] Sensor 109 is a sensor for detecting coin rolls in a coin roll tray that stores coin rolls stored in depositing and dispensing machine 100. Sensor 109 is installed in each coin roll tray for each type of coin, and notifies processor 101 of the number of coin rolls in the coin roll tray.

[0038] The printing unit 110 prints characters and graphics on paper in accordance with commands from the processor 101. For example, the printing unit 110 prints a receipt showing the closing processing data in accordance with commands from the processor 101.

[0039] The device connection interface 111 can read data from the portable recording medium 42 or write data to the portable recording medium 42. The portable recording medium 42 is, for example, a recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or a CD (Compact Disc).

[0040] The depositing / dispensing machine 10 shown in the first embodiment can also be realized by the same hardware as the depositing / dispensing machine 100 shown in FIG. 3. The processor 101 is an example of the control unit 14 shown in the first embodiment. The memory 102 or the storage device 103 is an example of the storage unit 13 shown in the first embodiment. The coin handling unit 107 and the banknote handling unit 108 are an example of the cash processing unit 12 shown in the first embodiment. The printing unit 110 is an example of the printing unit 11 shown in the first embodiment.

[0041] The depositing and dispensing machine 100 realizes the processing functions of the second embodiment by executing a program recorded on, for example, a computer-readable recording medium. The program describing the processing content to be executed by the depositing and dispensing machine 100 can be recorded on various recording media. For example, the program to be executed by the depositing and dispensing machine 100 can be stored in a storage device 103. The processor 101 loads at least a part of the program in the storage device 103 into the memory 102 and executes the program. The program to be executed by the depositing and dispensing machine 100 can also be recorded on a portable recording medium 42. The program stored in the portable recording medium 42 becomes executable after being installed in the storage device 103 under the control of, for example, the processor 101. The processor 101 can also directly read out and execute the program from the portable recording medium 42.

[0042] Next, the appearance of the depositing / dispensing machine 100 will be described. Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of a depositing and dispensing machine. The depositing and dispensing machine 100 accepts cash deposits and withdrawals and operations from the top and front. The depositing and dispensing machine 100 has a coin deposit slot 51, a banknote deposit slot 52, a display 105, and a touch panel 106 on the top surface. The coin deposit slot 51, the banknote deposit slot 52, the display 105, and the touch panel 106 are provided on the front side of the top surface of the depositing and dispensing machine 100.

[0043] Coins are inserted into the coin deposit port 51 by an operator. The coin processing unit 107 reads the coins inserted into the coin deposit port 51 and stores them by type in a coin safe within the depositing and dispensing machine 100. Banknotes are inserted into the banknote deposit port 52 by an operator. The banknote processing unit 108 reads the banknotes inserted into the banknote deposit port 52 and stores them by type in a banknote safe within the depositing and dispensing machine 100. The display 105 displays an operation screen for the depositing and dispensing machine 100. The touch panel 106 is disposed in front of the display 105. The touch panel 106 detects touch operations by the operator on the screen displayed by the display 105.

[0044] The depositing / dispensing machine 100 has a coin dispensing port 53, a banknote dispensing port 54, and a coin roll storage 55 on its front side. The coin dispensing port 53 and the banknote dispensing port 54 are provided on the upper side of the front side of the depositing / dispensing machine 100. The coin roll storage 55 is provided on the lower side of the front side of the depositing / dispensing machine 100. The coin dispensing port 53 is used to dispense coins. The coin processing unit 107 transports coins specified by the processor 101 from the coin safe and dispenses them from the coin dispensing port 53. The banknote dispensing port 54 is used to dispense banknotes. The banknote processing unit 108 transports banknotes specified by the processor 101 from the banknote safe and dispenses them from the banknote dispensing port 54.

[0045] Coin roll storage cabinet 55 is a storage location for coin rolls within depositing and dispensing machine 100. Coin roll storage cabinet 55 has coin roll trays 55a and 55b. Note that coin roll storage cabinet 55 may have coin roll trays other than coin roll trays 55a and 55b. Coin roll trays 55a and 55b are trays for storing coin rolls. Coin roll trays 55a and 55b are provided with grooves for placing coin rolls. Coin rolls of the corresponding type are placed in coin roll trays 55a and 55b. Sensor 109 detects coin rolls from coin roll trays 55a and 55b, and notifies processor 101 of the number of coin rolls of each coin type.

[0046] When depositing coin rolls, the operator pulls out coin roll storage cabinet 55, places coin rolls of the corresponding type in coin roll trays 55a and 55b, and then pushes back coin roll storage cabinet 55. When withdrawing coin rolls, the operator pulls out coin roll storage cabinet 55, removes coins from coin roll trays 55a and 55b, and then pushes back coin roll storage cabinet 55.

[0047] Next, the functions of the depositing / dispensing machine 100 will be described in detail. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the functions of a depositing and dispensing machine. The depositing and dispensing machine 100 has a memory unit 120, a registration unit 130, a counting unit 140, and a calculation unit 150. The memory unit 120 is realized using a memory area of ​​the memory 102 or the storage device 103. The registration unit 130, the counting unit 140, and the calculation unit 150 are realized by the processor 101 executing a program stored in the memory 102.

[0048] The memory unit 120 stores registration information 121. In the registration information 121, the planned amount of cash to be replenished to the depositing and dispensing machine 100 is registered for each type of cash. The registration unit 130 registers the planned amount of cash to be replenished to the depositing and dispensing machine 100 in the registration information 121. The registration unit 130 acquires the planned amount of replenishment for each of banknotes, coins, and coin rolls from the operation terminal 200. The registration unit 130 then registers the planned amount of replenishment for each of banknotes, coins, and coin rolls acquired from the operation terminal 200 in the registration information 121.

[0049] The counting unit 140 counts the amount of cash replenished to the depositing / dispensing machine 100 by the security officer 32. When the counting unit 140 accepts the insertion of banknotes, it counts the amount replenished for each type of banknote. For example, when the banknote processing unit 108 reads the banknotes inserted through the banknote deposit slot 52, the counting unit 140 acquires the type and number of the read banknotes from the banknote processing unit 108. The counting unit 140 adds the acquired number of banknotes to the acquired amount replenished for that type of banknote.

[0050] Furthermore, when the counting unit 140 receives inserted coins, it counts the amount of replenishment for each type of coin. For example, when the coin processing unit 107 reads the coins inserted through the coin deposit port 51, the counting unit 140 acquires the type and number of coins read from the coin processing unit 107. The counting unit 140 adds the acquired number of coins to the replenishment amount for that type of coin. Furthermore, the counting unit 140 acquires from the sensor 109 the number of coin rolls in the coin roll storage cabinet 55 before and after replenishment, and calculates the difference between the number before and after replenishment as the replenishment amount of coin rolls for each type.

[0051] The calculation unit 150 calculates the amount of unreplenished cash based on the planned replenishment amount of cash registered in the registration information 121 and the replenished amount of cash counted by the counting unit 140. The calculation unit 150 calculates the difference between the planned replenishment amount and the replenished amount for each type of banknote, coin, or coin roll as the unreplenished amount. The calculation unit 150 then causes the printing unit 110 to print a receipt indicating the unreplenished amount.

[0052] 5 indicate part of the communication paths, and communication paths other than those shown in the figure can also be set. Next, the registration information 121 stored in the storage unit 120 will be described in detail.

[0053] 6 is a diagram showing an example of registered information. In the registered information 121, the planned amount of cash to be replenished to the depositing and dispensing machine 100 is registered for each type of cash. In the registered information 121, the date on which the depositing and dispensing machine 100 is scheduled to be replenished with cash is registered. In addition, in the registered information 121, the planned amount of cash to be replenished for each type of cash is registered in association with the date.

[0054] For example, the registration information 121 registers the numbers of 10,000 yen notes (10,000 yen notes), 5,000 yen notes (5,000 yen notes), 2,000 yen notes (2,000 yen notes), and 1,000 yen notes (1,000 yen notes) that are scheduled to be replenished in the depositing and dispensing machine 100. Also, for example, the registration information 121 registers the numbers of 500 yen coin rolls, 100 yen coin rolls, 50 yen coin rolls, 10 yen coin rolls, 5 yen coin rolls, and 1 yen coin rolls that are scheduled to be replenished in the depositing and dispensing machine 100. Next, the operation of replenishing cash in the depositing and dispensing machine 100 will be described.

[0055] 7 is a diagram showing an example of the work of replenishing a depositing and dispensing machine with cash. First, the person in charge 31 at the management company 22 determines the number of each type of banknote, the number of each type of coin, and the number of each type of coin roll to be replenished based on the most recent deposit and dispensing status of the depositing and dispensing machine 100, and inputs the determined planned replenishment amount and the date on which the replenishment work will be performed into the management terminal 200. The management terminal 200 notifies the depositing and dispensing machine 100 installed in the store 21 of the input planned replenishment amount and the date on which the replenishment work will be performed. The depositing and dispensing machine 100 registers the planned replenishment amount for each type of cash and the date on which the replenishment work will be performed, obtained from the management terminal 200, in the registration information 121.

[0056] Furthermore, the operations manager terminal 200 notifies the security transporter terminal 300 of the planned replenishment amount and the date on which the replenishment work will be performed, and transmits a request to the security transporter terminal 300 to replenish cash to the depositing and dispensing machine 100. When the security transporter 32 confirms the replenishment request from the security transporter terminal 300, he / she secretly transports the planned replenishment amount of cash to the depositing and dispensing machine 100 on the date and time specified in the replenishment request.

[0057] The depositing and dispensing machine 100 accepts cash deposits by the security officer 32. The depositing and dispensing machine 100 accepts banknotes inserted through the banknote deposit port 52 and coins inserted through the coin deposit port 51 by the security officer 32. If the depositing and dispensing machine 100 has reached its storage limit for any banknotes or coins, it displays a message indicating that the corresponding banknotes or coins cannot be deposited. If there are any banknotes or coins of a type that are displayed as not being depositable, the security officer 32 takes the remaining banknotes and coins away without depositing them. The depositing and dispensing machine 100 reads the type and number of inserted banknotes and coins, and counts the number read for each type of banknote and coin as the replenishment amount.

[0058] Security officer 32 also stores the coin rolls that he has brought with him in coin roll storage vault 55. If there is a coin roll that is not empty in the corresponding coin roll tray in coin roll storage vault 55, security officer 32 takes that coin roll home without storing it in coin roll storage vault 55. Depositing and dispensing machine 100 obtains the number of coin rolls in coin roll storage vault 55 before and after the replenishment operation using sensor 109, and identifies the difference in the number of coin rolls before and after the replenishment operation as the replenishment amount for each type of coin.

[0059] When the replenishment work by the security transport officer 32 is completed, the depositing and dispensing machine 100 calculates the difference between the replenished amount and the planned replenishment amount registered in the registration information 121 as the unreplenished amount for each type of banknote, coin, and coin roll. The depositing and dispensing machine 100 causes the printing unit 110 to print a receipt indicating the calculated unreplenished amount. The security transport officer 32 takes back to the security transport company 23 the cash (banknotes, coins, coin rolls) that was not deposited into the depositing and dispensing machine 100 and the receipt printed by the depositing and dispensing machine 100. An auditor 33 who audits the cash flow at the security transport company 23 compares the unreplenished amount of cash shown on the receipt brought back by the security transport officer 32 with the amount of cash brought back by the security transport officer 32, and confirms that the security transport officer 32 brought back the correct amount of cash.

[0060] In this way, in the second embodiment, the depositing / dispensing machine 100 is replenished with cash. The depositing / dispensing machine 100 obtains in advance the planned replenishment amount for each type of cash from the operations terminal 200 and accepts the deposit of cash by the security transport officer 32. The depositing / dispensing machine 100 counts the replenishment amount of cash deposited by the security transport officer 32 for each type of cash. The depositing / dispensing machine 100 then prints a receipt indicating the amount of cash that has not been replenished, which is the difference between the planned replenishment amount and the replenished amount. By having the security transport officer 32 take home the receipt indicating the unreplenished amount, the depositing / dispensing machine 100 can improve the efficiency of the work of the inspector 33 confirming that the amount of cash brought back by the security transport officer 32 is correct. Next, the receipt printed by the depositing / dispensing machine 100 will be described.

[0061] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a receipt. Receipt 61 is a receipt showing the amount of cash remaining in the cash replenishment operation of depositing and dispensing machine 100. Receipt 61 includes the transaction start date and time, transaction type, transaction number, and store name. The transaction start date and time indicates the date and time when the replenishment operation started. The transaction type indicates a number indicating the cash replenishment operation. The transaction number indicates the transaction number of the replenishment operation. The store name indicates the name of store 21.

[0062] Receipt 61 includes the amount of cash that has not been replenished by type (a breakdown of the amount of money that has not been replenished). Receipt 61 includes the number and amount of each of the 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen bills that have not been replenished. Receipt 61 also includes the total amount of money that has been calculated as the amount of banknotes that have not been replenished. Receipt 61 also includes the number and amount of each of the 500 yen, 100 yen, 50 yen, 10 yen, 5 yen, and 1 yen coins that have not been replenished. Receipt 61 also includes the total amount of money that has been calculated as the amount of coins that have not been replenished. Receipt 61 also includes the number and amount of each of the 500 yen, 100 yen, 50 yen, 10 yen, 5 yen, and 1 yen coins that have not been replenished. Receipt 61 also includes the total amount of money that has been calculated as the amount of coins that have not been replenished.

[0063] The depositing and dispensing machine 100 prints such a receipt 61 and has the security officer 32 take it away. The inspector 33 can confirm that the amount of cash taken away by the security officer 32 is correct by comparing the unreplenished amounts of each type of banknotes, coins, and coin rolls shown on the receipt 61 with the quantities of each type of banknotes, coins, and coin rolls taken away by the security officer 32. Thus, the depositing and dispensing machine 100 can make the work of the inspector 33 more efficient.

[0064] Next, a description will be given of the procedure of the process executed by the depositing / dispensing machine 100. First, a description will be given of the process of the depositing / dispensing machine 100 registering the planned amount of cash to be replenished. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure for the planned replenishment amount registration process. The process shown in FIG. 9 will be described below in order of step number.

[0065] [Step S11] The registration unit 130 acquires the planned replenishment amounts of banknotes, coins, and coin rolls from the management terminal 200. For example, the registration unit 130 acquires from the management terminal 200 the date on which the depositing / dispensing machine 100 will be replenished with cash. The registration unit 130 also acquires from the management terminal 200 the number of 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes that are planned to be replenished. The registration unit 130 also acquires from the management terminal 200 the number of 500 yen coins, 100 yen coins, 50 yen coins, 10 yen coins, 5 yen coins, and 1 yen coins that are planned to be replenished. The registration unit 130 also acquires from the management terminal 200 the number of 500 yen coins, 100 yen coins, 50 yen coins, 10 yen coins, 5 yen coins, and 1 yen coin rolls that are planned to be replenished.

[0066] [Step S12] The registration unit 130 registers the planned replenishment amounts of banknotes, coins, and coin rolls in the registration information 121. For example, the registration unit 130 registers the date on which the replenishment work will be performed, which is obtained from the management terminal 200 in step S11, in the registration information 121. Then, the registration unit 130 registers the number of banknotes of each type, the number of coins of each type, and the number of coin rolls of each type, which are obtained from the management terminal 200 in step S11, in association with the date in the registration information 121.

[0067] In this way, the registration unit 130 obtains the planned replenishment amount for each type of cash from the operation terminal 200 and registers it in the registration information 121. This allows the depositing and dispensing machine 100 to obtain in advance the amount of cash to be escorted by the security officer 32. Next, the processing of the depositing and dispensing machine 100 during a cash replenishment operation will be described.

[0068] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure for cash replenishment reception processing. The processing shown in FIG. 10 will be explained below in order of step number. [Step S21] The counting unit 140 accepts an input to start a cash replenishment operation registered in the registration information 121. For example, the counting unit 140 displays a screen on the display 105 for accepting a selection input of an operation to be performed, and accepts a touch operation to select the cash replenishment operation from the touch panel 106. In response, the counting unit 140 displays a screen for the cash replenishment operation on the display 105.

[0069] [Step S22] The counting unit 140 obtains the number of each type of coin roll in the coin roll storage cabinet 55. For example, the counting unit 140 causes the sensor 109 to detect the coin rolls in the coin roll storage cabinet 55. The counting unit 140 then obtains from the sensor 109 the number of detected coin rolls for each of the following categories: 500-yen coins, 100-yen coins, 50-yen coins, 10-yen coins, 5-yen coins, and 1-yen coins.

[0070] [Step S23] The counting unit 140 determines whether or not there are any banknotes or coins exceeding the storage limit. For example, the counting unit 140 determines whether or not the number of stored banknotes has reached the limit for each of the banknote safes for 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes. If any of the banknote safes has reached its limit, the counting unit 140 determines that there are any banknotes exceeding the storage limit. The counting unit 140 also determines whether or not the number of stored coins has reached the limit for each of the coin safes for 500 yen coins, 100 yen coins, 50 yen coins, 10 yen coins, 5 yen coins, and 1 yen coins. If any of the coin safes has reached its limit, the counting unit 140 determines that there are any coins exceeding the storage limit. If the counting unit 140 determines that there are any banknotes or coins exceeding the storage limit, the counting unit 140 proceeds to step S24. If the counting unit 140 determines that there are no banknotes or coins exceeding the storage limit, the counting unit 140 proceeds to step S25.

[0071] [Step S24] The counting unit 140 displays that the banknotes or coins exceeding the storage limit cannot be inserted (deposit not permitted). For example, the counting unit 140 displays on the cash replenishment screen that the banknotes or coins of the type determined in step S25 to have reached the storage limit cannot be inserted.

[0072] [Step S25] The counting unit 140 determines whether or not the insertion of banknotes has been accepted. For example, if the banknote processing unit 108 reads the banknote inserted through the banknote deposit slot 52, the counting unit 140 determines that the insertion of banknotes has been accepted. If the counting unit 140 determines that the insertion of banknotes has been accepted, the process proceeds to step S26. On the other hand, if the counting unit 140 determines that the insertion of banknotes has not been accepted, the process proceeds to step S27.

[0073] [Step S26] The counting unit 140 counts the replenishment amount for each denomination of banknotes. For example, the counting unit 140 obtains from the banknote handling unit 108 whether the banknotes read by the banknote handling unit 108 in step S25 were 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, or 1,000 denominations. The counting unit 140 also obtains from the banknote handling unit 108 the number of banknotes read by the banknote handling unit 108 in step S25. The counting unit 140 adds the obtained number to the replenishment amount for the obtained banknote type.

[0074] [Step S27] The counting unit 140 determines whether or not the insertion of a coin has been accepted. For example, if the coin processing unit 107 reads a coin inserted through the coin deposit slot 51, the counting unit 140 determines that the insertion of a coin has been accepted. If the counting unit 140 determines that the insertion of a coin has been accepted, the process proceeds to step S28. On the other hand, if the counting unit 140 determines that the insertion of a coin has not been accepted, the process proceeds to step S29.

[0075] [Step S28] The counting unit 140 counts the replenishment amount for each type of coin. For example, the counting unit 140 obtains from the coin processing unit 107 whether the coin read by the coin processing unit 107 in step S27 was a 500-yen coin, a 100-yen coin, a 50-yen coin, a 10-yen coin, a 5-yen coin, or a 1-yen coin. The counting unit 140 also obtains from the coin processing unit 107 the number of coins read by the coin processing unit 107 in step S27. The counting unit 140 adds the obtained number to the replenishment amount for the obtained coin type.

[0076] [Step S29] The counting unit 140 determines whether replenishment is complete. For example, when the counting unit 140 receives an input from the touch panel 106 selecting that replenishment is complete on the cash replenishment operation screen, the counting unit 140 determines that replenishment is complete. When the counting unit 140 determines that replenishment is complete, the counting unit 140 proceeds to step S30. When the counting unit 140 determines that replenishment is not complete, the counting unit 140 proceeds to step S23.

[0077] [Step S30] The counting unit 140 calculates the difference between the number of coin rolls in the coin roll storage 55 before and after replenishment as the replenishment amount for each type. For example, the counting unit 140 obtains the number of detected coin rolls for each of 500-yen coins, 100-yen coins, 50-yen coins, 10-yen coins, 5-yen coins, and 1-yen coins from the sensor 109. Then, the counting unit 140 calculates the replenishment amount for each of the 500-yen coins, 100-yen coins, 50-yen coins, 10-yen coins, 5-yen coins, and 1-yen coins as the difference between the number obtained after replenishment was completed and the number obtained in step S22.

[0078] [Step S31] The calculation unit 150 calculates the difference between the planned replenishment amount and the replenishment amount for each type of banknote, coin, and coin roll, as the unreplenished amount. For example, the calculation unit 150 calculates the difference between the replenishment amount counted in step S26 and the planned replenishment amount registered in the registration information 121 for each of 10,000-yen note, 5,000-yen note, 2,000-yen note, and 1,000-yen note, as the unreplenished amount. In addition, the calculation unit 150 calculates the difference between the replenishment amount counted in step S28 and the planned replenishment amount registered in the registration information 121 for each of 500-yen coin, 100-yen coin, 50-yen coin, 10-yen coin, 5-yen coin, and 1-yen coin, as the unreplenished amount. Furthermore, the calculation unit 150 calculates the difference between the replenishment amount calculated in step S30 and the planned replenishment amount registered in the registration information 121 for each of the 500 yen coins, 100 yen coins, 50 yen coins, 10 yen coins, 5 yen coins and 1 yen coins as the unreplenished amount.

[0079] [Step S32] The calculation unit 150 causes the printing unit 110 to print a receipt 61 indicating the unreplenished amounts. For example, the calculation unit 150 causes the printing unit 110 to print a receipt 61 including the unreplenished amounts for each type of bill, coin, and coin roll calculated in step S31.

[0080] In this way, when the coin handling unit 107 or the banknote handling unit 108 accepts a cash deposit, the counting unit 140 counts the amount of deposited cash as the replenishment amount. Then, the calculation unit 150 calculates the amount of unreplenished cash, which is the difference between the planned replenishment amount registered in the registration information 121 and the replenishment amount, and causes the printing unit 110 to print a receipt 61 indicating the unreplenished amount.

[0081] This allows the depositing / dispensing machine 100 to print a receipt 61 indicating the amount of cash that the security officer 32 who replenishes cash in the depositing / dispensing machine 100 takes home without being able to deposit it into the depositing / dispensing machine 100. Therefore, the depositing / dispensing machine 100 can reduce the effort required by the inspector 33 to confirm that the amount of cash taken home by the security officer 32 is correct, and can improve the convenience of cash security work.

[0082] Furthermore, the counting unit 140 counts the replenished amount for each type of banknote, coin, and coin roll. The calculation unit 150 then calculates the unreplenished amount for each type of banknote, coin, and coin roll, and causes the printing unit 110 to print a receipt 61 indicating the unreplenished amount for each type. This allows the depositing and dispensing machine 100 to print a receipt 61 indicating the number of each type of banknote, the number of each type of coin, and the number of each type of coin roll that the security officer 32 will take home. Therefore, the inspector 33 only needs to refer to the receipt 61 to confirm that the amount of each type of cash that the security officer 32 has taken home is correct, and the depositing and dispensing machine 100 can reduce the effort required for the inspector 33 to check.

[0083] Although the embodiments have been described above, the configuration of each part shown in the embodiments can be replaced with other parts having similar functions. Any other components or processes may be added. Furthermore, any two or more configurations (features) of the above-described embodiments may be combined. [Explanation of symbols]

[0084] 1 device 10. Cash deposit and withdrawal machine 11 Printing Department 12 Cash Processing Section 13 Storage section 13a Registration Information 14 Control Unit

Claims

1. A printing department; a cash processing unit that accepts cash deposits; a storage unit that stores a planned amount of cash to be replenished; a control unit that, when the cash processing unit receives a deposit of cash, counts the amount of the deposited cash as a replenishment amount, calculates the amount of cash that has not been replenished, which is the difference between the planned replenishment amount and the replenishment amount, and causes the printing unit to print a receipt indicating the amount of cash that has not been replenished; A deposit and withdrawal machine having:

2. The storage unit stores the planned replenishment amount for each type of cash, the control unit counts the replenished amount for each type of cash, calculates the unreplenished amount for each type of cash, and causes the printing unit to print the receipt indicating the unreplenished amount for each type of cash. The depositing and dispensing machine according to claim 1.

3. The control unit acquires the planned replenishment amount from the terminal and stores the acquired planned replenishment amount in the storage unit. The depositing and dispensing machine according to claim 1.

4. The deposit and withdrawal machine When a cash processing unit that accepts cash deposits accepts cash deposits, it counts the amount of cash deposited as a replenishment amount, Calculating the amount of cash not yet replenished, which is the difference between the planned amount of cash to be replenished and the replenished amount; causing a printing unit to print a receipt indicating the unreplenished amount; Deposit and withdrawal methods.

5. Deposit and withdrawal machine, When a cash processing unit that accepts cash deposits accepts cash deposits, it counts the amount of cash deposited as a replenishment amount, Calculating the amount of cash not yet replenished, which is the difference between the planned amount of cash to be replenished and the replenished amount; causing a printing unit to print a receipt indicating the unreplenished amount; A deposit / withdrawal program that executes the process.

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