Currency processing terminal, display control method for currency processing terminal, currency processing system and program

Abstract

The present invention provides a currency processing terminal, a currency processing system, a display control method for the currency processing terminal, and a program that suppress rework in selecting combinations of denominations and quantities of currency to be dispensed during currency exchange. [Solution] Terminal 3 includes an operation display unit 31 that allows the selection of candidate combinations of denominations and quantities of currency to be dispensed by the currency processing machine 2 in the currency exchange process performed by the currency processing machine 2, and a second control unit 32 that instructs the currency processing machine 3 to perform the currency exchange process based on the combination of denominations and quantities selected by the operator. The second control unit 32 includes an information acquisition unit 32a that acquires stored currency information 6a regarding the denominations and quantities of currency that the currency processing machine 2 can store and dispense, and deposit amount information 6b regarding the amount of money deposited into the currency processing machine 2, a determination unit 32b that determines candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that the currency processing machine 2 can dispense based on the stored currency information 6a and deposit amount information 6b, and a display control unit 32c that causes the operation display unit 31 to display the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities determined by the determination unit 32b.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a currency processing terminal, a display control method for a currency processing terminal, a currency processing system, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a money changer that exchanges deposited currency into low-denomination banknotes and coins, there is known one in which an operator can freely select the denominations and quantities of the currency to be paid out (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the money changer described in Cited Document 1, when the money changer cannot pay out the currency of the combination of denominations and quantities selected in the exchange process, or when the total payout amount calculated from the denominations and quantities selected in the exchange process exceeds the deposited amount, after the operator selects the combination of denominations and quantities of the currency, the operator is notified that the exchange cannot be performed, and the operator has to select the combination of denominations and quantities of the currency to be paid out in the exchange process again, and there is a risk that the exchange process may be delayed.

[0005] Therefore, a technical problem to be solved arises in order to suppress the retraction of the selection of the combination of denominations and quantities of the currency paid out in the exchange process, and an object of the present invention is to solve this problem. [[ID=4l]]

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To achieve the above objective, the currency processing terminal according to the present invention includes: an operation display unit that displays a selectable list of candidate combinations of denominations and quantities of currency to be dispensed by a currency processing machine in the currency exchange process performed by the currency processing machine; and a control unit that instructs the currency processing machine to perform the currency exchange process based on the combination of denominations and quantities selected by the operator. The control unit includes: an information acquisition unit that acquires deposit amount information relating to the amount deposited into the currency processing machine, and stored currency information relating to the denominations and quantities of currency that the currency processing machine can store and dispense; a determination unit that determines candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that the currency processing machine can dispense based on the deposit amount information and the stored currency information; and a display control unit that causes the operation display unit to display the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities determined by the determination unit.

[0007] Furthermore, in order to achieve the above objective, the currency processing system according to the present invention comprises the currency processing terminal and the currency processing machine described above.

[0008] Furthermore, in order to achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a display control method for a currency processing terminal, comprising: an operation display unit that displays a selectable list of candidate combinations of denominations and quantities of currency to be dispensed by a currency processing machine in a currency exchange process performed by the currency processing machine; and a control unit that instructs the currency processing machine to perform the currency exchange process based on the combination of denominations and quantities selected by the operator, the method comprising: an information acquisition unit acquiring deposit amount information relating to the amount deposited into the currency processing machine, and stored currency information relating to the denominations and quantities of currency that the currency processing machine can store and dispense; a determination unit determining candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that the currency processing machine can dispense based on the deposit amount information and the stored currency information; and a display control unit causing the operation display unit to display the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities determined by the determination unit.

[0009] Furthermore, in order to achieve the above objective, the program according to the present invention causes a computer to function as the aforementioned currency processing terminal. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] This invention can reduce the need for rework in selecting combinations of denominations and quantities of currency to be dispensed during currency exchange. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] A perspective view showing the external appearance of a currency processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] A block diagram showing the main components of a monetary processing system. [Figure 3] A flowchart illustrating the procedure for currency exchange. [Figure 4] A diagram showing the waiting screen displayed while the currency processing system is in standby mode. [Figure 5] This diagram shows the authentication screen displayed before currency processing begins. [Figure 6] A diagram showing the main menu screen for selecting currency processing options. [Figure 7] This diagram shows a selection screen displayed during the currency exchange process, representing the state before the currency is deposited into the currency processing machine. [Figure 8] A diagram showing a selection screen indicating that coins have been deposited into the currency processing machine. [Figure 9] A diagram showing a selection screen indicating that more coins have been deposited into the currency processing machine. [Figure 10] This diagram shows a selection screen where the option to dispense 10 thousand-yen bills has been selected. [Figure 11] This diagram shows a selection screen where the options to dispense one 10,000 yen bill and three 1,000 yen bills have been further selected. [Figure 12] This diagram shows a selection screen where the remaining balance has been automatically allocated. [Figure 13] A diagram showing a selection screen related to a comparative example, which indicates that currency has been deposited into the currency processing machine. [Figure 14] A diagram showing a selection screen related to a comparative example, indicating that more coins have been deposited into the currency processing machine. [Figure 15]A diagram showing a selection screen according to a comparative example, indicating a state where the payout of 10 one-thousand-yen bills has been selected. [Figure 16] A diagram showing a selection screen according to a comparative example, indicating a state where the payout of 1 ten-thousand-yen bill and 3 one-thousand-yen bills has been further selected. [Figure 17] A diagram showing a selection screen according to a comparative example, indicating a state where the remaining payout amount has been prorated by automatic calculation. [Figure 18] A diagram showing an error screen indicating a currency type that the currency processor cannot pay out.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] A currency processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the following, when referring to the number of components, numerical values, amounts, ranges, etc., unless otherwise specified or clearly limited to a specific number in principle, it is not limited to that specific number, and it may be more or less than the specific number.

[0013] Also, when referring to the shape, positional relationship, etc. of components, etc., unless otherwise specified or clearly considered not to be so in principle, it includes those substantially approximated or similar to the shape, etc.

[0014] Also, the drawings may be exaggerated, such as enlarging characteristic parts for easy understanding of the characteristics, and the dimensional ratios of components, etc. are not necessarily the same as the actual ones.

[0015] <Configuration of the Currency Processing System> A currency processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view and a partially enlarged view showing the appearance of the currency processing system 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the currency processing system 1. The currency processing system 1 is, for example, arranged around a POS register to perform functions such as depositing sales money and paying out change. The currency processing system 1 includes a currency processor 2 and a terminal 3.

[0016] The currency processing machine 2 has a roughly rectangular parallelepiped body 2a. The right side of the paper in Figure 1 is the coin processing unit 10, which stores deposited coins and dispenses the stored coins as needed, and the left side of the paper in Figure 1 is the banknote processing unit 20, which stores deposited banknotes and dispenses the stored banknotes as needed.

[0017] The coin processing unit 10 has a coin deposit slot 11 on the front of the machine body 2a into which coins are inserted, and a coin dispensing slot 12 located below the coin deposit slot 11 for dispensing stored coins. The coin dispensing slot 12 also serves as a coin rejection slot from which rejected coins are dispensed from inside the machine body 2a.

[0018] The coin processing unit 10 includes a coin transport unit (not shown) for transporting coins within the coin processing unit 10, a coin identification unit (not shown) for identifying the denomination, authenticity, and condition of coins passing over the coin transport unit, and a storage unit (not shown) capable of storing the identified coins according to their denomination. The coin processing unit 10 also includes a loose coin dispensing unit (not shown) capable of dispensing loose coins, and a packaged coin dispensing unit (not shown) capable of dispensing packaged coins, which consist of a predetermined number (e.g., 50) of loose coins packed together and packaged. The coin processing unit 10 is configured to be removable from the machine body 2a. Note that the configuration of the coin processing unit 10 is known, so a detailed explanation is omitted.

[0019] The banknote processing unit 20 has a banknote inlet / outlet slot 21 on the front of the machine body 2a into which banknotes are inserted in a stacked state. The banknote inlet / outlet slot 21 also serves as a banknote outlet for dispensing banknotes stored in the banknote processing unit 20. The banknote inlet / outlet slot 21 is equipped with a shutter (not shown) that can be opened and closed. The banknote processing unit 20 also has a banknote deposit reject slot 22 below the banknote inlet / outlet slot 21 from which banknotes that cannot be stored in a stacker (not shown) during deposit processing are dispensed from the machine body 2a, and a banknote withdrawal reject compartment 23 from which banknotes that cannot be stored are dispensed from the machine body 2a during withdrawal processing.

[0020] The banknote processing unit 20 includes a banknote transport unit (not shown) for transporting banknotes within the banknote processing unit 20, a banknote identification unit for identifying the denomination, authenticity, and condition of banknotes transported to the banknote transport unit, and a stacker capable of storing the identified banknotes according to their denomination. The banknote processing unit 20 also includes a loose banknote dispensing unit (not shown) capable of dispensing loose banknotes. The banknote processing unit 20 may also include a bundled banknote dispensing unit (not shown) capable of dispensing bundles of banknotes formed by stacking and sealing a predetermined number (e.g., 100) of loose banknotes. The banknote processing unit 20 is configured to be removable from the machine body 2a. Since the configuration of the banknote processing unit 20 is well known, a detailed explanation thereof is omitted.

[0021] The coin processing unit 10 has a display unit 4a and an input unit 4b, which are used to operate the coin processing machine 2, located side by side to the left of the coin deposit slot 11. The display unit 4a is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The display unit 4a mainly displays text information, which is strings of characters. The input unit 4b receives operation input to the coin processing machine 2 and is, for example, a hardware key such as an arrow key 4c, a select key 4d, or a cancel key 4e. When the input unit 4b receives operation input from an operator, it sends a signal corresponding to the input content to the first control unit 5. Note that the display unit 4a and the input unit 4b may be, for example, a capacitive touch panel display.

[0022] Terminal 3 is installed on the top surface of the aircraft body 2a. Terminal 3 is equipped with an operation display unit 31, such as a capacitive touch panel display. Compared to the display unit 4a, the operation display unit 31 is larger and has a relatively larger display area, allowing it to display a larger amount of information. The operation display unit 31 can display text information, still images, and video information, among other things.

[0023] The currency processing machine 2 comprises a first control unit 5 that controls its operation, and a first storage unit 6 that stores various information necessary for the operation of the currency processing machine 2.

[0024] The first control unit 5 is a computer composed of, for example, a CPU, memory, etc. The first control unit 5 controls each of the components that make up the currency processing machine 2. The memory of the first control unit 5 stores various programs for operating the currency processing machine 2. The CPU of the first control unit 5 executes the coded processes by calling the programs stored in the memory of the first control unit 5. The functions of the first control unit 5 may be realized by operating using hardware, or they may be realized by controlling using software. The first control unit 5 controls various operations of the currency processing machine 2 based on the operation input from the operator received by the input unit 4b and instructions from the terminal 3.

[0025] The first storage unit 6 is, for example, a storage unit. The first storage unit 6 stores information such as stored currency information 6a and deposit amount information 6b. Here, stored currency information 6a refers to the denominations and quantities of currency stored in the currency processing machine 2 that can be dispensed externally. Preferably, the stored currency information 6a is stored separately for the denominations and quantities of currency that can be dispensed by each dispensing unit of the coin processing unit 10 (loose coin dispensing unit and packaged coin dispensing unit) and the banknote processing unit 20 (loose banknote dispensing unit and bundled banknote dispensing unit). Deposit amount information 6b refers to the total amount of coins deposited into the coin deposit slot 11 and the total amount of banknotes deposited into the banknote deposit / dispensing slot 21 during the currency exchange process.

[0026] Terminal 3 is equipped with a second control unit 32 that controls its operation. The second control unit 32 is a computer composed of, for example, a CPU, memory, etc. The second control unit 32 controls each of the components that make up Terminal 3. The memory of the second control unit 32 stores various programs for operating Terminal 3. The CPU of the second control unit 32 executes the coded processing by calling the programs stored in the memory of the second control unit 32. The functions of the second control unit 32 may be realized by operating using hardware, or they may be realized by controlling using software. The second control unit 32 controls various operations of Terminal 3 in response to operation input from the operator received by the operation display unit 31.

[0027] The second control unit 32 includes an information acquisition unit 32a, a determination unit 32b, and a display control unit 32c. Details of the information acquisition unit 32a, the determination unit 32b, and the display control unit 32c will be described later.

[0028] Terminal 3 is equipped with a second storage unit 33 in which various information necessary for the operation of Terminal 3 is stored. The second storage unit 33 is, for example, storage. The second storage unit 33 stores operation screens, etc., including multiple icons that have been pre-registered according to the initial settings or operator operations. The second storage unit 33 also stores authentication information 33a, rank information 33b, and restriction processing information 33c.

[0029] Here, authentication information 33a is an authentication number assigned to at least one operator authorized to operate the currency processing system 1. Rank information 33b indicates the operator's rank, which is linked to the operator's authentication number. Restricted processing information 33c indicates the processing details of currency processing that are restricted according to the operator's rank, such as the maximum quantity of each denomination of currency dispensed by the currency processing machine 2 in currency exchange processing.

[0030] The currency processing machine 2 and the terminal 3 are configured to communicate with each other via communication units 7 and 34. Specifically, the first control unit 5 of the currency processing machine 2 transmits various signals to the terminal 3 and performs predetermined processing based on the signals sent from the terminal 3. The second control unit 32 of the terminal 3 performs predetermined processing, such as displaying a predetermined operation screen on the operation display unit 31, based on the signals sent from the currency processing machine 2, and transmits various signals to the currency processing machine 2 in response to the operation input from the operator received by the operation display unit 31. The communication between the communication units 7 and 34 may be either wireless or wired.

[0031] <Regarding the screen transitions displayed on the terminal during currency exchange processing> Next, the procedure for having the currency processing machine 2 perform the exchange process via terminal 3 will be explained based on Figure 3.

[0032] First, the operator intending to use the currency processing system 1 is authenticated (step ST1). Specifically, when the currency processing system 1 is in standby mode, the second control unit 32 displays the standby screen S1 shown in Figure 4 on the operation display unit 31. The standby screen S1 contains text and images that guide the operator using the currency processing system 1 to perform authentication. When the operation display unit 31 receives a press input from the operator on the standby screen S1, the second control unit 32 overlays the authentication screen S2 shown in Figure 5 onto the standby screen S1 displayed on the operation display unit 31.

[0033] The authentication screen S2 includes a numeric keypad icon G10 with multiple number buttons corresponding to each digit from 0 to 9, an indicator G11 that displays the number entered via the number buttons, an icon G12 labeled "Input" to confirm the entered number, an icon G13 labeled "C" to erase the entered number, and an icon G14 labeled "Clear Window" to return to the standby screen S1. The authentication screen S2 also includes a guidance display area G15 that displays a string of characters prompting the operator to enter an authentication number. The operator enters the authentication number, which consists of multiple digits assigned to them, via the numeric keypad icon G10, and after entering the number, presses the icon G12 labeled "Input" to confirm the entered authentication number.

[0034] The second control unit 32 compares the operator's authentication number entered via the authentication screen S2 with each authentication number in the authentication information 33a pre-stored in the second storage unit 33.

[0035] If the operator's authentication number entered via the authentication screen S2 matches any of the authentication numbers in the authentication information 33a, the second control unit 32 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 31 from the authentication screen S2 to the main menu screen S3 shown in Figure 6. On the other hand, if the operator's authentication number entered via the authentication screen S2 does not match any of the authentication numbers in the authentication information 33a, the second control unit 32 continues to display the authentication screen S2 on the operation display unit 31. Note that operator authentication may be performed using magnetic authentication or IC authentication via a card held by the operator, or biometric authentication using the operator's fingerprints, veins, voice, face, or other biometric information.

[0036] The main menu screen S3 is an operation screen for the operator to select various operations that can be performed on the currency processing machine 2. The main menu screen S3 includes icons G20 to G25 labeled "Cash Dispatch," "Deposit (Settlement)," "Currency Exchange," "Inquiry," "Expense Processing (Petty Cash Processing)," and "Back."

[0037] When the operation display unit 31 receives an operation input from the operator to the "Currency Exchange" icon G22 in the main menu screen S3 displayed on the operation display unit 31, the second control unit 32 sends a signal to the currency processing machine 2 via the communication units 7 and 34 to start the currency exchange processing mode (step ST2).

[0038] When the first control unit 5 receives a signal from terminal 3 to start the currency exchange process, it drives the coin processing unit 10 and the banknote processing unit 20 to start the currency exchange process mode (step ST3). In the currency exchange process mode, the operator inserts the coins to be exchanged into the coin deposit slot 11 and the banknotes to be exchanged into the banknote deposit / discharge slot 21.

[0039] Furthermore, when the operation display unit 31 receives an operation input from the operator to the "Currency Exchange" icon G22 in the main menu screen S3 displayed on the operation display unit 31, the screen displayed on the operation display unit 31 is switched to a selection screen S4 from the main menu screen S3, where the combination of denominations and quantities to be dispensed in the currency exchange process shown in Figure 7 can be selected (step ST4). Note that steps ST2 and ST3 may be executed in any order, or they may be executed in parallel.

[0040] The selection screen S4 includes a deposit amount display area G30 labeled "Deposit Amount" which shows the amount of currency deposited during the exchange process; a withdrawal amount display area G31 which shows the withdrawal quantity and withdrawal amount for each selected denomination; a withdrawal balance display area G32 labeled "Remaining Amount" which shows the remaining withdrawal amount obtained by subtracting the total withdrawal amount from the deposit amount; an icon G33 labeled "CL" which resets the combination of withdrawal quantities for the selected denominations; an icon G34 labeled "All Correction" which resets all combinations of denominations and quantities for the selected currency; an icon G35 labeled "Automatic Remaining Balance Calculation" which automatically calculates the remaining withdrawal amount based on the minimum configuration quantity according to the available withdrawal quantity; an icon G36 labeled "Cancel" which cancels the exchange process; and an icon G37 labeled "Complete" which confirms the denominations and quantities of the selected withdrawal currency.

[0041] The payout amount display area G31 has the following sections: 10,000 yen note display section G31a, where the words "10,000 yen" are displayed on the right and the number and amount of selected 10,000 yen notes are displayed from left to right; 5,000 yen note display section G31b, where the words "5,000 yen" are displayed on the right and the number and amount of selected 5,000 yen notes are displayed from left to right; 1,000 yen note display section G31c, where the words "1,000 yen" are displayed on the right and the number and amount of selected 1,000 yen notes are displayed from left to right; 500 yen coin display section G31d, where the words "500" are displayed on the right and the number and amount of selected 500 yen coins (packaged coins, loose coins) are displayed from left to right; and 100 yen coin display section G31d, where the words "100" are displayed on the right and the number and amount of selected 100 yen coins (packaged coins, loose coins) are displayed from left to right. The display consists of the following sections arranged from top to bottom: the 100 yen coin display section G31e, the 50 yen coin display section G31f which has the number "50" on the right and displays the number of packaged coins, the number of loose coins, and the value of the selected 50 yen coin from left to right, the 10 yen coin display section G31g which has the number "10" on the right and displays the number of packaged coins, the number of loose coins, and the value of the selected 10 yen coin from left to right, the 5 yen coin display section G31h which has the number "5" on the right and displays the number of packaged coins, the number of loose coins, and the value of the selected 5 yen coin from left to right, and the 1 yen coin display section G31i which has the number "1" on the right and displays the number of packaged coins, the number of loose coins, and the value of the selected 1 yen coin from left to right.

[0042] Next, the information acquisition unit 32a requests the currency processing machine 2 to transmit the stored currency information 6a and the deposit amount information 6b (collectively referred to as "standby information" in Figure 3) (step ST5). When the currency processing machine 2 receives an inquiry from the information acquisition unit 32a regarding the stored currency information 6a and the deposit amount information 6b, the first control unit 5 retrieves the stored currency information 6a and the deposit amount information 6b from the first storage unit 6 and transmits them to the terminal 3 (step ST6).

[0043] Furthermore, the transmission of the stored currency information 6a and the deposit amount information 6b to the information acquisition unit 32a is not limited to when the currency processing machine 2 receives an inquiry from the terminal 3, but may also be performed automatically at predetermined intervals, or each time currency is deposited and the deposit amount information 6b is updated.

[0044] Based on the stored currency information 6a and deposit amount information 6b acquired by the information acquisition unit 32a, the determination unit 32b determines candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that the currency processing machine 2 can dispense, so as to cover all combinations of denominations and quantities that do not exceed the deposit amount (step ST7).

[0045] Furthermore, if part of the currency exchange process is restricted depending on the operator's rank, the determination unit 32b may exclude combinations of denominations and quantities that fall under the restriction from the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities. For example, if the restriction processing information 33c indicates that a quantity limit is set for each denomination in the currency exchange process for any operator, the determination unit 32b will retrieve the restriction processing information 33c from the second storage unit 33 when determining candidate combinations of denominations and quantities, and will exclude combinations of denominations and quantities that exceed the quantity limit for each restricted denomination from the candidates.

[0046] Here, the stored currency information 6a is the denominations and quantities of currency that the currency processing machine 2 can dispense. For example, if the banknote processing unit 20 malfunctions and the currency processing machine 2 cannot dispense banknotes, the determination unit 32b determines candidate combinations of denominations and quantities of coins that the currency processing machine 2 can dispense.

[0047] The following describes the case where the currency processing machine 2 has 10 ten-thousand-yen bills, 10 five-thousand-yen bills, 15 one-thousand-yen bills, 10 loose five-hundred-yen coins, 5 packaged five-hundred-yen coins, 0 loose one-hundred-yen coins, 0 packaged one-hundred-yen coins, 50 loose five-hundred-yen coins, 2 packaged five-hundred-yen coins, 0 loose ten-hundred-yen coins, 5 packaged ten-hundred-yen coins, 50 loose five-hundred-yen coins, 5 packaged five-hundred-yen coins, 50 loose one-hundred-yen coins, and 5 packaged one-hundred-yen coins stored in it.

[0048] Next, the display control unit 32c displays the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities determined by the determination unit 32b on the selection screen S4 (step ST8). Figure 8 shows the selection screen S4 when the deposit amount is 710 yen, and Figure 9 shows the selection screen S4 when an additional 24,000 yen is deposited. The selection screen S4 shown in Figures 8 and 9 includes a combination candidate display area G38 that displays the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that the currency processing machine 2 can dispense, as determined by the determination unit 32b.

[0049] In the combination candidate display area G38 of the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 8, candidate combinations of denominations and quantities are displayed using multiple icons with different quantities for each denomination. Specifically, icon G38d1 represents a combination of one loose 500 yen coin, icon G38f1 represents combinations of one, five, or ten loose 50 yen coins, icon G38h1 represents combinations of one, five, ten, or fifty loose 5 yen coins, and icon G38i1 represents combinations of one, five, ten, or fifty loose 1 yen coins. Additionally, icon G38g2 represents a combination of one packaged 10 yen coin, icon G38h2 represents a combination of one packaged 5 yen coin, and icon G38i2 represents combinations of one or five packaged 1 yen coins. Each icon displays the payout amount, calculated by multiplying the denomination and quantity, in a relatively small size. In the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 8, icons of the same denomination but different quantities are displayed side by side for easier comparison by the operator. Also, in the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 8, icons representing relatively small quantities such as 1, 5, and 10 loose coins are displayed vertically aligned for easier comparison by the operator.

[0050] As shown in Figure 8, it is preferable that the icons G38d1, G38f1, G38h1, and G38i1, which represent candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that can be dispensed with loose coins, and the icons G38g2, G38h2, and G38i2, which represent candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that can be dispensed with packaged coins, be displayed in a manner that allows the operator to distinguish them at a glance, for example by changing the background color.

[0051] Furthermore, the display control unit 32c displays 710 yen in the deposit amount display area G30 and the withdrawal balance display area G32 of the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 8, based on the deposit amount information 6b.

[0052] In the combination candidate display area G38 of the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 9, candidate combinations of denominations and quantities are displayed using multiple icons with different quantities for each denomination. Specifically, icon G38a1 represents a combination of one 10,000 yen bill, icon G38b1 represents a combination of one 5,000 yen bill, and icon G38c1 represents combinations of one, five, ten, or twenty 1,000 yen bills. Additionally, icon G38d1 represents combinations of one, five, or ten 500 yen coins, and icon G38f1 represents combinations of one, five, ten, or fifty 50 yen coins. Furthermore, icon G38f2 represents a combination of one packaged 50-yen coin, icon G38g2 represents combinations of one and five packaged 10-yen coins, and icon G38h2 represents combinations of one and five packaged 5-yen coins. Note that the payout amount, calculated by multiplying the denomination and quantity, is displayed relatively small for each icon. In the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 9, icons of the same denomination but different quantities are displayed side by side to facilitate comparison for the operator. Also, in the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 9, icons representing relatively small quantities such as one, five, and ten loose coins are displayed vertically aligned to facilitate comparison for the operator.

[0053] As shown in Figure 9, it is preferable that the icons G38a1, G38b1, and G38c1, which represent candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that can be dispensed with loose banknotes, the icons G38d1, G38f1, G38h1, and G38i1, which represent candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that can be dispensed with loose coins, and the icons G38f2, G38g2, G38h2, and G38i2, which represent candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that can be dispensed with packaged coins, be displayed in a manner that allows the operator to distinguish them at a glance, for example by changing the background color.

[0054] Furthermore, the display control unit 32c displays 24,710 yen in the deposit amount display area G30 and the remaining withdrawal amount display area G32 of the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 9, based on the deposit amount information 6b, and newly displays icons G38a1, etc. in the combination candidate display area G38, and adds selectable icons to icons G38d1, etc.

[0055] Furthermore, according to the stored currency information 6a, the currency processing machine 2 does not contain loose 10-yen coins or loose 100-yen coins. Therefore, icons indicating candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that the currency processing machine 2 cannot dispense, including loose 10-yen and 100-yen coins, are not displayed on the selection screen S4 shown in Figures 8 and 9. In addition, icons indicating candidate combinations of denominations and quantities of currency exceeding the remaining payout amount are not displayed on the selection screen S4 shown in Figures 8 and 9.

[0056] When the operation display unit 31 receives a press input from the operator for any of the icons on the selection screen S4 (step ST9), the determination unit 32b calculates the remaining payout amount based on the stored currency information 6a, the deposit amount information 6b, and the combination of denominations and quantities corresponding to the icon selected by the operator, and narrows down the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that can be dispensed by the currency processing machine 2 within the range that does not exceed the remaining payout amount (step ST10).

[0057] The display control unit 32c displays the remaining payout amount calculated by the determination unit 32b in the payout balance display area G32 of the selection screen S4 displayed on the operation display unit 31, and also displays icons indicating the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities after narrowing down in the combination candidate display area G38.

[0058] Figure 10 shows the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 9 after an icon representing a combination of 10 loose 1,000 yen bills has been selected. Since the selected payout amount is 10,000 yen, the payout balance display area G32 of the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 10 displays the payout balance of 14,710 yen, which is the deposit amount minus the payout amount. In addition, the icon G31c displays the payout quantity of 10 1,000 yen bills and the payout amount of 10,000 yen. Furthermore, in Figure 10, since there are 5 1,000 yen bills remaining that the currency processing machine 2 can dispense, the icon representing a combination of 10 loose 1,000 yen bills is hidden.

[0059] If the remaining balance is not zero (No in step ST11), and the operation display unit 31 receives a further press input for the narrowed-down icon displayed in the combination candidate display area G38 ("Manual" in step ST12), the process returns to step ST9. The determination unit 32b then again calculates the remaining balance based on the stored currency information 6a, the deposit amount information 6b, and the combination of denominations and quantities corresponding to the icon selected by the operator. It also narrows down the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities so as to cover all combinations of denominations and quantities that the currency processing machine 2 can dispense without exceeding the remaining balance.

[0060] Figure 11 shows the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 10 after the icon representing a combination of one 10,000 yen bill has been selected once, and the icon representing a combination of three 1,000 yen bills has been selected three times. Since the selected withdrawal amount is 13,000 yen, the withdrawal balance display area G32 of the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 11 displays a withdrawal balance of 1,710 yen, which is the deposit amount minus the withdrawal amount. Icon G31a displays the withdrawal quantity of one 10,000 yen bill and the withdrawal amount of 10,000 yen, and icon G31c displays the withdrawal quantity of 13 1,000 yen bills and the withdrawal amount of 13,000 yen. In Figure 11, the icons representing a combination of one 10,000 yen bill, one 5,000 yen bill, and five 1,000 yen bills, which indicate candidate combinations of denominations and quantities exceeding the withdrawal balance of 1,710 yen, are hidden.

[0061] Furthermore, if the remaining balance is not zero (No in step ST11), and the operation display unit 31 receives a press input for the icon G35 labeled "Automatic Balance Calculation" (Automatic in step ST12), the determination unit 32b selects a combination from the list of selectable combinations of denominations and quantities that provides the minimum configuration quantity corresponding to the available payout amount (step ST13).

[0062] Figure 12 shows the selection screen S4 when the operation display unit 31 receives a press input to the icon G35 labeled "Automatic Remaining Balance Calculation" on the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 11, and the determination unit 32b prorates the remaining payout of 1,710 yen according to the combination of denominations and quantities of coins that can be dispensed by the currency processing machine 2, and selects one 1,000 yen loose banknote, one 500 yen loose coin, four 50 yen loose coins, and two 5 yen loose coins. Icon G31a displays one 10,000 yen note and a payout amount of 10,000 yen; icon G31c displays thirteen 1,000 yen notes and a payout amount of 13,000 yen; icon G31d displays one 500 yen coin and a payout amount of 500 yen; icon G31f displays four 50 yen coins and a payout amount of 200 yen; and icon G31h displays two 5 yen coins and a payout amount of 10 yen. According to the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 12, the remaining balance is zero, so all icons in the combination candidate display area G38 are hidden. Note that it is possible to arbitrarily change whether or not to include packaged coins as payout targets in the automatic balance calculation.

[0063] Then, if the remaining balance is zero (Yes in step ST11), when the operation display unit 31 receives a press input for the icon G37 labeled "Complete" on the selection screen S4, the second control unit 32 sends a signal to the currency processing machine 2 via the communication units 7 and 34 to instruct it to perform a currency exchange process to dispense currency in the combination of denominations and quantities selected on the selection screen S4 (step ST14). When the first control unit 5 receives a signal from the terminal 3 to instruct it to perform the currency exchange process, it drives the coin processing unit 10 and the banknote processing unit 20 to execute a currency exchange process to dispense currency in the combination of denominations and quantities selected on the selection screen S4 (step ST15). Furthermore, if the withdrawal balance is not zero and the "Complete" icon G37 is pressed, the system may automatically select a combination of denominations and quantities that meets the minimum required quantity for the available withdrawal amount, similar to the automatic balance calculation described above. Alternatively, an error message indicating that the exchange process is not complete may be displayed on the operation display unit 31, etc., or a combination of these may be used as appropriate. The system can arbitrarily change which of these actions is performed.

[0064] Furthermore, the suggested combinations of denominations and quantities displayed on selection screen S4 are not limited to icons; they may also be displayed as text or other visual aids.

[0065] Furthermore, the display control unit 32c may display the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities shown in the combination candidate display area G38 in different ways for each fee associated with the currency exchange process, for example, by changing the background color or changing the shape of the icon. This allows the operator to know in advance the fees associated with the currency exchange process and reduce them.

[0066] The fee for currency exchange is determined, for example, by the quantity of currency dispensed. In this case, it is at the discretion of the system whether the quantity of currency dispensed is set to 1 for each packaged coin, or to 50, which is the quantity of loose coins in a package. Furthermore, if the fee for currency exchange increases in stages according to the quantity of currency, the fee may vary depending on the situation and order in which the same combination of denominations and quantities is selected (for example, one packaged 10-yen coin, 500 yen). Therefore, candidate combinations of denominations and quantities should be displayed in different ways depending on the situation in which the fee may vary. In addition, it is acceptable to display candidate combinations of denominations and quantities differently for transactions where there is no limit on the quantity dispensed if a fee is paid, and for transactions where the quantity dispensed is limited even if a fee is paid. The latter includes, for example, commemorative coins or denominations of coins newly issued when there has been a reprinting or recoining.

[0067] Furthermore, the fees associated with currency exchange may be determined according to the frequency of currency exchange transactions performed within a specified period. For example, if a limit is set on the number of currency exchange transactions per day or month that can be performed for a fixed fee, and an additional fee is incurred if the number of transactions exceeds this limit, the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities can be displayed differently for transactions within the limit and for transactions exceeding the limit. In addition, the fees associated with currency exchange may be determined by combining the quantity of currency dispensed and the frequency of currency exchange transactions performed within a specified period.

[0068] Furthermore, the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities of packaged coins displayed in the combination candidate display area G38 are not limited to those already stored in the packaged coin dispensing unit, but may also include combinations that the packaged coin dispensing unit can form as packaged coins after the loose coins stored in the loose coin dispensing unit are transferred to the packaged coin dispensing unit after the exchange process is instructed from the terminal 3 to the currency processing machine 2 in step ST13.

[0069] Furthermore, the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities of bundled banknotes displayed in the combination candidate display area G38 are not limited to those already stored in the bundled banknote dispensing unit, but may also include those that can be formed into bundled banknotes by the bundled banknote dispensing unit after the loose banknotes stored in the loose banknote dispensing unit are transferred to the bundled banknote dispensing unit after the currency processing is instructed from the terminal 3 to the currency processing machine 2 in step ST13.

[0070] <Comparative Example> Here, as a comparative example to the above-described embodiment, a case in which the operator can arbitrarily select the combination of denominations and quantities of currency dispensed by the currency processing machine 2, regardless of the denominations and quantities of currency stored in the currency processing machine 2, will be explained with reference to the drawings.

[0071] The configuration of the comparative example is the same as that of the embodiment described above, except for those described below. The example described below will be one in which the currency processing machine 2 stores 10 ten-thousand-yen bills, 10 five-thousand-yen bills, 15 one-thousand-yen bills, 10 loose five-hundred-yen coins, 5 packaged five-hundred-yen coins, 0 loose one-hundred-yen coins, 0 packaged one-hundred-yen coins, 50 loose five-hundred-yen coins, 2 packaged five-hundred-yen coins, 0 loose ten-hundred-yen coins, 5 packaged ten-hundred-yen coins, 50 loose five-hundred-yen coins, 5 packaged five-hundred-yen coins, 50 loose one-hundred-yen coins, and 5 packaged one-hundred-yen coins.

[0072] Figure 13 shows the selection screen S10 when the deposit amount is 710 yen, and Figure 14 shows the selection screen S10 when an additional 24,000 yen is deposited. The selection screen S10 shown in Figures 13 and 14 includes a combination candidate display area G38 that displays all possible combinations of denominations and quantities that the currency processing machine 2 can store.

[0073] In the combination candidate display area G38 of the selection screen S10 shown in Figure 13, multiple icons display candidate combinations of denominations and quantities selected within the range that does not exceed the deposit amount. Icon G38d1 represents a combination of one 500 yen loose coin, icon G38e1 represents combinations of one or five 100 yen loose coins, icon G38f1 represents combinations of one, five or ten 50 yen loose coins, icon G38g1 represents combinations of one, five, ten or fifty 10 yen loose coins, icon G38h1 represents combinations of one, five, ten or fifty 5 yen loose coins, and icon G38i1 represents combinations of one, five, ten or fifty 1 yen loose coins. Additionally, icon G38g2 represents a combination of one 10-yen coin in its packaging, icon G38h2 represents a combination of one 5-yen coin in its packaging, and icon G38i2 represents a combination of one or five 1-yen coins in its packaging.

[0074] In the combination candidate display area G38 of the selection screen S10 shown in Figure 14, multiple icons display candidate combinations of denominations and quantities selected within the range that does not exceed the deposit amount. Icon G38a1 represents a combination of one 10,000 yen bill, icon G38b1 represents a combination of one 5,000 yen bill, and icon G38c1 represents combinations of one, five, ten, or twenty 1,000 yen bills. Additionally, icon G38d1 represents combinations of one, five, or ten 500 yen coins, icon G38e1 represents combinations of one, five, ten, or fifty 100 yen coins, and icon G38f1 represents combinations of one, five, ten, or fifty 50 yen coins. Additionally, icon G38e2 represents a combination of one 100-yen coin in its packaging, icon G38f2 represents combinations of one or five 50-yen coins in its packaging, icon G38g2 represents combinations of one or five 10-yen coins in its packaging, and icon G38h2 represents combinations of one or five 5-yen coins in its packaging.

[0075] As shown in Figures 13 and 14, icons G38e1 and G38g1, which indicate possible combinations of ineligible coins that are not stored in the currency processing machine 2 and include loose 100-yen coins and loose 10-yen coins, are displayed on the selection screen S10.

[0076] Next, on the selection screen S10, when a click input is received for an icon included in the combination candidate display area G38, the payout balance is updated, and the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities to be dispensed by the currency processing machine 2 are narrowed down, within the limits not exceeding the payout balance.

[0077] Figure 15 shows the selection screen S10 after an icon representing a combination of 10 loose 1,000 yen bills has been selected in the selection screen S10 shown in Figure 14. Since the selected payout amount is 10,000 yen, the payout balance display area G32 of the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 15 displays the payout balance of 14,710 yen, which is the deposit amount minus the payout amount. Icon G31c also displays the payout quantity of 10 1,000 yen bills and the payout amount of 10,000 yen. Figure 15 also shows an icon representing a combination of 10 loose 1,000 yen bills that cannot be paid out because it exceeds the capacity of the currency processing machine 2 to hold 5 1,000 yen bills. Furthermore, in the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 15, icons representing candidate combinations of denominations and quantities exceeding the payout balance of 14,710 yen are not displayed.

[0078] Figure 16 shows the selection screen S10 shown in Figure 15 after the icon representing a combination of one 10,000 yen bill has been selected once, and the icon representing a combination of three 1,000 yen bills has been selected three times. Since the selected withdrawal amount is 13,000 yen, the withdrawal balance display area G32 of the selection screen S10 shown in Figure 16 displays the withdrawal balance of 1,710 yen, which is the deposit amount minus the withdrawal amount. Icon G31a displays the withdrawal quantity of 1 10,000 yen bill and the withdrawal amount of 10,000 yen, and icon G31c displays the withdrawal quantity of 13,000 yen bills and the withdrawal amount of 13,000 yen. In addition, in the selection screen S4 shown in Figure 16, the icons indicating candidate combinations of denominations and quantities exceeding the withdrawal balance of 1,710 yen are hidden.

[0079] Figure 17 shows the selection screen S4 when the operation display unit 31 receives a press input to the icon G35 labeled "Automatic Remaining Balance Calculation" on the selection screen S10 shown in Figure 16, and the determination unit 32b prorates the remaining payout of 1710 yen according to the combination of denominations and quantities of coins that can be dispensed by the currency processing machine 2, and selects one 1000 yen loose bill, one 500 yen loose coin, two 100 yen loose coins, and one 10 yen loose coin. Icon G31a displays one 10,000 yen note with a payout amount of 10,000 yen; icon G31c displays fourteen 1,000 yen notes with a payout amount of 14,000 yen; icon G31d displays one 500 yen coin with a payout amount of 500 yen; icon G31e displays two 100 yen coins with a payout amount of 200 yen; and icon G31g displays one 10 yen coin with a payout amount of 10 yen. According to the selection screen S10 shown in Figure 17, the remaining payout amount is zero, so all icons in the combination candidate display area G38 are hidden.

[0080] In Figure 17, when the operation display unit 31 receives a press input for the icon G37 labeled "Complete," the alarm screen S11 shown in Figure 18 is displayed on top of the selection screen S10. The alarm screen S11 notifies the operator that, of the denominations and quantities of currency selected on the selection screen S10, the 100-yen loose coins and 10-yen loose coins are not stored in the currency processing machine 2 and cannot be dispensed. The operator must press the icon G40 labeled "Back" on the alarm screen S11 to return to the selection screen S10 shown in Figure 17, and then select the combination of denominations and quantities of currency to be dispensed by the currency processing machine 2 again without selecting the 100-yen loose coins and 10-yen loose coins.

[0081] In this way, the terminal 3 according to this embodiment includes an operation display unit 31 that allows the user to select and display candidate combinations of denominations and quantities of currency to be dispensed by the currency processing machine 2 in the currency exchange process performed by the currency processing machine 2, and a second control unit 32 that instructs the currency processing machine 2 to perform the currency exchange process based on the combination of denominations and quantities selected by the operator. The second control unit 32 includes an information acquisition unit 32a that acquires stored currency information 6a regarding the denominations and quantities of currency that the currency processing machine 2 can store and dispense, and deposit amount information 6b regarding the amount of money deposited into the currency processing machine 2, a determination unit 32b that determines candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that the currency processing machine 2 can dispense based on the stored currency information 6a and the deposit amount information 6b, and a display control unit 32c that causes the operation display unit 31 to display the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities determined by the determination unit 32b.

[0082] With this configuration, the operator can select any combination from the candidates of denominations and quantities of currency that the currency processing machine 2 can dispense during the currency exchange process. This reduces the need for rework in selecting the combination of denominations and quantities of currency that occurs in the comparative example described above.

[0083] Furthermore, the display control method for terminal 3 according to this embodiment includes an operation display unit 31 that displays a selectable list of candidate combinations of denominations and quantities of currency to be dispensed by the currency processing machine 2 during the currency exchange process performed by the currency processing machine 2, and a second control unit 32 that instructs the currency processing machine 2 to perform the currency exchange process based on the combination of denominations and quantities selected by the operator. The method includes the steps of: an information acquisition unit 32a acquiring stored currency information 6a regarding the denominations and quantities of currency that can be stored and dispensed by the currency processing machine 2, and deposit amount information 6b regarding the amount deposited into the currency processing machine 2; a determination unit 32b determining candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that can be dispensed by the currency processing machine 2; and a display control unit 32c causing the operation display unit 31 to display the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities determined by the determination unit 32b.

[0084] With this configuration, the operator can select any combination from the candidates of denominations and quantities of currency that the currency processing machine 2 can dispense during the currency exchange process. This reduces the need for rework in selecting the combination of denominations and quantities of currency that occurs in the comparative example described above.

[0085] Furthermore, the present invention can be modified in various ways other than those described above, as long as it does not deviate from the spirit of the invention, and it goes without saying that the present invention extends to such modified forms.

[0086] In the embodiments described above, a currency processing machine 2 equipped with a loose coin dispensing unit, a packaged coin dispensing unit, a loose banknote dispensing unit, and a bundled banknote dispensing unit was illustrated as an example. However, the combination of various dispensing units mounted on the currency processing machine 2 is not limited to these, and may include only some of these, or may include other dispensing units (for example, a new banknote dispensing unit capable of dispensing new banknotes).

[0087] In addition to setting limits on the quantity of each denomination of currency dispensed by the currency processing machine 2, restrictions on currency processing according to the operator's rank could also be imposed, such as setting limits on the number of new bills dispensed or excluding certain denominations from being dispensed.

[0088] If a limit is set on the number of new banknotes that can be issued, it is permissible to allow the issuer to select any combination of denominations and quantities of currency that can be issued from a list of candidate combinations based on the limit. The limit on the number of new banknotes that can be issued may apply to a single transaction or to transactions within any period, such as a day.

[0089] Furthermore, if certain denominations are to be excluded from payouts, for example, commemorative coins or coins newly issued during reprinting or recoining may be excluded. Also, if the quantity of coins dispensed by the coin processing machine 2 is to be limited, in combination with the aforementioned fees, the quantity of coins dispensed by the coin processing machine 2 may be determined, for example, within the limits of an arbitrarily set upper limit on fees.

[0090] The programs for realizing the functions of the currency processing machine 2 and terminal 3 according to the above-described embodiment may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and processing may be performed by having the computer read and execute the programs stored in this storage medium. The "computer-readable storage medium" refers to writable non-volatile memory such as flash memory.

[0091] Furthermore, the above-mentioned program may be transmitted from a computer storing the program in a memory device or the like to the currency processing machine 2 and terminal 3 via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. Also, the above-mentioned program may only implement a part of the above-mentioned functions. Furthermore, the above-mentioned program may implement the above-mentioned functions in combination with a program already stored in the computer. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0092] 1: Currency processing system, 2: Currency processing machine, 2a: Machine body, 3: Terminal (currency processing terminal), 4a: Display unit, 4b: Input unit, 5: First control unit, 6: First storage unit, 6a: Stored currency information, 6b: Deposit amount information, 7: Communication unit (of the currency processing machine), 10: Coin processing unit, 11: Coin deposit slot, 12: Coin dispensing slot, 20: Banknote processing unit, 21: Banknote deposit / dispensing slot, 22: Banknote deposit reject slot, 23: Banknote dispensing reject storage unit, 31: Operation display unit, 32: Second control unit, 32a: Information acquisition unit, 32b: Determination unit, 32c: Display control unit, 33: Second storage unit, 33a: Authentication information, 33b: Rank information, 33c: Restriction processing information, 34: Communication unit (of the terminal)

Claims

1. An operation display unit that allows the user to select and display candidate combinations of denominations and quantities of currency to be dispensed by a currency processing machine during the currency exchange process performed by the currency processing machine, A control unit that instructs the currency processing machine to perform the currency exchange process based on the combination of denominations and quantities selected by the operator, Equipped with, The control unit, An information acquisition unit that acquires deposit amount information relating to the amount deposited into the aforementioned currency processing machine, and stored currency information relating to the denominations and quantities of currency that the currency processing machine can store and dispense, A determination unit that determines candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that the currency processing machine can dispense based on the deposit amount information and the received currency information, A display control unit that causes the operation display unit to display candidate combinations of denominations and quantities determined by the determination unit, A currency processing terminal characterized by being equipped with the following features.

2. After the operator has selected at least one combination of denominations and quantities, the decision unit narrows down the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities based on the deposit amount information and the remaining withdrawal amount calculated from the combination of denominations and quantities selected by the operator. The currency processing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that the display control unit causes the operation display unit to display the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities narrowed down by the determination unit.

3. The currency processing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that the display control unit displays candidate combinations of denominations and quantities as icons.

4. The currency processing terminal according to claim 3, characterized in that the display control unit displays a plurality of icons of the same denomination but different quantities in the operation display unit.

5. The stored currency information is the denominations and quantities of currency that can be dispensed for each of the at least one dispensing units that make up the currency processing machine. The determination unit determines candidate combinations of denominations and quantities for each of the dispensing units. The currency processing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that the display control unit causes the operation display unit to display candidate combinations of denominations and quantities for each dispensing unit determined by the determination unit.

6. The system further includes a storage unit in which ranks set according to the operator are pre-stored. The aforementioned currency exchange process is restricted in terms of the operator's rank. The currency processing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that the determination unit narrows down the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities based on the processing content restricted according to the rank of the operator.

7. The currency processing terminal according to claim 6, characterized in that the restriction on the processing content of the currency exchange process according to the rank of the operator is the upper limit on the quantity of each denomination of currency dispensed by the currency processing machine.

8. The currency processing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that the display control unit displays candidate combinations of denominations and quantities in a different manner for each fee associated with the currency exchange process.

9. The currency processing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities include at least one of the number of packaged coins that can be dispensed as packaged coins after the control unit instructs the currency exchange process by accumulating a predetermined number of loose coins, and the number of bundles of banknotes that can be dispensed as bundled banknotes after the control unit instructs the currency exchange process by accumulating a predetermined number of loose banknotes.

10. A currency processing terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 9, The aforementioned currency processing machine, A monetary processing system characterized by having the following features.

11. An operation display unit that allows the user to select and display candidate combinations of denominations and quantities of currency to be dispensed by a currency processing machine during the currency exchange process performed by the currency processing machine, A control unit that instructs the currency processing machine to perform the currency exchange process based on the combination of denominations and quantities selected by the operator, A display control method for a currency processing terminal equipped with the following: The information acquisition unit acquires deposit amount information regarding the amount deposited into the currency processing machine, and stored currency information regarding the denominations and quantities of currency that the currency processing machine can store and dispense. The determination unit determines candidate combinations of denominations and quantities that the currency processing machine can dispense, based on the deposit amount information and the received currency information. The display control unit causes the operation display unit to display the candidate combinations of denominations and quantities determined by the determination unit, A method for controlling the display of a currency processing terminal, characterized by including the following:

12. A program for causing a computer to function as a currency processing terminal as described in claim 1.

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