Media processing device, media processing method, and program

Abstract

This makes it possible to improve the convenience of media storage. [Solution] A media processing apparatus comprising: a receiving unit for receiving media; a discharging unit for discharging the media; a storage unit for storing the media; an operating unit for receiving operation input from an operator; a display unit for displaying a screen; and a control unit for storing the media received from the receiving unit into the storage unit, which receives a specification from the operating unit for the number of media of each type in the storage unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a media processing apparatus, a media processing method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, devices for processing various media have become widespread. As an example of such a device, a cash processing device that performs processing related to the deposit and withdrawal of banknotes and coins can be mentioned. Also, in the cash processing device, replenishment of cash into the device is arbitrarily performed by the user. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a cash processing device that counts the cash in the cash processing device and notifies the user of an alarm when replenishment is necessary.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the determination of whether replenishment is necessary is made based on a preset value, it is not suitable when the user wants to replenish an arbitrary number of sheets at an arbitrary timing.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a novel and improved media processing apparatus, a media processing method, and a program capable of improving the convenience of media storage.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, a media processing device is provided, comprising: a receiving unit for receiving media; a discharging unit for discharging the media; a storage unit for storing the media; an operating unit for receiving operation input from an operator; a display unit for displaying a screen; and a control unit for storing the media received from the receiving unit in the storage unit, which receives a specification from the operating unit for the number of media of each type in the storage unit.

[0007] The storage unit is a plurality of storage cassettes for storing the media by type, and the control unit may transport the media from the receiving unit to the storage unit until the number of media of each type present in the storage cassette reaches a specified number, and when the number of media of each type present in the storage cassette reaches a specified number, the control unit may transport the media from the receiving unit to the discharge unit.

[0008] The control unit may transport to the storage cassette any media of a type that has not reached a specified number of media present in the storage cassette, and transport any media of a type that has reached a specified number to the discharge unit.

[0009] The control unit may display an input screen on the display unit that accepts input for the number of each type of media in the storage unit.

[0010] When the control unit transports the medium received from the receiving unit to the discharge unit, it may display a message on the display unit prompting the unit to accept the medium.

[0011] The control unit may display a screen on the display unit showing the number of media present in the storage unit by type, and the screen may highlight whether the number of media present in the storage unit has reached a specified number, for each type.

[0012] If, after the transport from the receiving unit is complete, the number of media present in the storage unit has not reached a specified number, the control unit may display a message prompting the user to reinsert the media.

[0013] The medium is at least one of banknotes or coins, and the storage unit may be a plurality of storage cassettes for storing the medium by denomination.

[0014] Furthermore, in order to solve the above problems, according to another aspect of the present invention, a media processing method is provided which includes a processor controlling the operation of transporting media received from a receiving unit provided in a media processing device to a storage unit for storage, and receiving a specification of the number of each type of media in the storage unit from an operation unit that receives operation input from an operator.

[0015] Furthermore, in order to solve the above problems, according to another aspect of the present invention, a program is provided that causes a computer to function as a receiving unit for receiving media, a discharging unit for discharging the media, a storage unit for storing the media, an operation unit for receiving operation input from an operator, a display unit for displaying a screen, and a control unit that, in media storage where the media received from the receiving unit is stored in the storage unit, receives a specification from the operation unit for the number of media of each type in the storage unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] As described above, the present invention makes it possible to improve the convenience of media storage. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the media processing apparatus 10 according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] This figure shows the configuration of the control system of the media processing device 10 according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] This figure shows examples of various display screens up to the start of a replenishment transaction according to this embodiment. [Figure 4]It is a diagram showing examples of various display screens until the start of the replenishment transaction according to this embodiment. [Figure 5] It is a diagram showing examples of various display screens after the start of the replenishment transaction according to this embodiment. [Figure 6] It is a diagram showing examples of various display screens after the start of the replenishment transaction according to this embodiment. [Figure 7] It is a diagram showing examples of various display screens after the start of the replenishment transaction according to this embodiment. [Figure 8] It is a diagram showing examples of various display screens after the start of the replenishment transaction according to this embodiment. [Figure 9] It is a diagram showing examples of various display screens after the start of the replenishment transaction according to this embodiment. [Figure 10] It is a diagram showing examples of various display screens after the start of the replenishment transaction according to this embodiment. [Figure 11] It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of cash storage processing according to this embodiment. [Figure 12] It is a diagram for explaining the end operation of the replenishment transaction according to this embodiment. [Figure 13] It is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information processing device 900 as an example of the media processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted.

[0019] <1. Overview of the Media Processing Device> First, the overview of the media processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the media processing device 10 according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the media processing device 10 according to this embodiment.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the media processing device 10 comprises a control unit 100, an operation display unit 110, a banknote processing unit 120, a coin processing unit 130, a storage unit 140, and a communication unit 150. The media processing device 10 may be, for example, an automatic change dispenser (cash handling device) connected to a cash register or POS register, installed in the checkout counter of a retail store such as a supermarket or convenience store, or a large-scale retail store. Alternatively, the media processing device 10 may be an automated transaction device such as an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) installed in the branch of a financial institution.

[0021] The banknote processing unit 120 is located on one side of the media processing device 10 in the width direction (X direction in Figure 1) and manages the deposit and withdrawal of banknotes, which are a type of media. Specifically, the banknote processing unit 120 has an input section 121 (an example of a receiving section that accepts media) into which banknotes are inserted and an output section 122 (an example of an output section that outputs media) on the front side of the media processing device 10. The input section 121 is provided with a shutter that opens and closes the opening of the input section 121. Users can insert banknotes into the input section 121 when the shutter is open. The output section 122 is configured, for example, as a pull-out type. Alternatively, the output section 122 may have a slit opening and be structured to output banknotes from the slit opening.

[0022] Furthermore, the banknote processing unit 120, located inside the media processing unit 10, includes a transport unit for transporting banknotes, a banknote authentication unit for identifying the authenticity, denomination, and condition of banknotes, and a storage unit for storing banknotes (an example of a storage unit for storing media). The storage unit includes multiple banknote cassettes for storing banknotes by denomination.

[0023] The coin processing unit 130 is located on the other side of the media processing unit 10 in the width direction (X direction in Figure 1) and manages the deposit and withdrawal of coins. Specifically, the coin processing unit 130 has a deposit slot 131 (an example of a receiving section for receiving media), a withdrawal slot 132 (an example of a discharge section for discharging media), and a reject slot 133 (also called a coin return slot; an example of a discharge section for discharging media) on the front side of the media processing unit 10. Users such as store employees (staff) or customers of the store can insert coins into the deposit slot 131. On the other hand, coins are discharged from the withdrawal slot 132, and rejected coins that were inserted are discharged from the reject slot 133.

[0024] Furthermore, the coin processing unit 130 is located inside the media processing unit 10 and includes a transport unit for transporting coins, a coin identification unit for identifying the authenticity, denomination, and condition of coins, and a dispensing hopper (an example of a storage unit for media) in which coins are stored. The dispensing hopper includes multiple denomination hoppers for storing coins by denomination.

[0025] The operation display unit 110 has the function of an operation unit that accepts operation input from the operator and the function of a display unit that displays information on the screen. The operation display unit 110 is composed of an integrated operation unit and display unit, such as a liquid crystal touch panel display device. The operation display unit 110 may be located, for example, on the front upper surface of the banknote processing unit 120. The operation display unit 110 displays, for example, an image showing menu items, an image showing the status of the media processing unit 10, etc. By touching the display screen of the operation display unit 110, the user can select a desired item from the displayed items or enter a desired amount. Note that the media processing unit 10 may have a separate operation unit and display unit, or in addition to the operation display unit 110, there may be further operation units such as keys or buttons located close to the operation display unit 110.

[0026] The storage unit 140 is implemented using ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores control programs for controlling the operation of the media processing device 10, input data during transactions of the media processing device 10, display screens, etc. The storage unit 140 also stores the details of each transaction performed by the media processing device 10 in accordance with the control of the control unit 100.

[0027] The communication unit 150 transmits and receives data to and from a host PC, register, or POS register, for example, via a dedicated network (such as a LAN (Local Area Network)).

[0028] The control unit 100 is located inside the media processing device 10 and controls the operation of each part for various processes performed in the media processing device 10. The control unit 100 may be composed of an arithmetic unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit).

[0029] The control unit 100 may control the operation display unit 110, the banknote processing unit 120, and the coin processing unit 130 based on input from the operation display unit 110, information received by the communication unit 150, or detection of banknotes or coins within the banknote processing unit 120 or coin processing unit 130. The control unit 100 may also generate images to be displayed on the operation display unit 110. The control unit 100 can control the operation display unit 110, the banknote processing unit 120, and the coin processing unit 130 by reading and executing a predetermined program stored in memory or the like.

[0030] Although the above description assumes that the media processing device 10 has both a coin processing unit 130 and a banknote processing unit 120, this embodiment is not limited to such examples. The media processing device 10 may have only a banknote processing unit 120 or only a coin processing unit 130.

[0031] Furthermore, although the above description explains that the banknote processing unit 120 has an insertion unit 121 into which banknotes are inserted and an ejection unit 122 for ejecting banknotes, this embodiment is not limited to such examples. The banknote processing unit 120 may also have a banknote handling unit that includes the functions of both the insertion unit 121 and the ejection unit 122.

[0032] (Organizing the issues) In conventional cash replenishment systems, when cash is inserted into the input slot, it is transported to the storage compartment and stored until the input slot is empty. Therefore, if the cashier wants to bring the number of items in the cash replenishment system to a desired level, they must either insert cash little by little while watching the counting results on the screen, or calculate the appropriate number of items in advance and prepare that amount of cash before inserting it, making cash replenishment a very time-consuming process.

[0033] Therefore, this embodiment makes it possible to improve the convenience of media storage.

[0034] <2. Features of the present invention> The operation of the cash collection process according to this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, the cash collection process in a replenishment transaction in the media processing device 10 will be described.

[0035] (1) Setting the target number of remaining copies Figures 3 and 4 show examples of various display screens up to the start of replenishment transactions according to this embodiment.

[0036] First, as shown in the upper part of Figure 3, the display screen 200 shows menus for various transactions such as replenishment and currency exchange, as well as the current number of each denomination of bills in the media processing device 10. When a store clerk selects the "Replenish" button 201 on the display screen 200, the display screen 210 shown in the lower part of Figure 3 is displayed. The display screen 210 is a screen for setting the target number of bills in stock. The store clerk can arbitrarily set the desired number of bills in stock for each denomination in the media processing device 10.

[0037] Next, for example, when a store clerk taps the "10,000" button 211 on the display screen 210, the display screen 220 shown in the upper part of Figure 4 is displayed. The display screen 220 is the screen for setting the target number of 10,000 yen bills remaining. The store clerk operates the display screen 220, enters the desired number, and taps the "Confirm" button 221. The target number of bills remaining set here is the final number of bills remaining after the replenishment transaction, so the store clerk does not need to perform calculations such as subtracting the current number of bills remaining from the target number of bills remaining to calculate the number of bills to insert, but only needs to enter the desired number of bills remaining in the media processing device 10.

[0038] The store clerk sets the target number of remaining bills for other denominations in the same manner. The display screen 230 shown in the lower part of Figure 4 assumes that the settings have been completed for all denominations. The target number of remaining bills does not need to be set for all denominations. In other words, there may be denominations that remain at their current number of remaining bills (not replenished).

[0039] After the store clerk confirms the target number of bills of all denominations on the display screen 230, they tap the "Start" button 231. In response, the media processing device 10 starts a replenishment transaction, automatically storing the inserted cash in the storage compartment.

[0040] (2) Cash collection processing Next, we will explain the cash collection process. Figures 5 to 10 show examples of various display screens after the start of a replenishment transaction according to this embodiment.

[0041] The display screen 240 shown in the upper part of Figure 5 is a screen that prompts the cashier to insert banknotes and coins. The cashier can insert banknotes and coins in a mixed state of denominations without sorting or manually counting them. Specifically, the cashier inserts banknotes into the input section 121 and coins into the deposit slot 131.

[0042] The media processing device 10 begins transporting and storing cash. Specifically, the media processing device 10 transports banknotes dispensed from the input unit 121 to the storage cassette (storage unit) corresponding to the denomination via the banknote authentication unit, and transports coins dispensed from the deposit slot 131 to the denomination hopper (storage unit) corresponding to the denomination via the coin authentication unit. During this time, the display screen 250 shown in the lower part of Figure 5 is displayed on the operation display unit 110.

[0043] The media processing device 10 transports cash to the storage unit and calculates the number of bills of each denomination stored in the storage unit. If the calculated number of bills of any denomination reaches a set target quantity, the media processing device 10 rejects the cash of that denomination and discharges it from the discharge unit for the store clerk to receive. Specifically, if the banknotes transported from the input unit 121 are of a denomination that has reached a target quantity, the media processing device 10 transports them to the discharge unit 122 as rejected banknotes. Similarly, if the coins transported from the deposit slot 131 are of a denomination that has reached a target quantity, the media processing device 10 transports them to the dispensing slot 132 as rejected coins.

[0044] The media processing device 10 then appropriately displays, on the operation display unit 110, a display screen 260 prompting the receipt of coins, as shown in the upper part of Figure 6, and a display screen 270 prompting the receipt of banknotes, as shown in the lower part of Figure 6.

[0045] Next, the media processing device 10 displays the display screen 280 shown in the upper part of Figure 7. The display screen 280 displays the current number of each denomination in stock. The display screen 280 may also change the background color of denominations that have reached the target stock quantity, so that it is possible to distinguish between denominations that have not reached the target stock quantity and those that have. The store clerk does not reinsert the rejected cash, but reinserts coins and banknotes of denominations that have not reached the target stock quantity.

[0046] The display method for distinguishing between denominations that have not reached the target number of bills and those that have reached the target number is not limited to the example of display screen 280. For example, as shown in display screen 281 in the upper part of Figure 8, the number of bills of denominations that have not reached the target number of bills may be highlighted. The media processing device 10 may also display a message prompting the re-insertion of cash of denominations that have not reached the target number of bills, or a message specifying the denominations to be re-inserted. For example, as shown in message 282 in the lower part of Figure 8, the denominations that have not reached the target number of bills may be clearly indicated to prompt re-insertion.

[0047] When cash is reinserted, the media processing device 10 resumes transporting and storing the cash. During this time, the display screen 290 shown in the upper part of Figure 9 is displayed on the operation display unit 110.

[0048] Next, the media processing device 10 rejects any cash of a denomination that has reached the target number of bills, discharges it from the discharge unit, and allows the store clerk to receive it.

[0049] Then, as shown in the upper part of Figure 10, the media processing device 10 displays a display screen 300 showing the current number of each denomination in stock. Here, we assume that the target number of each denomination has been reached. When the store clerk confirms that the current number of each denomination in stock has reached the target number, they tap the "Complete" button 301.

[0050] When the "Complete" button 301 on the display screen 300 is tapped, the replenishment transaction is completed, and the display screen 310 for the start of the replenishment transaction is displayed on the operation display unit 110, as shown in the lower part of Figure 10.

[0051] <3. Operation Processing> Figure 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the cash collection process according to this embodiment.

[0052] As shown in Figure 11, first, the media processing device 10 displays a setting screen for the target number of bills in stock by denomination in replenishment transactions (specifically, the display screen 210 shown in Figure 3) on the operation display unit 110 (step S103). This setting screen is displayed when a replenishment transaction is selected by a store employee.

[0053] Next, the media processing device 10 determines the target number of each denomination of bills in stock according to the store clerk's instructions (step S106).

[0054] Next, the media processing device 10 accepts the insertion of cash (step S109).

[0055] Next, the media processing device 10 transports and stores the inserted cash (step S112).

[0056] Next, the media processing device 10 discharges cash of any denomination exceeding the target number of bills from the discharge unit (step S115). The discharged cash is then given to the store clerk to receive.

[0057] Next, the media processing device 10 determines whether replenishment is complete (step S118). Specifically, the media processing device 10 determines that replenishment is complete if the store clerk performs the completion operation. The store clerk can visually check the current number of items on display on the operation display unit 110 to confirm whether the current number of items has reached the target number of items. If replenishment is not complete (step S118 / No), the process returns to S109 and accepts the insertion of cash. If replenishment is not complete, it is assumed that the store clerk does not tap the "Complete" button because the current number of items on display has not reached the target number of items. If the current number of items on display has not reached the target number of items, the media processing device 10 may display a screen prompting the store clerk to insert cash again. The store clerk then inserts cash of the denominations that have not reached the target number of items.

[0058] Then, when the current number of sheets in stock reaches the target number and replenishment is completed (step S118 / Yes), this operation (replenishment transaction) in the media processing device 10 ends.

[0059] As described above, according to this embodiment, the media processing device 10 rejects cash of any denomination that has reached the target amount and returns it to the cashier. This eliminates the need for cashiers to separate cash by denomination beforehand or to manually count it. Instead, they can insert cash in a mixed state and easily replenish it up to the target amount.

[0060] <4. Others> In the embodiments described above, replenishment transactions were given as an example of storing cash in the media processing device 10, but the present invention is not limited thereto and can also be applied to the storage of cash in currency exchange transactions, for example, to perform currency exchange transactions with specified denominations.

[0061] Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, an input section 121 into which banknotes are inserted (receives banknotes) and an output section 122 for outputting banknotes are provided separately. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a banknote handling section (including an input section and an output section) that performs banknote insertion and output through a single opening may be provided. In this case, during the storage operation, banknotes are dispensed one by one from the banknote handling section, transported to the authentication section, and transported to the corresponding storage section until the target number of banknotes of the corresponding denomination is reached. Here, when banknotes of a denomination that have reached the target number of banknotes have been transported, the media processing device 10 stops dispensing from the banknote handling section and returns the banknotes on the transport path, including the banknotes of the denomination that have reached the target number of banknotes, back to the banknote handling section. The store clerk can remove the banknotes of the denominations that have reached the target number of banknotes from the banknote handling section and reinsert the remaining banknotes into the banknote handling section, thereby reinserting only the banknotes of the denominations that have not yet reached the target number of banknotes.

[0062] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiment explained a case in which the store clerk inputs the target number of coins in stock for each denomination on the display screen 210, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to display or select a default value for the target number of coins in stock that has been set in advance. The store clerk can also arbitrarily modify such default values.

[0063] Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the replenishment transaction is completed by tapping the "Complete" button 301 when the target number of units in stock has been reached for all denominations. However, it is also possible to complete the replenishment transaction even if there are denominations that have not reached the target number of units in stock. Hereafter, this completion will also be referred to as "Termination".

[0064] Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating the operation to terminate a replenishment transaction according to this embodiment. As shown in the upper part of Figure 12, the screen 400 that displays the replenishment counting results shows a "Complete" button as well as an "End" button 402. As shown in screen 400, if the target stock quantity has been reached for only some denominations, and the transaction is not yet complete as all denominations have reached their target stock quantity, but the clerk wants to terminate (complete) the replenishment transaction, they tap the "End" button 402. When the clerk taps the "End" button 402, the confirmation screen 410 shown in the lower part of Figure 12 is displayed. The confirmation screen 410 displays a message prompting the clerk to confirm, such as, "There are some denominations that have not reached their target stock quantity. Do you want to terminate the replenishment transaction?" The confirmation screen 410 also displays a "Continue Replenishment Transaction" button 412 to select if continuing the replenishment transaction, and an "End" button 413 to select if terminating the replenishment transaction. If the "Continue replenishment transaction" button 412 is tapped, the screen will transition to display screen 280 (see Figure 7) or display screen 281 (see Figure 8), allowing the replenishment transaction to continue. If the "End" button 413 is tapped, the screen will transition to display screen 310 (see Figure 10), ending (completing) the replenishment transaction.

[0065] Furthermore, although cash was used as an example of a medium in the embodiments described above, the medium according to the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a medal used in arcade games.

[0066] <5. Hardware Configuration> Next, we will describe an example of a hardware configuration that can be applied to the media processing apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following, we will describe an example of a hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus 900 as an example of the hardware configuration of the media processing apparatus 10.

[0067] The hardware configuration example of the information processing device 900 described below is merely one example of the hardware configuration of the media processing device 10. Therefore, the hardware configuration of the media processing device 10 may be modified by removing unnecessary components from the hardware configuration of the information processing device 900 described below, or by adding new components.

[0068] Figure 13 shows the hardware configuration of an information processing device 900 as an example of a media processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The information processing device 900 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 901, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 902, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 903, a host bus 904, a bridge 905, an external bus 906, an interface 907, an input device 908, an output device 909, a storage device 910, and a communication device 911.

[0069] The CPU 901 functions as both an arithmetic processing unit and a control unit, controlling the overall operation of the information processing unit 900 according to various programs. The CPU 901 may also be a microprocessor. The ROM 902 stores programs and arithmetic parameters used by the CPU 901. The RAM 903 temporarily stores programs used in the execution of the CPU 901 and parameters that change as needed during its execution. These are interconnected by a host bus 904, which consists of a CPU bus and other components.

[0070] The host bus 904 is connected to an external bus 906, such as a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect / Interface) bus, via a bridge 905. It is not always necessary to configure the host bus 904, bridge 905, and external bus 906 separately; these functions may be implemented on a single bus.

[0071] The input device 908 consists of input means for the user to input information, such as a mouse, keyboard, touch panel, buttons, microphone, switches, and levers, and an input control circuit that generates input signals based on the user's input and outputs them to the CPU 901. The user operating the information processing device 900 can input various types of data to the information processing device 900 or instruct it to perform processing operations by operating this input device 908.

[0072] The output device 909 includes, for example, display devices such as CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display devices, liquid crystal display (LCD) devices, OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) devices, lamps, and audio output devices such as speakers.

[0073] The storage device 910 is a device for storing data. The storage device 910 may include a storage medium, a recording device for recording data on the storage medium, a reading device for reading data from the storage medium, and a deletion device for deleting data recorded on the storage medium. The storage device 910 is composed of, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). This storage device 910 drives the hard disk and stores programs executed by the CPU 901 and various data.

[0074] The communication device 911 is a communication interface composed of, for example, a communication device for connecting to a network. The communication device 911 may support either wireless or wired communication.

[0075] <6. Conclusion> Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the attached drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples. It is clear to any person with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs that various modifications or alterations can be conceived within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims, and these are also understood to fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0076] For example, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the case where the media processing device 10 is an automatic change dispenser, an automatic change dispenser connected to a cash register installed in a retail store such as a supermarket or convenience store, and in the payment area of ​​a large retail store was given. However, this embodiment is not limited to this, and may also be a change dispenser used in financial institutions, commercial facilities, highway toll booths, or ticket offices for trains, airplanes, buses, etc.

[0077] Furthermore, one or more computer programs can be created to enable the media processing device 10 to perform its functions, using hardware such as the CPU, ROM, and RAM built into the media processing device 10. A computer-readable storage medium containing these one or more computer programs is also provided. [Explanation of symbols]

[0078] 10 Media Processing Device 100 Control Unit 110 Operation display section 120 Banknote Processing Unit 121 Insertion section 122 Discharge section 130 Coin Processing Unit 131 Deposit port 132 Withdrawal port 133 Rejection slot 140 Storage section 150 Communications Department

Claims

1. The receiving section that receives the media, A discharge unit for discharging the aforementioned medium, A storage compartment for storing the aforementioned medium, An operating unit that receives operation input from the operator, A display unit that displays information on the screen, In media storage, which stores the media received from the receiving unit into the storage unit, a control unit receives a specification from the operation unit for the number of media of each type in the storage unit, A media processing apparatus comprising:

2. The storage unit consists of multiple storage cassettes for storing the media according to type, The control unit, The media are transported from the receiving unit to the storage unit until the number of media of each type present in the storage cassette reaches a specified number. When the number of media of each type present in the storage cassette reaches a specified number, the media are transported from the receiving unit to the discharge unit. The media processing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The media processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the control unit transports media of a type that is transported from the receiving unit to the storage cassette if the number of media of that type present in the storage cassette has not reached a specified number, and transports media of a type that has reached a specified number to the discharge unit.

4. The media processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays an input screen on the display unit for receiving input of the number of each type of media in the storage unit.

5. The media processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit, when transporting the medium received from the receiving unit to the discharge unit, displays a message on the display unit prompting the medium to be received.

6. The control unit displays a screen on the display unit showing the number of media present in the storage unit by type. The media processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the screen highlights whether the number of media present in the storage compartment has reached a specified number, for each type.

7. The media processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays a message to reinsert the media if, after the completion of transport from the receiving unit, the number of media present in the storage unit has not reached a specified number.

8. The aforementioned medium is at least one of banknotes or coins. The storage unit consists of multiple storage cassettes for storing the media according to their denomination. A media processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The processor, Controlling the media storage operation, which involves transporting media received from the receiving section of the media processing device to the storage section for storage, The number of each type of media in the storage unit is specified by an operation unit that receives operation input from the operator, A media processing method, including the following.

10. Computers, The receiving section that receives the media, A discharge unit for discharging the aforementioned medium, A storage compartment for storing the aforementioned medium, An operating unit that receives operation input from the operator, A display unit that displays information on the screen, In media storage, which stores the media received from the receiving unit into the storage unit, a control unit receives a specification from the operation unit for the number of media of each type in the storage unit, A program that makes something function as such.

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