Currency processing equipment

Abstract

To provide a currency processing device capable of improving processing efficiency. [Solution] The machine comprises storage compartments 42(a) to 42(c) for storing currency, a collection compartment 43 for storing currency and for which it can be removed outside the machine, and a control unit. The machine has a replenishment processing function which performs a replenishment processing that replenishes currency in storage compartments 42(a) to 42(c) from outside the machine, and an automatic evacuation processing function which performs an automatic evacuation processing that moves a portion of the currency stored in storage compartments 42(a) to 42(c) to the collection compartment 43 when the amount of currency stored in storage compartments 42(a) to 42(c) exceeds a standard quantity. When the replenishment processing is performed, the control unit performs a setting processing that sets the standard quantity from a preset first standard quantity to a second standard quantity.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a money processing apparatus. [Background Art]

[0002] A money processing apparatus that processes money so as to enable deposit and withdrawal thereof is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior Art Documents] [Patent Documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent No. 5488311 [Summary of the Invention] [Problem to be Solved by the Invention]

[0004] By the way, in money processing apparatuses, it is desired to improve processing efficiency.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a money processing apparatus capable of improving processing efficiency. [Means for Solving the Problem]

[0006] An aspect according to the present invention comprises: a storage that stores money; a collection box that stores money and can be taken out of the apparatus; and a control unit. The money processing apparatus has: a replenishment processing function that performs replenishment processing, which is processing for replenishing money into the storage from outside the apparatus; and an automatic evacuation function that performs automatic evacuation processing, which is processing for moving part of the money stored in the storage to the collection box when the quantity of money stored in the storage exceeds a reference quantity. The control unit is characterized in that, when the replenishment processing is performed, the control unit performs setting processing for setting the reference quantity from a preset first reference quantity to a second reference quantity. [Advantageous Effects of Invention]

[0007] According to the above embodiment, it is possible to provide a currency processing device that can improve processing efficiency. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a currency processing device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram showing the banknote processing section of the currency processing device according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram showing the coin processing unit of a currency processing device according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a diagram showing an example of the full capacity, initial value of the first automatic retraction start quantity, and initial value of the first automatic retraction end quantity of the currency processing device according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of an operation display screen during the replenishment process of a currency processing device according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a diagram showing an example of the second retraction start quantity and the second automatic retraction end quantity of the currency processing device according to the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The following describes the currency processing device 1 according to an embodiment, with reference to the drawings. The currency processing device 1, whose overall appearance is shown in Figure 1, is a device for processing currency, specifically banknotes and coins. In the following description, the operator's side of the currency processing device 1 will be referred to as "front," the side opposite the operator as "rear," the left side as seen from the operator's perspective as "left," and the right side as seen from the operator's perspective as "right."

[0010] The currency processing device 1 includes a banknote processing unit 11 that handles deposits and withdrawals of banknotes, a coin processing unit 12 that handles deposits and withdrawals of coins, a control unit 13 (standard quantity calculation unit) that controls these, and a storage unit 14 that stores information.

[0011] The banknote processing unit 11 has a banknote input / output slot 21 on the upper left side of the front of the currency processing unit 1, through which banknotes are inserted from outside the machine during deposit processing and banknotes are dispensed from inside the machine for withdrawal. The banknote input / output slot 21 is capable of both depositing and withdrawing banknotes. The banknote input / output slot 21 has an openable and closable shutter 22 at its top. Banknotes are inserted into the banknote input / output slot 21 with their long sides aligned horizontally. The banknote processing unit 11 dispenses the banknotes one by one into the unit while keeping their long sides aligned horizontally.

[0012] The banknote processing unit 11 has a banknote rejection slot 23 located below the banknote deposit / discharge slot 21 from which banknotes that have been determined to be unacceptable during the deposit process are dispensed from the machine.

[0013] Furthermore, the banknote processing unit 11 has a banknote rejection section 24 located below the banknote rejection slot 23 for storing banknotes that have been determined to be ineligible for withdrawal during the withdrawal process. The banknote rejection section 24 has an openable and closable lid on its front that is locked and unlocked by an electromagnetic lock, and by opening this lid, the banknotes can be removed from the machine.

[0014] The coin processing unit 12 has a coin deposit slot 31 on the upper right side of the front of the currency processing unit 1, into which coins are inserted from outside the machine.

[0015] Furthermore, the coin processing unit 12 has a coin rejection and dispensing slot 32 located below the coin deposit slot 31, from which coins deemed unacceptable during the deposit process are dispensed, as well as coins for withdrawal from the machine.

[0016] The currency processing device 1 has an operation display unit 33 to the left of the coin deposit slot 31 that receives operation input from the operator and displays information to the operator. Below the coin rejection slot 32, the currency processing device 1 has a voucher storage unit 34 for storing vouchers so that they can be removed from the machine. In addition, the currency processing device 1 has a coin bar storage unit 35 at the very bottom for storing coin bar stocks so that they can be removed from the machine.

[0017] As shown in Figure 2, the banknote processing unit 11 includes, behind the aforementioned banknote deposit and withdrawal port 21, a banknote identification unit 41 that detects and identifies banknotes.

[0018] Furthermore, the banknote processing unit 11 has, behind the banknote identification unit 41, a plurality of, specifically three, banknote recycling cassettes 42(a) (storage cassette), banknote recycling cassette 42(b) (storage cassette) and banknote recycling cassette 42(c) (storage cassette) with the same configuration that are sequentially arranged in the front-rear direction. The banknote recycling cassettes 42(a) to 42(c) are configured to sort banknotes by denomination and store them in a deliverable manner. Here, as an example, it is assumed that the banknote recycling cassette 42(a) is set to store 10,000-yen banknotes, the banknote recycling cassette 42(b) is set to store 5,000-yen banknotes, and the banknote recycling cassette 42(c) is set to store 1,000-yen banknotes. The banknote recycling cassettes 42(a) to 42(c) receive banknotes from the top, stack and store the banknotes in the vertical direction, separate the stored banknotes one by one starting from the topmost one, and deliver them from the top at predetermined intervals.

[0019] Furthermore, the banknote processing unit 11 includes, below the dispensed banknote reject unit 24, a banknote cassette 43 (collection cassette) that is detachable from the housing 2 of the money processing apparatus 1 and capable of delivering and storing banknotes. In other words, the banknote cassette 43 stores banknotes and can be taken out of the money processing apparatus 1 to the outside of the apparatus. The banknote cassette 43 stores overflow banknotes and 2,000-yen banknotes that cannot be stored in the banknote recycling cassettes 42(a) to 42(c). Furthermore, when the banknotes stored in the banknote recycling cassettes 42(a) to 42(c) are collected outside the apparatus, the banknotes are stored in the banknote cassette 43, and the banknote cassette 43 is taken out of the apparatus in this state. Furthermore, when replenishing banknotes to the banknote recycling cassettes 42(a) to 42(c), replenishment banknotes are loaded outside the apparatus into the banknote cassette 43, and when the banknote cassette 43 is mounted on the housing 2, it delivers the replenishment banknotes to replenish the banknote recycling cassettes 42(a) to 42(c). The banknote cassette 43 receives banknotes from the top, stacks and stores the banknotes in the vertical direction, separates the stored banknotes one by one starting from the topmost one, and delivers them from the top at predetermined intervals.

[0020] Further, the banknote processing unit 11 includes a banknote conveying unit 44 that conveys banknotes by connecting the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 21, the banknote identification unit 41, the banknote recycling cassettes 42(a) to 42(c), the deposited banknote reject port 23, the dispensed banknote reject unit 24, and the banknote cassette 43.

[0021] The banknote conveying unit 44 includes: a main banknote conveying path 51 extending rearward from the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 21 and connected to an upper portion of the rearmost banknote recycling cassette 42(c) among the banknote recycling cassettes 42(a) to 42(c); a branched banknote conveying path 52 branched downward from the main banknote conveying path 51 and connected to an upper portion of the banknote recycling cassette 42(b); and a branched banknote conveying path 53 branched downward from a position forward of the branched banknote conveying path 52 on the main banknote conveying path 51 and connected to an upper portion of the banknote recycling cassette 42(a). Further, the banknote conveying unit 44 includes: a downward banknote conveying path 54 branched downward from a position forward of the branched banknote conveying path 53 on the main banknote conveying path 51 and connected to an upper portion of the banknote cassette 43; a deposited reject banknote conveying path 55 branched forward from the downward banknote conveying path 54 and connected to an upper portion of the deposited banknote reject port 23; and a dispensed reject banknote conveying path 56 branched forward from a position below the deposited reject banknote conveying path 55 on the downward banknote conveying path 54 and connected to an upper portion of the dispensed banknote reject unit 24. The banknote identification unit 41 is arranged between the branched banknote conveying path 53 and the downward banknote conveying path 54 on the main banknote conveying path 51.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 3, the coin processing unit 12 includes a coin identification unit 61 that detects and identifies coins behind the aforementioned coin deposit port 31.

[0023] Furthermore, the coin processing unit 12 has, behind the coin identification unit 61, a plurality of coin return compartments 62(a) (storage compartment), coin return compartment 62(b) (storage compartment), coin return compartment 62(c) (storage compartment), coin return compartment 62(d) (storage compartment), coin return compartment 62(e) (storage compartment), and coin return compartment 62(f) (storage compartment), arranged sequentially in the front-to-back direction. The coin return compartments 62(a) to 62(f) are used to store coins sorted by denomination in a way that allows them to be dispensed. Here, as an example, it is assumed that coin return boxes 62(a) are set to store 100 yen coins, coin return boxes 62(b) to store 500 yen coins, coin return boxes 62(c) to store 10 yen coins, coin return boxes 62(d) to store 5 yen coins, coin return boxes 62(e) to store 50 yen coins, and coin return boxes 62(f) to store 1 yen coins. Each of the coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f) stores the coins that are transported and separates and dispenses the stored coins one by one.

[0024] Furthermore, the coin processing unit 12 has a coin cassette 63 (collection unit) located below the coin rejection port 32 that is detachable from the housing 2 of the currency processing unit 1 and capable of storing coins. In other words, the coin cassette 63 stores the transported coins and can be removed from the currency processing unit 1. The coin cassette 63 stores overflow coins that cannot be stored in the coin return units 62(a) to 62(f). The coin cassette 63 is also used to store coins stored in the coin return units 62(a) to 62(f) when they are collected from the machine, and is removed from the machine in this state.

[0025] Furthermore, the coin processing unit 12 has a coin deposit slot 31, a coin identification unit 61, coin return storage units 62(a) to 62(f), a coin reject outlet 32, and a coin cassette 63, and a coin transport unit 64 that transports coins.

[0026] The coin transport section 64 includes a main deposit coin transport path 70 that extends rearward from the coin deposit slot 31 and extends near the top of the rearmost coin return box 62(f) among the coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f); an intake coin transport path 71 that drops coins from the rear end of the main deposit coin transport path 70 and stores them in the coin return box 62(f); an intake coin transport path 72 that drops coins from in front of the intake coin transport path 71 of the main deposit coin transport path 70 and stores them in the coin return box 62(e); and a coin transport path 70 that drops coins from in front of the intake coin transport path 72 of the main deposit coin transport path 70. The system includes a coin intake transport path 73 that drops coins and stores them in the coin return storage bin 62(d), a coin intake transport path 74 that drops coins from in front of the coin intake transport path 73 on the main deposit coin transport path 70 and stores them in the coin return storage bin 62(c), a coin intake transport path 75 that drops coins from in front of the coin intake transport path 74 on the main deposit coin transport path 70 and stores them in the coin return storage bin 62(b), and a coin intake transport path 76 that drops coins from in front of the coin intake transport path 75 on the main deposit coin transport path 70 and stores them in the coin return storage bin 62(a).

[0027] Furthermore, the coin transport section 64 includes a main dispensing coin transport path 80 that extends forward from near the rearmost coin return box 62(f) of the coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f) and connects to the coin reject dispensing opening 32, a dispensing coin transport path 81 that transports coins dispensed from coin return box 62(f) to the main dispensing coin transport path 80, a dispensing coin transport path 82 that transports coins dispensed from coin return box 62(e) to the main dispensing coin transport path 80, and a coin return box 6 The system includes a coin dispensing path 83 that transports coins dispensed from 2(d) to the main coin dispensing path 80, a coin dispensing path 84 that transports coins dispensed from the coin return storage 62(c) to the main coin dispensing path 80, a coin dispensing path 85 that transports coins dispensed from the coin return storage 62(b) to the main coin dispensing path 80, and a coin dispensing path 86 that transports coins dispensed from the coin return storage 62(a) to the main coin dispensing path 80.

[0028] Furthermore, the coin transport unit 64 has a coin cassette transport path 91 that branches off from the point where the main dispensing coin transport path 80 and the dispensing coin transport path 86 merge and the coin reject dispensing opening 32 and connects to the coin cassette 63, and a reject coin transport path 92 that branches off from the point where the main deposit coin transport path 70 and the intake coin transport path 76 and connects to the coin reject dispensing opening 32. The coin identification unit 61 is located between the intake coin transport path 76 and the reject coin transport path 92 in the main deposit coin transport path 70.

[0029] Next, we will explain the main processing functions of the currency processing device 1.

[0030] [Payment Processing] When an operation input for deposit processing is received on the operation display unit 33, the currency processing device 1 processes the deposit of banknotes in the banknote processing unit 11 and the deposit of coins in the coin processing unit 12. The deposit processing by the banknote processing unit 11 and the deposit processing by the coin processing unit 12 can be processed in parallel.

[0031] First, let's explain the deposit process in the banknote processing unit 11. When an operation input for deposit processing is received on the operation display unit 33, the control unit 13 opens the shutter 22 at the banknote deposit / discharge slot 21. In this state, when a sensor (not shown) detects that banknotes have been inserted into the banknote deposit / discharge slot 21, the control unit 13 closes the shutter 22. The control unit 13 then operates the banknote deposit / discharge slot 21, the banknote transport unit 44, the banknote return storage units 42(a) to 42(c), the deposited banknote reject slot 23, and the banknote cassette 43. As a result, the banknote deposit / discharge slot 21 separates the accumulated banknotes one by one and feeds them into the main banknote transport path 51 of the banknote transport unit 44 at predetermined intervals.

[0032] Banknotes dispensed from the banknote input / output slot 21 are transported to the rear via the main banknote transport path 51, where they are identified by the banknote identification unit 41. Banknotes identified as acceptable by the banknote identification unit 41 and that can be stored in the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) are stored in the corresponding banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) in the main banknote transport path 51 and the branch banknote transport paths 52 and 53, according to their denomination.

[0033] For example, banknotes identified as acceptable and that can be stored in the banknote return box 42(a) (10,000 yen notes) are stored in the banknote return box 42(a) via the main banknote transport path 51 and the branch banknote transport path 53; banknotes identified as acceptable and that can be stored in the banknote return box 42(b) (5,000 yen notes) are stored in the banknote return box 42(b) via the main banknote transport path 51 and the branch banknote transport path 52; and banknotes identified as acceptable and that can be stored in the banknote return box 42(c) (1,000 yen notes) are stored in the banknote return box 42(c) via the main banknote transport path 51.

[0034] Furthermore, for example, if a banknote is identified as unacceptable by the banknote identification unit 41, the control unit 13 switches back the main banknote transport path 51 to transport the banknote forward, and then transports it from the main banknote transport path 51 to the lower banknote transport path 54 and the deposit reject banknote transport path 55 to the deposit banknote reject opening 23. At this point, the banknote can be removed from the machine through the deposit banknote reject opening 23.

[0035] Furthermore, for example, if the banknote identification unit 41 identifies an overflow banknote that is acceptable but cannot be stored in any of the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c), or a 2,000 yen note, the control unit 13 switches back the main banknote transport path 51 to transport the banknote forward and then transports it to the banknote cassette 43 via the lower banknote transport path 54. The banknote is then stored in the banknote cassette 43.

[0036] As described above, once all the banknotes stored in the banknote deposit / discharge slot 21 have been transported by the banknote transport unit 44 to the banknote return storage units 42(a) to 42(c), the deposit banknote reject slot 23, or the banknote cassette 43, the control unit 13 terminates the deposit processing in the banknote processing unit 11.

[0037] Next, the deposit process in the coin processing unit 12 will be explained. When an operation input for deposit processing is received on the operation display unit 33, the control unit 13 operates the coin deposit slot 31 and the coin transport unit 64. The coin deposit slot 31 then separates the inserted coins one by one and feeds them into the main deposit coin transport path 70 of the coin transport unit 64.

[0038] Coins dispensed from the coin deposit slot 31 are transported to the rear via the main deposit coin transport path 70, where they are identified by the coin identification unit 61. Coins identified as acceptable by the coin identification unit 61 and that can be stored in the coin return storage units 62(a) to 62(f) are transported to the corresponding coin return storage unit 62(a) to 62(f) via the main deposit coin transport path 70 and the incoming coin transport paths 71 to 76, according to their denomination, and stored therein.

[0039] For example, a coin identified as acceptable and that can be stored in coin return storage 62(a) (100 yen coin) is dropped from the main deposit coin transport path 70 via the intake coin transport path 76 and stored in coin return storage 62(a); a coin identified as acceptable and that can be stored in coin return storage 62(b) (500 yen coin) is dropped from the main deposit coin transport path 70 via the intake coin transport path 75 and stored in coin return storage 62(b); a coin identified as acceptable and that can be stored in coin return storage 62(c) (10 yen coin) is dropped from the main deposit coin transport path 70 via the intake coin transport path 74 and stored in coin return storage 62(c). Coins identified as acceptable and that can be stored in the coin return storage bin 62(d) (5 yen coins) are dropped from the main deposit coin transport path 70 via the intake coin transport path 73 and stored in the coin return storage bin 62(d). Coins identified as acceptable and that can be stored in the coin return storage bin 62(e) (50 yen coins) are dropped from the main deposit coin transport path 70 via the intake coin transport path 72 and stored in the coin return storage bin 62(e). Coins identified as acceptable and that can be stored in the coin return storage bin 62(f) (1 yen coins) are dropped from the main deposit coin transport path 70 via the intake coin transport path 71 and stored in the coin return storage bin 62(f).

[0040] Furthermore, for example, if a coin is identified as unacceptable by the coin identification unit 61, the control unit 13 switches back the main deposit coin transport path 70 to transport the coin forward, and then transports it from the main deposit coin transport path 70 to the rejected coin transport path 92 and then to the coin reject outlet 32. At this point, the coin can be removed from the machine through the coin reject outlet 32.

[0041] Furthermore, for example, if any of the coin return storage units 62(a) to 62(f) become full during the deposit process, the control unit 13 dispenses coins from the full coin return storage unit 62(a) to 62(f) in the same manner as the automatic saving process described later, until the amount reaches the automatic saving completion quantity, and stores them in the coin cassette 63.

[0042] Once all the coins stored in the coin deposit slot 31 have been transported to the coin return storage bins 62(a) to 62(f) or the coin rejection slot 32, the control unit 13 terminates the deposit processing in the coin processing unit 12.

[0043] [Withdrawal Processing] When an operation input for a disbursement process, including the specification of the number of bills of each denomination to be dispensed, is received on the operation display unit 33, the currency processing device 1 performs the disbursement of banknotes in the banknote processing unit 11 and the disbursement of coins in the coin processing unit 12. The disbursement process in the banknote processing unit 11 and the disbursement process in the coin processing unit 12 can be processed in parallel.

[0044] First, let's explain the withdrawal process in the banknote processing unit 11. When an operation input for a disbursement process, including specifying the number of banknotes of each denomination to be dispensed, is received on the operation display unit 33, the control unit 13 operates the banknote transport unit 44, the banknote return box 42(a) to 42(c) that dispenses banknotes, the banknote input / output slot 21, and the dispensed banknote reject unit 24.

[0045] For example, when dispensing banknotes (10,000 yen notes) from the banknote return vault 42(a), the banknote return vault 42(a) separates the top banknote from the stack of banknotes it stores and feeds it to the branched banknote transport path 53 of the banknote transport unit 44. Repeating this as needed, the banknote return vault 42(a) separates the banknotes one by one and feeds them to the branched banknote transport path 53 at predetermined intervals.

[0046] Banknotes dispensed from the banknote return box 42(a) into the branch banknote transport path 53 are transported forward on the main banknote transport path 51, and along the way are identified by the banknote identification unit 41. Banknotes identified as available for withdrawal by the banknote identification unit 41 are transported to the banknote deposit / withdrawal slot 21 with the shutter 22 closed, and are stored in the banknote deposit / withdrawal slot 21.

[0047] When a banknote is dispensed from the banknote return box 42(a) and identified by the banknote identification unit 41 as being unusable due to a transport malfunction or other reason, the control unit 13 causes the banknote to be transported from the main banknote transport path 51 to the lower banknote transport path 54 and the banknote reject transport path 56 to the banknote reject unit 24. The banknote is then stored in the banknote reject unit 24.

[0048] For example, when dispensing banknotes (5,000 yen notes) from the banknote return box 42(b), the banknote return box 42(b) feeds the banknotes into the branched banknote transport path 52 of the banknote transport unit 44 in the same manner as the banknote return box 42(a). The banknotes fed from the banknote return box 42(b) into the branched banknote transport path 52 are then transported forward in the main banknote transport path 51. If the banknote identification unit 41 identifies the banknotes as available for dispensing, they are transported to the banknote deposit / dispensing slot 21 and stored in the banknote deposit / dispensing slot 21. On the other hand, if the banknote identification unit 41 identifies the banknotes as not available for dispensing, they are transported from the main banknote transport path 51 to the banknote rejection unit 24 via the lower banknote transport path 54 and the banknote rejection banknote transport path 56, and stored in the banknote rejection unit 24.

[0049] For example, when dispensing banknotes (1,000 yen notes) from the banknote return box 42(c), the banknote return box 42(c) feeds the banknotes into the main banknote transport path 51 of the banknote transport unit 44 in the same manner as the banknote return box 42(a). The banknotes fed from the banknote return box 42(c) into the main banknote transport path 51 are transported forward in the main banknote transport path 51, and when identified as available for dispensing by the banknote identification unit 41, they are stored in the banknote deposit / dispensing slot 21. On the other hand, when identified as not available for dispensing by the banknote identification unit 41, they are transported from the main banknote transport path 51 to the dispensing banknote rejection unit 24 via the lower banknote transport path 54 and the dispensing banknote rejection banknote transport path 56, and stored in the dispensing banknote rejection unit 24.

[0050] As described above, once all the banknotes of the specified denomination and number to be withdrawn have been placed in the banknote slot 21, the control unit 13 opens the shutter 22 of the banknote slot 21. When the control unit 13 detects that the banknotes have been withdrawn from the banknote slot 21 using a sensor (not shown), it closes the shutter 22 and terminates the withdrawal process in the banknote processing unit 11.

[0051] Next, we will explain the withdrawal process in the coin processing unit 12. When an operation input for a dispensing process, including specifying the number of coins of each denomination to be dispensed, is received on the operation display unit 33, the control unit 13 operates the main dispensing coin transport path 80 and the coin return storage units 62(a) to 62(f) that dispense the coins.

[0052] For example, when dispensing coins (100 yen coins) from the coin return storage 62(a), the coin return storage 62(a) separates the stored coins one by one and dispenses them via the dispensing coin transport path 86 to the main dispensing coin transport path 80. The coins dispensed from the coin return storage 62(a) to the main dispensing coin transport path 80 are transported forward in the main dispensing coin transport path 80 and dispensed to the coin reject dispensing opening 32.

[0053] For example, when dispensing coins (500 yen coins) from the coin return vault 62(b), the coin return vault 62(b) dispenses the coins via the dispensing coin transport path 85 to the main dispensing coin transport path 80, just like the coin return vault 62(a), and the main dispensing coin transport path 80 transports the coins and dispenses them into the coin reject dispensing opening 32.

[0054] For example, when dispensing coins (10 yen coins) from the coin return vault 62(c), the coin return vault 62(c) dispenses the coins via the dispensing coin transport path 84 to the main dispensing coin transport path 80, similar to the coin return vault 62(a), and the main dispensing coin transport path 80 transports them and dispenses them to the coin reject dispensing opening 32.

[0055] For example, when dispensing coins (5 yen coins) from the coin return vault 62(d), the coin return vault 62(d) dispenses the coins via the dispensing coin transport path 83 to the main dispensing coin transport path 80, similar to the coin return vault 62(a), and the main dispensing coin transport path 80 transports the coins and dispenses them into the coin reject dispensing opening 32.

[0056] For example, when dispensing coins (50 yen coins) from the coin return vault 62(e), the coin return vault 62(e) dispenses the coins via the dispensing coin transport path 82 to the main dispensing coin transport path 80, similar to the coin return vault 62(a), and the main dispensing coin transport path 80 transports the coins and dispenses them into the coin reject dispensing opening 32.

[0057] For example, when dispensing coins (one-yen coins) from the coin return vault 62(f), the coin return vault 62(f) dispenses the coins via the dispensing coin transport path 81 to the main dispensing coin transport path 80, similar to the coin return vault 62(a), and the main dispensing coin transport path 80 transports the coins and dispenses them into the coin reject dispensing opening 32.

[0058] Once all the coins of the specified denomination and quantity have been dispensed into the coin rejection slot 32, the control unit 13 terminates the coin processing in the coin processing unit 12.

[0059] [Automatic backup process] As a result of the deposit process described above, the banknote processing unit 11 may find that the number of banknotes stored in at least one of the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) exceeds the automatic evacuation start quantity (standard quantity) set for each box. The currency processing unit 1 has an automatic evacuation function that, when the number of banknotes stored in at least one of the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) exceeds the automatic evacuation start quantity, automatically evacuation processes the banknotes stored in the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) that have exceeded the automatic evacuation start quantity, and moves some of the banknotes stored in the evacuation target to the banknote cassette 43. In the automatic evacuation process, when the number of stored banknotes exceeds the automatic evacuation start quantity and becomes an evacuation target, banknotes are dispensed from the evacuation target until the number of banknotes in the evacuation target becomes an automatic evacuation end quantity (standard quantity) which is less than the automatic evacuation start quantity. The control unit 13 measures, for example, the idle time during which the currency processing device 1 is not being operated by an operator. If this idle time exceeds a predetermined time, the control unit 13 decides whether or not to perform automatic retraction processing. The control unit 13 does not perform automatic retraction processing on coins that have been deposited and counted for purposes such as loading or recounting.

[0060] For example, when deciding whether or not to perform automatic retraction processing, if the number of banknotes (10,000 yen notes) stored in the banknote return box 42(a) exceeds the automatic retraction start quantity set for the banknote return box 42(a), the control unit 13 will feed the banknotes from the banknote return box 42(a) to the branched banknote transport path 53 until the number of banknotes in the banknote return box 42(a) reaches the automatic retraction end quantity, and then transport them through the branched banknote transport path 53, the main banknote transport path 51, and the lower banknote transport path 54 to store them in the banknote cassette 43.

[0061] For example, when deciding whether or not to perform automatic retraction processing, if the number of banknotes (5,000 yen notes) stored in the banknote return box 42(b) exceeds the automatic retraction start quantity set for the banknote return box 42(b), the control unit 13 similarly causes the banknote return box 42(b) to dispense banknotes until the number of stored banknotes reaches the automatic retraction end quantity, and stores them in the banknote cassette 43.

[0062] For example, when deciding whether or not to perform automatic retraction processing, if the number of banknotes (1,000 yen notes) stored in the banknote return box 42(c) exceeds the automatic retraction start quantity set for the banknote return box 42(c), the control unit 13 similarly causes the banknote return box 42(c) to dispense banknotes until the number of stored banknotes reaches the automatic retraction end quantity, and stores them in the banknote cassette 43.

[0063] Here, for example, during the deposit process, if at least one of the banknote return storage units 42(a) to 42(c) becomes full, it becomes impossible to store banknotes in the full unit. Therefore, such overflow banknotes are transported to and stored in the banknote cassette 43, as described above. This process of transporting and storing banknotes in the banknote cassette 43 may take longer than the process of transporting and storing banknotes in the banknote return storage units 42(a) to 42(c). In such cases, by performing an automatic retraction process in the banknote processing unit 11 during idle time, the storage capacity of the banknote return storage units 42(a) to 42(c) is maintained at an appropriate level. This is particularly effective in shortening the deposit processing time.

[0064] Furthermore, when deciding whether or not to perform the automatic retraction process described above, the coin processing unit 12 may find that the number of coins stored in at least one of the coin return storage units 62(a) to 62(f) exceeds the automatic retraction start quantity (standard quantity) set for each unit. The currency processing unit 1 has an automatic retraction function that, in the event that the number of coins stored in at least one of the coin return storage units 62(a) to 62(f) exceeds the automatic retraction start quantity, performs an automatic retraction process, which involves designating the coin return storage unit 62(a) to 62(f) in which the number of coins exceeds the automatic retraction start quantity as the target for retraction, and moving some of the coins stored in the target unit to the coin cassette 63. In the automatic evacuation process, when the quantity of coins stored in each coin return storage unit 62(a) to 62(f) exceeds the automatic evacuation start quantity and becomes subject to evacuation, the units will dispense coins from the evacuation target until the quantity of coins subject to evacuation becomes the automatic evacuation end quantity (reference quantity), which is less than the automatic evacuation start quantity.

[0065] For example, when deciding whether or not to perform automatic coin retraction, if the number of coins (100 yen coins) stored in the coin return storage unit 62(a) exceeds the automatic retraction start quantity set for the coin return storage unit 62(a), the control unit 13 will dispense coins from the coin return storage unit 62(a) to the dispensing coin transport path 86 until the number of coins in the coin return storage unit 62(a) reaches the automatic retraction end quantity, and then transport the coins through the dispensing coin transport path 86, the main dispensing coin transport path 80, and the coin cassette transport path 91 to store them in the coin cassette 63.

[0066] For example, when deciding whether or not to perform automatic coin retraction, if the number of coins (500 yen coins) stored in the coin return box 62(b) exceeds the automatic retraction start quantity set for the coin return box 62(b), the control unit 13 similarly causes the coins to be dispensed from the coin return box 62(b) until the automatic retraction end quantity is reached, and then stored in the coin cassette 63.

[0067] For example, when deciding whether or not to perform automatic coin retraction, if the number of coins (10 yen coins) stored in the coin return box 62(c) exceeds the automatic retraction start quantity set for the coin return box 62(c), the control unit 13 similarly causes the coins to be dispensed from the coin return box 62(c) until the stored amount reaches the automatic retraction end quantity, and then stored in the coin cassette 63.

[0068] For example, when deciding whether or not to perform automatic coin retraction, if the number of coins (5 yen coins) stored in the coin return storage unit 62(d) exceeds the automatic retraction start quantity set for the coin return storage unit 62(d), the control unit 13 similarly causes the coins to be dispensed from the coin return storage unit 62(d) until the automatic retraction end quantity is reached, and then stored in the coin cassette 63.

[0069] For example, when deciding whether or not to perform automatic coin retraction, if the number of coins (50 yen coins) stored in the coin return box 62(e) exceeds the automatic retraction start quantity set for the coin return box 62(e), the control unit 13 similarly causes the coin return box 62(e) to dispense coins until the stored automatic retraction end quantity is reached, and stores them in the coin cassette 63.

[0070] For example, when deciding whether or not to perform automatic coin retraction, if the number of coins (one-yen coins) stored in the coin return box 62(f) exceeds the automatic retraction start quantity set for the coin return box 62(f), the control unit 13 similarly causes the coins to be dispensed from the coin return box 62(f) until the stored amount reaches the automatic retraction end quantity, and then stored in the coin cassette 63.

[0071] Here, for example, during the deposit process, if at least one of the coin return containers 62(a) to 62(f) becomes full, it becomes impossible to store coins in the full container. Therefore, when such an overflow of coins occurs, the process of transporting and storing coins in the coin return containers 62(a) to 62(f) is interrupted, and coins are dispensed from the full coin return container 62(a) to 62(f) and transported to the coin cassette 63 for storage. Thus, in the deposit process, extra time is required for the process of transporting and storing coins from the full coin return container 62(a) to 62(f) to the coin cassette 63. To suppress the occurrence of such a situation, performing an automatic retraction process in the coin processing unit 12 during idle time to maintain the storage capacity of the coin return containers 62(a) to 62(f) appropriately is particularly effective in shortening the deposit processing time.

[0072] [Replenishment process] The currency processing device 1 has a replenishment function that performs replenishment operations, such as replenishing banknotes in the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and replenishing coins in the coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f) from outside the machine. The currency processing device 1 can perform the replenishment operations of replenishing banknotes in the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and replenishing coins in the coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f) from outside the machine in parallel, or they can be performed separately and independently. For the sake of explanation, the case where the operations are performed simultaneously and in parallel will be used as an example.

[0073] When an operation input for replenishment is received on the operation display unit 33, the currency processing device 1 performs banknote replenishment in the banknote processing unit 11 and coin replenishment in the coin processing unit 12. The replenishment process in the banknote processing unit 11 and the replenishment process in the coin processing unit 12 can be performed in parallel.

[0074] In the banknote processing unit 11, when replenishment is to be performed, the operation display unit 33 displays a message prompting the operator to replace the banknote cassette 43. The operator then installs the banknote cassette 43, which already contains replenishment banknotes, into the housing 2, replacing the previously installed banknote cassette 43. The operator then inputs the operation to perform the replenishment process into the operation display unit 33. The control unit 13 then drives the banknote cassette 43, the banknote transport unit 44, and the banknote return storage units 42(a) to 42(c). The banknote cassette 43 then separates the banknotes one by one and feeds them out at predetermined intervals. The fed-out banknotes are then transported by the lower banknote transport path 54 and the main banknote transport path 51, and identified by the banknote identification unit 41. As a result of identification by the banknote identification unit 41, the banknotes are stored in the corresponding banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) in the main banknote transport path 51 and the branch banknote transport paths 52 and 53, according to their denomination.

[0075] For example, banknotes destined for storage in banknote return box 42(a) (10,000 yen notes) are stored in banknote return box 42(a) via the main banknote transport path 51 and the branch banknote transport path 53; banknotes destined for storage in banknote return box 42(b) (5,000 yen notes) are stored in banknote return box 42(b) via the main banknote transport path 51 and the branch banknote transport path 52; and banknotes destined for storage in banknote return box 42(c) (1,000 yen notes) are stored in banknote return box 42(c) via the main banknote transport path 51.

[0076] In the coin processing unit 12, when replenishment processing is performed, the replenishment coins inserted into the coin deposit slot 31 are stored in the corresponding coin return storage units 62(a) to 62(f) based on the identification result of the coin identification unit 61, similar to deposit processing. The coin replenishment processing is performed by repeatedly inserting coins into the coin deposit slot 31 as needed.

[0077] In this embodiment of the currency processing device 1, the control unit 13 pre-sets the initial values ​​of the first automatic evacuation start quantity (first reference quantity) and the first automatic evacuation end quantity (first reference quantity) as initial values ​​for the banknote return storage bins 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return storage bins 62(a) to 62(f) used in the automatic evacuation process described above, based on the operation input to the operation display unit 33, and stores them in the storage unit 14. In each of the banknote return storage bins 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return storage bins 62(a) to 62(f), the first automatic evacuation start quantity is set to be less than or equal to the full capacity, and the first automatic evacuation end quantity is set to be less than or equal to the first automatic evacuation start quantity.

[0078] For example, as shown in Figure 4, the maximum capacity of the banknote return box 42(a) for 10,000 yen notes is "500 notes", the maximum capacity of the banknote return box 42(b) for 5,000 yen notes is "500 notes", the maximum capacity of the banknote return box 42(c) for 1,000 yen notes is "500 notes", the maximum capacity of the coin return box 62(b) for 500 yen coins is "105 coins", the maximum capacity of the coin return box 62(a) for 100 yen coins is "220 coins", the maximum capacity of the coin return box 62(e) for 50 yen coins is "120 coins", the maximum capacity of the coin return box 62(c) for 10 yen coins is "220 coins", the maximum capacity of the coin return box 62(d) for 5 yen coins is "120 coins", and the maximum capacity of the coin return box 62(f) for 1 yen coins is "220 coins".

[0079] In this case, for example, the starting quantity for automatic withdrawal of 10,000 yen bills from the 10,000 yen bill return box 42(a) is the initial value of the first automatic withdrawal starting quantity of "350 bills", the ending quantity for automatic withdrawal of 10,000 yen bills from the 10,000 yen bill return box 42(a) is the initial value of the first automatic withdrawal ending quantity of "300 bills", the starting quantity for automatic withdrawal of 5,000 yen bills from the 10,000 yen bill return box 42(b) is the initial value of the first automatic withdrawal starting quantity of "180 bills", the ending quantity for automatic withdrawal of 5,000 yen bills from the 10,000 yen bill return box 42(b) is the initial value of the first automatic withdrawal ending quantity of "150 bills", and the opening quantity for automatic withdrawal of 1,000 yen bills from the 10,000 yen bill return box 42(c) The starting quantity is "400 sheets", which is the initial value for the first automatic withdrawal start quantity; the automatic withdrawal end quantity for the 1,000 yen banknote return box 42(c) is "150 sheets", which is the initial value for the first automatic withdrawal end quantity; the automatic withdrawal start quantity for the 500 yen coin return box 62(b) is "80 sheets", which is the initial value for the first automatic withdrawal start quantity; the automatic withdrawal end quantity for the 500 yen coin return box 62(b) is "50 sheets", which is the initial value for the first automatic withdrawal end quantity; the automatic withdrawal start quantity for the 100 yen coin return box 62(a) is "200 sheets", which is the initial value for the first automatic withdrawal start quantity; The number of coins that will be automatically withdrawn from coin return storage 62(a) is the initial value of the first automatic withdrawal completion quantity, which is "100 coins", the number of coins that will be automatically withdrawn from coin return storage 62(e) for 50 yen coins is the initial value of the first automatic withdrawal start quantity, which is "100 coins", the number of coins that will be automatically withdrawn from coin return storage 62(e) for 50 yen coins is the initial value of the first automatic withdrawal completion quantity, which is "50 coins", the number of coins that will be automatically withdrawn from coin return storage 62(c) for 10 yen coins is the initial value of the first automatic withdrawal start quantity, which is "200 coins", and the number of coins that will be automatically withdrawn from coin return storage 62(c) for 10 yen coins is the initial value of the first automatic withdrawal completion quantity The end quantity is set to "100 coins", the starting quantity for automatic removal of 5-yen coins in the coin return storage 62(d) is set to the initial value of the first automatic removal starting quantity of "100 coins", the end quantity for automatic removal of 5-yen coins in the coin return storage 62(d) is set to the initial value of the first automatic removal ending quantity of "50 coins", the starting quantity for automatic removal of 1-yen coins in the coin return storage 62(f) is set to the initial value of the first automatic removal starting quantity of "200 coins", and the end quantity for automatic removal of 1-yen coins in the coin return storage 62(f) is set to the initial value of the first automatic removal ending quantity of "100 coins".

[0080] Then, when the replenishment process described above is performed, the control unit 13 sets the automatic evacuation start quantity and automatic evacuation end quantity for each of the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f) used in the automatic evacuation process, depending on the circumstances, by changing them from the previously set first automatic evacuation start quantity and first automatic evacuation end quantity to a second automatic evacuation start quantity (second reference quantity) which is different from the first automatic evacuation start quantity and a second automatic evacuation end quantity (second reference quantity) which is different from the first automatic evacuation end quantity.

[0081] When the above replenishment process is carried out, for example, as shown in "Recycled Banknote Inventory" in Figure 5, the number of banknotes stored in the 10,000 yen banknote recycled Assume that the storage capacity of coin return box 62(a) for 50 yen coins is "200 coins", the storage capacity of coin return box 62(e) for 50 yen coins is "100 coins", the storage capacity of coin return box 62(c) for 10 yen coins is "200 coins", the storage capacity of coin return box 62(d) for 5 yen coins is "100 coins", and the storage capacity of coin return box 62(f) for 1 yen coins is "200 coins".

[0082] Then, after performing the replenishment process, the control unit 13 calculates a second automatic evacuation start quantity (second reference quantity), which is different from the first automatic evacuation start quantity, and is the amount used to start the automatic evacuation process for each of the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f), based on the respective storage amounts of each, and calculates a second automatic evacuation end quantity (second reference quantity), which is different from the first automatic evacuation end quantity, and stores these in the storage unit 14.

[0083] For example, the control unit 13 sets the second automatic retraction start quantity by adding a predetermined first quantity, which is set in advance and stored in the memory unit 14, to the storage capacity of each of the banknote return compartments 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return compartments 62(a) to 62(f), and stores the first automatic retraction start quantity as the second automatic retraction start quantity in the memory unit 14. The control unit 13 also sets the second automatic retraction end quantity by subtracting a predetermined second quantity, which is set in advance and stored in the memory unit 14, from the storage capacity of each of the banknote return compartments 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return compartments 62(a) to 62(f), and stores the result in the memory unit 14. The second quantity only needs to be smaller than the first quantity, and may also be a value added to the storage capacity.

[0084] For example, the first quantity is set to "+10 sheets" and the second quantity to "-10 sheets". However, these quantities can be changed at will. In this case, as shown in Figure 6, the control unit 13 sets the second automatic withdrawal start quantity to "410 sheets" and the second automatic withdrawal end quantity to "390 sheets" for the 10,000 yen banknote return box 42(a), based on the number of sheets stored after replenishment processing, which is "400 sheets". The control unit 13 also sets the second automatic withdrawal start quantity to "190 sheets" and the second automatic withdrawal end quantity to "170 sheets" for the 5,000 yen banknote return box 42(b), based on the number of sheets stored after replenishment processing, which is "180 sheets". Furthermore, the control unit 13 sets the second automatic withdrawal start quantity to "410 bills" and the second automatic withdrawal end quantity to "390 bills" for the 1,000 yen bill return box 42(c), based on the storage quantity of "400 bills" after replenishment processing. Furthermore, the control unit 13 sets the second automatic withdrawal start quantity to "90 bills" and the second automatic withdrawal end quantity to "70 bills" for the 500 yen coin return box 62(b), based on the storage quantity of "80 coins" after replenishment processing. Furthermore, the control unit 13 sets the second automatic withdrawal start quantity to "210 bills" and the second automatic withdrawal end quantity to "190 bills" for the 100 yen coin return box 62(a), based on the storage quantity of "200 coins" after replenishment processing. Furthermore, the control unit 13 sets the second automatic withdrawal start quantity to "110 coins" and the second automatic withdrawal end quantity to "90 coins" for the coin return box 62(e) for 50 yen coins, based on the storage quantity after replenishment processing of "100 coins". Furthermore, the control unit 13 sets the second automatic withdrawal start quantity to "210 coins" and the second automatic withdrawal end quantity to "190 coins" for the coin return box 62(c) for 10 yen coins, based on the storage quantity after replenishment processing of "200 coins". Furthermore, the control unit 13 sets the second automatic withdrawal start quantity to "110 coins" and the second automatic withdrawal end quantity to "90 coins" for the coin return box 62(d) for 5 yen coins, based on the storage quantity after replenishment processing of "100 coins". Furthermore, the control unit 13 sets the coin return storage unit 62(f) for one-yen coins to start with a second automatic retraction of "210 coins" and to end with a second automatic retraction of "190 coins," based on the storage quantity of "200 coins" after replenishment processing.Furthermore, if the second automatic retraction start quantity, which is the storage quantity plus the first quantity, exceeds the full capacity, the control unit 13 will set the second automatic retraction start quantity to the full capacity.

[0085] Furthermore, after performing the replenishment process, the control unit 13 displays an operation display screen 100 on the operation display unit 33, as shown in Figure 5. On this operation display screen 100, the list display unit 101 displays the first automatic retraction start quantity shown as "Number of sheets to start retraction before adjustment", the storage quantity after the replenishment process shown as "Return storage inventory", the difference between the storage quantity and the first automatic retraction start quantity shown as "Difference", and the latest calculated second automatic retraction start quantity shown as "Number of sheets to start retraction after adjustment", all arranged by denomination.

[0086] Specifically, the control unit 13 displays the following in the list display unit 101 in a single row: for 10,000 yen bills, the first automatic retraction start quantity of "350 bills", the stored quantity of "400 bills", the difference of "+50 bills" (exceeding by 50 bills), and the second automatic retraction start quantity of "410 bills"; and for 5,000 yen bills, the first automatic retraction start quantity of "180 bills", the stored quantity of "180 bills", the difference of "0 bills", and the second automatic retraction start quantity of "190 bills" in a single row. For 1,000 yen bills, the first automatic withdrawal starting quantity of "400 bills", the number of bills stored, the difference of "0 bills", and the second automatic withdrawal starting quantity of "410 bills" are displayed in a row. For 500 yen coins, the first automatic withdrawal starting quantity of "80 bills", the number of bills stored, the difference of "0 bills", and the second automatic withdrawal starting quantity of "90 bills" are displayed in a row. For 100 yen coins, the first automatic withdrawal starting quantity of "200 bills" and the number of bills stored are displayed. The quantity of "200 coins", the difference of "0 coins", and the second automatic withdrawal start quantity of "210 coins" are displayed in a row. For 50 yen coins, the first automatic withdrawal start quantity of "100 coins", the stored quantity of "100 coins", the difference of "0 coins", and the second automatic withdrawal start quantity of "110 coins" are displayed in a row. For 10 yen coins, the first automatic withdrawal start quantity of "200 coins", the stored quantity of "200 coins", the difference of "0 coins", and the second automatic withdrawal start quantity are displayed in a row. The number "210" is displayed in a row horizontally, and for 5 yen coins, the first automatic withdrawal start quantity of "100 coins", the stored quantity of "100 coins", the difference of "0 coins", and the second automatic withdrawal start quantity of "110 coins" are displayed in a row horizontally, and for 1 yen coins, the first automatic withdrawal start quantity of "200 coins", the stored quantity of "200 coins", the difference of "0 coins", and the second automatic withdrawal start quantity of "210 coins" are displayed in a row horizontally on the operation display unit 33.

[0087] In other words, the control unit 13 displays, on the list display section 101 of the operation display screen 100 that is displayed after the replenishment process, the first automatic evacuation start quantity immediately before the automatic evacuation start quantity at which the automatic evacuation process is initiated for each of the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f), the amount of money stored after the replenishment process, the amount of the stored amount exceeding the first automatic evacuation start quantity, and the second automatic evacuation start quantity at which the automatic evacuation start quantity is initiated after the setting process.

[0088] Furthermore, in the list display section 101 of the operation display screen 100, if the amount of currency stored in the banknote return storage bins 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return storage bins 62(a) to 62(f) after replenishment processing exceeds the first automatic evacuation start quantity, the control unit 13 displays the amount in a different display mode than when it is not exceeded, such as by changing the display color. In the above case, for example, in the list display section 101, for 10,000 yen bills where the amount stored shown in "Return Storage Balance" exceeds the first automatic evacuation start quantity shown in "Number of Bills Evacuated Before Adjustment", the control unit 13 displays the amount stored shown in "Return Storage Balance" after replenishment processing, "400 bills", and the excess amount shown in "Difference", "+50 bills", in red, while the other amounts, the first automatic evacuation start quantity shown in "Number of Bills Evacuated Before Adjustment", the amount stored shown in "Return Storage Balance", the excess amount shown in "Difference", and the second automatic evacuation start quantity shown in "Number of Bills Evacuated After Adjustment", in black. In addition to the above, the list display section 101 of the operation display screen 100 may also display the pre-set first automatic evacuation completion quantity and the calculated second automatic evacuation completion quantity.

[0089] Here, as shown in Figure 5, the operation display unit 33 includes an inquiry unit 111 that allows the user to select whether to set the automatic retraction start quantity to a preset first automatic retraction start quantity and the automatic retraction end quantity to a preset first automatic retraction end quantity, or to set the automatic retraction start quantity to a second automatic retraction start quantity calculated based on the stored quantity and the automatic retraction end quantity to a second automatic retraction end quantity calculated based on the stored quantity, for each of the banknote retraction boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin retraction boxes 62(a) to 62(f). In other words, the currency processing device 1 includes an inquiry unit 111 that checks whether the automatic retraction start quantity and automatic retraction end quantity have been set before performing the automatic setting process described later. The inquiry unit 111 includes an explanatory text display unit 112 that reads, "There is a difference between the return storage capacity after replenishment and the quantity at which automatic retraction begins. Do you want to automatically adjust the automatic retraction quantity setting to match the machine's storage capacity?", as well as a "Yes" button display unit 113 and a "No" button display unit 114.

[0090] [Setup Process] When the "Yes" button display unit 113 is touched, i.e., selected, in the inquiry unit 111, in other words, when "Setting Available" is selected in the inquiry by the inquiry unit 111, the control unit 13 applies the second automatic evacuation start quantity, which is calculated based on the amount stored in the current replenishment process and stored in the storage unit 14, to the automatic evacuation start quantity for each of the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f), and applies the second automatic evacuation end quantity, which is calculated based on the amount stored in the current replenishment process and stored in the storage unit 14, to the automatic evacuation end quantity. In other words, the control unit 13 sets the automatic evacuation start quantity used in the automatic evacuation process for each of the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f) after the replenishment process, changing it from a preset first automatic evacuation start quantity to a second automatic evacuation start quantity calculated based on the respective stored quantity. It also sets the automatic evacuation end quantity used in the automatic evacuation process, changing it from a preset first automatic evacuation end quantity to a second automatic evacuation end quantity calculated based on the respective stored quantity. Therefore, the control unit 13 can automatically set the second automatic evacuation start quantity, which is the quantity at which the automatic evacuation process begins, and the second automatic evacuation end quantity, which is the quantity at which the automatic evacuation process ends, for each of the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f), based on the quantity of currency replenished by the replenishment process.

[0091] Subsequently, the control unit 13 performs automatic retraction processing for each of the banknote retraction boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin retraction boxes 62(a) to 62(f) when the amount of money stored exceeds the second automatic retraction start amount, which is the amount at which automatic retraction begins. The control unit 13 then terminates the automatic retraction processing when the amount of money stored reaches the second automatic retraction end amount, which is the amount at which automatic retraction ends.

[0092] Furthermore, if the "No" button display unit 114 is touched, i.e., selected, in the inquiry unit 111, in other words, if "No setting" is selected in the inquiry by the inquiry unit 111, the control unit 13 applies the first automatic retraction start quantity, which is pre-set and stored in the storage unit 14, to the automatic retraction start quantity for each of the banknote retraction boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin retraction boxes 62(a) to 62(f), and applies the first automatic retraction end quantity, which is pre-set and stored in the storage unit 14, to the automatic retraction end quantity. At the same time, the control unit 13 erases the second automatic retraction start quantity, which is calculated based on the amount stored in the current replenishment process and stored in the storage unit 14, for each of the banknote retraction boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin retraction boxes 62(a) to 62(f), and erases the second automatic retraction end quantity, which is calculated based on the amount stored in the current replenishment process and stored in the storage unit 14.

[0093] Thereafter, until the next replenishment process is performed, the control unit 13 will perform an automatic retraction process for each of the banknote retraction boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin retraction boxes 62(a) to 62(f) if the amount of money stored exceeds the first automatic retraction start amount, which is the amount to start automatic retraction, and will terminate the automatic retraction process when the amount of money stored reaches the first automatic retraction end amount, which is the amount to end automatic retraction.

[0094] After the first replenishment process is performed, when the second replenishment process is performed next, in the second replenishment process, if there are second automatic evacuation start quantities and second automatic evacuation end quantities that were calculated and stored in the storage unit 14 for each of the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f) in the first replenishment process performed immediately before, the second automatic evacuation start quantity of the first replenishment process will be set as the first automatic evacuation start quantity in the second replenishment process, and the second automatic evacuation end quantity of the first replenishment process will be set as the first automatic evacuation end quantity in the second replenishment process.

[0095] In the above example, for the banknote return box 42(a) for 10,000 yen notes, the second automatic withdrawal start quantity "410 sheets" and the second automatic withdrawal end quantity "390 sheets" set in the first replenishment process will be used as the first automatic withdrawal start quantity and the first automatic withdrawal end quantity in the second replenishment process, respectively. For the banknote return box 42(b) for 5,000 yen notes, the second automatic withdrawal start quantity "190 sheets" and the second automatic withdrawal end quantity "170 sheets" set in the first replenishment process will be used as the first automatic withdrawal start quantity and the first automatic withdrawal end quantity in the second replenishment process, respectively. For (c), the second automatic evacuation start quantity "410 coins" and the second automatic evacuation end quantity "390 coins" set in the first replenishment process will be used as the first automatic evacuation start quantity and the first automatic evacuation end quantity in the second replenishment process, respectively. For the coin return storage bin 62(b) for 500 yen coins, the second automatic evacuation start quantity "90 coins" and the second automatic evacuation end quantity "70 coins" set in the first replenishment process will be used as the first automatic evacuation start quantity and the first automatic evacuation end quantity in the second replenishment process, respectively. For the coin return storage bin 62(a) for 100 yen coins, the second automatic evacuation start quantity "90 coins" and the second automatic evacuation end quantity "70 coins" set in the first replenishment process will be used as the first automatic evacuation start quantity and the first automatic evacuation end quantity in the second replenishment process, respectively. The predetermined second automatic withdrawal start quantity of "210 coins" and second automatic withdrawal end quantity of "190 coins" are to be used as the first automatic withdrawal start quantity and first automatic withdrawal end quantity in the second replenishment process, respectively. For the coin return storage bin 62(e) for 50 yen coins, the second automatic withdrawal start quantity of "110 coins" and second automatic withdrawal end quantity of "90 coins" set in the first replenishment process are to be used as the first automatic withdrawal start quantity and first automatic withdrawal end quantity in the second replenishment process, respectively. For the coin return storage bin 62(c) for 10 yen coins, the second automatic withdrawal start quantity of "210 coins" set in the first replenishment process is to be used. And the second automatic evacuation end quantity "190 coins" will be set as the first automatic evacuation start quantity and the first automatic evacuation end quantity in the second replenishment process, respectively, and for the coin return storage bin 62(d) for 5 yen coins, the second automatic evacuation start quantity "110 coins" and the second automatic evacuation end quantity "90 coins" set in the first replenishment process will be set as the first automatic evacuation start quantity and the first automatic evacuation end quantity in the second replenishment process, respectively, and for the coin return storage bin 62(f) for 1 yen coins, the second automatic evacuation start quantity "210 coins" and the second automatic evacuation end quantity "190 coins" set in the first replenishment process will be set as,These are the first automatic evacuation start quantity and the first automatic evacuation end quantity in the second replenishment process, respectively.

[0096] On the other hand, in the first replenishment process performed immediately before the second replenishment process, if the second automatic evacuation start quantity and the second automatic evacuation end quantity calculated and stored in the storage unit 14 for each of the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f) are erased without being set as the automatic evacuation start quantity and automatic evacuation end quantity, then in the second replenishment process, the first automatic evacuation start quantity and the first automatic evacuation end quantity set as the automatic evacuation start quantity in the first replenishment process will also be set as the pre-set first automatic evacuation start quantity and first automatic evacuation start quantity.

[0097] As described above, each time a replenishment process is performed, the control unit 13 calculates the second automatic retraction start quantity and the second automatic retraction end quantity for each of the banknote retraction boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin retraction boxes 62(a) to 62(f) in the same manner as described above. Each time the calculated second automatic retraction start quantity and second automatic retraction end quantity are set as the automatic retraction start quantity and automatic retraction end quantity, the control unit 13 updates the second automatic retraction start quantity and second automatic retraction end quantity and stores them in the storage unit 14.

[0098] In other words, each time a replenishment process is performed, the control unit 13 updates the second automatic retraction start quantity and the second automatic retraction end quantity each time a replenishment process is performed when the "Yes" button display unit 113 is touched, i.e., selected, in other words when "Setting Available" is selected in the inquiry by the inquiry unit 111.

[0099] Furthermore, the currency processing device 1 is equipped with a reset function that returns the automatic retraction start quantity from the second automatic retraction start quantity to the first automatic retraction start quantity, and returns the automatic retraction end quantity from the second automatic retraction end quantity to the first automatic retraction end quantity. That is, when the reset process for the automatic retraction setting is selected on the operation display unit 33, the control unit 13 reads the first automatic retraction start quantity from the storage unit 14 and returns the automatic retraction start quantity from the second automatic retraction start quantity to the first automatic retraction start quantity, and also reads the first automatic retraction end quantity from the storage unit 14 and returns the automatic retraction end quantity from the second automatic retraction end quantity to the first automatic retraction end quantity.

[0100] Thereafter, until the next replenishment process is performed, for each of the banknote return storage units 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return storage units 62(a) to 62(f), if the amount of money stored exceeds the first automatic evacuation start quantity, which is the amount at which automatic evacuation begins, an automatic evacuation process is performed. When the amount of money stored reaches the first automatic evacuation end quantity, which is the amount at which automatic evacuation ends, the automatic evacuation process ends.

[0101] Furthermore, the currency processing device 1 is also equipped with an initial value reset function that resets the automatic retraction start quantity from the second automatic retraction start quantity to the initial value first automatic retraction start quantity, and also resets the automatic retraction end quantity from the second automatic retraction end quantity to the initial value first automatic retraction end quantity. That is, when the initial value reset process for the automatic retraction setting is selected on the operation display unit 33, the control unit 13 reads the initial value first automatic retraction start quantity from the storage unit 14 and resets the automatic retraction start quantity from the second automatic retraction start quantity to the initial value first automatic retraction start quantity, and also reads the initial value first automatic retraction end quantity from the storage unit 14 and resets the automatic retraction end quantity from the second automatic retraction end quantity to the initial value first automatic retraction end quantity.

[0102] Thereafter, until the next replenishment process is performed, for each of the banknote return storage units 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return storage units 62(a) to 62(f), if the amount of money stored exceeds the initial value of the first automatic evacuation start quantity, which is the automatic evacuation start quantity, an automatic evacuation process is performed. When the amount of money stored reaches the initial value of the first automatic evacuation end quantity, which is the automatic evacuation end quantity, the automatic evacuation process is terminated.

[0103] In addition, in the above, when the current replenishment process is performed, if there are second automatic evacuation start quantities and second automatic evacuation end quantities that were calculated and stored in the storage unit 14 for each of the banknote recirculation boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin recirculation boxes 62(a) to 62(f) in the previous replenishment process performed immediately before the current replenishment process, these will be used as the pre-set first automatic evacuation start quantities and first automatic evacuation start quantities in the current replenishment process. Alternatively, the first automatic evacuation start quantity and first automatic evacuation end quantity, which are pre-set initial values, may always be used for each of the banknote recirculation boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin recirculation boxes 62(a) to 62(f). In the above explanation, we have used the case of replenishing both banknotes and coins as an example. However, as mentioned above, the currency processing device 1 can also replenish only one of either banknotes or coins during the replenishment process. Therefore, in the currency processing device 1, automatic adjustments such as the automatic retraction start quantity can be performed separately and independently for banknotes and coins.

[0104] The currency processing device 1 of the embodiment described above includes a banknote processing unit 11 which comprises banknote return compartments 42(a) to 42(c) for storing banknotes and a banknote cassette 43 for storing banknotes and which can be removed from the machine. It also has a replenishment processing function which performs a replenishment processing that replenishes banknotes to the banknote return compartments 42(a) to 42(c) from outside the machine, and an automatic evacuation processing function which performs an automatic evacuation processing that moves a portion of the banknotes stored in the banknote return compartments 42(a) to 42(c) to the banknote cassette 43 when the quantity of banknotes stored in the banknote return compartments 42(a) to 42(c) exceeds the automatic evacuation start quantity. When the replenishment processing is performed, the control unit 13 performs a setting processing that sets the automatic evacuation start quantity and automatic evacuation end quantity from a preset first automatic evacuation start quantity and first automatic evacuation end quantity to a second automatic evacuation start quantity and second automatic evacuation end quantity.

[0105] Furthermore, the currency processing device 1 includes a coin processing unit 12 which comprises coin return containers 62(a) to 62(f) for storing coins and a coin cassette 63 for storing coins and for removal outside the machine. It also has a replenishment processing function which replenishes coins into the coin return containers 62(a) to 62(f) from outside the machine, and an automatic evacuation function which moves some of the coins stored in the coin return containers 62(a) to 62(f) to the coin cassette 63 when the amount of coins stored in the coin return containers 62(a) to 62(f) exceeds the automatic evacuation start quantity. When the replenishment processing is performed, the control unit 13 performs a setting process which sets the automatic evacuation start quantity and automatic evacuation end quantity from a preset first automatic evacuation start quantity and first automatic evacuation end quantity to a second automatic evacuation start quantity and second automatic evacuation end quantity.

[0106] This allows the currency processing device 1 to change the criteria for the automatic retraction process of the banknote return storage bins 42(a) to 42(c) and the coin return storage bins 62(a) to 62(f) after the replenishment process. Therefore, it becomes possible to improve processing efficiency.

[0107] Furthermore, the currency processing device 1's control unit 13 calculates the second automatic withdrawal start quantity and the second automatic withdrawal end quantity based on the amount of currency replenished by the replenishment process, and sets the automatic withdrawal start quantity and automatic withdrawal end quantity from the first automatic withdrawal start quantity and first automatic withdrawal end quantity to the calculated second automatic withdrawal start quantity and second automatic withdrawal end quantity. Therefore, based on the amount of currency replenished by the replenishment process, it is possible to perform setting processing to set the automatic withdrawal start quantity and automatic withdrawal end quantity from the preset first automatic withdrawal start quantity, first automatic withdrawal end quantity and first automatic withdrawal end quantity to the second automatic withdrawal start quantity and second automatic withdrawal end quantity. As a result, it is possible to suppress the automatic withdrawal process from being performed immediately after the replenishment process, thereby suppressing the unnecessary movement of currency. Consequently, it is possible to further improve processing efficiency.

[0108] Furthermore, the currency processing device 1 applies the second automatic retraction start quantity and the second automatic retraction end quantity stored in the storage unit 14 to the automatic retraction start quantity and automatic retraction end quantity when the control unit 13 selects "set" in response to an inquiry by the inquiry unit 111. Therefore, the operator can apply the second automatic retraction start quantity and the second automatic retraction end quantity to the automatic retraction start quantity and automatic retraction end quantity at their discretion. Thus, convenience is improved.

[0109] Furthermore, the currency processing device 1 applies the first automatic retraction start quantity and the first automatic retraction end quantity stored in the storage unit 14 to the automatic retraction start quantity and automatic retraction end quantity when the control unit 13 selects "no setting" in response to an inquiry by the inquiry unit 111. Therefore, the operator can decide whether to apply the first automatic retraction start quantity and the first automatic retraction end quantity to the automatic retraction start quantity and automatic retraction end quantity. Thus, convenience is improved.

[0110] Furthermore, the currency processing device 1, when the control unit 13 selects "set" in response to an inquiry by the inquiry unit 111, updates the second automatic retraction start quantity and the second automatic retraction end quantity each time a replenishment process is performed. This ensures that the second automatic retraction start quantity and the second automatic retraction end quantity are set appropriately each time a replenishment process is performed. Therefore, processing efficiency can be further improved.

[0111] Furthermore, the currency processing device 1 allows the operator to make an appropriate decision on whether or not to apply the second automatic retraction start quantity and the second automatic retraction end quantity to the automatic retraction start quantity and the automatic retraction end quantity, as the control unit 13 displays the latest second automatic retraction start quantity and the second automatic retraction end quantity on the operation display unit 33 when an inquiry is made by the inquiry unit 111.

[0112] Furthermore, the currency processing device 1, after replenishment processing, has the control unit 13 display on the operation display unit 33 the amount at which automatic retraction processing begins, and the amount of currency in the banknote return boxes 42(a) to 42(c) and coin return boxes 62(a) to 62(f) after replenishment processing. If the amount of currency exceeds the amount at which automatic retraction processing begins, it displays the amount in a different manner than when it does not exceed the amount. Thus, the operator can be reliably notified that the amount of currency exceeds the amount at which automatic retraction processing begins.

[0113] Furthermore, the currency processing device 1 is equipped with a reset function that returns the automatic retraction start quantity and automatic retraction end quantity to the first automatic retraction start quantity and first automatic retraction end quantity base quantity from the second automatic retraction start quantity and second automatic retraction end quantity. Therefore, the automatic retraction start quantity and automatic retraction end quantity can be returned to the first automatic retraction start quantity and first automatic retraction end quantity as needed. Thus, convenience is improved.

[0114] Furthermore, the currency processing device 1 is improved in convenience because the control unit 13 can automatically set the automatic withdrawal termination quantity based on the amount of currency replenished by the replenishment processing function, thereby ending the automatic withdrawal process.

[0115] Furthermore, the currency processing device 1 has a control unit 13 that can set the automatic retraction start quantity and automatic retraction end quantity based on the amount of currency replenished by the replenishment process. This prevents the automatic retraction process from being performed immediately after the replenishment process, thereby suppressing the unnecessary movement of currency. [Explanation of symbols]

[0116] 1...Currency processing unit, 13...Control unit (reference quantity calculation unit), 14...Storage unit, 42(a)~42(c)...Banknote return unit (storage unit), 43...Banknote cassette (collection unit), 62(a)~62(f)...Coin return unit (storage unit), 63...Coin cassette (collection unit), 33...Operation display unit (display unit), 111...Inquiry unit.

Claims

1. A storage room for money, A collection compartment for storing and retrieving currency, Control unit and Equipped with, A replenishment processing function that performs a replenishment process, which is the process of replenishing the storage compartment with currency from outside the machine, The system includes an automatic retraction function which performs an automatic retraction process, which involves moving a portion of the currency stored in the storage unit to the collection unit, when the quantity of currency stored in the storage unit exceeds a standard quantity. When the replenishment process is performed, the control unit performs a setting process to set the standard quantity from a preset first standard quantity to a second standard quantity. A currency processing device characterized by the following features.

2. The system includes a base quantity calculation unit that calculates the second base quantity based on the amount of money replenished by the replenishment process, The control unit sets the standard quantity from the first standard quantity to the second standard quantity calculated by the standard quantity calculation unit. The currency processing device according to feature 1.

3. The system includes an inquiry unit that checks whether the standard quantity has been set before performing the setting process. The currency processing device according to feature 1.

4. The system includes a storage unit that stores the first reference quantity and the second reference quantity, When the inquiry by the inquiry unit selects "set", the control unit applies the second reference quantity stored in the storage unit to the reference quantity. The currency processing device according to claim 3.

5. The system includes a storage unit that stores the first reference quantity and the second reference quantity, The control unit, when "no setting" is selected in the inquiry by the inquiry unit, applies the first reference quantity stored in the storage unit to the reference quantity. The currency processing device according to claim 3.

6. The control unit updates the second reference quantity each time the replenishment process is performed, if "set" is selected in the inquiry by the inquiry unit. The currency processing device according to feature 4.

7. Equipped with a display unit that displays information, The control unit causes the latest second reference quantity to be displayed on the display unit when an inquiry is made by the inquiry unit. The currency processing device according to feature 6.

8. Equipped with a display unit that displays information, After the replenishment process, the control unit causes the display unit to show the reference quantity at which the automatic retraction process begins, and the quantity of currency in the storage unit after replenishment. If the quantity of currency exceeds the reference quantity, the control unit causes it to display in a different manner than when the quantity does not exceed the reference quantity. The currency processing device according to feature 1.

9. The system has a reset function that returns the aforementioned standard quantity from the second standard quantity back to the first standard quantity. The currency processing device according to feature 1.

10. The control unit can set the automatic withdrawal termination quantity, which is the reference quantity for ending the automatic withdrawal process, based on the quantity of currency replenished by the replenishment processing function. The currency processing device according to feature 1.

11. A storage room for money, A collection compartment for storing and retrieving currency, Control unit and Equipped with, A replenishment processing function that performs a replenishment process, which is the process of replenishing the storage compartment with currency from outside the machine, The system includes an automatic retraction function which performs an automatic retraction process, which involves moving a portion of the currency stored in the storage unit to the collection unit, when the quantity of currency stored in the storage unit exceeds a standard quantity. The control unit can set the reference quantity based on the amount of money replenished by the replenishment process. A currency processing device characterized by the following features.

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