Cash handling machine

Abstract

To provide a money processing machine having an automatic change function by utilizing an existing register device, which can be easily and inexpensively introduced, and a control method of the money processing machine.SOLUTION: A money processing machine 1 includes an operation display unit 30, which is mounted on a main body of the money processing machine 1 to perform various operations including each input of the sales amount of commodities purchased by a customer, an instruction of payment permission, and an instruction of payment settlement and perform various types of display, a deposited amount calculation unit 42 for calculating the deposited amount of money received from the customer according to the amount and the number of money deposited in the period between the instruction of the payment permission and the instruction of the payment settlement, and a change amount calculation unit 43 calculating the change amount which is the difference between the deposited amount and the sales amount according to the instruction of the payment settlement. The control unit 40 dispenses money of the change amount through a discharge port from a storage unit after the instruction of the payment settlement.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a money processing machine that can simply and at low cost introduce a money processing machine having an automatic change function by using an existing register device, and a control method for the money processing machine.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, in stores such as supermarkets and convenience stores, money processing machines are installed as automatic change machines for the purpose of customer service and stricter cash management. This money processing machine is usually connected to a higher-level device such as a POS (Point Of Sales) register device in a large store or the like, and performs money receipt and payment processing of coins, banknotes, etc. according to commands from the higher-level device.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a currency processing device installed in a store and capable of executing basic functions including a settlement processing function, and an operation terminal connected to the currency processing device. When the settlement processing function is executed, the currency processing device receives, from the operation terminal, input of the price and quantity of each commodity purchased by a customer in the store, calculates a transaction amount, identifies and counts currency deposited from a deposit port to calculate a deposit amount, stores the currency in the device, and when the deposit amount exceeds the transaction amount, pays out currency corresponding to the difference from the device and discharges it as change to a payout port.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Incidentally, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, store employees can connect, for example, a tablet terminal to a currency processing device (money handling machine) and use them as a cash register and change dispenser. Therefore, even small stores that do not use a POS system can easily introduce and use a money handling machine with an automatic change dispensing function.

[0006] However, since the cash handling machine described in Patent Document 1 also incorporates the functions of a cash register already installed in the store, changing to a cash handling system with automatic change dispensing using an existing cash register would be costly. Moreover, it would mean that the familiar existing cash register could no longer be used, which would reduce the cost-effectiveness, especially for small, independent stores such as individual restaurants or clinics.

[0007] Furthermore, when combining a POS register with a cash handling machine that has an automatic change dispensing function, the POS register itself is expensive, and a communication connection is required between the higher-end POS register and the cash handling machine, which means that the system takes time to start up. In addition, software development for the cash handling machine itself is required to ensure compatibility with the POS register.

[0008] In recent years, self-checkout systems have been rapidly introduced as a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While implementing these self-checkout systems requires the introduction of a cash handling machine with an automatic change-dispensing function, there has been a problem in that introducing the cash handling machines described in Patent Document 1 or those integrated with POS registers is costly for individual stores and similar establishments.

[0009] The present invention has been made in view of the above, and is a money processing machine that can easily and inexpensively introduce a money processing machine with an automatic change dispensing function using an existing cash register device. Opportunity The purpose is to provide. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] To solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objective, the present invention provides a money handling machine having an input slot for inserting money, an input and transport unit for taking in and transporting money, an identification unit for identifying the taken-in money, a sorting unit for sorting the identified money by denomination or mixed into each storage compartment, a storage unit for storing and dispensing the sorted money, a dispensing unit for transporting or dropping the money dispensed from the storage unit, a dispensing slot for dispensing money from the dispensing unit, and a control unit for controlling the money deposit and withdrawal process, wherein the control unit is attached to the main body of the money handling machine. The control unit comprises an operation display unit that performs various operations and displays, including input of the sales amount of the goods purchased by the customer, instructions for permission to deposit, and instructions for confirmation of deposit; a deposit amount calculation unit that calculates the amount of money received from the customer based on the amount and number of bills deposited between the instructions for permission to deposit and the instructions for confirmation of deposit; and a change amount calculation unit that calculates the change amount, which is the difference between the deposit amount and the sales amount, upon the instruction for confirmation of deposit. The control unit is characterized in that, after the instruction for confirmation of deposit, it dispenses the change amount from the storage unit through the dispensing slot.

[0011] Furthermore, in the above invention, the operation display unit is characterized in that the sales amount is entered using numeric keypad buttons.

[0012] Furthermore, in the above invention, the operation display unit is characterized in that it inputs the sales amount using an OCR scanner.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the operation display unit is located on the cashier's side, and the deposit slot and the withdrawal slot are located on the customer's side.

[0014] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, an extended operation display unit is connected in parallel to the operation display unit and located outside the main body of the cash processing machine, and the extended operation display unit performs various operations including input of the sales amount of the goods purchased by the customer, instructions for permission to deposit, and instructions for confirmation of deposit, as well as various displays including the deposit amount.

[0015] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, a display unit is provided which is connected in parallel to the operation display unit and located outside the main body of the money processing machine, and the display unit displays the deposit amount and the change amount that has been withdrawn toward the customer.

[0016] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the money includes securities including gift certificates and coupons.

[0017] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a control method for a money processing machine that takes in money deposited after a deposit permission instruction, identifies and counts the deposited money, distributes and stores it in a storage unit, and dispenses change in the amount of money from the storage unit after a deposit confirmation instruction, comprising: a sales input step of inputting the sales amount purchased by the customer from an operation display unit provided on the main body of the money processing machine; a deposit amount calculation step of calculating the deposit amount from the amount and number of coins deposited between the deposit permission instruction input from the operation display unit and the deposit confirmation instruction input from the operation display unit; a change amount calculation step of calculating the change amount, which is the difference between the deposit amount and the sales amount, upon the deposit confirmation instruction; and a change output step of dispensing and transporting the change amount calculated in the change amount calculation step from the storage unit and dispensing it from the dispensing slot. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the present invention, a money handling machine with an automatic change-giving function can be easily and inexpensively introduced using an existing cash register device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0019] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a money handling system including a money handling machine, which is an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a plan view of the cash handling machine shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the coin storage unit of the cash handling machine shown in Figure 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the bill storage unit of the money processing machine shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control system of a register device and a money processing machine that constitute the money processing system shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of the input / output unit. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the operation display unit. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing a transaction control processing procedure of the money processing system. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a state in which the money processing machine and the register device according to the first modification are arranged on the cash register stand. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state in which the money processing machine and the register device according to the second modification are arranged on the cash register stand. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] <Structure of Money Processing Machine> FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a money processing system including a money processing machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the money processing machine 1 shown in FIG. 1. Further, FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the coin storage unit 10 of the money processing machine 1 shown in FIG. 2. Furthermore, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the bill storage unit 20 of the money processing machine 1 shown in FIG. 2. As shown in FIG. 1, in the money processing system, an existing register device 100 is placed on the upper part of the money processing machine 1, and the money processing machine 1 and the register device 100 are not communicatively connected. In this money processing system, by simply placing the existing register device 100 on the upper part of the money processing machine 1, a money processing machine 1 having an automatic change mechanism can be realized.

[0022] The cash register device 100 is a standard cash register device without an automatic change dispensing mechanism. It inputs the sales amount of each product, or reads the sales amount using a code scanner 103, prints a journal containing the information from the printer 102, records the amount, and, for example, calculates and prints the total sales amount for a certain period from the printer 102. The cash register device 100 shown in Figure 1 has a main unit 101 connected to a code scanner 103, a printer 102, and a customer-side output unit 114. The main unit 101 is directed towards the cashier and has an input / output unit 104 that is implemented via a touch panel. The input / output unit 104 may be configured as an input unit and an output unit. The input / output unit 104 has an amount input unit for sequentially inputting the sales amount of each product, and displays the sales amount (purchase amount) which is a subtotal of the sales amount entered in the amount input unit or the sales amount read by the code scanner 103, the amount deposited by the customer (amount received), and the change (change amount). The customer-side output unit 114 is directed towards the customer and displays the sales amount, deposit amount, change amount, etc. These transaction results are printed from the printer 102.

[0023] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the cash handling machine 1 has a rectangular parallelepiped body with a coin slot 11, a coin dispensing slot 12, a coin return slot 16, a banknote slot 21, and a banknote dispensing slot 22 at its front end. As shown in Figure 2, the cash handling machine 1 also has a coin storage unit 10 and a banknote storage unit 20. Unlike cash handling machines connected to higher-level devices such as POS registers, the cash handling machine 1 calculates the deposit amount and change amount itself.

[0024] <Operation of the coin storage unit> The coin slot 11 is an opening for receiving inserted coins into the main body of the device, and is formed on the upper front surface of the main body of the device. The coin slot 11 functions as a temporary holding unit for temporarily holding customer deposits. Coins inserted into the coin slot 11 receive a deposit permission instruction from the operation display unit 30 attached to the main body of the money processing machine 1, are detected by an insertion detection sensor (not shown), and are then transported by the deposit transport mechanism 13c, which functions as the take-in and transport unit of the coin storage unit 10, as shown in Figure 3. A coin authentication sensor 14 provided in the deposit transport mechanism 13c determines the authenticity, denomination, and number of coins. If the transported coins are genuine, they are held in the temporary holding unit 15g. On the other hand, if the transported coins are not genuine, they are returned to the receiving tray 17 via the coin dispensing slot 12. If a return instruction is given from the operation display unit 30, the coins held in the temporary holding unit 15g are returned to the coin return slot 16.

[0025] Subsequently, the coins held in the temporary holding container 15g are transported by the sorting and transporting mechanism 13a, which is the sorting unit. The coins transported by the sorting and transporting mechanism 13a are stored in the coin storage containers 15, which are the storage units, according to their denomination. In this embodiment, the main body of the device is equipped with coin storage containers 15a for 1 yen coins, 15b for 50 yen coins, 15c for 5 yen coins, 15d for 100 yen coins, 15e for 10 yen coins, and 15f for 500 yen coins, so that the inserted coins are stored individually according to their denomination. The temporary holding container 15g also functions as a verification container for emptying the coins stored in each coin storage container 15 (15a to 15f) and recounting the number of coins stored in each coin storage container 15 (15a to 15f).

[0026] When the cash handling machine 1 receives a deposit confirmation instruction from the operation display unit 30, it calculates the amount of money received from the customer based on the amount and number of coins deposited between the deposit permission instruction and the deposit confirmation instruction. The operation display unit 30 has entered the sales amount of the register device 100 before the deposit permission instruction, and the cash handling machine 1 calculates the change amount, which is the difference between the deposit amount and the sales amount, and uses the coin portion of the change amount as coin change. It dispenses the coins constituting the change from the storage unit, transports the dispensed coins via the dispensing transport path 13b, which is the dispensing unit, and discharges them to the outside from the coin dispensing port 12. The coin dispensing port 12 is formed on the front of the main body of the device.

[0027] <Operation of the banknote storage unit> The banknote slot 21 is an opening for receiving inserted banknotes into the main body of the device, and is located on the upper front of the main body of the device. The banknote slot 21 functions as a temporary holding unit for temporarily holding deposits from customers. Banknotes inserted into the banknote slot 21 receive an instruction for deposit permission from the operation display unit 30 attached to the main body of the money processing machine 1, are detected by an insertion detection sensor (not shown), and are then transported by the banknote transport mechanism 23 of the banknote storage unit 20, as shown in Figure 4. The transported banknotes are authenticated by a banknote authentication sensor 24 to determine their authenticity and denomination. If the transported banknotes are genuine, they are held in a temporary holding unit 26, which is divided and configured in the upstream part of either the 1,000 yen banknote storage unit 25b or the mixed banknote storage unit 25c within the banknote storage unit 25, depending on the denomination. On the other hand, if the delivered banknotes are not genuine, or if a return instruction is given from the operation display unit 30, the banknotes are returned to the banknote dispensing slot 22.

[0028] Subsequently, the banknotes held in the temporary holding vault 26 are stored in either the 1,000 yen banknote storage vault 25b or the mixed banknote storage vault 25c. The mixed banknote storage vault 25c stores banknotes other than 1,000 yen banknotes. For example, it stores a mix of 10,000 yen banknotes and 5,000 yen banknotes. The recounting vault 25a is a temporary storage vault where banknotes are temporarily stored when the banknotes stored in the 1,000 yen banknote storage vault 25b and the mixed banknote storage vault 25c are emptied and the number of banknotes in each banknote storage vault 25 (25b, 25c) is recounted.

[0029] When the cash handling machine 1 receives a deposit confirmation instruction from the operation display unit 30, it calculates the amount of money received from the customer based on the amount and number of bills deposited between the deposit permission instruction and the deposit confirmation instruction. The operation display unit 30 has entered the sales amount of the register device 100 before the deposit permission instruction, and the cash handling machine 1 calculates the change amount, which is the difference between the deposit amount and the sales amount, and uses the portion of the change amount in the form of banknotes as banknote change. It dispenses the banknotes constituting the change from the storage unit, transports the dispensed coins via the banknote transport mechanism 23, which is the dispensing unit, and discharges them to the outside from the banknote dispensing slot 22. The banknote dispensing slot 22 is located on the front of the main body of the device.

[0030] As shown in Figure 1, an operation display unit 30 is provided on the upper right front of the cash handling machine 1. The operation display unit 30 has a display unit 30a and an operation unit 30b. The display unit 30a has a 7-segment LED display that shows the storage status of each denomination of currency, an LCD display that displays information related to the storage status of the currency and other necessary information in text, and a help lamp that indicates that there is information that should be displayed or output by sound. The operation unit 30b is for the operator to input various commands and is composed of multiple function buttons that also function as a numeric keypad, for example. Details of the operation display unit 30 will be described later.

[0031] (Control system for monetary processing) Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the control system of the cash register device 100 and the cash handling machine 1 that constitute the cash handling system shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 5, the cash handling system includes a cash register device 100 and a cash handling machine 1.

[0032] The register device 100 has a main unit 101 to which a code scanner 103, a printer 102, and a customer-side output unit 114 are connected. The main unit 101 has an input / output unit 104, a memory 105, and a register control unit 106. The register control unit 106 controls the entire register device 100 and has an accounting control unit 107. The accounting control unit 107 performs accounting processing related to merchandise transactions.

[0033] Figure 6 shows an example of the display screen E of the input / output unit 104. The display screen E has a message display area E1 at the top. The message display area E1 displays various information, including guidance information. Below the message display area E1, the purchase area Ea, the deposit area Eb, and the change area Ec are formed in sequence, with corresponding subtotal buttons 104a, deposit input buttons 104b, and total buttons 104c on the right side of each. The lower right side of the display screen E has an amount input area E2, which has a department area E21 and a numeric keypad area E22. The lower left side of the display screen E has a transaction information area Ed.

[0034] The accounting control unit 107 registers one or more items read by the code scanner 103 or entered via the amount input unit E2, and stores their amounts. Here, item registration from the amount input unit E2 is performed by selecting a category such as prepared foods, bento boxes, beverages, or oranges, and the amount is entered via the numeric keypad. When the subtotal button 104a is pressed, the total amount of the registered items (sales amount) is calculated and displayed in the purchase area Ea. In Figure 6, 1,120 yen is displayed.

[0035] Here, when the cashier receives the deposit from the customer, they input it into the cash processing machine 1, which then calculates the deposit amount. The cashier then visually confirms the deposit amount displayed on the operation display unit 30, inputs the confirmed deposit amount into the amount input unit E2, and presses the deposit input button 104b. Pressing this deposit input button 104b displays the deposit amount in the deposit area Eb. After that, pressing the total button 104c calculates the change (the difference between the deposit amount and the sales amount), which is displayed in the change area Ec, and the transaction information displayed in the transaction information area Ed is printed as a receipt by the printer 102. Meanwhile, the cash processing machine 1 displays the change amount, which is the difference between the deposited amount and the input sales amount, on the operation display unit 30 and dispenses the change amount. The cashier then hands the change to the customer along with the printed receipt, completing the transaction. The customer-side output unit 114 displays the sales amount, deposit amount, and change amount.

[0036] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 5, in the money handling machine 1, the control unit 40 is connected to the coin storage unit 10, the banknote storage unit 20, the operation display unit 30, and the memory 50.

[0037] The control unit 40 controls the display of the operation display unit 30, the drive of the coin transport mechanisms 13a, 13b, and 13c, and the drive of the banknote transport mechanism 23 based on the program and initial data stored in the memory 50 when a command is given through the operation display unit 30 or when a detection signal is given from the coin identification sensor 14 or the banknote identification sensor 24. The control unit 40 also includes a deposit / withdrawal control unit 41, a deposit amount calculation unit 42, and a change amount calculation unit 43.

[0038] The operation display unit 30 is an input / output device that performs various operations and displays, and includes a sales amount input unit 31, a deposit permission input unit 32, a deposit confirmation input unit 33, and a deposit amount output unit 34.

[0039] The deposit / withdrawal control unit 41 stores the sales amount when it is entered from the sales amount input unit 31 of the operation display unit 30. When the deposit / withdrawal control unit 41 receives a deposit permission instruction from the deposit permission input unit 32, it counts the amount and number of bills of money deposited between the deposit permission instruction and the deposit confirmation instruction from the deposit confirmation input unit 33, and the deposit amount calculation unit 42 calculates the amount of money received from the customer. The deposit / withdrawal control unit 41 displays the calculated deposit amount on the deposit amount output unit 34. Then, the change amount calculation unit 43 calculates the change amount, which is the difference between the stored sales amount and the calculated deposit amount, upon receiving the deposit confirmation instruction from the deposit confirmation input unit 33. After that, the deposit / withdrawal control unit 41 discharges the calculated change amount from the cash handling machine 1.

[0040] Figure 7 shows an example of the operation display unit 30. As shown in Figure 7, the operation display unit 30 has a display unit 30a and an operation unit 30b. The display unit 30a has an LED display 36 and an LCD display 37. The LED display 36 is provided with 9 digits of 7 segments, and each digit displays the storage status of each denomination of currency, such as "full," "appropriate amount," or "empty." The LCD display 37 displays various information such as amount information including deposit amounts and log information related to deposits and withdrawals.

[0041] On the other hand, the control unit 30b is composed of 12 control buttons arranged in 4 rows x 3 columns. The first column of the control buttons has three function buttons 35a, 35b, and 35c, which also serve as the banknote button, help button, and balance button, respectively, and also function as the number buttons for "7", "8", and "9". The second column of the control buttons has three function buttons 35d, 35e, and 35f, which also serve as the coin button, collection button, and replenishment button, respectively, and also function as the number buttons for "4", "5", and "6". The third column of the control buttons has three function buttons 35g, 35h, and 35i, which also serve as the scroll button (reverse history button), history button, and setting button, respectively, and also function as the number buttons for "1", "2", and "3". The fourth column of the control buttons has three function buttons: a scroll button (forward history button) that also functions as the number for "0", a function button 35k that is a cancel / reset button, and a function button 35l that is an execute button. These function buttons 35a-35l function as a numeric keypad.

[0042] The specific sales amount of "1,235 yen" is entered by sequentially pressing function buttons 35g (△:1) → 35h (History:2) → 35i (Setting:3) → 35e (Collection:5) → 35l (Execute). The entered sales amount is displayed on the LCD display 37. This sales amount may also be displayed on the LED display 36. To cancel the input, press function button 35k (Cancel / Restore). Therefore, the sales amount input section 31 consists of all function buttons 35a to 35l.

[0043] Furthermore, the instruction to authorize a deposit is given by pressing function button 35f (Replenish: 3). The instruction to confirm a deposit is given by pressing function button 35c (Current Balance: 9). Therefore, the deposit authorization input section 32 is function button 35f (Replenish: 3), and the deposit confirmation input section 33 is function button 35c (Current Balance: 9). The instruction to withdraw change is given by pressing function button 35e (Collect: 5).

[0044] <Transaction control processing in a monetary processing system> Figure 8 is a sequence diagram showing the transaction control processing procedure of the cash handling system. As shown in Figure 8, first, the register device 100 accepts input to register the items purchased by the customer and input the amount (step S101). Then, it is determined whether or not the subtotal button 104a has been pressed (step S102). If the subtotal button 104a has not been pressed (step S102: No), the process in step S101 continues. If the subtotal button 104a has been pressed (step S102: Yes), the sales amount, which is the sum of the amounts of each registered item, is displayed as the purchase amount in the purchase area Ea (step S103).

[0045] Meanwhile, the cash handling machine 1 receives input of the sales amount for the purchase area Ea from the cashier (step S201). This input is performed by the operation display unit 30. Subsequently, the operation display unit 30 determines whether the input permission button (function button 35f) has been pressed, i.e., whether an instruction to allow input has been given (step S202). If the input permission button has not been pressed (step S202: No), the process in step S201 continues. On the other hand, if the input permission button has been pressed (step S202: Yes), the cash handling machine 1 inputs the amount of money received from the customer, counts the amount received (step S203), and displays this amount on the operation display unit 30 (step S204). Subsequently, it determines whether the amount received is equal to or greater than the sales amount (step S205). If the amount received is not equal to or greater than the sales amount (step S205: No), the process proceeds to step S203, and the deposit of the customer's money continues. On the other hand, if the deposit amount exceeds the sales amount (step S205: Yes), it is determined whether the deposit confirmation button (function button 35c) has been pressed (step S206). If the deposit confirmation button is not pressed (step S206: No), this determination process is repeated. In other words, the system waits for the deposit confirmation button to be pressed.

[0046] If the deposit confirmation button is pressed (step S206: Yes), the change amount, which is the difference between the deposit amount and the sales amount, is calculated (step S207). Then, by pressing the function button 35e, which is an instruction to output change, the change amount is dispensed from the dispensing slot (step S208), and this process ends.

[0047] Meanwhile, the cashier visually confirms the deposit amount displayed on the operation display unit 30 of the cash processing machine 1. The cash processing machine 1 then accepts the input of the deposit amount (amount received) (step S104). After that, it displays the deposit amount and the change amount, which is the difference between the deposit amount and the sales amount (step S105). After that, it determines whether or not the total button 104c was pressed (step S106). If the total button 104c was not pressed (step S106: No), this determination process is repeated. If the total button 104c was pressed (step S106: Yes), a receipt with the transaction information printed on it is output (step S107), and this process ends. The change amount may be displayed after the total button 104c is pressed.

[0048] In this embodiment, there is no need to connect the existing cash register device 100 with the money processing machine 1 that has an automatic change-giving function via communication. By providing the money processing machine 1 with a deposit amount calculation unit 42 and a change amount calculation unit 43, the money processing machine 1 with an automatic change-giving function can be introduced easily and at low cost using the existing cash register device 100.

[0049] <Example 1> Figure 9 is a plan view showing the cash handling machine 1 and cash register device 100 according to Modification 1 arranged on a cash register counter 200. As shown in Figure 9, the cash handling machine 1 of Modification 1 has coin slots 11, coin dispensing slots 12, banknote slots 21 and banknote dispensing slots 22 facing the customer, and the operation display unit 30 facing the cashier. In other words, the operation display unit 30 of the cash handling machine 1 according to the embodiment is located on the rear instead of the front to realize a face-to-face self-checkout. In this Modification 1, when processing change, the cashier prompts the customer to insert the deposit, the customer inserts the deposit (the amount of money to be deposited) into the customer side of the cash handling machine 1, and then receives the change dispensed from the customer side of the cash handling machine 1. As a result, the cashier can process change without touching the deposit or the change. It is also preferable to direct the receipt output direction from the printer towards the customer.

[0050] In this modified example 1, transactions can be conducted without touching cash using a face-to-face self-checkout system, thus enabling the realization of a cash handling system for preventing the spread of COVID-19.

[0051] <Modification 2> Figure 10 is a plan view showing the cash handling machine 1 and cash register device 100 according to Modification 2 arranged on a cash register counter 200. As shown in Figure 10, the cash handling machine 1 of Modification 2 is equipped with an extended operation display unit 38 compared to the cash handling machine 1 of Modification 1. This extended operation display unit 38 is connected in parallel to the operation display unit 30 via connection port P1 and is located outside the main body of the cash handling machine 1. The extended operation display unit 38 has a larger operation display screen than the operation display unit 30, improving operation input and display recognition by the cashier. In this case, the operation display unit 30 may be left on the customer side for various maintenance purposes, or it may be removed. The extended operation display unit 38 only needs to be able to perform various operations, including input of the sales amount of the goods purchased by the customer, instructions for permission to deposit, and instructions for confirmation of deposit, as well as various displays including the deposit amount.

[0052] Furthermore, a display unit 39 may be provided that displays the deposit amount and the change amount to the customer. This display unit 39 is connected in parallel to the operation display unit 30 via the connection port P2 and is located outside the main body of the cash handling machine 1.

[0053] In this modified example 2, the extended operation display unit 38 is provided to facilitate operation by the cashier, and the display unit 39 is provided to support customers in confirming the deposit and withdrawal status.

[0054] Furthermore, the money handled by the money handling machine 1 in the above embodiments and modifications may include securities, including gift certificates, and coupons.

[0055] Furthermore, if the coin slot 11, coin dispensing slot 12, banknote slot 21, and banknote dispensing slot 22 are facing the customer, the cash handling machine 1 may be equipped with lamps that flash in accordance with the timing of deposits and withdrawals in order to guide customers in depositing and withdrawing money.

[0056] Furthermore, in the above embodiments and modifications, the cashier visually checked the sales amount of the register device 100 and directly entered it into the operation display unit 30 of the cash processing machine 1. However, an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) scanner may be provided as part of the operation display unit 30, and the sales amount of the register device 100 may be scanned to input the sales amount to the cash processing machine 1. Alternatively, an OCR scanner may be provided on the register device 100, and the amount of money received displayed on the operation display unit 30 of the cash processing machine 1 may be read by the OCR scanner.

[0057] It should be noted that the configurations illustrated in the above embodiments and modifications are functionally schematic and do not necessarily have to be physically represented as shown. In other words, the forms of distribution and integration of each device and component are not limited to those shown, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit according to various usage situations. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1. Cash handling machine 10 Coin storage units 11 Coin slot 12 Coin withdrawal slot 13a Coin distribution mechanism (coin transport mechanism) 13b Withdrawal transport path (coin transport mechanism) 13c Deposit and transport mechanism (coin transport mechanism) 14 Coin identification sensor 15 Coin storage 16 Coin return slot 17. Drip tray 20 banknote storage units 21 Bill slot 22 Bill withdrawal slot 23. Banknote transport mechanism 24. Banknote Authentication Sensor 25 Banknote storage 25a Scrutinized storage 26 Temporary storage 30 Operation display section 30a,39 Display section 30b Operation section 31 Sales Amount Input Section 32. Deposit authorization input section 33. Deposit Confirmation Input Section 34. Input amount output section 35a~35l Function Buttons 36 LED indicator 37 LCD display 38 Extended Operation Display Unit 40 Control Unit 41 Deposit and Withdrawal Control Unit 42. Deposit Amount Calculation Section 43. Change Calculation Unit 50,105 memory 100 Register device 101 Main Unit 102 Printers 103 Code Scanner 104 Input / output section 104a Subtotal button 104b Deposit Input Button 104c Total button 106 Register Control Unit 107 Accounting Control Unit 114 Customer-side output section 200 cash registers E Display screen E1 Message display area E2 Amount Input Section E21 Department area E22 Numeric Keypad Area Ea Shopping Area Eb Storage Area Ec Change Area Ed Transaction Information Area P1, P2 connection ports

Claims

1. A slot for inserting money, A unit that takes in and transports money, An identification unit that identifies the money that has been taken in, A sorting unit that sorts the identified money into each storage compartment by denomination or mixed, A storage unit for storing and dispensing the allocated money, A dispensing unit for transporting or dropping the money dispensed from the storage unit, A dispensing port for dispensing money from the aforementioned dispensing section, A control unit that controls the processing of deposits and withdrawals of money, A money processing machine having, An operation display unit is attached to the main body of the aforementioned cash handling machine and performs various operations and displays, including input of the sales amount of the goods purchased by the customer, instructions for permission to deposit, and instructions for confirmation of deposit. A deposit amount calculation unit calculates the amount of money received from the customer based on the amount and number of money deposited between the instruction to approve the deposit and the instruction to confirm the deposit. Upon receiving the instruction to confirm the deposit, a change calculation unit calculates the change amount, which is the difference between the deposit amount and the sales amount. Equipped with, After the instruction confirming the deposit, the control unit withdraws the amount of change from the storage unit through the dispensing slot. The aforementioned operation display unit is located on the cashier's side. A cash handling machine characterized in that the input slot and the withdrawal slot are located on the customer side.

2. The system includes an extended operation display unit connected in parallel to the aforementioned operation display unit and located outside the main body of the money handling machine, The cash handling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the extended operation display unit performs various operations including input of the sales amount of the goods purchased by the customer, instructions for permission to deposit, and instructions for confirmation of deposit, as well as various displays including the deposit amount.

3. The machine also includes a display unit connected in parallel to the operation display unit and located outside the main body of the money handling machine, The cash handling machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the display unit displays the deposit amount and the change amount facing the customer.

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