Automated trading device, banknote handling method, and program

Abstract

To prevent transaction suspensions and processing interruptions caused when banknote storage units become full, and to enable more efficient collection of old banknotes.SOLUTION: An automatic transaction device includes: a first stacker in which banknotes of a specific denomination are stored and new banknotes are preferentially stored; a second stacker in which banknotes of the specific denomination are stored and where old banknotes are preferentially stored; and a control unit that controls handling of the banknotes. When the deposited banknotes include the old banknotes of the specific denominations and all of the old banknotes cannot be stored in the second stacker, the control unit performs control so as to store the old banknotes in the second stacker as many as storable in the second stacker, and store the remaining old banknotes in the first stacker.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an automatic transaction device, a paper currency handling method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, an automatic transaction device that handles new and old paper currencies is known.

[0003] For example, in Patent Document 1, old and new paper currencies are stored in a mixed state in two paper currency storage cassettes that store paper currencies of the same denomination, and deposit and withdrawal transactions are performed using one of the paper currency storage cassettes until one of the paper currency storage cassettes becomes empty. When one of the paper currency storage cassettes becomes empty, the ratio of new paper currency to the total number of withdrawn paper currency is calculated. If the ratio is equal to or higher than a reference value, the empty paper currency storage cassette is used as an old paper currency collection cassette. In subsequent withdrawal transactions, paper currency is withdrawn from the other paper currency storage cassette, and in deposit transactions, old paper currency is stored in the old paper currency collection cassette while new paper currency is stored in the other paper currency storage cassette. An automatic transaction device is described.

[0004] Also, for example, in Patent Document 2, an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) is described that includes a first deposit / withdrawal cassette for storing new bills and a second deposit / withdrawal cassette for storing old bills, and is controlled to preferentially collect the paper currency stored in the second deposit / withdrawal cassette during paper currency collection, and is controlled to preferentially withdraw the paper currency stored in the first deposit / withdrawal cassette during paper currency withdrawal.

[0005] Also, for example, in Patent Document 3, an ATM control device that controls an ATM corresponding to new paper currency is described, which detects an operation mode for handling new and old paper currency suitable for the current new paper currency circulation volume, and switches the operation mode for handling new and old paper currency in the ATM to the detected operation mode for handling new and old paper currency.

[0006] Furthermore, for example, Patent Document 4 describes an automated trading device that performs transactions using both new and old banknotes in parallel by switching the banknote operation mode according to the circulation ratio of new and old banknotes.

[0007] Furthermore, for example, Patent Document 5 describes a banknote processing device to be installed in an automated machine for depositing and withdrawing banknotes, which comprises an identification means for separating new and old banknotes, a stacker means for storing the separated new banknotes, and an old banknote collection means for storing the separated old banknotes. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2012-014512 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2007-293770 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2005-339320 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2004-252941 [Patent Document 5] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2004-213289 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0009] In automated banknote exchange machines that handle both new and old banknotes, it is desirable to prevent transaction suspensions and processing interruptions that occur when the banknote storage area becomes full. Furthermore, more efficient collection of old banknotes is also desired.

[0010] In view of the above circumstances, the present invention aims to provide an automated transaction device, a banknote handling method, and a program that can prevent transaction suspensions and processing interruptions that occur when banknote storage facilities become full, and that enable more efficient collection of old banknotes. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] One aspect of the device is a first stacker that stores banknotes of a specific denomination, with new banknotes being stored preferentially, and a second stacker that stores banknotes of the same specific denomination, with old banknotes being stored preferentially. A collection cassette in which old banknotes to be collected are stored, and a reject box in which rejected banknotes are stored, The system includes a control unit for controlling the handling of banknotes, wherein if the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of a specific denomination and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker, the control unit controls the system to store the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the second stacker in the second stacker, and store the remaining old banknotes in the first stacker. death , The control unit controls the movement of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker to the collection cassette when old banknotes of a specific denomination are included in the banknotes stored in the first stacker and when the collection of old banknotes of a specific denomination is to be performed. The control unit also controls the movement of the old banknotes stored in the second stacker to the collection cassette. If it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first and second stackers in the collection cassette, the control unit controls the movement of the old banknotes that can be stored in the collection cassette to the collection cassette and the remaining old banknotes to the reject box. It is an automated trading system.

[0012] One perspective of the method is a first stacker that stores banknotes of a specific denomination, with new banknotes being stored preferentially, and a second stacker that stores banknotes of the same specific denomination, with old banknotes being stored preferentially. A collection cassette in which old banknotes to be collected are stored, and a reject box in which rejected banknotes are stored, An automated trading device equipped with the above features, in the case where the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of a specific denomination and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker, will store the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the second stacker in the second stacker, and store the remaining old banknotes in the first stacker. death , If old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the first stacker and old banknotes of a specific denomination are to be collected, the old banknotes stored in the first stacker are moved to the collection cassette, and the old banknotes stored in the second stacker are moved to the collection cassette. If it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first and second stackers in the collection cassette, the portion of the old banknotes that can fit in the collection cassette is moved to the collection cassette, and the remaining old banknotes are moved to the reject box. This is a method of handling banknotes.

[0013] One aspect of the program is a first stacker that stores banknotes of a specific denomination, with new banknotes being stored preferentially, and a second stacker that stores banknotes of the same specific denomination, with old banknotes being stored preferentially. A collection cassette in which old banknotes to be collected are stored, and a reject box in which rejected banknotes are stored, In an automated trading device equipped with the above, if the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of a specific denomination and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker, the device will store the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the second stacker in the second stacker, and store the remaining old banknotes in the first stacker. death , If old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the first stacker and old banknotes of a specific denomination are to be collected, the old banknotes stored in the first stacker are moved to the collection cassette, and the old banknotes stored in the second stacker are moved to the collection cassette. If it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first and second stackers in the collection cassette, the portion of the old banknotes that can fit in the collection cassette is moved to the collection cassette, and the remaining old banknotes are moved to the reject box. This is a program that executes the following process: [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress transaction suspension and processing interruption caused by the storage destination of banknotes being full, and to enable more efficient collection of old banknotes.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0015] [Figure 1] It is a diagram illustrating the functional configuration of an automatic transaction device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a diagram illustrating the external configuration of an automatic transaction device according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] It is a diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of an automatic transaction device according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] It is a diagram illustrating the schematic configuration of a banknote processing unit. [Figure 5] It is a diagram illustrating the flow of banknotes during deposit in a banknote processing unit. [Figure 6] It is a diagram illustrating the flow of banknotes during withdrawal in a banknote processing unit. [Figure 7] It is a flowchart illustrating the flow of transaction processing. [Figure 8] It is a flowchart illustrating the flow of processing during customer waiting. [Figure 9] It is a flowchart illustrating the flow of processing for cassette F and cassette R. [Figure 10A] It is a flowchart illustrating the flow of deposit transaction processing. [Figure 10B] It is a flowchart illustrating the flow of deposit transaction processing. [Figure 11A] It is a flowchart illustrating the flow of withdrawal transaction processing. [Figure 11B] It is a flowchart illustrating the flow of withdrawal transaction processing. [Figure 12A] It is a flowchart illustrating the flow of old banknote collection processing. [Figure 12B] It is a flowchart illustrating the flow of old banknote collection processing.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating the functional configuration of an automated trading device according to one embodiment.

[0018] The functional configuration of the automated trading device 1 illustrated in Figure 1 shows the functional configuration related to the banknote handling function of the automated trading device 1, and the functional configurations of other functions of the automated trading device 1 are not shown in the illustration. The banknote handling function is the function of handling new and old banknotes.

[0019] The automated trading device 1 illustrated in Figure 1 comprises a first stacker 2a, a second stacker 2b, a collection cassette 3, a reject box 4, and a control unit 5.

[0020] The first stacker 2a and the second stacker 2b are stackers that store banknotes of the same specific denomination (e.g., 10,000 yen bills). The first stacker 2a preferentially stores new banknotes, and the second stacker 2b preferentially stores old banknotes. The collection cassette 3 is a cassette that stores the old banknotes to be collected. The reject box 4 is a box that stores the rejected banknotes. The control unit 5 controls the handling of banknotes.

[0021] For example, if the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of a specific denomination (e.g., 10,000 yen notes) and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker 2b, the control unit 5 controls the system to store the portion of the old banknotes that can fit in the second stacker 2b in the second stacker 2b, and to store the remaining old banknotes in the first stacker 2a.

[0022] Furthermore, if, for example, the deposit includes new banknotes of a specific denomination (e.g., 10,000 yen notes) and not all of the new banknotes can be stored in the first stacker 2a, the control unit 5 controls the system to store the portion of the new banknotes that can fit in the first stacker 2a in the first stacker 2a, and store the remaining new banknotes in the second stacker 2b.

[0023] Furthermore, the control unit 5 controls the movement of old banknotes to the second stacker 2b if, for example, old banknotes are found among the banknotes stored in the first stacker 2a.

[0024] Furthermore, the control unit 5 controls the movement of new banknotes to the first stacker 2a, for example, if new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the second stacker 2b.

[0025] Furthermore, the control unit 5 controls the second stacker 2b to dispense the new banknotes stored therein, for example, when new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored therein and a specific denomination of banknotes (e.g., 10,000 yen notes) is to be dispensed. It also controls the first stacker 2a to dispense any remaining new banknotes if the amount to be dispensed is insufficient with the dispensing of the new banknotes alone.

[0026] Furthermore, the control unit 5 controls the system to move the old banknotes stored in the first stacker 2a to the collection cassette 3, and also controls the old banknotes stored in the second stacker 2b to the collection cassette 3, for example, when old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the first stacker 2a and when the collection of old banknotes of a specific denomination (e.g., 10,000 yen bills) is to be carried out. Here, if it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker 2a and the second stacker 2b in the collection cassette 3, the control unit 5 controls the system to move the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the collection cassette 3 to the collection cassette 3, and move the remaining old banknotes to the reject box 4.

[0027] Furthermore, the control unit 5 controls the movement of the new banknotes stored in the second stacker 2b to the first stacker 2a, and also controls the movement of the old banknotes stored in the second stacker 2b to the collection cassette 3, for example, when new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the second stacker 2b and when old banknotes of a specific denomination (e.g., 10,000 yen bills) are to be collected.

[0028] With an automated transaction device 1 equipped with such banknote handling functions, it is possible to prevent transaction interruptions and processing disruptions that occur when the banknote storage area (for example, the first stacker 2a, the second stacker 2b, or the collection cassette 3) becomes full, and to collect old banknotes more efficiently. The automated transaction device 1 will be described in more detail below.

[0029] Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating the external configuration of an automated trading device according to one embodiment.

[0030] The automated transaction device 1 illustrated in Figure 2 is, for example, an ATM installed in the branches of financial institutions such as banks or in convenience stores. This automated transaction device 1 includes a passbook insertion / discharge unit 11, a card insertion / discharge unit 12, a coin deposit / withdrawal unit 13, a banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14, and a display input unit 15.

[0031] The passbook insertion / discharge unit 11 accepts and returns passbooks. The card insertion / discharge unit 12 accepts and returns cards (such as cash cards) used for transactions. The card insertion / discharge unit 12 also dispenses receipts with transaction details printed on them. The coin deposit / withdrawal unit 13 accepts deposited coins and dispenses withdrawn coins. The banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14 accepts deposited banknotes and dispenses withdrawn banknotes. The display input unit 15 displays various screens such as transaction screens and accepts input operations from customers, etc.

[0032] Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of an automated trading device according to one embodiment.

[0033] The automated transaction device 1 illustrated in Figure 3 comprises a control unit 21, the aforementioned display input unit 15, a passbook processing unit 22, a card processing unit 23, a coin processing unit 24, and a banknote processing unit 25.

[0034] The control unit 21 comprises a processor 211, RAM (Random Access Memory) 212, a communication interface 213, a graphics processing unit 214, a storage device 215, and an input / output interface 216, which are interconnected by a bus 217. Although not shown in the figures, the control unit 21 may also further include an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) connected to the bus 217. In this case, the FPGA or ASIC may provide some of the functions of the control unit 21.

[0035] The processor 211 may be a single processor, a multi-processor, or a multi-core processor. The processor 211 controls various parts of the automated trading device 1 and controls the overall operation of the automated trading device 1 by executing various programs such as OS (Operating System) programs and application programs. Some functions of the processor 211 provide the functions of the control unit 5 described above.

[0036] RAM212 is used to temporarily store parts of programs executed by processor 211, or as working memory for processor 211.

[0037] The communication interface 213 is connected to a network (not shown) and communicates with an external device (e.g., a host computer) (not shown) via this network.

[0038] The graphics processing unit 214 is connected to the display device 15a of the display input unit 15, and displays various screens such as trading screens on the display device 15a according to control signals from the processor 211.

[0039] The storage device 215 is, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive), and stores various programs executed by the processor 211, as well as various data necessary for program execution.

[0040] The input / output interface 216 is connected to the touch panel 15b of the display input unit 15, the passbook processing unit 22, the card processing unit 23, the coin processing unit 24, and the banknote processing unit 25, and performs signal input and output between them. The input / output interface 216 may also be further connected to a portable storage medium interface that enables writing and reading information to and from a portable storage medium.

[0041] The display input unit 15 is a touch panel display comprising a display device 15a and a touch panel 15b positioned on the display device 15a. The display device 15a is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and displays various screens such as trading screens. The touch panel 15b detects input operations to the touch panel 15b and outputs a signal to the control unit 21 according to the detection result.

[0042] The passbook processing unit 22 inserts and ejects passbooks from the passbook insertion / ejection unit 11. It also reads information recorded on the magnetic stripe of the inserted passbook and performs passbook entries, etc.

[0043] The card processing unit 23 takes in the card received by the card insertion / discharge unit 12 and discharges the card from the card insertion / discharge unit 12. It also reads and writes information to the magnetic stripe and IC chip on the card. Furthermore, the card processing unit 23 prints the transaction details onto a receipt and discharges it from the card insertion / discharge unit 12.

[0044] The coin processing unit 24 identifies and stores coins. It also deposits and withdraws coins from the coin deposit / withdrawal unit 13. The banknote processing unit 25 identifies and stores banknotes. It also deposits and withdraws banknotes from the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14.

[0045] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the schematic configuration of a banknote processing unit.

[0046] The banknote processing unit 25 illustrated in Figure 4 comprises the banknote deposit / discharge section 14, temporary holding section 251, authentication section 252, stacker A 253a, stacker B 253b, stacker C 253c, stacker D 253d, cassette F 254f, cassette R 254r, operational reject box A (operational RJ-A) 255a, and operational reject box B (operational RJ-B) 255b, and transport paths for transporting banknotes between these sections.

[0047] The temporary holding section 251 is a storage compartment where deposited banknotes are temporarily stored.

[0048] The identification unit 252 identifies the authenticity, denomination, age, and condition of banknotes.

[0049] Stackers A253a and B253b are designed to hold banknotes of 10,000 yen or more. However, stacker A253a will preferentially store new banknotes of 10,000 yen or more, while stacker B253b will preferentially store older banknotes of 10,000 yen or more.

[0050] The Stacker C253c and Stacker D253d are stackers that store 1,000-denomination banknotes. However, the Stacker C253c will preferentially store new 1,000-denomination banknotes, while the Stacker D253d will preferentially store old 1,000-denomination banknotes.

[0051] Cassettes F254f and R254r are cassettes that store collected banknotes. However, cassette F254f is a cassette with a low priority for storing collected banknotes, while cassette R254r is a cassette with a high priority for storing collected banknotes. Furthermore, cassettes F254f and R254r are also cassettes that store (load) replenishment banknotes. However, cassette F254f is a cassette with a high priority for storing replenishment banknotes, while cassette R254r is a cassette with a low priority for storing replenishment banknotes.

[0052] Reject boxes A255a and B255b are boxes into which rejected banknotes in operation are stored (collected).

[0053] Furthermore, stackers A253a and B253b, or stackers C253c and D253d, provide the functions of the first stacker 2a and second stacker 2b described above. Cassette F254f or cassette R254r provides the functions of the recovery cassette 3 described above. Operational reject box A255a or operational reject box B255b provides the functions of the reject box 4 described above.

[0054] Figure 5 illustrates the flow of banknotes when they are deposited into the banknote processing unit.

[0055] In the banknote flow during deposit illustrated in Figure 5, the deposited banknotes received at the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14 are first transported from the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14 to the authentication unit 252, as indicated by the dotted arrows, where they undergo authentication (primary authentication) and are then transported to the temporary holding unit 251. The deposited banknotes transported to the temporary holding unit 251 are then transported again to the authentication unit 252, as indicated by the solid arrows, where they undergo authentication again. Depending on the authentication results, they are then transported to one or more of the following for storage: stacker A253a, stacker B253b, stacker C253c, stacker D253d, operation reject box A (operation RJ-A)255a, operation reject box B (operation RJ-B)255b, cassette F254f, and cassette R254r.

[0056] Figure 6 illustrates the flow of banknotes during dispensing at the banknote processing unit.

[0057] In the banknote flow during withdrawal illustrated in Figure 6, as shown by the solid arrows, the withdrawn banknotes dispensed from one or more of stackers A253a, B253b, C253c, and D253d are transported to the authentication unit 252 for authentication, and then transported to the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14 for discharge.

[0058] Next, we will explain the processes performed by the automated transaction device 1 using Figures 7 to 12B. Here, we will focus on the processes related to the banknote handling function of the automated transaction device 1. For this reason, explanations of common transaction processes such as card insertion and ejection, and PIN entry will be omitted.

[0059] Furthermore, in the automated trading device 1, banknote storage information, such as the number of banknotes, denominations, age (new or old), and storage order, stored in each of the stackers A253a, B253b, C253c, D253d, cassette F254f, cassette R254r, operation reject box A255a, and operation reject box B255b, is managed by the control unit 21 (processor 211). In this case, the banknote storage information is stored, for example, in the storage device 215. This makes it possible to determine, for example, whether old banknotes are stored in stacker A253a, what number the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a are, whether new banknotes are stored in stacker B253b, and what number the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b are, based on the banknote storage information. In addition, such a determination may be made by examining the stored banknotes in the identification unit 252 each time, without using banknote storage information.

[0060] Figure 7 is a flowchart illustrating the transaction processing flow. Figure 8 is a flowchart illustrating the customer waiting processing flow. Figure 9 is a flowchart illustrating the processing flow for cassettes F and R. Figures 10A and 10B are flowcharts illustrating the deposit transaction processing flow. Figures 11A and 11B are flowcharts illustrating the withdrawal transaction processing flow. Figures 12A and 12B are flowcharts illustrating the old banknote collection processing flow. Note that these processes are also performed by the processor 211 executing a program.

[0061] In the transaction process illustrated in Figure 7, the automated trading device 1 first determines whether or not it is waiting for a customer (S101). In this determination, for example, if the presence of a customer is not detected within the range in which the automated trading device 1 can be operated by a sensor (not shown) provided by the automated trading device 1, it is determined that it is waiting for a customer, and if the presence of a customer is detected, it is determined that it is not waiting for a customer.

[0062] If the result of the determination in S101 is YES, the automated trading device 1 performs the customer waiting process described later using Figure 8 (S102). Then, when the customer waiting process is completed, the process returns to S101.

[0063] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S101 is NO, the automated trading device 1 determines whether or not a deposit transaction has started (S103). In this determination, for example, if a deposit transaction is selected by the customer on the transaction selection screen displayed on the display input unit 15, it is determined that a deposit transaction has started, and if not, it is determined that a deposit transaction has not started.

[0064] If the result of the determination in S103 is YES, the automated trading device 1 performs the deposit transaction processing described later using Figures 10A and 10B (S104). Once the deposit transaction processing is completed, the process returns to S101.

[0065] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S103 is NO, the automated trading device 1 determines whether or not a withdrawal transaction has started (S105). In this determination, for example, if a withdrawal transaction is selected by the customer on the transaction selection screen displayed on the display input unit 15, it is determined that a withdrawal transaction has started, and if not, it is determined that a withdrawal transaction has not started.

[0066] If the result of the determination in S105 is YES, the automated trading device 1 performs the withdrawal transaction processing described later using Figures 11A and 11B (S106). Once the withdrawal transaction processing is completed, the process returns to S101.

[0067] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S105 is NO, the automated trading device 1 determines whether or not another transaction (a transaction other than a deposit transaction and a withdrawal transaction) has been initiated (S107). In this determination, for example, if the customer selects another transaction (for example, passbook entry) on the transaction selection screen displayed on the display input unit 15, it is determined that another transaction has been initiated; otherwise, it is determined that no other transaction has been initiated. In the case of transactions such as cash transfers, the aforementioned deposit transaction processing (S104) and withdrawal transaction processing (S105) are performed in order to deposit the funds into the recipient's account and pay out change to the customer.

[0068] If the result of the determination in S107 is YES, the automated trading device 1 performs transaction processing (other transaction processing) according to other transactions (S108). Then, when the other transaction processing is completed, the process returns to S101.

[0069] On the other hand, if the result of the judgment in S107 is NO, the process returns to S101.

[0070] In the customer waiting process in S102, the process illustrated in Figure 8 is performed. Specifically, as illustrated in Figure 8, the automated trading device 1 first determines whether or not old banknotes are stored in stacker A253a (S201).

[0071] If the result of the determination in S201 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a, which need to be temporarily moved in order to move the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a to stacker B253b, can be moved to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and / or cassette R254r) (S202). Here, it is assumed that the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a need to be temporarily moved in order to move the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a to stacker B253b. In this determination, it is determined that the banknotes can be temporarily moved if there is enough free space in the temporary storage location to store the new banknotes that need to be temporarily moved, and it is determined that they cannot be temporarily moved if there is no such free space in the temporary storage location.

[0072] If the result of the determination in S202 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a can be stored in stacker B253b (S203). In this determination, it is determined that the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a can be stored if there is available space in stacker B253b, and that they cannot be stored if there is no available space in stacker B253b.

[0073] If the result of the determination in S203 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the new banknotes that need to be temporarily set aside, which are stored in stacker A253a, to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and / or cassette R254r), and moves the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a to stacker B253b (S204).

[0074] After S204, the automated transaction device 1 moves the new banknotes that were moved to the temporary storage area (cassette F254f and / or cassette R254r) in S204 to the stacker A253a (S205).

[0075] On the other hand, if the result of S201, S202, or S203 is NO, the automated trading device 1 determines whether or not new banknotes are stored in the stacker B253b (S206).

[0076] If the result of the determination in S206 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b, which need to be temporarily moved to stacker A253a in order to move the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b to stacker A253a, can be moved to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and / or cassette R254r) (S207). Here, it is assumed that the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b need to be temporarily moved in order to move the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b to stacker A253a. In this determination, it is determined that the old banknotes that need to be temporarily moved can be moved if there is available space in the temporary storage location to accommodate them, and it is determined that they cannot be moved if there is no available space in the temporary storage location.

[0077] If the result of the determination in S207 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b can be stored in stacker A253a (S208). In this determination, it is determined that the banknotes can be stored if there is available space in stacker A253a to accommodate the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b, and that they cannot be stored if there is no available space in stacker A253a.

[0078] If the result of the determination in S208 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the old banknotes that need to be temporarily set aside, which are stored in stacker B253b, to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and / or cassette R254r), and moves the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b to stacker A253a (S209).

[0079] After S209, the automated transaction device 1 moves the old banknotes that were moved to the temporary storage area (cassette F254f and / or cassette R254r) in S209 to the stacker B253b (S210).

[0080] Furthermore, the processes S201 to S210 are also processes applied to stackers A253a and B253b (hereinafter referred to as "process A").

[0081] If the result of the determination in S207 or S208 is NO, the automated trading device 1 performs processing on stacker C253c and stacker D253d (hereinafter referred to as "process B") (S211). In process B, the same processing as in process A (S201 to S210) is performed, with "stacker A253a" and "stacker B253b" being replaced with "stacker C253c" and "stacker D253d".

[0082] If the result of the determination in S206 is NO, the automated trading device 1 performs the processing for cassettes F254f and R254r, which will be described later, using Figure 9 (S212).

[0083] Upon completion of processing S205, S210, S211, or S212, the automated trading device 1 terminates the customer waiting process as illustrated in Figure 8. If banknotes are moved during the customer waiting process, the banknote storage information is updated accordingly.

[0084] According to the customer waiting process illustrated in Figure 8, for example, if old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in stacker A253a, those old banknotes will be moved to stacker B253b. Also, for example, if new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in stacker B253b, those new banknotes will be moved to stacker A253a.

[0085] In the processing of cassettes F254f and R254r in S212, the processing illustrated in Figure 9 is performed. Specifically, as illustrated in Figure 9, the automated transaction device 1 first determines whether or not banknotes are stored in cassette F254f (S301).

[0086] If the result of the judgment in S301 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the new 10,000 yen banknotes stored in cassette F254f to stacker A253a, the old 10,000 yen banknotes to stacker B253b, the new 1,000 yen banknotes to stacker C253c, and the old 1,000 yen banknotes to stacker D253d (S302). However, if any stacker becomes full during the movement of banknotes, the movement of banknotes is interrupted at that point.

[0087] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S301 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not banknotes are stored in cassette R254r (S303).

[0088] If the result of the determination in S303 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the new 10,000 yen banknotes stored in cassette R254r to stacker A253a, the old 10,000 yen banknotes to stacker B253b, the new 1,000 yen banknotes to stacker C253c, and the old 1,000 yen banknotes to stacker D253d (S304). However, if any stacker becomes full during the movement of banknotes, the movement of banknotes is interrupted at that point.

[0089] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S303 is NO, or if the processing in S302 or S304 is completed, the automated trading device 1 terminates processing for cassettes F254f and R254r as illustrated in Figure 9.

[0090] In the deposit transaction processing of S104 (see Figure 7), the processes illustrated in Figures 10A and 10B are performed. Specifically, as illustrated in Figures 10A and 10B, the automated transaction device 1 first authenticates the deposited banknotes received by the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14 using the authentication unit 252, and then moves them to the temporary holding unit 251 (S401).

[0091] After S401, the automated transaction device 1 retains information about the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 as a result of the processing in S401 (hereinafter referred to as "temporary holding unit banknote storage information") (S402). The temporary holding unit banknote storage information is information based on the results of the identification in S401, and includes information about the number of banknotes, denominations, newness, storage order, etc., of the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 as a result of the processing in S401. This allows, for example, to determine whether the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are all 10,000 yen bills, all new banknotes, etc., based on the temporary holding unit banknote storage information. Such temporary holding unit banknote storage information is stored, for example, in RAM 212.

[0092] After S402, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 consist only of 10,000 yen bills (S403).

[0093] If the result of the determination in S403 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are all new banknotes (S404).

[0094] If the result of the determination in S404 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether all of the new banknotes of 10,000 yen stored in the temporary holding unit 251 can be stored in the stacker A253a (S405). In this determination, it is determined that it can be stored if there is enough free space in the stacker A253a to store all of the new banknotes of 10,000 yen stored in the temporary holding unit 251, and it is determined that it cannot be stored if there is no such free space in the stacker A253a.

[0095] If the result of the determination in S405 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves all of the new banknotes of 10,000 yen stored in the temporary holding unit 251 to the stacker A253a (S406).

[0096] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S405 is NO, the automated trading device 1 determines whether all of the new banknotes of 10,000 yen that cannot be stored in stacker A253a can be stored in one or more of the following: stacker B253b, cassette F254f, cassette R254r, operational reject box A (operation RJ-A)255a, and operational reject box B (operation RJ-B)255b (S407). In this determination, it is determined that storage is possible if there is enough free space to store all of the banknotes that cannot be stored in stacker A253a in one or more of the following: stacker B253b, cassette F254f, cassette R254r, operational reject box A255a, and operational reject box B255b. If there is not enough free space in one or more of these, it is determined that storage is not possible.

[0097] If the result of the determination in S407 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves only the amount of new banknotes in the temporary holding section 251 that can be stored in the stacker A253a to the stacker A253a (S408).

[0098] After S408, the automated trading device 1 determines whether all of the items that could not be stored in stacker A253a can be stored in stacker B253b (S409). In this determination, it is determined that the items can be stored if there is enough free space in stacker B253b to store all of the items that could not be stored in stacker A253a, and it is determined that the items cannot be stored if there is no such free space in stacker B253b.

[0099] If the result of the determination in S409 is YES, the automated trading device 1 moves all the items that could not be stored in stacker A253a to stacker B253b (S410).

[0100] On the other hand, if the result of the judgment in S409 is NO, the automated trading device 1 moves only the portion that could not be stored in stacker A253a but could be stored in stacker B253b to stacker B253b (S411).

[0101] After S411, the automated trading device 1 determines whether all of the items that could not be stored in stacker B253b can be stored in cassette F254f (S412). In this determination, it is determined that the items can be stored if there is enough free space in cassette F254f to store all of the items that could not be stored in stacker B253b, and it is determined that the items cannot be stored if there is no such free space in cassette F254f.

[0102] If the result of the S412 judgment is YES, the automated trading device 1 moves all the items that could not be stored in stacker B253b to cassette F254f (S413).

[0103] On the other hand, if the result of the judgment in S412 is NO, the automated trading device 1 moves only the portion that could not be stored in stacker B253b and could be stored in cassette F254f to cassette F254f (S414).

[0104] After S414, the automated trading device 1 determines whether all of the items that could not be stored in cassette F254f can be stored in cassette R254r (S415). In this determination, it is determined that the items can be stored if there is enough free space in cassette R254r to store all of the items that could not be stored in cassette F254f, and it is determined that the items cannot be stored if there is no such free space in cassette R254r.

[0105] If the result of the judgment in S415 is YES, the automated trading device 1 moves all the amount that could not be stored in cassette F254f to cassette R254r (S416).

[0106] On the other hand, if the result of the judgment in S415 is NO, the automated trading device 1 moves only the portion of the amount that could not be stored in cassette F254f that can be stored in cassette R254r to cassette R254r (S417).

[0107] After S417, the automated trading device 1 determines whether all of the data that could not be stored in cassette R254r can be stored in the operational reject box A (operational RJ-A) 255a (S418). In this determination, it is determined that the data can be stored if there is enough free space in the operational reject box A255a to store all of the data that could not be stored in cassette R254r, and it is determined that the data cannot be stored if there is no such free space in the operational reject box A255a.

[0108] If the result of the judgment in S418 is YES, the automated trading device 1 moves all the items that could not be stored in cassette R254r to operation reject box A (operation RJ-A) 255a (S419).

[0109] On the other hand, if the result of the judgment in S418 is NO, the automated trading device 1 moves all of the items that could not be stored in cassette R254r to the operation reject box B (operation RJ-B) 255b (S420).

[0110] If the result of the determination in S407 is NO, the automated trading device 1 returns the deposited banknotes to the customer in order to interrupt the deposit transaction (S421). Specifically, the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251, which are the deposited banknotes, are moved to the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14 and discharged from the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14. At this time, the automated trading device 1 may also display a guidance screen on the display input unit 15 prompting the customer to perform a deposit transaction with another automated trading device 1.

[0111] Furthermore, the processing in S405 to S421 is also the processing when the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 consist only of new banknotes of 10,000 yen (hereinafter referred to as "process C").

[0112] If the result of the determination in S404 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are all old banknotes (S422).

[0113] If the result of the determination in S422 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 performs the processing for the case where the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are only old banknotes of 10,000 yen (hereinafter referred to as "process D") (S423). In process D, the same processing as in process C (S405 to S421) is performed after replacing "new banknotes", "old banknotes", "stacker A253a", and "stacker B253b" with "old banknotes", "new banknotes", "stacker B253b", and "stacker A253a".

[0114] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S422 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 performs the processing for cases where the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are a mixture of new 10,000 yen banknotes and old 10,000 yen banknotes (hereinafter referred to as "process E") (S424). In process E, the new 10,000 yen banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are processed in the same way as in process C (S405 to S421), and the old 10,000 yen banknotes are processed in the same way as in process D (S423).

[0115] Furthermore, the processing in S404 to S424 is also the processing when the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 consist only of 10,000 yen bills (hereinafter referred to as "process F").

[0116] If the result of the determination in S403 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 consist only of thousand-note bills (S425).

[0117] If the result of the determination in S425 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 performs the processing for the case where only thousand-note bills are stored in the temporary holding unit 251 (hereinafter referred to as "process G") (S426). In process G, the same processing as in process F (S404 to S424) is performed after replacing "ten thousand-note bills," "stacker A253a," and "stacker B253b" with "thousand-note bills," "stacker C253c," and "stacker D253d."

[0118] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S425 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 performs the processing for cases where the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are a mixture of 10,000 yen and 1,000 yen notes (hereinafter referred to as "process H") (S427). In process H, the 10,000 yen banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are processed in the same way as in process F (S404 to S424), and the 1,000 yen banknotes are processed in the same way as in process G (S426).

[0119] After S406, S410, S413, S416, S419, S420, S421, S423, S424, S426, or S427, the automated transaction device 1 updates the banknote storage information (S428). In this update, information such as the number of banknotes, newness, denomination, and storage order stored in each of the stackers A253a, B253b, C253c, D253d, cassette F254f, cassette R254r, operation reject box A255a, and operation reject box B255b is updated to the latest information.

[0120] Upon completion of the S428 process, the automated trading device 1 terminates the deposit transaction process illustrated in Figures 10A and 10B.

[0121] According to the deposit transaction processing illustrated in Figures 10A and 10B, for example, if the deposited banknotes include new banknotes of 10,000 yen or more, and not all of the new banknotes can be stored in stacker A253a, then the portion of the new banknotes that can fit in stacker A253a will be stored in stacker A253a, and the remaining new banknotes will be stored in stacker B253b. This prevents transaction suspensions and processing interruptions caused by stacker A253a becoming full. Similarly, for example, if the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of 10,000 yen or more, and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in stacker B253b, then the portion of the old banknotes that can fit in stacker B253b will be stored in stacker B253b, and the remaining old banknotes will be stored in stacker A253a. This also prevents transaction suspensions and processing interruptions caused by stacker B253b becoming full.

[0122] In the withdrawal transaction processing of S106 (see Figure 7), the processes illustrated in Figures 11A and 11B are performed. Specifically, as illustrated in Figures 11A and 11B, the automated trading device 1 first prompts the customer to input the withdrawal amount (S501). Here, for example, the customer is prompted to input the withdrawal amount by displaying an amount input screen on the display input unit 15.

[0123] When a customer enters the withdrawal amount, the automated trading device 1 determines, based on the entered withdrawal amount, whether or not the only denomination to be withdrawn is a 10,000 yen note (S502).

[0124] If the result of S502 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not new banknotes are stored in stacker B253b (S503).

[0125] If the result of the determination in S503 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether it is necessary to temporarily remove the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b in order to move the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b (S504). If no old banknotes are stored in stacker B253b, the result of the determination in S504 is NO and the transaction is processed accordingly.

[0126] If the result of the S504 determination is NO, the automated trading device 1 moves the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b to the banknote deposit / withdrawal section 14 (S505). However, if the amount of new banknotes stored in stacker B253b is greater than the withdrawal amount, the device moves the new banknotes up to the withdrawal amount to the banknote deposit / withdrawal section 14.

[0127] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S504 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether it is possible to temporarily move the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b, which need to be temporarily moved in order to move the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b, to a temporary storage location (cassette F254f and / or cassette R254r) (S506). In this determination, it is determined that the old banknotes that need to be temporarily moved can be moved if there is available space in the temporary storage location to accommodate them, and that they cannot be moved if there is no available space in the temporary storage location.

[0128] If the result of the determination in S506 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the old banknotes that need to be temporarily set aside, which are stored in stacker B253b, to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and / or cassette R254r), and moves the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b to the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14 (S507). However, if the amount of new banknotes stored in stacker B253b is greater than the withdrawal amount, the device moves the new banknotes up to the withdrawal amount to the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14.

[0129] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S506 is NO, the automated trading device 1 moves the banknotes stored in stacker B253b to the banknote deposit / withdrawal section 14 (S508). However, if the amount of banknotes stored in stacker B253b is greater than the withdrawal amount, the banknotes up to the withdrawal amount are moved to the banknote deposit / withdrawal section 14. Note that the banknotes moved to the banknote deposit / withdrawal section 14 in S508 are old banknotes, or banknotes that are a mixture of old and new banknotes.

[0130] After S505, S507, or S508, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the amount of banknotes moved to the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14 has reached the withdrawal amount (S509).

[0131] If the result of the determination in S509 is NO, or if the result of the determination in S503 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether it is necessary to temporarily remove the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a in order to move the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a (S510). If there are no old banknotes stored in stacker A253a, the result of the determination in S510 is NO and the transaction is processed accordingly.

[0132] If the result of the determination in S510 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 moves the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a to banknote deposit / withdrawal section 14 until the amount of banknotes stored in the banknote deposit / withdrawal section 14 reaches the withdrawal amount (S511).

[0133] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S510 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether it is possible to temporarily move the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a, which need to be temporarily moved in order to move the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a, to a temporary storage location (cassette F254f and / or cassette R254r) (S512). In this determination, it is determined that the old banknotes that need to be temporarily moved can be moved if there is available space in the temporary storage location to accommodate them, and that they cannot be moved if there is no available space in the temporary storage location.

[0134] If the result of the determination in S512 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the old banknotes that need to be temporarily set aside, which are stored in stacker A253a, to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and / or cassette R254r), and moves the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a to the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14 until the amount of banknotes stored in the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 14 reaches the withdrawal amount (S513).

[0135] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S512 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 moves the banknotes stored in the stacker A253a to the banknote deposit / withdrawal section 14 until the amount of banknotes stored in the banknote deposit / withdrawal section 14 reaches the withdrawal amount (S514). In this case, the banknotes moved to the banknote deposit / withdrawal section 14 will be old banknotes, or a mixture of old and new banknotes.

[0136] Note that the processing in S503 to S514 is the processing when the only denomination eligible for withdrawal is a 10,000 yen note (hereinafter referred to as "process H").

[0137] If the result of S502 is NO, the automated trading device 1 determines, based on the entered withdrawal amount, whether or not the only denomination to be withdrawn is 1,000 bills (S515).

[0138] If the result of the determination in S515 is YES, the automated trading device 1 performs the processing for the case where the only denomination to be withdrawn is 1,000 bills (hereinafter referred to as "process I") (S516). In process I, the same processing as in process H (S503 to S514) is performed, with "stacker A253a" and "stacker B253b" being replaced with "stacker C253c" and "stacker D253d".

[0139] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S515 is NO, the automated trading device 1 performs the processing for cases where the denominations to be withdrawn are a mixture of 10,000 yen and 1,000 yen bills (hereinafter referred to as "process J") (S517). In process J, the 10,000 yen bills are processed in the same way as in process H (S503 to S514), and the 1,000 yen bills are processed in the same way as in process I (S516).

[0140] If the result of the determination in S509 is YES, or after S511, S513, S514, S516, or S517, the automated transaction device 1 dispenses the banknotes (disbursed banknotes) stored in the banknote deposit / disbursement section 14 to the customer (S518).

[0141] After S518, the automated transaction device 1 updates the banknote storage information (S519). In this update, information such as the number of banknotes, newness, denomination, and storage order stored in each of the stackers A253a, B253b, C253c, D253d, cassette F254f, and cassette R254r is updated to the latest information.

[0142] Once processing S519 is complete, the automated trading device 1 terminates the withdrawal transaction processing illustrated in Figures 11A and 11B.

[0143] According to the withdrawal transaction processing illustrated in Figures 11A and 11B, for example, if new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in stacker B253b and a withdrawal of a 10,000 yen note is to be made, the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b will be withdrawn, and if the withdrawal of these new banknotes alone does not reach the withdrawal amount, the remaining amount of new banknotes will be withdrawn from stacker A253a.

[0144] The automated trading device 1 also performs the old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B. The old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B is the process of collecting old banknotes of 10,000 yen. Specifically, as illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B, the automated trading device 1 first displays an empty cassette FR loading guidance screen on the display input unit 15, prompting the staff to load empty cassettes F254f and R254r into the automated trading device 1 (S601).

[0145] After S601, the automated trading device 1 determines whether the execute key or the interrupt key was pressed on the empty cassette FR loading guidance screen (S602).

[0146] If the result of the determination in S602 is an execution key, the automated trading device 1 determines whether or not an empty cassette F254f and an empty cassette R254r have been loaded into the automated trading device 1 (S603). If an empty cassette F254f and an empty cassette R254r have been loaded, for example, the previously loaded cassettes F254f and R254r will be collected by an employee.

[0147] If the result of S603 is NO, the process returns to S601.

[0148] On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S603 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not old banknotes are stored in stacker A253a (S604).

[0149] If the result of the S604 determination is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a to cassette R254r (S605). If it is necessary to temporarily remove the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a for this move, the new banknotes are moved to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f).

[0150] After S605, or if the result of S604 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not old banknotes are stored in stacker B253b (S606).

[0151] If the result of the S606 check is YES, the automated transaction device 1 begins moving the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b to cassette R254r (S607). If it is necessary to move new banknotes stored in stacker B253b for this purpose, those new banknotes are moved to stacker A253a. However, if stacker A253a becomes full during the movement of new banknotes, the remaining new banknotes that could not be moved are moved to a temporary storage location (cassette F254f).

[0152] After S607, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether cassette R254r is full while the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b are being moved (S608).

[0153] If the result of the determination in S608 is YES, the automated trading device 1 determines whether the old banknotes that were stored in stacker B253b and could not be stored in cassette R254r can be stored in operational reject box A (operation RJ-A) 255a and / or operational reject box B (operation RJ-B) 255b (S609). In this determination, it is determined that the banknotes can be stored if there is available space in operational reject box A255a and / or operational reject box B255b to store the old banknotes that could not be stored in cassette R254r, and it is determined that they cannot be stored if there is no available space.

[0154] If the result of the determination in S609 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the old banknotes that cannot be stored in cassette R254r to operation reject box A (operation RJ-A) 255a and / or operation reject box B (operation RJ-B) 255b (S610).

[0155] On the other hand, if the result of the judgment in S609 is NO, the automated trading device 1 displays an empty cassette R loading guidance screen on the display input unit 15 prompting the operator to load an empty cassette R254r into the automated trading device 1 (S611).

[0156] After S611, the automated trading device 1 determines whether the execute key or the interrupt key on the empty cassette R loading guidance screen was pressed (S612).

[0157] If the result of the determination in S612 is an execution key, the automated trading device 1 determines whether or not an empty cassette R254r has been loaded into the automated trading device 1 (S613). If an empty cassette R254r is loaded, for example, any previously loaded cassette R254r will be collected by an employee.

[0158] If the result of S613 is NO, the process returns to S611; if it is YES, the process returns to S604.

[0159] If the result of S602 is a suspension key, if the result of S606 is NO, if the result of S608 is NO, if the result of S612 is a suspension key, or after S610, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not there are new banknotes stored in the temporary storage location (cassette F254f) (S614).

[0160] If the result of the determination in S614 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the new banknotes stored in the temporary storage area (cassette F254f) to the stacker A253a (S615).

[0161] When the process in S615 is completed, or if the result of the determination in S614 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 terminates the old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B. If banknotes are moved during the old banknote collection process, the banknote storage information is updated accordingly.

[0162] According to the old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B, for example, if old banknotes are included among the banknotes stored in stacker A253a and old banknotes of 10,000 yen are to be collected, the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a are moved to cassette R254r, and the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b are also moved to cassette R254r. This enables more efficient old banknote collection. Furthermore, if, for example, it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a and stacker B253b in cassette R254r, the portion of the old banknotes that can fit in cassette R254r is moved to cassette R254r, and the remaining old banknotes are moved to the operational reject box A255a. This prevents processing interruptions due to cassette R254r becoming full.

[0163] The old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B was for collecting old 10,000 yen banknotes, but the process for collecting old 1,000 yen banknotes can be carried out in the same manner. In this case, the old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B is performed by replacing "stacker A253a" and "stacker B253b" with "stacker C253c" and "stacker D253d," respectively, and then the same process as the old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B is carried out.

[0164] Furthermore, in the old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B, if new banknotes are stored in stacker B253b, all of the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b may be moved to stacker A253a. This ensures that, for example, if new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in stacker B253b and old banknotes of 10,000 yen are collected, the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b are moved to stacker A253a, and the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b are moved to cassette R254r. Also, if stacker A253a becomes full during the movement of new banknotes, the remaining new banknotes that could not be moved may be moved to a temporary storage location (cassette F254f).

[0165] As described above, this embodiment prevents transaction interruptions and processing disruptions that occur when the banknote storage locations (for example, stackers A253a, B253b, C253c, D253d, cassette F254f, and cassette R254r) become full, and enables more efficient collection of old banknotes.

[0166] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various improvements and modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0167] 1. Automated trading device 2a First stacker 2b Second stacker 3. Recovery cassette 4 Reject Boxes 5. Control Unit 11 Passbook insertion / ejection section 12 Card insertion / ejection section 13. Coin deposit and withdrawal section 14. Banknote deposit and withdrawal section 15 Display Input Unit 15a Display device 15b Touch panel 21 Control Unit 22 Passbook Processing Unit 23 Card Processing Units 24 Coin Processing Units 25 Banknote Processing Unit 211 processors 212 RAM 213 Communication Interface 214 Graphics Processing Units 215 Storage device 216 Input / Output Interfaces 217 Bus 251 Temporary Holding Department 252 Identification Department 253a Stacker A 253b Stacker B 253c Stacker C 253d Stacker D 254f Cassette F 254r Cassette R 255a Operation Reject Box A (Operation RJ-A) 255b Operational Reject Box B (Operational RJ-B)

Claims

1. The first stacker stores banknotes of a specific denomination, with new banknotes being stored preferentially. A second stacker in which banknotes of the aforementioned specific denominations are stored, with older banknotes being stored preferentially, A collection cassette in which the old banknotes to be collected are stored, A reject box where rejected banknotes are stored, A control unit that controls the handling of banknotes, Equipped with, The control unit, when the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of a specific denomination and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker, controls the system to store the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the second stacker in the second stacker, and to store the remaining old banknotes in the first stacker. The control unit controls the movement of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker to the collection cassette when old banknotes of a specific denomination are included in the banknotes stored in the first stacker and when the collection of old banknotes of a specific denomination is to be performed, and also controls the movement of the old banknotes stored in the second stacker to the collection cassette. The control unit, when it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker and the second stacker in the collection cassette, controls the system to move the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the collection cassette into the collection cassette, and to move the remaining old banknotes into the reject box. An automated trading device characterized by the following features.

2. The control unit, when the deposited banknotes include new banknotes of a specific denomination and not all of the new banknotes can be stored in the first stacker, controls the system to store the portion of the new banknotes that can fit in the first stacker in the first stacker, and to store the remaining new banknotes in the second stacker. The automated trading device according to feature 1.

3. The control unit controls the movement of old banknotes to the second stacker if old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the first stacker. The automated trading device according to feature 1.

4. The control unit controls the movement of new banknotes to the first stacker when new banknotes are found among the banknotes stored in the second stacker. The automated trading device according to feature 2.

5. The control unit controls the second stacker to dispense the new banknotes stored therein when new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored therein and when a specific denomination of banknotes is to be dispensed, and also controls the first stacker to dispense any remaining new banknotes if the amount to be dispensed is insufficient with the dispensing of the new banknotes alone. The automated trading device according to feature 2.

6. The control unit controls the movement of the new banknotes stored in the second stacker to the first stacker and the movement of the old banknotes stored in the second stacker to the collection cassette when new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the second stacker and when the collection of old banknotes of a specific denomination is to be performed. An automated trading device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by the features described herein.

7. An automated trading device comprising: a first stacker that stores banknotes of a specific denomination and preferentially stores new banknotes; a second stacker that stores banknotes of the same specific denomination and preferentially stores old banknotes; a collection cassette that stores collected old banknotes; and a reject box that stores rejected banknotes, If the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of a specific denomination and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker, then the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the second stacker will be stored in the second stacker, and the remaining old banknotes will be stored in the first stacker. If old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the first stacker and old banknotes of a specific denomination are to be collected, the old banknotes stored in the first stacker are moved to the collection cassette, and the old banknotes stored in the second stacker are moved to the collection cassette. If it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker and the second stacker in the collection cassette, the amount of old banknotes that can be stored in the collection cassette is moved to the collection cassette, and the remaining old banknotes are moved to the reject box. A method for handling banknotes characterized by the following features.

8. An automated banking device comprising: a first stacker that stores banknotes of a specific denomination and preferentially stores new banknotes; a second stacker that stores banknotes of the same specific denomination and preferentially stores old banknotes; a collection cassette that stores the old banknotes to be collected; and a reject box that stores rejected banknotes, If the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of a specific denomination and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker, then the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the second stacker will be stored in the second stacker, and the remaining old banknotes will be stored in the first stacker. If old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the first stacker and old banknotes of a specific denomination are to be collected, the old banknotes stored in the first stacker are moved to the collection cassette, and the old banknotes stored in the second stacker are moved to the collection cassette. If it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker and the second stacker in the collection cassette, the amount of old banknotes that can be stored in the collection cassette is moved to the collection cassette, and the remaining old banknotes are moved to the reject box. A program characterized by executing the following process.

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