Automatic teller machine and method for controlling automatic teller machine

Abstract

The provided automatic teller machine comprises: a reception unit into which a paper medium is fed; a return path for returning the paper medium fed into the reception unit; a separation unit for separating, into individual sheets, the paper medium fed into the reception unit and transferring same; an oversized medium detection unit disposed between the separation unit and the return path so as to detect whether the paper medium is an oversized medium of which at least a portion overlaps at least a portion of another paper medium; and a controller for controlling the separation unit and the return path.

Description

Financial automation devices and financial automation device control methods

[0001] The present invention relates to a financial automation device and a method for controlling the financial automation device.

[0002] In general, financial automation devices such as cash dispenser units (CDUs) and bill recycling machines (BRMs) that were developed to provide most financial services, excluding consulting services, quickly and conveniently without being restricted by time, are called automated teller machines (ATMs).

[0003] In addition to the automatic cash deposit / withdrawal function, these financial automation devices are equipped with various functions such as card processing, passbook processing, and check deposit machines, depending on the financial service function.

[0004] In automated teller machines (ATMs), paper media, such as cash or checks, are inserted into the machine by the user through the reception area. The paper media, once inserted into the reception area, is separated into individual sheets through a separator and transported to a return path. The paper media are then returned to the verification unit, where they are inspected for abnormalities and their denominations. The paper media inspected by the verification unit are then sorted based on the results and returned via the return path.

[0005] Meanwhile, in the separation section of the reception area, the paper media may not be completely separated into individual sheets. In other words, each paper media may not be completely separated into individual sheets, and at least a portion of the paper media may overlap at least a portion of another paper media. A paper media that overlaps at least a portion of another paper media is called a long media. In a conventional financial automation device, if the paper media transported from the separation section to the return path is a long media, the long media is separated into individual paper media and transported to the return path. In other words, the long media is separated into leading media and trailing media in the forward direction toward the return path. In addition, after the leading media is transported to the return path, the trailing media is transported to the return path.

[0006] However, in conventional financial automation devices, the separation between leading and trailing media was not properly achieved in the case of long media with relatively large overlapping portions, where at least a portion of the paper media overlaps with each other. Therefore, in conventional financial automation devices, the separation of long media into individual paper media was not effectively performed. Furthermore, since long media that were returned to the identification unit through the return path without being separated into leading and trailing media were identified as rejected tickets in the identification unit, conventional financial automation devices required a relatively long amount of time to process paper media.

[0007] Embodiments of the present invention have been invented against the background described above, and are intended to provide a financial automation device and a financial automation device control method, which can more effectively perform separation of a length medium overlapping at least a portion of another paper medium and shorten processing time.

[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention, a financial automation device includes a reception unit into which paper media is input; a return path for returning the paper media input into the reception unit; a separation unit for separating the paper media input into individual sheets and transporting them; a length medium detection unit disposed between the separation unit and the return path for detecting whether the paper media is a length medium that overlaps at least a portion of another paper media; and a controller for controlling the separation unit and the return path, wherein, when the length medium detection unit detects that the paper media is the length medium, the controller controls the length medium to be transported in a reverse direction to return to the separation unit or the length medium to be transported in a forward direction toward the return path.

[0009] Additionally, the length medium detection unit may be configured to detect an overlapping portion in which at least a portion of the paper medium overlaps the length medium.

[0010] In addition, the controller can control the paper medium to be transported in the reverse direction to return to the separation unit and be separated again in the separation unit when the forward-facing end of the paper medium is located between the length medium detection unit and the return path and the length medium detection unit detects that the paper medium is the length medium.

[0011] In addition, the controller can control the longitudinal medium to be transported in the forward direction until the overlapping portion is not detected by the longitudinal medium detection unit when the forward leading edge of the paper medium is located on the return path and the longitudinal medium detection unit detects that the paper medium is the longitudinal medium.

[0012] In addition, the controller can control the length medium to be separated from the preceding medium, which is the paper medium preceding in the forward direction, and the following medium, which is the paper medium following in the forward direction, when the length medium is transported in the forward direction until the overlapping portion is not detected by the length medium detection unit.

[0013] Additionally, the controller can obtain and store a transport distance by which the longitudinal medium is transported in the forward direction from the time when the paper medium is detected to be the longitudinal medium.

[0014] In addition, it may include a separation and transport step of separating the paper medium into individual sheets in a separation unit and transporting them to a return path; a length medium detection step of detecting whether the paper medium is a length medium that overlaps at least a portion of another paper medium in a length medium detection step disposed between the separation unit and the return path; and a length medium processing step of transporting the length medium in a reverse direction to return the length medium to the separation unit or transporting the length medium in a forward direction when the paper medium is detected to be the length medium in the length medium detection step.

[0015] Additionally, the length medium detection unit may be configured to detect an overlapping portion in which at least a portion of the paper medium overlaps the length medium.

[0016] In addition, when the forward-facing end of the paper medium is located between the longitudinal medium detection unit and the return path and the paper medium is detected as the longitudinal medium in the longitudinal medium detection step, in the longitudinal medium processing step, the longitudinal medium can be transported in the reverse direction to return to the separation unit and separated again in the separation unit.

[0017] In addition, when the forward-facing end of the paper medium is located on the return path and the paper medium is detected as the longitudinal medium in the longitudinal medium detection step, in the longitudinal medium processing step, the longitudinal medium can be transported in the forward direction until the overlapping portion is not detected by the longitudinal medium detection unit.

[0018] In addition, in the above-described length medium processing step, when the length medium is transferred in the forward direction until the overlapping portion is not detected by the length medium detection unit, the length medium can be separated into a preceding medium, which is the paper medium preceding in the forward direction, and a following medium, which is the paper medium following.

[0019] Embodiments of the present invention have the effect that separation of a length medium, at least a portion of which overlaps at least a portion of another paper medium, into each paper medium can be performed more effectively, and the processing time of the paper medium can be shortened.

[0020] Figure 1 is a drawing showing a financial automation device.

[0021] Figure 2 is a drawing showing a separation section of a financial automation device, a length media detection section, and a part of a return path spread out in the direction of transport of paper media.

[0022] Figure 3 is a drawing showing the connection relationship between the controller of a financial automation device, a separation unit, a return path, a length medium detection unit, and a medium detection sensor.

[0023] Figure 4 is a drawing showing a method for controlling a financial automation device.

[0024] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a separation and transport step of a financial automation device control method, and is a drawing showing separately that a long medium in which at least a portion of the paper medium overlaps is transported because the paper medium is not properly separated into individual sheets in the separation unit.

[0025] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a length medium detection step of a financial automation device control method, and is a drawing showing a length medium when the leading edge of the paper medium in the forward direction is located between the length medium detection unit and the return path and the paper medium is detected as a length medium by the length medium detection unit.

[0026] Fig. 7 is a drawing showing a length medium detection step of a financial automation device control method, and is a drawing showing a length medium when the leading edge of the paper medium in the forward direction is located in the return path and the paper medium is detected as a length medium by the length medium detection unit.

[0027] Figure 8 is a drawing showing a length medium processing step of a financial automation device control method, and is a drawing showing a length medium when the length medium is transferred in the reverse direction.

[0028] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a length medium processing step of a financial automation device control method, and is a drawing showing a length medium when the length medium is transferred in the forward direction until an overlapping portion of the length medium is not detected by a length medium detection unit.

[0029] Figure 10 is a drawing showing a length medium processing step of a financial automation device control method, and is a drawing showing a leading medium and a trailing medium when separating a length medium into a leading medium and a trailing medium.

[0030] Hereinafter, specific embodiments for implementing the technical idea of ​​the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0031] In addition, when explaining the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description is omitted.

[0032] Additionally, when it is said that a component is 'connected to', 'supported by', or 'transmitted to' another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to, supported by, or transmitted to that other component, but there may also be other components present in between.

[0033] The terminology used herein is intended solely to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0034] Additionally, please note that the expressions in this specification, such as vertical directions, are based on the drawings and may be expressed differently if the orientation of the subject changes. For the same reason, some components in the attached drawings are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically depicted, and the sizes of each component do not fully reflect the actual size.

[0035] Additionally, terms that include ordinal numbers, such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe various components, but these components are not limited by such terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0036] The term "comprising" as used in the specification means specifying a particular characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element and / or component, but does not exclude the presence or addition of other particular characteristics, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups.

[0037] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, a specific configuration of a financial automation device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. The financial automation device (1) can receive paper media, separate the deposited paper media into individual sheets, return them, and then classify and store them or return them to a customer (not shown). In addition, the financial automation device (1) can return the stored paper media and withdraw money from the customer. The financial automation device (1) may include a device body (100), a reception unit (200), a separation unit (210), a length medium detection unit (220), a deposit banknote discrimination unit (300), a temporary holding unit (400), a rejection unit (500), a storage unit (600), a withdrawal banknote discrimination unit (700), a return path (800), and a controller (900).

[0038] Referring to FIG. 1, a reception unit (200), a separation unit (210), a length-based media detection unit (220), a deposit banknote discrimination unit (300), a temporary holding unit (400), a rejection unit (500), a storage unit (600), a withdrawal banknote discrimination unit (700), a return path (800), and a controller (900) may be arranged inside the device body (100). A reception unit (200), a separation unit (210), a length-based media detection unit (220), a deposit banknote discrimination unit (300), a temporary holding unit (400), a rejection unit (500), a storage unit (600), a withdrawal banknote discrimination unit (700), a return path (800), and a controller (900) may be arranged inside the device body (100). A media entry / exit port (not shown) may be formed in the device body (100). The media input / output port may be connected to the reception area (200). A user may insert paper media into the reception area (200) through the media input / output port. In addition, a user may receive paper media returned to the reception area (200) through the media input / output port.

[0039] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, paper media can be fed into the reception area (200) through the media inlet and outlet. The paper media fed into the reception area (200) can be accumulated in the reception area (200) and then returned to the deposit bill identification unit (300). In addition, in the reception area (200), the paper media returned from the deposit bill identification unit (300) can be accumulated and then taken out through the media inlet and outlet so that the user can receive it.

[0040] The separation unit (210) can separate the paper media fed into the reception unit (200) into individual sheets and transport them. The separation unit (210) can be supported by the reception unit (200), but can also be supported by the main body (100). The separation unit (210) can include a pickup roller (211), a feed roller (212), a guide roller (213), and a pinch roller (214).

[0041] The pickup roller (211) can induce separation of individual sheets of paper media. In addition, the feed roller (212) can transport the paper media separated by the pickup roller (211). In addition, the guide roller (213) can overlap with the feed roller (212) to prevent separation of two sheets of paper media (hereinafter referred to as “two sheets”). In addition, the pinch roller (214) can press the paper media against the feed roller (212). At least one of the pickup roller (211), the feed roller (212), the guide roller (213), and the pinch roller (214) can be controlled by the controller (900). For example, the controller (900) can be connected to a roller drive motor that drives the pickup roller (211), the feed roller (212), the guide roller (213), or the pinch roller (214). Additionally, the controller (900) controls a roller driving motor that drives the pickup roller (211), the feed roller (212), the guide roller (213), or the pinch roller (214), thereby controlling one or more of the pickup roller (211), the feed roller (212), the guide roller (213), and the pinch roller (214).

[0042] The length medium detection unit (220) is disposed between the separation unit (210) and the return path (800) to detect whether the paper medium is a length medium (2) that overlaps at least a portion of another paper medium. The length medium detection unit (220) may be disposed between the separation unit (210) and an upper return path (810) included in the return path (800), which will be described later. The length medium detection unit (220) may be configured to detect an overlapping portion (2-3) formed when at least a portion of the paper medium overlaps at least a portion of another paper medium due to the paper medium not being properly separated in the separation unit (210). In other words, the length medium detection unit (220) may be configured to detect an overlapping portion (2-3) in the length medium (2). The length medium detection unit (220) may be supported by the reception unit (200), but may also be supported by the device body (100). The length medium detection unit (220) may include an end roller (221) and a double-sided detection sensor (not shown).

[0043] The end roller (221) can transport the paper media separated into individual sheets in the separation unit (210) to the return path (800). The end roller (221) can be controlled by the controller (900). For example, the controller (900) can be connected to an end roller driving motor that drives the end roller (221). In addition, the controller (900) can control the end roller (221) by controlling the end roller driving motor that drives the end roller (221).

[0044] The double-sheet detection sensor can detect whether at least a portion of a paper medium passing through the end roller (221) overlaps with at least a portion of another paper medium, thereby forming a double sheet. In other words, the double-sheet detection sensor can detect an overlapping portion (2-3) formed by at least a portion of a paper medium overlapping with at least a portion of another paper medium. The double-sheet detection sensor can be connected to a controller (900) and transmit the detection result to the controller (900). For example, the double-sheet detection sensor can detect whether a double sheet is formed by measuring the degree to which the upper end roller (221) is displaced according to the thickness of the paper medium passing between the upper and lower end rollers (221). The double-sheet detection sensor can detect whether the passing paper medium is a single sheet (1 sheet) or a double sheet according to the degree of vertical displacement of the upper end roller (221).

[0045] Referring back to FIG. 1, the deposit banknote identification unit (300) can identify paper media that are separated into individual sheets by the separation unit (210) and returned. The deposit banknote identification unit (300) can identify abnormalities in the paper media, determine the denomination, etc., and count the paper media. In addition, the deposit banknote identification unit (300) can classify the paper media into normal and rejected bills based on the identification results, and the normal bills can be classified into non-returnable and returnable bills.

[0046] Here, a rejected note refers to a paper medium that cannot be processed for deposit. This may include old paper medium, folded paper medium, counterfeit notes, and suspicious notes, etc., whose image cannot be read. Furthermore, a non-refundable note refers to a paper medium used only for deposits and not for withdrawals, while a refundable note refers to a paper medium used for both deposits and withdrawals. Non-refundable and refundable notes can be distinguished based on the denomination of the paper medium. A refundable note may be set as a relatively low denomination compared to a non-refundable note, and a non-refundable note may be set as a relatively high denomination compared to a refundable note. For example, a refundable note can be used as change in financial automation devices (1) installed in retail markets such as convenience stores and large supermarkets.

[0047] The temporary holding unit (400) can temporarily hold normal bills among the paper media judged by the deposit bill discrimination unit (300). In other words, the temporary holding unit (400) can temporarily hold non-refundable bills and refundable bills judged as normal bills by the deposit bill discrimination unit (300). Normal bills temporarily held in the temporary holding unit (400) can be returned to the storage unit (600) and stored therein or returned to the reception desk (200) and returned to the customer. If the customer selects to receive a deposit, normal bills temporarily held in the temporary holding unit (400) can be stored in the storage unit (600). If the customer selects to cancel a deposit, normal bills temporarily held in the temporary holding unit (400) can be returned to the reception desk (200) and returned to the customer.

[0048] The rejection unit (500) can temporarily hold rejected notes among the paper media identified by the deposit note identification unit (300). In other words, the rejection unit (500) can temporarily store rejected notes identified as abnormal by the deposit note identification unit (300).

[0049] The storage unit (600) may store normal bills temporarily held in the temporary holding unit (400). In addition, the storage unit (600) may store paper media that have been identified as withdrawal reject bills, which will be described later, when withdrawing the stored paper media. The storage unit (600) may include a deposit-only storage unit (610) and a refund storage unit (620). In the deposit-only storage unit (610), non-refundable bills among normal bills that have been identified in the deposit bill identification unit (300) and temporarily held in the temporary holding unit (400) may be returned and stored. In addition, the deposit-only storage unit (610) may store withdrawal reject bills that have been identified in the withdrawal bill identification unit (700) and temporarily held in the temporary holding unit (400). In addition, the reflux storage unit (620) can store reflux notes among the normal notes that have been refluxed in the deposit note verification unit (300) and temporarily reserved in the temporary reservation unit (400). The reflux storage unit (620) can be provided in multiple units so that reflux notes can be stored separately by denomination.

[0050] The withdrawal banknote identification unit (700) can identify paper media returned individually from the circulation storage unit (620) for withdrawal. The withdrawal banknote identification unit (700) can identify abnormalities in the paper media, the denomination, etc., and count the paper media. In addition, the withdrawal banknote identification unit (700) can classify the paper media into normal and rejected bills based on the identification result. Normal bills among the paper media identified by the withdrawal banknote identification unit (700) can be returned to the reception unit (200) for withdrawal. Rejected bills among the paper media identified by the withdrawal banknote identification unit (700) can be temporarily stored in the temporary holding unit (400), and then returned to the deposit-only storage unit (610) for storage when the withdrawal of normal bills is completed.

[0051] The return path (800) can return paper media between the reception section (200), the deposit bill identification section (300), the temporary holding section (400), the rejection section (500), the storage section (600), and the withdrawal bill identification section (700). The return path (800) can include an upper return path (810), a lower return path (820), a gate (830), and a media detection sensor (840).

[0052] The upper return path (810) may be connected to each of the reception section (200), the deposit bill discrimination section (300), the temporary retention section (400), and the reject section (500) so that paper media may be returned between the reception section (200), the deposit bill discrimination section (300), the temporary retention section (400), and the reject section (500). In addition, the upper return path (810) may be connected to the lower return path (820) so that normal bills or rejected withdrawal bills temporarily retained in the temporary retention section (400) are returned to the storage section (600), and rejected withdrawal bills judged in the withdrawal bill discrimination section (700) are temporarily retained in the temporary retention section (400).

[0053] The lower return path (820) can be connected to the storage unit (600) and the upper return path (810) so that normal notes or withdrawal rejection notes temporarily held in the temporary holding unit (400) are stored in the storage unit (600) and withdrawal rejection notes judged in the withdrawal note judgement unit (700) are temporarily held in the temporary holding unit (400).

[0054] The gate (830) is arranged at a branch of the upper return path (810) or a branch of the lower return path (820), and switches the direction of the branch of the upper return path (810) or the branch of the lower return path (820), thereby enabling the paper medium to be properly returned.

[0055] The media detection sensor (840) can be placed on the upper return path (810) or the lower return path (820) to detect the passage of paper media. The position of the paper media on the return path (810, 820) and whether it has passed can be detected by the media detection sensor (840). The media detection sensor (840) can be connected to the controller (900) and transmit the detection result to the controller (900).

[0056] The controller (900) can control one or more of the reception unit (200), the separation unit (210), the length medium detection unit (220), the deposit banknote discrimination unit (300), the temporary holding unit (400), the rejection unit (500), the storage unit (600), the withdrawal banknote discrimination unit (700), and the return path (800). The controller (900) can be implemented by a computing device including a microprocessor, and the implementation method thereof is obvious to those skilled in the art, so a further detailed description is omitted.

[0057] The controller (900) can control the paper medium (2) to be transported in the reverse direction toward the separator (210) so that the paper medium (2) returns to the separator (210), or to be transported in the forward direction toward the return path (800) when the paper medium is detected as being a long medium (2) in the long medium detection unit (220).

[0058] The controller (900) can control the paper medium (2) to be transported in the reverse direction to return to the separation unit (210) and separated again in the separation unit (210) when the forward end of the paper medium's return path (800) is located between the length medium detection unit (220) and the return path (800) and the paper medium is detected as the length medium (2) in the length medium detection unit (220).

[0059] When the leading edge of the paper medium in the forward direction is located between the longitudinal medium detection unit (220) and the return path (800) and the longitudinal medium detection unit (220) detects that the paper medium is the longitudinal medium (2), the overlapping portion (2-3) of the longitudinal medium (2) may be relatively large. If the overlapping portion (2-3) of the longitudinal medium (2) is relatively large, it may not be easy to separate the longitudinal medium (2) into the leading medium (2-1), which is the paper medium that precedes it in the forward direction, and the trailing medium (2-2), which is the paper medium that follows it. In addition, it may not be possible to separate the longitudinal medium (2) into the leading medium (2-1) and the trailing medium (2-2). Therefore, when the overlapping portion (2-3) of the length medium (2) is relatively large, the length medium (2) can be separated by returning to the separation portion (210) and being separated again at the separation portion (210).

[0060] The forward-facing edge of the paper medium may have passed through the longitudinal medium detection unit (220) and been transmitted to the controller (900) via the longitudinal medium detection unit (220), but may not have yet been transmitted to the controller (900) via the return path (800) since it has reached the return path (800). In addition, the longitudinal medium detection unit (220) may detect that the paper medium is the longitudinal medium (2) and transmit this to the controller (900). In addition, the controller (900) may control the separation unit (210) and the longitudinal medium detection unit (220) so that the longitudinal medium (2) returns to the separation unit (210) and is separated again in the separation unit (210).

[0061] The controller (900) can control the length medium (2) to be transported in the forward direction until the overlapping portion (2-3) of the length medium (2) is not detected by the length medium detection unit (220) when the forward leading edge of the paper medium is located on the return path (800) and the paper medium is detected as the length medium (2).

[0062] In addition, the controller (900) can control the length medium (2) to be separated from the preceding medium (2-1) and the following medium (2-2) when the length medium (2) is transferred in the forward direction until the overlapping portion (2-3) of the length medium (2) is not detected by the length medium detection unit (220).

[0063] When the leading edge of the paper medium in the forward direction is located on the return path (800) and the paper medium is detected as being a long medium (2) by the long medium detection unit (220), the overlapping portion (2-3) of the long medium (2) may be relatively small. If the overlapping portion (2-3) of the long medium (2) is relatively small, it may be easy to separate the long medium (2) into the preceding medium (2-1) and the following medium (2-2). Therefore, when the leading edge of the paper medium in the forward direction of the return path (800) is located on the return path (800) and the paper medium is detected as being a long medium (2) by the long medium detection unit (220), the long medium (2) may be easily separated into the preceding medium (2-1) and the following medium (2-2).

[0064] In addition, when the length-length medium (2) is transported in the forward direction until the overlapping portion (2-3) of the length-length medium (2) is not detected by the length-length medium detection unit (220), the trailing medium (2-2) can be stopped by the separation unit (210) and the end roller (221) of the length-length medium detection unit (220). In addition, in a state where the trailing medium (2-2) is stopped by the separation unit (210) and the end roller (221) of the length-length medium detection unit (220), the leading medium (2-1) can be returned in the forward direction by the return path (800) to separate the leading medium (2-1) from the trailing medium (2-2). Therefore, separation of the length-length medium (2) from the leading medium (2-1) and the trailing medium (2-2) can be facilitated.

[0065] For example, the forward leading edge of the paper medium may be transmitted to the controller (900) through the length-length medium detection unit (220) that the paper medium has passed the length-length medium detection unit (220), and the arrival of the paper medium on the return path (800) may be transmitted to the controller (900) through the return path (800). In addition, the length-length medium detection unit (220) may detect that the paper medium is the length-length medium (2-1) and transmit this to the controller (900). In addition, the controller (900) may control the separation unit (210), the length-length medium detection unit (220), and the return path (800) so that the length-length medium (2) is transported in the forward direction until the overlapping portion (2-3) of the length-length medium (2) is not detected by the length-length medium detection unit (220). Additionally, the controller (900) can control the end roller (221) of the separation unit (210) and the length medium detection unit (220) and the return path (800) so that the trailing medium (2-2) is stopped and the leading medium (2-1) is returned in the forward direction.

[0066] Meanwhile, the controller (900) can obtain and store the distance that the length-length medium (2) has traveled in the forward direction from the time point when the length-length medium detection unit (220) detects that the paper medium is the length-length medium (2). The distance that the length-length medium (2) has traveled to the other side of the length-length medium detection unit (220) from the time point when the paper medium is detected as the length-length medium (2) may be equal to the distance that the trailing medium (2-2) has traveled in the forward direction from the length-length medium detection unit (220). Therefore, the controller (900) can know the forward position of the leading edge of the trailing medium (2-2). In addition, the controller (900) can utilize the stored forward position of the trailing medium (2-2). In other words, when the trailing medium (2-2) is a different length medium (2), the controller (900) can utilize the forward leading position of the stored trailing medium (2-2) to separate the different length medium (2) from the separator (210) again or separate the different length medium (2) from the leading medium (2-1) and the trailing medium (2-2). Accordingly, the processing time of the paper medium can be shortened.

[0067] Hereinafter, a method for controlling a financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 10. The method for controlling a financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention can separate overlapping paper media when paper media fed into a reception area (200) are separated into individual sheets and transported to a return path (800), if at least a portion of the paper media overlaps with another paper media and is transported. Referring to FIG. 4, the method for controlling a financial automation device can include a separation and transport step (S100), a length-length media detection step (S200), and a length-length media processing step (S300).

[0068] Referring to FIG. 5, in the separation and transport step (S100), the paper media fed into the reception section (200) of the financial automation device (1) can be separated into individual sheets by the separation section (210) and transported to the return path (800). When the paper media is fed into the reception section (200) of the financial automation device (1) by a user, the paper media can be separated into individual sheets by the separation section (210) and transported to the return path (800). The paper media fed into the reception section (200) and accumulated are separated by the pickup roller (211) of the separation section (210) and transported by the feed roller (212), and separation of the two sheets can be prevented by the guide roller (213). In addition, the paper media can be brought into close contact with the feed roller (212) by the pinch roller (214) of the separation section (210). Meanwhile, if the separation of the paper media is not properly performed in the separation unit (210), the length medium (2) may be transported to the return path (800).

[0069] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, in the length medium detection step (S200), the length medium detection unit (220) disposed between the separation unit (210) and the return path (800) can detect whether the paper medium is a length medium (2). The length medium detection unit (220) can be configured to detect an overlapping portion (2-3) formed due to improper separation in the separation unit (210). In other words, the length medium detection unit (220) can be configured to detect an overlapping portion (2-3) in the length medium (2).

[0070] The paper medium separated into individual sheets and transported in the separation unit (210) can be transported to the return path (800) by the end roller (221) of the length-length medium detection unit (220). While being transported from the separation unit (210) to the return path (800) by the end roller (221), whether the paper medium is a length-length medium (2) can be detected by the double-sheet detection sensor of the length-length medium detection unit (220). The double-sheet detection sensor can detect whether at least a portion of the paper medium overlaps at least a portion of another paper medium and thus is a double sheet. In other words, the double-sheet detection sensor can detect an overlapping portion (2-3) formed by at least a portion of the paper medium overlapping at least a portion of the other paper medium.

[0071] Referring to FIG. 6, when the leading edge of the paper medium in the forward direction is located between the length medium detection unit (220) and the return path (800), the paper medium can be detected as a length medium (2) in the length medium detection step (S200).

[0072] When the leading edge of the paper medium in the forward direction is located between the length medium detection unit (220) and the return path (800) and the paper medium is detected as the length medium (2) in the length medium detection step (S200), the overlapping portion (2-3) of the length medium (2) may be relatively large.

[0073] Referring to Fig. 7, when the leading edge of the paper medium in the forward direction is located on the return path (800) and the paper medium is detected as a long medium (2) in the long medium detection step (S200), the overlapping portion (2-3) of the long medium (2) may be relatively small.

[0074] Referring to FIGS. 8 to 10, in the length medium processing step (S300), if the paper medium is detected as a length medium (2) in the length medium detection step (S200), the length medium (2) can be returned to the separation unit (210) and transported in the reverse direction or transported in the forward direction.

[0075] Referring to Fig. 8, the leading edge of the paper medium in the forward direction is located between the length medium detection unit (220) and the return path (800), and the paper medium can be detected as the length medium (2) in the length medium detection step (S200). In addition, in the length medium processing step (S300), the length medium (2) can be transported in the reverse direction to return to the separation unit (210) and separated again in the separation unit (210).

[0076] When the leading edge of the paper medium in the forward direction is located between the length medium detection unit (220) and the return path (800) and the paper medium is detected as the length medium (2) in the length medium detection step (S200), the overlapping portion (2-3) of the length medium (2) may be relatively large. Accordingly, since the separation of the length medium (2) into the preceding medium (2-1) and the following medium (2-2) may not be easy, the length medium (2) may be transported in the reverse direction to return to the separation unit (210) and separated again in the separation unit (210), thereby separating the length medium (2).

[0077] Fig. 9 may be a case where the leading edge of the paper medium in the forward direction is located on the return path (800) and the paper medium is detected as being a long medium (2) in the long medium detection step (S200). In addition, in the long medium processing step (S300), the long medium (2) may be transported in the forward direction until the overlapping portion (2-3) of the long medium (2) is not detected in the long medium detection unit (220).

[0078] When the leading edge of the paper medium in the forward direction is located between the return paths (800) and the paper medium is detected as a long medium (2) in the long medium detection step (S200), the overlapping portion (2-3) of the long medium (2) may be relatively small. In addition, when the long medium (2) is conveyed to the other side of the long medium detection unit (220) until the overlapping portion (2-3) of the long medium (2) is not detected by the long medium detection unit (220), the long medium (2) can be easily separated into the preceding medium (2-1) and the following medium (2-2).

[0079] Referring to FIG. 10, in the length-length medium processing step (S300), when the length-length medium (2) is transferred to the other side of the length-length medium detection unit (220) until the overlapping portion (2-3) of the length-length medium (2) is not detected by the length-length medium detection unit (220), the length-length medium (2) can be separated into the preceding medium (2-1) and the following medium (2-2). For example, the following medium (2-2) of the length-length medium (2) can be stopped by the separation unit (210) and the length-length medium detection unit (220), and the preceding medium (2-1) can be returned in the forward direction by the return path (800), thereby separating the preceding medium (2-1) and the following medium (2-2).

[0080] As described above, according to the financial automation device and the financial automation device control method according to one embodiment of the present invention, the separation of a length medium, at least a portion of which overlaps at least a portion of another paper medium, into each paper medium can be performed more effectively, and the processing time of the paper medium can be shortened.

[0081] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described as specific embodiments, these are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto, but should be construed to have the broadest scope in accordance with the technical concepts disclosed in this specification. Those skilled in the art may combine / substitute the disclosed embodiments to implement patterns of shapes not specified, but this also does not depart from the scope of the present invention. In addition, those skilled in the art may easily modify or alter the disclosed embodiments based on this specification, and it is clear that such modifications or alterations also fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Reception area where paper media is used; A return path for returning the paper media placed in the reception area; A separation unit that separates the paper media inserted into the reception area into individual sheets and transports them; A length medium detection unit disposed between the separation unit and the return path, detecting whether the paper medium is a length medium that overlaps at least a portion of another paper medium; and It includes a controller that controls the above separation unit and the above return path, The above controller, When the paper medium is detected as the length medium in the length medium detection unit, the length medium is transported in the reverse direction to return to the separation unit, or the length medium is controlled to be transported in the forward direction toward the return path. Financial automation devices.

2. In paragraph 1, The above length medium detection unit, configured to detect an overlapping portion in which at least a portion of the paper medium overlaps the above-mentioned length medium, Financial automation devices.

3. In paragraph 1, The above controller, When the forward-facing edge of the paper medium is located between the longitudinal medium detection unit and the return path and the longitudinal medium detection unit detects that the paper medium is the longitudinal medium, Controlling the above-mentioned longitudinal medium to be transported in the reverse direction so as to return to the above-mentioned separation unit and to be separated again in the above-mentioned separation unit. Financial automation devices.

4. In paragraph 2, The above controller, When the forward-facing end of the paper medium is located in the return path and the paper medium is detected as the longitudinal medium by the longitudinal medium detection unit, Controlling the length medium to be transported in the forward direction until the overlapping portion is not detected by the length medium detection portion; Financial automation devices.

5. In paragraph 4, The above controller, When the length medium is transported in the forward direction until the above overlapping portion is not detected by the length medium detection portion, The above-mentioned length medium is controlled to be spaced apart from the preceding medium, which is the paper medium preceding in the forward direction, and the following medium, which is the paper medium following. Financial automation devices.

6. In paragraph 4, The above controller, Acquire and store the distance traveled by the longitudinal medium in the forward direction from the time when the paper medium is detected to be the longitudinal medium. Financial automation devices.

7. A separation and transport step in which paper media is separated into individual sheets in a separation section and transported to a return path; A length medium detection step for detecting whether the paper medium is a length medium that overlaps at least a portion of another paper medium in a length medium detection section disposed between the separation section and the return path; and In the above-mentioned length medium detection step, if the paper medium is detected to be the length medium, a length medium processing step is included to transport the length medium in a reverse direction to return to the separation unit, or to transport the length medium in a forward direction. Method for controlling financial automation devices.

8. In paragraph 7, The above length medium detection unit, configured to detect an overlapping portion in which at least a portion of the paper medium overlaps the above-mentioned length medium, Method for controlling financial automation devices.

9. In paragraph 7, When the forward-facing edge of the paper medium is located between the length medium detection unit and the return path and the paper medium is detected as the length medium in the length medium detection step, In the above length medium processing step, The above-mentioned length medium is transported in the reverse direction to return to the above-mentioned separation unit and separated again in the above-mentioned separation unit. Method for controlling financial automation devices.

10. In paragraph 8, When the forward-facing edge of the paper medium is located in the return path and the paper medium is detected as the longitudinal medium in the longitudinal medium detection step, In the above length medium processing step, Transferring the length medium in the forward direction until the overlapping portion is not detected by the length medium detection portion. Method for controlling financial automation devices.

11. In paragraph 10, In the above length medium processing step, When the length medium is transported in the forward direction until the above overlapping portion is not detected by the length medium detection portion, The above-mentioned length medium is separated into a preceding medium, which is the paper medium preceding in the forward direction, and a following medium, which is the paper medium following in the forward direction. Method for controlling financial automation devices.

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