Money Handling System Sort Pattern Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional money handling systems face inefficiencies when sorting banknotes by denomination, particularly when the number of stacking units is less than the number of denominations, leading to incomplete sorting and increased operational complexity.
Innovation Solution
A money handling system with multiple stacking units, a recognition unit, a transport unit, and a control unit that sets and manages sort patterns to efficiently sort and count banknotes across multiple denominations, allowing for simultaneous processing and storage of deposit data, even when the number of stacking units is fewer than the denominations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the number of stacking units is smaller than the number of denominations, then the device complexity is reduced, but the manufacturing precision of sorting banknotes by denomination deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the sorting process into multiple passes, with each pass handling a specific denomination. The sort pattern setting unit segments the overall sorting task into discrete denomination-specific operations, allowing one stacking unit to efficiently sort multiple denominations through sequential processing rather than requiring one stacking unit per denomination.
Solution Approach 2:
The recognition unit performs preliminary identification of banknote denominations before sorting. The sort pattern setting unit pre-configures the sorting sequence based on recognized denominations, allowing the system to prepare the sorting path in advance and execute efficient sorting even with limited stacking units.
2Device complexity
If the number of stacking units is smaller than the number of denominations, then the device complexity is reduced, but the productivity of deposit process deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains continuous operation by immediately reusing the stacking unit for the next denomination after completing sorting for one denomination. The transport unit continuously feeds banknotes to the recognition unit, and the sort pattern setting unit continuously updates sorting instructions, ensuring no idle time and maintaining high productivity despite using fewer stacking units.
Solution Approach 2:
The sort pattern setting unit dynamically adjusts the sorting configuration based on the actual denominations detected in the current batch of banknotes. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize the sorting sequence for each deposit operation, maximizing the efficiency of the limited stacking units and maintaining high processing speed.
3Manufacturing precision
If banknotes are sorted by denomination using multiple stacking units, then the sorting precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The single stacking unit performs multiple functions by sorting different denominations in sequential passes. The sort pattern setting unit configures the stacking unit to handle various denominations according to the detected mix, allowing one stacking unit to replace multiple specialized stacking units while maintaining sorting precision through programmed versatility.
4Device complexity
If a single stacking unit is used to sort multiple denominations, then the device complexity is reduced, but the operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The recognition unit automatically identifies the denominations present in the deposited banknotes and provides this information to the sort pattern setting unit. The sort pattern setting unit then automatically generates the appropriate sorting sequence without requiring manual configuration by the operator, making the system self-configuring and reducing operational complexity despite the multi-denomination sorting task.
Solution Approach 2:
The recognition unit provides feedback on the denominations detected in each batch of banknotes. The sort pattern setting unit uses this feedback to dynamically adjust the sorting pattern, creating a closed-loop control system that automatically adapts to the input mix and simplifies operation by eliminating manual intervention for pattern configuration.
Data Source
AI summary
A money handling system includes: a sort pattern setting unit 107 configured to set a sort pattern showing one or more denominations of the banknotes to be sorted into the stacking units 103; a storage unit 109 configured to store the sort pattern set by the sort pattern setting unit 107, and to store a recognition result and a count result by the recognition unit 102 on the banknotes stacked in the stacking units 103; and a control unit 108 configured to control the transport unit 105 so as to transport the banknotes respectively to the stacking units 103 and the reject unit 104, based on the recognition result by the recognition unit 102 and the sort pattern stored in the storage unit 109.