JP2014191557A - Currency processing device, currency processing method, and computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a currency processing device that uses relatively new currency for payment.SOLUTION: A currency processing device includes: a plurality of storage parts for storing currency used for payment among currency; a newness judging part for judging newness level showing newness degree on the currency to be stored in the plurality of storage parts; a selection part for selecting a storage destination for storing the currency whose newness level is determined among the plurality of storage parts on the basis of the newness level.

Description

  The present invention relates to a money handling apparatus, a money handling method, and a computer program.

  As the money handling apparatus, cash handling apparatuses such as an automated teller machine (ATM) and an automatic teller machine (Cash Dispenser, CD) are known. The money handling apparatus processes money (coins, banknotes, etc.) used for deposit and withdrawal.

  Patent Document 1 describes a technique for determining the issuance year of a banknote based on the serial number of the banknote and collecting a banknote with an old issuance year as a banknote that is not suitable for withdrawal. Patent Document 2 describes a technique for judging the aging of banknotes based on the serial number of the banknotes and collecting the aging banknotes as banknotes not suitable for withdrawal.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 59-218584 JP-A-4-38590

  In Patent Documents 1 and 2, since all of the money used for withdrawal without being collected is uniformly handled regardless of the new and old, there is a problem caused by aged deterioration of relatively old money (for example, poor identification of money). , There is a problem that a clogging of money in the transport path may occur. In addition, from the standpoint of the user who receives money withdrawn from the cash handling apparatus, there has been a desire to receive relatively clean money.

  Therefore, there has been a demand for a technique capable of using relatively new money for withdrawal in the money handling apparatus. In addition, the money handling apparatus has been desired to be downsized, reduced in cost, resource saving, easy manufacture, improved usability, and improved durability.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and the invention can be implemented as the following forms.

(1) According to one form of this invention, the money processing apparatus which processes money is provided. The money handling apparatus includes: a plurality of storage units that store money used for dispensing out of the money; and a new / old determination unit that determines old and new levels indicating the degree of old and new money to be stored in the plurality of storage units. And a selection unit that selects a storage location in which the money for which the new and old levels are determined to be stored is selected from the plurality of storage units based on the new and old levels. According to this aspect, relatively new money and relatively old money can be stored in separate storage units. Therefore, relatively new money can be used for withdrawal by taking out the money from the storage unit in which relatively new money is stored. As a result, it is possible to suppress problems caused by aging of relatively old money. In addition, it is possible to respond to a user's request to receive relatively clean money.

(2) In the money handling apparatus of the above aspect, the plurality of storage units are first and second storage units, and the money stored in the first storage unit is stored in the second storage unit. It includes first and second storage units that are used for withdrawal with priority over stored currency, and the selection unit is a storage destination in which the old and new levels are to store currency that is newer than a reference value. The first storage unit may be selected with priority over the second storage unit. According to this form, it can be used for withdrawal with priority from relatively new money.

(3) In the money handling apparatus of the above aspect, the first storage unit includes a plurality of denomination storage units for storing money used for withdrawal out of the money in denominations, and the second storage unit. May include a collective storage unit that collectively stores a plurality of denominations of money used for withdrawal. According to this aspect, in the configuration including the denomination storage unit and the batch storage unit, it can be used for withdrawal with priority from a relatively new currency.

(4) In the money handling apparatus of the above aspect, the new / old determination unit may determine the old / new level based on at least one of an issue year and a serial number written on the money. According to this form, the old and new levels of money can be easily determined.

(5) In the money handling apparatus of the above aspect, the money may include at least one of a coin and a banknote. According to this embodiment, relatively new money can be used for withdrawal with respect to at least one of coins and banknotes.

(6) In the money handling apparatus of the above aspect, an information generation unit that generates number information that is information indicating, for each storage unit, the number of coins stored in the plurality of storage units according to the old and new levels. In addition, the selection unit may include a reference setting unit that sets a reference for selecting the storage destination from the plurality of storage units based on the number information. According to this aspect, the distribution according to the new and old levels of money stored in the plurality of storage units can be adjusted based on the number information.

(7) The money handling apparatus of the above aspect may include a reference input unit that sets a reference for selecting the storage destination from the plurality of storage units based on information input from an administrator. According to this form, the distribution according to the new and old levels of money stored in the plurality of storage units can be adjusted based on information from the manager.

(8) In the money handling apparatus of the above aspect, the information generation for generating the number information, which is information indicating, for each storage unit, the number of coins stored in the plurality of storage units according to the old and new levels. A display unit for displaying the number information. According to this aspect, it is possible to improve the convenience of the administrator who sets the reference for selecting the storage destination.

  The present invention can also be realized in various forms other than the money handling apparatus. For example, the present invention can be realized in the form of a computer program for controlling the money handling apparatus, a non-temporary recording medium on which the computer program is recorded, in addition to the money handling method.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a money handling apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of the control part and sensing part in a money handling apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the payment transaction process which the control part of a money processing apparatus performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image data output from an image sensor. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a selection process. It is a graph which shows an example of the number histogram based on number information. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the number-of-sheets histogram of the several some money classification storage part based on number information. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the sheet number histogram of the package storage part based on sheet number information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of the money handling apparatus in a 1st modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the money handling apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of the control part and sensing part in a money handling apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the payment transaction process which the control part of a money processing apparatus performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image data output from an image sensor. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a selection process. It is a graph which shows an example of the number histogram based on number information.

A. First Embodiment A-1. Configuration of Money Handling Device FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a money handling device 10. The money handling apparatus 10 is a cash handling apparatus that processes coins. The money handling apparatus 10 includes a control unit 100, a display unit 190, a deposit / withdrawal unit 220, a transport mechanism 240, a sensing unit 280, a plurality of denomination holding units 310_1 to 310_n, and a plurality of denomination storage units 330_1. -330_n, a collective holding unit 350, a collective storage unit 370, a collection unit 380, and an operation cartridge 390 are provided.

  The control unit 100 of the money handling apparatus 10 controls each part of the money handling apparatus 10. The control unit 100 includes a new / old determination unit 120 and a selection unit 140.

  Based on the information from the sensing unit 280, the new / old determination unit 120 of the control unit 100 indicates the old and new levels of coins to be stored in the plurality of storage units (denomination storage units 330_1 to 330_n and the batch storage unit 370). Judge the old and new levels. In the present embodiment, the new / old determination unit 120 determines the new / old level based on the issue year written on the coin.

  The selection unit 140 of the control unit 100 selects a storage location for storing the coins for which the old and new levels are determined based on the old and new levels from among a plurality of storage units (denomination storage units 330_1 to 330_n and a batch storage unit 370). Select. In the present embodiment, the selection unit 140 selects the denomination storage units 330_1 to 330_n with higher priority than the collective storage unit 370 as storage destinations for storing coins whose new and old levels are newer than the reference value.

  In the present embodiment, the function of the control unit 100 is realized in software by operating a CPU (Central Processing Unit) based on a computer program. In other embodiments, the function of the control unit 100 may be realized in hardware based on a circuit configuration included in the control unit 100.

  The display unit 190 of the money handling apparatus 10 displays information based on an instruction from the control unit 100. In the present embodiment, the display unit 190 is a touch panel in which a position input device is combined with a display device, and can receive input from a user who is an operator who operates the money handling apparatus 10 and an administrator. It is configured.

  The deposit / withdrawal unit 220 of the money handling apparatus 10 receives the coins to be deposited from the outside of the money handling apparatus 10 and provides the coins to be dispensed to the outside of the money handling apparatus 10. In the present embodiment, the money handling apparatus 10 returns, through the deposit / withdrawal unit 220, coins that cannot be accepted by the money handling apparatus 10 among the coins received at the time of deposit.

  The conveyance mechanism 240 of the money handling apparatus 10 conveys coins inside the money handling apparatus 10. In the present embodiment, the transport mechanism 240 includes a deposit / withdrawal unit 220, a sensing unit 280, a plurality of denomination storage units 310_1 to 310_n, a plurality of denomination storage units 330_1 to 330_n, a collective storage unit 350, and a batch. The storage unit 370, the collection unit 380, and the operation cartridge 390 are connected to realize the movement of coins between the units.

  The sensing unit 280 of the money handling apparatus 10 senses the characteristics of coins. The characteristics of the coins detected by the detection unit 280 are used for each determination of denomination, old / new level determination, and authenticity determination. In the present embodiment, the coins sensed by the sensing unit 280 are coins deposited from the deposit / withdrawal unit 220, coins stored from the collective storage unit 370 to the denomination storage units 330_1 to 330_n, and coin types from the operation cartridge 390. It is a coin stored in the storage units 330_1 to 330_n.

  The plurality of denomination storage units 310_1 to 310_n in the money handling apparatus 10 are n storage units that temporarily hold coins to be stored in the denomination storage units 330_1 to 330_n. In the present embodiment, the plurality of denomination holding units 310_1 to 310_n correspond to six types of denominations (1-yen coin, 5-yen coin, 10-yen coin, 50-yen coin, 100-yen coin, 500-yen coin), respectively. Six storage units (n = 6). In the description of the present embodiment, the symbol “310” is used when generically referring to denomination type detention units, and the code with an individual number after “310” is used when indicating a plurality of denomination type detention units individually. Use.

  The plurality of denomination storage units 330_1 to 330_n in the money handling apparatus 10 are n storage units that store coins used for dispensing in denominations. In the present embodiment, the plurality of denomination storage units 330_1 to 330_n respectively correspond to six types of denominations (1 yen coin, 5 yen coin, 10 yen coin, 50 yen coin, 100 yen coin, 500 yen coin). Six storage units (n = 6). In the description of the present embodiment, the symbol “330” is used when generically referring to the denomination storage unit, and the symbol with an individual number after “330” is used when individually indicating a plurality of denomination storage units. Use.

  Coins to be stored in the denomination storage unit 330 are temporarily stored in the denomination holding unit 310 until a deposit transaction is established, and are stored in the denomination storage unit 330 from the denomination holding unit 310 after the deposit transaction is established. The Coins withdrawn from the deposit / withdrawal unit 220 are transported from the denomination holding unit 310 to the deposit / withdrawal unit 220 through the transport mechanism 240.

  The collective holding unit 350 of the money handling apparatus 10 is a storage unit that temporarily holds coins to be stored in the collective storage unit 370. In the collective holding unit 350, coins of a plurality of denominations are stored together.

  The collective storage unit 370 of the money handling apparatus 10 is a storage unit that collectively stores coins of a plurality of denominations used for withdrawal. In the collective storage unit 370, coins of a plurality of denominations are mixed.

  Coins to be stored in the collective storage unit 370 are temporarily stored in the collective holding unit 350 until a deposit transaction is established, and stored in the collective storage unit 370 from the collective hold unit 350 after the deposit transaction is established. When the coins stored in the denomination storage unit 330 are insufficient, the coins stored in the collective storage unit 370 are stored in the denomination storage unit 330 through the transport mechanism 240 and the sensing unit 280. Therefore, the coins stored in the denomination storage unit 330 are used for withdrawal with higher priority than the coins stored in the collective storage unit 370.

  The collection unit 380 of the money handling apparatus 10 is a storage unit that collects coins determined to be unsuitable for withdrawal. In the present embodiment, the collection unit 380 collects coins for which the old and new levels are determined to be older than the reference value, and coins that have caused problems in the transport mechanism 240 at the time of withdrawal.

  The operation cartridge 390 of the money handling apparatus 10 is a storage unit that stores coins, and is configured to be detachable from the money handling apparatus 10. The operation cartridge 390 is used for replenishing coins to the money handling apparatus 10 and collecting coins from the money handling apparatus 10.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing detailed configurations of the control unit 100 and the sensing unit 280 in the money handling apparatus 10. In the present embodiment, the control unit 100 includes, in addition to the new / old determination unit 120 and the selection unit 140, the denomination determination unit 110, the authenticity determination unit 130, the information generation unit 150, the storage unit 170, and the display control unit 180. With. In the present embodiment, the sensing unit 280 includes an image sensor 282, an optical sensor 284, and a magnetic sensor 286.

  The image sensor 282 of the sensing unit 280 images a coin passing through the sensing unit 280. In this embodiment, the image sensor 282 is a CCD image sensor (Charge-Coupled Device image sensor). In another embodiment, the image sensor 282 may be a CMOS image sensor (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor image sensor).

  The optical sensor 284 of the sensing unit 280 senses the shape of a coin that passes through the sensing unit 280. The magnetic sensor 286 of the sensing unit 280 senses the magnetic characteristics of the coin that passes through the sensing unit 280. In other embodiments, the sensing unit 280 may not include at least one of the optical sensor 284 and the magnetic sensor 286, and may include another sensor.

  The denomination determining unit 110 of the control unit 100 determines the denomination of the coin that passes through the sensing unit 280 based on information from the sensing unit 280. In the present embodiment, the denomination determining unit 110 determines the denomination of the coin that passes through the sensing unit 280 based on the output data from the image sensor 282, the optical sensor 284, and the magnetic sensor 286. In this embodiment, the denomination determining unit 110 can determine 1-yen coins, 5-yen coins, 10-yen coins, 50-yen coins, 100-yen coins, and 500-yen coins.

  The new / old determination unit 120 of the control unit 100 determines the new / old level of coins passing through the sensing unit 280 by analyzing the image data output from the image sensor 282. In the present embodiment, the new / old determination unit 120 reads the issue year written on the coin from the image data, and determines the issue year as the old / new level. In another embodiment, the new / old determination unit 120 may read the damage of the coin from the image data and determine the degree of the damage as the old / new level.

  The authenticity determination unit 130 of the control unit 100 determines whether the coin passing through the sensing unit 280 is genuine or fake based on information from the sensing unit 280. In the present embodiment, the authenticity determination unit 130 determines the authenticity of the coin passing through the sensing unit 280 based on the output data from the image sensor 282, the optical sensor 284, and the magnetic sensor 286.

  The information generation unit 150 of the control unit 100 generates the number information 410 according to the selection of the storage destination by the selection unit 140. The number information 410 is information indicating the number of coins stored in the denomination storage unit 330 and the collective storage unit 370 according to the old and new levels for each storage unit. The storage unit 170 of the control unit 100 stores the number information 410 generated by the information generation unit 150. The display control unit 180 of the control unit 100 causes the display unit 190 to display the number information 410 stored in the storage unit 170.

  The selection unit 140 of the control unit 100 includes a reference setting unit 142. The reference setting unit 142 sets a reference for selecting the storage destination of the coins that have passed through the sensing unit 280 based on the number information 410 stored in the storage unit 170.

A-2. Operation of Money Handling Device FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a deposit transaction process executed by the control unit 100 of the money handling device 10. The deposit transaction process in FIG. 3 is a process of accepting a deposit transaction from the user. In the present embodiment, the control unit 100 executes the deposit transaction process of FIG. 3 based on an instruction input from the user to start the deposit transaction. In the present embodiment, when at least one of the denomination storage units 330_1 to 330_n and the collective storage unit 370 are full, the control unit 100 does not execute the deposit transaction process of FIG. In the present embodiment, even when the collection unit 380 is full, the control unit 100 does not execute the deposit transaction process of FIG.

  After starting the deposit transaction process of FIG. 3, the control unit 100 initializes each unit (step S110). In the present embodiment, in the initialization (step S110), the control unit 100 instructs each part of the deposit / withdrawal unit 220, the transport mechanism 240, and the sensing unit 280 to prepare for receiving the deposit.

  After initialization (step S110), the control unit 100 controls each part of the deposit / withdrawal unit 220, the transport mechanism 240, and the sensing unit 280, thereby detecting coins inserted into the deposit / withdrawal unit 220 one by one. It is conveyed to the part 280 (step S122). The sensing unit 280 senses the characteristics of the coins conveyed from the deposit / withdrawal unit 220 and outputs information indicating the characteristics of the coins to the control unit 100.

  After the coins are transported from the deposit / withdrawal unit 220 to the sensing unit 280 (step S122), the control unit 100 causes the denomination judging unit 110 to function to judge the denomination of the coin passing through the sensing unit 280 (step S122). S124).

  After determining the denomination of the coin (step S124), the control unit 100 performs the new / old determination process (step S126) by causing the new / old determination unit 120 to function. In the new / old determination process (step S126), the control unit 100 analyzes the image data output from the image sensor 282 to determine the new / old level of the coin passing through the sensing unit 280. In this embodiment, the control part 100 reads the issue year described in the coin from image data, and judges the issue year as an old and new level.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of image data 560 output from the image sensor 282. In the present embodiment, the control unit 100 stores in advance information indicating, for each denomination, the area 562 in which the issue year is stamped on the coin, and reads the issue year from the image data 560 based on the information. In the example of FIG. 4, the image data 560 is image data obtained by imaging a 500 yen coin. In the example of FIG. 4, the control unit 100 reads “Heisei 14”, which is the year of issue, from the area 562 in the image data 560, and determines 2002 (year 2002) as the old and new levels.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, after performing the new / old determination process (step S126), the control unit 100 causes the authenticity determination unit 130 to function to determine the authenticity of the coin passing through the sensing unit 280 (step S126). S128).

  After determining whether the coin is true or false (step S128), the control unit 100 determines whether or not the coin passing through the sensing unit 280 can be accepted (step S132). In the present embodiment, the control unit 100 determines a coin determined to be genuine as an acceptable coin, and determines a coin determined to be fake as an unacceptable coin. In the present embodiment, the control unit 100 determines, among the coins that are determined to be genuine, a coin that has a defective conveyance shape in the conveyance mechanism 240 and a coin that has a defective shape sensed by the sensing unit 280. Judge as an unacceptable coin.

  When the coin is unacceptable (step S132: “NO”), the control unit 100 controls the deposit / withdrawal unit 220 and the transport mechanism 240 to return the unacceptable coin through the deposit / withdrawal unit 220.

  When the coin is acceptable (step S132: “YES”), the control unit 100 causes the selection unit 140 to function to perform the selection process (step S140). In the selection process (step S140), the control unit 100 selects a storage location in which acceptable coins should be stored from the denomination storage unit 330, the batch storage unit 370, and the collection unit 380 based on the new and old levels. . Details of the selection process (step S140) will be described later.

  After performing the selection process (step S140), the control unit 100 controls the transport mechanism 240 to transport coins to the storage destination selected in the selection process (step S140) (step S172). In the present embodiment, the control unit 100 controls the transport mechanism 240 to hold the coin whose storage destination is the denomination storage unit 330 in the denomination storage unit 310, and the storage destination is the collective storage unit 370. Is held in the collective holding unit 350.

  After transporting the coins to the storage location (step S172), the control unit 100 causes the information generation unit 150 to function to perform information generation processing (step S174). In the information generation process (step S174), the control unit 100 generates the sheet number information 410 reflecting the result of the selection process (step S140), and overwrites the storage unit 170 with the sheet number information 410. As a result, the number information 410 is updated.

  After updating the number information 410 (step S174) or returning an unacceptable coin (step S138), the control unit 100 determines whether or not the coin feeding from the deposit / withdrawal unit 220 has been completed (step S138). Step S176). When coins remain in the deposit / withdrawal unit 220 and coins are not paid out from the deposit / withdrawal unit 220 (step S176: “NO”), the control unit 100 transfers coins from the deposit / withdrawal unit 220 to the sensing unit 280. Each process from the process (step S122) of conveying is repeatedly executed.

  When the payout of coins from the deposit / withdrawal unit 220 is completed (step S176: “YES”), the control unit 100 waits for the confirmation of the deposit transaction and performs storage processing (step S180). In the storage process (step S180), the control unit 100 stores the coins held in the denomination holding unit 310 in the denomination storage unit 330, and stores the coins held in the collective holding unit 350 in the batch storage unit 370. Store. After performing the storage process (step S180), the control unit 100 ends the deposit transaction process of FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing details of the selection process (step S140). In the selection process (step S140), the control unit 100 determines whether or not the issue year (new and old level) determined in the new and old determination process (step S126) is an issue year larger than the threshold Ta1, that is, the issue year (new and old level). ) Is newer than the threshold Ta1 (step S142). In the present embodiment, the threshold value Ta1 is preset in the control unit 100, and the control unit 100 updates the threshold value Ta1 according to the passage of years. In other embodiment, the control part 100 may set threshold value Ta1 based on the information input into the money processing apparatus 10 from an administrator. In another embodiment, the threshold value Ta1 may be a fixed value.

  When the issue year determined in the new / old determination process (step S126) is an issue year equal to or less than the threshold Ta1, that is, when the issue year is the same as or older than the threshold Ta1 (step S142: “NO”), the control unit 100 selects the collection unit 380 as a storage destination of coins that pass through the sensing unit 280 (step S166). Thereafter, the control unit 100 ends the selection process (step S140).

  When the issue year determined in the new / old determination process (step S126) is an issue year larger than the threshold value Ta1, that is, when the issue year is newer than the threshold value Ta1 (step S142: “YES”), the control unit 100 detects It is determined whether or not the denomination storing unit 330 corresponding to the denomination of the coin passing through the unit 280 is full (step S144).

  When the denomination storing unit 330 is not full (step S144: “NO”), the control unit 100 determines whether or not the denomination holding unit 310 corresponding to the denomination of the coin passing through the sensing unit 280 is full. (Step S145).

  When the money type storage unit 330 or the money type storage unit 310 is full (steps S144 and S145: “YES”), the control unit 100 selects the collective storage unit 370 as a storage destination of coins passing through the sensing unit 280. (Step S164). Thereafter, the control unit 100 ends the selection process (step S140).

  When the money type storage unit 330 and the money type storage unit 310 are not full (step S145: “NO”), the control unit 100 determines whether the collective storage unit 370 is full (step S146).

  When the batch storage unit 370 is not full (step S146: “NO”), the control unit 100 determines whether or not the batch storage unit 350 is full (step S147).

  When the collective holding unit 350 or the collective storage unit 370 is full (steps S146 and S147: “YES”), the control unit 100 corresponds to the denomination of the coin as a storage destination of the coin that passes through the sensing unit 280. The money type storage unit 330 is selected (step S162). Thereafter, the control unit 100 ends the selection process (step S140).

  When the collective holding unit 350 and the collective storage unit 370 are not full (step S147: “NO”), the control unit 100 is stored in the denomination storing unit 330 corresponding to the denomination of the coin passing through the sensing unit 280. It is determined whether or not the number of coins stored as the number of coins is smaller than a threshold value Tn1, that is, whether or not the number of coins stored in a money type is smaller than a threshold value Tn1 (step S148). In the present embodiment, the threshold value Tn1 is a fixed value preset in the control unit 100. In other embodiment, the control part 100 may set threshold value Tn1 based on the information input into the money processing apparatus 10 from an administrator.

  When the number of denominations stored is smaller than the threshold value Tn1 (step S148: “YES”), the control unit 100 serves as a storage destination for coins that pass the sensing unit 280, and the denomination storage unit 330 corresponding to the denomination of the coins. Is selected (step S162). Thereby, when there are few coins stored in the denomination storage unit 330, replenishment of coins to the denomination storage unit 330 is given priority regardless of the old and new levels of coins, so there is a shortage of coins used for withdrawal Can be suppressed. After selecting the storage destination (step S162), the control unit 100 ends the selection process (step S140).

  When the number of stored money types is equal to or greater than the threshold value Tn1 (step S148: “YES”), the control unit 100 performs the reference setting process (step S150) by causing the reference setting unit 142 to function. In the reference setting process (step S150), the control unit 100 sets a threshold value Ta2 that is a reference for selecting the storage location of the coin that has passed the sensing unit 280 based on the number information 410 stored in the storage unit 170. . In another embodiment, the threshold value Ta2 may be a fixed value preset in the control unit 100.

  In the present embodiment, in the reference setting process (step S150), the control unit 100 determines whether or not the number of denominations stored is smaller than the threshold Tn2, that is, whether or not the number of denominations is smaller than the threshold Tn2. (Step S152). The threshold value Tn2 is a value larger than the threshold value Tn1. In the present embodiment, the threshold value Tn2 is a fixed value preset in the control unit 100. In other embodiment, the control part 100 may set threshold value Tn2 based on the information input into the money processing apparatus 10 from an administrator.

  When the number of stored money types is smaller than the threshold value Tn2 (step S152: “YES”), the control unit 100 sets the value b as the threshold value Ta2. The value b is a value larger than the threshold value Ta1. In the present embodiment, the control unit 100 creates a sheet histogram in which the number of coins in the denomination storage unit 330 is arranged in order of old and new levels by referring to the sheet number information 410, and counts from the new side of the sheet histogram. A new and old level (issue year) that will be 90% of the number of sheets is calculated as a value b. In another embodiment, the control unit 100 may calculate the value b based on the number histogram of the batch storage unit 370. In another embodiment, the value b may be a fixed value set in advance in the control unit 100.

  When the money type storage number is equal to or larger than the threshold value Tn2 (step S152: “NO”), the control unit 100 sets the value c as the threshold value Ta2. The value c is a value larger than the threshold value Ta1 and the value b. In the present embodiment, the control unit 100 creates a sheet histogram in which the number of coins in the denomination storage unit 330 is arranged in order of old and new levels by referring to the sheet number information 410, and counts from the new side of the sheet histogram. The old and new level (issue year) that makes the number of sheets 70% is calculated as a value c. In other embodiments, the control unit 100 may calculate the value c based on the number histogram of the batch storage unit 370. In other embodiments, the value c may be a fixed value preset in the control unit 100.

  After performing the standard setting process (step S150), the control unit 100 determines whether or not the issue year (new and old level) determined in the new / old determination process (step S126) is an issue year larger than the threshold Ta2. It is determined whether the year (new and old level) is newer than the threshold value Ta2 (step S156).

  When the issue year determined in the new / old determination process (step S126) is an issue year larger than the threshold value Ta2, that is, when the issue year is newer than the threshold value Ta2 (step S156: “YES”), the control unit 100 detects As a storage destination of coins passing through the part 280, the denomination storage unit 330 corresponding to the denomination of the coin is selected (step S162). Thereafter, the control unit 100 ends the selection process (step S140).

  When the issue year determined in the new / old determination process (step S126) is an issue year equal to or less than the threshold Ta2, that is, when the issue year is the same as or older than the threshold Ta2 (step S156: “NO”). 100 selects the collective storage unit 370 as a storage destination of coins that pass through the sensing unit 280 (step S164). Thereafter, the control unit 100 ends the selection process (step S140).

  FIG. 6 is a graph showing an example of the number histogram based on the number information 410. The horizontal axis in FIG. 6 shows the old and new levels (issue year) of coins, and the vertical axis in FIG. 6 shows the number of coins. The sheet number histogram Ha1 is a sheet number histogram of the plurality of denomination storage units 330_1 to 300_n based on the sheet number information 410. The number histogram Ha <b> 2 is a number histogram of the denomination storage unit 330 based on the number information 410.

  FIG. 7 is a table showing an example of the total number histogram Ha1 of the plurality of denomination storage units 330_1 to 300_n based on the number information 410. FIG. 8 is a table showing an example of the number histogram Ha2 of the batch storage unit 370 based on the number information 410.

  As shown in FIGS. 6, 7, and 8, relatively new coins are stored in the denomination storage unit 330, and relatively old coins are stored in the collective storage unit 370. In the present embodiment, the old and new levels overlap between the sheet number histogram Ha1 and the sheet number histogram Ha2 due to the influence of the process (step S148) for comparing the number of stored money types with the threshold value Tn1 and the reference setting process (step S150). .

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 100 causes the display control unit 180 to function, and based on an instruction input from the administrator, the number histogram 410 in FIG. 6 and the tables in FIG. 7 and FIG. Is displayed on the display unit 190.

A-3. Effects According to the first embodiment described above, a relatively new coin can be stored in the denomination storage unit 330 and a relatively old coin can be stored in the collective storage unit 370. Therefore, it can be used for withdrawal with priority from a relatively new coin. As a result, it is possible to suppress problems caused by deterioration over time of relatively old coins. Moreover, it can respond to the user's request to receive relatively clean coins.

  Further, in order to set the threshold Ta2 which is a reference for selecting the storage location of coins based on the number information 410 (step S150), according to the old and new levels of coins stored in the denomination storage unit 330 and the collective storage unit 370 The distribution can be adjusted based on the number information 410.

A-4. Modification A-4.1. First Modified Example FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a detailed configuration of the money handling apparatus 11 in the first modified example. The money handling apparatus 11 of the first modified example is the same as the money handling apparatus 10 of the first embodiment, except that the selection unit 140 includes a reference input unit 144. The reference input unit 144 of the first modification sets a threshold Ta2 that is a reference for selecting a storage destination based on information input from the administrator of the money handling apparatus 11. In the present embodiment, the reference input unit 144 sets the threshold Ta2 based on information input from the administrator through the display unit 190 that is a touch panel. In the present embodiment, the administrator of the money handling apparatus 11 can input information for setting the threshold Ta2 while confirming the number information 410 displayed on the display unit 190.

  According to the first modification, as in the first embodiment, a relatively new coin can be stored in the denomination storage unit 330 and a relatively old coin can be stored in the collective storage unit 370. Therefore, it can be used for withdrawal with priority from a relatively new coin. Moreover, the distribution according to the new and old levels of money stored in the denomination storage unit 330 and the collective storage unit 370 can be adjusted based on information from the manager. In addition, since the number information 410 is displayed on the display unit 190, the convenience of the administrator who sets the threshold value Ta2 can be improved.

A-4.2. Second Modified Example When coins are re-stored from the collective storage unit 370 to the denomination storage unit 330, the control unit 100 conveys the coins stored in the collective storage unit 370 to the sensing unit 280, and performs a selection process ( The storage destination may be selected by performing step S140). As a result, it is possible to further promote the storage of relatively new coins in the denomination storage unit 330.

A-4.3. Third Modification When storing coins from the operation cartridge 390 to the denomination storage unit 330, the control unit 100 conveys the coins stored in the operation cartridge 390 to the sensing unit 280 and performs a selection process (step S140). The storage destination may be selected by performing the above. As a result, it is possible to further promote the storage of relatively new coins in the denomination storage unit 330.

B. Second Embodiment B-1. Configuration of Money Handling Device FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the money handling device 60 in the second embodiment. The money handling apparatus 60 is a cash handling apparatus that processes banknotes. The money handling apparatus 60 includes a control unit 600, a display unit 690, a deposit / withdrawal unit 720, a transport mechanism 740, a sensing unit 780, a main storage unit 831, a sub storage unit 832, a main storage unit 840, A temporary storage unit 850, a recovery unit 880, and an operation cartridge 890 are provided.

  The control unit 600 of the money handling apparatus 60 controls each part of the money handling apparatus 60. The control unit 600 includes a new / old determination unit 620 and a selection unit 640.

  Based on the information from the sensing unit 780, the new / old judgment unit 620 of the control unit 600 sets an old / new level indicating the degree of old and new banknotes to be stored in a plurality of storage units (main storage unit 831 and sub storage unit 832). to decide. In the present embodiment, the new / old determination unit 620 determines the new / old level based on the serial number written on the banknote.

  The selection unit 640 of the control unit 600 selects a storage destination to store the banknotes for which the old and new levels are determined from a plurality of storage units (the main storage unit 831 and the sub storage unit 832) based on the old and new levels. In the present embodiment, the selection unit 640 selects the main storage unit 831 preferentially over the sub storage unit 832 as a storage destination in which banknotes whose old and new levels are newer than the reference value are stored.

  In the present embodiment, the function of the control unit 600 is realized by software by the CPU operating based on a computer program. In other embodiments, the function of the control unit 600 may be realized by hardware based on a circuit configuration included in the control unit 600. The display unit 690 of the money handling apparatus 60 is the same as the display unit 190 of the first embodiment.

  The deposit / withdrawal unit 720 of the money handling apparatus 60 receives the banknotes to be deposited from the outside of the money handling apparatus 60 and provides the banknotes to be dispensed to the outside of the money handling apparatus 60. In the present embodiment, the money handling apparatus 60 returns, through the deposit / withdrawal unit 720, banknotes that cannot be accepted by the money handling apparatus 60 among the banknotes received at the time of depositing.

  The transport mechanism 740 of the money handling apparatus 60 transports banknotes inside the money handling apparatus 60. In the present embodiment, the transport mechanism 740 includes a deposit / withdrawal unit 720, a sensing unit 780, a main storage unit 831, a sub storage unit 832, a main storage unit 840, a collection unit 880, and an operation cartridge 890. Are connected, and the movement of the banknote between each part is implement | achieved.

  The sensing unit 780 of the money handling apparatus 60 senses the characteristics of banknotes. The feature of the banknote sensed by the sensing unit 780 is used for each judgment of denomination, old / new level judgment, and authenticity judgment. In this embodiment, the banknotes detected by the sensing unit 780 are banknotes deposited from the deposit / withdrawal unit 720, and banknotes stored from the operation cartridge 890 to the main storage unit 831, the sub storage unit 832, and the main storage unit 840. is there.

  The main storage unit 831, the sub storage unit 832, and the main storage unit 840 of the money handling apparatus 60 are storage units that store banknotes used for dispensing. The main storage unit 831 and the sub storage unit 832 store banknotes of the first denomination, and the main storage unit 840 stores banknotes of the second denomination different from the first denomination. In this embodiment, the main storage part 831 and the secondary storage part 832 store 10,000 yen banknotes as the first denomination banknote, and the main storage part 840 stores thousand yen banknotes as the second denomination banknote. .

  In this embodiment, regarding the 10,000 yen banknote which is the banknote of the first denomination, the banknote whose new and old levels are newer than the reference value is stored in the main storage unit 831 with priority over the sub storage unit 832. In this embodiment, regarding the 10,000 yen banknote which is the banknote of the first denomination, the banknote stored in the main storage unit 831 is used for withdrawal with higher priority than the banknote stored in the sub storage unit 832.

  The temporary storage unit 850 of the money handling apparatus 60 is a storage unit that temporarily stores banknotes to be deposited. In the present embodiment, the banknotes held in the temporary storage unit 850 are sequentially stored in storage units (main storage unit 831, sub storage unit 832, and main storage unit 840) corresponding to the denomination and old and new levels.

  The collection unit 880 of the money handling apparatus 60 is a storage unit that collects banknotes determined to be unsuitable for withdrawal. In the present embodiment, the collection unit 880 includes a banknote whose old and new levels are determined to be older than a reference value, a banknote that has caused a malfunction in the transport mechanism 740 at the time of withdrawal, and a banknote (book) that cannot be stored in the money handling apparatus 60. In the embodiment, two thousand yen bills and five thousand yen bills) are collected.

  The operation cartridge 890 of the money handling apparatus 60 is a storage unit that stores bills, and is configured to be detachable from the money handling apparatus 60. The operation cartridge 890 is used for replenishing banknotes to the money handling apparatus 60 and collecting banknotes from the money handling apparatus 60.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing detailed configurations of the control unit 600 and the sensing unit 780 in the money handling apparatus 60. In the present embodiment, the control unit 600 includes a denomination determination unit 610, a true / false determination unit 630, an information generation unit 650, a storage unit 670, and a display control unit 680, in addition to the new / old determination unit 620 and the selection unit 640. With. In the present embodiment, the sensing unit 780 includes an image sensor 782, an optical sensor 784, and a magnetic sensor 786.

  The image sensor 782 of the sensing unit 780 images a banknote passing through the sensing unit 780. In the present embodiment, the image sensor 782 is a CCD image sensor. In other embodiments, the image sensor 782 may be a CMOS image sensor.

  The optical sensor 784 of the sensing unit 780 senses the shape of a bill that passes through the sensing unit 780. The magnetic sensor 786 of the sensing unit 780 senses the magnetic property of the bill that passes through the sensing unit 780. In other embodiments, the sensing unit 780 may not include at least one of the optical sensor 784 and the magnetic sensor 786, and may include other sensors.

  The denomination determining unit 610 of the control unit 600 determines the denomination of the banknote passing through the sensing unit 780 based on information from the sensing unit 780. In the present embodiment, the denomination determining unit 610 determines the denomination of the bill passing through the sensing unit 780 based on the output data from the image sensor 782, the optical sensor 784, and the magnetic sensor 786. In the present embodiment, the denomination determining unit 110 can determine a thousand yen bill, a 2000 yen bill, a 5,000 yen bill, and a 10,000 yen bill.

  The new / old determination unit 620 of the control unit 600 analyzes the image data output from the image sensor 782 to determine the new / old level of the banknote passing through the sensing unit 780. In the present embodiment, the new / old determination unit 620 reads the serial number written on the banknote from the image data, and determines the issue year corresponding to the serial number as the old / new level. In another embodiment, the new / old determination unit 620 may read banknote damage from image data and determine the degree of damage as the old / new level.

  The authenticity determination unit 630 of the control unit 600 determines whether the banknote passing through the sensing unit 780 is genuine or fake based on information from the sensing unit 780. In the present embodiment, the authenticity determination unit 630 determines the authenticity of the bill passing through the sensing unit 780 based on the output data from the image sensor 782, the optical sensor 784, and the magnetic sensor 786.

  The information generation unit 650 of the control unit 600 generates the number information 910 according to the storage destination selected by the selection unit 640. The number information 910 is information indicating, for each storage unit, the number of sheets corresponding to the old and new levels of the banknotes stored in the main storage unit 831 and the sub storage unit 832. The storage unit 670 of the control unit 600 stores the number information 910 generated by the information generation unit 650. The display control unit 680 of the control unit 600 causes the display unit 690 to display the number information 910 stored in the storage unit 670.

B-2. Operation of Money Handling Device FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a deposit transaction process executed by the control unit 600 of the money handling device 60. The deposit transaction process of FIG. 12 is a process of accepting a deposit transaction from the user. In the present embodiment, the control unit 600 executes the deposit transaction process of FIG. 12 based on an instruction input from the user to start the deposit transaction. In the present embodiment, when the main storage unit 831 and the sub storage unit 832 are full, and when the main storage unit 840 is full, the control unit 600 does not execute the deposit transaction process of FIG. In the present embodiment, even when the collection unit 880 is full, the control unit 600 does not execute the deposit transaction process of FIG.

  After starting the deposit transaction process of FIG. 12, the control unit 600 initializes each unit (step S610). In this embodiment, in the initialization (step S610), the control unit 600 instructs each part of the deposit / withdrawal unit 720, the transport mechanism 740, and the sensing unit 780 to prepare for accepting the deposit.

  After the initialization (step S610), the control unit 600 detects each banknote inserted into the deposit / withdrawal unit 720 by controlling the deposit / withdrawal unit 720, the transport mechanism 740, and the sensing unit 780. The sheet is conveyed to the section 780 (step S622). The sensing unit 780 senses the feature of the banknote conveyed from the deposit / withdrawal unit 720 and outputs information indicating the feature of the bill to the control unit 600.

  After the banknote is conveyed from the deposit / withdrawal unit 720 to the sensing unit 780 (step S622), the control unit 600 causes the denomination determining unit 610 to function to determine the denomination of the banknote passing through the sensing unit 780 (step S622). S624).

  After determining the denomination of the banknote (step S624), the control unit 600 performs the new / old determination process (step S626) by causing the new / old determination unit 620 to function. In the new / old determination process (step S626), the control unit 600 analyzes the image data output from the image sensor 782, thereby determining the new / old level of the banknote passing through the sensing unit 780. In this embodiment, the control part 600 reads the serial number marked on the banknote from image data, and determines the issue year corresponding to the serial number as an old and new level.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of image data 590 output from the image sensor 782. In the present embodiment, the control unit 600 stores in advance information indicating, for each denomination, the region 592 where the serial number is printed on the banknote, and reads the serial number from the image data 590 based on the information. In the example of FIG. 13, the image data 590 is image data obtained by imaging a 10,000 yen banknote. In the example of FIG. 13, the control unit 600 reads “AB123456C”, which is a serial number, from the region 592 in the image data 590 and determines the issue year corresponding to the serial number as the old and new levels.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 12, after performing the new / old determination process (step S626), the control unit 600 causes the authenticity determination unit 630 to function to determine the authenticity of the banknote passing through the sensing unit 780 (step). S628).

  After determining the authenticity of the banknote (step S628), the control unit 600 determines whether it is possible to accept the banknote passing through the sensing unit 780 (step S632). In the present embodiment, the control unit 600 determines a banknote determined to be genuine as an acceptable banknote, and determines a banknote determined to be fake as an unacceptable banknote. In the present embodiment, the control unit 600 determines, among the banknotes that are determined to be genuine, banknotes in which the transport body in the transport mechanism 740 is defective and banknotes in which the shape detected by the sensing unit 780 is defective. Judged as an unacceptable banknote.

  When the banknote cannot be accepted (step S632: “NO”), the control unit 600 controls the deposit / withdrawal unit 720 and the transport mechanism 740 to return the unacceptable banknote through the deposit / withdrawal unit 720.

  When the banknote is acceptable (step S632: “YES”), the control unit 600 performs the selection process (step S640) by causing the selection unit 640 to function. In the selection process (step S640), the control unit 600 selects a storage location in which acceptable banknotes should be stored from the main storage unit 831, the sub storage unit 832, the main storage unit 840, and the recovery unit 880, As for 10,000 yen banknotes that can be used for withdrawal, one of the main storage portion 831 and the sub storage portion 832 is selected based on the new and old levels. Details of the selection process (step S640) will be described later.

  After performing the selection process (step S640), the control unit 600 controls the transport mechanism 740 to transport the banknote to the temporary storage unit 850 (step S672).

  After transporting the banknote to the temporary storage unit 850 (step S672), the control unit 600 performs the information generation process (step S674) by causing the information generation unit 650 to function. In the information generation process (step S674), the control unit 600 generates the sheet number information 910 reflecting the result of the selection process (step S640), and overwrites the storage unit 670 with the sheet number information 910, whereby the sheet number information 910 is obtained. Update.

  After updating the number information 910 (step S674) or returning unacceptable banknotes (step S638), the control unit 600 determines whether or not the banknote delivery from the deposit / withdrawal unit 720 has been completed (step S638). Step S676). When banknotes remain in the deposit / withdrawal unit 720 and banknote feeding from the deposit / withdrawal unit 720 has not been completed (step S676: “NO”), the control unit 600 transfers the banknote from the deposit / withdrawal unit 720 to the sensing unit 780. Each process from the process (step S622) of conveying is repeatedly executed.

  When the dispensing of banknotes from the deposit / withdrawal unit 720 is completed (step S676: “YES”), the control unit 600 waits for the confirmation of the deposit transaction and performs storage processing (step S680). In the storage process (step S680), the control unit 600 stores the banknotes held in the temporary storage unit 850 in each storage destination. After performing the storage process (step S680), the control unit 600 ends the deposit transaction process of FIG.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the selection process (step S640). In the selection process (step S640), the control unit 600 is a banknote that can be stored for withdrawal by the money handling apparatus 60 (10,000 yen banknote and thousand yen banknote in this embodiment) among the accepted banknotes. It is determined whether or not (step S641).

  If the bill is not a bill that can be stored for withdrawal (step S641: “NO”), the control unit 600 selects the collection unit 880 as a storage destination of the bill that passes through the sensing unit 780 (step S666). Thereafter, the control unit 600 ends the selection process (step S640).

  When the banknote can be stored for withdrawal (step S641: “YES”), the control unit 600 uses an issue year in which the issue year (new / old level) determined in the new / old determination process (step S626) is larger than the threshold Ta3. It is determined whether there is, that is, whether the issue year (new and old level) is newer than the threshold value Ta3 (step S642). In the present embodiment, the threshold value Ta3 is preset in the control unit 600, and the control unit 600 updates the threshold value Ta3 according to the passage of years. In another embodiment, the control unit 600 may set the threshold value Ta3 based on information input from the administrator to the money handling apparatus 60.

  When the issue year determined in the new / old determination process (step S626) is an issue year equal to or less than the threshold Ta3, that is, when the issue year is the same as or older than the threshold Ta3 (step S642: “NO”). 600 selects the collection unit 880 as a storage destination of banknotes passing through the sensing unit 780 (step S666). Thereafter, the control unit 600 ends the selection process (step S640).

  When the issue year determined in the new / old determination process (step S626) is an issue year larger than the threshold Ta3, that is, when the issue year is newer than the threshold Ta3 (step S642: “YES”), the control unit 600 detects It is determined whether or not there are a plurality of storage units corresponding to the denominations of banknotes passing through the unit 780 (step S643).

  When there are not a plurality of storage units corresponding to the denomination of the banknote (step S643: “NO”), in the present embodiment, when the denomination of the banknote is a thousand yen banknote, the control unit 600 passes the sensing unit 780. As a banknote storage destination, the main storage unit of the denomination (main storage unit 840 in this embodiment) is selected (step S662). Thereafter, the control unit 600 ends the selection process (step S640).

  When there are a plurality of storage units corresponding to the denomination of the banknote (step S643: “YES”), in the present embodiment, when the denomination of the banknote is a 10,000-yen banknote, the control unit 600 determines the type of the denomination. It is determined whether or not the main storage unit (in this embodiment, the main storage unit 831) is full (step S644).

  When the main storage unit is full (step S644: “YES”), in the present embodiment, when the main storage unit 831 is full, the control unit 600 uses the sensing unit 780 as a storage location for banknotes. A denomination sub storage unit (sub storage unit 832 in this embodiment) is selected (step S664). Thereafter, the control unit 600 ends the selection process (step S640).

  When the main storage unit is not full (step S644: “NO”), in this embodiment, when the main storage unit 831 is not full, the control unit 600 determines the issue year (new and old level) determined in the new / old determination process (step S626). ) Is an issue year larger than the threshold value Ta4, that is, whether the issue year (new and old level) is newer than the threshold value Ta4 is determined (step S656). In the present embodiment, the threshold value Ta4 is preset in the control unit 600, and the control unit 600 updates the threshold value Ta4 with the passage of years. In another embodiment, the control unit 600 may set the threshold Ta4 based on information input from the administrator to the money handling apparatus 60.

  When the issue year determined in the new / old determination process (step S626) is an issue year larger than the threshold Ta4, that is, when the issue year is newer than the threshold Ta4 (step S656: “YES”), the control unit 600 detects As a storage destination of banknotes passing through the section 780, the main storage section of the denomination (main storage section 831 in this embodiment) is selected (step S662). Thereafter, the control unit 600 ends the selection process (step S640).

  When the issue year determined in the new / old determination process (step S626) is an issue year equal to or less than the threshold Ta4, that is, when the issue year is the same as or older than the threshold Ta4 (step S656: “NO”). 600 selects the denomination sub storage unit (the sub storage unit 832 in the present embodiment) of the denomination as the storage destination of the banknote passing through the sensing unit 780 (step S664). Thereafter, the control unit 600 ends the selection process (step S640).

  FIG. 15 is a graph showing an example of the number histogram based on the number information 910. The horizontal axis of FIG. 15 shows the old and new level (issue year) of the banknote, and the vertical axis of FIG. 15 shows the number of banknotes. The sheet number histogram Hb1 is a sheet number histogram of the main storage portion 831 based on the sheet number information 910. The number histogram Hb2 is a number histogram of the secondary storage unit 832 based on the number information 910. As shown in FIG. 15, a relatively new banknote is stored in the main storage portion 831, and a relatively old banknote is stored in the sub storage portion 832.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 600 causes the display control unit 680 to function, and causes the display unit 190 to display the number histogram of FIG. 15 as the number information 410 based on an instruction input from the administrator.

B-3. Effects According to the second embodiment described above, a relatively new banknote can be stored in the main storage portion 831 and a relatively old banknote can be stored in the sub storage portion 832. Therefore, it can be used for withdrawal with priority from a relatively new banknote. As a result, it is possible to suppress problems caused by deterioration over time of relatively old banknotes. Moreover, it can respond to the user's request to receive a relatively clean banknote.

B-4. Modified Example The control unit 600 of the second embodiment may set a threshold value Ta4, which is a reference for selecting a banknote storage destination, based on the number information 910 as in the first embodiment. Thereby, the distribution according to the old and new levels of the banknotes stored in the main storage unit 831 and the sub storage unit 832 can be adjusted based on the number information 910.

C. Other embodiments:
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, examples, and modifications, and can be realized with various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, the technical features in the embodiments, examples, and modifications corresponding to the technical features in each embodiment described in the summary section of the invention are to solve some or all of the above-described problems, or In order to achieve part or all of the above-described effects, replacement or combination can be performed as appropriate. Further, if the technical feature is not described as essential in the present specification, it can be deleted as appropriate. For example, each modification of the first embodiment may be applied to the second embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10, 11, 60 ... Money processing apparatus 100 ... Control part 110 ... Denomination judgment part 120 ... Old / new judgment part 130 ... Authenticity judgment part 140 ... Selection part 142 ... Reference | standard setting part 144 ... Reference | standard input part 150 ... Information generation part 170 ... Storage unit 180 ... Display control unit 190 ... Display unit 220 ... Deposit / withdrawal unit 240 ... Transport mechanism 280 ... Sensing unit 282 ... Image sensor 284 ... Optical sensor 286 ... Magnetic sensor 310, 300_1 to 300_n ... Denomination type holding unit 330, 330_1 ˜330 — n: money type storage unit 350: collective storage unit 370 ... collective storage unit 380 ... collection unit 390 ... operation cartridge 410 ... number of sheets information 560 ... image data 562 ... area 590 ... image data 592 ... area 600 ... control unit 610 ... gold Species determination unit 620 ... old and new determination unit 630 ... authenticity determination unit 640 ... selection unit 650 ... information student Formation unit 670 ... Storage unit 680 ... Display control unit 690 ... Display unit 720 ... Deposit / withdrawal unit 740 ... Conveyance mechanism 780 ... Sensing unit 782 ... Image sensor 784 ... Optical sensor 786 ... Magnetic sensor 831 ... Main storage unit 832 ... Sub storage unit 840 ... Main storage unit 850 ... Temporary storage unit 880 ... Collection unit 890 ... Operation cartridge 910 ... Number of sheets information

Claims (10)

A money handling apparatus for processing money,
A plurality of storage units for storing money used for withdrawal of the money;
An old and new judgment unit for judging an old and new level indicating the degree of old and new money to be stored in the plurality of storage units;
A money handling apparatus comprising: a selection unit that selects a storage destination in which the money for which the new and old levels are determined is to be stored based on the new and old levels from the plurality of storage units. The money handling apparatus according to claim 1,
The plurality of storage units are first and second storage units, and money stored in the first storage unit is withdrawn with priority over money stored in the second storage unit. Including first and second storage portions used in
The money processing apparatus, wherein the selection unit selects the first storage unit preferentially over the second storage unit as a storage destination in which the new and old levels are to store money newer than a reference value. The money handling apparatus according to claim 2,
The first storage unit includes a plurality of denomination storage units that store money used for withdrawal out of the money in denominations,
The second storage unit includes a collective storage unit that collectively stores a plurality of denominations of money used for dispensing out of the money.   The money processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the new / old determination unit determines the new / old level based on at least one of an issue year and a serial number written on the money. .   The money handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the money includes at least one of a coin and a banknote. A money handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
An information generation unit that generates information on the number of coins stored in the plurality of storage units, the number of pieces of information corresponding to the old and new levels for each storage unit;
The said selection part is a money processing apparatus containing the reference | standard setting part which sets the reference | standard which selects the said storage destination out of the said some storage part based on the said number information.   The said selection part contains the reference | standard input part which sets the reference | standard which selects the said storage destination from these several storage parts based on the information input from an administrator, Any one of Claim 1-6 The money handling apparatus according to claim 1. The money handling apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising:
An information generating unit that generates sheet number information that is information indicating, for each storage unit, the number of coins stored in the plurality of storage units according to the old and new levels;
A money handling apparatus comprising: a display unit that displays the number information. A money handling method for handling money,
Determining the old and new levels indicating the old and new levels of the money to be stored in a plurality of storage units for storing the money used for withdrawal of the money;
A money processing method of selecting a storage location in which the money for which the old and new levels are determined to be stored is selected from the plurality of storage units based on the new and old levels. A computer program for causing a computer to execute a function of processing money,
A function of judging old and new levels indicating the old and new levels of money to be stored in a plurality of storage units for storing money used for withdrawal of the money;
A computer program for realizing a function of selecting a storage location in which the money for which the old and new levels are determined should be stored based on the new and old levels from the plurality of storage units.

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