JP2997983B2 - Banknote return processing device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a currency exchange device for exchanging bills, a ball lending device for renting out a predetermined number of game balls by inserting bills, and an automatic vending device for selling desired articles by inserting bills. The present invention relates to a return processing device when an incorrect bill is inserted.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a currency exchange device installed in a pachinko game store or the like for exchanging bills, a ball lending device for lending a predetermined number of game balls by inserting bills, and an automatic vending machine for selling desired articles by inserting bills. As the device, a bill discriminating device for discriminating whether the inserted bill is proper or inappropriate, a driving device such as a motor controlled by a signal from the bill discriminating device, and a bill conveying device driven by the driving device Devices equipped with a belt are known. In the above-described conventional money changing device, etc., when the bill identifying device determines that "the bill is appropriate" with the above configuration, the bill is taken in by the transport belt, but the bill identifying device determines that "the bill is invalid." If it is determined that the bill is appropriate, the drive of the motor is reversed and the inappropriate bill is returned to the bill slot.

[0003]

However, in the above-described conventional money changing apparatus, no special means other than the means for returning the bill even if the bill is inappropriate is not provided. Therefore, even if counterfeit or altered banknotes are inserted and returned, the fact is often not noticed by the employees of the game store. In addition, since a user of a forged or altered banknote only needs to leave the currency exchange device or the like, a similar crime may be repeated. The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and a currency exchange device,
In a ball lending device, a vending machine for merchandise, etc., when an incorrect banknote is used, a banknote return processing device that can notify the fact to game store related people, etc., and notify,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a bill returning device configured to photograph an incorrect bill returning state.

[0004]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a bill return processing apparatus according to the present invention comprises a transport section for transporting inserted bills, a control section, and a notification section. The unit inspects the bill being transported in the transport unit,
If the inspected banknote is an incorrect banknote, the banknote is returned by the transport unit, and a signal is supplied to the notification unit to notify the banknote. Further, in the return processing device, a monitoring unit is provided together with a notification unit, the control unit inspects the bills being transported in the transport unit, and if the inspected bills are incorrect bills, the transport unit returns the bills. In addition, a signal may be supplied to the notification unit and the monitoring unit so that the notification unit notifies the monitoring unit and the monitoring unit captures the return state of the incorrect bill. In the above, the notification unit may be configured to control the volume of the notification sound in accordance with the surrounding noise level.

[0005]

According to the present invention having the above-described structure, the bill being transported in the transport section in the apparatus is inspected, and if the bill is incorrect, the bill is returned to the transport section and the notification section informs the outside to the outside. Can be. Furthermore, if a monitoring unit is provided, it is possible to take an image of the state of return of an inappropriate banknote. According to the present invention, even if the banknote is appropriate, the currency exchange device or the like is determined to be improper if it is soiled, damaged or partially folded, but in this case, by the notification of the notification unit, the user, Employees who come in immediately can be exchanged for bills and the like, so that the service can be improved without the user having to take time as in the conventional case.

In the case of improper banknotes due to forgery, falsification, or the like, the notification of the notification device allows an employee to immediately rush to the site and listen to the situation of the user, thereby preventing fraud. Can be. In addition, the user may suddenly leave the site, but since the state of return of the incorrect banknote is photographed, it can be used to determine the user. Furthermore, if the improper bill is enlarged and photographed and recorded, it is possible to easily determine what improper bill is when replayed.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment in which the return processing device according to the present invention is shown as a currency exchange device. As shown in FIG. 1, the currency exchange device 101 includes a currency identification device 1 in a currency exchange device main body 10, and has a bill insertion slot 11, a banknote exit 12, and a currency exit 13 provided on a front surface of the main body. Is provided with a notification buzzer 41 and a notification lamp 42 at appropriate positions. When the user inserts a high-value bill or the like into the bill insertion slot 11, the currency exchange apparatus 101
Alternatively, the exchanged bills and money are paid out from the money payout exit 13.

A more detailed structure of the bill validator 1 of the money changing apparatus 101 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
As shown in FIG.
, A control unit 3 and a notification unit 4.

The bill transporting section 2 includes a driving motor 2
1, the intermeshing gears 22 and 23, and the gear 2
Upper and lower drive rollers 24 coaxial with the
4 and the upper and lower endless conveyor belts 25 wrapped around the idler rollers 24 ′ at the other end, and upper and lower guide rollers 26 and 27 supporting the upper and lower conveyor belts 25 in a press-fit manner.
And optical sensors s1, s2, s4 and a magnetic sensor s3 provided on the bill supply start side and in the middle of the belt 25.

[0010] The control unit 3 includes optical sensors s 1 and s
, S4, an amplifier 33 connected to the magnetic sensor s3, a motor driver 36 connected to the drive motor 21, and the amplifiers 31 to 34 and the motor driver 36. C connected to
A central processing unit (PU) 35, a read only memory (ROM) 37 connected to the CPU 35, a random access memory (RAM) 38, a notification buzzer 41 connected to the CPU 35, and a driver for a notification lamp 42 39
It is provided with.

The notification unit 4 includes the notification buzzer 41 and the notification lamp 42 connected to the control unit 3,
A notification relay 43, a switch 44 opened and closed by the notification relay 43, and a notification output terminal 45 are provided.

Next, the operation of the bill discriminating apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. When a proper bill is inserted, first, as shown in the time chart of FIG.
Is inserted, the optical sensor s1 detects the insertion of the bill M and sends out a high-level bill detection signal (see step S5 in FIG. 5).

As a result, the bill detection signal from the optical sensor s1 is amplified by the amplifier 31 and then sent to the CPU 35, where the CPU 35 determines that "the bill has been inserted" and the bill detection signal from the optical sensor s1. Of the drive motor 21 in the forward direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 3) simultaneously with the rise of
A high level control signal for rotating the motor
Send to 6. In response to the motor normal rotation signal, the motor driver 36 controls the drive motor 21 to rotate in the normal direction (see step S6 in FIG. 5). Then, while the bills are being conveyed, the signals of the optical sensor s2 and the magnetic sensor s3 are amplified by the amplifiers 32 and 33, respectively, and then sequentially supplied to the CPU 35.

When the drive motor 21 rotates in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 3 as described above, the drive roller 24 rotates clockwise by the gears 22 and 23, and the transport belt 25 moves. It is conveyed from the bill insertion slot 11 to the inside of the exchange device 101.

When the banknote M is further conveyed rightward in the figure by the conveyor belt 25 and reaches the position of the optical sensor s4,
A bill detection signal is sent from the optical sensor s4 (see step S8 in FIG. 5). The bill detection signal from the optical sensor s4 is amplified by the amplifier 34 and then sent to the CPU 35.
The CPU 35 determines that "the bill M has reached the position of the optical sensor s4". Simultaneously with the transmission of the bill detection signal from the optical sensor s4, the forward rotation signal of the drive motor 21 falls from the high level to the low level. As a result, the drive motor 21 stops (see step S9 in FIG. 5), and the conveyance of the conveyance belt 25 from left to right in the drawing also stops.

After the drive motor 21 stops, it is determined whether or not the optical pattern and the magnetic pattern are appropriate. If the optical pattern and the magnetic pattern are determined to be appropriate, the normal rotation signal of the drive motor 21 rises to a high level. As a result, the drive motor 21 restarts (see step S11 in FIG. 5), and the transport belt 25
The conveyance from the left to the right in the drawing is restarted, and the banknote M reaches the right end of the banknote transport unit 2 and is sent to a predetermined banknote storage unit (not shown). However, the fall of the bill detection signal from the optical sensor s4 means that the entire bill M has moved to the right relative to the optical sensor s4. Therefore, the falling timing of the bill detection signal from the optical sensor s4 (step S5 in FIG. 5)
At the same time, the forward rotation signal of the drive motor 21 falls and returns to zero. As a result, the drive motor 21 stops (see step S13 in FIG. 5), and thereafter, a genuine note signal is transmitted from the CPU 35 for a short time (see step S14 in FIG. 5).

Next, when an incorrect bill is inserted, as shown in the time chart of FIG. 4B, until the bill M reaches the optical sensor s4, the appropriate bill shown in FIG. Is the same as However, the bill detection signal from the optical sensor s4 is amplified by the amplifier 34 and then sent to the CPU 35, where the CPU 35 determines that "the bill M has reached the position of the optical sensor s4". Simultaneously with the transmission of the bill detection signal from the optical sensor s4, the forward rotation signal of the drive motor 21 falls from the high level to the low level. As a result, the drive motor 21 stops (see step S9 in FIG. 5), and the conveyance of the conveyance belt 25 from left to right in the drawing also stops.

After the drive motor 21 is stopped, it is determined whether or not the optical pattern and the magnetic pattern are appropriate. If the optical pattern and the magnetic pattern are determined to be inappropriate, the reverse rotation signal of the drive motor 21 falls in the direction of the opposite polarity. Thereby, the drive motor 21
Starts reverse rotation (see step S15 in FIG. 5), and the conveyance of the conveyance belt 25 from right to left in the drawing is started. At the same time when the reverse rotation signal of the drive motor 21 falls in the reverse polarity direction, a high-level notification signal is sent from the CPU 35 to the notification unit 4. Upon receiving this notification signal,
For example, the notification buzzer 41 of the notification unit 4 sounds and the notification lamp 4
2 flashes, and the switch 44 is activated by the operation of the notification relay 43.
Is turned on, and the notification output is sent from the output terminal 45 to the hall computer or the like to notify the related person of the game store or the surrounding people (see step S16 in FIG. 5).

The bill M is transported on the transport belt 25 from right to left in FIG. 3, and the bill M reaches the optical sensor s2 again.
When the bill M reaches the position of the optical sensor s2 again, a bill detection signal from the optical sensor s2 is sent out,
After being amplified by the amplifier 32, it is sent to the CPU 35. The bill M is further transported from right to left on the transport belt 25, and the bill M reaches the optical sensor s1 again. When the bill M reaches the position of the optical sensor s1 again, a bill detection signal from the optical sensor s1 is sent out, amplified by the amplifier 32, and sent to the CPU 35. The fall of the bill detection signal from the optical sensor s1 means that the whole bill M has been discharged from the bill slot 11. Therefore, this optical sensor s1
At the same time as the falling timing of the bill detection signal from the controller (see step S17 in FIG. 5), the reverse rotation signal of the drive motor 21 rises and returns to zero. As a result, the drive motor 21 stops (see step S18 in FIG. 5). However, even if the drive motor 21 is stopped, the above-described notification signal is continuously transmitted for a predetermined time t, the notification by the notification unit 4 is continued, and the notification is stopped after the predetermined time t has elapsed (FIG. 5). Steps S19 and S20). The predetermined time t is determined by the CPU 3
5 is set by a timer means (not shown) or the like.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a view showing a second embodiment of the currency exchange device according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, the exchange device 102 includes a bill identification device (not shown) in the exchange device main body 10,
A bill insertion slot 11 is provided on the front of the main body 10 in the same manner as in the above embodiment.
, A bill payout port 12, and a money payout port 13 are provided, a hall computer 51 is connected to the main body, a camera controller 52 is connected to the hall computer 51, and the camera controller 52 has a shooting direction near the ceiling of the main body 10. Camera 53 equipped with a drive device (not shown) capable of freely changing the zoom and zoom, and a monitor television 54
, A video recorder 55 is connected, and the video camera 53 takes an image of the money changing device. In the above,
Hall computer 51 and camera controller 52
, A video camera 53, a monitor television 54, and a video recorder 55 constitute a monitoring unit, and the video camera 53
The front of the currency exchange device main body 10 is freely photographed, projected on the monitor television 54, and the video recorder 5
5 can be recorded. With such a configuration, when a user inserts a high-value bill or the like into the bill insertion slot 11, the exchanged bills or coins are paid out from the bill payout port 12 or the money payout port 13.

Next, the operation of the money changing apparatus 102 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. As in the case of the first embodiment, when the inserted banknote M is appropriate, a reception notifying from the CPU (not shown) in the banknote recognition device 3 that "the banknote M is a genuine note and has been accepted" is received. The signal C1 is sent to the hall computer 51.

When the inserted bill M is not proper, a return notification signal C2 for notifying that "the bill M has been returned because it is not proper" is sent from the CPU (not shown) in the bill discriminating device 3 to the hall computer 51. Sent to

When the hall computer 51 receives the return notification signal C2, it controls the attitude of the video camera 53 via the camera controller 52, and
The camera controller 5 captures an image of the return state of the incorrect banknote on the front side of the camera controller 5.
The video is transmitted to a monitor television 54 in a game room management room or the like via the computer 2 to display an image, or is transmitted to a video recorder 55 for recording. As shown in FIG. 6, each video camera 53 is arranged so as to cover all the front sides of the currency exchange device main body 10 provided for each island 61 of the pachinko machine in the game store. The direction of the image can be controlled and changed by shaking the head, and a built-in motor-driven zoom control device (not shown) allows the user to magnify the entire body or face to take an The banknote M near the banknote insertion slot of the currency exchange device main body into which a proper banknote has been inserted can be photographed with a large close-up, projected, and recorded.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a volume automatic device mounted on a third embodiment of the currency exchange device according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, the volume automation device 70 is provided in a notification unit inside a bill identification device (not shown) in the currency exchange device main body, and is connected to a microphone 71 and a speaker 79.

The volume automatic unit 70 includes an amplifier 72 connected to the microphone 71, an averaging circuit 73 connected to the amplifier 72, a CPU 74 receiving an output from the averaging circuit 73, This CPU
An electronic volume circuit 77 for controlling the volume of the signal S of the notification buzzer sound output from the unit 74 in accordance with the level of the noise N around the money changing device, an amplifier 78, and a ROM (read only memory) connected to the CPU 74 75 and RAM
(Optional read / write memory) 76.

Since the third embodiment of the present invention is constructed as described above, the noise signal N around the money changing device taken from the microphone 71 is amplified by the amplifier 72 and then averaged by the averaging circuit 73. The volume of the notification buzzer sound signal S output from the CPU 74 corresponds to the level of the noise signal N around the money changing device.
After being controlled by the amplifier 7 and amplified by the amplifier 78, a notification buzzer sound is emitted from the speaker 79 to the outside. Therefore,
When the noise signal N is at a high level, the buzzer sound from the speaker 79 is controlled by the electronic volume circuit 77, and when the noise signal N is at a low level, the buzzer is controlled by the electronic volume circuit 77. The notification buzzer sound from 79 is weakened, and the volume is controlled according to the surrounding atmosphere.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. The above-described embodiment is an exemplification, and has substantially the same configuration as the technical idea described in the claims of the present invention, and any device having the same function and effect can be realized by the present invention. It is included in the technical scope of the invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, a description has been given of an example of a currency exchange device in a pachinko game store. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Any device may be used as a receiving device, for example, a ball rental device at a game store, or a vending device installed in a very large number of places.

[0029]

As described above, according to the present invention having the above-described structure, the bill being transported in the transport section in the apparatus is inspected, and if not, the bill is returned to the transport section and the Is notified to the outside by the notification unit. In addition, if the monitoring unit is provided, if the banknote is not appropriate, the banknote can be returned to the transport unit, and the returned banknote can be enlarged and photographed and recorded. Further, the volume of the notification sound can be controlled according to the surrounding noise level. Therefore, if an illegal banknote such as a forged or falsified banknote is used, it will be notified each time the banknote is returned, so that employees such as a game shop can easily notice,
In addition, not only does the behavior of the fraudster become suspicious of behavior, but it becomes difficult to insert fraudulent bills into the currency exchange device etc. many times,
This has the effect of preventing unauthorized use. In addition, even if the banknote used by the player is a proper banknote, a damaged or soiled banknote, a folded banknote, etc. will be returned, but since the employee can be notified, the wrinkles are extended and re-inserted. For example, it is possible to take appropriate measures such as using another appropriate banknote, and there is also an effect that the user is not discomforted. Also, various sensors for detecting banknotes have reduced discrimination ability due to dirt and the like, but because they perform notification, the frequency of notification is frequent, and it is possible to know when sensor inspection and cleaning are necessary, There is an advantage that service can be improved. By providing a monitoring unit such as a video camera or the like capable of controlling the posture and zooming up on the currency exchange device or the like, the entire currency exchange device or the like is constantly monitored, and the vicinity of the insertion slot can be close-up when the bills are returned so that detailed judgment can be made. Furthermore, there is an advantage that the fraudulent fact can be recorded, which becomes evidence at a later date. Also, if the bill return signal is connected to the hall computer, the number of returns by time zone can be stored. If the reception signal is also connected to the hall computer, the return rate can be displayed and stored. There is.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a currency exchange device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a currency exchange device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a bill validating apparatus mounted on the currency exchange device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a time chart illustrating the operation of the bill validator shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the bill validator shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an arrangement state of video cameras in the currency exchange device shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sound volume automation device mounted on a currency exchange device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Banknote identification apparatus 2 Banknote transfer part 3 Control part 4 Notification part 10 Currency exchange main body 11 Banknote insertion port 12 Banknote exit 13 Currency exit 41 Information buzzer 42 Information lamp 43 Information relay 44 Switch 45 Output terminal 101,102 Exchange equipment s1, s2, s4 Optical sensor s3 Magnetic sensor M Banknote

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A transport unit for transporting inserted bills, a control unit, and a notifying unit, wherein the control unit inspects the bills being transported in the transport unit, and the inspected bills are invalid bills. wherein supplying a signal to the notification unit causes returned by the transport unit if, causes informed to the outside, the notification unit may broadcast
Controls the volume of intellectual sound according to the ambient noise level
That, return processing apparatus of the bill, characterized in that. 2. The banknote return processing device includes a monitoring unit, wherein the control unit inspects the banknote being transported in the transport unit, and returns the banknote if the inspected banknote is an inappropriate banknote. supplying a signal to the monitoring unit and the notification unit causes the, causes notified by the notification unit, taking the return state of the inappropriate paper money monitoring unit, notification unit, the volume of the notification sound around Kiri
The banknote return processing device according to claim 1, wherein control is performed in accordance with a noise level of the surrounding air .