JP7362161B2 - Self-accounting device, program, deposit/withdrawal instruction method and system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a self- accounting device, a program , a deposit/withdrawal instruction method , and a system .

Conventionally, a store clerk (operator) at a sales floor uses the monitoring function of the POS register, a monitoring device, etc. to determine whether or not to replenish change in a change machine (also simply referred to as a change machine, see Patent Document 1) of a POS register. If the change needs to be replenished, the necessary number of coins of the required denomination (money type) is taken out from the reserve prepared in advance in the office or teller room, etc. They were performing tasks such as depositing (replenishing) change into the change bill machine.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-113532

However, in the conventional process of replenishing change in accounting systems equipped with change and tag machines such as POS registers and ticket vending machines, the amount taken out of the reserve due to clerk's error or fraud, and the amount taken out from the change and tag machine. There was a risk that the amount replenished would not match the amount replenished, that is, there would be a surplus or shortage of money. In addition, clerks input (record) information about the coins they have taken out of the reserve and refilled into the change/bill machine (or the coins to be replenished), but for example, they forget to input it or make an input error. In other cases, the records may not be reliable enough, and it may be difficult to ascertain whether there is a surplus or deficit in the amount of money. (Discovery) and tracking were also not easy.

The present invention has been made in consideration of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a technology that enables more advanced deposit and withdrawal management.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a deposit/withdrawal instruction device according to one aspect of the present invention provides a change bill machine that withdraws money of a desired denomination for depositing into another change bill machine, or a display means for specifyably displaying information regarding a change bill machine into which coins of a desired denomination withdrawn from the other change bill machine are deposited; A device specifying means that accepts an input for specifying a change bill machine to dispense money or a change bill machine to deposit money of a desired denomination, and a recording medium for dispensing or depositing money into the change bill machine. output means for outputting information to be recorded on the recording medium, and the output means outputs deposit/withdrawal information between the change tag machine designated by the device specifying means and the other change tag machine to the recording medium. Output as recorded information.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as a deposit/withdrawal instruction device, the program for causing the computer to function as a deposit/withdrawal instruction device for depositing change into another change bill machine. Display means for specifyably displaying information regarding a change bill machine that dispenses money of a desired denomination or a change bill machine that deposits money of a desired denomination dispensed from the other change bill machine. , equipment designating means for receiving an input for specifying a change/bill machine that dispenses money of the desired denomination displayed in the specifiable manner, or a change/bill machine that deposits money of the desired denomination; The output means functions as an output means for outputting information to be recorded on a recording medium that causes money to be withdrawn or deposited into a change-teller machine, and the output means is configured to output information to be recorded on a recording medium that causes money to be withdrawn or deposited into a change-tender machine, and the output means is configured to output money to a change-tender machine designated by the device specifying means and to the other change-tender machine. Information on deposits and withdrawals between the machine and the banknote machine is output as information to be recorded on the recording medium.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a deposit/withdrawal instruction method according to another aspect of the present invention is a deposit/withdrawal instruction method in a deposit/withdrawal instruction device, in which a desired amount of money to be deposited into another change tag machine is provided. a display step of specifyably displaying information regarding a change ticket machine that dispenses coins of the desired denomination or a change ticket machine that deposits coins of a desired denomination dispensed from the other change ticket machine; a device specifying step for receiving an input for specifying a change/ticket machine for dispensing money of the desired denomination displayed in the specifiable manner or a change/ticking machine for depositing money of the desired denomination; and an output step of outputting information to be recorded on a recording medium that causes money to be withdrawn or deposited into the change/bill machine, and the output step is configured to output information to be recorded on a recording medium for dispensing or depositing money to/from the change/bill machine, and the output step is to output information to the change/bill machine specified by the device specifying step and the other change/bill machine. Information on deposits and withdrawals between the machine and the banknote machine is output as information to be recorded on the recording medium.

According to the present invention, the management of money deposits and withdrawals in the change and bill machine included in the accounting system is made more efficient, the burden on store staff is reduced, and fraud is less likely to occur.

1 is an example of a configuration diagram of a POS system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an example of an external front view and a side view of a POS register 2 included in a POS system 1. FIG. 1 is an example of a block diagram showing the configuration of an electric circuit of a POS register 2 included in a POS system 1. FIG. This is an example of a withdrawal slip. This is an example of a deposit slip. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of code information printed on a withdrawal slip and a deposit slip. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the POS register 2. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the POS register 2. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the POS register 2. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the POS register 2. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the POS system 1. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the POS system 1. FIG. This is an application example (usage example) of the POS system 1 including the monitoring device 4. This is an example of a monitoring screen. This is an example of various set numbers of coins and the current number of coins held by each payment machine. This is an example of a selection screen for selecting a source of replenishment money. This is an example of a confirmation screen for confirming the status of money movement, etc. This is an example of a selection screen for selecting a deposit destination. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating operator authentication. This is an example of an instruction receipt. It is an explanatory diagram explaining a flow after issuing an instruction receipt. It is an explanatory diagram explaining a flow after issuing an instruction receipt. It is an explanatory diagram explaining a flow after issuing an instruction receipt. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation at the time of change near-end. It is a flowchart showing an example of operation at the time of withdrawal. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation|movement at the time of deposit. It is an explanatory view explaining the change of replenishment setting. This is an example of a selection screen for selecting a source of replenishment money. This is an example of a confirmation screen for confirming the status of money movement, etc.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an example of a configuration diagram of a POS system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the POS system 1 includes N POS registers 2-1, POS registers 2-2, . . . , POS registers 2-N, and a store controller 3. Each device is connected via a LAN (Local Area Network). Further, a monitoring device (also referred to as an assist monitor or a management device) 4 that monitors other devices may be connected to the LAN. Hereinafter, the POS register 2-1, POS register 2-2, .

The store controller 3 is a computer (for example, a server) that controls the POS system 1. The store controller 3 stores, for example, a product master. The product master is a file that stores (maintains) product information such as product identification information (for example, JAN code), product name, and sales price for each product. The store controller 3 is also referred to as a management device or a host device.

The POS register 2 is a device that mainly performs registration processing for registering products to be purchased, and accounting processing (also referred to as settlement processing or payment processing) for mainly paying for registered products. It is. That is, the POS register 2 is a device that has both the functions of a registration device that mainly performs registration processing and the functions of an accounting device that mainly performs accounting processing.

FIG. 2 is an example of an external front view and a side view of the POS register 2 included in the POS system 1. FIG. 3 is an example of a block diagram showing the configuration of an electric circuit of the POS register 2 included in the POS system 1. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 11 denotes a CPU (central processing unit) that controls the entire POS register 2, and is connected to each of the other components as shown. Details of the operation of the CPU 11 will be described later.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 12 is a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores various information. The ROM 12 stores, for example, programs executed by the CPU 11. Reference numeral 13 is a RAM (Random Access Memory) that stores various information. The RAM 13 stores, for example, information read from the ROM 12 by the CPU 11 (eg, the above program), information processed by the CPU 11, and the like. Reference numeral 22 is a hard disk that stores various information. The hard disk 22 stores, for example, information acquired from the store controller 3 (eg, product master), information processed by the CPU 11, and the like.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, reference numeral 14 indicates a store clerk display section (touch panel) that functions as a display section that displays information for the store clerk under the control of the CPU 11 and also functions as an operation section that receives input operations from the store clerk. Reference numeral 15 is an operation unit for inputting the completion of product registration, numerical data such as the deposit amount received from the customer at the time of checkout, and the like. Reference numeral 16 is a customer display section that displays information for customers under the control of the CPU 11.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, reference numeral 17 indicates an automatic change/bill machine that controls the deposit and withdrawal of money into a storage unit 30 (not shown in FIG. 3) in which coins (money) are stored. Regarding the relationship between the POS register 2 and the automatic change/bill machine 17, in the examples shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the automatic change/bill machine 17 is built into the POS register 2; It may be connected to register 2. Regarding the relationship between the POS register 2 and the automatic change/bill machine 17, there is no particular distinction between the automatic change/bill machine 17 built into the POS register 2 and the automatic change/bill machine 17 connected to the POS register 2. In some cases, both are also referred to as the automatic change/ticket machine 17 of the POS register 2. In addition, if there is no particular distinction between the POS register 2 that incorporates the automatic change and tag machine 17 and the POS register 2 to which the automatic change and tag machine 17 is connected, both of them have the automatic change and tag machine 17 built-in, etc. It is also called POS register 2.

The automatic change dispenser 17 is used when paying for registered products in cash at the POS register 2. The automatic change/bill machine 17 has a bill slot (not shown) for inserting money (banknotes), a coin slot (reference numeral 17b in FIG. 2) for inserting money (coins), and a coin slot (not shown) for inserting money (banknotes). A bill ejection port (not shown) for ejecting money, a coin ejection port (reference numeral 17a in FIG. 2) for ejecting money (coins), a counting unit (not shown) for counting coins to be inserted or ejected, and an input slot. Alternatively, it has a coin conveyance mechanism (not shown) between the discharge port and the storage section 30. Note that the bill slot and the coin slot are also referred to as deposit slots. The banknote outlet and the coin outlet are also referred to as change outlet. Note that the banknote input port and the banknote discharge port may be common, and the coin input port and the coin discharge port may be common.

Under the control of the CPU 11, the automatic change/bill machine 17 counts the coins that have been inserted (for example, the coins deposited at checkout, the coins replenished at the time of replenishment), and stores them in the storage section 30. Further, the automatic change/bill machine 17 counts the coins to be dispensed (for example, coins given as change at the time of accounting or coins withdrawn at the time of replenishment), and discharges the counted coins from the change outlet.

Further, the automatic change/bill machine 17 manages the number of remaining coins (the number of coins stored) for each denomination under the control of the CPU 11 . Specifically, the automatic change/bill machine 17 manages the latest information regarding the number of remaining coins for each denomination (hereinafter referred to as change remaining information). For example, when inserting money, the automatic change/bill machine 17 updates (adds) information regarding the remaining number of coins for each denomination based on the number of coins inserted (number of deposited coins) for each denomination, and when discharging money, the automatic change/bill machine 17 updates (adds) information regarding the number of coins remaining for each denomination based on the number of coins inserted (number of deposited coins) for each denomination. Information regarding the remaining number of coins for each denomination is updated (subtracted) based on the number of coins released (number of coins withdrawn). Furthermore, when inserting and discharging coins, the automatic change/bill machine 17 records deposit history information including information such as the number of coins inserted for each denomination, and withdrawal history information including information such as the number of coins dispensed for each denomination. Remember. In addition, the POS register 2 receives the remaining number of coins for each denomination (the number of stored coins), the latest information regarding the remaining number of coins for each denomination, deposit history information, withdrawal history information, etc. from the automatic change/bill machine 17 for each transaction. The information may also be stored and managed.

The latest information regarding the number of remaining coins for each denomination (remaining change information), deposit history information, and withdrawal history information are stored inside the automatic change/bill machine 17 (for example, in a storage area (non-volatile) provided in the automatic change/bill machine 17). )), or may be stored outside the automatic change/ticket machine 17 (for example, the hard disk 22).

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 18 is a scanner unit that reads code information (barcode). The scanner section 18 supplies the read data to the CPU 11. For example, the scanner section 18 reads code information (eg, JAN code) attached to a product and supplies the data to the CPU 11. The scanner unit 18 also scans code information (for example, Code 128 , ITFcode) and supplies the data to the CPU 11. Although the scanner unit 18 is not shown in FIG. 2, the scanner unit 18 may be configured to be connected to the main body of the POS register 2 by wire and send read data to the main body of the device by wire, or it may be configured to transmit the read data to the main body of the device by wire. The device may be connected to the main body of the device by a device, and the read data may be transmitted to the main body of the device wirelessly.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, reference numeral 19 denotes a printing unit that issues printed matter under the control of the CPU 11. For example, after completing the transaction process, the printing unit 19 prints detailed information of the purchased product on a print medium and issues it as a receipt. In addition, when replenishing coins, the printing unit 19 prints code information and the like for dispensing a desired denomination and desired number of coins to the automatic change/bill machine 17 on a print medium and issues the same as a dispensing slip. Alternatively, code information for depositing a desired denomination and desired number of coins into the automatic change/bill machine 17 is printed on a print medium and issued as a deposit slip.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 20 is a communication unit that communicates with the outside via a LAN under the control of the CPU 11. For example, the communication unit 20 receives a product master from the store controller 3 as appropriate. Further, the communication unit 20 transmits transaction information to the store controller 3 after completing the accounting process.

The communication unit 20 also sends information (hereinafter referred to as "change") that notifies that the number of coins (change) in the automatic change/bill machine 17 of the POS register 2 (own device) is close to zero (that is, the change is near-end). , change near-end information) is sent to other POS registers 2 (other devices).

Further, the communication unit 20 transmits a command to request the remaining change information of the automatic change and tag machine 17 (hereinafter referred to as a change remaining information request) to the other POS registers 2 . Further, in response to a request for remaining change information from another POS register 2, the communication unit 20 transmits remaining change information of the automatic change/bill machine 17 of the POS register 2 to the other POS register 2 that made the request.

In addition to the communication unit 20 that communicates with the outside via LAN, the POS register 2 also includes a communication unit (not shown) that communicates with the outside through short-range wireless communication (for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark), RFID, infrared communication). ).

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 21 represents an imaging unit (camera) that takes images under the control of the CPU 11. For example, the image capturing unit 21 captures images of a store clerk operating the POS register 2 and a customer registering a product or making a payment using the POS register 2. The imaging unit 21 also reads code information (for example, a two-dimensional barcode, for example, a QR code (registered trademark)) printed (recorded) on the withdrawal slip or deposit slip, and supplies the data to the CPU 11. Good too. Although the imaging unit 21 is not shown in FIG. 2, the imaging unit 21 may be configured to be connected to the device main body of the POS register 2 by wire and transmit the captured image to the device main body by wire, or it may be configured to transmit the captured image to the device main body by wire. It may be configured such that it is connected to the device main body and the captured image is wirelessly transmitted to the device main body.

The operation of the CPU 11 of the POS register 2 will be explained below.
The CPU 11 executes registration processing and accounting processing in accordance with the operations of the store clerk. For example, when a store clerk reads a product code affixed to a product using the scanner section 18 or operates a preset button displayed on the store clerk display section 14, the CPU 11 registers the product that the customer is purchasing. . Subsequently, when the clerk presses a predetermined key (such as a subtotal key) on the operation section 15, the CPU 11 displays the total amount (amount charged to the customer) on the clerk display section 14 and the customer display section 16. let

Next, the CPU 11 determines that the clerk inserts the deposit from the customer into the deposit slot and presses a predetermined key (for example, close key (current total key), end key, checkout key) on the operation unit 15. Then, the automatic change/bill machine 17 is caused to count the inserted coins. The automatic change/bill machine 17 counts the coins inserted for each denomination. The CPU 11 obtains the counting result (inserted amount) from the automatic change/bill machine 17 and compares the total amount of the registered products with the inserted amount.

When the total price of the registered products and the input amount match, the CPU 11 causes the store clerk display section 14 and the customer display section 16 to display the total amount, the input amount, and the fact that there is no change. Further, the CPU 11 causes the automatic change/bill machine 17 to store the inserted coins. The automatic change/bill machine 17 stores the inserted coins, and the CPU 11 stores the number of coins remaining for each denomination, which is stored in the storage area (or hard disk 22), based on the number of coins inserted for each denomination. Update the latest information (remaining change information). Further, the automatic change/bill machine 17 or the CPU 11 stores deposit history information including information such as the number of coins inserted for each denomination. Note that the automatic change/bill machine 17 or the CPU 11 may store deposit history information including information indicating that the deposit was made through registration processing and accounting processing. Further, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 19 to issue a receipt on which the store name, date and time, operator name, purchased product details, total amount, input amount, etc. are printed. Further, the CPU 11 transmits transaction information including the date and time, the device number of the POS register 2, the product code of the purchased product, etc. to the store controller 3 via the communication unit 20. Note that the CPU 11 may display a message indicating that there is no change (for example, change is "0 yen"), or may issue a receipt on which a message indicating that there is no change is printed.

When the amount of money put in is greater than the total amount of the registered products, the CPU 11 calculates the amount of change and displays the total amount, the amount of money put in, and the amount of change on the display section 14 for clerks and the display section 16 for customers. Further, the CPU 11 causes the automatic change/bill machine 17 to store the inserted coins and discharge the change. The automatic change/bill machine 17 stores the inserted coins, counts the coins to be discharged for each denomination, and discharges them as change from the change discharge port. After the automatic change and tag machine 17 releases change, the CPU 11 calculates the number of remaining coins for each denomination stored in the storage area (or hard disk 22) based on the number of coins inserted and the number of coins released for each denomination. Update the latest information (remaining change information). Further, the automatic change/bill machine 17 or the CPU 11 stores deposit history information including information such as the number of coins inserted for each denomination, and withdrawal history information including information such as the number of coins dispensed for each denomination. Note that the automatic change/bill machine 17 or the CPU 11 may store deposit history information including information indicating that the deposit was made through registration processing and accounting processing. Furthermore, the automatic change/ticket machine 17 or the CPU 11 may store withdrawal history information including information indicating that the withdrawal is due to registration processing and accounting processing. Further, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 19 to issue a receipt on which the store name, date and time, operator name, purchased product details, total amount, input amount, change amount, etc. are printed. Further, the CPU 11 transmits transaction information including the date and time, the device number of the POS register 2, the product code of the purchased product, etc. to the store controller 3 via the communication unit 20.

If the amount invested is less than the total amount of the registered products, the CPU 11 displays a message that the deposit from the customer is insufficient. When the CPU 11 inserts the additional deposit that the store clerk is short on into the deposit slot and presses a predetermined key (for example, close key (current total key), end key, checkout key) on the operation unit 15, The automatic change/ticket machine 17 is caused to count the inserted coins in the same manner as above.

Further, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the change is near end. In other words, as mentioned above, the POS register 2 may or may not have the automatic change/ticket machine 17 built-in, but in either case, whether the automatic change/ticket machine 17 is at the near-end for change or not. The CPU 11 of the POS register 2 determines whether this is the case. For example, the CPU 11 refers to information regarding the number of remaining coins for each denomination, and determines that change is near-end when the remaining number is less than a reference number (a reference number for determining change near-end). Note that the reference number for determining near-end change may be set for each denomination. Further, the reference number for determining near-end change may be set for each denomination of each POS register 2. When the change is near-end, the CPU 11 controls the change near-end information to be transmitted to other POS registers 2 .

More specifically, the CPU 11 may control the CPU 11 to transmit near-end change information including information on the current number of coins for each denomination that is near-end change, or information on the number of coins that need to be replenished for each denomination that is near-end change. It may also be controlled to transmit change near-end information. In the case of transmitting change near-end information including information on the number of coins required for replenishment for each denomination that is near-end change, a sufficient number of coins (sufficient number of coins) is set in advance for each denomination, and for each denomination that is near-end change. , the difference between the sufficient number of coins and the current number may be calculated as the required replenishment number, and may be included in the change near-end information transmitted to another device. Note that the destination of the change near-end information may be all other devices existing in the POS system 1, or may be one or more other devices set in advance.

In addition, when the CPU 11 receives change near-end information from another POS register 2 via the communication unit 20, the CPU 11 displays warning information for the clerk to the effect that there is another POS register 2 with change near-end. section 14.

In addition, when the other POS register 2 has change near-end (specifically, when change near-end information is received from another POS register 2), the CPU 11 controls the other POS register 2 that has change near-end. Controls the printing unit 19 to print and issue a withdrawal slip to be used when withdrawing money from other POS registers 2 other than the other POS register 2 which is the change near-end in order to replenish money. .

Specifically, when the CPU 11 receives the change near-end information, the CPU 11 stores the change remaining information of the automatic change/bill machine 17 of the POS register 2 and other POS registers other than the other POS register 2 that is the change near-end. One or more POS registers 2 capable of dispensing the number of coins required for replenishment for each denomination that is near-end for change are selected based on the remaining change information of the automatic change/bill machine 17 of No. 2.

In addition, the CPU 11 sends a change remaining information request to each of the other POS registers 2 other than the other POS register 2 that is near-end for change, and sends a change remaining information request to each of the POS registers 2 other than the other POS register 2 that is near-end for change. The remaining change information is received from each of the registers 2. In other words, when the CPU 11 receives a change remaining information request from another POS register 2, the CPU 11 sends the change remaining information of the automatic change/bill machine 17 of the POS register 2 to the requester as a response to the change remaining information request. POS register 2 of the other POS register 2.

Hereinafter, a method for selecting one or more POS registers 2 will be explained using a specific example. As a specific example, it is assumed that the POS register 2-2 can withdraw up to 15 1,000 yen bills and up to 8 5,000 yen bills. It is assumed that the POS register 2-3 can withdraw up to 8 thousand yen bills and up to 15 5000 yen bills. It is assumed that the POS register 2-4 can withdraw up to three thousand yen bills and up to ten five thousand yen bills. The number of coins that can be withdrawn is calculated from the current number of remaining coins and a reference number (a reference number for calculating the number of coins that can be withdrawn; also referred to as a reference number of remaining coins). The standard number of coins for calculating the number of coins that can be withdrawn (remaining standard number of coins) may be set for each denomination. Further, the reference number of coins (remaining reference number of coins) for calculating the number of coins that can be withdrawn may be set for each denomination of each POS register 2.

(Selection method 1/Select the minimum amount of equipment)
For example, when POS register 2-2 (own device) receives change near-end information (10 1,000 yen bills and 5 5,000 yen bills need to be replenished) from POS register 2-1 (other device), the minimum The CPU 11 may select the POS register 2-2 in order to select the maximum number of POS registers 2 (select the POS registers 2 such that the number of POS registers is the minimum). In this case, 10 1,000 yen bills and 5 5,000 yen bills are withdrawn from one POS register 2-2.

(Selection method 2/Select the device that can discharge the most amount of coins for each denomination)
For example, if POS register 2-2 (own device) receives change near-end information (10 1,000 yen bills and 5 5,000 yen bills need to be replenished) from POS register 2-1 (other device), each The CPU 11 may select the POS register 2-2 and the POS register 2-3 in order to select the device that has the most margin for the number of denominations that can be discharged. In this case, 10,000 yen bills are withdrawn from the POS register 2-2, and 5,000 yen bills are withdrawn from the POS register 2-3.

After selecting a POS register 2 that can withdraw money, the CPU 11 causes the selected POS register 2 to read the withdrawal slip (if two or more POS registers 2 are selected, the CPU 11 causes each selected POS register 2 to read it). control to print and issue each withdrawal slip). On the withdrawal slip, the device number of the POS register 2 that reads the withdrawal slip is printed in a visible manner (readable regardless of the machine) (for example, printed in text), and the number of coins to be released for each denomination is printed. Print code information that encodes (number of coins withdrawn) etc. Further, the CPU 11 may control to print and issue other slips (for example, a replenishment register information receipt to be described later) together with the withdrawal slip.

When the scanner unit 18 (or the imaging unit 21) reads the disbursement slip (that is, when the code information printed on the disbursement slip is read), the CPU 11 executes the system based on the coded device number. , it is determined whether the read withdrawal slip is intended for the own device. When the read withdrawal slip is for the device itself, the CPU 11 causes the automatic change and tag machine 17 to withdraw money based on the number of dispensed coins for each denomination encoded in the withdrawal slip. Execute the process. Further, the CPU 11 stores withdrawal history information including the number of coins released for each denomination and information indicating that the withdrawal is based on a withdrawal slip. Further, the CPU 11 may store withdrawal history information including information indicating that the withdrawal is due to near-end change (withdrawal for replenishing another device).

Further, after executing the withdrawal process, the CPU 11 controls to print and issue a deposit slip to be read by another POS register 2 that is near the change. On the deposit slip, the device number of the POS register 2 that reads the deposit slip is printed in a visible manner (can be read regardless of the machine), as well as a code that encodes the number of coins inserted (number of deposited coins) for each denomination. Print information. In addition, since the money released (withdrawn) at the POS register 2 is deposited (deposited) into another POS register 2, the money for each denomination released (withdrawn) at the POS register 2 is The number of coins released (number of coins withdrawn) and the number of coins inserted (number of coins deposited) for each denomination coded in the deposit slip match.

When the scanner unit 18 (or the imaging unit 21) reads the deposit slip (that is, when the code information printed on the deposit slip is read), the CPU 11 reads the code based on the encoded device number. It is determined whether the received deposit slip is for the own device. When the read deposit slip is intended for the device itself, the CPU 11 accepts the insertion of money into the deposit slot. After inserting the coins, the CPU 11 determines whether the inserted denomination and number of coins match the number of coins inserted for each denomination encoded in the deposit slip. When the coins match, the CPU 11 causes the automatic change/bill machine 17 to execute a deposit process (accommodates (deposit) the inserted coins). Further, the CPU 11 stores deposit history information including the number of coins inserted for each denomination and information indicating that the deposit was made using a deposit slip. Further, the CPU 11 may store deposit history information including information indicating that the deposit is due to near-end change (deposit of money withdrawn from another device to eliminate near-end change).

FIG. 4 is an example of a payment slip, etc. After selecting a POS register 2 that can withdraw money, the POS register 2 issues a withdrawal slip (withdrawal instruction receipt) along with other slips (replenishment register information receipt), as shown in FIG. 4(a). Good too. For example, as shown in FIG. 4(a), the withdrawal instruction receipt and the replenishment register information receipt can be easily or skillfully separated from each other (for example, perforated or half-cut). You can connect them and issue them.

When two or more POS registers 2 are selected, the POS register 2 prints and issues sets of withdrawal instruction receipts and replenishment register information receipts for the number of POS registers 2. For example, if three POS registers 2 are selected, the POS register 2 will have three sets of withdrawal instruction receipts and replenishment register information receipts (i.e., three withdrawal instruction receipts and three replenishment register information receipts). ) to print and issue. In addition, when two or more POS registers 2 are selected, the POS register 2 sends a withdrawal instruction receipt for the number of units and a replenishment register information receipt that summarizes information for the number of units, instead of the above. May be printed and published. For example, if three POS registers 2 are selected, the POS register 2 may print and issue three withdrawal instruction receipts and one replenishment register information receipt.

The withdrawal instruction receipt shown in FIG. 4(c) includes the date of issue, operator information (employee ID, name), device number of the replenishment destination POS register 2 (POS register 2 where change near-end occurred), The device number of the appropriation POS register 2 (POS register 2 that reads the withdrawal slip and withdraws money), the deficient denomination type (i.e., the withdrawal amount type), the deficient number of coins (i.e., the number of coins to be released), and the withdrawal Messages for instructions are printed.

Further, on the withdrawal instruction receipt shown in FIG. 4(c), a Code 128 in which withdrawal instruction information is recorded (encoded) is printed. The withdrawal instruction information includes the device number of the appropriate POS register 2 and the insufficient number of coins for each denomination. Further, the withdrawal instruction information recorded as Code 128 may include information that identifies whether the slip is a withdrawal instruction receipt (withdrawal slip) or a deposit instruction receipt (deposit slip). . The information that identifies whether it is a withdrawal instruction receipt or a deposit instruction receipt is when the withdrawal history information or the deposit history information stores the fact that the withdrawal is made using a withdrawal slip or the fact that the deposit is made using a deposit slip. Referenced by etc. In addition, the withdrawal instruction information recorded as Code 128 indicates whether the withdrawal instruction receipt (withdrawal slip) was issued due to near-end change or near-full change (described later). It may also include information that identifies the item. Information identifying whether a withdrawal instruction receipt was issued due to near-end change or near-full change is included in the withdrawal history information. It is referred to when storing the fact that the change is near full change or the fact that the change is a withdrawal due to near full change.

The replenishment cash register information receipt shown in FIG. 4(b) includes characters such as the date of issue, operator information, the device number of the POS register 2 where the near-end change occurred (replenishment destination POS register 2), and the device number of the appropriate POS register 2. , the missing denomination, the missing number, etc. are printed. In addition, if two or more allocated POS registers 2 are selected, and if you want to print and issue one replenishment register information receipt that summarizes information for the number of units, for example, for each allocated POS register 2, , the missing denomination, and the missing number of coins.

Note that the POS register 2 may print and issue a withdrawal instruction receipt as shown in FIG. 4(d) instead of the withdrawal instruction receipt as shown in FIG. 4(c). On the withdrawal instruction receipt shown in FIG. 4(d), a two-dimensional barcode that records (codes) the withdrawal instruction information is printed instead of Code 128 that records (codes) the withdrawal instruction information.

FIG. 5 is an example of a deposit slip. After executing the withdrawal process, the POS register 2 prints and issues a deposit slip (deposit instruction receipt) as shown in FIG. 5(a). The deposit instruction receipt shown in FIG. 5(b) includes characters such as the date of issue, operator information, the device number of the appropriate POS register 2 (the POS register 2 from which the money was withdrawn), and the replenishment destination POS register 2 (change near end). Instructs the device number, denomination (i.e., input denomination), number of coins (i.e., number of coins to be input), and deposit of the POS register 2 where the issue occurred, i.e., the POS register 2 to which the deposit slip is read and money is deposited. Messages etc. are printed.

Further, on the deposit instruction receipt shown in FIG. 5(b), Code 128 in which deposit instruction information is recorded (encoded) is printed. The deposit instruction information includes the device number of the replenishment destination POS register 2 and the number of coins for each denomination. In addition to the above, the deposit instruction information recorded as Code 128 includes information that identifies whether the slip is a withdrawal instruction receipt (withdrawal slip) or a deposit instruction receipt (deposit slip). It's okay. The information that identifies whether it is a withdrawal instruction receipt or a deposit instruction receipt is when the withdrawal history information or the deposit history information stores the fact that the withdrawal is made using a withdrawal slip or the fact that the deposit is made using a deposit slip. Referenced by etc. In addition, the deposit instruction information recorded as Code 128 indicates whether the deposit instruction receipt (deposit slip) was issued due to near-end change or near-full change (described later). It may also include information that identifies the person. Information identifying whether the deposit instruction receipt was issued due to change near-end or change near-full is included in the deposit history information, indicating that the deposit was due to change near-end. It is referred to when storing the fact that the deposit is due to near full change or change.

Note that the POS register 2 may print and issue a deposit instruction receipt as shown in FIG. 5(c) instead of the deposit instruction receipt as shown in FIG. 5(b). On the deposit instruction receipt shown in FIG. 5(c), a two-dimensional barcode that records (codes) deposit instruction information is printed instead of Code 128 that records (codes) deposit instruction information.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of code information printed on the withdrawal slip and the deposit slip. Specifically, FIG. 6 shows an example of information encoded in Code 128 in a manner in which Code 128 is printed on a withdrawal slip and a deposit slip. In FIG. 6, "F" at the beginning is a withdrawal or deposit processing classification (deposit/withdrawal flag that identifies whether it is a withdrawal slip or a deposit slip). “NNNNNN” is device identification information (device number of the target device) that identifies the device from which money is withdrawn or deposited. “MMMMMM” is operator identification information (employee ID) that identifies the operator. "AAA" is the number of 5,000 yen bills. "BBB" is the number of thousand yen bills. "CCC" is the number of 500 yen coins. "DDD" is the number of 100 yen coins. "EEE" is the number of fifty yen coins. "FFF" is the number of ten yen coins. "GGG" is the number of five-yen coins. "HHH" is the number of one yen coins. "c/d" is a check digit. In addition, in the embodiment described in FIG. (or the number of coins to be withdrawn)), and when printing or recording, the denomination to be deposited or withdrawn is determined based on the structure of the information regarding the denomination described above. By embedding the number of deposits and withdrawals for each denomination in the storage position of the number of deposits and withdrawals for each denomination, the medium is printed or recorded, and when read, the code information read by the reading means (scanner section 18) and the above-mentioned Based on the structure of information related to denominations, it is determined whether or not there are deposits and withdrawals for each denomination and the number of deposits and withdrawals (for example, for the denomination corresponding to the position where the number of deposits and withdrawals is recorded, the number of deposits and withdrawals is determined) The system controls deposits and withdrawals for each denomination, but is not limited to the above. Deposits and withdrawals for each denomination may be controlled by printing or recording only the denominations as code information on a medium.

7 to 10 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation of the POS register 2. The flowchart shown in FIG. 7 shows an example of an operation in a process related to replenishment of change. The flowchart shown in FIG. 8 shows details of the withdrawal slip issuing process (step S16) of the flowchart shown in FIG. The flowchart shown in FIG. 9 shows details of the withdrawal process (step S26) of the flowchart shown in FIG. The flowchart shown in FIG. 10 shows details of the deposit processing (step S30) of the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 is started as appropriate (for example, periodically) when the power is on and, for example, when registration processing or accounting processing, including transactions, is not being executed. Each step of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 is executed or controlled by the CPU 11.

Step S10: Determine whether or not the automatic change and tag machine 17 of the own device is near the end of change. If the change is near-end, the process proceeds to step S12, and if the change is not near-end, the process proceeds to step S14.
Step S12: Send change near-end information to another device. Note that change near-end information including information on the current number of coins for each denomination that is near-end change may be sent to another device, or change near-end information that includes information on the number of replenishment coins for each denomination that is near-end change may be sent to another device. You can also send it.

Step S14: Determine whether near-end change information has been received from another device. If near-end change information has been received, the process proceeds to step S16, and if near-end change information has not been received, the process proceeds to step S18.
Step S16: Execute a withdrawal slip issuing process. Specifically, steps S101 and subsequent steps shown in FIG. 8 are executed.

Step S101: Display warning information to the effect that a change near-end device exists on the clerk display section 14. The warning display may be an icon display, a pop-up text display, or the like.
Step S102: In response to the above warning, it is determined whether a predetermined button (for example, "obtain change information" button) has been pressed. When the predetermined button is pressed, the process advances to step S103, and when the predetermined button is not pressed, the process returns to step S102. Note that if another button (for example, a "cancel" button) is pressed, the process may skip the withdrawal slip issuing process (step S16) and proceed to step S18. Further, the process itself of step S102 may be omitted.
Step S103: Obtain the remaining change information (the latest information regarding the number of remaining coins for each denomination) of the own device.
Step S104: A change remaining information request is sent to each of the other devices other than the other device that is the change near end.
Step S105: Receive change remaining information from each of the other devices other than the other device that is near-end for change.
Step S106: Display information on the device that stores more than the standard number of coins remaining (the standard number for calculating the number of coins that can be withdrawn; that is, the standard number that must be left) for the denomination of near-end change. 14. That is, the remaining change information of each of the other devices received in step S105 is compared with a preset standard number of remaining coins, and for each denomination that has near-end change, it is stored in excess of the standard number of coins remaining. Display information about the device that is currently installed. Note that instead of or in addition to the display output, the information of the above device may be printed out.
Step S107: Obtain the number of coins to be replenished for each denomination in the near-end change device. For example, if the near-end change information determined to have been received in step S14 includes information on the number of replenishment coins for each denomination of near-end change, the number of replenishment coins required is acquired from the near-end change information. If the change near-end information determined to have been received in step S14 includes information on the current number of coins for each denomination that is near-end change, the preset sufficient number and current number for each denomination that is near-end change. The difference between the two is calculated as the number of coins that need to be replenished, and the number of coins that need to be replenished for each denomination is obtained.
Step S108: Display the number of coins required for replenishment for each denomination acquired in step S107. Note that instead of or in addition to the display output, the number of replenishment sheets for each denomination described above may be printed out.
Step S109: Select one or more devices (POS register 2) that can withdraw the number of coins that need to be replenished for each denomination. For example, based on the remaining change information of the own device acquired in step S103 and the remaining change information of another device received in step S105, the minimum number of coins that can be withdrawn for each denomination and the number of coins that need to be replenished is (Select POS register 2 so that the number of devices is the minimum). Instead of selecting the minimum number of devices capable of dispensing the number of coins that need to be replenished for each denomination, a device that can dispense the maximum number of coins for each denomination may be selected.
Step S110: Display the selection result selected in step S109 on the clerk display section 14. For example, the device number of the selected device and the number of coins of each denomination scheduled to be withdrawn in each device are displayed. Note that instead of or in addition to the display output, the selection results may be printed out.
Step S111: Print and issue a payment slip to be read by the device selected in step S109. The flowchart shown in FIG. 8 ends, and the process proceeds to step S18 shown in FIG. 7.

Step S18: Determine whether a change remaining information request has been received from another device. If the change remaining information request has been received, the process proceeds to step S20, and if the change near-end information has not been received, the process proceeds to step S24.
Step S20: Obtain change remaining information of the own device.
Step S22: Send the remaining change information obtained in step S20 to the requester of the remaining change information request.

Step S24: Determine whether the withdrawal slip has been read. If the payment slip has been read, the process proceeds to step S26, and if it has not been read, the process proceeds to step S28.
Step S26: Execute withdrawal processing. Specifically, steps S201 and subsequent steps shown in FIG. 9 are executed.

Step S201: Based on the device number encoded in the payment slip, it is determined whether the read payment slip is intended for the own device. If the read payment slip is for the own device, the process advances to step S202; otherwise, the process exits the payment processing (step S26) and advances to step S28.
Step S202: Money is released (withdrawn) based on the number of coins to be released (number of coins withdrawn) for each denomination coded in the withdrawal slip.
Step S203: Store withdrawal history information. For example, as the withdrawal history information, the date and time, the device number, the fact that the withdrawal is based on a withdrawal slip, operator information, the number of coins released for each denomination (the number of coins withdrawn), etc. are stored. Note that as the withdrawal history information, information indicating that the withdrawal is due to near-end change may be stored instead of or in addition to the fact that the withdrawal is based on the withdrawal slip.
Step S204: Print and issue a deposit slip to be read by another device that is near the end of the change. The flowchart shown in FIG. 9 ends and the process proceeds to step S28 shown in FIG. 7.

Step S28: Determine whether the deposit slip has been read. If the deposit slip has been read, the process advances to step S30, and if the deposit slip has not been read, the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 ends.
Step S30: Execute deposit processing. Specifically, steps S301 and subsequent steps shown in FIG. 10 are executed.

Step S301: Based on the device number encoded in the deposit slip, it is determined whether the read deposit slip is intended for the own device. If the read deposit slip is intended for the device itself, the process advances to step S302; otherwise, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 and 7 end.
Step S302: Accept the insertion of money into the deposit slot.
Step S303: It is determined whether the deposited denomination and number of coins match the number of deposited coins for each denomination (number of deposited coins) encoded in the deposit slip. If they match, the process advances to step S304; if they do not match, the process advances to step S306.
Step S304: The input coins are stored (deposited).
Step S305: Store deposit history information. For example, as the deposit history information, the date and time, the device number, the fact that the deposit was made using a deposit slip, operator information, the number of deposited coins for each denomination (the number of deposited coins), etc. are stored. Note that as the deposit history information, information indicating that the deposit was due to near-end change may be stored instead of or in addition to the fact that the deposit was made using the deposit slip.
The flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 and 7 then end.
Step S306: Outputs the fact that the amounts do not match (for example, displays a pop-up screen on the clerk display section 14), and determines whether there is an operation to continue the process (for example, pressing the "OK" button). . If there is an operation to continue the process, the steps from step S304 described above are executed, and if there is no operation to continue the process, the process advances to step S307.
Step S307: Eject (refund) the money inserted in step S302. The flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 and 7 then end.

Furthermore, if the amount does not match but the process continues and the inserted banknote is stored, the fact that the amount does not match but the process continues and the inserted banknote is stored is stored as deposit history information. Good too. As the deposit history information, it may be stored that although there was a mismatch in the amount at the near-end replenishment of change, the process was continued and the inserted banknotes were stored. In addition, if the inserted banknotes are ejected due to a mismatch in amount, information to the effect that the inserted banknotes were ejected due to a mismatch in amount may be recorded as history information, or when replenishing near-end change, the inserted banknotes may be ejected due to a mismatch in the amount. Information to the effect that it has been discharged may be left as history information.

11 and 12 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation of the POS system 1. Specifically, an example of the operation of a plurality of POS registers 2 regarding replenishment of change is shown. In the explanation of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, it is assumed that the number of POS registers 2 provided in the POS system 1 is four (POS register 2-1 to POS register 2-4). 1 is assumed to be the change near end. The leftmost part of the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 (also shown in FIG. 12) is the operation of POS register 2-1, the second from the left is the operation of POS register 2-2, the third from the left is the operation of POS register 2-3, The rightmost side shows the operation of POS registers 2-4. The flowchart shown in FIG. 12 is a continuation of the flowchart shown in FIG.

Step S500: The POS register 2-1 recognizes the near-end change of its own device.
Step S501: The POS register 2-1 transmits change near-end information to the POS register 2-2. It is assumed that the destination of change near-end information from the POS register 2-1 is set in advance to be the POS register 2-2.

Step S502: The POS register 2-2 receives change near-end information from the POS register 2-1.
Step S503: The POS register 2-2 displays warning information to the effect that a change near-end device is present on the clerk display section 14. The POS register 2-2 proceeds to step S504 when a predetermined button is pressed.
Step S504: The POS register 2-2 acquires the remaining change information of its own device.
Step S505: The POS register 2-2 transmits a change remaining information request to the POS register 2-3 and the POS register 2-4.

Step S506: The POS register 2-3 receives the change remaining information request from the POS register 2-2.
Step S507: The POS register 2-3 acquires the remaining change information of its own device.
Step S508: The POS register 2-3 transmits the remaining change information of its own device to the POS register 2-2.

Step S509: The POS register 2-4 receives the change remaining information request from the POS register 2-2.
Step S510: The POS register 2-4 acquires the remaining change information of its own device.
Step S511: The POS register 2-4 transmits the remaining change information of its own device to the POS register 2-2.

Step S512: The POS register 2-2 receives the remaining change information from the POS register 2-3 and the POS register 2-4.
Step S513: The POS register 2-2 prepares to issue a withdrawal slip. Specifically, the POS register 2-2 executes steps S106 to S110 of the flowchart shown in FIG. In step S109, the POS register 2-2 uses the POS register 2-2 (its own device) and the POS register 2-2 as devices that can withdraw the number of coins that need to be replenished for each denomination to be replenished in the POS register 2-1. Assume that register 2-3 is selected.
Step S514: The POS register 2-2 prints and issues a withdrawal slip to be read by the device selected as a device capable of withdrawal. That is, the POS register 2-2 prints and issues a withdrawal slip for the POS register 2-2 (own device) and a withdrawal slip for the POS register 2-3.

Step S520: The POS register 2-2 reads the withdrawal slip intended for the POS register 2-2 (own device).
Step S521: The POS register 2-2 releases (withdraws) money according to the withdrawal slip.
Step S522: The POS register 2-2 stores withdrawal history information.
Step S523: The POS register 2-2 prints and issues a deposit slip to be read by the POS register 2-1.

Step S524: The POS register 2-3 reads the withdrawal slip intended for the POS register 2-3 (own device).
Step S525: The POS register 2-3 releases (withdraws) money according to the withdrawal slip.
Step S526: The POS register 2-3 stores withdrawal history information.
Step S527: The POS register 2-3 prints and issues a deposit slip to be read by the POS register 2-1.

Step S528: The POS register 2-1 reads the deposit slip intended for the POS register 2-1 (own device). That is, either the deposit slip issued by the POS register 2-2 in step S523 or the deposit slip issued by the POS register 2-3 in step S527 is read.
Step S529: The POS register 2-1 accepts the insertion of money into the deposit slot.
Step S530: The POS register 2-1 determines whether the deposited denomination and number of coins match the read deposit slip. If they match, the process advances to step S531; if they do not match, the process advances to step S533.
Step S531: The POS register 2-1 stores (deposit) the inserted coins.
Step S532: The POS register 2-1 stores deposit history information.
Step S533: The POS register 2-1 outputs a message to the effect that the amounts do not match (for example, displays a pop-up screen on the clerk display section 14). That is, the POS register 2-1 notifies that there is a discrepancy in deposits and withdrawals. Thereafter, the POS register 2-1 determines whether there is an operation to continue the process. If there is an operation to continue the process, steps S531 and subsequent steps described above are executed, and if there is no operation to continue the process, the process advances to step S534.
Step S534: Eject (refund) the money inserted in step S529. The flowchart shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 then ends. Note that if there are still deposit slips that have not been read, the process returns to step S528.

In addition, in step S533, the POS register 2-1 detects discrepancies in deposits and withdrawals by outputting audio (for example, alarm sound, synthesized voice), lighting from a sign pole (described later), etc. instead of or in addition to the screen display. You may notify that this has occurred, or you may notify (send) warning information to the store controller 3, a mobile terminal owned by the person in charge, another POS register 2, etc.

As described above, the POS register 2 receives the desired denomination and number of coins (for example, the number of coins that need to be replenished for each denomination at other POS registers 2 that are change near-end). Print and issue a withdrawal slip or a deposit slip in which code information (for example, QR code (registered trademark), Code 128, ITF code) for withdrawing or depositing money to other POS registers 2 other than the other POS registers 2 is recorded. A printing section 19 is provided. Further, the POS register 2 includes a scanner section 18 and an imaging section 21 that read code information recorded on the withdrawal slip or deposit slip issued by the printing section 19. Further, the POS register 2 controls the automatic change/bill machine 17 to withdraw or deposit the above-mentioned desired denomination and number of coins based on the code information read by the scanner unit 18 and the imaging unit 21. It is equipped with a CPU 11. Therefore, since actual deposits and withdrawals are realized based on the code information, excess and shortage of money is less likely to occur, and more advanced deposit and withdrawal management can be performed. In other words, cash flow (movement of cash) is realized based on withdrawal slips and deposit slips, making it difficult for excess or shortage of money to occur. In addition, if you memorize the code information read when making deposits and withdrawals as a history, the records themselves will be reliable, so even if there is an excess or deficiency of money, Easier to understand and track. Furthermore, if the code information read when depositing and withdrawing money is stored as a history, there is no need to keep separate records, which saves the clerk's time. Furthermore, since cash flow is realized between the POS registers 2, reserves can be reduced.

In addition, the code information printed on the withdrawal slip or deposit slip includes the withdrawal or deposit processing classification (deposit/withdrawal flag), device identification information that identifies the device to be withdrawn or deposited (device number of the target device), Including species and number of pieces. Therefore, even if fraud is committed, it becomes easy to understand and track the fraud. Furthermore, since it becomes easier to track fraud, etc., fraud can be deterred. The code information printed on the withdrawal slip or the deposit slip includes operator identification information (employee ID) for identifying the operator. Therefore, it becomes easier to identify the person who committed the fraud.

Further, the deposit slip is printed and issued from the POS register 2, which has a built-in automatic change/ticket machine 17 in which the desired denomination exceeds a prescribed number (remaining reference number). Therefore, there is no need to go to a remote location to retrieve the deposit slip, which reduces the time and effort of the clerk.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, in addition to the slips (withdrawal slips, deposit slips) that are read by the POS register 2, slips that are not read by the POS register 2 (for example, the replenishment register information receipt shown in FIG. 4(b)) are printed. , has been published. The slip that is not read by the POS register 2 can be used as a copy or report of the slip that is read by the POS register 2. For example, it can be used to confirm the work content before work and to verify the work content after work. In the above embodiment, another slip (replenishment cashier information receipt) is issued when a withdrawal slip (withdrawal instruction receipt) is issued, but instead of or in addition to the above, a deposit slip (deposit instruction receipt) is issued. Other slips may be issued at the time of issuance of .

In addition, in the above embodiment, when two or more POS registers 2 are selected as the POS registers 2 that can be used for withdrawal, printing and issuing a respective withdrawal slip to be read by each selected POS register 2 is performed. As described above, one payment slip may be printed and issued to be commonly read by a plurality of selected POS registers 2. In addition, on one common withdrawal slip that is commonly read by multiple POS registers 2, multiple barcodes (individual barcodes) that are read by each POS register 2 may be printed, or multiple barcodes (individual barcodes) that are read by each POS register 2 may be printed. One barcode (common barcode) that is commonly read by the POS registers 2 may be printed. Note that the above-mentioned common barcode may be coded such that the number of coins to be withdrawn for each denomination at each POS register 2 is separated, for example, for each POS register 2. In addition, in a mode in which a withdrawal slip (withdrawal instruction receipt) is issued together with another slip (replenishment cash register information receipt), when issuing one common withdrawal slip that can be commonly read by multiple POS registers 2, It is preferable to print and issue one replenishment register information receipt that summarizes the information of the plurality of POS registers 2.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the withdrawal slip on which information related to output is printed and the deposit slip on which information related to deposit is printed are issued as separate slips, but the information related to output and the information related to deposit are printed together. A slip (that is, a common slip for deposits and withdrawals that can be read by both the side that withdraws (discharges) money and the side that inserts (inputs) money) may be issued.

Further, in the above embodiment, the POS register 2 prints and issues the slips (withdrawal slips, deposit slips), but the store controller 3 may print and issue them instead of the POS register 2. Regarding the withdrawal slip, for example, the store controller 3 transmits the change near-end information to the store controller 3, and upon receiving the change near-end information, executes the withdrawal slip issuing process (step S16) of the flowchart shown in FIG. Good too. However, since the store controller 3 normally does not have the automatic change/ticket machine 17 built-in, it is not necessary to consider the remaining change information of the own device. Regarding the deposit slip, for example, after storing the withdrawal history information, the POS register 2 sends a print instruction for the deposit slip to the store controller 3, and the store controller 3 that receives the print instruction prints and issues the deposit slip. Good too.

Further, in the above embodiment, the latest information regarding the number of remaining coins for each denomination (remaining change information), deposit history information, and withdrawal history information are stored inside each automatic change/bill machine 17 or in each automatic change/bill machine 17. Although the above information is stored in the hard disk 22 of the POS register 2 in which the tag machine 17 is built-in, the store controller 3 may also store the above information. For example, when inserting and discharging money, the store controller 3 receives information such as the number of coins inserted and the number of coins discharged for each denomination from the POS register 2, and the remaining change information in the automatic change and tag machine 17 of each POS register 2, Deposit history information and withdrawal history information may be stored.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the POS register 2 withdraws (discharges) money if the read withdrawal slip is intended for the own device, and if the read deposit slip is intended for the own device. If the number of input coins matches the deposit slip, the input coins are deposited (accommodated), but deposits and withdrawals may also be managed based on information regarding the operating employee. For example, when depositing or withdrawing money, the employee ID is read from the clerk's belongings (e.g., employee card) and compared with the employee ID read from the slip to determine whether they match. It may be controlled so that deposits and withdrawals are not possible. Note that the employee ID may be read from a portable object using the scanner section 18 or the imaging section 21. If the portable item is an employee card equipped with an IC tag or the like, the employee ID may be read using RFID. If the employee IDs do not match, warning information (that the employee IDs do not match in the deposit/withdrawal operation) is sent to the store controller 3, the mobile terminal owned by the person in charge, other POS registers 2, etc. It may be notified (transmitted). Note that the same applies to the reserve fund management device described later.

In addition, if the image capturing unit 21 captures an image of the deposit/withdrawal operation and the employee ID does not match, the employee ID in the deposit/withdrawal operation is The captured image and warning information indicating that the images do not match may be saved. Note that even when the employee IDs match, the captured image may be stored as history information. Alternatively, imaging may be started when an employee ID mismatch occurs during a deposit/withdrawal operation. In either case, the captured image, warning information, and slip code information when a discrepancy occurs are stored, making it possible to accurately and easily conduct a follow-up investigation at a later date. For example, during a follow-up investigation, if the voucher to be investigated is known, the code information of the voucher can be read, the read code information can be used as a search condition, and the desired deposit/withdrawal operation can be searched from the historical information. You can also do it.

Furthermore, a report regarding deposit/withdrawal management for each employee may be output (displayed or printed) based on the history information (including withdrawal history information and deposit history information) as described above. In other words, the history information includes the date and time, device number, the fact that the withdrawal is based on a slip (withdrawal slip, deposit slip), operator information (employee ID), number of coins released (number of stored coins) for each denomination, etc. Therefore, for example, a daily report, weekly report, monthly report, etc. related to change replenishment work may be output for each employee.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the printed slip (withdrawal slip, deposit slip) has the device number of the device that reads the slip printed in a visible manner (readable regardless of the machine). If you look at the slip, you can tell which device is reading the slip (in other words, which device should you take the slip to), but you can use a sign pole with a light-emitting tip to attach it to each POS register 2. It may also be possible to connect the device to a sign pole and notify the store clerk of the corresponding device by emitting light from the sign pole. Alternatively, even before the slip is issued, the sign pole may emit light to notify the store clerk that the change is near-end.

For example, the POS register 2 may cause the sign pole to emit light in red, for example, when the change is near end. Furthermore, the POS register 2 that has received the change near-end information may cause the sign pole to emit light in blue, for example. In addition, when a certain POS register 2 prints and issues a withdrawal slip, one or more POS registers 2 indicated on the withdrawal slip (that is, the POS register 2 selected as the POS register 2 from which money is withdrawn) For example, the sign pole may be made to emit yellow light. Note that if another POS register 2 is selected as the POS register 2 for withdrawing money, the POS register 2 that prints out the withdrawal slip is a POS register that withdraws money to the selected other POS register 2. By transmitting the information indicating that it has been selected as 2, the POS register 2 indicated on the withdrawal slip determines that the own device is the POS register 2 indicated on the withdrawal slip, and lights up the sign pole. You can do it like this.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, money for replenishing other POS registers 2 is procured (withdrawn) from one or more other POS registers 2, but all or part of the money for replenishment is may be procured from a source other than the POS register 2 (for example, all or part of the money for replenishment may be procured in advance at an office or the like). Specifically, the POS system 1 may be configured to allow settings regarding the source of money to be replenished. For example, "Procurement source designation" that specifies either that the procurement will be made from reserves (offices, etc.) ("office all at once") or that the procurement will be made from one or more POS registers 2 ("in-store distribution"). ” column may be provided. In addition, if "distributed within the store" is specified in the "Procurement source specification" column, procurement will be made from one or more POS registers 2, but in cases where procurement must be made from more than a predetermined number of POS registers 2. (If the number of POS registers 2 selected as devices for withdrawal is more than a predetermined number), all the coins to be replenished will be transferred to the reserve ( It is also possible to procure it from a company (office, etc.).

In the above embodiment, the coins stored in all the automatic change and tag machines 17 provided in the POS system 1 (the coins stored in all the automatic change and tag machines 17 of all the POS registers 2 in the POS system 1 as a whole) Even if the user uses the same amount of money (such as currency), it may not be possible to replenish the automatic change/ticket machine 17 of the POS register 2 that caused the near-end change. When this situation occurs, regardless of whether the above-mentioned "supplier designation" field is provided (i.e. whether the field itself exists or not), or whether the "supplier designation" field is Irrespective of the specified contents if provided, all or part of the money to be refilled may be stored in a place other than POS register 2 (for example, all or part of the money to be refilled must be prepared in advance at an office, etc.) Procured from For example, all of the money for replenishment may be procured from a reserve fund (office, etc.), or the reserve fund may be used to cover the amount that is insufficient to withdraw money from all POS registers 2 (or a predetermined number of POS registers 2). It may also be procured from. Further, when the above-mentioned "supplier designation" column is provided and the above-mentioned situation occurs, the supplier may be determined according to the content specified in the "supplier designation" column. For example, if "all at the office" is specified in the "Procurement source specification" column, all of the money for replenishment will be procured from the reserve, and "in-store distribution" is specified in the "Procurement source specification" column. In this case, the amount that is insufficient to be withdrawn from all POS registers 2 (or a predetermined number of POS registers 2) may be procured from reserve funds.

Assuming that procurement is done from reserves as described above, reserve funds are transferred in advance to a device (hereinafter referred to as the reserve funds management device) equipped with a scanner for reading withdrawal slips and a printing section for printing and issuing deposit slips. It may be stored in advance. That is, the POS register 2 and the reserve management device may operate as follows. The POS register 2 that has received the change near-end information prints and issues a withdrawal slip to be read by the reserve management device. Similar to the operation shown in FIG. 9 of the POS register 2, the reserve management device determines whether the withdrawal slip is intended for its own device (the relevant reserve management device), and If so, money is released (withdrawal) based on the withdrawal slip and withdrawal history information is stored. As the withdrawal history information, the date and time, the device number, the fact that the withdrawal was made using a withdrawal slip, operator information, the number of coins released for each denomination (the number of coins withdrawn), etc. are stored. Further, as the withdrawal history information, information indicating that the withdrawal is due to near-end change may be stored instead of or in addition to the fact that the withdrawal is based on the withdrawal slip. The reserve management device that has withdrawn the money prints and issues a deposit slip to be read by the POS register 2 that is near the end of the change. Note that the reserve management device may be connected to the LAN shown in FIG.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when a certain POS register 2 becomes near-end for change, change near-end information is sent to another POS register 2, and the POS register 2 that received the change near-end information (i.e., near-end change A POS register 2) other than POS register 2 prints and issues a withdrawal slip, but the POS register 2 that has become near-end of change prints and issues a withdrawal slip by itself without transmitting near-end change information. It's okay. For example, in the example of the flowchart shown in FIG. 11, the POS register 2-1, which recognized the change near-end of its own device in step S500, sends the change near-end information to the POS register 2-2 without transmitting the change near-end information to the POS register 2-2. Alternatively, each process of steps S503, S504, S505, S512, S513, and S514 may be executed by itself. In the above case, the POS register 2-2 may perform the same processing as the POS register 2-3 and the POS register 2-4.

Further, in the embodiment described above, change is replenished (moved) at the timing when change near-end occurs, but change may be moved at other timings. For example, as a function related to replenishing change, a key for "confirm remaining balance" may be provided on the sales collection screen, and the change may be moved at the timing when the "confirm remaining balance" key is pressed. For example, when the "Remaining check" key is pressed, the remaining change information (current number of coins for each denomination, etc.) of each POS register 2 is obtained, and the number of coins for each denomination is determined as the standard number (as the next day's business amount). If there is a POS register 2 with less than the standard number of coins for each denomination to be kept, one or more POS registers that can withdraw the money to be deposited (moved) to the POS register 2 with a lower number than the standard number. Select the register 2 (or reserve management device) in the same way as when change near-end occurs, print and issue a withdrawal slip to be read by the selected POS register 2, read the withdrawal slip, and confirm the withdrawal. When the payment is completed, a deposit slip is printed and issued, and the deposit slip is read by the above-mentioned POS register 2 to replenish the money. Note that the remaining change information for each POS register 2, including the POS register 2 with less than the standard number, obtained after pressing the "Confirm Remaining" key, may be displayed on the clerk's display section 14, or may be printed. good.

In the above embodiment, the POS system 1 includes a POS register 2, which is a device that has both the functions of a registration device that mainly performs registration processing and the functions of an accounting device that mainly performs accounting processing, that is, a registration device and an accounting device. Although it has been explained that the POS system 1 includes a POS register 2 that is integrated with the POS register 2, the POS system 1 has a registration device that mainly performs registration processing and an accounting device that mainly performs accounting processing, which are separated. It may also be prepared as

A case in which the registration device and the accounting device are provided separately will be described below. The automatic change/ticket machine 17 is built into the accounting device. The accounting device may be one in which the customer himself or herself performs accounting operations (a self-service accounting device). The registration device may be one in which the customer himself or herself performs the registration operation (a self-registration device). Note that the POS register 2 described in the above embodiment may also be one that is operated by the customer (registration operation, checkout operation) (self-operated integrated POS register).

The accounting device that has reached the near end of change transmits near end change information to the registration device. For example, an accounting device that has reached near-end change transmits near-end change information to a predetermined registration device (for example, a registration device located closest to the accounting device). Further, for example, the accounting device that has reached the near-end of change may transmit near-end change information to a registration device designated by an operation by a store clerk. In addition, if the accounting device that has changed near-end is an accounting device that the customer himself/herself performs accounting operations on, the near-end change information will not be released until a specific operation (secret operation) that the customer does not know is performed. It may also be possible to disable the operation of specifying the registered device for transmission. The registration device that has received the near-end change information is similar to the POS register 2 when it has received the near-end change information, and one or more accounting devices (or reserve fund management device) and print and issue a withdrawal slip. It should be noted that the accounting device that has become near-end of change may print and issue a disbursement slip by itself without transmitting near-end change information, similar to the POS register 2 that has become near-end of change.

The accounting device that read the withdrawal slip withdraws (discharges) the money if the read withdrawal slip is intended for the device itself, prints a deposit slip that is read by the accounting device that is at the near end of the change, Issue. The accounting device that reads the deposit slip deposits (stores) the deposited coins if the read deposit slip is intended for the device itself and the number of coins to be inserted matches the deposit slip. Furthermore, like the POS register 2, the accounting device may manage deposits and withdrawals based on information regarding the employee operating the register.

Note that, similarly to the POS register 2, a sign pole may be connected to each of the checkout devices to notify the clerk that the device is near the end of change, that the device is a device for reading slips, etc. Alternatively, a sign pole may be connected to each of the registered devices to notify the store clerk that the device has received change near-end information.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the movement of money (withdrawals, deposits) in the case of near-end change (a state in which the number of coins in the automatic change bill machine 17 is close to zero) is explained, but when the change is near-full (the automatic change bill machine 17 has almost zero coins), The same applies to the movement of money (withdrawal, deposit) in the case where the number of coins in the change/bill machine 17 is close to the maximum storage limit.

Below, we will discuss the operation when the change is near full, in the case of a configuration in which the registration device and accounting device are integrated (that is, in the case of a configuration in which the POS register 2 is provided), and in the case of a configuration in which the registration device and accounting device are provided separately. I will explain each case separately.

(In case of configuration equipped with POS register 2)
The POS register 2 that has nearly full change transmits the nearly full change information to a predetermined POS register 2 set in advance or to a POS register 2 designated by the operation of the clerk. The POS register 2 that has received the near-full change information prints and issues a disbursement slip for discharging (withdrawing) money from the POS register 2 that has nearly full change. Note that the POS register 2 that has nearly full change may print and issue a withdrawal slip by itself without transmitting the nearly full change information.

The POS register 2 that has read the withdrawal slip (the POS register 2 that has become nearly full of change) releases money (withdraws money) based on the withdrawal slip if the read withdrawal slip is for its own device. ) and store withdrawal history information. As the withdrawal history information, the date and time, the device number, the fact that the withdrawal was made using a withdrawal slip, operator information, the number of coins released for each denomination (the number of coins withdrawn), etc. are stored. Also, as withdrawal history information, instead of or in addition to the fact that the withdrawal was made using a withdrawal slip, it is also possible to provide information that the withdrawal is due to near-full change (a withdrawal to reduce the number of coins remaining in the own device). information may be stored. The POS register 2 that has withdrawn the money selects one or more POS registers 2 (or reserve management device) to store the released money, and prints and issues a deposit slip.

A method of selecting a POS register 2 when discharging coins is stored in one or more POS registers 2 (when not stored in the reserve management device) will be explained. As a specific example, assume that the POS register 2-2 is capable of depositing up to 15 1,000 yen bills and up to 8 5,000 yen bills. The POS register 2-3 is assumed to be capable of depositing up to 8 1,000 yen bills and 15 5,000 yen bills. It is assumed that the POS register 2-4 can accept up to three 1,000 yen bills and up to 10 5,000 yen bills. The number of coins that can be deposited is calculated from the current number of remaining coins and a reference number (reference number for calculating the number of depositable coins). Note that the reference number for calculating the number of depositable coins may be set for each denomination. Further, the reference number for calculating the number of depositable coins may be set for each denomination of each POS register 2.

(Selection method 1/Select the minimum amount of equipment)
For example, when POS register 2-2 (own device) receives near-full change information (must release 10,000 yen bills and 5, 5,000 yen bills) from POS register 2-1 (other device), the minimum The POS register 2-2 may be selected in order to select the maximum number of POS registers 2 (select POS registers 2 such that the number of POS registers is the minimum). In this case, 10 1,000 yen bills and 5 5,000 yen bills are stored in one POS register 2-2.

(Selection method 2/Select the device that can accommodate the most amount of coins for each denomination)
For example, when the POS register 2-2 (own device) receives near-full change information (must release 10,000 yen bills and 5, 5,000 yen bills) from the POS register 2-1 (other device), each The POS register 2-2 and the POS register 2-3 may be selected in order to select the device that can accommodate the largest number of denominations. In this case, 10 thousand yen bills are stored in the POS register 2-2, and 5 5,000 yen bills are stored in the POS register 2-3.

The POS register 2 that has read the deposit slip stores the inserted coins and stores deposit history information if the read deposit slip is intended for the own device and the number of coins inserted matches the deposit slip. As the deposit history information, the date and time, device number, the fact that the deposit was made using a deposit slip, operator information, the number of deposited coins for each denomination (the number of deposited coins), etc. are stored. Also, as deposit history information, instead of or in addition to deposits made using deposit slips, deposits due to near-full change (deposit of money withdrawn from other devices to eliminate near-full change) may be used. Information to that effect may be stored.

In addition, when the reserve fund management device reads the deposit slip (when depositing the money withdrawn from the POS register 2 with almost full change into the reserve fund management device), the POS register from which the above-mentioned deposit slip was read is As in case 2, the inserted coins are stored and the deposit history information is stored.

Note that the POS register 2 may manage (restrict) deposits and withdrawals based on information regarding the operating employee, as in the case of near-end change. The same applies to the reserve management device. Further, the POS register 2 may use a sign pole to inform the store clerk that the device is near full change, that the device is a device for reading slips, etc., as in the case of near-end change.

(In the case of a configuration in which the registration device and accounting device are provided separately)
The accounting device that has nearly full change transmits the nearly full change information to a predetermined registration device set in advance or to a registration device designated by the operation of the clerk. The registration device that has received the near-full change information prints and issues a disbursement slip that causes the accounting device that has nearly full change to release (withdraw) money. Note that the accounting device that has nearly full change may print and issue a withdrawal slip by itself without transmitting the nearly full change information.

The accounting device that reads the withdrawal slip (accounting device that has almost full change) withdraws (discharges) the money if the read withdrawal slip is intended for the device itself, and stores the released coins. Select one or more accounting devices (or reserve management devices) and print and issue a deposit slip.

A method of selecting an accounting device when the released money is stored in one or more accounting devices (in a case where the released money is not stored in the reserve management device) will be explained. As a specific example, it is assumed that accounting device B can deposit up to 15 1,000 yen bills and up to 8 5,000 yen bills. It is assumed that the accounting device C can accept up to 8 1,000 yen bills and 15 5,000 yen bills. It is assumed that the accounting device D can accept up to three 1,000 yen bills and up to 10 5,000 yen bills.

(Selection method 1/Select the minimum amount of equipment)
For example, when accounting device B (own device) receives near-full change information (requires release of 10,000 yen bills and 5, 5,000 yen bills) from accounting device A (other device), accounting device In order to select (select accounting devices such that the number of accounting devices is minimized), accounting device B may be selected. In this case, one of the accounting devices B stores 10 thousand yen bills and 5 5000 yen bills.

(Selection method 2/Select the device that can accommodate the most amount of coins for each denomination)
For example, when accounting device B (own device) receives near-full change information (needs to release 10,000 yen bills and 5, 5,000 yen bills) from accounting device A (other device), accounting device B (own device) receives the most recent change information for each denomination. Accounting device B and accounting device C may be selected in order to select a device that can accommodate a sufficient number of bills. In this case, 10 thousand yen bills are stored in accounting device B, and 5 5,000 yen bills are stored in accounting device C.

The accounting device that has read the deposit slip stores the inserted coins if the read deposit slip is intended for the device itself and the number of coins inserted matches the deposit slip.

Note that the accounting device may manage (restrict) deposits and withdrawals based on information regarding the operating employee, as in the case of near-end change. Further, as in the case of near-end change, a sign pole may be used to notify the store clerk that the device is near-full of change, that the device is a device for reading slips, etc.

In the above embodiments, it is determined whether the number of coins for each denomination (money type) based on the deposit information and the number of coins for each denomination actually deposited are inconsistent (step S530). Rather than comparing the number of sheets for each species, the total amount (total amount) may be compared. In other words, since the total amount at the time of withdrawal and deposit is calculated from the number of coins for each denomination, even if it is determined whether the total amount based on the deposit information and the total amount actually deposited are inconsistent. good.

In the above embodiments, the information to be read by the POS register 2 is recorded (printed) on the slip (withdrawal slip, deposit slip), but the information to be read by the POS register 2 may also be recorded on another recording medium. good. For example, the POS register 2 uses RFID to transmit information that the POS register 2 reads to a card (for example, an employee card, or a card different from the employee card) equipped with an IC tag. It may be recorded (stored) in That is, the POS register 2 (or the accounting device if separate) records information for withdrawing or depositing the desired denomination and number of coins into the change/bill machine as printed information (e.g., barcode). (Print) or record (save) as digital information. Further, the POS register 2 (or the accounting device if it is a separate device) reads the information (withdrawal or deposit information) recorded as described above according to the recording mode. That is, if it is recorded as print information, it is read by the scanner unit 18 or the imaging unit 21, and if it is recorded as digital information, it is read according to the communication method at the time of recording (for example, if it is recorded using RFID) (read using RFID). Based on the read withdrawal or deposit information, the POS register 2 (or the accounting device if separate) withdraws or deposits the desired denomination and number of coins into the change bill machine. let

Note that either the withdrawal slip or the deposit slip may be used in combination with the above-mentioned card. For example, information for dispensing a desired denomination and number of coins to the change-bill machine 17 is stored in a disbursement slip, and information for depositing a desired denomination and number of coins into the change-bill machine 17 is stored in a card. May be recorded. In addition, when recording information to be read by the POS register 2 on the card, in addition to the information to be read by the POS register 2, information not to be read by the POS register 2 (information equivalent to information recorded in the supplementary cash register information receipt) may also be recorded on the card.

In the above embodiments, it has been explained that the two-dimensional barcode is read by the imaging unit 21 and the one-dimensional barcode is read by the scanner unit 18. However, instead of the scanner unit 18, the imaging unit 21 You can also read the code.

The POS system 1 described in the above embodiments is an example of an accounting system equipped with a change and tag machine that settles the price of products in cash. The provided accounting system is not limited to the POS system 1 described in the above embodiments. For example, a system including a ticket vending machine (including an automatic ticket vending machine) equipped with a change/ticket machine also falls under the above-mentioned accounting system. In other words, the accounting system according to the present invention has, for example, a configuration that includes a POS register 2 that has both the functions of a registration device and an accounting device, or a configuration that includes a registration device and an accounting device separately, or a configuration that includes a POS register 2 that has both the functions of a registration device and an accounting device. It is only necessary to provide a change ticket machine for settling the price of products in cash, such as a configuration including a ticket vending machine with a built-in change ticket machine.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the POS system 1 described in the above embodiments displays the presence of the POS register 2, change near-end, and change near-full devices, and displays the withdrawal slip and deposit slip. Although this is an example in which the issuance is executed, the monitoring device 4 may execute the above instead of the POS register 2.

Hereinafter, an example will be described in which the monitoring device 4 displays the presence of a change near-end or change near-full device and issues a withdrawal slip or a deposit slip. In the following, an example will be described in which the monitoring device 4 issues a deposit/withdrawal slip (instruction receipt) that has both the functions of a withdrawal slip and a deposit slip. May be issued as In addition, although the following description will mainly focus on situations in which near-end change is eliminated, the same applies to situations in which near-full change is eliminated.

FIG. 13 is an application example (usage example) of the POS system 1 including the monitoring device 4. The clerk (employee) monitors on the screen of the monitoring device 4 whether each payment machine has change near end or change near full. Each of the above payment machines may be a cash register (POS register 2) that integrates a registration device and an accounting device, or a register device that mainly performs registration processing and an accounting device that mainly performs accounting processing. It may be an accounting device provided as a separate unit. For example, if the clerk confirms that the change is near-end on the payment machine 1 (register No. Select another payment machine, etc. from which to withdraw the money deposited. For example, when the clerk selects the payment machine 2 (cash register No. 2), the monitoring device 4 prints and issues an instruction receipt for withdrawing money from the payment machine 2 and depositing money into the payment machine 1. The clerk moves to the payment machine 2, which is a withdrawal register, with the instruction receipt issued from the monitoring device 4, and withdraws money using the instruction receipt. Next, the clerk moves to the payment machine 1, which is a deposit register, with the instruction receipt and the money withdrawn from the payment machine 2, and deposits the money using the instruction receipt.

FIG. 14 is an example of a monitoring screen displayed on the monitoring device 4. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the monitoring device 4 displays a list of warning messages for each device to be monitored (such as a payment machine). According to the example of FIG. 14, the payment machine 1, the payment machine 11 (cash register No. 11), and the payment machine 14 (cash register No. 14) are near-end for change. Further, the payment machine 14 also provides near full change. When the change is near-end (or the change is near-end), the display mode is different from the others (for example, the background is yellow/shaded in the figure).

There are various ways that the monitoring device 4 can determine whether or not the change is near-end for each payment machine, but as an example, each payment machine transmits change near-end information to the monitoring device 4 when the change is near-end. When the monitoring device 4 receives near-end change from a certain payment machine, the monitoring device 4 may determine that the change is near-end for the payment machine. The same holds true when determining whether the change is near full.

For example, when canceling the near-end change of the payment machine 1, the clerk touches (presses) the display area of the warning message "12:05 Near-end" of the change machine 1, as shown in an enlarged view on the right side of FIG. Further, for example, when canceling the near full change on the payment machine 14, the user touches (presses) the display area of the warning message "12:02 Near Full" on the change machine 14. In other words, the clerk specifies the payment machine that eliminates the near-end change (or near-end change) on the monitoring screen that displays a list of warning messages and the like.

FIG. 15 is an example of various set numbers of coins and the number of coins currently held by each payment machine. Specifically, FIG. 15(a) shows the set number of near-end change for each denomination (the number recognized as near-end change in the POS system 1), and the amount of surplus money for each denomination that can be transferred to other devices. These are examples of the set number of coins (set number of surplus money) and the set number of nearly full change for each denomination (number of coins recognized as near full change in the POS system 1). The information shown in FIG. 15(a) is stored in a location that can be referenced by the monitoring device 4. For example, the monitoring device 4 may store the information shown in FIG. 15(a) within its own device.

FIGS. 15(b) to 15(d) show the current number of coins held for each denomination at each payment machine. The current number of sheets held is also simply referred to as the number of sheets held. The information shown in FIGS. 15(b) to 15(d) is stored in a location that can be referenced by the monitoring device 4. Specifically, the monitoring device 4 may store the information shown in FIG. 15(a) within itself. For example, the monitoring device 4 makes a request to each payment machine on the LAN (change remaining information request), receives information regarding the number of coins held for each denomination (change remaining information) from each payment machine on the LAN, It may be stored within the own device. Alternatively, each payment machine on the LAN may transmit remaining change information to the monitoring device 4 when the number of coins held for each denomination changes. Note that since each payment machine transmits transaction information to the store controller 3, the store controller 3 can acquire (understand) the remaining change information of each payment machine based on the transaction information. Therefore, the monitoring device 4 may receive the remaining change information of each payment machine from the store controller 3 instead of receiving the remaining change information from each payment machine individually.

The monitoring device 4 automatically selects a source (supplier) of replenishment money to be refilled to a certain payment machine when change is near-end at a certain payment machine (for example, selection method 1 and selection method 2 described above). Alternatively, the store clerk may select (specify) the item. For example, the monitoring device 4 displays to the store clerk, as candidates for acquiring the replenishment money, payment machines that can withdraw the replenishment money to be replenished to the payment machine, and allows the store clerk to select the replenishment location from among the candidates. It's okay.

In addition, the POS register 2 uses the surplus money setting number (described later), the replenishment setting (described later), the number of coins held by each payment machine, etc., in the same way as the method of determining acquisition destination candidates by the monitoring device 4 described below. The source of replenishment money may be automatically selected.

FIG. 16 is an example of a selection screen for selecting a replenishment source when change is near-end. For example, when the change near end of the payment machine 1 is specified on the monitoring screen shown in FIG. 14, the monitoring device 4 displays a selection screen as shown in FIG. 16 based on the information shown in FIG. 15, The store clerk may select a source from which to replenish the payment machine 1 with replenishment money. The selection screen shown in FIG. 16 displays a button corresponding to the office, a button corresponding to the payment machine 2, and a button corresponding to the payment machine 4 as candidates for obtaining the replenishment money. The clerk presses a button on the screen to select the acquisition source.

On the button corresponding to the payment machine, the surplus number of coins of the payment machine for the near-end change denomination (denomination to be replenished) is displayed. The surplus number of sheets is the number exceeding the surplus set number of sheets shown in FIG. 15(a). For example, on the selection screen in FIG. 16, the button corresponding to the payment machine 2 displays the number of surplus coins of the payment machine 2 (70 100 yen coins, 20 5 yen coins), and the button corresponding to the payment machine 4 The number of surplus coins of the payment machine 4 (62 100 yen coins and 25 5 yen coins) is displayed on the button. In other words, when displaying a button corresponding to a certain payment machine as a candidate for replenishment of money of a certain denomination, the monitoring device 4 displays the set number of surplus coins (FIG. 15(a)) and the button for the payment machine in question. Based on the remaining change information of the denomination, the surplus number of coins of the denomination in the payment machine is calculated, and the calculated surplus number is displayed on the button. For example, on the selection screen in FIG. 16, a button corresponding to the payment machine 2 is displayed as a candidate source for replenishing 100 yen coins and 5 yen coins, but the monitoring device 4 is configured to set the surplus amount of 100 yen coins. Based on the number of coins (120 coins) and the number of 100 yen coins held in the payment machine 2 (190 coins), calculate the surplus number of 100 yen coins in the payment machine 2 (70 coins), and calculate the number of surplus 100 yen coins in the payment machine 2 (70 coins). The surplus number of 5 yen coins in the payment machine 2 (20 coins) is calculated based on the set number of surplus coins (120 coins) and the number of 5 yen coins held in the payment machine 2 (140 coins), and the surplus number (20 coins) is calculated. 70 100 yen coins and 20 5 yen coins) are displayed on the button.

Hereinafter, a method for determining whether or not the payment machine corresponds to a payment machine that allows withdrawals (a payment machine displayed as a button), that is, a method for determining acquisition destination candidates will be described.

(Method for determining whether the payment machine falls under the category of payment machine that allows withdrawals)
The monitoring device 4 determines, for the denomination to be refilled (the denomination that is the near-end change), the set number of surplus money, the replenishment setting (also referred to as the replenishment setting value (number), the replenishment reference value (number)), and each payment machine. Based on the number of coins held, each payment machine determines whether or not it corresponds to a payment machine that can withdraw money. An example of the replenishment setting is the set number of passing customers (also referred to as the set number of customers or the standard number of customers). The set number of passing customers is the number of customers (planned number of customers to be processed) set as the number of passing customers (planned number of customers to be processed) who will pay at the payment machine in the future. It is assumed that the initial value of the number of customers passing through is 15. Replenishment settings (such as the number of customers passing through) are stored in a location that can be referenced by the monitoring device 4. For example, the monitoring device 4 may store the set number of customers passing through within its own device.

Further, information for obtaining the number of tickets corresponding to the set number of customers passing through (number of tickets corresponding to the set number of customers passing through) is stored in a location that can be referred to by the monitoring device 4 (for example, within the own device). For example, customer number standard information is stored that sets the number of coins of each denomination for one set number of passing customers (the expected number of coins that will be paid out as change of each denomination converted per one set of passing customers). . In the case of this embodiment, the customer number standard information is set based on the maximum number of each currency that can be paid out as change to one customer. In other words, the number of customers and number standard information includes 4 1 yen coins, 1 5 yen coin, 4 10 yen coins, 1 50 yen coin, and 4 100 yen coins for each passing customer. 500 yen coin, 1 1,000 yen bill, 4 5,000 yen bill, and 1 5,000 yen bill. In other words, the number of customers and number of coins standard information includes the fact that the number of coins corresponding to the set number of customers to pass for each denomination of 1 yen coins, 10 yen coins, 100 yen coins, and 1,000 yen bills is the set number of customers to pass x 4 coins, and 5 The number of coins corresponding to the set number of passing customers for each denomination of yen coins, 50 yen coins, 500 yen coins, and 5,000 yen bills is set to be the set number of passing customers x 1 coin.

The monitoring device 4 obtains the number of coins corresponding to the set number of customers passing through for each denomination based on the set number of customers passing through and the customer number and number standard information. For example, when the set number of passing customers is 15 (initial value), the monitoring device 4 sets the number of coins corresponding to the set number of passing passengers as 60 1 yen coins, 15 5 yen coins, 60 10 yen coins, etc. , you get 15 5,000 yen bills. For example, when the number of customers passing through is 10, 40 1 yen coins, 10 5 yen coins, 40 10 yen coins, . . . 10 5,000 yen bills are obtained.

The monitoring device 4 determines that a payment machine whose number of coins of the denomination to be replenished is equal to or greater than the sum of the set number of surplus coins of the denomination and the number of coins corresponding to the set number of passing customers of the denomination is a payment machine that can withdraw money. to decide. If there are two or more types of denominations to be replenished, the monitoring device 4 determines that a payment machine that satisfies the above conditions for each of all the denominations to be replenished is a payment machine that can be withdrawn. good.

For example, if the denomination to be replenished is only 1 yen coins, the monitoring device 4 determines that the number of 1 yen coins held is equal to or greater than (surplus set number of 1 yen coins + number corresponding to the set number of passing customers of 1 yen coins). A certain payment machine is determined to be a payment machine from which withdrawals can be made. Note that the number of 1 yen coins corresponding to the number of customers set to pass through is, as described above, the number of coins set to pass through x 4 coins. The same applies when the denomination to be replenished is only 10 yen coins, the only denomination to be replenished is 100 yen coins, or the only denomination to be replenished is thousand yen bills.

In addition, when the denomination to be replenished is only 5 yen coins, the monitoring device 4 determines that the number of 5 yen coins held is equal to or greater than (surplus set number of 5 yen coins + number of 5 yen coins corresponding to the set number of passing customers). A certain payment machine is determined to be a payment machine from which withdrawals can be made. The number of 5 yen coins corresponding to the number of customers set to pass is, as described above, multiplied by the number of customers set to pass. The same applies when the denomination to be replenished is only 50 yen coins, the only denomination to be replenished is 500 yen coins, or the only denomination to be replenished is 5,000 yen bills.

In addition, when the denominations to be replenished are 5 yen coins and 100 yen coins, the monitoring device 4 determines that the number of 5 yen coins held is (surplus set number of 5 yen coins + number of 5 yen coins corresponding to the set number of passing customers) If the above conditions are met, and the number of 100 yen coins held is equal to or greater than (surplus set number of 100 yen coins + number of 100 yen coins corresponding to the set number of passing customers), the payment machine is determined to be a payment machine that can withdraw money. Good too. The same applies when the denomination to be replenished is a combination of two or more other denominations.

In the example of FIG. 16, the near-end change denominations of the payment machine 1 are 5 yen coins and 100 yen coins, as shown in FIG. 15(b). Further, according to FIG. 15(a), the surplus set number of 5 yen coins is 120, and the surplus set number of 100 yen coins is 120. When the number of customers set to pass through is 15 (initial value), the number of 5 yen coins corresponding to the number of customers set to pass is 15, and the number of 100 yen coins corresponding to the number of customers set to pass is 60 coins. Therefore, when the change near end of the payment machine 1 is specified on the monitoring screen shown in FIG. Settlement machine 2 and settlement machine 4 that hold 180 coins (=120 coins + 60 coins) or more are determined to be payment machines that can withdraw money.

On the selection screen shown in FIG. 16, the clerk touches the button "No. 2" when selecting the payment machine 2 as the destination for replenishment to the payment machine 1, and the button "No. 2" when selecting the payment machine 4. Touch No. 4. Further, when selecting an office as a place to obtain replenishment money to the payment machine 1, the clerk touches the button "Replenish from office money".

Note that if there are multiple payment machines that can withdraw money (if multiple buttons corresponding to the payment machines are arranged), the monitoring device 4 will In the case of , the buttons are arranged and displayed in ascending order of the cash register number from the top of the screen to the bottom (in the example of FIG. 16, the bottom of the screen).

However, when there are multiple payment machines that can withdraw money, the arrangement of the buttons is not limited to the arrangement in ascending order of cash register numbers. For example, the buttons may be displayed in descending order (in descending order of the number of coins of the denomination to be replenished) held. That is, the monitoring device 4 may display buttons corresponding to payment machines according to the priority order according to the number of sheets held.

In addition, if there are multiple payment machines that can withdraw money and there are multiple denominations to be refilled, one denomination (for example, all denominations may be ranked in advance and the replenishment (The denomination with the highest rank among the multiple target denominations, the denomination with the highest face value among the multiple target denominations, the denomination with the highest number of replenishment among the multiple target denominations), The buttons may be displayed in descending order of the number of sheets held. Further, in the above case, the buttons may be displayed in descending order of the total number of coins of each denomination to be replenished. In the above case, the coefficient for each denomination (for example, in order to convert into the number of customers, the coefficient for 1 yen coin, 10 yen coin, ..., 1000 yen bill is "1/4", 5 yen coin, 50 yen coin, ..., the coefficient for 5,000 yen bills is "1"), and the buttons are displayed in descending order of the total number of bills (for example, in the case of payment machine 2 in Figure 16, 70 bills x 1/4 + 20 bills x 1). Good too. Further, two or more denominations may be sorted and displayed in descending order, such as a first sort and a second sort.

FIG. 17 is an example of a confirmation screen for confirming the status of money movement. On the selection screen, when the clerk selects the acquisition source (presses the acquisition source button) and performs a predetermined operation (for example, presses the end button), the monitoring device 4 displays a confirmation screen as shown in FIG. indicate. The confirmation screen shown in FIG. 17 is an example of a confirmation screen when the payment machine 2 is selected as the destination for replenishment to the payment machine 1 on the selection screen of FIG. On the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 17, the clerk confirms the movement status of the money, performs a predetermined operation (for example, presses the end button), and issues an instruction receipt. That is, when the store clerk performs a predetermined operation (for example, pressing the end button) on the confirmation screen, the monitoring device 4 issues an instruction receipt after authenticating the operator (described later).

In the confirmation screen shown in Figure 17, the number of coins held at the source is visually displayed (in the case of Figure 17, it is displayed like a bar graph), and the number of coins held at the destination is not visually displayed. However, instead of or in addition to the source, the number of sheets held at the destination may be visually displayed. Note that the visual display of the movement source (e.g., a bar graph) and the visual display of the movement destination (e.g., a bar graph) may be displayed at the same time (all at once), or they can be switched and displayed by an operation. You may.

FIG. 18 is an example of a selection screen for selecting a deposit destination for money released (withdrawn) when the change is near full. On the monitoring screen shown in FIG. 14, when near full change is specified for a certain payment machine, the monitoring device 4 automatically selects the deposit destination (storage destination) for the money withdrawn from the payment machine (for example, the above-mentioned Selection Method 1 and Selection Method 2) may be used, but the store clerk may also select the deposit destination as in the case of near-end change. For example, in the monitoring screen shown in FIG. 14, when near full change is specified for the payment machine 14, the monitoring device 4 displays a selection screen as shown in FIG. 18 based on the information shown in FIG. 15, The clerk may be allowed to select a destination for depositing the money withdrawn from the payment machine 14. The selection screen shown in FIG. 18 includes a button corresponding to the office as a candidate for deposit destination, a button corresponding to payment machine 1 as a candidate for deposit destination (payment machine that can deposit money), a button corresponding to payment machine 2, and a button corresponding to payment machine 2. A button corresponding to machine 11 is displayed. The clerk presses a button on the screen to select a deposit destination.

The method for determining whether or not the payment machine corresponds to a payment machine that allows deposits is the same as the method for determining whether or not the payment machine corresponds to a payment machine that allows withdrawals. In the example of FIG. 18, the denomination of the near full change in the payment machine 14 is a 50 yen coin, as shown in FIG. 15(i). Further, according to FIG. 15(a), the set number of surplus 50 yen coins is 120 coins. Therefore, when near full change is specified for the payment machine 14 on the monitoring screen shown in FIG. Machine 1, payment machine 2, and payment machine 11 are determined to be payment machines that can accept deposits.

On the selection screen shown in FIG. 18, the clerk touches the button "No. 1" when selecting the payment machine 1 as the destination for depositing the money withdrawn from the payment machine 14, and the button "No. 1" when selecting the payment machine 2. Touch "No. 2", and when selecting the payment machine 11 touch the button "No. 11". Further, when selecting an office as a deposit destination, the clerk touches the button "Replenish from office money".

Note that, as shown in FIG. 18, if there are multiple payment machines that can deposit money (if multiple buttons corresponding to the payment machines are arranged), the monitoring device 4 selects the buttons in ascending order of the cash register number. Alternatively, the buttons may be displayed in ascending order (in ascending order) of the number of coins of the denomination to be stored. That is, buttons corresponding to payment machines may be displayed according to the priority order according to the number of sheets held (number of sheets stored). If there are multiple denominations to be stored, any of the denominations (for example, the denomination with the highest face value or the denomination with the largest number of stored denominations) will be sorted in ascending order of the number of denominations held. A button may also be displayed. In addition, on the selection screen of FIG. 18, when the clerk selects the deposit destination (presses the deposit destination button) and performs a predetermined operation (for example, presses the end button), the monitoring device 4 detects when the change is near end. Displays a confirmation screen in the same way as . After that, the process is the same as in the case of near full change.

In addition, as shown in Figure 17, the confirmation screen when the change is near-end displays the transfer source (the destination selected by the clerk in Figure 16) and the destination (the change near-end payment machine specified by the clerk in Figure 14). ), but when the change is near full, the confirmation screen displays, for example, the transfer source (the near full change payment machine specified by the clerk in Figure 14) and the transfer destination (the deposit destination selected by the clerk in Figure 18). ) is displayed.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating operator authentication. When a payment machine with change near-end (or change near-full) is designated and a replenishment source is selected when change is near-end (or where money is input when change is near-full), the monitoring device 4 provides security-related information. Display the screen. For example, on the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 17, the monitoring device 4 may issue an instruction to read the employee card after the store clerk performs a predetermined operation (for example, pressing the end button). ) will display a screen like the one shown. A message instructing the user to read the employee card is displayed on the screen in FIG. 19(a). The monitoring device 4 is equipped with a scanner, and when the employee barcode printed on the employee card is read by the scanner, as an approval process, it checks whether the clerk in question has the authority to issue an instruction receipt (deposit/withdrawal slip). Decide whether or not. Specifically, for example, the monitoring device 4 refers to the employee code obtained from the employee barcode and the authority file that is set in advance and is stored inside or outside the monitoring device 4, and gives instructions to the store clerk. It may also be determined whether or not there is authority to issue receipts (deposit/withdrawal slips). The authority file may store, for example, at least information regarding the presence or absence of authority for instruction receipt issuing processing for each employee code. When the monitoring device 4 determines that the clerk has the authority to issue an instruction receipt (deposit/withdrawal slip) (that is, when approval is OK), it prints and issues an instruction receipt. Note that the employee barcode is an example of code information that includes identification information that identifies the operator, and the code information that includes the identification information that identifies the operator is not limited to one that can be read optically. , may be read magnetically or electrically.

The monitoring device 4 may print and issue an instruction receipt (deposit/withdrawal slip) even when the employee code and password are input, not when the employee barcode is read. For example, the above-mentioned authority file stores passwords and information regarding the presence or absence of authority for instruction receipt issuing processing for each employee code. , refers to the authority file to determine whether the clerk in question has the authority to issue an instruction receipt (deposit/withdrawal slip).

In addition, when the button "input" on the screen of FIG. 19(a) is touched, the monitoring device 4 displays a screen as shown in FIG. 19(b), and inputs the employee code and password via the screen. may be obtained.

FIG. 20 is an example of an instruction receipt. The monitoring device 4 detects when the payment machine is selected as the place to obtain replenishment money when the change is near-end (or the place to input money when the change is near-full) and when the office is selected as the place to get it (or as the place to input money). Print and issue instruction receipts in different formats at different times. Specifically, when the payment machine is selected, the monitoring device 4 prints and issues an instruction receipt without a signature area as shown in FIG. 20(a). On the other hand, when the office is selected, the monitoring device 4 prints and issues an instruction receipt having a signature area as shown in FIG. 20(b). Note that the instruction receipt shown in Figure 20(b) is designed so that three people can affix their seals, but it is also possible to affix the seals of one person, two people, or four or more people. It's okay. Further, although the instruction receipt shown in FIG. 20(b) has a signature area printed with ruled lines (frames), a signature area without ruled lines (frames) may be printed.

Furthermore, the monitoring device 4 prints a barcode containing withdrawal instruction information and deposit instruction information on the instruction receipt issued when the payment machine is selected as the source for obtaining replenishment money at the time of near-end change. When an office is selected and the barcode is not read by the reserve management device of the office, a barcode including deposit instruction information but not withdrawal instruction information is printed. Similarly, the monitoring device 4 prints a barcode containing withdrawal instruction information and deposit instruction information on the instruction receipt issued when the payment machine is selected as the input destination for money when the change is near full. When an office is selected and the barcode is not read by the office's reserve fund management device, a barcode that does not include deposit instruction information but includes withdrawal instruction information is printed.

21 to 23 are explanatory diagrams illustrating the flow after issuing the instruction receipt. Specifically, this is an explanatory diagram illustrating a case where the payment machine is selected instead of the office as the source for replenishing replenishment money to the payment machine, which is the near-end change, and an instruction receipt without a signature area is issued.

When the instruction receipt is issued by the monitoring device 4, the clerk (the clerk who issued the instruction receipt or another clerk) takes the instruction receipt and selects the source from which to obtain replenishment money, as shown in FIG. Go to the payment machine and read the employee barcode on the employee card and the barcode on the instruction receipt. The payment machine determines whether or not it is the payment machine that has been selected as the recipient of replenishment money, and whether or not the clerk has the authority to withdraw money, and then withdraws the money. For example, the payment machine determines whether or not it is the payment machine selected as a source for replenishment money, based on the withdrawal instruction information obtained from the barcode on the instruction receipt. If the payment machine determines that it is the payment machine selected to receive replenishment money, it displays, for example, a screen like the one shown in Figure 22 instructing the employee to read the employee barcode. , retrieve employee barcodes. When the payment machine determines that the clerk is authorized to withdraw money based on the employee barcode, it withdraws money based on withdrawal instruction information obtained from the barcode on the instruction receipt.

When money is withdrawn from the payment machine selected as the source of replenishment money, the clerk (the clerk who issued the instruction receipt or another clerk) takes the instruction receipt and the money and makes change near-end. Go to the payment machine and read the employee barcode on the employee card and the barcode on the instruction receipt. The payment machine determines whether or not it is the payment machine that has been selected as the recipient of replenishment money, and whether or not the clerk has the authority to deposit money, and accepts the insertion of money. For example, the above-mentioned payment machine is a payment machine that replenishes money based on the deposit instruction information obtained from the barcode on the instruction receipt (a payment machine designated by the monitoring device 4 as a payment machine that eliminates near-end change). Determine whether or not. If the payment machine determines that it is a payment machine that replenishes money, it displays a screen as shown in FIG. 22, for example, and acquires the employee barcode. When the payment machine determines that the clerk has the authority to deposit money based on the employee barcode, it accepts the insertion of money. For example, the payment machine displays a screen as shown in FIG. 23(a) instructing the insertion of money, and accepts the insertion of money.

Additionally, when money is inserted by a clerk, the payment machine compares the inserted money (inserted amount) with the amount based on the deposit instruction information obtained from the barcode on the instruction receipt (instruction amount), and if there is a discrepancy, In this case, for example, a screen like the one shown in FIG. 23(b) is displayed to notify that the amounts are different. On the screen of FIG. 23(b), a button "Forced Execution" to force the deposit to be executed based on the input currency and a button "Close" to close the screen are displayed. When the "forced execution" button is touched, the payment machine displays a screen for inputting text for the reason for forcibly executing the deposit process based on the input coins, a screen for selecting the reason, etc. For example, when the button "forced execution" is touched, the payment machine displays a screen as shown in FIG. 23(c) or a screen as shown in FIG. 23(d). When the above-mentioned reason is input (or selected), the payment machine executes the deposit processing based on the input money even if the input amount and the instructed amount do not match. In addition, if the total input amount of each denomination and the total instructed amount of each denomination match, the above-mentioned payment machine will calculate the actual number of coins inserted for each denomination and the instructed number of coins for each denomination. Even if they are different, it may be determined that they match. In addition, instead of making the above judgment, if the actual number of coins inserted for each denomination does not match the instructed number of coins for each denomination, the payment machine will calculate the total amount inserted for each denomination and the total amount for each denomination. It may be determined that the two do not match even if the instructed amount matches.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation when the change is near-end. It is assumed that at the start of the flowchart of FIG. 24, the monitoring device 4 is displaying a list display screen (see FIG. 14) that displays a list of warning messages.

Step Sa1: The monitoring device 4 receives, on the list display screen, the designation of the payment machine that eliminates the near-end change.
Step Sa2: The monitoring device 4 displays a selection screen (for example, a selection screen as shown in FIG. 16) for acquiring the replenishment money.
Step Sa3: The monitoring device 4 accepts the selection of the source from which the replenishment money will be obtained on the selection screen. Further, the monitoring device 4 displays a confirmation screen (for example, a confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 17) after the end button is pressed on the selection screen.
Step Sa4: After the end button is pressed on the confirmation screen, the monitoring device 4 displays a screen (for example, the screen shown in FIG. 19A) instructing the user to read the employee card.
Step Sa5: The monitoring device 4 determines whether the employee barcode printed on the employee card has been read. If it is determined that the employee barcode has been read, the process advances to step Sa9. In addition, it is assumed that the approval is OK based on the employee barcode. On the other hand, if it is determined that the employee barcode has not been read, the process proceeds to step Sa6.

Step Sa6: The monitoring device 4 determines whether or not the "input" button on the screen that instructs the employee to read the employee card has been touched. If it is determined that it has been touched, the process advances to step Sa7. If it is determined that the screen has not been touched, the process returns to step Sa5.
Step Sa7: The monitoring device 4 displays an input screen for the employee code and password (for example, the screen shown in FIG. 19(b)).
Step Sa8: The monitoring device 4 obtains the employee code and password via the input screen. In addition, it is assumed that the approval is OK based on the employee code and password.

Step Sa9: The monitoring device 4 determines whether the acquisition destination selected in step Sa3 is a payment machine. If the acquisition destination is a payment machine, the process advances to step Sa10. If the acquisition destination is not a payment machine but an office, the process advances to step Sa11.
Step Sa10: The monitoring device 4 prints and issues an instruction receipt that does not have a signature area (for example, the instruction receipt shown in FIG. 20(a)). Then, the flowchart of FIG. 24 ends.
Step Sa11: The monitoring device 4 prints and issues an instruction receipt (for example, the instruction receipt shown in FIG. 20(b)) having a signature area. Then, the flowchart of FIG. 24 ends.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation when withdrawing money. Specifically, the flowchart of FIG. 25 represents an example of the operation of the payment machine from which replenishment money is obtained when the near-end change situation is resolved.

Step Sb1: The payment machine from which the replenishment money is acquired reads the instruction receipt.
Step Sb2: The payment machine from which the replenishment money is obtained displays a screen (for example, the screen shown in FIG. 22) instructing the input of the employee barcode.
Step Sb3: The payment machine from which the replenishment money is acquired determines whether the employee barcode printed on the employee card has been read. If it is determined that the employee barcode has been read, the process advances to step Sb5. In addition, it is assumed that the approval is OK based on the employee barcode. On the other hand, if it is determined that the employee barcode has not been read, the process proceeds to step Sb4.
Step Sb4: The payment machine from which the replenishment money is obtained determines whether or not the "Cancel" button on the screen that instructs the input of the employee barcode has been touched. If it is determined that it has been touched, the flowchart of FIG. 25 ends. If it is determined that it has not been touched, the process returns to step Sb3.
Step Sb5: The settlement machine from which the replenishment money is acquired withdraws money based on the withdrawal instruction information obtained from the barcode on the instruction receipt. That is, the designated amount is withdrawn according to the designated receipt. The flowchart of FIG. 25 then ends.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation at the time of depositing money. Specifically, the flowchart in FIG. 26 represents an example of the operation of the replenishing payment machine (the payment machine with near-end change) when the near-end change is resolved. Note that since steps Sc1 to Sc4 in FIG. 26 are similar to steps Sb1 to Sb4 in FIG. 25, steps after step Sc5 will be described.

Step Sc5: The payment machine at the change near end displays a screen (the screen in FIG. 23(a)) instructing the insertion of money, and accepts the insertion of money. Note that the payment machine that is the near-end for change may accept the insertion of money when the completion key is touched after the money is inserted into the insertion slot.
Step Sc6: The payment machine, which is the change near end, determines whether or not the input amount matches the instructed amount. If it is determined that they match, the process advances to step Sc13. If it is determined that they do not match, the process advances to step Sc7.

Step Sc7: The payment machine at the change near end displays a notification screen (the screen in FIG. 23(b)) notifying that the amounts are different.
Step Sc8: The payment machine, which is the change near end, determines whether or not the "forced execution" button on the notification screen has been touched. If it is determined that it has been touched, the process advances to step Sc10. If it is determined that it has not been touched, the process advances to step Sc9.
Step Sc9: The payment machine, which is the change near end, determines whether or not the "Close" button on the notification screen has been touched. If it is determined that it has been touched, the process returns to step Sc5 and the coins are inserted again. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been touched, the process returns to step Sc8.

Step Sc10: The payment machine at the change near end displays a screen (FIG. 23(c) or FIG. 23(c)) for inputting the reason for forced deposit.
Step Sc11: The payment machine, which is the change near end, accepts input of the reason for forced deposit.
Step Sc12: The payment machine that is the near-end for change forcibly deposits (accommodates) the input amount (≠instructed amount). The flowchart of FIG. 26 then ends.
Step Sc13: The payment machine, which is the near-end for change, deposits (accommodates) the input amount (=instructed amount). The flowchart of FIG. 26 then ends.

Note that the number of payment machines displayed as buttons on the selection screen (FIGS. 16 and 18) (the number of payment machines that are candidates for selection) can be adjusted by changing the replenishment settings. For example, at the change near end, if the number of payment machines that can be withdrawn (payment machines that are candidates for acquisition) that are displayed as buttons is small, you can reduce the setting value (initial value, etc.) for the number of customers passing through, and then press the button above. The number of payment machines displayed may be increased.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram illustrating changes in replenishment settings. In this description, as a replenishment setting (replenishment reference value), in addition to the above-mentioned set number of passing customers (set number of customers, standard number of customers), there is also a set number of replenishment tickets. That is, the replenishment settings include the set number of customers passing through and the set number of replenishment tickets. As described above, the set number of passing customers is converted into the number of coins via the customer number standard information, whereas the set number of replenishment coins directly indicates the number of coins. The set number of replenishment tickets is basically the number according to the set number of customers passing through (the number of customers scheduled to be processed).

FIG. 28 is an example of a selection screen for selecting a source of replenishment money. For example, when the button "Change settings" is pressed on the selection screen in FIG. 16, the monitoring device 4 displays a settings change screen for changing the replenishment settings (replenishment reference value) as shown in FIG. , changes in replenishment settings may be accepted from the store clerk. The example in FIG. 27 shows the operation when setting the set number of passing customers (initial value "15") to 10 on the setting change screen. That is, by pressing the button "Change Settings", pressing the number button "1", pressing the number button "0", and pressing the button "Confirm", the set number of customers passing through is set to 10. Note that the setting change screen is cleared by pressing the "Close" button.

The settings change screen shown in Figure 27 is a pop-up screen that is displayed superimposed on the selection screen shown in Figure 16, but when the button "Change Settings" is pressed from the selection screen, the settings change screen changes from the selection screen to the settings change screen. The display may be switched. Note that when the button "Close" on the setting change screen is pressed, the screen may be switched to the selection screen.

In FIG. 27, the button "input number of tickets" and the button "input number of customers" are buttons for switching the input mode for replenishment settings. The button "Input number of tickets" changes from the input mode (number of customers input mode) for inputting (setting/changing) the set number of passing customers to the input mode (number of tickets input mode) for inputting (setting/changing) the set number of replenishment tickets. This is a button for switching. The button "input number of customers" is a button for switching from number of sheets input mode to number of customers input mode. In the customer number input mode, as described above, the set number of customers passing through can be input in units of one person. In addition, in the sheet number input mode, the replenishment setting number of sheets can be input in units of one sheet. Note that among the number of customers input mode and the number of sheets input mode, the number of customers input mode may be set as the initial mode.

In the number of customers input mode, you can enter the number of customers who will pass through in units of one person, but the number of coins corresponding to the number of customers who will pass through, such as 1 yen coins, is the number of customers who will pass through x 4, so the number of coins corresponding to the number of customers to be processed is 4. It is not possible to set the number of sheets other than a multiple of (for example, 5 sheets, 33 sheets, etc.). On the other hand, in the case of the number input mode, the replenishment setting number can be set in units of one sheet as the number of sheets corresponding to the number of customers scheduled to be processed.

In addition, in the number of tickets input mode, you need to calculate the number of tickets in your head according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed, but in the number of customers input mode, you only need to enter the number of customers to pass through, so there is no calculation required. It is. In addition, in the number input mode, it is possible to set/change the replenishment set number of coins for each denomination.

In the number input mode, the denomination for which the replenishment setting number is to be set/changed may be specified on the selection screen (Figure 16, etc.), or may be specified on the setting change screen (Figure 27). You may also do so. The method of specifying the denomination to be set/changed on the selection screen is, for example, in the part of the selection screen that displays the current number of coins held at the deposit register (corresponding to the upper part A in Figure 29). The denomination may be specified by touching the denomination column. As a method for specifying the denomination to be set/changed on the setting change screen, for example, a denomination specification column or the like may be provided on the setting change screen so that the denomination can be specified.

As shown in FIG. 27, when the number of customers set to pass is set to 10, the number of 5 yen coins corresponding to the number of customers set to pass decreases to 10, and the number of 100 yen coins corresponding to the number of customers set to pass decreases to 40 coins. Therefore, after the above settings, the monitoring device 4 displays a selection screen as shown in FIG. 28. In other words, the monitoring device 4 is a checkout machine 2, which holds 130 or more 5 yen coins (=120 + 10 coins) and 160 or more 100 yen coins (=120 + 40 coins). Machine 4 and settlement machine 13 are determined to be settlement machines that can withdraw money, and in addition to settlement machine 2 and settlement machine 4, a button corresponding to settlement machine 13 is newly displayed on the selection screen.

Furthermore, in FIG. 27, even when the set number of 5 yen coins to be replenished is set to 9 and the set number of 100 yen coins to be replenished is set to 38, the monitoring device 4 displays a selection screen as shown in FIG. 28. do. In other words, the monitoring device 4 monitors the payment machines 2 and 2, which hold 129 or more 5 yen coins (=120 + 9 coins) and 158 or more 100 yen coins (=120 + 38 coins). Machine 4 and settlement machine 13 are determined to be settlement machines that can withdraw money, and in addition to settlement machine 2 and settlement machine 4, a button corresponding to settlement machine 13 is newly displayed on the selection screen.

In this way, by setting the replenishment settings (number of customers passing through, set number of replenishment tickets) to a small value, it is possible to increase the number of acquisition destination candidates and select a payment machine from among a larger number of candidates. Therefore, even if the acquisition destination candidates include a payment machine that cannot actually be selected (for example, a very crowded payment machine), there is a high possibility that another payment machine can be selected.

Previously, when coins could not be exchanged between payment machines installed in a sales floor, the money had to be taken out from the office and refilled. It was difficult to reduce the amount of money (of course) (it was also difficult to reduce the amount of money for the store, which includes the sales floor and office). On the other hand, by setting the replenishment setting to a small value as described above, the frequency and possibility of being able to exchange money between payment machines increases without relying on the office money, reducing the amount of money on the sales floor. (Of course, it will also be possible to reduce the cost of the store, which includes the sales floor and office.) In other words, in addition to smoothly replenishing items between payment machines without having to replenish them from the office, it becomes possible to reduce the amount of money in the sales floor and the entire store.

Furthermore, when the change is near-end (same as change near-full), in addition to the money of the denomination that is the change near-end, it is also possible to move the money of the denomination that is not the change near-end. For example, on the confirmation screen, a denomination for which change is not near-end may be specified, and the number of coins to be transferred may be input.

FIG. 29 is an example of a confirmation screen for confirming the status of money movement and the like. For example, on the confirmation screen of FIG. 29, if a 500 yen coin, which is a denomination that is likely to be near-end change in the payment machine 1, is specified and the number of coins to be moved is ``20'', the monitoring device 4 will: The contents are displayed in FIG. When the button "Confirm" is pressed in FIG. 29, after authentication, payment machine 2 sends "15 coins" of 5 yen coins, "60 coins" of 100 yen coins, and "20 coins of 500 yen coins" to payment machine 1. An instruction report will be issued to move the ``. That is, the monitoring device 4 can simultaneously move the denominations that are near-end change as well as the denominations that are not near-end change, according to the store clerk's designation or the like.

As a result, in addition to the denomination of the change near-end, if there is a denomination that is not the change near-end but is likely to become the change near-end soon (this can be confirmed on the confirmation screen), the other party's (movement source) payment will be made. Check the current number of coins of the denomination that is likely to be at the near-end of the change in the machine (you can check this on the confirmation screen), and it seems that there will be no problem even if you move the coins of the denomination that is likely to be at the near-end of the change. Sometimes, it is possible to simultaneously move (replenish) the near-end change denomination and the denomination that is likely to become the near-end change from the movement source. Note that the monitoring device 4 issues an instruction receipt that includes (mixes) the denomination of the near-end change as well as the denomination that is likely to become the near-end change.

In addition, the monitoring device 4 displays the display area of the 500 yen coin in the upper part A that displays the number of coins currently held in the change machine 1 that is the destination, or the number of coins currently held in the change machine 2 that is the source of the movement. Either the 500 yen coin display area on the left side B or the 500 yen coin area on the right side C that displays the current number of coins held in the change machine 1, which is the destination, is pressed. In this case, it may be determined that a 500 yen coin has been specified. The same applies to other denominations. Furthermore, when the 500 yen coin area is pressed, the monitoring device 4 displays a screen for specifying the number of coins to be moved (for example, a screen with numerical buttons such as the setting change screen shown in FIG. 27). Alternatively, the store clerk may specify the number of sheets to be transferred.

In the above, an example has been described using FIGS. 13 to 29 in which a payment machine or the like for moving money is selected on the screen of the monitoring device 4, and an instruction receipt is printed and issued. However, instead of the monitoring device 4, Alternatively, the store controller 3 or a payment machine for transferring money may be selected. In addition, when the monitoring device 4 (or store controller 3) selects a payment machine that moves money, instructions are given at the payment machine according to the control (print command) of the monitoring device 4 (or store controller 3). A receipt may be issued.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and includes designs within a range that does not depart from the gist of the present invention. Regarding the above accounting system, we disclose the following additional notes.

(Additional note 1)
In an accounting system equipped with a change bill machine that settles the price of products in cash, a record for recording information on a recording medium for withdrawing or depositing a desired denomination and number of coins into the change bill machine. a reading means for reading the information for making the withdrawal or deposit recorded on the recording medium by the recording means; and a reading means for reading the information for making the withdrawal or deposit recorded by the recording means, an accounting system comprising: control means for controlling the change-bill machine to withdraw or deposit the denomination and number of coins into the change-bill machine.
(Additional note 2)
The accounting system according to appendix 1, wherein the withdrawal or deposit information includes a withdrawal or deposit processing category, device identification information for identifying a device for withdrawal or deposit, denomination, and number of coins.
(Additional note 3)
The accounting system according to appendix 1 or 2, wherein the recording means records the information for withdrawing money and the information for depositing money on one recording medium.
(Additional note 4)
Displays information regarding a change note machine capable of dispensing money to be deposited into another change note machine, or a change note machine capable of depositing money dispensed from another change note machine. and a device specifying device that accepts an input for specifying the change/bill machine capable of dispensing money or the change/bill machine capable of depositing money; Accounting according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 3, characterized in that deposit/withdrawal information between the change note machine designated by the means and the other change note machine is recorded on the recording medium. system.
(Appendix 5)
The recording means includes:
Supplementary notes 1 to 1, characterized in that when a change tag machine other than the change tag machine is specified, a signature area is printed on the recording medium, whereas when the change change tag machine is specified, the signature area is not printed. Accounting system described in any of Appendix 4.

(Appendix 6)
If the instruction amount based on the information for depositing money into the change/bill machine is different from the deposited amount actually deposited into the change/bill machine, a display area for displaying a message indicating that the amounts are different and a predetermined area are displayed. and a forced deposit means for completing the deposit according to the deposited amount regardless of the instructed amount; The notification means, when the button arranged on the error screen is pressed, displays a reason input screen (for example, FIG. 23(c)) in which an area for inputting or selecting a reason for completing the deposit according to the deposit amount is arranged or the screen of FIG. 23(d)), and the forced deposit means completes the deposit according to the deposited amount on the condition that the reason is input or selected in the area arranged on the reason input screen. The accounting system according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 5, characterized in that:
According to the above accounting system, even if there is an error, processing can proceed if appropriate. Furthermore, it is possible to manage the fact that an error has occurred and the content (reason) of the error.
(Appendix 7)
It further comprises a denomination designating means for designating the denomination of the coin, and the recording means is configured to perform a predetermined notification when a denomination other than the denomination for which a predetermined notification number has been reached is specified by the denomination designation device. Supplementary notes 1 to 6, characterized in that, in addition to the coins of the denomination that has reached the number of pieces, information for withdrawing or depositing the coins of the denomination specified by the denomination specifying means is recorded on the recording medium. An accounting system described in any of the above.
(Appendix 8)
A first approval screen (for example, the screen shown in FIG. 19(a)) in which a message notification area and a predetermined button are arranged for reading code information including identification information for identifying the operator is displayed, and the code information is displayed. The approval means further comprises an approval means for approving recording on the recording medium by the recording means based on the identification information obtained from the code information, and the approval means displays the first approval screen before obtaining the identification information from the code information. When the button placed in The accounting system according to any one of Supplementary notes 1 to 7, wherein recording on the recording medium by the recording means is approved based on the identification information and the password input into an input area.
According to the above accounting system, security in depositing and withdrawing money can be improved. Furthermore, even if the operator cannot read the code information, the process can proceed flexibly while ensuring security.
(Appendix 9)
Displays information regarding a change note machine capable of dispensing money to be deposited into another change note machine, or a change note machine capable of depositing money dispensed from another change note machine. and a device specifying device that accepts an input for specifying the change/bill machine that can dispense money or the change/bill machine that can deposit money, and the recording device is configured to display the device specifying device. The accounting system according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 8, characterized in that deposit/withdrawal information between the change tag machine designated by the change tag machine and the other change change tag machine is recorded in the recording medium. .
According to the above-mentioned accounting system, it is possible to suitably deposit and withdraw money at a designated change/bill machine.
(Appendix 10)
If there are two or more change-bill machines capable of dispensing money, or if there are two or more change-bill machines capable of depositing money, the device specifying means stores information regarding the two or more change-bill machines as the current number of stored coins. The accounting system according to appendix 9, characterized in that the display is performed in accordance with the priority order according to the accounting system.
According to the above accounting system, information regarding two or more change tag machines becomes easy to see.
(Appendix 11)
The device designation means selects candidates for the change-dispensable change-bill machine based on a predetermined set number of surplus money, a predetermined number of customers scheduled to be processed, and the current number of coins stored in each change-bill machine, or The accounting system according to appendix 9 or 10, characterized in that candidates for the change/ticket machine in which money can be deposited are identified.
According to the above-mentioned accounting system, based on the predetermined number of surplus money, the predetermined number of customers to be processed (set number of passing customers), and the current number of change and tags stored in each change/bill machine (currently held number), Candidates for change-bill machines that can dispense money (candidates for acquisition destinations when change near-end is resolved) and candidates for change-bill machines that can deposit money (candidates for withdrawal destinations when change near-full is resolved) are identified.
(Appendix 12)
When there is a change in the number of customers scheduled to be processed, the device designating means selects a candidate for the change dispenser that can dispense money or a change ticket machine that can be loaded based on the changed number of customers scheduled to be processed. The accounting system according to appendix 11, characterized in that candidates for bill machines are identified.
According to the above-described accounting system, for example, by reducing the number of customers scheduled to be processed, it is possible to increase the number of change-bill machine candidates that can withdraw money and the number of change-bill machine candidates that can deposit money. Therefore, it becomes easier to exchange coins between the change and bill machines without having to take the coins out of the office, so the amount of coins on the sales floor can be reduced.
(Appendix 13)
The device designation means selects the candidates for the change-dispensable change-bill machines based on a predetermined surplus set number, a reference number according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed, and the current number of coins stored in each change-bill machine. , or the accounting system according to appendix 9 or 10, characterized in that candidates for the change/ticket machine that can be deposited are identified.
According to the above accounting system, based on the predetermined surplus set number, the standard number according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed (replenishment set number), and the current stored number of change and tag machines (currently held number), Preferably, candidates for change/bill machines that can dispense money or candidates for change/bill machines that can deposit money are identified.
(Appendix 14)
When there is a change in the standard number of coins corresponding to the number of customers scheduled to be processed, the device designation means selects a candidate for the change/bill machine capable of dispensing money based on the changed number of customers scheduled to process, or The accounting system according to appendix 13, characterized in that candidates for change/ticket machines that can be deposited are identified.
According to the above-mentioned accounting system, for example, by decreasing the standard number of coins according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed, the number of candidates for change-bill machines that can be withdrawn and the number of candidates for change-bill machines that can deposit money can be increased. I can do it. Therefore, it becomes easier to exchange coins between the change and bill machines without having to take the coins out of the office, so the amount of coins on the sales floor can be reduced.
(Appendix 15)
The device specifying means can also specify a device other than the change tag machine, and the recording device is different depending on whether the change tag machine is specified or a device other than the change tag machine. The accounting system according to any one of appendices 9 to 14, characterized in that information is recorded on the recording medium.
According to the above-mentioned accounting system, it is possible to specify a place other than the change/ticket machine (such as an office) if necessary. Furthermore, by looking at the recording medium, it can be confirmed that a device other than the change ticket machine has been designated.
(Appendix 16)
The recording means is characterized in that it prints a signature area on the recording medium when a change tag machine other than the change tag machine is designated, but does not print the signature area when the change tag machine is designated. The accounting system described in Supplementary Note 15.
According to the above-mentioned accounting system, when an office or the like is used as a deposit/withdrawal destination, it is possible to make the operator reliably aware that confirmation from a responsible person is required.

(Appendix 17)
In an accounting device equipped with a change tag machine that settles the price of goods in cash, a record for recording information on a recording medium for causing a desired denomination and number of coins to be withdrawn or deposited into the change tag machine. An accounting device characterized by comprising a means.
(Appendix 18)
a reading means for reading the information for making the withdrawal or deposit recorded on the recording medium by the recording means; and the desired denomination based on the information for making the withdrawal or deposit read by the reading means. The accounting device according to appendix 17, further comprising a control means for controlling the change-bill machine to withdraw or deposit the same number of coins.

(Appendix 19)
1. A management device comprising a recording means for recording on a recording medium information for dispensing or depositing a desired denomination and number of coins into a change bill machine.
(Additional note 20)
It further comprises a denomination designating means for designating the denomination of the coin, and the recording means is configured to perform a predetermined notification when a denomination other than the denomination for which a predetermined notification number has been reached is specified by the denomination designation device. The management device according to appendix 19, characterized in that, in addition to the coins of the denomination that has reached the number of coins, information for withdrawing or depositing the coins of the denomination designated by the denomination designating means is recorded on a recording medium. .
(Additional note 21)
Displays information regarding a change note machine capable of dispensing money to be deposited into another change note machine, or a change note machine capable of depositing money dispensed from another change note machine. and a device specifying device that accepts an input for specifying the change/bill machine capable of dispensing money or the change/bill machine capable of depositing money; The management device according to appendix 19 or 20, characterized in that deposit/withdrawal information between the change bill machine designated by the change bill machine and the other change bill machine is recorded on the recording medium.
(Additional note 22)
If there are two or more change-bill machines capable of dispensing money, or if there are two or more change-bill machines capable of depositing money, the device specifying means stores information regarding the two or more change-bill machines as the current number of stored coins. The management device according to appendix 21, wherein the display is performed in accordance with the priority order according to the management device.
According to the above-mentioned management device, the same effects as the above-mentioned accounting system can be obtained.
(Additional note 23)
The device designation means selects candidates for the change-dispensable change-bill machine based on a predetermined set number of surplus money, a predetermined number of customers scheduled to be processed, and the current number of coins stored in each change-bill machine, or The management device according to appendix 21 or 22, characterized in that the management device identifies candidates for the change/ticket machine that can be loaded with money.
According to the above-mentioned management device, the same effects as the above-mentioned accounting system can be obtained.
(Additional note 24)
When there is a change in the number of customers scheduled to be processed, the device designating means selects a candidate for the change dispenser that can dispense money or a change ticket machine that can be loaded based on the changed number of customers scheduled to be processed. The management device according to appendix 23, characterized in that the management device specifies a candidate for a tag machine.
According to the above-mentioned management device, the same effects as the above-mentioned accounting system can be obtained.
(Additional note 25)
The device designation means selects the candidates for the change-dispensable change-bill machines based on a predetermined surplus set number, a reference number according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed, and the current number of coins stored in each change-bill machine. , or the management device according to appendix 21 or 22, characterized in that the management device specifies candidates for the change/ticket machine that can be loaded with money.
According to the above-mentioned management device, the same effects as the above-mentioned accounting system can be obtained.
(Additional note 26)
When there is a change in the standard number of coins corresponding to the number of customers scheduled to be processed, the device designation means selects a candidate for the change/bill machine capable of dispensing money based on the changed number of customers scheduled to process, or 26. The management device according to appendix 25, characterized in that the management device identifies candidates for change and tag machines that can be deposited.
According to the above-mentioned management device, the same effects as the above-mentioned accounting system can be obtained.
(Additional note 27)
The device specifying means can also specify a device other than the change tag machine, and the recording device is different depending on whether the change tag machine is specified or a device other than the change tag machine. The management device according to any one of appendices 21 to 26, characterized in that information is recorded on the recording medium.
According to the above-mentioned management device, the same effects as the above-mentioned accounting system can be obtained.
(Additional note 28)
The recording means is characterized in that it prints a signature area on the recording medium when a change tag machine other than the change tag machine is designated, but does not print the signature area when the change tag machine is designated. The management device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 19 to 27.
(Additional note 29)
In an accounting system equipped with a change tag machine for settling the price of products in cash, a recording means records on a recording medium information for dispensing or depositing a desired denomination and number of coins into the change tag machine; , a reading means for reading the withdrawal or deposit information recorded by the recording means; and based on the withdrawal or deposit information read by the reading means, the desired denomination and number of coins are transferred to the change. An accounting system comprising: a control means for controlling a ticket machine to withdraw or deposit money.
According to the above accounting system, the same effects as the above accounting system can be obtained.
(Additional note 30)
The information on the deposit is recorded on the recording medium in an accounting device that has a built-in change tag machine that stores more than a prescribed number of coins of the desired denomination (standard number of coins remaining). The accounting system according to appendix 29, characterized by:
According to the above accounting system, an accounting device that has a built-in change/ticket machine for dispensing money (for example, a POS register 2 or a registration device that has a built-in change/ticket machine for dispensing money) In an accounting device that has a built-in change ticket machine for dispensing money, information on deposits is recorded on a recording medium, so it is not necessary to go to a remote location to retrieve the recording medium. There is no need to go to the store, which saves time and effort for store staff.

Note that programs for executing each process of the POS system 1 (or POS register 2, registration device, accounting device, ticket vending machine, and monitoring device 4) of this embodiment are recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the corresponding By loading the program recorded on the recording medium into the computer system and executing it, the various processes described above related to each process of the POS system 1 (or POS register 2, registration device, accounting device, ticket vending machine, monitoring device 4) can be performed. Processing may be performed. Note that the "computer system" here may include hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Furthermore, the term "computer system" includes the homepage providing environment (or display environment) if a WWW system is used. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording media" refers to flexible disks, magneto-optical disks, ROMs, writable non-volatile memories such as flash memories, portable media such as CD-ROMs, hard disks built into computer systems, etc. storage device.

Furthermore, "computer-readable recording medium" refers to volatile memory (for example, DRAM (Dynamic It also includes those that retain programs for a certain period of time, such as Random Access Memory). Further, the program may be transmitted from a computer system storing the program in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in a transmission medium. Here, the "transmission medium" that transmits the program refers to a medium that has a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line. Moreover, the above program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Furthermore, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-described functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and includes designs within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

1... POS system 2... POS register 3... Store controller 4... Monitoring device 11... CPU
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A system including a plurality of self-accounting devices capable of performing cash accounting processing based on customer operations, wherein each of the self-accounting devices can deposit cash withdrawn from other self-accounting devices. The self-accounting device comprising :
an input means for inputting information regarding cash deposits and withdrawals;
A display means for displaying operation instructions regarding the deposit and withdrawal;
Execution means for executing the deposit/withdrawal based on the information regarding the deposit/withdrawal;
Equipped with
The display means is
Displaying the guidance after the information regarding the deposit and withdrawal is input by the input means,
The execution means is
A self -accounting device characterized in that the deposit/withdrawal is executed after the guidance is displayed by the display means. The input means includes:
Input information regarding the deposit/withdrawal using a paper medium on which information that allows identification of the self-accounting device from which the withdrawal is made and information that allows the identification of the self-accounting device from which the deposit is made are visually printed. The self- checkout device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Equipped with identification means for identifying the operator who operates the self- accounting device,
3. The method of claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising a history means for generating history information capable of tracing the operator identified by the identification means and the deposit/withdrawal operation by the operator. Self- accounting device described. A system including a plurality of self-accounting devices capable of performing cash accounting processing based on customer operations, wherein each of the self-accounting devices can deposit cash withdrawn from other self-accounting devices. A program for causing a computer to function as the self-accounting device, comprising :
The computer,
an input means for inputting information regarding cash deposits and withdrawals;
a display means for displaying operational instructions regarding said deposit and withdrawal;
execution means for executing the deposit/withdrawal based on information regarding the deposit/withdrawal;
function as
The display means is
Displaying the guidance after the information regarding the deposit and withdrawal is input by the input means,
The execution means is
A program characterized in that the deposit/withdrawal is executed after the guidance is displayed by the display means. A system including a plurality of self-accounting devices capable of performing cash accounting processing based on customer operations, wherein each of the self-accounting devices can deposit cash withdrawn from other self-accounting devices. A deposit/withdrawal instruction method used,
an input step of inputting information regarding cash deposits and withdrawals in the self-accounting device ;
1. In the self-accounting device, a display step of displaying operation guidance regarding the deposit/withdrawal;
an execution step of executing the deposit/withdrawal in the self-accounting device based on the information regarding the deposit/withdrawal;
including;
The display step includes:
displaying the guidance after the information regarding the deposit and withdrawal is input in the input step;
The execution step includes:
A deposit/withdrawal instruction method, characterized in that the deposit/withdrawal is executed after the guidance is displayed in the display step. A system including a plurality of self-accounting devices capable of performing cash accounting processing based on customer operations, each of the self-accounting devices being able to deposit cash withdrawn from other self-accounting devices,
an input section for inputting information regarding cash deposits and withdrawals;
a display unit that displays operational instructions regarding the deposit and withdrawal;
an execution unit that executes the deposit/withdrawal based on the information regarding the deposit/withdrawal;
Equipped with
The display section is
displaying the guidance after the information regarding the deposit/withdrawal is input by the input unit;
The execution unit includes:
Execute the deposit/withdrawal after the guidance is displayed by the display unit.
A system characterized by:

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